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The Red Cloud chief., 1898-09-23

course was around the Isle of Wight,
and It was won by the keel schooner
America, August 22, OF that year, in
competition with a fleet OF IA yachts,
four Of which were OF greater tonnage.
The America won by eight minutes,
the Aurora being second and the bal
ance Of the feet far behind. Twenty
one races have been sailed In United
States waters in defense of the cup,
which was offered on July s, 1857, as
a perpetual challenge trophy. to be
raced for under the auspices OF the
New York Yacht club.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
DoLE's COMING VISIT.
Mr.. Thurston Explains the Mission of
Hawaii's President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Mr. Lorin A.
Thurston, formerly Hawaiian minister to
the United States and at present in this
city as the island republics representative
in behalf of the annexation treaty to-day
made the following statement relative TO
President Doie's mission to the United
States: THE Hawaiian Legislature meets
in regular session in February. If annexa-
ton is to take place there will necessarily
be some legislation to adapt the laws to
the changed conditions. If it is not to take
place the refunding of the bonded debt will
probably be taken up, which would not De
done If annexation is to take place. The
present bonds draw per cent. interest and
can be taken up at any time. The entire
debt can be refunded at from to Az per
cent. by the present government. There
being no cable communication and the mails
being SO slow and far apart, and in
formation obtained by letter being at best
unsatisfactory, President Dole determined
to come to Washington and observe the
conditions for himself in order to guide him
in making recommendations to the Legisla-
ture.'
The State Department has received notice
from United States Minister Sewall. at
Honolulu. of the intention of President
Dole, of Hawaii, to leave the islands on the
Sth inst. for the United States. All that
Minister Sewal has to say in explanation
of the Presidents purpose in making the
visit to Washington is that he is deeply i'm
terested ia the annexation treaty.
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BERING SEA CLAIMS.
President Mckinley Urges Congress 10
Provide for Their Payment.

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-The President
to-day submitted to Congress the awards
and report of the commission appointed
under the terms of the treaty of 1896 to adj
just the claims of British subjects for
losses suffered through the seizure of their
sealing vessels in Bering sea. In his letter
of transmittal, the President says:
1.-The report of the secretary of state pre-
sents clear epitome of the award and rem
ders unnecessary any extended observations
on MY part further than to say that L
cordially coincide with the recommendation
and that our treaty obligations demand
prompt and favorable action by Congress,
which urgently hope may be taken to the
end that these long-pending questions may
be finally and satisfactorily terminated. The
total amount necessary to satisfy the award
of the commissioners is SAB. 1926, which l
recommend be appropriated
Secretary Sherman's report sets out the
appointment of the commissioners to adjust
the claims and submits a list of the awards
made. showing in detail the amount allowed
on account of each of the following manned
vessels: Carolina, Thornton, Onward. Fa-
vorite. Sayward, Anna Beck, Alfred Ad-
ans, Grace, Dolphin, Ada, Triumph, Juani-
Ia, Pathfinder, Black Diamond Lily Ariel,
car and Hattie. There were also allowed
fourteen personal claims to the following
named persons: Munroe Margotich, Gut
tormsen, Norman, Ogilvie, Blake, Warren,
Reilly, Fesey, Laing Olsen, Keefe, Petit
and Lundberg. the principal of the claims
for vessels allowed amounts to 1894 1881.
and interest on this sum is allowed to the
amount of $l49, 1906, making the total al
lowed $413, 1921 The personal claims, with
interest, swell this total to 1858, 454.27. Then
the correspondence shows further allow
ance was made on account of the Black
Diamond and on the claim of James eau
din, mate of the Ada, two claims which had
been originally thrown out by the commits
sioners on the ground of lack of juriSdic-
tion but which were afterwards admitted
to consideration on the joint application of
Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote:
The admission of these two claims raised
the total of the claims and interest al
lowed to the sum mentioned by the Presi-
dent, namely. $473 &c. Secretary Sher-
man makes the point in his letter that the
treaty under which the awards were made
requires that appropriation shall be made
to pay them within six months after the as
certainment of the full amount.
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March, in the year 1899, or thereafter, shall
continue in office until noon of the 3Oth
day of April succeeding such expiration:
and the Both day of April. at noon shall
thereafter be substituted for the 4th of
March as the commencement and termina-
ton of the official term of the President.
Vice President, senators and representatives
in Congress-
The resolution was referred to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections.
Mr.. Quay offered. the following resolution,
which was referred to the committee on In
dian affairs:
terror shall he and is hereby instructed TO
investigate the facts attending the recent
alleged atrocious burning to death Of two
Seminole Indians by a mob in Oklahoma
Territory and make report theron to Con-
gregs.
thereof as may be necessary. is hereby APP
propriated out of any money in the treas
ury not otherwise appropriated, for the in
Vestigation, apprehension and punishment
of the guilty persons to be expended under
the direction Of the secretary OF the IN
terror
Mr. Lodge offered a resolution. which was
agreed to, calling on the secretary of agri-
culture TO supply the Senate with infor-
nation as to the amount of sugar imported
into the United States; the amount or Deel-
sugar produced in the United States, with
what sugar, imported or domestic. the beet
sugar comes into competition, and what ef-
feet the Hawaiian sugar has or can have
upon beet-sugar production in the United
States.
Mr.. I1llman announced that, on account
of the absence of his colleague. Mr.. Nc
Laurin.- he would ask that the eulogies on
the late Senator Joseph a Earle, which
were to have been presented to-day, be
postponed until some later day, to be an
nCunced hereafter.
The request was granted. The Senate
then, at 1890 p. m, on motion of Mr.
Davis. chairman of the committee on for
eign relations. went into executive session.
The executive session lasted until 4:3O p.
m. when, in open session, message from
the President, transmitting his approval OF
the award of the Boring sea commission
ers. was received and read
Consideration of bills on the pension cal
cndar was then begun and nineteen We're
passed
Senate bill authorizing the President to
cause certain lands at the headwaters OF
the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, in Min
nesota and Wisconsin, and of the Wiscon-
sin and Chippewa rivers, in Wisconsin,
heretofore withdrawn from the market for
reservoir purposes, to be restored TO the
public domain subject to entry under the
homestead laws, was called up by Mr.. Mel
son and passed.
Mr.. Mcbride had passed a bill granting
pensions to the survivors of certain Indian
wars.
Mr.. Pettus secured the passage of a bill
to regulate the duties of the judges of the
United States District Courts in Alabama.
The Senate then, at sos p. m, on motion
of Mr.. Quay, adjourned until Monday.
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TRIAL OF AN OLD CASE.
William Rockefeller, of the Standard
Oil Company, a Witness.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. IA - William
Rockefeller of the Standard Oil Company,
was a witness to-day in the United States
Circuit Court in the trial of the suit of
Charles NJ Despeaux, surviving member of
the firm of Fenaille & Despeaux, oil re-
finers in France, against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company for alleged discrimina-
ton in rates in 1881, 1882 and 1883 in car
rying oil. The plaintiff contends that the
Standard Oil Company and some private
shippers were given commissions or re-
bates and were thus enabled to transport
oil at a less cost than he. Mr.. Rockefeller
said in 1877 an agreement was made be-
tween his company and Thomas A. Scott,
then president of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company. that the Standard was for
period of five years to receive a commission
on crude oil shipped over the road provid-
ed ii shipped two million barrels of oil per
annum. Mr.. Rockefeller said he had no
doubt that his company received the lowest
rate for the carrying Of its oil that was
possible to obtain
Counsel for the plaintiff questioned Mr..
Rockefeller as to various particulars re-
garding matters that happened long ago,
to which witness replied that he could not
remember and that it was probably due to
advancing age. The witness was then ques-
said he knew of no difference between
them The object of each was to give a
lower rate. Mr.. Rockefeller was then asked
regarding the agreement in evidence made
between Daniel O'Day the manager of the
American Transfer Company, and Presi-
dent Scott in 1878, under which the trans
fer company was allowed a percentage of
20 cents per barrel for the oil it brought
for shipment to the railroad company. Wit
ness said the agreement was abrogated in
1880 and that his knowledge was received
from an attorney in New York. Since the
termination of the O'Day-Scott agreement
Mr.. Rockefeller said. no rebates had been
paid by the Pennsylvania Company to the
Standard under the agreements which had
existed prior to that time. Court then adj
journed, and Mr.. Rockefeller will resume
on Monday
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General Conditions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. H-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, $3.50, us, $780,
gold reserve, $162. 1SS, sos
The House committee the judiciary
has recommended the appointment of an
additional district judge for Texas.
The House committee public lands has
made favorable report on the Arkansas
claims settlement bill. with what is known
as the Meikeljohn amendment. This is
long pending source of litigations involving
compensation to the United States for large
quantities of hand throughout the State.
VIM. Il. Helms. of West Virginia, has been
appointed a chaplain in the navy.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Davis
to-day rendered a decision. namely, that
the members of Captain Pollard's Company
V, Fourth Missouri Mounted Volunteers.
Black Hawk war, were pensionable under
the law.
Senator Fairbanks to-day introduced the
following private bills To pension Susan
Baker. of Paragon, Ind, at $50 month; to
remove the charge of desertion from the
military record of Joseph Bowman, of the
Soldiers Home at Marion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
FOR GOOD CAUSE.
Suits TO Collect Insurance ~ MUIR
dered Woman Discontinued.

PHILADELPHIA, JAM 1.-THE suits of
Charles Q. Kaiser, jr.. against the Covenant
Mutual Life Association of Illinois and of
Charles O. Kaiser. sr.. administrator of
Emma p. Kaiser, deceased, against the
Union Central Life Insurance Company Of
Cincinnati which have been pending III the
United States Circuit Court since last sum
mer, were to-day discontinued by counsel
for the plaintiffs The suit against the
Covenant Mutual Company was brought to
recover $5.0GO insurance Jointly placed on
the lives of Charles o. Kaiser, ST.. and EN-
ma f. Kaiser who was murdered near Nor
ristown in October. 1896. The suit of Charles
O. Kaiser. ST, was brought as administra-
tor Of the murdered woman to recover 5.G00
from the Union Central Company, insur-
ance money for her estate, The younger
Kaiser is under sentence of death for the
murder of his wife, and James a. Clemmer
and Lizzie De kalb are awaiting trial for
completely in the crime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
OREGON HAS But ONE SENATOR.
III. w. COrbett's Claim for "a Seat VIII
Not BE Allowed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections to-day
decided to make an adverse report on II. W.
Corbetts claim to a seat in the Senate from
Oregon. The vote TO and was cast
on partisan lines, except that Senator Bur-
rows, who was absent, was counted, upon
his authority. in opposition to Mr.. Corbett.
There were two votes, the first being on
aHmotion 10 declare Mr.. Corbett entitled to
his seat which was supported by Messrs.
Chandler, Hoar and Pritchard, Republicans,
and opposed by Messrs. CafTery and Pet
tus Democrats, Allen, Populist and Bur-
rows, Republican. Mr.. Spooner, Republic
an was paired with Mr. Turley Democrat.
the former for and the latter against the
motion. motion was then made to declare
that Mr.. COrbett not entitled to his
seat and was carried by the above vote, re-
VerSed. The voting was preceded by gem
eral discussion, based on report prepared
by Senator Pettus, on behalf of the opposi-
ton. This report took the position that the
question involved is practically the same
as, that involved in the Mantle case. and
that this case should be allowed to stand
a precedent. Senator Pettus made an argu-
ment in favor of establishing a principle
of action in such cases and allowing it to
stand. taking the position that there was
danger in changing the Senates course
every time the political complexion of the
Senate changes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan IA new hand
stamp to be used for cancellation of mail
matter will soon be adopted by the Post
office Department. That now in use has
been found to be unsatisfactory in several
respects. the principal defect being that the
impression made was not always complete
and clearly defined Several months ago the
department invited inventors to submit de-
signs for the new stamps whose principal
advantages should be in the direction of
simplicity. durability and cheapness. In
consequence about two hundred such de-
signs were submitted. These have been I'M
der examination by a committee which has
agreed on the design 1t thinks best adapted
for the of the service, and has made
a report to Postmaster General Gary. The
new stamp will be introduced gradually
taking the place of the old cnes as fast as
the department. deems practicable.
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Greater Facilities Advocated by II. =
Taylor and >. W. Fries.

WASHINGTON, Jaa. 14.-Robert S. Tay-
Tor, OF Indiana. a member of the monetary
commission, was agsd before the House
banking and currency committee at to-day's
session. He referred TO the inadequacy of
banking facilities in the South and West
and suggested that for the present this
country must look mainly to Independent
small, local banks for the relief which is
needed. though he conceded an extensive
system Of branch banks might have a more
terests.
John ". Fries the North Carolina mem
Der OF the commission. Sketchcd briefly the
prevailing conditions in the South and par
ucularly in his own State. He created 4
smile by explaining that North Carolina
was conspicuous for TWO thiugs-it furnished
the country the great apostle of discomfort
COL Leonidas Polk and It also furnishes the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15

Proposed Change i'm Date of Presiden-
tiaI Inaugurations

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-A clerical error
in a resolution introduced by Senator Hoar
I'm the Senate to-day changing the time for
the inauguration of Presidents from March
until April, placed the date when the change
should take effect in 1899. when it was Sena-
tor Hoars intention that the date should
have been 1901, which would extend Mr.. Nc
Kinleys term for little more than month
instead of shortening it as would have been
the result if the resolution as first intro
duced had become a law Mr.. Hoar after
wards changed the resolution in accordance
with his intention. The resolution as first
introduced follows:
That the following article be proposed
10 the Legislatures of the several States az,
an amendment to the Constitution of the
United States:
The term of office OF the President and
of the Fifty-sixth Congress shall continue
until the 39th day of April in the year 1899
at noon. The senator's, whose existing terms
would otherwise expire on the 4th day of
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14-While it is true
that the prospects for the ratification of
the Hawaiian treaty cannot be considered
bright. yet it must not be taken for granted
that annexation is beaten There are four
or five senators who are classed as OPP
ponents of annexation whose minds are
still open to conviction, and it would not
be surprising If enough of them should
change to give the treaty the necessary
two-thirds 1t. when the time arrives for a
test, it should be discovered that the
proposition is still short a vote or two il
may be decided TO drop the treaty without
a roll cal and bring up the Morgan Joint
resolution to annex the islands. 1t has not
been decided to adopt this course. for the
friends OF Hawaii have by no means aban-
doned hope CT securing a sufficient number
of votes for ratification.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
ENTERTAINER AT DINNER.
President and Mrs. Mckinley at the
Vice Presidents Home

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-The Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hobart entertained the Pres
ident and Mrs. Mckinley this evening at
beautifully appointed dinner of twenty COW
ers. The drawing rooms and library of the
Vice Presidents mansion, the former home
of Senator and Mrs. Cameron, were frag-
rant with roses, while the table at which
the guests were seated was superbly dec
GRATED with Bridesmaid roses and lighted
with tiny wax tapers under silver and whit
shades. Mrs. Hobart's gown of pearl
gray brocade. trimmed with rare old laces,
with which she wore ornaments of pearls
and diamonds
This was Mrs. McKinley's first appear
ance as q dinner guest in Washington since
the inauguration and was consequently
awaited with great interest. She wore a
very rich toilet of blue SATIN with diamond
ornaments. The other guests present were
the secretary of state and Mrs Sherman,
the secretary of the treasury and Mrs:
Gage Mrs. Alger. the attorney general and
Mrs. McKenna, the postmaster general and
Mrs. Gary, the secretary of the navy ana
Mrs. Long, the secretary of the interior and
Mrs. Bliss the secretary of agriculture ana
Mrs. Sanford. the guest of the house, and
Senator Sewell, of New Jersey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
TRIAL OF INVESTORS.
Members of the E. =. Dean Company
Charged with Conspiracy.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE opening exam
ination in the case of the +. $. Dean Com
pany. charged with conspiracy TO defraud,
was begun this afternoon. Magistrate
Flammer presiding The defendants present
We're Myron J.. Bernard president of the
company; Samuel Keller, treasurer. and
James ID. Kellogg. Several witnesses testi-
lied to having given the firm money for in
Vestment. The hearing adjourned un-
I'll Thursday. The witnesses admitted that
they had given money to the Dean Com
pary fer the purpose OF speculation and To
have complete control of IL. In the opinion
OF the attorneys this admission was very
favorable to the defense
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COL. VANDERBILT ALLEN ILL.
Member of Noted Family Dying on
the Island of Capri.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Three members of
the Vanderbilt family are now abroad Two
Cornelius and his relative, Colonel Wander
bilt Alien went primarily for the benefit of
their health. Colonel Vanderbilt Allen is
now said to be ending his days on the ISL
and of Capri. His daughter, Mrs. John c.
Wilmerding, ir. is with him, and will not
return to this country for some time. Col
Vanderbilt Allen is the son of one of the
daughters of Commodore Vanderbilt and is
the first cousin of Cornelius. w. X Fred
erick w, and George w Vanderbilt He
served on the staff of Major General Sheri-
dan in the Shenandoah valley. He after
ward distinguished himself in the Egyptian
army as colonel of engineers. Cornelius
Vanderbilt was at last account in excellent
condition.
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ALLEGED THIEVES.
Capture of Four Men Who Were Fol
lowing JeveIry Salesman.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. H-Four men, who
are suspected to be professional thieves of
New York, were arrested by detectives here
to-day while following well-known jewel
cry salesman, who was visiting his trade
with a satchel containing thousands of dol
lars worth of diamonds. They gave their
names as Charles Hoyt, thirty years Old of
twenty-one, Yof New York James Riley
twenty-four years. of st. Paul. Mimi, and
James Sullivan. of Reading, Pa. All were
plentifully provided with money and car
ried loaded revolveTs and a quantity of
tools used by diamond and bank thieves
They resisted arrest and were only subdued
at the pistol muZzle,
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larger output of cigarettes which are
garded as so harmful to the youth of the
country. Dropping into a more serious strain,
Mr.. Fries went on to say that the people
of North Carolina are ciamoring for money.
He did not think that this meant cheaper
money, but better facilities for the trans
action of business. This. said he, can only
be secured by the establishment of such
banking system as will make it possible
that the people will get these facilities. Mr..
Friess statement lasted throughout the
day. The committee then adjourned over
until Monday when Secretary Gage and ex-
Secretary Fairchld will be heard further.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15
Anti-scalping hin Amended.

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-The House
committee OH interstate and foreign COM
merce lad the anti-scalping bill under dis
cussion to-day. Two important amendments
were adopted. One imposes a penalty on
railroads refusing to redeem unused por-
tons of tickets. This provision is lacking
in the original bill, and the railroad inter-
ests that have been represented favor it as
earnest of good faith. An amendment also
was adopted providing that passengers APP
plying for redemption of tickets should not
be given the benefit of through tariff, but
of only tbc regular rates to the point where
the 1Ournt ceased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-General Breck
has received the following telegram from
General Brooke, at Chicago, dated last
night: Major Eskridge telegraphs from
EarIboro, o. T., that all is quiet there. Both
sides have been excited and threatening
There is no hostile gathering of Seminoles.
None is probable and the whole thing was
n grand scare which is all over. In view of
this information l do not deem it necessary
to send troops to the border between Okla
homa and the Seminole nation as contem-
plated by your kilograms of last night"
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Engineer MenocaI ordered Home.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-Civil Engineer
Menocal, now with the Nicaragua Canal
Commission in Nicaragua, has been ordered
home to explain, if he can, the alleged
shortcomings of the work upon the New
York dry dock under pain of a court-mar-
tiaI