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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
MAY DELIVER SPEECHES.
POstmasters Not Barred from Taking
Part in the Campaign.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 19-In reply to
numerous inquiries from postmasters
throughout the country, First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath has written that
they may make campaign speeches so long
as they do not neglect their official duties.
When campaign work interferes with their
duty as government officers they must quit
campaigning and settle down to conducting
the affairs of their postoffices. Several Of
the Cabinet officers expect to be heard on
the stump this fall, and Mr.. Heath can see
no reason why minor officials should be de-
MED the privileges taken by heads of de-
partments Postmaster General Smith will
deliver speech for his friend Representa-
tive Lands, early in October. Mr. Smith is
a great admirer of the young Hoosier ora
tor, and will do all that lies in his power to
forward his success. By the way, Henry
L. Martin, of Delphi, one of Lands's con-
stituents, was to-day appointed to posi-
ton in the office of the registrar of the
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Web
ster Davis left the city tonight on a cam
paign tour under the auspices of the Repub-
lican congressional committee. His first en-
gagement is at Detroit, Mich. tomorrow
Tuesday night where he opens the State
campaign. From there he goes to Marion
Ind. where he speaks on the 22d Then
to Terre Haute, Ind, 23d; Evansville oath;
Sedalia and Clinton, Mo, 26th; Joplin and
to, Mo-, 18th; Enid and Okla Goth, and Guth-
RE, Oct. l. The assistant secretary will then
Nebraska for five days; South Dakota for
three Gays: Wyoming three days and Will
spend the balance of the time, up to election
day, in California and the State of WASH
ngton.
Chairmen of state committees of Ohio,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota.
West Virginia and Kentucky, also invited
Assistant Secretary Davis to open their
campaigns.
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MISS FAIR MAY WED.
New York GOssips Say She VIII Marry
William Il. Vanderbilt, Jr.

CHICAGO, Sept. ia dispatch to the
Record says: The New York gossips say
that William K. Vanderbilt, jr., the oldest
son of his father, is about to marry Miss
Virginia Fair, the daughter of the late
bonanza king who served a term in the
United States Senate, and died OF poison
acquired through dye stuff which he was
accustomed to use upon his abundant whis-
kers. When Mr. and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt
were divorced the Oldest son. who is now
about twenty-four, and was then in col
lege went with his mother. He has since
been living with her and her present hus-
band. Oliver IL. p. Belmont. but it is under
stood that his father has settled upon him
$4,000, GEO. which sooner or later will come
under his control. He is a great favorite in
society," as he was in college. and commands
respect by his unassuming manners and
democratic ways. Miss Virginia Fair, his
reputed fiancee, is several years his senior
in age, but is still a woman of very active
disposition and vivacious temperament. She
is a great favorite both in California and
New York having since her fathers death
lived in the latter place with her sister.
Mrs. Herman Oelrichs. She has been re-
ported as engaged to somebody every season
and therefore little confidence is placed in
the present rumors by her friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
18-E:OUR BICYCLE RACE.
Fourteen Riders start in the Contest
at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 19.-An eighteen-hour
bike race, with fourteen starters, began at
the Coliseum, this city. at s o'clock
tonight, and will continue through the
week, the riders to do three hours work
every night until Saturday. Among the con-
testants are Tom Barnaby, of Boston; Will
liam Stinson, of Boston: Oscar Peterson, OF
Cambridge, Mass: Bert Repine, of Mem
phis; William Hicks. of New York; Burns
Pierce, of Wa,tham, Mass; Daniel Kraemer,
of Chicago; r. E. Walters. Pittsburgh John
Chapman, of Atlanta; Lee Counselman, of
Washington, and Glenn Turville, of Phila-
delphia. The track is a very fast one and
it is expected that some record breaking will
be done before the week is ended as the
men are all in good shape and condition.
AT the end of the first nights racing Barna-
by Hicks and Patterson had s. miles
laps each; Pierce, Repine. Eckhart OF Phila-
delphia. Counselman. Chapman, Turville and
Davy Cramer. IS miles laps each George
Kraemer. 65 miles 3s4 laps; Stinson. s. miles
laps Walters. GA miles laps and r.
French. Baltimore. 81 miles laps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
NAVIGATION DANGEROUS.
Smoke and Fog Hanging Over Upper
Lakes and a Gale blowing.

CHICAGO, Sept 19.-The dense smoke,
coupled with fog, which now hangs over the
upper lakes, is bringing a long list of dis
asters to vessel men and marine under
writer's. The smoke is accompanied by
northwest gale on both Lake Michigan and
Lake Superior. The cause Of the smoke
seems to be unknown as no forest fires
have been reported anywhere near the
lakes, and it is believed that the smoke has
come from fires in the far Northwest sew
eral hundred miles distant. Up to late
hour this afternoon the STANDINGS reported
were: Steamer Lewiston. Manitowoc to
Point, Lake Michigan; steamer E. c. Popp,
bound from Duluth to Buffalo, with grain
ashore at Vermillion Point near station
No 9, Lake Superior; steamer Colorado,
Duluth to Port Huron, with -four ashore
on Eagle river reef; schooner Senator coal
laden, for Harbor Springs, ashore on Skill
lagalee reef; tug Salvor, ashore Sklla-
galee reef.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
The Miners, strike.

PITTSBURG. Sept. ia protocol will be
submitted to the miners officials to-mor-
row. looking to a cessation of hostilities.
Jones & Son will propose that, pending
final settlement, they will pay the district
price, withdraw suits against the impris-
oned strikers. allow them pay for time lost
and take back all strikers on equal basis
with those at work. The peace commissioner
will be any Common Pleas judge the min
question shall be submitted and whose de-
cision shall be final. 1t Is question wheth-
er the miners officials will sign the proto-
col. Some think the move is a victory for
them, while others think the proposition too
liberal. The coming of National Organizer
Llcher into the third pool has stimulated
the situation to a noticeable degree. The
miners officials report plenty of money on
hand to continue the fight to win.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20

NEW YORK, Sept. ia dispatch to the
World from Paris says: Jules Perivier,
leading member of the French bar, explains
the present legal status of the Dreyfus case
SIS follows: Judicially, the ministerial de-
cision to refer the case to examining
commission of three decides nothing except
the shifting of the Dreyfus dossier in the
light of recent events. The commissions
finding will determine whether there shall
be a revision not. The decision is inn
portant politically in that it appeals and
approves the sentiment of the country in
favor of a revision
Paris is quiet outwardly. There seems to
be a sense of relief because q revision has
virtually been determined upon But there
is a great commotion among the chiefs of
the army They undoubtedly have the dis
position. If not the courage, to try to pre-
vent a revision at the eleventh hour by
military coup detat. NJ. Cavaignac, who
resigned recently as minister of war. and
who has cast his lot unreservedly with the
army, is pointed to as possible dictator.
but public sentiment will be most effective
bar against such designs 1t has veered
around completely in favor of revision and
justice, which everywhere * recognized
now except by a couple of anti-DreyfuS or
gans. ESterhazy's promised confession is
awaited with the keenest curiosity, though
no one will believe a word he says, unless
he is supported by independent testimony"
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19-The President
has appointed Crest Ross postmaster at
East Chicago, Ind.
The following appointments were an
nounced by the President to-day: George
H. Pickerell, of Ohio, to be consul at st.
Michaels; Fred Page Tustin of Oregon, to
be commissioner for the district of Alaska.
to reside at Wrangel
Advance prints of Volume Z Series J. of
the official records of the Union and Com
federate navies in the war of the rebellion
have been furnished the Navy Department
by the Government Printing Office. The
volume comprises the operations of the
North Atlantic blockading squadron from
March to Sept 4. 1862 The distribution
or the work is congressional and not de-
partmental one.
M. Cambon, the French ambassador,
called at the State Department to-day to
present the second secretary of the en-
bassy. Oliver Taigny, who will be left in
charge during the absence of the ambassa-
dor in Europe and of M. Thiebaut, the first
secretary, on leave of absence in this
country.
The treasurer of the United States to-day
mailed PISS checks. aggregating 1910 294
in payment of the interest due Oct | on
United States registered per cent consols
of 1907, with notice that they may be pre-
sented for immediate payment.
To-days statement of the condition of the
treasury shows: Available cash balance. $3l7 :
1856 03S; gold reserve sZ43, SOL, Cos.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
CHINA PROGRESSING.
Establishing a Postal Service and In
crensing Rights of Cifizena.

PICKING. Sept. ia remarkable series of
imperial edicts has been publishes during
the past few days. The edicts have startled
the officials, while making a favorable i'm
preston on the old foreign residents who
are usually skeptical as to the practical
value of such orders. The Emperor has adj
dressed to the people long explanation OF
his new policy. declaring that in many re-
spects Western civilization is superior to the
existing order In his dominion and announc-
ing his intention to adopt its good features
and discard the bad ones.
The most radical edict establishes a postal
service throughout the empire. In II the
Emperor asks the people to cooperate with
him In making the newly established system
a success assuring them that they will thus
aid in strengthening the resources of the
empire. fresh edict followed extending
practically to everybody the right to
memorlalize the throne, a privilege hereto
fore restricted 10 certain classes. The latest
edict commands that monthly accounts be
rendered 10 the government of the receipts
and expenditures everywhere and that these
accounts be published The Emperor directs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
Take it for granted that what Chaplain
CarsteEsen, of the Observation-Disclosures
eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, says
concerning Chickamauga camp and the con-
dition of the men is true what follows?
Do not the conditions place the reverend
gentleman in a very poor light not only as
a minister of the gospel but as a sworn of
ficer in the army? If he knew that there
were not enough surgical instruments in
the regiment to open a boil was it not his
duty to let his superior officers know this,
that instruments might be supplied? Think
of the chaplain of regiment remaining
silent when in possession of so vital truth
as that! What # this regiment had been
hurriedly summoned for duty in Cuba or
Porto Rico, would Mr.. Christensen have
still remained silent while the boys marched
into battle knowing that in the regiment
the medical staff did not have enough in
struments to open boil? Would not such
silence have been criminal? Is it any the
less so because the boys were not hurled
against the enemy? If the boys were fever
stricken and the regiment was without nee
eSsary medical supplies and without such
an ordinary remedy as quinine, was it not
next to criminal negligence on the part of
Chaplain Christensen to remain still under
such circumstances? For one do not UNI
derstand how he could sleep or rest or par
take of food while around him the boys of
his fellow-citizens were enduring such suf-
fering. If the boys were given little at
tention that the flies were crawling out of
their mouths with no one to brush them
away. what was the matter with
the chaplain that he did not
then make the country ring with
the outrage? Had he proclaimed this
fact the mothers of those boys would have
walked to Chickamauga, had 1t been neces-
sary to do so, in order to brush the flies
away. How a minister of the gospel. fol-
lower of the meek and lowly Nazarene
could endure to witness the horrible pic
ture he has painted and make no effort to
have the fearful and the awful wrong cor
rected is past comprehension. He most GER
tainly forgot the story of He who gives
cup of water in my name"
Another point: If the Democratic press
of the country desires the Republican party
TO assume the credit of the mismanage-
ment that may have occurred during the
war. the Republican party will most GER
tainly take all the credit of conducting the
war. and with it all the glory that has come
to the country and to the people
PLAIN JOHN SMITH.
Shelbyville Ind Sept 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
Granted Increase in Wages.

LANSING. Mich. Sept. 19.-The Board of
Arbitration. to whom was submitted diff
ferences between the Robert Smith Printing
Company, state printers, and striking en-
ployes, who struck for a nine-hour day and
increase in wages, for binding. under a con-
tract recently awarded for two years, gave
their decision this afternoon. The en-
ployes are given a nlne-and-a -half-hour
work day, with nine-hour Saturday, and in
crease in wages asked for. The strikers
were out only one week. an agreement hav-
ing been reached to return to work while
these were being arbitrated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
SCHOOLS OF THE NATION.
Annual Statement of the Commits
siOner of Education.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The annual
statement of the commissioner of education
has been submitted to Secretary Bliss. The
report shows satisfactory results for the
work of the year ending June 80, 1893. "One
cause of congratulation the part of those
who hold the doctrine that popular educa-
ton is the safeguard of our American in
stitutons," says the report, sis the con-
tinued prosperity of the elementary schools.
The increase during the year 1867
amounted to 257.S96 pupils over the previous
year. The total enrolled in elementary
schools amounted to 1882, 426 pupils. Adding
TO it those in colleges. universities, high
schools and academies the total number
reached 1926, O93'
The total amount of schooling received per
individual, on an average for the whole
United States at~the rate of school attend
ance for 1897, is nearly five years of two
hundred days each, and reaches quite seven
years in a few of the States that are the
most lavish in their expenditures for educa-
ton. little more than one-ffth of the en-
tire population attended school at sometime
during the year. A still greater occasion for
congratulation, it is stated, is the increase
of students in colleges and universities
Thls increase has gone on steadily for twen-
ty-f1ve years, and in 1872 only 500 persons
III the HllI1On were enrolled IN those lnSti-
buttons. In 1897 the number had arisen to
LIS in the Million being more than double
the number During the same period there
has been an important change in regard to
conditions of admission to college The
standard has been raised to such an extent
as to require an average of a years work
more in preparation for the freshman class.
Considering the elevated standard, it is safe
to estimate the number in higher education
measured by the standard of 1872 as three
times as large in 1897 as twenty-five years
before. This increase was most remarkable
in those students taking what are called
post graduate studies and engaged in the
work of original investigation The profess
sional students in the schools of law, medi-
cine and theology increased during the same
period. During the same period scientific
and technical schools multiplied. In view of
the continually increasing demand for high
er education, says the statement, the in
crease of professional education, and espe-
cialy the rapid growth of that class of
students that make special expert studies
In post graduate work is in the highest de-
gree assuring.
A large portion of the report is devoted
to statistics of education in the United
States. During the year there were MAIN
tanned in Alaska. eighteen day schools, with
1,216 pupils The reindeer herds there an
pear to be giving satisfaction Mention is
made of the expeditions sent to the relief
of whalers and miners during the year
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fire was discovered in the seven-story brick
and steel building on the southwest corner
of Twelfth and F streets. occupied by Rob-
inson Cherry & Co, clothiers and outfitters.
Half an hour later the walls fell, complete
~ demolishing small buildings on both the
Twelfth and F-street sides of the burned
structure. J. Louis Losses building. on the
southeast corner of Twelfth and f, was
badly damaged. The Twelfth-street side of
the Columbia Theater, which was opened
for the season tonight, was damaged by
both fire and water. Other property in the
vicinity was also damaged. Robinson,
Cherry & Co.'S loss on stock Is probably
$1,000. Loss on building. about $4,000. ].
Warfield Simpson, tailor, lost his entire
stock. No intelligent estimate can be placed
on other losses. but the whole will aggre-
gate nearly 5000 N0O
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
UGLY LABOR RIOT.
Fight Between Strikers and Nom
uniOnists at Wire ComDany's Works.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 19.--As the re-
suit of an attempt by twenty-five nonunion
men to enter the works of the American
Wire Company. to-day, where a strike had
been on for some time, fight took place
between the strikers and the nonunion
workmen. Stones, clubs and slungshots
were freely used, and while no one was Sc
riously injured, number of men were Sc
verely bruised or cut. 1t is alleged that the
trouble was started by a nonunon man
throwing pepper into the eyes of striker
who was endeavoring to prevent the former
from entering the works. The strikers
closed in and for few minutes there was
mass of struggling and fighting men, At
the approach of the police the rioters dis
persed. Only one arrest was made. The
nonunion men did not get into the works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
I1avaIid Chairs
OF all kinds and accessories for the sick room.
Trusses made and properly adjusted. Store open
every Saturday night.
WM. H. ARMSTRONG & CO.,
tNew No. LII, n S. Illinois ST.. Indianapolis Ind.

be fine fellow and good soldier. He
was loved by officers and men for his con-
slant watchfulness Of the health and COM
fort of the men and his warm-hearted at
tention to the sick He was taken to the
bosom OF the regiment and deep regret was
felt among those who had not welcomed
him cordially when he first came to the
command.
Chaplain Christensen, it is related, went
into Governor Mounts office the day after
Dr. Barcus took his place with the One
hundred-and-fifty- eighth Regiment, and, APP
preaching the Governor said, Governor, we
gave the new appointee of yours a chilly
The Governor was astounded, and after
moments hesitation. exclaimed, who are
you, sir to give q man whom l appointed
chilly reception? have you received your
regiment"
The chaplain had not received his COM
mission He retired into an embarrassing
silence.
The e-hundred-and- fifty -eighth has
been called the Indianapolis regiment" be-
er portion of its staff are composed of In
dlanapolis men. 1t was because of this fact
that Indianapolis people were always well
men and officers were delighted to see peo-
pie from the home city The wives of the
officers of the regiment frequently visited
the camps. told the news of Indianapolis. of
family events and the other affairs which
are so eagerly sought by people away from
home. Visitors from Indianapolis were
gladly received and made to feel at home
In the camp whether they were known to
all the officers or not. At the mess table
many a pleasant party gathered and cheered
the officers who saw nothing in the out
look but weary months of camp life. One
day, according to a story which is being
handed about the staff of the regiment was
sitting about the mess table after the
visitors of the day had left the camp and
the conversation among the officers turned
to the delightful chats between the visitors
and themselves and what pleasure it was to
receive a visit from anyone from dear old
Indianapolis. The chaplain was sitting with
the other officers and he entered the con-
versation with the remark. We'll / would
be glad to have my son come down to see
visitors"
a emily silence fell on the mess
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
Col. w. j. Hurings Set Aside.

OIL CITY. Pa, Sept. 19.-At meeting of
the conferees of the Forty-eighth senatorial
district, composed of Venango and Warren
counties. held to-day, Captain H H. Cum
mings, Of Warren county, was nominated
on the twenty-sixth ballot. The conferees
have met eight times but the result was a
deadlock up until to-day. The contest was
between Col. w. j. Hulings and Captain
Cummings. After mature elaboration, in
which consideration was made of the fact
that Colonel Hulings is at Porto Rico and
that there is well-founded doubts as to the
time he will return home. the Hulings con-
ferees agreed to the nomina ton of the
Warren county candidate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
Duties Raised by Uruguay.

NEW YORK, Sept. ia special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Under
date of July q Mr.. SWAIN the United States
consul at Montevideo. writes: beginning
with Aug. l. an additional permanent tax
of 212 per cent. on all imports to Uruguay
is again in force. The tax is of special sig
nihcance to Americans interested in the ex-
portat1on of lumber and refined oil, as the
duties on these articles are already heavy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20
Strike Of I.nsfers.

BROCKTON, Mass, Sept. 19-Nearly 100
lasters in the big shoe factories of Brockton,
Rockland, Whitman, Stoughton, East Wey-
mouth Middleboro and Randolph were ord
cred out to-day. the manufacturers. with the
exception of w. l.. Douglas & Co.'S estab-
lishment in this city, having declined to
accede to the demands of the lasters for
the old rates A protracted fight is ex-
pected All the lasters in Brockton, with
the exception Of those of the Douglas fac.
tory, have gone out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20

PENSACOLA Fla, Sept ia special
from De Funiak. headquarters of the Florida
Chautauqua. eighty miles east of here, says
that fire began there in the large store of
W. 10. Cawthon. and destroyed fifteen stores
and hotels besides a number of smaller
buildings. Loss is estimated at fully $685. 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-20

CINCINNATI. o., Sept 1e-The Royal
Order of Scotland held its twenty-tirst an
nual convention at the Scottish Rite Ca
thedral to-day. over one hundred members
the United States. and is under the iurisdic-
ton of the provincial grand lodge at Edin-
burgh Scotland one of the oldest orders
In existence. The provincial lodge Of Amer
lea has jurisdiction over Hawaii and Japan
The regular routine of business was trans
acted at the morning session, after which