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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
DEATHS AT SANTIAGO
SECOND ATTACKS OF FEVER, AND
SOLDIERS GROWING DIsPIRITED.
Reported Capture of Nuevitas, Include
ing Three Ships-Spanish Gar
rison Fled to Interior.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 81 6 p. M.
via Galveston, Tex.--This afternoon many
officers from the American regiments out
side the village met at the palace for a.
preliminary discussion of proposal to
found what would be known as "the mill
tary society of Santiago" the members to
be officers in the recent campaign. The
idea is to make commemorative medals
from the bronze of the old Spanish guns
now at Ell MORO. A committee of five. in
Guiding Generals Lawton, hent and Ludlow,
was appointed. with instructions TO report
at the next meeting, which has been fixed
for August Z. The project is popular and
has been enthusiastically received. 1t is re-
garded as a pleasant remembrance of a
hard campaign. The following deaths In
the army are reported:
MAJOR PATRICK ]. GRADY, of the
Ninth Massachusetts, died in camp on the
30th OF functional heart disease. and was
buried near the regiments camp, just north
of San Juan HILL
CAPTAIN CHARLES DODGE. of the
Twenty-fourth Infantry, died of fever at
Sboney on July 90.
PRIVATE ANDREW THORNTON. Com
pany G.. Ninth Infantry, of malarial fever,
at Santiago July %.
- ' - - . ~ SOiA-NoC-N' SputPHHs -
Seventh Infantry, asthentla, following fever.
at Siboney on July 80.
PRIVATE JOHN F. MINNIS. Company
d. Second Infantry. of malarial fever. at
Siboney July 80.
PRIVATE JOHN F. CHASE Company e.
Second Infantry. of malarial fever. at Sib-
oney July 30
Malarial fever continues unabated among
the soldiers in the camps. The men are
getting second attacks and are mentally
much depressed by their inaction and un-
certainty as to their future movements.
With nothing to do except TO nurse the sick
they more readily get sick themselves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
RUSH FOR NEW DIGGlNGS.
Dominion Hill Creek and Rench
Claims Thrown Open.

DAWSON CITY, N. W. t. July H. via
Seattle. Wash, July 31-fhe Canadian gold
commissioner issued a proclamation July .,
declaring the Dominion Hill creek and
bench claims open for location by all per-
sons holding free miners licenses. In less
than one hour the greatest stampede in the
history of the Klondke had started for Do
minion creek. seventy miles away over hills
and marshes Many women Joined the pro-
cession- In two hours LOO people had
reached the Bonanza creek ferry, two miles
away The trip will require six days. and
will be attended by many hardships. Some
of the stampeders have already returned in
disgust The value of the Dominion bench
claims is entirely matter of conjecture.
Dawson is now overrun with idle men.
No work is to be had here or at the mines
for any price. The population of Dawson
is now estimated at 1900. Many are liv-
ing in tents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
"YAUCo, PORTO RICO,
United States of America,
July 27."


Mai. Webb Hayes, of the Sixth Ohio son
of former President Hayes hauled up the
flag on the palace amid cheers from the
populace The people seemed really glad
that the Americans were here, but they fear
an uprising OF the natives in the Interior
who, it is asserted will rob, kill and destroy
property in revenge for many years of
Spanish misrule. General Henry has made
a report to this effect to General Miles and
advises that a guard be left to protect the
captured cities. The empty transports have
left for Tampa. A delegation of nurses of
the Red Cross Society from the hospital
ship Lampasas waited on General Henry at
Guanica yesterday and asked to be al
lowed to return home with the sick They
said their supplies had given out and that
the condition on board their ship, which
was crowded with patients, was terrible.
They are willing to go back at once.
General Miles is in constant communica-
ton with all his forces, and is keeping the
artillery steadily in advance BY to-mor-
row night he will have the entire army en-
camped along the military road to San
Juan. but he does not say when he will put
them in motion. He is acting throughout
however, with promptness which indicates
quick action all along the line as soon as
the transports containing the remaining
troops arrive.
corrected list of the injured in the first
days battle at Guanica is furnished. All
the injured belong to the Sixth Massachu-
setts They are:
CAPT. EDWARD ]. GIHoN. shot in left
hip.
PRIVATE JAMES DRUMMOND, Com
pany X, shot twice in the neck.
PRIVATE BENJAMIN BoSTICK, Com
pany X shot in right shoulder.
CORPORAL WILLIAM F. CARPEN-
TER. Company L, shot in the right hand.
CORPORAL HENRY GARY, Company
X, shot in the neck.
SERGEANT GEORGE CHARLTON, of
Continued ON second Page)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
Governor General Augnsti TeIegraphs
for Aid to RepuIse the Attack
by Merrftt's Forces.
A HINT TO UNITED STATES
INTIMATED THAT MERRITT WILL
HAVE NEED OF AN ARMY CORPS.
The Friars said TO he Necessary to
Assist i'm the Pacifcation of the
Pacific Island Natives.

LONDON, Aug. IA special dispatch
from Madrid says: Some OF he leading
members of the Conservative party question
the utility of presa. wing the Philippines, be-
cause of the enormous expense that sup
preston of the insurrection would entail.
FL Nacional urges their sale. All the t'arilst
newspapers have been suspended since FRI
day. Ii is asserted, however, on good au-
thority that all reports Of scrieus Cgrlist
movements are quite unfounded. The latest
dispatches from Captain General August
are so desponding about the resources at
his disposal that 1t is sarmised tie fall
of Manila is imminent.
The Madrid correspondent of the Times
says: THE conflicting accounts Cf the
American peace terms. and a suspicion
that the Washington government was telE-
porizing. in order TO confront Spain with
the occupation of Porto Rico, and the carit-
ulation Of Manila originally caused irrita-
tation and provoked strong language but it
is now seen that the suspicion was TN
founded. The terms however, are regarded
as very hard. and the annexation of Porto
Rico and the reputation of the colonial
debt is characterized as fagrantly unjust.
Happily the question of the Philippines
is reserved, and I am confident that the
more it is considered the less will America
be inclined to annexation. Spain has only
maintained sovereignty there by the aid of
the religious orders who supplement adj
ministrative authority by immense religious
influence. Even the least clerical of the
captains and generals have admitted in
their official reports that without the friars,
who are mostly able men and ardent Span
ish patriots, an army corps of peninsular
troops would be permanently required to
maintain order. Any other powers seizing
the Philippines would be required to abolish
this medieval administration and introduce
a much costlier system"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
THE ALcALDE ANNExEs HIMSELF.
surrendered YaucO to Gen. Henry Un-
der Date of HPOrtO Rico. u. S. -

der Date of 'POrtO Rico, U. S. A."
PORT OF PONCE, Porto Rico, July 20, 4
p. m.-(Delayed in transmission.) )-Without
seeing or hearing anything of the enemy
the advance guard of General Henrys di-
vision, which landed at Guanica on Tues
day, arrived here to-day, taking en- route
the cities of Yauco, Tallaboa Sabana
Grande and Ponuelas. Attempts by the
Spaniards to blow up bridges and otherwise
destroy the railroad between Yauco and
Ponce failed, only a few fiat cars being
burned. Our troops have fired up the loco
motives and are now operating the road
from end to end, carrying supplies mes
sages and men. At Yauco the Americans
were welcomed in an address made by the
alcade, and a public proclamation was is
sued, dated:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
THORN DIES TO-DAY.
Maintains the Same Unrepenting At
titude as from the First.

NEW YORK, July sl.-Martin Thorne. the
murderer Of William Guldensuppe, took an
other step in the journey to the electric
chair at Sing Sing to-day. His execution is
fixed for tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
and to-day he was led TO the death cell
which is separated from the execution
chamber by only few feet. The condemned
man maintained the same calm, unrepentIng
attitude that he has held from the moment
Of his arrGSf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
Miles Needs Nothing But Flags.

WASHINGTON, July 31.-Gen.
Miles, in command of the Porto
Rican expedition, sent the follow
ing dispatch to Secretary Alger,
which was made public at the
War Department at 10 o'clock to-
night:
s'Ponce, Porto Rico,
"July 81, 1898, 3:35 p. m.
Secretary of War, Washington,
D. c.:
"Four kilograms received and
answered by letter. Volunteers are
surrendering themselves with
arms and ammunition. Four-fifths
Of the people are overjoyed at the
arrival of the army. Two thou
sand from one place have volun-
teered to serve with it. They are
bringing in transportation, beef
cattle and other needed supplies.
The custom house has already
yielded $4,000. AS soon as all
the troops are disembarked they
will be in readiness to move.
"Please send any national col
ors that can be spared to be given
to the different municipalities.
81 request that the question of
the tariff rate to be charged in the
parts of Porto Rico occupied by our
forces be submitted to the Presi-
dent for his action, the previous
existing tariff remaining mean
while in force. AS to the govern
ment and military occupation, l
have already given instructions
based on the instructions issued
by the President in the case of the
Philippine islands and similar to
those issued at Santiago de Cuba.
"MILES,
''Mai. Gen. COMMANDING"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01

LONDON. Aug. 1.-The Times announces
this morning that the Royal Ulster Yacht
Club has arranged to challenge for the
Americas cup. The New York Yacht Club
win be notified Of the decision immediately
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-01
NATIVES DRAG SPANISH SOLDIERS
BEFORE PROVOST MARSHAL.
Porto Ricans at Ponce in the Streets
After Midnight Celebrating
the American victory.
NATIVES ATTACK SPANIARDS
SUSPECTS HUNTED DOWN AND BEAT
EN- BY THE SAVAGE MOB.

Gen. Wilson Forced to Interfere in
Behalf of the Men Who Had
Thrown Away Their Guns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
YELLED TO A PURPOSE.

The Paris mob yelled on the right side
this time. 1t yelled for truth and right
And what is more, it yelled to excellent
purpose. There is no doubt that the de-
cision of the French Government to re-
vive the Dreyfus case was brought about
by the demand of the Paris populace,
and was not owing TO any desire of the
government to do justice TO its unfortu-
nate Devils Island prisoner
The entire history OF the movement for
revision goes to show that with few ex-
ceptions all the influences in higher quar-
ters and practically all the governmental
machinery, were being used to defeat re-
vision. Even after the confession of the
despicable wretch, Henry, which, in the
eyes OF all fair minded men, undermined
the whole fabric of testimony on which
Dreyfus was convicted, strenuous efforts
were made to avoid reopening the case.
Not until the cries "A bas Dreyfus" and
"Conspuez lola" had changed into "Vive
Picquart" and "Vive la revision" and
swelled into a mighty roar. did the gov
eminent come to its senses
And 1t was well that II did come to its
senses. To have ignored that cry might
have been to see the streets of Paris bar
ricaded. What that would have meant the
government needed not to be told. The
story of more than one demand In the
past of the Paris populace tells II but too
plainly.
Yes, the government did well to heed
the warning. 1t acted wisely in making a
virtue Of necessity, for 1t is hardly to be
questioned that the people were more dam
gerously excited and more determined to
get what they wanted than in many years
before. And if the order for revision shall
result, as we hope and believe 1t will. in
the vindication of Dreyfus and Of French
justice. France will. for once. at least,
owe a lasting debt Of gratitude to
Partisan mob However one may depre-
cate on general principles the means by
which the end was forced 1t must be re-
cognized that history cannot but record
that In this instance the mob struck a
blow for French honor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
FATALLY SHOT.
MIR. Frank Redd, of FarmviIlc, the
Victim of an Accident.

FARMvILLE, VA, September o.
Especial. Mr.. Frank Redd died this
morning from the effects OF a gun-shot
wound, accidentally inflicted while he was
out hunting last Saturday. The load II
shot entered Mr.. Redds thigh. aud he
was not thought TO be dangerously hurt
until last night. when he lapsed into A
semi-conscious state. in which cordition
he remained up to the time Of his death
There is no explanation as 10 how Mr.
Redds gun was discharged II Is one u
the saddest accidents that have ever o..
CURED in Prince Edward. and IT'S result
has cast a gloom over the entire neigh.
borhood in which the deceased resided
He was about IS years OF age and mar.
ried. Mr.. Redd was one Of the Jurors
who sat in the case Of Thomas W. Rrice.
convicted at the August term OF court
of murder I'm the first degree.
The Dispatch of to-day Brought tho
first news Of the writ OF error and super
sedeas which on yesterday was granted
in the case OF Thomas W. Price, sen.
fenced to be hanged october 10th, Tor tho
murder of Hall Carter. His brother hur-
ried 10 the Jail TO bear the good news 20
the prisoner who. al first. seemed 10
doubt that 1t could be true But after he
had been reassured, the old mans face
liz up with the emotions OF profound
gratitude, which must have filled his
heart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
CANDIDATE ROOSEVELT.

The expected has happened at Saratoga.
Colonel Roosevelt was nominated upon
the first ballot taken in the Republican
State Convention. and is now the candi-
date Of his party for the office Of Gov
ernor of the Empire State. The Colonel
owes his success TO two circumstances
10 the enmity of Mr.. Plat towards Gov
ernor Black, and to the military reputa-
ton he won in the Santiago campaign.
The platform upon which Colonel Roose-
welt stands declares for the acquisition Of
the Philippines We may safely presume
that il represents the views of the ma
tional administration, and that many
other Republican conventions will take
the hint Never would Plat have com
mitted his party TO the doctrine an
nounced had he not been sure that the
leaders at Washington approved 1t.
The question of Roosevelts eligibility
to the office of Governor was raised in
the nominating convention. but made no
impression upon the majority. They took
the word of Elihu Root that there was
nothing in it." Yet many good lawyers
differ with Mr. Root. 1t is true that he
produced two letters that had been writ
ten by Roosevelt, in which the latter
stated that he did not mean to lose his
vote In New York; il is true the courts in
deciding such cases lay great stress upon
the Intention" of the person, but GER
tainly an affidavit ought to outweigh mere
letters.
And in Roosevelt's affidavit, which has
been published, he swore that he was not
liable for personal property taxes in the
State Of New York because ne had taken
UP his residence in Washington! There
fore. unless we concede that a man can
he a resident OF two places at one and
the same time we ought 10 believe Roose-
velts sworn statement, rather than his
private letters 90 his counsel.
1t is understood that the Democrats
will seek the aid of the courts to prevent
Rooscvelt's name from being placed upon
the official ballot. IL that proceeding
should fail upon a mere technicality they
would still have chance to test his eligi-
bility. should he be elected, when he Of
fers 20 qualify
At best. Roosevelt will have to bear the
odium of being a ''tax-dodger." de
changed his residence from oyster Bay
10 New York city because the assessment
did not suit him, and from New York
city he changed TO Washington for the
same reason. Not very pretty record
for great reformer and so-called civil
service mani Another trouble that Roose-
welt Is going 10 have arises from the fact
that ne has written two or three books.
The pages OF these are being searched,
and II is said will disclose passages that
no never would have written had he
Imagined that the time would come when
he would accept office at the hands OF
Ten Plat.
The Democrats are now organizing their
State Convention at Syracuse. Their pro-
gramme seems not definitely outlined,
either as TO candidates or platform. Their
position Is not without difficulties; but It
Is to be hoped these will be overcome, and
that the party will be organized for vic
toryin.this campaign and for many osher
successes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
OFT IN PULASKI.
The Political Situntion-'isi'
Goyeruor Tyfer-NOtes.

PULASKI. VA, September 8-(Spe-
cial.)-It is announced that both Judge
Rhea and General Walker will speak mere
next Monday (County-Court day.. A large
crowd Is expected, and 1t is hoped there
will be joint discussion, as the demo-
Gratis have all to gain and nothing 10
lose by Joint discussions in this campaign
Throw on the search-lights" upon the
records of both parties should be the
Democratic cry. Up to this time there mas
been but little interest taken in the cam
paign here, but Mondays speeches. VIII
start the fires. Indeed, the Repubncans
have already commenced work, p1t Win
out any marked results. Lucian GleaVes,
recent candidate for the United states
district attorneyship and John Blair, the
present Assistant District Attorney, both
OF Wythevlle, have been canyassing Pu-
laski county for the Republicans. they
spoke at Harmony last Saturday night
The cOlored congressman from South
Carolina, Murray, spoke in the opera
House here last Friday night. The Demo-
Gratis here are united and in fine spirits
The discovery of the corruption and plu-
tocracy of the Republican administration
of the Spanish war is having a healthful
effect here winning in Democratic votes
among the honest and patriotic element
which even Hanna's barl Will not be
able to overcome.
Inc weather mere UOW Is utllSullul. LII
deed. fall Is our loveliest season.
DR.. Chatfin is confined 10 his house
from sickness and overwork. He is threat
ened with fever
Many strangers are still here. The
Maple Shade has been crowded all sum-
mer Among the guests there last week
were Mr.. Edward ID. Tayloe and Miss
TaylOe, Of Norfolk: Mrs. waiter Watson
and daughter. Of Salem, and George II.
Pepper. of Knoxville The germans at
this fashionable summer resort have been
frequent and brilliant.
Hon. j. f.. Moore has removed his fam
fly to the villa north Of the thickly set
tied portion Of the town. His new home
is beautiful.
Governor Tyler spent a part Of We'd
nesday and Thursday with his aide, Colo
mel X. T.. Hartman, near town. The rain
prevented him from making his intended
visit 10 our town and meeting his appre-
of his patriotic and able administration.
Of Virginia. studying English and Mathe-
MATES.
The Pulaski Graded School, under Pro-
fessor Tate and his seven lady assistants,
has opened with the largest attendance
ever known.
Mr. George Underwood near Lassin
a respected citizen. died last week. and
was buried in Little Walkers Creek VAL
ley. at Hunters Alum Springs.
Colonel j. r. Miller and Presiding Elder
s. ID. Long are off on a big fishing ex-
cursion in New river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
ROOsevcIts Affidavit Declaring Him.
self n Resident of Washington.

Washington, District of Columbia-ss.:
Theodore Roosevelt, being duly sworn,
says: On April 10Th last L was appointed
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy. l came
on TO Washington and took up my resi-
dence here. on May /, 1897, l and my
family moved out of the house we had
been occupying in New York city. and
my sister moved in. L had rented the
house from her, my understanding being
that my family should move out on May
1st. but that could stay there until Oc-
tober l. 1897, If / so desired / had no
residence in New York city, and did not
vote and could not vote there at the last
election. Since October, 1887, l have not
had any domici or residence in New
York city; and have not and do not now
own or lease any dwelling-house there
whatsoever Last June l rented the house
in which / am now residing with my
family, at 1910 n street, Washington, ID.
c. In October last my family came on
here from oyster Bay, Long Island. and
since then / have been and now am
resident of Washington.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Sworn to before me this 2lst day OF
March. 1898. EDWIN p. HAUNA,
Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-29
PORTSMOUTH ASSOCIATION.
II Meets mt EmpOria-A Large At
tendance.


EMPORIA. VA, September 2S.-(Spe-
cial.) The Virginia Portsmouth Baptist
Association convened. at the Baptist
church here yesterday morning. The as
ISOLATION was called to order by the for
mer moderator, Rev. j. f.. Deans, ID. ID.
The letters of the churches were then
called for, and their delegates enrolled.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Reys. j. +. Deans moderator; II.
w. Battle, vice-moderatOr; Gavin Rands,
clerk and treasurer; j. j. Hall, historian.
All OF these were incumbents save the
latter.
Mr.. +. L. Turner welcomed the dele
gates. His address was responded to by
Rev. A. b. Dunnaway. There is a large
concourse OF people in attendance, and am
pie arrangements are being made for their
entertainment. The attendance of dele
gates is very large. The association will
adjourn it's session on Thursday. This is
the first meeting of the body here since
1875.
Public dinners are furnished. and the
people are cordially invited. The usual
committees were appointed. The intro
ductory sermon was preached by Rev. j.
+. Love. There are a number OF visiting
brethren present. Among them l noticed
the senior editor of the Religious Herald;
Mr.. w. H. Sadler, of the same paper;
Rev. r. W. Cridlin. of Burkeville; Dr.
George Cooper. OF Richmond; Professor
Hunter OF Richmond College. and George
j. Holiday, of the Baptist Orphanage.
The weather so far has been beautiful
There are only a few delegates in attend
ance that were present when the body
convened here twenty-three years ago
Among the visitors that have come in
this afternoon are Or. j. NJ. Pitcher, Of
Petersburg; DR.. Willinsham. OF Ri~N-
mond. and DR.. James A. Nelson, OF b !,
Woman's College. of Richmond.