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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Andrew White Discusses Attitude of
the United States.

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LONDON, July 26.-The Hague corre-
spondent of the Times reports long con-
versation with Andrew D. White. United
States ambassador at Berlin, and head Of
the American delegation. in which the am
bassador, after referring to the earnest de-
sire of the American people for compre-
hensive arbitration scheme, as proved by
the constant petitions and resolutions of
large meetings held in all parts of America
since the conference has been sitting, says:
Il believe that vast majority of our peo-
pie will welcome our arbitration treaty and
see in 1t a serviceable plan from the out
set and germ from which more COM
plete system will be evolved by future con-
ferences. AS time progresses, without doubt
references to the tribunal will become in
creasingly natural and normal, and thus
we may hope to have every advantage
claimed for obligatory arbitration without
its overwhelming disadvantages. But 1t
could hardly be expected that we should be
willing to accept the requirement to sweep
away at once, here and now. the policy Of
Monroeism.
IF any modification is every made of that
policy it must be made by the United
States after 1t has had the fullest opportu-
nifty to study the subject in all its bear
ings Such a change cannot be made here
by Implications in a treaty made distinctly
for another purpose, and 1t is important
that there should be no doubt on this
point"
Mr.. White then referred to the deep. al
most religious conviction In the hearts of
the American people against any foreign
ENHANCEMENT"
He added. however, that the declaration
of Monroeism would leave the United States
policy exactly what it had been heretofore.
and would not in the slightest degree ham
er the operation Of the arbitration plan. On
the contrary, the United States would fully
and faithfully cooperate In the judicial
settlement of the international difficulties
by means of the agency and machinery pro-
vided in the convention. The past history
of the United states abundan.ly shows, de-
clared Mr.. White, that they had not mani
tested the slightest desire 10 interfere WITH
or hamper arbitration proceedings.
The ambassador then mentioned numerous
cases of arbitrations arising under four
classes which might be regarded as involved
In the Monroeism declaration. First, be-
tween the United States and European pow
ers; second. between the United States and
another American power; third, between
two American powers, neither being the
United States; fourth. between an Ameri-
can power other than the United States and
a foreign power.
I'm every instance" said Mr.. White, 1.-THE
United States has regarded these arbitra-
tons as promoting peace and therefore
there is nothing in our history to warrant
the idea that our attitude would be hostile
to any settlement possible under this con-
vention.''
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AT WIyONA LAKE.
Mrs. George c. Hit, of Indianapolis,
Made Two Addresses.

Ma0e Two A00EtSbcss
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINOEA LAKE, Ind, July 26-It Is es-
timated by the management that a larger
number OF people are on the grounds now
than ever before in the history of the as
sembly. A directory OF the park is being
made. This morning Mrs. George c. Hit.
of Indianapolis. delivered a lecture on
Memories OF England and the English"
Tonight the Cincinnati College of Music
gave concert. The Womans Club held
meeting this afternoon. at which an address
was made by Mrs. Hit, the lecturer of the
morning A public athletic meeting was
held at o'clock TO try to infuse a little
more interest in athletics. Very few have
taken advantage of the opportunity to
cure coaching in field and track sports.
Among the late arrivals at the hotels are:
Winona Hotel-H- NJ. Aver, Kankakee,
Haute: ]. A. Crawford, Miss Kate ~. Craw-
ford. Edward l. Warren, Louisville, KY;
Henry Webb Johnson, South Bend; Mrs.
Susan Hoffman, Fort Wayne Fife Stafford,
Mayme Diggins, Mrs. George C.. Hit Law
renee N. Hit. Indianapolis: Alma Fredin.
Gertrude thinner, Gisela Weber. Cincinnati,
o.: DR.. Charles Little and wife, Wabash;
G.. G. McCabe. Fort Worth, Tex.
Minnewawan Inn-Mrs. Jane Lewis Jen-
Miss Edith Vermlian, Ada, o.: S. F. Carey,
5r.. s. c. Hayslip. Cincinnati. o.; George n.
Crist. Roam; +. G. Young. Indianapolis:
Mrs N. l.. Freeman Mrs. Carrie Martin,
Cleveland, o.: Mrs. l.. Il. Taylor, Anderson;
Mrs +. R Waldo. Waverly, n. Y.
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PEKING, July 26.-The japanese admiral
and four officers from the squadron at Ia
Ku. Gulf of Pechi-Li, have arrived here 10
visit the japanese minister. Prince Komura,
who was with the squadron. is expected here
in connection with pending treaty nego;ia-
tions. but there appears to be hitch in the
negotiations with regard to the measure Of
financial control to be accorded to Japan in
return for reorganization of the Chinese
army by japanese officers In high Official
circles 1t is believed that the difficulties cam
not be surmounted. Prince Ching and the
dowager Empress are the principal advo-
Gates Of the treaty. Others. though approx
ing any arrangements that would be likely
to secure China from foreign aggression, are
fearful that the treaty might involve China
in serious complications.
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Form of New Convention.

THE HAGUE, July 26.-The drafting COM
mittee of the International peace conference
to-day decided on the form of a convention
on the laws and customs of war and the
adaptation of the Geneva convention to
naval warfare, as well as formula for &C
cession to the arbitration scheme by nom
signatory powers. 1t is hoped that the con-
ventions will be fully signed by Saturday.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. having demanded
that the nonsignatory powers be entitled to
adhere to the arbitration convention only
by the unanimous consent of the signatory
powers, Count Nigra, chief of the Italian
delegation, proposed an amendment permit
ting such adhesion If no power opposed. 1t
is hoped that the British Foreign Office will
accept the amendment.
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BLIND MAN AT RACE TRACK.
Seems as Excited During the Running
as Are Those Who Can See.

New Orleans Times-Democrat-
Il was out at the race track one day last
winter" said a merchant of this city. when
1 was accoSted by a man who was holding
the hand of little boy. IL was a former
friend whom had not seen for some years
and who had become totally blind He told
me that he recognized my voice, and while
We stood there talking the bell rang from
the track. They're going to start" he ex
claimed excitedly Come. Let's get into the
grand stand as quick as we cant After we
secured seats / couldn't help expressing sur
prise at his eagerness. oh, that's all right
he replied abstractedly. i bet I'll get nearly
watching him through the next race / be-
came convinced that he was telling the
truth. To begin with, he fired a voley Of
short. sharp questions at the boy, and in
that way obtained a good general idea OF
the situation. Then he leaned forward like
a man about to spring. / never saw such
tention. To say that he seemed to be listen
ing doesn't begin TO express It, He seemed
to be literally absorbing everything that
was going on around him.
His chin was lifted. his lips were a little
apart, red spot came and went on his
cheeks and / could see the big veins on his
uncanny spectacle. / couldn't get rid OF the
feeling that he was exercising some unnat-
ural, superhuman faculty After the race
was run he dropped back relaxed and sat
there listless and inert until the next tap OF
the bell. Later, when We were in the street
car l tried TO learn something of his ex-
perience: He smiled good-naturedly. but
found difficulty in making me understand.
Il get a lot of pleasure out of the races
he said, and can follow some Of them al
most as well as IL had my sight. i can't
tell exactly how 1t Is done. i suppose my
brain has become trained TO catch hundreds
OF little cues-the shouts OF the people on
the track. the EXPLANATIONS of the crowd,
the cheers. and laughs. and groans and
curses, the chance remarks OF passers: yes.
even the clatter of feet and the way folk
breathe-everything means something TO me,
and altogether IL builds up picture in my
mind, feel IL somewhere in the air, and
get so excited that i forget all about
being blind. Oh! no., he said. I wouldn't
miss the races for anything"
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company responsible for any damage that
may result to water pipes of the city
through electroIysis. The Mississinewa
Gas Company and the Citizens Gas Com
pany will also go to the railway company
for damage. The report of the expert on
electrolysis made to the City Council
last night and shows that the water mains
OF the city carry 30 per cent. of the total
voltage from the trolley wires. About 30
per cent. returns by the rails and the re-
mainder Is equally divided between the
Miss.ssinewa and Citizens gas companies
gas pipes. The only remedy proposed by
the expert Is a complete change in the
plan Of returning the waste current by
sending II back TO the power house by over
head wires. The expert says the conditions
here are almost Identical with those in
other cities
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Marshal Leach, of Paramount, had a des-
perate struggle in capturing Alonzo Thomas,
an insane man.
Geo. Fox, of Elkhart, was accidentally
shot in the leg while drawing a revolver
from his pocket.
An explosion of a gasoline torch caused
a fire for the Home Telephone Company.
of Richmond. Loss. $1,000.
Prof. w. d. Weaver, who will retire as
superintendent OF the Marion schools next
Monday, will move to Indianapolis.
Twenty-Five men have arrived at Alexan-
dria from Crystal City Mo-, to work in the
American Plate-glass Company's factory.
The refuse from the strawboard mills that
empties into the Mississinnewa river has be-
come so thick and coagulated that at John
Dunn's -four mill, three miles east of Mat
thews, chickens walk across the mill race
on the scum. The stencil which arises from
the refuse is sickening.
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Cable Notes.

\ The mayor and sheriffs of Southampton
paid an official visit yesterday TO the United
States school ship Saratoga. They were cor
daily entertained by the commander and
ident Mckinley and Queen Victoria were
toasted.
In the match game of cricket begun at
Remington Oval on Monday between the
Australian team and the Surrey eleven, the
Australians were all out yesterday for their
second inning with 1874 runs. The total num-
Der made by the Australians was 3o9 while
the Surrey eleven scored a total of 462 runs
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After a $3.50. 1000, 900 Estate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, July pa large num-
Der Of claimants to the Andrew Valentine
House estate, comprising a large tract Of
land near Harper's Ferry, in Maryland,
now valued at 600 or more, held a
meeting here this afternoon. Under the
laws of Maryland House is said to have for
feited his estate for period of ninety mine
years because he failed to make certain i'm
provements on the streams of the State. The
ninety-nine years expires soon and the heirs
are claiming that the property reverts to
them Considerable valuable evidence has
been collected and steps were taken at this
meeting toward bringing legal action to re-
cover the property. An organization was
formed with Charles Ellison. of Noblesville,
president Mrs l.. r. Adams. Of this city,
secretary Harmon Markworth, Of Cincin-
natl, is the attorney.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26-The trans
ports Ohio and Newport are scheduled to
sail for Manila at IL o'clock tonight. They
will carry four companies of the Nineteenth
Infantry and about 700 recruits and casuals.
The transport Tacoma is loading with
horses and will probably sail tomorrow.
The next vessel due from the Philippines is
the hospital ship Relief, which is expected
at any time The camp at the Preside
soon to arrive on the Hancock is ready.
General Shafter, acting on the advice of
General Otis, has decided that no more
women and children shall be allowed to go
to Manila.
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LONDON, July 26.-Much excitement has
been caused here by the mysterious poison
ing of a score of guests OF the Inns of
Court Hotel, which. 1T is alleged, was due to
American canned fruit. A second victim,
+. w. Bartlett, of Philadelphia, died during
the night The fruit was eaten a week
ago, and all who partook of it were made
i'll, one of the number dying on July Fl. the
medical certificate assigning gastro-enteri-
It's as the cause of death. An inquest will
be held in the case of Mr.. Bartlett. The
Australian cricketers, who have been resid-
ing at the hotel were happily absent when
the fruit was served.
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KENTUCKY POPULISTS.
Convention Meets To-Day and Fusion
Not to he Considered.

FRANKFORT. KY, July 26.-The Populist
state convention meets here tomorrow.
More interest attaches to the convention on
account of the revolt in the silver Demo-
cratic party against Senator William Goebel.
the nominee for Governor. 1t is probable
that either G. w. Reeves, of Ballard coun-
be nominated for Governor. The platform
will declare for the cardinal principles Of
the Populist party and will condemn the
Goebel state election law. which was in
dorsed by the Democratic state convention
and which Mr.. Goebel will make the main
issue in the campaign. The Populist lead
ers say they will have no more fusion in
this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
HALF MILLION ACRES
OF Kankakee Marsh Lands VIII BE
Reclaimed.

Special to the Indianapo Journal.
CROWN POINT. Ind. July 26.-At
meeting in Chicago to-day between John
Brown. president of the First National
Bank. of this city. and an extensive ranch
owner In the Kankakee marsh. and Nelson
Morris. 3. J. Clifford. ]. E. Carman and
others. owners of great ranches there also.
plans were devised to reclaim 10000 acres
of marsh land by thorough system OF
drainage. The quartet of men own the
whole southern portions Of Lake and Porter
and northern part of Newton and Jasper
counties, which is all marsh land, only fit
for pasture during dry seasons. This step
has been figured on for several years, but
Nelson Morris fought 1t bitterly until nov,
when he has given consent TO go ahead.
He feared II IL was drained II would iuin
the marsh pasture for his thousands OF
cattle, but now believes The system is ali
right. Immense bitches will be used.
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TRANsvAAL FRANCHISE.
The New Law Promulgated, but
Wholly Unsatisfactory.

The New Law Promulgated, but
Wholly Unsatisfactory.
PRETORIA. South African Republic. July
&.-The new franchise law was promulgat-
ed in the Gazette to-day.
JOHANNESBURG. July "a rumor is
current here that the Raad at first refused
to accept President Kruger's resignation
only by the chairman's casting vote. Any
way. the dynamite company appears to be
alarmed at the apparent determination Of
the VolkSraad TO cancel the monopoly and
posals for the reduction of the prices of
dynamite gelatine. These are accompanied.
however, by certain stipulattcns, one being
that the reduction should be dependent en-
the annual sale of 10000 cases.
The Voiksraad adjourned the discussion
Of these proposals. 1t u stated that the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
PECULIAR KIND OF ILL HEALTH.
Sam Evans Compelled His Mother to
Take Up Carpets.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
DECATUR. Ind. July 26.-Sam Evans. re-
Gently discharged from the Jacksonville Re-
formatory on account of failing health, is
causing the officers here considerable trou-
bic. To-day. during the absence of his
father-in-law. Evans went to the house. ard
with revolver, in hand. compelled his old
mother to take up a Brussels carpet from
the parlor floor and roll IT up, when he put
1t in hand cart and disappeared. officers
found him in the Chicago & Erie yards, but
car, as was also a garden hose and some
clothing. 1t Is thought he joined a gang
OF thieves who were taking stolen goods to
pals in Chicago. A few years ago il re-
CURED just twenty-six days for Evans to
squander a fortune of 10000
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Solid Bryan Delegation.

MADISON, Wis. July 2s.-Democratic
free silver leaders of Wisconsin will hold a
conference with w. J. Bryan here next
Monday for the purpose of making prelim-
a solid Bryan delegation to the national
convention next year. Z. 9. Wall, of Mil
waukee national committeeman from Wis
consin. has not been invited on account Of
his hostility to 16 to l.
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NO POLITICIANS YET.
Dewey Not in the Hands of WOuld-Be
President Makers.

TRIESTE, July 26.--Admiral Dewey was
busily engaged during the day in replying
to his immense American correspondence
and in receiving visitors. The rumors that
American politicians have arrived ere to
consult with the admiral Regarding the
presidency of the United States ale without
fo1nda tfon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
A HUGE SUCCESS.
Nashville Glories In the biggest
show I'm It's History.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, July 26.-To-day was
Connersville and Liberty day at the fair
and large delegations from the two cities,
headed by brass bands. were present. A
vaudeville company of twenty-one people
furnished continuous free performances on
four stages. Band concerts, balloon assem-
sions and special attractions for each day
occupy all time. Fifteen different shows are
under canvas. The decorations of the city
are elaborate and give the streets a festive
appearance This afternoon at o'clock
John Buell. and Miss Effie Brag were mar
ried on the public stage by Rev. w. ].
Russell. The Juvenile cake walk was won
by George Peed and Marie Brown, of New
Castle. The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hoagland won the honors in the
baby show.
Yesterday was Rush county day. when adj
dresses were made by Mayor j. NJ. Frazee.
Representative James E. Watson and Col.
W. 7. Durhin, Of Anderson. Tomorrow is
Greensburg. New Castle and Knightstown
day and bands from those towns will be
present.
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BRICKMAKERS' STRIKE,
Movement in Chicago that VIII Para
lyze All Building.

CHICAGO, July 26.-Brickmakers in all
the union yards in Cook county will stop
work tomorrow morning in pursuance Of
an order for a general strike passed to-day
by District Council, No. 1, Of the National
Brckmakers' Alliance The strike is con-
sidered by the manufacturers and contrac-
tors one of the most serious that has oc-
Cured in years, and If it continues for only
a short period IL will paralyZe all the build
ing operations in the city and county.
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WON'T DO THE WORK.
Temperance People VIII Not Make a
Personal Canvass.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL, Ind, July 2S.-The temper
ance people Of this place have appealed from
the decision of the Board of Commissioners
In granting saloon licenses to Joseph S.
Johnson, d. Jones and Francis Stage over
a remonstrance filed in each case signed by
a majority of the legal voters in the town.
snip. The point in each case is whether or
not legal voter of the township can dele
any remonstranCe against all applicants for
license. If the courts decide that such power
can be legally given there will be no licensed
saloons in Windfall for years to come. The
temperance people will not demonstrate
against applicants IL they have TO make a
personal canvass over the township TO get
signers to a remonstrance against each ap-
plicant. These cases will go TO the Supreme
Court for a final decision
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Indiana Obituary.

MARTINsvILLE, Ind, July 26.-w. H.
P. Woodward died to-day at the home Of
his daughter, Mrs. Dan c. Hadley, near
Monrovia. Mr. Woodward was born Sept
80, 1876, near Jonesville, Lee county, Vir-
GINA. He came to Mooresville in 1885 and
walked the entire distance from Virginia.
MUNCIE. Ind. July 26-Henrietta. wife of
DR.. Shideler, Samuel Jones. a pioneer farm
er, and Mrs. Thomas Stafford, another pio-
neer resident Of Delaware county. all died
We
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wEYLER TURNED DOWN.
The Butcher" General Rebuked by
Senior DatO In Spanish Senate.

Senior Dato In Spanish Senate.
MADRID, July 26-The discussion of the
army bill in the Senate to-day led to an ex-
citing scene. General Weyler, arguing
against any reduction of the strength of the
army, warned the government that the pres
ent situation made revolution highly prob
able. since 1t had never been so easy for
the army and the people to make common
cause He himself. he said. had never
thought of heading a rising, but 1t must be
confessed that revolution sometimes cleared
the political atmosphere and accomplished
the work of regeneration.
Senior Dato. minister of the interior. reply
ing, severely censured General Weyler, de-
claring that general who. with 800, 600 men.
had failed to suppress the Cuban rebellion,
had no right to make such threats and that
any attempt at revolution, no matter by
whom. would be proceeded against with the
utmost rigor of the law. The senators warm
ly applauded Senior Dato's speech. The army
bill was adopted.
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Mayor Jones Will Not Run.

TOLEDO. O., July 26.-The second attempt
by Chairman McNamee, of the organized
labor of Ohio. to get Mayor Jones to con-
sent 10 head an independent ticket in Ohio
this fall resulted to-day in the mayor again
refusing TO enter the contest. Mayor Jones
promised to issue this week a letter, in
which his position will be given. Mayor
Jones will be guided largely by the express
sions he receives in response to this letter.
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VIII Teach in Turkey.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
BRAZIL. Ind. July 26.-Mr. Albert Libyer,
of this city. will occupy the chair of mathe-
mates in Robert College. Constantinople
Turkey. The trustees OF the institution re-
quested Professor Fine of Princeton. to
name a professor, and he recommended Mr.
Libyer. He left Monday for Bar Harbor.
Me-, 10 see the trustees OF the college. He
will go TO Constantinople soon.
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Fought with Knives.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
BEDFORD. Ind, July ga cutting af-
fray took place on Spider creek, just outside
Of the city limits, last night, between Buck
Johnson and Jack Gaines. They were dis
putting about some trivial matter and agreed
10 settle 1t with knives. Johnson received
ten cuts, of which some were serious The
worst wound was one which required thirty
SIN stitches TO be closed. Gaines also re-
ceived number of cuts one of which ex-
tended clear across his forehead, and looks
as II johnson intended TO scalp him.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MARTlNSVILLE, Ind, July 26.-Luke
Northern, 1r., was placed under $500 bond
yesterday to appear in Circuit Court on the
charge OF attempting to dynamite fish,
Deputy Fish Commissioner Newhouse is
prosecuting the case. Northern is thought
10 have been with John Parker when the
latter was killed two weeks ago while dyna-
hitting fish.