Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 279, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 October 1899 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS-JOURNAL, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1899.

products to SSOO.000.000. or 3.ywO0O In ec?.s cf the combined output of Great Britain, Ru?ia. Austria. Fpain. Belgium and the Scandinavian countries. The ereat Btate of Texas ha taken front rank in live stock, and thas. since our civil war. increased her cotton crop more than l.ouu per cent. WE EXCEL IN ALL. TJnited. we are marching forward to snn.ier Industrial and commercial victories. "We excel In all the element3 of true greatness and mightiest governments of earth. "Two weeks ago Indiana dedicated the monuments erected In memory of her brave sons who fought at Chlckamauga. ExConfederates Joined with us in this dedicatory service. General Boynton, superintendent of the Chlckamauga Military Park, said in receiving the Indianar monuments that it was th nrst time the biue and gray had Joined in such a tervlce. It was an impressive and no less inspiring scene to see the survivors of that bloody battle unite in h.irmonloua action on ucn an occasion. Inspiring, for It gave evidence that past animosities are to be forgotten and Iratorr.al relations are to be cherlihed. Ad-ur-v?3in hlmM.-If to the dedicatory service. ;olonel Fort, of the Confederate army, said 1.0 desired to show his appreciation and to ieco?nlze the chivalrlc spirit manifested by the Legislature of Indiana In voting to return to tue Texas Kangers the battle flag captured by Indiana so.dlers.' lie said for this reason he was glad to take part in dedicating the monument of this State, lie further said the return of this flag would do mor to unite in fraternal union the bue and the gray than any event North cr 8outh clnce the war. "May I In conclusion give a stanza or two from a poem of th.it gifted bard and exConfederate Frank L. Stanton, which represents the sentiment of the Southern vettrans: - 'But now I'm in the Union. I see there, overhead. The flag our fathers fought for; her rip-; pling rllis of red All glorious and victorious; the splendor of And I say, -The blood of heroes dyed all her crimson bars." 'I'm for that flag forever, 'gainst foes on sea or shore. "Who shames her? Who defames her? Give me my gun once more; We'll answer wnen they need us when the war fires light the night; There's a Lee still left to lead us to the glory of the right. 'We're one in heart forever, we're one In heart and hand; The flag's a challenge to the sea, a garland on the land; We're united, one great country; freedoms the watchword still; There's a Lee that's left to lead us, let the storm break where it will "Rejoicing In this union that will henceforth be defended by the brave Texa9 ltangrs a valiantly as by Indlanians, clothed with authority from the Legislature, whlrh is expressive of the voice of the jeor.le," it becomes my pleasant duty to return to yurr Excellency this battle flag, gallantly carried In war by Terry's Texas Rangers, braver men than whom never drew sword in battle. This act proclaims more eloquently than words of mine Indiana's Joy that henceforth the daring intrepidity of Texas heroes will be displayed In carrying the nag of our Union to victory against all its foes. "Take this flag and may it henceforth be an emblem of unity and good will between the great States of Indiana and Texas and a seal of their fidelity to the national Union. 'Lord of the universe, snleld us and guide us. Trusting Thee always, through shadow and sun. Thou hast united us; who shall divide us? Keep us, O keep us, the "many in one. The flag 13 an Interesting relic. The Rangers claim that it. was never captured; that it was lost while they were In retreat. The Jndianlans. however, assert that It fell Into the nands of the Indiana regiment during the heat of battle. Terry's Rangers was one of the most gallant regiments of the war. The question of the return of this flag by the State of Indiana to the survivors of the Rangers has been long discussed, and in a manner that attracted atr tentlon the country over. To-night a reception was tendered to Governor Mount and the members of his staff by the citizens of Dallas at the Dallas Club building. The Indiana Governor and his party were driven to the reception at 9 o'clock, a flag bearer on the front coach carrying the staff colors.' They were received by a party composed of members of

To-morrow morning tne party win leave for home. A special train furnished by the citizens will carry them from here to Fort Worth, thirty miles west, and then to Sherman, sixty miles north. n order to enable the Indlanians to view a portion of the famous "black lands" farming belt of Txaa. v OUTRAGE AND MURDER. Their Victim sv Prominent "Woman of Eastern Kentucky. MAYSVILLE. Ky.. Oct. 5.-Mrs. James Lashbrook. the wif of a well-to-do farmer and member of one of the oldest families In this county, was ravished and murdered this afternoon at her home at Clark's Station, six miles from this city. While alone at home sho went to an outhouse and while there it la supposed that one or more tramps, who have been in the neighborhood for reveral days, attacked her. After the outrage her assailants secured a club and beat out the woman's brains. A crowd 13 searching the surrounding country for the culprits. To-night the officers brought In Richard Coleman, a young negro, who has confessed to having murdered Mrs. lashbrook. They were able to get him into the Jail through a mob of live hundred people only by telling the crowd they were not sure of Coleman's guilt. It is doubtful that they will be able to save the negro's life through the night. Mob Breaks the Jail Door. MAYS VI LLE, Ky., Oct. 6. At 2 .o'clock this morning the mob broke down the jail door. The first man to enter was thrown out by the guards Inside, when then stood off the crowd with drawn guns. The mob lacks a leader, but It is feared another attempt to lynch Coleman will be made when reinforcements' reach here from the neighborhood In which .Mrs. Lashbrook lived. Illinois Central Gives J.'O.OOO. ST. LOUIS. Oct. 5. The Illinois Central Railroad to-day subscribed $T0,0") towards the t".O0O.0M) stock fund of the St. Louis world's fair, celebrating the Louisiana purchase centennial, to be held in 1903. This ractlcally insures the full subscription of LOW) from the steam railroads and kindred interests and makes the speedy closing of the fund a certainty. WEATHER FORECAST. Fair To-Day and To-Morroir, with Variable Winds. WASHINGTON, Oct. 5. Forecast for two days: For Ohio, Indiana and Illinois Fair Friday and Saturday; variable winds. Local Observations on Thursday. Bar. Ther. R.IL WlnJ. Pre. 7 a. m 20.18 52 44 N'east O.OO t p. m 20.0S 55 68 North. C.03 Maximum temperature, 63; minimum temperature. W. Followinr ! a comparative statement of the mrm temperature and total precipitation tor Oct 5: Temp. Pre. Normal M 0.09 lran 56 0.03 IVlartur from normal 2 0.o Departure since fct. 1 1 1 0.3 Departure since Jan. 1 r.6 C. F. R. WAPPRNHANS. Local Forecast Official. Yesterday' Tern pern FUtlons. Mia. 'Atlanta. Ga 60 UUmarck. K. D 36 r.ufTalo. K. T v W Calvary. N. W. T 24 hleao. Ill 54 Cairo, 111 51 Cheyenne. Wyo 30 Cincinnati. 0 30 Cuncorlia. Kan 41 XAtvenport. la........... ii t Moines. la 21 Galveston. TrX 64 Jleiena. Mont 40 Jaekrnvllle. Fla 70 Kanas Citj, Mo A2 I-ittle P.ock. Ark 51 Manjjette, Mich 34 Memhl?. lenn 12 NahvtUe. Tenn 44 N-w Orlean. I .a M New York. N. Y 44 North I'latte. Neb 30 jWJh ,ma. O. T V) Orr.ahs, Neb 42 ritttburr. I'a 46 (iu'AprJle. JC. TV. T 40 Kepl.l City, 8. D 41 rait Lake City, Utah 43 : t. Louis. Mo M ; t. Paul. Minn 38 I riac3e!4. Ill 2 ,' rlnsSeM. M lri.iturr. Hits 13 ; .: rii-utca. D. C... .......... 42 tares. Max. 60 7 3 7 64 72 70 6 7 10 72 0 74 1 1Z 73 IK 74 7S 68 6 7 es : 73 76 78 72 7) 72 70 7 7 U 7 p. m. 0 64 64 64 64 62 64 64 tZ C6 76 66 74 6 70 4 C4 70 63 60 70 60 70 64 ex 64 . W C4 4 e 43

STEAMER LEONA BURNED

strrosuD to have caught Finn ox THE WAY TO SEW YOniC Raced Into Tort Tvltli Hatches Closed, and Soon Broke Out Into Flame -An Unfortunate Ship. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. The Mallory line steamer Leona was burned and sunk at her wharf in East river to-night. The cargo of tobacco and 8.w) bales of cotton, and valued at over E0,000, Is a total 103;?. The damage to the boat is 0,KX. It la believed that the Leona, which sailed from Galveston Sept. 27, caught fire at sea several days ago, since which time she has proceeded at full speed, with battened hatches, for this port. At 3:30 p. m. to-day the Leona came racing up East river to her pier, where haste was made to debark the passengers and open the hatches. An hour later an army of men was vainly fighting a tire In the steamer's hold. Finally the ship was scuttled. As soon as the Leona made fast to her pier about 4 o'clock the officers of the vessel, commanded by Captain Wilder, ordered the members of the crew to try to put the tire in the hold out without calling the fire department. This was soon found to be impossible and an alarm was sent in. Ry 5:3u o'clock ten streams were playing from fire engines and six streams .from tire boats. The firemen had a hard time to get at the flames, as the boat came Into dock stern foremost, leaving the burning portion out in the water. At 6 o'clock about seventy firemen, with the chief and deputies, were on the boat working to keep the fire from spreading towards the stern. It was found to be beyond the efforts of the firemen, and an. order was given to open the fore and after portholes In order to allow the water to enttr and mane her settle. Tne water already pouring into the boat was managing to run along the bilge keels until it haa reached aft, and the ship showed evidence of listing to starboard. Host of the firemen finally left the ship by sliding down a hose which was fastened to the wheel. About half a dozen men who were on the starboard side of the boat were unable to get to the pier and kept right on working as If nothing was happening to endanger their lives. They kept on until the snip commenced to sink slowly but surely until with a final list she went down. The men were thrown into the water. Deputy Chief Duano and Fireman Thomas Mctarland, of englno No. 12. had to battle for life and were rescued with difficulty. Duane lost his helmet and was dragged out more dead than alive. Several of the fire boats engaged in the work of rescuing the firemen were nearly carried down by the sinking of the Leona. At 7:30 o'clock to-night a report that shook the deck plates forward showed the presence of f aa and possibly powder in the forward hold. Another report came at about a flfteen-minutft Interval and a third ten minutes later. The explosions were not serious enough to cause a further Inflow of water. At about 8:15 the fiamea were under control at the hatchway and the entire work was confined to the forward hatch. The flames were so persistent that they were not under control for a long time, and the New Yorker was kept at work playing on her all night. The cause of the fire is a mystery. The boat left Galveston on Wednesday. Sept. 27, and made her eight days' run without special incident. It was said by one of the passengers that three days ago the hatches were battened down and upon questions being put to Captain Wilder he said the cause was the high seas. From that time the ?hlp has gone at full speed toward New York, safely reaching here to-day. The same passenger said that on several occasions he nad detected smoke, but had not thought particularly about It, as the captain said all was well. Captain Wilder denies that the ship was on fire at sea and says that the first he knew of the fire was when the hatches were lifted to-day after the arrival. The Insurance on the Leona is not known. A somewhat similar experience befell the L ship In 1S63. On May 8 she left New York ror her trip South and on the next morning Are was discovered coming up her hatchway from the hold. The Are rapidly grew larger ana tne city or Augusta, which was passing, waa signaled for assistance. She took the passengers and rendered all assistance dos slble. Upon reaching this port on May 10 it was found that thirteen steerage passengers had been 'burned to death. They were round in a blackened heap In the steer ace. At that time Captain Wilder was sus pended for six months for supposed failure to properly take care of the fire. During the war with Spain the Leona. was used as a United States transport. UNPROFITABLE BUSINESS. Fire Lonnes Increasing and Expenses of Insurance Companies Advancing. NEW YORK. Oct. 5. The fire loss of the United States and Canada for the month of September, as complied from the Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin rec ords, amounts to $12,77S,S00. The following table will show the losses for the first nine months of 1SP9, in comparison with the same period in 1S98: Month. ms. ISM January $3,472,500 $10,718.XO February 12.610.3)0 i8,469,ono Jiarcti 7.SI5.2TO 11.493.000 April 8.211, CM) 9,213.0m May 11,027.200 9,091.900 June 9.206.900 6.714.S.V JUiy 8.929.77)0 11,428.400 August 7,793.500 9,703.700 beptember 14.202,650 12,778.800 Totals tS9.164.000 $?9.6CS,63) It will be seen that the losses, so far, exceed those of the same months of 180S byover tlO 000.000. The paper comments: "These statistics confirm the opinions reiterated In thes column pnrl(r In tho vb.ip that the fire Insurance business in the United States is on an unhealthy and unprofitable basis, and that the year 1S93 will result in a net loss on actual underwriting for a larce majority of the fire companies doing a general business throughout the ueiu. nates nave rapidly rauen: tires hav become heavier and mnrA frnnnont on, Vi expense ratio has been seriously advanced uy tne recent action or tne western Union, which fixes fire Insurance com m led nr. a rate In the West. That body advanced aKem. commissions very neaviiy. We havi decrease of income: Increase in loss pay ments and greater cost of doing- buMnes so the three Important factors In fire in surance are adverse to the hope of profit.' e i. i i i i Furniture Factory Ilnrned. SOUTH ASHBURNHAM. Mass.. Oct. 5. The large furniture factory of the Allen Thompson-Wbitney Company, of Boston, at South Afhburnham. was destroyed by fire to-day, at a loss of from JXMXW to $73,000. hlch is fully covered by Insurance. About men are tnrown out or employment. STILL WAITING. (Concluded from First rase.) at Sandpruit was reinforced yesterday, but no general force Is expected' This information is Important, as it contradicts the aiarmist ai?patcn or the Dally Telegrapn, which was timed at noon yesterday. The Times, in its second edition to-rlnv. publishes the following dispatch from Pie termaritzburg. dated Oct. 4: "The wiU statements emanating from ladysmlth and New Castle that the lloers have oron the frontier is without foundation. ThBritish military authorities in Natal do not expect the Boers to cros the border at present unless their leaders lose control of It." The London edition of the Standard nnd Diggers News, a Boer organ, publishes the following dispatch from Johannesburg, dated yesterday: "It is expected that 30,a burghers from the Transvaal and the Orange Fre State will be on their respective borders this evening (Wednesday.) Should the hostilities be protracted there is much fear that the Zulus and Matabeles will rl?e against the white and that massacres and disasters will follow. The Zilu chiefs have txen summoning their tribes from the Rand for weeks past." Stories of outrages committed by the Boers upon refugees from the Transvaal continue to pour In. A bod Incident occurred at Kroonstadt. where a deputation from a tralnload ol 2,vX refugees attempted to buy provisions, but were driven out by Boers armed with blacksnakea. An unconfirmed rerun sas that martial law has been proclaimed in the Transvaal. Advices from Bloemfontein say that the town, the capital of th? Orange Free State, rreserts a most animated appearance. Armed burghers go about everywhere, although the government still professes hopes of peace. A special dispatch from Johannesburg says: "As a natural result of the panic there Is considerable lawlessness. The regular distribution of letters has ceased. The government has comrcandered "all dynamite and cyanide. suxxlles, which have been re

moved and placed under strict guard at

various deuots. A strong guara nas Deen stationed at the reservoir to prevent tampering with the water. The government has turned over the. Ferrura mine to tne airector3 on condition that work Is to proceed. The Stock IScchange is closed." MafelUng reports that it Is asserted there on reliable authority that the burghers have been enjoined not to cross the western frontier or Interfere with civilians, out to resist the passage of an armed force. Intelligence frm Cape Town includes en omclal denial of the rumor that the British have crossed the Transvaal frontier near Klmberly. There is a definite feeling throughout the Cape that the British delav In forwardlne reinforcements is very dangerous. The utmost enthusiasm prevails and many are anxious to place tneir services at the disposal of the government. Some of the refugees from Johannesburg now in Cape Town are resorting to acts of violence, smashing windows and thieving. It is expected that, although the Dutch in Cape Colony are likely to remain quiet in ordinary circumstances, they will joJn their brethren of the Orange Free State in case the Basutos commence hostilities. It is expected that another Hand shipment of bullion to the extent of 1.0X,W0 is in danger of confiscation by the Transvaal authorities. TIIA.NSFOHTS CHARTERED. Many Dig: Steamers Taken by- the Brit ish Government. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. The Tribune to-mor row will say: "Surprise and Interest have been excited in shipping circles by the news that within the last three days some thirtyfive ves?el3 engaged in 'the transatlantic trade have been chartered by the British government for periods of three months and upward." Among tho vessels chartered are a num ber belonging to the big passenger and freight lines, though the complete list Is not known at the offices of the lines in this city, as the transactions were conducted abroad. Of the Cunard line boats, the Auranla and the Servla are known to have been chartered, and the Mongolian and three others have been engaged from the Allen line. At the ornce of the Wilson line it was said that several of the ships had been bespoke, but their names are withheld. The Mohawk and the America, belonging- to the Atlantic Transport Company, have been chartered, but officials of the company said that they did not wish to charter any more. Tne vnite Star liner Nomadic has been chartered and It is said that the others of the line have all been engaged, but this was not positively confirmed at the ofllce. The opinion was expressed, however, that none of the larger and faster vessels would be taken by the British government. Besides the regular liners and the tramp steamships sailing from this city which have been chartered a number of vessels Failing: from other American Dorts have been en gaged, among them four Cunard boats In the Boston and Liverpool service. These are the Pavonia, the Corinthia, the Cephalonia and the Catalonia, also steamers from the Leland line between Boston and Liverpool and the Dominion and Warren lines, operating between the same ports. It Is also reported that the Chicago and the Columbian, of the Wilson and FurnessLeyland lines, Boston-London service, had been contracted for, but this could not be confirmed. Other boats are British steamers El Prah and Montezuma, which, as far as known, are not attached to any particular line. Prices that have been paid for the various steamers, it is said, range from 12 shillings 6 pence to 17 shillings 6 pence a ton a month, according to' the character of the steamers, the lower rate being for cargo carriers and the higher rate for the passenger and semi-pasenger vessels. AWAITING BRITAIN'S NOTE. Meanwhile the Transvaal Is Mohlll Ing Its Forces on the Frontier. PRETORIA, Oct. 5. F. W. Reitz, the Transvaal secretary of state, In the course of an Interview given yesterday to a representative of the Associated Press said: "The Transvaal government is awaiting the next imperial dispatch, which ought to contain the final proposals of Great Britain. The British agent, Conyngharn Greene, has informed me that the dispatch Is In process of preparation, but that some days will elapse before it will be ready. In the meantime the Transvaiil forces are mobilizing and going to the frontier. The governor, however, has issued strict orders to commandants and all other military officers to In no case violate British territory." Several boxes of bar gold which were lodged at the National Bank of the South African republic were this afternoon commandered by the Transvaal government, who gave the companies full receipts. The German group offered no objection provided sufficient funds were left to pay working expenses. The storekeepers here are barricading their stores. REPLY TO CAPE COLONY DUTCH. Mr. Chamberlain Says the Transvaal Is Actlnsr Unjustly. LONDON, Oct. 5. A petition to Queen Victoria, signed by fifty-eight members of the Cape House of Assembly, has been forwarded through the British high commissioner. Sir Alfred Milner, pointing out that the petitioners, who are related by blood and through marriage to residents of the Transvaal, are materially Interested in the maintenance of peace, urging the abandonment of warlike measures, "as the Transvaal is not fully awakened to the wisdom of liberal concessions," and praying her Majesty to appoint a commission forthwith to confer with the Boers, as the petitioners are convinced that if the present fran ehipe act is inadequate the Transvaal government Is prepared to make further concessions to the outlanders. The petitioners. In closing, declare their loyal devotion to the throne and person of the Queen. To-day the secretary of state for the colonies. Mr. Chamberlain, sent the following reply: "The Imperial government Is not unmindful of the sympathies and interests of British subjects of Dutch descent in South Africa. One of the main object of the imperial policy Is to secure for the non-Dutch inhabitants of the Transvaal rights and privileges similar to those enjoyed by the Dutch in Cape Colony. Tho lmerlal government has shown the Transvaal every consideration consistent with this object and deeply regret that their efforts for a peaceful settlement have hitherto been unsuccessful. The imperial authorities are unable to adopt the suggestion of the petitioners, for the reasons stated in the note to the Transvaal of Sept. 12. In view of the refusal of the Transvaal to entertain that moderate conciliatory offer the Imperial authorities have been compelled to formulate their own proposals regarding a final settlement, which will shortly be communicated to the Transvaal. Five Transports Arrive at Durban. DURBAN, Natal, Oct. 6. Five Indian transports, with two regiments of infantry, a battery of artillery and part of the Nineteenth Hussars arrived to-day. Major General Sir Archibald Hunter, accompanied by the officers of his 6taff, landed Immediately. Owing to the heavy rain falling at the time there were few spectators of the debarkation. Queensland's Contingent Blast Hurry. BRISBANE, Oct. 5. The colonial government has received instructions from London that the Queensland contingent for South Africa must be dispatched before Oct. 31. Gift to nullvtay Employes. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 5. The Crocker Estate Company, composed of the heirs cf the late Charle9 Crocker, one of the builders of the Central Pacific Railroad, has made a gift to the employes of the Southern Pacific Railroad of the Crccker homestead, at Sacramento, to be used as a hospital for Southern Pacific emploes. The building, v. 1th the ground on which It Is situated. Is valued at tSnO.0CO. Land Grunt Trouble Settled. TRINIDAD. Col.. Oct. 5. The Maxwell land-grant trouble was settled to-day through the efforts of State Senator Casimir. The settlers concede the title cf land to the grant company and the latter allows them to keep their homes on a liberal rental system and aprees to at once begin extensive public improvements. Twenty-Mile Motor Race. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5. Some excellent racing entertained a select crowd at Athletic Park to-day. The twenty-mile motor cycle race between Miller and Judge and Stone and Pierce resulted In a win for the former team by a length. Time. 37:05 2-5. Miller is champion Inng-oistance rider cf the world. Pant Train Wrecked. TOLEDO. O.. Oct. 5.-A fast train on the New York. Chicago & St. Louis road was wrecked at 6 o'clock to-r.lght at Bellcvue. Engineer Tracey was badly injured. Fireman Lynch. Baggageman Harper and Mall Clerk Glasgow were slightly injured. The passengers escaped. Deaatlfal Complexions by Cains; Ch.implln's Liquid Pearl. 50c. pink or white. Delightful, marvelous results; harmless.

MANY URGE .MEDIATION

PUBLIC MEN ANXIOUS TO AVERT AVAR IN SOUTH AFRICA Petition President McKlnley to Tender Ills Good Onlces Col. W. J. Bryan an Exception. NEW TORK, Oct 5.-Several hundred signatures were added to-day to the petition to President McKlnley urging him to offer his friendly service as mediator between England and the two South African republics, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. The petition was signed by judges of the United States Courts, Governors of States, the presiding officers of state legislatures, senators, members of Congress, eminent ecclesiastical dignitaries, presidents of colleges and ether citizens whose standing is of the highest. W. J. Bryan declined to sign the petition because of the attitude of the United States on the Philippine question, although he In dorsed the suggestion that the government should use its good offices to prevent war. Mr. Bryan telegraphed to the World tonight: "I dot not desire to Join In the petition to the President on this or any other subject. Our refusal to recognize the right of the Filipinos to self-government will embarrass us if we express sympathy with those In other lands who are struggling to fellow the doctrines set forth in the Declaration of Independence." Ex-Vice President Adlal Stevenson, exSenator John B. Henderson, Congressman Grosvenor, Republican leader of the House of Representatives, and W. B. Hornblower all indorse the petition to President McKlnley. The World to-day received from the secretary of lresldent Kruger the following dipatch: "Gen. James O'Belrne has been appointed commissioner extraordinary to further our interests in America. We wish most earnestly that impartial arbitration may determine the present dispute and prevent war, which will be an outrage against religion and humanity. If war comes we sre prepared to maintain our rights to tho utmost, and for that purpose both the republics are mobilizing their entire forces on the borders, as the British troops are already there." Simultaneous with the recepdon of this dispatch came the announcement that Dr. Bosman, the Boer representative in NewYork, had recommended Qen. James R. O'Belrne as Boer commissioner to the United States. It was alsa announced that Dr. Bosnian's recommendation had been accepted. The secretary of the Orange Free Stats cabled from Bloemfontein as follows: "I am directed by the President to gratefully acknowledge American sympathy and sup port of the republican cause here. He favors arbitration, would welceme the mediation of the United States and urges ths necessity for speedy action, as our citizen forces ars in the field and each day's delay strengthens the opponents' and weakens our republic's position." Premier Schrelner, of the British South African colony of Cape Colony, eablsd his cordial indorsement of the petition to President McKlnley. The Archbishop of Canterbury, In reply to a telegram inviting his opinion as to the acceptability of mediation by President McKlnley, telegraphed as follows: "The Archbishop of Canterbury haa no claim to represent the public opinion of England, but it is clear that Englishmen feel strongly that the uitlanders are Ill-treated and it ia our duty to protect them." Cardinal Logue, of Ireland, replied as follows: "I can give no answer to your question, though I am most anxious for peace." Archbishop Croke, of Ireland, telegraphed: "Avert war by all honorable means' The Archbishop of York replied: "While earnestly desiring to avoid the horrors of war, I do not feel myself qualified to express an opinion as to whether mediation by the United States would be generally acceptable in England." O'Belrne to Represent Kragr. NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-Generai James R, O'Beirne made the announcement to-night that he had been appointed commissioner extraordinary in the United States for the Transvaal by President Kruger. The ap-' polntment was made two days ago by a cablegram sent to the Rev. Dr. Bosman, Kruger's personal friend and adviser, who was in this country attending the PanPresbyterian conference at Washington. A portion of the cablegram was of a private nature and was not given out. Such portions as General O'Belrne disclosed follow: "Kindly communicate to General James R. O'Belrne that the government has decided to appoint him its commissioner extraordinary and expresses the hope that he will accent the post. I may add that the dilute has now reached the most acute stage. The forces of this republlo have mobilized on the frontier, while those of the Orange Free State are mobilizing, and all prospects of a peaceful settlement seem to be vanishing. - We are still willing to arbitrate. If General O'Belrne accepts kindly request him to cable at once In regard to- duties, which we will advise by return cable." The cablegram was signed by Reltz. state secretary of . the South African Republic. General O'Belrne was f rovost marshal under President Lincoln. Ie was once commissioner of Immigration, and under Mayor Strong was commissioner of charities. Bosman Work Ins; for Peace. PRETORIA, Oct 6. Rev. Dr. Bosman, the Dutch Reformed minister of Pretoria, now vl3ltlng in the United States, is reported as dolpg good work in the Interests of peace. Strong hopes are entertained .in official circles that President McKlnley may be induced by the people of the United States to offer mediation In the present crisis. Gen. James R. O'Belrne has been aptolnted the special representative in the fnlted States of this republic to work in the interest of peace. The government .Is reducing official salaries on a sliding scale. Those receiving more than $2,0"J0 have had their salaries reduced 45 per cent, a saving altogether of $16,000 a month has been effected. The town is being divided into wards and special police officers are being sworn in. In an interview Secretary of State Reitz said: "The government desires. If possible, that all of the mines remain working as long as possible. The government has promised to pive every assistance in its power to enable them to do so, and where It Is necessary for the continued working of the mines that British subjects should remain the government promises them every protection. Should war unfortunately occur we will give the miners every opportunity, if they desire, to leave the country safely." WILL CONTEST THE WILL Mrs. Plant Wants Some of the Millionaire's Vast Estate. NEW YORK, Oct. 5. The Times to-morrow will say: "The statement Is made on the authority of the friends of Mrs. H. B. Plant, widow of the founder of the Plant system of railroads and steamboats, that legal proceedings will be instituted soon to set aside the provisions of Mr. Plant's will and obtain for the widow and her son a portion of the dead millionaire's estate. The will provided only for the payment of a stated income to Mrs. Plant and her son, the entire estate being held In trust for the benefit of the grandson. Mrs. Plant, who is still comparatively young, was the second wife of H. B. Plant, and her son was a stepson of the financier. it is asserted that Mr. Plant desired that his estate should grow to large proportions, and, therefore, he refrained from dividing it among the members of his family. His own sen, Mortimer, receives merely an income. "No member of the family was in the city yesterday, and at the office of the Plant system nothing was known of any contest of the will." BRYAN SOLD HIS LOTS. Received 9230 for Those Given to Him Three Yeats Ako. LINCOLN, Neb.. Oct. 5. The city realestate transfers to-day disclose the sale by W. J. Bryan of the two Lincoln lots donated him during his presidential campaign by W. M. Hoyt. of Chicago, in the interest of the free-silver cause. Mr. Bryan secures 2j0 for the property and will, it Is said, turn the money Into the free-silver campaign fund. llawnlt Mar Hnve a Railway CHICAGO. Oct. 5. Through the efforts of a Chicagoan, Herbert B. Gehr, a company

has been formed which proposes to build the first railroad on the island of Hawaii. The charter for the Kohala Hllo Railway Company, as the new corporation is known, was obtained from President Dole by. Mr. Gehr on June SS. The capital stock of $3,000,000 already has been subscribed, the greater amount being taken in New York and Boston. On Oct. 24 Mr. Gehr will return to Hawaii with an engineer for the final consultation with Engineer Bishop, who is now surveying the route. DECISION IN BANKRUPTCY. A Federal Jo dee's Important Ruling on Dower Interests.

SPRINGFIELD. 111., Oct. 5.-In the United States District Court to-day Judgo Allen rendered an Important decision Involving the ' entire construction of tho bankruptcy act. The case was that of Mrs. Nancy E. Gast, owner of a valuable farm near Girard, Macoupin county, who filed) a petition in bankruptcy, scheduling assets at $24,000 and liabilities at $21,000. Seven holders of mortgages on various parts of the property sought to foreclose, independcet of the bankruptcy act. Henry C. Hamilton, trustee of the bankrupt, filed a petition for the sale of the property In tha bankrupt court and asked for a temporary injunction against the prosecution of tne foreclosure . suits. Judge Allen, in his decision, held that the bankrupt court had full power over ail mortgages and dower interests, and that they must go into the bankrupt court. The practical effect of the decision is to compel the sale of estates, which are mortgage to the full extent of their value, by the district court, and the claim is made that tho referees and trustees in such cases canclaim and take from the proceeds of sala their legal percentage upon the amounts) which are payable to the mortgagees. THE DEATH OF HARLAN FORMER EX-SENATOR PASSED AWAY AT BIOIXT PLEASANT, I A. Was In Lincoln's Second Cabinet A Graduate of Indiana Asbury Col lea-e ill Public Career. DES MOINES, la., Oct. 5,-The death of ex-United States Senator James Harlan occurred at his home, in Mount Pleasant, la., at 9:25 this morning. The end was not unexpected, a collapse having taken place last Sunday. The immediate cause of death was congestion of the lungs, complicated with liver trouble. Overexertion in attending the sessions of the Iowa Methodist Conference last week aggravated his maladies and caused prostration. His daughter, the wife of Hon. Rossrt T. Lincoln, of Chicago, was summoned from New York city and was present at the bedside. Others present were: Jas. Whitford and Mr. and Mrs. Crawford and son. No arrangements have been made for the funeral, but it will probably be held in Iowa Weslyan University Chapel, In Mount Pleasant, on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Harlan was the last living member of Abraham Lincoln's Cabinet and was Iowa's "grand old man." He occupied a place in the affections of Iowans second only to that of the memories clustering around War Governor Kirkwood. Iowa proudly claimed him as her own, although he was born In Illinois and educated in Indiana. He first saw the light of day in Clarke county, Illinois, Aug. 23, 1S20. Four years later his parents moved to Indiana. Ho was graduated from the Asbury University, Greencastle, Ind.. in 1845, waa married the same year and came to Iowa, where hs has resided ever since. In his early Iowa days Mr. Harlan farmed and taught school. In 1&47 he was elected the first state superintendent of schools, serving one year. He then practiced law, after a season of study, until 1853, when he was elected president of the Iowa Wesleyan College. In Mt. Pleasant, occupying the position two yeara In 1165 Mr. Harlan was elected United States senator and he was re-elected in 1661. He resigned in 1S65 to become secretary of the Interior under Abraham Lincoln. The following year he was again elected to the Senate, but in 1S72 he was defeated by William B. Allison, who has been re-elected ever since. In 18S2 Mr. Har lan was appointed thief justice of the court of commissioners of Alabama claims, which position he held for four years. In 1S93 he was called from retirement to act as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention. As such officer he made a speech which had a tremendous Influence in checking the threatened bolt of Prohibition for practical local option. He was a candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor In 1S95, but his age was against him. He also served as a member of the Iowa soldiers' and sailors' monument committee and was prominent In the councils of the Methodist Church. Senator Harlan's wife died in 1SS1. She was a remarkable woman and during the civil war did much to alleviate the sufferings of the Union soldiers, having an uniimited pass from Secretary Stanton to go where she pleased. A dispatch from Dubuque, la., says: Senator Allison said to-night of the late Senator Harlan: "Ex-Senator Harlan's death will be deeply deplored in this State. He has been actively Identified with its growth and development and In everything that makes It what it is to-day. He served the State conspicuously In the United States Senate during the most critical period of our history since the formation of the Constitution. He was recognlted as one of its ablest debyters and wisest counselors. He was the trusted friend and adviser of President Lincoln during the period of the civil war, as he was later of President Grant. His intellectual strength and vigor made him a gTeat force in the Senate, as it did in every place he was called upon to fill. During his life and In his retirement he took a deep Interest In public affairs, always sustaining the side that he believed would best subserve the public need. Few men of this generation, or the last, possessed greater intellectual strength pr a stronger personality. His death will be deplored by a very large circle of personal friends and by students of our political history throughout the country." FOR PULLING DOWN FLAGS. Cubans Arrested, but Released After Poslns as Martyrs. HAVANA, Oct. 5. The son of General Sangullly and the three other young Cubans who were arrested for hauling down Spanish flags from the premises of the Commercial fire brigade and the Spanish Clerks' Club during the recent festival were released yesterday. They had ali been put under cash ball in a small amount to keep the peace and all were able to furnish this, but they desired to poBe as martyrs in the cause of liberty. It had been threatened that they would be put to work on the rock pile, but tho civil authorities interfered and a conference between them and Capt. W. Pitcher, president oi the Havana Police Court, resulted in the release of the mui. who will, however, be kept under police surveillance. Senor Pablo Desvernine, secretary of finance in General Brooke's advisory cabinet, said to-day that arrangements were ! being made to charge all po.ice expense, the cost of public Instruction and maintenance of prisons in the Island to the state. Many municipalities, ho raid, could not pay these expenses out of the local rates and had, therefore, to fall back upon the public exchequer for the deficit. The police service In. Havana costs annually ISS.OOO. a part of which amount is paid by the state. With regard to the question of control, Senor Desvernine said nothing had yet been definitely arranged. Governor General Brooke has instructed Senor Desvernine to formulate a plan for the organization of a coast guard and customs revenue cutter service. The governor of Pinar del Rio has asked permission to bury the remalr of 214 Cubans who were killed in that province during the war. The bodies of these Cubans have been collected ready for Interment. Mexican Party Leaves Honston. . HOUSTON. Tex., Oct. 5. After spending a few hours here viewing the city as the guests of Maor Erashcar Vice President Mariscal nnd party, of Mexico, escorted by Colonel Roberts, the representative of Chicago, General McKlbben, the representative of President McKlnley and the national government, and Joseph Lee Jameson, representing Governor Sayers and the state government, departed for New Orleans, where they will take the Illinois Central to Chicago. The magnificent train and distinguished party attracted ouch attention all through Texas.

HOW THE SOLDIERS FEEL

BOYS IX THE PHILIPPINES IIAVE XO SYMPATHY WITH THE "AXTIS. Story of Situation There as Told by One Who Una Observed Conditions from the First. Major T. B. Reeder, of New Castle, a veteran of the civii war, has two sons in tho United States military service; one, Thomas B., with' the Twelfth Infantry, now in Cuba, the other, Leonard M., a member of Battery G. Third Artillery, In the Philippines. Major Reeder kindly i furnishes to the Journal some correspondence from the latter, together with a Manila newspaper, which goes to show that the soldiers have "no sympahty with Agulnaldists at home. He wrote to his father from Railway, Philippine islands, under date of Aug. 23. as follows: "Having a few spare moments I will endeavor to acquaint ou with the fact that I am still in the land of the living, with no complaints to make, excepting the lack of natives here for fighting purposes during the rainy season, of which we are now In the midst; consequently, not much active operations against the insurgents, except on the extreme outposts, where a few of them keep popping away almost constantly. We made a detour into the country a few days since, encountering an armed band of 300 insurgents. They retreated arter a few volleys, suffering quite a severe loss. Among their dead was a man. evidently an officer, with a fine watch and several diamond rings and shirt studa The watch has General Pilar's name engraved upon' it, but as to the positive identity of the wearer we cannot exactly determine. The natives firmly believe it to be the noted insurgent leader. The American loss was one private killed. I herein send you a paper printed at Manila, and to an interested observe of the past year in these islands it presents the real facts of the situation in a very clear light. It was written by a member of the Twenty-third Infantry and struck me so forcibly as being the exact tmth." Prom the newspaper article alluded to tjie following excerpts are taken: The happenings at Manila, a report of the dally engagements between the American forces and the insurgents, the part taken by the different organizations and the heroIsm and fortitude of American soldiery has all been duly chronicled by the daily press here and in the States, and the following is nothing more than a few haphazard reminiscences and disjointed reflections on dlsconntcted events that have attended the Twenty-third Infantry, and others, since the Filipino vowed his "mucho grande" vow that he would sweep the Americans into the sea and wipe the earth up with them generalls. At present writing, while they do not love us mors, thtir respect has increased immeasurably. Quite a good deal of talk has been going on in the States as to bow the conflict might have been avoided: Agoncillo has aired the grievances of his people in America and Aguinaldo has made the world resound with his lamentations as to fslth unkept, promises broken and ths Ill-usage of downtrodden natives. As to tha agreements supposed to have been had with the Tagalo chief, I know nothing, but I do know as . regards the treatment of thess islanders since its military occupation by the United States troops, and had every opportunity of knowing the truth during that trying period from the 13th of August up to the time of the outbreak. WERE TREATED WELL. In an incredibly short time after the Americans had occupied the city complete order was restored and business was resumed as usual. The Spaniards, relieved from their harrowing care as to what Yankee Dewey was going to do, and that their precious selves were In no danger of, bombardment, pursued their old-time gay-' etfcand amusements. Every citizen of Manila, whatever his nationality, received the full and complete protection of the law. The Filipino was no exception to the rule They were treated with every possible consideration, and any of their claims or grievances, brought before the authorities, received a careful and prompt attention, with a certainty of speedy justice and adjustment, which has never been equaled, if attained In any civil court. Histrights were everywhere respected and any ill treatment of him. whether by Spaniard or soldier of Uncle Sam, was sure to meet with swift and condign punishment. He never before had such a market for his produce, and never before in the history of Manila did he receive such prices for the same. To him me American soldier was a veritable walking Klondike, who paid whatever price was ?keS.T7an experience hitherto unknown to the Filipino who had been in the habit ofhaggling an hour or two over dos centavos, or accepting without question whatever a Spanish soldier cared to fling him after securing what he wanted. PLEA IN THEIR BEHALF. Their plea, or rather the plea of others In the United States for them, that they were Ignorant and uneducated and did not understand our ways and manners forms but slight excuse. From August to February all without arms were permitted to enter the city, and the majority of them took advantage of it Here they had abundant opportunity of observing the equity. Justice and beneficence of American rule, where every man was equal before the law and a favored class had no existence. But the Filipino, used to the kicks and cutfs. imprisonments and murders of Spanish tyranny, mistook friendship for iear. Justice for cowardice and fair treatment for the awe that their numbers and army were supposed to inspire. Thus readily and willingly they allowed themselves to be deluded by their leaders and chiefs, who, finding no money forthcoming from Uncle Sam, concluded that a conflict would make him, like it had the Don aforetlmes, speedily cough up the dinero. Each day their conduct became more arrogant till finally an American soldier or. In fact, even a European was not safe from their Insults. Their publications, which would have been suppressed under any other regime than our own, teemed with lies, misstatements and inflammatory articles calling the Americans cowards, hypocrites, liars and every other epithet they could lay their tongues to. urging the Filipinos to be satisfied with nothing but absolute independence and crying down annexation. To your face the Filipino was muc'io Amlgo, Americano and Filipino eguil, Americano mucho bueno and at the same time wishing to stick a knife in his back if it was possible to do so with safety to themselves. There are educated men among them, but they arc In the minority. The average insurrecto is ignorant, cruel and treacherous, and cannot understand a kindness or appreciate a favor. Yet these are the people that some of our good folks at home would grant immediate self-government, a government which, if permitted, would be one of constant internecine strife and could but end in anarchy and chaos, and to which even Spanish rule would be a blessing. SOMETHING HAPPENED. Vague rumors from time to time had appeared and been discussed, and then drifted cut with the tide of human events, as to an outbreak of the insurgents. But. while it was generally thought we would have them to fight sometime. It was believed that they lacked the nerve to attack American forces, and their leaders were possessed of more sense than to measure their puny strength with the great Republic. On Feb. 4 a snot was fired. The fight was on. Not a word could be heard about going home. The panacea for all growls was at hand. The only growl heard w&3 by those who could not be at the front, and they cursed themselves heartily as the most unlucky mortals and organizations. Once more we were comrades, . all to flsrht sice dv siae in a common cause, chare with your bunkie the same blanket and drink from the same canteen. The boys were In an excellent mood for the scrap. But the poor Filipino was not supposed to know that the soldiers had growled themselves into the worst of humors and that 1J was c most unpropltlous time to monkey with the buzz aw. As to the fighting, yoa know all about that. Incidents of bravery and valor could be multiplied a thousand fold, but space will not permit. As a projectile leaves the muzzle of a cannon or fire leaps from the cratef of a volcano, so the ranks of blue snd brown hurled themselves on the foe, and the Filipino has been wondering ever since "were am I." The advance has been constant and continuous. Volunteer regiments of different States and volunteer and regular fought side by side, and each vied with the other to see who could make the most brilliant advances and desperate charges; ard in the bivouac at nlsht. while they fried their bacon and munched their hardtacks, the utmost comradeship prevailing, they would recount the events of the day, realising that bravery and lor Is not confined to any one regiment or organization, or any one part of the service. Many a time, whlla thus f-itirirel fcr a ctrira c-L

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would they recount the thrilling Incidents' of the day. and ever and anon a tear would be dashed aside at the remembrance of some gallant and devoted olflcer or herolo and beloved comrade .who bad met his fstc in the swamps of Luzon and whose presence would never again brighten the happiness of a home circle, and afar from war and strife, In palatial mansion or humble cottage, would ever be vacant a chair of the loved one who took up the sword or shouldered the. rifle for the country that has treated her soldiers so fairly and rewarded them so liberally. FILIPINO NOTION. It is the Filipino's firm belief that ths Americans don't fight fair. lie rays that we have no chow chow, no sleep, no smoke cigarette; only Babe fight, fight, charge, charge, charge. March all night, fight all day rtill ready for a fight. Bays h works hard and builds intrenchments. Axcerlcano mucho say damn and come take It away. No care fcr bullets; Americano mucho bugThus the Oriental child of destiny, whils hla nmhltinn is not as farreachlna as that guile nimseil inio ine Deuei mai ni grmui was sumcient io cone w in me Kiaui ui i . ... . . i . i i cntly Impregnable 'positions, could whip or hold at bay the boys in blue and brown, forgetting. If he ever knew, that thewe wnw boys are the "sons of other boys who wots the blue and the gray and fought over such fields as Bull's Run. hlloh. Mission Ridge, Gettysburg and the Wilderness, and to which the present contest is a mere bags Ths result so far, we trust, has left him a wiser if a somewhat disconsolate man, and his frsme of mind is doubtless somewhat akin to the political aspirant who had a sure thing but awoke the next moring with a dull headache, finding that his majority had failed to materialize. ILLINOIS FEDERATION. It Secedes from the Sliteen-to-6n Financial Idea. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. DANVILLE, III.. Oct. 5. The business of the State Federation of Labor was not completed to-night and a session will be held to-morrow. The revised constitution and platform were adopted. They provide for the election of a president, five vice presidents and a secretary, the same to act as the executive committee, and change the per capita tax from U to 4 cent per month. Section 6, indorsing the 15-to-l ratio, was stricken out, and changes made In the man ner of reporting strikes, boycotts, etc, to the state secretary. Robert McLaln, of Springfield, was elected president over Harry Wilson, also of Springfield, and Charles Dold. of Chicago, who was a candidate for re-election. Kewanee was. named as the next place of meeting, the vote being: Kewanee, S3; Jollet. 17. The rest of the officers will be elected to-morrow. There are six candidates for the secretariat. Strike at Cramps 9preadlns PHILADELPHIA, Oct 5. Forty men employed at Cramps', representing various trades, to-day Joined the striking employes of that company. The strikers held a meeting to-day and received reports from committees appointed to secure accurate figures as to the number of strikers and a complete list of those remaining at work. They say there are not more than 500 at work and nearly 1,600 on strike. Cartervllle Riot Indictments. MARION. 111.. Oct. 5. The grand Jury today turned In the first lot of indictments against the persons connected with the Cartervllle riot. Those Indicted for murder are: Wesley Shadowens, Lem Shadowons, Charles Shadowens. William Carney, Will Kelly, Elmer James. Math Walker, John Wallace, Dick Kelly, Robert Hadfleld. Frank Orlder and Jack Nangle. It Is Understood that there are others, whose names are withheld. Anti-Company Store Law Invalid. MORGANTOWN. W. Va.. Oct 5.-Judgs Hervey has declared unconstitutional the law which prohibits payment of employes In goods or in script redeemable in goods at company stores. He held that laborers have the inalienable right to contract to receive pay in goods or money as they please. Labor Meeting; Broken Up. HAVANA, Oct 5. A meeting called by the Federation of Labor was broken up today by the police under orders Issued by Civil Governor Rivera, on the ground that the managing committee had not obtained a special permit authorizing the meeting. YELLOW FEVER SITUATION. Fifteen Cases at Key West, bat Kom at Jackson. KEY WEST, Fla., Oct 5.-There were fifteen new cases of yellow fever reported to-day and two deaths. JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 5. The official record for to-day shows no new cases and no deaths. The camp of refuge, north of Jackson, established by the Marine Hospital Service, has fifteen refugees In It from Infected houses. NEW ORLEANS. Oct 5.-The Board of Health to-day reported three new cases of yellow fever and no deaths. Movements of Steamers. NEW TORK, Oct 6. Arrived: Servta, from Liverpool: Hekla, from Stettin; Germanic, from Liverpool; Pennsylvania, from Hamburg. Sailed: Auguste Victoria, ton Hamburg, via Cherbourg and Southampton; liarbarossa, lor Iiremcr, via Southampton. ROTTERDAM. Oct 5.-Arrived: Spaaxndam. from New York. Sailed: Jlaandam, for New York. QUEEN STOWN. Oct S. Arrived: New England, from Boston, for Liverpool. NAPLES. Oct 5.-Arrived: Aller, from New York and proceeded for Genoa. LIVERPOOL, Oct. 5. Arrived: Majestla and Auranla, from New York BRKMEN. Oct. 6. Arrived: Saale, from New York, via Southampton. GLASGOW. Oct 5. Arrived: Furnessia, from New York. HAMBURG. Oct 5. Arrived: ratrta, from New York. LONDON, Oct 6. Arrived: Mohawk, from New York. Farmers National Congress. BOSTON, Oct 5. The third day of ths National Farmers' Congress was devoted to the reading of papers by C C. James, deputy minister of agriculture for Ontario. L. S. Cofiin. of Fort Dodge, la., and Dr. K. J. Furness, of Indiana. James W. Robertson. Dominion commissioner of agriculture, Ottawa, Ont., spoke on the Canadian Department of Agriculture. The congress voted its thanks to Professor Robertson and elected him an honorary member. At the evening session there was a discussion of "Good Roads" by Sterling Elliott, chief consul of the L. A. W., and others. . Gilbert Won the Shoot. SPRINGFIELD. III., Oct. 5. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake, la., to-day won the live bird match of fifty pigeons, defeating Charles W. Budd, of Des Moines, by a score of 43 to 47. Cask Robbed by Dnralars RIPPDY, la., Oct. Burglars entertl the Commercial Pank hers at 3 o'clock thli mo min. Mew ths safe open and ctuinci about li.CCi