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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
ScraDboOk History.

Patriotic and enterprising persons who
undertook at the beginning of the Cuban
war to keep a scrapbook history of the con-
flict have probably discovered before this
that it was task involving greater labor
than they had anticipated, but when they
learn that a history of the civil war made
from newspaper clippings has been the life
work of it's compiler, and that he does not
yet consider it complete, they will be still
more Disconnected. The Townsend collec-
ton Of classified newspaper scraps, to which
allusion has been made in the papers at in
tervals, is contained in ninety great vol
umes, like merchants ledgers, of which all
except the first are filled from end to end
with newspaper clippings neatly pasted in
There are about six hundred pages in each
volume, and four columns of clippings as a
rule, upon each page. A written digest, or
encyclopedia, as the subject-catalogue is
termed, embraces twenty-nine huge volumes
of LOO pages each, differentiated by red
morocco bindings from the brown leather
coverings of the tones which include the
record. Four smaller volumes, typewriter,
are indexes to the encyclopedia, and a fifth
is a guide to the indexes. This whole civil
war library, which fills long and lofty
glazed case, carefully kept locked when the
cOItoHtS are HOI III use, REPRESENTS the ire
work of a single individual, whose only as
sistance has been in the manual labor of
writing. This Individual is John R. Town
send, of New York city, who began his la
bors as a compiler in 1861, soon after the
election of Mr.. Lincoln, but without any
thought of the magnitude of his undertake
ing. He was then young man, and I'M
fitted by deafness for most active pursuits,
and, being greatly interested in the work,
pursued it with unfagging industry day
after day. For some years. he held a posi-
ton in the custom house, but even then his
spare hours were devoted to his historical
compilation. The work neared completion
some years ago. and so great was it's value
that efforts were made to purchase it for
the Congressional Library. but Congress
could not be made to understand it's impor-
lance. A year or two ago it was purchased
by trustee of Columbia University and
presented to that institution. Mr.. Town
sends labors upon it continued up to No
vember last, at which time he considered it
finished. but some newly published matter
relating to the civil war which has been
brought forth by the war with Spain will
require him to make some additions. Even
people Of leisure and taste for such occupa-
ton will be appalled, at the thought of this
colossal work. and, as a scrapbooS history
is worth very little unless carefully and
thoroughly made, few will care to make
it a life work, and various collections begun
here and there will probably soon find their
way to the waste basket
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

A Washington press dispatch says the
government is greatly embarrassed by the
lack of suitable vessels for carrying sup
plies of fresh refrigerated beef for the army
in Cuba. 1t is added:
Nearly a week ago General Eagan opened
bids for supplying this necessary article OF
the soldiers diet, and would have award
ed the contracts before this but for the
to carry the supplies The ships. when
secured, will have to be fitted with refriger-
ating apparatus in order to preserve the
meat fresh, and this will take some little
time
The country has recently witnessed the
unpleasant spectacle of the several relief
expeditions for the Philippines being de-
layed many days by the lack of transpor-
tation, and now it seems the comfort and
health of the troops in Cuba may suffer
from the same cause. This is not due 50
much to lack of effort or energy on the
part of the military authorities as 1t is to
a scarcity of ships suitable for transpor-
tation purposes. The government is willing
to pay liberal prices for the use of ships,
but there is a limit TO the lumber that
can be obtained The difficulty is Il serious
one and should he remedied as soon as pos
sible
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
VIII Not Go to Paris.
Washington Post.


Whether or not the United States gov
eminent makes display at the Paris expo
sition in 1900 the fact remains that thou
the exposition will stay at home" said Mr..
e. r. Weber. of Indiana. I'm my State,
in many of the small towns, clubs had been
formed, whose members were saving up
money with which TO do Paris that oc-
casion. But a great change has occurred
owing to the hostile attitude of the French
press. AT least half a hundred of these
clubs have been dissolved, and the members
thereof have had their contributions re-
funded. There is no longer any desire out
our way to make the journey. because of
the notion that il is not right TO spend mon
ey with your enemies. The Frenchmen had
better have maintained silence in this af-
fair. for the affronts they have put upon
us will cost them the loss of much American
coin"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

When it was announced that the Spanish
squadron had sailed from Cadiz with four
thousand men, several indianapolis boards
of strategy decided that the men were en-
route to Porto Rico and that the Shafter
army should he ordered to that island, leav-
ing Santiago and the bottled-up fleet. Now
that the Spanish vessels have returned to
Cadiz. the several boards of strategy can
turn their attention to the last rumors OF
the Taggart park system. estimated to cost
Sc 600 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

Every expedition or invading force thus
far has required more troops before sailing
than was contemplated at first, and the
most important one of ALL the expedition
against Havana, is yet to be provided for
Under these circumstances it is not impossi-
bic that the government may think II ad-
visable to make another call for troops.
There is no danger of European intervention
as long as the military strength of the
United States is being demonstrated by re-
newed calls for troops. each one of which
is promptly responded to.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

The opponents of Hawaiian annexation in
the Senate are preparing to give one of
those exhibitions of stubborn disregard for
public opinion for which Senate minorities
are noted. Being unable to defeat annexa-
tion on a fair vote they have determined to
stave off vote as long as possible by fill
clustering. Under the rretense of having
full and free discussion" eight or ten of
the leaders of the minority viii take turns
in speaking daily and keep it up as long
as their strength holds out. thus preventing
a vote and watching for an opportunity 10
defeat annexation by some trick Men who
trlfc with public interests that way are
not fit to be in the Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

The repeated rumors of impending peace
overtures to be made by some of the Eu-
ropean powers on behalf of Spain should
spur the government to its utmost effort
In prosecuting the war. AS overtures for
peace might be so adroitly presented that
IT would be difficult to reject them without
seeming to desire war for conquest our
advantage should be pushed as far as pos
sibe before such overtures are made. We
want TO conquer a neace
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
ST. LOUIS BATTERY FLuNKED.
Refused to Meet the Athletes of the
Indianapolis Artillery.

correspondence OF the JOurnaI.
CAMP THOMAS. Chickamauga Park,
Ga. June 19.-There was an immense crowd
in the artillery camp yesterday to witness
the much-talked-of athletic contest between
the Indianapolis Light Artillery and Bat
terry A. of st. Louis. The -hundred-and-
fifty-eighth and Observation-Disclosures
Regiment boys were out in force to cheer
the battery boys to victory. At the last mo-
ment the st. Louis captain requested Capt.
Curtis TO postpone the contest. as his men
were not in condition. Captain Curtis in
sisted on the events taking place, as agreed
unon. and as the st. Louis people refused
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Thc Cnrrencv RiII.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-Under the rules
of parliamentary practice prevailing in the
House. the banking and currency bill cam
not be taken up until ten days after a ma
jority report from the committee on banking
and currency has been reported. That docu-
ment was handed in last Thursday. The
ten-days' grace is courtesy usually ac-
corded minority members OF committee to
get ip their report. This carries the matter
over to next week, or possibly within a few
DAYS of adjournment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

The State Arbitration Board has not at
tracted much attention because 1t has wise
ly concluded that it is not good policy 10
herald its successes or TO make known its
efforts to prevent business troubles. In fact,
very few have an idea of the good work the
board has done. Suffice 1t to say that when
the report is made It will justify the Legis-
lature in passing the law by which board
OF arbitration was created and the selection
Of its members BY Governor Mount. In .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June M.-Captain
Rowe, OF the British steamer Wraggae
which arrived her. yesterday from Shields
reports picking up a GoTy on June ~ in lati-
tude A north, longitude $3.50 west. Ensthe
bow of the dory was painted the, name
"Vidosa." while on the stern was the num-
her %" There is a full riGged ship by the
name Of Vidosa in the Spanish merchant
service. She was last reported at Tux Pom
Mexico several months ago. She loaded at
that port and Tampico for the Bermudas
and West Indian ports. She has not been
heard Of since that time and it Is supposed
she was wrecked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

The convention of womens clubs at Den
yer seems to be having some lively politics.
Let us trust that everything is being con-
Quoted on the highest moral plane and that
the visiting ladies are setting a proper ex-
ample to their voting sisters of Colorado.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
Another Batch of Volunteer Army
Nominations Sent to the Senate.

WASHINGTON. June 2l-The President
to-day sent these nominations to the Senate ::
First Regiment United States Volunteer
Infantry-To be lieutenant colonel: Arthur
II McCaleb Texas. To be majors: Robert A.
Rogers and William T. Levi. of Texas Sur
geon, with rank of major: William F; Stan
ley, of Texas. Assistant surgeon, with rank
of first lieutenant: Henry A. Ingalls, of
Texas. To be chaplain: James NJ. Kirwin of
Frederick ]. Cooke. Juan S. Hart William
d. Anderson, Grant r. Bennett, Frank a.
Ryan. Amos ID. Sparkle, Ellen Dep Bujac
Stephen f. Allen. Edwin K. Marrast. Greene
w. Butler, Jesse l.. Hall. all of Texas. First
lieutenants: Joseph Y. Johnson. John
O'Keefe. Benjamin j. Rely, Horace Boot
on, Charles S. Dulin, John F. Melton Thorn
as +. Blackmore, Taylor NJ. Reagan. Ar
thur f. Symms, Frank ID. Tompkins, Thorn
as N, Devine, all Of Texas Second lieuten-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Side shows I'm "a Camp.
Chickamauga Letter

A great source of amusement to the boys
who have sound teeth are the operations
of the regimental dentist. A soldier getting
his tooth pulled attracts almost as great a
crowd as dress parade, and when the dem
fist puts his tweeze:s in the patients mouth
every man in the crowd will let out a SYM
pathizing yell of agony. Another operator
who always attracts a crowd is the regi-
mental barber. The victim is generally
stretched on his back to be shaved, and
the barber always has a dozen willing
hands to aid him in The lathering process.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

WASHINGTON, June H.-Patents were
issued to Indianians to-day as follows:
Granville Davis, North Salem, gate; Frank
Duncan. Anderson, doubling shears; Thomas
Duncan, Fort Wayne, electric meter Owo
patents); Frederick A. Hetherington, In
dianapolis melting kettle for preparing as
phalt: William Nehring, step-ladoer: Will
liam J. Pearce Clinton, rotary engine:
Joseph X Sharpe, jr.. Indianapolis. fan for
pneumatic straW-stackers Charles Traut-
ner Terre Haute, device for temporary DIS
aiding bicycles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

II the estimate of the army and navy
officials Is approximately correct-that there
are fourteen thousand Spanish troops about
Santiago and ten thousand more hundred
miles distant-the authorities are warranted
in sending eight or ten thousand more men
to that point.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

chances are the disembarking of the troops
viii be effected safely and without much
delay. After that the plan of campaign
will develop rapidly and the ability of
tie United States troops to cope with
strange obstacles in "a foreign country will
be put to a severe practical test.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places;
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHIcAGo-PaImer House. P. G. News Co., 2i7
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel and
cINcINNATT-J. r. Hawley & Co.. l5i Vine
street
LoUIsvILLE-C. t. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third ana Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co.. 2s6 Fourth avenue.
WASHINGTON. D. c-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House end Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

number of cases where extensive and
prolonged strike seemed inevitable the board
avert trouble Perhaps a better name would
be board of Cancellation. since it's efforts
have been along that line. In few, if any,
cases where the board has appeared as
harmonizer has it failed. This means that
through its efforts many thousands of dol
lars have been saved to employees and en-
Movers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

There is not much that is new under the
boys" applied to Roosevelt's cavalry,
was the designation of bands of ma
RAIDERS between the British and Ameri-
can lines who stole the cattle of continentals
and Tories alike. Teddy's rangers are good
cowboys. and will only steal from the
aneuov
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

Now that Senator Turpie has taken the
pains TO inform Governor Mount that, in the
matter of military appointments, he the
Governor. has treated the Democrats fairly,
It will be bad form for the Democratic con-
vention to say that he has not.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Recruits for Company C.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
FRANKFORT. Ind, June 21.-Major
Condo and Private A I. White left Frank
fort this afternoon for Camp Thomas with
twenty-nine recruits for Company C, One
hundred and Ffty-eighth Regiment. The
Indiana State Band, Stone River G. A. r. in
line and several hundred citizens accom-
panied the boys TO the Monon depot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

New York Letter.

New York Letter.
The bookshops tell much about a mans
place In the public mind. l saw to-day,
on the sidewalk tray of an Ann-street
dealer a stack of books fresh and we'll
bound entitled Life of Grover Cleveland. !"
No doubt part Of the edition served cam
paign purpose hut those which are left are
offered at cents a copy withinf a. stones
throw Of the Office of the Evening Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Ouick ,Iusfice.

Watts--I see that fellow who stole suit
of clothes was on his way to prison in less
than two hours.
Potts-Yes, he hadn't had time to put any
thing in the pockets
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

tons annexing Hawaii will be passed by a
two-thirds vote in the Senate why talk
against time to prevent being done to-day
what is sure to be done week hence?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
More Information.

Tommy-Paw. what does better half"
mean?
Mr.. Fight is a polite way of saying 1.-The
whole thing"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Delighted.

Hell see the Cubans have Joined our
troops in fighting the common enemy.
She-Are they common? ] do hope they
will be put clear out of existence, or at
least shown their station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

This time Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan will be
obliged to walt until other people have all
the small bonds they desire to purchase be-
fore he can be served 1t has been different
heretofore.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

The safe arrival OF General Skaters
army off Santiago ends whatever apprehen-
SION may have been felt as long as the fleet
Of transports was at sea. The next step
VIII be to land the troops and equipments,
which, from all accounts, viii be work of
no small difficulty. occupying perhaps two
cr three days. A tropical hurricane occur
ring n the midst Of this work might stllI
sszaRsly daranse tie expsaitlon. but the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

WILHELM getting tired of finding moth
ing but war news in the papers.
Wabble-What in the name of common
sense do you want?
Wibble-Facts f4alasMA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

Don Carlos now sees his opportunity. The
coveted throne looks nearer to him now
doubtless. than it has done before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22
Ju.tice FuIler.s Daughter Free Again.

CHICAGO. June 21.-Mrs Colin C. Man
ming, daughter of Chief Justice Fuller, OF
the United States Supreme Court. was to-
day granted a divorce by Judge Ball. De-
sertion was the specific charge upon which
the bill was based. MIR. Manning is United
islands,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

Wallace: Hon. Jacob II. Bromwell is
the Ohio Democratic member of the House
committee on pensions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-22

If the real wishes of the. sensible portion
Of to-days Democratic convention could be
revealed, it would ignore 16 to 1.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-10-06
CURIOUS FACTS.

An English penny changes hands
125, 900 times in the course of life.
The death rate of the world is about
sixty-seven minute, and the birth
rate seventy minute.
A regularly organized system of
relieving poverty has been in vogue
in China for more than 1000 years.
1t is said that in some of the farm
ing districts of China pigs are har-
messed to small wagons and made to
draw them.
Two volcanoes in Iceland were not
long since advertised for sale in a
Copenhagen paper. The price asked
was about $500.
Food is served in London Eng
land) restaurant on electrically heated
plates, so that the guests can eat
leisurely and have the viands warm.
A Kansas man is the owner of a
floral freak in the shape of geranium
plant that is more than twelve feet
high. 1t grew nine feet in one season.
The oldest sailing craft in the world
IS the so-called GokStad ship, Viking
vessel, which was discovered in a
sepulchral mound on the shores of
Christiania ford. 1t is a thousand
years old.
No thistles grew in Australia till
Scotsman planted some seeds out of
love for his country. 1t was very
natural but foolish deed, as now the
thistle has multiplied into millions,
and gives great deal of trouble.
A process has been discovered by
which sails for vessels of all kinds can
be made out of paper pulp, and it is
claimed that they serve quite as well
as canvas, and are very much cheaper.
They swell and flap in the wind like
the genuine, old-fashioned article, and
are supposed to be untearable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-10-06
A REFORMED GIANT.
Once He Was Eight Feet Tall and Wicked:
Now He is Shorter and breaches.


Now He Is Shorter and breaches.
The Rev. Charles Kesterson was
born in Hancock County, Tennessee,
seventy three years ago. His father was
one OF the early pioneers, and his
mother was member of the tribe of
the famous Malungeons, who compose
nearly the entire population of Han
cock County now.
The Rev. Mr.. Kesterson is no or
dinary man. He is one of the tallest
men in Tennessee, perhaps in America.
His height is seven feet eight inches,
though he claims that when in the
prime of manhood he was over eight
feet tall. His weight is 800 pounds.
Years ago, when Hancock County
was not so thickly populated as it is
now with men of education, and when
lawlessness was at its height, the Rev.
Mr.. Kesterson was the terror of that
part of the country. Brought up more
than 100 miles from city of any note
he never heard the whistle of a loco
motive or saw the iron monsters till o
year or so ago, when he went to Knox
vile, Tenn. The Rev. Mr.. Kesterson,
it is claimed by many of his neigh
bors, has killed at least seven men.
The old preacher denies this; he ac-
knowledges the errors of his youth,
but says that he never has killed that
many. AS to the number of men that
have bit the dust ut his hand he is
silent.
About thirty years ago he joined the
Baptist Church and began preaching.
Until he reformed he ran moonshine
still IN Walkers Ridge, and woe be-
tide the revenue officer that dared
molest him. In fact, it is said that no
revenue officer ever bothered him
much, he was SO well known, and they
knew his deadly aim. Now, however,
since his conversion, a change has
come over him. He does everything
that he can to break up lawlessness,
and is "death" on the moonshiners.
When not preaching in the different
school-houses he farms. He works
hard, though getting along in years,
gives his money to the poor and needy,
and lives happy life. Though old
in years, he would not be taken for a
man over fifty. He is m inveterate
chewer and smoker For seventy
three years this old man has lived in
"single blessedness.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-10-06
A Protection For Trees.

Almost all farmers and orchardists
have, at one time or another, realized
the needs of something to protect trees
from the ravages of insects. There
are many sorts of tree destroyers that
crawl up the tree trunks, and if they
can be headed off, little damage can be
done. A suggestion has been offered
that tree protectors be made of iron or
tile. These are constructed in two
sections and provided with grooves to
hold either band of wire or wide,
fiat hoop of metal, which, when tight
ly drawn will hold the halves firmly
together. The tops of these protec-
tors should be trough shaped and into
this trough kerosene, tar or other prep
arations offensive to these marauders
may be placed. The guards can re-
main around the trees during the sea-
son when insect depredations are most
to be dreaded, then put away for safe
keeping until the following year. 1t
Is believed by those who have made
some very simple experiments in this
direction, that iron guards can be fur
nished at cost that will not be op-
pressive to farmers when their advan-
tages are taken into account.