Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 July 1898 — Page 4
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FRIDAY, JULY
8.
1898.
Tin: NKPRULIOAN TICKET.
Tor Representative, APT. A.. M. SCOTT. Tor Prosdeutinir Attorney.
WILLlAMsM. KERVK3. For Auditor. WILLIAM M. WUITE.1
For Treasurer, HOWARD ONEAL. For Sheriff, ..'s GEORGE HCLTZ.
For Surveyor,
JAMES A. HARDING. For Coroner, DR, T. Z. BALL.
For Commissioner—First District, HANNIBAL TROUT. For Commissioner—Third District,
ALBERT T. HORNTSAKER.
THE
"Yankee pigs" are on the sacred
Boil of the Ever Faithful lale, and seem to be doing a fair amount of "rooting."
Oun commerce with Hawaii this year will amount to SO,000,000. The inhabitants of the islands |are already largely Americanized in their trade affairs.
ADMIRAL
CKRVERAjwould be a worthy
prisoner to offer in exchange for HobBon. But then it will scarcely be necessary to offer any one in exchange for Uobson.
OUR agricultural exports this
THOSE
IF
year
will exceed 8800,000,000. The next best year was 1892, with a record of §130,000,000 less. The American farmer has no reason to be dissatisfied with the showiDg for 189S.
PHILIPPINE
and Marian and Porto
Rico are Spanish names, but they don't hurt the good Yankee soil to which they are attached. Let them stand, like Florida, California and Louisiana, as historical reminders.
Americans now in war have
with them tte gratifying and reassuring knowledge that they are not going to grapple in a death struggle with other Americans. Blood is both thicker and more quickening than water.
the reports relative to the wreck of the Boulogne are true most of the survivors should be hanged. The Btriking down and even the stabbing of defenseless women by the vicious crew has no parallel in criminal history. The fact that only one woman was saved is damning evidence against the bulk of the survivors.
THE JOURNAL
has always maintained
that General McKee is a sadly curious mixture of jackass and tin soldier and his suppression of the demonstration made by the volunteers at Chickamauga when the news of Sampson's victory came, is evidence direct in support of our opinion. Every other brigade in the camp was given carte blanche to whoop things up to their hearts' content, and everywhere save in McRee's camp the bands played and the men cheered. McKee is a martinet gone to seed and lacks not only the esteem of those under him but even their respect. His appointment to a brigade was the saddest mistake in all this war.
A WORLD WOSDEU.
When Dewey won at Manila so easily the naval experts of the world agreed that the engagement was hardly a modern one. The vessels engaged were not of an up-to-date class and were not armored. Due credit was ascribed to American arms, but all agreed that if Cervera's fleet should engage that of Sampson the battle would be a terrific one and that while •victory would Drobablv rest with Sampson it would be only after a fierce and costly struggle. The event was awaited with the greatest interest and one school of naval experts predicted that Cervera might win, as his vessels were built and accoutred on the European plan: St having bean held there that the American warships were overarmed and self destructive. The momentous issue was finally joined. Four Spanish cruisers and two torpedo dee
EGEAWTMMFTTITTP*.«4»W*EEY
royers, all of the best type, came oui of Santiago harbor to fight their waythrough our blockading squadron and escape to the open sea. They had the advantage of choosing their time and of placing every man at his post in complete readiness for the work in hand and every man was brave to the death. The guns of formidable caliber on the Spanish fleet numbered eighty, and the armor of the cruisers was almost equal to that of a battleship. But in a running fight of le6S than three hours every vessel was sunk. No doubt the Spanish admiral intended to make the fight destructive to us, but our fire was too terrible, and to avoid surrender the 6hips were run ashore. It was a slaughter, yet the Spanish had the equipment for a tremendous battle, even though the odds were against them. There is something in all this that makes the world wonder. Its moral effect on continel Europe is already manifest and cannot be underestimated. Incidentally it demonstrates that the American school of naval warfare is right and that the European school, which derided our heavy armament, is wrong.
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Marriage Licenses.
Clinton E. Hayes and Jennie Reinicker. VVinton B. Shepherd and Clara J, Thomas.
Probate Court.
Benjamin Williams has been oppointed administrator ot the estate of George I. Williams and guardian of his minor heirs.
Tho will of Nowton J. Giover, deceased, has been admitted to probate.
Hurl Them Going.
It was reported here Wednesday that Dewey had turned in and sunk four German cruisers at Manila for interfering with his bombardment of the city. The report had the gullible on the go and kept them worrying until the arrival of Thursday's papers.
Farm Sold.
The Law and Real Estate office of Britton & Clore .reports the sale of a 58 acra farm west of the city by Dan Yount et al. to J. J. Oliver for §2,900.
NOTRE DAME.
Friends of the Educational Institution Want Warship Named For It.
Notre Dame, Ind., July 7.—Abner Orombie, grandson of a famous naval officer by that name, and a distinguished Catholic layman of Chicago, is interested in a movement to recognize the great Catholic university of Notre Dame, [by having a war vessel christened in her honor. A letter i'rom Secretary Long encourages the movement, and its consummation is probable. It is proposed that the vessel thus christened will be of the Harvard-Yale type, thus ranking Notre Damo with the two great educational institutions of the United States.
I (U N I) DYNAMITE.
Discovery Madn by a Farmer In a Wheatshock.
Logan sport, Ind., July 7.—Four sticks of dynamite were found in a shock of wheat on the farm of Fred Sevbolt, a wealthy farmer near this city. The deadly explosive was capped, and only a slight jar was necessary to touch it off. Tho stuff was exposed by tile shock .failing over. ZVTr. Seybolt is at a loss to account for the attempt on his lite.
"Hottimed to Work.
Marion. Ind., July 7.—The strike of the 250 employes of the Marion flint glass works, which arose over a question of ice, was declared off yesterday and the men returned to work under direction of President Smith of the National association. John Hope of Muncie, a member of the executive committee, came here and notified the workmen that the strike was illegal.
Anxiety Over Charles lioss.
Crown Point, Ind., July 7.—Anxiety exists here, since the great loss of life at Santiago, regarding Charles Ross of this oity, a member of the First United States cavalry. He was the first- person to enlist in the regulars from this county, and was a daring young num. He is the son of Judge William Ross of this city.
Abundant Crops,
Crown Point, Ind., July 7.—Harvest has begun generally all over liortliwestern Indiana. Crops of everything were never larger. Lake county, which leads in corn and hay, never reported a better yield, and the prospects for wheat and oats are the brightest. The late fruit is also abundant.
Diod at Santiago.
Coal Bluff, Ind., July 7.—Mrs. Harth of this place lias received a telegram stating that her son was killed in the fight before Santiago, Cuba, on Friday last. He had been away from home almost a year, but his mother did not know he had enlisted in the service.
Will Not Have Metropolitan Police.
Kokonio, Ind., Julv 7.—Mayor Kirkpatrick says he will have nothing to do with the movement for Metropolitan police. Ho intimates the people voted for a wide open town and shodld be allowed to have it.
Iamnued
hy Firts
Hammond, I
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July 7.—The Odd
Fellows' hall and paraphernalia was damaged by-fire. Origin unknown. Weather.
Indiana—Fair weather.
The Journal Co., Printers. Leaders ia
Type Styles.
Before the Storm Which Is Soon to Break Over Santiago City.
WILL BE NO FRICTION
Between Army and Navy as to a Joint Plan of Attack.
CADIZ FLEET MOVEMENTS
Area Puzzle to Our Naval Experts.
Scuretnry Lony Hopeful That Several of "V'csscls Can T*e Saved Another Change In Orders For Movement of Troops :tl (lik'lramiingu Samtwon
Was Court-eon* Seven Spanish Guerreilas Captured by Americans and Will Probably 5Je .K.iecutod—Oilier News tlie War.
Washington, July 7.—By comparison with what has gone before yesterday was very quiet at the war and navy departments. There were bulletins posted in the former department, but there were none of more recent date than Tuesday and so far from indicating an impending battle, the general tendency of these bulletins was to show that no forward movement is in absolute immediate contemplation. Deep concern is felt here at the deprivations and sufferings of our troops lying in trenches and in field hospitals surrounding Santiago and there is everywhere a disposition to insist that hereafter haste shall be made slowly and that the equipment of our soldiers, their commissary and quartermasters' supplies, their ammunition and their hospital stores shall be complete in every respect before they advauee further.
Will Be no Friction.
Confidence is felt that there will be no friction between the army and navy commanders and that the conference between them will result in au agreement upon a joint plan for the prosecution of the campaign. In the event that this belief should be not well founded, the president is prepared to act himself by orders from first hand. There is much cf force in tlie naval argument that if Sampson is obliged to enter Santiago harbor before the forts are captured he will jeopardize tho safety of the whole iron clad fleet under his command, since by the sinking of one of these ships i:. the u"" ViW channel through a Spanish mine'or suell the fleet wouJd be left helpless and exposed to destruction tinder the guns of tho forts to which they could make
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reply owing to the
elevation of the latter. On the other hand, the army oilicers seem to be justified in avoiding the tremendous sacrifice of life that would bo involved in again throwing our soldiers upon the Spanish defences until they have been materially reinforced in numbers and strengthened by artillery.
Sampson did not report yesterday at the navy department, but the war department sent over a very agreeable message from Shafter announcing the readiness of the Spaniards to exchange Hobson and his men. It is believed that this was accomplished some time during the day, though notice of it was not received.
Secretary Long has given rush orders for the preparation of Watson's squadron, and it certainly will be off oftc* Admiral Camara's fleet in the course of a few days.
Cadiz Fleet's Movements a Puzzle
The movements of the Cadiz fleet are very puzzling to our experts here. Weakened as it is by the sending back of the torpedoboat destroyers, the Spanish squadron bound for the Philippines seems destined to go to as sura destruction as did Cervera's unlucky ships when they headed westward from the Cape Verde islands. The Spaniards are without doubt fully aware of the inferiority of their fleet, and why they persist in sending it to be sunk in the Philippines is a mystery. The navy department was advised yesterday that the squadron was passing through the Suez canal, and as the vessels must have paid the heavy toll required in advance, the indications are now regarded as conclusive that the ships are actually bound for the Philippines. This belief stimulates the preparations here for Watson's sailing. He will strike straight after Oamara, who, in the end, is doomed t« be oawght between Watson and Dowey.
Secretary Long regarded the report that tho Alphonso XII had been destroyed while trying to run the Havana blockade, as the best news of the'day. It had not come to him in any diiuct official way, but through a report from General Greeloy, chief signal officer.
Thinks Spanish Vcuseia May Be Saved.
Secretary Long is quite hopeful thM several of the Cervera squadron can be saved, in part at least, and possibly as a
whoJe. Assistant Secretary Allen shares in this belief and thinl. that the Cristobal Colon can bo got off tlie rocks as an entirety and that the hull, upper works aud guns can be made available. Mr. Allen is hopeful also that the Vizcaya and Oquendo car be saved in part. Information has readied the department that the hulls are not badly damaged. Two large wrecking vessels have left Norfolk to begin work upon the Colon, Vizcaya and Oquendo.
Quartermaster General Ludington is going to sell the first bale of cotton grown in the United States this year for the benefit of the. United States hospital service, now so severely taxed by tne war.
A
McKinley received from H. & B. Beer of New Orleans, the following letter: Wc express to you today tho first balo of cotton of tho new crop, to bo disposed of in such a manner as you see fit. for the benefit of tho United States hospital fund.
The president sent this note to tho war department with instructions to accept the offer, and Quartermaster General Lodington was charged with the sale of the ba e. He is forwarding it to New York to the Produce Exchange, where it will be bid off at auction toward tho end of the week. The cxpootation is that the cotton will bring a fancy figure, in view of the use for which tlie tuonev is destined.
REIN A MERCEDES/'
Her Slaking Cm* oi ho Dramatic Ihclii« nta vt Santiago.
Headquarters of General Shafter, July 5, Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.—Tho destruction of the Spanish cruiser Rein a Mercedes last night (Monday) accounts for tho last ship of Admiral Cervera's once splendid squadron. She lies today in plain view, her bow resting on the base of the beach under El Morro. Part of the hull is above water and her mastfi and two stacks are entirely out of water.
It is not yet known whether she attempted to cscape from the harbor or whether the Spaniards tried to sink her near the hull of the Merrimac and thus block the entrance to prevent the Americans from getting in.
Her sinking was most dramatic. Just after midnight she was seen drifting slowly out of the narrow entrance by one of the American scouts. In a moment the fleet was ablaze with signals and almost instantly an awful hail of shells was hammering down upon her.
It is not known whether she returned the fire, but the shore batteries opened and one (Vinch shell fell on the Indiana's forward deck, exploding below. The explosion occurred in the men's sleepingrooms, but ail were at quarters and no one was hurt.
No other American ship was hit during the engagement or incident which lasted only a few minutes.
SEVEN GUERRILLAS
Captured by the Americans and WH1 Probably Be Executed.
Headquarters in the Field, near Santiago de Cuba, July o, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.—Seven of the Spanish guerrellas who have been shooting from trees into passing ambulances and pack trains, have been captured and are under heavy guard at General Wheeler's headquarters. They have killed two doctors, Danforth and Trooal. and are now being held as prisoners of war. It has not yet beon decided what to do with them, but it is thought likely they will be executed. Two of them at.least, are former convicts.
BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
About Fifty Spanish Prisoners on tlie H:u*v u*U Mutiny.
Headquarters of General Shafter, July 5, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.— About 50 of the 400 Spanish prisoners on the United States auxilliary cruiser Harvard attempted to escape last night. In some way a number of them secured guns aud made a wild dash lor liberty from the steerage where they were confined. Their rush was met by the deadly bullets of the guards aud six were killed and 15 wounded. The firing ended the mutiny. No Americans were hurt.
Sampson Was Courteous.
Vienna, July 7.—Tho Austrian cruiser Maria Theresa has arrived at Kingston, Jamaica, with 77 refugees from Santiago de Cuba. Her officers report that the range between the opDosing vessels during the destruction of Admiral Cervera's squadron never exceeded 1,500 yards. Captain Ripper of the Austrian warship, acknowledges the courteous treatment of Rear Admiral impson in promptly acceding to his request to be allowed to take off neutral rexugees-
Coionei ISarnetl's Sawliorse.
Camp Alger, Va., July 7.—Chaplain W. K. Weaver of the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana says that there has been a misunderstanding in regard to the "sawliorse" incident. He says that Colonel Barnett of this regiment simply obeyed the orders of the courtmartial in compelling Private Cooper to ride tho "sawliorse." This punishment, the chaplain says, was extremely mild and Cooper suffered uo injuries.
German-American Regiment.
Washington, July 7.—A delegation of representative German-American citizens of Chicago, consisting of George Schneider, K. G. Halle. F. J. Dewey, Otto O. Schneider and Joseph Brueker, eaHed »p*n President McKialsy yesterday to lander to him the GermanAmerican regiment recently organized of Qerxnoa-American citizens of the state of Illinois, principally Chicago.
Won wind Will be Sent to Fort Monroe.
Washington, July 7.—Tho war department last at received the following signed dispatch from General Shafter, dated at camp near Santiago: h*s aSreatiy safled for Key West. If Cherokee has not sailed will h,ave her go to Fort Monroe. Hereafter all. wounded will be &ent Fort Mftaroe."
FEAR
day or two ago President
BOMBARDMENT
Roads Leading From Santiago Black With the Fleeing People.
DONS WILL FIGHT IT OUT
No Formal Reply to Shafter's Last Demand Yet Received.
S A N IS A IN E
It* KcHijjnation Tliroitl'-'iiod and Compos Will Probably Organize a Military Government—Will Cuban OoionLU
Chambers Protest Against th«? Invasion of Cubit by Americans ro the Powers. C'lniiird'tf Fleet Ordered to Itaturu t? Spain.
Off Juragma, July 5, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 7.—The roads leadiug from Santiago de Cuba have been black today with people fleeing i'rom the dreaded bombardment by the Americans.
A flag of trace has floated over tlie walls of the city and above the entrenchments of tho besieging army all day. Tho unofficial armistice, which terminated at noon, is being extended until tomorrow noon at the request of the foreign consuls and during the lull in the fighting, the Spanish commander has permitted all noncombatauts to leave. This fact is generally accepted among the officers at headquarters as an indication of a grim determination on the part of the Spanish to fight it out.
The negotiations looking to the surrender of the city have not not been concluded, as no formal reply to General Shaffer's last demand has been received, but not one of the hundreds, who have fled from the doonieed city, believe Santiago will be surrendered.
WAS BERMTJO'S FAULT.
Cervera's Disaster Laid at tho ex-War Minister's Door.
London, July 7.—Madrid correspondent of The Daily News, says: "The ministers fear the effect of the latest disaster upon the garrisons in Havana and San Juan de Porto Rico. The whole story of Admiral Oerveia's squadron from first to last is one of unreadiness, indecision and bungling. Senor Sagasta and Captain Aunon, minister of marine, throw the whole blame upon Admiral Bermejo, former minister of marine. Senor Sagasta gnvo Bermejo a free hand and he used it to insist upon Admiral Oervera leaving tho Canaries, to be wafted by..a_favprutolewiiid across the Atlantic. "Admiral Cerveia wont reluctantly and under protest. Wht-n Captain Aunon entered office tilings had gone too far to be righted. Coal was scant and ammunition ju. sufficient for gun practice, while the gunners were untrained. Admiral Bermejo sent the squadron across the Atlantic at General Blanco's suggestion. Senor Sagasta seems to have thought from an early date that Bermejo made a great mistake and the government got rid of the admiral."
SPANISH CABINET.
Indications That the End of Its Life Is Near.
Madrid, July 7.—The cabinet is deliberating, and its resignation may be regarded as threatened. The sequol will probably be a military cabinet under Marshal Martinez Campos.
There will also be, most likely, a suspension of the constitutional guarantees. At this hour the appearance of the city is somewhat quieter.
Senor Gamazo, minister of public instruction and public works, had a Jong audienoe with the qoeen regent this afternoon and subsequently conferred with Duke Almodovar cle Rio, the foreign minister. These interviews have caused much excitement.
The government will transmit to tlie powers the protest of the Ouban colonial chambers against the American invasion of Cuba, which the protest describes as "A brutal attempt to seize territory."
CAMARA'6 FLEET.
Spanish Government Orders Its Return to Spain*
Gibraltar, July 7.—According to dispatches received here fiom Madrid, the Spanish government has ordered Admiral Camara to return to Spain. General Ochande has arrived at Algeoiras to inspect the site of the He-vr1»a«eries.
"Cease This TewUhlo Wan"
St. Petersburg, July 7.—The Russian newspapers counsel the United States and Spain to "ecr.-se this terrible war." Tlu-y cociare t?iar diplomatic intervention has bocome necessary. The Novosti says: "1* viow of her c3oso relations -with thkitod fctafese, Gr*e«*t Britain might, withoa* departing from her neutrality, offer mediation to President LfoKinley."
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Too Much for Him.
Mr. Familyman (complacently)— "Ah, Bachelor, old boy, some day you will get a wife and have a home this, and Just such lovely childrengrowing up about you." Mr. Bachelor (shuddering)—"I say, old chap, you haven't got anything to drink In the house, have you? I feel kind of faintl" —Puck.
THE MARKETS.
Prevailing: l'rices For Grain, Cuttle and i'ruviiiions on July G.
ImlianupoliH.
WHEAT—Weak JS'o. 2 red, 7lo. Coax—VVotik No. 8 mixed, iili^o. OATS—Weak No. 2 mixed, :20c. CATTLE—Active at $3.15(45.uo. Moos—Quiut iit SllKKlJ—Steady at 1.75. LAMHS—Lower at $-l."5t4i5.7o.
Chicago Grain und l'rovisioD?. WHEAT—.Sept. opoivxltSS^o. Closed 69JIA Coux—Sept. opened closed 33ysc. OATS—rfept). opened lyjio. closed ^li^c, POUK—Sept. o£ened£9.7\ closed ${).!£}. LIAHU—Sept. opened closed $5.40. It IBS—Sept. opened £.85. closed §5.47. Cloaiuy cash markets Wheat, 7ii%ccorn, 32%s oats, &>%e pork, S'J.02 lard* I5.3U ribs, §5.10.
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Cincinnati Graiu uixl Livestock* WHEAT—Firm Xo. 2 red, S5e. Cons—Active- No. 3 mixed, :JiKc. OATS—])uil -No. 2 mixed,
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CATTLE—Weak at [email protected]. HOvis—Steady at $3.00@ (.i/f. SHKKI'—Steady at §3.10f(fl.()0. LAMBS—Strong at 15.
Toledo Grain.
WHEAT—Higher No. S cash, 85c. CORN—STEADY No. 2«UXED, 32^0. OATS—Dull X° 3 mixed, t!3c.
Xocal Market).
Crawfordsvllle dealers were paying the fol-i lowing prices for produce on Thursday: Wheat per bushel No. 2 70072 Corn, so Oats, 20@2S Kyo 40 Timothy HAV, 6H@F Butter LO'SIE h"2'Hens fiLg Spring Chicks... j) Turkoy toms 4 hens.. 5 Ducks 3 Geese 3 Cocks. 2 Country hams Side Meat 6W Shoulders 6 Lard p«r pound 6