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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17

WASHINGTON. June l7.--Up to late
Eour tonight the foreign embassies and
legations. like the American government
were without advices. Some comfort was
obtained by the officials OF this govern
ment Well as by the members OF the
diplomatic corps. from the Associated
Press dispatches from Paris that negative
~ cast shadow OF doubt as TO the ac-
curacy of the reported burning of the lega-
lions and the murder of the German minis
ter In Picking. They feel that surely hap
penings OF such great import as those
stated to have taken place i'm Picking must
have reached the outside world by this
time. At the same time there is great
Zeal of apprehension existing in all circles
regarding what may have happened.
AS before indicated In these dispatches.
the government is awaiting information
from Minister Conger and Admiral Kempff
before giving final orders TO Admiral
Remey and General Macarthur. command
ing the army in the Philippines to send re-
Inducements to China. If something does
not come from the seat of trouble soon,
troops will be dispatched to China as
quickly as transports and available troops
can be got ready, steps having been
taken already to withdraw troops from
outside Manila into the Philippine metro
polls so that there may be no delay in case
the final decision to hurry them to China
Is reached.
Adjutant General Corbin late tonight
would neither affirm nor deny the Manila
advices that the Ninth Infantry would go
to China, but it is known that the troops
are being assembled in Manila for this pur-
pose and transports made ready for their
occupancy. though II cannot be learned
that orders to sail for China have been
given. II not already sent such orders
doubtless will be issued unless reassuring
news comes tomorrow.
The gunboat Concord reported from Ma
Mia as sailing with marines aboard under
sealed orders is leaving for China. She will
be a valuable addition to Admiral Kempff's
feet rendezvoused at Taku. The Concord is
of light draft, and 1t may be she will be
able to ascend the Pei-Ho river as far as
Tien-Tsin, substantially augumenting the
force now there. Admiral Remey had not
reported her departure late tonight, but
the presumption here is she is going to
China
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
NO NEWS FROM CHINA.
Washington Utterly at Sea Rega riding |
the Oriental situation. |

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE third day
passed here without a single line of news
from any Official source respecting the
critical situation in China. Inquiries of
cable companies showed that not only were
the communications by wire with Picking,
Taku, Tien-Tsin and all northern China
suspended, but the notices conveyed little
encouragement for the hope that they
would be reopened. The War Department
early in the day. received the following
message from the Western Union head
quarters at New York.
1.-The only news from the East to-day
is a notice of the interruption of the great
northern lines between Blagovechensk and
Tschita which cuts off all communication
with China and Japan via that route"
The line referred to is land wire run
ming out OF Picking to Tschita to the north
and connecting with the Russian-Siberian
system. Thence land wires run through
Korea and by a short cable across to
Nagasaki, Japan.
The Navy Department during the day
made an effort to reach Rear Admiral
Kempff on his flagship Newark at the
Taku forts, at the mouth OF the Pei-Ho
river. A cabegram was addressed 10 the
commander of the U. S. 8. Yorktown at
Che-Foo, the nearest treaty port to Taku.
on the northern side OF the Shan-Tung PEN
insula, repeating the message ndited TO
Admiral Kempff last Thursday. inquiring
as to the situation. the conditions at Pek-
ing at last report. and into his need for
more men and ships. and directing the
commander TO take the message at once
to Taku and return with the answer. The
department is now pretty well assured that
the original message never reached Admiral
Kempff. The department does not know
whether the message to Che-Foo can be
delivered, but made the effort. From Che
Foo TO Taku Is only n single days run for
the Yorktown. so that an answer from
Admiral Kempff should be received by
Monday night. IL Che-Foo can be reached
to-day.
Failing this effort, resort will be speedily
had 20 other measures. n meantime word
I'm China. Just what course will be fol-
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LONG is OPTIMISTIC.


BOSTON, June H.-Speaking TO a Boston
Journal reporter to-day regarding affairs
in China Secretary Long said: I'VE are
not surprised that Minister Conger has not
been heard from, as the wires are reported
cut. You may rest assured that the United
States will protect the lives and property
of Its citizens to the fullest extent"
He continued: The Navy Department
is acting i'm harmony with the State De-
partment I'm this affair. The President and
secretary of state are directing matters
and We are helping all We can The Nash
Vile is on the scene of action with the
Newark and MonocGcy. There Is "A guard
at the legation I'm Picking, and at Tien-Tsin
Is quite a force of marines. The Asiatic
squadron is perfectly able to look out for
American interests in China and will meet
any exigency that may arise.
II hardly think there is any possibility
that the vessels now in Boston Will be or
dered to China. Matters would have to be
very serious, indeed before such an order
would be promulgated"
Although no word has been received from
Mr.. Conger for three days. the secretary
thinks he will turn out to be safe. Secre-
tary Long will return to the capital Mon
day night or Tuesday. He will not stop
at Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
PERSECUTION OF TAYLOR.


FRANKFORT, KY. June 1.-THE State
officials, as well representatives of the
prosecution, will neither affirm nor deny
the report that acquisitions on the Cover
nors of Ohio. West Virginia and Pennsyl-
vania, for the arrest Of w. S. Taylor, have
been made out I'm anticipation OF his trip
through those States to the national con-
vention. Ii Is the general belief here that
the attempt to arrest him will be made
after his arrival at Philadelphia.
A large number OF letters from persons in
this State have been written TO Governor
Stone, of Pennsylvania, urging him 20 fol-
low the position taken by Governor Mount
In the event Taylor Is arrested Governor
Taylor's friends say they have assurances
from leading Republicans OF Pittsburg that
a requsition will not be honored i'm that
State
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Vnss When the strike Ends.

ST LOUIS June 17.--At a conference
between the chairman of the executive and
finance committees Of the worlds fair II
was decided that the recanvassing OF the
city for the purpose OF obtaining addition
al subscriptions from firms and corpora
tion to the local fund should begin vieor-
ously as soon as conditions I'm ST. Louis
would permit such action.
Not much has been done for month past
I'm the way of soliciting aid for the project
because OF the street-car strike, which has
filled the public mind 20 the exclusion OF
everything else. AS soon as the chaotic
condition is eliminated 10 some extent the
fair managers will resume work with re-
newed vigor. Many citizens continue 10
increase their holdings.
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tims-GirI ParnIyzed ny "a Joke
Indiana Coal situation.
speeIal 10 be IndIanarolIs Journal.

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal
FLORA. Ind, June l7.--At 10 o'clock to-
night Perry Barnard shot and instantly
killed Jennie Davis. his former wife. who
had recently secured a divorce and her
mother and three-year-old daughter were
dangerously wounded. The tragedy oc-
Cured almost I'm front OF the Davis home,
on the main street OF the town. as they
were returning from church. Three shots
were fired, and each one took effect. Many
people were yet on the street. and the
flashes of the revolver were seen by many,
who rushed 10 the scene amid the greatest
confusion. Mrs. Davis was carried into the
house, and expired in a few minutes. All
the surgeons In the town were immediate
iy summoned. but could do nothing.
IL seems that the dead woman was pre-
pairing TO leave the town, and Barnard,
who was much attached to the child. had
heard of IL and was determined they should
not go. He met them face TO face, and
fired.
After the shooting Barnard was not seen
again, put officers are now after him, and
II caught, there are threats that ne Will not
be given trial. but will be hanged TO the
first limb available
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
HAD A BRIEF SKIRMlSH
FUNSTON AND GRANT BURNED
REBEL STRONGHOLD.
Soldiers Afflicted with MnIariaI Fever
commissioners at Work ON the
Plan Of Government.

MANILA, June 1.-THE United States
forces had two engagements of Importance
last week. The troops under General Funs-
ton and General Grant organized an adj
vance with parts of five regiments and two
stronghold east of Biacnabata. where it
was supposed Captain Roberts. of the
Thirty-fifth Regiment, who was captured
last month at San Miguel de Mayumo. was
held captive.
The Americans operated under many diff
ficulties and over an exceedingly rough
country, but the rebels retreated, only a
few resisting. and the stronghold was oc-
cupled and burned.
AS the result Of last weeks scouting six
ty Flipinos were killed, 200 were captured
and 300 rifles. with % 900 rounds of ammuni-
ton were surrendered. Three Americans
were killed.
Malarial fever has been prevalent since
April in parts of Cavite and Batangas
provinces, which are garrisoned by the
Forty-sixth and Thirty-ninth regiments
Thirty per cent. of the men of each regi-
ment are on the sick list. OF two battalions
In Batangas province one has $50 sick and
the other 100.
Judge Taft and his colleagues of the civil
ecutive phases of the situation preparatory
to the work of enacting new laws on Sept
l., when they will assume executive power
The subjects have been tentatively divided
among them as follows: Judge Taft, crown
lands, land titles the church and the civil
service, the last named with a view of
bringing from the United States a good
class of government employees who shall
eventually replace army officers In the civil
administration; Mr.. Luke Wright, internal
Improvements, constabulary, commerce,
corporation franchises and the criminal
coue; Mr.. Henry c. Ide. banking and cur
rency and the organization of the civil
courts, and Mr.. Bernard Moses, revenues,
taxation and schools
The commissioners have established Of
fees in the same building with General
Macarthur and are receiving, discussing
and absorbing che opinions of army and
navy men and of foreigners and F'ilipinos.
The people of Manila seem pleased with
the democratic course of the commissioners
and with their habitually courteous de-
meanor The earlier feeling of disappoint-
ment is slowly disappearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
INDIANA OBITUARY.
James VI. Starr, Long n Prominent
Resident OF Richmond.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND, Ind, June Thames NJ
Starr, one of the wealthy and most prom
inent residents of the city. died this even
ing after few days illness OF acute dys-
pepsia He was born in Philadelphia Sept.
IL, 1924. and was the son of Charles Starr:
one of Richmonds earliest pioneers. Mr..
Starr operated the artificial gas plant from
1856 10 1893 and was at the head OF the
oping them into a valuable industry He
was twice married. but neither wife nor
children survive. Mr.. Starr was noted for
his philanthropy. Some years ago he pre-
sented 10 the city a valuable park, which
was named in his honor The funeral will
take place Wednesday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
BoER REPORTS OF FIGHTING
THEY TELL OF TWO DAYS or CON-
FLICT EAST OF PRETORIA.
Another Bulletin Says British Troops
Are Dying of Starvation-Pris-
oners Said tn he Suffering.

LONDON. June IS. 400 a. m.-There are
some indications that Lord Roberts consid-
ers the wars end in South Africa not far
distant. One of these is the fact that the
Natal volunteers who had seen hard serv-
ice. were dismissed to their homes by Sir
Redvers Butler Saturday. They We're
cheered as they left camp.
Another indication is the report current
i'm authoritatively informed military circles
i'm London that a complete division of regu-
lars Is TO be withdrawn from General Bull
ler's army and embarked at Durham for
China.
The troops drawn from India probably
will go next. Lord Roberts let them go
without telegraphing. The correspondents
at headquarters are, as they have been for
ten days, silent.
Unofficial intelligence from Machadodorp.
via Lourenzo Marques, is to the effect that
the British troops are near Middleburg. The
Boer narrative of the lighting east of Pre-
tora. posted on a bulletin board outside of
President Kruger's car at Machadodorp.
ran thus:
THE commanders east of Pretoria, In the
direction OF Bronkhorst spruit, were COM
a
than two days, in way that won admira-
ton of the acting commandment general.
The short range rifle fire was very hot and
for part of the second day. especially late
in the afternoon, the enemy fought at
distance of one hundred yards. Our loss
cannot yet be given The acting comman-
dant general only mentions field Colonel
John Van Buren, killed. He was one of the
pluckiest men In the field.
Information is again to hand regarding
the miserable condition of the enemy's
troops that nave penetrated to Johannes
burg and Pretoria. They continually COM
plain of the lack of food. Several British
soldiers have died I'm the streets of Pretoria
of exhaustion and starvation Along the
roads lie the corpses of horses and mules
while the living animals are SO weak that
they are hardly able to carry their loads
Another bulletin at Machadodorp, accord
ing TO a dispatch dated June 10, says:
Fifteen officers and 100 British soldiers,
prisoners. have arrived at Standerton, Free
State, bound for Mort Gedacht Thirty
burghers were killed and wounded during
the last few days fighting near Pretoria.
Mr.. Steyn, in consequence of Lord Rob-
erts's annextion of the Free State by
proclamation, has issued a counter procla-
nation declaring that the Free State still
exists, is independent, and does not ac-
knowledge the authority of Great Britain.
The British prisoners at MORT Gedacht
have been having exciting games of foot
ball in order to keep themselves warm.
They are. according to dispatch from
Lourenzo MARQUES, without shelter or
medical comforts and are confined between
two mountains, where the sun does not
shine until $50 a. m.
Delagoa bay merchants are rushing
goods toward Machadodorp, the Boer ex-
pectation being that the use of the rail-
way will soon be lost and preparations
for a final stand In the Lydenburg district
must be promptly completed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
THINKING OF THE WOMEN.
England Much Exercised over Their
Danger I'm China.

LONDON, June 1S.-The morning papers
generally consider the situation in China
far more serious than ever but they have
so thoroughly exhausted the superlatives
that there is not much left to be said. They
advise that some of the rumors be re-
ceived with caution. The Times says:
1.-The anxiety with which further news is
awaited Is heightened By the painful fact
that the perils of the situation in Picking
are shared by number of European ladies
and children, including Lady Macdonald
and her little daughters. Some days will
probably elapse before definite information
reaches us as to events in Peking, or as
to the progress Of the relief expedition
struggling toward the city"
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Special TO the indianapolis Journal
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, June 1.-THE Jury
in the ]. Marsh Wilson case charged with
filing false claims for 81 600 in the name of
Campbell Wild & Co. for services as finan-
cial agents for the year 1899 at 2 per cent
brought in a verdict of guilty al S:45 this
evening. after being out twenty-six hours
Attorney Marshall, for the defense, made
a motion to release the defendant on his
own recognizance. Judge Morris permitted
Wilson to go home in company Of the
sheriff. Wilson was in bed when the sum-
mons came that the jury was ready To re-
port verdict. Wilson Is the first OF the
accused to be convicted by jury The
case against George NJ. Ray is set for Tues
day morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
Movements OF steamers.

QUEENSTOWN, June H. 6:43 a. mar
rived: Steamer Saxonia, from Boston, for
Liverpool and proceeded. Sailed: Steamer
Lucania, from Liverpool, for New York.
NEW YORK, June 17--Arrived Rotter-
dam, from Rotterdam and Boulogne; Thing
Nalla, from Stettin and Christiania Fumes
STA, from Glasgow and Neville.
SOUTHAMPTON, June H. Gas a. mar
rived: Barbarossa, from New York, for
Bremen. Sailed: Bremen, from Bremen, for
New York.
ISLE OF WIGHT, June 17.-Passed:
Steamer Kensington, from Antwerp, for
New York.
DOVER, June H-Passed: Noordland,
from New York, for Antwerp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
CAST UP BY THE SEA.
Wreck Of a Schooner Reported Miss
ing Early Last Fall.

SEATTLE, Wash, June 17.--According to
dispatch received from Alaska the
strange disappearance Of the sealing
schooner Pioneer. last seen Oct. 4, 1899,
when spoken by the Ainoke on her way
down from Behring sea with seal skins, has
been at last cleared away. The Siwash
ranches, of Quatsino. claim to have found
the hull Of the vessel tossing on the rocks
fifty miles from that coast
The Indians claim to have discovered
eight skeletons. supposed TO be of Captain
Lock and his crew.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17

Obliged 10 delay sending ships. owing To
the absence OF the smaller craft suitable
duty among the islands OF the archipelago.
The State Department to-day received
numerous kilograms from relatives and
friends OF Americans in northern China
and in Picking, praying for news touching
the welfare of their friends. Mr.. Ledyard.
OF Detroit. father OF the wife of the Ger
man ambassador at Picking. reported TO
have been killed by the Boxers, was one of
the most anxious of these inquirers. and ex-
Secretary Alger was another, each intimat-
ing willingness to meet any expense that
might be involved I'm an order from the
department 10 seme responsible officials
near the scene of trouble to secure informa-
ton by any means I'm their power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
vigo Republican Ticket.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, June 17.-At the
Republican county convention yesterday
the following ticket was nominated Senator.
Charles Whitcomb, who served i'm the last
Legislature as member Of the House
from this county; sheriff, Robert Fulton;
treasurer. William Clark: representatives
a. w. Dudley and John Glenn: prosecutor
John Sudbrink; coroner. Dr. j. r.. Willis
"A denomination; assessor T.. r. Lawrence
surveyor Robert Paige; county commits
soners. Levi Dickerson and Jerrc Block
som. The township ticket is az fol-
lows: Trustee, Frank Fsbeck: assessor
Arthur Colvin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
TENDERS FOR ARM0R.
NAVY Depn rtment's Circular Outlines
Plan for Making the Bids.

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE circular
of the Navy Department calling for propo-
sails for supplying armor requires bids to
be submitted Aug. 10 next. The circular
calls for $500 tons of Glass armor, face
hardened, of the best quality and subject to
ballistic test. 1t also calls for $500 tons
Of Glass b armor of about the present quail
ity. and for LOO tons of lowest-grade OK
Glass armor, not face hardened.
No time limit for deliveries Is fixed by the
circular, but bidders are invited TO submit
propositions on the understanding that
early delivery will figure I'm the awards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
sword Gets the Honor.
Baltimore American.

baltlInOTe AIneTlCdi
Julian Ralph is so widely known as
newspaper correspondent, and is so popular
as a man both in and out OF his chosen
profession, that the news from London that
he has returned from the scene or the
Transvaal war almost a physical wreck,
with such injuries to one of his legs that
amputation may be necessary. causes dis
tress to all his friends In this city, where
he lived so long and did such splendid
work The humorous way in which Mr..
Ralph describes his injuries and suferings
Is characteristic of the man. Surely, he IL
the stun OF which heroes are made.
III he had been a soldier he would return
home TO have laurel wreaths put on his
brow and his breast loaded with medals
and ribbons; but he Is only newspaper
man, and the sacrifice he has made TO the
stern duties OF his hard and exacting pro-
fession does not gain the popular applause
which is the reward of the soldier. The
pen may be mightier than the sword. but
when II comes TO hero worship the sword
gets IL every time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
MORE FRENCH TROOPS.



PARIS. June IA cablegram received
to-day from the French consul at Hong
Kong does not mention the reported muir
der of the German minister at Picking or
the reported destruction of the legations
there. The French consul at Tien-Tsin
telegraphs that the European attachments
sent to Peking are advancing very slowly
In the recent rioting in Picking, the consul
reports, the Boxers burned the Protestant
Episcopal establishments in the Chinese
town. All Is quiet IN the French conces-
sion
French troops with artillery are being
sent from Tonquin to Tien-Tsin, where they
will arrive June rs. Others dispatched from
France will arrive July 2
The minister Of marine has ordered d.
vision of cruisers made ready for sea to
reinforce the French squadron In Chinese
waters. Transport is also being prepared
to take military reinforcements.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17

THE Boxers movement Is gaining
strength after the immunity with which the
recent outragcs have been committed. and
II Is likely 10 spread rapidly. kilograms
received here yesterday by the consuls
from the fleet al Taku describe the posi-
ton of the force under Admiral Seymour.
close 10 Picking, as serious. since IL Is con-
fronted by Gen. Tung Fab siang's troops,
with large lunches OF Boxers I'm the rear.
Water is scarce and the commissariat de-
fective."
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TRAIN DAMAGED BY STORM.


KANSAS CITY, Mo-. June 1.-THE Bur
lington passenger train from Denver
reached the Union Depot late last night in
sadly wrecked condition. having passed
through a severe hail. wind and rainstorm.
The train ran into the storm between Falls
City and Rulo Neb. The trainmen say
that at times Il seemed as II the cars would
be lifted from the track. The storm struck
the train In an open piece OF country and
the engineer threw open the throttle in the
hope Of running away from Il. The train
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-17
GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.
The Colombian Rebels Gain Another
Important Victory.

KINGSTON. jamaica. June 1.-THE royal
mail steamer Don. Captain Davis, which
arrived here to-day from Colon. Colombia,
brings news of an important battle fought
Friday last about ten miles outside OF
Panama. According TO this information
the insurgent forces were victorious. and
some two hundred OF the government
troops were killed. 10 is inferred that
Panama may already be I'm possession OF
the rebels.
The latter are strongly intrenched at San
Joaquin. near Santa Marta, and all the