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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-29
MERRITT's INSTRUCTIONS.
They Are Said to BE Similar to Those
Given General Shaffer

NEW YORK, July ga special to the
Tribune from Washington says: General
Merritt has reached Manila according to the
most conservative calculation of the War
Department authorities and the announce
ment is momentarily expected by cable
from Hong Kong that he has assumed the
military governorship of the Philippines as
directed by the President. He left San Fran
cisco on the fast steamer Newport four
weeks ago to-day, two days after the de-
parture of the third military expedition,
which he expected to pass on the way to
Honolulu, and after recoaling at that port,
he was to continue as rapidly as possible to
his ultimate destination. The two expedi-
tons which preceded him, that of General
Anderson leaving San Francisco on May 80,
and of General Green. which sailed eighteen
days later. reached Manila after runs of
thirty-six and thirty-two days. respectively
including the time they spent in Hawaiian
waters. General Anderson's fleet of trans
ports was compelled to depart from the di-
rect course to capture Guam, in the Ladrone
islands. which involved several days delay,
and General Green's brigade followed the
chain of islands west of Hawaii and spent
it INDUCED in flag-raising and in celebrat-
ing the national holiday The Newport. how
ever was not handicapped by the necessity
of setting her pace to that of the slower
transports. but was to hurry with all pos
sible dispatch, and confidence was displayed
that she would make tbs voyage in from
twenty-one to twenty-three days. The New
port should. therefore. have anchored at
Cavite by Sunday Monday last and the
governor selected by the President should
already be in complete control
1T is understood among the authorities
at Washington that Admiral Dewey will not
postpone his demand for captulat ton of
Manila after General Merritt's arrival for a
longer period than that official desires and
from the confident tone of the admiral's
dispatches no anxiety is felt regarding the
prompt compliance of the Spaniards with
whatever demand he may make. 1t is the
impression that General August. the Span
ish governor general, has already found
means of conveying assurances to Admira!
Dewey of his readiness TO surrender the mo-
ment the American forces are prepared to
receive the city. Up to a short time be-
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dered cease firing. Expended twenty-seven
slX-pOunder a = shells and aieiataer,


d q; cease firing Expended twenty-seven
six-pounder A. p shells and eighteen one
FOUNDER common shells. -.... ...-..-..--.-
After passing Acerraderos the course
was neld at from west by north to west by
south, heading for the point on the western
norizon Average speed about IL to 1872
pounds
z The Brooklyn and Oregon bore on the
port ana Starbodrd bows respectively, and
were gradually dropping the Vixen astern,
as was the Cristobal Colon. which was run
ming closer ir shore. About 1925 the Ore
gon opened fire on the Colon as did also the
BROOKLYN, feeling their way up to the range,
which was apparently. obtained after the
fourth or fifth shot. About 1:20 the Oregon
and the Brooklyn headed in shore about
four points. About 1:2S the Texas hoisted
signal, Enemy has surrendered This sig
nal was repeated to the New York by the
Vixen. At 2:30 the Vixen stopped off Rio
Iarquino. in the vicinity of the Oregon and
BROOKLYN. The Cristobal Colon was close
in shore, bows on the beach her colors
down, lying on the deck at the foot of her
staff ............
notes taken during the chase by my orders
on the suggestion of Lieutenant Barlow.
These notes were written by Assistant Pay
master DOherty; the incidents and time were
given by ILie11tenant Harlow, whose watch
was five minutes slow of deck clock time.
The times taken after 1890 are accurate,
those taken before that time were estma ted
and may. be in error a few minutes. In
closed is sketch showing positions of YES
sells at various times. 1t IL taken from
chart taken from the CristObal Colon after
the surrender and is enlarged four times.
All courses are true.
I'm conclusion l wish to call your atten-
ton 10 the GOODNESS and strict attention to
duty of both officers and men. Very re-
spectfuly, ALEX. SHARP, JR.,
- Lieutenant Commanding.
''To the Commander-in-chief United States
naval forces, North Atlantic Station
First Enclosure. notes taken by Lieutenant
Harlow; second Enclosure, report of Lieut..
Harlow, executive officer; third Enclosure,
tracing of Vixens course; fourth Enclosure,
list of officers and crew on board during
engagement
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LIKE A SPRING DAY.
Occasionally Increasing ClOudiness
and ThundershGwers.

Local forecast for twenty-four hours, end
ing II p. m. July professionally Increasing
cloudiness and thundershowers on Friday.
General Conditions Yesterday-Low bar
ometric pressure continues, with lower tenn
perature, except south of the Ohio valley
and near the Atlantic coast where it is
warmer Local rains fell during thunder
storms from the Mississippi valley eastward
to the Atlantic coast.
FORECAST FOR THREE STATES.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-For Ohio-Gen-
orally fair Friday; light west to northwest
winds.
For Indiana and Illinois-Fair; warmer;
variable winds.
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General Notes.

WASHINGTON, July 2S-The President
to-day appointed Frederick w. Baumhoff
postmaster at ST. Louis.
The State Department has been informed
by Minister Hoshi, of Japan, that he has
been granted leave of absence and will re-
turn to Japan for time. Mr.. Hoshi is
prominently identified with the Liberal par
ty of Japan. The elections are about to be
held and it is understood his return is to
take part in the campaign.
The President has issued a proclamation
restoring the lands known as the Eastern,
Middle and Western Saline Reserves, in the
Cherokee Outlet, to the public domain.
To-day's statement of the condition Of
the treasury shows: Available cash balance,
1892, $50, 062; gold reserve $3.50, 474, $50.
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HAITI ALONE DECLINED.
All Other Governments i'm West Indies
VIII Permit Weather STATIONS.

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The government
Of Haiti has declined to permit this gov
eminent to establish a weather station on
it's domain. Its action follows request for
this privilege made by the secretary of
state at the instance of the secretary of
agriculture with an express explanation of
the purposes sought and that the Haitien
government would thus get the benefit of
our weather service. The declination how
ever, was definite, and doubtless was based
on a fear it would offend against neutrality
between the United States and Spain. All
of the other governments approached for
authority 20 establish meteorological sta
lions in their territory have sassented, in
Guiding San Domingo. Stations have been
established and appointments made as fol-
lows: Santiago de Cuba, George KingSbury,
of Washington, D. c.: Santo Domingo
Louis Dorman. of Pittsburg: Kingston.
Jamaica, the central weather station of the
rev Caribbean system, w. b. Stoekman, of
Cleveland, O., in charge. f. c. Tingley of
Indiana, and j. W Towers; D. G. assist
ants aE Ruraca0i oSorb Ryker Garyeston
Detroit. Mich; Port of Spain. Trinidad,
Ernst r. Giers Philadelphia; St. Thomas,
Iowa; Barbadoes. P. McDonough. Atlanta.
The French possessions of Martinique and
Guadalupe have notified this government
they must decline to permit the establish
ment of our stations as they have com
plete service of their own whose results
Fred j. Randolph, formerly in charge of
the weather service at the House of Repre-
sentatives i'm this city, was directed to COM
pete negotiations with the French local
government for transmission of the observa-
tons The United States, of course will re-
imburse the French possessions for the ex-
pense of cable transmission Mr.. Randolph
will sail Saturday and en- route will stop at
st. Thomas and establish the station there,
leaving Clyde Lemon in charge, Mr.. RAN
dolph will take with him standard meteoro-
logical instruments for the use of the
French authorities. Chief Moore of the
Weather Bureau estimates that this entire
Caribbean system. now provided for by the
initiatory appropriation of $4,000 may be
permanently conducted at a cost of not over
$4,000 a year.
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u. S. L. L. B. L. A. ADJOURNS
Elects Officers and Chooses niagara
Falls az Next Meeting Place.

OMAHA, Neb.. July 2S.-The sixth annual
session of the United States League of Lo-
cal Building and Loan Associations closed
to-day with the election of officers for the
next year. The officers chosen were: Pres
ident. Fred Bader. Cincinnati; first vice
president. J. ]. Fitzmorris, Omaha; second
vice president. j. Warren Bailey. Boston;
third vice president. w. c. Weeks. New
Iberia. La; secretary. II. S. Cellarius, Gin
cinnati: assistant secretary. VIM. G. Bell
Austin. Tex. treasurer. Joseph X. Gamble
Philadelphia. Executive conlmittee-ChSrle
X. Clark. of San Francisco; Julius Stern
of Chicago: George II. Smith of Indiana po-
lis: w. II. Williams. CT New Orleans ID. r.
Eldridge, of Boston; Louis j. Morris, OF
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NEW YORK, July 2S-The wounded
Rough Riders now being cared for in the
barracks and hospitals on Governors ISL
and have been visited by Major Brodie, of
their regiment He gave each of them a
new IS bank note by instruction of Colonel
Roosevelt to pay for minor expenses and
such little luxuries as men wish to buy
Major Brodie also informed the heroes that
Colonel Roosevelt would give more money
TO them If it were needed. The wounded
caValrymen were pleased. One of the men
said: mats just like Colonel Roosevelt;
he's continually doing things for his men,
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AGAINST EXPRESS COMPANIES.
Shippers Cannot BE Charged with
Stamps Affixed to Bills Of Lading.

CHICAGO. July 2s.-Judge Tuley. of the
Circuit Court, to-day ruled in favor of the
shippers in the test case brought by the
Illinois Manufacturers Association. grant
ing a writ of mandamus compelling the
United States Express Company to accept
for transportation packages for shipment
without the payment of cent in excess of
the regular rate. The case will be appealed
by the defendants. The court held il was
not within the domain of the shipper TO is
sue the bill and that the law expressly pro-
vides that the person issuing the receipt
shall afix the stamp. Three million dollars
annually is the estimated sum which the
express companies will have to pay in case
the opinion Is sustained by higher courts.
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ADMIRAL CERvERA's REPORT.
1t Has Been Forwarded to, Madrid
Through the French Embassy.


Through the French Embassy.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Admiral Ger
vera has forwarded to the Spanish govern
ment through the French embassy. his full
report. of the naval engagement which re-
suited in the humiliation of the Spanish
fleet. The report is very long, covering many
pages of the admrars own writing and is
even more elaborate treatment of the
great engagement than that of Admiral
Sampson in his report TO the Navy Depart
ment. Through the vicissitudes of war Ad-
miral Cervera's report, although addressed
TO the Spanish minister of marine. was sub
mitted first to the American Navy Depart
Tnent in order that the precautions might
be taken usual In communications passing
between prisoners of war and the enemys
government. The examination made by the
naval authorities here was solely for pur-
poses of precaution, and care was taken not
TO intrude into the privacy of the docu-
msnt beyond this necessary inspection 1t
was then sent TO Ambassador Cambon to
be forwarded TO the Spanish Admiralty.
The strictest secrecy has been observed
while the document has been In transit. and
in order TO avoid conjectural stories as TO
the contents OF the report il can be stated
that no intimation as to its contents has
been allowed to escape from the few persons
through whom 1t has passed en- route 10 the
Spanish minister of marine. II the Cervera
report ever reaches the public IL will be
through the Spanish government, though IL
Is probable that the report is not of char
acter likely TO be made public at Madrid.
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CROWN PRINCE OF COREA
SUDDENLY LEAVES THE UNITED
STATES FOR HIS EASTERN HOME.
His Unexpected Departure Probably
Connected with His Fathers De-
sire to Abdicate the Throne.
special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, July 2S-After a not wholly
pleasant sojourn in America the crown
prince of Corea has squared accounts with
his landlady, paid all of his outside bills,
discharged his two attendants, hidden the
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
good bye and sailed for Japan and home
The prince came here a year ago-just why
no one seems to know. AT first 1t appeared
that he came to be educated but If that
was the errand 1t seems to have been poor
ly carried out. There were rumors that rea-
sons of state in Corea dictated his absence
for a time At any rate he was sent out
by his father, the King, the money for his
support passing through The hands of the
senior secretary of the Presbyterian board.
He went first to New York, and then to
Washington, where his stay was kept as
secret as possible. Only once did he come
into notice, and that was when he had a
quarrel with his landlady He was hard up
most of the time remittances not coming
regularly from home AT first he studied
furiously, mastering English fairly we'll in
a short time. Then, all of a sudden, he
would not study at all, but lived in COM
plete idleness. Now, when he departs, he
does so hurriedly and without consulting
any one. He is the heir of the Corean
throne, and the son of the Queen who was
murdered, as the public will remember. 1t
was an incident on the night of this murder
that brought the King into friendly rela-
tions with the Presbyterian board. The
princes stay in America was anything but
an agreeable one-either to himself or to
some Others with whom he came in contact
A dispatch from the Orient a few DAYS
ago stated that the King of Corea desired
to abdicate and had sought refuge in one
OF the foreign legations. 1t is probable the
crown prince has been summoned home to
take the throne in case Russia and the other
powers permit the King to abdicate
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Three Are Gunboats and Four Are
Merchantmen, All Scattered About
the Philippine Archipelago.
MERRITT DUE AT MANILA
PROBABLY ASHORE AT CAVITE
WITH SIX THOUSAND TROOPS.
His Instructions for the Government
BE Placed in Control.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-A cablegram from
Hong-Kong to the Journal says that Ad-
miral Dewey, at Manila, has dispatched the
Raleigh and Concord to gather up eleven
Spanish craft which. according to informa-
ton sent him by Consul General Wildman
are at various places in the Philippine
islands archipelago. Among these vessels
are three gunboats at San Miguel, Luzon
island, and four at Port Royalist, Palawar
island. Four merchantmen, with cargoes of
tobacco, are reported at Cagayon, Luzon.
The same dispatch reports that English
traders at the coal mines at Batan, Luzon
island, have been imprisoned and subjected
to i'll treatment and otherwise by the Span
iards there.
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WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Ferdinand Peck,
of Chicago, the newly appointed United
States commissioner general to the Paris
exposition, was at the White House to-day
and had a long conference with the Presi-
dent, who suggested that the representa-
ton of this government should be con-
Quoted on broad. generous plane. The
President agreed that there should be an
additional appropriation of 100000 for the
present appropriation for the purpose being
$685. 600. Mr.. Peck thinks an assistant COM
missioner general will be appointed in a
few days, but that the Office of secretary
may not be filled for some time He will
open an office in New York at once to be
subordinate to the one at Chicago.
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Tobacco Trust Seeking Lower Duties.

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-A representative
of the American Tobacco Company had a
conference with the treasury officials to-
day in regard to the established customs
duty on tobacco and cigarettes imported into
Cuba His contention was that these ar
ticles should be admitted either free or at
a nominal rate The proposition submitted
was that the rate on tobacco be fixed at not
more than cents pound and at 80 cents a
thousand on cigarettes The matter has
been taken under consideration and deci
sion probably will be reached within day
or two. The indications seem to be that the
rates will be reduced, but to what extent is
not yet determined.
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mour Dexter of Elmira, N Y; Henry s.
Rosenthal, Of Cincinnati; Joseph H. Paist,
of Philadelphia; George Stumpf of Kansas
Falls was chosen as the place for the an
nual meeting in 1899. Reports on the devel-
opment of the state leagues generally irtdi-
Gated a steady growth, with state laws be-
ing amended to insure the stability of the
organization and management Of the asses
citation.
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dent Mckinley this afternoon and suggested
to him the wisdom of delaying the depar-
ture and work of the commission until
about Oct. / on account of the Spanish
American situation and the desirability of
first adjudicating matters connected with
with Hawaiis land laws. The President,
however, thought that it was best to pro-
coed with the important work at once and
accordingly the present plan of the COM
mission to sail from San francisco on Aug.
10 will be adhered to- The President. in
the course of the conference. expressed
himself as highly pleased over the enthus-
iaStic reception CT the news of annexation
in the islands.
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MARIE TEMPEST MARRIED.
English Prima Donna
Lands an Angel.

LONDON, July 29.-Miss Marie Tempest,
the actress and light opera singer. was pri-
vately married yesterday to Mr.. Cosmo
Stuart. Mr. Stuart is wealthy. and has fig
ured as an actor and financial hacker of
plays, his latest venture being Lord and
Lady Aigyr,'' at the Comedy Theater. which
an American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-29

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2S-The third
battalion of the South Dakota volunteers,
the Thirteenth Minnesota recruits and 100
of the First Colorado recruits broke camp
to-day and marched on board the transport
steamer ST. Paul, which pulled out into the
stream late in the afternoon. The vessel
will sail for Manila tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-29

Sulphur's the thing to Danish erupticns.
rheumatism. This great remedial agent is ef-
fectually and inexpensively embodied III
fetal as costly sulphur baths. Sold by drug
gists
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-29

Has been used over fifty years by millions Of
rothers for their children while teething with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softens the
gums allays pain, cures wind collie. regulates the
bowels, and Is the best remedy for dfarrhea.
whether arising from teethirg or other causes
For sale by druggists IN every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing
syrup. rs cents bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-29
ECZEMA WORST KIND
Face and Neck One inflammation.
Not Able to See. Unable to
Sleep for Weeks from
Severe Pain.
Friends Did Not Recognize Me
Face So Swollen and Hideous.
Three Doctors Could
Not Relieve.
CURED IN 2 WEEKS BY CUTICURA

I have suffered with a case of Eczema OF
the worst kind, my face and neck down TO my
shoulders were one inflammation, was not
able to see out of my eyes for quite while.
and was unable to sleep for weeks, ON account
of the severe pain, which nearly drove me in-
sane. My face and neck were swollen and
made me look hideous. hardly recognized
myself in mirror, and my friends would
not have known me, only on account of my
clothes and carrying myself.
Three doctors, of good practice, at different
times were attending me, and not one Of
them could relieve me of my pain, swelling.
and blotches. gave all up. A friend advised
me to try CUTIoURA REMEDIES. ! did, and
there was Immediately q great change. my
shoulders and neck turning to their natural
color. used three bottles of CUTIcURA RE
SOLVENT, four boxes CUTIcURA (ointment),
three cakes Of CUTICuRA SOAR, and my friends
and one of the doctors are surprised, and asked
Who cured you?" and tell them quickly
"CUTIcURA REMEDIES" J.V.KAFKA.
March 4, 1897. 80 Schole St., Brooklyn. n. Y.
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Thomnsnn,a Mistake
Philadelphia North American.

Prof. Robert Ellis Thompson says profan-s
ity is dying out 1t is clear that the profess
sor has not recently stood at the side Of the
foreman of print shop at the exact minute
when a column of rush matter was pied.
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CUTICURa WORKS WONDERS

CUTcuRA REMEDIES have effected the most wonderful
Of torturing dshguring. humiating skin, scalp,
and blood hnmors. with loss ofhaiF recorded They
eord instant relief permit and aeep. and point
speedy, permanent and economical when the best
physicians. hospitals, and all else fail.
SPREpY CURE TREATMENT FoR ToRTuRrN7. DIsFIe-
CRISo HunoRs. - Warm baths with CUrlcJsA soar,
gentle anonings with CuflcunA lointmentl. puresi Il
enoiient skin cures. and mild doses al CUTisgRA Re-
soLvRNT, greatest Of blood purifiers and hmmef cures
Sold Throughout thefxorld. PoTTKR DRUG AND CHnlz.
CoRP. Sole pFona, E4Be0n
nar How % Cprs Tosiuring skin Diseases" free.
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

,DIsFoRMlTY. APPARATUS. Tr1sses. Elastic
In the State.
WIN. H.. ARMSTRONG. s. co.
New No. 120 n S. Illinois ST.. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind
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WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Nor
gan, of Alabama, member OF the Ha-
waiian annexation commission, saw Presi-
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G. F. r. WAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official.
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Local observations Thursday

Bar Their. RH. Wind. Weather. Pre-
a. m. .29S3 rs Is South. PIT. cldy 0t0
p. m. .29.s2 n IS South. Cloudy. 092
Maximum temperature, So; minimum tenn
perature, 65
Following is a comparative statement of
the temperature and precipitation July Is: