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claimed that the surrender must be confirmed by Madrid. I refused to consider any such contention, for the surrender was complete and ordered by Governor General Blanco and was made final by General Toral. This morning General Llnaree sent me a letter begging that the Spanish soldiers be permitted to take their side arms back to Spain. He asked me to Intercede •with the President, and, if possible, arrange for a return of the arms to the prisoners after they had surrendered them.” Pending the sanction of Madrid, everything is at a standstill, and as a result the troops on both sides remain in the trenches. While there is only a remote chance of the government at Madrid upsetting everything at the last moment, such an event is still recognised as a possibility. However, our plans are being perfected, as though the campaign tvere over. General Shafter's headquarters are to be removed, probably to-day, to the high ground above the city, where the w'hole army will be encamped after Santiago is evacuated, pending the possibility of its embarkation for the island of Porto Rico. The troops which were landed at Siboney but which were not brought up, are to be ‘ent back on board the transports Immediately. Which American troops will remain here as a garrison, or their number, has not been decided on. There is some talk of garrisoning Santiago with several regiments from the Southern States, which are understood to be at sea at present. Tlie condition of the city of Santiago is said to be dreadful, with filth and stench everywhere. There is much sickness among the Spanish soldiers, due to bad and Insufficient food, and there are many yellow fever cases in the hospitals. Our commissioners have just gone to meet the Spanish commissioners. FLYING THE FRENCH FLAG. Spanish Gunboat nt Camp McCalla— Pickets Shelled by a Launch. PLAYA DEL. ESTE, Guantanamo Bay, July 16, 6p. m.—A steam launch from the Spanish gunboat Sandoval came down the bay this afternoon flying the French flag. The French consul at Guantanamo was on board, as was also the Spanish bishop of the Catholic Church at Guantanamo. They had a conference with Commander McCalla relative to the removal of indigent French subjects from Guantanamo to the French cruiser now In the harbor. Their request was refused until the number or persons to be removed was definitely known. The French consul said that there had been absolutely no communication at Guantanamo with the outside world since June 7. He was greatly surprised to hear of the destruction of Admiral Cervera s fleet and the surrender of Santiago. The latter news and the terms of the surrender, involving the Guantanamo forces, will be communicated to the Spaniards at once. A launch from the cruiser Marblehead, while scouting along the west shore of the bay this afternoon, near the mouth of Guantanamo river, was tired on by a squadron of Spanish pickets guarding the road in that vicinity. The launch replied with her one-pounder and a lively fight resulted. The Marblehead threw two shells from a six-pounder into tiie woods and the lire ot the Spaniards ceased suddenly. The launch was not hit. WANTED THEIR SIDE ARMS. Point for Which the Spaniard* Held Out— Komber of Prisoner*. (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.) PLAYA DEL ESTE, province of Santiago de Cuba, July 15 (delayed In transmission.) —The commissioners appointed by General Shafter and General Toral to arrange the details of the surrender of the Spanish forces in eastern Cuba are still hard at work, and probably their labors will not be completed before to-morrow. Though the understanding was that no concessions were to be granted, with the e*ception of allowing the officers to retain their side arms, the Spanish commissioners have been disputing and ra many oblectlons to the proposed arrangements. The C„l"h officer, wish to hove Mr Ml march out of the trenches with their arms, which they also insist are to be boxed up nnd shinned back to Spain with the prisoned Tffis of course, has been refused There 18 alw much argument over other details °Vhe e totafdumber of Spanish troops volved in the surrender will, it i*sald, ram close to 25.000, of which about lk The hind the intrenchments at Santiago, l e rest of the Spanish troops are zio Tanamo, Guantanamo, Raracoa and other seaports and fortifled cities. The 2f> 000 Spanish troops include about 20,000 regulars und 5,000 volunteers. HE SERVED ON THE MAINE DEATH OF LIEUT. JOHN J. BLAND IN AT BALTIMORE. - Warn Officer of the Deck on the Nl^ht the Battle Ship Blew Up. and Coaid Not Forget the Horror. ♦— BALTIMORE, July 16.—Lieut. John J. Blandln. who was officer of the deck on the night the United States battle ship Maine whs blown up in Havana harbor, died at noon to-day In the Sheppards-Pratt Hospital, in this city. His death was the result of meningitis, brought on by the shock received when the Maine was destroyed. Lieutenant Blandin, after giving his testimony before the board of inquiry, at Key West, was assigned to duty at the United States hydrographic office, In this city. His wife and two sons lived here and it was thought that the comparatively light duties would aid in restoring his nervous system. This did not prove to be the case, however, and from the day of his return to his home in this city his friends remarked a change in his demeanor* He seemed utterly unable to dismiss from his mind the horrors of the fatal night which saw the destruction of the battle ship and the dentil of so many of his fbmrades, and on July 1 he broke down under the strain and was removed to the hospital. In the delirium which quickly followed he reverted continually to the incident connected with the destruction of the battle ship and fancied himself again on deck issuing orders and aiding In the rescue of his shipmates. His wife was with him constantly, but fqr the past week he he has been unable to recognize her. It was hoped until yesterday that he might recover. but his illness tcok an unfavorable turn and last night his physicians gave up hope. TO TAKE THE CAROLINES. The Monterey Will Wre*t from Spain Her Last Pacitle Possession*. SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Advices from Honolulu indicate that the coast defense vessel Monterey will take possession of the Caroline islands before reaching Manila. While in Honolulu harbor, Commander Lentze, of the Monterey, borrowed charts of the Carolines from Captain Bray, of the missionary bark Morning Star, and also consulted with that navigator regarding the harbors of those islands. Captain Lentze promised to return the charts when he reached the Philippines. Merrinm In Command. SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—Maj. General Merrlam has assumed command of the expeditionary forces. To-day active prepa rations were continued on the vessels of the fifth Manila expedition. There will be a final inspection of the Pennsylvania to-mor-row, and if everything is satisfactory the troops designated for her will embark tomorrow. The troops that are detailed for the Pennsylvania are the First Montana Segiment and the recruits for the First CalDrola. The South Dakota Regiment is to go on the Rio de Janeiro. It | doubtful whether the Rio de Janeiro will be ready by Tuesday. The delay is In putting in the bunks. Men will work all day to-morrow. The Utah light battery of volunteer artillery received orders this morning to prepare and be ready to embark on the Rio de Jant-.To without delay. They consist of 106 officers and men. The heavy baggage of Ifala b&ttfry was packed to-day.

SPANISH PRISONERS 4_ ADMIRAL CERVERA AND HIS OFFICERS AT ANN APOLIS. Well Quartered In Buildings on the Naval Academy Grounds and Released on Parole. * HARVARD’S CARGO UNLOADED * HALF-NAKED SPANISH SEAMEN TAKEN TO SEAVEY’S ISLAND. * Four More Deaths Among the Big Batch of Prisoners—Suffering from Malaria Instead of Y'ellovr Fever. e ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 16.—Admiral Cervera, the recent commander of the Spanish squadron which was destroyed off Santiago, and about forty Spanish officers were brought to this city to-day, and are now prisoners of war within the historic precincts of the United States Naval Academy. The auxiliary cruiser St. Louis brought the foreign visitors up Chesapeake bay this afternoon. Her black hulk was sighted by the tugs off Annapolis at 3 o’clock this afternoon and immediately a fleet of small craft that had been waiting far outside the city since early morning, put on all steam and in a half hour later were surrounding the great cruiser in the hope of seeing the Spaniards. Soon after she came to anchor the St. Louis flew signals for the government tug Standish,. which had been tied to the wharf at Annapolis with her fires up since 3 o’clock this morning. The tug at once put to sea. About 4 o’clock she tied up to the starboard side of the St. Louis and for nearly an hour there was a transfer of baggage and bundles between the two vessels. Then three wounded Spanish officers were swung down to the Standish in litters. Admiral Cervera took courteous leave of the officers of the St. Louis and marched down the gangway of the ship with a stately tread. He wore a black derby hat and the dark clothes of a civilian. On his left arm he carried a brown overcoat. Immediately following him were the recent governor of Santiago, an old man in civilian clothes. Captain Eulate and the rest of the Spanish officers. A few of them were dressed in the Spanish uniform, but most of them were rigged out wholly or in part in duck uniforms that had been furnished them by the American officers. Chairs had been provided in the rear of the tug for the accommodation of the prisoners and here they sat while the tug steamed up to the old city of Annapolis. At the wharf Commander Edwin White with a detachment of United States marines was aw aiting their coming. He received the admiral in person and escorted him immediately to the superintendent's carriage. Commander White, Admiral Cervera and his son, then drove to the residence of Admiral McNair, the superintendent of the Naval Academy. A brief formal call was made there, at which courtesies were exchanged and Admiral McNair explained to the visitors the arrangements that had been made for their comfort. Admiral Cervera was then escorted to his quarters, a plain brick structure of three stories, in what is known as Buchanan row\ The house has been well furnished and is in all particulars the same as the houses occupied by naval officers on duty at the academy. Soon after their arrival, which was at 5:30 o’clock, dinner was served for the admiral and his staff in their own quarters. The other officers signed the parole and were conducted to quarters in Stribling row, which is used by the cadets in term-time for dormitories. They spent the evening after dinner in strolling about the grounds. All will attend St. Mary's Catholic Church to-morrow forenoon. The Naval Academy yard, where the officers are quartered, is carefully guarded and but few civilians are aliow'ed to enter. THE HARVARD UNLOADED. Hep Cargo of Spanish Prisoners Camped on Seavey’s Inland. PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 16.—Portsmouth has presented a busy scene to-day. Thousands of citizens, many from out of town, assembled along the water to get a view of the captive Spaniards who are being transported from the cruiser Harvard to t Camp Long, on Seaveys island. The work of unloading the prisoners was begun at 9 o’clock this fefrenoon, but the operation was a slow one, on account of the determination of the officers in charge to have the men mustered by crews and to have them leave the Harvard in that order. The first barge carried 448 half-naked seamen who belonged to the Almirante Oquendo. They reached the island at noon. The work continued until nearly 4, when the last barge load was put ashore. Forty-six men in the sick bay were left on the ship. Four deaths occurred during the night among the prisoners, two having died on the island and two on board the Harvard. One of the deaths on the vessel was due to malarial fever and the other to heart disease. One of the men w ho died on the island was an apothecary on one of Cervera’s ships. He was a victim of paralysis. The other died Com wounds. The condition of those who are under the care of medical officers, with the exception of two, is improving. The large number of sick men more than tilled the hospitals, and one of the new buildings at the camp had to be turned into a temporary hospital. It was late to-night when all the prisoners had been assigned to quarters. It is thought the men wilt be kept on the island all summer, the length of captivity, of course, depending on the duration of the war. Orders have already been given for the erection of a mammoth mess hall, with a capacity of feeding 1,000 men at one time, and this building is expected to greatlv relieve the crowded conditions now experienced. Since the removal of the prisoners from the Harvard the ship has been thoroughly disinfected. Early Monday fourteen coal barges will be mored alongside the ship and the work of partially filling her coal bunkers will begin. Her stores are to be renewed and her water tanks filled. It is the intention of Captain Cotton to leave for New York not later than Wednesday. The forty-six Spaniards now in the sick bay of the Harvard will be removed tomorrow and placed in the new hospital building. All the examining physicians, local, naval and militia, report officially that the disease with which half of the Harvard's one thousand prisoners have been afflicted is nothing more serious than malarial fever. Everything is being done to aid the sufferers, and the medical men expect the disease to disappear rapidly in this climate. John Wlrth, an alleged German newspaper correspondent, arrested near Santiago by order of General Shafter, who suspected him of being a Spanish spy, and who sent him aboard the Harvard, was put ashore by Captain Cotton and given his liberty. He was confined in the brig of the Harvard. He claims to be a correspondent of the Frankfurter Anzeiger. The Mutiny on tlie Harvard. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. July 16,-Regard-lng the mutiny which occurred on board the Harvard, just before she sailed from Santiago, it has been learned that the Spaniards wanted to get at the stores of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment which w r ent to Santiago on board the Harvard. Part of the troops had been landed, but a detail had been left to guard the stores. It is not dear whether the prisoners actually made a break for the stores or whether they simply threatened to do so, but there was a clash between the Spaniards and the Massachusetts men in the face of marine guards, who had the prisoners In charge. The captain of the guard, on seeing the danger of an outbreak, ordered his men to tire and the marines obeyed, killing six and wounding a dozen of the prisoners. Drowned In Knvv River. KANSAS CITY, Mo.. July 1.-Frank Waxson, Charles Wynant and Charles Clark were drowned in the Kaw river just above here to-day while dragging the river for the body of Lee Jewett, the eleven-year-old son of Alderman William Jewett, of Argentine. Kan. The boy had been left on an

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island by his uncle, with whom he had been fishing, and perished in trying to reach the shore. The men were drowned by the breaking of a rope upon which they were trying to cros3 from the river bank to the island. ENGLISH SUGGESTION. Britain Would Like to Assist In Protecting the Philippines. LONDON, July 17.—The Sunday Times this morning suggests that the United States invite Great Britain, as the most interested country, to join with themselves and Spain, In a protectorate over the Philippine islands, until a government capable of running without assistance shall have been established. The papers says: “The United States may not unreasonably claim a protectorate over Cuba,” but should return Porto Rico and any other islands the government may seize, though they might temporarily retain the first named until the war indemnity shall have been paid. Views of the Spectator. LONDON, July 16.—The Spectator Is of the opinion that the whole European press, with the Times at Its head. Is discussing the reasons which make for peace from a mistaken point of view. It adds: ‘‘The fact that the longer the war is protracted the harder the terms, does not appeal to Spain. Spain Is not a modern, but a medieval state. Supposing the worst, that Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines are lost and that Cadiz and Barcelona are blockaded, where, in all that series of misfortunes is the ruin for Spain. Her people are dependent upon agriculture and mining, and not upon trade. Repudiation of the debt would ruin a class, but it would enrich the army, by leaving more for its pay, and it w'ould lighten taxation. The only argument for peace, is that the war is a futile one.” HELD UP BY MASKED MEN * ’FRISCO PASSENGER TRAIN ROBBED BV TWO DESPERADOES. Citizen of Andover, Kan., Who Attempted to Warn the Officials, Shot by the Bandits—Express Car Looted. WICHITA, Kan., July 16.-The /Frisco passenger train leaving here at 9:30 for St. Louis was held up to-night by two masked men at Andover, a station ten miles east of here. A citizen of Andover, who learned of the plan to rob the train, attempted to notify the train officials and was shot by the robbers. He will probably die. His name could not be learned. Several hundred dollars was taken from the express car, but the exact amount is not known here and there is no way of finding outi, as all attempts to raise the Andover office have failed. Andover is a flag station and has about 200 people. Two men rode into town at dark and tied their horses on the street near the depot. They avoided everybody and acted in such a mysterious way that they were suspected and a man sent down the road to flag the train. He was shot by the robbers just a few minutes before the train arrived. As soon as the engineer slowed down the men, under heavy masks, entered the express car and demanded the money. The messenger drew a gun but was overpowered, after which the men went through the safe. No attempt was made to rob the passengers. After getting what money they could the robbers rode off across the prairie at a full gallop, firing back towards the town. The sheriff and a posse followed from here. GUNBOAT DESTROYED. i The Antonio Lopez Blown Into Smithereens by the Cruiser New Orleans. ST. THOMAS, D. W. 1., July 16.—The United States cruiser New Orleans to-day completely destroyed the Spanish gunboat Antonio Lopez, whose captain recently ran bis vessel ashore at Saoinas, near San Juan de Porto Rico, upon being chased by two American vessels while attempting to enter San Juan with a cargo of provisions and war material. The Porto Rican blockade is being keenly felt at San Juan and the refugees are otercrowding the accommodations there. ' During her service on the blockade the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite was discovered to have a fire in her coal bunkers, which burned for tinea days. Some repairs to the vessel will be necessary. The government will permit her to purchase 500 tons of coal. The St. Thomas Colonial Bank has, however, refused to accept the Yosemite’s drafts on the United States. SAN JUAN NEXT. (Conclnded from First Page.) bin to-day and informed him that the regiment was fully armed and equipped and ready and anxious for service in the field. He made special application for duty with the expedition to be sent to San Juan de Puerto Rico, and it is more than probable that his wishes will be respected. His present command is now rendezvoused at Fredericksburg, Va. Transports Off for Santiago. TAMPA, Fla., July 16.—The transports Mississippi and Cherokee sailed late this afternoon loaded heavily with provisions for the American forces at Santiago. The Iroquois was to have sailed also, but her boilers were found to be in such condition that it would be more than a week before she would be able to put to sea. The Tarpoon and government snagboat Suwanee, which were recalled a few days since, after they had started, also went out. The Gussie will leave to-night with ammunition and provisions for Santiago. The Mississippi carried ten carloads of fresh meats. Water Carrier Purchased. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 16.—The British tank steamer Lucilene, now' at this port, has been bought by the government to carry water to Cuba and elsewhere. The price paid is said to be 1200.U00. The Lucilene was launched five years ago at Stockton, England, and is built of iron and steel. She can carry 1,003,000 gallons of water. Ordered to Santiago. DES MOINES, la., July 16.—Major John C. Davis, chief surgeon of the immunes, who has spent the day here examining the colored company enlisted here, to-night received a telegram from the department ordering him to Santiago. He had the fever in 1868, and aided in rescuing patients in the epidemic of 1878 and 1888. Transports at Charleston. CHARLESTON, S. C., July 16.—The “No. 21,” formerly the steamship Mobile, arrived here to-day. The vessel is to be used in transporting troops to Porto Rico. The transports now here are the Grand Duchess, the “33’ and the “31.” The three have ample room for 4,0*30 troops. Movements of Steamers. NEW YORK. July 16.—Arrived: Umbria, from Liverpool: Rotterdam, from Rotterdam. Sailed: La Br. tange, for Havre; Maasdam, for Rotterdam: Furnessia, for Glasgow; Campania, for Liverpool; Patria, for Hamburg: Victoria, for London. LIVERPOOL. Juiy 16.—Arrived: Etruria and Georgic, from New York. Sailed: Aurania, *or New York. SOUTHAMPTON, July 16.—Arrived: Westernland and Koemgen Luisa, from New r Y’ork. ROTTERDAM, July 16.—Arrived: Edam, from New Y'ork. HAVRE. July 16.—Sailed: La Gascogne, for New York. BREMEN. July 16.—Sailed: Barbarossa, for New York. Killed nt a Crossing. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 16.—A train on the Peoria & Northern division of the Wabash Railroad ran into a buggy crossing the track at Brooklyn. 111., four miles from East St. Louis, to-night, at 12:20 o'clock, and killed Ted Rawley and wife, both of Brooklyn. Rawley was a Clover switchman, and he nnd his wife had been spending the da* fishing

AFTER WATKINS’S MONEY * 4 OHIO GIRL SUES A MADISON COUNTY WIDOWER FOR SIO,OOO. Repntable Crawfordsvllle Girl Suffers for Trick of Designing Woman in a Forgery Case. Special to tlie Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., July 16.—Miss Lydia Ferguson, of Lima, 0.. to-night filed a SIO,OOO breach of promise suit against Francis Watkins, one of the oldest and best known widowers in this county. He has passed his sixty-fifth year, and has daughters and sons as Old as the plaintiff, who states that she has turned thirty-six. It seems that he met her at the home of his brother, in this city, some time ago. When she returned to Ohio he wrote her love letters. She was instructed to meet him in Indianapolis, where they were to be married. On Jan. 18 she went to Indianapolis, but she was met there by two of Watkins’s daughters, who kept the lovers apart and finally got their father to give up his idea Os marriage. This has caused the suit. Watkins is one of the solid men of Madison county. SANGERFEST TO-DAY. Mancie Society Expects to Entertain 2,500 Visitors. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., July 16.—A1l week there have been a few scattering arrivals in Muncie for the first annual saengerfest of Indiana German singing societies to-morrow and Monday, but the number of arrivals greatly increased to-day and the committee feels assured that there will be at least 2,500 strangers present. The railroads announce that there will be excursions from Wabash, Lafayette, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Connersville and intermediate points. The delegates elected to attend the business part of the meeting will remain over until Monday, but most of the crowd will be here only Sunday. Headquarters have been opened in Shirk’s Hall, where the visitors will first be escorted, and they will then be taken to Westside Park, where the picnic and singing contest will be held, after a street parade. A feature of the programme will be the chorus of 800 male voices, led by the Muncie City Band. A handsome silk banner, won by Muncie at the meeting at Fort Wayne last year, where the organization was made, will be contested for. The candidates will be Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Wabash, Muncie and Lafayette. The indications are that the meeting will go to Indianapolis. a INDIANA OBITUARY - . Mary Basset Hussey, Y'outli’s Companion Prize Story Author. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BRAZIL, Ind., July 16.—Mrs. Mary Basset Hussey died at her elegant home here last night of cancer after an illness of several months. She was fifty-five years old, and had gained an enviable position among the writers of the State. She wrote a short story for the Youth’s Companion several years ago entitled “Little Dot,” which captured the first prize money offered by that paper. Mrs. Hussey was also a recognized poet, and has contributed both poetry and prose to some of the leading periodicals of the country, Fnneral of Cadet Gable. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., July 16.—The funeral of Clyde Gable, a school cadet, took place here to-day and was one of the largest ever witnessed In this city. While encamped at the Eaton the boy had a severe fall, which resulted in his death. The Rathbone Sisters, Rebekahs, Macabees, Epworth Leaguers and school cadets attended. Robert G. Pritchard, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., July. 16,-Robert G. Pritchard, a politician residing in Nineveh township, is dead. Mr. Pritchard was sixty years old and had been for a long time a member of the Republican county central committee. Mnncle Deaths. MUNCIE. Ind., July 16.—Mrs. Amanda Coffeen. aged fifty-four, died last night very unexpectedly. She has lived here many years. Mrs. Jacob Huber, a bride of but a few months, died last night, aged twenty-two years. —4 GLASS WORKERS MAY SPLIT. Trouble GrsiTlng Oat of tlie L. A. 300 Convention at Pittsburg. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, July 16.—The convention of L. A., 300, called by George Ambos, Philip Yochum, F. D. Core and others, now in session at Pittsburg, in opposition to President Simon Burns, received a severe shock in the shape of a telegram from John W. Haynes, of the K. of L. The telegram stated that a resolution passed by L. A. 300, on motion of John G. Schlicker, two years ago, providing for an annual convention of that body, had been declared null and void by the executive board of the Knights of I.abor, and that the present convention was therefore illegal and irregular. The message further stated that all those who attended the present convention would be expelled from their membership in L. A. 300. The message caused great consternation for a time, but the delegates finally decided to proceed despite the threat. The convention will be in session all of next week. Hartford City sympathizers have been informed that the latest move is towards the formation of anew organization and the disruption of the Blowers’ and Gatherers' Association would surprise no one. The Pittsburg crowd and the Western element are bitter against each other. The removal of the L. A. 300 headquarters from Pittsburg to Indianapolis is officially denied. 4, NONUNIONISM DECLINING. Glass Bottl* Blowers Find Thetr Association Growing Stronger. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE. Ind., July 16.—At the Glass Bot-tle-blowers’ International convention to-day the law committee completed its report and there are very few if any important changes in the by-laws. The representatives are hopeful of a reduction of hours by abolishing Saturday night work, also a fair increase in wages. The delegates feel that the demand for an increase is justifiable, for the reason that the manufacturer is enjoying more protective tariff than under the Wilson law, when wages were the same. It has been Bhown that during the two years’ administration of President Hayes the growth of nonunlonsim has not only been checked, but stopptd, and the domestic opposition has all but disappeared. Mr. Hayes and the other officers were highly commended for this state of affairs. They were also commended for the fine showing as to finance, there being over $75,000 in the treasury. as shown by the auditing committee. Detroit. St. Louis and Atlantic City are candidates for the convention, with Atlantic City the favorite. There will be no meetings to-morrow. A WOMAN RUINED KING. Innocent Girl nt Crn wfordsvllle Mixed l'p In the Case. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWfORDSVILLE, Ind., July 16.—An Item has been going the rounds of the papers about County Superintendent King, of Bloomington, being a defaulter, forger, etc., and all on account of being infatuated with a prominent young woman of this city. The young woman whose name was mentioned was always above reproach, and people here were unable to account for the story. It was learned that she had never been to a businees college nor to other places where King is said to have seen her and so the matter was a mystery, until finally the picture of the girl, that had been flven to King, was secured, and it was ound that she was Nannie Rosebaum, a well-known widow, and not the young woman whose name ahe had given King. Mrs. Rosebaum is well known here and her

actions with King cause no surprise. She formerly lived at Linden. Yoang Whitten In Trouble. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., July 16.-Joseph Whitten, of this city, was arrested and bound over to the Circuit Court in SSOO this afternoon for obtaining money under false pretenses. Whitten claimed to represent an Indianapolis dry goods house and traveled over this county among the farmers taking orders for dry goods. He collected nearly $l5O in this manner, telling his customers that the goods would be delivered last Tuesday. When asked why thu orders had not been filled he claimed that the Indianapolis house had failed to carry out its part of the contract. Whitten is the son of ex-Post-master Whitten, and his former reputation had been good. A Swindling Cattle Deuier. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., July 16.—Washington county farmers have been fleeced out of $l,lOO by a man who gave his name as Daniel Fisher, who claimed to be a Cincinnati cattle dealer. He purchased the cattle and gave checks on the bank at Orleans, Ind., claiming to have $4,000 on deposit. The cattle were shipped to Louisville and sold. E. B. Stephenson, who was caught for nearly S7OO, was in this city today searching for Fisher. Other victims were Joseph Mandlin, William Baker and Cyrus Mandlin, who were caught for sums ranging from SIOO to S2OO. Anderson Opera House Flooded. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., July 16.—The heaviest rain of the season deluged this city last night and this morning. It was nothing short of a cloudburst. Cellars and low places were filled with water. The greatest damage was to the Grand Opera House. The cellar, given up to dressing rooms, property store apartments and heaters, was iundated. The house being closed for the season, most of the valuable properties were stored away and are badly damaged. This flooding was due to failure of the sewers to work properly. JoncMviile'N Only Saloon Burned. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., July 16.—The property at Jonesville owned by Frank T. Crump, of this city, and occupied by John Ford as a saloon, was burned to the ground last night. This saloon has been the scene of a great deal of trouble and was the place where John Williams shot and killed George Lewis last May. It is the only liquor house in Jonesville and its destruction last night is supposed to be the result of an ill-feeung against the place. Loss, SBOO, no insurance. Charge Aunt list a Postmaster. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., July 16.-John H. Renn, of St. Joseph’s Hill, Clark county, today filed complaint with United States Commissioner Cadwell in this city against Postmaster William Poss, of St. Joseph’s Hill, charging him with violating the postal laws in opening a letter addressed to be returned. 'the complaint was referred to the United States district attorney. Cosantl-Clark Wedding. KOKOMO, Ind., July 16.—At the residence of the bride at Georgetown, 111., Thursday, Prof. Charles E. Cosard, of New London, this county, and Miss Emma Clark, were married. The groom is principal of Lowell Academy at Lowell Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Oosand are both graduates of Earlham College. For the coming year they will reside at Lowell, Kan., where Mrs. Cosand will act as assistant principal. Yonng Woman Wants to See Him. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENCASTLE, Ind., July 16—Sheriff Bunton arrested Hal B. Lowe to-night, wanted at Greenup, 111., on a charge preferred by a prominent young woman of Cumberland county, Illinois. Lowe has been going under the assumed name of Horace Jones. He will be sent back to-morrow, going without requisition papers. Married at Hartford City. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., July 16.-Mtss Rosa L. Proctor and Ervin Snodgrass, both of Muncie, were married here yesterday by Rev. A. L. Blake, at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. A. H. Remington. The bride is a former resident of this city and Mr. Snodgrass is a merchant of Muncie. Guilty of Manslaughter. Special to the Indianapoljs Journal. BEDFORD, Ind., July 16.—The hearing of Perry Covey and James Martin for killing Hiram Starr while resisting arrest has been in progress since Friday morning. This afternoon Covey was found guilty of manslaughter and bound over to court in the sum of SI,OOO. Martin was released. Samuel Dick’s Fatal Fall. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KENTLAND, Ind., July 16.—Samuel Dick, while working as carpenter on McCray & Morrison’s new transfer house, fell forty feet to the ground and died in ten minutes. He leaves a widowed mother, two brothers and one sister to mourn his loss. He was well thought of in this community. CHANGEOF FLAGSTO-DAY (Concluded from First Page.) Mahan and Captaip Crowninshield, had a conference with the President at about 11 o’clock this morning. Secretary Day was also present. Secretary Alger, on leaving the White House, said that the conference was not particularly Important. It had been decided to send additional doctors and nurses and medical supplies to Santiago as soon as possible. The situation, however, was not serious, but there appeared to be need for more^ doctors and nurses, and they would be sent forward. The conference with the board lasted only a short time. When the Cabinet officials left the White House after the conference, it was stated that the entire situation had been gone over, with particular reference to the next moves to be made. Although no official statement was made, it appeared to be the general view that movement against Porto Rico and the dispatch of Commodore Watson's squadron against the coast of Spain were the next in order. At the War and Navy Departments it was stated this morning that they knew absolutely nothing of reports, first that Sampson’s fleet, and, second, that an American Red Cross boat, had entered Santiago harbor to-day. They discredited the reports. At 9:30 a. m. the War Department posted a bulletin from General Shatter, saying the Spaniards had surrendered, and that he would send particulars later. The dispatch given out this evening contained the details mentioned by the General. Luckily for the navy, Santiago has capitulated just on the eve of the hurricane season in the West Indies. The big battle ships are able to carry through this weather with discomfort, but the smaller blockade boats will find the task of continuing the blockade fraught with positive danger. It is, however, the intention at any cost to tighten the lines of blockade, particularly at those ports connected with Havana by rail. The surrender of the eastern end of the island to the United States will afford some ports of refuge for our naval vessels in case of absolute need. Secretary Long has decided that Admiral Cervera may secure a parole If certain details can be arranged and he wishes to do so. The admiral is expected with his fel-low-officers and prisoners at Annapolis tonight. ♦- NO PEACE PROPOSALS. United States Government Haa Not Been Asked to Fix Its Terms. WASHINGTON, July 16.—1n view of renewed reports that the French ambassador at Washington, M. Cambon, had opened peace negotiations, or inquiries relative to possible terms of peace, it can be stated authoritatively, after inquiry at the French embassy, that no negotiations or inquiries of any character relating to peace have been made as yet, officially or unofficially, direct or indirect, by the French ambassador. The reports grew out of M. Cambon *

call at the White House on July 11. The purpose of this call and the entire conversation which passed between the President and the ambassador is fully known, and it tan be stated positively tnat it contained no reference to tne present conflict between Spain and the United States, or to the prospects of its being brought to a close. It related to a subject whoiiy outside of the war, or its close, by peace or otherwise, and the qutstion of the war did not come up, even incidentally. The only incidental question referreu to was the loss of the French steamship La Bourgogne, for which the President expressed the deepest regret, as well as his satisfaction that the investigation had mitigated the earlier reports of the occurrence. The main question referred to related closely to the United States and France, without the remotest reference to Spain. In due time this conference will bear fruit in certain expressions of good will between this country and the French republic. Notwithstanding the well-established character of this conference between the President and the French ambassador, it served as the basis of the reports that the French ambassador had been sounding the government terms of peace. This has been asserted so positively that even some officials have accepted it as accurate, and as an indication that the peace movement at last had assumed tangible form. The reports have been accepted at Madrid, after being cabled to the Imparclal. The French ambassador here was never authorized by his government to make peace overtures or inquiries, and in the absence of such instructions he would not assume such a delicate duty. Furthermore, he has not taken any such step, with or without instructions. Asa result of his call at the White House, the government was apprised, by cable, fully of what occurred, and this report conveyed not the slightest reference to Spanish affairs, the progress of the war, or the possibilittes of peace. The Associated Press is able to make this statement with full information as to the nature of the conference between President McKinley and Ambassador Cambon. The appearance of every representative of the European powers at the State Department is seized on by the many watchers there as evidence that they are bearers of peace overtures. Thus, when the German secretary of the embassy, Baron Spec Von Sternburg, came to the department to-day, his visit immediately gave rise to the story that he had come charged with such a mission. This, however, met with very prompt denial from everybody concerned, and it was added, as well, that the visit had no reference to the Philippine islands. The statement attributed to Premier Sagasta, that Spain had been making extraofficial inquiries to learn what terms the United States might accept as a basis for peace, failed of confirmation to this extent. That up to this moment the State Department has not been approached on the subject directly or indirectly. Perhaps the Spanish premier may have some means of obtaining the information he desires that is not known to our officials here, but however that may be. the statement still remains good, that the United States government has not officially indicated the terms it would accept as a basis for peace negotiations. Os course, these matters have been discussed between government officials without relation to any Spanish inquiries, and it is also true that the President would like very well to accurately gauge the wish of the majority of the American people in this matter. Without assuming to speak for him in a matter of this importance, it is gathered from high officials of the administration that the President is disposed to be moderate in his demands, while seeking to obtain all that he feels that the United States is fairly entitled to exact from a nation in Spain’s distressed condition, he is not disposed to embark in a world-conquer-ing enterprise and insist on the retention of remote territories that would be serviceable to us. In other words, unless there is an overwhelming demand on the part of the American people for the adoption of such a course. It is not believed that the President, as a finality, would insist that Spain abandon all of her colonial possessions. While the proposition is tentative, it is felt that as a minimum demand he would be content with the acquisition of Porto Rico, an admission of the independence of Cuba, a coaling station in the Philippines, with provision of some kind of protectorate over the island, and a moderate indemnity. It is judged that the Spanish government has pretty fairly imbibed some such idea as this, and that the utterances of Premier Sagasta and the cautious declarations in the pro-Spanish newspapers are simply intended to gradually bring the Spanish populace into a state of mind where they will be willing to submit quietly to the imposition of some such terms of peace. It is realized that at present the conditions in Spain are not ripe and that some time—how much cannot be estimated—will be required to cultivate public sentiment in Spain to the proper point. DETAILS OF THE SURRENDER. Some of the Terms as Gleaned l*y n Special Correspondent. NEW YORK, July 16.—A special dispatch from Santiago, published here this afternoon. gives the following as the terms of surrender of the Spanish forces under Gen. Toral: “The 20.000 refugees at Caney and Sihoney are to be turned back into the city. An American infantry patrol is to be posted on the roads surrounding the city. Our hospital corps is to give attention to any possible sick and wounded among the Spanish soldiers in Santiago. All the Spanish troops in the province, except General Luques’s 10,000 at Holguin, are to come to the city to surrender. The guns and defenses of the city are to be turned over to the Americans in good condition. •The Americans are to have full use of theJuragua Railway, which belongs to the Spanish government. All Spaniards are to be conveyed home by American transports with the least possible delay, and they are permitted to take portable church property with them. This last concession is interesting, because at the first threat by the Americans to bombard the city the archbishop, priests and nuns came out and demanded a safe convoy. They were told to go back and point out to the Spaniards the foolishness of further resistance. The Spanish are to surrender their arms. LETTER FROM TORAL. The General's Notification that He Hnd Been Permitted to Capitulate. WASHINGTON, July 16.-The War Department this afternoon posted a bulletin that attracted much attention. It was a letter from General Toral to General Shafter, and was written in the usual grandiloquent style employed by Spaniards. The letter was either badly translated or is a poor attempt by a Spaniard to express himself in English. The letter, as posted, reads: “Playa del Este, near Santiago, July 16.—The following letter has just been received: “Santiago de Cuba, July 16. “To His Excellency, Commander-in-chief American Forces: “Excellent Sir—l am now authorized by my government to capitulate. I have the honor to so apprise you, and request that you designate hour and place where my representatives shall appear to compare (confer) with those of your excellency to effect the articles of capitulation on the basis of what has been agreed upon to this time, in due time J wisn to manifest my desire to know the resolution of the United States government respecting thf return of the army, so as to note on the capitulation; also, the great courtesy of your great graces and return for their great generosity and impulses for the Spanish sol-tiers, and allow them to return to the peninsula with the honors the American army do them the honor to acknowledge as dutifully descended. JOSE TORAL, "General commanding Fourth Army Corps. “To General Shafter, commanding American forces.” _• TO BE MOVED TO THE HILLS. Precautions Will Be Taken to Protect the Troop** from Fever. WASHINGTON. July 16.—Pending the settlement of the details of the capitulation at Santiago, the War Department officials are giving the major part of their attention to the adoption of strict measures for the protection of our troops from yellow fever and from low tropical fevers. The department has decided to remove the troops at Santiago at the earliest possible moment to the country in the rear. Adjutant General Corbin said to-day that within five miles of Santiago proper the conditions were as nearly ideal as obtainable in the tropics for stamping out the fever; high hills, assured well drained camps (a most Important element in the preservation of health), the water supply coming from the mountains was pure and abundant, and fresh sea breezes prevailed. While the main body of troops is to le transferred back to these hills until they are needed for service elsewhere or are returned to the United States, some troops necessarily will be placed either In the town itself or In camps commanding the place iri order to protect the Inhabitants. It Is believed that the two regiments of lm-

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It is the present intention of the authorities here to maintain a military government at Santiago regardless of hints from Cuban sources that they are prepared to undertake the administration there. It is believed here that the United States is under moral obligation to the world to see to it that nothing but a. highly civilized government shall be set up in Cuba, wherefore the authorities here ara disposed to be extremely cautious and to make full test of the character of the Cubans before trusting the lives and property of the people of Santiago to their care. THANKS FOR SHAFTER. Mmagei from President McKinley and General Alger. WASHINGTON, July 16.—The following messages were sent to-day by President McKinley and Secretary Alger: “To General Shafter: “The President of the United States sends to you and your brave army the profound thanks of the American people for the brilliant achievements at Santiago, resulting in the surrender of the city and all of the Spanish troops and territory under General Toral. Your splendid command has endured not only the hardships and sacrifices incident to campaign and battle, but in stress of heat and weather, has triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined. One and all have displayed the most conspicuous military skill and earned the gratitude of the Nation. The hearts of the people tjrn with sympathy to the sick and wounded. May the God of mercies comfort them. "WILLIAM M’KINLEY.” ‘‘l cannot express in words my gratitude to you and your heroic men. Your work haa been well done. God bles? you all. “R. A. ALGER, Secretary of War.” General Shaffer's Reply. WASHINGTON, July 16, 9:15 p. m. The following message haa just been received by the President: “Camp near Santiago, July 16.—1 thank you and my army thank you for your congratulatory telegram of to-day. I am proud to say everyone in it performed his duty gallantly. Your message will be read to every regiment in the army at noon tomorrow. SHAFTER. Major General.” SCORES OF WHIST PLAYERS. Hamilton Trophy Won by the American Club of Boston. BOSTON. July 16.—The American Club, of Boston, this afternoon captured the Hamilton trophy, which was the biggest prize of the session of the Whist League. Under the rules it will be held for one year, when it will be again battled for. The score before the final round was five matches for the American and four and one-half for Cleveland, and these two teams alone contested the finals. Cleveland played a strong game, and the American won only by one trick. The second and final round of the contest for. the Minneapolis trophy resulted in favor of Newton, with Pyramid, of Boston, second, New York third and Americans, of Boston, fourth. The American W hist Club, of this city, was also the winner of the American Whist League challenge trophy, and will hold the cup for one year. The Buffalo Whist Club tied in matches won, but was beaten in the trick play. The final scores: Matches. Tricks. American Whist Club (0 ;:5 Buffalo Whist Club 40 23 Whist Club of New York 38 25 St. Paul Chess and Whist Club Boston Duplicate Whist Club 56'* 21 Howeil Whist Club / 30 12 Baltimore Whist Club 3314 5 Albany Whist Club 33 6 Philadelphia Whist Club 3214 6 Newtcn Whist Club 32 1 Providence Whist Club 51 4 Minneapolis Chess and Whist Club 30 5 Dartmouth Club 20 10 Scranton Bicycle Club 27 4 Mt. Bowdoir. Whist Club 28 10 Inoio Whist Club, 'Troy 25 9 Park Club. Plainfield. N. J 20 14 Nashville Whist Club 27 16 Alter Ego Whist Club, Chelsea 2! 1 * 15 Cleveland Whist Club 24 27 TRAGEDY ON THE STREET. Traveling Salesman Kills the Abductor of His Child. ST. LOUIS, July 16.-Samuel H. Taylor, a traveling salesman for L. Lowenthal & Son, clothiers, to-night met B. J. Sandys, the abducts/r of his little nine-year-old girl, on Olive street, and shot him to death, Taylor had separated from his wife and had placed their child in the Episcopal Orphans’ Home. Last Sunday the mother and Sandys met the child on the street coming from Sunday school, and after overpowering the matron in charge, succeeded in boarding a street car and getting away with the‘little girl. The news reached Taylor, who was at that time in Oswego, Kan. He at once came to St. Louis and instituted an unsuccessful search for his child and her captors. While passing along Olive street at Eighteenth tonight, he met Sandys, and without a word shot him dead. Sandys was a brother of Mrs. Frederick Dennison, of Toronto, Ont., the wife of the chief police magistrate of that city. Mrs. Taylor’s maiden name was Mattingly, an old family of Morganfield, Ky. Torpeiln Bout Launched. SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.—The torpedoboat destroyer Farragut was launched at 9:30 this evening from the yard of the Union works. The selection of the hour was due to the simultaneous occurrence of high tide and moonlight. The ship nsas christened by Miss Betty Ashe, of this city, a distant relative of Admiral Farragut. The Farragut is a 273-ton boat. Her speed i 30 knots. She will be placed In commission as soon as possible. A bag containing £I,OOO in gold, one of three handed to a messenger of Ooutt'e Bank in the Bank of England, yesterday, was mysteriously stolen. The messenger was induced to turn his head for a moment anu white he was looking in another direction the bag disappeared. There is no clew to the thief.