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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-21
Movement Inaugurated by Army OFF,
GERS to Pay or the Mortgage ON
the Family Homestead.
PENSION ALSO PROPOSED
BILLS INTRODUCED BY SENATOR
FAIRBANKS AND MIR. lands.
Action of Indianians-Monum to
he Erected at Fort Wayne-Law-
ton I'm the Civil War.

MANILA, Dec 20, p m.-Major General
Lawton's body was brought from San
Mateo to Manila this afternoon, his stan
and a squadron Of cavalry acting as es-
cort. 1t was found necessary to bridge the
river.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence here, a mansion formerly occu-
pied by a Spanish general. The body has
been temporarily placed in a vault In Ell
Paco Cemetery, where many of the Amer
ican soldiers have been inferred. and a
guard of honor will be maintained When
Mrs. Lawton and her four children shall
have completed their arrangements for re-
turning to the United States the remains
will be taken on a transport with an es-
cort of officers for final interment, as is
thought probable,-in- Arlington Cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused uni
yersal sorrow in Manila No American
officer had greater popularity among all
ranks, and in his dealings with the ma
tives he commanded their respect and con-
fidence to a remarkable degree. The may
ors whom he installed in the neighboring
towns are arranging to attend the funeral
In a body.
To General Lawton's executive ability
and personal leadership is chiefly due the
briihant execution of the plan of cam
paign In North Luzon, which has scattered
the insurrectionary forces from San
Pedrino to the Gulf of Lingayen. That Sec
ton of the island. which had to be ira
versed during the very worst season of the
year. presented difficulties considered by
all acquainted with it to be almost insur-
mountable. but General Lawton thorough
ly covered the programme assigned him.
When he reached Tayug and found that
the other division had not arrived, he went
through to Dagupan on his own response
bility. Although he imposed great hard
ships on his men, he invariably shared
their lot cheerfully.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 2o-Nestor Ponce de
Leon, a lineal descendant of Ponce de
Leon, discoverer of Florida, died at Ha-
vana on Monday, aged sixty-three years.
Mr.. De Leon came here from Cuba during
the ten years war. This move was in
consequence Of his activity in behalf of
Cuban independence, and his plantations
in Havana and Pinar del Rio, said to have
been valued at s2.OOO.0oO. were confscated
by the Spanish authorities. Upon his ar
rival here he became treasurer of the
Cuban Junto and held that position till the
end of the revolution. Mr.. De Leon was
the author of several works in the Spanish
language and also Spanish English tech
biological dictionary. Governor General
Brooke several months ago appointed Mr..
De Leon custodian of the archives of Ha-
vana and director of the Musuem of Nat
ural History there.
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some of these friends have thought -
now TO come to the aid of his family, as Is
shown by the following statement ad-
dressed to the American people, issued to-
day:
Major General Henry w. Lawton, L. S.
V, whose death occurred at San Mateo,
Island of LuZon, Dec. 10, 1899. has left little
Dut good name as a legacy TO his wife
and his children. A piece of property pur-
chased by him as home in California has
a mortgage of half the purchase price still
outstanding and unliquidated. The under
signed have voluntarily associated them
selves together for the purpose of raising
FUNDS TO pay OFF the Indebtedness. Contri-
buttons will be thankfully received by them
and be devoted to the object herein above
set forth. The aid of the newspapers OF the
country is requested. Contributions will be
received by any one of the following: III.
G. Corbin, adjutant general Washington;
John r. Weston, acting commissary gen.
eral, Washington; William Ludlow. briga-
der general. Havana, Cuba; William r.
Shafter, major general. San Francisco,
Cal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-21
KLONDIKE CASUALTIES.
Five Lives Lost at One Place and
Three at Another.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 20.-A dis
patch from Dawson, dated Dec. IA, re-
counts a terrible tragedy which took place
near Ogilvie. Mrs. ]. Rumball, Mrs. Dum-
bottom, Henry Kelly and two MacNamara
brothers, who had been passengers on the
wrecked steamer Stratton, hailing from
Minneapolis, were caught In an ice JAM
Their boat, being small, was crushed and
all perished.
Another tragedy Is reported from White
Horse, where three men named T. Smith,
Fred Batty and John Mcintosh were en-
gagged in salvaging the cargo of the steam
scow Linderman. Being Unexpectedly
struck by a heavy swell, their boat filled
and sank. The men were not seen after
the boat disappeared, and it is supposed
they were carried under the ice.
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A PUBLIC CALAMITY.
LawtOn's Death Lamented by Cor
nell's President.


ITHACA, N. Y, Dec 2O-President ]. G.
Schurman, of Cornell, the head of the
Philippine commission, said to-day relative
to the death of Major General Lawton:
General Lawton's death is a great pub
lie calamity. AT the front and in the very
eye of danger. the post he always sought
for himself, our prince OF fighters has
fallen. In him the army loses mighty in
spiration, the public a sure bulwark of
confidence. Fearless, impetuous and al
ways successful, so that his very name
was in itself the strength of legions. Law
ton was always a noble and attractive
man, kind general, sympathetic, loyal
and honorable, the very flower of Ameri-
can manhood. His power, determination,
simplicity, straightforwardness and in
tuitive sympathy made a combination of
qualities peculiarly effective for dealing
with Orientals.
From the moment of his arrival in
Manila he enjoyed the confidence and af-
fection OF Americans, as he soon won not
only the fear. but the respect of the Fill
pinos. Fighter though he was, no man
more loyalty OF cordially adopted the policy
of conciliating the Filipinos That clear
mind and sound heart soon discerned that
force was not the sole solution of our prob
lem there. He heartily advocated displace-
ment of military power by civil govern
ment in which the natives should manage
their own affairs throughout all the regions
in which American sovereignty has been
established. Had he lived 1 think no man
would have contributed more to the pacifi-
cation of the Filipinos which is the grave
problem now confronting But 1t has
been otherwise decreed. The hero's work
Is done. The Nation mourns and has am
pie cause to mourn him. / lay my wreath
lovingly and reyerently on his bier and my
heart goes out in deepest sympathy TO his
noble wife. who. with her fatherless chill
dren. is now so desoIate and sorrowful in
the Philippines.
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ELEPHANT TRAINER KILLED.
Patsy Forepaugh Gored by a Furious
Beast at SellsviIle.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 20.-M. j. Meagher,
an elephant trainer. better known as
Patsy Forepaugh, was instantly killed by
an elephant. this afternoon. at Sellsville.
The elephant, known Sid, has been In
captivity for twenty years and was never
regarded as vicious. This afternoon
Meagher led the elephants into the train
ing circle for their daily exercise. when Sid
became unruly. and the trainer jabbed the
animal with his stick. Sid became furious
and hurled the trainer to the ground with
his trunk. The elephant then fell on his
victim. piercing Meaghers body with one
of his tusks, on which was q brass ball six
inches in diameter.
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by cheering crowds. but the general made
quiet entry into London. After going TO
a private hotel he spent about hour at
the War Office in consultation with the
Marquis of Lansdowne. the secretary Of
state for war. Then General Roberts re-
turned to the task of packing his effects
and interviewing the officers selected for
his staff.
When Little Bobs,'' the beloved of Tom
my Atkins, received a representative OF the
Associated Press, he was dressed in the
deepest black in vivid contrast with his
snow-white hair and mustache. His little
figure was as straight as ever. but the eyes
that have so often beheld victory were
slightly dimmed by the great personal sor-
row that has befallen HIM. But in spite OF
this and the multitude of details that
claimed his attention, General Roberts will
lingly assented to send a parting message
to the American people and gave the fol-
lowing statement:
circumstances naturally forbid me
speaking of the campaign ahead OF me,
except TO say that have entire confidence
in British soldier and that believe the
traditions of our army will be upheld In
South Africa.
exhibited by many Americans l am most
deeply grateful. / feel sure the justice OF
our cause merits this Though we may be
at war, / can safely say that no unneces-
sary harshness and no acts of inhumanity
will mar the fair name of this branch of the
Anglo-Saxon race. / cannot too warmly
express my admiration for the spirit which
prevails in our colonies. The action of
Canada will always be a glorious page in
the history of the sons of the empire.
look for great things from the men she has
sent and is sending to the front.
The reports which indicate that disloy-
atty exists i'm the Irish regiments are alb
soutely untrue. In the hour of danger my
countrymen have ever been among the first
to lay down their lives for their Queen and
the country and, whether Ii be against the
Beers or men of any other nationality, the
Irish soldier will be found loyal to his
Queen and brave in battles. You cannot
deny those representative of Irish disloyalty
too strongly"
The representative learned that General
Roberts entertains a great friendship for
General Kitchener, though they have never
served together and that the combination
Of generalship creates the greatest satisfac-
tion In military circles. AS one officer of
General Roberts's staff said: ''It really
makes life worth living once again."
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CABLEGRAM TO MRS. LAwTON


People-The Resolutions.
A meeting was held in the Governors
office yesterday by the State officials to
take action on the death of General Law
ton. committee was appointed, consist
ing of Governor Mount, Auditor hart an6
Captain ]. B. Conner, to draw up resolu-
tions expressing the sorrow of the State
and extending sympathy to the widow
In the evening the committee met again.
and Governor Mount was instructed to
send the following message to Mrs. Law
ton:
Mrs. Lawton, Manila:
Indiana in mourning.
MOUNT, Governor"
The committee on resolutions then SUBJ
mitted the following:
Amidst the dangers and vicissitudes of
military life, 1T is rare tiiat the State and
country are called upon to deprecate and
mourn the fall in battle for the flag of
.one so conspicuous and efficient and brave
in its defense General Henry w. Law
ton, of whose death We have just learned.
Risen from the ranks by bravery in the
civil war for the Union; whether leading
our armies on the frontier against the
Indians, in the spanish war for the free
dom Of Cuba, or against wanton rebellion
In liie philippines, and for the supremacy
of national authority. General Lawton
has borne himself with great bravery and
conspicuous generalship the leader of
armies. In all the long years of service
Tor his country, he has very greatly en-
deared himself to the people of Indiana,
whose son he is.
"A fitting tribute to his memory by the
people of the State would be the erection
OF a monument so dedicated, and we most
heartily commend such steps at once as
would lead to such action by the people
of Indiana.
1.-THE Governor Is requested to telegraph
the coincidence of the State to the family
of General Lawton, now at Manila, and
that these proceedings be filed in the State
library for preservation"
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M'KINLEY TO MRS. LAWTON.


the Generals Widow.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The President
to-day sent the following cablegram to
General Otis, at Manila:
'I have learned with inexpressible sorrow
of the death OF Major General Lawton,
and ask to share with the officers and men
of the Eighth Corps In their grief. One of
the most gallant officers of the army has
fallen. At the time the sad news came to
us his nomination as brigadier general of
the regular army was already made for
transmission TO the Senate, but no rank
can enhance his fame. He rose from the
ranks of the Ninth Indiana Volunteer In
fantry, filling every grade in the service
TO that OF major general OF volunteers. and
in three wars was conspicuous for bravery
and devotion to duty. The country mourns
the death of this intrepid leader. Convey
to Mrs Lawton my heartfelt sympathy
with her overshadowing affiiction-"
Secretary Root later in the day made the
following statement:
'It is seldom that loss can so truly be
called irreparable as in the case of General
Lawton's death. because he possessed the
highest soldierly qualities He had not
merely the quality of courage. but the
quality OF command which inspired his
troops with his indomitable will and disre-
gard of danger. When the story of his
march through central and northern Luzon
In the autumn of 1890 comes to be written
i believe that the crowning achievement
OF his life OF strenuous and noble service
will be deemed 20 add luster TO American
arms and secure for him an enduring place
as one of the heroic figures of American
history"
Secretary Root cabled as follows 20 Gen.
Otis:
II join with the officers and men of the
Eighth Army Corps in deepest regret over
the death OF their heroic comrade. General
Isawton L beg to convey TO Mrs. Lawton
expression or my sincere sympathy IL was
my ideal death of an ideal soldier. as his
splendid devotion To duty has met the ideal
Of a soldiers life. The sad news will be an
nounced to the army and due ceremonies
OF respect for his memory will be directed
In general orders
Secretary Long has uttered the following
tribute to General Lawtons character:
I.awton was. I'm many respects. an ideal
soldier single-minded devoted To his duty
and OF unqualified courage. He belongs TO
tnat class whom the world designates as
the bravest of the brave. He made his
reputation on the field. L saw a good deal
or him during the Presidents trim to At
lanta last winter. and was impressed by his
quiet unassuming manner When called on
TO speak in public he answered with but a
word. But. somehow, as YOU heard that
word and looked into his face and saw the
man, you feit that IL anything was To he
done. he was the man to do It,
General Lawton died a poor man. al,
though but few beyond his immediate cir
Gle or friends knew OF the small pecuniary
return that had come TO him from his life
work In behalf OF his country. Therefore
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TWELVE THOUSAND A YEAR.
Salary offered Rev. DIR. Purves by the
Late DIR. Halls Church.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-By unanimous
vote of the congregation of the Fifth
avenue Presbyterian Church at a meeting
tonight it was voted to extend call to
the Rev. George I. Purves. d. D.. L. D.,
professor of New Testament literature
and exegesis in Princeton College, to be
pastor of the church and successor to the
late Rev DR.. John Hall. The salary Of
fered to Rev. DR.. Purves is $4,000 per an
mum. payable quarterly. and he is to have
the use of the parsonage. Furthermore.
the Rev. George T. Purves, according to
the resolution adopted tonight, and which
will be embodied in the call, is free to
preach and minister as he sees fit within
the lines of Presbyterian faith.
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HOspitaI DESTROYED.

low fever hospital, located on an island
across the bay, was destroyed by fire to-
day. The fire was evidently Of incendary
origin, as several previous attempts to de-
stroy the building had been made during
the last four days Large quantities Of
hospital supplies, tents. cots and blankets
were destroyed. The adjoining building,
containing a hundred bodies of American
soldiers In sealed caskets, ready to be
shipped to the United States. was saved by
the heroic efforts of the firemen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-21
Plan to Erect a Monument,

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Dec. 20.-Steps are
being taken to raise $4,000 for a monument
to General Lawton in this city, the G. A
r. post Of which Lawton was a member
having decided to change its plans, which
contemplated the presentation of a sword
to the general. The post tonight decided
to issue call for public mass meeting
to take suitable action on Lawton's death
To-day all flags in the city were half
masted in mourning for the dead soldier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-21

How q BOer Joker Communicated
with Col. Powell.

How q BOer Joker COmmunfcafed
with Col. Powell.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-The latest news from
Mafeking, dated Dec 6, has just been re-
cefved. 1t says desultory bombardment
was continuing and that the sharpshooters
were engaged in a smart duel mornings
and evenings. The dispatch also describes
a novel method Of sending a message
adopted by some Boer Dec. 4. five
FOUNDER shell fired into the town that day
did not explode. 1t was opened and found
to contain letter as follows
Dear Powell-Colonel Baden-Powell-
Excuse iron messenger. No other means
of communication. Please tell Mrs. -.
mother and family all well. Don't drink
all the whisky Leave some for us when
we get in.'
The sender's signature was torn off.
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Chaplain Resents Insult to Lawton.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, Dec. 20-Rev. w. j.
Vigus. pastor of the Middle-street NJ. T..
Church. and chaplain of the One-hundred-
and-sixtieth Indiana Regiment during its
stay in Cuba, administered a sharp re-
buke to an 'anti-expansion' resident of
this county this afternoon. The citizen is
opposed to the war In the Philippines and
government without the consent of the
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.)
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"LITTLE BOBSv SPEAKS,


LONDON, Dec. 2O.-General Lord Roberts,
who is to have full command OF the British
troops In South Africa accompanied by
Lady Roberts and their two daughters, ar
rived In London this morning. having trav-
eled from Dublin with Mr.. Chamberlain.
Their departure from Dublin was marked
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06

Ionia, Mich, Dee. 81 1t has leaked
out here that certain Iona ctpi alists
are very much Interested IN 4 propo-
sitiou To extend the l. .yel, X IA istlngs
road from Lowell u lpnIa L. connect
here with the %. G. X. Il W., western
division. rhi, would Sivo the prop ''ed
road direct route Ia Saginaw over
the ID. G.. X Il W : own road, aud save
long freight haul>. AMI gulng via Grand
l., DE, insure lonia amt the north bet
ter passenger service To Detroit as well
AS make the IMP To Grand Rapids
SIX miles longer In II the ID " Nj which
distance they hgure would be offset by
running into the Union depot IN Grand
K4pids Instead ot the 3D. IL Nj station
IN the suburbs. as ~ now the case. The
matter - being stirred up with energy.
Lansing Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06

Ships, nowadays are made Of
steel; steel is made Of iron ore and
coke and limestone; all Of these
things exist in great natural album
dance in this country: we have a
SURPLUS of people eager to mine and
quarry the essential materials; we
have the finest skilled labor in the
world capable of turning it into
steel, and of turning the steel into
ships; we have the money in album
dance with which to run the ships,
and we have great foreign trade
worth nearly two billions of dol
lars annually to carry-what, then,
is there to stop us from doing our
own carrying once when We begin:
We shall not be able to begin, how
yer, until Congress says the word
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06

Once we overcome the inertia at
present existing in the development
of American shipbuilding for the
foreign trade, the ball will roll
continuously, each year showing a
healthy and prosperous growth.
Congress, however, must start the
ball a-rolling;" the momentum
must be given bv the nation, and,
properly set in motion, no power
on earth will ever again be able to
arrest It's prosperous progress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06

That the German government dc.
sires TO be in the good graces OF the
United States is shown by the sudden
change of attitude by the Berlin Kreus
Zeitung, the leading organ of the con
servative party and exerting vast in
fiuence in court, official and army cir
cles, which has tended all along to
maintain the spirit of unfriendlinsss
toward the United States. Under thu
apparent direct interference of the
government IL has become q powerful
advocate OF better and more tntimA&s
political and commercial relations ~
tween the two countries.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06
sr., Michigan Ordered to Cuba.

After conference. at which Adju-
tat General Corbin and several other
officials of the war department were
present, Secretary Alger instructed the
Acknowledgements to send the 3lst Mich
present month. Until the regiment is
actually moved the secretary's orders
will Of course be subject to revision,
but he now regards the matter as
finally disposed of and the chances are
are decidedly against any change in
the program
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-01-06

The Secretary of the Navy tells
Congress that he wants $4,000
American tars. Congress will
probably consent. 1t will be cas-
Ter for Congress to make provision
for their enlistment than it will be
TO secure them. We need great
big American merchant marine
manned by Americans, and then
whenever the necessities of our
navy require large increase of
men, we have "a resource to fall
back upon. Congress cannot pro-
vide an 4 merican-built, American
owned, American manned merchant
marine one minute too soon.