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THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS

V'IIII5S!SVo;:::mS1—fourth edition

TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1897.

FOURTH EDITION-

|«Tr®P»}TWO CENTS.

LEE RESIGNED?

rt u rosrrrvELY assrhted INBnKITBbY UKNIKU.

AND

Inal»t«no«> On tke Statement of the > Cart. Hart, at tarn da C«avlete4.

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jTair York, February 21—A dispatch to th« Herald from Havana, via Key West, aays: has r«til«ned. His hia reelguation under cer*oes by the next mall. He days airo to take such a step. If he were not upheld In his efforts to protect all American citizens In Cuba. The conaul-feneral asked the State Department that he be authorised to demand the release of ctttxens of the United jf States confined In Cuban prisons under I ^

T

gen. irrrzHUOH lee. —

circumstances as was Such authorisation has

(ranted him.

warships In Cuban waters have

!

the same 1

ill-fated

not been gran

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since yesterday; been cwocentratin* In the harbor of Havana. This Is regarded here as very signlftjant In view of the important Incidents of the last few days. Great pressure Is being brought to bear here to make Consul-General Dee deny the Herald's Jacksonville dispatch, to the effect that the diplomatic representative of the United States in Havana hhd | • asked the Government to send warships to Cuban waters. As a pretext for such denial, and as a basis upon which It can he founded, It is stated that, according to the dispatch, Consul-General Lee had asked for a warship to take him to the

United States.

The dequest Was Slade. What the consul-general did do, I can reiterate on the highest authority, was a to support him in ct Americans in peril American interests, 3y. The Herald’s therefore, was abupon Indisputable

It in every detail,

further, I am confident I send to the Herald the :gram In which Consul-

ted for warships.

Great anxiety la felt at the palace and in all official; circles at the news from Which states that that city center bt a serious mutiny of the »h troops. Large arrears of pay the army In Cuba, and the discontent caused by this has culminated In open disobedience in the Spanish ranks In the Ctenfuegos district. The insurgents in the eastern end of the Island havs captured Bayamo, an important town in Santiago.

Washington.

February 23.—A dispatch

from Washington says; of Consul-General Lee

a dramatic climax to the ad-

icy. which has caused ong the officials here, diplomatic reasons or entertained that Gen. to reconsider his acoffictals still persist

that he aake^for war vessels i up hU demands In Cuba; that asked for in' tractions to demand immediate re’.ase of American prtsand that he has resigned because on the part of the administration to grant his requests.

A Positive Statement

jb. C.. February 23.—The

it to-day authorized the it that, so far as the

it was informed, Consui-Gen-Lee had not resigned, and, it was added, had not threatened to resign. If r letter of resignation was going to be General N^ee from Havana, as ie department was absolutely a on the>ubject. The other nsational s' atements regard- * and like t. Alter* were de-

Lee Denies ’t.

23.—Ge >ral Fitspersonally han *1 to the of the Assoclateo ^Tess In this city a statement saying he as not resigned, thus definitely setting t. s rest | the contrary statements made in New 1 York.* CAPTAIN HART CONVICTED. The Owner of the Flllbnaterlng i Steamer Lnnrnda. Philadelphia, February NL—John D. the filibustering steamer has been on trial in the Court here for several with setting on foot a to Cuba, In defiance srs, was found guilty The Jury retired at 3:45 and three hours later h verdict. The result was 1. however, until court O'clock this morning. The in court at the time the

but he gave no emotion. Counsel

St once made & motion and the usual four days for him to prepare his endant’s counsel also asked Han be admitted to bail motion for a new trial, said all case* must be > if an established rule Was to be a rule, He added, the district attorney to have Captain Hare would show reasonwould not hesitate

decide the matplaced In custody

up.

earners, the nave given

DOi* uM;

the Cuban Junta on August 5, she sailed oeteneibly on a coastwise trip, clearing for Wilmington. Del. The Laurada steamed to Wilmington, and there secured clearance papers for Jamaica. Instead of sailing for Jamaica she steamed around to a point off Barnegat, N. J., and took on a cargo of arms, ammunition and eighteen men. She sailed for the Navaewa islands, and there transferred the war materials to the famous filibuster Dauntless. It was shown by the evidence that Cant. Hart took an active part in fitting out the expedition. He hired the yacht to carry the eighteen men to the Laurada, had the stores placed cm the vessel and had general supervision of the work. He Tiad three hearings before Oomtnlsefoners Craig, Bril and Edmunds, and was finally held for trial. The tral, which resulted in conviction to-day, was begun last Tuesday. Scores of witnesses were produced by the prosecution among the members of the Laurada's crew and the crews of the yachts and tugs which aided in making the expedition a success. » FOR THEIR PRINCETON HOME.

Mrs. Cleveland and Her Children Leave Washington To-Day.

POWERS NOT IN HARMONY

Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington, D. C., February 23.—President Cleveland’s daughters left for their new Princeton home to-day at 11 o'clock. In care of their mother and their nurses. They were permitted to take a last look at the White House home as the carriage carried them away toward the Pennsylvania station. A number of well-dressed and matronly-looking women, who represent the Daughters of the American Revolution, saw the youngsters depart, and with one accord remarked that three healthier or brighter looking children are seldom seen In one family. Ruth, the eldest, is nearing the school age, while the other two are large enough to observe what Is going on around them and ask questions. They were dressed like any other children of a well-regulated family. Ruth had on a toboggan cap, of which red was the most conspicuous color. They all wore neat cloaxs of a creamy white color, but the two younger daughters had prim poke bonnets of an ancient pattern, with just enough modern improvements not to mar the revival of an ancient fashion. Shortly before her departure Mrs. Cleveland said to a lady friend: ‘T must go to Princeton to put my house tn order and make ready for our final departure from Washington. I stoaH return on the evening of March 2 and remain until after the Inauguration of Major McKinley. Then my husband and I will go to Princeton and begin housekeeping, freed from the cares of official Hfe, I hope, forever. “We will live a very quiet life to our new home, and, although I love Washington and will have One kindest recollections of all my social environments here, It will really be a relief to me, as I believe It win be to the President, to leave all care behind us and look cheerfully Into a future of retirement and home life.’*

The Indiana Postmasters. Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington, D. C., February 23.—Some of the Indiana Representatives who were defeated for re-election have written to Senator-elect Fairbanks, asking if be intends to make Recommendations for appointment of postmasters In their districts. They are ready to give up the privilege of making recommendations If Mr. Fairbanks will agree to assume the eatire responsibility, but they have been unable to hear from him. Meanwhile, every mail brings applications and petitions to the out-going Congressmen, who are embarrassed by them. Cash Offers For Offices. Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington. ^" <X“^®6niary 23.—“I have many cash offers from men who desire to purchase my political Indorsement for office,” said Congressman Bowers, of California, “but the most interesting comes from a minister, who offers to pay me 150 if I will secure him a place on the board of visitors to the West Point Military Academy. Of course, I never reply to such letters.’’ Congreasmaa Overstreet’* Mother. Special to The Indianapolis New*. Washington, D. C., February 23.-Mrs. G. M. Overstreet, of Franklin. Is the guest of her son, Congressman Overstreet, and will remain for the Inauguration. m CHICAGO BICYCLE RACE

“Teddy” Hale Complains of “Jockeying”—Scores of the Riders.

Chicago. February 28.—There was a rumor this morning that "Teddy” Hale, the Irish rider, had withdrawn from the six days’ bicycle race, at Tattersall’s. Hale had complained bitterly from the beginning, tt was said, of the "Jockeying” that was being done by twelve of the contestants, representing a prominent tire firm, and who, he claims, have made concerted' efforts, from the beginning, to wear him ovt. Afterward. It was learned that Hale L. 1 only left the track temporarily, and U soon renewed riding. The score at 9:15 a. m. was: Schlner, 529 miles: Asbtnger, 488; Miller. 473; Stewart. 460; Hale. 449; Lawson, 436. The score at 12:15 was as follows: Schlner. 576; Ashlnger, 518; Miller, 517; Hale, 486; Stewart, 476; Lawson, 474. The Women Bicycle Riders. Cleveland, February 23.—The women riders began a six days’ race here last night. Anderson, Farnsworth, Baldwin and Allen, who rode in Indianapolis, are In the race, and In addition Lizzie Glaw and Lucy Berry. Baldwin and Berry rode tn very poor fortn last night, and are now out of the contest for first place unless some accident happens all of the other riders. The fight will be between Anderson and Glaw. and those who saw the race In Columbus believe that tho flying Swede had about found her match In the German girl. The score last night was: Anderson, 41 miles 3 laps; Farnsworth 41 miles 3 laps; Glaw. 41 miles 3 laps; Allen. 41 miles 3 laps; Baldwin, 29 miles 10 laps; Berry, 24 miles 6 laps. EDVARD BAILEY KILLED.

THE FEELING IN RUSSIA OVER THE CRETAN TROUBLE.

Germany's Fosltlon Sustained. But That of England Denounced—An Armistice Arranged — Greece's Military and Naval Forces.

ourte Is fan

Dragged Over An Embankment Runaway Hornes.

WUHamsport, Pa., February 23.—Edward Bailey, a lumber man In the Pine Creek region, and hie brother John were bringing a team cf draught horses from Blackwells to Cedar Run last night Edward aat In the buggy with the rope attached to the team, round h!s body, while he drove the horse* attached to the buggy. The way was along what is Imcwn as the ■’Narrows,” and John led the way with a lighted lantern. It was storming and the team took fright, tt la thought, at a black bear. Edward was jerked from the buggy and tho runaway team dragged him fully half a mile, when they plunged over an almost perpendicular embankment of forty feet, carrying BaDey with them. A track-walker on the Fall Brook railroad found the bodies of the horse* lying between the rails, and under one of them was that of the unfortunate driver. The accident occurred at almost the same spot where the Fall Brook passenger train was rolled into the creek by a log three

weeks ago.

Yowag Rook* Attempts Sniclde. Boston. February 22.—John Lewis Roohe, a sm of James Jeffrey Roche, the editor of the Boston Pilot, shot himself la the

right lung

iht while standing in "K* Castfle Square Hotel. f «ngerous. A love affair the cause of Mr. Roche’s

ilaum Nose,

sbruary

was

23.—A deU perfomed

New York. February 23.—A dispatch to the Herald from St. Petersburg says: Here, Greece's demonstrations are not taken too seriously, but rather as though they were the escapades of a naughty boy, who Is playing truant and will come home all right when he gets tired. It is estimated that if the Greeks choose, they can put a few men ashore on out-of-the-way spots, in order to satisfy the palpitations of national enthusiasm. No particular harm has been done, and Greece's “Chauvinism” will vanish when she finds the powers are unflinching in their policy. Already the question of blockading the Piraeus has been mooted, but it Is hoped that Greece will not cause the powers to take that exceedingly easy and ef fectlve step, by any foolish action on her part, and that she will bear vividly in mind the serious inconvenience she Incurred the last time she was blockaded. One paper characterizes Greece’s action as the reckless “va banque” of a bankrupt gambler, and most of the others lecture her severely. Only the Novosti, which is In no way a represeutative ot Russian policy, Is championing Greece. In spite of the entreaties made on behalf of King George, whose throne Is represented to be In peril, and whose family relationship and that of the Queen have been brought forward, in an attempt to change the Russian attitude, this country’s policy has not changed, and. further. In caae the Instructions given to the admirals at Crete prove insufficient to cause the withdrawal of the Greek troops from the Island, the powers have been already sounded upon a stronger and surer plan of action, and to this Russia. France, Austria and Germany have already Dlplomates and politicians here are perfectly agreed that the action taken to bring about the withdrawal of the Greeks from Crete should be prompt and decisive. Any delay or sign of discord m^ans war. Germamy’s Policy Sustained. At the Ministry of foreign affairs here, in spite of any colored reports you may receive to the contrary, there Is neither hesitation nor doubt, and Germany's policy of rapid and decisive action is warmly supported. The Novoe Vremya says the other powers may count upon Russia and France. Greece has usurped International law. The relationships of her royal house have hitherto prevented her being harshly treated. Another Journal foresees an emlment blockade of the island similar to that proposed by Austria last year. The Glasnost Is of the opinion that England Is repeating her Jameson policy, and Is secretly abetting the Greeks, and that we owe the peace of Europe to the Emperor William. The Novosti strangely argues that Greece Is not breaking international law, because Turkey did so In the past. The government still holds that firmness should be applied to the Cretan business, because it sees clearly the endless complications otherwise In view during the coming months, and If Creti to be given to the Greeks, nothing hold the Bulgarians back. Bitter Against England. England and Italy’s conduct, in seeming to cast doubts on the accord of the powers, when it is here considered that a most perfect understanding Is absolutely necessary to assure the peace of Europe, has made a very disagreeable impression, and has once more given rise to bitter expression about England's perfldlousness. and so forth. If the politicians are much annoyed, so, In a like measure, are the dlplomates, who are almost unanimous in thinking that Jhe situation has become very much embroiled bv the shilly-shallying which has taken place. They are decidedly pessimistic. As for the report published that Russia was preparing for war. it is the sheerest nonsense. The action of the American Senate m passing, at such a critical moment, a resolution of sympathy with Greece, has been looked upon aa very mischievous and uncalled for. It receives much severe criticism here. A prominent person who has sympathy with the Greeks, but knows how Important it is that they should not be encouraged to maintain the present attitude. In face of the wishes of the powers, said: "We thought Americans did not Interfere with foreign politics which did not affect their interests. The Senators’ demonstration is a serious breach, and we can not understand it. We have been often loudly assured that the United States would not let their jingoism go beyond the limits of the Monroe doctrine, but they seem to have a big hole in that theory new. Perhaps, however, the Senators mistook Crete for Cuba, their conformation being much alike." TO PREVENT FURTHER FIGHTING. Aa Armfsttcs Agreed Upon — The Actloa of the Powers. London, February 23.—It is probable there will be a cessation of hostilities in Crete for a time, if the advice of the powers Is heeded. The representatives of foreign governments in the Island and the admirals of the fleets are doing their utmost to stop the fighting between tho Christians and the Mussulmans. La^it night the British, Italian and Russian consuls proposed an armistice of ono week at Selinos. This proposition was accepted by both Moslems and Christians. When the consuls returned to Canea they were accompanied by 170 Mussulman fugitives. They were unable to hold conferences with the chiefs of the belligerents, who are conducting a war of extermination, but made an arrangement with the leading citizens of Selinos. Both sides have mutually massacred prisoners. Two thousand civilians and 250 Turkish soldiers are resisting the advance' of the insurgents with three cannons. Their position Is extremely critical. An official dispatch received at Paris yesterday from Admiral Pettier, the commander of the French squadron off Canea, states that the admirals have Informed their respective governments that anarchy continues to Increase In Crete, and that they can not any longer be answerable for the avoidance of conflicts unless they are authorized to prevent the landing of all provisions, and the powers obtain the recall of the Greek troops and warships. The admiral adds that during Sunday, in spite of the repeated protests of the commanders of the foreign fleets, the Insurgent ontposts continued to advance and engaged in a fusillade with the Turkish outposts before Canea. After consultation the British. Austrian. German and Russian ships opened fire, and only ceased when the Greek flag was lowered.

GREECE’S ARMY AND NAVY. They Are Not Very Powerful — Her Military System. Greece has a military system modeled on that of Germany. All able-bodied males over twenty-one years are compelled to serve nominally for nineteen years. As a matter of fact, only two years are required of actual service “with the colors” and even that time Is cut down by long leaves of absence. Every man Is supposed, however, to receive some military training. The real strength of the standing army la 24,877

men, comprising 16,136 Infantry. 4,877 cavalry. and 3.0a> artillerymen. The regular army “mobilized” consists of fully 100.000 men. The reserves could be called out to the number of 104.500. and back of that Is the “territorial army” of 146.000 men. Of these 350,000 men Greece could probably not furnish more than 100,000 welldisciplined and effective fighting men. If the country were Invaded, of course every man and boy capable of bearing arms would fight, and the Invaders would have more than 350,000 troops to contend with, for the spirit of patriotism which slumbered so long in Greece is In these days all pervading among the people, and they are anxious to prove to the world that they are worthy descendants of those who fought at Marathon and Thermopylae. The Greek navy is not formidable as compared with that of naval powers, but Greeks are good sailors and in the war for Independence the improvised Greek navy of the time was able to inflict great damage on the Turkish fleet. The most effective part of the Greek navy oday is her torpedo flotilla, which consists of seventeen boats over eighty-six feet long and two submarine Nordenfeldt torpedo boats. The Nordenfeldt boats are largely experimental, and of doubtful value. The seventeen other torpedo boats, however, form a fleet not to be disregarded lightly. Greece has five armor-clad vessels, but none of them are new or powerful. There are two corvettes, the Hellas, of 1,300 tons, launched In 1878, and the Nauarchos Miaulis, of 1,800 tons, launched in 1879. The former is built of wood and the latter of wood and iron. The former carriee in her main battery twelve six-inch Krupp guns and the latter has three sixinch and one five and a half-ton Knrpn guns one seven-inch and three and a halften guns of other make. There are two cruisers of 1,000 tons each, the Mykale and the Sfaktlrea, both built of steel and launched In 1880 and 1885. One carries only two machine guns and the other two small Krupp. , „ ^ ^ Then there are twelve gunboats of 420 to 380 tons, carrying either one or two guns of small caliber. Six of these gunboats were built from 1881 to 1884. The others are antiquated affairs, one of them being of the vintage of 1856. In the navy are 3,165 men. GREEKS IN INDIANAPOLIS. A Small Colour of Them Here — A Representative Mnn. Indianapolis has a small Greek population. There are about fifteen Greeks residing here, all comparatively young men, only a few years from their native country. They are a quiet, orderly set of men, attentive to their own business, Intent upon improving their circumstances. They are all engaged to the fruit and confectionery business, directly or Indirectly. As yet some of them are very modest merchants, but having learned not to despise the day of small things, they are Industriously working for something better to the future. The longest resident and best known Greek to Indianapolis is John A. P&padopuloe, wholesale dealer to confectionery and fruits. He came to the Unitfed State* by the way of Gibraltar and New Orleans In 1886. After a temporary sojourn to that city and St. Louis, he found his way to Indianapolis, where he has remained, except tor a few intervals, up to the present time. Mr. Papadopulos is a native of the Island of Paros, to the Grecian archaepellgo. His father (who died only last year) was a priest In the Greek ohurch, and at one time thought seriously of having his son follow the same profession. W*th this view, some years of his boyhood were epent In •chool in Athena by Mr. 1 B^L^vtog the Greek tosUnct for business, he abandoned the Idea of a profession and embarked In merchandise. For some years he was in Constantinople, then for''two years at Odessa. Russia, on the Black sea. For this last place Mr. Popadopulos entertains very pleasant recollections, and considers it & desirable place of residence. With the languages, manners and customs of southeastern Europe he Is quite familiar, and naturally takes a lively interest in the exciting events now transpiring in that part of the world. Since coming to Indianapolis, Mr. Papadopulos has revisited his native country, and also Turkey, Russia. Italy, France and England. He has also made the trip to California, and many other parts of the United States, his journeys being vastly greater than that of the historic Xenophon and his ten thousand. Mr. Papadopulos is an entertaining and companionable man. taking a lively Interest In the questions of the day pertaining to his adopted as well as his native country. With Mr. Papadopulos is a very sprightly and Intelligent young Greek, Louis Nickoli, lately come here from Chicago. He Is also a native of the island of Paros, and has been five years In this country. While speaking English quite fluently, he Is studying to familiarize himself with the written language, with which task he Is making reasonable progress. VONEN OFFENDERS. Their Number Largely Increased In New York of Late.

New York, February 23.—Seldom has there been such a wave of crimes and misdemeanors In this city of which women are guilty as to the last few weekr These offenses are as various as the characters of the offenders themselves, ranging from that of a common scold to that at arson and even murder. Sunday night two women committed suicide and one probably Inflicted a mortal wound on a man. A majority of the accused women are under thirty, and one Is as old as forty-two. Of the twenty cases cited since January 6, these charges are made: Murder, three; assault, two; attempted suicide, two; suicide, two; burglary and robbery, three; blackmail, one; shoplifting, one; counterfeiting, one; scolding, swindling, one each, and Incendiarism, two. During the holidays many women and children were accused of shoplifting, but that was not unusual. Since then crimes have rapidly increased. Last night Mrs. Bridget McGrath, a weazened little woman, whipped her cousin, Thomas Nester, six feet and weighing 300 pounds, when he tried to assault her. She used a butcher knife and he Is dying In the hospital. An Italian woman killed a former sweetheart at her door, and wildly cried; “Marie Barberl was cleared; no hanga me!" The low class of Italians, men and women, seem to be more brutal than ever recently and attempted murders and assaults are reported from many points adjacent to this city. The officials are crying out against the influx of immigrants and the laxity of courts In inflicting severe penalties.

MRS. MmEY’S QUILT. Remarkable Pleee of Patchwork Made at Cklcago.

Chicago, February 23.—The first public view was given to-day of the quilt which Is to be presented to Mrs. McKinley by the Ladles' Society of St. John’s Reformed Episcopal church, and which Is said to be the most elaborate article of the kind ever put together. Although no count has been made, the number of separate pieces is said to approximate 10,000. The center is composed of an American flag, supported above and below by pictures of McKinley and Hobart, and every available fneh over the remainder of the quilt Is covered with autographs of Chicagoan*. Among the names that thus figure are those of Bishop Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Armour and Lyman J. Gage. An Old-Time Gambler Dead. Chicago, February 23.—Thomas Wlcke*. probably the last of the old school of gamMers, Is dead at the county hospital. He was a gambler over half a century ago, when trading posts stood on the site* of many of the cltire of the Northwest. He once pomemed 9600,000, but died penallew. He was eighty-two years old.

Killed By Dynamite. Louisville. Ky., February 21—A specie 1 to the Times from Murray, Ky.. says: A premature explosion of dynamite at a gravel pit at noon killed five negro laborers and wounded as many more.

TEH WARRING POPULISTS.

THE RIVAL MEETINGS AT MEMPHIS AND KANSAS CITY.

To-Dny’e Proceedings In Both — Mr. McKinley’s Condition—Mlcblgna Republicans—Various Other Political Matters.

Memphis, Tenn., February 23.—Gen. Paul Vandorvocrt, the retiring president of the Reform Press Association, to an interview, spoke of the Kansas City meeting, called by ex-Secretary Roeeile. He had read the reports in the papers and counted the name* of those present. Only a few of these, he said, were members of the Reform Press Association. One of the number he named as Mr. Roselle, “and he is not now a member,” said Mr. Vandervoort. “He wan expelled from the organization on acocunt of his action to calling a meeting in opposition to the present Memphis convention.” In regard to Roeehe’s criticisms of what he (Roselle) called his “rule or ruin” policy, General Vandervoort said His position in tho late campaign and in calling the present meeting was approved by the members of the association. In regard to calling the present meeting, he said he polled the executive committee on the question of selecting a meeting place, and all but one voted for Memphis. Roselle then palled the committee with the same result. When submitted to the officers, eight out of ten voted for Memphis. That 1s how the meeting oatoe to be held to this city. Roselle, he said, got angry because he did not have the naming of the place, and called the Kansas City

meeting.

“Roselle wrote me a letter, saying that the Memphis meeting was arranged by men whose hands were besmirched, by Republican boodle, referring to hcrrlss, of Illinois; Steinberg, of Kansas; Mathews, of Indiana, and Peters, ot Texas,” said General Vandervoort. "This same man tpld me personally, before the campaign, if the Republicans put up money to run the campaign in Missouri, he would not go with the Democrats. That's the kind of a fellow Roselle is. Governor Stevens has appointed him commissioner of labor as a result of his deal In that State. The present meeting in Kansas City is in the Interest of the Democratic party. It is an anti-mlddle-of-the-road meeting, strictly, but It is in no way a convention of the Re-

form Press Association.” Tbe Proceedings To-Day.

Frank Burkltt, of Mississippi, the newlyelected president, called the Reform Press Association to order promptly at 10 o’clock to-day. Prominent among the late arrival* waa “Gen.” J- S. Coxey, of commonweal fame. Mr. Coxey was delayed en route, and did not reach the city until Mt* lost evening. He will take an active part In the proceedings, and will address the convention at an opportune time. Immediately upon assembling Joseph Parker, of Louisville, Ky., the secretary, secured the floor. He said that serious charges had been made by the Neforaska State association against ex-President Vandervoort. The Nebraska leader was charged with being a Republican spy to the Populist ranks. Mr. Vandervoort Immediately took the floor, and demanded an Investigation of the charges. He said on behalf of himself, his wife and child and hi* friends that the charges should be Investigated. A motion was made to appoint a committee of three to Investigate the charges, and a do-avn delegates were on their feet In a moment howling for recognition. The convention then got into a hopeless parliamentary tangle. Mr. McDowell, of Tennessee, was finally recognized, and In a vigorous speech demanded that the

charges be Ignored.

An exciting debate took place to which the entire convention took part Mr. Vandervoort, despite motions to volte down the motion for an investigation, Insisted that It be passed. A delegate suggested that Mays, of Washington (State); McDowell, of Tennessee, and Babb, of North Carolina, be named as a committee. National Committeeman Washbume here took his first part In the proceedings of the convention. He suggested that as Babb Is a strong antl-Butlente, the country might think tt was a sebeme to white-

wash Mr. Vandervoort.

Thereupon MP. Babb was withdrawn and Mr. Ferguson, of Texas, was substituted. The committee was then accepted by the convention and the resolution passed. Mr. Vandervoort Invited the committee to his rooms say'ng he would easily disprove the charges made against him. The committee on by-laws and constitu-

tion next reported.

The election of officers was the next order of business. W. F. Mays, of Washington State, and G. F. Wash-bum, of Boston, wire nominated for vtee-pre*.-dent. Mr. Washburn quickly withdrew Ns name, and Mr. Mays was elected by acclamation. Other officers elected were: Recording Secretary and Treasurer—

Jos. Parker, of Kentucky.

Corresponding Secretary—John H. Boyd, 0f ''Ready-print” Editor—W. 8. Morgan, of ^Members of Executive Board—J. H. Ferrs, 111 tools; N. H. Motsinger. Irulana; E. H. Peters, Texas; P. J. Dixon. Missouri; G. S. Kessler, North Carotoa. Committee on Educational Work—J. H. Ferria, Illinois; Paul Vandervoort, Nebraska; Abe Stetoberger, Kansas; B. S. Peters, Texas; B. G. West, Tennessee. A resolut.on was adopted allowing the members in the drought-stricken dlabrict of Louisiana gratuitous membership for

one year.

THE KANSAS CITY MEETING. The Message Sent To the Gathering;

at Memphis.

Kansas City. Mo., February 23.-The Reform Press editors, in session here, under a call of Secretary-Treasurer Roselle, were late In convening this morning. A general feeling of satisfaction over the defeat for re-election at Memphis of President Paul Vandervoort prevailed, but the opinion was that the situation in regard to the attitude of the Kansas City gathering toward the Southern meeting remained practically unchanged. and that nothing but the organization of a new aseociation was left open. Temporary Chairman Leo Vincent called tbe meeting to order at 10 o’clock. The first question tor consideration was the Mickey motion, made last evening, to appoint a committee of five to treat with the Memphis meeting and send fraternal greetings. Mr. Mickey withdrew his motion, saying that events had transpired fffiice last evening that made the appointment of such a committee unwise. Then, after some discussion, a committee of three, composed of Grand Master Workro-.n Sovereign, of the K. of L., Congressman James Gunn, of Idaho, and National Secretary J. Edgerton, were appointed to draft a telegram of Inquiry to be sent the Memphis convention. The committee retired and agreed upon the following message: “To Hon. Frank Burkltt, President National Reform Press Association, Mem-

phis, Tenn.:

‘The Populist* assembled at Kansas

Cty send a kindly greeting to their brethren at Memphia. We are not in favor of creating a rival organization, but are anxious to promote and preserve peace and harmony in our ranks. We favor a continuance of the policy under which our party has made such rapid strides. A change of tactics such as ha* been outlined by some of our prominent member* would, in our Judgment, be ruinous, and will force the organloaLon of a rival press aseociation, breed discord In our

‘ ‘' " to Che de-

’. For the

„ have at heart let us continue to pursue the program Hid

Louis until the sa

down at St.

until

same Is

changed by national convention. What wlHne your ttrt of membership? W.ll members who Join the organization at Memphis be required to sever all oonnect.on and co-operation with free sliver force* in opposition to tha policy adopted by our national conveotlen at St. Louis? Does your proposition to empower your officer* to expel any member found advocating the cause of any other party

mean that any member is to

be expelled

the free

for advocating co-operat on of

silver force*?

“In conclusion, we desire to repeat that we desire unity. We desire to join with you. so that there might not be two at.rrlng organizations, but it must be on a basis alike honorable to the Populist editors of all sections; on a basis of loyalty to all the pflnclples of the People s party; on a basis of support and not antagonism to the People's party national

organization. Please answer.

"8. J. R. SOVEREIGN.

“JAMES GUNN. “J. A. EDGERTON.

“Committee.

While the meeting awaited a reply from Memphis, the editors took up the time In a discussion of general topic*

DANGER OF A GREAT FLOOD ’

THE OHIO RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES STILL RISING.

Great Damage Has Already Been Done and the Worst la Not Yet— The Reports of the laorasloff Floods at Various Foists.

MAJOR M’KINLEY’S CONDITION. It Is Practically Unchanged—He Receives No Callers. Canton. O., February 23.—The instructions of the attending physician at the McKinley residence, that no one shall see the President-elect except member* of his househqtt and those who come on special Invlwtlon, are being strictly adhered to. and every day dozens of people who call, with the hope of seeing the Incoming President, turn disappointedly from the front door. Dr. Phillips, when he called this morning, found his patient but very little better than yesterday, and no more in condition to receive visitors than a week ago. It is believed the conferences he held lost week and Sunday were too great a tax upon him, and he is to-day suffering a slight relapse. The physician still maintains that there Is nothing apprehensive in Major McKinley's state of health, and that he will be fully able to travel to Washington next Monday. Dr. Phillips said to-day: “Only absolute rest and freedom from official or other cares will leave him strong enough for the coming ceremonies. We want to Inaugurate a well man March 4. and we will do so. and there need be no fear In that direction.” Among the miming callers at the McKinley home was ex-Senator Sabin, of Stillwater, Minn. He was accompanied by Mr. Snyder, of Minneapolis. Ex-Sen-ator Sabm Is a prominent figure to Minnesota politics, and is considerably Interested In the patronage of the State. He was In conference with private secretary James Boyle, to whom nearly all the callers are referred. A young woman called at the McKinley residence during the morning and wanted to see Major and Mrs. McKinley. She said she had come from Chicago tor a few minutes’ talk with them and appeared greatly disappointed in not obtaining the desired interview and said she would wait a few days and then call again. A young colored man was also among the callers. He was very doMrous of meeting the President-elect, but finally realizing that it was useless 'to wait, drew from Ms ed Mm .. „ Cooper promised to do so, and the caller was _ BiiiuaB umuiicib .fivii.mj'. He could not get an interview, and left for Cleveland this morning.

THE MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS. Gen. R. A. Alger Temporary Chairman of the Convention. Detroit. February 23.—Over 1,000 delegates were present when Chairman Ferry rapped to order the State Republican convention, called to nominate a justice of the Supreme Court and two regents of the university. The prospects were for a short, amicable convention. It Is certain that Justice Charles D. Long will be renominated for a ten-year terfn. The only apparent point of difference Is whether It will be good policy t« renominate Levi L- Barbour, gold ^Democrat, for regent of the University, or to nomtr ate a straight Republican candidate. In the hotel corridor discussions some delegates contended that Barbour’s renominatlon would win gold Democratic votes, while others were extremely doubtful about It. After a congratulatory address and an exhortation to reaffirm the St. Louis platform, Chairman Ferry introduced Gen. R. A. Alger as temporary chairman. The next Secretary of War was Erected with great enthusiasm. He urged Michigan Republicans to set the pace and make a mark in this State election for coming elections. Michigan, said hs, would show the nation that she still stands where she stood last fall, and let it be known that she is always patriotic, always honest and always bound to keep her promises. The roll of congressional districts was called for selection of committees on credentials, rules and resolutions, and the convention took a recess until late this afternoon. Proposed Corporation Examiner. St. Louis, February 23.—The Republic says: A bill will soon be Introduced In the Legislature looking to the appointment of a State examiner of all corporation properties. The Idea Is to have the accounts of all Incorporated companies examined m the interest of the public, the holder of stocks and bonds and prospective Investors In such securities to the same way as la done by the national bank examiner on behalf of the general Government. Mitchell 'Willing To Withdraw. Salem, Ore., February 23.—Senator Mitchell haa written a letter, stating his willingness to withdraw from the senatorial contest, in order that a Republican Senator may be elected.

CRUSHED IN MACHINERY.

John R. Boyden, a St. Lonls Millionaire, Killed In Arkansas. St. Louis, February 23.—Word has been received here that John R. Boyden, president of the Boyden Lumber Company, of St. Louis, which has Urge mills at NeelyvlUe, Ark-, died at that place yesterday. Mr. Boyden waa caught in the mill machinery and horribly crushed. He wrs a millionaire, and his life waa insured for half a million dollars.

Had To Ran For Their Lives. Chicago, February 23.—While twelve workmen under Superintendent McPhail were working to the water tunnel extending beneath Lake Michigan from the foot of Sixty-eighth street, a portion of the tunnel caved In. The’men were forced to run & distance of 760 feet to reach the car which drew them up to safety. The water rose so rapidly in the tunnel that tt was a very close call for the men. McPhail, after getting the men out, returned for a mule that had been used In the tunnel. He nearly lost his life to trying to save it, being, however, unsuccessful. It is probably tbe tunnel will be abandoned, as it has caved In on several previous occasions. The Capture of Benin City. London, February 23.—A dispatch from Brass, on the west coast of Africa, gives details relative to the capture, on February 18, of Benin City by the British naval expedition against the Emir of Nupc. There was an eight hours’ running fight, and a stubborn resistance on the part of the Fulahs. Four of the whites, includ* Ing Dr. Fyfe. were killed and sixteen wounded. The expedition found Benin City reeking with human blood. Many human beings had been sacrificed and crucified by the Fulahs. The troops destroyed the cructflxlng trees and the Juju bouses.

The Llpp^cott Factory Closed. Special to The Indianapolis News. El wood, Ind., February 23.—The Ltppineatt chimney factor}' is still closed and will remain so Indefinitely. Lippencott retuses to abide by the decision of tbe Court of Appeal*, and has thus practically wtth‘drawn from the Manufacturers' Association. It begins to look as though Lippencott want to run Independently and cut prices. ■ . Q — — The Steamship Arrivals. New York. February 23.—Arrived: Prussia, from Hamburg; Adriatic, from Liverpool; St. Paul, from Southampton.

Pittsburg, February 23.—Tbe continued tains along the Monongaheia and Allegany valleys promise to cause a flood here greater than any since 1891. At noon the marks showed twenty-six feet of water in the channel, and rising at tbe rate of nine Inches an hour. Dispatches from all points at the headwaters report the river still rising, and old river men predict. from twenty-eight to thirty feet here by nightfall. The lowlands in this olty. South Pittsburg and Allegany are already under several feet of water, and the residents -are moving . to higher ground. All the mills along the Monongaheia and Allegany rivers have been forced to close down, and the tracks of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie. Pittsburg A Western and Pittsburg. McKeesport A Youghiogheny railroads are submerged. At Morgantown. W. Va.. the water is twenty-nine feet, and rising two inches an hour. It is now within thirteen Inches of the flood of last July and six feet below the great flood of 1888. when the water waa the highest ever known. Cheat river is a raging torrent. It rained all night, but is growing colder. At Brownsville, Pa., the gauge Is forty feet, and rising three inches an hour. The damage already done In Pittsburg and vicinity will rumto many thousands of dollars. So far no fatalities have been reported. At McKeesport the rapid rise In the Monongaheia and Youghiogheny rivers has compelled many people to move their household goods by means of boats. The city water-works. Wood’s rolling-mill, the National rolling-mill. Gannon's pianing-mlll and all the oo&l yards are oubmerged. The greatest damage done vaa at the Wood's mill, where the loss on finished products Is placed at 925.000. Word from Glassport. Just above McKeesport, says the water rose so rapidly that the fire could not be dg-awn from the costly furnaces of the United Coke, Gas and Chemical Company’s plant, and as these furnaces are now partly under water, they will be very badly damaged, if not ruined entirely. The loss at that plant will run away up Into the thou-

sands.

At 2 o’clock this afternoon the Marketstreet marks to this city showed nearly twenty-seven feet of water, and It Is still rising rapidly. During the night the Monongaheia rose fourteen feet, or more than one fool an hour. This beats all records. Great excitement and activity prevails along the river fronts, and business has practically been suspended, while the storekeepers and clerks are engaged In removing goods from the lower floor* During the morning a shanty-boat went down the river. As no one was seen, it was thought the occupants escaped. THE FLOOD NEAR SCOTTSBURG. The Pan-Handle Railway Suffers the Heaviest Loss Known In Years. Special to,The Indianapolis Neva. Soottsburg, Ind., February 28 —The damage from Sunday night's storm is much more serious than at flr»t reported. The water has done more Injury to the Pennsylvania railroad than any flood for years. For six miles In this county the track and bridges have been to great danger. Altogether about fifty rails were washed out in (Hffehent places. AH day yesterday and last night the track for three miles north of this place acted ns a dam for the raging flood, which extended back Into Stacker bottom* toe miles, while the water came within a foot of the rails and in many places flowed over. There Is not a more dangerous stretch of track on the whole system. Through the bottoms the track is laid on a grade thrown up eight or ten feet above the level of the ground, and from this can be gained some Idea of the volume and power ot the water which it pent up. ^ Two wreck trains were .sent out from Columbus and one from Jeffersonville, which gathered up every section man on the route between that city and this, and they have been on the ground ever slnoe Monday morning. AM day long the men ■trove heroically to save the long iron trestle which spans Stucker creek, Just above the Marshfield water-tank, many of them up to their necks to the water, steering the logs and drift away from the structure. Two relay batteries have been established two miles north and the same distance south, and the few wires that are In service are kept hot with reports of the situation. The operator here last night handled slxty-eeven train orders from midnight till morning. The superintendent and a special party were down yesterday to view the flood. To add to the seriousness of the, situation twelve telegraph poles were blown dowij around the curve In the north pert of town, and It te with difficulty that any of the wires *r* used at *11. They have not been raised yet. They fell directly across the track, and in leas than thirty minute* No. 8. ffie north-bound flyer, due here at 10 o ckSck p. m., came raOllng through the storm, and was stopped b^r.ely to time by the agent—Billy Hauseworth—who w*s himself warned but a moment before by a pedestrian. The train crew, with the help of passengers and citizens, managed to remove the poles after hard work, and the train proceeded cautiouMy on itz way. It was a narrow escape. If the rain ceases It is thought the large force

will put the water in the Front-street bustne** house*. The Big BMdy river reached forty feet, the highest for twentytwo years, but has begun falling slowly. THE OHIO STILL RISING. Grand Central Depot at Clneinnatl

Will Be InanJnted.

Cincinnati. February 22-—Tbe ratu lias

ceased, and the temperature has fallen, until light ice has formed. These conditons. if continued, will do much toward lessening the bight of the inevitable Ohio river flood. At 9 o'clock today the river had reached fifty-one feet four Inches, and was rising at the rate of four Inches an hotur. If this rate continues, the water win be runing Into the Grand Central depot this afternoon. This will cause slight Inconvenience in the transfer of passengers and baggage, and will also disturb freight movements but the roads all have high groand a

short distance out, M gi

handled.

where trains con be

nome time before the damage con all be

r ?P alred ’

The Tennessee River.

Chattanooga. February 23. -The water In the Tennessee river at points above here Is higher than In years. Weather Observer Pindelt predicts tbat the river will reach forty-five feet here by Friday morntog. This would cause a flood that would inundate a vast area, including parts of several business streets. The danger line . Is thirty-three feet. The river is now sixteen feet and rising rap-

idly.

In West Virginia.

Charleston. W. Vo., February ».-The river is forty feet and rising, and all of the lower part of the city haa been under water since 9 o'clock last night. B<Jlh the Kanwha and Elk rivers are rising. There Is now evidence that great suffering among the lower classes will follow the receding of the river*. The Wabash Rising. * Grayvtlle, HL. February 2t-Th* Wabash river at this point ts rising at the' rate of an inch an hour. The lowlands sre all under water, and. os the rain U. continuing, it Is thought that th* entire river bottoms will be flooded. The river Is now hlgtter than it has been for three years. \ •• *- How the Rail roads Are Affected. - The officials of the Indianapolis line* are not uneasy cdhcernlng the high water. At Cincinnati the water ts within two feet of the tracks of the Big Four, but reports received by General Buprrlntendent Van Winkle leads hip to believe that It will not reach the rails. If It does there is only one point where tbe water would cross them and tven that would not Interfere with the traffic. Tbe tracks at Cairo are twenty feet from the rising water. At Valley Junction the White water has fallen three feet, and there Is no more danger there. On the Peoria A Eastern there' ts considerable high water In Illinois, but tt has not interfered with the business oif the road. The Pennsylvania trains from the East were several hours late to-day on account of the flcod at Pittsburg. On the Louisville division trains are running regularly, but maklng'albw time. TH* WEATHKH RULLETIN. United State* Weather Bureau. Indianapolis, February 18. Thermometer.

February 28. 1897.

February 33. 1896,

7 mm. 12 m. *p.m.

38 40 42

Barometer.

2 p.tn.

30

7 a.m.—30.08 | 12 m.-lb.l6 T 9 ‘p.m.-aui Local Conditions. Forecasts (or Indianapolis and vicinity for tbe thlrtr-ai* hours ending 8 p. m.. February 84. 1897: Colder; fair' weather to-night; fair weather on Wednesday. Loenl Conditions. Th* low barometric area continued to move northeastward, and is only visible over the lakes. New England and near the Atlantic coast. A high barometric area central In the Northwest covers the greater portion of the country. The temperature fell most everywhere except near the Atlantic coast. In and near the Mississippi valley It fell from 10 to 30 degrees. It Is quite cold again west of the Mississippi; freeslng temperature prevails south to Texas, Arkansas. Kentucky and Ohio; sero to 24 degree* below sero south to northern Nebraska. Snow fell near the lakes and In New England; rain southward: heavy rain fell at Lynchburg, Va. <2.06 Inches), and at Chattanooga, Tenn. (U6 Inches). • Weather In Other Cities. Observations taken by the United Suits Weather Bureau, at * a. m.. seventy-fifth meridian time:

Stations.

Bismarck. N. D 80.30 Boston, Mass 29.54 Chicago, 111 30.00 Cincinnati, O 19.06 Cleveland, O g.99

Jacksonville. Fla,.

Kansas City, Mo 80.82 Louisville. Ky 3010 Omaha, Neb 30.34 Pittsburg, Pa ».M St. Louis, Mo ......3020 Rt. Paul, Minn .. 30 os Washington. D. C 29.72

Tbe* Weii!

16* Clear 34 Rain 18 Clear

32 Cloudy 2* Cloudy 70 Cloudy

16 clear

34 Cloudy

18* Clear 60 Fair 34 Rato Zero Clear 34 Snow

2S Cloudy

4* Clear 28 Clear

White River Doing Dniggge. Bedford. Ind., February 88.-Owing to the heavy rainfall for the past two days. Whit* river is rising rapidly. Between 12 o’clock midnight on Sunday and 3 p. m yesterday, there was a rise of nine feet and the lower bottoms are being flooded. This morning at 8 o'clock the water was still rising at the rate of one Inch an hour. There is fear of great destruction to farms on low grounds. Overflow at MaAlzoa. Special to The Jndhmapoll# Neva Madison. Ind., February 23.—The Hits Bros, are shipping canned goods to Indianapolis, expecting that the river will reach their factory to-morrow. AH perishable goods are being removed from Front street. GREAT DAMAGE IN KENTUCKY. Mazy Town* Submerged end Widespread Deatraetloa of Property. ’ Louisville, Ky., February 23.-Special telegram* to the Times from out in the State indicate a large meaaufe of damage to farm lands along small creeks, and towns and property along tbe Kentucky river are threatened with serious damage. the water rising rapidly. The following advice* have been received this

morntog:

Versailles, Ky.—The R., N., I. A B. passenger train, which left hers at 6 o’clock last night, did not arrive at Richmond until this morntog, on account of landslide* at Valley View, caused by the flood. No trains can get through until

to-morrow.

Corbin, Ky.—Two-thirds of the town is under water and about fifty familie* have been driven from their home*. Two of the three bridges across Lynn creek are wakhed away and the other Is badly damaged. The damage to town property Is

estimated at 925,000.

Catlottsburg. Ky.-Ths Ohio river at point resisters fifty-two feet and ks rising three and a half hour. The lower end ot town 1* r covered by water, and a few toebe*

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•Below Z "° F R WAPPBNHANS.

Local Forecast Official

m ■ O————• ,, ■ A Barbarww* C«*t*m at El wood. Special to Tha IndtanapoUa News. Elwood, Ind., February 29—Elwood’s famous Bachelor Club took charge of th* oity loot night and rebuked one of their number—Nona Horbett—for leaving tbe olub and getting married. Nona waa dragged from hia home at 9 o’clock and taken before th* club tribunal, where be was given a thorough trial and provost guilty. He w*s then placed backward on a mule and escorted through the city, headed by * band and followed by the club members, one hundred strong. He was dad In rag* and Ms face was blackened with shoe poileb. After the pared* he was taken to Headley's Hall, where he was compelled to give a variety per-

formance kurting two hours. Robbed at Hie Leisare.

Special to Th* IndtaiuqwU# News.

Ruatovftle, Ind.. February 28.-Bur*Urs swooped down on Arlington hurt night, robbing seven houses. At Nlchola* Brown's residence they zecured !». Henry Kneftar heard t burtfar’ enter M* house, and. tfatektog the man was hi* son Tom, he got up and lighted the lamp for his benefit. He saw tbe burglar pas* from one room to another, but st!U thought tt was son. He then placed tbe damp on a table to hi* sitting-room and went back to bed, permitting the intruder

to rob the premises at his letour*.

Th* Hhort^Mep Billiard Tonraameat Pittsburg. Pm.. February 21-The shortstop billiard tournament opened here lost night. Th* six crack second-class men of the country are entered. They are Thomas Gallagher. Chicago, Edward ‘McLaughlin, Philadelphia; Frank Maggioli. New Orleans; Georg* Sutton. Canada; William Catton, Rock Island, and William Spinks, California. The tourna- i

will last two weeks, on* game at

ggg'M«-F«

John Creker Found Dead. htiadelphia, February 23.er. who 1* supposed to have of considerable wealth, waa in hi* room at Croekey and

this city. Mr C BtefirtSSte"

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