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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
BURGLARS WRECK A BANK.
They Fail to Open the Inner Vault and
Overlook 81, 800.

COLUMBUS. o.. July ia gang of six
or seven robbers wrecked the Ressler and
Ashbrooke Bank at Alexandria. in Licking
county about / o'clock this morning. The
strong box resisted their efforts and they
overlooked package of $500 i'm the outer
vault, which they blew almost 10 pieces.
Tools were stolen from the Toledo & Ohio
Central Railroad with which the front
door of the bank was opened. after which.
four charges Of dynamite were exploded
to open the vault. The noise aroused Cash
Ter G. =. Buxton and others who reside
near the bank, and they FASTENED 10 the
scene. Although the citizens responded
promptly the robbers remained in the
bank for an hour longer during which
time they made repeated attempts 10 force
the strong box. meanwhile keeping up an
exchange Of shots with the villagers. Fin
ally the burglars fled in two vehicles which
had been previously stolen. They drove
furiously away To the north. There was
only about $500 i'm the strong box. the pack
age OF 81 800 having been received too late
10 he placed therein last evening This
money was found among the debris by the
cashier to-day. The loss is covered by in
Surance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
A STRANGE PROPOSITION

The programme of the ST Louis EXPOSE
ton as now outlined includes the erection
OF a statue of Napoleon Bonaparte on the
ground that it was through him that the
United States came i'm possession of the
Louisiana Territory, whose acquisition the
exposition is intended to commemorate
The managers of expositions are hard
pressed nowadays for novel features. but
this one seems very far-fetched. Yet il has
been advocated in public address by one
of the vice presidents of the exposition and
a st. Louis paper thinks 1.-The project will
appeal with force to nine out of every ten
intelligent Americans" The Journal does
not believe it will appeal to any intelligent
American who will stop to consider the
facts of the case. We owe no debt of graft
tude to Napoleon i i'm connection with the
acquisition of Louisiana Territory Ii is
true he originated the idea of its sale to the
United States and authorized the negotia-
tion and signed the treaty for its transfer,
but il was done a matter of necessity,
or at best. part of his selfish policy. He
had agreed with Spain that Louisiana
than the United States, and, pressed as he
by and political complications, it
was a question between ceding 1t to the
United States and probably having it
wrested from him by England. He thought
much more of spiting and hurting England
than he did of helping favoring the
United States. A memorial representing
the final transfer of the Territory TO the
United States would properly include Napo-
leon / the signer of the treaty, but to
erect statue TO him in token of American
gratitude for his connection with the affair
would be a perversion of the truth of his
tory and offensive to the moral sense of the
American people The suggestion is about
as srotesque as if the managers of the
Philadelphia Centennial in 1876 had pro-
posed TO erect a statue to George Ill IN
grateful commemoration of his granting
the colonies independence. The kindest
treatment that can be accorded to the
memory of Napoleon l is not TO revive it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
First and Second Lieutenants in the
Philippine Scouts.

WASHINGTON. July 16.-The President
to-day made the following appointments:
Artillery-COlonel. David H. Kinzie:
lieutenant colonel, George G. Greenough.
Golden a. Day; maj Edward Davis,
Joseph NJ. Califf, Charles ID. C. Hoskins:
captain. Samuel =. Kephart, Louis r. Bur-
CESS.
Cavalry-Captain. Mortimer r. Bigelow.
lnfantry-SecOnd lieutenant, James NJ.
Willing, Norris Stayton. John X Gowan.
Porto Rican Provisional Infantry-Cap-
tain. Orval r. Townsend; second lieutenant
Philippine Scouts. Provisionally-First
lieutenant, James H. Adrich. Howard At
kinson. Morton l. Avery, Robert L.
Brooks. Joseph Bennett, Harry Bell. Lee
McNutt, John A. Clark. Robert G.. Corlss.
Milo c. Corey, Marcus c. Covell. James
Conray. Norman T.. Cook. Ryder Davis.
Walter B. Elliott Hans Frank. A. E Hen
Dirk, Irwin l.. Hunsaker Frank a. Jerni-
gan, Thomas King. John Kennedy. Thomas
NJ. Kelly, Albert Lang, e Daniel Moyni-
han, John E. Neff Frank L. otis. John A.
Peeelow, Boss Reese. Alfred Roeder, Ben
jamin stark, tr.. Alphone, Stroller, Anton
Seeman, Carl l.. Stone, Emil Speth. Roscoe
Treadwell. Samuel Willis, G. NJ. Wray,
Charles G. Winnis, Allan Walker, second
lieutenant. Charles r. Baker. Junius /.
Boyle. Joseph w Blanchard. NJ. T. Barlow.
Robert Bean. Charles Clifton, Harold Cler-
man, Thomas 3. Crockett. Israel +. Cos
tello. Edward DwoTak. Charles z. Dority.
Robert Dickson. Floyd l.. Frisbie. Law
renee f. Grennan. Herman Herring. Fred
B Hennessy. Ray Hoover. John Hoffman.
Hugh Kirkman. Thomas F. Loudon, Alis-
ter NJ. McNab. George McCue. Oscar c.
Monday, William Milne, Noah Overly,
Charles l.. Pitney. Peter Peterson. Shelby
L. Rucker. Odus ]. Reeder. Joseph Rogers.
Thomas Ryan. Henry Rogers. Andrew
Shea. Roy p Stoneburn. Joseph Uhrig.
George X. Wilson. James =. Watson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
CRAVEN NEVER A CADET.
He, Therefore, Was Not Crnzed by
Hazing at Annapolis.

WASHINGTON. July 16.-The newspaper
report from New York TO the effect that
Henry Smith Craven, grandson of the late
Rear Admiral Craven. United States navy.
who was committed TO the Bloomingdale
lunatic asylum on Monday had become
insane as a result of hazing administered
to him while student at the Annapolis
Naval Academy is disproved by the rec
ords in the possession of the Navy De-
partment As matter of fact Mr.. Craven,
as shown by the record. was never actual
" student at the academy. He was APP
pointed TO il in 1885 but owing to his physi-
cal condition never entered the institution
He had been nominated for cadetship
by the President in May. 1885, and on June
so, 1899. after passing his examinations. he
was appointed a cadet for the term begin
ming Oct. of that year. Young Mr.. Craven
had worked very hard to prepare for his
examinations. and after passing them his
nervous system was so shattered that he
went to Johns Hopkins Hospital at Balti-
more for treatment. As the time for enter
ing the academy approached, his condition
not having improved, he made application
for leave of absence. y letter is on file
at the Navy Department. dated Sept. y,
signed by the resident physician OF the hos
pital, saying that Cravens condition was
such that he would not be able to pursue
his studies for at least eight months. and
on Oct. l a letter signed by Mr.. Craven,
asking for leave for that length of time.
was received and favorably acted or six
days later. When that leave expired he
asked for six months additional leave, as
his health had not improved sufficiently to
allow him to enter his class. In the mean
time Mr.. Haskell, who is his uncle, had
been appointed assistant secretary of the
navy and he interested himself in his
nephew's behalf and aided in securing a
further extension of his leave. Being un-
able TO proceed at the expiration of that
time Mr.. Craven resigned and his resigna-
ton was accepted March D. 1901.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

but the recital is not overdrawn. Because
the activity is so general and intense it
may be wonderful. but those who consult
business men in the towns within radius
Of fifty miles viii learn that the activity is
without precedent. Here in Indianapolis
man must be very duh who can go through
it's business streets and not feel the energy
which characterizes the general business
of the city. Even the hot weather does not
put a damper upon it. New enterprises are
started-enterprises which would not have
been thought of five six years ago. If
a careful canvass should be made of the
city showing the variety of industries, the
men and capital employed and the goods
turned out. those who consider themselves
the best posted would be surprised.
The truth is indianapolis to-day is one Of
the growing cities OF the country, and it is
growing without special booming The more
people know of it and of it's location, the
better they are able to see that it needs no
booming. There has been extensive building
this season. sufficient in residences to ac-
commodate quite a large city. yet there is
no appearance of surplus. 1t would seem
that most people do not realize the i'm
portance of the interurban lines TO Indian
apolis and the cities and towns these lines
have brought into close and frequent COM
munication. They will. in a sense, make
the whole country they serve one COM
munity, increasing the trade of cities and
making properties more valuable because
the interurban makes them desirable. In
dianapolis never was jealous of neighboring
cities; now it's own growth and Importance
remove all cause for such feeling.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
Japnn.s Military strength.

WASHINGTON. July g. Lieut.. Col.
Wantanabe, the first representative of the
Japanese Ministry 10 be accredited 10
Washington as military attache. arrived
here to-day and reported to the japanese
legation 1.-The present military system OF
Japan is thoroughly modern" said he,
land is similar 10 the best European sys-
TENS those of Germany being followed TO
considerable extent. The peace footing H.
from 10000 TO $4,000 men. with war footing
about double that and reserves which can
be called upon in almost unlimited number.
The army is divided into thirteen divisions
with a general in command of each. The
Japanese troops are armed and equipped
with the most modern devices OF warfare
the latest rapid fire inventions being added
about three years ago Our rife is dis
tinctively a Japanese weapon. made in our
own arsenals and combining the best fea-
lures OF the other most effectual weapons
All the heavy guns. as well as rifles. are
now being manufactured In japanese arse
nails | am glad TO say there Is the most
friendly feeling between the japanese and
American soldiers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
ENEMIES TO INDIANAPOLIS.

The ten members of the Council who
voted for the Perrott proposition regarding
the interurban railroads are enemies to the
real interests of the city, as is every other
citizen who stands in the way of opening
any line of communication which will bring
trade business and material for manu-
facturers TO Indianapolis. 1t is said that
several OF those who voted for the Perrott
proposition did not fully understand it.
This is unfortunate. and it will be more
unfortunate for Indianapolis if any of
these men who cannot understand so plain
and so simple a proposition as that Of Mr..
Perrott should be reelected. AS for those
who did understand 1t, nothing can be said
except that they desire to put distractions
in the way of a system of transportation
which will be of immense advantage to the
city. 1t is already being said of them
among business men that they are not
representing the interests of indianapolis.
The proposition of the committee is a
fair one. being in the nature of COM
promise, giving every advantage to resi-
dents OF the city on incoming cars that
they would have on the urban lines The
Perrott proposition makes the interurban
lines a part of the Indianapolis Street
railway Company. when the purpose of
those roads is entirely foreign TO service
to bring people TO and take them from In
dianapois at a low fare They open TO In
dIanapolis frequent communication to a
large territory which the other means of
transportation cannot serve. To people Of
limited means the interurbans afford cheap
local transportation. There is no more rea-
son in requiring the interurbans to comply
with the rules imposed upon the local
street-railway company than there would
be to require steam railway companies.
when they reach the city limits to make
their rates comply with those of the In
dianapolis Street-railway Company and
give transfers TO passengers to any part
OF the city TO which street railway affords
facilities. As the name suggests. the inter-
urbans are for the convenience of people
desiring to come from other cities and
towns TO Indianapolis and to go from In
dianapolis to other cities. Unless the peo-
pie OF indianapolis, like the ten council
men, desire to prevent such travel and
ignore its trade, the interurbans. so far as
rates are concerned. should not be inter
fered with within the city. But Indian
apolis wants nothing of the kind. This is
said because. when hearing on the sub
Ject was given none but business men ap-
peared, and each of them urged a fair
franchise for the interurbans. If there are
those who oppose they did not appear TO
protest Nevertheless, ten members of the
Council ignored the representations of the
business men
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
PERFECTING PRESS FOR SALE.

The Journal has for sale, at a great bar
gain, one of its two Hoe presses. which
have been in use for a number of years in
printing the Journal. II is now being re-
placed by large modern, double-supple-
ment Hoe press of a capacity commensu-
rate with the growing needs of the paper.
The press that is for sale can be bought
at very reasonable figure and is ready
Tor shipment at once. II is in excellent
condition and will give years of good serv-
Ice TO some newspaper desiring to use a
perfecting press. The purchase price will
include a Jenney motor. direct connected,
with which ii has been run for the past
three years. This is a great Improvement
over the old system of running a press by
belts and is a good saver Of power. Core
spondence is invited this subject from
any interested publishers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
CARDINAL GIBBONS OPTIMISTIC.
He Predicts a Wonderful Future for
the United States.

LONDON, July 16-Cardinal Gibbons was
entertained at dinner tonight at the Bra
lillian legation and several distinguished
peers and diplomats were present. To a re-
porter of the Associated Press he said: Il
hope to meet Cardinal Vaughan, who will
return to London Tomorrow. and spend
several days with him L shall devote the
next few weeks to rest in England and
Ireland L had "a, delightful time in Rome,
where the apparent health and strength OF
the Pope cause constant surprise. The in
terest displayed by the Pope in the United
States Is as intense as ever, and he Is
thankful to know that the progress of the
church in the United States keeps pace
with Americas commercial development.
He astonishes every one by his powers of
memory and his familiarity with every de-
tail of American life.
~ have been in many countries in Europe,
and have returffeds 10" the United States
each time more conyinced. of the wonderful
future in store for us If we maintain the
educational, religious and commercial
standards. So far the Philippines are
concerned, there are many problems, in
Guiding the disposition of church property,
which the Holy See is anxious to have
solved on the basis of fairness which
characterizes American policy. 1t is i'm
possible for to discuss the recent church
legislation in France. Ii has given the
Pope much concern, but it is local matter,
Of which / cannot talk
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
Position Which the Late General Har-
rjson Was TO Fill May BE Given
to Some Eminent Judge.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARMY
OFFICERS NAMED FOR SERVICE IN
PORTO RICO AND PHILIPPINES.
Grandson of the Late Admiral Craven
Not C-nzed by Having at the
Annapolis Academy.
Special to the indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. July lS.-The death Of
former President Harrison created a va
cancy in the American representation on
The Hague Arbitration Commission. which
the President will have TO fill. He regards
II as essential 10 appoint a Republican TO
the vacancy thus created. in order to main
tain the political balance of our represen-
tation on that internationally important
commission. Although many applications
have been received for this post. difficulty
is being experienced in finding a person of
national reputation who combines with the
Judicial impairment the knowledge OF in
ternational law and other qualities neces-
sary to fit him for the high honor. 1t is
determined that the Supreme Court will
not be further drawn on TO the manifest
delay of its other business. and the indi-
cations are that the choice will fall on
some distinguished member of the judiciary
of some State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

WASHINGTON. July ls.-Reports have
been received by Commissioner Evans. OF
the Pension Bureau. from all tn" pension
agents OF the country. showing the entire
pension business transacted for the fiscal
year ending June - last. The showing thus
made. compared with 1900 is as follows.
The appropriations for the two years was
the same, Sl44.oes.oo0 for each year. The ex-
penditure for 1901 was Si3S. 52l 49,. an excess
over 1900 Of S6e.SG During the year ths pen
sion roll was increased 10 the extent Of
1906 names. making total OF co.. SCI The
deaths among pensioners numbered Is uS2
In 1901. or 2.255 more than In 1900 The rec
ord shows that for the year $40 claims
were filed on account Of the Spanish-Amer-
lean war OF these. s0s5 were allowed and
1883 were adjudicated and rejected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

A call has been issued for a national con-
vention of negro bankers. to be held at
Buffalo. Sept. IS TO Is. There are seven
banks In the United States owned and man.
aged exclusively by negroes. one in Tennes-
see, two in Alabama. one in Virginia. two
In Washington. d. g.. and one in Phila-
delphia. The bank in Richmond has a capt.
tai OF $4,000. with a surplus of $4,000. and
is regarded as one OF the most prosperous
financial concerns in the city. The Ameri-
can Herald, an organ OF the colored people.
published in Philadelphia by a colored
banker. thinks convention OF the kind
indicated would make the Southerner pale
in his attempt TO disfranchise US. and the
Northerner blush In his endeavor 10 keep
US locked out from various occupations at
the many trades and professions" 1t would
not be a large convention. but 1t would be
significant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

1t Will be no surprise to persons at all
familiar with the public service to learn
from the report of a civil-service reform
committee that Congress is the author and
protector OF more abuses and furnishes
the ripest field for reform of any branch
or department of the government The
plain truth is that for years past both
houses Of Congress have been run. as far
as their clerical and working force is con-
cerned. on spoils basis. with little refer
ence to economy or efficiency. Both parties
have contributed by years of cooperation
10 establishing and maintaining this abuse,
and it is firmly rooted that it will be
very hard TO get rid of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
Naval investigation Probable.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE Navy De-
partment has received a telegram from
Lieutenant Commander Henry Minett, ex-
ecutive officer of the gunboat Concord. an
nouncing the arrival OF that vessel at
Seattle this morning. The announcement
occasioned no little surprise, inasmuch as
the Concord recently was ordered home
from the Asiatic station and sent TO Una
laska 10 assist in enforcing the liquor laws
IN that locality and carrying on the work
formerly performed by the gunboat Wheel
ing. Lieutenant Commander Minnett' s
telegram said that Commander Harry
Knox the commander OF the Concord. was
i'll, leaving IL 10 be supposed that this was
the cause OF the Concords unexpected re-
turn TO Seattle. The department imme-
dlately wired for full particulars OF this
move OF the Concord. which had not the
sanction OF the Navy Department. YES
sells undirected abandonment OF her post
constitutes a rather serious offense under
ordinary circumstances, but pending fur
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

WASHINGTON. July l6.-If present Ger
man industrial conditions continue much
longer United States trade with the empire
will be seriously affected. says Consul
Diederich. at Bremen. in a report 10 the
State Department on the alarming indus
trial crisis that now threatens Germany.
The laboring men OF the country. he says.
barely succeed in keeping body and SOU
together. while the monthly reports as 10
the number OF men who are idle and seek
ing employment are startling. Then. too.
Germany Is preparing 10 harvest the poor
est crop she has produced for many years.
The textile. coal. chemical. cement and
various other industries have been affected
more or less seriously
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
INDIANIANS IN FRISCO.
EpwOrth League Special Train Ar
rives at Its Defamation.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-Nearly 10000
delegates to the International Epworth
League convention which will begin next
Thursday were received and registered by
the local companies to-day. Among the
first arrivals were a special train from
Philadelphia with $50 Pennsylvanans the
Wisconsin special, a special carrying near
ly 500 from Chicago and Kansas City, the
State delegations of Kansas and Alabama
numbering 200 and the big special from
Iowa, kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and
Tennessee, followed by the Indiana special.
Although the convention is not 10 be for
mally opened until Thursday ii was prac-
tically begun tonight with d concert at
Mechanics Pavilion. the features OF which
were a chorus of 1000 voices accompa MED
by the great organ built for Stanford Uni
versity. Fully 10000 people attended the
concert.
DR. Joseph f. Berry, general secretary
of the league, sai6 to-day: II have at
tended ali the conventions held by the Ep-
worth League and I able 10 say that
never before has such preparation been
made for the entertainment and comfort
of the delegates. and never have matters
been more nicely adjusted TO insure the
complete success of the programme. 1t is
my prediction that the coming convention
will be the greatest ever held"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17
CRAZED BY LOSS OF SONS.
Father and Mother of One hoy aud
Father of Another Attempt Suicide.

NEW YORK. July l6-The drowning Of
two boys at Kings dock, New Brighton.
was followed by a triple attempt at sui
eide by parents of the victims. The boys
were Michael Florintino fifteen years OLD
and Gabrielle Santora. sixteen years old
both of New Brighton. They were swim
ming. when Florintino called for help ana
when Santora responded Florintino threw
his arms around his would-be rescuer's
neck and both boys sank together drown.
ing before assistance could reach them
When the parents of Santora were informed
OF the accident they started for the scene.
On the way the father threw himself IN
front OF an approaching train. but was
pulled off the track IN time. The mother
flung herself into the water. but was res
cued. Almost Immediately afterwards
FlOrintino's father 10 the dock and
attempted 10 jump In. but was held by the
bystanders. The police took charge OF the
grief-crazed people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-17

Stripped of verbiage. the present struggle
between the amalgamated steel workers
and the manufacturers is over the demand
OF the workers for the recognition of the
union IN all establishments that are now
run on the nonunion plan. As believers
In organized labor the workmen cannot be
blamed for making this demand, hut. on
the other hand, the mill owners car hardly
be blamed for insisting On the right 10
control their own business in their own
way. The principle involved does not con-
Germ the public beyond the interruption to
general prosperity which may follow.