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in Toral’s surrender, is causing some anxiety, The officials here have known that the Spanish garrisons in Holguin and some of the smaller towns on the north coast and Interior were in desperate straits for food and war supplies and had suffered an enormous percentage of loss from disease, and had not our own force under Shafter been checked in its operations by the epidemic of fever a strong column would have been thrown out to the northward and have forced a surrender of ail these scattered detachments of Spanish troops. Now, however, the Cubans under Gomez apparently have determined to forestall the American commanders in this movement, and it is reported have occupied several small towns evacuated by the Spanish and are pressing at the doors of Holguin. The matter has given some concern to our military commanders. as this Cuban effort, if successful, may result in soon bringing our government to a pass where it must find itself obliged to recognize the government set up by Gomez in his march or come to an open issue with the insurgents and forbid them from conducting further operations except where sanctioned by the managers of our own campaign. As is the case at Manila, so it is believed at Holguin, the Spanish commander would much prefer to surrender, if obliged to surrender at all, to the United States authorities and not to the Cubans. There are political reasons why the Spanish government should impress this course upon its military commanders, seeking, as it has done, to induce the United States to assume sovereignty over Cuba instead of erecting a Cuban government. Therefore, this condition at Holguin, if known to Blanco, may induce him to take steps to surrender the place to any authorized American officer. It is intimated that the. surrenders on this l>a“is would not it Holguin ar.d the rumor was afloat to-day that Havana itself had surrendered, but this failed of confirmation at all points where such news naturally would find its way. The rumor came from Boston, but neither Secretary Alger nor the President knew anything about the matter. VIEWS OF J 1 STICE BREWER. He Thinks the Aftermath of the War -May Prove Troublesome. HUHUNGTON, Vt„ Aug. 11.—Justice David J. Brewer, of the Supreme Court, who has come from Washington, will spend the remainder of the summer at his cottage at Thomson’s Point. He said, in regard to peace negotiations: “Peace is now certain. I do not know what the terms will be, and I can only guess at wnat may he agreed on oy tne two nations. I ney win compel the surrender oi Portct nico to tne enited states and evacuation hy Spain, evacuation oi Cuba orings to us as a nation grave responsibility, and tne attermath of tne contest may prove xnuen more trouoiesome than tne war ttseit. We proclaimed, when the resolution passed Congress, that we would free Cuba and that we did not want it ourselves. Now, if we drive tne STKffTfsR from Cuba and leave ner without any 1 'forcible interference, it win be greater ruin tnan to nave lexi tne Spanish mere. We owe it to Cuba to preserve order by xorce, wnetner it may De one, two or five years, until she shall prove herself capable of self-government. 1 believe that to leave Cuba without an established government to hold her people in checK would be to precipitate horrors worse than those of the f rench revolution. Uur obligation to Cuba is hot fulfilled until the complete establishment of self-government. ‘ Taking possession of Porto Rico is called by men of tne army and tne navy a wise precaution. 1 suppose every civilian should abide by their judgment. We have, however, do manage the island, wnicn is a matter of the gravest difficulty. The inhabitants are not fit for sea-government, ine colonial administration, such as European nations have established, seems to us a violation of our ideas of self-government. I suppose wc will have to try it, though. The possession of Hawaii seems justified by arguments of military and naval men that the people are easy of government and . not turbulent or quarrelsome. I think Senator Hoar’s speech upon this matter is the best resume of the subject, pro and con, which I have i*en. "So far as the Philippines are concerned', some men high in authority have told us that we must at least have a coaling station there. Beyond that, while we do not know the President’s views on the matter, I think we should be relieved from responsibility as soon as we can fairly. I am directly opposed to the introduction of the colonial system in that portion of the world. . It i not a mere matter of territory or disi tance. We took Alaska, but its populatb n was smaJJ, and their coming in as a part of the UffitefUStates did not affect us; but to bring in' from one country six to ten million savages as part of our national existence is, to my mind, freighted with untold dangers. Ir we can get rid of responsibility and do justice to the people there, I hope we shall do so. I believe in following the advice of George Washington to avoid all entangling alliances,’ and in the Monroe doctrine.” Men of Sampson’s Fleet Pleaaed. WITH THE FLEET, off Guantanamo, via Playa del Eete, Aug. 11, 7 p. m—The bulletin announcing that the peace protocol had been agreed on was the first definite news received here regarding the progress of the peace negotiations. Nothing had been received from the Navy Department or from any other source. The dispatch caused the most intense satisfaction throughout the fleet. It is expected that several war ships will soon be able to go north, and the great fleet now lying here is in readiness to be distributed to the various stations. OBITUARY. Diego De Vivo, Formerly a. WellKnown litiprcssiirio. NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—Diego de Vivo, one of the best known impressarios in the h cited States, died at his home in this city to-day from paralysis. He was stricken on Saturday morning last and never rallied. Mr. De Vivo was born in Sarno, Italy, seventy-six years ago. He came to the United States in 1859 and immediately began his managerial career here. Many of the operatic stars of the past thirty years ■were at one time or another under his management. He was the first American manager of Parepa Rosa, and it was he who brought Salvini to this country. Among other notables who were under his managemeht at different times were Wachtel, the great German tenor, Riatori and Carlotta Patti. The most active period of his career in this country was from IS6B to ISS3. He then went to Australia, returning some years later. He married Miss Aurora White, of Philadelphia. She survives him and also a son, C. De Vivo, and a daughter, Leonora. Robert Benll. WASHINGTON. Aug. 11.—Robert Beall, a bookseller, known to nearly all public men and scholars who have lived in Washington, died here tc-day, aged sixty-one years. He came of an oi i Maryland family and had been in the book-selling business from his youth until a short time ago. when he retired with a comfortable fortune, but seriously ill with consumption Rev. A. A. Moore. WELLINGTON, Alo., Aug. 11. —Rev. A. A. Moore, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and father of Gen. Milton Moore, of Kansas City, now ai Chickamauga with the army, is dead at his home here Rev. Moore was eighty-seven years of age and was born in eastern Tennessee. Inuhc Bromley. NORWICH, Conn., Aug. 11.—Isaac Bromley, an editorial writer of the New York Tribune, died at the Backus Hospital in this city to-day of neuritis. In ion Veteran* Elect Officer*. ROCK ISLAND, 111., Aug. 11.-The National Encampment of the Union Veterans’ Union elected officers to-day.' R. C. Direnforth, of Washington, who brought to the retiring commander. Gen. H. I* Street, a commission from President McKinley as captain and commissary in the army, was chosen commander-in-chlcf by acclamation. Oloer officers are: Deputy commanders, J. B. Morgan, Davenport, la., and W. L. French, Brockton. Mass: surgeon general. Dr. J. W. Morgan. Moline, III.; chaplain, Rev. Richard Haney. Moi.nieuth. The Woman’s Relief Union Auxiliary elected as president Mrs. Ada B. Johnson, Binghamton, N. Y.; senior vice president, Mrs Belle 8. Morgan. Moline: Junior vice president. Mrs. Kate Beck. Washington. D. C.; chaplain, Mrs. Livinla Foy, Akron, O.

NEW CASES OF FEVER AJIOLT THREE HIADRED REPORTED BY GENERAL SHAFTER. Dentil of Lieut. \V. G. Elliott, Cause Xot Stated, nnd Several Private Soldiers front Yellow Jack. = STRINGENT ORDERS ISSUED ■ ♦ TO PREVENT INTRODUCTION OF YELLOW FEVER IN THIS COUNTRY. ♦- Departure of Two More Transports from Santiago for New York— Lawton Now Militury Governor, ♦ WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-The following is General Shatter’s sanitary report for August: Total number of sick 3,255 Total number of fever cases 2,151 Total number of new cases of fever 307 Total number fever cases returned to duty 235 —Deaths on Aug. 10.— Private Frank Fuller, Company M, Thirtythiry Michigan, typhoid fever. Sergeant Arthur H. Henry, Thirty-third Michigan, yellow fever. Private Richard VV. Johnson, Company G, First Illinois, yellow fever. William J. Mosley. Company H, Twentyfourth Infantry, yellow fever. Private M. C. Thompson, Troop G, Tenth Cavalry, yellow fever. Private Harvey McGuire, Company E, Sixth Infantry, pernicious malarial fever. Private Wiliam J. Waters, Company B, Eighth Infantry, typhoid pneumonia. Private Herman W. Goetz, Company F, First Illinois, typhoid fever. Corporal J. Dunn, Company B, Eighth Infantry, pernicious malarial fever. Private P. V. Esper. Company M, Second Massachusetts, acute diarrhoea. General Shafter also reported the death of Lieut. William G. Elliott, Twelfth Infantry, who died here at 3 o’clock this morning. Every precaution is being taken by both the War and. Treasury Departments to prevent the introduction of yellow fever into the United States. The officials of the two departments are co-operating thoroughly in the efforts that are being made and the opinion of those best informed is that they will be successful. Adjutant General Corbin, at midnight to-night, sent the following dispatch to General Shafter, in command of the American forces at Santiago, and shortly afterward made it public: "The secretary of war directs that the following instructions be sent you: "That medical officers of the United States Marine Hospital Service be immediately detailed for duty at Santiago and, subsequently, at other Cuban or Porto Rican ports under control of the United States forces, to carry out the requirements of the quarantine law of 1893. Such officers to issue certificates and perform other duties of sanitary or other post inspectors. "That all sanitary matters pertaining to the condition of transports and crew’s be placed under the jurisdiction of the medical officers of the United States Marine Hospital Service. Every vessel engaged in the transport service between the United States and Cuban or Porto Rican ports to carry a medical officer of the army or the Marine Hospital Service, whose duty shall be that of sanitary inspector of the vessels and who shall see that in a foreign port no material or person Is taken aboard liable to convey yellow fever; to keep the crews of the transports under surveillance and on the return voyage act as sanitary inspector. "That there be placed at Santiago and every chief port where practicable, a receiving ship for the recreation of those who take passage for ports in the United States. This ship would be practically a detention camp and quarantine station and passengers seeking homeward voyage would be taken from this vessel after they had undergone a period of observation and disinfection of their effects. “Surgeon Carter, United States Marine Hospital Service, has been appointed sanitary inspector at Santiago.” Miles Selected Shafter. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—In an interview this evening Secretary Alger settled the question as to how General Shafter came to be appointed to command the Santiago expedition. The secretary has been accused with putting Shafter to the front because he was a Michigan man and a business associate. “Shafter was named by General Miles,” said Secretary Alger. “General Miles General Shafter and recognized his fighting abilities. He vouched for Shafter in every way and events have shown the correctness of the estimate.” Secretary Alger gave General Shafter credit * or having conducted the campaign .Santiago not only successfully, but ’brilliantly.” As for General Miles Secretary Alger stated that he (Miles) had gone to Santiago armed with full authority to take charge if he thought best. That he had not done so showed that he was satisfied with Shafter's conduct of the campaign. Lawton Made Militnry Governor. SANTIAGO, Aug. 11.—Maj. Gen. Henry W* Lawton, United States volunteers, has been appointed military Governor of the Department of Santiago, and Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood, United States volunteers, has been requested to remain Governor of the city of Santiago, under General Lawton. Brig. Gen. Ezra P. Ewers. United States volunteers, has been appointed Governor of the city of Guantanamo. The transports Manteo and Berkshire sailed north to-day W’ith the Twenty-first Infantry and the rest of the Seventy-first New l York Volunteers, thus completing the embarkation of the First Division. The embarkation of the Second Division will begin to-morrow. Captain Jacobsen, of the German war ship Geier, was taken over the San Juan battle field this morning, escorted by Major Miley, of Major General Shafter's staff. Farlnngh* for Sick and U'onnded. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—A general order has been issued at the adjutant general’s office granting one month’s furlough to the sick and wounded soldiers and transportation to their homes. At the expiration of their furloughs, if fit for duty, the soldiers must report to the nearest army post, camp or hospital for the purpose of being sent to their regiments. Those not fit for duty are required to report to the adjutant general of the army, forwarding their furlough, accompanied by the certificate of a physician stating their condition and probable time of recovery. Neither the cost of transportation nor commutation of rations while traveling will bo charged against the soldiers, and sleeping ear accommodations bv rail and state rooms by boat will be furnished them. In lieu of rations the soldier will be paid $1.50 a day for the hecessary number of days’ travel Smokele** Powder for Springfield*. WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.—The Ordnance Department of the army has succeeded .at last in securing a smokeless powder adupted for use in the Springfield rifle, with which nearly all the volunteer troops are armed. The powder used with the small bore and repeating rifles was too powerful and a special powder had to be procured. This is now coming in from the manufacturers und being turned into fixed ammunition in such quantities as to warrant the belief that even should war continue our soldiers would not be again exposed to the danger encountered at the battle of El Caney through the betrayal of their presence by the blinding smoke of the Springfields. Tank Steamer Purchased. PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 11. Official announcement was made to-day of the purchase of the British tank steamer Lucilene by the United States government for a water boat. The Lucilene, now anchored off League island, will be rechristened the Jupiter. She was owned in London by A. S.

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Stuart, and is 2,132 tons register. The price paid was $225,000. The Lucilene will stay about three weeks at the island. She will be dry-docked and painted, and her quarters for officers and men win be enlarged. The vessel will require comparatively tew alterations as a whole. Notes of the War. The North American Trust Company has filed a bond of $250,000 with the secretary of the treasury and has been made fiscal agent of the government at Santiago. The Oklahoma and Indian Territory volunteer troops now rendezvousing at Fort Reno have received orders to move and will leave for Fort Whipple, A. TANARUS., next Tuesday. President McKinley and Secretary Alger have- been invited to visit Chattanooga and Chickamauga. The secretary says that it is impossible for them to leave Washington at this time. Secretary Alger says that in ease any of the troops from Santiago arriving at Montauk Point should have yellow fever they will be immediately isolated and no visitors permitted in their camp. General Tillinghast, of New York, was at the War Department yesterday and urg‘*d the secretary to establish another camp tn New r York for troops other than that at Moitauk Point. He suggested Camp Black. Secretary French, of the National Relief Commission, lias cabled to United States Consul General Wildman, at Hong-Kong. 31,000, with instructions to use the money to buy food and supplies for the troops °t Manila. War Department officials deny generally the assertions of discomfort and ill usage of troops reported from Montauk Park. The quartermaster’s department, which has had charge of opening the camp, says that good progress has been made in the four days since the order was issued establishing it. The War Department has not been informed of the alleged charges against Surgeon Duncan and others in connection with the alleged desecration of the grave of Maj. Duke at Mansasas. It is regarded as likely that the matter if of the character reported will not come before the department as it can be dealt with in the field. The Red Cross Society has received the following cablegram from Miss Clara Barton: “Am sending fifty to one hundred tons Cuban relief supplies to Baraeao to-day, with troops, on the steamer San Juan, by courtesy of General Shafter. Twenty tons go to Pirraza by rail. We are doing grand w'ork. Santiago is nearly relieved. Will leave for other ports soon.” The Sixth Regiment of Missouri Volunteers, commanded by Col. Letcher Hardeman, left Jefferson Barracks at 11 o’clock last night over the Missouri Pacific for Columbus, Ky., where it takes the Mobile & Ohio to Montgomery, Ala., thence over the Plant system to Jacksonville, Fla., where it will become identified with the Seventh Army Corps under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. WYOMING REPUBLICANS. They Nominate Richards for Governor aiul Declare for Sound Money. DOUGLASS, Wyo., Aug. 11.—The Republican state convention, after two recesses, was called to order at 2:30 p. m.. and the report of the committee on resolutions was read and unanimously adopted. The resolutions reaffirm in general terms the national declarations made at St. Louis in 1893. The financial plank is as follows: “The financial policy of the Republican party having brought prosperity to the entire country and given us a place among the nations of the earth, and enabled us to conduct successfully a foreign war, we unhesitatingly reaffirm the financial plank of the platform as expressed by the national convention 3t St. Louis.” The platform indorses the “twin measures of the Republican party, protection and prosperity,” approves the Dingley tariff law, supports the administration in its vigorous prosecution of the war against Spain, praises the country’s heroes, approves Havvaiian annexation and favors construction of the Nicaraguan canal. Upon territorial aggrandizement the platform says: "We congratulate the country that President McKinley is fully able to pursue a policy upon the declaration of peace with Spain which will at once maintain the dignity and honor or our Nation and bring prosperity to the islands which will come under our control or protection.” The state administration is heartily indorsed. Following the adoption of the platform, F, W. Mondell, for Congress, and Deforest Richards, for Governor, were nominated by acclamation. Alter a short recess the convention completed the ticket by nominating F. Chatterton for secretary of state, Leroy Grant auditor, T. T. Tynon superintendent of public instruction, G. E. Abbott treasurer and Jesse Knight associate justice of the Supreme Court. Missouri Democratic Ticket. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 11.—The Democratic state convention came to an end shortly after 11 o’clock to-night, having nominated the following ticket: For judge of Supreme Court (long term), William C. Marshall, of St Louis; for judge of Supreme Court (short term), Leroy B. Valliant, of St. Louis; for state superintendent of public schools, William T. Carrington, of Greene county; for railroad and warehouse commissioner, William E. McCulloch, of Macon county. The resolutions indorse the platform adopted at Chicago in 1896 and confidence In William J. Bryan as the leading exponent of its principles is expressed. The piatform says the declaration of war against Spain was justified, demands that Spain be driven from the western hemisphere and insists on maintenance of the Monroe doctrine. Tammany Hull Defiant. NEW YORK, Aug. 11.—Tammany Hall, through its executive committee, to-day adopted resolutions uttering its defiance of the elections bill passed at the special session of the Legislature. Tammany announces its intention not to recognize the law in any manner, nor will it name a list of names for appointment as deputy commissioners. The resolutions state that Tammany Hall believes the elections bill an unconstitutional enactment "of the most reprehensible character, denying to the citizens of the metropolis the right of self-gov-ernment as enjoyed by every republican community in the State, and a manifest insult to the honesty, intelligence and patriotism of the citizens of Greater New York, who justly pride themselves on the purity and fairness of their elections.” Far-Away Soldiers Voted. TOWANDA, Pa., Aug. 11.—At the Bradford county Republican convention an entirely new’ feature was introduced by the admission by the convention of the votes of the Republican soldiers of this county’s company in the regiment now at Chickamauga. While the soldier vote did not affect the nominations for the Legislature, it caused a tie in the vote for the district attorney nomination. J. C. Ingham and L. T. Hoyt each receiving 2.290 votes. Ingham subsequently withdrew his name. OFF FOR SANTIAGO. Eighth Illinois Colored Fighters on the \ule—Some Left Behind. NEW YORK. Aug. 11.—The auxiliary cruiser Yale, with the Eighth Illinois and a number of nurses on board, sailed tor Santiago this afternoon. A number of volunteers were left behind. They hud “run the guard” to get drinks at various saloons and did not reach the American line pier until after the vessel left. Several officers were among those left behind. After the Yale had started for Santiago six sick and wounded members of he Eighth Illinois were found by the police on Pier 15, North River. They were removed to the Hudson-street Hospital lor medical and surgical treatment. One of the wounded men was hurt by falling from the train ard the other said he had been injured in Camp Tanner. They are: Geo. Walls. No. 10 l.arabie street. Chicago, suffering 'rom a contusion of the left thigh; chas. Ambrose, No. •’IKK) Dearborn street, Chicago, knee cap broken. The sick soldiers are: Samuel Kudd, of Saginaw, Mich., acute rheumatism; Lawson Baker, No. 51C Eighteenth street, Chicago. malaria: James Baker. No. 228 South Clark street, Chicago gastritis. Phelps and Vest Improving. BENNINGTON. Vt., Aug. 11.—Considerable improvement was noted to-day in the condition of ll<>n. Edward J. Phelps, who is ill at the home of General McCulloch at North Bennington. The physicians now look for rapid recovery. CAPON SPRINGS. W.' Va., Aug. 11.— Senator G. G. Vest, of Missouri, whose health has been a source of anxiety to his friends, is improving rapidly. He expects to remain here until the Ist of September, and is displaying a lively interest in the war.

ALL AGAINST MARSHALL NOTORIOUS WOMEN OF ANDERSON TESTIFY AGAINST HIM. Prosecution Must Prove Mr*. Stotts Wa* Murdered a Day Prior to the Supposed Time. • ♦ Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WINCHESTER, Ind., Aug. 11.—As was printed in the Journal some time ago. the prosecution in the murder trial of Samuel Marshall finds itself under the necessity of proving that the murder of the wealthy Widow Stoltz, of Portland, took place Feb. 10 and not Feb. 11, as w’as announced by the coroner after the ir.quest. The b-dy was not found until Feb. 12, and it was always supposed the old lady had been killed the day before. This was the result of a blundering statement by those who examined the body, and has placed the prosecution in considerable embarrassment. The evidence introduced to-day shows that the doctors made only a brief examination at the time, and that they simply assumed that the murder had been committed the day before the finding of the body. Marshall’s only hope of escape is that the jury will believe the murder was committed Feb. 11 instead of Feb. 10. The presecution’s own evidence shows that Marsall was back in Alexandria Feb. 11 and in Anderson the next day with his roll of money. The three physicians of Portland, Drs. Mackey, Swartz and Diekes, who were present at the coroner’s inquest, were used by the state to-day to show that the murdered woman might have been dead much longer than was believed at first. Three of the most important witnesses today were Mrs. Carrie Jackson, who keeps a notorious house in Anderson, and tw’o girls, Mattie Mitchell, alias "Roxy Taylor,” and Jessie Long, alias "Glen Adams.” They testified that Marshall came to the Jackson resort on Friday, Feb. 12, between 10 and 11 o’clock in the forenoon. When he came there he wore old clothes and a black mackintosh. The two girls stated that while they and he were together he asked Glen if she had not formerly lived in Portland, and on learning that she had he said: “I have Just come from that town, or up the line. There has been a murder up there: the old lady Stoltz has been murdered and robbed.” He told the girls someone had made a “rich haul,” and he wished he had been in it. They also testified to his being back again in the afternoon, and at night, and again on Saturday, Sunday night and Monday night. When he returned on Friday afternoon he \vore anew suit of clothes. They also stated that while at their place he bought drinks and offered to pay for the same with a SIOO bill, and afterward with L.U in gold, and that he exhibited a roll of bills two inches or more in diameter and a Bold pieces. They further stated that he inquired each time about the murder of the oid lady Stoltz. and if they knew who did it and about the money. He 1. , , f m the °!d lady "was a miser, had all kinds of money and kept a pig in the house. A pig was found in the house in a box when the body was discovered. L. C. Coffee. Aft VV illiams and others, of Anderson, also testified to his being in Anderson shortly before the murder. He was "broke" at tha‘t time, but when he returned, after the mur- ■ 5 aad a la rge sum of money, bills and gold. \\ illiams testified that he came to the strawboard works in Anderson in a cab, exhibited a large roll of bills and several S2O gold pieces and paid him $5 that he had °wed for over a year. When questioned about the money Marshall said, laughingly, that he had "earned it working in a sitrawboard factory at $1.25 a day.” % lv^„T ay, ? r * of Anderson, testified that, with Milton A. Thornburg, of Anderson, he had visited Marshall in jail here. As they were leaving they were searched and two letters written, by Marshall were found on Ta y.°/’ ,° ne addressed to Edith Marshall as My Dear Wife” and signed "Sam,” and the other to Mr. Taylor, saying: “I want you and Fred to remember that I was in Anderson Thursday, Feb. 10. and until the isth and that ever since you have known *ne I have always had money and when I left Anderson last October I had a good roll of money. Destroy this.” The letter to his wife advised her to stay away from the trial as some of the evidence would be vulgar. Taylor also testified that Marshall came to Anderson Monday, the week of the murder, that he was without money and “on the bum;’’ that when he came back on Friday he saw him in a saloon and he had a large roll of bills and gold. . J - VV. Huston, a blacksmith, of Portland, testified to having seen Marshall and another man answering the description of Musser, at Portland, Thursday evening, Feb. 10. at dusk, in the neighborhood of Mrs. Stolz s home. This identification w r as very positive. Evidence was also introduced showing that, in October, money had been paid to Ms, s - olz and am °ng the money was a SIOO- - That after that time she had deposited no money and paid out none of anv consequence. The state will probably get in ail its testimony to-morrow. NEAV OIL DEVELOPMENTS. Old-Time Activity Returning In the Indiana Field. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WARREN, Ind., Aug. 11.—This portion of the Indiana_oil field has assumed considerable activity of late. About three miles south and about two miles west, an oil pool of some significance has been developed by James McCormick, of Bluffton, the Ohio Oil Company and Ludwig & McDonald, of Toledo, the three parties who seem to have the bulk of this territory. Mr. McCormick has 600 acres on which he has drilled about thirty wells, all of which have proven profitable and some have been exceptional payers. Ludwig & McDonald have the Conwell farm, adjoining McCormick’s leases on the north. They purchased the lease with two small wells and have drilled one more. They drill 100 feet in the Trenton formation, regarless of water consequences. In the former or early developments of the field in this region the drill was generally suspended at from thirty to thirty-five feet in the Trenton. The result attending this proceeding seem to be quite satisfactory. The Conwell well has a good supply of salt water. It is tubed witn three-inch tubing. It required the best part of a day to get it to doing oil. It then made twenty-two inches in a 250-barrel tank in twenty-four hours. The next day it made twenty-seven inches and on the third day thirty-two inches, or eighty barrels. This is in Section 1, Van Buren township, Grant county, while Mr. McCormick’s is in Section 12, adjoining on the south. Southeastward four miles one lomes to the center of the Mount Zion pool, which takes in a couple of sections in the northeast corner of Jackson township, Weils county, and a couple more sections in the southeast corner of Salamonia township. Huntington county. Here there are some fresh operations by the Sun Oil Company, Waterhouse and Sherbundy. The latter completed a small producer on the’western edge of the pool a few days ago on the Eijiott farm. The Sun Oil Company also obtained one that is only a medium producer. Between these pools is a stretch of about four miles that has not been drilled to any extent. Hundson and others have a few leases in a group on the route, with about a dozen fair producers. Jumping from these southward three miles one reaches the original developments in Jackson township, Weils county—the old Ihirdue and Cunningham wells, which are still pumping. Many wells were abandoned in this particular locality after drilling to a depth of about thirty feet in the Trenton. Argue & McKisson secured the Byal farm. Section 18, Jackson township. They completed a well a few days ago that started at a gushing rate, and on the second day made 150 barrels. Ludwig & McDonald, on the Leonard farm, to the southeast and in the north edge of Washington township. Blackford county, nine miles south of Warren, and about two miles east, have completed ten wells during the past four months. Os these seven were pumping the latter part of last week, from which they obtain 240 barrels a day. The other three were started this week, and have increased the output materially. On the Roberts farm, three-quar-ters of a mile northwest of Dundee, Cudahy’s Northern Indiana Company completed two wells last week, one of which started off at a big pace, making 150 barrels in an hour or such a matter. It went off color, however, and was being put in condition to be saved Monday. The other well, which is located on the eastern side of the farm, was spraying seventy-five barrels u day after the

shot. Operators all through the region are beginning to move material and it looks more like former times than usual. The areas yet to drill are extensive, but as the demands of leasers are not very binding, as regards the drilling, it will not be rushed on all remaining farms. Nor is it clear that all will prove profitable. The region seems to have a poolish nature. The wells stay good after they settle to their normal capacity. Among the most prominent leasers here for the past few r days were M. L. Ludwig, Thomas McDonald. Anson Argue. M. A. Watts. Colonel Moulton. C. A. Leeper and Jacob Saeger, of Toledo. James Parker is also here in the interest of the Hazelwood Oil Company, of Pittsburg, and also for Charles J. Westerman. a prominent oil operator of Chickora. Pa. About all the cheap leases have been captured for miles around. M. A. Watts has two important wells in the sand. One is located on a 500-acre tract south of Warren a few miles. The other is on an eighty-acre tract adjoining the Leonard farm, in Blackford county. * A DETERMINED WIFE. Draws Revolver on Saloon Man Who Sold Her Husband Drink. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PRINCETON, Ind., Aug. 11.—Mrs. Harry Jamison went to the saloon of Adolph Schulze to-day and with a drawn revolver demanded that Schulze go with her to her home and pledge himself before her husband and sons never to sell them intoxicants again. Schulze fled in terror and Mrs. Jamison locked the saloon door and proceeded to stand guard over the place until her enemy came back. Officers forced the door open and placed the woman under arrest. She fought madly and declares she will kill the officers who arrested her. ♦- WAGE COMMITTEES MEET. Window-Gin** Men and tlie Manufacturers Still Disagree. PITTSBURG, Aug. 11.—The wage scale committees of the Window Glass Workers’ Association and manufacturers were in session until nearly midnight trying to settle the working rules for the coming season. The manufacturers a week ago granted an advance in wages, but the time of starting was left in dispute. To-night the manufacturers agreed to allow the co-operative factories to work nine months and the independent and association plants seven months, but refused to agree to the arbitration clause. Another conference will have to be held to settle the matter. ' ♦ 1 ’ 1 * Delaware County Veterans’ Picnic. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 11.—The first annual picnic of the Delaware County Veterans’ Association was held to-day at West-side Park, and was attended by two thousand people. The following officers were elected: President, A. L. Kerwood, Muncie; ( vice president, W. H. Younts, of Eaton;’ secretary, A. C. Stouder, Muncie; corresponding secretary, Joshua A. Jester, Yorktown; treasurer, W. W. Ross; township vice presidents, Joseph Overmyer, R. M. Snodgrass, John M. Connor, John W. Lewelen, William Sherry, B. Behymer, James teaux, James W. Ellis, Peter A. Helm, Dr. A. H. Good. Elishue Wingate and M. Vincent. Hon. Will Cumback, of Greensburg, Dr G. W. H. Kemper, W. J. Hilligoss, N. N. Spence, D. H. H. Shewmaker and R. I. Patterson, the army poet, were on the programme. The meeting closed with a campfire. ‘‘Dobber” Richey, a member of the Santiago Rough Riders, from this city, who has just returned from the hospital, after being treated for yellow fever, was present. The organization has almost live hundred members. Temperance Day at Zion Park. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ZIONSVILLE. Ind., Aug. U.-The local W. C. T. U. had been looking forward to this day for months and ample preparation had been made to make it a great day. Rev. A. C. Geyer, of Thorntown, spoke in the morning. In the afternoon the attendance was largely increased. Rev. Hemenway, the assembly musical director, and the choir furnished appropriate selections. For more than an hour Mrs. L. H. McWhirter, state president of the W. C. T. TJ., Held the closest attention of the large audience. A sumptuous dinner was spread by the women of the Local W. C. T. U. Mrs. Baleh, of Indianapolis, was present and secured a number of subscriptions to the “Message.” To-night there was the annual medal contest. To-morrow is Sunday school day. Maniac Takes a Train. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PRINCETON, Ind., Aug. 11.—Passengers and trainmen on the east-bound night express on the Louisville & St. Louis Air-line were made subjects of a mad sovereign last night. A lunatic, giving his name as Daniel Baker, of Louisville, boarded the train at Mount Vernon, 111., and immediately began terrorizing the passengers. Men sleeping in the smoker were driven out and the conductor locked Baker in the car. Several times he attempted to jump through a window while the train was running at high speed. He walked through the smoker gesticulating wildly. When the train reached this city the maniac jumped through a window and was captured by the officers after a hard chase. Whisky Trust Knocked Out. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VINCENNES, Ind., Aug. 11.—The receiver recently appointed for the new distillery just completed here was dismissed to-day by Judge Shaw on motion of the Interstate Distilling Company. The distillery was to have been started a week ago. but Alexander, of New York, filed application for a receiver, which was granted. It is alleged that placing the distillery in the hands of a receiver was the work of the Whisky Trust. If true the trust was completely knocked out to-day. The distillery will start at once and be operated independently of the trust. Fatal Fall from a Train. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION. Ind., Aug. ll.—The dead body of J. C. Tibbits, a rental and real-estate agent of this city, was found on the Clover Leaf Railroad, about three miles from town, this morning. He had been taken ill on the train, had gone to the platform and is supposed to have fallen off as the train whirled round a curve. He had life insurance amounting to $7,000 and accident insurance of $3,000. His family consisted only of himself and wife. State Horticulturist!* in Session. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CONNERSVILLE, Ind.. Aug. 11.--The summer meeting of the State Horticulture Society convened in the courthouse this afternoon, with a large attendance. The afternoon was devoted to preliminary work. Several prominent horticulturists from abroad will deliver addresses to-morrow and at noon there will be an old-fashioned basket dinner at Temperance Hall, in the city buiiuing. Fatal Fit of Conghlng, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PRINCETON, Ind., Aug. 11.—Wilfred B. McDonald, aged sixty, died suddenly this afternoon. He was seized with a violent coughing and the attack caused the bursting of a blood vessel. He expired a few moments later, while on the street. He was chairman of the Democratic county central committee several years. He stood high in Masonic circles. Prize Fight* at Fort Wayne. FORT WAYNE, Aug. 11.—Eugene Bezenah, of Cincinnati, and Johnny Van Heest, of New York, fought twenty rounds to a draw to-night at Princess Rink. Both men were fresh at the end. The bout was preceded by what was to have been a twentyround go between Danny Rewan and Eugene Lutz, both of Cincinnati .Lutz was knocked out in the eleventh. Bezenah took the place of Tommy Marshall, who was sick. MartlnNvtlie Couple Elope*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARTINSVILLE. Ind., Aug. 11.—Conrad Jungtn and Miss Estella Lafary, of this city, went to Illinois on Saturday last, without the knowledge of their relatives, and were married. Mr. Jungen is ol’ good family, but a little less than twenty years old, and they concluded that a year was too long to wait. Fatal Wreck on the Wal>ai*li. AI’BURN, Ind., Aug. 11.—A wreck occurred last night at 10 o'clock on the Wabash Railroad, three miles east of Cherubusco. Two unknown men were killed and several of the train’s crew were seriously injured. The train was a fast freight from

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Omaha to Kansas City, loaded with live stock and meat. Eight cars were destroyed or damaged, and a large number of hogs and poultry was killed. The wreck was caused by the train breaking In two. One unknown man, who was in charge of the car of poultry. was killed. The train was bound for Buffalo. A wrecking train from Montpelier cleared the track after ten hours. In the meantime all Wabash trains were run over the Nickel-plate by way of Fort Wayne. Judge Nelson McLain Dead. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WABASH, Ind., Aug. 11.—Judge Nelson McLain, one of the oldest citizens in northern Indiana, died at his home here this morning. He was born in Jonesville, 0., March 2, 18C9. He moved to Indiana in 1830, settling in Allen county. Mr. McLain came to Wabash in 1874. His funeral will be held to-morrow. Suspected Horsetlileves In Jail. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CONNERSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 11.—A couple of horse traders named Pierce, are in jail here for trading a horse supposed to be stolen to William Calloway, a liveryman. A few hoors after the trade a notice was received from New Castle to look out for a stolen horse, the description of which tallies with the animal traded Calloway. Twelve Thousand Old Settlers. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SPENCER, Ind. Aug. tl.—The twentyfourth annual old settlers' reunion was held at Quincy, Ind., to-day. About twelve thousand people from this and neighboring counties were present, being the largest gathering in the history of the association under whose management the meetings are held. Democratic Joint Senator Named. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MADISON, Ind., Aug. 11.—The Democratic convention here to-day nominated Charles W. Wilson, of Ripley county, for joint senator for Ripley, Switzerland and Jefferson counties, and Simeon E. Leland. of Jefferson. prosecutor for Jefferson and Switzerland counties. Indiana Notea. Anderson will give a street fair the first week in October. The Jefferson county grange fair and jubilee at Wirt closed Wednesday, and the Jefferson county fair proper will open at Beech Grove Park next Tuesday. Fire, which has been burning in the Shelburn mine th 6 past week, is now under control. Work will be resumed imediately unless the men object, as the company failed to meet its regular pay-day. Major Charles W. Lee and Col. A. D. Vanosdol were speakers at Jeffersonville county soldiers’ reunion yesterday. Major Lee is the republican candidate for Congress agairst Marion Griffith in the Fourth district. E. W. Harlen, a veteran of the civil war, aged eighty-five, is walking from Wabash to Delphi on a w r ager. He is to make the distance, about sixty-five miles, in seventytwo hours. He arrived at Peru at noon yesterday two hour’s ahead of time. He has plenty of money and walks for the exercise. THE CASKETS MIXED. Incident That Caused Dlutre** to Relatives of an Aged Woman. CINCINNATI, Aug. 11.—A shocking scene occurred here to-day when the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Winkleman were about to be lowered into the grave. She died in New York and her remains were taken from the train to Spring Grove cemetery. On the same train were the remains of Captain W. D. Sherman, a Kansas volunteer, wounded at Santiago. It was not intended to open the Winkleman casket here, but a sister of the deceased made the request at the grave. When the undertaker discovered that he had the remains of a captain in uniform and not that of the aged lady, he did all he could to appease the doubly distressed relativts. The baggageman put off the wrong casket. The remains of Mrs. Winkleman were on the St. l>ouis express car from Cincinnati. The railway officials telegraphed for the return of the Winkleman casket and that of Captain Sherman was sent on the next train. The remains of Captain Sherman were accompanied by Miss Wyer. When Captain Sherman was wounded and brought to the hospital at Washington his case was not considered serious. Miss Wyer came to Washington for their marriage on the date previously fixed. While she was en route East the captain became worse and died a few hours before she reached him at Washington. Efforts are being made to prevent her from being doubly distressed by knowing of the accident, although she will find on arrival in St. Louis to-morrow morning that the casket has been delayed. America's Cup riiallenite Accepted. NEW YORK. Aug. 11.—The New York Yacht Club, at a special meeting to-night, unanimously voted to accept the challenge of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club to race for the America's cup. 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