Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 2 September 1898 — Page 4

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FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 2, 1S08.

THE KKPCBLICAN TICKET.

State Ticket.

For Secretary of State. UNION BAXNEK HUNT, Winchester.

For Auditor of State, WM, H. HART, Frankfort. For Treasurer of Stale,

LEOPOLD LEVY, Huntington. For Attomev-General.

WM.L, TAVLOH. Indianapolis.

For Clerk of Supreme Court. KOHEKT A HliOWN, Franklin. For Supt. Public Instruction,

I'KANK JONES. Tipton. For State Statistician.

JOHN 1$. CONNEli, Indianapolis. For State Geologist. WILLIS 8. BLATCHLEY,

Terre Haute.

Forjudges Supreme Court, Second District. ALEXANDER DOWLING.

New Albany. Third District, JOHN V. HADLEY,

Danvl'.le.

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Fifth District.

FHANCIS IC. HAKER, Goshen.

County Ticket.

•v For Congress—Ninth District, CHARLES B. LANDIS. ... For Representative,

CAPT. A. M. SCOTT. For Prosecuting Attorney, WILLIAM M. REEVES.

For Auditor.

WILLIAM M. WHITE. For Treasurer, HOWARD ONEAL.

For Sheriff,

GEORGE HULTZ. For Survevor. JAMES A. HARDING.

For Coroner, DR. T. Z. HALL.

Commissioner—First Distuct, HANNIBAL TKOUT. For Commissioner—Third District,

ALBERT T. HORNBAKER.

GEN. LAWTON has cut-down the salary of Archbishop Crespo from 81S.000 to 86,000. The head of the church in Santiago can fall back on the good old American custom of donation parties.

THE Red Cross society has not by any means done what it declared itself able and anxious to do." On June 9 the association made the following proposition and was authorized to put it into effect: "We can nut any desired amount of hospital supplies—ice, malted milk, condensed milk, etc.— into any of the volunteer camps in a few hours

EVEN the Indianapolis Sentinel inadvertently tells the truth by proxy occasionally. One of the soldier boys writing from Porto Rico sajs: "One of our American dollars will purchase exactly twice a.s much as a Spanish dollar.'' The reason of this is that the American dollar is backed by gold and the Spanish dollar is not.

HIGH STATESMANSHIP NEEDED. The war has left ou our hands some serious problems, which from this time forward must largely occupy public attention. It is difficult to define the changes with exactness uutil after the completion of the labors of the peace commission. The point, however, on which there is most certainty is that Porto Rico will become a permanent part of the dominions of the United States. The disposal to be finally made of Cuba cannot at present be foreseen but the first step may be expected to be ^provisional,— placing the inhabitants in a state of probation with a view to ascertaining their capacity for peaceful self government, and thiB tutelage being conducted under the auspices and protection of the United States, Sho-ild that experiment result satisfactorily, our government would doubtless be disposed to respect the terms of our declaration of war by giving Cuba independence under a United States protectorate,

By far the most difficult question, however, is the disposition to be made of the Philippine Islands, in respect to which nothing is definitely stipulated, Legal opinion appears to incline to the view that the recent victories of General Merritt will not change the terms specified in the peace protocol. However this may be, it rests in our power

to maka whatever disposal of the islands we may please for should the Spanish commissioners refuse to arccept our demands, the peace conference would be a failure, hostilities would be resumed and our arms would accomplish what Spain bad refused to grant on the pretense that we had conquered only a small part of the territory. At present, the President appears to be Btill waitiDg for full evidence of the sentiment of the American paople on this question of annexation. Probably his personal disposition disinclines him to appropriate the whole group of islands but at the same time he may be expected to follow the course to which the majority of public opinion points.

Private wisheB and opinions apart, there seems to be no doubt, from the open symptoms of public opinion, that while many men of sober and conservative judgment are opposed to anything beyond some small acquisitions for strategic purposes, yetia considerable majority of the people at large are entertaining a positive feeling in favor of annexing the entire archepelago. It seems quite probable, therefore, that this may be finally our demand in the Paris conference.

These prospective events are destined to arouse a deep interest in the public mind for the next few months, holding all ordinary issues in subordination and possibly producing some important changes in party policies. It is to be hoped that the occupation of the public mind with questions that appeal to fundamental principles of government and to our highest national ambitious, may have an elevating effect upon the spirit of national politics and lead to higher conceptions of our country's destiny and to loftier ideas of the duties aad responsibilities of statesmanship.

ADMIRAL CEHVKRA states in his otlicial report on the destruction of his ships that the preparedness of ourtlee^ was fatal to his plans. This readiness was based on the most vigilant work in the fire rooms. An officer connected with the engineer corps of the battleship Texas says the standing orders were to be able to go ahead at full speed at a moment's notice, which required the utmost care in watching the fires and turning the engines occasionally to free them from water. But this long strain was rewared when the general alarm sounded on July 3, and the engines of the fleet soon worked at their maximum. The temperature in the lower engine rooms of the Texas was 136 degrees, and in the up ?er 190 degrees. When naval heroism and effectiveness are the themes, the men below decks deserve a full share of consideration.

AT THE COURT HOUSE,

Marriage Licenses.

Albert L. Martin and Jessie Shank-

Probate Court.

Nathan G. Kessler has been appointed guardian of the heirs of J. F. Francis.

"Will W'lioop Tilings I'p.

The evangelists missionary campmeeting will hold forth in Crawfordsville shortly after the fair for ten days. Biblical panorama and plantation and old soldiers' concert.

money to Loan

At 0 per cent interest long or short time and amounts to suit borrower. Also good notes cashed. 11-24 EZRA C. VOKIS Office over Xack Mahorney's store.

Got Fourth Money.

In the 2:3R pace at Lafayette Wednesday Venus Cockefair's colt Alabama got fourth money in a field of eight starters. Hi Edwards drove her.

The llobson.

Farmers can get a good, well cooked tneal or lunch at Jim Grimes' place, the Hobson. It is a clean restaurant and the prices are reasonable.

Center Church Choir.

The choir of Center church wiil be the same as last year except that iMiss Mary Thomson will succeed Miss Edna Dice as alto

M:\jor Dead.

Oneal Watson's great trick dog "Major" has died. The dog was one of the best tricksters ever in the city.

NEW MARKET.

Frank Mullen was in Alamo'and Wallace this week. Pleas Roberts, of Iowa, is visiting J. A. Hicks and family.

Mrs. Jennie McCullough and son. of Center Point, are here. Meeting Sunday at the Christian church by Rev. Brown.

Henry Caplinger, of Ladoga, is visiting friends here this week. Jesse Hicks is building over 300 rods of fence for James Uilliland.

Our 6chool house is progressing nicely and will soon be ready for the Dlasterers.

A machine has been brought here for the purpose of stripping the gravel and putting it on the bank. It

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cost 25c per load, The overhauling work on the M. E. church is progressing nicely. The M. L. people are holding their meetings in the Christian church.

James Hiukle and wife, James Bell and wife, Wm. Chiiders, Jno. Warbritton, Jno. Servies, Marion Miller and wife and several others were in Indianapolis last week.

Money to loan. C. A. MILLKB,

MORE BMTLESHIPS

Proposals For Three War Vessels Opened at the War Department.

YERY LATEST PATTERNS

In Navnl Construction to Bo Used—Batteries Will Be More Formidable—Full Equipment of Torpedo Tubes on Each.

Will Be About the Size of the Battleship lona.

Washington, Sept. 1.—At noon today was opened in the office of the secretary of the navy the proposals for building three great battleships authorized by the last naval appropriation bill. These vessels will represent the very latest developments in naval construction, in many respects being improvements upon the Illinois class of battleships, upon which they are generally patterned. The specification call for vessels of 11,500 tons displacement, about the size of the Iowa, but the batteries will be more formidable, consisting in the turrets of 13-incli guns, while the Iowa has only 12-inch guns.

The speed is fixed at 16 knots, with provision for reduction in price in case of deficiency, but with no premium for excess speed. The limitation of the speed to this figure was only placed after a long controversy between the bureau chiefs, and it is possible that' some of the bidders may propose to raise the limit even as high as IS knots, knowing that the department will take into favorable consideration any such tender in making the awards.

The department will permit bidders to submit their own plans or to bid on those of the department, and it is expected that the result. will bo some of the bidders will avail of both privileges.

One feature of the designs that is likely to give rise to criticism is the provision for a full equipment of torpedo tubes, both above and under water. This is directly opposed to the judgment of some of the foreign naval experts who witnessed the battle of July 3 and reported to their home governments that the torpedo outfits on battleships were a sourco of great danger to the ships and that their presence was only of questionable valae.

C-ERVERA'S MEN.

•lleleaue of Spanish Naval Prisoners Has Ucen Aulhorized. .Washington, Sept. 1.—Acting Secretary Allen has authorized the release of all of the Spanish naval prisoners captured in tho battle of July 3 from Cervera's fleet. These are now at Annapolis and Seavey's island, Portsmouth harbor, the officers being at the academy and t.'ie sailors at the island. The prisoners are to be returned to Spain at the expense of the Spanish government. That was the condition upon which our government agreed to release them without parole or other restriction. Admiral Cervera was charged by his government with the arrangements for the transportation of the prisoners. They are all to go together, officers and men, and it is presumed that Captain Eulate iias gone to New York to charter the two Spanish steamers, now lying there.

Troops Reviewed.

San Francisco, Sept. 1.—General Miller reviewed the 7.0U0 troops representiug part of the Philippine army of invasion now encamped in this city. Previous to the review the troops were inspected by regiments and were then inarched upon the field. The demonstration was witnessed by numerous army officers, who, while not directly concerned in the ceremonies, were loud in their praise of the splendid manner ill which the volunteer troops deported themselves and their.military .appearance generally.

Cuban Lection Uninformed. •"•Washington, Sept. 1.— Senior Albertiui, in clnygo of the Cuban legation here, during the absence of Senor Quesada in New York, said, last night that the legation had no information tending to confirm the reports that General Calixto Garcia had been removed from the command of the Cuban troops in eastern Cuba and that General Lac rut had been appointed his successor.

"The Mol\inle" Hale ol' Cotton. Kansas City, Sept. i.—"The McKinley" bale of cotton, that has been going the rounds of the boards of trade of lie country being sold at auction for the benefit of the United Slates hospital fund, was auctioned off on the Kansas City Exchange for §305. It has not been decided to what city the bale wil1 be .forwarded from here."

.Haine Survivor Married.

Philadelphia, Sent. 1.—Ensign Yv'ili. iam Van Nest, Powelson, one of the survivors of the battleship Maine, and a hero of the war with Spain, was married in his loom in the Episcopal hospital, this city, yesterday afternoon Miss Margaret Olivia Millar of Wyoming, O., daughter of Colonel Millar, S. A.

Kejjulnr Army ICccriiits.

Atlanta, Sept. 1.—The Department of the Gulf has been ordered to sent all the recruits for the regular army now in this department to Montauk Point at once. The men, numbering 4,4o0, will be started fcr Long Island as soon as thetransportation can be arranged.

Bail Fixed For Surgeon Diiucau, Washington, Sept. 1.—The Fairfax (Va.) authorities have fixed bail in the sum of .$1,100 in the case of Surgeon Duncan of the Twenty-second Kansas, tinder indictment charged with grave desecration. Duncan's counsel hopes to secure his release in a i'ew days.

CAMP POLAND.

Goiwral MIcKee Taking Great Pains to Prevent Farther Sicicnes*. Camp Poland, Tenn., Sept. 1.—General McKee has issued an order positively forbidding the practice of retaining sick soldiers in their own tents or in the regimental hospitals. They must be transferred to the division hospital. He calls especial attention to the fact that patients whose temperature is

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above the normal for more than 24 hours must be attended by the best surgeons at the division hospital. The order further provides that all refuse from the camp kitchens must be burned, buried or carted away, thereby preventing fever and other disease germs entering into the camps. The local camp is a healthful one and General McKee is taking every possible step to keep it in excellent condition. No sickness has developed since the division came here, save that which was contracted euroute.

NEWS FROM SPAIN.

Senor Silvela on (lie Peace Situation. General Hlaneo to Kest. Madrid, Sept. 1.—Senor Silvela, now the virtual leader of the largest section of the Conservative party, in a conference with Senor Sagasta, the premier, as to the pe'rsonuol of the Spanish pe&S?—if- ._ 1 commission, persisted in his refusal to allow any members of his party to join the commission. After the conference Senor Silvela said to a number of newspaper representatives: "How can we now be expected to share the grave responsibilities of concluding peace, and to expose ourselves to the discredit that may arise therefrom. If we are to succeed the Liberals in power we must be free."

An official dispatch from Havana describes the attitude of the Cuban insurgents as "completely pacific." General Blanco, who is indisposed, is about to go, the dispatch says, into the interior lor some da vs.

POSTAL SERVICE.

Porto Iticaii OiHees Soon to Ho Cutler Our Control. Washington, Sept. 1.—Perry Heath, first assistant postmaster general, says the postal service will be extended in Porto Rico as rapidly as possible. In many towns the Spanish offices are still in operation and the sale of Spanish stamps continues. All roceipts will, itis hoped, be turned over to this government, as has been agreed upon. While the service on the island for the present will be uuder the direction of the military authorities, offices will probably be opened at some points where no troops are stationed and will be conducted by American officials, assisted by some of the present force of Spanish clerks.

Ordered an Inquiry.

San Francisco, Sept. 1.—The authorities at Washington have ordered an inquiry into the condition of the expeditionary forces now gathered in this city, particularly as to the cause and the extent of the sickness now prevailing at the Presidio, and also the condition as they existed at Camp Merritt when that ground was abandoned. There have been but 13 deaths up to date.

Special War Order.

Washington, Sept. I.—The war department has just issued a general order directing all men absent from their posts to report their whereabouts and reasons for ausenco by letter to their company and regimental commanders. Surgeons are required to report the names of each man in their charge, to the regimental commanders of such men.

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(j .M a Held.

Manila, Sept. 1.—The iusurgeiits'yesterday atteuued a requiem mass in the Pasig church, on the site of the principal battlefield, tor the repose of the souls of the insurgents and Americans who have lost their lives here while fighting the Spaniards.

Liiwton's lU-allii Keport.

Washington, Sept. 1.—Following is General Lawton's daily health report, posted at the war department last night, from Santiago: Total sick, 35S total fever, 2S9 total new cases fever, 9 returned to duty, 54 deaths, 5.

Provisions For Annjric,uis

London, Sept. 1. The Melbourne correspondent of The Times says that the steamer Duke of Sutherland from Brisbane, has sailed for Manila with meat and vegetables for the American forces.

Chl:je.-t«* ('minor I,atul.

London, Sept. 1.—The Hong Kong correspondent of The Daily Mail says United States Consul Wildman has learned from General Greene that Chinese are not allowed to land at Manila.

Kausas Meu Well.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 1.—Eight hundred and fifty men of the Twentythird Kansas volunteers arrived yesterday on the steamer Yigilancia. They are all well.

Captilin Murphy Dead.

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New York, Sept. 1.—Captain Edward Murphy, who commanded the Associated Press dispatcliboat Dandy throughout the late war, died last night of malarial fever, aged 3D years.

WILL BE PRESERVED

Fund to Buy \.he Coffin "Underground Railway" Station.

PREPARING FOR RED MEN

Obstruction on a Cycle Path Causes Youug Man's Death—Argument Leads to a Murder—Heirs to a Fortune—Identified as H. M. Luud—A Most Horrible

Accident.

Richmond, Ind., Sept. 1.—The Wayne County Hirtorioal society met at Fountain City, the home of Levi Coffin, who was the originator and chief promoter of the "underground railway" during the early days of slavery. The original homestead of Coffin, which has sheltered thousands of fugitive slaves, still stands in the ancient town, and it remains just as it was when Coffin moved to Cincinnati after completing his work in this section. The Historical society is now at work raising a special fund with which to purchase and preserve the structure.

STUDKltAK JiK'S TROOPS.

One Hundred and Fifly-Seveuth Regiment Gets Buck Home. Indianapolis, Sept. 1.—The first body of Indiana troops to return from the war was the One Hundred and Fiftyseventh regiment, Colonel Studebaker, which arrived in the city this evening from its camp in Fernandina, Fla. The regiment brought with it SO sick and two dead bodies, the deaths having been caused by typhoid fever Mon-i-.ty.

The arrangements for th reception of the troops had been Co.: -1-ited, the most attention being .d to .i care of the sick, who were in still greater dauger from the o-days' ride turoagh tiie heat and uust.

i'liLL l'V.'i:.M I FEL V.

.Carpenter Ovi-rcomu by (lie Heat While on a Scail'old. Indianripoiis, Sept. 1.—Elisha M. Donthitt, a carpenter, working on a scaffold on South New Jersey street yesterday afternoon, was overcome by heat and Sell about 20 feet to the ground below. Three of his ribs on the light side were fractured and one of the broken bones punctured his lung. He suffered great pain and lie was removed to the city hospital where he died soon afterward. He was 04 years of age and leaves a widow.

31A 1.1C lOI-S ACT.

Obstruction on a Cycle I'aih Causes Young SIaii's Death. Mishawaka, Ind., Sept. 1.— Deil llolloway, a popular young schoolteacher of Olive township, while riding over the cycle path along a country road, was thrown from his bicycle by a rail which some malicious person had thrown across the path. Two hours later his lifeless form was found six feet from the battered wheel. There is much indignation over the placing of the obstruction, and some one may get into trouble.

HUSH AGITATOR.

Was Related to Mrs. Margaret Kcnnclly of Knglisli. English, Ind., Sept. 1.—Mrs. Margaret Keunelly, who died at St. Croix Tuesday at the age of 07 years, was a grandniece of Daniel O'Connel, the great Irish agitator. She was a native of County Kerry, Ireland, whence she came after her marriage to Mr. Kennelly, at the age of 17 years. The Kennellys were prominent in politics in the southern part of Ireland.

Heirs to a Fortune.

Dillsboro, Ind., Sept. 1. Richard Pressly Gregg and Miss Mary Gregg of the Salem neighborhood have fallen Jieir to $7-5,000 through the death of a great-uncle at- Cadiz, O. The Greggs seldom marry, and of this family there is only one sister married. She has one child, which will eventually inherit all the wealth of the family.

Argument l^eads to Murder. Cavuga, Ind., Sept. 1.—-As a result of a discussion between Clayton Gates and Benjamin Hootm over the proposition whether or not a negro was better than a Cuban, Hootiu was stabbed to death. The talk started over a remark by Samuel Shaleto, a returned soldier. Hootin was 21 years old and single. Catus is 21 years old and a man of family.

A Shock to Friends.

Flora, Ind., Sept. 1. Word ha-, reached tins place to the effect that James Barnard, is son of Frank Barnard, a well known farmer of this county, was dead at Montauk Point of fever. The news of his death conies a.s a great shock to his friends, as the young man's mother died only last Sunday.

Identified as LI, Til. Lund.

Chesterton, Ind., Sept. 1.—At the coroner's inquest held over the body of the man who suicided here by throwing himself under a Lake Shore train, the man was identified by residents hero as H. M. Lund of Chicago. He leaves a widow and one child.

Most. Horrible Accident.

Brazil, Ind., Sept. 1.—Henry Sliott, 33 years old, was probably fatally injured yesterday in the shale pit of the Sheridan brick works. While blasting out shale the cap from a dynamite cartridge tore out his eye and inflicted serious hurt.

Aged Twins' ltirtlulay.

Anderson, Ind., Sept. 1.—John and Richard McGuff, twins, have just celebrated their 94th birthday. They were born in what is now Darke county. Richard is now very feeble, and for that reason the day was very quietly spent.

ROBBERY.

Expreys Package nf Money Stolen—Wagon Driver Arrested.

Omaha, Sept. 1.— Robbers secured $6,000 in cash from the Pacific Express company in Omaha yesterday. The money was consigned by the First National bank of Omaha to tho Citizens' National bank of St. Paul. It was placed in the small irou safe in tho delivery wagon of the Express company, and in the custody of George Archibald, diiver, started toward the depot.

Enronte Archibald stopped at several wholesale houses for other packages. He drove down an alley and went in for a package of jewelry at the shipping door of a jewelry house and when he returned the small safe was standing open and but one package was removed, he reported. This was the one containing $0,000. When the driver reported the matter he was at once arrested.

TYPHOON^

Steamer Ktnpress From China Brings New# of Severe Storm.

Vancouver, B. C., Sept. 1.—The Royal mail steamer Empress of China, just arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama, briugs details of the destruction caused by a typhoon which passed over Formosa early in August.

At Luipeh 70S houses were destroyed, 395 seriously damaged and 23 washed away, 11) people were killed and the injured ran up into the scores.

At Tukelung the damaae caused tc small boats and cargo lighters cannot bo calculated.

The steamer Enoshima Maru was blown on the beach. The railway station and "go downs" and soldiers' barricks at Kelung were destroyed and many people were rendered destitute. The storm began about midnight, Aug. 5, and raged uutil the morning of the, Stli.

$200,000 BLAZE.

Fire, Smoke and Water Damage a Consignment ol I'lour.

Buffalo, Sept. 1.—Fire, smoke anu water mined or damaged about $2o0,000 worth of flour in the New York Central freiglithonse on River street late yesterday. The flour, which is owned by three Minneapolis companies, was fully insured. Tho freight-house and dock were damaged to the extent of. but a few thousand dollars.

FLAGS ARE TOO OLD

Ke^imental banner* In no Condition to lie Carried Out.

Frauk^prt, Ky., Sept. 1. A number of requests by Kentucky G. A. R. posts for flags of some of the old regiments are being received by Custodian Thompson. The posts want to take them to the Cincinnati encampment, but the flags are'so old and in such condition that they would fall to pieces if handled. So most of the requests will have to be refused.

Prominent Politician Killed. Versailles, Ky., Sept. 1. Andrew B. Steele, a prominent business man, an ex-councilman and a very prominent factor in politics, aged about 50 years, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon by Merritt J. Hughes, also a prominent business man of this place. Bad blood had existed for some time. Ex-Senator Blackburn was a witness to tho shooting.

YOIIIISJ Horset liiel' Captured. Hopkiusville, Ky.. Sept. 1.—George Williams, aged 17, and belongiug to a respectablo Todd county family, was arrested here while trying to sell a line horse he had stolen from Rev. A. P. Lyon, Methodist minister at Trenton. He broke down and confessed guilt after arrest. He has been taken back to Todd county for trial.

I)- l:i: cil I neniisl it ill ional. Pierre, S. D., Sept. 1.—The supreme court handed down an opinion declaring unconstitutional the law passed by the last- legislature, requiring all canvassers for business houses out of the state to take out a license, on the ground that it interferes with interstate commerce.

Savannah Storm S\vrjt,

Savannah, Sept. 1.—While there was no loss of life from Tuesday night's storm which swept Savannah, the damage to property will, foot up close to $500,000.

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London, Sept. 1.-—Emperor Kwang Su of China, according to a dispatch from I'd ing to The Daily Mail is reported seriously ill.

Well I he r.

Indiana Fair, except threatening weather and light showers in southern portion.

wIreTjicks.

Welsh striking miners at Card iff agreed to return lo work at a 5 per cent increase ill wages.

One man was killed and .six ethers injured in a riot, on tiie docks at (ial ves'-on. Labor troubles.

Jim (.'aldington, one of the supposed Santa i'e train robbers, was committed to jail at Fort Worth, Tex., without bail.

The Northwestern Miller polls lho flour output at Minneapolis. Duluth. Superior and Milwaukee la.-t week at barrels.

French bark Pierre Corneille. which sailed from San Francisco on Feb. for Capetown and New Caledonia, is posted as overdue.

The congress of Ecuador has suspended its sessions until it eau obtain government protection. Consequently the cabinet has resigned.

C. D. Woodward, professor at Columbia University, was appointed one of the commissioners of this government to -the Paris exposition by President ilcKiuloy.