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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
PRIZES FOR NEWLY WED.
Kansas Justice Offers Theater Tick
cts to Those Whom He Marries.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 2.-For several
weeks there has been the hottest kind of
a war on between County Judge Pfost and
Probate Judge Harry Herr in Kansas City,
Kan, in the matter of marriage cere-
monies. The business in that line is brisk,
as all the runaway couples from Kansas
City, Mo-, go across the line TO wed. For
years Judge Herr had a monopoly, but
since Judge Pfost's appointment he has
drawn heavily on Judge Hers trade. The
latter, in desperate effort to keep his
business from dwindlng away, bought ad-
vertising space in the cars of the two in
terstate lines and used it in telling "All
whom it might concern" that nowhere
could they find a man better equipped for
tying the marital knot with neatness and
dispatch, and all absolutely without pub
lcty.
This turned the tide of lovelorn couples
his way again, and II was Judge Pfost's
turn 10 mourn waning matrimonial busi-
ness, but while he mourned Judge Pfost
also cogitated and the result of that cogi-
tation materialiZed to-day in the form of
a full page advertisement on a theater pro-
gramme. The advertisement contains
Judge Pfost's picture, with his hair nicely
conlbed and white tie on, all ready for busi-
ness. The wording of the advertisement is
this:
.'Attention-An who are contemplating a
ter by patronizing T.. Il. Pfost. judge of the
North City Court opera tickets go with
each certificate as long as he is on the
bench. Telephone West 1S5'
The selection of the theater is left TO the
purchaser. though nothing is said in the
advertisement about the location OF the
seats. II this fails to bring business and
competition crowds much closer Judge
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He Appoints Marquis De Armijo Presi-
dent Of the Chamber and Admiral
BermejO Minister of Marine.
RECALL OF GENERAL WEYLER
MARSHAL BLANCO, IT is SAID. MAY
BE MADE CAPTAIN GENERAL.
Why the Queen Regent Was Induced
TO Put the Liberals in Power
General Foreign News.

MADRID, Oct. 2.-senor Sagasta, the
Liberal leader, has been intrusted by the
Queen Regent with the task of framing a
new Cabinet in succession to the Azcar-
raga Ministry which resigned on Wednes-
day last Senior Sagasta, after leaving the
Queen Regent, had long conference with
Marquis Vega De Armijo. who accepted
the presidency of the Chamber Admiral
Bermejo becomes minister. of marine, in
succession to Admiral Bernager. The finan-
cial question is demanding the greatest at
tention, and the Liberals II the outset of
the coming session of Parliament will ex-
pose frankly the position of the Spanish
treasury.
Captain General Weyler has been recalled
from Cuba Marshal Bianco, it is stated, in
all probability, will accept The post vacated
by Weyler
1t is reported here that in all her consul
tations with the Spanish generals and lead
ers of the political parties the Queen Re
gent has laid stress chiefly upon the ques-
ton of Spains relations with the United
States. and the best means of averting the
loss of Cuba through prolongation of the
war and consequent American intervention,
thereby imperiling the stability of her sons
throne, and playing into the hands of the
IlepuDnCdnS ana CdTuSlS, VINO nave Deeu
especially troublesome of late. The Queen
also insisted strongly upon discussing
whether or not her Spanish rule in the
West Indies would not be jeopardized by
too extended grant of autonomy, thus
abling the Separatists and Autonomists to
prepare gradually and legally their evolu-
tion toward independence.
She earnestly asked the statesmen if they
really believed liberal government would
be strong enough TO make the majority of
the SpaniardS accept extended home rule,
involving a sacrifice OF Spanish material
interests in the colonial markets and a
heavy burden for the Spanish treasury, if
saddled with part Of the Cuban debt.
The Queen questioned whether or not
Senior Sagasta would be able to restrain
public opinion, the press and the opposition
parties If he made concessions to the col
onies under the pressure of American dip
lcmacy. She cannot believe that success
would crown SO complete reversal of the
policy which has been followed for the last
two years and a half. 1t seems that some,
if not ALL of her loyal advisers, had the
courage to tell the Quaen Regent that the
alternative lies between a sincere trial of
new policy, embracing an understanding
with the United States, or a conflict with
America, probably entailing the loss of the
colonies.
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AMERICAN WOMAN HONORED.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Reed Elected n Member of
the Royal Asiatic Society.

BOSTON, Mass. Oct. 2.--Mrs. Elizabeth
M. Reed, formerly of Boston, but now a
resident of Chicago, has the honor of be-
ing the first and only woman elected to
membership of the Royal Asiatic Society of
London. A paper by Mrs. Reed was read
at recent meeting Of the Victoria Insti-
tute, and was declared to be the feature of
that meeting of English savants Its title
was 1.-The Ethics of Buddhism-Were They
Derived from Semitic Sources?' The author
presented many historic facts, showing 1t
was possible that some of the sentiments
of Buddhism had been derived from The
earlier writings of the Hebrews or from
some people who were familiar with those
writings. In the absence CT the author the
paper was read by Or. Theodore G. Plnches.
of the British Museum. 1t was the first
time in the history of this august body that
the work Of woman had been thus hon
ored. Mrs. Reed only gained entree TO It
after passing a long and trying gantlet The
University of Illinois and the Northwestern
University have conferred upon her the de-
gree of master of arts, while Bethany Col
leGe gave her that Of l.. II. ID.
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Arbitration Pronosed.

NEW YORK, Oct "A dispatch to the
World from Madrid says 'The World cor
respondent is informed by a leading diplo-
matist that Russia recently suggested to
other European powers, which have not
shown much disposition to assent to the
suggestion, that the differences between
Spain and America be submitted to arbitra-
tion when matters come to an acute stage.
Russias plan was to select arbitrators
from Sweden, France and Switzerland,
force Spain to give to Cuba a Canadian
style OF autonomy and award to the United
States commercial advantages and indem-
mites for losses caused by the war in Cuba.
The chief obstacle in the way Of a. lib
eral solution of the present crisis was that
the loyalist volunteer corps in Cuba strong
ly supported the Union Constitutional par
ty in opposing the removal of General
Weyler, but the general drift of the crisis
was favorable to the Liberals. The LIB
eral government will divide the command
in Cuba soon, sending out a civilian vice
roy, probably Canalejas, as commander-in-
chief of the forces 1t is also the intention
of Senior Sagasta to select a very infiuen-
tial Liberal statesman to succeed Senior
Dupuy De LONE at Washington. The new
Cabinet is very well received by the ma
jority of the press. The stock exchange
saluted the advent of Sagasta with a gen
eral rise of all securities
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TO ESCAPE OPPRESSION.
GuatemaIans Want to BE Annexed to
the United states.

the United States.
CITY OF MEXICO, Oct. "A gentleman
from Guatemala says decent people
throughout Central America are tired of
the rule of military robbers, who have for
so many years plundered the public. The
best people have refrained from partici-
pating in political affairs. knowing they
would become the object of hostility on the
part of the opposition party. They have
patiently subInitted to forced loans and ex-
orbitant taxes, and have seen a succession
Of bandits enrich themselves in Office and
are now witnessing a general political up
heaval, with no prospect except that of
a change of masters. For these reasons
there is a growing feeling in Central Amer
lea, such has long existed in Guatemala,
for annexation to the United States, thus
to find enjoyment of the benefit of some
respectable government under the protec-
tiOn of the United States. The gentleman
says: 1T is impossible to resist the cOnvic
ton that it is now the duty of the United
States to give our people protection from
robber rule. We have been exploited until
patience has ceased to be q virtue. There
are millions of American capital invested
in Central America, but it is now leopard
enterprises are reduced to nothing. If we
could enjoy good government as Mexico
does, We should be satisfied. Annexation
by Mexico, with the cooperation of the
United States, would perhaps satisfy our
people, but this continued ring rule by most
INSCRIPTIONS and blood-thirsty lieutenants
has become uncomfortable"
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SPIDERS EVICTED.
Pests Driven from the White House
by a Fire Engine and Hose.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2-The White House
has been relieved of a plague of spiders.
Early pedestrians in the vicinity of the
executive mansion heard the humming and
saw the movements of a fire engine in the
White House grounds yesterday morning.
The presumption was that firemen were en-
gagged in putting out a blaze, but this was
erroneous. For months the spiders-big. lit
tie, old and young-have been making their
nests on the ceilings of the big portico in
front Of the White House They have
raised families and increased their popu-
lation 10 such an extent that their webs
practically covered the ceiling and all con-
venient corners and crevices. They had laid
in a large supply of winter provisions. con-
sisting of flies, mosquitoes and other in
sects, and were congratulatng themselves
on the coy time they would have this
winter Expectation, however was nor
realization. The White House authorities
did not like the bad looks of the ceiling
They arranged with an engine company 10
clean the portico by playing stream over
the ceiling and columns. This was done
early Yesterday morning, and now the cell
ing and columns look white and clean The
bodies of the spiders. some big vicious look
ing fellows, lay all around after the clean
ing.
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A DESIRABLE CHANGE.
Both Cuba and the United States VIII
BE benefited

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The news from
Madrid to the effect that the Queen Regent
had invited Sagasta to form a Cabinet to
succeed the Azcarraga Cabinet was hailed
with a feeling of relief in official circles
here. Although no advices have yet come
from United States Minister Woodford, or,
indeed, from any official source, there is
70 disposition to question the fact and it
was also assumed that Sagasta will accept
the commission. Warrant for the latter be-
lief is found in the expression of the great
Liberal leader, as quoted in the cable dis
patches of his readiness to undertake to
form a Cabinet at the Queen Regents bid
ding.
The United States and Cuba have all to
gain and nothing to lose in the Liberal ac-
cession to power. Even if the party is not
willing to go as far as the extreme Cuban
sympathizers in the United States wish it
is felt that there will certainly be a most
liberal offering of concessions to secure
peace in Cuba Another resul, that is ex-
pected is the withdrawal, either by resigna-
tion or recall, of Weyler from the captain
generalcy of Cuba, for the relations be-
tween Sagasta and the general are such,
owing to open expressions of condemnation
by the former of the latter's course in Gu
ba, that they cannot be expected both
to remain in the same administration. Wey-
lers withdrawal, it is believed, would re-
suit in a general relaxation of the severity
of the Cuban campaign, presuming that the
war is to continue for time, at least and
there will be less complaint of rigorous
treatment of individuals suspected of lend
ing aid to the rebels.
The choice of Sagasta TO form a Cabinet
has been expected for several days. and
gave general satisfaction among diplomats
who regard this as "a distinct step towards
an abandonment of the aggressive policy
thus far pursued towards Cuba and a sub
stitution of conciiatory methods for mill
tarism. Sagasta is said to have stood from
the first in opposition to the policy pur-
sued by Spain, mainly because the war pol
icy had served 10 draft most of the young
men from the interior and expose them to
disease and death. AS a result of this SEN
timent it is said that an election would give
and thus permit him to carry on the gov
ernment without being hampered by the
Conservative majority of over one hundred.
which now exists in the COrtes. For this
reason ii is said that the conditions on
which Sagasta undertakes to form the Cab
met are even more important than his per-
scnal selection If he is to appeal to the
country little doubt is felt that the entire
Conservative regime will give way to an
administration Liberal throughout. both in
Cortes and in Cabinet. But the conferences
of the last few days at Madrid have
shown q desire TO avoid an election. as il
was feared II might fan the war spirit and
lead to popular demonstrations This may
lead Sagasta TO undertake the task of form
ing q Ministry with a Conservative major
ity AGAINST him. which. 1t is said, would be
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BERLIN, Oct. 2.-The game left unfin-
ished between Schlechter and Janowsk in
the seventeenth annual round of the inter-
national chess masters tournament, re-
suited in draw. To-day the eighteenth
round was played. The games resulted as
follows: Metger lost to Schlechter; Janow-
ski was defeated by Cohn; Walbrodt de-
feated Blackburn; Burn disposed of Schif-
fers; Zinkel lost to Charousek; Caro- de-
feated Albn; Winawer drew with Alapin
Suechting was beaten by Marco. Teich-
mann and Tschigorin had byes.
The final round of the tournament will
be played on Monday and the pairing will
be as follows: Winawer VS.. Zinkel; Alapin
VS.. Burn; Albin VS.. Walbrodt; Charousek
VS.. 1schigorin; SchifferS VS.. Teichmann
Blackburn VS. Janowski; Cohn VS. Schiech-
ter; Caro- VS.. Seuchling; Aletger and Marco,
byeS.
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Cable Notes.

The betrothal is announced of Princess
Feodoro, of Saxe-Meiningen, and Prince
Henry of Reuss.
The Car and Czarina have arrived at
Darmstadt accompanied by Count Mura-
vieff, the Russian minister for foreign af-
ina the Grand Duke of Hesse.
The Congress Of Nicaragua has authorized
the government to borrow 100000 pesos on
the best terms and time possible, pledging
as security national properties, the import
duties and the internal revenues.
Torrential rains have fallen in the depart
ments of Aube, Ariege and Haute Garonne
France. Bridges have been demolished, viii
Iages faVe been flooded, many houses have
been undermined and great damage gener-
ally has been occasioned by the floods.
American exports for the past three
months in the Berlin district of Germany
show Slight diminution. In the sugar dis
trict of Magdeburg and Brunswick they
have diminished twoAthirds, and there is
great falling off of exports 10 America in
the Saxony industrial districts.
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ATHENS, Oct at was officially an
nounced to-day that M. Zaimis, the presi-
dent of the Council would assume the
portfolio of the Foreign Office instead of
that of the interior; that M. Toman would
accept the post of minister of justice and
minister of marine ad interim; M. Colker-
pas that of minister of the interior and
that M. Panagitopoulo would act as min
lister of public instruction
At a meeting of his supporters, held at
the call Of M. Deyannis, the prominent
persons present refused to enter the min
istry. At meeting of another faction of
DelyanniS's this afternoon it was decided
to support any steps taken by the Minis
try which would tend to hasten the evacu-
alton of Thessaly by the Turks. The at
titude assumed by M. DelyanniS meets with
general diSaDDrOVal,
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NEW YORK MAYORALTY.
Alleged Movement to Make Henry
George Tammnny's Candidate.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Henry George is at
tracing more attention from politicians
than any other factor in the municipal
campaign. 1t was learned to-day that
movement is on foot among the rank and
file of Tammany Hall to overthrow the reg
ular nomination and in monster mass
meeting nominate Henry George on the
Chicago platform, with such additional
planks as the local situation may call for
The movement has developed to the extent
of meeting of it's promoters informally,
and tomorrow they will meet and formally
organize.
Emphatic and authoritative denials are
given tonight to the report that Tracy or
Low will withdraw, and Tammany also de-
cares that Van Wyck is in the race to
stay.
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a difficult and dangerous task, as every
move in his coaciliatory policy would be
subjected TO the criticism of an adverse ma
Jorfty. AT the same time, the last Consefy-
ative Cabinet outliyed a Liberal majority
in the Cortes. and it is felt that Sagasta
may repeat this success.
The retirement of Senior Depuy de LONE
is probable as a result of the formation of
a Liberal Ministry, and it is believed the
minister will tender his resignation as soon
as he is officially advised of the advent of
the Sagasta Cabinet. Once before he has
placed his resignation at the disposal of the
Ministry, but it was not accepted, as no
change of parties and policies was involved.
The present change al Madrid is so COM
plete, however, that it is believed the min
isters resignation will be unconditional He
has not yet returned to Washington from
l.eDO< Mass
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EDITOR BRANN MOBBED.
a Texas IcOnOcIast Roughly Handled
by Baptist College Students.

WACO, Tex, Oct. 2.-W. c. Brann, editor
of Brann's Iconoclast, was the victim of a
mob of 200 students of Taylor University,
a Baptist institution, this afternoon. Mr..
Brann was sitting in his publishing house
when four men, students of the institution
called him 10 the door, when they seized
him and thrlst him into hack, which was
rapidly driven to the college campus. His
captors were armed with revolvers. At the
campus a mob of 200 students were gathered
a majority of whom were armed They
seized MIR. Brann, pulled him here and
there and threatened to shoot him. rome
was produced and cries Of Hang him!''
arose on all sides.
Mr.. Brann. under threats of death, was
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compelled to sign a statement declaring that
an article appearing in the October number
of the Iconoclast and rejecting on Taylor
University was untrue, and further that
he would leave town. This article was the
cause of the action of the students. Great
excitement was caused by the incident and
crowds are discussing it in the streets TO-
night The action of the mob is generally
condemned. By the expressions heard to-
night IL is thought the matter is not at an
end Mr. Brann declares he cannot he
driven from the city and Will continue his
here
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solution of a Belgian Mystery.

ANTWERP, Oct. 2.-This city is greatly
stirred by the solution of the mystery which
for some months past has baffled the police
and people. A bell-ringer of st. Paurs
Church, named Nuyens, vowed vengeance
against a man named De Rollus and his
months ago stole their -year-old child,
after which he wrote its parents, saying
they would never see the child again alive.
All efforts to trace the bell-ringer and the
child failed A fortnight ago the finding
of the body of the bell-ringer in the Brus-
sells canal revived interest in the mystery.
Last evening the body of the child was
found hanging in the vaults of St. Pauls
Church.
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BOMBAY, Oct. 2.-Advices here from
Gulistan say the Orakzais are again gather
ing in force in the Khanki valley prepared
to resist the advance of the British troops,
while bands of Mafnozais have arrived five
miles west of Khangarboor. In addition the
Afrdis are moving on the Khyber pass, and
the telegraph wires from there to Hangu
have once more been cut. The Chamkanis
are also raiding. They attacked cavalry
patrol near Sadda, but decamped so soon
as reinforcements arrived. A heavy fall of
snow has made the Koh range safe.
The Ameer of Afghanistan has issued a
proclamation forbdding his subjects to
leave Afghanistan to join the holy war, un-
der a penalty of five thousand rupees.
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Nrightx Iunters Murdered.

ROME Oct. News has been received
here from Benadier to the effect that the
English Cavendsh sporting expedition,
which left Berbera East Africa, last year,
arriving at Lugh, Zomaliland, about the
middle of November, and thence proceeded
for Lake Rudolph, has been attacked by
band of Amharas, who murdered all the
members of the expedition. The party con-
sisted of two Englishmen and ninety AS
liz
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Novel Suggestion from France.

PARIS, Oct 2.-The Eclair to-day advo-
Gates a Franco o-Prussian-American dreibund
In so doing that newspaper says it considers
Americas commercial and agricultural sup
port necessary even in the case of a Franco
German war, and expresses the hope that
the new French ambassador to the United
States M Jules Cannon. will do his utmost
to bring about the alliance referred to.
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Pfost says he may introduce plan of
giving away brooms and fatirons or
chances on cook stoves and other useful
household furniture.
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EarthouaIxe i'm CnIifornio.

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, Oct 2.-At SIS this
morning a slight shock of earthquake was
felt here, the vibrations being east and West
No DAMAGE was done.
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Literature Classes

Miss HARRIET NOBLE announces her usual
classes for the winter, beginning October l, 1887.
one VIII be devoted to the study of literary forms
and styles, with the aid OF her handbook LITE
KAR1 ART. One is offered in English Travel
and one IN Essay Writing
rs BIaCherne.
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1897-12-23

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tommenen 3eugniiIen zines s3eitabz
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