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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
REBEL DEMONSTRATIONS.
They Are Causing No Apprehension mt
the War Department.

the War Department.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-The continued
rebel demonstrations south of Manila are
causing no apprehension to War Department
officials as the brigades of Ovenshine and
Hall are said to be ample for every emer-
gency. Together they have about 600 men
besides the Ninth and Twelfth Regular In
fantry, who have just arrived at Manila.
OvenshiDe's brigade consists of the Fourth
and Fourteenth Infantries, First Washing
ton. two battalions OF the First Idaho, one
battalion of the First California and Dyer
and Hawthorne's batteries. Halls brigade
consists of the Seventeenth Infantry and
the First Wyoming.
In view of these sharp demonstrations to
the south. the work done by Lawton on his
expedition to Laguna de Bay is receiving
credit not heretofore accorded to 1t. One
of the main results of the expedition was
to destroy the small craft by which the
rebels might have crossed the lake and
moved north on the rear of MacArthurs
forces. Now they are hemmed in on mar
row strip of land between the lake and the
ocean. unable to cross the lake. while the
march Is too long TO circle the lake to the
south. Thus the work Of Lawton is holding
the rebels. some 900 in number, to the south,
leaving Macarthur free from danger of an
attack in force from the rear.
The report that the F1lipInos were trying
to break through the American lines Is
evidence to the War Department that this
force IS becoming short Of supplies. 1t is
evidently General Otis's intention to remain
on the defensive so long as he can keep
this force separate from the main body OF
Aguinaldo. Ii is said General Otis believes
L, t,,+0 o,,I&
mission. Malate is suburb of Manila near
the bay. The other point mentioned in the
press dispatches. San Pedro Macati. is be-
tween Manila and Laguna de Bay and is
one of the outposts which protects the
water works.
The State Department to-day received a
dispatch from President Schurman, of the
Philippines Commission, giving the sub
stance of the conferences with the repre-
sentatives of Aguinaldo and asking for fur
ther instructions. While the text of the
dispatch is not to be made public. Secretary
Hay stated that it showed a very satisfac-
tory condition of affairs In the Philippines
and pointed to settlement of the diff
culties there. The reply Of the President to
Prof. Schurman's cablegram. 1t is under
stood. stated that he was very anxious to
have the peace negotiations concluded at the
earliest possible moment, and to this end he
desired that no unnecessary or humiliating
conditions should be imposed upon the in
surgents. 1t is believed in administration
circles that as sion as Aguinaldo is con-
vinced Of the sincerity of the American gov
ernment he will agree to surrender. He
will be required however. to lay down his
arms. This will be the principal condition.
and until an agreement on this point is
reached the negotiations will not make any
progress toward a conclusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
General Luna wounded.

10 the Journal says General Luna was
wounded in the fighting near San Tomas
yesterday. The dispatch also says a mon
ftor Is to-day shelling Paranaque, south of
Manila.
Former Mayor w. L. Strong to-day re-
ceived cabIegram from his son. Maj. Put
nam Bradlee Strong. who Is serving on the
staff OF General Macarthur. The cablegram
confirmed the capture OF San Fernando and
said that General Luna. the insurgent COM
mander-in-chief. had been wounded.
The Commercial Cable Company issued
the following notice to-day: I'VE are ad-
vised that the cable between Iloilo and
Bacaloa philippine islands) is interrupted"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
CANNOT AGREE ON TERMS.
Detroit Street-Railway Magnates and
Pingree's Committee at Variance.

DETROIT. Mich. May 5. - The street.
railway interests represented by Tom L.
Johnson and the Detroit street-railway COM
mittee. headed by Governor Pingree. have
been unable TO agree on a price for the
sale Of the street railways TO the city. II is
admitted by the commissioners the offer
is something over $4,000 oooo.' to b. paid out
OF the receipts of the lines, the companies
to be secured by a new franchise extension
in the event of default in payment. The
company's price Is stated 10 be ST.. 100 900.
exclusive OF bank account of 100000, which
both sides contemplate is 10 be turned over
10 the commission as working capital.
Whether the negotiators come together or
otherwise. the whole matter will now shortly
be referred to the City Council, with a rec
ommendation that the people have oppor-
tunity 10 vote upon the propositions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Il. b. Stahlman Thinks He Has Been
LibeIed by Editor PalmOre.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 5.-Mr. z. b.
Stahlman, the attorney who collected the
celebrated Methodist war claim. has brought
suit for $4,000 for libel against Rev. w.
3. Palmore. ID. D., editor of the st. Louis
Christian Advocate. DR.. Palmore has writ
ten several caustic editorials on Mr.. Stahl-
man and on others connected with him in
the collection of the claim. Mr.. Stahlman
has employed the best legal talent In the
State, and will make vigorous fight. 1t is
understood other suits of a similar nature
will be brought against editors and individ-
uals who have INDUCED in like assaults on
Mr. Stahlman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
General Luna, Comma nder of the H.
surgent Army, Reported to
Have Been Wounded.
LAWTON'S WORK DIFFICULT
FORCED TO ADOPT THE TACTICS HE
USED IN FIGHTING INDIANS.
Five Kansans Killed and Twenty
Five Wounded at San Tomas-Dem-
onstrntions Near Manila.

MANILA. May 5-Major General Mac
Arthur's division advanced to San Fernando
to-day and found that the place had been
evacuated by the rebels, who left only a
small detachment to cover their retreat by
train. General Macarthur occupied the
burning town without loss. The rebels
south of Manila attempted to rush through
Brigadier General Ovenshine's line last
night. The attempt failed but the rebels
maintained a fusillade Of musketry on the
Fourth Infantry Regiment for several hours.
The demonstration was Intellectual beyond
soaring the inhabitants OF Malate. The
outposts OF the Idaho and California regi-
ments beyond San Pedro Macati were also
attacked during the night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
CHlCAGO'S GREAT SEWER.
General Alger Says 1t May He Flushed
by Lake Michigan Water.

CHICAGO. May 5.-Secretary of War AL
ger. In his official capacity. has given per-
mission to the drainage canal to turn
through IL the waters of Lake Michigan
whenever the canal is ready for operation.
In company with Gen. John II. Wilson,
chief of engineers of the United States
army Governor Tanner. the members of
the board of trustees in charge of the con-
struction Of the canal, the secretary OF war
to-day made a tour of inspection of the
canal. and expressed himself as greatly i'm
pressed with the magnitude of the under
taking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
In HONOR OF THE COGHLANS


WILMINGTON, n. c.. May 1.-Two
elaborate receptions Were rendered 10 Capt
Coghlan and Mrs. Coghlan and the officers
OF the cruiser Raleigh. in this city. tonight
The first was at the residence OF Mrs.
James Sprunt. During this event hand
some silver dinner service was presented to
Captain Coghlan. Prior 10 the reception at
Mrs. Sprunts residence Captain Coghlan
was introduced to a tremendous audience
at the opera house, the occasion being the
annual recital by the Wilmington Musical
Association He merely told his hearers that
he came TO say "howdy and goodbye" A
reception was held at the Orton Hotel, by
the ladies' reception committee. There were
about four hundred guests and the event
was one of the most BRILLIANT OF the Unions
ever given I'm Wilmington. The cruiser will
remain here until Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
May reach sl.OOo.ooO. .ooo.

CHICAGO. May 5. - The TImes-Herald
says: John w. Gates. president Of the
American Steel and Iron Company, has re-
turned from New York. where a confer
ence Of the steel magnates was held In
an interview Mr.. Gates confirmed the rurnor
regarding the combination OF all the large
steel companies in the country. According
to him, the headquarters OF the new COM
pany Will be in New York, and the capital
stock will be between $50O,0oo, 900 and
SsO0eoc,V" Hr II might reach $1,000 900, ,ooo
The pre- IT of the new company will be
IL. C. of Pittsburg, who has been so
closely -ified with Andrew Carnegie. Mr..
Gates ID that Mr.. Carnegie would not
have any interest in the new concern, pro-
vidiag his terms to the combination were
accepted. And suppose they have BEEN"
he said, "else the combine would not now
be an assured fact" Among the concerns
that will lie in the combine are:
Carnegie Steel and Iron Company 800 600 ooo
National Steel Company. $1,000 600
american Steel Hoop Company.... 3s.0O0.0OO
american T1n-plate Company...... 40OO0OOo
federal steel Company.............. SUOOO.O0O
American Steel and Wire Company 100000
The Rockefeller Mesaba iron interests win
also be in the combine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
DEAF MUTE ROMANCE.
Miss Pearl French VIII Go to Austria
lia to Wed Her True Lover.

ST. CLOUD. Mimi. May 5.-A sequel to a
pretty little romance, which had its incep-
tion years ago In the Minnesota school for
the deaf and dumb. at Faribault, has just
developed in the starting from ST. Cloud,
for Australia. of Miss Pearl French. the
twenty-two-year-old daughter of j. s.
French, well-known citizen. I'M
mediately on arrival there Miss
French Will become the bride OF a young
man named Eddy. who. like herself, is a
deaf mute. Eleven years ago they We're
pupils together at the Faribault State
School and after leaving school corre-
spoEded. Eddy is the son OF an Advent mis-
sionary In Australia, who went went from
Battle Creek: Mich, years ago. With ais
mother he visited ST. Cloud last summer.
when the courtship began. Miss French
VIII make the trip unattended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
A DANGEROUS WOMAN.
Ernie Bloss Wheels from Texas to St
Louis TO Kill "a Gay Decefycr.

ST. LOUIS. May 5. - A little woman
dressed in bicycle suit of army blue and
giving her name as Ernie Bloss called al
police headquarters to-day and searched the
rogues' gallery for the picture OF Warren
Bennett Ulysses Russell Mayne, who. she
says. married her at Fort Worth, Tex, a
year ago. She followed him all the way
from Odessa. Tex. on her bicycle and inti-
mates she Will shoot him on sight. The
woman says she believes Mayne has another
wife at Quincy Ill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
Kauts's CnbIegram Corrected.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The Navy De-
partment has been supplied by the cable
companies with the following corrected
statement of Admiral Kautz's cablegram
yesterday. under date of Auckland, May T.
and Apia, April q: "All quiet at Apia.
Mataafa and his chiefs in their letter of
April . agree to keep outside lines pre-
scribed by the British senior officer present
and myself, and to observe peace until ar
rival of commission. Think that there will
not be more fighting.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
Victims OF the Tornado.

KIRKSVILLE, No., May 5.-The portion
Of a woman's scalp which was found in a
gunny sack in Bear creek. three miles from
Kirksville. yesterday. has been identified as
that of Mrs. Panshot. who was killed in the
tornado of Thursday, April e. The chill
drens clothing found In the sack is said TO
have belonged TO the Panshot children. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
RESULT OF A CAT BITE.
Prominent Cleveland Contractor Dies
I'm Agony with Lockjaw.

CLEVELAND. o., May A-Joseph A.
Hackman. well-known contractor OF this
city. died in terrible agony to-day as the
result Of a cat bite. Last Monday he was
bitten on the thumb by pet cat Little at
tention was paid 10 the matter At the time.
but later Hackman was taken III and lock-
Jaw set In.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
Sick and wounded Returning.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The War De-
partment Is informed that the transport
Sheridan left Nagasaki yesterday on her
way to San Francisco with sick and
wounded soldiers from the Philippines.
This vessel will be used in the transporta-
ton of regular troops to the Philippines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
Said No Rebels Were Near His Place,
Was Hidden i'm the Long Grass.
SIX OF OUR SAILORS KILLED
AND FIVE WOUNDED BY THE CRUEL
SAMOAN HEAD HUNTERS.
Six British Seamen Killed and Two
Wounded-Heroism in the Face of
Death-How the officers Died.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 5.-The regular
correspondent of the Associated Press writ
ing from Apia. Samoa, under date of April
20, gives a detailed account of the fight in
which Lieutenant Lansdale and Ensign
Monaghan, OF the American navy, and
Lieutenant Freeman, of the British navy,
lost their lives. Mataafa's forces lost forty
three killed and fifty wounded. A complete
list of the white dead and wounded fol-
lows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
KANsANs SUFFERED.

National Guard. which place he held when
appointed major of the Twentieth Kansas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06
DDICC q CINrrC CAT RAILWAY NEWS STANDS ON
L AlOE y OI4N 10. iTRAINs AND SUNDAYS CENTS.

mangled bodies were placed in a sack and
prepared for burial. say the relatives, but
somebody stole the CHASTITY package.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-06

The Rockefeller Mesaba iron Interests win
| also be in the combine
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
LADIES ORGANIZE
BANDS OF MERCY
CHILDREN TO BE TAUGHT TO
TREAT ANIMALS KINDLY.
The Movement Promises to Spread
Over the City and State-A
Good Start Is Already
Made.

A number of lady members of the So
cietv for the Prevention of Cruelty met
yesterday in the Parrot building and laid
the plan for the organization of bands
Of mercy all over the city and State.
Among those who have undertaken the
work are Mrs NJ. F. HolbrOok, who pre-
sided; Mrs. II. G. Goodrich, Mrs. S. Paul
son, Mrs. S. H Whiting and Miss NJ. E.
McGraw. Mrs. Holbrook stated that the
best way Of teaching the people to be
merCiful to dumb animals is to begin with
the children and educate them from the
time they are able to talk. Once the
idea is implanted in their minds that they
have no right to abuse and maltreat the
dumb animals under their care il is never
erased. and the child thus impressed will
always be a protector to the lower order
of creatures. Much of the cruelty prac-
Iced comes from ignorance and thought
lessness.
She stated that in nearly every city of
importance in the United States bands of
mercy nave been organized among the
children and every member of every band
seems to feel that he or she has been
appointed special protector of animal
life and welfare. The moral effect upon
the older generation is particularly bene-
fetal, and many a big, strong, quick
tempered man has been made kind and
thoughtful to his horses and dogs through
the influence of his child. AS in the East,
so must the real work be done here
among the children of the public schools.
Already fifty bands have been formed in
public schools and the movement must
not be allowed to die for the want of
support and encouragement, and there is
no better organization for this work than
this society. 1t was decided by those
present that all of the ladies of the So
ciety should be aroused and induced to
assemble at the same place two weeks
hence.
IN me IhS 1S ,hf, cnain OF Iadles
the work already started. This commit
tee will solicit donations for the purchase
of badges to be. given to the members of
literature. In the meantime the commit
tee will take UP the matter of giving
every band name and number for the
badge. The ladies feel much encouraged
over their first efforts In the cause Of hu-
name treatment of animals.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
improving Richmond.

The demand for building lots in Rich
mond within the past few years has been
the means of extending improvements to
outside territory. Twelfth avenue, that
a short period ago was considered in the
wilderness, is now being put in condition
for residence purposes. A contract has
been let to Felix MCHugh to put in a
sewer on this avenue between Clement
and California. The same contractor has
the macadamizing of Seventh avenue, be-
tween and d streets, as also the plac-
ing of a sewer in G street, between Sew
enth and Eighth, together with a number
of smaller contracts on street crossings,
where corner buildings are about to be
erected.
The proposed northern extension of
Golden Gate Park, taking in a strip of
one tier of blocks between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth avenues. has given an i'm
petus to owners of property in the near
vicinity of this place TO put the same in
building condition.
President George r. Fletcher of the
Point Lobos Improvement Club has sue
ceeded in convincing the Park Commits
sioners of the necessity that exists for an
opening into the park al the junction of
First avenue and Fulton street.
The Commissioners have given Super
intendent McLaren instructions to make
an opening at this. place as soon as he
can get his men and teams at work.
The increase of children attending the
public school in this district has made it
necessary for the improvement club to re-
quest the erection of larger building
than the one now in use, which is over
crowded and i'll adapted for the number of
children who attend it.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12

George T. Shaw was reelected grand sec
retary and James w. Harris was re-
elected grand treasurer. c. O. Burton of
San Francisco, John Glasson of Grass
Valley and J. +. Nichols of San Francisco
were elected grand trustees. Then the
grand contest was for the office of a
trustee for the Odd Fellows Home. Dan
ing his highest opponent by twenty-five
votes.
The consideration of the supplemental
report of the special committee on the
home at Thermalito. which had been made
the special order of business after elect
ton. was postponed account of the
lateness of the hour.
In the Rebekah Assembly a great por-
tion of the day was taken up in the cleo
Call a few days since there would be,
Mrs. Helen Nj. Carpenter of Ukiah was
elected president Mrs. Caroline A Hoxett
of Gilroy was elected vice president, Mrs.
Mary z. DOnOho was reelected secretary
without opposition and Mrs. Anna NJ.
Lese was reelected treasurer. The
greatest contest was for the office of war
den, there being eight candidates for the
position. Mrs Nellie Mitchell of Grass
Valley was the successful one. Mrs. Olive
Allen of Santa Rosa, Mrs. Lois WyCoff of
Berkeley, Mrs. Marion Greenwood of
Stockton, Mrs. Josephine Brown of San
Francisco and Miss Fannie Benjamin of
Los Angeles were elected trustees.
There were introduced resolutions look
ing toward legislation in the Sovereign
Grand Lodge to enable the subordinate
members. and to have representatives to
the Sovereign Grand Lodge who will have
a voice in relation to matters affecting
the RebekahS.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
CONVENTION OF
WEATHER OFFICIALS
FoRECASTER McADIE SANGUINE
1T WILL COME HERE.
One Hundred and Fifty Delegates
Will Discuss Extension of the
Benefits of the Service.

Alexander McAdie, who is in charge Of
the local weather bureau. is sanguine
that the next convention of the weather
bureau officials of the United States will
be held in this city in October. He is
now busy opening up correspondence with
his brother officers in different States
and expects by this plan of campaign to
make a concerted request upon Willis
L. Moore chief of the department. in
whose hands the selection of the conven-
tion place now rests:
At the last convention which was held
in Omaha, it was found impossible to
decide on the meeting place for this year.
Delegates Pindell and Bates spoke for
Chattanooga, Tennessee. Professor Will
liam Harmon, who was in charge of the
bureau in this city and did much in the
cause of its advancement, made a strong
plea for San Francisco and was seconded
by Mr.. McAdie who was then in charge
of the New ORLEANS office. The other in
d1vfdual preferences were: Mr. Pague for
Portland, Oregon; Mr.. Cline for Calves
ton. Texas; Mr.. Conger for Detroit, Mich
igan, and Mr.. Mitchell for Jacksonville,
Florida. No vote was taken and the mat
ter was turned over to the Chief of the
Weather Bureau.
In discussing the prospective coming of
the convention to this city Mr. McAdie
said
There will be at least hundred and
fifty delegates at the next convention of
poets are very encouraging that it will
be held here. My plan of campaign will
be to communicate with the officials
throughout the country and show the
benefits which will accrue to them and the
service in general by coming to the West
ern metropolis. BY journeying to this
extreme point they will learn considera-
BILE about the problems affecting fruit