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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26

Claws" he said, who furnished US with
information Of proposed legislation, we
have not a single legal representative at
Washington, lobbyist or otherwise"
Mr.. McSweeney, recalled, gave some in
formation regarding the sweating sys-
tenn. He said that one-third of the whole
number OF the immigrants who have come
to this country arrived between the years
1850 and $780, when the influence Of foreign
immigrants began to have an influence on
trade workers. In 1856 the Hebrews con-
trolled the sweating trade. They were
superseded by the Italians. and they have
now been replaced by the Greeks.
Mr.. McSweeney said there was not suffi-
cient provision made for the protection of
immigrants In cases Of disaster at sea. He
believed the commissioner general of immi-
grafton should be vested with authority to
see that adequate measures were adopted
for the safety of this class OF passengers.
Mr.. McSweeney suggested the passage of a
law providing that steamship prepaid tick
cts shall be sold by none but the authorized
agents. He said peddlers were in the habit
of procuring tickets for persons here with
relatives on the other side, receiving a large
bonus and collecting their money on the in
stallment plan Mr.. insolvency said that
applications for 1000 unskilled workmen
had been made on the immigration authori.
ties since the revival of business last
spring, but these they could not and had not
authority to furnish.
Mr.. insolvency offered a number of sug-
gestions of amendments to the present i'm
migration laws, among them the following:
That the immigrant should declare whether
he intended to become a citizen of the
United States; that prostitutes be barred
out; that the commissioner general Of i'm
migration be given power to expend the
overfund received at this port at the sta
lions Of Boston and other ports where the
income Is smaller, and that false testimony
given before the boards Of special inquiry
should be punished as perjury. This last
suggestion Mr.. McSweeney regarded as the
most important Of all Mr.. insolvency
said he believed q recodihcation Of the i'm
migration laws a necessity, with such
amendments as practical experience has
suggested He believed an investigation Of
the connection between immigration and
crime pressing need and Of more vital
Importance than the economic dangers.
John j. Quinlan, supervising inspector of
the contract-labor bureau. explained the
workings of his department and the law
which guides him. He said he received little
assistance from the trades labor unions.
He spoke of the great difficulty In securing
a conviction In cases where a suit was
brought to recover the penalty. In only
one case had a conviction been obtained.
AS rule the men came here In answer to
offers of work, and judges generally would
not recognize this as the making of a con-
tract in foreign country. He suggested
that the law be amended so that any lawyer
be allowed to sue for the penalty, giving
him and the witnesses the amount recovered
from the contractor. Mr.. Quinlan thought
that would enlist all trades unions IN the
work.
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THE SANTIAGO FIESTA.
Cubans Masquerade and Show How
sPaniards Were Whipped.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 25.-The cele-
bration of the Fiesta de Santiago began
late last night with the arrival from New
Orleans of Mgr. Francisco de Barnaba, the
first Cuban archbishop appointed by the
Vatican. Archbishop Barnaba's appoint
ment il considered an important event in
ecclesiastical circles. and was made the oc-
casion Of a patriotic demonstration. To-day
and tomorrow all business will be suspend
ed. One thousand Cubans, attired in Span
ish uniforms. came from Las CRUCES to-day
a tug and barges and initiated the land
ing Of the American navy. They paraded
through the city, headed by bands of music
The Cuban inhabitants were crazy with de-
light, derisively crying viva Espana," but
the Spanish residents were disgusted Great
demonstrations occurred in front of the pal
ace and the Cuban and American clubs.
suspicious case of illness reported to
the authorities yesterday proves not to be
one of yellow fever.
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FEDERAL STEEL BOOKS
THEY WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL DIyI-
DEND DISPUTE Is SETTLED.
stock Exchange Requests 1t and Is
Considering Necessary Action
Bankruptcy Laws Discussed.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The directors of
the Federal Steel Company met to-day and
unanimously voted to close the transfer
books of the company. as to the preferred
and common stock both, at the close Of
business to-day, the books to remain closed
until further notice by the board of direc-
tors or the executive committee. This ac-
ton was taken at the request Of the gov
erning committee of the Stock Exchange,
which is now considering but has not for
INFLATED a plan for the equitable adjust
ment of the interest Of the stockholders.
The directors also adopted bylaw fixing
as dates for the declaration OF dividends
the second Tuesdays in March, June. Sep
TENDER and December Of each year. sub
committee of the governing committee OF
the Stock Exchange will meet In few days
to determine the exact status Of holders OF
Federal Steel common and preferred stock.
President Gary declined to discuss the per-
sistently-repeated rumors that way out
of the difficulty will be found by arranging
with a trust company to advance the
amount of the dividend to stockholders of
record. Wall street believes that negotia-
tons to this end are In progress and the
recent remarks of President Trowbridge, Of
the North American Trust Company, init
mating that the Corporation Trust Com
pany. Of New Jersey, may pay the divi-
dends. are regarded as significant of what
is proposed.
Secretary Ely, Of the Stock Exchange.
said, In discussing the Federal Steel divi-
dend matter: I'VE are trying to arrange
this matter so as to do injustice to no one.
What we want is to make ruling to the
effect that holders Of the due bills shall
receive IA per cent. as soon as a dividend
on Federal Steel common Is paid, but in
order to do this, we have to study the legal
aspects of the case carefully. After We
have examined the law more carefully 1t
will be proper to bring this matter before
the governing committee for such action
as it may deem advisable. The officers of
the Federal Steel Company are disposed to
do all they can to facilitate this action"
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Income of $4,000 Year Was Mostly
Given Away.

NEW YORK. July 1.-Col. Robert G. In
gerson died a comparatively poor man, yet
the great agnostic made from Sc. 900 to So, 600
a year every year since the war. But what
he did not spend on his family he gave
away. He had a moderate account at the
Bank Of New Amsterdam, in this city. He
owned no real estate.
Il don't think the colonel left WILL"
said his brother-in-law and private secre-
tary, C.. p Farrell at the Dobbs Ferry home
to-day. IF he did don't know of it. Col
Ingersoll died poor. He was great money
Garner. but a poor money saver. For years
and years, perhaps thirty years, his income
was immense. / can't recall any lawyer
who Is his equal at earning money Others
have made larger fees at times. but law
yer's fees that know OF have run so high
In the general average"
1t was announced yesterday that Colonel
Robert CT. Ingersolls life was insured for
sl0e.0O0. Mr.. Farrell. when asked IL such
was the fact. replied: 1.-The colonels life was
not insured for 100000 or anything like IT,
No. not for half that amount. i do not care
TO specify the exact sum. The premium on
one policy for 5000 was due on Aug 4
In looking over certain papers a few days
ago l noticed a memorandum to the effect
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Price of Shoes to Go Tn.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Representatives Of
a number of big shoe concerns met to-day.
Among them were representatives of George
Baker & Sons S. Wen & Co., John Cramer
& Son. the Bay State Shoe Company. s.
Waterbury & Co.. Robert Dix Shoe Com
pany. e. c. Burt Shoe Company and George
Silver G. Son. z. Martin presided All
agreed that there should be an advance in
prices of standard goods rather than a
cheapening of the quality. The shoe men
say that the advance in leather is the
cause. Cincinnati manufacturers met sew
eral weeks ago. and after a long discussion
of conditions sent circular letters to the
of other cities, requesting
them to organize and send delegates to the
Philadelphia convention. Another meeting
of the local manufacturers will be held
before the Philadelphia convention. Chair
man Martin said: THE Philadelphia con-
vention will be national in character and
will include reports from every shoe manu-
featuring city in the country. The leather
people are forcing us to take action. 1t is
a subject that interests every manufacturer
and next meeting will be marked by a very
much larger attendance.
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BANKED WITH FLOWERS
COL. INGERsOLL's BODY LYING IN A
VERITABLE BED OF BLOOMS.
Simple Funeral Services without
Preacher or Pallbearers-Leaves
q Small Estate.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The funeral of the
late Robert G. Ingersoll took place this aft
ernoon from Walston, Dobbs Ferry, where
he died on Friday last. No clergyman was
present to conduct the services; there was
no music and there were no pallbearers.
The body lay on a cot in the room where
he died. II was enshrouded in white and
just one red rose placed on the breast.
About the cot were banks Of floral tributes
sent by friends. wreaths and punches of
blossoms. The services were held at
o'clock. Mrs. Ingersoll sat beside her dead
and beside her were her daughters, Mrs.
Walston H. Brown and Miss Maud Inger-
soil. They were very much agitated and
ywept almost continuously. Mr. and Mrs. c.
p. Farrell were present and Charles Broad
way Rouse, Colonel Ingersoll's Oldest friend.
occupied a chair by the side Of the bier.
There were forty others present and they
remained standing throughout. The intense
silence was then broken by DR.. John Clark
Ridpath. who, In a voice full of emotion,
said:
MY friends, 1t is a very sad duty to read
I'm the presence Of the dead the last poem
written by Colonel Robert @. Ingersoll, en-
titled Declaration Of the Free This poem
Colonel Ingersoll had read and altered in
some of its parts only few hours before
he was stricken down." Major o. j.
Smyth who resides in Dobbs Ferry, and
who was a close personal friend of Colonel
Ingersoll, then, without preliminary words,
read another extract from Colonel Inger-
soils writings, entitled My Religion"
DR.. John Elliott, of New York. read the
funeral grafton delivered by Colonel Inger-
soil over his brothers dead body. This con-
cluded the short and simple services. Nearly
all present then took parting look at the
dead and passed out. Mr.. Rouse arose from
his chair and, as he is totally blind, passed
his hand over the face OF his departed friend
and said: Perhaps he is better now. No one
can understand it,
Mrs. Ingersoll said to him: 1.-The colonel
wanted you to put your hand on his heart"
rected his hand to the left breast of the de-
ceased. Mr.. Rouse asked what she was go
ing to do with the remains. II can't give
ground. L can't bear to think of it, We're
going to bring him back home"
The body will probably be taken to Fresh
Pond, Long island, on Thursday. for crema-
ton, but this arrangement is subject to
change. During the morning there were
many visitors to look on the face Of the
ored servants of the family, who had come
from Washington and taken four days off
or paid their expenses to do honor to their
benefactor. Among these were two former
buffers of the family. One old man. who was
a baggagemen on the railroad, came from
down on Long island. others came from
tional kilograms of sympathy We're received
to-day, one of them being from General
Miles. Floral tributes were received all the
them. ~
A photograph of the body was taken this
afternoon just as It lay surrounded by these
flowers. 1t took three-quarters view Of
the face.
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CLEVELAND. o.. July 25.-The pig-iorn
famine that was predicted several weeks
ago appears to have materialized. The
brokers in this city say the dealers are not
trying to sell iron for shipment before the
1st of January next, and none is to be had
for shipment sooner than September There
will be a long period at the end of the year
IL is predicted. when there will be nothing
but contract iron. A large percentage of
the manufacturers. the per cent. being
placed high 10. is depending entirely
on wild iron, and 1T is said most of these
will have 10 close down. About a week ago
a manufacturer gave a broker in this city
an order for 800 tons of iron. but the broker
has been unable to get IL.
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THE SUiTAN'S PROFESSOR.
American Selected Instructor IN
Farming I'm Turkish Empire.

CHICAGO. July Pa special to the
Times-Herald from Ames. Ia. says: PROF.
d. A. Kent, late OF the Iowa State Agli-
cultural College, has been selected as an
instructor in farming to the Turkish en-
pire The Sultan needed a man versed In
the cultivation Of wheat, corn and fruit.
and requested the Turkish representative
at Washington to procure such q person.
The Turkish ambassador appealed to Secre-
tary Wilson, who recommended Professor
Kent, and the Iowa man has signified his
willingness to accept the mission. Professor
few weeks"
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mentioned the matter to the colonel and he
said. Well, send check for the amount;
we might as well send ii now as later. /
therefore sent the company a check for
$l5649 on the Bank of New Amsterdam.
All his life insurance policies are made in
favor of his wife. AS to the disposition Of
this money, the poor have benefited to a
very great extent. What he earned in the
practice of law and in lecturing he gave
away in charity, after spending what was
necessary on his loved ones. His estate,
with the exception of his life insurance, is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26
Boiler Manufacturer.

CLEVELAND, o., July 25-The session Of
the National Boiler Manufacturers Associa-
ton to-day was devoted TO the transaction
Of business of interest TO the delegates.
Election of officers resulted: President, H.
j. Hartley. of Philadelphia; vice presidents,
Daniel Connolly, of Cleveland; John O'Brien,
of st. Louis; j. Don Smith, of Charleston,
$. C; James Morrison, of Pittsburg; NJ. S.
Wiedner, Of Chattanooga; secretary, ]. D.
Farrasey, of Cleveland: treasurer Richard
Hammond. Of Buffalo. The place of the next
convention will be chosen tomorrow. De-
troit, Denver. Toledo and ST. Louis are APP
plicants for the convention.
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NEW YORK, July 25.-Barton SewaIl, vice
president of the American Smelling and Re-
filming Company. in speaking of a report
that an opposition to the Shelters Trust
was to be formed with SIS 100000 capital,
said that he had no information about any
such combination. did not believe for a mo-
ment that any would be formed and was
quite certain that the American Company
would not suffer by reason OF any rivals
which might come into view.
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A Wall Around Texas.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The Commercial
Law League Of America, in convention in
Asbury Park, N. j.. to-day was addressed
by Its president. Ernest p. Florence, of
New Orleans. who spoke on the Texas anti
trust law. Mr.. Florence attacked the consti-
tutionality OF the law and argued that il
could not be legally enforced. Its pro-
visions, he said. could easily be evaded. If,
however, the new law were to be declared
constitutional, said Mr.. Florence, 1t would
build Chinese wall around the State of
Texas and would prevent the entrance Of
outside capital into that State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26

JAMESTOWN, n. Y. July ga heavy
electric storm passed over this neighbor-
hood this evening. While the steamer City
OF Buffalo was in the middle of Lake Chau-
tauqua lightning struck her flagstaff and
shivered IL. Eugene Manross, the fireman
was so severely shocked that for a time
IL was feared he would die. Pilot Robert
Coff1eld was also FRUSTRATED. and others on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26
Not successful Experimept.

CINCINNATI. July 2o.-L N. Crigler.
formerly Of Cincinnati, has been extensively
engaged in cultivating CUBAN seed leaf to-
bacco in Florida. He is here on a visit. He
says that the business fourished during the
war, but now that the war is over nearly
all the workers engaged in 1t have returned
to Cuba. He Is Of opinion that cultivating
Cuban tobacco is not a successful expert
ment. chiefly because other enterprises are
plate industry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26

ST. JOHNS N. F.. July S-The mail
Labrador coast, arrived here tonight She
reports an immense body OF ice along the
northern part of that coast, which will
probably seriously impede the northern
progress of the Peary relief steamer Diana,
which started on Friday last. IL n expected
here that the unfavorable ice conditions will
prevent the steamer from reaching . far
northern latitude.
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Chicago Ga. MONOPOLY.

CHICAGO. July 25.-The Tribune to-mor-
row will say: Negotiations are under way,
which, If successful, will result in the trans
fer OF the property of the Ogden Gas Com
pany 20 the Peoples Gas Iight and Coke
Company. giving the latter monopoly of
the gas business in Chicago. Notwith-
standing denials which come from both
sides, Il 10 known such negotiations are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26
FIRST CHINESE PENSIONER.
An Yu, Who Served ON the Olympia.
VIII Receive 1t.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Ah Yu. of
Shanghai China a landsman who enlisted
in the navy in 1854. and was formerly at
tached TO Dewey's flagship Olympia. to-day
was granted pension of $50 month for
lung trouble. He has the distinction of be-
ing the first Chinese pensioner of this gov
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Montreal Bank Looted.

MONTREAL July Pa great sensation
was caused here to-day by the news that
the Villa Marie Banc. one of the oldest in
situations In the city, had suspended pay
ment. The cause assigned is defalcation
on the part Of Cashier f. LeMieux and J.
H. Herbert, the paying teller, both of
whom have disappeared. The amount of the
shortage is $4,000
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pending. and that they have now reached a
point where many OF those interested be-
lieve the whole matter will be settled in a
short time and the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company be left absolute master of
the field 1t is said now to have resolved
itself into a question of price, and IL the
parties interested can agree as to terms
there will be a transfer of the property
The rumored purchase price is 100000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-26

HOUSTON. Tex. July 25.-To-day the
State health department received informa-
ton to the yellow fever condition at
Vera Cruz, showing that during the month
OF June there were 465 cases of fever and 1S5
deaths. From Jan. 1 To June / there were
S23 cases and Isl deaths.
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Mrs. WinsIow,s SOOTHING syrup

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BERLIN, July 25.-The Vossische Zeitung
United States government has chartered
for six months the steamer Siam, belong
ing to the Oriental Steamship Company Of
Flame, to transport troops TO Manila
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NEW YORK, July 25.-The amalgamation
Of twenty eight plumbing material manufac-
tories of the country have been perfected
under the title of the Central Foundry
Company, with a capitalization of $l4, 600 600.
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and any ointment lotion that may have been
recommended 10 you for diseases OF the skin
sores, abrasions complexional blemishes. There
is nothing like the hrst-named article In such
cases. Sold by druggists.
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THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS.
Referees and Experts Considering at
Chicago Their Weak Points.

CHICAGO, July 25.-Referees and eSpert 8
on bankruptcy laws assembled here to-day
to dissect the newly established bankruptcy
act, show it's defects, and draw up a me-
mortal to Congress for action. The delegates
represent all parts of the country. and the
law will be thoroughly discussed. About
thirty delegates attended the opening ses-
sion, which was devoted to organization OF
the convention. Charles A. Hawley. bank
ruptcy referee of the northern district or
New York, was made permanent chairman,
and committees were formed and rules
adopted for the guidance of the speakers.
Over 100 delegates are expected to be here
for to-night's session. In speaking of
the operation of the law in the Eastern
States, w. II. Comstock.. delegate from
Utica, N. Y. said: we think that the
fundamental principles Of the law are all
right. There are several sections of the act,
however, that should be amended. The sec
ton of the act most urgently IN need OF
amendment is that provision relating TO In
voluntary bankrupts. The language or TINS
section is vague and offers all kinds or OPP
portunities for INSCRIPTIONS attorneys TO
get around the spirit of the law. Then
again, some machinery should be provided
whereby trustees of insolvent estates can
collect the amounts due from debtors
The general opinion among the delegates
favors preservation of the present act with
such amendments as the convention may
adopt and submit to Congress. Large mer-
chants of Chicago and lawyers who are vi
tally interested in the new act, besides trust
companies and business men generally, are
not represented a. the convention. Neverthe-
less. a rule was framed at the preliminary
meeting on organization, permitting outside
persons to address the convention. although
only the accredited delegates have the right
to vote.
1t was decided to appoint six standing
committees to prepare and submit amend
ments to Congress at its next session. Har-
low p Davock of Detroit, w. H. Hotch-
kiss of Buffalo, Ex-Governor Crittenden of
Missouri, and others read papers on various
phases of the bankruptcy law, the meeting
discussing each paper at considerable
length. The convention meets again to-
morrow morning.