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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Thinks the War VIII End Soon.

INDEPENDENCE, Kan, July 2S.-Under
date of May 81 Emil G.. Etzold. of Com
pany G, Twentieth Kansas, writes from Ma
Mia to his sister in this city. Among other
statements. he says: They say that our
regiment will be relieved in few days, but
1 think We are in for 1t until it is finished
1 think it viii not be long until this
war Is over and that the volunteers will go
home. There were two of Agunaldo's Of
ficerS here yesterday to negotiate on peace
terms and nobody knows yet what they did
about IL. They are pretty anxious to have
the war stop, and our government has Of
fered $50 in Mexican money for every man
who will come in and give up his gun"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Byrnes's Fight with Robbers.

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The War De-
partment to-day received from General Otis
another dispatch giving additional particu-
lars of the fight between Capt. B. A. Byrne,
with seventy men OF the Sixth infantry and
robber bands in the island of Negros. 1t
shows that the victory OF the soldiers was
greater than that reported in General Otis's
dispatch of July q, and that the loss suf-
fered by the robbers was considerably
larger than before stated. Much satisfac-
ton is felt by General Otis over the results
of this preliminary effort in dealing with
this disturbing element in the island and he
reports 1t already as having a salutary eff
feet on the other bands infesting the To-
cality
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Dewey Enjoying Himself.

TRIESTE, July 23.-It has been decided
that the United States cruiser Olympia shall
remain here ten days longer. Crowds WIS.,
tied the cruiser to-day and were shown
over her by the sailors, who explained
everything about her to the visitors. Ad-
miral Dewey, accompanied by the American
consul, made an excursion this afternoon
In carriage to Opoina mountain.
LONDON, July 24.-The Rome correspon-
dent Of the Daily Mail says: "Mascagnrs
hymn. in honor of Admiral Dewey was
performed at Pesaro on Sunday for the
first time before an audience of 1000 per-
sons. 1t was greatly appreciated and Is
considered one of the finest hymns Mascagni
has written"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Telegraph Line to Five Fingers.

SKAGWAY. Alaska. July is. via Vancou-
yer. b. C, July 23.-The Dominion govern
ment telegraph line is now completed to
Five Fingers and is progressing so rapidly
that messages may be sent over IL to Daw-
son in less than two months from date
Two representatives OF a company which
Vancouver, u. c.. 10 this port, are now
here They say steps will very shortly DE
taken 10 begin the laying OF the cable Much
London capital Is said TO have been sub
scribed for this cable. in order that the
mining market OF London may be i'm tele-
graphic communication with the gold fields
of the interior.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
ONCE LINCOLN'S SWEETHEART
Death Of Mrs. Mary LawIess, a Belle
Many Years Ago.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 23.-Mrs. Mary
Love Lawless died here to-day in the
eighty-second year of her age. She was a
sweetheart of Abraham Lincoln and a
reigning belle Of her day. Her maiden name
was Joplin and her home was at Mount
Vernon, KY. Her husband is James r.
Lawless, a Mexican war veteran, who sur
wives her. She leaves a daughter. Mrs.
Mary L. Scott, widow of the late Lieut..
John Scott, of the United States army.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

DOVER July 23-Passed: Friedrich der
Crosse, from Bremen for Southampton and
New York.
QUEENSTOWN, July 23-Sailed: Etru-
ria for Liverpool and New York.
LIZARD, July 23.-Passed: La Norman
die. from New York for Havre.
PHILADELPHIA, July 23.-Arrived:
Pennland. from Liverpool.
NEW YORK. July 23.-Arrived: La Gas
cogne, from Hayre.
BOSTON. July 23.-Arrived Catalonia.
from Liverpool.
BREMEN. July 23.-Arrved: Bremen from
New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Arrival of the RosnIia.

VANCOUVER, BIC, July 23.-The steamer
Rosalia arrived to-day from Skagway with
two hundred passengers and $4,000 in gold
dust aboard. William Braid. local mer-
chant. brought 5000 and Seattle men
owned the remainder OF the gold Braid,
who is conversant with government affairs,
said that nearly 100000 had been collected
in royalties, and he placed the total output
of the country at $50, 600. Eldorado. Do
minion and Bonanza creeks were supplying
nearly all the gold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Cable Notes.

Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, has
left Venice, ostensibly for Austria.
Sir Thomas Liptons Americas cup chal-
lenger Shamrock arrived at Rothesay,
Island of Butte, yesterday.
One of the boilers OF the Austrian tor
pedo boat Adler exploded yesterday while
the vessel was off the. island of Torcola, in
the Adriatic sea, killing lieutenant and
four members of the crew.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
CRISIS IS INEVITABLE
KRUGER MUST YIELD TO ALL SIR Al
FRED MINERS DEMANDS.
Uitlanders Given to Understand There
Will he No Abatement-Dewey
Takes q Drive.

LONDON, July 24.-The Times Pretoria
given to understand that no abatement of
the demands made by Sir Alfred Miner,
Governor of Cape Colony. and British high
con- .ssioner for South Africa. will be ac-
ceptable to the imperial authorities. A cri-
sis. therefore. is now held to be in sight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Trying to ConciIiate japan.

LONDON, July 24-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Times, referring TO the Chi
nese mission recently sent to Toxic with VAL
liable presents from the dowager Empress,
ostensibly with commercial aims, but really
empowered to discuss a Chino-JapaneSe
alliance, says: THE recently adopted re-
form tendencies of the dowager Empress
are attributed rather TO desire to con-
ciiate Japan and 10 obtain Japanese sup
port for the Chinese dynasty, than to Sc
cure recognition of the necessity for re-
FORM"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

begin tomorrow. is promising. The indica-
tions are now for fair weather and there is
likely TO be lively contest for the purses,
which aggregate $4,000. The card to-mor-
row will include the 2:14 trot, purse, s.. 600:
2:16 pace, purse, $500; 2:27 pace, purse.
81 Loo, and the 2:19 trot, purse. 81 200. About
400 horses are entered in the various events.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
LHWLESS ACTS.
Concluded from Eir.t u. d.

asked that a treasurer be appointed to act
as treasurer of the fund to be raised to aid
the strikers. This was done. and delegates
of various unions then pledged sums rang
ing from 800 TO $500 each. and gave assur-
ances of more money il needed. 1t was de-
cided also to institute a boycott against
the Second-avenue line, the line affected in
the present strike in New York
There was further talk on the strike and
one of the delegates denounced the Board
OF Aldermen, saying: They had $4,000 to
give to entertain Admiral Dewey but not a
penny for the poor strikers. For them
there were policemen's night sticks and
prison cells"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
He Rebelled.

Chicago Times-Herald.
They say Buxton and his wife have sep
arated."
Yes They expect to be divorced In a
little WHILE
What's the trouble?"
"Oh, they quarreled because she refused TO
go away for the summer unless he went
along"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Many steamers Tor sale.

SEATTLE, Wash. July 23.-Late arrivals
from Alaska report that there are at St.
Michaers about 40 small river steamers for
sale. They are the property of the unsuc-
cessfui prospecting parties that wintered on
the koyukuk and other branches OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

Yukon. In many instances their owners de-
pend on their sale TO secure means to OBJ
sale at any price but none have thus far
been reported sold. Several vessels are re-
ported aground on the Koyukuk river. They
Will not be able TO get away until the river
rises.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Joined the Thread Tru.,

MILLSBURY. Mass, July 23-The Fin
layson-B onsfield Company. limited, of Graf
ton. has joined the thread combine and the
property was transferred TO the trustees of
the trust yesterday. The price as shown on
the revenue stamps upon the deed was 1921
0co. The mills VIII be run as usual and
about 500 hands are employed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
New Point i'm Murder Cases.

NEW YORK, July pa dispatch to the
Herald from Montevideo says: "A fury has
for the second time acquitted Avolino Are
dondo, the murderer of President Bordea
the prisoners behalf was one that IL was
not proved that the Presidents death was
caused directly by he shot, as no autopsy
had been held on the body"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Cavalry for the PhiIippines.

CHICAGO, July 23.-War Department or
ders were received at Fort Sheridan to-day
to place L Troop. Third Cavalry, in imme-
date readiness for active service in the
Philippines. The same dispatch announces
the administrators purpose to use cavalry
more freely in the fall campaign. Major
governments cavalry horses for the Span
ish-American war, has instructions to buy
5000 animals. He will look to the Chicago
market first and then, 1t is said, a selection
will be made of Texas ponies calculated to
endure the tropical climate. The drove will
be shipped TO Seattle and embarked on a
fleet of sixteen TRANSPORTS which win sail
for Manila, via the Aleutian islands, Alaska
and Nagasaki, Japan. The idea of the
roundabout trip is to give the horses inter-
walls of rest. Troop commanders at Fort
Sheridan state that the chosen route solves
the problem of successful transit of horses
to the Eastern hemisphere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

Philadelphia North American.
Mrs. Talk-Spreader-She lost her husband
during the war.
Mrs. Blankey-Blank-In Cuba?
Mrs. alk-Spreader-No: North Dakota
While she was acting as nurse he went
there and pushed the thing through.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Continuou. Performances,

Chicago Record.
-! spent the whole day to-day helping
Julia buy hat"
What kind did she get?'
oh this WIS only the first day; she
never makes up her mind until after the
third day."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
signs OF IL.
Life

IT declare" said the attenuated cloud as
he passed swiftly by his heavier companion
on the summer breeze, you look prosper
ous"
Eyes, indeed" replied the other, IT have
been saving up for rainy day"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

The Journal viii contain fun and conn
plete reports OF the proceedings OF the Ep-
paper from July 20 TO a. inclusive. VIII n
mailed TO any address for Is cents THE
complete set will be mailed in one bundle
at the close OF the convention Mail us
your order. with the money, or call al the
business Office OF the Journal. Monument
place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24

richmond Rellgious Herald.

HIchmond HeDgIous HeraId.
That was a wise schoolboy who, when
great discovery was not properly appre.
ciated until long after Columbus was
dead promptly replied. 1T was because
he didn't advertise, sir
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Date of Dreyfus Court-MartiaI.

PARIS, July 23.-It is announced that the
Dreyfus court-martial at Rennes will open
on Aug. Z.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-24
Grand Circuit Race. To-Day.

CLEVELAND. o.. July 23-The outlook
for the Grand Circuit trotting races. which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
CLEARING UP A MYSTERY.
Mabel SchofleId's Death Was Evidently
Accomplished by Crime.

Des Moines. Ia, oct. 25.--The death
of Mabel SchOfield. whose body was
found in the Des Moines river Sunday.
was n complete mystery until yester-
day. 1t is now believed she was
drugged and then thrown in the river.
Three men. all of good standing have
testified that Sunday afternoon they
saw boat come down the river In
which We're two men and n woman,
the woman lying on the bottom of the
boat motionless.
The men were talking to her, but
she did not move When they saw the
Schoficld girl they testified positively
that her clothes were the same Us
those of the woman in the boat. 1t is
established by the physicians that she
did not die by drowning. The officers
believe she was chloroformed and then
thrown into the river There is no clue
to the men who were in the mysterious
boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
YOUNG GIRL WITH A GUN.
Holds Police Force at Bay While Her
Lover Escapes

Richview. Ills. oct. 2J.-Ida New
conner. Il 1G-vear-Old girl. held the po-
lice force of this city at bay with Il
revolver while her lover. DeSmonaI
Reavcs. escaped through rear door
of his home. stole Il horse and escaped
from the county. Reaves. who Is an eN-
convict. waS wanted on charge of
robbing NJ. Becker. a peddler, Satur-
day night of large portion of his
stock. Wh-n the police went To his
house to arrest him he ran inside. close
ly pressed by the officers.
As they reached the front doorway
the girl pointed revolver and threat
ened TO kill the first man who attempt
ed to enter the house. They ran
aronud the rear door. but Reaves had
obtained q good start. and with his
stolen horse rapidly Increased the dis
tance between them and the adjoining
county. The officers gave up the chase.
as they had no state warrant for the
fugitive. The girl got away. too. but
Reaves was captured later at Mount
Vernon, Ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
WILL ASK FOR A REHEARING.
Counsel of the Glucose Company Not Sat-
i.fted with the Deci.Ion.

Chicago. Oct. 25.-Ex-Judge Moran
and Attorney Wilson, of counsel for
the American Glucose company of tho
4O.OOO.OOO Glucose Sugar Refining
company. spent n large part of Monday
in conference with reference to the de-
cree of the supreme court of Illinois
in the matter of Harding and the Chi
cagO Real Estate and Loan company
against the American Glucose COM
pany. which. il has been widely
claimed. has administered IL body blow
TO trusts.
Both conferreeS We're reticcnt as To
the outcome of their deliberations. 1t
is taken for granted. however. that a
petition for a rehearinC will shortly be
filed in line with Moran's recent state
mCnt thar the fight is still in its in
fancy" Meanwhile the HardingS are
said 10 bc preparing to ask shortly for
a receiver for the American Glucose
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Now, then. my friend" said the
businesslike young preacher. pocketing
the wedding fee and turning again to
the bridegroom. "let me ask if you are
carrying any life insurance?"
mo, SIR" replied the newly made
benedict, Not yet"
We'll. the most sacred duty resting
upon you now is to take out liberal
policy for the benefit of this young wo-
man, who is dependent upon you here
after. l represent one of the strongest
and best companies in this country
Here are the figures showing" etc.
And he got the young husbands ap-
plication. There is nothing like finish
ing n job thoroughly while you are
about it.--Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
REBELS ACTIVE AT ILorLo.
One of AguinaIdo's A Men Proceeds to TN
roll the BIoody SCROLL


Manila. Oct ~, $50 p. m.-Iloilo is
stirred by the expectation of impor-
tant fighting. General Pulion has be-
gun ''unrolling the bloody scroll" as
he promised his followers in recent
speech. by firing volleys at the Ameri-
can outpOstS nightly. Since Sunday re.
Inducements have been arriving from
the north. This activity is designed
to divert the VisayanS from their dis
satisfaction against the Tagalos.
Aguinaldo has ordered the release on
parole of Areneta and other Visayan
leaders who are disposed to negotiate
for peace. and is watching them TO
prevent further negotiations.
The Fourth infantry reconnaissance
about linus found that the insurgents
had returned TO Das Marinas. Their
bugles blew when the Americans ap.
preached. 1t is reported that they are
reOrEaniZing at Malabon and other
towns. The leading inhabitants of that
section have requested Major General
Otis To garrison the towns. because
the insurgents are living off the peo-
pie. Sufficient troops are lacking for
This
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Terms of the Glass Wage settlement.

Muncie Ind. Oct. 25.-The exact
terms agreed upon by the window
glass manufacturers and the workmen
of l.. \. 300, after n fight of many
months, have just become known. The
blower OF single strength glass gets an
advance of 534 cents a box. while his
catherer is given 2zs cents. The blow
er of double strength glass receives
So cents more on the box. while his
gatherer gets Az cents. Contrary to
general expectations there will be no
general resumption of window facto-
rieS Immediately. Stocks are too heavy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Jour THANKSGIVING DAY.
President Issues His Proclamation Setting
Apart Nov. 30.

President Issues His Proclamation Setting
Apart Nov. 80.
Washington, Oct. 25.-The presi-
dent has issued a proclamation set
ting apart Thursday. Nov. 30, as n day
of thanksgiving The president sets
forth as among the reasons for special
thanksgiving the freedom from pesti-
lence. national prosperity ,exaltation of
AM erican patriotism and the freedom
from disaster and disease of those en-
gagged in maintaining the honor of the
flag, the ratification of peace with
Spain, the friendliness of foreign rela-
tions, the successful administration of
the trust undertaken in behalf of Gu ba,
the sympathy and help displayed by
the people in behalf of the sufferers
of the Porto Rican hurricane, and
lastly says: While the insurrection
still continues in the island of LuZon,
business is resuming activity and
confidence in the good purposes of
the United States is being rapidly
established throughout the archipel-
ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
TROOPS MUST LEAVE IDAHO.
Secretary Root Insists That the State Man
age the Coeur d'AIenes.

Washington, Oct. p. Governor
Steunenberg. of Idaho: had confer
ence with the secretary of war yester-
day afternoon in regard to the with
drawal of the federal troops in Idaho.
Owing to the peaceful condition. now
existing in the Occur d Alcnes. coupled
with the return of the Idaho volun-
teers from Manila, the war department
has been reluctant to keep regular
troops any longer on such duty.
Governor Steunenberg has protested
very earnestly against the withdrawal,
but Secretary Root has named Nov. 1
as the latest date at which the troops
will do guard duty over the riot pris-
Oners. 1t is not announced that the
troops will he withdrawn altogether
from Idaho or from the Occur dAlene
country Oh that date. hut it is not
likely they will be kept away from
their home posts much longer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
TAKES A PERsIMIsTIC VIEW.
Realizes a London Writer'S Worst Fears
Free state AnnexInR.

London, Oct. 25.-The war office dis
patch seems To realize the worst fears.
General Yule has abandoned not only
Dundee but Glencoe also. and SO far as
present news would indicate he has
neither Joined General White nor
reached Ladysmith. General Whites
successful action" announced in par
Lament ny Wyndham, seems TO re-
solve itself into II mere engaging OF
the attention of the Free State troops
while General Eule Is slipping south
ward. IL il evident from the official
dispatches that both CommandantG Gen
eTal JOubcrt's column on the north and
the Orange Free State troops on the
west now occupy strong positions and
that nothing hinders the Beers from
following up General Yule's retirement
and getting around Ladysmith from
the southeast.
Until reinforcements arrive il seems
that General White Is obliged 10 con-
centrate on Ladysmith. 1t is believed
that the government has other dis
patches that have not yet been pub
lishcd. The secretary of state for war
left Choate's residence last night i'm
mediately at the end of the banquet
TO Gen. Harrison. and proceeded To the
war office. where even after midnight
there was considerable activity. many
visitors calling to inquire for informa-
ton. among them sister of General
Sir Archibald Hunter.
London. Oct. 1.-The colonial office
has received cablegram stating that
President Steyn. of the Orange Free
State. has issued n proclamation an
ncNjng ,he part OF Cape Colony which
is north OF the VaaI river. This means
Griqualand west and Bechuanaland.
and iS apparently in consequence of
"a IHrpa hu wing GniZp1
the railway and all stations north OF
Kimberley except Mafoking - unless
Mafcking has fallen since thelast news
from there. which is a week old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Fortune for a Brave Deed.

Cleveland. Oct. 25.-City Councilman
J. l.. Reilly has fallen heir to $50, 600
Four years ago, while in San Antonio
Tex, Reilly stopped runaway team,
probably saving the life of the driver
n wealthy farmer of Palmer. Tex.
named John Wallace. His arm was
so badly Injured III the struggle that
for a time amputation was thought to
be necessary. but eventually il healed.
On Saturday Reilly received notice
from San Antonio that Wallace had
died and left him legacy of $50 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
yIapner.In Public.

The person who has been trained
from childhood to consider the comfort
and convenience Of others at the ex-
pense of his own will instinctively
take the least comfortable seat in 4
car and get on or off the car In way
which will cause others the least in
convenience. The person who has not
been trained I'm this way viii make
himself obnoxious and cause much in
wa ] swearing among his nelghbors.
Let the children be trained to be po-
Ite-washingfon Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Death of a Noted Police officer.

Omaha. Oct. 2J.-Martin White,
chief of police of the city of Oma ha,
died suddenly at his rooms in the Mer-
chants hotel at l n. III. yesterday morn
ing of heart failure. He had been CON
fined to his rooms since Sunday noon
with an attack of catarrh of the
bilial ducts. This disease was un-
dOubtedly brought ON by close and con-
tinued application to work Martin
White was IL years of age. lie was a
native of Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

" bite slightly to the north or Lazy
smith. The TWO are now Ia n position
TO offer battle. ! believe the first AT
tack will be made on the large Free
State force which entered Natal 10y
way of Tintwa Pass. and which has
since been harasSing Ladysmith. The
military authorities decided that by
joining their forces the two generals
would bc better able to cope with one
large force AZ Il time than by having
two small detachmCnts 10 oppose sim
ultaneously two big BOer forces.
Three Beers to One Isriton.
Accordingly, after defeating the
Free State troops they will offer battle
To Commandnnt General JOubert. Only
forty miles now separate the two Boer
forces. Hence the need for swift and
telling action. The two sections of the
Boer army together outnumber the en-
tire British force by three to one. Hard
fighting Is certain mt IL very early date.
Our m.u are confident. and there is
much enthusiasm. The fighting today
outside Ladysmith was mere brush.
The losses on neither side We're sig
nficant. Ii WAS merely an artillery
duel in which the Beers came of de-
cidplly the worse"