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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
A NEW AUSTRIAN ORDER.
Founded by Emperor Joseph in Mem
Ory OF the Dead Empress.

VIENNA, Sept. 1s.-A rescript of the
Emperor to Count Won Thun Hohenstein.
president of the Austrian Council of Min
listers. was published to-day. expressing in
eloquent and pathetic language the EN-
peror's thanks for the expressions of ma
tional sympathy with him in his great be-
reavement. In the course os the rescript
his Majesty says:
Tine numbering hand. the instrument Of
frenzied fanaticism aiming at the destruc-
ton of existing social order, which was
raised against the noblest of women IN
blind and purposeless hate. struck a heart
which knew not hate and beat only for
good. Amid the unmeasured griefs by
which and my house are stricken. and in
the presence of the unheard-of deed which
has sent shudder through the whole civil
hzed wcrld, the voice of my beloved people
first brings balm TO my heart In affecting
unison With the resound of universal Iamen-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
Many of the Soldiers Refuse to Serve
Longer and Prefer to Become
American Subjects.
SPAIN'S PEACE COMMISSION
SAGAsTA ADVISES RETENTION OF
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
Council of War Suspends Admiral
MontejO and Major sostoa, Direc-
tor of Cadiz Arsenal.

MANILA, Sept. 1S.--In an interview here
with him by tho correspondent of the As
sociated Press, Archbishop Dozal, of the
Philippine islands, said: Il earnestly hope
the islands will not remain Spanish because
the rebels are now so strong that such a
course would inevitably cause appalling
bloodshed. The reconquest of the natives
is impossible until after years of the most
cruel warfare"
He also expressed the hope that the
islands would not become absolutely inde-
pendent, because 1t was certain that dis
sensions would occur which would result In
incessent strife and a lapse into barbar-
ism and the natural Incidence of the trop-
ical race. The only hope, the archbishop
declared, was that strong Western power
would intervene now. Delay was danger-
GUS because the people are intoxicated, vain-
glorious and restless.
He aid it was undeniable that the reIig-
ious orders must go. because the whole peo-
pie had determined to abolish them, now
that they were able to render their reten-
ton impossible He lays the chief blame on
the Dominicans, Augustins and Franciscan
Receletans, the richest orders, and next
upon the Benedictines and Capuchins.
which are of less Importance. The Jesuits,
Archbishop Dozal says, are comparatively
blameless. He added that the rival orders
quarrel among themselves, intrigue, act
unworthily and slander their opponents,
thus increasing their general disfavor.
The provncials, who are approximate
ly equivalent to archdeacons, are mainly
responsible. They are utterly beyond the
control of the archbishop, who denies pos
sessing much power. The total number OF
Spanish priests in the Philippines before the
war was about one thousand, but lately
every departing steamer has taken fifty or
hundred of them away and now barely five
hundred remain. A native priest privately
stated to the correspondent that the reason
the archbishop hopes for the expulsion of
the friarly orders is that they have grown
too powerful for him and that he wishes To
strengthen himself.
Several responsible Spaniards assured the
correspondent that they would refuse to re-
main here if Spain were reinstated in the
control of the islands. Many of the Span
ish soldiers refuse to serve again, and Span
ish officers are utterly disgusted with the
rottenness of Spains government and pre-
fer to become American subjects. The an
nexationists have a majority Of seventy
one in the National Assembly, but the dis
cussion of the subject has not been finished
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
AGAINST JOSH JOHNSON.
Sergeant at Santiago Charged with
Libeling Officers.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. 1s.-Yester-
day charges were preferred by Captain
Miller of the Second Immune Regiment
and Captain Shelley. of the Fifth Immunes.
against Sergeant Josh w. johnson, of the
Third Regiment, for maligning and libeling
the officers and soldiers of their respective
regiments in an article published in the
Atlanta Constitution on Aug. q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
why Dreyfus was Conaemned.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-David Chrystie Muir
ray publishes in The Morning. to-day, a long
story regarding the Dreyfus affair. The au-
thor vouches for the truth of the story, but
declares that he cannot disclose the source
from which he obtained his information
The article states in effect that Dreyfus
was engaged as spy in the employ of Sc
cret department of the French army against
those suspected of traffickng with Ger
many and other powers. His zeal, so the
story goes. led him to become the victim
of revenge on the part of Colonel Henry
Comte Esterhazy and Colonel Du Patty de
Clam, who themselves were concerned in
REASONABLE practices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
Favor Retaining philippines.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The MaiPs Madrid
correspondent says a long conference was
held between Senor Sagasta, the premier,
and Senior Montero Rios, the president OF the
Spanish peace commission to-day, which re-
suited in the decision that the peace com-
mission shall strenuously defend the reten-
ton of the Philippine islands by Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
Spanish Peace Commission Is Nc
Definitely Made I'm.

MADRID, Sept. 1S.-The Official Gazette
publishes the announcement of the appoint
ment of Senator Montero Rios, president of
the Senate; Senor Abarzuza. Senior Garniga.
General Cerero and Senor Villaurrutia as
the Spanish peace commissioners.
Seniors Dubosc and Arangueren, formerly
secretaries to the Spanish legation at Wash
ington, have been transferred from St
Petersburg to Vienna.
The supreme council of war has decided
to suspend Admiral Montejo and Major
Sostoa, director of the Cadiz arsenal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
DEL JORDAN DEAD.
Western HOrseman Who Was Shot by
Rosy Lavetre at Butte.

BUTTE. Mont. Sept. 1s.-Del Jordan, one
Of the best-known horsemen, trainers and
starters in the West, died in the hospital
to-day from the effects of wound re-
ceived Sept 6 at the Fountain road house.
Jordan became involved in dispute with
woman, Rosy" Lavetre. who shot him.
Lavetre is under arrest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19

Orders Djevad Pasha to Comply with
Admiral NOePs UItimatum.

GAMBIA, Island of Crete, Sept. 1S-The
Sultan has ordered Djevad Pasha. the mil
itary commander in Crete, to accede to the
demand of the British admiral Gerard
Henry Noel, for disarmament, thus comply
ing with the whole ultimatum of the admi-
raj. A British military detachment to-day
occupied the entrance to the fort, and it is
rumored that the Ottoman troops will be
withdrawn and British force will occupy
the town. Among the prisoners already
handed over to Admiral Noel are two who
are credited with being ringleaders in the
attack on the British camp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
1t Couldn't Be Miss Thomas.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Sept. 1S.--Mrs.
John r. Thomas, of Warrior Run, this
county, received dispatch from the chief
of police at Stanford, Conn.,, this afternoon
that her daughter Grace was alive and well
in that city. This was a great relief to
Mrs Thomas, who had been led to believe
from the description furnished that the
woman found murdered in pond at
Bridgeport was her daughter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
VESUVIUS is TERRIFYING.
Streams of Lava Pouring Into tho
Valleys from Seven New Craters.

NAPLES. Sept, ia state of gloomy ap-
prehension prevails among the population
regarding the eruption of Vesuvius, which
is hourly becoming more active and menace
ing. Streams of lava are spreading in every
direction. The most threatening of these
flows through the vedrino valley. which is
almost filled.
The observatory, which originally stood
at a height OF 6lo meters, is now only
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
FIGHTING JOE" WON OUT.
Gen. Wheeler Unanimously Renom-
mated for Congress.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 1S.-Gen.
Joseph Wheeler was unanimously renom-
mated for Congress in the Eighth district
OF Alabama yesterday. Though there was
ho oposition, the vote was by primary. and
was large. Not vote against him was
cast in the entire district.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19

twenty-seven meters above the sea level.
owing to the sinking of the ground. Seven
new craters have formed around the central
one, and this has not tended to diminish the
fears formerly felt, which were based upon
the eruption of stones and scoriae similar
to that which occurred in 1872
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
AUSTRIAN CONSUL KILLED.
Nj. PrOskowfstz Fell Under the Cars
at Fort Wayne.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 1S.-Just after
the Pennsylvania limited pulled into Fort
Wayne this evening Chevalier NJ. Prosko-
wistz. chief consul for Austria; at Chicago,
was killed. He fell under portion of the
train while it was cut in two and being
backed together
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
ITALY ALARMED.

ASKS the POWers to Take Action
Against the Anarchists.
ROME, Sept. 1s-The government has
proposed to the powers that international
action be taken against Anarchists.
LONDON, Sept. 19.-The Daily Tele-
graphs St Petersburg correspondent says
he has ascertained that Lucchenni, the as
sassin of the Austrian Empress, belonged
to a gang of Anarchists who went from Eu-
rope to the United States two years ago
and had for their object the assassination
of crowned heads. The correspondent says
it is also known that chiefs of the band are
still in New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
GEN. WELD DECLINES.
VIII Not Serve on the Presidents In
vestigatiOn Committee.

DEDHAM. Mass. Sept. 1s.-Gen Stephen
NJ. Weld. who was offered position on the
war investigation commission by President
Mckinley. has decided not to accept it. He
said tonight:
Il have nothing to say about the Presi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 1S.-Advices from
Seoul say that nine American nine British,
five German, five Frenchmen and two Rus
slams who were engaged at Shanghai as
imperial guards have arrived there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
Traveller and Guide Killed.

CHAMONIX, Sept. 1S-An Englishman
named Binns and guide who accompanied
him, while making the descent of the
Aiguille de Charmose, fell and both were
killed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19

More COnciliatOry Attitude in tn
White Nile Situation.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-From Cairo. and
from an entirely independent source, the
Daily Mail learns that France has assumed
conciliatory attitude towards Great Brit
ain and has declared that the expedition of
Major Marchand is quite unofficial The
sirdar will offer to take Major Marchand
to Cairo, and it is probable that the major
will accept and that Fashoda will be occu-
pied by Egyptian troops.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19
bennington and Condor Sail.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1S-The United
States steamship Bennington sailed for
Honolulu to-day and the transport Condor.
loaded with supplies for the United States
forces, sailed for Manila.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-19

BERLIN, Sept. 1S.-The Vosssche Zeitung
declares that under the Anglo-German
agreement Delagoa bay was ceded to Great
Britain commercially and not politically.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Savannah, Ga, December 23.-Gen-
eral John R. Brooke and the members
of his staff left this afternoon for
Miami where they will take a steamer
for Havana. General Brooke has been
in Savannah several days recovering
from an illness which began soon after
his return from Porto Rico.
The headquarters and one battalion
of the First Texas regiment, together
with Colonel Wheatoin's headquarters
sailed for Cuba this afternoon on the
transport Michigan. The other two
battalions of the First Texas and the
Second Louisiana regiment will leave
tomorrow OF the Mobile.
Charleston, S. c., December 23.-Dis-
patches to the quartermaster's depart
men here today announced hat General
Bates, now at Macon, and General San
ger, now at Americas, Ga, had been
ordered here to embark for Cienfuegos
and MatanZas respectively or December
9th. Each general will be accampan'
led by his headquarters and a regi
ment of volunteers not named in tn,
dispatches sent here.
Knoxville, Tenn, December 23.-Th
Sixth Ohio; Colonel Mccain received
| orders today to move. The regimen
| goes from here to Charleston where
| transport will be taken to Cienfuegos
| Cuba. The Sixth expects to leav
| Camp Poland tomorrow night and wi
spend Christmas on the road.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
A Newspaper Reporter Sent TO Jail

Dedham, Mass, December 23.-Tor
rey E. Wardner, editor of The Boston
Traveller, was sentenced to serve thirty
days in Dedham Jail by Judge Sher-
man of the Norfolk county court, this
afternoon for contempt of court in per-
hitting the publication in lis paper
of comments and editorials on the
Getchell case, which was recently
tried here, which, in the courts opin-
ion, would have Influenced the minds
of the jury, had the paper containing
the matter reached the courthouse be-
fore the case was submitted for fina
consideration.
The case referred to was that of En-
gineer Getchell, of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad, charged
with manslaughter in connection with
E. collision which occurred at Sharon
last August, IN which several persons
were killed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Prize ship Released

Charleston, s. c., December 23.-In
the United States district court here
today Judge Brawley handed down a
decision discharging the Olinde Rodri-
guez. the French steamship made a
prize OF war by the cruiser New Orleans
on July 18th. The ship belonged to
the Transatlantic Line and was a most
valuable n At n time 1t seemed
as though International complications
might grow out Of her retention. and
the fight in the United States courts
has been long and bitter.
Judge Brawiey's decision is a very
strong document. and IL goes into an
exhaustive discussion of the law and
the facts OF the case. He compliments
the officers Of the New Orleans. but re-
leases the ship on the grounds hat the
blockade OF San Juan was not effective
on the 9Th Of July In the sense in which
that term is accepted by the nations.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
'een cared for under che same appro-

been cared f3r under the same appro-
priafion.
The soldiers home Is an exception
to the forward movement OF public
charities. There is not room enough
and the appropriation Is insufficient for
those now inmates.
The board earnestly recommends spe-
cial arrangements for the care of idiots
and feeble-minded and makes sugges-
tons for the prevention OF idiocy by
better regulated marriage laws.
Strong reasons for a reform school
are given.
The institute for negro deaf-mutes
blind has purchased nineteen acres
OF land near here for a farm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Poisoned by RutterniIIk

Atlanta, Ga, December 23.-Robert
Fraser, the ~10-year-old son OF Robert
A. Fraser, who lives on Lee avenue,
just outside Of the city limits, died to-
day in great agony and the death of
his 1-year-old brother is expected
Their sudden illness and frightful con-
vulsions have given rise to the theory
that they were poisoned by drinking
buttermilk at supper Wednesday even
ing. The death of the boy was caused
by ptomaine poison, generated by the
liquid and tin coming in contact.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Attempted Suicide of a British Officer

AttcInpteO SulclOe OIL u BRUSH Ou1ccr
Norfolk, Va, December 23.-Captain
Frederick Cotton, or Virginia, an tx
British officer and we'll known in Wash
ington, d. c., attempted suicide here
this morning by shooting himself in the
head.
Captain Cotton arrived in Norfolk
last night from Washington and went
at once to the Hotel Gladstone. He
conversed pleasantly in the lobby, but
retired to his room Immediately after
the receipt of a telegram, from Mrs. E.
S. Williams, a Washington lady. The
telegram said his things would be sent
home as oon as his address was fur
nished.
About 8 o'clock this morning, he ask
ed the hotel clerk to send for a law
yer, but as he would not let the clerk
come into his room no attention was
paid to his request. About 9 o'clock
a report from a revolver was heard in
the officers room
The police were summoned and an
entrance forced into the room. A
CHASTITY sight was then discovered
Lying in bed with a pistol in each hand
and blood gushing from a hole neal the
right ear was the Englishman. He was
removed to st. Vincent's hospital. He
has a chance to ecOver.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Hester.s Cotton Report

New Orleans, La, December 23.-Sec-
rotary Testers statement of the worlds
visible supply of cotton shows an in
crease for the week just closed of 1885,
972 bales, against an increase of IA
1893 last year and an increase of 262,-
1S5 in 1894. The total visible supply
is 5,061, $50 bales, against 1902, 70S las
week and 4,146,455 last year. Of this
the total of American cotton is 1929
$50 bales, against 4,677, 70S last week
and 3,927,455 last year.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
ADMIRAL SAMPSON ARRIVES
He Reaches New FORK on the Cruiser
New York-Hts Opinion ms Co Affair
I'm Cuha

New York. December 23.-The cruiser
New York. having on board Admiral
and Mrs. Sampson, arrived today.
To some newspaper men who board
ed the New York at quarantine. Ad-
miral Sampson said he had come home
TO attend his daughters wedding. on
January eth. at Glen Ridge. n. j.
dmiral Sampson was not inclined to
discuss the Cuban situation or his on
nection with the evacuation commits
sion. He explained that what he would
have to say on such matters he would
report officially.
Admiral Sampson said that the per-
fecting Of the customs and the official
police in the island were the two most
important features in connection with
Cuba. When General Green and Chief
McCulloch had established their police
forces he thought there would be lit
tie disorder. In answer to the ques-
ton, d you think the people of the
island Will prove amenable to the
American government" Admiral
Sampson said: 1T does not make any
difference whether they are or not.
We are down there. and our govern
ment Will go on as long as ii is neces-
sary."
h admiral said that De Castro, the
civil governor of Havana, was doing
as we'll as could be expected. and by
the first of January all OF Cuba would
be officially evacuated except Matan-
zas and one or two other points.
Reverting to the question of the flu
ture of Cuba, Admiral Sampson said:
The wealthiest and most influential
people in Cuba want the island an
nexed to the United States, whether as
a state or as a territory they do not
much care. But there are many Gu
bans who think they are able to gov
ern themselves. Cuba at present is in
no condition to govern itself"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27

Manila, December 23.-The frs,
American flag was raised over the Ma
late school house yesterday. II was
sent BY the university of Pennsylvania.
The native troops encamped in the su.
burbs are again causing anxiety. The
attitude OF an insurgent detachment al
the Panduchan bridge on Wednesday
was such that the California, Idaho and
Washington regiments we're c~oncentrat.
ed in light marching order at short no.
tice at Paeo. but trouble was avoided
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
Afde-de-Camp of b Sultan Assassf-
n0fedi

Constantinople. December 23.-Chani
Bey, the Sultan's aide-de-camp, was
murdered yesterday by Hafuz Pasha
in a quarrel which took place in a pas
try cooks shop. CHAM Bey became no.
t~orious, owing to his lawless proceed
ings in Epirus. He also inspired ter
ror here by extortion of money under
threats of death. The officials of the
foreign embassies have frequently de-
manded the punishment of CHAM Bey,
but always successfully.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-27
To Modify The CIayton.Bu,werr Treaty

Washington. December 23.-It Is ac-
cepted as a little short of certain in
the best informed Official and diplo-
matte circles that negotiations will be
opened at an early day toward SO modt-
Tying the Clayton-Bulwer treaty as 20
meet the conditions Of the present day
concerning American construction and
control OF the Nicaragua canal. But
while recent events on both sides of the
water have made this move obvious.
the British ambassador, Sir Julian
Paunceforte, has not, up to the present
time. received any Instructions 20 open
negotiations on this subject mol has he
any intimation that instructions are
about to be received.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-02-19
Had q Good Drill.

The four companies of the Second
Battalion turned out in good numbers
for the drill of that command under
Major Mccarthy last evening. There
was quite a crowd on hand to watch
the evolutions. For about 40 minutes
the battalion was kept in motion and
did we'll. The responses to commands
were very prompt and the alignements
excellent. Captain Camara led the
column. Next was E, Captain Coyne,
then D, Captain Bergstrom and H
Captain Murray. At the conclusion Of
the drill Major Mccarthy turned the
battalion over to Captain Camara for
dress parade. A fine showing was
made with the function. Drum Major
King and squad furnished the music.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-02-19
CHILDREN TO DANCE.
An Evening With the Pupils OF
Mrs. Gums School.

The event for the evening Of the 26th
is the exhibition of fancy dancing by
the children of Mrs. Gums dancing
school, to be held in independence
park pavilion. In all, there are rs pu-
pills in the class and, under Mrs.
Gums instruction, these have attained
a great degree Of efficiency.
Some of the numbers on the program
are as follows, all of them being en-
costume: Hornpipe dance, tambourine
dance, Polish dance by Miss ada
Rhodes and a number of others.
After the fancy dancing by the class
which will be from 7:30 until o'clock.
the floor will be cleared and the quin-
tette club will furnish music for a
dance in which the older people are ex-
pected to indulge. Tickets may be had
of Mrs Gum and the children OF her
class.
Undoubtedly good time is in store.