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The Indianapolis journal., 1898-09-24

Germany Preparing, 1t Is Said, to
TurnNFfIfDinO Against Americans

AAApAnOS ASsa1DBI AmerACAm8s
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-The Post to-
day publishes a sensational story to the eff
feet that Germany is planning to send nu-
merous trading vessels to the Philippine
islands and will arm 10000 Filipinos be-
sides, furnishing Krupp guns and artillery
for field use. The islanders, the Post al
leges, will be thoroughly drilled by German
officers, and by February Aguinaldo will
be prepared to make an onslaught on the
American forces. According to the Post,
German agents have made report to their
government that it will be impossible for
the United States to land more than $4,000
men in the Philippines before Aguinaldo is
ready to make his coup. According to the
German correspondent from whom the
Posts story comes, Americas only hope OF
avoiding trouble with Aguinaldo is to dis
arm the insurgents.
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CONSPIRACY AT PEKING.
The Emperor of Chinn's Life Report
ed to Be in Danger.

LONDON, Sept. 23.-According to special
dispatches received from Pekng, members
of the European community there believe
the life of the Emperor of China is in dam
ger. 1t is added that the Dowager Empress
desires to place Prince Kungs grandson on
the throne. The Emperor, it is added.
realizes the strength of the conspiracy
against him and has ordered the guards at
the palace to be strengthened.
A dispatch to the Times from Peking says
that the Emperor and all the higher officials
have bowed to the Dowager Empress and
that everything is quiet.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-09-24
Credited to New York State.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-As bearing
upon the controversy over the legal resi-
dence of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt it is
interesting to note that when he was COM
missioned as lieutenant colonel and subse-
quently as colonel of the Rough Riders he
was credited to New York. In the War
Departments official publication Of the list
of volunteer officers Colonel Roosevelt's
residence is given as New York
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-09-24

MADRID. Sept 2S-At the Cabinet coun-
ell to-day. upon the announcement by the
minister for the colonies, Senior Romero
Girot. that the Bank of Spain declined to
make further advances until November
without some guarantee. which he was un-
able to give, the Cabinet instructed the
ministers of the colonies and of finance to
concert some operation to obtain the bank s
assistance. the government having decided
Continued ON Second Page.l
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to make any statement The story, he de-
clared, of his not being resident of New
York State, was without a foundation. Col.
Roosevelt did not seem very much worried
about the matter.
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LEES PATRIOTIC OFFER
THE GREAT DIPLOMAT AND SOLDIER WILL
SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY.
Anxit US to Proceed 10 Cuba and Route Spanish
Troops. Will no Doubt be Commits
stoned a Major General.

Richmond, Va, April Oft is under
stood here that General Lee will UNI
questiOnably be made Il Major General
in the United States Volunteer Army,
and will lead division, or corps in
Cuba.
He will leave for Washington on Sun
day, if not ordered there sooner, and
Immediately upon receiving his commits
sion will select his staff of nine men.
When asked if the Virginia troops
would be attached to his command, he
stated unhesitatingly that they would
be, and it has leaked out that he wired
to Secretary Alger to-day, suggesting
that the troops destined for Cuba be
uniformed in the lightest possible cloth
ing. When asked if he would accept
anything less than major generals
commission, General Lee referred to his
telegram sent to the Washington author
tiles. from Key West, offering his ser
vices for any duty he might be called
upon to perform, and said:
Il am anxious to return to Cuba to
put to rout the Spanish troops and /
would accept lieutenant's commission
if it permitted me to lead as much as n
squad in Cuba"
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sKINNER's REVENUE BILL.
A Measure Introduced to Make the
Spectator Help the War Exchequer.

Washington, ID. c.. April 22.-(Spe-
cial.l --Congressman Harry Skinner to-
day introduced II bill to raise revenue to
carry on the war with Spain The bill
provides n war tax of five dollars on
every deal or purchase or sale made or
executed by stock produce or other ex-
change or corporation company, or per-
son of a speculative character. The bill
carries with it the machinery necessary
TO collect the tax under the internal
revenue service of the government.
The bill was referred to the Ways and
Means Committee. Mr.. Skinner says
the bill, if adopted. will make the specu-
lator pay this proportion of the war
taxes.
1t. Douglas Settle and his brother.
Hon. Thomas Settle. are in the city 1t
is understood that Lieut. Settle will be
appointed Lieutenant Colonel of VOlun-
teers in North Carolina.
j. Il. Rains was to-day appointed
postmaster at Tiptop, Pennsylvania
county, vice l.. f. Reece, removed.
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FIRST NAVAL BATTLE.
Continued from First Page.)

mense guns stretching above her low
freeboard She was the first of the
monitors to join the war-like process
sion. looking the deadly instrument she
is. Then came the Nashville, her three
smokestacks distinguishing her from the
others. with the gunboat wilmington
alongside. The Castine, which was next,
little compared with the other members
of the tructilent family. but looked game
for bloody war. should the fortunes OF
war demand. The Cincinnati was de-
laved off Fort Taylor when the signal
ia sail was given. But she got into the
Jagged line next. The other ships OF
the fleet followed in navy mathematical
formation as viewed by the shore spec
tators. The Mayfower brought up the
rear Of the parade and swas one OF the
last to fade from view.
The tornedo boats did not start until
G o'clock. when most of the line was UNI
der way: but as if to exhibit their capa-
bilites. they darted ahead and were lost
from sight in the forward group.
The torpedo boats were the Dupont,
Porter, Winslow Left: Ericsson and
Gushing.
The monitors Puritan and Terror lay
side by side, coaling from large barge
which was between them. their decks
crowded with officers and blue jackets
observing the naval pageant. 1t is be-
lieved the two monitors are to follow the
rest of the squadron.
Following the floating forts was the
fleet of newspaper disDatch-boats. num-
bering about twenty. Cuban pilots nc
companied the fleet.
Juan Santo was on board the New
York, Pedro Hernandez was aboard the
Cincinnati, and Felize Losa was the pr
lot of the Indiana. These three men
are experts in their business. They
know the Cuban coast thoroughly, and
have successfully landed filibuster expe-
ditions
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GILBERT WARD ACQUITTED.
Defense Was That His Mind is I'm
sOund-The Progressive Farmer WI
Retract.

Retract.
Goldsboro. n. c., April 22.-(SpecialD
Gilbert Ward was on trial in the SUI
perior court yesterday for the murder
of Mag Dinkins on the 10Th day of De-
cember, 1893. and the jury rendered Il
verdict of mot guilty" at 1880 this
morning, and he was Immediately re-
leased from custody. The defense was
conducted by Messrs. Aycock and Dan
ielS. Allen and Dortch, |. +. DOrtch. w.
G. Munroe and Hon. Jno. II. Woodland,
of the Wilson bar. while the State was
ably represented by Hon. Il. w. Pou.
the solicitor. assisted by Mr.. HOneycutt.
Of Smithfield bar. The verdict was Sc
cured on the grounds of the prisoner
mind being unsOund as result of heavy
drinking.
Mrs w. c. Monroe is visiting in
Washington City.
Shipments of strawberries from the
section south of here is heavier than for
mer years, but quality of fruit this week
not so good, owing to cold weather while
ripening.
Mr. JOS. Il. Peterson. former incum-
bent. has been nominated by the Demo-
Gratis for mayor.
In the case of eX-Judge w. II. Allen
against j. L. Ramsey, of the Progress
sive Farmer. the defendant makes full
retraction through the columns of his
paper. the Progressive Farmer and pays
costs of the case.
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AGAINST PRIVATEERING.

United States Addresses Note to the
Powers-Gives Satisfaction-Ri to
Blockade.
Washington, ID. c., April o. Mem
beers of the diplomatic corps that no
question can be raised as to the right
of the United States to declare block
AIDE. This being conceded, foreign pow
ers will accept it as binding.
A rumor was circulated during the day
that Spain would cede Cuba to Austria
This was dismissed rs groundless by
leading diplomatic officials, whose posi-
ton would make them aware of any
such move.
For several days the foreign embassies
and legations have been aware that the
United States would make an official
declaration against privateering. and
this was conveyed to them tonight in
the form Of circular note. AS rule
this gives much satisfaction, particularly
To the commercial powers, as it is felt
TO be only preliminary step toward the
enforced abandonment of privateerinS
by Spain.
TO SEIZE SPANISH SHIPS.
New Orleans, La, April 22.-Orders
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SHERMAN MAY RESIGN.

Washington. d. c.. April 22.-The
Post tomorrow will say:
There is every reason to believe that
Secretary Sherman will resign from the
Cabinet within the next few days.
1t is felt by the friends of the Secre.
tary that the present crisis is too severe
n tax upon his failing strength, and fore
this reason, he will retire to private life
His successor will be Assistant Secretary
Day, in all probability, but it can be
stated. that Judge Day has no desire to
remain in public life.
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TESTERS COTTON REPORT.

New Orleans. La. April 22-Secretary
Hester's weekly.New Orleans cotton ax-
change statement shows an increased
movement into sight, compared with the
seven days this date last year in round
figures. 11,OO0 bales: an increase over
the same time year before last of 49,
600. and an increase over the same time
in 1895 of 10000.
For the twenty-five days of April, the
totals show an increase over last year OF
$4,000. an increase over the same period
year before last of $4,000. and de
crease under 1895 of 10000.
For the 234 days of the present sea-
son the aggregate is ahead of the 234
days of last year, 2.292,000. and the
year before last of 3,S30.000. The
amount brought into sight during the
nast week has been 72,2SG, against CO.
937 for the seven days ending this date
last year.
Total movement for the 234 days from
September LIST, to April -. inclusive
10,460,S $50, against 8. 1850 last year
The movement since September I,
shows receipts ut all United States ports
S,23S, 240, against 6.491 ,953 last year:
overland across the Mississippi, Ohio
and Potomac rivers TO Northern mills
and aCnada, 1,12S,957, against S19,453
last year. Southern mills takings, ex-
elusive of consumption at Southern out
ports S37, 543, against 796,043 last year.
Foreign exports for the week have
been G6,G13, against 1905 last year
Stocks ut the seaboard and the %
leading Southern interior centres have
decreased during the week 33,267,
against decrease during the correspond
ing period last season of 105,3S4.
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companies from four to six pieces. which
has been ordered, has rendered necessary
the purchase of about five hundred
horses, and this fact is giving General
Lee great deal of trouble. He spent
a great deal OF time to-day in an una
vailing effort 20 find suitable animals.
About 600 mules are also needed.
FLEET OFF CUBAN COAST.
Key West. Fla. April 22.-2:10 a. M
1t is reported here that the Uhlted
States fleet is lined up off the Cupah
coast for blockade.
ALOEDENE SAILS FOR CUBA.
New York, April 22.-The British
steamship Aloedene. heavily laden WIN
provisions sailed for Havana to-day.
Her captain said just before she lett
her nier that he did not believe the Aloe
dene would reach her destination.
SPAIN EAGER FOR COAL.
Rome. April 22.-The Italie announces
this afternoon that Spain has asked the
Italian government not to consider coal
contraband of war. 1t is added that it
is not likely the request will be granted.
MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD.
Detroit April Ex-Governor Pingree
md the State Military Board after a
conference here to-day, concluded to or
der mobilization of the Michigan Ma
tional Guard at the State encampment
grounds at Island Lake. The troops
will start Tuesday.
MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD.
Baltimore. Nd. April 22.-The first
brigade of the Maryland National Guard,
has been ordered into camp at the
Pmlico Driving Park by Major Gen
eral l.. Allison Wilmer, and on Monday
] 800 militiamen will be in readiness to
march at command.
WEYLER, AMERICAN PATRIOT.
Cincinnati, Ohio April 22.-Among
the many applicants for enlistment here
to-day was Frank Weyler, a saddler of
this city. He claims to be half
brother to ValarianO Weyler, ex-Captain
General of Cuba.
Wpyler passed the examination by n
good percentage, and expressed great de-
sire to get shot at his half brother.
READY FOR THE CALL.
indianapolis. Ind, April 22.-Contin-
gent upon the call Of the President being
received here tomorrow morning. which
is fully expected. the Governor and Ma
tiona Guard officers to-day completed
all arrangements for modifying the even
600 men Of the Indiana National Guard.
on the State Fair grounds in this city
Sunday.
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WAR REVENUE BILL DRAFTED.
Ways and Means Committee Complete
the Measure Which is Expected to
Raise Over 100000 Annually.

Washington, ID. c., April 22.-The
Republican members of the Ways and
Means committee completed the war rev.
enHe measure to-day and sent it to the
printer. IT will be gone over again to-
morrow and probably submitted to the
fun committee on Wednesday. Several
questions are still open. The bill as now
prepared. it is estimated. will raise be-
tween 500, 100000 and $100000.000 an
nually.
The principal decision made to-day
was the definite determination not to
place II tax upOn either railroad and
other transportation tickets or petrO-
lium. 1t was decided, however, to
place tax of one cent upon chewing
gnm and two and four cents upon mine
rat waters, ginger ale and foreign and
native wines. two cents on pints and
four cents on Quarts. These additions
are made to the stamp tax act of 1866
which is re-enacted with notifications.
a tonnage tax, which is expected TO raise
S2,500000 is also Incorporated in the
bill. The addition of S1.00 per barrel
upon beer is expected to raise $50, 000,-
900. The doubling of the tobacco tax
and the provision for n retail license of
$3.50, are expected to raise S30,00O,OO0
and the provisions of the stamp taA
over $50. 100000.
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THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Expected to Move When the Spanish
Fleet Leaves De Verde Islands,

Fort Monroe. Va. April 22.-yisitor.
were not allowed on board the ships dur
ing the day, applicants being told thai
the squadron was on n war footing ane
regulations forbade receptions. TIL,
Minneapolis had sub-calibre practice the
greater part of the afternoon and nj
the ships used their search lights ana
did signalling by lantern tonight.
The war bulletins of the Associated
Press were read with much interest, but
many doubts were expressed at the no
tification that the Key West Squadron
had moved. 1t was generally admitted
that the battle ship Oregon was in dan
ger of attack. but few expressed any
doubt ms to her ability to take care of
herself
A dispatch late in the evening to the
effect that the SQUADRON would be left
here 70 care for the coast defence is re-
ceiyed with a great deal of incredulity.
The fact that two Golfers and hospital
ship have been rushed to the squadron
and that one of the Golfers was hurried
~ filled yesterday seems to indicate that
no such lack of activity is intended and
that a hurried call to move is expected.
The opinion Of many officers seems to be
that this fleet will move the instant it
becomes known that the Cape de Verde
Islands fleet of the Spanish is in motion.
1t the fleet stays here for any period OF
time it would not be surprising if the
Columbia and Minneapolis were sent out
on prize seeking expeditions.
The SENATE order about officers being
on hoard the shins at 10 o'clock and the
forbidding of all night shore leaves are
still the rules for tonight and this too
would Indicate a move at any moment.
TORPEDO BOAT MOVES SOUTH.
Wilmington, n. c.. April pa tor
pedo boat, supposed to be the Rodgers.
bound from Hampton Roads to Key
West, was seen from Wrightsville Beach
this afternoon at o'clock. 1t was not
more than n mile and half from shore
and was moving at lightning speed.
THE FRENCH SQUADRON.
Brest. France, April 22.-The Atlantic
Naval division of the French Northern
Squadron is under orders to keep in con
stant proximity to the Antilles during
hostilities.
STRANGE LOOKING VESSELS.
West Palm Beach, Fla, April %
day over the manouvering of strange
looking vessels. Two torpedo boats
passed south. one early this morning.
the other this afternoon. Three vessels
supposedly belonging to the Mosquito
fleet, after some manouvering off Palm
Beach pier, proceeded slowly southwark
A tug towing a very large and peculiarly
shaped vessel also passed south.
SAYS TOPEKA FOUNDED.
London, April 22.-The Daily Mail
says this morning that it is stated in
Falmouth shipping circles that the
American cruiser Topeka. formerly the
Diogenes. which left Falmouth on the
evening of Tuesday, April 10, foundered
IN collision with the bark Albatross at
midnight on Tuesday.
According to the Daily Mail. the cap
rain of the Albatross asserts that after
the collision, the steamer, whose name
he did not ascertain, flashed light and
suddenly disappeared. He believes she
fOitndpred
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Hotel for Rent.

The new brick "Hotel Neuse," New
bern, N. c., 40x60 feet, four stories, 20
rooms, more can be added, with all the
modern Improvements, gas. water, cleo
trio lights, bath rooms and water closets
on each floor, also stationary wash
stands in each room. This hotel is To-
Gated in the business center near the
depots and steam boat wharfs Rent
very reasonable. A good place for the
right man, there being but one other
hotel in Newborn Address,
Il. w. CARPENTER, Builder.
NewDern, N. q.
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NO OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The Cali for Volunteers Will Be Made
To-day.

IO-udf
Washington. ID. c.. April 22.-The
Military and Naval preparations were
devoid of sensational features to-day and
are becoming more systemized in their
execution. In the absence of Mr.. Roose-
Welt in New York, no ships were pur-
chased but the Secretary accepted one
handsome steam yacht. the gift to the
government Of IA patriotic American cit
iZen.
In the War Department all energies
were bent toward the issue of the call
for volunteers. The proclamation was
delayed in issue until tomorrow owing
to the fact that it had been prepared
in advance of the adoption of certain
amendments to the BILL Up to the close
of office hours no official announcement
had come of the CAPTURE of the Spanish
merchantmen near Key West.
AUXILIARY NAVAL FORCE.
Washington, d. c. April 22.-The
Secretary of the Navy has sent to the
House Committee on Naval Aaffirs an
urgent request for immediate action on
a joint resolution which he submits.
creating a United States auxiliary naval
force for coast defense.
AT CAMP GEORGE II. THOMAS.
Chattanooga. Tenn, April OFT is
now Camp George III. Thomas. Major
General Brooke to-day issued form or
ders so naming the Chickamauga Park
rendezvous of the United States troops,
and henceforth until the park is deserted
by the boys in blue, it will be known by
that name.
The number of troops at Chickamauga
Park was to-day increased to about b
900. Fifteen train loads of infantry,
cavalry and artillery arrived during
the day, and were conveyed as rapidly as
possible to the park, where their camp
ing grounds had been selected for them.
With one exception the arrivals to-day
were all from the west, the exception
being Battery r., of the Second Arti-
lery, seventy-nine men and five held
pieces, from Fort Adams, X. i.
The troops are now arriving so fast
that the railroads are experiencing some
difficulty in handling them properly
BY Sunday ten regiments OF infantry,
beside the cavalry and artillery may
be camned here. although as yet but
-four. beside the Twelfth and Twenty
Fifth already on the ground have been
heard from. -
Tomorrow Major General Brooke VIII
make his Headquarters on the field, the
location being on the east slope OF lyttie
HILL and not far distant from Wnere
General Wilder, of the Federal FORCES
was killed during the battle when gives
the park its name. Quartermaster ueii
eral Lee, it is probable, will also HIN
his headquarters at the grounds to-iiioi-
row. ..,,
The decreased strength of the ar'ii'e's
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was obliged to keep the first three fingers
of my little boys hand done up all the time,
as it was q raw sore, beginning to extend
down toward the palm. We consulted three
different physicians, each certain length OF
time. A gentleman recommended CUTICURA
REMEDIES. | purchased CUTICURA SOAP,
CuTICuRA (olntment) and CUTICURA REsoL-
VENT, put aside what had been using, and
began wish them. Wen! they cured that hand.
Mrs. DIAMOND,
JS:2. O., '09. 1G1 Bronson Ave-, Rochester, n. Y.
ndth-ouphout the world porter Dare AND CFgK.
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SORE
HA NE)S
CURED BY
C(JT|ClJRA

About eight years ago got sore hands. 1t
commenced with burning sensation on my
fingers. When rubbed them you could see
little white pimples on the skin, and 1 felt
like twisting my fingers out Of their sockets.
had high fever and cold chills, and nights
had to walk the floor until fell asleep. l
ri the CT,TGCUsA REsOLvENr and CUTICURA
Soar. Tho nails hardened up and peeled off,
ond I do1't bclioYc there is one of the first
noill left on my hands which are now cured.
CASPER DIETSCHLER,
Fab. 20. 20. Pembroke, Genesee Co, n. 7.
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Teh. n. 'I8. IcmbrOke, Genesee @, N. ~.

Two doilars' worth of CUTICURA REMEDIES
cured me Of sail Rheasm Of t1centy gears stand
ina. My hands and fingers broke out in red,
watery bisters with terrible itching, then a
scab would form, which would peel of and
come in great cracks, the blood running out.
My nails grow ont wrinkled like acow's horns,
but now they are growing nice and smooth.
S.R. MILLER, Robertsdale, Pa.
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Notre Dame OF MARYLAND.

Charles Street Ave, Baltimore, Md.
College for Young Women and Pre-
paratory School for Girls. Regular and
Elective Course. Extensive Grounds
Location unsurpassed. Suburbs of Bal
timore. Spacious building, completely
Equipped.
Conducted by School Sisters or Notre
Dame.
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A MURDERER JAILED.

Chicago, Ills, April 22.-Chris Merry,
convicted of the murder of his wife.
Pauline. was landed in the county Jail
at 1901 to-day.
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ton but the members were unusually
reticent in regard to them. The Presi-
dent and his advisers consider the war
is now on and no time will be lost in
forcing the issue.
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Nothing cures aches and pains as
quick as Goose Grease Liniment. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
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The Marriage
Bells Are Ringing:;":;:

And it behoveS you to
seek some suitable gift
for your sister, daughter,
son or ,riend.
You will find all the
IatSSt ideas in Cut Glass,
Silver, Bric-a-brac, etc..
at the leading Jewelers.
Il. MAHLER'S SONS.