davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

NEW YORK, May 25.-A special to the
World from Quebec says: Senior Polo. be-
fore sailing from Quebec for Europe, con-
hded to a friend of the original intents of
Admiral Cervera's squadron. 1t appears that
the Spanish fleet, being acknowledged I'M
able to meet the American fleet. was to
avoid it and cause all the damage it could
to the American coast. Among other places
to be bonbarded was Portland and an at
tempt was to be made to blow up a powder
mill at that place. Senior Polo succeeded in
making satisfactory arrangements for the
coalipg of the fleet, but the agreement was
broken. owing TO American influence in the
coal concern, and the news of this fact drove
the Spaniards from their original intention
Of touching at Cape Breton and made them
take refuge at Santiago de Cuba. Since then
the Spanish fleet has left on its journey to
Cadiz.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

OMAHA, Neb.. May 25.-Delegates from
sixty-two presbyteries OIL lne United Pres
byterian Church, including Africa and Asia,
are in attendance on the fortieth General
Assembly of the church. which will open at
the Central United Presbyterian Church to-
morrow morning. Over six hundred dele
gates and visitors have arrived. There is no
work of especial public interest to come be-
fore the body. Tonight Rev. Thomas H.
Hanna, of Monmouth, ILL.,, the retiring mod
orator, preached his annual sermon. Owing
late in arriving. the matter OF selecting
moderator for the assembly was put off I'M
til tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

MARSHAL, Mo-. May 25.-The fifth day
of the General Assembly of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in session here de-
veloped several interesting features. There
was a vigorous discussion on the report Of
the committee on correspondence which
recommended the adoption of the plan
of cooperation proposed by the alliance of
the Presbyterian churches Report was
finally adopted. The committee on Chris
tian Endeavor reported and urged a. large
attendance at the international convention
at Nashville in July. The report on publica-
ton showed that publishing house had made
a profit of 200 last year. The report was
adopted. The report on ministerial relief
was also adopted. The committee on cor
respondence reported the names of the dele
gates to the General Council of Presbyterian
alliance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

NEW YORK, May 25.-Arrived: Werra,
from Naples; Teutonic from Liverpool !:
Anchoria, from Glasgow Salted: Aurania.
for Liverpool; Germanic for Liverpool:
Southwark, for Antwerp.
QUEENSTOWN, May 25.-Arrived: Ma
iestic. from New York for Iiverpool
Sailed: Pavonia, for Boston; Servia for
New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, May 25-Sailed: Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse. for New York
BALTIMORE, Md. May 25.-Arrived. IT
II. Meier. from Bremen.
ROTTERDAM. May 25.-Arrived: Rotter-
dam, from New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
ROT THE NAvY,s FAULT.
Delay in the Invasion of Cuba Due
to Other Causes.

WASHINGTON, May 25-Within the past
few weeks, or, in fact, ever since the de-
termination was positively reached to in
wade Cuba before the dry season next faii
there have been published intimations that
the delay. or what appeared to be the DELAY
in beginning the invasion. was attributable
TO the navy. In other words the army has
long been prepared to start for Cuba but
could not do so for lack of conveys and
ships to insure landing. 1t can be stated
on the highest authority that the impression
thus created is wholly unjust to the navy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

NEW YORK, May 25.-Romigro zapatero
Jiminez the man who was arrested at Key
West to-day as a Spanish spy, and who was
reported to be Lieutenant Sobral, gave No.
n Fourth avenue, New York, as his ad-
dress. That is a four-story building. Liv-
ing on the top floor is b. Bafart. 1t was
with this man that the supposed spy lived.
Bafart said tonight that he knew Jiminez
and that the latter had lived in one of his
rooms for eight months. Bafart said Jim
inez was not spy; that his occupation was
that of consulting engineer. He says
Jimnez first came to this country as an
agent of the Spanish government to ex-
anime the Zalinski gun, and that he report
ed favorably to his government on the in
venton. For some reason or other he did
not return home, and not long after fell
into disfavor with his government. Bafart
says Jiminez had at one time been an Off
Ger in the Spanish navy. He says he left
for Cuba on the Panama as citizen on
ordinary business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
Engineers Insurance Association.

ST. LOUIS, May 25-The Mutual Life and
Accident assurance Association of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has
elected the following officers w. E. Futch
president; L. Zeigerfus, 'svice president, and
VIM. B. Premier, secretary and treasurer.
elected as follows: Mrs. w. A. Murdoch,
Chicago Mrs. NJ. E. Gasell, Columbus O.,
vice president; Mrs. Harry ST. Clair, Lo-
ertson, Toledo. o.. treasurer; Mrs r S.
Bowley, San Francisco. chaplain; Mrs.
Byron Baker Ottawa. Ontario, guide, and
Mrs. Robert B. Adams. Roanoke, Va, SEN
tinal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
End of the Hillmon Case.

TOPEKA, Kan, May 25-.All the litiga-
ton in the United States Circuit Court
brought by the Mutual Life Insurance Com
superintendent of insurance, and Attorney
General Boyle was dismissed to-day on mo-
ton of the company, which pays the costs.
count of his excluding the Mutual Life from
Kansas for not settling the Hillrnon claim.
The other was another appealed claim in
volving an injunction TO restrain the COM
missioner from interfering with the MatuaIs
business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 25.-The West
Indian and Panama Cable Company denies
that the cable lines from Santiago de Cuba
to San Juan de Puerto Rico and Ponce have
been cut. The company adds that messages
for Porto Rico will be received.
ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies May
25.-It is asserted the best authority that
both cable lines between Kingston. Jamaica,
and Santiago de Cuba are working, and
also that the loop between Kingston,
Jamaica, and San Juan de Puerto Rico con-
tinueS in operation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
PUGILISTS MATCHED.
Mccoy to Fight ChOynslxi and Maher
to Meet Goddard.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Tom O'Rourke has
matched Mccoy and Choynski for a twen-
ty-five-round bout for purse Of $4,000, the
fight to take place at the Lennox Athletic
Club, this city, June q. He has also
matched Maher and Goddard for a twenty
fve-round contest at the same clubhouse on
July 5, for a purse of $1,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WINONA PARK, Eagle Lake, May 25.-
Tomorrow the order of the day is the cele-
bration of the 250th anniversary of the
adoption of the Westminster standards by
the church in America. No business of any
kind will be transacted and all will listen
to speeches by the leading commissioners in
attendance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
WhfDped by a Rob.

ANDERSON, S. c.. May 25.-Elbert Har-
ris. negro, died here to-day from the re-
suit of a whipping inflicted by a mob. He
was accused of burning the depot at Iva
s. c., some time ago and was arrested last
Friday. While being conducted to this place
he was taken from the constable by-a crowd
of men and severely beaten, afterwards be-
ing placed in Jail here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

relief measures were adopted by the United
States. After that the death rate fell 70
fifty-five a week Some $500 souls were
helped every day with food, clothing and
medicine
DIR. Hyatt said there were left behind.
when he left Santiago de Cuba, from
twenty-five to thirty Americans
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26

DONALDSONVILLE Ala, MAY 25.-D,ck
Oliver. a young negro, was lynched near
here to-day for attempted assault upon 3
white woman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
Invalid ChairS

OF all kinds and accessories for the sick room.
Irusses made and properly adjusted. Store open
every Saturday night.
WIN. III. ARMSTRONG & Co..
CNew No. 127, n S. Illinois ST.. indianapolis Inc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
ALL ARE SAFE
OREGON, MARIETTA AND BUFFALO
IN NORTH AMERICAN WATERS.

Arrival of the Battle Ship and Her
Consorts at Jupiter, Fla, Con-
frmed by the Navy Department..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-26
OFFICIALS ALL MUCH PLEASED
OVER THE SUCCESSFUL TRIP OF THE
BIG SHIP AROUND THE HORN.

Travelled $4,000 Miles i'm Sixty-Five
Days, an Average of 200 a Day,
Not Counting COaIinE Stops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
QUALIFIED VOTERS FEW.

Only LOO Have Prepared Them
selves to Vote in city Election.
The number of persons qualified to vote
in the forthcoming city election has in
creased somewhat, as shown by the books
of Tax Collector MCGOWAN and Registrar
Sullivan. The total number of names on
the county registration is S,751. of which
number sol are colored. These have all
paid their 1897 taxes.
To vote in the city election it Is required
that the voter must have also paid all
taxes due by him for 1898, not alone poll
tax, but all taxes due by him to the city.
state and county The number of persons
who have qualified themselves to vote in
the city election by so doing to date is l.
700.
Unless there Is a considerable movement
in this direction during the next ten days,
the number of voters qualified to vote
in the city election for 1899 will be the
smallest for a number of years past. The
registration in 1891, when Mr. McDonough
defeated Hon. John Schwarz for Mayor,
was about 5000, but In all elections since
it has been much larger. There seems to
be a lack of interest in municipal politics
at present, however.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
WILL FOLLOW THEIR HUSBANDS.
Many Officers Wives Going to Ha-
VRnR.

Many Officers Wives Going to Ha-
VanR.
More than twenty ladies are in the city
visiting their husbands, who are officers
in the Seventh Corps. IN a few days there
will be a general separation, tender fare
wells and tears.
The ladies are staunch patriots and Gu
ban fevers and turbulence have no ter
rors for them il they can only be with their
husbands Nearly all of those who are here
intend to go to Havana. Two or three will
so at once, trusting to luck to find them
places to stay after they arrive. Others
will work upon a different plan, waiting
for their husbands to become established
on the island and TO arrange for proper ac-
commodations.
A little matter of hardships is not con-
sidered by most of the ladies when they
begin thinking about their trips to Cuba.
They look upon the army as going on d
sort of campaign, Notwithstanding there IS
no war, and they win naturally expect not
the most elegant apartments or fare.
It is the plan of some of the ladies', whose
homes are at a distance, to remain in Sa-
vannah until they hear from their hus-
bands When they are advised that places
for them to stay have been found wher-
ever the officers are stationed, they viii
get away for the island. Others win go to
their homes and there await word.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
Welded IN GUYTON.
Mr.. William Il. McCuIIum and Miss
Lena Wallace Married.

Mr.. William Il. McCuIlum and Miss
Lena Wallace Married.
A pretty wedding took place at Guyton
yesterday afternoon in which Mr. VIM. f.
McCullum of this city. was the groom,
and Miss Lena Wallace was the bride The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. M.
Lanier an the presence of a large number
Of relatives and intimate friends at the
residence Of the brides father, Prof. H.
A. Wallace on Springfield avenue
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with palms and ferns and presented a
handsome appearance. Mr. McCulum is a
popular young Savannahian and is highly
esteemed by many friends. He is an ex-
pert accountant and head bookkeeper for
Chas. z. Suits & Co.
The bride, whom he has won, is the sec
ond daughter of Prof. Wallace, and is a
lovely and attractive young woman. pos
sessing charms of mind as well as person.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCullum arrived in Savan-
nah on the p. m. Central train, and will
make their home here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
FINDING WHAT THEY KNOW.
All Contract Surgeons Have Been
Examined by a Board Here.

All Contract Surgeons Have Been
Examined by a Board Here.
The examination of the contract sur
geons has been completed and the papers
forwarded to Washington by Maj. ]. E.
Pitcher, who is chairman of the board,
the other members being Majs. J. r. Cain
and George R. Fowler
Contract surgeons are civilian doctors
hired by the month by the government.
They wear the uniform of first lieuten-
ant, the only difference between it and that
of a commissioned officer being that the
shoulder straps and devices are of silver
instead of gold. The contract surgeons can
always be distinguished by the silver deco
rations, While they rank as first lieuten-
ants they draw the pay of captain Of
infantry, but have none of a captains
allowances.
Az the beginning of the war the demand
for surgeons was so great that it was
impossible to examine them and their
qualifications were accepted as being all
right when they were properly Endorsed
and recognized as graduates of institu-
tons of standing. With the war over,
and the fact evident that the number of
contract surgeons could be reduced with
out injury to the service, it was decided
to examine all of them and retain In the
governments employ those who appeared
to possess the best qualifications for the
places. Boards were appointed at the va
rious camps, the three surgeons alluded TO
being put in charge of the work here.
They have examined sixty-seven contract
surgeons here. and of this number half
fell by the wayside. Stress is laid upon
the fact, though, that this does not imply
that they are not good physicians. The
idea was 10 get the pick of them all for
the army work. One surgeon was turned
down on the score of age, 72 years.
The examination consisted of three
parts, the first being the record already
made by the surgeon in the army as de-
monstrating his especial adaptability TOR
the service. Then came a general exam
ination as to his professional knowledge
as shown by the writing of theses and
an photographed sketch of his profess
| sional career. Three subjects We're given
for the theses, the surgeons having the
privilege of selecting a subject to write
upon from these. After this was conclud-
ed an hours time being given. an oral
examination came on maieria medica
therapeutics, chemistry, physiology, by
giene, surgery, anatomy and pathology.
Each member of the examining board put
down an average for the answers given
in his branches, and on the general av-
erage, to a great extent, the candidate for
retention in the army stood or fell. No
catch questions were given, the object be-
ing to get an impartial showing of the
really practical knowledge and experience
| of the men under fire.
Four physicians seeking positions in the
service were also examined, only one of
whom DR.. Brooks of North Carolina
| passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
PRIVATE CUT A BuGLER's THROAT.
One Indiana Man Came Near killing
m COmrade.


Private Amos Reed. crazed with liquor
got on a mad rampage yesterday after
noon in the street of his company, NJ, Of
the one Hundred and sixty-first Indiana
Regiment, and came near killing more
than one man. He stabbed Busler
Thomas Bromley and if little deeper
the wound would have proven fatal.
The assault was entirely unprovoked.
Private Reed simply seemed to have been
unable to stand the drinks he had taken.
He got wild and could not be restrained.
out came his knife, and he commenced
work. Two or three men had their
clothing cut Bugler Bromley had long
cash cut in his throat, and it was thought
for a while that ne would die. The
wound looked ghastly until Bromley had
been taken to the hospital and the sur
geon had taken few stitches In 1t.
Reed was overpOwered by some of his
comrades after the stabbing, and was tied
down to a stake The monkeys were
getting too gay with him to admit of his
being allowed any further liberty until
after his drinking spell was over.
The Indiana regiment was paid off yes
terday, and the payday liquor he drank
proved entirely too much for Reed, VINO, 1t
was understood, could not carry drinks
very well. The men were put under re-
straint after the occurrence and none were
allowed to come into the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
WILL ELECT NEW OFFICERS.
Co. A of the Guards Appoints "A NOM
mating Committee

A meeting of Company of the savan
nah Volunteer Guards was held last night
at it's quarters A committee of seven, with
Sergt. Robert NJ Hitch as chairman, was
appointed to submit nominations of officers
at the next meeting.
Capt. w. W. Williamson, who is on the
retired list of officers of the state service,
presided. He called the meeting, but was
elected chairman as he has severed his
active relations with the company.
Three officers, the captain and two lieu
tenants, will be elected by the company.
All of the old officers have resigned. The
committee will probably have it's report
made up within a few days and will be
ready TO offer lis nominations. Great in
teTest is felt in the result of the commit
tees deliberations, as the company is one
in which many people of Savannah feel a
pride. 1t has always been one of the very
best of the battalion, and all the Guards
will be glad to see the committee make
happy nominations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
SOLDIERS OVERCOMING CONDUCT.

Insulted Ladies' Who Were Escorted
by Solicitor General Osborne.
The hight of impudence was reached
last night by Private ]. e. Moore, said
to be attached TO the artillery, when he
insulted a couple of ladies, who were wait
ing for a car at East Broad and Bolton
streets. The ladies were escorted by solic-
itor General Osborne, but despite this,
Moore attempted to embrace one Of them,
and persisted in his conduct even when
forcbly resisted by Mr. Osborne.
II was about dusk the party was at the
corner. Besides Mr.. Osborne, there were
two ladies, who stood near him on the
edge of the sidewalk. Moore approached
from the rear with two other soldiers, it
seems. and would have passed between
one of the ladies' and Mr.. Osborne When
even with them, however, he deliberately
placed one arm around the lady. Mr. Os-
borne quickly interceded, but the soldier
was not TO be baffied in his brazenness.
and persisted in his conduct. When thrown
to one side he attempted 10 strike Mr.. Os-
borne, but at this juncture. other soldiers
came up and took charge of their els
orderly comrade.
After seeing the ladies safely on the car
MIR. Osborne FASTENED after Moore and
on catching up, pointed him out to Po-
liceman Kearney. The soldier was at once
arrested and taken to the police barracks,
charged with disorderly conduct and as
sault and battery.
Moore will probably get the full bene-
fit of the law for his unbecoming conduct.
Mr.. Osborne expressed the intention of
seeing that the soldier is taught lesson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
welded AT ST. JOHNS.
Miss Carrie Dixon Becomes Mrs.
Ganrarn En- riea.

At half past o'clock yesterday after
took place at ST. Johns Church, when Mr..
George FAIRIES and Miss Carrie Dixon were
united in marriage.
Above the ehancel steps tail palms were
gracefully arranged. and the altar was
adorned with white roses. Rev. Charles II.
Strong performed the ceremony in the
presence of only the relatives and init
mate friends of the young couple. There
were four ushers: Mr.. l. Newell West,
Mr.. Joseph Bond, Mr.. Abbott Thomas and
Mr.. CORTLAND Dixon. Mr.. FAIRIES best
man was Mr.. Hamilton O'ConnOr.
The bride, who walked with her father.
was preceded by a maid Of honor. Miss
Alice Proctor. Miss Proctor wore a gown
of pale gray cloth with a yoke and vest
Of white chiffon over white silk. Her pic
turesque hat was of black velvet with os-
trich feathers, and she carried a large
cluster of white roses tied with satin rib
bons.
The brides gown was tailor made. Of
brown broadcloth heavily stitched with
black, and she wore a becoming travel
ing hat trimmed with fawn and black
wings Her bouquet was of nephtos roses
and asparagus fern.
Shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
FAIRIES left via the Florida, Central and
Peninsuiar for a bridal trip in Florida after
which they win make their home in Sa-
Vannah.
Mr.. FAIRIES, whose former home was in
Darien, is a well known and popular young
man. in the insurance business. His bride
is the attractive daughter of Mr. William
Dixon and both young people have many
friends here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
DRAINAGE MATTER NOT ENDED.
Members of Council Believe Mr..
Chapman Should De Henrd.

Members of Council Believe Mr.
Chapman Should lie Heard.
There may and there may not be any
further proceedings in the house drainage
investigation, which was commenced and
ostensibly concluded at the last meeting
of Council The present indications are
that the investigation will so no further
Mayor Meldrlm was asked about the
matter yesterday. He said he believed II e
only application in the petition was of a
personal nature TO the engineers and one
they had disclaimed. since the investiga-
ton commenced. He referred to the re-
quest of the engineers 10 be appointed in
spectors.
The engineers were given an attentive
hearing" said Mayor Meldrim land this
will always be my policy. Where any
body is in possession of information to
show that properly owners are not get
ting the full value for public expenditure,
l can say The board viii always gladly
near from any person who may desire TO
be heard"
Alderman Duncan said it seemed Super
vlsing Engineer Chapman should be heard
rom Mr.. Sugdeu had made certain
charges, the main enc being that under
drains had not been laid, and he thought
Council might desire TO hear from him as
to the reason for not putting down these
drains. 1t is a matter of courtesy, as well
as business, that those concerned in the
charges should be given the opportunity
of telling their side of the story.
There is no understanding, however.
about the course 70 be pursued. Some OF
the board seemed 70 think the iuvesuga-
ton is buried, while others believe there
should be an aftermath.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
NO CREDITORS SHOWED UP.

bankruptcy Referee Dispensed With
Trustee for ScOnyers & Edwards.
A meeting Of creditors of Sconyers &
Edwards of Claxton was called for yester-
day. At the time of meeting no creditor
appeared and there being no assets, the
referee passed an order dispensing with
the appointment of a trustee and any fur
Their meeting of creditors. This order was
passed in compliance with rule Is OF the
new bankruptcy rules just promulgated by
the United States Supreme Court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-08
TOBY BOWEN HAs a CHANCE.
His Attorney 10 he Allowed TO Argue
Motion for IL New Trial.

Toby Bowen, The convicted wife muir
derer who is now under sentence Of death.
SIN has a chance for his life. Yesterday
upon the petition OF The attorneys for
Bowen, Messrs. saussy & Lester, Judge
Faligant vacated his former order declln-
ing TO grant a now trial on the ground
chat Che attorneys Tor the accused mad
been given no opportunity 10 argue tie
motion under a apprehension ms 90 th,ir
intention OF doing so. The resembling u
the order allows the attorneys Che oppor-
tunity ~ arguing their motion for a new
TRIAL