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VIII support Them I'm Their Effort 10
Establish an Independent State
I'm the Holy Land.
BRITAIN WAS WEAK IN 1900
REPORT OF THE ROYAL COMMITS
sIoNER on SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
England Was Drained Of Troops 90
Carry the Long Campaign
Lessons of the Struggle.

BASEL Switzerland. Aug. 25.-At to-day's
session OF the Zionist congress. DR.. Herzl.
the president, submitted TO the delegates
letter which he had received from the Rus
sian minister OF the interior. Won Plehwe.
apparently pledging the support of the Rus
sian, government to the Zionists in their
movement 20 establish an independent state
In Palestine The minister, in the letter re-
ferred to, said his government was quite
favorable to the original programme OF
Zionism, which can rely on its moral and
material support when its practical meas
ures tend to decrease the Jewish popula-
ton OF Russia Such support might take
the form OF supporting the Zionist de-
mands on the Ottoman government and
helping the Jewish emigration societies by
cooperating with the Jews who are con-
tributing to the necessities OF those So
cieties. The Russian government the min
lister adds, has been obliged to act to settle
the Jewish question in the interest OF the
state. but IL has never deviated from
the great principles of morality and human
ity. 1t had recently enlarged the rights
OF residence in the Jewish religion and
he hoped nothing would prevent the devel-
opment of such measures tending to inn
prove the conditions OF the existence OF
the Russian Jews and especially II immi-
grafton decreased their number
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THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.


LONDON, Aug. 25.-The report of the
Royal commission on the South African
war. issued to-day, adds little information
to what already has been published II re-
Trains from commenting on the conduct
of individual officers. strongly condemns
the lack OF preparations for war. Endorses
Lord Transformers opinion expressed May
q. 1900, that such a condition Is full Of peril
to the empire and says an insufficient safe
guard has since been suggested to prevent
q recurrence of so serious a scandal. From
the beginning to the end OF the war AS
435 troops were engaged and owing TO the
drain caused by the South African defense
Great Britain became dangerously weak In
1900. The commission asserts that the true
lesson of the war is no system Is satisfac-
tory which does not contain the power Of
expansion outside of the limit Of the reg
ular imperial forces and confirms the neces-
sity for higher degree Of intelligence and
q well educated staff.
Lord Esher q member Of the commission,
in supplementary report, says the UMPIRE
paredness in 1899 shows the war secre-
tary was guilty either OF culpabie neglect
or ignorance Of the facts and urges the re-
organization Of the war office. the abolition
the appointment OF general commanding
the army separate from the war office. An
other recommendation OF Lord Esher urges
that every boy OF seventeen who IL ply
sically fit should be compelled TO undergo
a course of trimming in national cadet
schools, which should be created through
out the country.
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A BURNING ISSUE IN KANSAS.

The average school board has a singular
propensity for making an ass OF itself and
for meddling with things which are none
of it's business. Out in Kansas. for instance.
these boards are issuing orders forbidding
courtship among teachers during the con-
tinuance Of the school terms. The reasons
on which this order are based are two
fold: The carrying on of these interesting
matrimonial prelimina-ies draws the minds
OF the teachers from their school duties
1t also often leads to marriage in the mid
die of the school year and puts the boards
to the inconvenience of getting new teach
ers. Whether the Kansas boards have is
sued detailed and specific directions for the
enforcement OF their rules is not stated
OF course, these regulations apply only to
female teachers. since, IL the male teacher
marries in term time he goes right on
teaching. while the female teacher is not
permitted to do so, in most cases, even If
she wishes. Moreover. the somewhat ILL
founded masculine tradition and belief that
the male human creature can be in love
and not allow his emotions to interfere
with his business TO doubt prevails among
the Kansas school boards AS a matter of
course. the Kansas schooima'a ans will pay
no attention whatever TO the order. having
already given a merry ha-ha to its promul-
gators; but 1t would be interesting to know
how they are expected to obey It, When a
man chances to show friendly interest In
a pleasing young teacher is she at once to
assume that he has come ACQUIRING and
promptly warn him Off? II he calls to see
her. or invites her to drive or TO go to the
theater. or proposes ice-cream soda, or
makes himself agreeable in any OF the
Kansas ways. Is she. before accepting. to
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CAPTURED BY INSURGENTS.
Wort Taken After Departure Of the
Russian Fleet.

SOFIA, Aug. 25.-Following the departure
of the Russian squadron from Iridia the
insurgents attacked and captured fort
there The bands are especially active
around Losengrad, where number of viii
lagos have been burned. Eighteen revolu-
tionists at Manila attacked $50 bashi bazouks
who intrenched themselves in a stone tower.
The revolutionists blew up the tower by
dynamite at night and killed all the bashi-
bazouks.
The Turkish population along the Bull
garian frontier is greatly alarmed. The
people have left their houses and retreated
into the interior. The insurgents attacked
a Turkish frontier post at kobtschas and
killed thirty-six soldiers.
Many Turks attempting to cross the
frontier, but the Bulgarian guards have
turned them back. The insurrectionary
movement is reported to have gained
strength, particularly in the districts Of
Kukusch, Gerglele. Enidje. Vardar, Voden
and the environs of Salonica. Both sides
are reported to have lost heavily. At Sol
MIA, near Uskub, the Turks attacked the
insurgents. but were Obliged to retire in
the face of bombs which were thrown
among them.
The Sofia Post, the revolutionary organ.
states that twelve Servian officers have
crossed the frontier to help the insurgents.
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Damage I'm North napoli..

In North indianapolis yesterday after
noon considerable damage was done. The
residence of George Montgomery. corner
OF Thirty-first and Northwestern avenue,
was struck by live wire driven by the
wind to the house, resulting in 4 loss Of
$50. All of the telephones in the northwest
part of the city were knocked out and
shade trees in North Indianapolis bore evil
dence of the havoc of the storm.
On Congress avenue. Thirty-first. Thir-
tieth and Twenty-ninth streets the greatest
damage was done TO the trees. A lawn
fete had been planned at the corner oil
Annette and Thirty-first streets ana me
lanterns and decorations were completely
demolished. The fete was given Few
doors away at the home of Mrs. Davis, ".
West Thirty-first street. few doors easi
of this a large American flag, which huns
in front of the house, was torn into shreds
by the gale.
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Il 10 to be hoped that Indiana will be able
to send very full quota of her militia TO
the maneuvers to be conducted by the War
Department in Kentucky in October. This
II the first intelligent effort the government
has made TO educate the State militia or
troops necessary in actual warfare. The
Spanish war served the excellent purpose
OF giving the national military authorities
= lesson on the value OF these militia or
ganizations to the Nation In time OF need
and has resulted in a much broader policy
In relation TO them Now. not only arms
are furnished. but pay is allowed for camps
81 instruction and the work OF mobilization
n to be begun In q modest way
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The French steamer Admiral Geydon, OF
S.0l3 tons. which sailed from Marseilies
July 10 for Saigon, French Cochin China,
by way of Colombo, Ceylon, which port she
left Aug. IL. has not since been reached
and has been given up for lost There were
fifty-seven persons on board the vessel.
Unless something happens to change the
programme the Car will arrive in Rome on
visit TO King Victor Emmanuel during
the latter half of October. and will remain
bly, be accompanied by the Czarina, who
wishes to give a proof of her friendship for
Queen Helena by visiting her first.
Professor Matzen, Of the Copenhagen
University, who was recently appointed
by the Car as one OF the arbitrators in
the claims OF the allied powers for prefer
entail treatment in the settlement with
Venezuela has declined to accept the posi-
ton for the reason that Denmark is an in
terested party.
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FORESTRY DISCUSSED.
Delegates to the American Associa-
ton Convention Give Their Views.

Delegates 10 the American ABsOCt0-
ton Convention Give Their Views.
MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 25.-The American
Forestry Association began its annual con-
vention here this morning. Secretary of Ag-
riculture Wilson had not arrived and the
first session was called to order by DIR. b.
E. Ferrow, of the Cornell Forestry School.
Edwin Bowers, of New Haven, Conn, acted
as secretary. Gen. c. c. Andrews. Mime
sofa fire warden, gave an address Of well
come. w. B. Douglas. attorney general of
Minnesota, followed with an address, in
which he outlined what the State had done
for forestry in the establishment and main
tenance Of the Itasca Park. II. H. Chap
man. secretary of the experiment station It
Grand Rapids, MIMI, discussed the Effect
Of the Chippewa Forest Reserve on the Lo-
cality" There was lively discussion over
Mr.. Chapmans assertion that Jack and
Norway pine lands are not fit for farming.
DIR. Alvin Schenck. forester of the Van
derbilt estate at Biltmore, n. c., described
the financial results Of the experiments
there
This afternoon forestry education in agri-
cultural colleges and taxation and private
forestry were discussed.
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LONDON. Aug. 25-The Princess Louise
to-day launched the battleship Dominion at
Barrow. The Dominion Is the last Of the
three ships known a the King Edward VII
class. When completed the Dominion will
have cost ss.5oO.ooo. The next battieship TO
be laid down will be OF 1900 tons displace-
ment, or l,650 tons heavier than the
Dominion.
The Dominion Is FIRST class battleship
of l6 $50 tons displacement. She is AS feet
long, has 1900 indicated horsepower and
will have an estimated speed OF more than
Is knots. Her armament will consist of four
Pinch guns, four 9.2-inch guns. ten 6-inch
guns. twenty-four small rapid-ire guns and
two torpedo tubes.
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ONE KILLED AT MUNCIE.
Hugh Powell, Visitor from Tonnes
see, Slain by Bolt OF Lightning.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Aug. 25.-At 4:30 o'clock
this afternoon severe storm struck Num-
Gle which cost one life and did extensive
damage throughout the county. Hugh
Arnold. of Powell's Station, Tenn, who
reached here Monday for visit, was
struck by lightning while under a shed at
the home of William Meeker and was in
stantly killed. Mr.. Meeker and another
man, under the same shed, were not hurt.
AT Selma Harry Phillips. twenty-five.
was shocked and rendered unconscious for
some time. He is now blind as result and
1t is feared that his sight is destroyed.
Many windows in the McNaughton and
Johnson blocks the two largest in the city,
were broken out by the storm. Shade trees
in all parts of the city were blown down.
The damage to tents and sheds at the fair
grounds was large.
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People with even half-developed sense
Of humor -ill not do thing but grin over
tie spectacle OF Senator Bacon and his At
lanta friends stalking up and down the
platform Of the little North Carolina rail-
way station. Indignantly refusing TO ca,
because they were asked into a side room
and looking hungrily through the
windows to where Booker Washington and
his party were occupying all the seats
and piacidly enjoying their meal. Sym
path. because of their breakfastless state
- uncalied for. Wrath and the proud
sense OF having stood up for a great prin-
ciple doubtless sustained their strength as
well a. meat and drink could have done
But the southerner on his dignity has not
the least idea how much he adds to the
Gayety of nations.
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SEVERE NEAR LAPEL.
Section Two Miles Long and Half a
Mile Wide Suffers Greatly.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Aug. 25.-Madison
county was visited by a severe storm of
wind and rain this afternoon. The wind
gaine1 hurricane velocity in the western
spart of the county and section two miles
long and half a mile wide near Lapel is
reported to be badly damaged. The two
buildings of John Sears, half mile west
Of Lapel, were unroofed. A house belong
ing to Isaac McDole was set on fire by
The members of the family, were badly
shocked, but rallied in time to extinguish
the fire. Martin Sears's barn was unroofed
Orchards, fences and timber land were all
swept by the storm. The barn Of r. W.
Wilson. q dairyman, three miles west of
this city, was struck by lightning. Three
difficulty. Three horses were knocked
down. but recovered. The barn was badly
damaged by fire.
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of the American vessel is entirely due to
the superior manner in which 1t is built.
or whether the skill OF the crew accounts
for 1t? IL it should prove. many sus-
pect. that It is more in the men than it is
in the boats, then 1t behooves Sir Thomas
to go home and give his attention TO the
training of a special crew rather than TO
the effort to build a better yacht. For
there is no doubt that this irrepressibly
hopeful and gallant Irishman will wish TO
try his luck again.
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The public will await with much interest
the action of the Jews on the rather re-
markable offer by Great Britain of a large
territory in East Africa for their exclusive
occupancy and control, subject only to
British suzerainty. The Zionist movement
has had for it's aim the colonization of
Palestine, and there is much reason to be-
lieve that the race traditions which cling
to that country form a sentimental reason
for favoring it stronger than any argument
that could be brought in behalf Of another
region. Palestine, however. is an unprom-
Using land agriculturally, commercially and
politically considered, and such difficulties
stand in the way OF securing the privilege
of occupying ii undisturbed that England's
proposition must at least be regarded with
respectful and friendly consideration if the
leaders of the Zionists are not wholly Wis.,
ionary. Before definite action on the offer
can be taken, of course. it will be neces-
sary to gain information as to the exact
condition and possibilities of the territory
rendered, a proceeding that will take some
time. 1t will probably be essential, also,
to ascertain the views in regard to the mat
ter of all the subscribers to Zionist stock,
and it may be that the question cannot be
finally settled until the next meeting Of
their congress.
The race principle is perhaps stronger
among the Jews than among any other
people of the earth. Without government
of their own. scattered over all countries,
prosecuted aliens for centuries. and with
every incentive to lose themselves and
their racial identity. they have kept them
selves apart, and their special character
istics remain as distinct from those of the
various peoples with whom they dwell as
If they had but newly come among them
And yet. even in the countries where they
are prosecuted, they have won wealth and
homes. they have been a force in the COM
munity, and must, In each case in spite Of
the indignities to which centuries have
more or less Injured them, have grown to
cherish a certain love for the only father
land they have known. The German Jews,
the Russian and French and English Jews
have the characteristics Of their respective
countries. though retaining the common
qualities of race In this country they are
Americans, and good Americans In all the
essentials. loyal citizens. without doubt
cherishing as warm an affection for the
country as do those who boast a Puritan
ancestry. Yet even in the United States
are many subscribers to the Zionist fund.
1t is a question yet to be decided whether
the desire for a separate and independ-
ent government is strong enough to unite
these Jews of various nationalities under an
autonomous rule. The race instinct is
strong, but is it strong enough for that? A
good many observant gentiles and not few
Jews, think it is not. With the opportunity
of carrying out their supposed ambition
placed so directly in their hands the test
of their earnestness will soon be made. 1t
is an extremely interesting problem.
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There Is hardly doubt now that the
Reliance viii win at least one more OF the
i've races with the Shamrock and so keep
the cup on this side. good deal OF
American sympathy will go to Sir Thomas
Upton IN his disappointment. for he has
conducted himself throughout this. as
through the former yachting contests. as
. sentlenP and true sportsman. When
us evez over how would Il do TO change
The crsVtof the yachts and let II be shown.
through enother race. whether the success
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DIVIDES HALF HIS WEALTH.


NORWICH. Conn.,, Aug. 25.-Stephen B.
Roath, of Chicago. has divided half of his
wealth among relatives in this city, the
gifts aggregating about a million dollars.
Those who are TO benefit by the distribu-
ton are: Mrs. Elizabeth Randall, a widowed
sister of Mr.. Roath. 5000; Mrs. NJ E. Jen-
son. Mrs. Henry B. Norton. Henry F. Par
ker, all OF this city; Mrs. Harry Walker,
Brooklyn, n. Y. and Gerard L. Parker. of
Cincinnati. o. Children of Mrs. Henry l..
Parker, another sister, each to receive $780,
900: Edward Roath, a nephew, $4,000, d
Frank Roath. brother. $4,000.
Mr. Roath half century ago was en-
ployed by the Norwich & Worcester Rail-
read Company in this city, but was attract
ed to the West. where he finally settled in
Chicago. He became very wealthy. but con-
tinued TO spend his summers here. He is
now seventy-five years old and a sufferer
from locomotor ataxia- Mr.. Roath, in an
interview to-day said he did not care to
what use his relatives would put the money
and that 1t had been given Internationally.
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RESCUED JUST IN TIME.

Man Rendered Unconscious by Bolt
Saved from Burning Barn.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, Aug. 25.-The damage
from the wind and electrical storm which
passed over Grant county this afternoon
will amount to several thousand dollars. A
large barn on the farm Of Milton Drucke-
miller, near Roseburg, was struck by light
ming and catching fire was DESTROYED.
Druckemiller was in the barn when it was
struck and was rendered unconscious.
Neighbors who were attracted by the fire
reached the place In time to rescue Drucke-
loss on the building and contents will
amount to $1,000. The loss in the oil field
was heavy. About 100 derricks were de-
stroyed. A number of dwellings In Marion
were slightly damaged by lightning.
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Return of Mis-. An. Der one.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Miss Adele Aus
Der Ohe. the pianist. returned to-day on
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
open her tour with the Philadelphia or
chestra at their first brace OF concerts on
Oct 30 and 81, after which she will make
a tour playing with the Boston Symphony.
the New York Philharmonic. the Chicago.
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis SYM
phony orchestras. in addition 10 a number
OF recitals i'm the principal cities Miss Aus
Der Ohe will play while here for first time
her new concerto, which she has just fin
fShed
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Mr.. Graus offer of $225,OO0 to Mary An
derson. the retired actress. for $50 read
ings from Shakespeare and other poets. with
an addition of so per cent. of his profits
to charity. sounds extravaganza, but, should
Mary consent, the enterprising manager
would probably find the remaining half of
his profits a neat sum. He knows that
the American public would turn out in
crowds to see and hear her and would pay
good prices.
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BRAINERD. Mimi. Aug. 25.-The police
have arrested Mrs. Albert Williams. John
Burrig and George Dill on the charge OF
numbering Mrs. Williams's three-year-old
daughter. Mrs. Williams said 20 Chief OF
had advised her 20 drown the child IL
was half-wittcd and worthless. The body
of the child has been found in the river.
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II the Bosto, parior fighters who objected
90 strenuons,y to the water cure" in the
Philippines want to know what warfare
under less humane conditions really means
they should read the accounts of what is
going on in the Balkans. AS a matter of
fact never in history was war carried on in
more humane fashion than was our fight
arainst the Philippine insurgents
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II the criticism OF Governor Durbin in
the Marion labor meeting had come from
any responsible or reasonable source
It might be worthy OF consideration
but II Is hardly likely that the
union men of Marion gave much heed
to t. Yet. not infrequently. ii is the raw
ings OF just this sort of person that causes
trouble
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TELEGRAPH IN ALASKA.
Communication Established to Points

Covered by Signal Corps Lines.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 25.-Major scriven.
acting chief signal officer OF the army. has
been Informed that telegraphic communica-
ton is now established In all parts OF
Alaska covered by the signal corps lines.
and the government is now in telegraphic
reach of Forts Egbert and ST. Michael and
the entire Yukon district. also with the
Copper river country. The Alaskan points
are reached at present over the Canadian
lines. an arrangement having been made
with the Canadian government for the use
OF these lines, but 10 Is expected that
cable from Puget sound TO Skagway and
Valdez will give through connections With
the wires owned and operated by the
United States.