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who went ashore to pet something to eat caught another transport to rejoin their command in Porto Rico. TRIP FROM NEWPORT NEWS. §l* Day* Afloat and Only One Warm Meal of Tainted Meat. port leaving for Porto Rko. ABOARD THE TRANSPORT ROT’MANfAN, Thursday, 10 a. m., July 28.—Th? four volunteer batteries, including the Twentyseventh Indiana, are all loaded aboard, gangways pulled up and everything in readiness to pull out into the river as soon as the tugs arrive. The steamer is not a handsome looking craft, neither does she look clean, but the men were informed that everything is to be put in shipshape order as soon as she is at sea. The boat was formerly used by the Allan Steamship Company as a first-class cattle boat between American ports and Glasgow, Scotland. It 5s said that she can make sixteen knots an hour, but from what some of the old tars •who are among her crew say she will do well If she makes ten knots. Part of the old cattle stalls on the upper deck have been left to accommodate the horses of the four batteries and the twenty horses belonging to General Hains and stair. The stalls in the deck below have been torn out and being urable to clean the old floor anew pine fleor was laid over the old one to cover what dirt could not be thrown •out. Hammock posts have been erected in columns eighteen Inches apart, giving to each soldier the large space of eighteen Inches by twelve feet in which to hang his hammock, store his baggage, and go through the farce of sleeping comfortably. There are twenty-seven pairs of hammock posts across the steamer and from each pair of posts hang two hammocks, one above and one below, making in a row places for fifty-four men with a ten-inch port hole at each end of the row, from which the liftyfour men are to get their fresh air. There are some members of the battery who have made ocean trips before and one of them predicts that the greatest howl that was ever made by the battery boys will be made Inside of a few days, and another was heard to remark that he had been on voyages with as many as nine hundred emigrants on the same steamer of the lowest class of Italians and they had more space and better accommodations than those provided for the volunteer soldiers. ON EMPTY STOMACHS. So far to-day no rations have been served, and as the men were kept up all night loadfig four carloads of ammunition, the boys think it about time that some notice should be taken of the inner man, and that coffee at least should be served. The boys realize from their past experience during the last s three months that it takes some time to . eet things in shape. The officers’ quarters jre located in the first-class passenger cabin, each man having an apartment to fctmself, and to be served by the steamer •tewards the same as on the transatlantic line. The boatswain was heard to remark that the vessel is sailing with as large a cargo as she ever carried before and the smallest crew she ever had. It is also known that fifty tons of ice were to have been part of the cargo, but through mismanagement of someone the boat is ready to sail with only four tons of ice on board. This means that someone will suffer before the voyage is ended, anil it is certain that the officers will not be the first. The steamer is in charge of Captain Rigsby. representing the United States government. He is a volunteer captain in the comipissary department, and, judging from actions and appearances, it was a “pull,” more than ability, that got him his appointment, and this is the man that about SSO men have to look to to be fed. The St. Taul, City of Washington and Seneca are' lying ov ‘ in the river, ready to move at a moment’s notice, and the Massachusetts has just finished loading, and, with the Roumanian. is waiting for the tugs to be hauled out to the rest of the fleet.

SIX BOYS LEFT BEHIND. At 12 o’clock two government tugs assisted the Roumanian out into the river, and, after signaling with the flagship of the transports for some time, the big ship startled toward the open sea. Immediately after etarting down the river the batteries had a cHeck roll call, and Privates Millikan, Gates, Sanders, McGee, Coffman and Moore were found to be missing. It seems that the boys had gone down town to get a last square meal before sailing, but either the meal was too good or the time too short; anyhow, they got left, and every member of the Twenty-seventh Battery is shaking hands with himself and everybody else that he was not among the unfortunates. About half way down the river a tugboat was eeen approaching at a terrific rate in the wake of the ship, and every one cried, “There come the boys!” As soon as the officers on the bridge saw' the tug the engines were stopped until the little boat came alongside. When she came near enough to enable the men to recognize faces it was Been that Privates Moore and Coffman, the battery barber, were the only ones on board that belonged to Captain Curtis’s battery. The two tardy men explained that when they found the ship gone they immediately took the electric line to Fortress Monroe end persuaded the captain of the tug, with the aid of a flve-dollar bill, to give chase ester the fast disappearing transport. Moore and Coffman say they did not see the other boys, but heard at Newport News, before leaving, that there were some very badly frightened Indianapolis artillerymen that had missed their boat. It is expected they will rejoin the command by the first transport leaving for Porto Rico. After passing Fortress Monroe the pilot was taken off by the government pilot boat Relief, and. In a very short time, the battery boys had their first sight of old ocean The men, having worked almost continually for forty-eight hours, were not long in finding their eighteen inches of space In which to rest their weary bodies, after having their first meal of the day. consisting of cold corned beef and hardtack, without coffee. Friday. July 29—’This morning the bovs were not called early, as the officers were considerate enough to allow them a few hours extra rest. When the time came to get up some of the boys found that it wasn’t time for them to get ud, and many of them passed the entire first day at sea between decks In their hammocks, although they claimed they were not seasick, they admitted they were not feeling at all well. Sam Sellers, Bookwalter, Masters, Catherwood and Schellschmidt, who for the Jast few days were continually wishing for h big storm at sea, are now perfectly willing that the rest of the voyage shall be made more in the style of a Broad Ripnle breeze than an ocean breeze. The meals today have been the same as supper yesterday, with the addition of black ship's coffee without sugar. As this is the same as the traveling rations that the boys have had every day since leaving Camp Thomas, It seems as if something is wrong In the commissary department, as it is known to he a fact that plenty of good food is on hoard, at least good enough tor the officers to have fried chicken and plenty of ice for their drinks. KICKED FOR ICE. When the members of the battery kicked to the officers for ice for their drinking water they were informed that the ice was government property, and w r as to be used only Jor the fresh meat that is on board. Nevertheless, the boys find that there is enough ice for the chief steward to keep his beer and liquors cool, which he sells to the sqldier boys at the very moderate price of 25 cents for a pint of cheap beer, 15 cents for lemonade and pop and 20 cents for less than a drink of whisky. It is also found that there is always sufficient Ice to be had when money is offered for it. The sailors and firemen of the vessel are getting their three good square meals a day and are kindly dividing them with some of the boys who were fortunate enough to •crape acquaintance with the jolly tars when they first came aboard. When a small quantity of broth or beef tea was asked for to give to the sick men the commissary captain retailed that there was none on board for the men, w’hiie at the same time the said Captain Rigsby was reclining in a large steamer chair with a bowl of beef tea and fresh crackers in front of him. He himself had become seasick, this being the first sea voyage of the highly experienced captain of the commissary department. The sailors laugh ©very time they see him strut along the deck, and say that he brought a tape line along to measure the capacity of the vessel. Sam Pattison proved to be the good “Samaritan,” as he had brought a case of canned soups aboard and each meal finds “Sam” with a large bucketful of hot soup attending to the wants of the sick. It being a beautiful moonlight flight and no "taps” being sounded, those that had their sea legs spent a good part of this second night out on deck with their blankets wrapped around them, enjoying the beauties of a perfect night at sea. Saturday, July 30—Another day passed and •UU the same old corned beef, hard tacit

and coffee menu, which has become very tiresome throughout the ship, especially so when it is known that better things are to be had from the steward at Klondike prices, such as: Two Lemons 25c Bread, & loaf 25c Plate of scraps from officers’ table 50c Bologna sandwiches 15c Cup of tea 50c Small piece of ice 25c These are all United States stores and are supposed to be used as designated by the commissory officer, but are sold by the stewards to the boys at these exorbitant prices, the stewards pocketing the money. The common sailors gladly share their meals with their soldier friends, not taking a penny tor what they give; In fact, they consider it an insult to be offered pay. Harry Murbarger, just recovering irom a sped of sea sickness, asked one of the stewards for a cup of tea, but was told that it was impossible to give it to him. but when a dollar was brought into sight, showing that Harry was willing to pay for it, the tea was forthcoming at once at the very low price of 50 cents a cup. The boys are beginning to look hollow-eyed and hungry, as shipwrecked sailors might be expected to look, and this kirk is not reported as coming from one or two men, but is general throughout the whole ship, the officers excep.ed, of course. The following conversation was heard on deck this aft© noon between Privates Catherwood and Pearce: “Bill, If you knew that every one on this steamer were to be lost except one, who by his ability or good luck was going to be saved, what message would you send by him?” Pearce answered that he hardly knew what message he would send and Catherwood replied tnat he would order a piece of pie to await him on the other shore. CHANCE TO FEED. Owing to the fact that the ship Is short of the required number of firemen to keep the vessel up to its average speed, the call was made for four volunteers to assist in the stoker hole, offering them $lO for the trip and their food. There were many more than the number, who promptly volunteered as they said: “Not for the money, but for the chance to get something to eat.” The lucky four selected .were from the St. Louis and Pittsburg batteries. Later volunteers were asked for the cooking department, the steward’s department and the baking department. All chances were gladly accepted, and the Twenty-seventh Indiana Battery now has Privates Metzger and Burke in the cooking department, Private Moore in the baking department, while Privates Beaver and Sellers are assisting the stewards. In looking' over the ship it was found that not only a small crew had been shipped, but that many of the shipping laws have been disregarded. The vessel is short four lifeboats, and the ones that are on board are leaky and on the top near the funnel, where it would take at least an hour to lower one if a man should fall overboard. It is also noticed that there are only three life belts aboard, and they are in the forward part of the boat, not one being on the stern of the vessel, where several should always be on hand to throw to any one unfortunate enough to fall overboard. This negligence is thought to be due to the English captains, that are sailing under the American flag for the money that is in it. It is certain that the same captain would not cfare leave an English port with an English vessel under these same conditions. Many of the men seem to he worried about the ships not being escorted by a strong convoy of cruisers, fearing that the vessels may be attacked by a Spanish squadron. Joe Haspel says that,.if he had known we were to be lett alone this way, without any protection, he would have brought a club and a pocket full of rocks. The report has gone through the ship that to-morrow being Sunday a good dinner is to he served, and we understand all tHe credit is due Captain Curtis, who told the cnnimanding officer that if a warm dinner was not furnished his men he would pay for their dinner out of his own pocket. If all the officers aboard this ship were like Capt. Curtis it is certain there would not be the discontent on board that has been show r n ever since sailing. Sunday, July 31.—Another beautiful day; the sailors say they have never ?en the ocean so smooth and so many line days in succession. Almost all the boys have recovered from their attack of seasickness and most of them spent the day writing letters and reading under the canvas on the upper deck. Everybody seems to be in the best of humor to-day, especially so since dinner, w’hich was the first warm meal the boys have had since leaving Chickamauga Park. The menu was: Plenty of good soup. Warm potato for each man. Small piece of meat slightly tainted. Boiled cabbage. The boys made their meal out of the soup, which was surely a luxury. After the other batteries found out that the Twenty-sev-enth Indiana had had a warm dinner they raised a terrible howl, which was only subdued by an order being issued that each battery should have one warm meal on alternate days. Many of the members of the artillery brigade are afraid that this grand concession will greatly embarrass the commissary department of the United States. Sergeants Dave Boswell and Fred Swan and Corporal Cooper and Privates Hutten and Fulmer inaugurated anew plan for washing clothes. All the dirty clothes are tied together in a bundle at the end of a rope about fifty feet long and thrown over the stern of the vessel. After allowing them to drag about two hours they haul them in beautifully cleaned, and after half an hour exposure to the tropical sun they are taken down and pronounced dried, ironed and ready for use. Private Ira K. Thayer tried the experiment this morning, but the old saying, “the better the day the better the deed” failed in Ira’s case, for after carefully preparing his clothes as he had seen the others do ho tied one end of the line to the rail and dropped them overboard, the rope immediately parted and amid roars of laughter from his comrades poor Ira sorrowfully wended his way back to his quarters. He says that he will look for them on the way back from Porto Rico and he is certain they will be clean if he finds them. Monday, Aug. I.—Another weekday rolled around and with it came another weekday round of rations, as follows: Canned corned beef. , • Sour canned beans. i. ! Hardtack. i ' *!'*" Black coffee. Sam Pattison, who In his own quiet and original way manages to astonish the members of the battery often, again came to the front with anew one. He informed the boys that he had tried everything in the way of exercise or work except shoveling coal and announced that he intended taking four hours (the regular time) in the stoke hole just for the experience. Sam stripped for the fray and boldly plunged into the dark, hot hole, where he relieved the regular stoker. At the end of the four hours, judging from what he says himself, Sam was nearly dead, and after having taken a bath and dressed, remarked while idly lounging about the deck that he shoveled enough coal “to hold him for awhile.” It is expected that by to-morrow evening land will be sighted, and many of the boys say they never will go back until a bridge is built across. Tuesday, Aug. 2.—The men are all in high spirits to-day, as it is expected the battery will reach Porto Rico before night. Although it is known that an immense amount of neavy work will fall to every man on board, every one seems more than willing and anxious to reach their destination and get on land once more. The boys are becoming quite nautical in all their expressions. They never ask the time of day, but always ask “how’ may bells is it?” Instead of speaking of stairways it is the "companionway.'’ Lee Reid says that from the size of the companionways the companion would have to be very small. Orders have been issued that all mail must be in at once, as it is expected to pass a mail steamer going north to-night. The steamer is now sailing along the western coast of Porto Rico and it is expected a landing will be made to-morrow on this side of the island. J. V. V.

CITY NEWS NOTES. Jacob Traugott, who has been in Denver, Col., for the past year, returned to the city. Attorney General Ketonam left the city yesterday to attend the meeting of the American Bar Association, at Saratoga, N. Y. What Foreigner* Want. BERLIN, Aug. 17.—According to the Schlesicher Zeitung. the foreign firms in Manila have agreed to urge the following considerations: First—The expulsion of Francimoans, Dominicans and Augustinians, who are the real cause of the rebellion. Second—No independent republic. Third—That the Spaniards, if they retain dominion, must pledge themselves not to hamper trade. Fourth—That applications for concessions shall be quickly considered and not shelved for years. Fifth—That freedom of religion be stipulated for. Distre**lng Sngge*lion. Louisville Courier-Journal. Oklahoma has a "cowboy young lady” who has organized a company of girls whom she calls rough riders. "Cowboy young ladies" may be invincible against Spaniards, but suppose they should meet a cow in the road—possibly even a lie cowbefore they get to Cuba?

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1898.

C. W. DE PfIUW BANKRUPT • • HAS f44,000 ASSETS TO PAY LIABILITIES REACHING $*40,000. r ♦ Evidence In Marshall Murder Trial All in and Case Goes ts the Jury To-Day—State News. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NEW ALBANY, Ind., Aug. 17. —Charles W. De Pauw this afternoon filed a petition in voluntary 'bankruptcy in the office of Judge Cardwlll, deputy clerk of the United States court. He gives his liabilities as SBIO,OOO and assets about $44,250. The liabilities consist of judgments held against him in the United States court and Circuit Court. The assets consist of bank stock, his interest in the estate of the late Elijah Newland and other personal property. Mr. De Pauw is a brother of Newland F. De Pauw and was a member of the De Pauw Plate Glass Company in this city and Alexandria. Among other enterprises in which he was formerly interested were the Premier steel works of Indianapolis, which went up for a million dollars; American plate glass works at Alexandria, New Albany woolen mills and New Albany Rail Mills Company. Mr. De Pauw made an assignment during the panic of 1893. * RAILROAD DOCTOR FOR CONGRESS. Air-Line AzentPi in the lead in the Third District. NEW ALBANY, Ind., Aug. 17.—The Republicans of the Third district will meet in this city to-morrow afternoon to nominate a candidate for Congress. Ninety-nine delegates will be present from the nine counties. It is the impression that Dr. William McMahon, of Huntingburg, chief surgeon of the Air-line Company, will be nominated. A few w r eeks ago he declined to make the race, but he is the choice of many of the Republican leaders and will probably accept the nomination. Others who have been mentioned are Hon. George W. Self, of Corydon, chairman of the district central committee; ex-Mayor Whitesides, of Jeffersonville, and John D. Welman, the well-known Alr-line attorney. The joint representative convention for Floyd, Clark and Washington counties will be held to-morrow morning. Fourth District To-Day ,jj Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SEYMOUR, Ind., Aug. 17.—Delegates to the Fourth district congressional convention, which meets in this city to-morrow morning, are very slow in getting here, there being only a few arrivals to-night. Only one candidate has arrived, it being Hon. Charles W. Lee, who made an unsuccessful race in 1897. There will be three candidates presented to the convention— Prank S. Jones, of Ripley; Thomas ivofibe, of Bartholomew, and Major Lee, of Switzerland. A strong fight will be made by the Bartholomew county delegates to have their man nominated. It is reported that he was formerly a Democrat, but that he left the party on the money question. The two most formidable candidates to-night are Lee and Kobbe. What strength Jones will have will not he known until the delegates from the eastern counties arrive. At presen! writing Major Lee seems to be the logical candidate. Democrat* Name New Candidate*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PARIS, 111., Aug. 17.—The Democrats met here to-day and reconciled their differences. A previous convention held here on May 7 resulted in two senatorial tickets being placed in the field, both of which were declared illegal by a commission of the four county judges of the district. The ticket named to-day was: Senator, B. L. Hussman, of Effingham; representatives, A. C. Perdunn, of Clark county, and Thomas Hackley, of Cumberland county. Democratic Joint Convention. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RIDGEVILLE, Ind., Aug. 17.—The joint senatorial Democratic convention for Jay and Randolph counties and joint representative convention for Jay, Randolph and Blackford counties met here to-day and nominated Clem Myers, of Jay, for joint senator, and James A. Williamson, of Randolph, joint representative. R. M. Johnson and “Uncle Joe” Powers are the Republican nominees.

MRS. STOLZ’S LAST CALL. It Was at the Portland l’ostofllce on Thursday. Feb. JO. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WINCHESTER. Ind., Aug. 17.—The Marshall murder trial was opened to-day by the introduction of a witness for the defense, Mrs. Kate Riley, mailing clerk for the Portland postoffice, whose testimony, it was agreed, might be taken out of the regular order. She testified that she took the postal card heretofore mentioned out of the street b’ox on Saturday morning; that it bore the postmark of Feb. 11, because the stamp had not been changed from that date when the card was stamped on Saturday, Feb. 12. She stated that she had not seen the card again till to-day; that she remembered it because it was printed; that the reason she remembered the time of its receipt was because of the murder and the talk of the card which followed. She testified, on crossexamination, that Mrs. Stolz was in the postotfice on Thursday, but did not come there on Friday; that she was in the habit of getting a paper whicli came there weekly on Fridays, but that the one which came Friday, Feb. 11, was never called for. The State then introduced a Mr. Stephens and George Allen, of Portland, as rebuttal witnesses, and the case was closed. The court then granted a recess till 1 o’clock, at which time Mayor George Bergman began the argument of the case. William Williamson, of Portland, and James S. Engle, of this city, will argue the case in behalf of the defendant, and T. W. Hutchens, of this city, and John Smith, of Portland, will close the case for the State. It is expected the jury will take the case at noon to-mor-row. Fonrth Annual Powwow. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLOOMINGTON. Ind., Aug. 17.—The fourth annual powwow of the Red Men of Indiana is being held here, with all parts of the State represented. The city, brilliantly decorated, has been turned over to the visitors. The exercises this afternoon included an address of welcome by Mayot A. M. Hadley and a parade with the arrival of Great Sachem B. B. Campbell, the League of Chieftains and Light Artillery taking part. There was a short drill by the League of Chieftains, after which came the address on behalf of the local tribe by J. D. Morgan, of Bloomington, a short talk by Congressman R. W. Miers, music by the London band and principal address by Hon. J. E. Sedwick, of Martinsville. This evening there was a musical entertainment by the various bands and a business meeting in the courtroom, followed by other exercises. Arrangements have been completed for one of the most interesting programmes in the history of the order to-morrow and a large attendance is anticipated. Most of the prominent Red Men of the State are now here. , , Smash-Up Near I.aportc. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LAPORTE, Ind., Aug. 17.—The Lake Shore limited east-bound train was wrecked one mile west of this station at 7:45 o’clock p. m. by running into six loaded cafs of ice left standing on the track. The limited consisted of engine No. 149 and six coaches. Engineer Vallance says neither he nor Fireman Cramer had time to jump before the collision, and saw no signal. No one was fatally hurt. The engineer and fireman had a bad shaking up The tender was driven back half way through the combination baggage and buffet car, in which were Conductor Mclntyre and Brakeman Walty. The former had his leg broken and one finger cut off, and it is feared his injuries are dangerous. Walty was hurt internally, but will recover. Brakeman G. R. Haskell escaped with minor bruises. None of the passengers was seriously hurt, though badly frightened, and in some cases quite seriously bruised. Price of Marshall fonnty Land. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ARGOS. Ind., Aug. 17.—A big real-estate deal, in which several thousand dollars was involved, took place in this city yesterday, when, by a prearranged plan. F. W. White, United States Express agent, bought of Charles Stevenson hia eig4t-acre tract just

south of the city, the price paid being SB3O, or SIOO per acre. Mr. Stevenson then bougnt of J. M. Wicltizer his tract, paying $1,675. and J. M. Wickizer bought of Alvin Norton "his seventy-sever.-acre tract, paying $4,0C0. This is one’ of the largest deals ever made in the county, and the price paid is further evidence that nowhere in Indiana does farm land bring more money than in southern Marshall county. Another Anderson Suicide. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 17.—Mrs. John S. Armstrong, wife of a painter, committed suicide this morning by taking morphine. She was thirty-eight years old. She became addicted to the use of morphine several years ago and later took to drinking. For the past few’ months she has been reckless. It was found to-day that the woman w’ho committed suicide here last night, and who passed under the name of Nellie Thompson, was Lucy Rank. Her home was six miles north of Muneie. Her parents w’ere notified to-day. She hag been leading a very loose life. Branch of the Llqnor Leassne. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Aug. 17.—The saloon men of this county held a meeting at Montpelier yesterday and organized under the caption of Blackford Branch of the State Liquor League. One of the objects of the organization is to fight the Nicholson law. Another move of the saloon men of this county will be to abolish free lunch counters. The following officers were elected: J. W. Stuart. Hartford City, president; D. H. Dodds, Montpelier, vice president; Frank Corn. Montpelier, treasurer; Adolph Muchner, Hartford City, secretary. Banner rout office Dlstrlct.*^^^™ Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 17.—The elevation of yie Frankton postoffice this week to the presidential class makes the Eighth Indiana district the banner postoffiee congressional district of the country. This makes twentythree presidential postolfices, or one more than the next closest—a Michigan district. There is a total now of 262 postoffices in the district. The counties included are Madison, Delaware, Blackford, Adams, Jay, Randolph and Wells. The district also stands first in glass manufacture, tin plate and natural gas. t Mysterlon* Shooting; at Ore*4es. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 17.—Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Foley lias been sent to Orestes, in the north part of this county, to work out a mysterious attempted assassination which has been kept quiet. While out walking Sunday night with a young man named Osborn, Miss Ollie Fox, aged eighteen, was shot by young men who drove by In a buggy. The ball entered her right side. The wound is serious. Rivalry is attributed as the cause. It was too dark to see the parties. It is thought they fired at Osborn. To Bring: a Hero's Body Home. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Aug. 17.—The remains of Sands Isler, the Jeffersonville boy who was killed before Santiago, will he brought home for burial. The matter is now being agitated by several citizens and it is probable that an entertainment will he given to raise the funds. Isler's mother is not able to have the remains disinterred and brought, home, but she is anxious that, they should rest near here. The young soldier fell on July 1. at El Caney, mortally wounded, but lingered until July 4 before he died. Wife Killer Harrison I* Crazy. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 17.—A crazy man with a shotgun, who wanted to kill everybody he came across, was captured to-day and will be taken to the asylum. The demented man is John Harrison, who, ten years ago, killed his wife with a shotgun, claiming it was accidental. Since then he has been brooding over the tragedy, and in the past two days raced over the greater part of two counties attempting to shoot people. He imagines he is under arrest for the murder of his wife.

Wesleyan Camp Meeting. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FAIRMOUNT, Ind., Aug. 17.—The fiftieth annual carrip meeting of the Indiana Wesleyan Methodists will convene at their camp grounds, west of this city, to-morrow morning. A number of noted speakers will be present during the meetings, which will continue over Sunday. On Sunday morning Rev. Aaron Worth will deliver the semicentennial sermon. The Interurban Electric Railway affords convenient transportation to all who wish to attend. A Pioneer’* Sudden Death. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BRAZIL, Ind., Aug. 17.—Frederck Ahelmyer, aged seventy-five, was found dead in bed this morning at the home ofex-Treas-urer C. H. Kattman. Mr. Ahelmyer lived at Poland and came to see the show yesterday. He had a chill and was taken to Mr. Kattman’s house and a doctor attended him. He was resting quietly last night and was expected to be out again to-day. He came here from Germany in 1838 and located on the farm where he has since resided. Paroled Convict Sent Back. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 17.—Lewis Wolfe, of Hammond, was rearrested here to-day in the molding department of the hollow-ware works and taken to prison at Jeffersonville to serve an unexpired term on the charge of larceny. The young man was sentenced for from one to fourteen years and was paroled a few months ago. Since then he has kept bad company, has engaged in several fights and otherwise been troublesome to the police. Unn*anl Drowning Accident. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENVILLE, 0., Aug. 17.—Hon. David Baker, ex-representative of Darke county, was accidentally drowned at Bear’s Mill, four miles east of here, to-day. The boat tipped over in which he and his wife were fishing, and she was barely saved by her son, who is private secretary of Congressman Layton. Mr. Baker struck the boat in failing out and was injured so as to render him helpless. Ml** lliihliard Seriously Burned. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 17.—Miss Pink Hubbard was seriously burned to-day while cleaning a pair of gloves with gasoline. She had saturated the gloves with gasoline and placed them on her minds, when the gasoline ignited from a near-by blaze. The flames instantly enveloped her head and shoulders, catching tire to her dress and burning her badly. Directory Man Land* In Jail. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 17.—S. E. Watson, who has been traveling over the country publishing business men’s directories, was in Jail here last night on the charge of embezzlement, preferred by Levi Miller, of Gaston. The amount involved is $35. Watson denies the charge, claiming he was given the money as a loan. A 1,500-Barrcl Oiler Struck. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WARREN, Ind., Aug, 17. —McDonald & Watts, oil producers operating in the vicinity of Warren, have shot what is supposed to be the banner oil well of Indiana. It is now flowing a continuous stream of oil through a five and five-eighths inch easing. The output is estimated at fifteen hundred barrels daily. Barrett Family Reunion. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind., Aug. 17.—The ninth annual reunion of the Barrett family was held here to-day at Foxworthy’s grove, near the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home, south of this city. Representatives of the family from Indianapolis, Richmond, Greenfield and other places were present. Zion Park Camp Meeting. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. ZIONSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 17.—0n account of the rain the crowd w f as small at camp meeting to-day. At 10:30 a. m. Rev. Shoemaker. of Plainfield, preached, and at 2:30 Rev. F. M. Pavey, of Lafayette, preached. Rev. Shoemaker preached agaiv to-night. Lightning Burn* Thre% Barns. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. VALPARAISO, Ind., Aug,' 17.—The lightning did considerable damage last night.

The barn of Joseph Brown, In Jackson township, was burned to the ground; loss. fj.wO. R. O. Peck’s barn was burned; loss, $1,300, and George Brown's bam was destroyed with a loss of $3,500. Died from a Fly Bite. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NKW ALBANY, Ind., Aug. 17.—Mount Johnson died to-day of blood poisoning resulting from a fly bite on the arm a few r days ago. Despite medical attention, his arm and shoulder became terribly swollen, convulsions followed and he died. Johnson was taking the hide from a cow that had died of anthrax at the time he was bitten and physicians believe the fly bite inocculated him with the anthrax poison. Indiana Obituary. SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Aug. 17.—Mrs. Christian Speigel, aged about sixty-eight, died at her home in this city this afternoon after a brief illness. Mrs. Speigel was the wife of Christian Speigel. president of the Speigel Furniture Company, of this city, and formerly a manufacturer of furniture in Vincennes, Ind. Mrs. Speigel was taken ill during the Acton camp meeting and came home but a few days ago. MARTINSVILLE. Ind., Aug. 17.—John C. Wilcox died at his home here this afternoon of stomach trouble. Mr. Wilcox was sergeant of Company D, One-hundred-and-twenty-fourth Indiana Volunteers during the civil war. He was born in Clark county, Virginia. He left a daughter, who lives with his sister, Mrs. Darnell, of Indianapolis. SHELBYVILLE. Ind., Aug. 17.-Mrs. Mary F. Thompson, wife of S. M. Thompson, died in this city at noon to-day. She was born in Butler county, Ohio, in 1843 and has been an invalid for a number of years. Mrs. Thompson has been quite prominent in prohibition circles. DL’BLIN, Ind., Aug. 17.—Mrs. Sarah, wife of Jacob Williams, aged fifty-six, died of typhoid fever this morning. She came of a prominent Quaker family and old settlers of this county. She leaves a husband, daughter and one brother. MUNCIE, Ind., Aug. 17.—'The death of Andrew Black occurred yesterday at Black’s Mills, on the Mississinewa, a place named In his honor, and famous as a fishing resort. He was a wealthy pioneer of Delaware county, Indiana Xolen. Rush county natural gas has been piped to Hope, a town of 2,000 inhabitants, fifteen miles northeast of Columbus, which now hopes to get natural gas in the near future. Yesterday the Richmond street-car lin* was in charge of the Ladies’ Aid Society of St. Stephen’s Hospital in that city, the net proceeds of the day’s business going to the hospital. The ladies took charge of the cars as conductors and were liberally patronized. The tenth annual meeting of old settlers of Jay and Randolph counties will be held at the Ridgeville Park Thursday. Aug. 25. Governor Mount has promised to be present; also. C. C. Lyons, of Fairmount, and Union Banner Hunt, of Winchester, candidate for secretary of state. The third annual meeting of the Christian Churches of Wayne county will be held at Jacksonburg Aug. 27 and 28. Rev. Robert Hall, Indianapolis; Rev. J. T. Brown, Louisville; Rev. L. C. Howe, Elwood; Roy L. Brown. Richmond; Rev. G. C. Waggoner, Green's Fork; Rev. J. A. Brown, Bethel, and Rev. T. A. Hall, Milton, are on the programme. LOSSES SMALL (Tonclndeil from First I’ngr.) of starvation in the town are exaggerated. The Spanish troops appear to be in excellent condition, and there are only 176 sick. "Groat credit must be given to General Merritt, for his plan of pttack. which was successfully carried out in every detail, jytder unusually complicated conditions. Nor can commendation be withheld from chief of staff. General Babcock, for his expert co-operation in the admirably conceived strategy. Prompt action and strictly following fully carried out detailed orders resulted in every case In the immediate settlement of every difficulty, however threatening. The conduct of the Spanish was, in a few cases, reprehensible, such as their setting fire to the gunboat Cebu and the destruction of several armed launches and boats after the capitulation had been agreed upon. “Lieutenant Bramby lowered the Spanish flag in Fort Santiago and raised the stars and stripes, many Spaniards weeping, while the American band played ’The Star-span-gled Banner’ and a company of infantrypresented arms. "It was impossible to praise too highly the humanity of Admiral Dewey and General Merritt, for a bombardment of the walled city would have inflicted severe loss of life upon women and children. The conduct of the Americans, officers and men alike, towards all is highly creditable. It is difficult to realize that they are invading troops occupying a hostile town. "The Olympia, Raleigh and Petrel fired about seventy rounds each of five-inch and eight-inch shells, at a distance of from 3,000 to 4.0 W) yards.”

AMERICAN LOSSES SMALL. Six or Eight Killed and About Forty Wounded. HONG-KONG, Aug. 17.—The American collier Zatiro, from Manila, which arrived here yesterday, is anchored in Junk bay. She left Manila on the 14th. A typhoon is raging and it is impossible to land the mails. It is learned, however, from an American naval officer that when Admiral Dewey, on Aug. 6, demanded the surrender of Manila within forty-eight hours the Spanish commander replied that the insurgents being outside the walls, he had no safe place for the women and children who were in the city and asked for twenty-four hours' delay. This Admiral Dewey granted. At the expiration of the specified time Admiral Dewey and General Merritt consulted and decided to postpone the attack. On Aug. 13 the American squadron formed In line off Manila. The Olympia fired the first shot at the Malate fort. The shots of the Americans fell short and some time was occupied in finding the range. Then the Callao, one of the gunboats captured by Admiral Dewey from the Spaniards, got under the fort and sent in a hot fire. Great destruction was done with the rapid-fire guns. The fort failed to reply, but fired on the American troops that were storming the Spanish trenches. The large American ships were ordered to cease firing after an hour’s work, owing to the failure of the fort to respond. The fighting in the trenches was most fierce. Fifteen minutes after the Spaniards were driven to the second line of defense they were forced to retreat to the walled city, where, seeing the uselessness of resistance, they surrendered and soon afterward a white flag was hoisted over Manila. The Belgian consul at Manila, M. Andre, boarded the Olympia and returned with an American lieutenant to the Spanish military governor, who agreed to surrender. Gen. Merritt proceeded to the palace at 3:30 and there found the Spaniards formed in lines. The troops surrendered their arms, but the officers w r ere permitted to retain their swords. The American loss is reported to be six or eight killed and forty wounded. The Spanish loss was considerable, but the exact numbers are not obtainable. The trenches were filled with badly wounded Spaniards. Manila is now under martial law, with Gen. Merritt as military governor. The California Red Cross Society rendered valuable aid to the sick and wounded. Perfect order prevailed in Manila on the evening of Aug. 13. As the Americans marched in guards were placed around the houses of all foreigners in order to prevent their being looted. The insurgents were not allowed to take part in the attack upon the city, but were kept in the rear of the Americans. In order to prevent bloodshed they were forbidden to enter the city after the surrender unless they were unarmed. Before the surrender the Spaniards burned the transport Cebu in the Pasig river. It is supposed that Admiral Dewey was unaware of the departure of Governor General Augustl. The Zaflro's officers first heard the news of the governor general's flight on their arrival here. General Augusti’s escape is considered to have been pre-

arranged, as he brought with him his family and suite. - NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROTOCOL. Manila Is Held by Virtue of Military Operations and Surrender. ' WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.—Now that the surrender of Manila has been officially reported, it can be stated that Manila Is being held by virtue of the military occupation and surrender, and not by- virtue of the protocol. The difference is said to amount to little in practical results, yet. such as it is. officials agree that the occupation is the result of the combined military and naval operations. According to Admiral Dewey's dispatch the surrender occurred about 5 p. m. last Saturday. The peace protocol was signed at 4:25 p. m. on Friday. It is said that the difference in time between Manila and Washington is such that the surrender, reckoned on Washington time, would be about twelve hours ahead of the time at Manila, or about 5 a. m. Saturday morning. In point of actual time, therefore, the signing of the peace protocol preceded the actual surrender of Manila by a few hours. But it is a well established rule of military law, accepted the world over, that a peace armistice, or cessation of hostilities, does not become binding upon commanding officers until they receive actual notice of it. This rule is expressed in the United States regulations governing armies in the field as follows: "Article 139. An armistice Is binding upon the belligerents from the day of the agreed commencement; but the officers of tho army are responsible from the day only when they receive official notice of its existence.” , ,j Under this rule Admiral Dewey and Gen. Merritt would be bound by the armistice only from the time the notice of it reached them at Manila. This could not have occurred on Saturday, prior to the bombardment, as the cable was not working and no dispatch boat could have got through with the notice before Monday or Tuesday. In short, it is agreed in all official quarters that the forcible taking of Manila was entirely regular, and that the city and bay is now held on the basis of this military and enforced taking rather than on the basis of the mutual arrangement between the two countries. This may become material when the question arises as to the future of the Philippines, for it is likely to proceed from the American standpoint that Manila was taken by force of arms, and is so occupied. There has been no time to consider what will be done with the seven thousand Spanish prisoners taken, but the fact that an amicable understanding has been reached with Spain as to the occupation of Manila will probably operate to lighten the condition of these prisoners. It was learned at the W r ar Department to-day that the reopening of the cable to Manila was surrounded by some complications. This cable was laid by a British company by permission of the Spanish government, which granted the company a subsidy. When Admiral Dewey cut the cable because the Spanish authorities would not allow him the use of it, it was sealed up at Hong-Kong hy order of the Spanish government, and it is claimed that an order from the Spanish government will be necessary before the company will be authorized to reopen it. It has been believed all along that as soon as Manila was In possession of the Americans the cable company would feel at liberty to restore cable communication between Hong-Kong and Manila. But this is not the view of officials of the War Department who have looked into the subject. * COLORADO TROOPS LED. Every Man Wan a Hero Daring: the Storming of tlie Trenches. NEW YORK, Aug. 17.—A special dispatch from Manila, Aug. 13, via Hong-Kong, to the New York Journal, says: “Five American soldiers were killed and about forty-live wounded in the capture of Manila. The stars and stripes were raised over the city at 5:40 o’clock in the afternoon. In the bay Admiral Dewey’s fleet thundered a national salute. The combined naval and land forces were employed In the capture of the Spanish stronghold cf the Philippines. At 9 o'clock in the morning the signal to begin firing was set on Admiral Dewey’s flagship. The authorities of the city and the consuls of foreign powers had been previously notified of the intended bombardment. For two hours great shells were thrown Into the city. “After the bombardment the troops moved forward to attack the Spaniards in the trenches. There had been no reply to Dewey’s bombardment, but the land forces met with a hot reception. But the onvard rush of the Americans could not be stayed. With a loss of five killed and over two score wounded, they drove back the Spaniards end captured the trenches. In a short time the white flag was hoisted by the Dons, and 7,C00 soldiers, 1,200 rifles and a great quantity cf ammunition were surrendered. "The Spanish ioss has not yet been ascertained. It is probably several times as large as that of the American forces. The Spanish forces numbered about 3,000 men, but they were well intrenched. Nearly 10.000 Americans were engaged in the assault, and their loss under the circumstances is considered small. “The Colorado troops were the first to storm the trenches, and every man was a hero. “When the white flag went up Captain General Augusti jumped Into a launch from the German cruiser Kaiserin Augusta. The cruiser then left with him on board for Hong-Kong. "The Philippines are glad that the struggle is over. The shops are again open, the blockade is raised, and things will scon be just as they were before Admiral Dewey came to destroy Spanish rule here.”

GERMAMY'S ACTION. Spiriting: Away of Angnstl Criticised by the London Press. LONDON, Aug. 17.—The Times, in an editorial article this morning, says: “As the signing of the protocol could not have been known when the Germans arranged to remove Governor General August!, the transaction comes remarkably near a deliberate breach of neutrality. But for the German action General August! would have been a most important prisoner of w T ar. The whole story decidedly wants explanation.” The Times does not think the United States will be satisfied to be bounded by the horizon advocated by Mr. Carnegie in the North American Review, and says: "On the contrary, the American people might contemplate entering cosmic society and playing their part in the movements of the world, instead of standing outside making money and influence which they cannot use for any purpose that appears to the imagination. Putting the thing In a more concrete form, we imagine it is widely felt that there are, more especially after the actual capture of Manila in a fair fight, responsibilities in connection with the Philippines which are not to be disposed of by such purely utilitarian and materialist arguments as Mr. Carnegie puts forth.” The Times comments on the Cerruti case as a useful reminder that arbitration is not always so easy, rapid and efficient u method of settling disputes as philanthropists are apt to believe, and says: "Here was a very simple case. The facts were scarcely disputed. The litigant country were of kindred race and the arbitrator was a big brother of all the South American republics. The award was stated in the plainest possible terms and imposed no intolerable burden; yet it has required seventeen months to bring the losing party to pay its debt. The United States can hardly feel gratified at the action of a third-rate little nation which has so long evaded the plain terms of Mr. Cleveland's award, insulted a great republic and furnished fresh argument against the expediency of arbitration In such cases.” The Pall Mall Gazette comments this afternoon on the "extraordinary action of tho Germans in assisting the flight of Gen. Augusti from Manila.'' In terms similar to those used by the Times this morning, It sharply criticises the action. The Pall Mall Gazette says: “This Manila incident Is uncommonly nigh a flagrant breach of neutrality, and is certain to be regarded as an international discourtesy, if nothing worse.” Angoitl Left After the Surrender. BERLIN, Aug. 17.— I Tho Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung explains that the Kai-

FRANK G. VOLZ, Popular Price SHOES No. 6 East Washington St. serin Augusta, which took away General Augusti. left the harbor after the surrender. and asserts that the Spanish officers were allowed to go free, so that General Augusti was entitled to go whither he pleased. “Whether Admiral Von Diedrlchs permitted him to go to Hong-Kong on board the Kaiserin Augusta,” says the Norddeutsche Aligemelne Zeitung, "it v.as by agreement with the American eommander-in-chief. if. Indeed, the German admiral considered susji an agreement still necessary. Moreover, it Is aiso to be observed that the Spanish troops at Manila may, by mutual consent, proceed to Spain or Hong-Kong.” * INSURGENTS DEFEATED. They Are Alleged to Have Attacked General Merritt’* Troop*. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Aug, 17.-Ad-vlces from Manila of Aug. 14, via HongKong, say: "Our troops met with much resistance in the attack on Manila, eight being killed and thirty-four wounded. Th* Insurgents, who are shut out of the city, threaten to cause trouble. Malate only was bombarded. All the snips escaped injury. Rear Admiral Dewey has raised the blockade, the shops have reopened and there Is a great feeling of relief among the people of the city. "It is stated that after the surrender of Manila Aguinaldo's followers turned upon the Americans and attacked them, but they were easily defeated after a brief conflict. “The United States monitor Monadnoek. Captain Whiting, which left San Francisco about six weeks ago, has reached Manila safely.” DID NOT WANT TO FIGHT. Spaniard* Were Disheartened by the New* of Cervern’* Fnte. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17.—Advices from the Associated Press correspondent at Manila, dated July 22, and received to-day by the returned transport Australia, say the news of the disaster to Admiral Cervera’a squadron and the turning back of Camara’s fleet completely demoralized the garrison at Manila, and the entire Spanish colony, believing that peace negotiations were already under way, was anxious and ready to accept the inevitable and surrender the city whenever Admiral Dew'ey should see fit to demand it. This statement was backed up hy the fact that not a single shot had been fired upon the United States troop3, although they were landed within two miles of Fort Malate in broad daylight, on an open beach, and despite the fact that they had camped ih the open fields, about a mila from the trenches occupied by the insurgents. Furthermore, the cruiser Boston and gunboat Callao, which had been covering the landing of the troops, had been anchored within range of the Spanish guns for five days unmolested. Had the Spaniards hsen merely waiting for a favorable opportunity to fire at close range, both the McCulloch and Concord had been cruising at the mouth of the Pasig river, almost under the guns of Fort St. Mesa, for several days, yet not a single shot had been fired In their direction. The insurgents also discontinued the aggressive attitude they had been maintaining before the United States troops landed. Their sudden inactivity may have been due to the fact that Aguinaldo was not consulted to the extent that he considered compatible with his position as general of the insurgent forces. It is thought the transports Foking and China w’ill be used as auxiliary cruisers for the purpose of patroling the China sea. All the stores and extra ammunition from the Peking have been transferred to a fiulk which was used hy tho Spanish as a powder house at Cavite arsenal, and her extra coal lias been taken aboard the steamship Honolulu, for the use of the fleet. Both army and naval stores now at Manila are sufficient to last the united States for use in the Philippines for a long period.

I'NDER ORDERS TO SAIL. Two More Transporta Will Tnko Troops to Mnniln. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17.—The transport steamers Arizona and Scandla are under orders to sail. Word was received from the War Department to-day, approving pe recommendation of Major General Merriam, advising that these two vessels be sent to Manila, independent of any further call for troops from General Merritt. This move was recommended because the troops assigned to the Arizona are all detachments of regiments already detailed, and the Scandia is well adapted to the purpose of a hospital ship. The Arizona will sail Saturday morning. The troops assigned to her are as follows: Brig. Gen. Charles King, United States Volunteers: recruits for the Tenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Lieut. Col. James F. Barenett commanding; recruits for the First Regiment Nebraska Volunteers. Capt. George H. Yoldeman commanding; recruits for the First Regiment Colorado Volunteers. Capt. F. W. Carroll commanding. They will leave the third battalion. Twenty-third Infantry, Major G. A. Goodale commanding, and the officers attached and the recruits for the Second Regiment Oregon Volunteers to sail on the Scandla, with the remaining members of the hospital corps and two companies and a half, the headquarters and bands of the New York volunteers, the last bound for Honolulu. An abundance of hospital supplies will be placed on the Scandia. She will sail in about a week. Three companies of the First New York Regiment will go aboard the Alliance tomorrow afternoon and will sail early Friday morning for Honolulu. The transport steamer Australia arrived from Manila to-day, via Nagaski. Customs Lows for Mnniln. WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.—The War Department has issued regulations for the guidance of officers concerned in the collection of duties on imports and exports, taxes and other charges and exactions to be collected as a military contribution at ports and places in the possession or under the control of the forces of the United States in the Philippine islands. The regulations are substantially the same as were recently put into operation in Cuba. The rates of duty, however, differ in many important particulars. The metrical system of weights and measures in use by the Spanish government will be continued. The kilogram is equivalent to 2.204(5 pounds. The monetary unit of the Philippines is the gold peso or the mint; estimate of value, $1,034. The current money heretofore in circulation in the Philippines will be received for duties,- taxes and other exacticns in the manner and on the same basis of valuation theretofore prevailing as that in use prior to the military and naval occupation. A liter Is equivalent to 1.05(57 quarts. A hectoliter is equivalent to 26.4170 gallons. The Situation Unchanged. LONDON, Aug. 16.—'The Manila correspondent of the Times, telegraphing on Aug. 14 at noon, says: The insurgents made vigorous but unsuccessful efforts to break the Spanish lines at San Palo last night. The curious situation remains unchanged. Although the Spanish army has surrendered and Is laying down its arms It still continues to hold the gates of the citadel and hold the remote positions against the insurgents. The latter have been informed that they will not be permitted to enter the town under any circumstances. The latest returns show that six Americans were killed and thirty-nine wounded. The Astor battery, under Captain March, did excellent service in right of the line yesterduy, shelling the blockhouses with its Hotchkiss mountain guns and then charging the position with revolvers. It lost three men killed. A Russian View. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 17.-The Journal de St. Petersburg (semi-official) says: "The prestige of the white population In the Philippines has been almost entirely destroyed by the war. If an attempt Is made to give the islands autonomy it should be effected gradually under strictly benevolent European tutelage. Any other regime would bring back barbarism.” The paper comments upon the difficulties facing the United States in dealing with the insurgents in the Philippines as tar greater than they had in dealing with the yellow races in America. A large army, it says, will be needed and the liberal philanthropic colonization ideas of the Americans must give way to graver considerations.