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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-24
OBITUARY.
Rev. DIR. Cramer, the Late Gen. u, s.
Grants RrOther-in-Layv.

CARLISLE, Pa, Jan. 23.-The Rev. DR..
Michael j. Cramer a brother-in-law of
General U. S. Grant, is dead from angina
pectorls.
DR.. Cramer was born in Schaffhausen
Switzerland, in 1885. His parents migrated
to this country when he was young, and his
mother died when he was only five years
old. He entered a German printing office
as an apprentice and learned the trade.
He fitted himself for college and entered
the Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1859 he
was licensed as a preacher by the Cincin-
copal Church. Soon afterwards he was APP
pointed to a Methodist church in Cincinnati.
He married Miss Mary r. Grant, a sister
of Gen. u. S. Grant in 1868, and she sur
Cramer, who is now assistant professor of
modern languages in Lehigh University.
DR.. Cramer received his degree of d. d.
from Syracuse University and that of LII
alma mater. President Andrew Johnson APP
pointed him consul to LeipSic Germany,
where he served four years Soon after
General Grants inauguration strong petit
ton was sent in urging him to appoint DR..
Cramer to the court of Denmark. General
Grant heSitated on account of his relation
ship to DR.. Cramer, but finally in 1871
appointed Dr. Cramer minister resident to
pointed him as charge daffaires to Switzer-
land with headquarters at Berne. Here he
remained until 1885, when he returned to-
the United States with his family. landing
the day after General Grant died. DR..
Cramer filled the chair of systematic the
ology in Boston University for years. He
filled the chair of church history at Drew
Seminary for a single year, and last fall
Dickinson College. Carlisle, Pa, where he
served till his death.
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er's crew who made the above statement
added that the insurgents did not lack
clothing and that he was ignorant of the
fact that they were short of ammunition.
Several of the local papers comment on
the report of the surrender of Masso with
10 followers, which number, they declare,
is exaggerated.
The greater part of camp No. 10, at the
Jacuro extremity of the military trocha in
the province of Santa Clara, has been
blown up with dynamite by the insurgents
The barracks were destroyed and quite a
number of lives were lost, while many per-
sons were wounded. Details of the disaster
have not been received.
Nearly all of the immense canefields on
the plantation Josefita. in the Havana prov
ince have been burned. Four of the
guerrilla forces stationed at the plantation
joined the insurgents and it is believed they
set the fires which caused the destruction.
A majority of the insurgents who sur
rendered at Nueva PaZ some time ago. I'M
der Colonel Cuervo, have rejoined the revo-
lutionists.
To-day being the Kings name day. the
government formally pardoned the officers
and editors who were responsible for or
took part in the recent riotings in this city.
In the Guines district of this province
is, 403 persons died last year. Relief has
been distributed at Guines TO 6,63S persons.
at Catalina to 1921, at Melena to ! ,225, at
San Nicolas to 1,246 at Pipian to 235 at
Neuva Paz to 1868 and at Guanajay to 537.
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HEINEY'S SUDDEN DEATH.
Evidence that 1t Resulted from Nor
phinc Poisoning.

DR.. c. o, Durham was called at IL o'clock
last night to see Thomas Heiney, aged
forty-three, at No. COG Union street He
found the man unconscious and evidently
suffering from morphine poisoning. The
physician worked with the patient for two
hours but could not revive him. About /
o'clock Heiney died
The man lived with his sister Mrs Wise
logic, whose husband is a contractor.
Heiney was unmarried. The family told the
physician he came in about 9 o'clock last
night and after stopping a moment in the
sitting room went to the kitchen There ne
procured a glass tumbler and went to his
room. About II o'clock Mrs Wise
logic was attracted by peculiar
sounds that seemed to come from her
brothers room, and went up stairs to in
vestigate. She found him lying on the bed
ard his heavy breathing alarmed her. She
sent at once for DR.. Durham. The ply
stefan found a glass on the table near
Heiney's bed that looked as if it might have
contained mixture of morphine Nothing
else was found to indicate that a poisonous
drug had been taken. The family said they
knew of no reason why Heiney should desire
to end his existence. Heiney was formerly
connected with McCarty, the st. Louis gar
bage contractor, and was employed here
while the latter had contract with the
CITY
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MIR. Dole Induced to Discuss Hawaiis
Relations with Japan.

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-In an interview with
a representative of the Associated Press
to-day President Dole discussed freely con-
ditions in the republic of which he is the
executive head but refused repeatedly to
talk of the Hawaiian annexation question
now before Congress. Il cannot go into a
discussion of matter which is before Con-
gress now he said 'It would be. l think,
discourteous. The newspaper men appre-
ciate my position, 1 think in regard to it,
and have been very courteous. But there is
one thing I do wish to say" the President
continued, land that is this. There is abb
solutely no foundation for these stories of
Hawaii being menaced by Japan. There is
absolutely nothing in it. We are not
menaced by Japan, and we did not have
Cabinet meeting and discuss a matter of
the kind referred to, either before leaving
or at any time, and there is no element in
our relations with Japan III the cause of
my leaving There is nothing in the rela-
tions between our country and Japan that
hurried me to America.
What is the sentiment in Hawaii on the
annexation question:" President Dole was
asked.
II really cannot answer the question ex-
actly 1t is impossible to say how many
Hawaiians in favor of it and how many
are opposed to it, because one knows.
The royalists would tell you, some Of them
that all Hawaiians are opposed to annex
alton which is not true. But how many
are opposed TO 1t and how many are in favor
of 1t nobody knows. The Portuguese consul
regards it as very good prospect for the
interests of the Portuguese on the island
| think the Portuguese are generally in ia
vor of it. / think the Germans are gener-
ally in favor OF it. The Englishmen are di-
vided. Some of the strongest annexationists
are English. and many of the English OPP
pose it. The Americans, ! think are prac-
tically unit in favor of it.
Mr.. Dole discussed at length the social
and political features of the island repub-
lie. talking interestingly of the tariff, Homo
lulu municipal improvements ana similar
matters. In answer to a question as to
what would become of the present govern
ment should the United States refuse to
annex the islands, the President said:
''Well, the republic is there. j don't know
that anything will happen except that
things will go as usual. / don't see any
immediate danger from possession by any
other country. We have a dispute with
Japan in regard to immigration, and we
canot tell exactly how it is going to come
out. The Japanese claim that under old
treaty they have the right of indiscriminate
immigration into our country whether we
like ii or not We had TO put stop 10 it,
and sent away over Il thousand immigrants
who had arrived; would not allow them
to land, and il made some excitement in
Japan. There has been a long diplomatic
correspondence ON the matter. They
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GUARDS FOR GENERAL LEE.
Blanco Fearful of n Demonstration
Against the Consul.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. pa special
to the Times-Un and Citizen, from Key
West, Fla. says: There has been much
excitement in this city during the last TWEEN
ty-four hours, due to an alarming telegram
from Havana, stating that the streets had
been flooded with an anonymous ultra
Spanish circular calling upon all anti
American elements to mobilize and raid the
American colony. Captain General Blanco,
fearful that the rabid element of the city
might attempt such violence, has placed an
extra military guard around Consul Cen
of the city, who believe they are in real
danger, have prepared their affairs for any
emergency. This news is what gave rise
to the rumor that General Lee had been
assassinated. The feeling of uneasiness
felt here because of the proxim-
allayed, especially since this morning
at 10 o'clock when Admiral Sicard's inn
posing fleet of battle ships consisting of
the New York, Indiana, Massachusetts,
Iowa and Texas, arrived off the bar The
Maine, Montgomery and Detroit and the
harbor al II o'clock and Joined the fleet,
the whole making an impressively formid-
able appearance and one inspiring conf
dence in the strong right arm of Uncle
Sam. The stopping of the war ships here
is a break in the programme of the admiral
whose plan under orders was not to stop
The fleet, however, will leave tomorrow
uneasy over the repeated rumors to the eff
feet that General Lee had fallen victim
to an assassin and wired to the authorities
of Havana for the truth.
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Dynamite Bomb Exploded.

HAVANA, Jan. 2S.-News was received at
II o'clock tonight that a dynamite bomb
had been exploded at Esperanza province
of Santa Clara, shaking all the building in
the town. The insurgents under Leaders
Chucho Monteagudo, Inglesto Solano and
Romerao Florento entered the town under
cover of the darkness, and despite the fir
ing from the fort. plundered four stores.
A part of the garrison turned out and a
battle began in the streets. The insurgents,
according to accounts received from Spar :
ish officials, were attacked with the bay
oDet on the front and read and compelled to
retire, leaving nine killed, among them
three officers. They lost seven rifles and d
hundred cartridges. A dynamite bomb they
had placed under hardware store did not
explode The garrison had one killed and
several wounded, among the latter the
chaplain. 1t is reported that the insurgents
had twenty wounded.
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NJ. GnITia's Mission.

NEW YORK Jan. Pm Gallia who
represents several daily papers of Paris,
France arrived in this city to-day on the
French liner La Champagne. NJ Gallia
came over TO this country for the purpose
Of studying economic questions in order to
make, through the newspapers he repre-
sents, the necessary propaganda in France
with a view of preparing the public spirit
there to establish closer commercial rela-
tions between the United States and France.
Before leaving France, NJ Gallia said ne
was received by NJ. Borcher. the French
minister of commerce. The result of this
conference with Nj. Borcher firmly con-
WINGED NJ. Gallia that the proper steps would
be taken before long to bring about the
framing of a reciprocity treaty between
United States and France. During the mis-
sion of the late Moses Z. Handy, the spe-
cial commissioner from the United States
to the Paris exposition of 1900, NJ. Gallia
acted as attache to the commission. NJ.
Gallia will leave for Washington tomorrow
in order to get in closer touch with con-
gressmen. He will remain in this country
Tor several months.
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Brunning singIed ono.

George Drumming, saloon keeper at No.
1913 South East street, was put under ar
rest last night on the charge of selling or
giving away liquor Sunday. Drumming
lives in rooms adjoining his saloon. He
says two of his friends came In To spend
the evening with him and after they were
comfortably seated he inquired what they
would have. One said beer and the other
whisky Brunning's assistant about the
saloon lives with him and asked his en-
ployer to bring him a glass of beer The
saloon keeper went into the saloon, poured
the glass of whisky and picked up a bottle
of beer. When he returned TO his friends
he found that Patrolmen Rinker and Shine
had joined the circle. Drumming declares that
the drinks were to be served in his family
sitting room, which apartment was in
vaded by the police. The patrolmen say
the room in which they found Drumming
friends immediately adjoins his saloon.
They say they have been watching him for
some time and caught him in the act of Civ
ing away drinks. They claim they can make
a case against him under the Nicholson
law There was no attempt TO make any
arrest In any Of the other saloons in the
city. nearly all of which did business yes
terday
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Excitement at Madrid.

MADRID, Jan. 23.-The report that Ameri-
can war ships have been ordered to Cuban
waters has caused great excitement here.
The Impartial in the course of violent
article says: I'VE see now the eagerness of
the Yankees to seize Cuba
A grand banquet was given at the palace
this evening in honor of name day of King
Alfonso. The members of the Cabinet and
the principal members of the diplomatic
corps were present. The Cabinet met after
wards and decided-so it is reported-to adj
dress a manifesto to the country. One min
lister in the course of an interview said the
government was quite tranquil respecting
the movements of the American war ships,
which were fully known TO the minister OF
marine.
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NEW ENGLAND'S STRIKE.
Situation Discussed by Officers of the
National Spinners' Union.

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-The center of the in
teresting scenes in the textile troubles OF
New England temporarily shifted from New
Bedford to this city to-day to the meeting
of the executive council of the National
Spinners' Union. This meeting was called
to consider the strike situation in New
Bedford and also the matter of the Fall
River mills and other mills in New Eng
land where strikes or lockoutS are imml-
nent or have already taken place. The
meeting was one of discussion rather than
of action, although it was resolved to con-
ccEtrate all the efforts of the organization
on the New Bedford situation, leaving the
Fall River trouble and the difficulties in
other cities for local unions to handle and
adjust. if possible.
The principal feature of the discussion
to-day was the denunciation of the Ark
wright Club, and the charge that that
ganization of mill treasurers and agents
conspired with Agent Chase, of the King
Philip mill of FAN River, to substitute ring
for mule spinners. There seems to, be some
difference of opinion as To whether Agent
Chase was a willing party to what was
called the conspiracy or had been forced
into it by the Arkwright Club. 1t was,
however, generally accepted as fact by
the meeting that the attempt to put in the
ring frames was merely an entering wedge
to put them in every mill in Fall River.
The spinners say that the machines do in
ferior work and that their introduction in
other mills in New Bedford has not been
profitable to the mill owners. In mills
where the ring frames have been placed no
dividends have been paid An instance was
cited of one mill that had been shut down
for ten years simply because there was no
demand for its product after machinery
took the place of men.
The New Bedford strike situation was
fully discussed and the general opinion
seemed to be that the settlement of the
trouble would be a long time in coming
In fact. Secretary Ross said that he did not
look for its solution until far into the sum-
mer. II, indeed, il came then. The organiza-
ton there has a strong backing, and II was
disclosed to-day that the operatives had
anticipated the trouble far ahead that an
assessment of so cents a week had been
levied and paid for nearly two years. Not
withstanding this fund, the organizations
in all the mill centers will be assessed 10
help the New Bedford strikers and Fall
River will contribute as well as others.
The trouble in the Waterville mills
brought 10 the attention OF the committee
A II per cent. reduction in wages was pro-
posed in Waterville by the mill owners
but conference was held and compro-
mise made on 10 per cent. \ strike IS
ticipated for there Is much Indignation over
any reduction in wages whatever. a cut OF
strike. Ii there is the strikers viii
be supported by the local union as long us
possible. Then the national organization
will take hand.
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RECIPROCITY FEATURES.
Negotiations with Peru and Britain,
the Latter for the west Indies.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2i.-Reciprocity ne
gotiations continue to proceed in manner
satisfactory TO officials, but there is no pres
ent prospect that treaties or agreements
will be concluded in the near future. The
negotiations with Peru are farthest along,
and these have reached a point where the
draft Of treaty has been made. There are
a number of points open, however, and
Minister Eguiguren is now in communion
ton with his government with a view to
closing the matter In connection with the
negotiations he has received from Peru
samples of the remarkable cotton grown
in that country Unlike the cotton of our
Southern States ana other cotton sections,
that of Peru has many eolors other than
white The negotiations have brought out,
however that freight rates are an element
which give European countries a great adj
vantage over the United States in the mat
ter of trade with South America. In the
case of Peru the rate to the United States
is the same as the rate from Peru 10 Liver
pool and thence TO the United States. This
to a considerable extent complexities the
efforts toward securing reciprocal trade.
Brazil. Argentina and Chile have made
no moves thus far toward reciprocity. A
more satisfactory trade condition has been
established with Argentina. however. 1t
was understood at one time that retalia-
tory legislation would be resorted to by
Argentine q means of offsetting the
Dingley-act restrictions. This has not been
done. however and the new tariff law OF
Argentina is said to contain no provisions
specially burdensome to. American goods.
Most of the ministers of the American re-
publtcs have advised their governments as
TO the Dingley provision reciprocity and
are awaiting instructions.
The British negotiations as TO reciprocity
with the West Indian islands have adj
vanced, as a result of several recent meet
ings between Sir Julian Pauncefote and
Commissioner kasson. The basis of ex-
change has been formulated but the draft
of ar agreement has not yet been made.
The ambassador expects TO have in "A few
days much valuable material from the sew
eral colonies bearing on the articles likely
to come within the agreement The nego-
tiation Is restricted 10 the West Indian coll
onies. the plan of Canadian reciprocity be-
ing put aside for the present. Hopes are
still expressed that some general arrange
ment can be made by which a commission
will deal with all Canadian questions in
Guiding not only reciprocity. but also the
Bering-sea matter. Al present, however,
there are no negotiations in that direction
although II Is anticipated that they may be
resumed
The French negotiations are awaiting Am
bassador Cambons further Instructions
from Paris The German negotiations
not BEING pushed, 50 far as can be learned,
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WARMER AND FAIR.
Predictions and Observations by the
Local weather FOrecaster.

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for
the twenty-four hours ending II p. M, Jan.
24-Warmer; fair weather Monday.
General Conditions Yesterday-The storm
area moved rapidly northeastward during
Sunday Over New England another low
barometric area formed. Beyond western
Texas. northward to the Missouri valley and
elsewhere high barometric pressure pre-
walls. with lower temperature except south
of the Arkansas and Ohio valleys. Far
weather prevails and light local snow fell
only from New York northward.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, jan 23.-a'or Ohio-Fair;
brisk northwestery winds diminishing.
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair, followed by
increasing cloudiness; slowly rising temper
allure in northern portions; variable winds,
becoming southeasterly.
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BOAT AND CREW FOUND.
Steamship Commonwealth
lowed Into Sydney.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Jan. %
Three weeks ago the steamship Common
wealth. of Liverpool, in command of Cap
tain James, with crew of thirty men,
while Ell route from Kobe to Portland
broke her shaft and was abandoned. The
steamer drifted in midocean bringing up in
Nootka sound. on Vancouver island, where
she was found Wednesday by the steamer
Wilapa Search was made for the crew
and they were finally found in friendly
cove. The following day the crew was re-
lapa towed her to Sydney The Common
wealth is uninjured and the salvage to the
Willapa will amount TO 100000.
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THE Committeeman.
Reports from Saturday.
Nights Primarie

III addition to the list Of committeeman
elected at the primaries Saturday night
published yesterday. are the following:
Center township, Precinct 3, w f. Bryant:
Precinct /, Captain Dawson; Fifth ward.
Precinct 5, Thomas Judd; Third ward, Pre-
cinct 9, J. G.. Stemen.
A delegation of Republicans from the
seventh precinct of the Fourteenth ward
called at the Journal office yesterday and
said the announcement that Edward Duvall
was committeeman from that precinct was
erroneous; that he lives on Pleasant street,
outside of the precinct
There will be a meeting at Antioch
Church, in the twelfth precinct of the
Third ward tonight. Committeeman Nor
ton will sneak.
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Baron Rene Charles Francois Relic.

PARIS, Jan. 23.-Baron Rene Charles
Francois Reille, member of the Chamber
of Deputies for Castres, Department of
Tarn is dead.
The late Baron Reille was the son of
Marechael lie Compile Reille, one of the most
celebrated soldiers of the first empire, and
the grandson of Marechal Massena. He
was born in Paris Feb. II. 1885. He cast his
ballot in the chamber for the war with
Prussia in 1870, and took an important part
in the defense of Paris. In 1877 he was APP
pointed under secretary of state by NJ.
the chamber he always took a prominent
part in the discussion of military questions
which he was able to discuss with excep-
tional competency.
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RESIGNATION WITHDRAWN.
DIR. John Hall Will Continue with His
New York Church.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Dr- John Hall to-
day announced from the pulpit of the Fifth
avenue Presbyterian Church that he had
reconsidered his determination to resign
the pastorate and would continue in the
service of the church. He said: I'm view
of the unanimous action of the congrega-
ton / have decided to continue. God will
strength is given from above, and / am
prepared to welcome any form of assistance
regarded as desirable by the congregation
and its officers
The official announcement of the action
of Dr. Hall will be made TO the congrega-
ton a week from next Wednesday.
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The white Squadron Mt Key west.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. pa tele-
gram from Key West says Admiral Sicard,
with the battle ships New York, Indiana,
Massachusetts, Iowa and Texas, arrived
off the bar at 10 o'clock. The Maine, Mont
gomery and Detroit and the torpedo boats
Cushing and Dupont went out and joined
the fleet. kilograms from Havana last
night state that extra guards have been
placed around Consul General Lees office
for protection. Circulars were distributed
around Havana calling on volunteers for
the protection of the American colony.
There is no news of an attempt to assas-
sinate Lee.
The commander of the naval station at
Key West received message from General
Lee this afternoon. He is safe and the
city is quiet, but there is suppressed ex-
element in the American colony. The
white squadron is anchored at Key West
and will sail for Tortugus tomorrow.