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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
He Is Said to Be Firmly Convinced the
Struggling Patriots Will UIti-
mately Secure Independence.
WILL MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY
IN THE HOPE THAT BOTH SIDES
WILL ACCEPT OUR MEDIATION.
How WhaIers VIII Be Relieved
Claim for 100000 Acres of Land
ROW in Atlanta PostOfHce.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. ia close friend
of the President and one who can be said
to represent his views On most subjects is
quoted this evening as follows: 1T is Mr..
McKinleys firm conviction that the Cuban
insurrection will result ultimately in the in
dependence of the island, and still more re-
motely in its becoming a part of the United
States He thinks this will come about,
however, without the necessity arising for
this country taking an aggressive part in
the proceedings and without involving us
in trouble with Spain. He has far from
abandoned the theory that the United States
may have a hand in the restoration of peace
on the island, and feels that sooner or later
both sides will accept our friendly offices
in the bringing about of peace. 1t is his
earnest desire to keep this government in
such a position of r. trality that both sides
can accept its effol in mediation in the
full confidence that exact justice will die
tate it's action and that all points in con-
troversy will be weighed in a spirit of ju-
dicial fairness untarnished by a suspicion
that either side was prejudiced. The Presi-
dent deeply deplores the war; which has
wrought great injury and damage to Amer
lean commerce and to American interests.
He feels that the country should be fully
advised as to the extent and scope of the
losses which have been thus far inflicted on
our commerce and which must continue to
result so long as the war lasts. He may
and probably will elaborate somewhat in
his message on this phase of the situation,
but not with view to inflame the popular
mind. In fact, there will be nothing in such
an expression which could have that effect,
but at the same time it would give the pub
lie in the highest official form an under
standing about phase of the question
which has been kept considerably in the
background and obscured by yellow jour-
nal' literature of the horrifying type. The
only thing which could induce the President
to take an aggressive stand which would
lead to hostilities with Spain would be some
unpardonable affront on our national honor
or the stern necessity of defending the
rights of American citizens.
The President is gathering information re-
garding his message and has discussed the
subject with the members of the Cabinet,
ascertaining their views and their opinions
of suggestions offered by senators and rep
resentatives.
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PRICE CENTS 1ssgE 1asEEAB ysB Bag Eg4sRss 5sss Rg

Judge Newman and received a restraining
order against the new postmaster. The civil
service commission has been asked for their
opinion in the matter. The case was argued
before Judge Newman this afternoon 1t is
the first of it's kind the civil-service com
mission has ever been called upon to decide
and its outcome is awaited with interest
Throughout the United States
WASHINGTON, Nov 16.-The appeal of
Major Couper, Of Atlanta, Ca, from his re-
moval as assistant postmaster in favor Of
Major Smythe. has arrived here. The Civil
service Commission, however, can see no
relief for the action, for an amendment to
the civil-service rules made by President
Mckinley on July 27 last excepts one as
sistant postm 9ster, or chief assistant. to the
postmaster. of whatever designation at
each postoffce, from the civil-service re-
quiTements for examination or registration
before the commission. Chairman Proctor,
of the commission, who returned tonight
from New York stated that under this
rule there was no action the commission
could take in the matter, and the discre-
ton thus given the postmaster was only re-
stricted by forbidding removals for politi-
cal purposes. If the postmaster gives a
reason for the removal there is no remedy
for the depOSal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
The BimetaIIio Negotiations.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The official re-
port of the. correspondence in regard to the
bmetallic proposals of the United States
monetary commission to the government of
Great Britain, together with the report Of
the proceedings at the conference of the
British premier, the secretary of state for
India the first lord of the treasury and the
chancellor of the excheQuer, with the
French ambassador and our commissioners.
has reached this country. 1t fully confirms
the reports cabled on Oct q and ~. The
the expressed willingness of the French
government to open its mints, owing to the
rejection by the British government of the
to the free coinage of silver. None of the
other propositions were replied to because
that one, the most important of the conces-
sions requested of Great Britain, could not
he fn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
REMARKABLE INDIANS.
COnsuPs Report ON the Extraordinary
Natives of TiburOn Island,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16-United States
Consul Hugh Long, at Nogales, Mexico, has
furnished the State Department particulars
OF the supposed murder of party of Amer
leans headed by Captain Porter by the
Seris Indians on Tiburon island, in the Gulf
Of California. According to the statement
made to the Mexican customs officials bv
Martin Mendez, master of the sloop Otila.
| Captain Porter sailed from San Diego Cal.
with his companions in small boat to en-
| gage In collecting shells. They left the port
of Guaymas Aug. 8 under special permission
from the Mexican government to explore
the shores and islands of the gulf. The
consul says the Island of Tiburon is one of
the largest and most picturesque in the
Gulf of California, and is peopled by a most
remarkable tribe of Indians, who are noted
for their large size and extraordinary ath-
letics on land and water. Those who have
witnessed their aquatic sports at a re-
spectful distance declare that many Of them
can actually walk, or rather run upon the
water with no other assistance than broad
raWhlde shoes. They are, writes the consul
expert fishermen and huntsmen, having
rigid ideas as to the maintenance of game
preserves on the island and limiting the
killing of game under severe penalties They
destroy all children in infancy that are
malformed or appear to be lacking in in
telligence In this way the standard of
physical and mental conditions in both sexes
is kept very high. 1t is currently believed
that at one time the native women were
extermnated to make room for a whittier
and superior race of women. The nucleus
of this race of higher women was formed
from captives made at various times ex-
tending over a series of years on land and
water. They have no schools, but each
home has a system of physical training
The natives guard their shores day and
night, and no man is allowed to penetrate
the island even If he should make q land
ing. 1t is said that no epidemics have ever
prevailed on the island, and disease is
scarcely known among this extraordinary
people, so that the men and women are
magnificent in their physical endowment
No man or woman is allowed to live beyond
the age of seventy years, no matter how
well preserved in body and mind. BY care
full selection large percentage of the wom-
en- have transparent, peachy complexion
and deep auburn hair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
PER1LoUs EXPEDITION.
How the Government VIII Attempt to
Succor Ice-ROund Whalera.


WASHINGTON. Nov. Is. - The Cabinet
held a brief session to-day. The time was
occupied to a great extent in discussing
the orders to Captain Tuttle, of the rev.
enue cutter Bear, which were prepared at
the Treasury Department The Instructions
were approved, and the Bear will sail as
soon as she can be made ready. Captain
Tuttle is directed to establish communica-
ton with the whaling fleet by means of an
overland expedition. With this purpose in
view he is ordered to proceed with
his vessel on or about November, to
Cape Nome; thence, if the ice permits,
north between st. Lawrence island and
the coast OF Alaska to the north shore of
North sound between Cape Nome and Cape
Prince of Wales where a landing will be
effected If possible. From the point of
landing will begin the expedition north. The
people in charge of Reindeer Station, at
Unalaska, are to be communicated with,
for the purpose of collecting the entire
available herds to be driven to Point Bar
row. Mr.. w. T. Lopp, at Cape Prince of
Wales. is to take charge OF this nerd and
make all necessary arrangements for herd
ers, clothing, sleds, dogs, etc. The neces-
sary food for use of the party will be land
ed from the ship. When the deer are col
lected and the start made the party from
the Bear will travel with 1t as far as Kot-
zebue sound That point reached one Of
ficer and the necessary drivers will push
on ahead along the coast of Point Hope,
leaving the others and the herd to follow.
At this point the expedition probably will
get news of the condition OF the imprisoned
fleet at Point Barrow. If it should be
learned that the fleet is ice bound and it's
people in distress the white people are to
be informed that they will be expected to
take care of such men as may be sent down
later The expedition is then to push on.
following the coast.
On arrival at Point Barrow, If the situa-
pated, the officers will take charge in the
name of the government and organize the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
IN HONOR OF HENRY GEORGE.
subscriptions Asked for Erection OF a
Nonpartfsan Memorial.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-It has been deter
mined to appeal to the public at large for
subscriptions to memorial for Henry
George on the broadcast grounds of respect
FOR the memory of a man who devoted him
self unselhshly to the public good. and en-
tirely irrespective of difference of opinion
as to his economic or political views, in the
hope that all the various projects which
have sprung up in different parts of the
country having this purpose in view can be
brought into harmony. The following
named gentlemen representing all shades of
political opinions. 10 which other names
may be added, in their discretion, have
agreed to act as a national committee for
this purpose: Mayor Strong. Seth Low,
Charles Stewart Smith. Isidor Strauss. c. T.
Christensen, Edward ". Shepard. Thomas
G. Shearman, August Lewis, all of New
William Lloyd Garrison. of Boston. George
Foster Peabody, Of this city. has been ap-
pointed treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
A RECORD BROKEN.
400 Decisions in Pension Cases Hand
ed Down in One Day.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Assistant Sec
retary of Interior Davis made what is per-
haps the record of the department in hand
ing down four hundred decisions in pension
cases to-day. One of the most important
was in the claim of Marshal Lawson,
Tenth Tennessee Cavalry, allowing in
crease of $50 where the Pension Bureau had
refused any larger pension than $50 per
month for epilepsy resulting while in line
of duty service In consequence of the fre-
quent and periodical attacks of epilepsy, 1t
is claimed, the claimant needs frequent and
periodical attendance and constant watch
fulness. The decision laid down has a sig
nittcant bearing and Assistant Secretary
Davis says: Il am convinced that the APP
pellant is entitled to the increased rating
of $50 per month. In a case of this kind
1t is evident that, aside from the patho-
logical effects of the disease itself, large
share of the danger to soldier lies in the
fact that he may be seriously injured by
falling during an attack, as he was when
so seriously burned in 1896 l am satisfied
that the mental and physical condition of
appellant, as produced by his disease,
makes necessary aid and attendance, as de-
scribed in the act of July A. 1892, and that
ne Is entitled to the rating therein pro-
Vided."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-In a report to
the State Department Commercial Agent
Moore, at Weimar, gives an abstract Of a
recent lecture by Professor Won Leyden on
the treatment of consumption. The pro-
fessor advocates the establishment of state
sanatoriums as the best method of treating
the disease and holds that there is more
benefit to be derived from good air, proper
exercise and sanitary conditions than from
any other known method of treatment.
In another report Mr.. Moore says the
friendly feeling existing between Germany
and the Transvaal republic has resulted in
a great increase Of trade between the two
countries. Germany has established new
steamship lines and has otherwise taken
steps to increase the trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
The Gold Reaerxe.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE gold re-
serve reached high-water mark to-day. The
total this afternoon is $155, ,sS6,24S. On the
goth of April last it was $155, 900. From
that point it went down to 4O,16OOOO. That
was on Aug. A. 1t has been crawling up
steadily, ever since, being reinforced prin-
The few millions in gold which have been
imported have for the most part gone into
private storage. Experts at the Treasury
Department estimate that by the 1st of Jam
uary there will be $16O,0OO,O0O in the vaults.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Judgeship for j. w. Crumpaclxer.
Cnncial 10 the Indianannlis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Former State
Senator J. w. Crumpacker, Of Laporte,
Ind, was notified to-day at the White
House that he would be appointed to one
of the federal judgeships of the Territory
OF New Mexico. Senator Crumpacker called
on the President to-day, being intro
duced by Senator Fairbanks, and, after a
pleasant and satisfactory interview with
the executive, he proceeded to the Depart
ment OF Justice, where a conference with
Attorney General McKenna was held Sen
ator Crumpacker will receive his commits
sion in the very near future, possibly to-
morrow. Senator Crumpacker is a cousin
of Representative Crumpacker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-The War De-
partment has awarded to C. l. Mcdonald
of Pittsburg, the lowest bidder, the con-
tract for building six locks on the Monon-
gahela river, numbering from 10 to Is, in
elusive. AS in the case of the Ohio-river
locks, a number of protests had been lodged
against the award in this fashion, but the
department officers found that they were
required by the law to act as they did. The
total amount of the bids is about 5000, 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Consul Mac
bride, at Edinburgh, says, in report to the
State Department, that it is claimed in that
city that American frozen beef has a great
sale, but that it is made clandestinely 1t is
asserted that large quantities of the article
are brought to Edinburgh, sold to butchers
at cents pound and retailed at 20 and 22
cents as home-fed beef.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
SHOCKED TO DEATH.
COIored Man Who Touched an Exposed
Wire wlth His Umbrella.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16.-Levi L Pot
ter. coiored, aged twenty-five years. was in
stantly killed tonight by a shock from an
electric light wire. Potter was standing on
an iron grating In front of a South-street
store. He carried over his shoulder an UNI
brella with an iros rod one end of which
he held in his hand. The other end touched
the wire where it was exposed and Potter
fall dead
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
New Indiana Postmasters.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. - Fourth-class
Indiana postmasters were appointed to-
day as follows: Howell, Vanderburg
county, w. j. Gibson, vice T. j. Wes-
SON, removed Sulphur Springs, Henry coun-
ty, James A. Wright, vice John H. Weigel,
removed; Wright Corners, Dearborn county,
Frederick Hempel vice o. p. Pyles, re-
moved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
REFUSES TO STEP OUT.
Assistant Postmaster ut Atlanta Re-
bells Against Dismissal.

ATLANTA Ca, Nov. 16.-The fight in the
Atlanta postoffice between Major j. NJ
Couper. the present assistant, and Major j.
w Smyth, the new postmaster, Is growing
very warm. Last night when Major Smyth
took charge of his Office he went to Major
Couper and demanded that he turn over his
position to Mr.. f. r.. Blodgett. whom the
latter had appointed in his place. Major
Couper strenuously refused to accede to
Major Smyth's demands and went before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

MASSILLON, o., Nov. 16-Nathaniel S.
Johnson, manager of the Central Union
Telephone Company, killed himself last
night In his office by shooting himself in
the mouth with a big revolver. His head
was shattered. Johnson left a letter in
which he said he was threatened with
blindness and had nothing to live for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Col. w. r. water. Retired.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-Secretary Alger
has issued an order for the retirement of
Lieut. Col. William E. Waters, deputy sur
geon general, under the thirty years serv-
ice act.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
weathers Now in Leavenworth.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
CORYDON. Ind. Nov. 16.-After agreeing
to the assignment here to-day Bank Presi-
dent Weathers left for Leavenworth for the
purpose of making the conveyance. Isaac
F. johnson, of Leavenworth, was appoints
ed assignee of the spoke company. jerry
L. Suddarth and Congressman zenor are
attorneys for both assignees Some of the
creditors doubt the truth of Mr.. Wealth
ers statement, but the majority of them
seem to sympathize with him and believe
In his innocence. Weathers says he has
no idea where Willett is nor how much
money he took with him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
Depew wan Not Accept.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-Chauncey NJ. De-
pew, who was last night elected president
of the Republican Club said to-day that
his name was used without authority and
that he would not accept the position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

We handle only the best Government
inspected fresh and cured Meats.
Good boiling Beef, per pound. ........ &c
Choice steaks, per pound. ..7Kc
California Ham. per pound. ..7Hc
Breakfast Bacon, per pound ....... 1Oc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
A GLOW to Minett,s wherenboutn.

WARSAW. Ind. Nov. 16.-It is thought
that r. II. willett. the fugitive cashier OF
the Leavenworth National Bank, passed
through this city last Saturday. Late Fri
day night stranger entered the White
House here and registered as Fred Davis.
conflicting stories regarding his name and
occupation He left town Saturday MORN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17
! Money refunded if goods are
not as represented--1igh-
class Groceries at low prices

Large bottle Catsup. .............1O 1Oc
Large bottle Queen Olives. 25c
Fresh Oysters received daily.
Fresh Dressed Poultry.
Boston Pancake Flour, package ......6c
Best goods in the market
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-17

Iowa White Oat Flakes, nothing superior
on the market; pound package. =. Sc
Choice roll Butter, per pound. ........1 15c
Full Cream New York Cheese, per 1b. i5c
Imported Macaroni, per package -. 1Oc
Quart bottle Ammonia 1Oc
Armour's Laundry Soap, 10 bars for. 25c
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-15
GOVERNOR Fl. NJ WELLS of Utah, Who Delivered the Add
of Welcome the Opening of the Mississippi Congress-

gist, and professor at the university
All the men arrested represent probably
over $32, 600, 900.
Don Fernandez, resident OF the Cham
Der of Commerce, and until now a friend
of the Marquis of Palmerola, the Civil Gov
ernor OF Havana, has interceded with the
Marquis on behalf of the pris oners. The
Marquis answered.:
THE insurgents risk their lives in sack
ing the towns of the Spaniards, but these
persons here have been doing the same
thing without danger. Now we will see
if they can continue to do it."
1t is said by friends OF the arrested men
that the whole business is blackmai and
that the Chief OF Police has been informe ed
THAT the prisoners will be released and no
further proceedings taken if 500, 900 be
paid.
Don Quesada, the ex-Mayor of Havana.
s very indignant over his arrest. He said J.:
II am merchant and sell my merchan-
disc to any one who pays the price,
The Marquis of Palmerola has sent a
ca bile to Madrid about the case. 1t is gen.
orally believed that the Marquis acte d
under instructions from Weyler
Many of the prisoners were arrested in
the Stock Exchange A crowd gathere d
around the Jail protesting against the
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-15
STRIKE ON THE COL UMBiA.
Three thousand F,shermsn to Out Be-
cause of Another Cut IN
Prices.

ASTORIA, Or, July A.-Another SEN
sation which may lead 10 serious results
was sprung here tonight. After bus-
ness hours at about 6 o'clock notices were
posted at all of the salmon canneries, ex-
cept at the new Union Fishermen's Co.
operative Company, announcing the fol-
lowing schedule prices for fish, taking
effect tomorrow: Red Chinook salmon,
100 pounds or over, cents a pound; steel
heads ard light-colored salmon, IL cents.
The price has been for Chinooks cents.
1t is understood that the fsherme n,
some 5000 in numb ber, will strike and re-
fuse to work at the reduced rate. depend
ing on the Union Cooperative Cannery,
in which 200 or. more of them are stock
holders, to keep up the Accent price. This
cannery was built and put into operation
this season, and is the outgrowth of the
strike last year, which resulted so dis
astrously. 1t Is question, however,
whether they can pay cents and sell
their fish in the market in competition
with Alaska and local canneries, when
the older institutions can not do it, and
they may yet be compelled to join in the
reduced price.
Fish are now and have been for two
weeks running very well and large catches
have been MADE. Many of the men are
slill in debt, and a strike at this time in
the heart of the season and during the run
of the finest and firmest fish would be dis
astrOus
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-15
TELLS TALES OF FORGERY
The Black Sheep of Texas Fcmhy Con-
feSses to Cr,ms and Surrenders
His Liberty.

NEW YORK, n. Y, July 14-In the
Police Court to-day young man who de-
scriped himself as NJ. A. Weslow of Waco,
Tex, told Magistrate Meade long story
of wrongdoing and submitted himself TO
the mercy of the court. Weslow said he
MS father was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
that State. His brother, he said, was at
one time District Attorney of Houston,
Texas.
WeSlow gave himself UP TO the police
Tuesday night. He said his downfall be-
gan when he was cotton-broker in jack
sonville, Tex. After losing $4,000 he be-
gan to bet on horseraces. He became in
volved so heavily in debt that he was
obliged 10 leave the country, so he went
TO Cuba with the Texas sharpshooters and
remained there three months.
Weslow says he began his career as a
forger in 1896 In Decem Der of that year,
while in Columbu Ohio, he forged checks
on New Orleans bank for $1,000 OF the
money thus obtained he bet $3.50 On a
horserace and won $500 with which he
paid the checks. Later he forged checks
for $100 $75 and $25 on the Commercial
Bank of Columb bus in the name OF the
Colum bus Bar-hxture Company, by which
be pretended to be employed. lie always
carried forged letters written 10 himself
on the company's letter paper, and on the
strength of these he managed to gain the
good graces OF people who afterward be-
came his victims. He came to New York
on the proceeds Of th4se torg cries. He
was remanded TO the custody of the police
til tomorrow