Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1898 — Page 3

WORK OF OUR NAVY.

SECRETARY LONG'S ANNUAL RE--1 PORT MADE PUBLIC. Work of the Department la Reviewed from the Resinning of Hostilities— Correspondence Between Schley and Bampaon. The annual report of the Secretary of the Navy is much longer than the usual annual report. The first sentence explains this as follows: For the first time since its rehabilitation the navy has been put to the supreme test of war. Years of patient, persistent training and development had brought it to a point of high efficiency which resulted In the unparalleled victories at Manila and Santiago—victories which have given the names of our naval commanders world-wide fame and added an additional page to the glorious naval history of our country. The report describes in rapid order the steps that were taken to consolidate the squadrons and put the navy in readiness for hostilities. Sigcbee’s famous telegram asking a suspension of public opinion in connection with the blowing up of the Maine is quoted and the Secretary says: “This judicious telegram did much to secure in the public mind a dispassionate view of the disaster.” . The story of Dewey’s victory at Manila Is told, and of it the. Secretary says: Aside from the mere fact of having won without the loss of a single life such a brilliant and electrifying victory at the very outset of the war, with all the confidence which it infused throughout the country and Into the personnel of every branch of the service, it removed at once all apprehension for the Pacific coast. The indirect pecuniary advantage to the United States in the way of saving an incrense of insurance rates and In assuring the country of freedom from attack on yhat coast is incalculable. The Secretary tells how Cervera’s fleet, having sailed from Cape Verde Islands April 29, for an unknown destination, Sampson sailed east with a portion of his fleet for the purpose of observation. At Cape Haitien May 7, the department advised him that the Spanish squadron was reported at St. Thomas. The following statement explains officially why the bombardment of San Juan was not forced to an end: Instructions were also received that the vessels accompanying him were not to be riskefl or crippled in the bombardment of fortifications, us it was considered unwise to risk any of the vessels of our navy until the Spanish fleets had been met and destroyed. * * * The squadron did not arrive off San Juan until the morning of the 12th. A bombardment of that place followed for two hours and a half, but as there was no land force to hold it in case of Its surrender and as the Spanish fleet was not there, it was determined to return to Havana, where it was possible Cervera might have gone. Sampson and Schley. The report shows that the “flying squadron,” under Schley, was ordered to Cienfuegos upon notiete that Cervera’s squadron had been seen off Curacao. But on May 20 the department, having heard that Cervera was at Santiago, advised Sampson to order Schley to proceed off that port. On the 26th Sampson received from Schley a letter dated the 23d stating that he was not satisfied that the Spanish squadron was not at Cienfuegos and that he would therefore remain off that point with his squadron. The next day Schley was informed that Cervera had been in Santiago from the 19th to the 25th, and he was directed to proceed with all dispatch to that port. At this time he telegraphed Sampson, under date of the 24th, that coaling off Cienfuegos was very uncertain: that the Spanish fleet was not in Cienfuegos; that he would go eastward on the 25th, but that on account of short coal supply he could not blockade if Cervera was in Santiago, but would go to Nicholas Mole to communicate. Upon receiving this information Sampson decided to go to Key \V( >st for coal at once, and, if authorized, to proceed to Santiago in person. Schley left Cienfuegos on the 24th and stopped on the following day twenty miles southeast of Santiago to repair the collier Merrimac. At 7:30 p. m. he signaled to the squadron: “Destination Key W est via south side of Cuba and A ucatan channel as soon as collier is ready; speed nine knots.” After steaming to the westward until 11:20 p. m., the squadron again •topped to make repairs to the Yale, lhe report then continues: On the morning of the 27th the Harvard, from Mole St. Nicholas, delivered to Commodore Schley the following dispatch: "Washington, I>. 0., May 20, 1898- Haryard, St. Nicholas Mole, Haytl: Proceed at once and inform Schley and also the senior officer present off Santiago us follows. All department's information indicates Spanish division Is still at Santiago. The department looks to you to ascertain facts and that the enemy If therein does not leave without a decisive action. Cubans familiar with Santiago say that there are lauding places five or six nautical miles west from the mouth of harbor and that there insurgents probably will be found ami not the Spanish. From the surroundlug heights you can see every vessel in port. As soon us ascertained notify the department whether the enemy is there. Could not squadron and also Harvard coal froai the Merrimac leeward off Cape Cruz, Ooualves channel, or Mole, Haiti'.' The department will send coal Immediately to Mole. Report without delay situation ut Santiago. LONG.’’ At 11 a. in., two hoars after receiving this dispatch from the department. Commodore gohlcy signaled to the squadron: "Can you fetch Into the port of Key West with coal remaining'* Report by signal.” At noon the Harvard left, carrying his reply to the department's dispatch, as follows: "Kingston, May 28, 1 sup.-Secretary Navy, Washington. l>. C. • • • Merrimac engines disabled; Is heavy: Am obliged to have towed to Key West. Have been unable absolutely to coal the Texas, Marblehead, Vixen, Brooklyn from collier, owing to very rough sen. Bad weather since leaving Key Wo*t. The Brooklyn alone has more than sufficient cool to proceed to Key West; cuunot remain off Santiago in present state squadron coal account. Impossible to coal leeward of Cape Crus lu the summer, all owing to southwesterly winds. • • • Much to be regretted, cannot obey orders of department. Have striven earnestly; forced to proceed for eonl to Key West by way of Yunitnu passage. Cannot ascertain anything respecting enemy positive. • • • Vevv difficult to tow collier, to get cable to hold. SCHLEY.” Later lu tile day, the squadron meantime basing again moved westward, the signal "■bop'' vm made to the flying squadron, after which the Texas and Marblehead went alougs'de the Merrimac and coaled. The sqnndron was at that time dlatant about forty miles to the southward and westward of Santiago. linking of the Merrimac. On the 28th signal was made to return In the direction of Santiago and the squadron stopped for the night ten miles off nhnrr. with the Marblehead scouting two nMles' inside. On the next morning the Spanish squadron was sighted inside. On Jtinc 23 the Morritunc was sunk, and of this the Secretary says: 1 This attempt, although unsuccessful In Its object, was daringly executed. It Is now ode of the well-known' historic marvels of naval adventure and enterprise la whioh

Naval Constructor Hobson and hlsWen won undying fame. ' The report deals next with the seizure I of the harbor of Guantanamo and the gal-1 lant three days* fight of the marines; with ! the convoying of the Shatter expedition.| from Tampa to Santiago, and with the conferences that took place between Shatter and Sampson in the effort to secure co-operation of the army and navy in the reduction of Santiago. The story of the operations at this stage involves the recital of the destruction of the Spanish fleet, which is told, however, in the most concise official form. One fact disclosed by the history of the days before the surrender of Santiago is that Sampson asked to be represented in any conference held to arrange the terms of surrender of Santiago by virtue of the fact that he had engaged in the joint operations. Shatter replied that he should be glad to have Sampson represented, but the surrender took place before his rep-’ resentative could reach the camp. Admiral Sampson’s chief of staff did arrive before the final articles were signed, but Shafter declined to permit him to be one of the signatories. The most important chapter of the report is that relating to the increase of the navy, and under this head the Secretary transmits and indorses the report of the naval board of bureau chiefs looking to the increase of the navy by no less than fifteen ships, some of the most powerful 'Hfharaeter. The Secretary says: The navy should be increased: the development of its various branches should be homogeneous, and the increase in ships should be accompanied by a gradual increase in officers and men and In naval stations, coaling stations, repair plants, etc.

REPORT OF SECRETARY BLISS.

Concerns Indiana, Lands, Minina; Affairs and Pensions. Secretary of the Interior Bliss has issued his annual report. In speaking of the disposal of public lands the report says: “The total area of public lands, not including Indian lands, entered by individuals (exclusive of selections by corporations) during the yenr ending June 30, was 11,328,037.34 acres. This is in excess of the area so disposed of by the Government during the previous year by 2,607,893.96 acres, an increase of over 28 per cent. The number of individual entries of Government land during the year was 89,674, as against 71,581 the previous year, showing an increase of over 25 per cent.” The report shows an increase of 389 in the mineral entries and an increase of 174 patents issued and 466 claims patented. In commenting on this feature Secretary Bliss says: “This increase in mineral entries indicates a marked revival of the mining industry, which had fallen to its lowest ebb in 1895, when but 757 entries were made, being less than one-half the nflmber made in 1898 and the lowest since 1879. From Colorado there was mined during the calendar year 1897 $19,104,200 in gold and 21,636,400 ounces of silver, exceeding the output of any other State in the Union. The next State in gold mining was California, with $14,618,300, Montana being second in the production of silver, with 15,667,900 ounces. The third State in gold mining was South Dakota, with $5,694,900, Utah being third in production of silver, with 6,265,600 ounces. The fourth State in gold mining was Montana, with $4,373,400, Idaho being fourth in the production of silver, with 4,901,200 ounces.” Upon Indian affairs the report says: “The progress of the Indians during the last year, in civilization as well as education, has been gradual, though substantial. There has been but one disturbance or outbreak of a serious character, and that was among the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota. It was of very recent occurrence, however, and happily has been suppressed. The population of Indians, exclusive of those in the State of New Y’ork, and those of the five civilized tribes, may be stated to be, approximately, 180,132; that of the New York Indians, 5,318, and of the five civilized tribes, including 17,457 freedmen, as 77,018. The policy heretofore inaugurated of extending to the Indians every facility tending to make them an independent and self-supporting class has been continued.” In speaking of the pension department the report says: “The report of the commissioner of pensions shows that June 30 there were on the pension roll 993,714 names, an increase of 17,700 over the number on the rolls June 30,™897. The amount disbursed for army and navy pensions during the year was $144,651,879.80. leaving a balance of $3,431,012.99 unexpended June 30, which was covert'd into the treasury. This unexpended balance would have been reduced in (he sum of $760,212.24, representing firSt payments on 5,581 eases, which were adjudicated during the fiscal yenr, had it been possible to get them into the hands of the pension agents in time to make payments thereon prior to July 1.”

GOOD MAIL SERVICE IN WAR.

Chief Subject In the Annual Report of the Postmaster General. The most interesting review of the postal service for some years, owing to its operations in military and naval fields, is the report of Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith. It tells of the work accomplished and policies aitepted in territorial acquisitions. The Postmaster General says: The war entailed the necessity of a mllitsry postal service, and prompt measures were required for handling the malls of an army of 25o,(K)t* men. Large postoffices were suddenly created at the camps of concentration. the exigencies of constant changes uml movements were met, utul the milltur} and nival forees on active service In the West Indies and Philippines hml prompt ami constant pos al communication with home Trained clerks were detailed from available points. Railway mall ears were stationed at convenient points on side tracks ns postoffices. When our troops advanced Into tuba the postal service advanced with them. When Santiago surrendered Postal Agent Kben Brewer took possession of the postofflee of that city, which was made the military postoffice Now there nrc four deliveries lu the business portion of Santiago City and regular mall communication has been established with Havana and Intermediate seaports and with Jamaica and other West India Islands. Service also has been extended into Santiago province. The postal service arcompiyiled our flna to Porto Rico. From Ponce It wn» extended us rapidly as different places passed Into our possession until now there are twelve military postal atatlons there, having postal connections with many smaller places. In the Philippines two military IMMtul stations have been established at Manila and Cavite, supervised by a veteran division superintendent detailed from San Kranclaco, and conducted by a force of railway mall ami postofflee clerks and agenta. asatated by detslla from the army of occupation. The acquisition of Hawaii has not thns far been followed by any change In our postal relations with that country. Hawaii already bus n good mall service, which Is more than self-sustaining. Postmaster General Smith calls attention to the rapid growth of the p<;stal busi-

ness in all its branches. In the last fiscal year the gross revenue was $89,012,618, against $33,315,479 in JBS9, and the gross expenditure $98,033,523, ngainst $36,542,804. The number of postoffices increased to 73,000 from 43,000. The estimate of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, follows: Total estimated revenue • $100,958,112 Estimated expenditures 105,224,000 Deficiency for 1900, estimated.., 4,265,888

INSPECTION OF MEATS.

Report of the Bureau of Animal In- . dustry for the Fiscal Year. Dr. D. E. Salmon, chief of the bureau of animal industry, in his report to the Secretary of Agriculture for the fiscal year ended June 30, IS9B, states that during the year meat inspection was in operation at 135 abattoirs, as against 128 for the previous year, and in thirty-five cities, as against thirty-three in 1897. The number of animals inspected before slaughter numbered 51,335,398. Of these 9,228,237 were cattle, 10.028.257 sheep, 468,199 calves and 31,610,675 hogs, a total gain over 1897 of 9,025,291 animals. At the time of slaughter 31.116,833 animals were inspected and 63,662 were rejected; 91,508 carcasses and 48,189 parts of carcasses were condemned. The meat inspection stamp was affixed to 14,583,780 packages of mutton and beef and pork products, of which 374,131 contained microscopically examined pork.

Growth of the Army Pay Roll.

The annual report of Paymaster General T. H. Stanton of the army shows an expenditure of $23,499,969, an increase of $2,326,804 compared with last year.

IN A NUTSHELL

A 10-year-old girl was found by the. police of New York stupefied with whisky. Col. Blanton Duncan at Los Angeles, Cal., withdrew his SIOO,OOO damage suit against the Associated Press for libel. Daniel R. Kennedy of Lynn, Mass., who was supposed to have been murdered in Portland, Me., has turned up alive. The Venezuelan arbitration court has received over 2,200 documents in English, Spanish and Dutch, covering four centuries. A conference of prominent New York Democrats has been called to take steps to perfect an organization in opposition to Tammany. English newspapers continue to discuss interestingly the result of the elections in the United States in its relation to territorial expansion. It is believed by many well-informed persons in Manila that a conflict between the Americans and the Filipinos is ultimatply unavoidable. The critical political and military situation in Europe has caused a sharp advance in prices of provisions in all the markets of the world. Two Havana editors have been sent to jail by Captain General Blanco for publishing a rabid anti-American article in defiance of the censor. The streets of Havana are being patrolled by Spanish regulars in anticipation of an outbreak by Cuban volunteers, who have not yet been paid. In the Roque district in Cuba heavy floods have ruined sugar cane and fruit crops which have just been planted for the first time in three years. At North Grafton, Mass., a posse of citizens surrounded three burglars who had broken into the postoffice and captured two and killed one of them. Scientific societies of St. Petersburg, Russia, are preparing to give Thomas A. Edison, the American inventor, a brilliant reception when he arrives. The steamer Arnold, recently arrived at Seattle, brought fifty-two sacks of mail, which had been accumulating at St. Michael’s, Alaska, for a year. J. W. Stewart of the Sixteenth infantry, who safely passed through the severe battles in Cuba, was fatally assaulted in a Louisville saloon by unknown thugs. Twenty business men and hankers of Wichita, Ivan., have perfected plans to incorporate a company for the purpose of building a telephone system in that city. Lord Salisbury, at an after dinner speech at Guild Hall, warned the English people to be ready for any emergency. Rendered in plain English that moans war. Lord Seymore and Col. Briscoe of the British army have inspected the forts and military works around Halifax, and extensive improvements ha Ye been ordered to he made at once. The big guns of our battleships are expensive. The 13-inch guns require 240 IKiunds of powder, and the cost of one discharge, using an armor-piercing shell, is estimated at SSOO. Thirty French reserve warships have been ordered into commission and all of the navy yards of France are rushing preparations for war. All of the coast defenses of the country are in u state of readiness. A negro lynched two years ago at Maysfield, 8. C., for murder is said to have left a written statement, which has just been found, confessing that he murdered the Woolfolk family, for which Thomas Woolfolk, the eldest sou, was hanged, protesting his innocence. At Philadelphia, Mrs. John MeGihan, after hours of anxious waiting for her husband to rettiCu home, dreamed that she saw him enter the house with his head badly cut and swathed in bandages. Twelve hours later her hushind entered the house just as she suw him' in her dream, suffering from terrible wounds. How he was injured or how he got to his home lie was unable to tell. John Ilnys, who discovered the rich copper deposits along the south shore of I>ake Superior, celebrated his ninetyfourth birthday in Cleveland, Ohio, the other day. In the early forties he landed at Copper Harbor, and with two Indians as guides went on foot to Milwaukee, prospecting os he went. It was in 1847 that he opened the first mines. Nikola Tesla has invented an apparatus by means of which electrical power at high pressure can he conveyed thousands of miles through the uir and utilized commercially. The system Is to convey the current to a great elevation, where the rarefied atmosphere is capable of conducting freely the particular current Then to maintain a second terminal,, also at a great elevation, where the current can lie collected and conveyed to the earth.

The Cheviot Sheep.

This excellent sheep has been too much neglected by breeders on this side of the ocean. While It is thought to be a mountain breed Its life Is spent only in part on verdant pastures of the Cheviot hills, for it is bred mostly for crossing by the Leicesters in middle and southern English pastures for the Loudon markets. The cross-bred produce are excellent feeders and very popular among the butchers, the mutton being of the first quality and having the flesh marbled with fat, rather than covered with ft, and is thus tender and juicy. This sheep, while not the largest, is a heavy animal, making 130 pounds at two years old when well fed on good pasture with a moderate allow-

CHEVIOT RAM.

ance of grain. The fleece is rather coarse, but long and glossy, and is in demand for the best kinds of clothing.— Montreal Star. ♦ American Apples in Europe. The United States Consul at Chemnitz, Germany, advises Americans to ship their apples this year to Germany. If good fruit Is chosen, such as will stand a long voyage—the Baldwin apple, for Instance—he is confident that the business will prove to be a paying one. Complaint has been made in Germany against American fruit because of the fear of the introduction of the San Jose scale, which is one of the most destructive diseases known to fruit. Investigation has shown that the fear of the Germans has been exaggerated. It is not denied that the San Jose scale Is found In some parts, of the United States, but diseased fruit is not shipped abroad. Such a course would soon result in destroying the export business. German experts are now' in the United States studying our fruit. So far as known they have not advised exclusion. Americans have much to learn about packing fruit, but they are gaining a strong hold in the foreign markets. For the five years preceding 189(5 the afinual average of shipments of fruit from this country to Germany amounted to over $4,000,000. —Baltimore American. A Double Born, The accompanying illustration shows, a plan for a barn with double driveways In which the distinguishing feature is the great amount of loft room. Four gables added to the main roof space give almost another story’s capacity to the barn, making it possible to use nearly the whole of the lower floor for stock. With a silo and the root cellar that will be found In the basement it will be possible to carry a

BARN WITH BIG LOFT.

large stock on the fodder that can be stored beneath the roofs. There are many conveniences about a double barn, and when one Is to be built the form lwre given will prove an excellent one to- follow.-New England Homestead. Fnll-Holling Winter Grain. While the roller Is a good implement for fining and smoothing the surface 8011, It can very rarely be used effectively after winter grain Is sown. Almost all farmers agree that If soli Is heavy. It will produce better crops of winter grain If the soli Is left rough after it Is seeded. All the lumps are dissolved by winter freezing, and they furnish the line, rich dust that Is needed to fall ujkhi the roots as they have been lifted up by frost. The only conditions when rolling In helpful to winter grain nre when the soil is light, and liable to blow away In winter. In such case the rolling should be done as soon as the grain Is sown. It will pack the light soil around the roots, and thus Cause the wheat to make enough growth so ns to partially protect itself from winter killing, nnd will lessen the effects of winds In blowing away surface soil. Plowing Frozen Ground. If there is a thin crust of frozen soli, or even a light fall of snow on the ground when It Is fall plowed, It will be none the worse for the soil next spring. The frozen soil holds up

fnrrow even though when turned to the bottom it is soon thawed by the earth’s internal heat. The result will be that frost, will penetrate to the bottom of the furrow, giving the soil a much finer tilth than would be possible by repeatedly cultivating it

Choice Bacon, >'l The secret of producing choice bacon, says the American Swineherd, lies in the feed trough. If any one doubts this, let him put two Polaud-Chiua, Berkshire, Chester-White, Duroe, Jersey or any of our recognized breeds of hogs in two different pens, feed one all the corn he can eat until fat, and the other boiled potatoes, milk, barley or wheat ground fine and some pea meal until fat (the old country way). Kill both, put In dry Salt for six or seven weeks, then take out and wash, and hang It up In the kitchen or drying house until thoroughly dried; then cut off a good, big chunk and boil It, let it stand till cold; then cut off a few slices, and you will see the corn-fed meat is not So firm, is more oily, and not so many streaks of lean as meat fed on barley, potatoes, milk, etc., and this is all the difference you or any one else can detect. Cuts Around Barns. The habit which many people have of petting cats and keeping them close by the kitchen tire very soon destroys the hunting Instinct and makes the cat good for nothing as a mouser. On the farm especially, the proper place for a cat is at the barn, where it can make itself useful killing the mice or rats that destroy the grain. It is a mistake to suppose that a cat will suffer from cold while thus employed. Exercise will keep the blood circulating, and the cat will be quite ns warm if kept dry as it would be dozing by the lire, and breathing the vitiated air that Is always found near the floors of dwellings. The cat will usually, if there Is a ehftir or a bed in the room, make that her resting place.

Private Market for Butter. A farmer who has all the facilities and who knows how to make the best butter ought always to sell It to private customers, who will also take his fresh eggs and other farm products at prices somewhat higher than he can get in the open market. But If he does this he must obligate himself to supply what Is needed throughout the year, and that it shall never be below the standard. It Is this last condition that prevents farmers from making such bargains. To make the best butter in winter requires care in feeding, and also in handling milk and cream, which too many are unwilling to undertake. Hackney Filly Goidflash. The hackney filly 10000 Goldflnsh is the property of Mr. Alexander Morton, Gowaubauk, Darvel, Scotland, winner

of second prize for Challenge Cup for best filly, three years old aud under, London hackney show. 1898.

Home Made Smoiigei, There is uo kind of meat food so palatable ns a well-made sausage. But the fact that when made it Is almost impossible to tell what meat It Is composed of prevents many who only eat what they buy from using it. On tho farm the well-made, wholesome sausage should l>e a specialty. It Is a common mistake to put In too much fat. Not more than a quarter of the whole should be fat. If some lean and fat of beef, not to exceed one quarter of the whole, Is put In the sausage It will Improve it. Much of the excellence of the sausage depends on the flavoring. Too much pepper and spices are found In most sale sausages. Onion* an Food. Despite their disagreeable effects as breath perfumers, the common onion is much the most healthful vegetable grown, and all would be healthier If onions cooked in some way were a part of thi> daily diet. Drinking milk after the onion will to a great extent absorb the odor. Those farmers who grow and use mauy onions keep their health better than do those who are too dainty to (*at this vegetable. In southern Europe raw onions are eaten ns part of the dally meal, laying a slice of onion on the bread and then biting through both together. The Spaniards have a very mild onion that is quite commonly eaten thus. The Demand for Quinces. There Is a ixsir apple crop this year In inoat places, and as a result there is very little demand for quinces, whose use ait a fruit seems more to give flavor to tin* apple sauce than to be eaten by itself. The quince Is a very rich fruit, and is also hard, even when thoroughly cooked. It is therefore difficult of digestion. But a few piece* of quince cut thin and placed in apple pie wil) give It a delicious flavor, such as no apple sauce could have without It. Variety of Feed for Stock, In feeding stock of auy kind It is important that It Ik? furnished a variety of food. This is not merely a matter of flavor, for different kinds of food furnish usually different nutrition. A great deal of the success of anlmnls pastured lies in the fact that they are able to select their own rations, and the care they will take to do this Indicates that this l>i a matter of greater Importance than it la usually considered.

RECORD OF THE WEEK

INDIANA INCIDENTS TERSELY TOLD. Kills His Little Girl Friend-Uphold* the Indeterminate Sentence ActState’s Part in the Spanish WarColor Photography at Last. Little Mamie Brown, a child of 2 years, (lied under most peculiar circumstances. Her body was pierced through by a glancing bullet from a rifle in the hands of a boy friend. Willie Stroud. The accident l happened at the home of the parents of tlie boy, three miles north of Peru. Willie, a hoy of 11, went to the yard with his rifle to shoot a chicken. His mother, little Mamie and her mother went out to watch him. He brought the chicken down from the-tree and Mrs. Brown took it to the house to dress. The two children and Mrs. Stroud followed. On the way Willie saw a bird on the dinner bell and stopped to try bis skill in shooting it. He killed the bird. At the same instant little Mamie. who was a few feet behind, gave a scream. The bullet ttfcut killed the bird struck the bell in such a manner as to be deflected to the child. Indeterminate Law Upheld, The Supreme Court has held that the indeterminate sentence law is not unconstitutional, as an ex-post-facto law. John F. Davis, a one-armed soldier of Jeffersonville. was convicted of shooting with intent to kill and sentenced by the lower court to from two to fourteen years in prison, lb- appealed, holding among other tilings tlrat the indeterminate sentence law having been passed after the shooting was done could not be made to apply to his case without being an ex-post-facto law, and therefore unconstitutional. The Supreme Court decided against him. But the court reversed the ease because the Circuit Court instructed the jury that a man has no right to defend himself with a deadly weapon against an attack by a person who has no weapon in his hands. Indiana’s War Record. The yearly report of the Adjutant General is a record of Indiana’s part in the war with Spain. It shows that 7,301 men and officers were mustered into the volunteer service from Indiana. There is also included a report of the Surgeon General, which gives the number of men cared for in hospitals in Indianapolis, after the return of the troops, at 378. Of this number 321 i hnve been discharged. Six men died after they came back to Indianapolis, three deaths being due to typhoid fever. two to malariu and one to pneumonia. New Process in I’hotography. Will Free of Madison County has at last discovered a process which all photographers have been working ou for years, of photographing on cloth and making colors fast and giving the cloth no discoloration. The colors, are so fast that they will withstand boiling.water and are as clear cut as those of any photograph. The discovery will open a new line in fancy pillows. The first displays are made up in pretty pillows, the picture being about life size.

Within Our Borders. . W. Hamilton of Decatur County has sold $1(5,000 worth of cattle for export. Burglars entered the postoffice at Vistula and secured about SIOO in cash and stamps. John Hogue, a prominent Evansville farmer, was killed by being kicked in the stomach by a mule. Brown County is at last to have a telephone line within its limits. Nashville will he made a station. John Itudell, formerly of Chicago, aged 43, a barber, committed suicide in Valparaiso by hanging himself. Walter Cook, aged 13 years, fatally shot himself with a rifle at his home in New Albany. He did not know the gun was loaded. At New Albany, Isaac I’. Leyden has been selected ns trustee of the creditors and to have charge of the estate of C. W. I )epamv. At Sholhurn. the grain mill of Cushman A Crowder, with nil of its conteuts, was destroyed by tire. Loss, SIB,(XX>; insured for SB,OOO. Charles Edwards, aged 21 years, was fatally stabbed at Gellersburg by Tim Donohue. The nien were quarreling over a trivial matter. Bobbers made an unsuccessful attempt to enter the bank at Westville. The man on guard in the hunk tired a number of shots, and becoming alarmed, the masked men ran away. Six years ago the breech inn flew from a shotgun and buried itself in Edward Hill’s skull at Brazil. The pin was removed and tlie wound healed. Hill is dead of tile injury. President Brown of tin* northern Indiana normal school at Valparaiso has prohibited football absolutely in the college, owing to a member of the college team being seriously injured. Justice (.’order at Princeton rendered a written verdict in the Hosenberger poil soiling ease, binding the defendant, Mrs. Jtebeeca A. Hosenberger, over to the next term of the Gibson Circuit Court in the sum of SI,OOO. Princeton is again excited over a poisoning ease. Mrs. John Sehwichert and her three children were poisoned from what seems to have been arsenic. Where the poison came from is a mystery, but it may have been placed iu the well. The family, it is claimed, has no enemy, Mrs. Delia Carter has brought suit for . the estate of #150,000 left by John .1. Ferrell of Terre Haute, who died suddenly, leaving no will, and whose second cousins are the nearest of kin. Mrs. Carter nleges that she was taken as a child by Ferrell with the promise to make her hie heir. The electric light plant nt Greenfield has been purchased by the city. A cable message hns been received at the Navy Department in Washington announcing the deatli of Ensign George L. Fermier, attached to the gunboat Petrel, on the Asiatic squadron. Ensign Fermier was appointed to the naval academy from this State. William Slagel of Gandy’s bank at Clmrnbusen, who recently went to Columbia City to get $2,200 for the hnuk and returned with SI,OOO, alleging he had started home with two men who bad drugged him, has made a confession saying Hint he had buried the remainder of the uiouey.