Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 15 September 1899 — Page 7

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Robert J.

Thompson of Lafay-

etfetMemoriaf Commission feltampions France.

DEE? DEBT OF GRATITUDE

tqr tti« United States to the •f Labyette and We Should Moderation and Sympathy.

She Did For the Struggling •f America. Sept. 13.—Robert J. Thompsecretary of the Lafayette memorial ,, says he thinks the people the United States are making a rash move to Mndemn the Frenoh nation for the Dvajtna verdict. "The people of the Baited States owe a deep debt of gnititade to France," he said in an in. torviev yesterday, "and we shonld •how moderation and sympathy at this time instead of violenoe. **Yhe people of America mast not forgot that as a nation independent of Baropean influence and dictation we •we all practically to France. -•The treatment of France by the "United States has, under the circumstances which have existed, been, to say the least, most ungrateful and shameful. Do our people know that beside giving TM J^noe also gave us Bo•Sambeaa wtth thousands ?f the best trained soldiers in Europe? She gave ns DeGhraase aud_Uount D'Estaing, with fleets pf splendid warships, and she expended. in hef $©-6p with General Washington in the war for independence, |880,©t*O,OOO. She loaned and gave ua tmtriglifc, as gifts of friendship, many millions dollars, and she did these things at a moment when not to have doue them would have meant the absence of the republic of the United States on the western continent, in my opinion, forever. "U seens inoredible, but history nevertheless reoords the fact," continued Secretary Thompson, "that but a few yoars after our establishmenc as an independent government through the aid of Frauoe, we negotiated a secret treaty or friendly alliance with Great Britain against France resulting in this •ntraged friend turning her guns on our ifaot merchant marine, producing a of souie $30,000,000, which Franoe agreed to pay if we would reimirse her for the expense she had gone in establishing us as an independent tion. We qoiokly acknowledged the penditare on the part of France of $260,000,'000 in our behalf, played poverty aot and begged them to thdraw their bill. To this day—100 es after—the Frenoh spoliation claims unpaid. 'The United States as a government the people individually owe France re than can ever be paid. Therefore, eration jost now wonld be the part friendship rather than a wild and attempt to interfere with her s&ored internal affairs. 'ranee, as a nation, should have onr patby at this juncture instead of hatred. It is a country where the expected always happens, and we hope lor a satisfactory adjustment the Drey fas affair before the matter

AA a nfeneooa between Commission* Qnenl Peck and the varions heads departments in the Paris exposition mwiw», the directors all reported in their departments and great ttrart manifested by the exhibitors.

PARIS EXHIBITION

rmait Commissioner Lieaves Berlin For the French Metropolis. ierlia, Sept. 18.—The German comaer for the Paris exhibition, aompaaied by three assistants, has gone Paris to complete arrangements for

German exhibitors. This is goninterpreted as ^indicating that many has no intention, as a nation, refraining from participating therein. Hany of the newspapers are pointing •ut that the exhibition is not connected with politics aud they couusel moderation until the action of other nations is determined. Germany's nction, it is -.id, will be governed largely by that

Great Britain, the United States and ustria. The Neuste Nachrichten Bays is extremely improbable that Gerwill further interest herself in

Dreyfus ease by allowing documents ing the innocence of Dreyfus and terhasy's guilt to mi published. But, paper adds, there are reasons to here that should the Frenoh governnt officially apply for these papers documents would be produced with* any hesitation.

Vvge. a Pardon For Dreyftas. arte, Sept. 18.—Under the head of tion," The Temps urges the sinent to take advantage of the ouaditious and pardon Dreyfus oh. it adds, would put the finishing oh to the Rennes verdict and would mit Franoe to ooonpy herself with affairs ef the country and the exhilion, Chambers to Be Taken Care Of. Memphis, Sept 18.—A special to The smmercial-Appeal from Washington ra: Chief Justioe Chambers of Samoa a handed his resignation to the presint, to take effeotas soon as the powers a agree upon hiB successor. The esident told the Alabamian that he uld provide for him in this country would give him a government posicommensurate with his talents and ttities. JAppointed Professor of Spanish. Springfield, Ills., Sept. 18.—Merritt plit, formerly of Atlanta, Logan jity, Ills., now of Monterey, Mex., beau appointed professor iu Spanish

Drake University* Des Moines, la.

CORNELIUS VANDERBILT Hariroad King Dies Prom the Effects «f a Stroke of Paralysis.

Kbw York, Sept. 13.—Cornelius Vanderbilt, head of the Yonderbilt family, dM at his residence in this city yesterday from a stroke of paralysis.

Mr. Yanderbilt was in his 56th year. Eta wife was at his bedside when he died. No physician was in attendance. The attack was very sudden and entirely unexpected and it was impossible to reach any physician before death occurred. Dr. Francis Delafield, who had been attending Mr. Yanderbilt, arrived

OORNBLTOfl VAKOEEBILT.

at the house alter Mr. Yauderbilt's death hod occurred. The funeral will be held in St. Bartholomew's church, probably next Friday, and Bishop Potter and the rector, Rev. Dr. Greer, will officiate.

There will bo a meeting of the Yaudorbilt lines tomorrow tp p$sg appropriate resolutions of respeofc to Mr. Vauder bilt. All tfiG members of the family have either called in person or sent telegrams with the exception of his son Alfred, who is now travelling somewhere hi China. A telegram was sent to several points in China and Japan, informing him of the death. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., sent a telegram from Newport, stating that he was on his way.

The news of the death of the railroad magnate soon spread over the city. Messages were sent to all the relatives and near friends of the deceased aud the family.

William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and his wife oalled and remained some time at the house. Then William K. Vanderbilt went for his father and brought him to the house. The father was so mneh'affeoted when he oaught sight of the house where his brother lay dead that he clasped his son in his arms and kissed him. They walked together arm in arm into the house shedding tears.

A ooroner's physioian made an inquest into the cause of death and found that it was dne to cerebral hemorrhage. The eoroner also viewed the body and indorsed this finding. Permission for burial was given and the body was embalmed.

A special detail of policemen was dispatched to the Vanderbilt house and the police are on duty there now.

HAY ]S PQStTIVE

No Secret Treaty of Alliance With E2n gland. Columbus, O., Sept. 18.—In a letter to Chairman Dick of the Republican state executive committee, Secretary of State Hay makes this emphatic statement regarding the alleged secret alliance between England and the United States: -"There 1b no allianee with England, nor with any other power under heaven, except those known and published to the world, the treaties of ordinary international friendship for purposes of business and commerce. "No tTeaty other than these exists none has been suggested on either side none is in contemplation. It has never entered into the mind of the president nor any member of the government to forsake, under any inducement, the wise precept and example of the fathers, which forbade entangling alliances with European powers."

Will Help Pay Phelan's Erpenses. Belleville, Kan., Sept. IS.—Citizens here stand ready to subscribe $60 toward paying Captain Fhelan's expenses to London to publicly insult Count Ester* hazy, aud will double the subscription if he kills him in a dud.

Exploded Her Boiler.

Kiel, Sept. 18.—The German third •lass cruiser Waoht, while participating In the autumn maneuvers, exploded her boiler yesterday, four persons being killed and four others injured.

ISdfttor Blanrtrard JDead.~ Minneapolis. Sept. 13.—John Blanch ard, for nine years editor-in-chief of the Minneapolis TimeB, died yesterday after an illness of Mveral months, aged 6% He was born in Sandusky, O.

New Oar Trust.

lAnslng, Mich., Sept. 19.—The new car trust, the American Oar and Foundry company, oapitaliaed at 160,000,000, filed artioles of incorporation paying a franchise fee of 130,000.

SHORT TELEGRAMS General Jlmlnoz, the revolutionist, has arrived at Santo Domingo.

A Bremen dispatch says Louis Lange, Jr., United States consul there, has resigned.

The war department 'has chartered the steamer Dublin to oarvy animals to Manila.

Berlin dispatch says tlio czar of Russia and Emperor William will meet in a few days at Potsdam.

During severe rains and thunderstorms in Hungary 10 soldiers were struck by lightning.

London solicitors of tho French consulate have resignod, as a protest against the Dreyfus vorcliob.

The Hoo Hoos In session at Denver have voted to hold their next convention ao Dallas, Tex., in l'JUO.

An insane merchant named Herman BorUusuh lias been arrested at a Berlin hotel for threatening to kill tho king of Saxony.

CIVIL GOTEBNSENT

Cabinet Discusses a Form to Be Applied to Porto Rico.

DETAILS NOT MADE PUBLIC

It Is Understood to Involve the Appointment of a Civil Governor, Chiefs of Department and Semilegislative Body—Baron Fava Calls

Attention to Lynching of Italians.

Washington, Sept. 13.—The cabinet meeting was occupied yesterday in the disoussion of a form of civil government for Porto Rico. This matter has been under serious consideration ever since Secretary Boot took his place as secretary of war, and the indications now are that some form of local government will be decided upon and put into operation within the next few weeks at the latest. The details of the proposed plan have not yet been made public, but it is understood that it involves the appointment of a civil governor by the president and also the appointment of the chiefs of the several great departments of the government, which would include a chief of the financial department, a director of posts and probably two or three others. In addition, the president will appoint from the leading citizens of the island a certain number to act in a legislative capacity with tho civil governor and the members of his council. These will be authorized to recommend any changes that may be thought necessary in the existing laws, and to suggest such others as in their judgment may bp deemed best.

It is not intended that this form of government shall continue beyond the time congress may see fit to legislate on the subject, but it is the purpose of the president to give the Porto Ricans some voice in their o\jn government pending such action. Although the governor general and the members ot his council will exercise general supervision over the enforcement of any laws that may receive the approval of the president, those relating to municipal matters will be left largely in the hands of the people of Porto Rioo.

They will be permitted to administer their own alfairs, subject always to the veto power of the governor general and finally'of the president. All of the details of the plan have not been worked out, but it is the purpose of the president to give the people of Porto Rico, as soon as may be, the iullest measure it home rule that is consistent with perfect safety to life and property.

BARON FAVA

Italy's Ambassador Seeking Redress For Louisiana Lynchings. Washington, Sept. 13.—T-^.e return of Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, after a visit of some months at Rome, has brought about extended consideration of the recent lynching of several Italians in Louisiana, not only in reference to redress in this particular case,

BARON FAVA.

but also as to some general measure of protection by the federal government for foreign residents in this country.

Baron Fava has had a long talk with the president, during which, it is understood, he pointed out the feeling this incident had ocoasioned in Italy, and expressed his earnest personal desire that some legislative means be adopted to avoid a repetition of such occurences.

Domestic Exports.

Washington, Sept. 18.—The monthly statement of the exports of domestio products of the United States shows that during August last the exports were as follows: Breadstuffs, $26,680,862, against $10,909,829 for August, 1898 oattle and hogs, $8,586,014, increase $185,610 provisions, $15,684,756. increase $8,184,179 cotton, $8,609,868, de crease $89,823 mineral oils, $0,666,00$. tnarease $564,602.

Venezuelan Situation Critioal. Washington, Sept. 13.—Officials here regard the Venezuelan situation critical The oruiser Detroit is due at La Guaya tonight, and as that point is only two hours from Caracas, no apprehension is felt that any Amerioan in teresta will suffer by this disturbance.

Senator Hanna's Eealth. Cleveland, Sept. 18.—It is feared by Cleveland friends of Senator Hanna that the oondition of his health may prevent him from continuing the hard political work which he has mapped out for himself. Letters from members of his family to friends and relatives give the impression that his health has not been improved by his sojourn in Franoe.

Abandoned Their Trip.

Chicago, Sept. 13.—Indignation over the outcome of the Dreytus trial haa caused a party of over 700 Cliioagoans, who were going to the fair in a body, te abaudou their trip-

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This week will be a splendid opportunity to pay a visit to the best town in the state. The best fair in Indiana will be better this year than ever before. There will be more and better attractions, faster horses, fatter hogs, larger cattle, bigger pumpkins, more double-jointed peanuts, red lemonade and prettier girls than have ever been gathered together in the state.

There will be plenty of amusement in the evenings, also, with band concerts and a good attraction every evening at Music Hall at popular prices. Last but not least will be the

Grand Opening of the Big Store

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Tuesday Evening, September 12,

And continuing all week except on Wednesday evening and Thursday, [store will be closed from 6 o'clock Wednesday evening until 6 o'clock Thursday evening on account of Yom Kippur, fast day.] The opening is an event everyone has been waiting |for and we are sure no one will be disappointed with our work and efforts to give the people of Montgomery and adjoining counties not only the largest and finest, but the best and most up-to-date Dry Goods Store in the state. We invite you all to inspect it, and see what we have labored so hard and earnestly for during the'past year.

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