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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-30
CROPS sCORCuED by HEAT.
Gloomy Prospect for Many Russians
starvation Almost Certniu.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 15.-The day on
which the first fruits OF the harvests were
blessed I'm the churches, which was cele-
brated throughout Russia this week, must
have been a day OF mourning In many OF
the provinces. Even vegetables. including
potatoes. have been largely burned up by
the scorching heat I'm some districts. The
approaching winter will be one of the
gloomicst Russia has ever seen. The gov
eminent already has begun preparations
for the feeding OF the population In dis
tricts where starvation Is threatening. BY
"A law adopted some time ago the district
are relieved from all response
bility I'm the matter, the famine relief funds
being now turned over to the central gov
rnmen agents OF the ministry OF the In
terror are engaged I'm buying up grain.
though the Russian press is forbidden to
this prohibition Is difficult to divine. IL
cannot he possible that the government
thinks the grain spectators can be taken
unawares, and the secrecy with which the
prices and localities of purchasers are in
vested can hardly be conducive to econ
omy.
1t Is not true that further restrictions OF
the number of Jewish students which may
be admitted TO Russian universities are I'm
contemplation. IL has been enormously
stated IL at they will hereafter be limited
TO 3 per cent. of the attendance. except at
the University of Moscow, where they
would no longer be admitted at all.
q. n. Baklund. director OF the Poulkoy
observatory, who has just returned here
from SpitZbergen, reports hat the longi-
tudinal measurements which are To afford
material for more approximate calculations
as TO the form and size OF the earth, were
begun at 1:a5 "a. m. on June IL. The meas
urements were made by means OF metal
wires. ninety-five meters long, which were
prepared under the direction of the Italian
Physicist Guillauma, and are proof against
temperature influences. The measurement
was made I'm 2i9 sections. the wire being
loaded at each end with | 900 k~ilogrammes
OF weight. The work was continued until
3 a. IN. of June 20. the distance being meas
ured also In the opposite direction. The diff
ference Of tho two measurements I'm n dis
lance OF 6.225 meters was found TO be l5.4
millimeters, or less than one 400. 000th part
of the whole. The accuracy Is therefore
lutely essential. The remeasurements were
concluded on June 25. and the astronomical
observations on the following two days.
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ernor Savage. BARLEY was formerly state
treasurer. and was convicted Of embezzle-
ment and sentenced to the penitentiary. his
shortage amounting 10 over 100000. The
Governor recently paroIed him for sixty
days. with the understanding. as he says.
that BARLEY was 10 reimburse the State
and render an accounting OF the embezzled
funds. When his action was criticised the
Governor issued a statement explaining IL
and also appeared before the convention
10 defend IL. His statement was frank and
reasonable. He gave at considerable length
his reasons for granting a parole 10 BARLEY,
saying that he alone was responsible. and
If he had erred the fault must rest with
him and not with the Republican party.
After hearing the Governors statement
the convention. by a vote OF 99s TO 16s.
adopted the following:
This Republicans of Nebraska disclaim for
the party any sympathy with custOdians Of
public money found guilty OF .ne betrayal
of sacred trusts.
Without impugning the motives of the
Governor In any way. we deprecate any ex-
ercise OF executive clemency tending to
create the false impression that the Re
publican party is disposed to condone the
unlawful embeZzlement of public funds I'M
der any circumstance. and We request the
immediate recall OF the parole granted to
Joseph s. BARLEY by the Governor.
This was safe ground to take. and the
Governor complied with the request by
sending the defaulting state treasurer back
to the penitentiary that night. Nobody
questions the Governors motives. but he
made a serious mistake.
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CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
steps Taken tn Fcderate All AuxiI-
larry Church Organizations.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29.-Bishop McFaul.
OF New Jersey. opened the convention of
Roman Catholic societies which was
called TO meet at Long Branch to-day to
effect "A federation OF the societies through
out the United States.
A temporary organization was effected.
plans were offered for a constitution and
form OF organization and officers and com
mittees were appointed TO hold Office un-
tl a permanent organization is effected.
The meeting was well attended by dele
gates from most OF the Eastern and Middle
States. representing organizations having
a membership of over 100000. IL was de.
cided TO hole the convention for perma-
nent organization In Cincinnati Dec. 10.
After the election OF the following officers
the convention adjourned: President. Henry
A. Fries. Erie, Pa: vice president, Thomas
W. Fttzgerald. New York: secretary. John
J. O'Rourke. Philadelphia: treasurer. NJ. II.
Mooney, Cleveland. o: spiritual director.
Boar6-T. J. Coyle. Pennsylvania: r. ID.
Reardon, Indiana: j. G.. Mcclure. New
York: L. j.. Kaufman. New York. Ad-
visory Board-Rev. DIR. Wall, New York;
Father McGillindy. Worcester. Mass: y.
II. Mcclure. Pittsburg: J. r. clinton. Tren-
ton: Thomas p. McKenna. Long Branch,
~ j.; Father w. =. cantweli. Long
Branch. ". j.
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OPENING FOR YOUNG men
CONGRESSMAN HULL SAYS 1T 4 BE
FOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES.
He Knows No Place Tha Affords a
Better Opportunity for Energy and
Commercial Enterprise.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Aug. 29.-Con-
House committee on military affairs, who
has arrived here on the transport Han
cock from a five months tour OF China.
Japan and the Philippines. is deeply inn
pressed with the possibilities OF the new
American possessions in the Orient. lie
says: "If 1 were a young man L don't know
where l should rather go than TO the Phil
ippines. For a man Of brains and industry
the islands open a vast prospect In almost
every line OF business for one who has the
grit to 60 there and stick TO II. The min
eral, agricultural and timber resources of
these islands constitute a field for com
mercial enterprise that is practically unlim-
tied. or course. the present conditions of
brigandage make IL exceedingly UNSAFE Tor
people to settle In the islands away from
the protection OF the military posts. but
the people, or the great majority. desire
peace and safety. and are doing all they
"Of course, 1t Is impossible to make an
Anglo-Saxon out of an Oriental. There
fore the Filipino probably never will be an
American citizen In the broad sense that IL
lis understood by all that that term con-
veys TO the man born In the United States
OF white parents. But as soon as he gets
"a sufficient education and becomes a little
more i~mpregnated with our ideas and loses
some OF the ideas acquired by "A three hum
dred years association with the Spaniard.
triotism. industry and education. and Will
be worthy of participating TO the fullest ex-
tent In all the benefits OF the government.
OF course. we shall have TO govern them
with firmness "a well as with kindness. /
think 10000 soldiers II about the right num-
Der to keep there for some years to come
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Ambassador Constans Back in Paris,
and mid the sultan Will
soon Pay the Claims.
FRANCE HAS TRUMP CARD LEFT
NAY LET TURKISH PLOTTERS HAVE
FREE REIN IN PARIS.
NJ. Georges Dorys Condemned to Death
Clash Between Spaniards and
British Over a Torpedo.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 29.-The Turk
ish Ministry discussed the French claims
on Tuesday. 1t is believed that full salts
faction will be given to France.
PARIS. Aug. 29-M. Constans, the French
ambassador to Turkey, arrived in Paris
to-day from Constantinople and had a con-
ference with the foreign minister, NJ. Del
casse. In an interview afterward, NJ. Con-
STAINS said he would not return TO Con-
stantinople until the dispute was settled.
NJ. Delcasse, at to-day's conference, con-
firmed the statement that he on. Constans)
had acted i'm perfect accord with the views
of the government. The ambassador did
not think the Sultan would hold out very
long. while as to the possibility of war be-
tween France and Turkey, NJ. Constans
said. was quite out OF the question.
The Echo de Paris says 1t learns that If
the Sultan does not satisfy the french de-
mands within t~wenty-four hours. surveil-
lance Of the Young Turkish party in France
will no longer be enforced.
NJ. Georges Dorys, son of the late Prince
Of Samos, a former Minister OF the Sultan
of Turkey, and formerly Governor OF Crete,
has been condemned to death by the Sui
tan's courts at the direction of Abdul
Hamid III. This action was taken in Con-
stantinople because of the publication of
Dorys's book. The Private Life OF the
Sultan" The book so angered Turkeys
ruler that he exerted his influence in diplo-
matte channels to have IL suppressed In all
European countries. His efforts succeeded
in Sweden. but the popular cutlery against
action in Paris was so strong that the
government declined to exert itself. M.
Dorys secretly left Constantinople some
time ago. and Is now "A resident of Paris,
where he has identified himself with the
Young Turkish party.
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HIGH AERIAL GLOBE.


ST. LOUIS. Aug. 29.-One of the primary
attractions OF the ST. Louis worlds fair
will be a marvellous aerial globe. 700 feet
high from stone base to roof Beside II. df
present plans are carried out. the Eifel
tower and the Ferris wheel are crude en-
gineering feats. The biz globe will be con-
structed by a company headed by c.. r.
Blanke, with a capital OF 81 .500.0 900. At the
height of 10 feet will be a spacious roof
garden about LOCO feet in circumference.
This space. will contain two restaurants
and two theaters. At an altitude of POS
feet will be located a huge coliseum. with
walks around the globe, giving a complete
view OF the grounds. Below Will be seen
two regular circus rings and a race track.
Underneath the seats viii be a menagerie.
viewed from the circular walk. The grand
music hall will be $40 feet up. with numer-
Gus novel musical attractions. At - feet
will be an aerial palm garden. y complete
view of the grounds may be had from
there. Six hundred feet UP will be the OBJ
servation. tower: where the Weather Blu
reau and searchlight display will be To-
Gated. Above this will be a wheelhouse for
sixteen huge elevators. capable of carrying
sixty persons each. which will carry the
through the big sphere.
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IMPORTANCE or SOUTH AMERICA,
TRADE.

Germany II Is announced. Is troubled over
the Monroe doctrine. because IL wishes TO
have coaling stations in South American
countries. which would involve German con-
troll OF limited portions of territory In the
vicinity. Germany desires coaling stations
In South America because It's merchants
region, actually wrestling IL from the Brit
ish and keeping out Americans. because the
German Is "A more skillful and patient
manipulation OF trade and the people with
whom ne trades. German agents can speak
the language of South American countries.
They make friends with the people and
try to make goods to suit them. The Eng
lish ana Americans do none OF these things.
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An LAND.


NEW YORK, Aug. ga dispatch To the
Herald from Colombia says: Pilots and
counter plots MI the air. There Is war
here of the most hideous kind and strife
that tears the country asunder. I'm which
brother Is pitted against brother. friend
against friend and neighbor against neigh
Dor. Fertile fields have been devastated.
Once thriving towns have been decimated
In population and villages have been wiped
out of existence. Bands OF armed men oc-
cupy every highway and traffic Is practi-
cally at a standstill. while frantic women
mourn their dead and hungry babes clam
or for food. The entire republic IL "A seeth-
ing caldron of unrest. So critical is the sit
uation that even the officials of the gov
eminent, who wish TO rc-cstablish public
confidence, admit that the crisis must bc
reached within n few days, as matters
cannot long continue as they are. Great
battles must soon be fought. and upon the
results will depend, not alone the suprem-
acy of the clashing parties In Colombia,
but also, perhaps, the integrity of the ter
ritory OF three neighboring republics
Venezuela, Ecuador and Nicaragua. Feel
ing runs high along the borders. and a
general war may be precipitated at any
moment by any trivial incident. The revo-
luton has resolved itself. after lasting
nearly two years, into an international
struggle between the Liberals and the Con-
servatives OF four sisters. allied I'm their
history, contiguous I'm territory. kindred by
climate by race and by tongue"
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SECRETARY OF WAR ILL
MIR. ROOT TROUBLED WITH A RE.
CURRENCE OF FORMER AILMENT.
Now at His Summer Home ON Long
Islsnd-GeneraI Gillespie Desis-
mated Acting Secretary.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Secretary Root
left Washington to-day for his summer
home at Southampton. Long island. He is
suffering from a recurrence. in mild form.
of the trouble which affected him last
spring.
General Gillespie has been designated act
ing secretary by the President under an act
OF 1852 which authorizes the head OF a
bureau to be acting secretary. A year ago
the President issued an executive order
designating General Miles TO be acting
secretary In the bureau OF the secretary
during his absence and assistant secretary.
and I'm the absence of General Miles then
General Corbin was to act. IL so happens
that all persons directly named TO perform
the duties of secretary are absent and
General Gillespie Therefore was selected.
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Postomces I'm the Philippines.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-The division of
insular affairs OF the War Department to-
day made public the annual report of Mr..
G. NJ. Cotterman. director general OF posts
In the Philippine island While the gross
receipts from the postal service during the
last fiscal year shove an increase over
the preceding year. the expenses were In
creased to a considerably greater extent
than the receipts. This apparent deficiency
IL explained by a statement that consid-
cradle amounts had to be expended during
the past year for mail transportation
through foreign countries. the debt having
Tapped over from the preceding year. The
number OF regular postoffices I'm the archi-
pelago was increased from nineteen to
twenty-three. Mr.. Cotterman urges the
application OF United States postage rates
To the Islands, He comments on the ir-
regularity of interisland mail transporta-
ton and recommends that authority be
given to advertise for bids for "A regular
service 10 all important points In the
islands and that steamers awarded con-
tracts be required by law to run on a set
schedule.
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PLOW COMBINATION.
Another Meeting of Manufacturers
Capital to BE S30.OOO. 900.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-Nearly thirty pillow
manufacturers of the United States were
In session here to-day discussing plans for
a consolidation of all the pillow interests In
the country. After the meeting 1t was an
nounced that the proposed consolidation
was practically a sure thing from present
prospects and that about $5O,c0.0o would
be represented in the organization when 1t
should be completed. The New York Guar
antee and Trust Company has made a
proposition TO the pillow manufacturers 10
engineer the deal. TIL recent rise of 10
per cent. I'm the price of plows and the pro-
posed consolidation Is the result. the pillow
manufacturers say. of an increase in price
of every kind of material and a ruinous
credit system that has prevailed for years.
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A coiored o~ficeholder In Washington has
started a movement to present a testi-
monial to the London hotel manager who
recently refused to bar American negroes
upon the demand OF some OF his white pa
trons. and has headed the list with a con-
tribution Of SO. II was Byron who wrote
'T awoke one morning and found myself
famous" h London hotel keeper may
have the same experience. There was moth
Ing sentimental or heroic In his refusal TO
bar welkedncated and well-behaved Amer
lean negroes from his hotel who came there
with plenty OF money TO pay their bills. II
was simply n matter OF business with him
snc a refusal to recognize a distinction that
does not prevail anywhere outsid. OF the
United States. II would be a mistake 10
magnify what was a commonplace business
act from a British point OF view into one OF
moral heroism.
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About a year ago the Chicago Schooi
Board adopted a rule requiring applicants
for appointment as teachers In the public
schools 10 pass a physical examination.
Enforcement of the rule for a year has re-
suited SO satisfactorily that IL will be con-
tinued. A woman doctor. who was chiefly
Instruments i'm having the rule adopted,
says:
II shows that I'm one short year the effect
of the plan has been to arouse the young
women to the necessity of care for their
health. Knowing that this examination
was coming. these girls have taken care OF
themselves. They have had soup for lunch
instead of n few cookies. They have not
dieted. as they used TO. on slate pencils and
pickles.
No doubt a sound body is as necessary
I'm the hard work OF teaching as n sound
mind. The Journal is not aware that the
slate pencil and pickle diet prevails TO any
extent among indianapolis school teachers.
but there could be nc objection to "A prac-
teal regulation tending TO establish a
higher standard OF health.
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situation Reviewed by n Corresponds
ent. who Says the Country Is "a
Seething CsIdron Of Unrest.
ARMED MEN ON EVERY ROAD
WOMEN MOURNING THEIR DEAD \
BABIEs CRYING O FOOD.
Brother Pitted Against Brother and
Friend against Friend-Venexue-
Ian Rebels Progress.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29-The Associated
Press has received the following dispatch.
dated Bogota. Aug. "a. from a Colombian
official of high rank: General Pedro ID.
Ospino. acting minister Of war. who has
prepared an excellent and extensive plan
or campaign. confirms the reports that
within the last fifteen days he has de-
stroyed nearly all of the Colombian guer-
rillas.
The government of Colombia has main
tanned strict neutrality regarding Ecuador
and Venezuela. Notwithstanding the fact
that the governments of the said countries
have upheld and effectively aided the rebels
OF Colombia. thus p~rolonging the revolution
in this country.
Recently the revolutionary forces OF Co
have met On the frontier OF Nene-
zuela to organize new invasions of Co
lcmbia, using the munitions OF war ac-
cumulated by the government of Venezuela
on her frontiers. A party of Nenezuelans
surrounded near Cucuta. are about to re-
turn to their country. They are commanded
by Rangel Garbiras.
1.-THE position taken by the government of
Colombia is one of peace and neutrality.
These are fundamental canons In her for
eign policy. The frontiers Of Colombia are
sufficiently defended. Colombia feels GER
tain that she can maintain her rights and
repel whatever foreign invasions may Of
fer
WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Mail informa-
ton received at the Colombian legation here
continues encouraging according. TO the OF
hcials there and encourages them to hope
that peaceful conditions Will obtain. In
formation received al the legation by way
OF Port OF Spain. Trinidad. Is to the effect
tLAs ~. lfr che NAa nf N 100
~tionists. who was reported defeated by the
forces OF that government continues I'm
arms against the authorities and Is "A
source OF considerable trouble TO the Of
flcials of Venezuela.
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Reindeer from siberia.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-The secretary
Of the treasury received from Lieutenant
Bertholf. OF the revenue cutter service. a
report OF purchases OF reindeer made In
Siberia for shipment 10 Alaska during the
present summer. He says he has secured
$50 young does and fifty bucks, all OF the
next summer The deer were all bought I'm
the vicinity OF Orla and they were 20 be
shipped from that place to Port Clarence.
The distance is 1000 miles. Lieutenant BERT
holt expressed some doubt as 10 the success
OF the experiment. The deer purchased cost
Is roubles per head In orla, but the addi-
brings the total cost Of the animals landed
I'm Alaska TO about $50 each.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-The State De-
partment is I'm receipt OF another interest,"
ing report from Mr.. stowe. who recently
resigned his post as Usited States consul
general at Cape Town, dated July 10. which
calls attention 10 the demand for horses
and mules. and especially American ami
mails. In South Africa. The size and
strength OF American horses and mules, he
says. has made them most popular in tho
Iransvaal. not only In the army. but with
the farmers. Animals brought from other
countries, Mr.. stowe says, stand the climate
for farm and city use. The Yields OF South
Africa are dotted with the carcaSses OF
horses that have died OF starvation. sick
ness and fatigue. and. Notwithstanding the
great number imported into Cape Colony.
there will be need for many more by the
time hostilities nave ceased.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.-Antonio kouri.
a Haitian merchant. claiming to have been
naturalized here. called at the State De-
partment to-day. I'm company with ~. a.
SHIRLEY. a Hsitian attorney. 10 induce the
department TO take steps TO secure justice
for the murder OF his brother. Habid kou-
ri. also n naturalized American citizen and
a merchant OF Port au Prince and New
York. IL was stated that the murderer OF
kouri. one Nicola Nadir. was likely 60 cs.
cape trial entirely. ana. even N brought 90
trial. he was likely TO he acquitted. owing
10 the disappearance OF witnesses. The
crime was committed last October, when
Nadir was arrested lie has been I'm con-
iinement since. but has been allowed a
measure OF liberty at times. which the
complainants allege H. beyond the limits
OF propriety and safety. The case was
made the basis OF a number OF afidavlts.
which Acting Solicitor Van Dyne Will take
under consideration. and ~ Is probable that
he will communicate with United States
Minister Powell and cause him 10 do what
is necessary TO prevent a miscarriage OF
Justice.
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-The Navy De-
partment to-day received a cablegram from
Captain Craig. OF the Albany. dated at
Alden. announcing that Frank Schliz and
Timothy Mccarthy. while sleeping on the
poop deck OF the Albany last Sunday night.
slid overheard during an exceptionally
heavy roll OF the vessel. Captain Craig's
cablegram said he remained I'm the locality
where the accident occurred all Sunday
night and after daylight Monday. but the
men were not again seen and their bodies
could not be recovered. on Monday George
Perkins went overheard and was drowned.
His body was recovered and will he buried
ashore at Alden. The records OF the Navy
Department in regard 10 these three men
show: Frank Schliz, landsman. residence
Chicago. Timothy Mccarthy. coal passer.
residence New York. George Perkins, lands
man, residence New York.