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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

Noted Feudist Not Afraid of the Goe-
belite Array of Testimony.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 9.-Jim How
ard, who was named by Culton and other
witnesses as man who probably fired the
shot which killed Goebel surrendered at
the jail here tonight. He arrived here at
$40 in the custody of Sheriff Beverley
White, of Clay county. and John G. White,
of Winchester. Sheriff White says Howard
told him, when his name was first men,
toned in connection with the assassination,
that he was innocent and would surrender
whenever he was wanted. White said: "I
received the warrant for Howard's arrest
several days ago, but at the time I was
busy. 1 knew Jim would not run off. As
soon as 1 could do so, / served the war
rant of arrest on him. This was on the
7th- He came without a word
Howard said: 'I never was inside the
Statehouse square in my life till
the afternoon following Goebers as
sassination. am innocent and
can prove by testimony which will not be
doubted, that I was not at the Statehouse
when Goebel was killed.
The reward commission, in charge of the
funds for apprehension of the assassin
held meeting to-day but did nothing more
than to approve few accounts. A member
of the commission stated that all of the
expenses of that body up to date does not
aggregate $780,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

General Botha himself, misunderstanding
the ENJOYS language. threatened to shoot
him. but the Landrost. rightly interpret
ing the words and perceiving that the
British were in a position to lombard the
town, decided to surrender. General Botha
then retired. The town contained large
stock Of ammunition and grain.
ut is impossible to say whether the
Beers will dispute the passage of the Zand
river seriously, but 1t is known that Botha
has ten guns in front OF Hamilton and
that General Delarey has six in front of
the main advance"
Another dispatch from Smaldeel says:
"On Monday General Hutton attempted to
seize a Boer convoy that was leaving the
Zand river. He advanced toward the river
with mounted infantry. including the Cana
dians. A long line of wagons was plainly
visible. On becoming aware of General
Hutton's object the Beers stopped their
retreat and opened fire with ten guns.
They seemed in great force and threat
ened Hutton's flank Presently mounted
Beers were seen crossing the dry bed of
the river They circlei to the right and
began to enfilade the West Australians,
while many OF the British were hit by
Boer shells. The position became serious.
The Beers sent up reinforcements. placing
the Australians in danger of being cut
off. Thereupon General Hutton ordered
retirement to Welgelegen, where he had
left his own convoy. A portion of the
forces advanced and engaged the Beers to
cover this retirement, which was success
f,r1Irv ,x1fc
to shell the retiring troops. but showed
no desire to press the attack further
Meanwhile the Boer trains streamed away
northward. blowing up the culverts as
they went"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
PRISONERS WELL TREATED.
Consul General Stowe Says CrOnje
Was Satisfied with His Lot.

"aS SatlSheO Win HIS Lot
WASHINGTON. May s.-The Department
Of State is in receipt of dispatch from
the consul general of the United States at
Cape Town, dated April 7, 1900 wherein he
states that he has visited the Boer prison
ers In camp and on board the transport at
Simon's bay. at the military station at
Cape Town and in camp at Green point
Mr.. Stowe visited General Cronje, who at
the time was on board the flagship at ST.
mons bay, occupying the admirars quar-
ters. General Cronje expressed a wish to
see Mr.. Stowe, and declared himself well
satisfied with his quarters and treatment.
Mr.. Stowe remarks that he talked freely
with other prisoners, and the universal
statement was that they were well cared
for and were well satisfied with their
treatment. They were furnished by the
British authorities with clothing, hats and
boots; had good sea bathing. the rations of
British soldier, but as they have so many
friends and relations in the colony, which
the British prisoners at Pretoria lack. they
become recipients of many presents of
what may be called luxuries in a prisoners
or soldiers life. Owing to the conditions ex-
listing and the fact that st. Helena fur
nishes a climate more conducive to health
and more suitable quarters. the military
authorities have decided to forward about
1,5O0 prisoners to that island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
Also Belching Lava and Stones-Four
Foolhardy EngIfshmen.

NAPLES. May 9.-The activity of Mount
vesuvius is becoming more formidable, and
the observatory officials announce that the
seismic istruments are extremely agitated.
A thick column of smoke is rising from
the crater and the earth shocks are violent.
The cable car service up the mountain has
been suspended In consequence Of the erup-
tion. Four Englishmen attempted to ascend
the mountain on foot. and. evading the
vigilance OF the carbineers, who form
Gordon at a height beyond which the as
cent is considered unsafe, they approached
the summit. Suddenly the volcano belched
forth a stream of lava and large stones
which descended upon the foolhardy tour
lists. who were rescued In terribly bruised
and battered condition and removed to the
hospital.
The mayor of Tore del Greco, at the
southwest foot of vesuvius. has issued a
manifesto exhorting the population to be
calm. An opening has occurred in the
lower part of the cone. from which are es-
Gaping sulphurous vapors and thick smoke.
The principal house Of the guides and the
upper depot of the cable railway have been
destroyed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
DEWEY AT NASHVILLE.
Greeted by Enthusiastic Thousands
Escorted by Manila Veterans.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. May 9.-Heralded
by the boom OF cannon. the scream OF whis-
ties and shouts of multitudes crowding the
fiag-bedecked streets, Admiral and Mrs
Dewey reached Tennessee's capital this
evening. At the union depot the mass of
expectant faces filled every available space
and extended far up the avenues reaching
the station. The admiral and party were
met by the governors staff in dress uni
form and escorted to their carriages.
around which was drawn Gordon OF SOL
diers. a remnant OF the First Tennessee
Volunteers that Dewey had known in the
Philippines. Their presence was quickly
noted by the admiral. who saluted them.
standing in the carriage.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey rested until I
O'Clock when they attended a dinner at
the Maxwell, given by state officials and
members OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
Tomorrow the floral parade will take
place
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

LONDON, May 9.-At a meeting of the
Cuba Submarine Telegraph Company to-
day, G. w. Parish, who presided, said in
regard to the companys position with the
United States that they would like settle
ment on three points-recognition of their
concessions. payment of last years SUBJ
sidy of $4,000 due under the 1889 concession
and the payment of the claim of a1,75
damages sustained during the Spanish
American war. He added that the British
Foreign Office and the British ambassador
at Washington were assisting them and
that President Mckinley favored the pay
ment of their claim"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
The Omen Hearth rurnace.

LONDON, May 9.-The annual meeting of
the Iron and Steel Institute opened to-day.
Benjamin Talbot, of Pencoyd. Pa, read
paper on the advantages of the continuous
working of open hearth furnaces. Among
Pittsburg.
All the speakers agreed that Mr.. Talbot's
open hearth furnace would revolutionize
the making of iron and steel. Sir Lothair
Bell, a director of the Northwestern Rail-
way who is largely interested in iron works.
mines and collieries. declared the Bessemer
process would have to be abandoned in
favor of the open hearth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

LONDON. May 1O.-The Lourenzo Marques
correspondent of the Times telegraphing
Wednesday says: 'I learn that strong
party in the Volksraad in determined to
secure the reopening Of peace negotiations
on basis which they are sanguine will
get the support of majority of the Raad.
although the proposal involves strong in
dignation from President Kruger and State
Secretary Reitz. 1t is reported that Presi-
dent Kruger made impassioned appeal
to the Pretoria burghers at a religious
gathering on Sunday"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

Several Senators Advocate Erection of
an Armor-PIate Factory.

an Armor-PIate Factory.
WASHINGTON, May 9-Practically the
entire session of the Senate to-day was de-
voted to the section OF the naval appro-
priation bill relating to armor and arma-
ment The debate largely hinged on the
proposition that the government should
erect an armor plant of its own. Senator
Tillman presented an amendment limiting
the price 10 be paid for armor TO $500 per
ton and providing also that the government
should erect plant OF its own. Senators
Tillman. Money and Chandler advocated
the erection Of a plant, while Mr.. Hale
supported the committee amendment pro-
viding for plant in the contingency that
armor could not be procured for $fi5 per
ton. No action was taken on the PROPOSE
ton. the bill going over until tomorrow.
At the opening OF the session Mr. Hale
said: when the bill was last under con-
sideration yesterday the Senate was IN
secret session. In view of present condi-
tions (referring evidently to the publica-
tion to-day of the results OF the secret ses-
sion). leave 1t to the senator from South
Carolina (Mr. Tillman) whether he deems
IL wise or desirable TO proceed with the
measure In secret session."
remembering what ocCurFt1 IN the SEN
ate during the secret session yesterday"
Mr. Tillman replied. ''ard what appeared
in the newspapers this morning. am per-
suaded IL would be almost impossible to
prevent the newspapers from getting the
information, although they did publish
more tl.an did occur I'm the Senate. and
Mr.. vest-I think the Senate would bet
ter go into secret session.
Mr.. Tiiiman-I hope the senator will per-
nit me TO complete my observations.
Mr.. vest-I make the motion for secre<~
session. The senator's remarks are prov
ing the accuracy OF the newspaper reports.
Mr.. Chandler seconded Mr.. Vests motion.
and at 1870 p. m. tho Senate doors were
closed. AT I o'clock the Senate resumed
business In open session. confederation os
the naval bill being resumed. The pending
question was upon the committee amend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

The budget committee of the Reichstag
has appropriated an additional 1000 marks
for further troops in the Cameroons, and
252, 900 marks for German Samoa.
The funeral Of Munkacsy, the celebrated
painter, who died in an asylum at Bonn,
May !. took place at Buda- Pesth yesterday,
and was attended with much pomp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

LONDON, May 9.-The Globe this after
noon. commenting on the attitude of cor
diality displayed by the New York alder
men towards the Boer delegates. in spite
OF the unanswerable opinion of Alderman
Brice, asks: "What would have been the
sentiment IN the United States IL during
the late war, the lord mayor of London
had offered public welcome to the dele
gates from the Philippine islands asking
for European Intervention in behalf Of
their independence" Continuing, the Globe
says: "Our conduct then appered to evoke
intense gratitude, but the value Of such
gratitude becomes obvious. when blown to
the winds on the approach Of presidential
election
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
HOW BoTHA ESCAPED.
British Advance Could Not Get Their
Gums Across the Drifts.

LONDON. May 10.-A dispatch to the
Times from smaldeel. dated Tuesday. May
& says: Lord Roberts has halted here
90 complete the railway and to allow time
for the cavalry, now returning from Thaba
Fchu. to take the place designed for them
In the original scheme OF advance
General Hamilton last week was con-
tinually in touch with General Botha's s
rear guard. The enemy maneuvered field
guns skillfully to check General Hamil-
tons advance. On one occasion they
masked their position so well as to jeopar-
die the British convoy, which was saved
by the timely arrival of the Highland
Brigade with naval guns.
The advance on Winburg was so rapid
that Hamilton's advance scouts were over
tapping the town before Botha's transport
was clear. but owing TO difficulties 1t the
drifts the guns arrived too late to effect
the conyoy's capture. While the British
Captain Balfour was negotiating with the
5,aodrost for the surrender e Winbugs,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
suicide of Hotel Clerk.

ST LOUIS. May 9-The body of Charles
Norton. former night clerk Of the Southern
Hotel who disappeared after rcsigning his
position last Friday night. was found In a
room at the Regent Hotel to-day He had
evidently ended his life with dose of car
bolic acid. Nothing was found 10 indicate
why he had killed himself The dead man
was OF the most widely known hotel
clerks In the country,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
FREE STATE ANNEXED.
Lord Roberts Is Believed to Have Is
sued a Proclamation.

LOr0 HODerts Is believed To Have Is
sued a Proclamation.
CAPE TOWN. May s.-It is believed here
that on the arrival Of the British at the
vaal river. a proclamation was issued
annexing the Orange Free State to the
Dominion Of the Queen and demonstrating
the determination of her Majesty's forces
to assert British supremacy over the an
nexed territory.
The Beers losses at Brandfort are now
reported TO have been much heavier than
was first understood. After the battle
British patrols visited the farm houses In
the surrounding district and all the men
were taken prisoners, while the horses and
guns were removed. Lord Roberts is thus
adopting a sterner policy. with a view of
preventing guerrilla fighting in the rear OF
the British Horses are now commandeered
and farm houses where guns are found are
destroyed. while the men are arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

CAIRO, May 9-There has been a total
of fourteen deaths from the plague and
seven cases of that disease at Port Said.
AZ Alexandria there have been four deaths
and two cases of the plague. There is a
suspected plague case at Damietta.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May GA case Of
bubonic plague has been reported at
Smyrna.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

LONDON, May 1o.-The Cairo corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says: .'The
Khedive. when giving an audience to an
American, expressed the hope that he
might be able to visit the United States,
possibly in 1901
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
GEN. E. s. BRAGG INJURED.


FOND DU LAC. Wis. May 9.-General
Edward s. Bragg. commander of the fam
Gus Iron Brigade, was thrown from his
horse to-day. His right leg was broken
in two places. General Bragg is seventy
four years old. and his advanced age rem
ders the injuries very serious
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

THE HAGUE, May 9.-The Netherlands
Peace Society has addressed an appeal to
President Mckinley asking him to further
the peaceful object Of the Boer mission.
to investigate their case. to bring about
arbitration and put a stop to the per-
nicious war in South Africa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

WASHINGTON, May Ex-Governor Tay-
lor, of Kentucky. was at the War Depart
ment to-day and had a long conference
with Assistant Secretary Meikeljohn. His
visit gave rise to all sorts of conjectures,
but Mr.. Meikeljohn says there was abso-
iutely no significance in the visit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
Rumor that Kumassi Ha. Fallen.

ACCRA, Gold Coast. May ga rumor is
current here that Kumassi has fallen, and
it is believed the Atkins. Kuhus and
Knornsas are secretly joining the insur-
gents. The wires are down to Prahusu.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

carried by acclamation the meeting ad-
journed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

history. Cuba has been made free from
Spanish misrule and a stable government
established there. Porto Rico and the
Philippine islands have become the posses
sion of the United States as the ineyitaoie
and unavoidable results OF that war.
THE brilliant achievements of our army
and navy In the Spanish-American war,
which brought to US these possessions nave
entaiied on the Republican party grave
responsibilities, which we are happy 10 say
have been met in a true spirit of patriot
ism. and legislation has been enacted re-
specting them which, while IL Will improve
the social, political and material conditions
of the people and those islands will not inn
pose additional burdens on the people OF
the United States.
1--WE fully indorse the action of Congress
and the President in the administration OF
affairs in these islands and all legislation
respecting the same. and we pledge our al
legiance TO the Nations policy relating 10
them. as formulated and carried out by the
present administration. In ind0rsing ana
approving the policy and course OF the ad-
ministration and the legislation OF Con-
gress thus far relating to our new posses
sicns. we express our confidence IN tne
ability of a Republican administration TO
deal with the complicated and important
questions involved in any legislation for
those islands which may arise hereafter.
1--WE favor such action as will destroy all
unlawful combinations of capital formed
for the purpose of limiting production or in
creasing the price of manufactured prod
ucts. All aggregationS of capital formed
for this purpose are detrimental TO the
best interests of trade and hostile TO the
laboring people"
The platform indorses the administrations
of President Mckinley and Governor Tan
ner, and instructs delegates at large to the
Republican national convention, selected by
this convention. to vote for the renomina-
tion of Mckinley as President of the United
States.
After the platform had been read Miles
Kehoe, of Chicago. presented an amend
ment expressing sympathy for the South
African republics. 1t was lost in a storm
of Kisses and the platform was adopted as
read.
BALLOTING FOR GOVERNOR.
After the selection Of delegates to Phia-
delphia and electors the convention then
proceeded to the nomination of candidates
for Governor. speeches being barred. The
nominations were Judge Elbridge Hanecy,
Of Chicago: Judge Orin N. Carter. of Chi
cago; Representative Walter Reeves, of
Streator, and Judge Richard Yates, of
Jacksonville. The first ballot resulted:
reeves 35l1z
IIdneCy ofot2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10

There was comparative quiet during the
fourth ballot and it proceeded with no
special incident. This ballot resulted:
Reeves .......... .................56 566
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-16
STATE OF MAINE.
Thanksgiving Proclamation by
the Governor.

As we approach the end of the year and
the sunset hour OF this 18th century, the
people OF Maine should be devoutly and
truly thankful TO Almighty God Tor the
blessings and progress which this year
and the century have brought to them
and to the state; for the spirit of patriot
ism, love of country and unHinohing ae'
yotion to duty which have pervaded both
our state and nation, and for the bright
sun of hope, prosperity ana commence
in the future, already illuminating the
threshold OF the coming year. We have
had abundant harvests. The Interests OF
education have been promoted. Law, or
der, individual liberty and personal Sc
eurity rule ami bless every part OF our
commonwealth. Never In its history
were the skies brighter or the people more
prosperous and happy. "Ihe hand OF God
has been upon us for good" In grateful
recognition that ''Ihis also cometh down
from the Lord or Hosts, wonderful in
counsel and excellent IN working. and
following ana conforming to a time-hon-
ored custom of our forefathers, l LEV.
ellyn Powers, Governor OF the state OF
Maine, with the advice and consent of
tn !, Executive Council, do hereby desig-
nate
Thursday. the 29ih Day of No.
vember, A. ID. 1900,
as a day OF General Thanksgiving, to be
observed by all good citizens in manner
betitting a Christian and God-rearing
State. Let no one fail to remember on
that day, with charity and benevoience.
the poor and unfortunate.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Au-
gusta, this thirtieth day Of October,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, and the Independence
of the United States of America the
one hundred and twenty fifth.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
By the Governor:
Byron Boyd,
Secretary OF State.