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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
THE HURRICANES VICTIMS.
About 5000 ut Galveston, of Which
Nearly 1000 Are Known.

GALVESTON, Texas. Sept. 24.-The Gal
weston News's list of dead from the storm
of Sept. represents a total of 1859
names The indications are that not more
than 1900 people will be actually accounted
for. The News has made a diligent effort
to get n complete list of the dead as far
as possible. 1t is reasonable to assume
that eight hundred or thousand people
were lost whose names are not obtainablc
which would make the total death list Oh
Galveston island about 5000. The News is
of the opinion that the death list on the
island is slightly below rather than above
5000 This statement is made notwith-
standing the fact that there are close OBJ
servers at Galveston who are still estimat-
ing the death list on the island high as
1900
Under the supervision of Jens Moller of
the committee en- public labor, nearly l. 900
men went to work to-day cleaning the
streets and beach front of debris and dead
bodies The wages are 81 a day for labor
ers, So for men and carts and So 81 for men
and teams, the money to be paid out of the
general relief fund. Each ward is presided
over by boss in charge OF the workmen
in that ward, acting Engineer LAS super
intending the whole work. Paying the men
for four days labor under General Scurry
for this class of work authorized by the
pay rolls aggregate about 5000.
A board OF government engineers will be
convened in Galveston Oct. &c for the
purpose of investigating damage TO fortifi-
cations and jetties and other government
property. They will hear the reports now
being complied by Captain Richie, United
States engineer of the Texas district, and
will make suitable recommendations as 10
the restoration of property which will be
presented by the War Department TO Con-
gress. The board will comprise Colonel H
Nj. Robert, divisional engineer. headquar-
tiers at New York; Major III. NJ. Adams
New Orleans; Captain c. s. Richie Calves
ton: Captain Edgar Jadwin. secretary TO
Colonel Robert and the board OF inquiry.
After being closed for a fortnight, the
saloons opened this morning with the con-
sent of the mayor.
The railroads are trying TO get their
new track I'm the storm-swept district be-
tween here and Houston placed In good
order, but find IL difficult TO get men
While the city was under martial law ami
men were being impressed TO bury the dead
and clear away debris, hundreds of men
were glad to get out of town and work for
the railroads. Now that they have money
end that martial law IS over they are re-
turning TO the city.
Officials OF the Galveston lines held a
needing this morning TO consider the ma.
ter OF disposing OF several hundred cars
OF grain more or less damaged by water
In many OF the cars the water rose to a
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walter EVEN Townsend.

NEW YORK. Sept. 24-News Of the death
at Yokohoma of Walter Even Townsend,
OF the British legation in Picking. was re-
ceived in this city to-day. Mr.. Townsend
was a son OF A. NJ. Townsend, the agent
in this city of the Hong-Kong and Shanghai
banking corporation. He was born in Eng
land in 1879, and was educated in one of
the English universities. A little over a
year ago he was appointed as one OF the
student interpreters at the British legation
at Picking He was in the British legation
throughout fits siege by the Chinese and
was severely wounded. When the city was
relieved he was one of the first to make
the trip to Tien-Tsin by boat. His consti-
tuition being weakened by the wound he
contracted typhoid fever before reaching
the coast. He was taken at once 10 the
naval hospital at Yokohama. where he died
yesterday.
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SPEAKS IN WYOMING.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE

lCONCIODED FROM FIRST PAGED
from Cleveland. He was welcomed to Re-
publican national headquarters by Cor
nelius n. Bliss, Senator Scott and Commit
teemen Manley and Gibbs. Mr. Hanna said
he would remain in the city for a week.
possibly longer. OF the situation from his
viewpoint, Senator Hanna said: II find that
the much talked-of apathy of Republicans
is being dissolved and that the dormant in
terest of the voter at large is being aroused
to the necessity Of working. The opening
of the campaign throughout the entire
country has had much to do with this en-
livening interest
Senator Hanna denied the published in
terview to the effect that he had said Mr..
Croker would be given a Cabinet position
in the event of Bryans election. He also
denied that the national committee, either
here or in Chicago, had given any estimate
concerning the electoral vote, and said that
no estimate would be given He refused to
discuss the coal strike.
Senator Hanna was asked concerning his
recent statement that there were no trusts.
He answered that IAN the corporations or
combinations of capital that were amenable
TO the law and that had the power to OPP
press the people have been suppressed, and
have been dealt with according TO the law
They do not now exist. and IL any did exist
they would be dealt with as the law in such
matters demands"
Concerning the challenge issued by Chair
man Edmiston, of the national POpulist
committee 10 discuss points at issue, Mr..
Hanna said that If Chairman Edmiston
wished to take issue with him on any OF
those matters he would be accommodated.
He added that in case his speeches were
needed here he would be heard. but only
at the MONDAY meetings of the various Re-
publican clubs
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height OF one foot. II Is believed that the
grain above that mark can be saved III
promptly handled. The railroads report
that the consignees seem 10 be making
The ROADS claim they are not responsible
Tor the damage resulting from such a ca
tastrophe as the recent storm. They have
decided TO handle the grain TO the best adj
vantage, as they would any property left
In their charge and becoming damaged
General Manager I<ruttschnitt and Man
ager Van Week, Of the Southern Pacific.
were here to-day. and made an inspection
OF the property of the company. The work
OH the wharves has been resumed with all
the men available.
Governor Sayers will arrive here to-mor
row TO confer with the central relief COM
mlttee in regard to giving out statement
OF contributions received for the relief OF
Galveston; also in regard TO providing
funds for the support of necessary de-
partments of the city government
Dr. l. NJ. Cline, observer United States
weather bureau. has sent out a warning
10 the farmers living in the bottoms OF the
lower Brazos river that the river will con-
that it will probably reach high water
mark, that is TO say. twenty-five feet above
low water mark.
The storm swept away great many of
the caskets which had been placed in
vaults in the city cemeteries. Among the
missing baskets is that which contained the
remains OF Charles Coghlan, the actor.
who died here Nov. 27 last. His remains
had been placed in receiving vault await
ing final disposition upon orders OF his
relatives.
The Galveston Wharf Company has en-
tered into a contract with q ct. Louis firm
for the reconstruction of grain elevators
and the rebuilding OF all wharf sheds, the
A contract for repairing grain elevators
has already been let.
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Indinnn Notes.

The Jay county fair opened at Portland
yesterday. Racing will begin to-day. Ex-
hibits in the fair on an unusual scale.
A big gas well with very heavy pressure
has just been completed at Franklin. 1t
was not until the third effort was made
that Ii was successfully tubed.
Albany will hold a big street fair next
week. There will be races Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday, and Thursday
and Friday will be devoted TO politics.
+. l.. Roots. of Connersvile. opened the
Republican campaign at Milton Saturday
night. He expounded the current issues
before large and enthusiastic audience
Harvey Green. employed at the new
Wabash pumping station, was fatally IN
Jured yesterday by the fall of brick from
the top OF the wall. His skull was crushed.
The residence of George Van Duyne. in
the country northwest of Wilkinson.
burned yesterday morning. Loss, $500; part
iy insured. The cause of the fire is not
known.
The Fifty-seventh Indiana Infantry will
hold its twentieth annual reunion at Gen.
terville to-day and tomorrow This was
a three-years regiment. and was mustered
in at Richmond in 1861.
DIR. w. III. Sheets. of Jeffersonville who
was rendered the position of medical d.
rector for the Methodist Church I'm Congo,
Africa, at the last annual conference of the
Methodist Church. has declined the posi-
ton
Charles Baker. twe3ty -five years old. has
five to twenty-one years i'm the Reforma-
tory for arson. He fired several barns,
granaries and straw and hay stacks in the
surrounding country
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FIGHT GOES TO wALC0TT.
"Mystcrious Billy" Smith Disqualified
for Fouling His Opponent.

HARTFORD, Conn, Sept A.-Joe Wal
colt and Mysterious Billy" Smith fought
at the Coliseum tonight, the fight being
scheduled for twenty rounds. At every
stage of the fight Walcott proved himself
tc be Smiths superior. He fought him
all over the ring. landed at will and at
the end of the ninth round Smith had re-
ceived so much severe punishment that he
complained of his left hand being bad and
wanted to quit Johnny White, of New
York, the referee, refused TO allow him TO
do so. and in the tenth round Walcott went
at Smith hammer and tongs. administer
ing terrific right and left swings in the
stomach and head. Smith, who had fought
foul in some of the earlier rounds, realiz-
ing that he was no match for Walcott, de-
liberately fouled him by holding, where
upon he was disqualified and sent TO his
corner by the referee, and Walcott was
declared the winner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
WINDOW GLASS FACTORY STRIKE.


Special to the indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind. Sept. A.-The hfty
'snappers'' employed at the Anderson Win
day Glass Company's plant in North An
derson went on strike to-day because they
did not receive the wages due them Sat
urday night. AS result the entire factory
is idle tonight, as the blowers and gather
ers were compelled to quit, the snapper
being an essential factor in the production
OF window glass. At the recent settlements
Of the wage scale the "snappers" were to
be paid by the box by the company. and
not by the blowers as heretofore. The COM
pany has not been able to determine the
exact wage of either blowers or snap
pers'' on account of the failure to reach an
agreement in the cutting department The
cutters look upon the strike of the snap
pers" as favorable to them. because the
glass must be cut and kept out of the way
CT the blowers.
The "snappers' appointed a committee to
confer with the company tonight and
placed their demand at guarantee OF
$50 per week as market money and full
settlement each month. The company as
serts that il is now paying more as mar
year.
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YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC.
Sen ious Outbreak of the Dread Dis
ease i'm the City of Havana.

WASHINGTON, Sept. A--The surgeon
generals office of the War Department
has no information regarding the epidemic
OF yellow fever in Havana, although it is
known to exist there to a considerable ex-
tent. Private advices from Havana indi-
cate that the outbreak is serious The
fever exists in the best parts of the island
and among Americans who have gone
there. 1t is said at the War Department
that no fears are entertained of a serious
outbreak among the troops of the United
States as they are outside of the city and
not in infected districts. The outbreak is
not unexpected as fever usually develops
about this time of year and is even worse
during the months of October and Novem-
Der than in the spring. Surgeon General
Sternberg does not think there need be
any apprehension concerning the spread
of the disease
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
state Farmers Institute.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. A-The third
annual conference of Farmers Institute
Offcers and Workers will be held at Pur-
due University Oct Ills. L. H. Kerrick.
of Illinois. a noted breeder and feeder of
Polled-Angus cattle; A. NJ. Welch, OF Mich
igan, q highly successful sheep feeder:
Mrs. Nellie s. Kedzie, of Illinois. who so
highly pleased the conference delegates last
year, and Mrs. j. A. Mount. the wife of
Governor Mount. have all been invited
and are expected TO have places on the
programme. The Central Passenger AS
ISOLATION has granted a rate of one fare
for the round trip TO those attending this
conference. on presentation and delivery OF
certificates furnished by the superintendent
OF Institutes.
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SIOUX FALLS. s. D., Sept. 24.-With
dozen of Minnesota's representative Pro-
hibitfonists aboard in addition to its regu-
lar quota. the Prohibition special train left
Worthington early to-day for run of 175
miles to Brookings. s. ID. Candidate Wool
ley made short address at Worthington
before the train pulled out. AT Luverne Mr.
Woo1ley spoke fifteen minutes from the
rear platform The first regular meeting
of the day was at Sioux Falls, S. D., where
an, hours stop was made. The meeting
was held at the Auditorium, which was
well filled. Henry Is. Metcalf made the
opening address. John G.. Woolley made
a strong appeal to the enemies of the
saloon and was followed by Samuel Dickie
who made the principal address.
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morrow will say: Following the lead of
the Western lines, several of the Southern
roads are about TO inaugurate a period of
cheap fares for long-distance excursion
lists. In the matter of dates the same time
limits have been chosen by the Southern
roads as by the Western-Oct. PIG. The
rate is much less than usually made for
excursions, being on the basis OF $l5 for
the round trip. The roads announcing the
concessions are the Illinois Central, the
Eastern Illinois, the Alton, and the Wa
bash. The SIS rate to New Orleans is less
Mardi-gras concessions, and should prove
to be a great temptation to travel, al
though ii is early for Southern winter bust
ness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25

Eddie Kennedy and Jack Bennett, of
Pittsburg. fought at Wheeling. w. Va,
last night In the second round Bennett
was thrown to the floor and counted out.
At the Badger Athletic Club, in Mil
waukee. last night. Emil Sanchez. the
Cuban wonder" and Dave Barry, of Chi
cago, fought six exciting rounds. the de-
cision going to Barry, who knocked his
man down twice during the performance.
At the Penn Athletic Club, Philadelphia,
last night, Tim Callahan, of that city, and
Oscar Gardner. the Omaha Kid" fought
six very hard and scientific rounds. At the
finish Callahan had slightly the best of IL.
Harry Burke and Eddie Gardner, a brother
Of the kid" fought six of the hottest
rounds ever witnessed in the city, in which
Burke seemed to have the advantage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
FOREST AND GRASS FIRE.
One Hundred Square Miles Burned
Over-TOwns in Danger.

SANTA ROSA, Cal. Sept. PA forest
and grass fire which has been burning i'm
the vicinity of Occidental the past three
days to-day assumed vast proportions. The
fire has covered space of about 100 square
miles and is estimated TO have done over
quarter of a million dollars damage. Only
by hard work was the town of Occidental
saved. The fire is now travelling south,
aided by strong north wind The North
Pacific railroad lost several miles of track.
in addition to two long trestles, one PIG feet.
the other 800 feet in length. Three county
bridges are ruins. and about eighteen farms
have been swept clean of their buildings
and crops. The towns of Freestone Bod
ega and Sebastopol are in immediate dam
ger Nearly thousand people are fight
ing the fire. ,,4re
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other Deaths.

BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 24.-Phil A. Julian.
coroner of Silver Bow county, and one of
the best known of the old-time newspaper
men of the country. died suddenly this
morning of heart disease. He was native
of Washington. ID. c., and fifty-six years
Of age. He worked on the Washington Re-
publican in the early days of that paper
and on other papers at the capital He had
been on newspapers in Montana for about
fifteen years.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. A.-George C..
Tietjen, commercial traveller, represent
ing the Western Implement Company. of
Port Washington, found dead in his
room at the Grand Hotel. He was last seen
On Friday when he complained of heart
trouble
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
RAINY WEATHER TODAY.
Fair and Colder Throughout Indiana
Probable To-Morrow.

WASHINGTON, Sept 2i-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday:
For caho-Fair Tuesday. except probably
showers and warmer in northwestern por-
ton; Wednesday fair; colder I'm afternoon
or night; fresh to brisk southerly winds,
becoming westerly.
Fer Iilinois-Fair and colder in western
portion; rain in eastern portion Tuesday;
Wednesday fair and colder; brisk south to
west winds.
For Indiana-Rain on Tuesday; Wednes-
day fair and colder; brisk south to west
winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, Sept A.-Three new free
rural mail routes. each twenty-five miles
I'm length. have been laid out I'm Wabash
county In the last week. and the service
will commence Oct IS. Two OF them ex-
terd south from Wabash. making Waltz
and Liberty townships. and the third COW
ers the territory Immediately north of the
city. The routes give Somerset which has
m railroad. an early morning mail and rhe
three routes will serve at least 5000 FER
sons: The county VIII. after Oct. Is. have
six free rural routes.
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HAS NOT SELECTED HIS CABINET.



CHICAGO. Sept A-wnliam ]. Bryan
came TO Chicago this morning from his
home in Lincoln, Neb., held a conference
with various members of the Democratic
national committee and returned to Lin
coin this evening. Among those present at
the conference were Senator j. X Jones.
Chairman Johnson, Vice Chairman w. j.
Stone, National Committeeman F. D..
OBrien. of Minnesota, ID. ]. Campau. of
Michigan. b. F. Shively. of Indiana, and
Congressman Shafroth. of Colorado, Gov
ernor Longino. of Mississippi, and j. Ham
ilton Lewis, of Washington.
At the conclusion of his conference with
the members of the committee Mr.. Bryan
gave cut the following statement in ref
utation of a report that positions in his
Cabinet should he be elected had already
been promised:
IT have not given to any one. either YER
bally or In writing, promise OF Cabinet
position and / shall not during the cam
raign make any such promise. L have not
authorized and shall not authorize any
CSe, verbally or I'm writing. to promise any
Cabinet position. any other position to
any one. Ii I am elected i shall be abso-
lutely free TO discharge all the duties of
the office according to my platform as far
as the platform goes. and according TO my
own Judgment in all matters not covered
by the platform.
sI came TO Chicago especially to confer
with the committee said Mr.. Bryan. II
wanted TO talk with the committee now for
the reason that L have three days at my
disposal. and when 1 come through on Oct
4 Will have no time for such a purpose. As
10 Mr. Hanna's assertions concerning me.
i have nothing TO say The public under
stands the situation. The agitation of the
trust question Is meeting with success. 1t
Is something that appeals to every working
man. So far as L know now l shall follow
my original itinerary. Notwithstanding all
this talk about my changing my dates at
the behest of the committee"
Mr.. Bryan, accompanied by Col. J. Ham
Dton Lewis. of Washington. took the Bur
llngton train for Lincoln. Neb., at $50 D.
m. Vice Chairman Stone will return to New
York Tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
PECULIAR CONDITIONS.
With a Strike ON All the Electrical
Workers Have Employment.

Thirteen new members were initiated into
the Electrical Workers Union last night.
The strike situation was reviewed by Presi-
dent Wheeler. of the national organization.
who said he never saw brighter prospects
for victory. Precaution is being taken by
the local union to prevent the importation
of nonunion men, and unions in other cities
have been informed and are watching to
see that no nonunon workmen- leave for
this place. Nearly all the electrical work.
ers reported that they were at work. not
withstanding the fact that they have a
strike on hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The National Association OF Spanish War
al Washington to-day. Sessions VIII con-
tinue three days.
More than one hundred delegates &c the
fourteenth annual convention OF the United
Typothetae OF America. which opens In
day.
opted a resolution calling for arbitration
OF the Pennsylvania coal strike differences
copy was sent 10 Governor Stone. The
Baptist ministers Of New York took Aho
action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-25
York Rite Mn.ons.

CINCINNATI, o.. Sept. A.-Two great
Masonic bodies Began their triennial ses-
sions here to-day-the General Grand
Chapter, and the General Grand Council,
the highest degree of York Rite below that
of knight Templar These meetings are
preliminary to the grand encampnlent
knights Templar at Louisville next year.
All the officers of the Grand Council were
present to-day. The reports showed a men,
bership of 1880. There are over two nun
dred delegates here from all parts d the
country
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Young Farmer Hanged Himself.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PRINCETON, Ind, Sept 4.-Frank heil.
a farmer, thirty-two years old. was found
dead in his barn loft, this morning, by his
wife He had hanged himself with rope,
one end being tied to the top of ladder
against the wall. He left the house after
breakfast but his unusual manner
prompted his wife to follow him a few
minutes later. She found his hat in the
hay NOW and discovered the dead body
dangling above. Failure of crops and
business disappointments caused the act.
He married less than year ago.
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Delay i'm starting Frankton Mill.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
FRANKTON, Ind, Sept. 24.-The adjust
ment of the wage scale between the Re-
public Steel and Iron Company and ito en-
ployes has caused much rejoicing in this
city The mill here. with the exception
OF one week, has been closed since January
ant the continued idleness has resulted
I'm many of the two hundred hands seek
ing work at other locations, making serious
inroads i'm the population The beginning
of the mill work will require filling OF the
places and will cause an inflow of men.
Owing to the fact that these men mus
be secured from other places, and thai
some repairs are necessary, IL is hardly
possible the plant will be started as early
a those I'm adjoining cities.
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SLAIN BY ROBBERS.


IRONTON, o., Sept. A.-George W.
Noble. prominent farmer living alone
on Buffalo creek, this county, was MUIR
dered on Sunday night for money. His
body was found lying in the yard of his
residence on Sunday evening by young
ladies who stopped for a drink. Hogs had
partially devoured the remains. Blood
stained clubs. and walls spattered with
blood, gave evidence of a life and death
struggle with his murderers. The house
had been ransacked by the murderers, who
overlooked large sum OF money. No clew
TO the guilty parties