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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-30

The report of the secretary of
of agriculture shows that the cot
ton planters of the Indian Terri.
tory produce more pounds of cot
toy per acre than the cotton plan
ters of any other state or territory
In the union. This year the cot
ton planters of the Indian Terri.
tory raised an average of 325
pounds of cotton per acre, 35
pounds per acre more than was
raised in Arkansas, which ranks
next to the Indian Territory as
the most fertile cotton producing
state in America. In Oklahoma
Territory the cotton planters pro-
duced an average OF 249 pounds
per acre or rs pounds per acre less
than in the Indian Territory.
The cotton crop in the Indian Ter
ritory for the past three years has
been little less than wonderful and
with the allotmentof the lands of
the five civilized tribes, the yield
per acre is expected to be increased.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-30

John Wilson, John Brown and
John Jackson, prominent Della
ware citizens arrived here yester-
day. They were joined here to-
day by three or four other citizens
and a meeting was held for the
purpose of arranging a trip to Old
Mexico. They go as representa-
tives OF their people and if they
like the situation in Old Mexico,
they contemplate selling out their
landed interest in the territory
and emigrating to that country
They will leave on the South
bound NJ, K. & T. tonight and
remain in Old Mexico until they
satisfy themselves whether they
desire to make the change or not.
Wagner Sayings.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-30

after all, those chafing dish suppers
that dear George used to hate SO thor
oughly are just what he needed to
toughen him for war diet"
what do you mean?"
"Why, in the letter received from
him to-day he said he was eating hard
sl"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
A NOTABLE AUDIENCE.
Many Prominent People Present
When Mr.. SpoOner Rose to Speak.

Many Prominent People Present
When Mr.. SpOOner Rose to Speak.
AS Mr.. Spooner was recognized the scene
in the chamber was notable one The
throng of auditors both in the galleries and
on the floor had greatly increased, and
among them were many of national fame
Supreme Court
II sincerely lament this debate" began
Mr.. Spooner in low distinct tones. with
out unduly critlcising any of my colleagues
on this floor, 1 do deprecate the direction
the debate has taken and the rancor that
has been manifested. 1 agree with the SEN
ator from Colorado (Mr WolcotD that we
are on the threshold of war, and it is an
ugly prelude to the roar of cannon and
shreks of the wounded that carps at the
President and attacks with suspicion and
innuendo his policy. If we are to go to
war he is to be our leader. We should rally
round him and uphold his hands rather
than seek to minimize his influence with the
nations of the world. We should rather
say, God bless you in your efforts. You
lead; we will follow
Mr.. Spooner then entered upon brilliant
and elaborate defense of the conduct of the
President throughout the pending crisis and
discussed at length his obligations to the
country and to the world in the preserva
has Travelled his pathway alone" declared
Mr.. Spooner impreSsively, land he must do
so. He has seen some of his old friends
fall away from him and has heard the
tongue of SANDER but he has been APP
plauded for his dignity. firmness and dis
cretion by thoughtful men throughout this
country and in every capital of Europe
except the Spanish. We owe much to him
for that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
FORMIDABLE WAR SHIP.
Description of the Cruiser New Or
leans. Purchased in ENGLAND.

NEW YORK, April 15.-The New Orleans,
formerly the Brazilian cruiser Amazonas
which arrived last night, in company with
the San Francisco, will undoubtedly be a
very great help to the American navy in
case war should be declared. The vessel
which was recently purchased from Brazil,
was built by Armstrong & Co., of New
castle-on-Tyne, England. A representative
of that firm, George Robson came over on
the vessel and superintendent the working
of the machinery during the entire pas
sage. Mr.. Robson, who is a Skilled engin-
eer. said he was satisfied with the manner
in which the New Orleans acquitted her
self. The freeboard of the New Orleans is
only about half as high as that of the San
Francisco. and she ships a. lot of water; in
fact. she is what naval experts would call
a wet ship"
22A knots an hour under forced draught
Her coal-carrying capacity is large enough
to enable her to steam at a ffteen-knot
speed for twenty three days. In fact, she
had enough coal on board to bring her to
this port without stopping at Halifax, but
the San Francisco ran short of coal and
had to put in there to have her bunkers
filled. The new vessel carries six six-inch
and four 4.7-inch rapid firing guns, and in
a recent test ten projectiies were fired from
one of the six-inch guns in forty-three Sec
onds. The ship has also a heavy, strong
secondary battery and is fitted with three
torpedo tubes. She has six fighting tops
the ship is called on for action. The New
Orleans and the San Francisco lay at their
mooring off Torpkinsville, S. L., this morn
ing, awaiting orders from the navy yard.
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john wunnmaker's oner.

PHILADELPHIA. April 15.-In his guber-
Material speech at Ashbourne, Montgomery
county. last evening ex-Postmaster General
Wanamaker made this extraordinary state
ment: Thick shadows of the impending
strife of arms have settled down upon the
land Notwithstanding the hope against hope
that the awful costs of war in blood and
treasure might be saved with justice to
both countries and with dignity and honor.
The roll of drums and the signal of the dy-
ing squadron is calling us to war. Each of
us must consider our relations TO the Nation
and adjust our affairs accordingly | must
not so speak to you and not act myself
To-day at noon l sent the following tele-
gram TO the War Department at Washing
ton: Though opposed to war unless honor
ably unavoidable, in event of its coming I
WILL under your instructions. raise a fegi-
ment of Pennsylvanians for military duty
and go with them for service. | then went
TO my desk and issued for our firm two
notices, one for the managers Office and the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

Early in the spring l start in and take two
or three bottles. 1t gives my system a thor
ough cleansing, and acts very effectively
upon the kidneys. Only those who endured
the hardships Of the soldiers in the late war
can realize the sad condition of many of
the comrades after the conflict. Many cid
not break down Immediately. but sooner or
later, the terrible exposure endured in
malariaI districts. together with the priva-
tons and sufferfngs experienced in tire serv-
ice, have broken down those previously
rugged. To all such 1 urge that Hoods Sar-
saparilla be given a fair trial. 1t seems es-
pecially adapted TO counterfeit and overcome
poison and disease contracted in the South,
and comes as near as possible to making the
veteran feel young again.
MY official duties keeping me quite
closely confined, it is particularly essential
with the approach of spring that 1 take
a medicine to brace me up Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has done this effectively for many
years. not only at spring time, but when
ever felt run down. 1t purifies my blood,
tones up my system and gives me good
appetite. In fact, 1t sends through me
thrill of new life
II am glad voluntarily and publicly to
indorse Hoods Sarsaparilla and to recom-
mend it to all who know me or who may
read these words Joseph p Thompson.
Middlesex County Courthouse, Gorham
street Lowell Mass.
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signnl amid BaIIoon CORDS.

DENVER, Col, April 15.-Sergeant Bald
win, of the signal corps of the Department
of the Colorado, started for Fort Wads-
worth New York harbor, tonight. With
him went Sergeant Burnett of Fort Logan.
Sergeant Kennedy, of Cooley's Ranch, Ari.,
and Sergeant Myers, stationed in San Ber-
nardino county, California, have also been
ordered to go East. These four will take
charge of the balloon service, which, in the
event of the war. will be utilized in the
defense of New York harbor and city. Ser
Myers are recognized as the most competent
quartet in the signal corps service. The
balloon and necessary apparatus they will
operate went to Fort Wadsworth over a
week ago and the presence of the four ser
geants at the fort is to assure that 1t will
be skillfully handled should it be needed; 1t
corps will be established at Fort Wads-
worth. Lieutenant MaX1eld, of Chicago,
will be given charge of the corps. He has
been ordered to Fort Wadsworth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
Cannot Evade War Taxes.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The prevailing
opinion among manufacturers of cigars to-
bacco, cigarettes and snuff and brewers
that in the event of war there will be a
marked increase in the internal-revenue
taxes levied upon their products it is said
at the Treasury Department, undoubtedly
will be verified. The impression, however,
that by the purchasing of stamps at the
rate of tax now levied, affiXing them to the
goods and getting the same removed from
the factory premises of manufacturers the
manufacturers or their customers will reap
a very decided profit, when the tax is ad-
vanced. by being able to add the same to
the price of such goods, is erroneous. The
law, it is stated will contain special pro-
vision which will result in the increase in
tax being collected from all wholesale and
retail dealers in whose hands these products
may be found when the law goes into eff
feet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
sTAIp sENATE pIsGRAcED..
MIR. Chandler starts Row Between
wellington and Money.

When Mr.. Teller concluded another eff
fort to reach an agreement and adjourn
was made by Mr.. Jones, of Arkansas, and
this time with success. but 1t led to the
most exciting Incident of the day. The lie
was passed, as it was in the House on
Wednesday, and while no unseemly disorder
such as disgraced the House followed. the
sensation it caused was quite as profound.
Mr.. Jones proposed that the Senate adj
journ until tomorrow at 1e o'clock. and
that tomorrow Messrs. White. Caffery and
Wellington, who are opposed to any action
by Congress and whose view of the question
had not yet been presented. be allowed four
hours, other senators to be confined to fif-
teen minutes each, with the exception of
Mr.. Platt. of Connecticut, who should be
given half an hour. After some explana-
tions Senators Gallery. White and Yelling
ton In turn gave their consent
Mr.. Money thought the agreement ought
to include provision for vote. 1--WE are in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
Coal VIII BE Contraband.

KINGSTON, Jamaica. April 15.-The Brit
ish colonial authorities here have instruc-
tions from the home government to declare
coal contraband in the event of war.
The authorities maintain strict reserve in
defining the exact nature of the instruc-
tons, because hostilities have not begun,
but they will, it is understood declare them
Immediately on news of war. United States
Consul Dent brought the subject to the at
tention of the colonial authorities recently
and a correspondence between them and
London led to the directions just received.
No doubt similar instTuctio have been.
or will be sent to all British authorities.
Some dealers here. who have been antici-
pating possible Spanish demand for coal,
have laid in unusual stocks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
LEAVES OF ABSENCE.
Order of Interest to POstmasters and
Employees of the Postal Service.

EmplOye& Oh the E-OSNa1 service.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Numerous let
ters have been received at the Postoffice
Department containing inquiries from pos
tai employees as to the conditions on which
they could go to the front in the event of
hostiities. Postmaster General Gary to-day
issued the following:
ordered, That in the event of a call on
any regular militia organization to enter
the military service Of the United States
such officers, clerks, letter carriers or other
employees of the PostofTice Department or
Of postoftices or of the railway mail serv-
ice, who may be members of such organza-
tions or who may enlist in the military or
naval service of the United States, will, on
application be granted (as far as possible,
without serious impairment to the postal
sCrvice) leaves of absence without pay
their positions to be held open awaiting
their return. and to be filled during their
absence in the military or naval service by
such temporary appointments details
may be practica BILE. Leaves of absence. UNI
der like conditions, will be granted post
masters on application to the department
at offices which can be placed i'm charge of
persons acceptable TO the sureties and to
the departm snt. Such leaves can be ex-
tended from time to time, but not beyond
the date OF the expiration of the postmas-
ter'S commission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

FALMOUTH, England. April 1.-THE
United States cruiser Topeka. formerly the
Diogenes, and the United States torpedo
boat Somers, purchased for the United
States in Germany, which left Portland on
Wednesday last for the United States after
putting in there through stress of weather.
have sought shelter here. 1t is said that
the crew of the Somers has again refused
to continue the voyage in her. owing to her
unseaworthiness. They say that when she
is at full speed her fore compartment is
full of water. Later in the day it was an
nounced that two new leaks had developed
in the Somers from defects in her machin-
cry. She is now being docked for repairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

NEW YORK, April 15.-Bradstreets re-
port tomorrow will say: The effect of the
prevailing uncertainty in foreign affairs is
reflected in further perceptible quietng
down of general trade, so far as future en-
gagements are concerned i'm nearly all parts
of the country. While there is a little more
activity TO be noted in the demand for sea-
sonable staples at the West and Northwest
where better weather has helped retail and
wholesale trade alike, rather more quiet is
reported at the East and at the South At
lantic and gulf ports, where the Interrupt
ton to business has become particularly
serious. The disposition to buy only actual
necessities has developed hand-to-mouth
demand in the latter sections of the coun-
try, but the chief effect is found in the in
disposition to embark in new enterprises
or to contract new obligations pending the
definite settlement of the foreign contro-
versy. The least notable effects yet ex-
hibited are found in the central West
where distributiye demand and movement
are reported of q seasonable character, the
only changes noted. in fact, being the
strengthening OF money rates and the dis
enlargement Of new enterprises, such as
railroad building. In the iron trade bust
ness continues of large volume. but the bulk
Of this is claimed TO be on account Of or
ders previously booked. and new business,
where noted. is for small individual lots
Price weakness Is more marked also than
for some time past. A feature of the week
is reported to &c the gradual getting to-
gether of the non BessemeF pig-iron pur-
chasers, who, following the example set by
other branches OF that business are said
to have formed a combination which will
include nearly all the manufacturers of
foundry pig iron between the Alleghenies
and the Rocky mountains, Wool continues
dull at nominal prices at the East, and the
activity In dry goods is confined chiefly to
goods needed at once Cotton goods prices
are steady, except for PRINT cloths. talk of
curtaiIing production IN which is continued
Low price woolens continue in most active
demand In this branch of trade. A heavy
export demand IL reported in white, ard
prices are considerably higher. The price
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

KEY WEST, Fla, April 15.-The mother
superior of the Convent of Mary Immacu-
late called on Commander Forsythe a few
days ago and offered to place the convent
and two school buildings at the disposal of
the United States government, to be used
as a hospital in case of war with Spain,
and offering the services of the sisters as
nurses. Commander Forsythe laid the mat
ter before Commander-in-chiefS Sampson and
received the following reply:
'Sir-I acknowledge your letter stating
that the lady superior in charge of the
schools of the sisters of the Holy Name
Convent of Mary Immaculate, at Key West,
has called on you and offered, in case of
war, to place the convent and two school
buildings of the order at the disposal of the
naval authorities for hospital purposes and
that sisters tender their personal services
as nurses. cordially agree with your opin-
ion expressed that this is a most generous
and patriotic tender, and beg that you will
make known to the lady superior and its
sisters my appreciation of their offer and
accept in case it becomes necessary"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
A yindication of the President.


AT last Congress has it's eager fingers on
the problem. 1t has had the matter all to
trlotic fervor and self-forgetfulness, in ex-
petition and positiveness has the legislative
branch exhibited any superiority over the
executive? Has it's own Judgment and bear
ing put the President to shame? Has it's
treatment of the grave issue discredited his
conduct of the negotiations? Let the tu-
multuous disgraceful scenes in the House
en- Wednesday, the physical encounters and
the exchange of epithets, the exhibitions of
enmlty ana ugly passions; IuInish ths an
tage out of this crucial, portentous issue
the scandalous strife for political capital
that marked the contest over the committee
reports in the House give response. Let the
coarse and brutal ISLANDERS aimed at tire
President by Senator Turner in the Senate
Yesterday satisfy the inquiry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

situation is one of comparative steadiness.
Foreign impressions as to the outcome re-
garding Cuba are reflected in sharp ad-
vances in wheat, wheat flour, corn, lard
and other food products. Declines are to
be found in Bessemer pig iron, steel bllets.
coffee, sugar and lead, while, as compared
with week ago, the price of oats, pork.l
the manufactured products of both of those
staples are generally steady and unchanged.
The business failures in the United States
for the week number 215, against 220 last
week, 1876 in the corresponding week of 1887,
244 in 1896 and 219 in 1895.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
$500. 900 voted i'm % Minutes.

BOSTON Mass, April 15,-Governor VOL
colt sent a message to the Legislature this
afternoon, recommending an emergency APP
preparation of 100000 to increase the eff
cheney of the state militia. A bill was
framed promptly embodying the recon-
mendatiOn of the Governor 1t was then re-
ferred to the proper committees and re-
ported back. and under suspension of the
rules. passed both branches. In twenty-five
minutes from the time the message had
been received the bill was signed by the
Governor and had become a law.
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other for the timekeeper's desk, as follows:
I'm order that our men may have easy
minds in considering and arranging their
affairs in the event of being called upon for
military service this notice is posted to say:
'First-That all the positions thus vacated
will be reopened to return to when the mill
tary service is over.
''Second-That all salaries will continue in
full in such absence for actual service and
be paid to the authorized representative of
their respective families.
"Third-An insurance to the amount of ST.
900 will be paid by the firm in case of each
death while any of our people are actually
engaged in military service
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.--Rumors of
the impending war have caused a marked
in the passenger business of the
Pacific Mail and Oriental and Occidental
Steamship Companies. Twenty passengers
who were booked for the Orient by recent
steamer Cancelled their booking
a few days before the steamer sailed, ow-
ing to fear of being held up by privateers
ON the high seas. These steamers each car
~ from one to four howitzers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

CRIPPLE CREEK Col, April ia. A.
Rice OF Denny. Rice & Co. wool commits
sion firm, OF Boston, Mass, died at the Ma
fional Hotel from the effects of an overdose
of cocaine. Eighteen empty half-ounce Walls
which had contained cocaine a ID three
hypodeTmic syringes were found among his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

CHICAGO, April 15.-Herbert Norris. son
of the multi-mllionaire packer. Nelson Nor
ris died to-day after illness of several
weeks. present of $1,000 900 was made ly
Nelson Morris TO Herbert Morris when the
young man was married last June To Miss
Hulda Bloom daughter of Leopold Bloom
the widely-known grain operator. Young
Morris had Travelled extensively and was an
author of some note
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16
Cnrgo of Mnr ,Innitions.

NEW YORK, April 15.-Thc Wilson line
steamer Marengo, from Newcastle Eng
land to-day brought 80 tons of war ma
terial recently purchased from the we'll
known firm of Sir William Armstrong
Mitchell & Co. The munitions of war con-
sist of guns, gun cartridges and unloaded
cartridges
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

Washington Star.

W dsIIIIIt IUII NkeI4
Dear met" exclaimed the girl with PEN
wish / had entered school year sooner"
What is the matter, dear?'
Things are in such unsettled state
that ! scarcely know what advice to give
the country in my graduation essay"
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Washington Post.

washington IOSI.
Mrs. Leases dates i'm Boston will not
conflict with those of Mr.. Bryan. The
people who are engaged i'm the hard work
of keeping themselves before the public in
such times as these cannot be too harmon
ious in their movements
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WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Nor
gan to-day offered as an amendment to the
resolution pending in the Senate "A substi-
tute declaring war and stating that it does
not extend TO the government of the re-
public of Cuba
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-16

| the New Orleans. with Commander A. p
/ Osborne as executive officer. Many other
| details for the shin Were made
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The way of II.
Philadelphia Inquirer.

I IIItffttVI IFIIIf AtI4uIIFI-
Bryan says when he gets mad he quotes
Republicans Just So And when a Repub-
lican falls from grace and becomes driv-
cling tdjit he promptly quotes the silverites.