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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
MAY GO TO PORTO RICO.
The 169th Indiana Expects to Leave
Camp AIger Before Long.

The 10th Indiana Expects to Leave
Camp AIger Before Long.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CAMP ALGER, Va, July 16.-There were
further indications to-day that the One
hundred-and-fifty- ninth Indiana will be one
of the regiments to take part in the Porto
Rico expedition. This belief is taking hold
among the officers. 1t may be all guess
work, but some of the officers are making
preparations for departure at an early date
In fact, the action Of the officers at Camp
Alger indicates expectancy that there will
be early movement of troops. The in
spection to-day pointed in that direction
Each company commander was instructed
to note with particular care the supplies
needed for actual service.
The officers have determined to take ac-
tive steps to prevent further exhibitions of
disorderly conduct by soldiers returning
from Washington. Chaplain Harris, of the
Second Tennessee. who was concerned in
the disorder at Wizards Hotel, in Wash
ington, is to be dismissed
1t is expected that the Fifth Massachu-
settS and the First Connecticut will arrive
at Camp Alger the first of next week, ar
from Jersey City to Washington over the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. About forty
coaches will be used to transport these
troops.
In addition to the Massachusetts and Con-
necticut regiments, it is expected that a
regiment from South Carolina and another
from Illinois will soon arrive.
The New York cavalry squadron has re-
turned to camp from a six days march
through the Shenandoah valley.
Major General Butler has been presented
with a beautiful thoroughbred mare by Col
John K. Garrett, of Hampton county, South
Carolina.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

river is lower than usual at this season of
the year and this will naturally augment
the traffic by the upper river, even though
the SkaguayBennet Railway cannot be
completed this season.
Editor Shipy. of the Skaguay News, who
came down on the Cottage City, says that
this years clean-upt at Dawson will be a
trife less than $50, 900 COO three-auarters of
this being IN the custody of the two big
by I', way of ST Michaefs. The May west had
$4,000 and more, and the other boats,
which left June Is and July 4, carry the
rest of the output. There is no longer any
fear of famine in Dawson. All the men
who arrived on the Cottage City are en-
Outraged over the outlook Wages keep up
to $40 to SIS day. but there will be very
little work at mining until the frost sets in.
There. are said to be about 10000 people
around Dawson alone at present, and the
river all the way up is crowded with new
corners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
NAV he Sent North.

WASHINGTON. July 1.-THE officials of
the War Department have instituted in
quiries into the sanitary condition of the
various military camps in Florida, with a
view to the removal of the troops to more
salubrious places in case it be found ad-
visable to do so. In view of the reported
appearance of suspicious cases of fever
among the troops at Tampa, the secretary
of war has telegraphed General Coppinger,
in command of that military district, to
make a full report of the sanitary condi-
tionS there. In case of necessity the troops
Will be Immediately transferred to Chicka-
manga or some other camp in more north
ern latitude, probably Newport News, Va
According to report just received at the
War Department from Major General Lee
commanding the troops at Jacksonville,
there is no occasion for any change from
sanitary standpoint. He says that the
camp at Jacksonville is in excellent condi-
ton, with plenty of water and all the re-
QuiSiteS for a camp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
MAY RELEASE PRISONERS.
Commodore Watson May Visit Span
ish Penal Colony.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 1.-THE Evening
Post says: From private information re-
ceived in this city by sympathizers with the
Cuban cause. there is reason to believe that
Commodore Watson may include in his mis-
sion to the Spanish coast a visit. first or
afterwards. to the Island of Fernandino Pc,
off the African coast, to release from inn
prisonment many people banished to the Isle
and by Spain for political reasons. Most or
the prisoners are Cuban sympathizers. That
some consideration has been given to this
proposition by the government. or that the
latter Intends to adopt some other and I'M
mediate plan for securing the release OF the
Cuban prisoners of war is partly evident
by a dispatch received here reading as fol-
lows: HOPES for the release shortly of Her
rera and others have suddenly grown bright
or. Mckinley gives us great assurances OF
prompt action now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
WON'T PAY FOR THE TEMPLE,
w. C. T. U. State Presidents Weary of
the Chicago Elephant.

CHICAGO, July Estate presidents of
the National Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union. in executive session to-
day washed their hands OF the
Temple building enterprise. and adopted
a resolution in which is the fol-
lowing language: And we recon-
mend that no further call to local unions
or efforts by them be made to secure own
ership of, or pay for the temple" This
resolution was passed by vote of IS to a
who are members Of the executive council.
A second resolution. unanimously passed
disavows all legal obligations to pay for the
S30O. 900 trust bonds on the building. but re-
quests that an effort be made to cancel the
moral obligation before the next memo
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rial convention, as a tribute to the ex-
pressed wishes and dying request of Miss
Frances f. Willard. The action Of the body
is subject to the approval of the national
November.
The ladies who opposed the adoption Of
the resolution were Mrs. B. s. ScovIe Of
Minnesota, Mrs Mary A. Upton of Wiscon-
sin, Mrs. NJ. a. Durham of Iowa, Mrs. An
ME W. Clark of Ohio and Mrs. Anna M.
Bunting of Nebraska. They adopted
minority statement TO the effect that the
final ownership of the temple was not inn
possible and that the apparent hopelessness
of the temple enterprise lay in discourage
ment and lack of united effort. The tenn
pie trustees tonight adopted a resolution
to continue in their efforts to raise money
to retire the temple trust bonds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, July 16.-H. j. Ham
lin, attorney of the State Board of Railroad
and Warehouse Commissioners, has rem
dered decision which is OF great impor-
lance to the grain trade and which threat
ems to bring up the old question of State
rights. According to Mr.. Hamlin the gov
eminent has no right to compel the state
grain inspector to affix internal revenue
stamps to either the weight or inspection
certificates issued by his office Mr. Hamin
says: The federal government has no pow
er to tax the agencies through which the
state performs its functions. The chief
grain inspector is state officer, made SO
by our statutes. The grain department and
papers issued by that department are part
of the machinery of the government and
are as much exempt from taxation or the
federal government as is the State ITSELF"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
VICTIM OF FEVER.
Death of Eben Brewer, American
Postmaster in Cuba.


Postmaster in Cuba.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-Eben Brewer,
who had charge of all postal arrangements
of the United States in Cuba. died near
Santiago to-day, according to advices re-
ceived at the Postoffice Department to-day.
1t has been reported that he was sick with
malarial fever. The telegram announcing
the death of Mr. Brewer came from Mr.
Lewis Kemper ana is dated Siboney. He
said that Mr. Brewer died on the 18th of
yellow fever and requested that his brother
in New York city be notified. He said that
he will endeavor to make arrangements to
have the remains sent to the United States.
Mr. Kemper has been acting as assistant
special agent, and will now have entire
charge of postal matters before Santiago.
He is we'll acquainted with postal affairs
and speaks Spanish. Postmaster General
Emory Smith said to-day that the an
nouncement of Mr.. Brewers death was re-
ceived with deep regret. He said that MIR.
Brewer had the esteem of every one with
whom he came in contact, not only because
of his ability in disposing of postal affairs.
but because of his many estimable per-
sonal qualities.
ERIE. Pa July 16.-Eben Brewer, who
died Thursday near Santiago de Cuba from
malarial fever. lived for many years in this
CITY. He was newspaper man, having been
editor of the Erie Dispatch. afterwards he
went to Pittsburg, where he was connected
with one of the papers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
MUST PAY THE TAX.
Decision Against the Adams Express
COmpany-Cashier Arrested.

OTTUMWA, Ia, July 16.-United States
Commissioner Hunter to-day decided for the
first time in any court. criminal or civil, the
question whether express COMPANIES or
shippers must pay the once-cent tax to be
attached to an express receipt. He held
that the company must pay the tax, under
the law. He holds the cashier of the local
Office of the Adams Express Company, ar
rested on charge of violating the revenue
law tc the federal grand jury. United
States District Attorney Miles represented
for the express company will apply for
writ Of habeas corpus before United States
Judge Woolson, who will be asked to pass
judgment on the commissioners decision
early next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Enlistment of Volunteers.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-Nearly 6OO0O of
the 1900 volunteers asked for by the Presi-
dent in his second calf for troops have been
recruited and most of them have been mus
tered into the service. OF the number al
ready recruited under the second call 30 900
have been assigned to regiments now in the
field and have been sent TO join the organi-
cations to which they are assigned. A few
organizations. Some of these organizations
have been mustered into service, but a few
men. Adjutant General Corbin hopes to
have the details of the second call entirely
cleared up by Aug. l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
MORE KLONDIKE TREASURE.
$1O,O0O,OOO in Gold Coming from Daw-
son by Way of the Yukon.

VICTORIA. B. c.. July ia further con-
tribution of $4,000 in gold and
drafts to swell the Klondike treas
ury receipts, has arrived here on
the City of Seattle. five hours be-
bind the Cottage City The fortune winners
on board were Ed Tewin. four years
resident of the KIondike f. a. Raney.
Captain Holmes. George Holmes. Devine &
Habernal, OF Seattle, and ten others. Raney,
as spokesman of the party, says $4,000. 900
in dust, is outbound by the lower river
boats. while the party of which he is a
member, brought quarter of ton OF mug
gets and dust with them. 1t is anticipated
that all of the larger river boats will have
trouble in crossing the Yukon fiats a. the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
want to Return to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-SeHator Can
non, of Utah, has just returned from visit
of inspection at Fort Mcpherson Ga, and
to General Lees army corps at Jackson
vile, where he has brother, Lieutenant
Colonel Cannon, of Torrey's riders. Sena-
tor Cannon says: Il never have seen any
thing like the patriotic enthusiasm Of the
wounded soldiers at Fort Mcpherson.
The wounded of the Twenty-fourth In
fantry, which came from Fort Douglas,
Utah, and who participated in the battle of
San Juan. are there, and the officers and
men almost to a man are anxious and eager
the effects of the Mauser bullets. In one
wound inflicted in the foot the Orifice of
emergence was eight times as large as the
Jagged"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

NEW YORK, July 16-Deputy Quarter
master Colonel Kimble has received from
President w. p King, of the Cotton Ex-
change, the bale of cotton donated by the
people of New Orleans, to be sold the
Cotton Exchange for the benefit of the hos
pital fund and which will be sold at noon
Wednesday in front of the exchange. The
exchange will add $500 to the price paid by
the highest bidder The flag donated by a
New York firm, replacing that torn in tram
sit will also be sold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

CHICAGO, July 16.-The National Young
Peoples Christian Union, in convention to-
day, elected the following officers: National
president, II. H. Fowler, Akron. o., re-
elected; secretary, Rev. A. j. Cardell, of
Boston; treasurer, Omer u. Petry, OF Palm
committee, George E. Sears. Chicago, and
Miss Cora N. Wilder, Victory. N. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
PRINCESS CHIMAY LIVES.
Denial OF Reported Death of Gypsy
RIGGS Companion at Buda-Pessh.

BUDA-PESTH, July 16.-There is no
truth in the announcement telegraphed to
Paris by the correspondent here OF a news
paper of that city that Clara A. Ward,
formerly of Detroit Mich, the divorced
wife of Prince Joseph of Chimay and Cara
man. is dead. She is in this city and is in
good health. hr ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Death of a Trooper.

ATLANTA. Ca, July 16-August W.
Griepenstock. Troop d. First Cavalry. who
came to Fort Mcpherson with the last de-
tachment of wounded men. is dead, of heart
failure The others are doing we'll The hos
pital train left to-day for Fort Thomas KY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Fanny Davenport May Recover.

DUxBURY. Mass. July l6.-The .condi-
ton of Fanny Davenport is reported to-
plight as considerably improved. She has
passed a very comfortable day and chances
of recovery are thought 10 be more favor
able than at any previous time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
suRGEoN FoxwonrHY,s NOTES.
Interesting observations Nicholas
senn's Hospital Operations.

correspondence Of the Journal
LETTER HOSPITAL. chickamauga Park
Ca near camp of ne-hundred-and-sixtiet
Indiana Volunteers. July 13.-Rarely is a
hospital started. equipped and filled to its
utmost capacity inside Of month. But
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. July 1s-E. J:
Aliens farmhouse. twenty miles east OF
here, burned to-day and three children un-
der six years Of age burned 20 death. TWO
older children are burned beyond reco9ni-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
Letter from Mrs. Porter.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-John Addison
Porter, secretary to the President. has re-
ceived a long and interesting letter from
his wife, who is at Santiago engaged in Red
Cross work Mrs. Porter gives a vivid pic
ture of the conditions prevailing at Siboney
and other points near Santiago. She says
that if it had not been for the Red Cross
hundreds of refugees, chiefly women and
children, would have died from starvation.
With the large store of supplies the society
was enabled to do good work among the
afflicted of all classes of nations Mrs. Por-
ter says that the act of the Spaniards in
firing into Red Cross ambulances contains
ing sick and wounded was The most daS-
tardly known in the history of warfare.
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WORK OF THE RED CROSS
FEEDING THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES
FROM SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
Cablegram from Clara Barton De-
scribinx the SituatiOn-CrueI Span
iards Denounced by Mrs. Porter.

NEW YORK, July ia telegram was
received to-day by the executive committee
of the Red Cross from Miss Clara Barton.
dated Playa del Este. July Is. The message
follows: ~
Santiago has surrendered. Came from
the front yesterday in pouring rain. Fever
is suspected here. Siboney burned. DIR.
Lesser, Mrs Lesser and all their nurses are
in the fever hospital, two miles distant. l
saw them to-day and all are doing we'll.
Four army surgeons of the st. Paul are
with US. There being no other provisions
for them. we are feeding the refugees of
Siboney. Many thousands at Eurmizea by
rail. Elwell is feeding 5000 at Caney by
army wagons and 10000 by pack mules, fif-
teen miles travel. Commander McCalla, of
the Marblehead, called yesterday for 100000
rations. medicine and clothing for the refu-
gees in the woods and country surrounding
Guantanamo. Nothing known of boats OK
aid of any other kind from any other source.
State of Texas has fed all the wounded at
the front and is helping them home. All
members of the Red Cross are in perfect
health, thoroughly organized
A telegram has been received from Red
Cross Agent Kent at Jacksonville, which
states that Colonel Maus, surgeon-in-chief,
has just returned from Miami and reports
much sickness there, with a great need of
milk and ice. The Red Cross launch My
moir has been repaired and will leave jack
sonville Monday for Key West. Advices
just received from Key West indicate that
steamer will reach Santiago Tuesday next
with much-needed supplies and surgeons.
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FROM THE soLAcE.
Wounded Officers and Men Landed mt
Fort Monroe

OLD POINT. Va, July 16-The hospital
ship solace arrived here to-day from sib-
oney Cuba. bringing forty-four wounded
Americans and forty wounded Spaniards
who took part In the engagement or SAINT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-17
TOTAL OF 1914
FINAL REPORT ON CASUALTIES IN
TIE ARMY NEAR SANTIAGO.

246 Officers and Men Killed or Dead
of wounds, 1,5s4 Injured and "a
Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-28

H. D. Rippeto, the much sought for
mining expert, has just returned from
a visit of inspection to the old Rustler
mine at Alta, near the head of Little
Cottonwood canyon, now owned by
Judge Anderson and his associates.
The Rustler is one Of the old wealth.
producers of the district, but for many
years It has been dormant, the work
that has been done in its development
during recent years having been done
TO little purpose.
At the present time, however, the
showing is excellent, and Mr.. Rippeto
is of the opinion that in due time 1t VIII
find q place on the list again as reg
ular shipper of good ore.
A tunnel ], 200 feet III length has been
driven IL tins property during the past
two or three seasons in order to cross
cut the vein, and now that it has been
tapped, q 35-foot incline has ben sunk
on The deposit, exposing a two-foot SOL
id BODY of rich stuff, the mineral run
ming well in lead and silver, the lead
going 60 per cent and the silver 100
ounces TO the ton.
Mr.. RipDetO was much impressed w tn
the outlook for the mines of Alta, and
rs satisfied that with intelligent devel-
opment and the expenditure of money,
the camp viii regain its past reputa-
ton and be able to pose again as one
of the great wealth-producer of Utah.
In fact, il is stated that the ore ship
ments for this season will exceed that
Of any year for seven summers past,
and that every mine now being worked
in the camp is looking exceedingly well,
while there is not an idle man in the
district.
Special mention was made by the
Herald's informant of the mine being
worked by ex- Watermaster Wallace on
Grizzly Flat, and the information was
conveyed that Jim has q large body of
high grade gold, silver, lead and copper
ore exposed in the workings of the
property, from which regular conslgn-
ments are being made, in consequence
of which Mr.. Wallace's bank account
is beginning to assume plethoric ap-
pearance.
1t is believed that within another
year the cid camp of Alta will be more
active still. and that if silver and lead
continue to advance in their quotations,
the district will soon enjoy permanent
hOO01
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-08-28

WINGED and asked for further particu-
lars. From his manner it was evident
that ne concluded they were farmers,
who. like many others, had been caught
by one of the many gold brick swim
dies. He was a kind-hearted man,
force of their fall from supposed
wealth to the reality of bankruptcy,
offered to try the stuff and let them
know the result next day at noon.
The suspense was something awful.
At the usual hour they retired, but
sleep did not relieve them. They
tossed on the soft feather beds as if
they were hard boards, and although
Hans tried to keep up his courage and
console John, the attempt was evident
ly failure.
Promptly at noon the next day John
and Hans were at the office prepared to
hear the worst. The manner of the
manager had undergone a change, but
when ne told them that they had d
be true and it was not until he handed
them
A CHECK FOR $4,000
that they were really convinced.
The change from dependency to
hope was rapid, already they could see
their troubles disappearing into thin
air. and themselves on the highway to
immense riches and to ease their feel
ings they tried the usual Dutch pana-
cea-a drink of lager.
1t was then that Hans informed his
partner of the option on the stock, and
offered to go halves on it, but John,
still conservative. said if it was good he
had enough, if bad, too much. Hans
afterwards cleared $4,000 on his deal
Since that time, only few years
ago, many changes have occurred, all
connected with the mine have become
wealthy. Experience has taught them
and others how to treat the ore, and
millions of dollars have been added to
the worlds supply of gold from the
mine.
Such, however, is the story of the
first cleanup at the largest mine in
what is today the most famous gold
camp in the west, as told a few days
ago by one of the principal actors in
this romance of gold mine.