Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 73, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 March 1901 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, I901

equaled. His administration was one of the best and most prosperous the country has ever had. The general admiration for his high intellectual power and for the signal capacity with which he handled affairs has deepened with passing years." Secretary of the Navy Long said: "President Harrison made a distinguished record as President of the United States. He was a conscientious, painstaking chief magistrate, of absolute integrity, who maintained the honor and prestige of his country and whose highest ambition was to do his duty toward and serve the best Interests of the country." Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said: "President Harrison was one of our strong Presidents. He was a man of unquestioned ability and made an impression upon the country that will challenge the investigation of the historians." Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock said: "Ex-President Harrison was a descendant of an illustrious grandfather, and their countrymen will ever recall with gratitude and admiration the work of both In the development and exaltation of our country." ONLY LIVING EX-PRESIDENT.

Grover Cleveland's Estimate of His Former Political Rival. PRINCETON, N. J . March 13.--Former President Cleveland to-night give out the following statement on the death of former President Harrison: "I am exceedingly moved by the sad intelligence of Mr. Harrison's death, for, notwithstanding the late discouraging reports of his condition, I hoped that his life might yet be spared. Not one of our countrymen should for a moment fail to realize the service which has been performed in their behalf by the distinguished dead. In high public office he was guided by patriotism and devotion to duty, often at the sacrifice of temporary popularity, and in private station his influence and example were always in the direction of decency and good citizenship. Such a career and the incidents related to it should leave a deep and useful impression upon every section of our national life." "AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN." Senator Beveridge's Estimate of the Distinguished Indianian. Senator Beverldge, of Indiana, speaking of the death of General Harrison, said this evening: 'The death of this extraordinary man is a national loss. His last years were the most distinguished and influential of his brilliant career. The power of his defense of the Nation's financial honor in 1896 was as tremendous as his efforts were disinterested and unselfish. His administration, though unmarked by any great landmark of world-wide and historical concern, was a model of that wise, cautious, conservative and firm conduct of government upon which after all the ordinary and continuous happiness of the people depend. The dominant note of his life and character was conservatism. He liked to walk the paths which the feet of his young manhood had trod. He met new views with suspicion and new departures with a challenge. But those who differed from him were the most earnest admirers of the immense ability with which he justified his opinions and more than any one else respected the fervent sincerity that inspired them. He was as fearless as courage, as able as he was brave and pure as the ideal of free citizenship. He was far the most felicitous public speaker in America, and, indeed, I doubt not that he was the first orator of the entire world at the present time. With all his vast powers of intellect and character he did not appeal to the affections of the masses, even when he aroused their highest admiration and confidence. His mind and effort he gave to his fellow-citlzens, but his love he reserved for his heart's elect " AN INTELLECTUAL FORCE. Ex-Speaaker Reed on the Attributes of General Harrison. NEW YORK, March 13.-The Journal and Advertiser to-morrow will print the following" statement from ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed: "No one could doubt the intellectual force of General Harrison or the strength of his character. These attributes always gave him command of the confidence of the Nation. His standing in his own State was so high that when success in Indiana was indispensable in the national election he was naturally chosen as the candidate of his party. As soon as the campaign opened it became evident to dwellers in distant States that Harrison was more than an available candidate. His term of the presidency was full of his personality. His administration certainly left the country better than he found it. His recent utterances have been characterized by the same good sense and moderation that in general marked his previous speeches, and his death at this time is peculiarly unfortunate for the Nation." HIS LAST GREAT WORK. General Harrison Labored to Prevent Degradation of Savages. WASHINGTON. March 13.-Before the death of General Harrison was announced, Wilbur F. Craft gave out the following: "Should ex-President Harrison's illness prove fatal, the international movement for protection of native races against intoxicants will have lost its most distinguished champion, and his part in it will be remembered as the fitting culmination FAIR AND COLDER TO-DAY. Northwesterly Wind in Indiana Hrlsk to HIkIi on Lnkc Michigan. WASHINGTON, March 13. Forecast for Thursday and Friday: For Ohio Occasional rains on Thursday, turning to snow in eastern and northern portions; lower temperature; southeasterly winds, becoming northwesterly, brisk to high on the lake. Friday generally fair. For Illinois Fair on Thursday; colder in southern portion; northwesterly winds, brisk to high on the lake. Friday fair. For Indiana Fair and colder on Thursday; northwesterly wind3, brisk to high on the lake. Friday fair. Local Oliiprvatloui on Wednesday II.tr. Ther. RH. Wind. Weather. Pr 7 a. m..2!U 4' iY2 Swest. Cloudw 0.11 7 p.m. .'2LKZL Cr; l3 S'wfjt. Lt. rain. 0.01 Maximum temperature, 51; minimum temperature. ?z. Kollowini? i. a. comparative statement of the mean temperature and total precipitation for March 43: Temp. Vre. Normal 40 o.ll Mean 43 (US departure -j i.-4 Departure since March 1 23 Departure since Jan. 1 i.yo i!c4 Plus. C. 1 II. WAITKNIf AS, Local Forecast Otlkial. Yen trrd n-' Temperature.

Stations. Min. Max. 7 p.m. Atlanta. G;t 54 72 01 Bismarck. N. I) ITS -jy Buffalo. N. V li; rs rs Calgary. X. W. T PJ ji zi Chicago. Ill 3J 4 Cairo, 111 4t r.S ir) Cheyenne. Wyo :) ;rj Cincinnati, O f; V Concordia. Kan :;i ,y i Davenport. Ia 32 z) Z2 Des Moines. Ia "2 Z2 GalveMon. Tex CJ fy Helena, Munt 22 4 J zs Jacksonville. Fki .i; , Kansas City. M :5S 42 ' Little Il c!;. Ark 41 cj y, Maniuettt, Mi' h ':', Memphis. Tenii 4 c, Nashville, Tenn '.; t; New Orleans, l. i U .,s New York city ?.2 ri .:s Nortir IMatt . Sk-Ij. us 4 ; Oklahoma, i). T ; t Om.ih 1. Ni'h m I ittiurvr. i'a :,s ir App lie. X. W. T Is :; ls Lu.Id City. H. I) ::i a: z ,H.-i!t Lake City ;; 8t. TxjuIs, Mo i2 u i Ht. 1'aul. Minn Z ;: ; FprlnHeld. Ill ? ii S) Fprlnj?fleld, Mo Zi is n Vlcksbury. Mi?s M 7i Ct Washington, D. C 41 M i

of his life. The Senate has recently put into two documents (73 and 200) his utterances on this subject in his address as honorary president of the ecumenical missionary conference. He said: 'The men who, like Paul. have gone to heathen lands with the message: "we seek not your's, but you," have been hindered by those who, coming after, have reversed the message. Rum and other corrupting agencies come in with our boasted civilization, and the feeble races wither before the hot breath of the white man's vices. The great nations have combined to suppress the slave trade. Is it too much to ask that they shall combine to prevent the sale of spirits to men who, less than our children, have acquired the habits of self-restriction? If we must have consumers, let us give them an Innocent diet.' "On Jan. 1 he wrote to the reform bureau : 'It does seem to me as if the Christian nations of the world ought to be able to make their contact with the weaker peoples of the earth beneficent and not destructive, and I give to your efforts to secure helpful legislation my warmest sympathy. " . HIS MANNER MISCONSTRUED. Whitelaw Reid on the Characteristics of the Great Statesman. SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.--Whlteiaw Reid. of New York, to-night said the following of ex-Presldent Harrison: "General Harrison ranked intellectually among the ablest of our Presidents. His conduct of his office was laborious and conscientious, and he was ready when occasion required it to assume, at the same time, the detailed duty of the most exacting of the departments. His administration was pure, and the country under it was prosperous. His absorption in his work sometimes led to a brusqueness of manner which was misconstrued, and those who knew him slightly or not at all thought him cold. Those more intimate found him hearty, genial and in private life full of quick and tender sympathies. He never forgot a friend or a service, though his critics sometimes said that the same tenacity of character might occasionally make it difficult for him to forget an injury. He distinctly gained in public appreciation since his retirement from office. The loss of such a man when beyond further ambition and trusted by the country is almost the greatest we could experience." . RARE TYPE OF CHARACTER.

Harrison Compared with Gladstone by John Wanamaker. PHILADELPHIA, March 13.--John Wanamaker, who was postmaster general during President Harrison's administration, said to-night: "Benjamin Harrison will ever stand as a rare type of American character. In the combination of glfts he possessed he approached Gladstone nearer than any other American statesman. He lived in a light that made every question of duty clear to him, and out of his clear brain and apt speech he shed light on every subject he discussed. Always sagacious, fearless and firm, never feeble or foolish--with a wisdom of speech and a wisdom to act born of a true heart, his life was a glorification of simplicity, straightforwardness and truthfulness. Never false hlmself, he was the implacable foe of falsity in others. He had a great soul and loved his country. Taking together his soldier, senatorial and presidential record, Benjamin Harrison stands in the highest rank of American statesmen." Stephen B. Elkins's Eulogium. NEW YORK, March 13.--A special to the Tribune from Washington contains a eulogium, given by Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of West Virginia, who was President Harrison's secretary of war, succeeding Redfield Proctor. Senator Elkins said his acquaintance with General Harrison was formed years before he came into the presidency and was of the most intimate character. He regarded him as one of the most able statesmen of the present time, and one of the greatest and most forceful men this Nation has produced. He was surpassed by no President as a constitutional and international lawyer, and it was his extraordinary ability as a lawyer that contributed so largely to his success in his administration of the great office. Mr. Elkins paid a high tribute to General Harrison's character as a man, and said that he was much better known and appreciated by the people of this country and by the world at large, after leaving the presidency than he was as President. In conclusion, he said: "Gen. Harrison's death is a loss to the United States and to the world. His counsel and wisdom in these troublous times were much needed. Mr. Blaine said of Mr. Harrison that, in the presidency, he showed himself not only a great administrator and a great lawyer, but, what was more surprising, a great writer as well. When he had finished a state paper nobody, in Mr. Blaine's opinion, could add anything material to it. This is a verdict on President Harrison's equipment as a statesman which time will substantiate and history will accept." Gen. Tracey Overcome by the News, NEW YORK, March 13.--When asked this evening for an expression on the death of former President Harrison Gen. B. F. Tracy, who was Mr. Harrison's secretary of the navy, begged to be excused for the time being. He said that while nothing too good could be said of General Harrison as a man and a public official, nevertheless he felt so badly and was so greatly overcome by the news of his former chief's death that he was unable to give any extended statement at the present time. At some future date. General Tracy said, he might give out his views on the loss the country had sustained. Gen. John W. Noble. ST. LOUIS, March 13.-Gen. John W. Noble, who served as secretary of the interior in the Cabinet of General Harrison, said tonight: "I recognized in him one of the greatest, if not the very greatest, men in our country. He was great in every department of life as a soldier in the civil war, as a lawyer practicing In the court of the very hlghest tribunal and as a statesman. He held the first rank as a senator of the United States and subsequently exhibited the broadest mind and the highest diplomatic skill In his treatment of the Bering sea difficulty with Great Britain." Speaker Henderson's' Tribute. DUBUQUE, Ia., March 13.--Speaker Henderson said to-night: "All good people will profoundly regret the death of ex-President Harrison. He will rank in history as one of the ablest of Presidents." PROFOUND SORROW Caused in Indiana by the Death of the Former President. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., March 13.--All Anderson mourns the death of ex-President Harrison, news of which was posted here a few minutes before 5 o'clock this evening. The bulletins posted at various points are surrounded by crowds of people, despite the inclement weather. Many profound expressions of sorrow have been made by all classes of citizens, and especially among the business and professional men. BEDFORD, Ind., March 13.--The news of the death of ex-President Harrison was received in this city with profound regret. Many expressions of sorrow were made by a large number of the most prominent citizens, a number of whom were personally acquainted with the dead statesman. Comment of the London Press. LONDON, March 13.--All the morning papers publish long memoirs of the late General Benjamin Harirson and editorials dealing with his career. The Daily Chronicle says: "It may be long before America finds another President as capable, honorable and conservative." The Standard expresses the opinion that General Harrison. has not left a deep mark in the history of his country, but, like all the papers. It pays a tribute to his high personal character. No Operntor? in Attendance. IIAZLKTON. Pa.. March President Mitchell called the I'nited Mine Workers' conw'.tlon to ordi r at I1 o'clock th' morning. The report of the committee on credentials showed tho p7c:'i r'.i-e of six hun-drr-d deU-g-tes. representing ö!S local organizations. No oprators are in attendance. I'resi U-nt Mitch'-;! :-.i!d t!i!.; morning: "As the convention h;s rot yet taken up th" matter 1 cannot talk of the possibility of a strike. We are entitled to a Joint comlerente. That Is only the humane, scle-it title and up-to-date method of settling labor diKlcultles." President Mitchell was elected permanent chairman, and John Gallagher, of District Xo. 7, permanent secretary.

BLACK FIESD BURNED

TOKTlHi:i TO DHATII AT COHSICANA, Ti: 51V A Simtl'lLKSS 3IOH. John Hemlemoh ItoiiMtel nt the Stnke After Confessing Murder of Mr. VoutiKer, n White Wo num." CHAINED TO AN IRON RAIL oil nAsiii;n ox his clotiiks am LIGHTED 3IATCIIi:S APPLIED. HelpIeaJi Victim' Face Slnshed hy the Ilunhamt of the Henri Woninii Mol Composed of -1,HM Persons. CORSICAXA, Tex.. March in. John Henderson, the negro who assaulted and murdered Mrs. Conway Younger, was burned at the stake by a mob in the courthouse yard shortly before noon to-day in the presence of four thousand persons. Henderson was arrested several days ago and placed In jail at Waco. Later the negro was spirited away to Hlllsboro. Last night the officers, fearing mob violence, quietly arranged to take the prisoner to Port Worth and at 9 o'clock they boarded a train. At Itaska a dozen citizens from Corsicana entered the car where the officers and their prisoner was seated and, at the muzzles of revolvers, took the negro and in a short time were on their way overland to Corsicana. Henderson reached here early this morning and when he learned that he was to be executed by a mob made a full confession. He told how Mrs. Younger had bravely resisted the assault and how in his frenzy he had butchered her before the eyes of her little girl. Later a committee secured the following signed confession from Henderson, which was attested to by Justice of the Peace II. G. Roberts: "I, John Henderson, colored, twenty-two years of age, murdered an unknown white lady, three miles north of Corsicana, on the Cth of March, 1101. There was no one present but myself, the woman and two little children. I murdered her and left her in the house without any intention of robbing her. I don't know why I did it. "JOHN IHSNDKKSON." In the meantime runners were sent to all parts of Xavarro county to notify the people that Henderson had been brought to the scene of his crime and that he would be executed during the dayl Thousands of people poured into the city and at 10:30 o'clock the streets were swarming. It was given out that the negro would be burned alive at 2 p. m., but a rumor became current that a sheriff's posse was Lcing organized to rescue the prisoner and the mob changed its plans and announce! that the. execution would tuKe place immediately. A railroad rail was sunk in the ground in the middle of the courthouse yard and the sniveling wretch, heavily chained, was brought forward, followed by a clamorous crowd of four thousand people. The negro was securely chained to the iron stake and heaps of wood were piled about hkn. Then quantities of kerosene were poured on his clothing. Just as the lighted matches were being applied Conway Younger, the husband oi ins victim, jumped at Henderson ami attempted to cut his throat with a large knite, but only slashed the chained negro's lace. Henderson's struggles were fearful, but his screams were drowned by the yclis of the frenzied mob. After ten minutes in the flames Henderson's head dropped forward, his struggles ceased and he was to all appearances dead. When tho frightful tragedy was over Lee French, a wnite man whose wife was outraged and murdered near Corsicana by Andrew Xorrls, a negro now in jail at Dallas for safekeeping, climbed a tree and addressed the assembled thousands, asking them to help him to get the murderer and burn him. The crowd yelled in response that they would do It. in a few minutes, however, the crowd dispersed and Corsicana was quiet. At 1 o'clock to-day Justice Roberts held an inquest over the remains of Henderson, and gave the following verdict: "1 tind that the deceased came to his Just death at the hands of the incensed and outraged feelings of the beM people in the United States, the citizens of Xavarro and adjoining counties. The evidence, as well as the confession of guilt by deceased, shows that his punishment was fully merited and commendable." Wholesale Lynehlns Fen red. CAXTOX, Miss.,' March 13. The people Are much dissatisfied with the acquittal of Russdl Preach, white, and the release, unconditionally, or on ball, of seven of the eight negroes charged with Broach, wk.h the murder of the Gamble family. It is added that there are again threats of lynching all these and Andrew lioyd, the ether negro In the case, who is still in jail. ' Found Swinging to a Tree. SPELLMAN. Ga March 13. The body of Sherman Harris, a negro, was found this n ornlng swinging from a tree alongside the Spellrnan road, six miles below tor.n. Harris killed Sidney King, a merchant and farmer, in an altercation yesterday. DEATH OF GEN. HARRISON. (CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.) gift of the people will be accorded the remains of General Harrison if the family so desires. W. H. H. Miller and Daniel M. Ransdell will represent the family at the meeting to-day. The complete arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made, but it is known that the services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. M. L. Haines, and the burial will be at Crown Hill. DR. JAMESON'S STATEMENT. He Reviews in Detail the Ex-Presi-dent's Illness. Dr. Henry Jameson, who attended Gen. Harrison throughout his illness, and who is the family physician, spent most all of his time at the residence of General Harrison. Last night he gave out the following review of the general's illness: "General Harrison, on Thursday morning, about 9 o'clock, went down to his breakfast and was taken with a violent chill. I saw him within half an hour. The chill lasted about an hour. At that time there was no evidence of any local trouble, although, as a physician, I knew that the chill must have been caused by something of that nature. No symptoms of trouble connected with the throat or lungs developed until evening, when General Harrison began to develop, in the left side, pain and soreness, with increased pulse and fever. His temperature that evening was 101 1/2. He had a fairly comfortable night Thursday. "Friday morning, between 6 and 7 o'clock, there developed evidences of intercostal pain in the left side, about the third, fourth and fifth intercostal spaces. This pain yielded in three or four hours to the usual remedies, but he gave evidence of being greatly disturbed by the attack. By Friday evening the entire left ride of the chest and particularly the apex of the left lung gave distinct evidence of serious congestion. There was no distinct solidification of the lung at that time. This did not become manifest until as late as Saturday night or Sunday morning. There waa a

complete absence of cough almost throughout the entire attack. "Sunday there was a distinct solidification of the upper lobe of the left lung, extending from the apex upward and to the left. Concurrent with this respiration was increased rapidly and his temperature rose to 103 1-5 degrees. The pulse yet remained of good quality, showing strong action of the heart, and below 100. SERIOUS INDICATIONS. "The serious indications in connection with the disease at this time was in the disturbance of the nervous system, which was shown by the tendency toward delirium. The inflammatory process, involving the left lung, seemed to be held well In check, and these symptoms did not Increase until Monday night, when there was decided extension, involving at least a portion of the lower part of the left lung end a part of the posterior right upper lobe. Coincident with this was the serious aggravation of all of the symptoms, especially those pertaining to the nervous system. His tendency toward delirium grew more marked. "Tuesday his condition became alarming because of the active delirium, rapid respirations and the extension of the inflammation. He continued to grow worse from that time until his death. "Toward the end his lungs, as is usual in such cases, became oedematous, or dropsical. The strain upon his system in trying to overcome the effects of the disease greatly affected his heart, and the circulation failed as a result. His death was due to this failure of the circulation and deficient oxygen in the blood. The administering of oxygen gas was begun Monday, in the hope that the circulation might be kept up and the blood pure, allowing the system to overcome the inflammation and congestion." THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

A Valiant Fight to Prolong the ExPresldent's Life. As the dawn of day broke yesterday there was no outward appearance at the Harrison home, on North Delaware street, to denote that death was hourly expected. As the day brightened the curtains of the house were raised and visitors and neighbors approached the house to make Inquiries as to General Harrison's condition. Persons passing the residence lessened their steps and in low tones asked the few that remained near the house for the latest bulletins. A few based hopes on the fact that General Harrison had passed the early morning hours without succumbing, but the first bulletins that were issued by the attending physicians stated that his condition was perceptibly worse and there was no hope of the patient rallying. As the minutes and hours progressed during the day messenger boys hurried to and fro, carrying messages which were received at the residence by the butler and placed upon the table, most of which were unopened. Many floral offerings were also received. Owing to a rumor gaining circulation early in the day, many of these messages from different parts of the country expressed condolence and sympathy for the family. The bulletins that were posted In the windows were watched by a silent few. Each bulletin gave the news that General Harrison was slowly growing weaker and his circulation was rapid and feeble. AT THE BEDSIDE. At the bedside of General Harrison during the day were Mrs. Harrison, Drs. Jameson and Dorsey, the nurses, Secretary Tibbott and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Miller. At noon General Harrison's sister, Mrs. Eaton, arrived from Cincinnati. Daniel M. Ransdell, sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate, also arrived at noon and proceeded to the Harrison home. Mr. Ransdell was marshal of the District of Columbia when General Harrison was President, and an intimate friend. Mr. Ransdell left Washington on an hour's notice, having received a telegram that there was no hope for Gen. Harrison's life. The first bulletin. Issued at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, stated that no material change had been detected In General Harrison's condition since 5 o'clock, and at the former hour the bulletin had stated that he had weakened perceptibly since 1 o'clock in the morning. At 7 o'clock he was manifesting great vitality, but his heart was gradually showing the strain on it. An hour later another bulletin was displayed, which stated that the patient had grown some weaker, with distinct evidences of failure of circulation. No change was noted in his condition until 11 o'clock, when Dr. Jameson announced that General Harrison was gradually growing weaker. Half an hour later Dr. Dorsey authorized a bulletin announcing that the patient was gradually sinking from exhaustion. His respiration was somewhat easier, but more rapid and shallow. His pulse was rapid and feeble. OXYGEN TREATMENT. All during the morning and the early hours of the afternoon the attending physicians continued using oxygen treatment, and it seemed to give temporary relief. The patient was, with difficulty, aroused at times, but he gave no signs that he recognized friends and at such times he remained in a semi-conscious condition for a brief time and then relapsed Into unconsciousness again. The physicians had given up all hope and only fought to prolong life as long as possible and make the patient rest easily. The early bulletins in the afternoon announced no decided change, but showed that General Harrison was slowly growing weaker. Bulletins were issued frequently from noon until the last, and each one denoted but a slight change, showing that the patient was fighting the battle of all battles, but his victory was lost and his retreat was rapid. The death bulletin was announced at 4:45 o'clock. HIS LAST SOCIAL. VISIT. Mr. A. L. Mason Recalls It with Pleas-ure--Interest In Charities. General Harrison's last social visit was to the home of Augustus L. Mason, son-in-law of the late Albert G. Porter, on North Delaware street. The general and his wife called on Mr. and Mrs. Mason Wednesday evening of last week and in speaking of the matter last night Mr. Mason said: "I do not recall having seen General Harrison apparently in as good health. He was in the best of spirits, too, and his conversation that night was simply delightfui. In his easy, charming style he touched upon about every topic of interest, from politics to religion. I recall that he referred to the revision of the Presbyterian creed. He was chairman of the revision committee, and attended a meeting of the committee only a short time ago In New York. Mr. Thomas C. Day revealed much of a side of General Harrison's nature that his innate modesty prompted him to keep hidden from his fellow-me, except such as were directly interested. 'General Harrison was most easy of approach by the needy," said Mr. Day. "and one of the lernarks he made about the close of his term as President of the United States will never leave my memory. He said: 'When I retire from the presidency I want to retire from public life altogether, except as regards my church and the work of charity.' Very soon after he came home from Washington, General Harrison became actively identified with the Indianapolis Charity Organization. He accepted the presidency of the summer Fresh Air Mission and put his whole heart and his best energies into that branch of charitable wotk. He took the deepest interest, in the little ones whose condition in life made it impossible for them to have an outing in the heat ot summer except as they obtained it from charitably disposed people.He not only contributed liberally himself, but requested his friends by letter and by word of mouth to help along the work In which he was so much interested. Needy people of all ages were always sure of a hearing when they approached General Harrison and if they were worthy or appeared to be so, he would give them assistance without hesitation." Gen. Harrison was a member of the Twentieth Century committee of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church and would have presided over the meeting held in the Second Presbyterian Church in this city a few weeks ago but for the fact that he was suffering with a cold at the time and feared to go out In the cold night air. He was an elder in the First

Presbyterian Church and had been for many years. The last address delivered by General Harrison In this city was on the occasion ot the dedication of the new Coiumbia Club.

Member of Indianapolis Literary CInb. General Harrison was a member of the Indianapolis Literary Club, Joining March 3, 1877, the year of the club's organization. He was a faithful attendant, and took an active part in the work of the club, except such times as his political duties as senator and President took him out of the city. His first paper was read Feb. 9, l878, on "The Infirmities of Human Testimony." June 11. 1879, he read a paper on "The Chinese in America." His last formal topic was "Mississippi River Improvements," read May 10, 1880. Following his election to the presidency the club tendered General Harrison a reception, the essayist for the evening being Hon. William Dudley Foulke. of Richmond, who took for his subject "The Knights of the Golden Circle." General Harrison discussed the paper, giving a number of anecdotes and reminiscences of interest. The late Mr. W. P. Fishback. who was chairman of the grand jury which indicted the conspirators, took an active part. An elegant engraved scroll, containing appropriate resolutions and congratulations, and signed by each of the members, was presented to General Harrison by Captain William H. Rexford, then commandant of the United States Arsenal at Indianapolis, the honored guest making a brief speech of acceptance, dignified and appreciative, but touched with appreciable emotion. A collation was then served, and the hour given to reminiscent conversation and personal congratulations. General Harrison was made an honorary member of the club at the time he was elected United States senator. General Harrison's Second Marriage. General Harrison and Mrs. Mary Lord Dimmick were married in New York city on April 6, I896. Immediately after the wedding: the ex-President and his wife came to this city, where they have resided ever since. Mrs. Dimmick was the niece of the general's first wife. But one child. Elizabeth, was born of the second marriage, and she is now in her fifth year. Telegram from Governor Nash. Governor Durbin last night received the following telegram from Governor Nash, of Ohio: "The people of Ohio mourn and sympathize with the people of Indiana in the death of ex-President Harrison. He was a son of Ohio. His life work was in your State, but the Nation was the great beneficiary of his patriotism and statesmanship." Orphan Asylum Ilonrd to Meet. The board of managers and advisory board of the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum will meet at 4 o'clock this afternoon, at the home of Mrs. John Rradshaw, Xo. L'6 East Vermont street, to take action on the death of General Harrison, who was a member of the advisory board of the asylum. Col. Russ?ll II. Harrison Arrives. Coi. Russell P. Harrison, General Harrison's only son, arrived from Washington at 10:13 o'clock last night. He was met at tho station by Samuel D. Miller, son of W. H. H. Miller, and went at once to the family home on Xorth Delaware street. Colonel Harrison's wife will arrive this morning. liar Association to Meet. The State and local bar associations will hold a joint meeting either to-morrow or Saturday, at wha?h time appropriate resolui.ons will be adopted on the death of General Harrison and arrangements will be completed for attending the funeral in a body. 31 r. nnd Mes. MeKee Coining;. A dispatch from Saratoga, X. Y., says that Mr. and Mrs. James Robert McKee, the latter a daughter of General Harrison, left for Indianapolis yesterday afternoon, and will reach this city to-day at noon. Fin? nt Half Mast. As soon as Governor Durbin was apprised of General Harrison's death he ordered the flag on the Statehouse at half mast. OBITUARY. Henry Ilunh, Kx-Stnte Superintendent of Public Instruction of Illinois. ST. LOUIS. Mo., March 13. Henry Raab, ex-st&te superintendent of public instruction for Illinois, died at his home in Belleville to-day of pneumonia, complicated with heart weakness. He had been ill two weeks. Henry Raab was born In Wetzlar, Rhenish Prussia, June 20, 1837, and was educated in the kindergarten and royal gymnasium of his native city. He learned the trade of a currier In his father's shop, emigrated to America In 1855, worked at his trade In Cincinnati for a time, and came to St. Louis in ISM. Later he went to Belleville where he became a teacher in the public schools. In 1S79 he became superintendent of the Belleville pubic schools, remalring in this capacity until 1V32, when he wai elected state superintendent of pablis instruction. In ISM) he was re-elected. Mrs. Raab, a son and one daughter survive him. Col. W. Joe Cllft. CIIATTAXOOGA, Tenn., March IS. Col. W. Joe Cllft, one of the most noted criminal lawyers in the South, Is dead at his home in this city. Col. Cllft was a lieutenant in the federal army, and a candidate for Congress on tne Republican ticket two years ago. FOOD POR THE BOERS. Lord Kitchener I'repnrlnR to Feed Those Who Surrender. LOXDOX. March 13. "We understand that there has been an' active Interchange of telegrams between the home government and the Cape authorities and Lord Kitchener," says the Dally Chronicle, "concerning the negotiations with General Botha, and also that immense riuantiUe of foodstuffs are reaching Pretoria by way of Dclagc buy, on which to feed the Boers when the linal surrender is made.'' The Daily Xews says: "In addition to the modifications announced by the Dally Xews yesterday in the "unconditional Furrender" policy, we understand the government has authorized Lord Kitchener to gave a distinct promise that the government of the new colonies shall culminate in a complete grant of free Institutions." GENERAL SPORTING NEWS. Roger Bresnahan, a Toledo baseball pitcher, has signed a contract to play this season with the Baltimore team of the Xatlonal League. , The London St. James's Gazette announces that tho Hereshoffs have been commissioned by a ship builder of Glasgow to design a slxty-tive-foot racing yacht, to be built on the Clyde. The pool championship of the world last night went to Frank Sherman, of Washington, D. C, who defeated Grant H. Kby, of Pittsburg. Pa., in the closing match of th Boston tournament by a score of 150 to 110. Mayor Fleischman. of Cincinnati, yesterday gave orders that no more permits for boxing contests shall be Issued to athletic clubs. This ls said to result from an investigation of some of the contents recently given by some of the athleti: clubs of that city. The six days po-as-you-pleasc race r.t Philadelphia continues to attract a goodsized crowd, and the fifteen contestants are bearing up well under the strain. At 11 o'clock last night the following score a had been made by the Iirst ten men: Gllok, L7" miles: Htgelman. L'71: Howarth. vs; Barnes. Hart. 252; Cavanatuh. 212; Tracy, 251; Dean, '2Z0; Golden, 211; Clifford, r;i. Yesterday's Race Winners At Xew Orleans: Torn Collins. 2 to 1; Lon Woods. 4 to 1; Dick Furbcr, to 5: Swordsman, J to 5; Linden Ella. 4 to 1; Velma Clark. 6 to 5. At Tanforan: McAlbert. 8 to 1; Lepidus, S to 2; Catastrophe, 4 to 5; Dr. Cave, 30 to 1; Bard of Avon, 8 to 5; Owtnsboro, 1 to 2. At Oakland: Monastic, 8 to 5; Donator. 3 to 5: Scotch Plaid. 1 to 3: Locochee. 3 to 1; Loving Cup, 9 to 2; Peace, even.

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RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES THE MANCHURIAN QUESTION He Believes the Czar's Troops Will Be Withdrawn When Order Is Fully Restored. WASHINGTON, March 13. The Russian ambassador, Count Cassini, was seen today concerning the reiterated reports as to Russia's designs on Manchuria. Count Cassini said he was not authorized to make any official declaration on the part of his government, but in view of the constant reports he consented to state his Individual views, based upon his long service In China nnd his familiarity with the general policy Russia has consistently maintained toward China. The ambassador iirst called attention to the Chinese Invasion of Russian territory last summer. There is a great stretch of border between the two empires, about 8,000 kilometers in length, and over the Manchurian border the Chinese forces, he said, poured, committing depredations and threatening Russian interests. This invasion was such, the ambassador said, that Russia, at that time, would have been justified by international law, in declaring war against China and taking Manchuria. But Russia did not, at that time, take Manchuria, this being, the ambassador said, the best answer to the present reports of Russia's purposes to absorb Manchuria. As to the Russian troops now in Manchuria, the ambassador said: "Why are German troops. British troops. American troops and other troops In Peking? There seems to be no surprise about this, and yet it is exactly parallel to the presence of Russian troops in Manchuria. In each case depredations were being committed, foreign Interests were in jeopardy, and each nation sent its troop3 to protect the lives and property of its people. In Manchuria the Russian civil engineers at one time had been, driven away from work along the Transsiberian Railway, with Its spurs southward to Port Arthur and eastward to Vldlvostock. It was necessary to give adequate protection to these engineers and to the railway as well." Count Cassini pointed out the extent of this great enterprise, with Its benefits of traffic not only to Russia, but to the world at large, and said there was not the slightest question us to the right of Russia to construct the line across Chinese territory. As to the report that an agreement was about to be concluded between Russia and China, the ambassador suggested that such reports must bo taken with a great deal ot allowance, particularly if they emanated from Shanghai. He was not advised of any such agreement, and did not feel at liberty to discuss the subject. But on general principles he pointed out that any agreement or arrangement Russia mignt make with China would involve adequate protection for Russian Interests in Manchuria and maintenance of China's territorial integrity. As far back as Aug. 2o, Count Cassini pointed out, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, in a formal note, had announced clearly and distinctly the policy of Iussla In regard to Manchuria. In accordance with that declaration, it could not be doubted that when order had been established in Manchuria and measures taken for the protection of every construction Russia would recall her troops from Manchuria, provided the action of other powers did not place an obstacle in the way of such a measure. Action of Ilnvoys. PEKING. March 13. The foreign ministers to-day sent to the Chinese plenipotentiaries a list of the towns and cities In China where examinations for the civilsenice would not be permitted for a period of five years. They also requested these Chinese authorities to appoint a commission to act with a man appointed by the ministers, to assess the value of the private property taken tfor legation purposes. Victims of the llaxcrs. BERLIN', March 13. The Peking correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger gives statistics as to the number of foreign Christlons killed during the troubles exclusive of the Peking siege. He enumerates 118 Englishmen, seventy-nine Americans, Swedes and Norwegians, twenty-six French, eleven Belgians, ten Italians and Swiss and one German. He estimates that 30,000 native Christians perished. COST OF ROYALTY. British Parliament Asked to Provide About 2,350,000 for the Kin sr. LONDON, March 14. The Times asserts that the government's proposals for the civil list show a total of 470,000, being 110,000 for his Majesty' privy purse and the rest for the expenses of the royal household. At a meeting of the civil list committee of the House of Commons yesterday, the chancellor of the exchequer. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, who was elected chairman, explained that the government proposals contemplated an abolition of the royal buckhounds, Intimating that the substitution of a pack of foxhounds would be regarded as a suitable appanage to the royal establishment. The Queen consort's allowance Is iT.0,000, and is included in the total already given. This will be increased to 70,000 in the event of the death of the King. TELEGRAPH MISCELLANY. Snow, sleet and wind are making life miserable for the residents of Nebraska, Iowa and western Illinois. Many wires are down. Following is the vote taken yesterday, by the iebraska Legislature, on United States senator: Bcrger (Fusion), 4; Allen (Fusion). 4,: Hitchcock (Fusion). 51: Harrington (Fusion). 5; I). K. Thompson. 3:e; Crounse, 16; Meiklejohn. 31; Rosewater, 13; Hinshaw, 31; scattering, 11. The executive board of the National Association of letter Carriers met at Chattanooga yesterday. John X. Persons, of New York, national president, and A. L.. Young, of Cincinnati, national secretary, were In attendance.- Details for the meeting of the national association in September were arranged. The Business Men's Club of Cincinnati recently appointed a committee to investigate the recommendations of William II. Taft, uresldent of thu Philippine commission, for the education of Filipino young men in this country. This committee has made a report In favor of educating Filipinos in the schools of Cincinnati. The Colorado House of Representatives has adopted Senator Iiucklin's bill, providing for a constitutional amendment to establish a laml tax based nn the Australian system, which Senator Bucklln studied during a visit of several months to Australia. As adopted each county decides whether or not It shall accept Its provisions. It will be voted on by the people in l. FROM FOREIGN LANDS. William O'Brien. Nationalist member of the British House of Commons for Cork ((Iv, will resign hi seat on account of ill health. Emperor William has presented to Chief Mataafa. the Samoan potentate, an rbony staff, silver mounted, bearing the Kaiser's coat of arms. The Dzlennlk Uerllnskl. the Polish orfcan In Berlin, asserts that 114 Polish Kymn-tsl-tint students are to b-? prosecuted for membership in a secret league. A hulk In tho harbor at Lisbon Is beiim fitted out for the reception of B ur families expected to arrive in Portuguese waters bhortly from Lourenzo Manjue. Bread riots and Carll?t agitation continue to worry the Spanish authorities. Troops are being s nt to the scene of disturbance. The rioters have set lire to several factories. Nothing in known at Constantinople or Vienna of the report circulated in the L'nited Staies by a news agency that 6 Macedonians have been massacred by Turkish soldiers. The Marseilles shipping companies. In view of tho dockers' strike, has decided

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Holden Gas Heater Manufactured and Guaranteed. KNIGHT 4 JILLSON CO. KDLWAFOLQ oceax sti:ami:iis. HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE. TWIN-SCKKW EXPKKSS SKItVlCK. rLYMOrTH-CIIERBOUKU IIAMBCRO. A. Victoria April It Columbia May 2 Deutschland April HIV. Rmmarck May t TVIN-M'lti:V I'AHSKNii:it feEKYICK. I'LYMOUTIl-CHKltnoUItd II AM HU HO. Tatrici March 9 I liatavla March ZX Walderaee March 18 Pennsylvania. March 30 'Sails to H-niburic direct. Ilamburc'Amrr. Line. 37 H'way, w York. Fit ENZ KL BROS.. A. METZGER. Aa. Ind'plla REMOVED. IIKXRY O. SMITIIER T11L RELIABLE COMPOSITION ROOFER Now located at 330 South Pecnsylviola Street Itoth Phones 957. to Import Arab labor, and the first batch of four hundred Arab French subject will soon arrive there. There were several light yesterday between the strikers anl workers, one of the latter being seriously injured. A few arrests were made by the police. M. Andre Buffet, the arrangement for whose duel with M. Paul Deroulede have been completed, left Brussels yesterday for Basle. Switzerland. M. I'aul Deroulede haa left Genoa for the same place. The recent census shows that the German language is making progress in AlsaceLorraine. Originally 42S places were exempted from the. compulsory use of German in public. Now only 311 are so exempted. Klr.s EMvard hps appointed the Duke of Abercorn. Lord Wolseley, the L'arl of Mount EdKcumbe, and Karl Carrlngton, Fpeclal ambassadors to inform th? foreign courts that Queen Victoria is dead and that King Edward has ascended to the throre. The British House of Commons yesterday by a vote of 250 to 1G3 defeated the second reading of the congested districts (Ireland) bill, one of the main features of which was the appointment of a board with power to bring about the compulsory purchase of land. The chief secretary lor Ireland, Mr. Wyndham, opposed the measure. With the naval estimates presented In the British House of Commons on Wednesday tne budpet for the coming year shows an expenditure of upward of 1M.0u0,üou against 150.0ou.(M) for last year. Unless the revenue is increased the statement of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor of the exchequer, will show a dellcit of nearly tvO.Ouu, the largest ever estimated. Much speculation has been caused In German scientific circles by tho colored rain and snow which fell Monday, in various parts of Germany, leaving a sandy deposit. Scientists here connect the phenomenon with the "bloody rain" which fell in Sicily and the southern part of Italy, attributing it to sand storms from the Sahara. Some Hamburg scientists believe it due to a vole nie eruption in Iceland. By the terms of the will of the late Sir Francis Cooke, of London, all his estates in Portugal and two-thirds of the other property go to the eldest son. Francis, by the testator's first wife, and the remaining third goes to his son Wyndham. Lady Cooke receives 25.f0 and the Income for life from an Investment of 50.0')0. The testator's daughter and her Issue receive 26,0u0 and the income for life from the Investment of 100.000. Advices received at Madrid from Llsbof pay the Queen of Portugal Is favoring cer. tfiln of the religious congregations and en couraglng their development in spite of tht ltws prohibiting them. The King, on the contrary, is opposed to the clerical lemnts and ls disposed to be tolerant toward the Freemasons and English Protestants, who. on his Majt sty's recent visit to England, made representations to him on the subject of the persecutions endured by Protes tants in Portugal, whereupon the Kluj promises to intervene. THREE VICTIMS OF FIRE. Woman Killed liy Jamplnc, Anothef and n Child Horned. XEW YORK, March H.-A fire In a dwelling house on Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, this morning, resulted in the loss of three lives. Mrs. George Mack, in Jumping from a third-story window, was killed, and the bodies of Mrs. Mary Burns and an unidentified child were found In the ruins. Movement of Strnniera. NEW YORK. March 13. Arrived: Nomadic, Philadelphia and Majestic, front Liverpool. Sailed: Llguria, for Genoa, etc.; Siberian, for Glasgow; St. Louis, for Southampton; Germanic, for Liverpool. QUEEXSTOWN, March 13. Arrived: Teutonic, from New York, for Liverpool. Sailed: Lake Moantic. for St. Johns. N. B., and Saxonia, lor Boston, both from Liverpool. HONG-KONG, March 13 Arrived: Doric, from San Francisco. Sailed:' Empress of Japan, lor Shanghai, Nagasaki, Yokohama and Vancouver, Ii. C CONSTANTINOPLE, March 12. Arrived: Auguste Victoria, from New York, on Oriental cruise. HOTTEUPAM, March 13. Arrived: Rotterdam from New York via Boulogne. nitKMUN, March 13 Arrive.l : Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, from New York. SOUTHAMPTON. March 13. Sailed: Lalin, from Bremen, for New York. ANTWERP. March ll-Arrlved: Nederland, from Philadelphia. GLASGOW, March 13. Arrived: Ethiopia, from New York. Hieven Insener Injured. LEAVEN WOUTH. Kan.. March 13. A Leavenworth. Kansas Äc Western passenger train whs ditched near Soldier, sixtyfive miles west of here, to-day, and eleven j-asengers were injured. The most seriously injured ls Leo Chadwick, superintendent of bridpes and buildings. The express car caught lire from an overturned stove, and the train crew was compelled tc cut Into the car to rescue Express Messenger Henry Wheeltxirg, after which the fire was extinguished. The wreck was caused by a defective rail. Fireman nnd llrukriunn Killed. SAGINAW. Mich.. March 13.-A doubleheader passenger train from Saginaw to Luddint:t'n ran Into a snow drift tn front of tho station at Iike station, sixty-two miles west of this city, on the Pere Marouette, to-day. Fireman C S. Ogden. of lonla, and Brr.keman W. L. Hammond, of St. John's, were kllbd. Trainmaster P. N. Place, of Saginaw, was severely, nj Engineer ltoU-rt Sadler slightly injured. After a three days trial at L-t venworth, Kan., a Jury found Andy Wilburn. ii. Thornburg. Joe Turner and John Wilson, v. ho were Implicated In the raid on the Mllwood saloon, list month, guilty of the murder of Mrs. Hudson in the ntst Uegrce. TO l'UCVEXT lWELSlOMA AD GIIIP ' Laxative Bromo-Qulnine removes the ciura

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