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money, at the option of the banks*’ We are frankly told that lawful money will be made relatively scarcer than it is now,' and that it is intended that under the operation of the bill it will be carder to get gold than lawful money. Practically all of the money in the hards of the people now. as the secretary distinctly admits, is silver, chi* fly in the form of stiver c* rtf.loates. The avowed purpose of the bill Is to make it hereafter more difficult to get these than Sold. "The monetary commission selected by the executive committee of a self-consti-tuted Indianapolis convention, which assembled for the express purpose of establishing the gold standard, have also made a report and promulgated a bill, the provisions of which are so strikingly like the prepositions of the secretary of the treasury. in all material patriculars. as (n suggest that they were compared and harmonised before either was given to th*- public. This report and bill are somewhat more hold in the assertion of the purposes entertained than is even the proposition of Mr. tinge. These distinctly propose that silver dollars shall not hereafter b** coined: that standard silver dollars shall be redeemed in gold; that the silver bullion on hand at present shall l>e sold, and suggest that silver dollars may also is; melted down and wld us bullion. We are assured that the notes of the banks ‘cannot fail to be safe,' •because, being based upon all the resources of all the bai.ks issuing them, they are based on the whole business of the country.’ Certainly no bank will become liable for the notes issued by another hank over which it has no control or sujiervlslon; hence this scheme must contemplate the establishment of some central bank authority having the absolute control of the issue of all paper money—a great bank trust, pool or syndicate, with powers such as no man bus ever before had th* audacity to suggest. This committee has called upon commercial liodies all over the country to assemble and indorse their rc|>ort. Thus the people are put upon full notice of what is intended anti of the means of Us accomplishment. A BRITISH GROWLER QUOTED. •‘Considering all this, is it any wonder that the Spectator, one of the great English newspapers, should say as it did some months ago: ‘Being audacious beyond any old world experience, the great capitalists of America are determined to capture free opinion and to prevent criticism. They subsidize pulpits, they buy the preks, they seat their well-paid attorney in the United States Senate, and at length they stretch tlitir hands over the colleges, which it is easy to capture by examples of generosity. Thus their design is to prevent any effective action which shall in any way weaken their authority or undermine their position Their object cannot be mere wealthmaking, for they already enjoy wealth beyond the dreams of avarice. Apparently their intention is first to convert the United States into ft jiowerful oligarchy, and then to extend th© sway of that oligarchy over other lands. * • * It is reserved for the free West to dismiss from academia service, tried and competent teachers at th© bidding of rings of millionaires who will not hear one single criticism or questioning of the justice or necessity of their doings, or of the character and tendency of the trusts they have huilt up with, the aid and at the expense of the public. Tho divine right of kings is to be succeeded by the divine right of millionaires, who ate to run everything, Including the American Senate and the conscience and Intellect of university professors. It is none of our duty to say how the American people shall deal with the portentous growth of that money power which overshadows the institutions of the Republic. But we think that the rich men of America are revealing such a deadly plot against all genuine public freedom that, unlesp we are mistaken, the opening years of the new century will witness an outburst in the West which will amaze the civilized world.’ “In view of the great principles involved, and of the danger so close at hand, wo urge the people everywhere to arouse themselves and at once to take steps to save themselves and their ehiidrn from the fetters now being openly forged to bind them. “In recent years there have been a number of instances of congressional districts where the advocates of gold and monopoly were largely outnumbered by their opponents, and where, nevertheless, by a failure to unit© and act together, friends of the gold standard have been successful. Thus, as the result of a personal or partisan wrangle, the cause of truth and justice has leen overshadowed, the interest of humanity ignored, and the greatest good to the government subordinated to an ignoble strife. We appeal to you let this not be the case again. Our only danger is in division. If we are in earnest we must larva harmony among ourselves. If there should >*© those who would divide us. let them be summarily and emphatically rebuked by tho people, who have none but high and patriotic motives. •After the bold declaration of the administration in favor of the gold standard no sincere bimetallist can ever again, by his vote or influence, give aid or encouragement to the Republican party. •’The issue is joined; we cannot avoid it it we would. Either the friends of bimetallism or the advocates of the gold standard, trusts and monopolies must succeed. Who is not for us is against us. We arc asking no man to abandon bis party or change his politics; we ask no one to yield any principles; but in this great contest we do appeal to all good men to stand solidly together for liberty and humanity, and strike down forever this conspiracy of gold and monopoly.” The address is signed by James K. Jones, chairman Democratic national committee.

THE POPILIST ADDRESS. “'Ve, the Pewple,” Irged to Crush Every Traitor to the Silver Cause. The address issued by the Populists in Congress is given below: ‘‘The conspiracy of gold and monopoly Is nearing its culmination. Every advance it has made during the last twenty-five years lias been by adroit and stealthy processes. These would have been impossible if it had not had its agents and confederates holding positions of public trust in the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the government. Neither the beneficiaries nor the tools of this conspiracy have any particular lwlitlcs. In name the last administration was Democratic. The present administration is called Republican, but it has ingloriously practiced and defended the perfidious policies of its predecessor. “At length the selfish ard brutal interests behind this conspiracy deem themselves strong enough to dispense with the caution and duplicity hitherto necessary to their success. The administration boldly avows Us indorsement of their scheme against the liberty and prosperity of the people. Within v. few weeks it has formulated and sent to Congress a bill the leading purpose of which is, in the words of the secretary of the treasury: ‘To commit the country more thoroughly to the goal standard.’ "This country has. during the past twen-ty-four years, suffered enough of the blighting effect of the gold standard, so far as fraudulent legislation and executive usurpation have been able to establish it. It is ' now boldly proposed to legalize what has been done in defiance of law and to use the power secured by false pretences from a long suffering and too trustful people to put upon this infamous design the stamp of alleged popular authorization. “In the pursuit of this purpose of committing the country more thoroughly to the gold standard, the plan of this administration as of the last is to retire the greenbacks and other noninterest-bearing paper money of the government, to issue interestburdened gold bonds, and to increase the powers, privileges and profits of national banks. This achievement would turn over (he duty of supplying the people's money, the very life blood of business, to a selfish, heartless and irresponsible foreign gold syndicate, and Its American agents and wllies. “It must Ik* remembered, also, that this foreign gold syndicate and its allies have, with the connivance, if not with the assistance of our government, captured and today control every Instrument of commerce in the Nation, lti framing the t’onstitii*' m our patriotic forefathers, with zealous and with prophetic Wisdom provided . c e tnmerce should he regulated by Congress but this tremendous power i been abdicated by Congress in favor of Md trus and the hanking ring. Money e great instrument of commerce, b. gold ring, not satisfied with control our financial system, has captured theo H - suuments of commerce to enable It t y tile gold standard yoke upon our necks, : ‘to more thoroughly' subjugate our pc-oau; and dominate our government. “All history teaches that those who have controlled the instruments of commerce in any country have not only controlled the commerce of that nation, but have also controlled and dominated that government. Thus the gold syndicate and its allied monopolies lit our country, having seized thi great instruments of commerce, have used thiß tremendous power to discriminate against sections and Individuate, to destroy competition, to breed business stagnation and to create 'hard times’ in the midst of plenty. Thus the organization and maintenance of great industrial trusts have been promoted which operate to aggravate the evil conditions which give them birth. Thus they are making millions of paupers to create a few millionaires. The inevitable result must be to convert our government Into an oligarchy of sordid wealth. “In the accomplishment of this end these avtl influences must shackle opinion and muzzle discussion. They not only subsidize the press and attempt to seal llieir wellpaid attorneys in our legislative balls, on our benches of justice und In ail other departments of government, but wherever college faculties are susceptible to pretended

generosity or Inverted philanthropy they carefully maneuver for other service or silence. “The divine right of kings is to be succeeded by the divine right of millionaires who propose to run everything—not only the instruments of commerce and our industrial system, but also, as far as possible, the pen of the editor and the voice jf not the intellect of the university profeesor. Having succeded in this, the conspirators will not only completely dominate the legislative, executive and judicial branches ot‘ our government, but will be solidly entrenched against retrenchment and retribution. Briefly stated, this is a part of the outrageous scheme. We do not arraign any political party on partisan grounds. We arraign a system and denounce a conspiracy. We condemn individuals and organizations that support this system and aid the conspiracy. A party that is the mouthpiece and agent of this conspiracy is just as dangerous under one name as under another. “In every campaign tho gold syndicate and all the allied trusts and monopolies combine. They select the conventions they desire to control, they elect the candidates that they have selected. Os course, they control them after they are elected. Therefore, those who are not their agents and who would not submit to their tyrannous spoliation, should strenuously oppose the* allied combination of gold and monopoly. Tho only ho|*e of the enemy is to divide us. Therefore, let us be more united and harmonious than ever, and, further, let us organize without delay a vigorous campuign in every State and congressional district, county and pr*clnct. “There are but two sides to this mighty and portentous conflict. All of those of whatever party who favor the conspiracy of gold and monopoly, who favor industrial slavery, widespread poverty, and national destruction should be; on one side; and all o£ those, of whatever party, who oppose this deadly design, who love truth and right, who love their country, who love their homes ahd firesides, and who believe in the sacred principles declared by Jefferson and reasserted by Jackson and Lincoln, should be on the other side. On this side we solidly stand. Then let us. maintaining at all times party integrity, invite the harmonious cooperation of ail seeking the same end The ominous dangers threatening the institutions of the Republic make this the highest duty. “Tho line of battle is clearly drawn. We cannot avoid the conflict if we would. Therefore, lot us appeal to till citizens anl to all organizations and parties that oppose this conspiracy, that oppose a government of th© trusts by the trusts and for the trusts, that oppose and will not submit to the despotism of sordid wealth—to come to the rescue. Patriotism and manhood tire not death A large part of the American people realize the wrongs and comprehend the dangers, and are ready and anxious to fight this system to the end. The spirit of ’7ti is abroad in the land, and the friends of liberty everywhere are awaiting the patriotic call to fight a common battle against a common foe. Let this be done and we can crush every traitor as did the men of the American revolution; let this be done, and we shall drive every Tory to ignominous defeat. Let this be done and we shall reestablish what is almost overthrown: ‘A government of the people, by tho people and for the people.’ ” This appeal is signed by Marion Butler and twenty-five senators and representatives of the Populist party.

SILVER REPUBLICANS. “Patriots and Citizens’’ Asked to Unite and Throttle “Gold Mugs.” The address of the silver Republicans is as follows: “The cunning plans of the beneficiaries cf the gold standard and the advocates of monomoply are fast nearing completion. They need to win but one more victory to become supreme, and to be able to defy the sovereignty of the people for generations. The policy of th© Republican administration is a plain confession that the secret authors of the St. Louis platform of 1896 are in absolute control of that party. Power thus secured by false pretense is to be ruthlessly used to carry out the ulterior designs of the conspirators. The slow processes of twenty five years are rapidly advancing to their goal, the near approach to which now seems to warrant dispensing with the caution and deceit that have hitherto been the necesasry preliminaries of success. But this openness of purpose is the opportunity of patriotism. Honest men should hesitate no longer if opposed to the establishment of the gold standard in all its rigor. If opposed to the retirement of the government currency, if opposed to tho erection of a great association of banks of issue as the all-dominating power in the Nation,, if opposed to every kind of trust and monopoly, the offspring and adjunct of tho money power. “Before this awful and imminent peril to the institutions of our country every personal ambition must molt away and every merely partisan contention must be stilled. While this issue remains unsettled. Democrats, Populists and silver Republicans must stand shoulder lo shoulder in a common cause. United wo can save the Republic, the last refuge of self-government, the one remaining hope of liberty, to sueee*iing centuries. The policy of our foes is to divide us that they may conquer us. Let not self-interest, pride, carelessness or folly afford theih hope that we shall furnish arms against ourselves, in every State and congressional district in the Union the closest co-operation should, be our watchword. After full counsel together, we should, wherever there is a contest, choose a strong champion of the common cause, and to him should be given the true allegiance and earnest support of every opponent of the party of gold and monopoly. The man or organization that in this grave crisis becomes responsible for discordant councils or 'divided energies, does not deserve the blessings we are all striving to preserve. “Patriots and citizens, we call upon you to unite in this great common service of citizenship and patriotism. No man need surrender his party nor convictions. No existing organization need be abandoned. While striving to overthrow a common enemy, no good purpose is served by emphasizing points on which wo differ. But until this final assault of the enemy upon the last ramparts of our industrial and social independence is repelled, until the control of the money system of the country is rescued from the hands of special interests and assured to the whole people, the members of the great armieij of political reform in every part of the United States should act in mutual justice and harmonious co-operation for the general welfare. To this object, thus urged upon cur friends everywhere, we hereby pledge jointly and severally, our earnest and constant endeavor.” The foregoing is signed by Charles A. Towne, chairman of the national committee of the silver Republican party, eight silver Republican senators and representatives ajid Fred T. Dubois. Congressman Newlands, of Nevada, representing the silver party, concurs in recommending the unification of the silver forces in the coming campaign. “ Honorable Co-Operation.’’ MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 13.—Senator Marion Butler and ex-Senutor Dubois arrived to-day to attend’the Populist conference that begins to-morrow morning. Senator Butler said the purpose was to bring about not fusion but “honorable co-opera-tion.” He did not think th© so-called mid-dle-loader. who was only one in a thousand, would stand out against it. The situation In Minnesota is so similar to that in many other Western States that the decision of the state conference will be loked upon as forming a precedent for action. IN A DISSECTING ROOM. Mother Find* the Body of Her l)a lighter oit Operating Table. COLUMBIA, Mo., Feb. 15.—A tragic scene was enacted here to-night In the dissecting room of the Missouri University, where a dozen students were operating upon a bodysaid to have been bought at the CountyPoor Farm. The students were interrupted by a loud pounding upon the door. A moment later an excited woman burst into the room and pushed her way up to the dissecting table. She took one glance at the body and shrieked: “That's her; that’s her. Good God! I would know the* poor child anywhere.” The woman was Mrs. Anna Emerson and the body was that of her seventeen-year-ohi daughter Hattie. Before she could be' taken from the room Mrs. Emerson was seemingly bereft of reason. At u late hour she had not recovered from the shock and was raving. Itrlck Manufacturer* Elect Otttcer*. PITTSBURG. Feb. 13.-The twelfth annual meeting of the National Association of Brick Manufacturers began here* to-day with 500 delegates in attendance. President William H. Bursh, of Buffalo, c;ti!ed the convention to order and delivered his annual address. Tho reading of the report of Treasurer John W. Sibley, of Coaldale, Ala., took up the rest of the morning session. Tlve election of officers resulted us follows: President. Hon. William Fllnn, Pittsburg; secretary, T. A. Randall. Indianapolis; treasurer, John W. Sibley-, Coaldale, Ala, lintel Destroyed by Fire. NEW YORK. Feb. 15.—The West-end Hotel and seven cottages at Roekaway Beach were destroyed by fire to-fik;ht, entailing a loss of SIOO,OOO. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take laixatlve Brrauo Quinine Tablets. Ail druggists refund money if it fails t*< cure. 25c. The genuine hat L. B. W. on each tablet.

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1898.

WAR MAY SOON CEASE PREDICTION M ADE TH AT THE CUBAN STRUGGLE IS NEAR ITS END. ♦— ■ Spain. It in Believed. Will Accept Uncle Sain um Mediator, ami May Even Part lvlth He© Colony. ♦ . NO ADVICES FROM WOODFORD DISAVOW AL OF DE LOME'S CRITICISM EXPECTED FROM MADRID. Spaniard* Excited Over Report that that SagaKta Had RiNgraced Minister at New York. Special to the Tn<lianai>olis Journal. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—The prediction is heard on every hand these days that the Cuban war will be over within the next ninety- days. The basis for this belief is that Spain will soon be in a mood to listen to suggestions from President McKinley looking to a settlement of the trouble vvilli her rebellious colony-, and negotia ions or.ee commenced the end will be certain. The uppermost thought is that the communication which the President will send to Congress in response to yesterday’s resolutions, will open the eyes of Spain for the first time to the utter hopelessness of her ease in Cuba and lead her to a realization that she can never again regain control of the island. The next step, according to what is becoming th© underlying belief in well-informed quarters, will be an agreement as to the terms of the settlement, and in the negotiations to that end the United States will be expected to act the part of mediator, referee, and, possibly, indorser for the good faith of all hands and also guarantor in a substantial way, on Cuban paper given in payment for independence and the possession of the island. What was vague speculation along these lines a short time ago is assuming definite form in the popular mind as events bring the climax nearer. No one thinks for a moment that Spain will come to this realization and act in accordance therewith without entering a mighty protest, and perhaps making a demonstration which will frighten timid people into the settled conviction that we arc on the verge of war. That would be the natural exhibition for Spain to make as a preliminary move looking to the obtaining of the highest price for her real estate. The situation is tremulous with excitement and a deep-seated feeling that we are on tho edge of big history making. Contrary- to common expectation the Cabinet meeting to-day did not discuss the Do Lome letter in any aspect. The attendance was small, and there was little business transacted. Secretary Sherman, who is one of the most regular attendants, was reported to bo confined to his home by a cold; Secretary Alger is at Fort Monroe convalescing from his severe illness; Secretkry Bliss is in New York, and Secretary Gage in Chicago. While there was no discussion of relations with Spain, the members of the Cabinet, one and all. are officially satisfied with the situation and expect that advices that are due from Madrid, may bring news of the ending of tho De Lome episode in a manner that will he satisfactory to the United States and Spain. Up to a late hour to-night the Stale Department had no additional word from Minister Woodford. While there had been an impression all day that a dispatch might he received at any hour, the absence of a message was not looked on as an indication of any change in the status of the incident, which is now- considered practically closed. As matters stand, the further action to be expected from Spain is a disavowal of tho sentiments expressed by Dupuy De Lome concerning President McKinley, but this, if made, will come as a voluntary courtesy. A definite announcement that this has or has not been made is, in the ordinary- course of events, the next news expected from Madrid. Some interest was aroused to-night by tho presence at the White House of several members of the Cabinet, among them being Secretaries Long, Gary and Wilson, Attorney General Griggs and Assistant Secretary of State Day. The gathering was purely a social affair, however, the President at the Cabinet meeting to-day having asked such members as were at liberty to meet his guests, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick, at dinner.

Spaniards Excited. LONDON, Feb. 15—A special from Madrid says: “The populace of this city is greatly enraged owing to the belief that th© Spanish Cabinet lias apologized to the United States." Tho populace, the dispatch adds, is bitterly opposed to such a course, is exceedingly hostile to tho government and may make a demonstration. In conclusion the dispatch says: “The people prefer war tq an apology, thinking that Spain will suffer the least thereby, as war would be exceedingly' disastrous to the laigo commerce of the United States.” The Madrid correspondent of the Times says; “In the official acceptance of Senor Dupuy de Lome’s resignation the usual complimentary phrase appreciative of his services will be omitted. In this manner Spain hopes to satisfy the United States and to end the question.’’ —• CUBAN AMAZON CAPTURED. Isabel Rubio Wounded in a Skirmish and Taken by Spaniard*. HAVANA, Feb. 15.—1 tls announced in Spanish circles that Senorita Isabel Rubio, who is described as au amazon, was captured after being wounded in a skirmish between a detachment of 'Spanish troops and some insurgents in the province of Pinar del Rio. Senorita Rubio, it appears, joined the insurgents at the invitation of the late Antonio Maceo. She is said to belong to a prominent family-. Generals Bernal and Marrina will sail for the province of Santiago de Cuba in a few days. The generals will take with them nine battalions of infantry and four squadrons of cavalry from this province. Senor Juan Rnmriez, a man of proYninence and a former leader during the ten years’ war, and Senor Lopez Chavez, brother-in-law of the president of the Cuban republic, Senor Bartolomo Masso, embarked yesterday for Puerto del Padre, on the northeast coast of Cuba. Spanish reports say General Narco, operating in the Contraroaestre district with IMS) Spanish infantry-, 153 cavalry- and two guns, during the last five days, has destroyed the camp of the insurgent general, Calixto Garcia. The insurgents are said to have left fifteen men killed and to have retired with additional loss. The Spanish troops, it is added, had five men killed and five officers and forty-four soldiers wounded. Not Stolen by au Employe. MADRID, Feb. 15.—El Hernldo formally denies the story published in a Havana newspaper that one of Senor Canalejas’s own employes abstracted the Do Lome letter. Senor Capdepon, minister of the interior, has approved the project of a cable from tilt! peninsula to Havana, which has already been sanctioned by the Colonial Ministry. The government has declined offers made

to sell Spain men-of-war, on the ground that the terms are not acceptable. THE HE LUKES SAY FAREWELL. Spanish Minister aiul Hl* Family Lenve Wnslilnutou for New York. WASHINGTON, Feh. 15.—The late Spanish minister, Senor Dupuy de Lome, accompanied by Mme. De Lome, their two sons and a Spanish valet, left Washington at 4 o’clock this afternoon for New York, whence they sail to-morrow for Liverpool. A large delegation from th© diplomatic corps, accompanied by their wives, gave a hearty au revoir at the station to their late associate. Mme. De Lome carried a bouquet of red roses, and several baskets of flowers w-ere carried by the attendants and placed in the car occupied by the De Lome party. Tho entire staff of the Spanish legation, headed by Senor Du Bose, the charge d’affaires, was present, and others at the station were Count and Countess De Lichterveide, of th© Belgian legation; Viscount and Viscountess De Sauto-Thyrso, of the Portuguese legation; Mr. Pioda, the Swiss minister; General Rengifo. of the Colombia legation; Baron Riedl, of the Austrian legation; the minister of the Netherlands; tho Duke D'Arcos, of Spain; Mr. Gana, the Chilean minister, and Mme. Gana, and Senor Correa, of the Central American legation. Mme. Gana brought a handsome bouquet and handed it to Mme. De Lome just before the train pulled out. Senor De Lome passed among his former associates, giving them u warm farewell, and Mme. De Lome waved her adieus to the men and embraced the ladies. Quite a number of outsiders were attracted by tho gathering, but further than that the minister's departure was entirely- quiet and unobtrusive. Hiding; in New York. NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—Senor Dupuy- De Lomo arrived in this city at 9:43 to-night on route for Madrid. Senor De Lome arrived in Jersey City on the Washington express over tho Pennsylvania road. The Spanish party was last to leave the train. They- walked through the station and went down to the carriage stand, where three carriages quickly drew up and the party were driven aboard one of the boats going to the foot of West Twenty-third street. All e.fforts to get an interview with Senor De Lome or any of his party proved futile. When the ferryboat arrived at the Twenty-third-street ferry tho carriages were quickly driven from the boat and whirled up Twemy-thi.d street toward Fifth av nje. Efforts to locate Senor De Lome at the leading hotels were unsuccessful. Contrary to expectations there was no excitement at the ferry or railroad station upon the arrival of the Spanish party-.

C. 0. BROWN EXPELLED. Deprived of Fellow*hlp in the Congregational Association. CHICAGO, Feb. 15.—C. O. Brown, pastor of the Green-street Congregational Church, was deprived of ministerial fellowship and his name erased from the list of members by the Congregational Association yesterday afternoon in the It. M. C. A. lecture hall. This action was taken after Dr. Brown had denmnded loregiveness as a matter of legal and inalienable right, coupled with tho threat that he might go back to San Francisco and rend in twain the First Church of that city. For half an hour lie stood before the association, reading a carefully prepared demand not only for foregive nefls, but for restoration, because he had confessed his sin. Dr. Brown his wife and two sonds and the members of his church who were present took the action of the association extremely hard. Two or three minutes after the adjournment, but before the crowd had begun to move, Dr. Brown made an aligry verbal assault on Dr. Adams, of tho Advance. He pointed at him and exclaimed in a loud voice: “You know very well you told me you had been covering up a stench in the .Advance ortice for years. You peed not shake y-our head at me. You will hear from this again, you may be sure. All this afternoon two men have sat in this association who have talked to me by the hour about their having paid blackmail for years past.” Dr. Brown’s eyes flashed fire, and his voice rolled through the room llko thunder, hut no one took any notice of him.. Mrs. Brown was more quiet, but wept freely, and remarked that such proceedings made more infidels than Bob Ingersoll ever could. The other members of the church contented themselves by remarking that the church would cling all the more closely to Dr. Brown. As for the leading members of the body-, such as Dr. Noble, Dr. Adams and Dr. Waterman, they expressed themselves as deeplygrieved but perfectly satisfied that the association had taken the right course. This seemed the almost universal sentiment among those present. FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. Slightly Warmer, Fair Weather Predicted for Indiomtpolls. Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for tho twenty-four hours ending 11 p. m. Feb. 16 Slightly warmer; fair weather on Wednesday. General Conditions Yesterday—The storm area continued to move rapidly eastward. Central off the New England coast, It extended north and south along the Atlantic coast. Tho temperature fell from 10 to IS degrees, and rain and snow fell from Indiana and Michigan eastward to the Atlantic coast. FORECAST FOR THREE STATES. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.—For Ohio—Much colder; northwesterly gales. For Indiana and Illinois—Fair; slightly colder; northerly winds. Local Observation* Tuesday, Bar. Tber. R.IJ. Wind. Weather. Pro. 7a. m.. 29.59 35 82 S'west. Lt. snow. 0.11 7 p.m..30.14 24 67 N’west. Ft. el’dy. 0.03 Maximum temperature, 35; minimum temperature, 24. Following is a comparative statement of tho temperature and precipitation Feb. 15: Temp. Free. Normal 32 .13 Mean 30 .14 Departure from normal —2 *.Ol Departure since Feb. 1 *l3 —1.49 Departure since Jan. 1 *213 *.4G ♦Plus. C. F. R. WAPPENHANS, Local Forecast Official. Ycsterdny’s Temperature*. Stations. 7a. m. Max. 7p. m. Atlanta, Ga 48 61 48 Bismarck. N. D 6 6 0 Buffalo. N. Y 26 30 26 Calgary. N. W. T 4 *S Cairo, 111 44 44 38 Cheyenne. Wyo 32 50 46 Chicago, 111 28 28 22 Cincinnati, O 40 56 26 Concordia. Ivan 32 42 36 Davenport, la 22 30 28 Des Moines, Iu 24 30 26 Dodge City. Kan 32 54 44 Galveston. Tex 56 72 62 Helena, Mont 32 54 50 Jacksonville, Fla 56 76 66 Kansas City, Mo 32 40 28 Little Rock. Ark 52 58 54 Minnedosa. Man *l6 Memphis, Tenn 54 56 5n Marquette, Mich 12 14 4 Moorhead, Minn *4 Nashville. Tenn 54 56 42 New Orleans, La 52 72 7o New York. N. Y 32 4o 36 North Platte. Neb 30 42 36 Oklahoma City, O. T .... 38 56 52 Pittsburg. Pa 36 44 28 Qu’ Appelle, N. W. T.... *4 *1 *6 Rapid City. S. D 20 32 26 Sait Lake City, Utah 38 52 48 St. Louis, Mo 36 40 36 St. Paul. Minn 16 18 12 Springfield, 111 28 32 a) Springfield, Mo 32 42 28 Vicksburg, Miss 50 68 ©j Washington. D. C 34 50 41 ♦Below zero. Failure of a Grocer. CHICAGO. Feb. 15.—John Sexton, a grocer who has been many years in business, failed to-day. The asrets are put at $75,000 and the liabilities at $16,000

SHE ADMITS HER. GUILT .MUS. KIRKPATRICK RKCAPTIRED AM) IA TERRE HAITE JAll.. ♦ The Pueblo. Col., Woman Said to Hare Forged a A ii in her of Xotei-G} vuini Bound for Columbus. — Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 13.- Mrs. Marie Kirkpatrick, the woman arrested here on a telegram from Pueblo, accusing her ol' forgery, and who escaped from Detective Mcßae's residence yesterday morning, was found this morning near Malcolm Station, near the Illinois line, on the Vandalia road. She had spent the night at a farmer's house. She was placed in jail to await the arrival of the Pueblo sheriff. When brought to the city Mrs. Kirkpatrick admitted that she had committed a forgery because a chattel mqrtgage “shark" was about to take her furniture, but when Sheriff Beaman, of Pueblo, arrived her first question was as to the number of charges against her. He told her that he came after her on one only, but the sheriff informed the police that she is accused of many forgeries, one for $1,500, and in all about $3,000. She kept a fashionable boarding house. There have been various reports as to the whereabouts of her husband, but she says he is in the penitentiary. She has four children. Some of her relatives here were with her at the jail, and are arranging her comfort on the return trip. A PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL,. The Latest Addition to the Facilities of Culver Academy. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CULVER, Ind., Feb. 13.—There is at least one school in this country that appreciates the value of health, vigor and strong individuality, and it is located in Indiana. Four years ago, through the generosity and philanthropic spirit of the late H. H. Culver, known to many as “Tho "boys' friend,” a military school was established on the banks of Lake Alaxinkuckee, in. Marshall county. Its debut Into the school world was unostentatious, but it was founded on the broad principles of doing good to mankind, and was backed by a man who never considered what such an enterprise would cost in dollars and cents, but who was determined, at any cost, to provide a means of the best possible education for the boys of his country. Air. Culver was wons to say: "What boys need most is good health, practical educations and strong characters; with these faculties and the push that must be put into them their lives will be successful." A school based on such principles could not fail, and the school to-day is just what might have been predicted at its inception, a magnificent success. Its growth has been phenomenal; enjoying, us it does, an enrollment of one hundred and iifty-four cadets, and including among its officers and Instructors men of rare ability and adaptability. One improvement has followed another in rapid succession, until the academy is well near complete in every detail. It is a school of enterprises, it is a school of practical and rational methods. It strives to educate the whole boy, morally, mentally and physically. The last addition to its long list of improvements is a riding hall of mammoth V r VP, ortl °ns and beautiful architecture. This building was erected for the accommodation of the famous Black Horse Troop ,owned by the academy. The building is constructed of stone, brick, steel and slate. It has a fifty-feet ceiling, and contains a riding ring lbl by 212 feet. Two large balconies, to accommodate two thousund people, extend across the ends of the great inclosure, with a third balcony, forty feet above the floor, for the band of thirty-two musicians. It requires fifteen carloads of tanburk to dress the great amphitheater, and sixteen largo arc lights to light the building at night. It is the largest and best equipped building of the kind In America. Aledallions of black horse heads project over every entrance, and a carved grbup representing one of Regnault’s masterpieces ornaments the entrance archway.

A BIG GYPSY CAMP. Gathering at Columbus to Help n Gypsy in Jail. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., Feli. 13.—Almost two hundred gypsies arc in camp near Columbus, and mote arc coming. The city is overrun with them. About three weeks ago a man by the name of William Irons, claiming Terre Haute as his home, was assaulted by two gypsies, Frank Porter and Leonard Bassinger. Irons is still in a critical condition and may die. As soon as the report of the assault became known Porter’s mother, a gypsy, came to Columbus and called a general convention of the tribes about Columbus to intercede for her son’s life. The conclave is now beginning to gather. Forty wagons arrived yesterday and are camped north of Columbus. Several other delegations are south of the city. The city is full of the gypsies, who are begging and telling fortunes. Little children are frightened so that they will hardly leave their homes. The police are watching for any move to aid the prisoners to leave jail. Order of American Plowmen, • Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LOGANSPORT, Ind., Feb. 15.—The Order of American Plowmen, a national order admitting men and women, and having its headquarters in this city, has just completed its organization and is now ready for business. The officers are: Past national president, T. H. Wilson, Logansport; national president, B. E. Hayes, Crawfordsville; national vice president, John It. Stemm, Bloomington; national secretary, L. J. Burge, Logansport; national treasurer, George W. Seybold, Logansport; national chaplain, O’Neal Watson, Crawfordsville; national medical director, M. A. Jordan, Logansport; national captain, S. E. KeplingV?r, Logansport; national sentinel, C. M. Custer, Logansport; national picket, H. J. McGinnis, Sandborn; national directors, "M. A. Jordan. Logansport; George W. Seybold, Logansport; B. E. Hayes, Craw'fordsville; John R. Steipm, Bloomington; T. H. Wilson, Logans, ort; O’Neal \\ at on, Crawfordsville; Cott Barnett, Logansport; C. E. Helvie, Indianapolis; W. C. Clark, Clark’s Hill; M. B. Waugh, Crawfordsville; C. M. Custer, Logansport. B. F. Keesling and J. C. Edgeworth, of this city, and Andrew Beusum, of Dayton, 0., constitute the auditing committee. Hei>ntlicttn Finally Elect. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FRANKLIN, Ind., Feb. 13.—At a meeting of a majority of the township trustees of the county held to-day John Terman, of Whiteland, was elected county superintendent to succeed E. L. Hendricks, who held over last June through the failure of the trustees to elect. There had been -many speculations as to what would be the action of the trustees. John Hardin, who succeeded J. R. Buckert, of White River township Saturday, is an independent Democrat, but received his appointment from a Republican on petition of a majority of the Republicans of his township. He was thought to be opi>osed to Superintendent Hendricks, who is a Democrat, but he had not vet qualified. This morning Trustees McCartney. Williams, Salisbury and McCullough, Republicans, were present ready for an election. The Democratic trustees, Hay. Maher. Raskins and Hughes and the unreliable Republican trustee, Carvin, ot Blue River township, who was the cause of the defeat in June, appeared in court by their attorneys to show why an election should not be held. The Republicans did not therefore have a quorum. Mr. Hardin was sent for and about noon arrived and announced that he would join in an election. Mr. Terman, the Republican caucus nominee, was then selected. He at once filed his iKind and demanded the office of Mr. Hendricks. The latter did not state what his course would be, but it is presumed the matter will be carried into the courts. The Republicans are jubilant over the outcome. There is a bitter feeling toward Trustee Carvin. Trucking Desperado Carrington. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 15.—” Dode” Carrington, the murderer of Wesley and Baylesa Niece, was seen at l o’clock this morning in an abandoned mine near Gran'i,

but he made his escape. Somehow the sheriff learned that possibly he had been in hiding in this mine and two men were placed on guard. At the hour named they heard a noise and saw a moving light at the bottom of the shaft. The two men saw him and recognized him. They went down the shaft and began a search for the murderer. but he was more familiar with the passages and made his way through one that had long been unused and reached an old air shaft, by which he made his escape. One of the deputies hurried to the railroad station, arriving there just in time to see a man he took to be Carrington board an east-bound freight train on the Big Four road. State League Being Organized. Sp-cial to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON', Ind., Feb. 15.-H. S. Mote, of Hartford City, projector of the new Indiana baseball league, was in the city today interesting men of finance in putting an Anderson team into the field. He was in conference with Cal McCollough, president of the old league. Mote started a company at Alexandria this afternoon, getting about S7OO pledged, and he claims he has Kokomo, Elwood and Marion also organized. Anderson and Muncie are to complete the circuit. A meeting for league organization is to be held at once. All of the cities are within twenty miles from Elwood, a central point, and less than forty miles rrom extreme ends of the circuit. The league is to have a SOOO salary limit, and the season is to open May 16 and close Sept. 12, making 104 games. All of the cities but Alexandria are over 12,000 population, and would furnish a population of about 100,000 people to draw on. The fact that wor kers make up a large per cent, of the population makes it probable that a league thus formed on low salary and short jumps would prove a paying one. All of the cities named have much good local talent, a great deal of which could be utilized. Almost all of-the cities have good ball parks. Anderson, Alarion and Alexandria are connected already by electric lines, and Elwood and Muncie are to be this spring. Hartford City Oil Field. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Feb. 13.-The oil field southwest of this city is being steadily ueveloped. Another big producer was drilled in on the Sylvester Swift farm yesterday that from all Indications may eclipse all others In this field. The well is owned by the Hartford Oil Company, and at a depth of 110 feet in the sand showed a strong pressure of gas and a large flow of oil. A peculiar feature of this new territory is that all the wells have a strong pressure of gas as well as a good flow of oil. For the first time in this part of the field a second stratum of gas-producing sand was encountered. OH men say that it is impossible to protect the gas in the second stratum, and there is no way to avoid it. as the oil-pro-ducing sand lies between th 6 two gas strata. This will tend to further complicate matters between the gas and oil interests. R. B. Snow'den, of Chicago, secretary of the Cudahy Pipe-line Company, was here yesterday taking a review of the field. The Cudahys have had a leaser stationed here the past several months, and have acquired much territory. SI,OOO Henard for Stolz Murderer. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PORTLAND, Ind., Feb. 13.—The murder of Airs. Louisa Stoltz, the wealthy old lady, is no more near a solution to-night than it was directly after the discovery of the crime. The dismissal of Frank Cullom and Hcrschel Lafollette, who were suspected of knowing something about it, took away the last clew. Officers were looking for Cullom at Hartford ’ity when lie gave himself up. Tho heirs held a meeting this* forenoon and had Judge Heudington appoint County Treasurer Fred Martin and J. W. Poliey administrators, with $50,000 bond. These gentlemen were in favor of offering a reward, and a second conference was held, with the result that SI,OOO was offered for the arrest and conviction of the murderer or murderers. A tramp this afternoon told the styry that he had seen the guilty parties near Ridgeville, and that they were well supplied with money. Officers searched for the fellow, but could not find him. Lawyer Shram After His Fees. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CKAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 13.-Sev-eral years ago a special tax was levied on Union township for the purchase of the toll roads. The amount paid in was largely In excess of the expenses, and the County Commissioners ordered over $3,000 refunded to taxpayers. The Big Four Railway tame in for its pro rata share and drew it. John L. Shrum, an attorney, who had looked up the matter as an expert, demanded a fee from the railroad. Tfie railroad refused to pay because of never having employed Shrum to do the work for the road. He sued the company and secured a judgment for $126.88. Recently Air. Shrum, on another suit, received an order from the court for the return of another large sum to the taxpayers. and then he, with another attorney, filed a lien of 50 per cent, against ail claims.

Hrookville Gets the Convention. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSHVILLE, Ind., Feb. 15.—The Republican county chairmen of this district met hero this afternoon to select a place and set a date for the congressional convention. Shelby vllle, Greenfield, Connersville and other places were spoken of. Brookville got the convention, which will be held April 26. Representative Republicans from all over the district, including State Chairman Hernly, of New Castle, were present. The political outlook was discussed, and it seemed to be the unanimous opinion that the situation in the old “burnt district” was quite battering. No candidates’ names were mentioned in opposition to James E. Watson for the congressional nomination. The belief is now that Mr. Watson will receive the nomination by acclamation. Stirring Revival at Seymour. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SEYMOUR, Ind., Feb. 15. Evangelist Reed, of Terre Haute, left lor home yesterday after a two weeks’ stirring revival here in the Methodist Church. On his last day ho held five meetings. His talks to the children in the Sunday school were highly appreciated by the little folks. The large auditorium was full of young men and women In the afternoon, and his discourse to them on the necessity of purity in their lives was a very able one. The last night hundreds were turned away, unable to gain admittance. Ten confessed Christ and nine united with the church. A thank offering of SIOO was presented the visiting minister by the church. The revival will be continued day and night by the pastor this week. Stiver* fur Janie* E. Watson. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LIBERTY, Ind., Feb. 15.—C. W. Stivers, of this place, having been mentioned as a probable candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Sixth district, your correspondent to-day interviewed Mr. Stivers and learned that he will not enter the race as a candidate, although assured of his own county if a candidate. Mr. Stivers has a strong following in Fayette, W r ayna and Henry counties, but in view of the prestige gained by James li Watson two years ago, Stivers regards the race this campaign us practically conceded to the Rush county man. Mr. Watson is quite popular in Union county, although in the race two years ago the county voted largely for Henry U. Johnson. hovel Way to Raise a Fine. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 15.—The policeman’s ball to-night in Shirk’s Hall netted $550 to pay the line and costs assessed against Patrolman George Benadum for shooting Marion Collins recently. It was claimed that officer shot in the air and that the bullet striking a trolley wire overhead glanced and hit the man in the arm. Collins sued for SIO,OOO damages and was awarded nearly $lO3 which, with the costs, amounted to s3ou. Brother patrolmen volunteered to pay an equal part of the fine and costs out of salaries and later decided to raise part of the money with profits from a ball. Nearly 700 tickets were sold at 50 cents each. Mayor Cromer led the grand march. More than 500 people w T ere present. Boomers Visiting Vincennes. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES, Ind., Feb. 15.-Sixty-five business men of Omaha, Neb., booming the trunsinississippl exposition, visited the city to-day and were given a royal reception. The delegation was headed by lion. W. H. Green. The party was met by a committee. Including Mayor Greene, who warmly welcomed the visitors. The orator of the party. Rev. Dr. Wright Butler, of Omaha, made a splendid speech, devoted exclusively to the coming exposition. The visitors were shown the many places of historic in-

terest and departed on the afternoon train for Louisville and Cincinnati. Will Not Check Off Dues. Special to the Indiana polls Journal. BRAZIL. Ind., Feb. 15.—Saturday evening a committee representing the block coal miner? met a committee of operators and requested the operators to check off tho dues of members of the miners' union, make leduction on powder and have the day men do certain w<>rk in the mines which tho miners now do. The operators’ committee refused to act. and the proposition was submitted to the general meeting of operators to-day. After a lengthy session the operators refused to grant the miners' request. Knight Will Investigate. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 15.-President Knight, of the Indiana miners, went to Washington, Ind., this afternoon on a call from the local union.. The Washington Guzetto has, in effect, charged that the miners of the State arc sending large contributions there for the strikers, but that they are divided among a few men. The local union has published a card denying the statement, offering to submit the union's booKs to a committee of citizens, and asking President Knight to examino them. It Cost Douglass stH>. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARTINSVILLE. Ind., Feb. 13.—The second trial of George C. Douglass, a "blacksmith, for assault and battery with intent to kill Wm. H. Drydon, an enthusiastic temperance worker, terminated In the Circuit Court here this morning, when the jury fined him S9O. B'our of the jurymen were for attempted manslaughter, with a penitentiary sentence. The first trial resulted in a verdict of disagreement. Douglass assaulted Dryden last fail, knocked him down and kicked and beat him. Printer Van Horn Sentenced. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY. Ind., Feb. 15.—Word has been received here that Walter Van Horn, a young printer of good family, of this city, has been sentenced to eighteen months in the Frankfort (Ky.) Penitentiary for housebreaking. He was the foreman on the Alountain Echo at London, Ky., and after being discharged robbed his employer. He has been employed on many gas-belt newspapers. A $10,060 Factory Fund. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NOBLHSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 15.—Noblesville is now* after some new factories. Tho Commercial Club of this city is taking the lead, and a subscription of about SIO,OOO has been secured for the location of new factories. It is the intention to establish several industries here the coming spring and summer. There is plenty of gas In this territory, and the people are anxious to build up the city. I'nion Men Accept Terms. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION, Ind., Feb. 13.—The labor troubles at the Krein chain works were settled to-day by an agreement that the company is to employ cither union or nonunion men, but that no discrimination is to be made against tin union men. On these conditions the men who had quit work returned this morning. Grand Hotel to Be Reopened. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSHVTLLE, Ind., Feb. 15.—The Grand Hotel building in this city was bold to-day by I*’. E. Glidden. executor of the estate of Gus Glidden, to Pleasant A. Miller for $6,000. Mr. Miller will at once reopen the house, which has been closed for about two yours. Storey Auks Divoree. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., Feb. 15.—Erza Storey, whose wife was alleged to have lived with Charles Guess, the Madison negro, w'ho died recently, to-day ‘tiled suit In the Bartholomew county Circuit Court for a divorce, charging adultery. Father Glamuier a Maniac. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. EVANSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 15,-Father Glasmier, a Catholic priest of Jasper, Ind., late last night was placed in the Houthcrn Insane Asylum. He has been sick for some time and yesterday became a raving maniac.

I nil in mi Obituary. KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 15. Dr. Richard Walters, of this city, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Logansport, Monday, of consumption, aged fifty. Two months ago Dr. Walters was found in a dying condition in his office, where he had been prostri sand alone for ten days. He had no family. Mrs. Gleason, wife of Rev. W. H. H. Glea* son, died at her home here yesterday, aged ninety. She came here live years ago from Vevay. MARION, Ind.. Feb. 15.—David R. McKinney, one of the best-known men of the county, and who for many years was identified with various business interests, died this morning. He came to Grant county in 1536 For ten years he had c largo of tho public schools at Bluffton, then spent four years in mercantile business at Wabash, and since that time has been s. resident of Marion. He was in his seventy-seventh year. MATTHEWS. Ind., Feb. 15.—William F. Parks, aged seventy, died this morning of stomach trouble. He was one of the most successful farmers and business men in southern Grant county, GOSHEN. Ind., Feb. 13.—John 11. Lesh, one of the most prominent hardwood lumber manufacturers in this county, died at his home in this city this afternoon. lntliaua Jioie*. Greencastle Republicans nominated the following ticket yesterday: Mayor, J. Birch; treasurer. J. Gilmore; marshal, W'. E. Starr; clerk, Major Fee; couneilmen, Michaels, Burk and Max on. The Republicans of Wabash county yesterday nominated the following ticket: Representative, Charles S. King; prosecuting attorney, Joseph M. Murphy; clerk, John Lefforge; auditor, J. M. Hass; treasurer, Henry Dufton; sheriff Charles Stewart; surveyor, William Fowler; coroner, Dr. Jesse Williams. A resolution indorsing Hon. C. B. Cowgill for congressmen from this district was unanimously adopted. Hon. S. E. N eholson, of Howard county, and Hon. James Stutesman, from Peru, attended the convention. Sheriff Mur’tin’* Trinl. WILKESBARRE, Pa., Feb. 15.—1 t was 2 o’clock this afternoon before court opened for the trial of Sheriff Martin and his deputies, charged with the killing of the Lattimer strikers. The morning session was abandoned owing to this being election day. Several witnesses were examined, their testimony going over the old ground of tbo scenes at the shooting. Epidemic of Sinnlipox. MIDDLEBORO, Ky„ Feb. 15.—Smallpox has been declared epidemic. There are twenty-nine casts. All saloons and the public; schools are closed. No loitering on streets Is allowed. The mails are fumigated and all surrounding towns are closed against Middleboro. Stranger than Fiction. Philadelphia North American. A novelist who had imagined such a thin* as the wreck of the Veendam and the rescue of over two hundred people without a singlo accident would have been hailed as chronicling an improbability. Fact will bellttio fiction. NATIONAL ||fjk Tube Works Wrought-iron Pipe for Gas, Steam and Water. BviSi.lrV* Boiler Tube*. Cant and Mallftable Iron l-tuings< black and K. galvanized), Valve*, Sto, IStfylL I Cocks. Engine Trimming, ■NdHSwI Wjjjr • s t*‘am Canges, i’ll* Tong*. HO KwH w l’lre Cutters, Vises. Screw t 1 Platen and Dies, Wrem law, •' Steain Trap*. Pumps, Kltcfe. M H2l en Sinks. Host'. Belting, Jiabf hit Metal. Solder. White and L.s a '1 Colored Wiping Waste, and Baj tla all other Supplies used in mm 1 A connection with Oas, Steam Km K-J and Water. Natural (iaa HH H-i Supplies a specialty, steam* i J heating Apparatus for Pub* §, < - he Building!,, Store-rooiu^ * 3 i- 4 Mlit*. ho|i. Factories. Latum | | : V dries. Lumber Prv-Honsea, fij R 9 etc. Cut aud Thread to or* J' % ■; '? der any size Wrought-irou ’VM inches diameter. fi KMGHT JILLSOM, ™ H k mmYiNu h . A. • i *>.