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LOSS OF CHINESE CRUISER.
Details of the Explosion on the Hal
Chez on June Fl,

VICTORIA, b. c., July 15-Details were
received by the steamer Empress of India
to-day of the destruction of the Chinese
cruiser Hai-Chee at Marking, by an explo-
sion, before reported briefly by cable. The
Japanese cruiser Atago arrived at Hsia-
kuan on June q and the magazine of the
Hai-Chee was opened to salute her. Then
came the explosion. OF the crew of 200 to
25O but two escaped. The cruiser went up
like a flash, the explosion being heard for
five miles, and showers OF debris were
scattered far and near. Three small boats
lying alongside were destroyed with their
occupants The United States gunboat
Helena, which was in the vicinity, picked
up the two survivors from the wreckage.
One of these was the carpenter, who had
been at work on the outside of the vessel
and was thrown into the water by the
shock, and the other was a cadet who was
blown through a portfolio. The latter was
badly injured but survived. Neither could
throw any light on the cause of the explo-
sion, but the general belief is that light
was carried into the magazine when the
men went TO get the shells 10 fire the salute.
The explosion was felt severely on board
the United States steamship Helena. the
Japanese cruiser and on the other vessels
on that portion of the river. On land the
shock was felt for four and five miles. and
by one vessel seven miles away. Boats
were lowered from the Helena, Atago and
other vessels. but nothing could be done.
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Indiana Notes.

MARION.-The delegates to the state
convention Of the Knights and Daughters
Of Tabor an organization of colored peo-
pie, were in session here on Tuesday, and
will not adjourn until Friday evening The
order was established about thirty years
ago by the Rev. Moses Dickson of st
Louis, and now has about 1900 members in
this State. A banquet was given this even
ing in Wyandotte Hall. Addresses were
given by George Nj. Coon and s. L: Stricler
There were responses from DR.. 8. s. Dupee
of Evansville, and Mrs. Emma J. Hines, of
kokomO.
PORTLAND.-The physicians who are
attending John Farris. the victim of the
cutting scrape at Pennville, say that he
now has pretty fair chance for recovery.
unless some unexpected complications
should set in. Preliminary arrange
ments are being made for the annual meet
ing of the old settlers of Jay and Randolph
counties at Ridgeville, Aug. IA Senator
Fairbanks has promised to be present and
deliver an address.
ELWOOD.-Richard Morgan, aged sixty
eight was struck by a southbound Pan
handle freight train at the South J street
crossing Tuesday morning and fatally in
jured. He stepped from one track to an
other just in time to be struck by the
train, and was knocked down aud caught
under the locomotive, being dragged for a
considerable distance.
MUNCIE.-The City Council has passed
an ordinance imposing tax of SIS per day
on all transient merchants, including deal
ers In foods and drinks. Twenty
three lots Of the Wysor Land Company
were condemned by the city to be used as
Il city park and the money was appropri-
ated for their purchase.
GREENSBURG.-John NJ. Craig a pros
porous farmer, celebrated his fifty-first
birthday on Tuesday by selling ffty-one
hogs, averaging over 800 pounds, for $7.S5
a hundred. Mr.. Craig is ardent Repub-
lican, and attributes the good prices now
received by the farmer to the Republican
administration.
CONNERSVILLE.-Wh William Meek
er. an employee at the p. H. and T. NJ.
Roots blower works, was engaged in hoist
ing a heavy piece of iron his hand was
caught in the cog wheels and crushed to
pieces before the machinery could be
stopped. Amputation was necessary.
RUSHVILLE.-The Hon. James E. Wat
son, who was to have gone to Beloit Kan,
on Tuesday to speak on Thursday after
noon at the Chautauqua, was compelled to
telegraph and recall his appointment on ac-
count Of his throat, which is being treated
by specialist
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MONUMENT PROJECT REVIVED.
Plan to Mark the Ancient Battlefield
of Mississinewa.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
MARION, ind, July 1.-THE historic
battlefield near the little town of Jalapa.
on the right bank of the Mississnewa river,
about eight miles northwest Of this city,
may yet be marked by a monument erected
by the government. The matter was once
taken up by Congressman Steele, but an
investigation showed that the ground where
the graves of the soldiers are situated was
private property and the estate was in the
hands of a trustee. The minors who were
heirs to the property are now of age and
the matter of government purchase is
again under consideration. 1t is the in
tention TO set apart park containing the
backgrounds.
The scene of the battle of the Missssin-
eva is a picturesque spot and is a point
which has for years been frequented by
parties of picnickers. If the government
erects a monument and establishes a park,
local men will build an electric line to the
grounds and it is thought that it will be-
come a popular pleasure resort. The battle
of the Mssissinewa was fought on Dec.
Is 1872
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WINONA LAKE PARK.
Meeting of Farmers Agents-Recent
Arrivals mt the Hotels.

Arrivals mt the Hotels.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WARSAW. Ind. July 15.-The eighth an
nual meeting Of the Ohio Farmers Agents
Association of Indiana opened at Winona
lake to-day under the direction of Presi-
dent NJ w. Moore, of Huntington, who
opened the meeting with address on
Success of the Company" other speakers
were p f. Beach, of Seville. o.; L. H.
Colvin, of Muncie; Frank Shuler, of Fort
Wayne. and John Sage. of Rockville. The
with a banquet at the Winona Hotel Rep
resentatives from two hundred Indiana
towns are in attendance.
Tomorrow Is w. c. T. U. day at Winona
lake and many prominent workers will be
present. The meetings will be in charge
Of the Rev. Matte Cammack Gibson. of
Jonesboro.
Another baseball game will be played
with the Warsaw High School team, which
has never been defeated. tomorrow The
Rev. w. A. Sunday, of Chicago, will pitch
for Winona and Edwin NJ. Ripple. of the
Manila. p. l., team will pitch for Warsaw.
Recent arrivals at the Inn are: Roxans.
Smith, Donald Smith, Mrs. w NJ. Smith,
Van Vert, o.; the Rev. A ]. Waller. Terre
Jennie K. Kennedy, Lockland, o.; Mrs.
Dora Horgitt Hamilton, o.; Thomas Nc
Gregor, Rockford, Ill; Mrs. a. c. Gray,
Chicago Mrs Marvin L. Moore, Clorinda,
Ia; Earl Miller, Greentown, Ind; II. r.
Hurlburt. wife and family, Chicago; Inez
r. Johnson, Fort Wayne.
Arrivals at the hotel are: w. d. Dickey.
Indianapolis; w. p. Dickey, Sioux City.
Ia; G. S. Rhoads, Indianapolis; c. L. Leon
ard, South Bend; II. G. Weber, Nashville.
Tenn. S. E. Veris. Charlottesville; r. j.
Greencastle; ]. E. Favry, Columbus; w.
Elliott, Seville, o.; G. II. McDermott. LIE
roy, O.; p. E. Beach, ]. c. Johnson, Seville,
o.; Mr.. and Mrs. D. d. De Pay. Medary-
vile, Ind; w. S. Rhyan, II. c. Rhyan,
Monticello; ]. II. Freeman, NJ. l.. Benham,
Leroy, o.: Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Chapman,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Greek, Button: John
NJ. Stewart. South Bend; Thomas McDon-
aid, Milford: E. F. Brandon, Noblesville;
7: =: oranood' camden L.. M Nh PleTGe MISS
Rockville; a. b. Thomas, North Manches-
tor Inn
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BLAZE in AN OIL FIELD
STORAGE TANKS AT JENNINGS. IA.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Derricks Burning and Streams of
Burning Fluid Endangering All
Property in the Region.

JENNINGS, La, July 15.-During heavy
electrical storm that passed over the Jen-
nings oil field about noon a bolt of light
ming struck the field storage tanks Of the
Jennings On Company. setting them on fire.
The flames spread 10 the derricks Of the
company adjoining and in a short time they
as well as the tanks were destroyed. BY
the time the derricks had fallen the flames
had eaten away portion of one of the
field tanks, allowing the oil to escape.
and the fluid rushed into burning streams
In the direction of the Coultee. All work
men the field Immediately stopped opera
tons and set about throwing up levees TO
prevent as far as possible the spreading
Of the fire. In a SHORT time, however. an
other tank had broken loose and the wind
had driven the flames into the derricks OF
the Southern, Northern and Crescent Oil
companies. but they in some manner es-
capped destruction. The fire is still raging
tonight and the safety of the field depends
upon the strength of Jennings No. 2. The
oil is leaking around this tank and to-
gether with the gas is burning nercely,
sending a blaze many feet into the air.
A telephone message from the field at 10
o'clock says 1t is impossible 70 stop the
flames and that the gate valve will hold
but short while longer. If this gives away
are taken, the entire field will be
destroyed Workmen are now en-
gagged in removing the derricks of the re-
manning companies and burying the
mouths of the wells under a heavy coat
ing of mud and water.
A special train bearing experts has been
asked for and they will be taken to the
field to assist in saving the remaining prop
erty from destruction as soon as they ar
rive from Beaumont.
l a. m. Wednesday.-The fire has burned
all OF the packing out of the valve, upon
which 50 much depends, and the flames
are shooting as high the derrick. II
is expected the top of the pipe will burn
off and the flames will spread TO the der
ricks and adjoining tanks. President Hey
wood stated an attempt would be made be
tween now and morning to smother the
flames. A huge cone of quarter or eighth
inch iron. about ten feet in height and six
feet in diameter, is being made and will
be taken out as soon finished. wire
cable has been stretched from one of the
derricks to a pole and the cone will be
slid along on this until ii is over the well,
then dropped. The reflection OF the flame
can be seen for several miles.
A special train from Beaumont. carrying
fifty passengers and a fre-fghting appara-
tus, arrived at ! o'clock and was hurriedly
dispatched TO the oil field.
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WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.


MADISON, Wis. July 15-Everything is
in readiness for the Republican state con-
vention. which meets in this city at noon
tomorrow. The University Gymnasium,
where the convention is to be held, has
been fitted up with chairs for seating about
1900 persons OF this number LOGS will be
delegates.
Judge Levi II. Bancroft, of Richland Cen
ter, VIII be temporary chairman of the con-
vention. The state central committee met
during tie day, settled all disputed contests
and made final plans for a big gathering
Governor Robert NJ. Lafollette will be re-
nominated.
A lively time is expected over resolu-
ton which the stalwarts probably will pre-
sent, demanding the return to the United
States Senate of John c. Spooner. While
Mr. SpoOner wrote letter two years ago
unalterably deciding not to be a candidate
for reelection, he has powerful following
among both factions, who desire his return
Leading Lafollette supporters say that be-
fore Senator Spooner can be Endorsed il will
be necessary for him to make declaration
by which he will stand on the platform.
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CONCORD, y. H, July l5.-From a COM
munication received by Postmaster Robin
son, of this city. to-day it would appear
that Brig. Gen. Joseph H. Smith. L. $. A,
now in the Philippines. has been the target
Of an abusive and anonymous letter-writer
the letters being postmarked Concord. GEN.
Smith sends 10 the postmaster a commend
atory newspaper clipping and copy OF
Colonel Woodruff defense Of General
Smith before the court-martial. In his let
ter General Smith says: My parents and
grandparents were born and raised in the
good old Granite State and | am proud OF
her. 1t does appear TO me that justice
would prompt our good people 10 hear my
side of the charge against ne before de-
Gliding that 1 was anything but a loyal
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king EDWARD At SEA
NOW ON BOARD THE ROYAL YACHT
VICTORIA AND ALERT.
Was Removed from Buckin CHAM Pal
nee To Car i'm an Ambulance,
with the Queen by His Side.
JoURNEYED TO PORTSMOUTH
WHERE HE WAS CARRIED ABOARD
THE YACHT on A COUCH.
Suffered No Fatigue and spent Last
Night at Anchor on Cowes-
Beers Not All Happy.

LONDON, July liking Edward is now
aboard the royal yacht Victoria and AL
bert. and spent last night off Cowes, Isle
Of Wight. He stood the transfer and
journey well.
The King was placed in an ambulance at
Buckingham Palace at IL o'clock a. m and
was at once driven to the Victoria station.
The only other occupant of the ambulance
was Queen Alexandra. The vehicle was
driven at a walking pace. Although there
was a small crowd at the station there was
no demonstration in compliance with the
expressed wish of the King. The doctors
and nurses awaited the arrival of the am
bulance. and a party of blue jackets re-
moved his Majesty from the vehicle to a
royal salon car. formerly used by the late
Queen Victoria. Absolute privacy was Sc
cured by lofty screen of red plush. which
surrounded the platform. The train left
London at IL 80 a IN. and arrived at Ports
mouth about p. m. The removal OF his
Ma jesty from the train to the ROYAL Yacht
was safely accomplished by blue Jackets
and Z Kings couch was placed in a re-
ceptiO room -~hich had been constructed
on the upper deck The warships in Ports
mouth harbOr fired a royal salute as the
King embarked and all the vessels dressed
ship and manned yards or decks The
royal yacht steamed of almost immediatSiv
after the transfer was completed and an
chored in Cowes roads at 4:20 D. m after
a short cruise eastward.
IL was officially given out this evening
that the King was not fatigued by the
Journey. nor in the least distressed by the
transfers and that his Majesty expressed
great pleasure at the change
King Edward expressed pleasure also at
the excellent arrangements for his trans
fer His Majesty is placed sufficiently
high 10 get a view through the window OF
the pavilion on deck and ne watches with
evident pleasure the animated scene I'm
cOwes roads. a telegraphic cable has been
ai0 from the yacht 10 the shore. IL is ex-
oected that the King will make a long STAY
az Cowes. only indulging in short dav
cruises IN fine weather. returning 10 COwes
the same evening. The Prince OF Wales
Hill arrive aboard the Victoria and Albert
to-m0rroW
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MAY BE A MURDER.
EIwoOd Young Mans Skull Fractured
with a Buggy Prop.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, July 15-In an alterca-
ton with Irwin Downey. a hostler at the
Fesler livery barn. Bernard Bauer
young business man, received injuries
from which he is now lying at the point of
death Monday afternoon Bauer and a
companion hired a rig at the Fesler stable,
and were to return at o'clock. AT 10
o'clock they were still out and the pro-
prietor left instructions with Downey, the
night man, to collect an extra sum.
When Bauer came in at IL o'clock,
quarrel ensueG between him and Downey
over the collection of the money, and
Downey struck Bauer across the left side
of the head with a heavy buggy prop,
fracturing the skull and causing a severe
conclusion at the base of the brain. Dow
ney was arrested and is being held at the
city Jail to await the extent of his victims
injuries. His home Is at Alexandria. Dow
ney is but twenty years of age, and Bauer
is twenty-five.
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Ovation to Judge Reagan.

GALVESTON, Tex, July 15.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met here to-day
and organized with George Pendleton, of
Bellair. temporary chairman. One of
the features of the session was an ovation
TO Judge John II. Reagan, who voluntarily
retires from the position of railroad com
missioner. The convention passed a reso-
luton eulOgiZing him as a patriot for half
a century, conspicuous as one of the bold
est, wisest and most faithful champions of
Democracy. He is the only survivor of
either OF the civil war cabinets. After the
passage of the resolution Judge Reagan
came forward ana given an ovation
delegates rising and cheering for several
minutes. Judge Reagan said he had at
tended the first Democratic convention in
Texas and had attended every one since
when he was in the State.
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VERDICT FOR 81, 500.
indianapolis Woman Wins Suit Grow
ing Out of the A. II. u. Riots.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, July 15.-Judge Richter,
in Laporte Circuit Court, to-day rendered
judgment for $500 against the Lake Shore
Railway Company in favor of the widow
and children of James Mcclure. of Indian
apolis. who was killed at Park Manor dur
ing the Chicago railroad riots in 1894. The
suit was for $4,000.
On the jury's answers to interrogatories
Attorney Miller for the defense, moved
for judgment in favor of the railroad
company, but the court overruled the mo-
ton. An appeal was prayed to the State
Supreme Court. Plaintiff was represented
by former United States Minister A. c.
Harris and Otto Gresham, son of Cleve-
lands secretary Of state.
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SUICIDE AT NIAGARA.
Nina A. Phillips Jumps Into the Rap
ids and Is swept Over the Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, July 15.-Nina
A. Phillips. twenty-three years old, good
looking and well dressed, committed suicide
here to-day by jumping into the rapids on
the American side of the river from Goat
island bridge. Her body was swept over the
falls. Miss Phillips came here from Cat
traugus, n Y, some time ago. She was
well educated. She had often expressed a
strange fascination for the rapids. To-day
she walked over the bridge and laid her
hat. gloves and pocket-book on the ground
and returning to the center of the bridge
made the fatal leap. On a slip Of paper I'm
her pocket book she had written her ad-
dress and the words: over the falls July
10. 1902
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The amount OF it's capital isl. $40. 900 90
The amount OF its capital paid up
fc 400 600 90
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OLD BILLS OF EXCHANGE
Found Among Effects Of Fort Wayne
woman Who Died on sunday.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Ind, July 15.-The eff
fects of Mrs Elizabeth O'Leary, aged
eighty-three. who was found dead in her
room on Sunday, were examined to-day
In an old chest were found $500 in cash
and greenbacks bills Of exchange on Liv-
erpool for $4,000 and many old jewels. For
fiftv wears Mrs O'Leary led retired life,
alone in a house with two feebe-minded
persons She promised their mother, who
died when they were children. to take care
of them as long as she lived.
The treasure found in her room is the
accumulation OF half century. and il Is
feared that the houses on which the bills
were drawn have been many years out of
business. Some of the greenbacks are
original issues.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ALEXANDRIA, Ind, July l5.-Scott Nc
Gregor was found dead in his room at the
Brandon Hotel this morning. McGregor
was a tin worker, about twenty years old,
and came to the gas belt from Pennsyl-
vania. He recently had been working at
Elwood. He was seen at a number of
places yesterday, and displayed a large roll
of bills. When found this morning his
pockets were empty. Coroner Conrad has
been investigating the case to-day Minnie
Heron, May Robson and Bertha Morris,
all of whom were in the hotel last night
were arrested this evening and will be held
a. witnesses.
A dispatch TO the Journal from EIwood
says McGregor was the son Of the Rev. r.
McGregor Of that place, and that the body
taken to ElwOod for burial
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EIks' installation at Goshen.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
GOSHEN, Ind, July 15.-Nearly 1000 Elks
OF northern Indiana and southern Michi-
gan tonight assembled in Goshen to as
sist in instituting lodge No. 79S, with a
charter membership OF nearly 100. South
Bend and Elkhart delegations came, each
headed by a band, and three bands and
nearly 500 Elks participated in the parade.
Degree work was given to class of fifty
eight by the South Bend team at the opera
house, followed by q banquet at the
Knights of Pythias Hall Senator +. S.
Dausman, as POSTMASTER, delivered the
address of welcome. The response was by
District Deputy Gray, of Frankfort.
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RUSSIAN TROOPS PARADED.


KRASNOE-SELO, Russia, July Is
About $1,000 troops commanded by the
Grand Duke Vladimer, uncle OF the Car,
were paraded to-day in honor of King Vic
tor Emmanuel of Italy. The arrival OF the
Car and the King was greeted by the play
ing of the Italian national anthem by the
massed bands, the troops applauding thun-
derously The Czarina and other ladies of
the imperial family were driven to the
scene in open carriages. During the march
past King Victor Emmanuel remained
mounted in front of the imperial tent,
which was festooned with Russian and
Italian flags. The Car galloped TO the
head of the troops and led them before the
King. Subsequently the Gar and the
grand dukes presented their various regi-
ments and saluted the King, who was Wis
IDLY impressed by the spectacle.
Tonight the Grand Duke Nicolasevitch.
whose wife is the Queen of Italy's sister,
gave a dinner to the royal guest.
The Car has appointed King Victor
Emanuel honorary colonel of the Four
teenth Lithuanian Dragons.
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Sympathy for Venice.

VENICE, July 15.-The mayor OF Venice
has received thousands of kilograms from
all parts of the world condoiing with him on
the collapse yesterday of the Campanile OF
St. Marks.
The Pope mas telegraphed to Cardinal
Giuseppe Sarto the patriarch Of Venice.
expressing his grief and instructing him TO
give moral and financial support to any pro-
tect for rebuilding the bell tower.
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The Assets of the Company in the United States
are as follows

Cash on hand and in the hands OF
agents or other peTsons........... SOC, 800 81
Real estate unincumbered. ......--.. IS, $3.50
Bonds owned by the company
bearing interest at the rate OF
and per cent, secured as fol-
lows:
Detroit city bonds. market value. 100000
value ..'...,........,...... -. 10000
Michigan Steamship Co. bonds
market value ...-...-...---......... 100000
Peoples Savings Bank stock. mar
ket value OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,000
Loans on bonds and mortgages OF
real estate worth double the
amount for which the same is
mOrtgaged. and free from any
prior incumbrance ................. 5Oi .lO7.Oo
Debts otherwise secured .-----------. I2.2l1.S7
Debts for premiums. ................. 6l,l6lH
Total assets .sS0l, 722 s4
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted and not DUE. S5.S52 IS
Losses unadJusted ------------------- 6.559.a5
Losses in suspense, waiting for
further proof ....................... $500
All other claims against the COM
pany ................... S.osiOO
Amount necessary to reinsure out
standing risks .................... 25s.l75.2s
Total liabilities ....................S2 ., 32l 10
The greatest amount in any one
rlSk -----.-.--.------ Slo,v'9oO