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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
The whole Island in Revolt and the
Spanish Soldiers Merely Acting
on tho Defensive.
WANTON RUIN OF PROPERTY
SUGAR CROPS DESTROYED AND TO-
BACCO TRADE LANGUIsHING.
ProcIanatio by General Weyler that
and starve the Insurgents.

LONDON. May 16.-The Times publishes a
three-column letter this morning from a cor
respondent in Havana, under date OF May 2.
In the course Of the letter this correspondent
says: ct is quite useless 10 hide the real sit
uation. The whole island is in revolt. and
the Spanish troops are merely acting on the
defensive. 1t is impossible that they can pre-
vent the landing Of supplies and war ma
teriaIs for the rebels. Even the position of
Maeeo's forces. confined in Pinar del Rio. is
not o. desperate nature, as the Spaniards
make believe.
only a few isolated rebels have taken ad-
vantage of Captain General Weyler's offer
OF amnesty. Spain has lost the power TO pro-
tect life and property in Cuba Widespread
inquiries fail 10 justify the charges o. cruel
~ against Captain General Weyler, but the
rebels destruction OF property cannot De JUS
tilted. The wanton burning of some &. 600. 900
worth of property belonging 10 inoffensive
people is not war"
The letter proceeds to dilate on the
economic ruin wrought by the breakdown
of the sugar crop. which has rendered thou
sands destitute. while the tobacco trade is
in still worse condition The cigar fac
tories OF Havana" the correspondent con-
tinues. "only have material for few weeks
anu the Closing or their doors means the
throwing out of employment of fifty thou
sand persons. The total exports from Cuba
are estimated at 100000 $4,000. OOO) COM
pared with f12O00.OO0 $3.50, 600 O0O) for 1885, But
for the trading involved by the war every
merchant would be compelled to suspend
business. lone of the most prominent mer-
chants here says that Cuba has received its
death blow. but in my opinion an i'm
mediate peace would still leave a chance for
the return of prosperity.
Commenting editorially. the Times says:
"A more melancholy picture would be inn
possible 10 imagine than our Havana cor
respondent draws, but IL is doubtful whether
any demonstration of the desperate nature
of the case will induce the Spaniards 10
aequiesce in an arrangement so CALLING to
their national pride as that which our cor
respondent suggests-namely. autonomy
guaranteed by the United States. Taking
the dismal picture as il is presented, we
see but one hope for the maintenance of
the Spanish connection. namely. a speedy
and thorough reconquest, followed by a re-
dress of grievances. the abolition of cor
ruption, and an honest government of Cuba
for the Cubans. instead of for the official
ri in tn
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ACTON SPRING MEETING.
Programme and Arrangements for the
Methodist Camp Meeting.

The season at Acton Park opened ye<ter-
day with the regular annual May meeting OF
the officers and stockholders. The morning
trains TO the park we're crowded with people,
while quite large number from the adjoin-
ing towns drove through or came on bicycles.
The grounds were never prettier at any
opening. and the many improvements were
noticed and commented AS is usual. a
great number OF persons were present desir-
ing 10 rent or buy cottages. and nearly all
we're accommodated
AT 100 o'clock was held the meeting OF
stockholders. in the dining room OF the hotel
and nearly three hundred listened to the re-
ports Of the retiring officers. The report of
the retiring treasurer, w. ". Mathews. of
Indianapolis. showed that the net profits OF
the last year. applied 10 the reduction OF
debt. Mas S25, Nth a total receipt of sl.575.
Tle report OF r. ROBERTS. the new superin-
never in better condition at the opening Of
the season.
. Dr. j. W. Dashiel. the presiding officer OF
the association. was not aole 10 announce a
complete programme for the season. but
stated thar he had secured a number OF noted
spondence with others. Among the attrac-
lions already secured are the reunions of the
vim 1ia ans srr EN- Indiana
Harrison: all the presiding elders OF the con-
ference: ex-I4eutendnt Governor Cumback:
artist. whose name was not given; the State
w. c. T. L.. for two days; woman's Home
Missionary Society. one day: chautauqua
Circles. two days; Epworth League, three
days. Professor Viangier and wife. OF
Noore's HILL will have charge OF the music
Professor Charles W. HodeE. OF Pittsbur2
will deliver two or more lectures on popular
subjects. The regular kindergarten exer-
cises viii be continued each Day. although the
instructor has not been selected. The an
nual conference and the itinerant school can
D. secured for this year. although liz is
probable that they Mil meet here in 1891
C-a< 81 n ho1 ft1If fam al .
session beginning July 10 and closing Aug.
- Ten families are already in camp on the
grounds. and Will remain the entire season.
.-.s.i,.I..... -. L..
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

Ernest r. Knodle' says he IS not will
be a candidate for school commissioner in
the Sixth district.
Miss Curtis will give the lesson at the
Primary Teachers Union this afternoon az
4 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Charles L. Bacon. pastor OF Trinity
Church, Evansville. Ind. will preach in the
Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
tomorrow morcing and evening
Rev. G. A. Van Anda, ID. d.. former
pastor OF Roberts Park NJ. f. Church. this
city, will preach Sunday morning 10 his
old congregation. Rev. T. /. Coultas, ID. D.,
rastor of Roberts Park Church. is at C.eve-
land. o.. visiting the General Conference a
few days.
The choir of Hyde Park Church. which
numbers about fifty voices. presented the
cantata of Under the Palms last evening
before a large audience in the church. The
caatata was under the direction OF B. r
Watts. who has been rehearsing the singers
for number OF weeks. A most satisfactory
rendition was given. There were solos duets
and trios in addition 10 the choruses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
Fridays Local observations.
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.

Benjamin Harrison Mckee, who is ill at
Saratoga with pneur onia. is improving.
Harvard defeated princeton in the annual
intercollegiate gun shoot yesterday by a
score of l12 TO 80 out of a possible $50.
At Irwin, Pa. Bernard Koch drowned him
self in the reservoir of the Penn Plate-glass
Company, after poisoning his brother-in-law ".
his wife and TWO children. His wife will
probably die. but the others will recover
Koch was insane.
The Diamond Match Company's factory at
Westvil.e. Conn.,. will close within short
time. The reason given is that the pro-
duction of the company's ten factories in
different parts of the country is ample for
the entire demand.
The directors OF the New Haven Water
Company have decided to prohibit the use OF
Lake Saltonstall and Lake Whitney FOR row.
ing purposes, because OF the many complains
which they have received from New Haven
people. This is a serious blow TO the Yale
boat crews.
Official returns received from Bolivia in
dicate that in the late election for Pres-
dent Senior Don Severe Fernodez Alonzo
who has been First Vice President of the
Republic. has received a majority every
where so far as reported. and that there
are only two districts yet TO report.
The wage committee of the Amalgamated
Association assembled at Pittsburg yes
terday to fix scale for the ensuing year.
The entire session was taken up in going
over the demands of the men who are in
terested in the makeup of the scale for
wages in iron and steel mills each year.
No action was taken.
Police Captain KilIile. of New York. who
has been on trial the last two days on the
charges of accepting a gratuity. has been
found not guilty. The offense imputed to
Killile was the acceptance Of 500 from the
manager of the Yaie- Princeton football
game at the Polo grounds in 1892. The
captain testified that the money was ex-
pended in providing luncheon for policemen
on duty at the game.
The Armenian Relief Association of New
York has instituted a movement to raise
a rescue fund for the aid of victims of
Turkish oppression in Armenia. AS one
means to this end the association has nut
on sale small book written by William
Willard Howard, who has just returned
from his second trip 10 Asia Minor in con-
nection with the Armenian question. "Hor-
rors of Armenia; the Story of an Eyewit-
ness is the title Of the book. the price be-
ing 10 cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 15.-The nth day
OF the Memphis Gun Clubs tournament re-
suited In two sensations. j. A. r. Elliott.
OF Kansas City. broke 1872 out of los targets
and J. p. Easton. OF Monroeviiie o.. was
disqualified after the -flrst event for DELHI
erateiy dropping for third money. He adj
mitted the charge and r.. +. Shaner acted
promptly in line with the policy OF the club.
O. n. Dckey. OF Boston. broke is5 out OF
200. r. Parmalee. OF Omaha. ISL out of fs5
Leroy Woodard. OF Massachusetts. l60 out
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Thomas Holdup Stevens born in Mid
dletown, Conn.,, May q, 1Sl9 He became
midshipman in 1885, was aid to President
Tyler in 1912, lieutenant in lSi9 and from
1852 TO 1855 commanded the schooner Ewing
on the Pacific coast. At the opening of the
civil war he was ordered TO command the
Ottawa, one of the ninety-day gunboats
being constructed, raised a crew of volun-
teers at Erie. Pa, and joined the South
Atlantic blockading squadron OF Admiral
Dupont. While commanding division OF
gunboats he drove the fleet OF Commodore
Tatnall under the protection of the forts at
Port Royal in November, 1851. In January,
1852, he had an engagement with TatnalPs
mosquito feet in the Savannah river. He
commanded the first expedition up St Johns
river, but left the South Atlantic blockad-
ing squadron in May. 1862, TO take command
of the steamer Mataranza. He was at the
battle of West Point and commanded the
first expedition to Cumberland and White
House, to open James river, taking part in
the demonstration against Petersburg and
the battle of Malvern Hill On July he cap
tured the Confederate gunboat Teazer. lie
was promoted commander July 16. 1867, and
ordered TO the ironciad monitor, with which
he covered the flank of the army on James
from the peninsula. In September, while at
tached to Commodore Charles Wilkess ny
ing squadron. he captured five prizes and
chased the privateer Florida on to the Ba-
hama banks. In October ne stopped the
steamer Gladiator off Bermuda while she
was under the convoy of the British ship
of war Desperate, and both commanders
cleared their decks for action. The Gladiator
was taken by mistake for a blockade run
ner. Early in August, 1865, he commanded
the ironclad PatapSco and performed galIant
service with the forts in Charleston harDor
After a severe engagement with the bat
teries on Sullivan's island he led boat at
tack against Fort Sumter Afterward he
commanded the Oneida, of the western gulf
blockading squadron, but was temporarily
transferred to the ironclad Winnehago for
the operations before Mobile, in July. 1854,
in which he was conspicuous for the hand
ling of his vessel and his personal daring.
He commanded the Oneida off the coast OF
Texas In 1855, was commissioned captain
July IS 1866; commodore Nov 20. 1872. ana
rear admiral Oct. 27. 1879. After command
ing the Pacific fleet and acting as president
of the board Of visitors at the United States
Naval Academy. he was retired May q. 1881.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
Pando Not Optimistic.

MADRID. May 15.-General Pando who
has just returned from Cuba. and who is
mentioned as the possible successor of Gen.
Neyier as Captain General OF that island. in
self pessimst.cally regarding affairs there.
He declared that the duration Of the insur-
recton Was due 10 American assistance. IL
is believed that Maxine Gomez has crossed
the river at Hanabana. and consequently
has left the province of Santa Clara and is
now in the province of Matanzas and on his
way westward
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c. F. r. wAPPENHANS,
local EorecaSr official



WASHINGTON. May 15.-For Ohio-Fair;
light to fresh southeasterly winds; warmer
in northern portion.
For Indiana-Fair; probably followed by
threatening weather in the evening; south
erly winds.
For Illinois-Party cloudy; local showers;
slightly cooler; southeasterly winds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

OF l65. and Rolla o. Heikes. of Dayton. o.,
ISL out OF 1s5. Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake,
Ia, winner of the Eastern championship a
week ago. and who had shot poorly until
to-day, also broke 157. The tournament con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY.
Increasing CIoudiness and Possibly
Occasional Rains.

Forecast for indianapolis and vicinity for
the twenty-four hours ending II p. m. May
16-Increasing cloudiness and possibly coca
sional rains on Saturday; cooler by evening.
General Conditions Yesterday-High atmos-
pheric pressure prevails east of the Missis-
sippi; west OF the Mississippi storm
areas are advancing, one central over
northwestern Texas, the other in Brit
ish Columbia. Local rains began to fall
again from Colorado. Nebraska and Iowa
southwark TO the gulf. Thunderstorms pre-
vailed In Oklahoma, Kansas, western Mis-
souri, and in Mississippi. Heavy rain Q42
inch) fell during thunderstorm at Kansas
City. No. The temperature rose in the Mis-
souri, valley. the Mississippi valley and near
the upper lakes
C. F. r. WAPPENHANS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
OBITUARY.
Rear Admiral Thomas Holdup stevens.
Hero of the Civil War.

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Rear Admiral
Thomas H Stevens. L. s. N. retired. died
Unexpectedly at the residence of his son-in-
law. Robert Bradley. in Rockville, Nd, this
morning. He was a son OF Capt. Thomas
Holdup Stevens, one of the heroes OF the
battle of Lake Erie. and had brilliant war
record. Admiral Stevens leaves three sons,
one of them Lieutenant Stevens, of the
navy, and daughter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
Cripple

The iron grasp of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
of the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains of rheumatism
until Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
"Nearly four years ago / became af-
hicted with scrofula and rheumatism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

The Country Club will give its first inform
al reception OF the season tonight. a band OF
music. with Harris orchestra. viii be pres
ent. and there will be dancing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
M'CABE IN THE LEAD
THREE BALLOTS FOR BISHOPS TAX
EN- BY METHODIsTs YESTERDAY.

DIR. Bowen, n Colored Divine, Led ON
gan to Drop ON the Third.
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WANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED-An agent in every county in In
diana and Illinois for the finest portrait
of Mckinley made; life size; big money
write to STATE AGENT, Room Z, Blackford
Block. indianapolis. Ind.
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PERSONAY.

PERSONAL-Dr George Il. Hunt has dis
and occupied by himself and the late p. G. c.
Hunt. NJ. D., ID. ID. s., 10 DR.. Mitchell. an
experienced dentist. who viii continue the
practice at it's present location. Room Al
third floor. the Journal Building DR.. Mitch
ell has the Endorsement of the retiring par
ties
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WANTED-FENALE HELP.
O>~~>~>~N~~~~~~~~~~~>~~
WANTED-Intelligent lady to travel. Salar,
and expenses paid. Address l. L.. care o.
Journal
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FOR SALE-We sell houses LOTS farms

cant acres, stocks, bonds. notes. etc. II
you want a garden or fruit farm, house.
ing house or livery business, drugs dry
goods, hardware or any kind of mercantile
business, then call on us; We have Ii or can
get Ii at once. We also invest or loan your
money on good security without charge to
you. Our seventeen years experience with
Indianapolis realty Is a guaranty Of itself OF
H. SMITH & CO., Agents, SO West Washing
ton street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

Children can have their coffee nowadays
and add TO their health. Postum f. a fac
smile OF fine Mocha coffee. but IL is made
wholly OF pure grains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
BUILDING AND LOAN.

BUILDING AND LJOAN-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Atlas Saw
ings Association will be held al the Office OF
the association. Sc East Market street, June
2, 1896. at p. m.
c. c. FOSTER President.
ROB'T MARTINDALE. Sec
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16

FOR SALE-New traps. surveys. buggies.
phaetons, delivery wagons. harness. whips.
STURTEvANT'S. IS South Pennsylanis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-16
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Gent's gold watch
Hamond movement, Dueber case. cost 500
sell or trade for horse and buggy. Call or
DR. w. c. WEBER, White Ribbon House
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-Lot on North Delaware street,
Morton Place, only 81, 700: lot corner Green
wood and Clyde Cor Twefth), $.10O. We
know cheap property when we have it
placed with US for sale and have several de-
cided bargains on our list now. Call and be
convinced. j. III. SMITH & 20, Agents, IS
West Washington street. t
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FOR TRADE.

FOR TRADE-We would like TO exchange
lot on north side for four new bicycles. Call
or address j. H. SMITH & CO., SO West
Washington street.
FOR TRADE-We have some elegant resi-
dence property on the North Side which
east or west of the city; take 100 70 200 acres,
within Twelve miles OF center This is No.
and owner means business Call or address
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ers, 66 East Market street. -
FOR RENT-2N College avenue; modern
house of ten rooms; first-class order; bath
and furnace. Apply 10 and 112 Massachu-
sets avenue. GEORGE j. HAMMEL.
FOR RENT-Dwelling; IL rooms and bath ;
all modern improvements; new; good Local
ton; south of Seventh street; east front For
particulars inquire at 125 North Alabama
street. j. +. SHOWER.
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FOR RENT.

TO LET-June /, two apartments in Pressly
Flats. CHENOWETH & CARSON, own
ers, Go East Market street. -
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Big lot of Model SOC Straw Hats
Mems and Boys'-Trustee price 20
All the Models 75c Straw Hats,
Trustee price. ...........-...... -
All the Models 81 and $1.25 Straw
Hats, Trustee price. ....-......- 20
All the Models S1.50 Straw Hats,
Trustee price. 81 q
Finer Hats of all kinds in proportion
Big reduction in Children's Goods.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-23
WOMAN IN A PRINTING OFFICE.
Miss ChslIender Runs the Machin-
cry and Edits Paper.

Miss Cheiiender HUNS the M1chin-
cry and Edits IA Paper.
Women. says the New York Press,
have taken all kinds Of odd positions,
but there is only one girl foreman OF
a pressroom in a printing Office in the
United States, so far ds known. She
is Miss Rena ChaHender. 20 years old.
The printing house in which she holds
the autocratic Office of director of the
movements of the big steam presses
and other machinery is at Manistee.
Mich.
She learned to set type when she was
Is. and soon made her way to the front
ds a good printer. She took particular
interest. in machinery. and before long
she could do anything with press that
apart and put it together again as well
er's place. She does the heavy work
too-knack supplying me place O.,
strength, as ii does everywhere.
Besides taking care of the mechani-
cal part of the newspaper, she has
been the editor and has had charge o.
the tyoe-setting room. She is a menu
Der of the Womans {, Press club of Mich
igan, as well as of the Typographical
union. She is not at all of the new
woman type, as it IS generally under
stood, but really is an advanced woman
in that she strives to do her part in
the world and to further the progress
of education and general information,
as well as to prove that her sex is the
equal of the so-called stronger part of
hunaa nity
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-11-23
FAIR NADIA BURNHAM.
Pathetic Story In the Dedication OF
Rider Haggard's Latest Novel.

San Francisco, Nov 14.-Rider Hag
gard dedicates his latest novel, the
wizard to NADIA Burnham, who
bound all to her. and while her father
cut his way through hordes of the In
gabo regiment, persisted of the hard
SHIPS OF war at Buluwayo, May -, 1896.
On this dedication hangs one of the
most pathetic stories of South African
life. Fred Burnham, the American scout
who killed the Matabele prophet Mlimo,
told this story recently to friends in
Pasadena, Cal, where he is now stay
ms Burnham is SO modest. despite his
fame as a scout, that ne passed through
New York last spring and game clear out
to California without meeting a single
reporter.
NADIA Burnham was the fist white
child born at Buluwayo, Looengula's
capital, after its occupation by the
whites in a. and. died there OF hardshlps
when the town was besieged by natives
The Burnhams were in Matabeleland,
the country described in Haggard's novel,
peared. Mrs. Burnham was so impressed
with the beauty of the name NADIA,
which means lily in the native tongue,
that she named her baby after the hero
Inc in Haggard's novel.
Little NADIA, having this romantic dis
tinction, naturally became q great favor
lite IN the settlement, and being wlthal
winsome baby. bound all TO FER" as
Haggard remarks in the book dedicated
10 her. The natives having been van
pushed and peace restored BuluWayo
rapidly nlled up with white people, but
there were as yet few comforts and no
schools Having business in England.
Burnham resolved 10 take his eldest
child, now boy of 10, TO that country
10 place him in school. Mrs. Burnham
accompanied him, but NADIA was left
with friends in Buluwayo While the
parents were in England. the second ma
tive outbreak occurred in Matabeleland.
They hurried back, but when they ar
rived they found Buluwayo besieged by
thousands of well-armed blacks. The
women and children of Buluwayo, 1lC0
in number, were huddled into the mar
ket house. a large frame structure in
the center of town, while the men de-
Tended the lager.
All had to live on beef meal and poor
canned goods, and naturally the young
children suffered worst. Cold winds also
fell ill of pneumonia. Among these was
baby NADIA. Mrs. Burnham succeeded in
reaching Buluwayo, under armed escort,
through country teeming with savages
on the warpath, five days before her
baby'S death. The little one was al
ready too far gone to recognize its
mother. The death scene was most pa
thetic- The prayers of the people, and
mothers tender care and love could not
revive NADIA. the fading lily. and SO the
feirest flower in the dark continent per
ished What made the case sadder was
that Burnham was in the field lighting
the child'S funeral. 1t was in London
that the Burnhams renewed acquaintance
with Rider Haggard The novelist was
deeply affected by the fate of the child,
and thus dedicated to her his latest novel
of African life.-NeW York Sun.