Indianapolis Journal, Volume 50, Number 167, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 June 1900 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1900.

although there wa a plight disturbance recently against the Catholics in the village of. Ti-Lek. near Fat-Shan. There are some misgivings at the idea that the military authorities are about to cause a further depletion of the Hong-Kong garrison." mat si:xd soLDii:ns.

Situation Discussed ly the- Cabinet Biotin In Tlen-Tln. WASHINGTON. June 15. The Cabinet meeting to-day lasted until after 1 o'clock. Much of the time was devoted to discussion of the Chinese situation, which is regarded us critical. The severance of communication with Peking and the failure to hear Irom Minister Conger for sixty hours naturally creates considerable finxlety, and the complications in connection with possible future contingencies were talked over, but nothing further will be done until later advices are received. No effort will be spared, however, should- the occasion arise, to protect the lives and property of American citizens.' Secretary Long said there were still 80 marines at Cavite who were available In case of necessity. It seem? probable, however, that the United States troops in the Philippines will be called upon to furnish a contingent to assist in the rescue of the foreign missionaries In China and In the protection of the foreign embassies and legations. A great change has come over the administration In this regard, for as late as yesterday there wat a firm determination not to go beyond the employment of marines and sailors. There was fctill such a purpose when the Cabinet met this morning, and there is even now a disposition to limit the United States forces employed to the navy If sufficient force can be secured from that branch of the service. So inquiries are being made of Admiral Remey to see to what extent the United States forces In China can be available. It Is realized that the small force now engaged is entirely disproportionate. when tomp.ired with the other foreign contingents, to the Interests and duty of the United States. The newspaper report that the Chinese Imperial troops are opposing the progress of the relief column has given great concern, and without doubt has had as much to do with bringing about the determination to increase the United States contingent as had the direct appeals of the friends of the missionaries In the United States. MARINES NEEDED AT CAVITE. There is reason to believe, however, that the navy has done all that it can do with safety in China at thl3 stage 'and that recourse must be had to the army. Already Admiral Remey has indicated that he cannot spare more marines, and he is looking to the Navy Department for another battalion to replace the men he has been obliged to withdraw from the naval station at Cavite to assist Admiral Kempff. There is genuine need for all the available marines at Cavite. and it is fa id here that the naval ve.els in Ihe Philippines are luily and profitably engaged in scouting through the archipelago and preventing the landing of filibustering expeditions with supplies. Therefore it is admitted that the Cabinet seriously considered the dispatch of troop to Tien-Tsln, and it Is understood that Inquiries are being made, probably directed to General MacArthur, as to the number of troops that can be spared for this emergency and the possibility of securing transportation for them. The troops could not be gqt to Tien-Tsln in less than a week, even if the order for their employment should go forward to-day. That the crisis Is by no means past. but. on the contrary, is rather more acute. Is evidenced from a cablegram received by the State Department this morning from the United States consul at Tlen-Tsin, Mr. Ragsdale. He says that the mobs are in control of the native city of Tlen-Tsin and the authorities do not seem to do anything with them. He adds that the foreigners in Tien-Tsln are still safe. The surprising feature of this telegram is the announcement that the Boxers are operating freely under the very guns of the men-of-war, for It Is understood that several Russian gunboats are lying off Tlen-Tsin. which is also the depot of the relief column. Fortunately the Nashville and the Monocacy are just about due at Taku. and one or both of these vessels will soon be able to command the situation at Tlen-Tsin. The records of the War Department show that there are now in the city of Manila and vicinity the Fourteenth and Twentieth Infantry and one battery each of the Third. Fourth. Fifth and Sixth Artillery, less than 3.00D soldiers altogether. There are. however.' no less than 57.000 soldiers distributed among the various commands outside of Manila, and some of these would certainly be called upon to furnish garrisons for the city in case the above mentioned troops should be sent to China. It is ominous that nothing has been heard from the United States consul at ChinKiang since his first appeal for the sending of a warship to that point, and It may be that he, like Minister Conger, has been isolated. The consul at Che-Foo is in better condition, for a cablegram received at the Navy Department to-day announces the arrival of the gunboat Yorktown at that port. The vessel probably will lie at CheFoo awaiting orders. She is within a day's pall of Taku and can be summoned by Admiral Kempff If he needs reinforcements at short notice. It Is probable, however, that the Yorktown will serve a better purpose by remaining In the vicinity of Che-Foo. as the Boxers are reported to be active in that section of Shantung. Admiral Remey cabled the Navy Department this morning as follows: "At KempfTs request I shall send the Iris about the 20th with coal and stores for 9U0 men for three months." The Iris Is a big colliery and distilling ship. The ?) men mentioned in the cablegram make up the personnel of the flagship Newark, Monocacy. now on the way to Taku. and the Yorktown. at Che-Foo, with the marine contingent ashore in China. The significant feature of the message is the Indicated WEATHER FORECAST. Fair, Except Shower In Extreme Southern Tart of Indiana. WASHINGTON, June 13.-Forecast for Saturday and Sunday: For Ohio, Indiana and Illinois Fair on Saturday, except showers in extreme southern portions; Sunday fair and warmer; fresh easterly winds. Local Observations on Friday. Bar. Ther. R.H. Wind. Pre. Weather. 7 a. m.. 30.12 62 73 East. T L'tRaln. 7 p.m.. 30.05 70 65 NVast. T Cloudy. Maximum temperature, 71: minimum temperature, 63. Following is a comparative statement of the mean temperature and total precipitation for June 13: Temp. Pre. Normal a 0.16 Mean 67 T Departure 7 0.16 Departure since June 1 20 0.43 Departure since Jan. 1 KW 3.63 C. F. R. WAPPENHANS, Local Forecast Official. Yesterday Temperaturen. Stations. Min. Max. 7 p. m. Atlanta. Ga 70 74 72 Bismarck. N. D 5J i 6 Buffalo. X. Y M 74 - 72 Calgary. N. W. T 44 7! (Ü Chicago. Ill 54 C2 M Cairo, 111 SS m li Cheyenne. Wyo. 4S 7S 7s Cincinnati. O G; 71 70 Concordia, Kan 60 y; so Davenport. la. 5 sj 76 Ies Moines. la 5s 7S 7S Galveston, Tex 7S i0 S6 Helena, Mont 54 78 7S Jacksonville, Fla 71 m 7s Kansas City, Mo tfc y &n Little Rock. Ark. 6S so 7s Marquette. Mich 4 us 2 Memphis. Tenn GS TS 72 Nashville, Tenn 72 M 78 New Orleans. La 76 .v; 7g New York. N. Y 64 76 72 North Platte. Neb 54 2 j2 Oklahoma. O. T 5X m; tc Omaha, Neb 62 M Pittsburg. Pa f2 76 72 Qu Appelle. N. W. T 54 78 a Rapid City, S. D 5s 68 06 Calt Lake City, Utah 56 Si m Bt. Louis. Mo 61 74 72 Ft. Paul. Minn 56 76 72 Springfield. II) ai 7s 74 Springfield, Mo 60 fcn 74 Vicksburg. Miss 70 SI 7$ .'ashmgton. D. C CS 70 6i

opinion of Admiral Kempff that the disturbances in China may be expected to Ia several months at least. ALTERNATIVE PROPOSITION. Owing to their natural reluctance to employ troops save as a last resort and the disinclination of the War Department to supply such troops except under pressure, the officials this afternoon were considering an alternative proposition. This contemplated the putting out of commission of several of the big ships attached to Admiral Remey's fleet, notably the Oregon, and the addition of sailors and marines so released to Admiral KempfTs landing force. The big ships carry on an average of more than-30 men apiece. There is a growing belief that U will be necessary to organize another expeditionary force at Tien-Tsln in order to keep up communication. The Monocacy arrived this forenoon at Taku. and if there were an emergency, by pushing on up the river she could have reached Tien-Tsln before dark. The Monocacy on such u short trip could easily carry fully live hundred men In addition to her own crew, so that the safety of the foreigners at Tien-Tsln is assured. Secretary Root declines to discuss the military aspect of the situation. To the newspaper men this afternoon he admitted that the general sluatlon wan discussed at the meeting of the Cabinet to-day and that Secretary Hay furnished all the information on the subject. He was asked whether It had been finally decided 'to send any troops to China from the Philippines, and replied that It had not. To a further 'Question as to whether there was any prospect of such action, he said he would not undertake to talk about it. He was willing, however, to make the broad, general assertion that troops would be sent to China in case it were found that thre was greater necessity for them there than in the Philippines. To another leading question he said positively that so far as he was advised there was nothing in the present situation In China to call for the immediate dispatch of troops from the Philippines. The navy has arranged with Quartermaster General Ludlngton to take a battalion of marines composed of 220 men and eight officers to Manila on the transport Grant, which sails from San Francisco on July 1. Should it be decided to send troops from Manila to China there are now available at Manila the big transports Lo&an and Warren, with a capacity of about three thousand troops; the Sherman is due at Manila July 1 and the Pennsylvania and Indiana and several other smaller craft are available. , Among the -foreign representtlves In Washington the information that the United States would augment its military force in China was received with very general satisfaction, particularly in British and Japanese circles. The Japanese legation to-day received a dispatch from the Foreign Office, dated Tokio. Wednesday, and giving information from Peking up to the day before. It states positively that Prince Tuan, one of the Emperor's favorites and father of the Chinese crown prince, has not been appointed at the head of the Tsung Li Yamen nor given any official position. A report is current in Japan and is repeated as such by the authorities . that Prince Tuan is the real head of the Boxers. The dispatch further says that all the diplo

matic representatives at Peking agree that the Chinese government is quite incapable of restoring order and. maintaining peace, so they have sent orders to their respective admirals to bring troops for their protection. The dispatch left Peking before the reported killing of the Japanese chancellor. The Tokio officials express the belief that the uprising in China was originally anti-Christian, but now has taken the larger form of anti-foreign. VIEWS OF AD3IIRAL. DEWEY. lie Thinks God In with American lit the Fnr Fast. WASHINGTON, July 15. Admiral Dewey is entirely familiar with the situation in China. When asked the direct question, "What is likely to be the outcome of the present complications in China?" the admiral shook his head as If uncertain about venturing an opinion. 'The situation In China." he said, "I regard as a very serious one very serious, indeed. I can only see but one outcome as a result of the conflict now in progress in China, and that is the adoption of the American policy In favor of open ports for American commerce on equal terms with all the other commercial nations of the world. It must come to that eventually, and it is fortunate that we are In a position to say to the nations of Europe, We are in this deal, gentlemen. "This would not have been possible," cotinued the admiral, "had it not been for the result of the Spanish war. It seems that God Is with us In making it possible to have at the moment the largest army of men and the most formidable fl?t of ships right on the spot to enforce our rights and see that American interests are protected. Not only have we an army of over 50,000 trained soldiers at the very gate of the Orient, but we are the only nation that has gunboats on the Yang-Tse Klang. It seems like a special dispensation of Providence for us to have two of our gunboats which are capable of navigating these waters on the spot undergoing minor repairs. Why." exclaimed the admiral, "in many parts of China the Chinese are taking American flour in preference to rice, and all kinds of American products find a ready market throughout the empire. Our commerce is increasing wonderfully all the time, and now that we have the Philippines we are right at the very door of this rich field of commerce." "Then you sincerely believe in our retention of the Philippines?" the admiral was asked. "Most assuredly I do." was the prompt reply. "Had it not been for our acquisition of those islands it would not have been possible to have the fighting force In those waters to-day, and we would have been Ignored in the deliberations now dally held by the representatives of the great nations of Europe relative to China, the same as we were of .the smaller countries of South America. Not only am I interested In the subject as an American citizen, but I have a number of dear, warm personal friends actively engaged in the conflict. There is Vice Admiral Seymour, who is in personal command of the British fleet. I pray God they are not going to massacre him. He was with me when I saw Agulnaldo, and Seymour advised the Filipino chief to tie to the Americans. "KempfTs knowledge of the German language enables him to participate in the consultations which the commanders of the respective forces hold daily, and he is able to keep his government well advised of what occurs without the aid of an interpreter. He is fortunate in having with him Captain McCalla. who is one of the most daring and brilliant officers in the navy." Miss Terry- Not Murdered. NEW YORK, June 15. In response to the cablegram sent a few days ago by Dr. E. B. Leonard, secretary ot the Missionary Society , of the Methodist Episcopal Church, asking after the safety of missionaries, the following was received to-day from Tien-Tsln: "Tsang-Thuas safely arrived here. Shan-Tung is ordered to Chln-Kiang. Peking very dangerous state. Chinese army is quite uncertain." The first sentence of the foregoing disposes of the rumor circulated a day or two ago that Miss Terry had been murdered. The was at Tsung-Hua. and all the Methodist missionaries there have, it appears, arrived safely in Tlen-Tsin. Chln-Kiang is on the Yang-Tse river about two hundred miles above Shanghai. The Shan-Tung missionaries will go there if they can. KRAALS FULL OF SKELETONS. Country Around Lake Rudolph and Stephanie Deaerted. LONDON, June 15. Reports just received here from the White House-Harrison expedition to Abyssinia, which safely returned to Mobasa, on the east coast of Africa, 'June 10, show that the explorers found the districts round Lake Rudolph and Stephanie deserted, the inhabitants having either died or left the country. It Is added that the kraals were discovered to be full of skeletons. A Xfw Mahdl Suppressed. ALEXANDRIA. June 13. A new mahdl lecently appeared at Wady-Halfa, preaching the proclamation that Christ would boon be seen again In the flesh upon earth. He was arrested by the government, together with forty-five adherents.

WILSON ON THE STAND

SHELBY: EX-TIIEASIREII DEVELOPS A GOOD FORGKTTKR. Hin Story of the Ca inpbell-AVHd Claim Manll Grna Day at Marlon 1 Flood Damage at Kvansvllle. Fpeolal to the Indianapolis Journal. SHELBY VI LLE. Ind.. June 13. Judge Morris. In overruling the motion to strike out the evidence concerning the claim filed by ex-Treasurer Wilson in July last for copying and transferring county records, stated that the evidence had gone to Show fraud on the part of Mr. Wilson; that it was an apparent fraud for a county treasurer to make a contract with the commissioners to do a certain kind of work for 1 cent a line and then file a . bill for an amount so much In excess of the value of the work. "The exclusion of evidence of such grossly fraudulent compensation would be a reproach upon Itself. This case belongs to the category of crimes where it is allowed to prove similar crimes, and hence can be admitted In the trial of this case. The County Commissioners are trustees of the taxpayers, and Wilson held a position of trust. If both the parties to this contract acted from a fraudulent motive, as the evidence seems to indicate, then it Is a crime, evidence of which may be introduced." Deputy Auditor Hayworth testified that Wilson filed the coupons for Interest the first week in December, and received credit on his account for the 11,600. Evidence showed that there was some trouble in getting a settlement between the treasurer and auditor that month, and when Wilson turned his office over to Lee they were still checking up the warrants. The line of defense, as laid down by Mr. Wray. is that the Interest paid by Mr. Wild on Oct. 28 by check was sought to be transferred to its proper fund, and, accordingly, a bill was filed at the regular December term, but in some way it disappeared, and accordingly, before the special term held Dec. 18, he filed another claim, which claim Is the one in controversy In this trial. It was simply the first claim for Interest redocketed. Commissioner William Amos testified about the entry on the claim docket, and paid the claim was considered in the presence of the board, but after Commissioner Barnes protested It was marked "rejected." On cross-examination Amos said that, to his best recollection, the Dec. 12 claim was the original claim redocketed. He did not remember testifying before the grand Jury that the claim was for financial agency In getting the loan. Kx-Commissioner Chery swore that Wilson had said he had paid the interest and filed a bill for the amount. The claim was marked continued because it could not be found when the board desired to reconsider it. He said: "The claim was redocketed at the special term, Dec. IS, and Wilson asked that it be withdrawn and he would take credit by his coupons canceled, but I marked it 'rejected.' " Wilson was put on the stand. He said he made the contract with Campbell. Wild & Co.; on Oct. 23 Mr. Wild telephoned to him regarding Interest that day due. As the commissioners had made no provision for paying the interest he sent a check on his own responsibility, and subsequently filed a claim "for interest paid" in ordr to nave the warrant drawn. He had no Intent to defraud the county. The claim called for $1.600 on a loan of $30,000. and said nothing about 2 per cent. The bill In controversy was filed because the one mislaid had been continued. He said the last time he saw the bill he saw Oltman take it out of the safe. The witness was examined on his grand Jury testimony. He could not recollect most of the questions and answers, but remembered those not in conflict with his present testimony and denied some of the rest, aside from those he had forgotten. SUIT FOR AX ACCOL'XTISG. Sheffer Estate Case Before the Circuit Court at Portland. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PORTLAND, Ind., June 15. The hearing of the Sheffer guardianship matter has been taken up by the Jay Circuit Court, Judge Henry C. Fox, of Richmond, on the bench. It is claimed that the reports of Henry Sheffer, who was guardian of Ira Sheffer, the latter being mentally unbalanced, are incorrect, and an accounting is wanted by the heirs. Attorneys for the objectors say that when the guardian took charge of the estate in 1891 its value was $12,000, but that it is now down to $3,700. Such a deficit is denied by the guardian's attorneys, who admit, however, that there is a deficiency amounting to about $3,000. This, It is claimed, was brought about by the depotit of funds in the Citizens' Bank of Union City, which went to the wall. The Jones-Berser Cane. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PERU, Ind., June 15. The testimony for the defense in the Clyde Jones case has been suspended till Monday, as It was seen the case could not be completed this week. To-day Wilburn Acton, living a mile north of Freetown, Jackson county, testified to the coming of Jones and Miss Berger to his house and staying for several days until the arrival of the officers. He said Jones asked him for work, saying he had no money and it was hard for him and his wife to lie outdoors at night. Mr. Acton took them temporarily, then through sympathy for Miss Berger he hired Jones to work on the gravel roads and Nellie to do the cooking for $20 a month for both. Jones told him he would give Nellie half the money. Mr. Acton said the actions of the couple did not seem out of the ordinary and his attention was not called to anything in particular. His wife told him about Nellie having borrowed 2 cents for a stamp with which to send a letter home. BOUGHT BY NEW YORK DANK. Wabash Light Plant to Be Consolidated with Water Works. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WABASH, Ind., June 15. The First National Bank of New York has bought the plant of the Wabash Electric Light Company, this city, and will operate the property in conjunction with tne Wabash water works, which the bank obtained ten years ago. The lighting plant has been operated profitably by the local shareholders, but as the increase in the demand for lights required a doubling of the capacity at heavy expense and the New York bank offered a fair price, said to be about $45,000, for the property, the proposition was taken. The bank will consolidate the electric and water power stations In the southern part of the city, building a large new building. The old water pumping station a mile south will be abandoned, two new pumps bought and the capacity of the works will be increased to 5,000.000 gallons dally. Water will be obtained from artesian wells, several of which have been drilled. Chain Works Cloned by the Trant. Fpeei.il to the Indianapolis Journal. JEFFERSON VILLE, Ind., June 13. One hundred and twenty-five chain makers have been thrown out of employment by the closing of the Standard chain works. An oversupply of stock and the decline in the price of iron products are the reasons given for the action. The local plant has been under the control of the trust since last April, and it was disposed of to the "combine" by the local owner?, only after being assured that the capacity would be increased and that the plant would be operated steadily. CnnninR Factory to Open Tuesday. Speclarto the Indianapolis Journal. WABASH. Ind., June 15. The Wabash Canning Company next Tuesday, for the

first time since Its establishment here, will begin canning peas, in all It has made and stored for ue this season 1.00O.00O tin cans, which will be filled with peas and tomatoes. The company has i) acres of tomatoes under Contract which will average ten tons an acre, and the price to be paid for them is $T.M a ton, or J2G,40 for the crop. Two hundred and sixty acres have

been planted to peas for delivery here, and the expected yield is 7S0 tons, which are worth $23 a ton. or $19.500. One hundred and fifty persons are employed and 60,000 cans of tomatoes will be packed daily. . MAIIDI (IHAS DAY AT 3IARI05. MakeI Karen mii1 Charneter Cottimes Mnch in Evidence. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION. Ind., June 15. The Elks are wonderfully enthused over the success of the big fair. To-day. was Mardl Gras day, and the main event on the programme was the masquerade parade through the principal streets, beginning at 7:30 o'clock this evening. The parade was long and every one participating in It was masked and In costume. Preceding the parade was the band concert by the Soldiers' Home bard in the courthouse yard. The driving carnival which had been announced to take place in the afternoon was declared off because of the various other attractions. A principal feature of the day3 entertainment was the ball game at League Park between the Marion and Wabash teams of the former state organization, which was umpired by Champion Jeffries, and was won by Wabash. Hundreds of visitors came to the city on the morning trains for the express purpose of getting a glimpse of the fighter. Jeffries closeted himself in his room at the Spencer Hotel Immediateli after his arrival. He was accompanied heife by his manager, Cooke, and two othr friends. To-morrow Is Agricultural day, and a special programme will be given for the benefit of the rural visitors. Chairman Alexander, of the Elks carnlvaj committee, arranged to bring the children from the county Orphans' Home to the carnival to-day. They were admitted free of charge to all the shows and greatly enjoyed the sights. It is Intended to have a public wedding on the Midway to-morrow afternoon. A fireworks display will be given at night, after which at 11 o'clock the carnival will be closed. Northern Editors Adjourn. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., June 15. The Northern Indiana Editorial Association closed the session ol the thirty-first annual meeting in this city, . this afternoon, electing James A. Barnes, of the Auburn Courier, president, and J. S. Conlogue, sf the Kendallville Sun, secretary. The Invitation of Elkhart to entertain .the annual session next year was accepted, and the meeting will be held there subject to the call of an executive committee, which will be named later by the president. The discussions of the afternoon centered in what is termed "fake" advertising. In programmes and by kindred plans, by the newly elected president.' Charles Lockwood told how to make a "country weekly" paper profitable, and urged the use of correspondents, in all parts of the county where the paper circulates, as a prime necessity. The use of one machine in country offices brought forth considerable discussion, and the showing made by a number of cities, notably Marlon and Anderson, proved beyond doubt that machines are money-savers and Increase the product of set matter for papers. C. E. Convention Adjourns. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., June. 15. The fourteenth annual meeting of Muncie District Christian Endeavor Society closed to-night, after the selection of Hartford City for the next meeting place. The following officers were elected: District secretary, W. D. Rummel, Winchester; district intermediate and junior superintendent, Mrs. M. L. Hageman, Muncie; county secretaries, J. Elmer Rhea, Muncie; -Miss Bertha Dale. Hartford City; Washington Klrkner. Winchester; Miss Kate Stanton, Portland. Randolph county elected Miss Lou Brooks junior superintendent and Miss Alicer Smith assistant. Jay county elected Miss Kate Stovenour junior superintendent. GLASS FACTORIES CLOSED. Most of the Plants Ignored the Order of President Bnrns. PITTSBURG, Pa., June 15. According to the annual custom most of the window glass factories of the country should close to-night for the summer vacation, but according to latest reports quite a number will continue work In obedience to the order of President Simon Burns, who made an agreement with the American Window Glass Company that the factories would operate during the balance of June. Despite the order, however, several of the big combine plants have put out their fires, among them being the big Arnold plant at New Kensington (next to the largest in the world), with 162 pots; the Coudersport, (N. Y.) factory, twenty-four pots, and several others expected to report in the morning. Only one combine factory on the South Side (the Imsen) will run, and it only one-third. In addition to the shutdown in these combine factories, most of the Independents of the country will bank their fires. The scale for the coming fire Is contingent on the success of the window glass workers' officials keeping the factories at work. A scale meeting was held to-day, but owing to the uncertainty the scale was not presented by the manufacturers. Only One Plant Shot Down. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., June 15. The Baur window-glass plant, at Eaton, was the only plant in this section which, closed for the season to-day. The Baur is a thirty-blower tank, and operated independently of the trust. None of the three large concerns here will shut down, and all will continue to operate until July 1. ' RICHMOND II. S. GRADUATES. A Large Class Olds Adien to the Halls of Learn in tr. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, Ind., June 15. A large class was graduated from the High School this morning. The exercises were held In the large chapel of the building, which was completely filled. Eight members delivered orations, as follows: Jessie Landwer, Cora E. Sands, John J. Harrington, Jr., Malvern A. Jones, Nina Pennell, Joseph W. Kenney, Jessie E. Trindle, Thollie Drulie. The remaining members of the class are Homer Beacht Clifford Bradbury, Florence La udig, Florence Bruce, Gertrude Miller, Frank Moelk, Magdalena Englebert, Mary Nye, George Ferllng. Leonla Oestlng, David Fosler, William Piehl, Marguerite Hill, Mabel Reid, May Hunt, Ralph Husson. Omer Whelan, Bertha Kelsey, Gaar Williams, Virgie Wright. Prof. D. R. Ellebrager, principal of the High School, presented the class, and Superintendent T. A. Mott presented the diplomas. The annual alumni banquet was held this evening, the following responding to toasts: Rev. Edgar Stranahan, Jonesboro, Miss Moffit Richards, J. Bennet Gordon, Charles Bosenbury and Joseph Kenney. I. Ir. Lair Class Graduated. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. B LOO M I NGTON, Ind., June lo.-The commencement exercises of Indiana University opened to-night with the graduation of the law department class. Thirty-three young men were admitted to the Federal and State Supreme courts. E. M. Nclzer gave the class oration, and the address was made by William Dudley Foulke. TheS senior jprize was awarded to J. M. Clinton, of Washington, and the Junior prize to Frank Gllkerson, of Shoals. plcelaud Field Contents. Special to the Indianapolis Journal SPICELAND. Ind., June 15. The annual field day exercises of Spiceland Academy were hold to-day on the grounds of the academy campus. The attendance was very large. The contests and winners were as follows: Standing broad jump, Edgar Bazzle; running hop, itep and Jump, Ever

ett Bozzle; standing high jump. Edgar Bozzle; running high jump, Walter Bycrs; high kick. Walter Byers; pole vault, Thomas E. Taylor; hundred-yards dash, Edgar Bozzle; toddy scratch, Byers and Macy; hurdle race. Edgar Bozzle; egg race. Everett Griffin; wheelbarrow race. Manning Smith; May-pole drill by ladles; baseball, Spiceland 7, New Lisbon 9.

Graduates at Vlnrennes. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES, Ind.. June 15.-At the Auditorium to-night the twenty-seventh annual commencement of the VIncennes High School was held. The address to the graduates was delivered by Hon. Frank L. Jones, State superintendent. His subject was 'The Disintegration of the School." The class numbered thirteen. They are: Blanche Dudley Combs. Bes.e Donaldson. Homer Field. Jesse E. Hall. Albert Heinekamp. William P. Hoffman. Emily Jeanette Keith. Lillian May Kidd. Ada Leandra I'earce, Delia Elouise Purcell, Clinton Reel, Esther Rotermund and Lulu A. Smith. TIIROLGII ELECTRIC LI.NE. Cincinnati to Indianapolis, . Via IlushvIIle and Ilrookvflle. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSIIVILLE, Ind., June 15. A traction project that will eventually connect Indianapolis and Cincinnati was formed here last evening. It is the Rushvllle & Brookvllle Traction Company, organized for the purpose of building an electric line from this city to Brookvllle, via New Salem and Andersonville, a distance of thirty miles. The Indianapolis, Morrlstown & Rushvllle Traction Company has secured a right of way for a traction line to Rushvllle and will in all probability be granted a franchise here next Tuesday night by the City Council. Cincinnati capitalists have an electric line under way to Brookvllle, and the Rushvllle & Brookvllle line will form the connecting link in a continuous electric line between the Ohio metropolis and the Indiana capital city. The proposed line will be from ten to twenty miles shorter than any railway between the two cities. FIVE CASES AT JON'ESIIORO. Smallpox Situation Worse Than Was at First Suspected. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION, Ind., June 15. The health officers have found a very bad state of affairs at Jonesboro, where smallpox was reported yesterday. The disease made its appearance some time ago, and, unknown to the community, the people of the locality were associated with it for some time. A man related to the family of James O'Rourke came to visit them from Kentucky about two weeks ago. He was broken out in a mild form, but no physician was called in, and the case was thought to be one of poisoning. The man lived with the family, occupied its beds, and had a woman of the neighborhood to do his washing. Five cases have developed so far. and other cases supposed to be smallpox are anxiously watched. All the others who are known to have been exposed have been vaccinated. FLOOD AT EVAXSVILLE. Five Inches of Rain In Thirty-Six Honrs Merchandise Rained. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. EVANS VILLE, Ind.. June 15. It began raining here early Thursday morning and water is Btill falling, although there are indications of a cessation. During the thirty-six hours ended this evening, more than five Inches of water has fallen and great damage has resulted In consequence. This is the heaviest rain ever officially recorded here. Cellars throughout the business section of the city are flooded and large stocks of goods are ruined. Street car service has been greatly retarded all day. Green river has taken on a sudden boom, and 25,000 logs have broken from their moorings and are floating into the Ohio and passing Evansvllle. All harbor tugs are at work saving logs. The lowlands are becoming flooded and farmers coming to the city report that the wheat crop Is ruined. Interruption to the Honeymoon. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind., June 15. Last evening James Wtbster and wife, an aged couple just married, had their honeymoon interrupted. The bride was recently divorced from Newton Irvin, an old and well-known resident of this city, and they came to her old home on the wedding tour, the groom's home being at Versailles, Ind. Mrs. Irvin had neglected to pay her attorneys. Harness & Vorhis. and the court costs in the procurement of the divorce, and no sooner had the woman with her new husband arrived in town than the former was taken into court. The husband promptly paid the court costs and arranged a satisfactory settlement with the attorneys. The old people are nearly seventy years of age. Democratlo Judicial Ticket. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VALPARAISO, Ind., June 15.-Judge B. F. Ibach, of Hammond, was nominated for judge of the Superior Court by the Democrats of Porter, Lake and La port e counties this afternoon. August Freise, of Whiting, was nominated for prosecutor for Lake and Porter. The convention indorsed the Indiana Democratic state platform and Bryan for President. Almost Killed by Toadstools. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ELWOOD, Ind.. June 15. William Kurtz and wife, well-known residents of Elwood, were poisoned to-day by eating toadstools, thinking they were mushrooms. Prompt medical attention and the use of a stomach pump saved their lives. Mrs. Kurtz's condition is still serious. Judicial Convention at Troy. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ROCKPORT, Ind., June 15. The Democratic judicial convention met at Troy today and nominated Philip Zoeseher, of Perry county, prosecuting attorney for the Second district, which Includes Spencer, Warrick and Perry counties. Indiana Obituary. MADISON, Ind., June 15. News was received to-day of the death of Ballous Schooler, a young Madison soldier of the Thirty-ninth Regiment, on the transport Grant, cn route home from Manila. 'Dyssentry was the cause. PERU, Ind.. June 15.-Willlam Drum, nearly all his life a resident of this vicinity, died to-day, aged eighty years. Indiana Notes. William De Hart, a Williamsport dentist, has been awarded a verdict of $1,200 against the Wabash Railroad for injuries suffered by him at the Williamsport crossing. A team from Union Lodge, F. and A. M., of Madison, went to Rexvllle Thursday night and instituted Ripley Lodge, No. 26S, with a large number of charter members. Charles Applegate, a well-to-do farmer of Lawrence county, Illinois, who lived just west of Vincennes, committed suicide by t hooting yesterday. The cause is not known. STILL AT SEA. (CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.) a half of voters known as gold-standard Democrats, who would appreciate the compliment paid them by naming a former Manch Cleveland Democrat, although he has left the party and joined the Republicans on the money and expansion issues. Mr. Ashton says that Judge Tripp will be backed by many other Western States. There was much discussion to-day of an interview in New York with Senator Piatt, circulated here, in which Piatt suggested B. B. Odell. chairman of the New York state Republican committee, as a candidate. If the New York delegation should present Odell he would make a formidable candidate, but it also suggests to a number of leaders here that in such an event the convention might be stampeded to Representative Dolllver. of Iowa, as there is apparently a growing demand for a Western candidate. It is understood that Senator Allison is urging Mr. Dolliver with considerable persistency and says that if they need an Iowa man Dolliver should be selected. On the other hand there are those who declare that the Iowa senator

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is urging Dolliver, knowing that it takes the talk away from himself. While there is still talk of Bliss, his friends here say that he has made it perfectly clear to the President and to the President's friends that personal reasons prevent him from being considered. Joseph II. Manley, of Maine, is pressing the claims of Secretary Long. "He is the only available man." he said to-day, "who comes up to Mr. Hanna's requirement for a Vice President who would certainly make a good President. "Mind." he added, "1 cast no retlections on Mr. Allison or Mr. Bliss, but they are not candidates. With these out of the way Mr. Long is the only man left willing to accept who will All the bill. Of course, I don't forget the Sampson-Schley controversy, but that will cut no figure." ECLIPSE OBSERVATIONS PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PARTY. Interesting Features Noted, Though the Lla-bt Operated Unfavorably for Study of Outer Corona. WASHINGTON, June 13. A preliminary account of the observations made at Wadesboro, N. C, during the recent eclipse, under the direction of the Smithsonian Institution has been prepared by C. C. Abbott, of the Institution. "The main object of investigation." says Mr. Abbott, "was the corona, and of this, first, a photographic study of the detailed structure of the inner corona; with, second, a determination by the bolometer whether appreciable heat reaches us from it, and. If possible, an examination of the form of Its spectrum energy curve. "The eclipse was notably not a dark one. No second magnitude stars were observed with the naked ye. Most "of the observers saw only Mercury, though Venus was distinguished by some, skimming through the trees, and Capella ateo was seen by a few. The high degree of illumination operated unfavorably in the study of the outer corona. The fall of temperature and rising breeze were distinctly noticeable before totality. No change in direction of the wind was noted. Shadow bands were seen, but those observers who attempted to measure their velocity found them too rapid and flickering for any successful work in this direction, yet there was notable unanimity among independent observers as to their size and distance apart about five Inches. It was noticed that the birds were silent during totality, but, true to their nature, the English sparrows were last to be still and first to begin their discussion of the eclipse after return of the light. "The attention of all visual observers was caught by the equatorial streamers. Father Woodman described the appearance as like a mother-of-pearl, and different observers differed on the color estimate. A yellowish green tinge was noted by the artist of the party, Mr. Child, while to others the light was straw-colored, or golden. The visual telescopic observations of the writer gave little Indication of the finely divided structure of the Inner corona which he had noted at Pike's Peak during the eclipse of 1878. Structure, to be sure, was evident, but not in minute subdivisions, as had been then seen. One remarkable prominence was seen, as well as several smaller ones, but the coronial streamers did not give to visual observers the impression of being x connected In any way with the prominences, nor to the writer was the telescopic coronal structure the 'Ogivar structure of Lias connected with them. "All observers reported a successful carrying out of the programme. The greatest interest centered in the direct corona negatives taken with the 135-foot telescope. Mr. Smillie exposed six 30x30 plates during totality, with times ranging from one-half to sixteen seconds. All these negatives have not yet been developed. Those of onehalf second, two seconds and four seconds exposure have been hurriedly examined, however, and they give clear indication of the crossing and recrosslng of filaments, like the appearance of a field of grain bending in the wind. The prominences and polar streamers appear in Imposing magnitude and detail. "Mr. Abbott, with the aid of Mr. Mendenhall, detected the heat of the corona, probably for the first time. For five minutes before second contact the bolometer was successively exposed to the region of sky close to the narrowing crescent of the sun, where the corona was shortly to appear. Experiments showed that the corona was actually cooler than the gray card which had been, used at the room temperature. Next the black surface of the moon was allowed to radiate on the bolometer. The important result was that the corona gave a positive indication of heat, as compared with the moon. This heat, though certain, was, however, too slight to be subdivided by the dispersion of the prism, with the means at hand. "The negatives taken to depict the outer corona show from three to four solar dlamters extension on the longest streamers. The equatorial wings assume more and more hairlike proportions as they recede from the sun, and are finally lost in an equally illuminated sky, without having given any indication of actually coming to an end. "No attempt to clearly examine the plates taken for intramercurlal planets has yet been possible. It is. however, doubtful if any faint objects will be found in consideration of the considerable sky Illumination during totality. However. Pleione and many faint stars In the Pleiades were plainly seen on one of the plates. On the whole the expedition may fairly be considered as very satisfactory in its results." Plates Underexposed. CHICAGO. June 13. The Chronicle says: "Professor Henry Crew, of the chair of physics in Northwestern University, sorrowfully announces that all the photographs he had taken of the eclipse of the run had been underexposed and were valueless. His pictures were obtained at the UnUed States naval observatory, in Griffin, Ga., where he was assisted by J. C. Stephnal. instructor of physics in Northwestern University. The failure to secure good photographs is explained by the brief time, only twenty seconds, available for the line of work to which the two men had planned to devote their attentions." AGAINST EVANS. (CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.) Dean, of Washington: Mrs. Fannie Gresham. of Texas: Mrs. Farrar. of Minnesota, and Miss Mary Yost Wood, of Washington. Narrow Escape of Callfornlans. CHICAGO, June 15. Four hundred California delegates to the Republican national convention at Philadelphia came perilously near meeting a fatal accident this afternoon while leaving Chicago. Their train collided with a freight train about a hundred feet north of Thirty-ninth street, but owlns to the presence of mind of Engineer T. IL Gould, of the passenger train, ta

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The New5 York big four. Senator Piatt, Senator Depew, Governor Roosevelt and Chairman Odell, will arrive in Philadelphia to-mor-rorr afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio, arrived this afternoon. Senator Quay camo to Philadelphia today and went to the home of a personal friend, where he will remain during the convention. He did not take his place as a member of the national committee and will not until the contests are tcttled. Senator Penrose continuing to represent Pennsylvania. Regarding the vice presidency, Mr. Quay paid Pennsylvania had no choice. POPULATION FIGURES. Estimates Famished by CorrespondentsIndianapolis Put at 180,O0O. CHICAGO. June 16. The Tribune, this morning, prints a summary of the census, the figures, it says, having been furnished by three thousand people in all parts of the country. It puts the total population of the United States, exclusive of Alaska and Island possessions, at 78.9S4.742: value of manufactured products, $12,638,403,060; value of farm lands, 117.163,200,831. The population of some of the cities Is stated to be: Greater New York. 3.6G4.594; New York, 2,007,241; Chicago, 1.S43.678: Brooklyn. 1,267,158; Phlla- . delphla. 1.200,000: St. Louis, S7,795; Baltimore, 600,000; Boston, 555,057; Cincinnati, 400.000; Buffalo, 400.000; Cleveland. 230.000; Pittsburg. 325.000; Detroit. 315,000; Milwaukee. 292.000; Louisville, 232.000; Indianapolis, 180,000. In numerical order the Ave leading States are New York. Pennsylvania, Illinois. Ohio and Missouri, the last showin the most marked gain In population. Close of the World's Co narr ess. LONDON, June 15. The World's Temperance Congress came to a close with a reception tendered the delegates at the Mansion House this evening by the lord mayor, Mr. A. J. Newton. The American delegates have undoubtedly Impressed the United Kingdom delegates with the progress of the temperance cause In the United States, which has been the subject of many congratulations from the British members of the congress. Prior to the reception the congress was entertained at dinner by Sir George Williams, founder of the Band of Hope Union. Mr. Joshua Bailey, of Philadelphia, one of the speakers at the dinner, advocated prohibition, which he had also urged at tha afternoon session. Mr. J. A. Henry, of New York, addressed the closing session In behalf of anti-saloon work In the United States. The Last Day ot School. Yesterday was the last school day in the graded schools of this city and special programmes were given In moat' of the schools. The graduating classes contained about 662 pupils who are eligible to enter the High School at the beginning of the September term. As the Manual Training School offers special inducements In the way of study to many of the pupils it 1 thought that about one-half of them will take the course there. A Local Teacher Successful. ' Miss Leila Bartholomew, teacher of drawing at public school No. 9, was one ot the successful contestants In the priie contest Just closed by the Prang Art School, of Boston. In the letter of notification Miss Bartholomew was highly clmplimented upon her originality in designing. The prizes offered were scholarships in the Pratt Institute at Brooklyn and money prizes ranging as high as 00. There were about 1,000 contestants. Social Tnrnvereln Affairs. The day classes of the Social Turnverein will have their annual outing and prlza contests at the new Turner Park to-day. The athletic classes of all grades gave their last exhibition of the training received under Instructor Hugo Fischer Thursday night. The active class which goes to Philadelphia next week to attend the turnfest there expects to carry off several of the valuable prizes offered. Funeral of C. A. Korbly, Sr. The funeral of Charles A. Corbly, r., was held yesterday morning at 6 a. m. at St. Joseph's Church, of which he was & member. The body was taken yesterday; afternoon to Madison, Ind., for burial. At a meeting of the Marlon Bar Association a fitting memorial was prepared upon the death of Mr. Korbly, who was a member of the association. Will Go to India. The Rev. Frank S. Ditto, registrar of the faculty of De Pauw University, yesterday lecelved an appointment to go as a missionary to northern India to represent the Methodist Board of Missions. Ills wife, known as Dr. Florence Hoyes, will accompany him. Rev. Ditto Is a graduate of Washburn University, class of '93, and of De Pauw University, class of "35. The Horse Ran Away A horse driven by Harry Tlmberlln and William Waterman turned too quickly on Virginia avenue yesterday afternoon and i'pset the buggy. Both men were thrown out and severely bruised. The horse then ran away, going through a blacksmith shep at 66) Virginia avenue, and was caught on English, avenus. The bu;gy was tzZZ? domased.

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