Richmond Palladium (Daily), 2 May 1898 — Page 1
KICHMONB BAlUF FALLABIUM STARLIIHID mi. AIUW KMTAllLJSHSSD in. RICHMOND, INDIANA, MONDAY, MAY 2. 1898 1 Cant a Copy.
DEWsT
THE MAINE AVENGED.
First Great Naval Battle of the
War.
Spanish Fleet at Manila Wiped Out by Com
modore Dewey's Squadron.
Part of Manila Blockaded and People Fleeing
From the Cily.
Bombardment of Manila Expected Today,
and Capitulation Probable.
Madrid in an Uproar Over the Defeat Martial
Law -Will Probably be Declared.
ONLY BOMBARDED
WHEN NECESSARY. Washington', D. C, May 2. Commodore Dewey instructions will permit him to bombard Manila if necessary to the taking possession of
the islands, bat he will not do so un
less the eUy harbors troops offensively
operating against him.
DEWEY DEMANDED A SURRENDER BEFORE FIRING ON MANILA AND WAS REFUSED. London, England, May 2. The British foreign office has given the Associated Press two cable messages received from Manila by the consul line
last night and midnight. The first says Admiral Dewey appeared in the bay of Manila yesterday morning and
opened fire. Being fired on he shifted
his position and the Spanish fleet ap
pearing he engaged it and in two hoars
it was entirely destroyed. One Amer
ican ship, name not given, is reported
disabled. Admiral Dewey commnni
cated with the British consul and asked him to convey the demand to
the governor general to surrender the
torpedoes and guns and cable office.
This was refused by the governor gen
era! and Admiral Dewey left to carry
out his proposition to bombard Manila
Cable communication is refused and
practically ' the cable is in Spanish
hands.
A SPANISH STOtY.
Madrid, May 2. Madrid advices
say no &pamsh warship has sui ren
dered and that the majority perished
The Spanish loss is estimated at four
hundred.
ROUTE OF THE CABLE NEWS FROM
MANILA.
Washington, D. C, May 2. The
Manila oable to Hong Kong belongs to
the British, though subject to Spanish
censorship. From Hong Kovg it goes
to Aden, thence through the Medite
ranean to Europe. Leading diplomats
say European intervention is not likely
from this defeat. It is looked upon as
a war reverse which cannot be turned
into political channels by Spanish ap
peals to the powers.
Manila 'paris green 1, total 22, males 10, fe
males 12; 11 married and 11 single. The total number of births for the same period was 2o; males 20, females 5; one colored male.
Home Again. The members of the T. P. A. and their families have returned from
Mancie and report one of the finest times ever enjoyed any place. Will P&tton was elected one of the vice" presidents. The next meeting will go
t Lvansvuie, Ind Buglers. Attention I The members of the bugle corps will
meet tonight at the artificial gas c ffiee at 7 o'clock to take part in the big
celebration to be given by the railroad men and the merchants of the north end. The members will bring their bugles with them.
TO RATIFY.
TfE RAILROAD PEOPLE TO
START THE BALL
ROLLING
Spanish Fleet Was Annihilated Says the Brit-j
ish Governor oi the Straits Settlement.
Indiana P oat masters Nominated
Washington, D. C, May 2. The
following Indiana postmasters were
nominated today: John Pavne, Con-
nersville, John C. Fudge, Dunkirk, Daniel Lynch, Lowell.
Sagasta's Organ Admits That the Spanish De
feat Was Complete and That the Americans Will Occupy Manila in a
FewWours
CONGRESS.
Washington, D. C. May 2. The
senate finance committee will eliminate the tonnage tax feature of the war
revenue tml. ",Tbe boweMMMk
Dewey Gave the Governor-General a Chance to Surrender Before the Bombardment of Manila Begun.
Naval Recruits Going to Nor
folk.
Chicago, Illinois, May 2. A
dred and seven recruits for the
service left today for Norfolk yard.
Madrid, May 16:30 o'clock p. m. Advices from Manila say that the American squadron under Commodore Dewey appeared off the bay off Manila at 5 o'clock this morning and opened a strong canonade against the Spanish squadron and forts protecting the harbor. The Spanish second class cruiser Don Juan de Austria ws severely damaged and her commander was killed. Another Spanish vessel was burned. The American sqiadron retired, having also sustained . severe damage. , A second naval engagement followed, in which the American squadron again suffered considerable loss and the Spanish war ships Mindanao and Ulloa were slightly damaged. During this engagement the Cavite forts maintained a steadier and stronger fire on the American squadron than in the first engagement. 8 p. m. Following is the text of the official dispatch from the governor roneral of the Philippines to the minis
ter of war. Lieutenant General Correa, as to the naval engagement off Manila: "Last night, April 30. the batteries at tLe entrance to the fort announced the arrival of the enemy's squadron, which forced a passage under the obscurity of the night. At daybreak the eneiuv took up positions, opening with a strong fire against Fort Cavite and the arsenal. Our fleet engaged the enemy in a brilliant combat, protected by the Cavite and Manila forts. They obliged the enemy, with heavy loss, to maneuver repeatedly. At 9 o'clock the American squadron took refuge behind the foreign merchant shipping, on the east side of the bay. Oar fleet, eonsidering the enemy's superiority, nutnrallv suffered a severe loss. The
Mria Christina is on fire, and another
ship, believed to be the Don Juan de Austria, was blown up. There was
onnauferable loss of life. Captain
c.l.rm. commandini? the Maria
Christina, is among the killed. I can
not now give further details. Tne
spirit of the army, navy and volunteers
is excellent. SPANISH LOSSES HKAVT.
Madrid. Spain. May 1. A dis
patch has been received by the Span
ish minister of marine saying that the American fleet was obliged to retreat after a terrible engagement off Manilla. The dispatch says the Spanish losses were heavy, aid that the
American ships were severely dam
aged. completely defeated. Lisbon. Portugal, May 1, 11 p. m
Reliable news has been received
here that the Spanish fleet was com pletely defeated off Cavite. DKWIT MOVING ON MANILA.
London, England, May 2. The American fleet is moving on Manila,
but there has been no capitulation.
BLOCKADE OF MANILA ESTABLISHED,
Madrid, Spain, May 2. Tte United
States fleet has taken position and es
tablif hed a blockade of the port of Ma
nila, The population is fleeing from
the city. A bombardment is expected
today, 'IALL NEWS THROUOH SPANISH 80CRCES
Washington, May 2. Secretary Long has nothing from Dewey. It
would take the MeCulloch three days
to reaeh Hong (Cong. He hoped news would be had through the British con
sul.
MADRID WILD WITH RAGE OVER THE
DEFEAT.
Madrid, May 2. There are hostile
demonstrations on the streets on ac
count of the Spanish defeat. Martial
law will probably be declared if they
do not cease. The government is advised by the press to arm all available
shipping tod attack American mer
chantment with the detennination to
avenge the loss of the fleet. The con
duct of the Spanish admiral in sinking
the remnant of his fleet to prevent its
capture is highly extolled by the press.
SPANISH FLEET "ANNIHILATED."
London, England, May 2. The
British governor of the Straits settle
ment cables that the American fleet
has annihilated the Spanish fleet in two hours' engagement.
Li he t traits settlement is a group
of islands a few hundred miles from
tha Philippines. Ed. PaI. 3
SAGASTA'S ORGAN ADMrrS THE WORST,
Madrid, Spun, May 2. The publi-
caticn cf the Liberal s dispatch from
Manila removed the last hope of the Spaniards, and it is now admitted on
all sides that the Spanish fleet has
been completely destroyed, and it will only be a matter of a few hours when
the Americans will occupy Manila.
The Liberal is Sagasta'a organ.
BOMBARDMENT OF MANILA BEGUN.
New York, N. Y., Ma Hong Kong, May 2. A dispatch says the
bombardment of Manila has begun
The inhabitants are fleeing from the
city. The cable operators fled to save
their lives.
CABLE NEWS INTERRUPTED.
Hong Kong, China, May 2. It is
announced that the transmission of
news to and from Manila is inter
rupted. NAVT DERARTMENT IS PLEASED.
Washington, D. C May 2. Sec
retary Long says the action of the
American fleet has come up to what was expected of it. In ordering this movement it appears the department
was fully justified in its judgment of
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RURAL ROUTE REPORT
For the Moruh of April -A Good Showing for Both' Routes. Postmaster Freeman makes the following report of the rural routes for the month of April: Route number 1, Martin carrier, shows the total number of pieces delivered 3.GS7. total collected 594, total handled 4,'J81.
Koute number , Lamb carrier,
shows total pieces delivered 2,998, total collected 318, total handled 3,316.
On route number 1 190 families were served, and on number 2 129
The pieces of mail handled on route 1 in April were in excess of March, but
on route 2 there was a slight decrease.
the Wav of Local Celebra
fan of the Manila Victory
,-iey Are to Meet af the
epot This - Evening at
'CIock and March Up Town
rWd men will meet at the depot and
mavch up town. They will turn ont
with mnsie and shou h and enthusiasm fo celebrate the victory of the American
fleet at Manila. Let all turn ont and
help the railroaders celebrate. It
is possible that other demon
strations will be made, and
ths city should be ablaze with
torch lights, should shake with the
wct&r of cannon and the blare of music
ana nags snouid wave from eveiy building. This will not be a political
demonstration, but of patriotism, pure
gud simple. Let the whistles blow, let the people turn out and yell, and
get some of the bad air out of their
lungs that has been stagnating since
MJajo campaign two years ago
SOCIETY'S DOINGS.
That
TAX PAID.
of the Morrlsson Estate Paid Full to Date Partly Under Protest.
Event
Transpiring World.
In the Social
In
The taxes on the Morrisson estate,
that has been under dispute for
some tim , were paid in full to
day, in the sum of $13,827
That on the Morrisson-Plum
mer drug stock from 1885 to 1S90, was
paid without protest, while that from
1890 to 1S95 was paid under protest.
It is probable that litigation will ensne
on the protested portion, and the tax
is paid to avoid delinquent penalties in
case the administrator, E. G. Hibberd,
should be beaten in the suit.
ATHLETES
Form a Corner on Muscle
Earlham College and the High School.
A number of the old comrades of Greer Williams, who lives north of
Chester, surprised that gentleman yes
terday on the occasion of his fifty fifth
brrnhdav anniversary, bv calling at his
I Vine and spending the day with him
and his family. A delightful time was uad by all. The surprise was planned
by Mr. Williams' comrades of the
Nineteenth Indiana infantry.
very From
, Little Eunice Wettig of south thir
tednth street reached the mature age
of four years last Saturday. She was
much sprised" on awakening
her atternoon nap to find the
house full of little folks, gathered there
at the invitation of her mamma to cele
brate the occasion. "Lots of fun, lots
it sweets, and, oh, such a good time." iiarriet Nardin delighted the children with her songs and recitations. A dainty In.nch was served by Mrs. Wettig assisted by Miss Jennie Ross. Eunice received a great many beautiful
Fpresonta from her little friends, a
gold ring from an auntie, and a number of pretty things from relatives in Cincinnati. Those present at her
party were:
Lynn and Charley Morgan, Jessie and Elsie Kimbrough, Fern and Lettra
Owens, Lizzie and Harriet Nardin,
Mabel, Ethel and Clarence Turner, Bertha and Ernest Davenport, Edna
alter the following manner anu tor the
hunnaval navy
Chicago Stock Market. Chicago, Illinois, May 2. Hogs
active, $3.8a to $4.J0; cattle weak;
beeves $3.90, $5.35.
Grain and Produce Market. Chicago, Illinois, May 2.
Wheat, $1.20; corn, 33; oats, 311.
Toledo, Ohio, May 2. Wheat,
$1.15.
ClNCiNNAli, Ohio, May 2. Eggs,
9.
A BIG STEAL.
Mora Than On Hundred and Fifty
Chickens Stolon by "Chicken" John Williams and His Assistants, AooordIna to the Storv of Sherman.
On Saturday evening Sherman Byrd
and William Sherman, both colored, were arrested, eharged with having stolen a
number of chickens the previous night from a man named Davidson, south of
New Paris. The story was as follows:
Two men, who had been seen by
certain parties while returning from their task, had entered the chicken
house of the Davidsons and had taken four hens with a combined brood of
one nunurea cmcss. air. uaviqson
had begun on the following day to fol
low up certain signs that had been left
behind by the thieves and had gone
to the home of Sherman Byrd,
northeast of the fair ground, wherj he found his property. At that place reside Sherman Byrd and his wife,
Hannah Byrd, and William Sherman
At the time of Davidson's visit there were several other birds besides Sher
man and his wife. Other stolen prop
erty belonging to other parties was
found about the place, and the arrests
were made at once by Patrolman Wes-
t en berg and Swisher on warrant
When William Sherman was ques-
i ioned he turned state's evidence and
told a story that cleared Byrd and im
plicated John Williams. hitherto known
as Chicken John. Richard Smith
went down to Abington and ar
rested Williams yesterday, and this morning the preliminary trial
was had. Bvrd was turned out. Slur-
man and Williams were bound over to circuit court in the sum of $200
each, the former being confessedly
guilty and the latter guilty by the evi
dence and adjudged probably guilty.
They will be tried later on in circuit
court.
The chickens stolen by the gang has
been something appalling in number.
The market for John's wares in the feathered line has been extensive, and
has kept him in comfoi table circumstances for one of his station. His j
story this morning was one of the most comical recitals of alleged innocence ever heard in police court.
Earlham college and our high school
have today effected a combine, a kind
of monopoly or trust, in fact, by which Hjoomershine and Agnes Williams.
iney intend to control, or at least lead, ? .iLl.l! A 1 I . aI . t mt
bput the, state, wk. LOCAL
following purposes,
The Richmond high school team is
considering the issuing of a challenge
to some one of the largest high schools
in the state, probably Indianapolis high school, to join them in a dual athletic meet. In preparation for such they need not only training but some actual competitive experience. This
Earlham decided to give them and in
accordance invited them to compete
with the college boys in the meet to be
held Wednesday afternoon at Earlham. This morning the invitation was ac
cepted and the High school willbe dis
missed Wednesday to permit students
to attend.
Our High school will produce a team
that will make even Earlham cham
pions of the state hustle in a number of places. In the long runs Benfeldt will hustle some of the best men Earlham will send to state.
In the heavy weights, Endsley and
Unthank came very nearly, if not really, betting the more matured brawn of the heavier Earlham men. In the
broad jumps Massey and Schissler will make pretty good records. In the bi
cycle races Louck of high-school will
be very hard to beat. In the high
jump, it is very doubtful if there are two men in Earlham who can beat
Endsley.
Hence Earlham as well as Richmond
high school can get some good training (from the combine, and it will fuither promote the good feeling
that has always existed between the two instiutions.
THE FACTORIES,
The Local Factories Aro in Prosperous Condition, The Richmond , factories are at present enjoying a season of prosperity. Of twenty-nine factories, twenty-five are running full time, and the others are in the hands of receiv
ers. Xhe lactones tnat are running
full time are also running full force, and the most gratifying thing abou? the whole story is that during the last
year not one factory has reduced the wages of its men. Some had phe
nomenal gates in Dusmes, and many
had to enlarge their business and fac
tory facilities.
MRS. REED'S WILL
(. Buy locust posts. Farnham.
, iFiae jewelry repairing. Haner's. Devers was released today from toe county jail. - Harry Mitchell, in the county jail, is growing worse in his insanity. There are two councilmen to eltct in the third ward. Republicans should be careful to vote for the two Republican candidates.
fTTbe ladies of Grace M. E. church
contemplate holding a series of tableaux, the latter part of May, illustrating popular a Ivertisements. Rev. A. B. Leonard, D. D., missionary secretary of the M. E. church of New York, is spending the day in the city, guest of C. C. Binkley. : If you want ease, comfort and grace, have Madam Ceroid fit your form perfectly with a matchless Flex i bone moulded corset. Boston store Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this
week.
Alt who want to join in an emer
gency military company will please re
port to Ed. Muhl, as he will now lorm
a company, after the filling of Smith's company tonight. Muni's company
will be infantry.
mong those who visited Camp
Mcunt yesterday from this city were
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Kline and son Ld-
die, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goiman.Mrs
I. A. Goman, Waliie Simmons,CbarIes Smith, Earl Gaar, Earl Wood, Dick
Study, Colonel Robie and son Guy,
Mi? tee Juliet and Lucile Holungsworth
Prohibition Convention.
The county Prohibition convention
convened at Rhoda temple on Satur
day for the purpose of selecting nine delegates and nine alternates to attend
the state convention to be held at In
dianapolis. May 24 and 25. The fore
noon session was frhort. Mr. eti.
county chairman, called the convention
to order at 10:30. and after some con
sultation and appointment of commit
ters adjournment was had nnt 1 1:30
Dr. E. A.. De v ore was chosen chair
man for the session. The delegates
were then elected as follows :
John Pet le.Centerville; John Brooks,
Greeasfork; Albert hang, Webster,
B '&. Beeson, Dalton, Hannah C
Grave, Richmond: Ruth Ann Hunt,
Caroline C. Hodgin. Dr E. A. De-
Vole, Dr. Rachel Baily Hill; alter
oaits. Caleb Jackson. Centerville;
Frank ; Underbill. Greensfork; Frank
Priei Webster: Rev- Hannah W.
Stanley, Economy; Elder Z. Macken,
L. M. Jones Co.
It Pays
to Read Ads.
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Our Carpel Department is Prepared To meet any demand made upon it. A dozen first-class manufacturers is represented in this stock. When you buy a carpet of us you get best quaiity, good sewing, good laying and the right price. Don't buy a carpet before you give us a look. Wiltons, Moquettes, Velvets, Brussels and Tapestries, with or without borders.
Ingrains, in endless variety, includinsr such celebrated makes Agra , llartford, Columbians, and All Wool Bromleys.
A handsome lin of Inlaid Linoleums.2 English and American designs at prices that we
guarantee to be lower than elsewhere
China and Jaoan Mattin&rs. in all the new leaves, including the pretty damask
design, something late.
High ait predominant in have ever shown. . . .
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coloring
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Lowell Melton Rugs in hearth size and mats. Moquette and Smyrna Rugs in all sizes, and prices low. Reed's Axminster Rugs in room sizes, suitable for hard wood and inlaid floors.
Carpet Specials For Tuesday.
Jiody Brussels We will sell you some Body Brussels at 75c Velvet Carpets We will sell you some Velvet Carpets at .OOc Tapestry Brussels We will sell you some Tapestry Brussels, at 45c Moquette Carpets We will sell you some Moquette Carpets, at 85c All Wool Ingrains We will sell you All Wool Ingrains, at 39c A lot of short lengths and remnants at your own price.
Dry Goods Specials r Tuesday.
20 Pieces good, soft finished, yard wide Bleached Muslin, at 4c 20 Pieces good, smooth finish, yard wide Unbleached Muslin, at 4c 20 Pieces best Indigo Blue Calico, 12 yards to a customers, at 4C 20 Pieces Twilled Crash, bleached and unbleached, at JiaC 10 Pieces Percales, good shirting and dress styles, at 5c
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ORIGINAL 5 and 10 Cent Store, And wten you want anything
our line be sure end cotte here.
It
Was Probated Moat of the
Property Goes to Frank 1. Reed.
HtalthOfflc for April. During the month just ended the
numder oi ueatns ana tne causes were
The will of the late Mary Reed
probated today, r or vaxiooa reasons stated in the will Frank I. Reed is
given more than the other heirs. He is given $2,000 in cash and one half interest in the hardware business. The rest of the estate, after the payment of
funeral expenses and a note in bank, is to be taken share and share alike by
the children. The value of the property is not stated in the will. J. 12.
Gaar is the administrator.
Marriage Licenses. W. L. Bicknell and Minnie Ste
Richmond
ha ntnuhilftiMa of th VMtsels. atRosm
and men. - I as follows: Araemia 1, apoplexy 1, j Charles K. Thomas and Lorena E , I appendicitis 1. Bright disease 1, can- Schepman, Richmond.
.ro I cr of uterus 1, cardiac eypertrophy 1,1 Frank E. Huddleston and Lottie Madrid, Spain, May - Sanaa- j intion 3. measles 1, menigitis 1, Henne. Riehmond. tional debates are expected in the ' peritonitis 1, eonsamption 1, pneu-' James Neary and Josie Nary, CieaSpanish eortes. monia 1, senile debility 6, suicide by mond.
most cooopUte ar.icleo in the
OAH his the ine of 5 and lOc
city.
filassare. all kinds 5 and IOC
CarUhad chit a plates.... ...... .... .... loc China caps and saucers...... -...5 and 10:
Mirrors and looki-ig glasses ...5 and I oc
Knives arjd forks ...... ......5 and 10
Tablets envelopes and p per....C and 10c
Window shales.... lO, 18 and 25
Carpet Beaters..... 10 and 25c -
IJishoans...... and 10c
P-ils, wcoden or tin.... 5 and 10c
Tea kettles, coffee pots...... 5 and i-.c
raint and whitewash brusher ...... J ana loc Feather or wool dusters...... .... ...... loc New chair bottoms . ... 5 and toe
Bicycles 25 to $30
Solar Gas Bicycle
Lamps 03.00
5 and 10 cent store Noah's Ark.
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Dressed Slang Likes to have his clothing just a little (3 different from the ordinary.
It must fit perfectly, the fabrics
must be exclusive to avoid ''common-
piaicuess, 111c uiiiuiiiig ui every detail must be equal in every respect to High -Class Merchant Tailor Clothes. This is just exactly the kind of men we are looking for. Men who are in the " habit" of haying their clothing made to order should inspect our new
Spring and Summer S jits from $10 to $15.
open their Ready -to.
eyes in specially Tailored put - on Clothing.
Dublin; Rev. Anna Votaw, Richmond;
Rev. Ella Davis, Rev. Wm. Manly and
Stephen Thomas, Fountain City. Adjourned to meet on call of the county chairman.
Subscribe far the Maine Monument. George J. Gould, the national treasurer of the Maine monument fund, has given authority to all Western Union telegraph offices to collect voluntary subscriptions for the erection of that monument. Leave your quarters and dollars or any sum you desire with any one at the Western Union office and it will receive attention.
S. of V. ReRimsnt. A movement is on foot over tte state to organize a regiment composed solely of the Sons of Veterans of Indiana. R. S. Thompson, the state captain, has issued a communication to the various camps over the state, asking that each organize a company. The movement has been favorably considered by the S. of V. in this city, and will no doubt be followed out. Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours. ' T. J Blackmore. of Haller & Blackmore, Pittsburg, Pa., says: "A short time sinee I procured a boUle of 'Mystic Core. It got me out of the boose in twenty-four hours. I took to
my bed with rheumatism nine months ago and the 'Mystic Core is the only medicine that did me any good. I had five of the best physicians in the city,
bat I received very little relief from
them. I know the 'Mystic Care1 to be ! what it is represented and take pleas-
ore in recommending it , to other poor
sufferers." Sold by A. O. Luken A
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Loehr & Klute, 725 0P STREET.
AN EYE OPEN Tj EDDD THII1C5.
TOP SPRING COATS What is left of our stock all Grand Elegan Garments, Artistically Made and Tailored at a CUT PRICE for a couple of days say possibly until the lOTH OP MAY.
BOYS SWEATERS
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Southwest Cor. 9th and Main Street
Tailored Clothes and Hats,
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LADIES' BICYCLE HOSE.