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plies to Cuba, addins on the contrary, ho wished they would send ail the supplies they could afford to send. The exchange of official condolences still continues. To-day Secretary I>ong sent a • telegram, as follows, to Captain Kulate, commanding officer of the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of condolence for the loss of the Maine, and to thank you for the expression of sympathy.” A similar response was also made to a cablegram from Vice Admiral Spann, at Vienna, expressive of sympathy for the terrible disaster to the Maine. Captain Lemley, the judge advocate general of the Navy Department, with Captain Bradford, chief of the Kquipment Bureau, and Commodore Hichborn, chief constructor, were in consultation for some time with Secretary Cong, reporting to him the plans they had formed for tho raising of the Maine. Captain Lemley suggested some further changes in the details of the contracts which are now being drawn with the wrecking companies, and it is expected that within a few hours after Congress shall have enacted and the President shall have signed the necessary bill making an appropriation for the work the contracts will be signed. Tho incoming mail at the Navy Department to-day brought a most interesting contribution to the news of the day in the shape of an excellent photograph of the wreck of the Maine, as it now lies in Havana harbor. This was forwarded to the secretary of tho navy by Lieutenant Hood, lately attached to the Maine. It is a view from the port side, and in general features resembles the last newspaper cuts of the wreck. Secretary Long took it to the White House and give it to the President, who was much interested in the details as shown by the photograph. Vo Cuban Agitation in House. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—1 t was stated to-day that It will be the policy of the House leaders to prevent, as far as possible, any agitation of matters relating to Cuba or the Maine disaster in the immediate future. Pending*the result of the official investigation they believe it is wise and the part of good public policy to maintain silence. As Chairman Hitt, of the foreign affairs committee, is confined to his home by a bad cold, it is probable that no meetings of that committee will he held until ho returns to his seat in the House. It Is understood that the report of the State Department to bo made in answer to the House resolution of inquiry regarding the situation in Cuba will not be made for a week or ten days. It :s explained that the work of preparing the consular reports which will bo transmitted will require considerable time. Besides, these reports, It is stated, must be scanned by Assistant Secretary Day in person, and demands upon his time at present are very great and he haslittlo leisure to give to this work. Proposed Monument. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Representative Cummings, of New York, to-day introduced in the House the following resolution: “That the sum of JIOO.OOO be, and the same Is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated to be expended under the direction of the secretary of the navy for the erection of a monument at Fort Lafayette, N. Y., harbor in honor of the officers, sailors and marines of the United States war vessel, the Maine, who lost their lives in the harbor of Havana on tile night of Tuesdav, Feb. 15, 1>8.” PRESIDENT AT PHILADELPHIA. He Is. However, in Direct Communication with the Departments. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21.—President McKinley, accompanied by his secretary, J. Addison Porter, arrived here this afternoon in tho private car of President Frank Thomson, of tho Pennsylvania Railroad. The President was met by Frank Thomson, Charles C. Harrison, provest of the University of Pennsylvania, and C. Stuart Patterson. Carriages were entered and the party was driven to tho residence of Mr. Harrison, whose guest the President during his stay in the city. The President will to-morrow deliver an oration at the Washington birthday exercises of the University of Pennsylvania at the Academy of Music. Tho Pennsylvania Railroad station and the streets adjacent thereto were crowded with people eager to see and greet the chief magistrate. A double line of policemen kept open a passageway from the train to the street, and tho President, with his hat in hand, bowed his acknowledgment of the liandclapplng and cheers. Two companies of mounted policemen escorted the carriages to Mr. Harrison's residence. Cheering crowds greeted the President along the entire route. To-night an informal dinner was given in the President's honor by Provost Harrison. Those present, in addition to the President and his host, were Secretary Porter, Seth Low, president of Columbia College, and Mrs, Seth Low', Dr. and Mrs. Harry Chapman, .Mr. and Mrs. John G. Johnson, Frank Thomson, Professor Hllprecht. of the University of Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. O. Stuart Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalder. Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Biddle, Capt. John C. Groome, Mrs. De Graafe Fox, Mrs. Barton Hopkins, Miss Pendleton, Miss Sturgis und Miss Ann Thomson. There was much regret that Mrs. McKinley was unable to be present, but it was explained that she is suffering from a severe cold, which prevented her risking the journey. In view' of the condition of public affairs, every arrangement had been made to keep the President in touch with ail the departments at Washington and to keep him fully Informed of developments at Havana. Direct telegraphic communication has been established betw’een Washington and Mr. Harrison’s house and in addition to this a longdistance telephone was placed at the dis-. posal of the President. Both the front and l rear of President Harrison’s residence are ' guarded by policemen to-night and in all his movements while in this city the chief executive will be closely followed by a cordon of officers. * SPANIARDS AT NEW lORK. Officers of the VUcnyn Vlnit tlie City nutl the Navy Yard. NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Captain Eulate and four of his officers were brought to tho city to-day from tho Spanish cruiser Vizcaya by Lieut. J A. Daugherty, of the United States navy, on the government tug Narket tu. On arrival at the Spanish consulate Captain Eulate was received bv Consul General Baldazano. Several prominent Spanish residents of this city were introduced to Captain Kulate and after a b-ief reception tho captain, tho consul general and their attendants crossed over tho Brooklyn bridge to the navy yard. A large crowd was outside the Spanish consulate, but there was no demonstration. At the navy yard Captain Eulate paid his respects to Admiral Bunco, the commandant, and was received with tho usual honors. Tho ceremonies were brief and the Spanish party soon returned to the consulate. Captain Eulate also visited Governor’s island and ttpaid his respects to General Merritt, of Hthe United States army, and afterward tho Kuartv drove to the City Hall, where a call ■was made on Mayor Van Wycjc. ■ During tho reception at the navy yard ■ Captain Eulate expressed to Admiral Bunco I his deep sympathy with tho navy anti Pres- ■ fdent of the United States over the loss of ■ the Maine and tho brave men who went ■down with her. Captain Eulate said that lie r would like to attend the special requiem mass to be celebrated for the Maine's dead at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to-morrow. Admiral Bunco appreciated the sentiment expressed, but said that us it was a denominational religious ceremony he could pot to Captain Eulate an official invi-

tatlon. Captain Eulate said that during the Vizcaya's stay in this port her flag would be at half-mast as a token of respect to the Maine’s dead. Capt. Eulate spoke at some length in Spanish, addressing himself to the admiral. The consul general of Spain translated as follows: “Capt. Eulate said he has been given special orders from the government of Spain requesting him to say that he is here to return the visit made by the Maine and other ships to the island of Cuba. "Tho admiral can fancy his surprise and great sorrow' on reaching American waters to learn that the Marne was no more. The captain begs to express his keen sorrow for the appalling misfortune that has overtaken the Maine, and his keen sympathy is with those who lost relatives and dear ones, in sympathy for which he has placed his flag at half-mast and will keep it there until his departure, save on Washington’s birthday, Captain Eulate. considering himself and his officers as being in mourning. “Many invitations have been extended to him, ho says, and his officers, two entertainments having been arranged especially for their pleasure, one by the Circulo-Cer-vantes Colon, a society representing tho Spanish colony in New York, and a dinner by the consul general of Spain. But none will be accepted. So solemn an occasion does not admit of any festivity.” Both on arrival and departure of Captain Eulate the navy-yard marines presented arms. The captain, after saying good-bye to the admiral, went aboard his ship. Admiral Bunce will visit tho Vizcaya at 1 o’clock to-morrow. Major General Merritt and the. Spanish consul general will also make a visit. Social Courtesies Abandoned. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—The social courtesies which the government intends to extend to the officers of the Vizcaya have been abandoned on account of the Maine catastrophe. Asa result the stay of the Vizcaya at New York probably will be materially shortened, and she is likely to sail within the next three days, probably on Thursday next The ship probably will proceed direct to Havana, not stopping at Charleston or other ports, as had been suggested during the earlier preparations. The Vizcaya will not coal at New York, according to the understanding here, nor w ill it be necessary for her to take coal before reaching Havana. This determination gives relief to the authorities here, as the taking on of coal in time of public excitement is attended with more or less risk, the coal affording an opportunity to extremes for the secretion of explosives despite the utmost precaution that may be taken. SIKYIYOHS OF THE DISASTER, List of Unhurt, Mounded and Those Who Died In Hospitals. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. Commander Hawley, of the bureau of navigation, Navy Department, has prepared the following comprehensive statement in regard to the survivors of the battle ship Maine, to which is added a list of the men recovered from the wreck who subsequently died in hospitals. It shows as follows: —Uninjured.— AWO, FIRS ANION. BULLOCK, C. H., with Captain Sigsbee. HARRIS, WESTMORE. KUSH IDA. KATSUSABURO. LARSEN, PEDER. LANAHAN. with Michael. MORONIERE, LEWIS. MELVILLE. THOMAS. MIKKELSEN, PETER. RBDEN. MARTIN. RAUSCH, FRANK. TOPPIN, DANIEL. TURPIN, JOHN 11. WILLIS, ALONZO. ANTHONY. W. GALPIN, CHARLES, P. LUTZ, JOSEPH. M’KAW. EDWARD. MEEHAN, MICHAEL. Bullock and Anthony are with Captain Sigsbee at Havana. Tho remainder are at Key West. —Wounded.— ANDERSON. OSCAR, slightly. ALLEN, JAMES W., serious, but may recover. BERGMAN, CHARLES, slightly. BLOOMER. J. H., favorable. CRONIN, DANIEL, favorable. CAHILL, FRANCIS D., improving, but grave. CHRISTIANSEN, CARL A., seriously. DAVID. GEORGE, slightly. DRESSLER. GUSTAV J.. seriously. DURCKIN, THOMAS J.. slightly. FOLEY, PATRICK J., seriously. FLYNN, MICHAEL, slightly. FOX, GEORGE, seriously. GARTRELL, W. M.. slightly. HALBERG. ALFRED, slightly. HAM, AMBROSE, slightly. HERBERT, JOHN, slightly. HERNESS, ALFRED P., favorable. HEFFRON. JOHN, favorable. HOLZE. FREDERIC, very grave. HUTCHINGS. ROBERT, seriously. JOHNSON. ALFRED, slightly. KANE. JOSEPH H.. slightly. KOEBLER, GEORGE W., very grave. LOHMAN. CHARLES A., slightly. LOAD. JOHN 8.. slightly M’CANN, HARRY, slight!)'. M’NAIR. WILLIAM, sligl Uy. MACK, THOMAS, favorai ’e. MATT!SEN, WILLIAM, seriously. MATTSEN. EDWARD, slightly. PANCK. JOHN H.. slightly. PILCHER. CHARLES S.. favorable. RICHARDS. WALTER E., slightly. RAU. ARTHUR, slightly. ROWE, JAMES, favorable. SCHWARTZ. GEORGE, slightly. SHEA, JEREMIAH, favorable. THOMPSON, T. G., slightly. THOMPSON. WILLIAM H., slightly. TACKLE. HARRY*, slightly. WILLIAMS, JAMES, slightly. WILLIAMS. HENRY, slightly. WILBUR. BENJAMIN R.. favorable. WATERS. THOMAS J.. favorable. WEBER. MARTIN V.. favorable. WHITE JOHN E., favorable. COFFEE. JOHN, favorable. GARMAND. C. V.. slightlv. LOFTUS. PAUL, convalescent. M DEVITT. WILLIAM, slightly. GUINESS, WILLIAM, favorable. CAHILL. HEFFRON. HOLZER. KOEBLER. MACK. MATTISFN. SHEA, WATERS. WEBER and LOFTUS are at Havana, the reaminder at Key West. —Died in Hospitals at Havana.— ERICKSON. ANDREW V. HOLLAND. ALFRED N. JFCTSON. HARRY. SMITH, CARL A. NO LACK OF PATRIOTS. Navy Department YVill Have No Trouble la Enlisting; Meu for YVor Ships. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2t.-Steps . have bepn taken by the Navy Department to fill the vacancies in the enlisted branch of the navy, caused by the loss of most of the crew of the Maine. The legal quota is now about three hundred short and arrangements have been made for the immediate enlistment of about that number of men. Telegraphic orders have been sent to the recruiting officers in charge of the receiving ships at New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk, authorizing them to make following enlistments immediately: Receiving ship Vermont, at New fork. 40 apprentices, 20 landsmen, 5 shipwrights, (i machinists, second class, and 20 coal passers. Receiving ship Franklin, at Norfolk. 10 landsmen, 2 shipwrights, 4 machinists, second class, and 10 coal passers. Receiving ship Richmond, at League Island. Pennsylvania, 10 landsmen, 3 shipwrights, 4 machinists, second class, and 10 coal passers. These enlistments are in addition to those previously authorized to complete the crews of the monitors Puritan and Terror, and the dispatch boat Dolphin, in each case it was specified that the recruits should be citizens of the United States. There will be no difficultv whatever in securing these men. inasmuch as there are applications on file far in excess of the requirements of the navy for some time to come, unless Congress shall immediately comply with the recommendations of the department for an increase of a thousand men in the enlisted strength of the navy. Numerous letters and telegrams have been received at the department from individuals desiring to join the navy, asking to be enlisted immediately. A telegram was received this morning from an organization in Detroit offering the immediate services of ten thousand citizens of that city in case of need. Patriotic offers also have been received from other places. The Navy Department has not yet determined definitely which of our war ships shall replace the Maine in Havana harbor, although it has determined that, as a matter of policy, another ship must be sent there. The choice lies between the Montgomery- (cruiser), now on her way from San Domingo to Key West, and the Nashville (gunboat), now at Galveston, participating in the Mardi Gras festivities. If the latter terminate some time this week, as is expected, it Is said that the Nashville probably will be the vessel selected for the trip, as the Montgomery is just returning from a cruise in the West Indies, including two Cuban ports, and has had hard service besides in patrol duty. Uor* Not Think It AVu* an Accident. KANSAS CITY, Mu., Feb. 21.—Gerald Holsinger, of Rosedalv, Kan., who is said to have been Junior dffieer of the battle ship Maine, in a published interview, pro-

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fesses to believe the destruction of the American war ship was designed. “The destruction of the Maine.’’ said he, "was not accidental, not at least as I can figure out from what I know of the construction of the battle ship, of the manner in which tle regulations of war ships are carried out, and also considering the reputation Capt. Sigsbee has in naval circles. Another thing, twenty-five tons of ammunition compactly stored on the vessel is said to have exploded. If that was true, not a life would Have been saved.” Mr. Holsinger has witnessed the naval operations in the war between China and Japan. He has been on board of the ill-fated Maine, and claims to know' all the details in the ship perfectly. R. A. and N. U. Entire Garrison Lost. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Feb. 21.—John C. Warner, the pension agent, received notice this morning that an entire O arrison of the Regular Army and Navy Union had been lost in the Maine explosion. The order is composed of men who have served five or more years in the regular army or navy. Mr. Warner is the only member in this county. Lodges are called garrisons and the one on the Maine was known as No. 142. With tJie notification that the entire garrison had been lost Mr. Warner received resolutions on the death of his fraternal brothers and w-as also requested to cover the emblem of the order that he wears with crepe for the next thirty days. Memorial to-the Maine A'lettms. NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—A number of theatrical managers met in this city to-day and appointed a committee to devise a plan to raise funds for the erection of a memorial to the crew and officers of the Maine killed by the explosion at Havana. It is proposed to have the theaters all over the country on a certain date give a percentage of their receipts to a fund. The committee consists of Augustus Pitou, of the Grand Opera House: Edwin Knowles, of the Fifth-avenue, and Rudolph Arenson. of the Bijou. There will be another meeting here shortly. Stirring 1 Up the Militia. READING, Pa., Feb. 21.—Captain Samuel Willits, of the Reading Artillery, says that their quartermaster has received orders to secure the name and residence of every enlisted man and verify the same, so that in case they are needed the members will be ready to rendezvous at any place within twenty-four hours. To-day another military company of sixty men was formed, and efforts are being made to increase the number to three hundred within the next three days. Booth Frighten!* Masquerader*. HAVANA, Feb. 21.—At about midnight last night, while a masquerade ball was in progress at the Irijoa Theater, a bomb was exploded on the second floor, destroying window blinds and roofs, wounding a lawyer named Pou and his father und tw r o other persons. The explosion caused great confusion, and many of the masqueraders abandoned the theater. Others, however, continued the dancing. To-day 95 officers and 850 sick soldiers started on their return to Spain Several sugar estates in the Guantanamo district have commenced grinding cane. Embargo on Ciibun Tobacco. NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—According to the Commercial Advertiser, there has been a revival of the interdiction upon the exportation of tobacco from Cuba, and as a result there is in this country a scarcity of both tiller and leaf tobacco. It was said by officials of the Tobacco Board of Trade that certain grades have already risen 7 cents a pound. At the Spanish consulate all knowledge of the embargo was denied. It was said, however. that the consul general here w'ould hardly be notified of such an action on the part of General Blanco. Spaniards Stoned in Mexico City. MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21.—The Cubans of this city are making extensive preparations for the celebration on the 24th inst. of the third anniversary of the outbreak of the present insurrection. A party of young Spaniards performing Spanish airs in the street in the garb of Spanish students on Sunday last were attacked and stoned by the populace: This indicates the state of popular feeling here in regard to the Cuban question.

' Refugee* from Cul*n. KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 21.—General Lacret Morlot, accompanied by two officers and thirteen men, arrived at Rio Bueno, this island, from Cuba yesterday afternoon in an open boat. The party is quarantined. RUMOR DENIED. (Concluded from First Page.) which the United States will make upon the Madrid government. But any man who pauses for a moment to think will see that there are various degrees of the responsibility resting upon Spa.'n, according to the circumstances, it is incredible that the destruction of the Maine was ordered by Spanish authority, by officials ordered to represent the government. But if this should turn out to be the case there could be but one punishment to fit the crime. Spain would become an outlaw among nations. The United States would no more have diplomatic intercourse with her than with a pirate. War would be instantly declared, and if the United States were mighty enough to do it—and she is—Spain would be destroyed as a nation. But this contingency is fortunately so remote, so far beyond reason and belief, that it needs no serious consideration. Spain is still responsible if the Maine was blowm up by a fanatic or by a conspiracy of criminals. Should this be demonstrated the course of the United States is clear. A demand would be made upon Spain for the punishment with death of every guilty wretch who could be caught; Spain would have to pay for the Maine at her full value; she would be required to pay punitive damages; she would have to pay indemnity to the families of the victims, and smart sums at that, and Spain would be requested to apologize and disclaim. No self-respecting i. ion would refuse such reparation, and no one has a right to assume that Spain would refuse. If she did, war would quickly follow. Nor would It be prudent for Spain to haggle or shuffle or seek to evade. Any civilized nation would meet an emergency of this character promptly, fully and satisfactorily. Spain is responsible if it be demonstrated that the Maine was destroyed by accidental contact of a torpedo or mine planted by her in the harbor of Havana without the aid of malice or criminal intent of any sort. Her responsibility in this case w'ould be fullv as great as if the crime of one of her subjects has led to the disaster, but is not to be so sharply dealt with. If malice wholly disappears from the case, then the disaster becomes a most deplorable incident. for which Spain is responsible in a property sense and for w’hich she must make adequate reparation, not only to the government but to the families of the Victims. The United States has itself recognized its responsibility for disaster caused bv the negligence of its agents in a case not wholly unlike this one. Years ago one of our ships attached to the Asiatic stationengaged in target practice on an uninhabited island of Japan. An unexploded shell was left on the beach, and later some Japanese fooled with the cartridge. It exploded and killed a number of men. The United States recognized responsibility for their death and indemnified the families of the victims. Tho foregoing statements are personal views of officials of the administration as to the course to t>e pursued by the United States in the various contingencies mentioned. Whatever the verdict of the court of inquiry, no one need fear that the honor and the interests of the United States will suffer. The administration is fully alive to the requirements of the situation. It is only awaiting the finding of the court. There is nothing whatever to get excited about. There is no occasion for talking of war or for trying to work the people into an unreasoning passion. The honor and dignity of the United States are not to be preserved by acting like savages, rushing out in war paint because a suspicion of sou; play is in the minds of a part of the people. The best and ablest men in Washington praise the stand taken by the President, and they applaud the sensible, genuinely patriotic press of the country w hich avoids sensationalism, cheap appeals to passion, and distortion of the facts. These same men —Cabinet ministers, senators and representatives of both parties—call attention to the fact that after the Maine disaster has been satisfactorily disposed of, as if doubtless will be. the great question still remaining is the future of Cuba. That is a question of humanity, commerce and civilization worthy the best efforts of a nation for its solution, with peace if possible. with force if necessary. On that question the United States proposes to be heard. Movements of Steamers. GENOA. Feb. 21.—Arrived: Kaiser Wilhelm 11, from New- York, via Naples. ALEXANDRIA. Feb. 21.—Arrived: Auguste Victoria, from New York. GIBRALTAR. Feb. 2L—Arrived: Normannia, from New York. NEW YORK. Feb. 21.—Arrived: Massachusetts, from London. MARSEILLES. Feb. 21.—Arrived: Victoria, from New York. HAVRE, Feb. 21.—Arrived: La Gascogne, from New York. NAPLES, Feb. 21.—Arrived: Alter, from New York.

LYNCHERS ARE NERVOUS ■ RIPLEY COUNTY MOB MEMBERS AFRAID OF GOVERNOR MOUNT. Clans Fight* at AYubash. College Result in Bloodshed and Broken Bones— State New*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VERSAILLES, Ind., Feb. 21.—As the grand jury has returned no Indictments against any person supposed to be connected with the September lynching, there has been considerable interest manifested by the people in this vicinity as to what step the attorney general and Hon. H. D. McMullen, who has been retained to assist the attorney general, will now take in tpe matter. There is a strong desire on the part of citizens that the state should proceed at once with what evidence it may have against those charged with being lynchers, and have the matter settled for all time. Rumors connecting certain county officials with the lynching leave no doubt of the fact that they were among those who assisted in the capture of part of the lynched men at Correct, and have been condemned by some of the relatives. Much of the present agitation is laid at the door of Pearl Hostutler, who is still disposed to talk about his part in the matter and of his claim for services rendered. Sheriff Busching and his deputies are manifesting no uneasiness in the matter, but are not very well pleased over the prominence with which their names have been mentioned in connection with the lynching. There is no ill feeling here against the Governor nor the attorney general, as the people believe that they will perform only their duty in the matter. Mr. Ketelinin Possibly at A'ersaille*. It was reported at. the Statehouse yesterday that Attorney General Ketcham was at Cincinnati, and it was expected he would return last night. It is probable he spent the night at Versailles. No advices were received as to arrests made in Ripley county yesterday, and it is supj>osed the affidavits against the lynchers will be filed to-day or to-morrow. The attorney general’s stenographer went to Greensburg yesterday, and it is understood he was to proceed from there to Versailles. ♦- INDIANA OBITUARY'. Two Nonagenarian Women Pass Away in Rush County. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSHVILLE, Ind., Feb. 21.—Tho two oldest women in Union township are reported dead to-day. Mrs. Sarah White, of Griffin’s Station, aged ninety-three, died Saturday night of grip and old age. Her remains were sent to Jeffersonville to-day for burial. Grandmother Elizabeth Rush, widow of the late Greenberry Rush, died last night at the advanced age of ninety years. She was known far and wide, having lived in the county over seventy years. Judith Hamilton. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 21.—Judith Hamilton, aged ninety-nine, the oldest resident of this part of Indiana, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Pike, nine miles south of this city. She was born near Georgetown, Ky., June 20, 1799, being a daughter of Harrison Owen, a prominent resident of Scott county, and a revolutionary soldier. In 1819 she married James Hamilton, who died twenty-five years ago. Eight children survive. She was the great grandmother of ex-Frosecut-ing Attorney J. F. Pike, of this district, and it is claimed that the family is related to Alexander Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton remembered the war of 1812 and has many revolutionary relics. She was blind for fifteen years, but her mind was bright to the last.

Kept His Wurd and Hied. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ALBANY, Ind., Feb. 21.—John Sellers Fudge, aged seventy-one, a pioneer of this place, died to-night. Three weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Fudge celebrated *their golden wedding, and on this occasion he decided to swear off’ the use of tobacco, a thing he had often done before and failed to keep. A week later he was taken sick, but refused to return to bis tobacco. His family insisted, but he said he- would die first. This is now given as the cause of his death. diaries \V. Moore. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Feb. 21.—Charles W. Moore, aged seventy-two, for many years a leading attorney, died this muring at G o’clock after an illness lasting two years. For thirty years he was on the official board of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The only children are Mr. Edward Moore and Mrs. Will R. Youse. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George 11. Hill, of Richmond. David Wilson. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WILKINSON, Ind., Feb. 21.-David Wilson, aged sixty-five, died Saturday, two miles west of this place, at the home of his-son-in-law, Dallas Reeves. He was one of the pioneers of this township. He leaves three sons, Dr. Ralph Wilson, of Shirley; Wilborn Wilson, an attorney of Indianapolis, and A. N. Wilson, a broker of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Dullas Reeves. . ( Miss Rose Morris. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RUSHVILLE* Ind., Feb. 21.—Miss Rose Morris, of Knightstown, a sister of Lawyer Douglas Morris, of this city, died early this morning of consumption. She was prominent in educational work as a teacher and formerly taught in Rushville. ■■ ♦ THE FIGHTING “FRESIIIES.” Yesterday’s llntrflh sit Wabash College Gave Them a Victory. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 21.-This morning the entire freshman class at Wabash College “cut” chapel and assembled in front of the library building at 10 o’clock. Marching down the campus with their colors ffying, they were viciously attacked by the sophomores and a fierce struggle ensued. Both classes fought desperately until both were exhausted The freshmen soon led Another attack, after which they flashed their colors three times before they were again attacked by the sophomores. Each class again collected its forces for a fourth and final attack, in which blood flowed freely and four men were carried into the college with broken limbs. Elliott showed his superior skill in planning the attacks of the freshmen Riedenof. Mclntosh and McCallem were in the tight from start to finish, Biedenof putting forth a wonderful exhibition of strength by fairly throwing the giant sophomore Greuber. Thomas kept, up his reputation gained in Friday’s tight for cool and effectual work. The freshmen marched in triumph from the campus with their colors, also those obtained from the “sophs” in Friday's struggle. The injured were taken to Professor Milford's recitation room and Dr. Barcus was called to administer to the wounded. Eckley. of Me Leans boro, 111., has a kneecap dislocated, as has also Romaine, of South Bend. Elliott, of Indianapolis, was laid out by a kick from a “soph” and is now in bed. Bartholomew, of Hammond, a "prtp,” got m the fracas and fainted. While it was going on Farnham. the "soph” president, who got his shoulder broken in Friday’s rush, leaned out of the chapel window and urged his men to “smash ’em in the wind.” These fights are understood to be only preliminary skirmishes to the great battle that is expected to-rnorrow in honor of Washington’s birthday. All students in the college are expected to take sides in the "finals.” Ills Revival at Noblesvtlle. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NOBLESVILLE, ind.. Feb. 21.-Noble*-villo is now experiencing a great religious awakening. Revival services have been held in most of the churches during the last few weeks, and about three hundred per-

sons have united with the different churches. The greatest interest, however, centers at the new' Christian Church, which was dedicated three weeks ago. Immediately following the dedication the pastor. Rev. E. S. Conner, began a series of revival meetings, which has continued with increasing interest until the present time. He has been assisted by the evangelists, C. 11. Scoville ami Samuel Scott, of Cleveland, O. The church has a seating capacity of nearly one thousand, and standing room is all taken every evening. Two rundred and tw'elve have united with this church since tho revival began. As the evangelists have other engagements next week, it is probable that the meetings will close some time this week. The Methodist Church lias also been blessed with sixty-two conversions during its revival of two weeks. The pastor. Rev. B. A. Kemp, is conducting the services. Pytliinn Day In Paris. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PARIS, 111., Feb. 21.—This was Pythian day in Paris, although the weather was decidedly against tho order and prqhibited any parade. This was the first annual convention and school of instruction of the Twenty-seventh district of Illinois, and there was a large representation of tho lodges present from Edgar. Clark, Douglas, Coles, Vermillion and Crawford counties, which make up this district. Those wdio took part in the exercises were District Grand Chancellor George F. Howard, Edward W. Snyder, Nathan Starr. J. F. Van Voorhees, H. M. Janney, Charles C. Lee, J. D. Shoop and Grand Chancellor Archibald G. Servoss. who gavi an exemplification of secret w T ork in the afternoon and made an address at night. Assassinated in Oklahoma. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Feb. 21.—Tho relatives of Isaac G. Rhine, of this city, have just received the news of his assassination at Wellston, O. TANARUS., where he was postmaster and a prominent politician. Across the river and about a mile from Wellston is the town of Ingalls. An intense rivalry has always existed between the two places and recently, through the influence of Rhine, both the depot and the postoflice were located at Wellston. At 2 o’clock in the morning one day last week Rhine was called to his door and shot down in cold blood. The murderer escaped. Isaac G. Rhino was born and rajsed in Blackford county and belonged to one of the oldest and best families in the county. t . Building and Loan Failure. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., Feb. 21-The Anchor Building and Loan Association filed a deed of assignment this afternoon of all its property, to Joseph F. Foley as trustee, for tho benefit of creditors. The assets consist of mortgages on real estate in this and other counties in the State aggregating SB,OOO. The liabilities are not given, but it is said will not exceed the assets. It operated on what is known as the national plan, and had several branch offices in other counties. The officers were Frank M. Wilkerson, president, and Claude Forline, secretary, both of Louisville, Ky. Kuril I Delivery at Biew Castle. Special to the Indianajiolis Journal. NEW CASTLE, Ind., Feb. 21.—Hon. L. P. Mitchell, deputy controller of the currency, arrived home from Washington Sunday and will remain with his family ten days. Mr. Mitchell states that First Assistant Postmaster General Heath has decided to establish two or more rural mail routes from this city immediately, and a representative from the department is expected here soon to select tiie routes and the carriers. Tho routes will he fifteen or twenty miles in length and they will be the only ones of the kind established in the United States until after July 1. Lust Chapter in De Puuw Estate. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., Feb. 21.—The Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Company of Louisville, receiver for the W. C. De Pauw Company, to-day filed a petitjon in the Floyd Circuit Court for authority to sell certain property, consisting of the extensive plate-glass works at Alexandria, the property in this city known as the De Pauw plate-glass works and a block of land in Louisville. The object of this sale is to enable the company to pay off certain matured claims against it.

Another Jub nt Hackney, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BHELBYVILLE, Ind.. Feb. 21.-Judge Hord to-day added to the Hackney controversy by the publication of a card over his own signature and that of ex-Senator Albert F. Wray, in w r hich he openly accuses Judge Hackney of an attempt *to organize a combination among the county candidates and secure the delegates to the state convention. The county Democracy is all torn up over the numerous combinations reported by the candidates, and the local light is becoming more bitter each day. De l’anw Fan-Hcllentc Banquet. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENCASTL.fi, Ind., Feb. 21.—The twelfth annual Pan-Hellenic banquet of the De Pauw fraternities was hold to-night, with over one hundred covers laid. The following responded to toasts: Messrs. Frederick Ogg, Levi Beem, William Gemmill, C. M. Smith, Frederick Hixson, John D. Howe, T. H. Fees. C. W. Pierson, B. F. Roller and Claude S. Watts. The meeting was one of the most successful in the association’s history'. Cock Fight Ends in a ltiot. Special to the Indianapolis Journul. EVANSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 21.—About one hundred sports from Evansville and Mount Vernon assembled Sunday afternoon a few miles from this city' at a cock pit, in whi;h a number of tine birds contested. The betting ran high and the affair broke up in a free tight. Chris Corning, of this city, whi.e acting as peacemaker, was shot. He had his face cut open and his skull crushed and will die. Others were also badly hurt. Rev. Jacob Lindenmyer Resign*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LAPORTE, Ind., Feb. 21—Rev. Jacob Lindenmyer, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, has tendered his resignation. Rev. Lindenmyer came here from Ohio ten years ago. Previous to'that he had charges In Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Before coming to tills country he waS for seven years a missionary in Africa, Shot 111* Brother-In-Law. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENCASTLE, Ind.. Feb. 21.—Probably a fatal shooting affray occurred at Roachdale Paturda* night in which George Byram was snot by his brother-in-law, Harvey Hendricks. Byram had married Hendricks’s sister and family trouble was the cause. Hendricks was given a preliminary hearing this morning. Off for the Klondike. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VALPARAISO, Ind., Feb. 21.—John Euhlin and Samuel Parks, of this city, and Dr. Joseph Handy, of Fort Worth, Tex., left this afternoon for the Klondike, and will be joined at Vancouver by’ a party from Texas. The party is prepared to stay two years. Dr. Handy will practice medicine. Insane on Religion. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SEYMOUR, Ind., Feb. 21.—Nathaniel C. Champion, jr.. a man who was at one time engaged in business here, has become insane on religion and had to be locked upin the city jail this afternoon. When arrested he was in ttie act of cutting down his mother’s woodshed. Suicide of Cliarle* llullinger. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VALPARAISO, Ind., Feb. 31.—Charles E. Hullinger, a popular young salesman of this city, committed suicide this afternoon by shooting himself through the head, -fe was a member of Progress Lodge, K. of P., No. 308. of Chicago. No cause is known for the deed. Lucky to Have Friends. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LIBERTY, Ind., Fob. 21.—Louis Harrell, who left Liberty a week ago, presumably’ as a defaulter as agent for the United States Express Company, returned to-day from Texas, his father and father-insluw having made good his shortage to the company. Ferrets Knocked Out. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON, Ind., Feb. 21.—Judge D. J, Hefron has rendered a decision against the tax ferrets in the Martin Circuit Court will be of Interest elsewhere. Fleener A Cos. got a contract In Martin county last

summer to look up sequestered taxes in consideration of the payment to them of 50 per cent, of the amounts placed on the duplicates and collected. Suit was brought to enjoin the experts and to declare the contract void. The final issue was reached Saturday, the result being a perpetual injunction against the auditor drawing warrants in favor of the ferrets, Warsaw Gets the V. B. College. WARSAW, Ind., Feb. 21.—1 t was officially announced to-day that the State College of the United Brethren effiurch will be located at Warsaw. Northern Indiana cities have been in competition for some time to secure the institution. It is endowed with a fund of $300,u00. Indiana Antes. Patrick Duffey and Charles Keating quarreled over achew r of tobacco Sunday night in a Muncie restaurant, and Keating stubbed Duffey over the heart with a pocket knifes. Keating is in jail. Duffey shot Michael Shea two years ago. An auxiliary board of the Children’s Home Society was organized in Seymour yesterday by Rev. F. M. Eliott, representing the Indiana branch of the organization. The object of organization is to place orphans and homeless children In Christian families. The SIO,OOO damage suit of Wilson Haynes against the Big Four Railway for alleged injuries received in the western suburb of Indianapolis on Dec. 20, 1895, was dismissed in the Putnam Circuit Court yesterday for want of prosecution. The case was filed in Hendricks county, and was taken to Greencastle on change of venue. The official count of the Lawrence county Republican primary shows that James McClelland received the nomination for county treasurer by a few votes, instead of Oliver M. Cosner, as reported. Mr. McClelland is an old soldier, having lost one arm in the war. He has served two terms as treasurer of Lawrence county, and is now nominated for tho thim term. Memorial services were held at Liberty, Ind., Sunday night, in the Methodist Church, for the seamen who perished in tho battle ship Maine at Havana. Superintendent Short, of the public schools, presided, and addresses were made by President Lewis, of Moore's Hill College; C. W. Stivers, editor of the Liberty Herald, and Rev, A. R. Beach. The stars and stripes were used in decorating the church, and a large crowd was present. Washington, Ind., Democrats named a ticket for the approaching election by means of a primary Saturday, and the result was the success of the incumbents, with the exception of the candidates for Council. Mayor Spencer and Treasurer Nuderdown had no opposing candidates, but over one hundred Democrats refused to vote for them. The Republican primary will be held Saturday, at which time it is believed a very strong ticket will be named. VICIOUS PRIZE FIGHT. Bob Armstrong Puts Yank Kenney Asleep for Fifteen Minutes. CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Big Bob Armstrong retrieved some of his lost laurels to-night, when, after a desperate light of five rounds, ho swung a vicious right against Yank Kenney’s jaw and sent the big white prototype of Jim Corbett from New York into a trance which lasted for fifteen minutes. The fight at tho American Athletic Club was from the very first of a fierce order. Both men forsook any semblance of science, hugged, roughed, gouged, slugged and wrestled until both were in a state of exhaustion. In tho fifth both men were weary and staggering? when Armstrong caught Kenney on thy jaw. The big white man fell straight backward, and the fight w r as over, 'for fifteen minutes Kenney’s seconds workec over him, and finally succeeded in resuscitating their man.

Jimmy Micliuel to Tnru Jockey. ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21.-The Post-Dispatch to-day announces the retirement of Jimmy Michael, the “Welsh Rarebit,” the greatest rider the field of bicycling has ever known. The Post-Dispatch has learned that Michael’s trip to New York is for the sole purpose of entering the employment of Phil Dwyer as a jockey and riding his horses this season. Some time ago a rumor was afloat that Dwyer had offered Michael a handsome salary to quit the bicycle for the race track, but the suggestion was laughed at at the time and the idea of Michael taking any such step was pronounced ridiculous. It appears, however, that all along Michael was considering the proposition, and now he has announced to his nearest friend that he is out of the bicycle game for good, to accept the offer made him by Phil Dwyer. Bested by “Spike” Sullivan. LONDON,. Feb. 21 —ln the twenty-round bout between “Spike” Sullivan, the crack American light weight, and Harry Greenfield, the English boxer, at the National Sporting Club, this evening. Sullivan won in the fifteenth round, Greenfield being outpointed from the start. INQUIRY BEGUN. s (Concluded from First Page.) fully informed as they claimed to be. It may prove, after the calm and thorough investigation of the disaster by the naval court of inquiry, that there was an accident, and that the external evidence of the ship having been blown up, W'hich now seems so strong, is wrong. In this event, presumably full credit will be given the Spanish government, and a kindlier feeling may prevail in the United States. Nevertheless, the official assurance that the Maine was destroyed through some accidental cause would not change the conditions in Cuba, nor would it alter the sentiment which has been disclosed. At some stage or other American statesmanship must recognize that it has to do with halfcivilized people, whose savage instincts manifest themselves when the occasion arises. All this time Spanish sovereignty in the island is becoming weaker, but the extinction comes like a volcano w'hose fires are dying out, yet blaze forth at times. It is literally true that in the eastern end of the island the Spanish troops have been repulsed by the insurgents under Calixto Gareia. It is also true that in Santa Clara province reinforcements have been sent because of the oppressive tactics qf the insurgent chiefs, w'ho are carrying out the orders of Gomez. They only help to strengthen the evidence that autonomy is a failure. Demoralization spreads and the people continue to starve to death. Possibly the reports of the American consuls on autonomy and on the inability of the government to succor the starving people will be withheld from Congress in order not to inflame public opinion beyond the white heat it is said to have reached over the calamity to the Maine. They can be summarized in a single sentence. The consuls report that autonomy and Spanish relief for tiie suffering are twin failures. If American Intervention is coming in any form it will have to como rapidly, or else it wil! be intervention in the anarchy that reigns in a graveyard. * MINES IS THE HARBOR. Statement In Made on the Highest Authority in Havana. NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—A copyright cable dispatch to the Herald from Havana says: I have learned from the highest authority that, no matter what may have been the cause of the terrible catastrophe to the Maine, the harbor of Havana is and has been for a long time filled with submarine mines and torpedoes. While this fact has been suspected, but few army and navy officers have any definite idea of the location or number of these mines. Before the present insurrection broke out visitors to the fortifications, now closed to all excepting the army, were informed that a most effective system of mines had been planted, and that they could be exploded by means of electric connections from stations on the shore. At the outbreak of the war the greatest secrecy was imposed upon those having these mines under their supervision, and their presence was forgotten by the public in general. When it was rumored that a United States war vessel would be stationed in the harbor the attention of one of General Weyier’s aids-de-camp was called to the fact that all of the large shore batteries guarding the entrance to the harbor could only be directed against an enemy in the open sea. and that if a war ship succeeded in running past the forts and entering the harbor the entire city would be at its mercy. The officer implied that the engineers intrusted with the most recent fortification of the harbor had fully considered this question, and had arranged that if a vessel ever did enter the harbor it should be blown up at once. This explains the seemingly unprotected conditftm of the bay and harbor. I am satisfied that my information is correct. All information about these mines was so carefully guarded that Lieutenant Jenkins, the ill-fated intelligence officer of the Maine, was really uncertain as to their presence, and so expressed to several friends in Havana. There is no disposition here to Jump at conclusions, and even those who hold the opinion that tho Maine was blown up by a

cy Is there s.ny reason for dodging and igJJ coring a great and vital act 9in, P l y k # * cause a few prejudiced, misguided f " r people have antiS'*/ \ \ quated ideas of what >—/ l\ Lr—constitutes morality I an< * ffi°desty? Rea--800 anC * ,onesty j k J a^ V \ and women are at\t \ tracte d to each other \ because they are men jß&MKpßiff '} an d women and bejv eause * 3 an< * that make a man atM I tractive are the char* acteristics caused by xlljiwfellrllSue which makes him a same i9 true of woman - There is strong attractiveness in perfeet health. There is fascination and magnetism in it. A wocannot be encannot be a perfect woman —if not just so much as her sickness affects the organs that make her a woman, in just so much she loses attractiveness. This is the vital part of her health. If anything is wrong there, it may result in all manner of ills all over the body Careless, or too busy, physicians frequently treat the symptoms of this kind of disorder as separate and distinct ailments. The symptoms are many and varied, so much so that when a woman is sick in any way, the first thought should be given to the organs distinctly feminine. About 9 times in 10 the cause of the trouble will be found there. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures all disorders of this kind. There is no guesswork about it There is tio chance about it. It is a fact that has been demonstrated in 30 solid years of extensive practice. Thousands of women have written grateful letters, who have wished the whole world of women to know the wonderful things the ‘‘Prescription” has done for them. NATIONAL gT* Tube Works %. "Xl Wrought-iron Pipe for Gas, WV Jv Steam and Water. Boiler Tube*. Cast and Malle- , 'R.jJb. able Iron Fittings(black and ItiiS'fc&VA As W/k. . galvanized). Valves. Stow ■flanß-v,, y Co<ks. Engine Trimming, ■PsiH''tli ear - stea,n oauges, Pipe Tongs, DhuJ w Pipe Cutters, Vises, Screw EH Hon Plates and Pies. Wrem bee, ivi Rml Bteam Traps, Pumps, KltehMSI en sinks. Hose. Belting. Bal>I lilt Metal. Solder. White and Esffl M-rj Colored Wiping Waste, and Eli Ha all other Supplies used In connection with Gas. steam ll' I.A and Water. Natural Gas INI IvJ Supplies a specialty, steam- ■ J heating Apparatus for PubEl! m lie Buildings, Store-rooms, I*l Mills, Shops,Factories, I.aunKr | I dries, Lumber Dry-Houses, || Wm * etc. Cut and Thread to orp § j J der any size Wrought-iron H R* Pipe, from h inch to II KB inches diameter. B. I MGHT JJILLSON, W 13 . PENNSYLVANIA Stmine do not believe the authorities were a party in t'he most remote way to the diabolical act. They do believe, however, that if their worst fears prove true it will ho found to he the work of a fanatical VVeyierite,, who had two purposes in view : First, to strike a blow at the United States; second, to embarrass General Bianco. Many of those who formerly held the secrets of the submarine mines were strong partisans' of Weyler. They were tiie ones who recently organized*the disturbances in Havana against the present government, and who are now' secretly circulating small transparent cards, upon w'hicli is printed the portrait of Weyler, ahd which, when held to the light, show the picture of Don Carlos. They are not only traitors to their King, but bent upon any kind of mischief that will overthrow the existing government and restore Weyler to power. Os course, there are ail sorts of rumors in Havana about what Spain would do in case of war with the United States, all based upon the vaporings of rabid Weylerism. One is that Mexico would he a willing ally of Spain, so far as to permit the landing in that country of a Spanish army to invade the United States. Many of the lower class Mexicans in this city are avowed enemies of the United States, and openly boast of their country’s sympathy for the Spanish cause. Another wild scheme lias been put in pamphlet form and extensively circulated. It draws a vivid picture of tiie Spanish army in the interior of Cuba, resisting every assault by the United States forces. Jt admits that the Spanish navy might be destroyed, hut contends that a Spanish army could hold the island indefinitely. Just what the Insurgents would be doing all this time is not related. Failure of Dry-Gooda Merchants. (pHICAGO, Feb. 21.—The John York Company, dry-goods men bants, at Nos. 773 to 781 Halsted street, assigned to-day to Isaac G. Loeber. Assets, $100,000; liabilities, $125.000. John York, the head of the concern, also made a personal assignment to tho same assignee. His liabilities were placed at $12,000, with no assets. Litigation following the burning of the firm’s store four or five years ago and the recent period of business depression are said to have caused the failure. Battle Flag; Keturncil, CONCORD. N. H„ Feb. 21,-Mrs. Persas F. Chase, of Lancaster, sister of tiie late Colonel Cross, of the Fifth New Hampshire Volunteers, has returned to the Fourth North Carolina Volunters, C. S. A., the battle Hag captured from that regiment by her brother’s regiment at Antietem. Missing Fishermen Found. MARINETTE, Wls., Feb. 21—The twelve fishermen who started from Green island for Marinette during the blizzard and were thought to have been lost have been located, alive and well. CURIOUS BUILDING Different Foods Make Different People. The kind of food one eats and the liquid ono drinks has much to do in determining how’ much of health and strength may ho depended upon to carry out life’s work. True, the quality of tiie mind greatly affects the body, and on the other hand tho reflexes from an ill-fed body seem to affect the mind. Well-selected food is of the utmost importance to brain workers and highly organized men and women. We are apt to eat and drink almost anything that looks and tastes good, and afterwards wonder why our brains do not earn as much as some friends whom we have in mind. Our physical systems are ail a trifle dissimilar, and when ono finds that he is not keeping up to par, a close inspection of what is being put into the stomach is wise. Many people are slowly, hut very surely, injured and their lives cut snort by the daily use of the narcotic drug, coffee. “Nonsense,” someone says. It is easy to say nonsense when ono does not have access to chemical research and scientific data. Facts are exceedingly stubborn things, more so than stubborn people are aware who cry out because sojne- favorite drug cannot stand in a fuvoralde light under the careful search of chemical analysis. The stubborn facts about coffee will make themselves felt after the stubbornness of unfortunate users has been broken down. Health, longevity, the pow’er to do things and peace with the nervous system are the things that weigh many times more than tho indulgence in a cup of coffee. It is easy for one to slide off from the coffee habit when Postum Food Coffee is used, particularly if it be well boiled, for then the fragrance and taste of coffee is brought out of tho Food Coffee, and It is really dtAidous, Chemistry shows that it contains ajx>ut 80 per cent, of food elements necessary (for rebuilding the brain at and nerve cuntersA