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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
CHANCE TO FEED spAN1ARDs.
Import Duties ON Grain Reduced by
the SaEasta Government.

IHe SuBNstU UOVeFhHeht'
WASHINGTON, March Son account Of
excessive prices of grain in the Spanish
market the import duties on wheat have
been reduced by the Spanish government in
order to induce importation Of cheaper for
eign wheat. The official news of the re-
duction came to the State Department last
evening in the following cablegram from
United States Minister Woodford at Mad
rid:
by royal decree, published to-day. and
and Canary islands March 5, 1898, the tariff
duties on wheat and wheat flour are transit
tCrily reduced as follows: On wheat. 6
pesetas per 100 Kilograms, in place of 10
pesetas and 80 centimes, as heretofore: on
wheat flour, 10 peSetas, in place of IL pesetas
and 30 centimes, as heretofore; these duties
to remain in force so long as the price of
wheat in Castilian markets shall exceed q
peSetaS per 100 Kilograms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Admiral Matthews to Retire.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Rear Admiral
Matthews will relinquish his duties as chief
of the Bureau of Yards and Docks on the
18th inst. He will retire in the autumn, and
probably will be assigned to duty on the
examining or retiring board until that time.
Captain Sigsbee and Captain Dickens, the
latter being assistant chief of the Bureau
OF Navigation, are among the officers
talked of for the succession to Admiral
Matthewss place in the Bureau of Yards
and Docks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

LONDON, March 5.-The Daily Tele-
graph, in an article recording the enor-
nous increase in the number of women
smokers, says: 1.-The great middle class is
smoking as unconstrainedly as the aristoc-
racy and the working woman is fast fol-
lowing One well-known lady of title is
sometimes seen driving in the Ripley road
with briarwood pipe in her mouth. In
quiries made among doctors. tobacconists
and others show that the bicycle is re-
sponsible for much, as with wheel parties
has arisen a freedom of manner unknown
in the presence of a chaperon."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Am Amstrinn Omcer,s Fent.

LONDON, March b.-Leutenant Moser, of
the cavalry, has created d sensation in Aus
trian sporting circles. AS the result of
bet, he jumped in uniform into the Danube
at Klosteruenberg and swan to the oppo-
site shore in ten minutes and ten seconds.
The river there is $50 meters wide, and the
current carried him 500 meters down the
stream. The Temperature of the water was
three degrees above freezing, but the lieu
tenant was not injured
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Praise for .sNark Twain"

LONDON, March 1.-THE English press
has universally printed praises of the state-
ment that Mark Twain has paid the last
of his Webster & Co. debts. Dr. McAllister,
writing to the Times on the subject, says:
with the exception of the historical case
of Sir Walter Scott, do, not think there is
to be found in the records of literature any
thing quite equal TO Mark Twains con-
duct"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Must BE stamped .yoid.y

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Auditor Cas-
tie, of the Postoffice Department, has di-
rected that all spoiled money orders sent to
his office by postmasters be Cancelled imme-
diately by perforating stamp bearing the
word void This is done to prevent their
honest persons into whose possession they
may come.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
webster's Pension to BE Increased.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON March 5.-The old SOL
diers Of Indianapolis who have been inter
esting themselves in the movement to Sc
cure an increase in the pension OF William
Webster will be glad to learn of the sue
cess of Representative Overstreet in get
ting the bill through the House, making
the pension $50 a month. The Pension Of
flee had previously turned down Mr.. Web
sterS application for an increase from $50
TO $50 on the ground that the amount paid
him, $50, was commensurate with the extent
Of his disabilities. Congress is likely to
take more liberal view of the case. Web
ster, who served through the war in the
Eighth New York Cavalry, received a gum
shot wound in the spine, producing pa
ralysis, from which he has since been
continual sufferer. The bill now goes to
the Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Cable Notes.

Carolus Duran sails from England for the
United States on March u to paint some
of the best known American beauties.
A serious misfortune has occurred to the
Cambridge University crew. G.. M. Steele,
the light blue stroke, has had sudden at
tack of gastric influenza.
In consequence of the strong recommended
ton of the bishop of Delaware and others
1t has been decided to start the order of the
Daughters of the King in England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
wanamalser May run for Governor.

PHILADELPHIA. March 5.-A committee
of the Business Mems League which sew
eral days ago adopted a resolution request
ing John Wanamaker to allow the use or
Governor, had conference with Mr.. Wan
amaker here to-day. On conclusion of the
conference Mr. Deemer, OF the committee,
DEFINITE reply 10 the ieague on Monday or
Tuesday. Mr. Deemer said that while Mr..
Wanamaker did not commit himself. he
(Deemer) was OF the opinion that he would
become candidate for Governor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

KINGSTON, jamaica, March 5.-Severe
earthquake shocks were felt yesterday at
Antigua, Skitts, Gualfaloupe and Monster
rat on the leeward Islands. Much damage
was done at Antigua,
ROME, March 5.--Ani earthquake was felt
throughout Italy to-day most severely at
ChiaUari
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

DETROIT Mich, March 5-The Evening
News announces that Governor Pingree will
call special session of the Legislature, to
begin March 15 The Governors object APP
lature again on record on his railway and
taxation issues. AS was demonstrated in
the last regular session, the Senate is OPP
posed Ic the Pingree measures on these
lines. New bills are being prepared con-
corning taxation Of quasi public corpora
fionS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
bulgaria Asks am Explanation.

CONSTANTINOPLE. March 5.-The Bull
garian agent here has asked the Turkish
government for explanations regarding the
alleged movements of Turkish troops to-
ward the Bulgarian frontier. 1t is reported
that Macedonian and Bulgarian bands
crossed the Macedonian frontier yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Dritain,s DrinIx BiII.

LONDON, March 5.--The Times, in it's an
nual statement, says the drink bill of the
United Kingdom is nearly G3,50 900 ST.
800 000) in excess of that of 1896, averaging
e3 16s Sd (about $19,12) for each man, wom-
an and child. a3
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
po,a 1so. 1000 Franc. for a Madonna.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
PARIS, Feb. 25.-The Eclair says a
magnificent fifteenth century painting Of a
Madonna, with landscape by Piero del la
Francesca, has just been acquired by the
Louvre at a cost of 10000 francs. 1t is the
only specimen of this old master in that
gallery. The French Council OF Museums
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Princess stephnnie Dying.

VIENNA, March 5.-The condition of
Crown Princess Stephanie took a marked
change for the worse last night. A physi-
clan and the priest We're at the bedside all
the church, and has been visited by Emper-
or Francis Joseph. = ,see,f
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

WASHINGTON, March 5-Passed Assist
ss [as ii nuwh ~ - vase ,b =; AZ
one years full pay. He was found unfit
for promotion by a naval board recently,
and the discharge is in accordance with an
act of Congress-. His last service was on
the Castine, in South America
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Robert spaugh,n claim.

Epecgal 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 5.--The claim for
e750 which the House has voted to allow
Robert Spaugh, OF Hope, Bartholomew
county, Indiana. reveals a singular history.
Late in the fifties Spaugh executed a note
e one voegler. or North Carolina. for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Ten FISHERMEN Drowned.

KOENIGSBURG, Prussia, March 5.-A
dispatch from Mcneil says that four fishing
vessels belonging 10 that place were wreck
ed in a storm last evening. Ten fishermen
were drowned and six others are missing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

BRESLAU, Prussia. March 5-A fire
started in the Saturn and soznowice mine
here to-day. Twenty dead bodies have so
far been recovered. There are more in the
burning mine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

had passed a resolution which excited much
adverse comment not to give more than
100000 francs for it, although NJ, Haro. its
last owner, had paid a higher price Tor II;
1t would have beer lost to the Louvre nad
not some private persons contributed the
other 80 coo francs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06

Mayotta is one of the Comoro islands,
forming, with some adjacent islets, a
French colony. The area of the island is
137 square miles. The natives are Moham-
medans or mixed African, Arab and Mala-
gassy stock. The population of the island is
about IL 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-06
Island swept by a Cyclone.

MOZAMBIQUE. March 5.-Advices just
received here from the Island of Mayotta,
Comoro group, says Mayotta was swept by
a cyclone during the night of Feb q. The
government buildings were partly destroyed,
many of the native villages and crops were
destroyed and large numbers of people were
killed or injured. Many of the sufferers
Were left without any shelter and are now
suffering from famine
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
CLAIMS A SAN
 RAFAEL ESTATE Putative Widow of George E. Dixon Demands Legal
 Recognition. Declares She Was Married by Con- tract to the Man Who Com
 n1itted Suicide.

Special Dispatch to The Call
 SAN RAFAEL. Feb. 21-A woman call nig herself Mary B. Rise Dickson ap- peared here to-day, claiming to be the widow of the late George E. Dickson, tral Hotel on January H. 1897. The woman filed her application for the distribution of the estate to her in the Superior Court this morning, and it has created a Sen- sation in San Rafael. She claims that she and Dickson were married by con- tract in January, 1897, just before Dick son committed suicide.
 George E. Dickson came to Marin Coun- ty in the early sixties and took up the dairying industry on Whites Hill, after ward moving to Fairfax and engaging in farming. There he accumulated about $40,000 He came to San Rafael and lived at the Central Hotel, and was known by everybody in town. Frequently he said that he would never get married, as he was afraid woman would not marry him for himself but for his money.
 Mary Rise was formerly engaged as a domestic at the Parisian House, at this She claims they grew fond of each other, and when he lived at the Central Hotel they became engaged, and finally married by contract.
 Dickson's suicide was tragic. He cut his throat and his wrists and allowed himself to slowly bleed to death in his room at the Central Hotel. Just before actions as regards money matters, and in a case before Judge Angellotti it was held that he was insane at the time he made them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

of the greatest value. He has in- spected many ships of our navy, both in commission and while under con- struction, and he and Senor de Lome, in the last administration, obtained possession of such unpublished charts and plans in the possession of the Navy Department as they desired. While it has not been known that Lieutenant Commander Sobral has ob- tained information by illegitimate methods, the suspicious of irregular acts on his part in the vicinity of the fortiffcation in Charleston harbor last summer and of his making sketches and Investigations in New York harbor in a pleasure boat some months ago are being revived and are believed to be warranted by many who were ac- quainted with his movements. It is understood that the plans and draw ings of the submarine torpedo system in New York harbor never came into Lieutenant Commander Sobral s hands. They are in the personal charge of Brigadier- r-General John M. Wilson. chief of engineers of the army, and they are not known to have ever gone out of his possession and that of his immediate assistant, and have never been shown to any but authorized of- ficials of the War Department.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: With the submission of all the facts in the case to the Spanish Government through Minister Woodford, the Sobral incident will be closed as far as this Government is concerned.
 The State Department officials ac- cept in good faith the statements of Senor Dubosc that the recall of Lieu tenant Commander Sobral as naval at- tache at the legation in Washington was gaZetted at Madrid on January z4' and on account of the pressure Of Work at the legation the communication TO the State Department of the fact Of SobraPs recall was neglected. mus if these are the facts. Com mander SobraTs statements, as pup Hshed in the Herald, were those oniy of q Spanish naval officer on waiting orders.
 Senor Dubosc, Charge d'Affaires of the Spanish legation, called upon As sistant Secretary Day this morning in response to a note sent to hlm py the Secretary of State on Saturday even ing, after Secretary Long had com municated to the State Department the facts regarding the Herald interview. At the department he left written statement othe effect that Lieutenant Commander Sobral had been gazetted at Madrid as recalled on January 24, and that Lieutenant Ramon Carraza y Reguera had been designated as his successor. Senor DubOsc then eX- plafned that the former Minister, Senor
 -aA "a of conveying this intelligence to the State Department.
 Shortly after his departure the As sistant Secretary paid a visit to the White House. In the conference with the President he informed the latter of Senor Dubosc's call at the depart ment and his apology for not com municating before the intelligence or ant-Commander SobraFs recall. Minister WOodford will be informed of all the details of Sobral's interview in the Herald and of Senor Dubosc's ex- Dlanation regarding the date of his recall made at the State Department to-day by mail. Minister Woodford will then communicate this to the Madrid authorities, and when he has done this the interest of the United States in the whole matter will be ended
 It will remain for Spain to censure or ignore Lieutenant-Commander So- braPs indisretion and the negligence Of the members of the legation as she sees fit.
 Notwithstanding the explanation of Senor Dubosc that Lieutenant-Com- mander Sobral has not been the naval attache of the Spanish legation since January 24, the telegram of coincidence at the Maine disaster signed "Sobral, naval attache," received several days ago. Is on file at the Navy Department.
 It is stated upon the most reliable authority that LieutenantCo Commander Sobral in the last two years has visited every important fortification on the Atlantic Coast, and has gleaned from his observations detailed information
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
BUSINESS MEN
 AT A BANQUET
Pasadena's Board of Trade PartakeS of It's An
 nual Feast.
Work of the Organization During the Year Reviewed by the
 President
.nec,a, Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 PASADENA. Feb. 21.-The annual ban ouet of the Board of Trade was held this evening in the Carleton Hotel. At o CLOCK the guests assembled in the parlor and at 7:3O marched to the dining room down stairs, headed by President H. R. Hertel and Directors Edwin Stearns. Colin Stew art. Warren J. Richardson. H. M Dob bins. Professor Walter A. Edwards. James H. Adams and Secretary Frank P. Boyn- ton An elaborate repast was served, while an orchestra dispensed sweet music from behind screen of greenery
 The banquet hall was prettily decorated with flowers and the letters "B. or T. worked in capitals. Seventy-eight members and press representatives sat at the ta- ble. The presidents report showed thirty five regular and special meetings during the past year. On March g, at the invita- tion of the Terminal Railroad, 100 mem bers and friends visited San Pedro harbor. On March 22 150 mail clerks were enter tained. Three hundred and twenty-five dollars was spent in assisting the the LOS An conductors were entertained. In August .O0O pamphlets descriptive of Pasadena were issued.
 The secretary's report showed the mem- bership to be Ill. During the year two members-H M. Singer and K. H. Wade died.
 Those present at the banquet were: James H. Adams John Adams, Delos Ar mold B. F. Ball. Louis Blankenhorn, Ed Lockett, F. P. Boynton, John Breiner. pr. Norman Bridge. Charles c. Brown. c. E.. Brown. V. R. sutliff, ". T. ClaPp, Theo- teling. c. D. Daggett, c. M. Davis, H. M. Dobbins, Thomas Barley, Professor W. A. Edwards, Robert Strong, H. NJ: Block, A. N. Fessenden, Professor J. D. Graham. H. M.. Greene, J. R. Greer Jr, Paul S.. lief fleman, Calvin Hartwell, F. R. Harris, H. R. Hertel w. H. Hill, L. J. Huff. Dr.. George s. Hull, B. w. Hahn. J. A. Jacobs, L. O. Jarvis, H. c. Prinz, pr. D. E.. James, B. O. Kendall, George F. Kerna- ghan, Lyman King, Byron Lisk, E. H. Lockwood, A. B. Loughery, H. M. Stone, L. l.. Test, E. H. May, M. J. McCament,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
JAMES K. KEENE
 4 BIC BEAR Credited With Lifting Mill lions Out of Wall
 Street. The Old San Francisco Opef- atOr Is Not in Good
 HumOP. It Is Apparent That He Has Inside Sources of Inforn1atio on
 Cuba.
Special Dispatch te The Call

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-James R. Keene is said to be on top in Wall street again. He and D. O. Mills are credit ed with being the chief factors in bear movement in the market to-day which made immense profits and losses for speculatorS. Reports in Wall street say he made a fortune this morning. He has been a pronounced bear for some days, and upon the slight re- covery this morning put out addition al short lines. On the scales on which he generally conducts operations he stands to win close on to Sl,OO0,oo0 when he has cashed in his profits.
 Lines of a hundred thousand shares is an ordinary business for MT. Keane. He is apparently in a position to have advance information of all the facts in connection with the Cuban matter. He has been assisted in his bear cam paign by the scare which is prevailing through the banks.
 MT. Keene was seen this afternoon at the office of Talbot J. Taylor, his son-in-Iaw. "Mr Keene, 1t is report ed on the street that you have made to-day a cool million. It would be very interesting to know how you made 1t, said the reporter.
 "Oh. mo- it isn't true" said MT. Keene. in an irritated tone. You must not listen to all the stories you hear on the street. If could tell you anything I would be glad to do so, but there IS nothing to tell.
 He walked into his private office, ana declined to be further interviewed.
 Notwithstanding the assertion Of MT. Keene that he did not make a million the street was confident that when ne realizes his profits it will not be Tar from that figure.
 The fact that it was reported that D. O. Mills was also a heavy bear manlpu- lator gave rise to a report that the two men had been working in conjunction. This was mistake. They operated ln- dependently. The heaviest attacks oI MT. Keene were upon sugar, though, during the day, he took liver at al most everything that promised pront. finder the combined pounding of Keene and others. sugar fell from 12S to 1251s. Burlington fell from SITS to 971s, Man. haitian from 1121a to 109, St. Paul, 94A to 93A, and Union Pacific, 3lA to oo. Standard Oil liquidating certihcates' which have for a long time been the feature of the outside market, broke 23 points to-day. Saturdays closing price was 413 The opening price to-day was 399, from which it receded by steady degrees to 390. The entire market on the "curb' was weak, in sympathy with the general market.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
RAIN ON THE COAST. From Several Interior Sections Come Encouraging Reports.

FRESNO, Feb. 21-The rainfall this morning amounted to IS of an inch. the benefit of which was decreased by a drying north wind. More rain is badly needed.
 SAN JOSE, Feb. 21.-The total rain- fall for last night was .2S of an inch, and for the season 5.26 inches The fall up to the same date last year was 15.22 inches.
 HOLLISTER, Feb. 21-Showers of rain fell here last night, the fall regis tering 80 of an inch. The prospects for an abundant crop were never bet ter. although there must be at least one heavy doWnpour within few weeks.
 SAN RAMON, Feb. 21-Last night it rained here until about 3 a. m., and according to the rain gauge the fall was .60 of an inch. The north wind to-day is drying it up very fast.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
BIBLE AND "OLD GLORY"
 NAILED TO A BRIDGE.
A Peculiar Find Near Salinas, to Which Is Attached Deep
 Mystery

SALINAS, Feb. 21.-A Bible nailed to bridge is a rather peculiar thing to find. but when an American flag is draped around it the idea is still more romantic A vivid imagination could surmise all kinds of reasons why the book was first 7-~'~of vr-ith the stars and stripes and then nailed to the bridge. Tom Watson, a .,... .,..,. .4 tne Sorrai de Terra country, while crossing the Salinas bridge on the Monterey road yesterday found a large family Bible opened at the book of Job and all four corners. nailed down to a large upright beam of the first span. An American flag was draped around the Bi- ble and the effect produced a weird fancy in MT. Watson's mind. After a thorough examination he decided to notify the au- thorities in this city.
 Deputy Sheriff Nesbit upon receiving the information proceeded out to the scene this morning. While there he made a thorough search in the river bottom lands, thinking perhaps some one had committed suicide. His quest was unsuc- cessful. It is thought that some peculiar ly tragical facts will be disclosed when the thorough investigation is made.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

Francisco and other parts of the United States in favor of a bill retiring certain employees of the life saving and light house service of the United States. Rep resentative Hilborn to-day introduced a bill to pension w. c. Gillian. The House Committee on Interstate Commerce has reported favorably Representative Bar lows bill appropriating s30,000 for light house and fog signal at Point Arguello. Santa Barbara County, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
CLOSE CONTEST FOR
 A POSTMASTERSHIP.
Citizens of Dixon Decide An Excit- ing Race by a Public
 E1ecfjOD

WOODLAND, Feb. 21.-The postoffices in the Second District have been giving Congressman Hilborn great deal of worry. Indeed he regards them as the greatest stumbling block in the way of his renomination. At Dixon the party was so evenly divided that he declined to make a choice between the contestants, E. J. Mcbride and Claus Frahm. He ad- vised an election, otherwise he would all low the incumbent to hold over.
 Mcbride and Frahm accepted the con- ditions and the election was held last Saturday. Every legal voter in the town ship was allowed to vote. Three hundred and seventy-six votes were boiled and Mcbride won by majority of 56 votes.