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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Saw a Spanish Torpedo Boat.

BOSTON, Mass, May Capt. Roberts,
of the Warren line steamship Roman, now
in this port, reports that at noon last Fri
day, when seventy miles southeast from
Sable island, a Spanish torpedo boat was
sighted. She was sharp and low at both
ends, with two tunnels close together She
had no masts and showed no flag. She was
steaming at the rate of twelve knots an
hour in the same direction as the Roman.
She continued her course for about half an
hour after she was first sighted and was
apparently gaining slightly on the Roman
when a thick fog accompanied with rain
set in and the torpedo boat was lost to
view
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
stillwem Getting Delegates.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, May 9.-There is now
little or no doubt that Horace Stillwell will
go into the Eighth district congressional
convention at Decatur with the solid sup
port of Madison county, with her forty-three
votes. In the convention in this township
this afternoon he got fourteen delegates
the entire delegation At Alexandria, Sat-
urday, he got Monroe's six delegates. This
is the township in which Isaac P. Watts
located and was not able to carry vote,
the delegates being instructed for Stillwel
Madison county's vote is by far the heaviest
of any county in the district. 1t is thought
that Stillwell will be able TO get very good
support after the first ballot from counties
where. it is least expected, by others, to
come from. Delegates were also selected to-
day for the state convention. Speeches were
made by Congressman Henry, Z. p; Hen
Goshen, candidate for judge of the Supreme
Court. County Chairman D. w Woods pre-
sided, and E. c. Toner, of the Herald. was
secretary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
The Ho,vnrds Escaped.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, May 9.-Word was re-
ceived here Sunday of the massacre of five
United Brethren missionaries in Rotcfunk,
Africa, by savages, being Rev. l. II. Cain,
Mary Cain, Miss DR.. Hatfield, Miss DR..
Mary Archer and Miss Ella Schenck, all
known in this city. Rev. and Mrs. How
ard, of this city, are missionaries at the
same place but they left few days be-
fore and thus escaped death: Mrs. Howard
was a Miss Mae Stevenson, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Z. T. Stevenson, OF this place.
The services at the United Brethren Church
here last night partook largely OF the ma
tnre of a funeral
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Just Listen to This Don.

LONDON, May 10.-Count Rascon, the
Spanish ambassador to Great Britain, in the
course of an interview, said: Our admiral
shows wisdom III not accepting a battle be-
fore Cuba against superior force. Courage
is not inconsistent with certain degree Of
prudence. It would DE making things too
ways find in front of them opponents in
ferior in numbers and armament. Spain
however, has generals and admrals who are
not so degenerate as it pleases some to sug-
gest. She has also military and naval ira
ditions the power of which will make itself
felt at fitting moment"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

LONDON, May Sit is announced to-day
in a special dispatch from Madrid that the
Spanish ministers of war and marine, Gen.
Correa and Admiral Bermejo, declare they
do not expect Manila to be attacked before
the arrival of reinforcements for Rear Adj
miral Dewey from the United States. The
dispatch adds that orders have been sent
to General August. the governor general of
the Philippine islands, to resist to the death
any attack on Manila.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, May 9. - The double
decennial session of the Island Park Chau-
tauqua, at Rome City, will be open July
81 and continue until Aug. 10. The new
management, after the success of last year,
feels that the people of Indiana, Michigan
and Ohio appreciate the great, effort being
made The programme for the year VIII
include, among others of note, B1snop Mer-
rill J. F. Berry, Robert Mcintyre, Rev;
Frank Grand, Rev. George H. Trevor and
J. Naftzger. of Muncie. continues as presi-
dent, and Rev. w. E. Grose. of Chicago.
as superintendent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Almost n Mutiny.

SIOUX FALLS. S. d. May 9-There was
almost a mutiny in Camp Dewey to-day
when the examining surgeons rejected the
captain and first and second lieutenants of
Company H, of Huron. The noncommis-
stoned officers tore the stripes from their
uniforms and the men of the company re-
fused to enlist. Colonel Frost appeared and
told them they were acting like boys but
that they could go home if they wanted to.
Later, when they We're examined a great
many failed to pass. Not more than 50 per
cent of the men thus far examined were
qualified for service
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
A Twentv-Three-Knot Yacht.

HALIFAX, N. S., May 9.-The swift
American steam yacht Enquirer, from Buff
falo, came into port here to replenish her
water supply and her coal bunkers. The
Enquirer is en- route to New York coming
through the great lakes to Montreal. thence
around the gulf coast to this port. Shortly
after the yachts arrival her commander,
Captain Lyons received a telegram from
her owner, w. j. Connors, of Buffalo, to
hasten with all speed to New York. 1t was
stated that the Enquirer, on her arrival at
New York, would be fitted out as naval
dispatch boat and would be Immediately put
in commission. She will proceed at once.
boat was sighted off the Newfoundland
coast, but Captain Lyons's craft has a
speed of twenty-three knots. and he is not
afraid Of Warlike vessels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Results of His Trip to Cuba Kept from
the Public.

WASHINGTON, May 8. - Major General
Nunez, of the Cuban army, arrived here
last night on his return from landing a
party in Cuba. This landing was made after
conferences between General Nunez, Gem
eral Miles and Senior Quesada, the Cuban
delegate, about two weeks ago, and was
for the purpose Of opening up commune
cation with Generals Garcia and Gomez
After brief conference with Mr.. Quesada,
General Nunez left for New York, where
he will make report to President Palma.
The results of his trip are guarded with
much care by the Cuban officials here, who
deem it inexpedient to discuss what Gen-
eral Nunez did. 1t is said, however, that
his party found no difficulty i'll establishing
communications with the Cuban COM
Inanders in the field. 1t is understood that
General Nunez will continue organizing
parties of Cubans to go to the front. and
will have command of the United States
Cuban forces other than those already in
the field under Garcia and Gomez.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Want Saloons Closed mt @.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, May 9.-As result of the
clerks union, federated with five thousand
unionists in the city, groceries and all other
business houses quit at 6 o clock each day,
Saturday excluded At the City Council
meeting tonight communication signed
extensively by women petitioned the ordi-
nance makers to force the saloons to close
likewise at each evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

meeting annually since then. For several
years past 1t was divided in two sections,
at the meeting of the northern section IN
Wabash last year the reorganization OF
both branches into one was effected ana
the meeting here will be the first at which
all churches in the State will take part for
several years past. Fully one hundred min
listers have sent word that they would be
here The meetings will be held in the new
First Christian Church. The president is
Rev. p. j. Rice, of Fort Wayne with Rev.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Cuhnna Mnssinr.

NEW YORK, May 9-The Evening Posts
Key West correspondence to-day says: An
artist who has just arrived from Gomez's
camp says that there are 1900 Cubans in
the neighborhood of Sancti Spiritus but
they are short of arms and ammunition.
They also have difficulty in obtaining suffi-
cient food but are full of enthusiasm and
desire to cooperate with our army. The
condition of the reconcentrados is described
as pitiable in the extreme
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Rowan Safe at Nassau.

NASSAU, N. p. May 9.--First Lieut. An
drew S. Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry.
the agent Of the United States War De-
partment, who has been on a visit 20 Cuba,
arrived here to-day after accomplishing his
mission. He has seen the Cuban leaders.
and incidentally he saw Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet steering in an easterly di-
rection. Lieutenant Rowan left Cuba May
in an omen boat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, May 9.-Mrs. Ernest
Freeman, who was fatally shot Saturday
evening at the home of friend by her
husband, died this evening. She refused to
live with her mother-in-law. Freeman aft
erwards attempted suicide with the same
revolver, but is now recovering rapidly. He
was arrested this evening on q charge of
murder in the first degree.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
HOGAN Sentenced, WIG Acquitted.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, May 9-James Hogan,
a well-known citizen, has been sentenced
to the Northern Prison, having been found
guilty of obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses. His wife, charged with being an ac-
complete, was acquitted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Trying to Provision Eastern Cuba.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, May ., p m.-
The Spanards are trying to provision the
forts of eastern Cuba before the blockade
begins. To-day shipping merchants here re-
ceived cable requests from Santiago and
Manzanillo for cargoes of food. 1t Is rep
resented that there is time yet to market
large quantities of provisions. Two schoon-
ers have been chartered here and one has
been chartered at Montego bay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
JEALOUS STONE CUTTER
Shoots a South Bend Widow and Com
mits Suicide.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND Ind, May Slack Her
rington, stone cutter, killed himself early
this morning. first attempting to murder
Mrs. Teresa K. Vahlert with whom he
boarded. The man was madly in love with
the woman, who had rejected his frequent
proposals of marriage. This morning he
urged his suit and was refused, whereupon
he shot down the woman. sending bullet in
to her face with deliberate aim after she had
fallen to the floor He then rushed to the
river and killed himself with the same
rington was insaneIy jealous of the widow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
INDIANA OBITUARY.
Ex-COunty Clerk William Feighner,
Prominent Man of Marion.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MARION, Ind, May civilian Feigh-
ner, ex-county clerk, and one of the best
known citizens of Marion, died last evening
after a prolonged Illness He was direc-
tor of the Commercial Club, prominent
member of the Grand Army and other or
CARNATIONS. The funeral will be Wednes-
day at o'clock
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
The Oregon at Bahia.

BAHIA, Brazil, May 9.-The United States
battle ship Oregon arrived here at 9:4O
this morning. 1t is said she is now acting
under secret instructions from Washing
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Requested to Leave Shanghai.

PEKING, May Sin consequence of the
declaration of neutrality by China in the
war between the United States and Spain,
the Tsung-Li-Yamen has requested the
United States steamship Monocacy to leave
Shanghai.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, May 9.-The body of an
unknown man was found in the river to-day.
He had sandy complexion, heavy red mus
tache, fairly well dressed and was about
thirty-five years old and five feet six inches
high. The body was buried by the coroner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Burgess shoots McGinnis.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, May 9.-John Burgess,
white man, shot Spurgeon McGinnis. col
ored, in the head late this evening, causing
wounds that will prove fatal. Burgess gave
himself up and an examination into the
cause of the shooting will be made. Some
startling facts are expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
John Scherer.
Snecial to 1

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO, Ind, May 9.-John Scherer,
father of Trustee Scherer, of Taylor town
ship, died last night, aged eighty-nine. He
was the father of the John Scherer assas-
sinated at New Orleans in 1861 while max
ing an anti-slavery speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
THE ARMY OF INVASION.
5000 Men Expected at Frisco This
Week-AvaiIable Transports.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. May 9.-within
this week 5000 men will be quartered at the
Preside In this city, awaiting transporta-
ton to Manila. Every day troops from
Oregon, Washington, Utah and Idaho will
be pouring ~. and the work of mastering
in the militia win continue. The state and
federal authorities here are working night
and day TO have all in readiness when the
transports lay alongside the wharves for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Indiana Giant Married.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, May 9.-William
Klugh, of this city, known as the Indiana
giant, yesterday married Mrs. Martha M.
Jackson. Klugh is the tallest man in In
diana, measuring seven feet in. his stock
ings He is Two feet taller than his wife.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
KOKOMO, Ind, May 9.-Mrs. Edward
Newly of New London, this county, died
suddenly this morning of heart trouble, aged
seventy-six. She had just arisen from bed,
and was dressing when she fell to the floor
dead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

LAWRENCEBURG, KY, May 9.-Prob-
ably the most destructive fire in the history
of Lawrenceburg broke out tonight in the
opera house building. The Klondike Hotel
is ablaze and the town seems doomed The
loss at midnight is estimated at $780, 600.
Lexington has been wired for fire APPARATUS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
The Red Cross Nurses and the War.

11tIItII'
When two or three weeks ago the war
cloud doomed dark and ominous upon the
horizon an appeal was made for emergency
nurses. The applications have been more
than five hundred in number. OF these two
hundred have been accepted Professionally
graduates of other schools. who come with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Last midnight Governor Holcombe OF
tary Alger saying a sudden change had
been made in the assignment of Nebraska
troops, and that one regiment, perhaps
to the Philippine islands. The early assign
ment placed the troops at Washington and
Chickamauga
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
Mother of Hon. w. j. johnson Dead.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, May 9.-Mrs. Jeanette
Dickey Johnson, wife of Richard Johnson,
of Madison, Ind, died at 8 o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Johnson was born at Bally-
chase, near Belfast, Ireland, March 81 1888.
She married Richard Johnson in 1858 and
had five children Hon. William James,
Margaret, David and Annie surviving her.
For more than twenty years Mrs. Johnson
had been a great sufferer. The funeral will
take place from the family residence
Wednesday at 10 a.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MUNCIE, Ind, May 9.-The thirty-fourth
annual meeting of the Ministerial Associa-
ton of the Christian Churches of Indiana
convenes a three days session in Muncie
tomorrow afternoon. The organization was
completed in wabash In 1864, and has been
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Philadelphia Record.
The West Virginia space writers must ex-
cuse us If we decline TO become excited over
the reported resumption Of the Mc-Coy-Hat-
field feud. We have more important knitting
to attend to.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
WAR Meaaures Adopted.

MADRID, May 8, IL p. m.--Both cham
bers of the Cortes have adopted the war
measures proposed by the government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
The Right Kind.

Detroit Free Press.
What are you taking that cneap-John
watch TO war with you for, Peer
Cause 1t won't run.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10

Sigsbee's Greyhound COursing the Sea
DELAWARE BREAKWATER, Del,
May 9.-The auxiliary cruiser st. Paul. Cap
tain Sigsbee commanding, put to sea this
morning. Her destination is not known.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-10
So 1t Would.
philadelphia Times.

Philadelphia Times
An additional pIeasurable ingredient would
enter into the capture of Manila. because
manila is another name Tor yellow paper
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-12
REV. 7. A. sMOOT. A. B.

The chair of science and philosophy
is to be filled by Rev. L. A. Smoot. He
is not an entire stranger to our people.
While vet young man, Mr.. Smoot
ranks high as a scholar, profound think
er and eloquent preacher. In securing
his services Greensboro Female College
is to be congratulated. He is one of
North Cardinals brightest and most
promising young men. He is native
of Iredell county, was prepared for col
lege at Oak Institute in that county, en-
tered Trinity in 1891 and graduated with
the degree of A. Il. in June, 1895. For
two years he was headmaster of Trinity
High school and resigned that position
to take Il special course at Vanderbilt
University He will fill the chair to
which he has been called ably and accep-
taby.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-12
GREENSBORO FEMALE COLLEGE
The New Catalogue-Additions to The
Faculty.

Faculty.
The city of Greensboro and Methodists
throughout North Carolina have long
had cause to be proud of that splendid
and honored stitution-Greensboro Fe-
male College. Never, perhaps, i'll its
history of fifty-one years Of usefulness
has this college been capable of more
efficient and thorough work in. all its
branches than at the present time.
An energetic, practical man, Presi-
dent Peacock. Jealous for the best inter
ests of the college, has gathered about
him faculty of which any institution
might well feel proud. They are special
ly prepared and peculiarly adapted to the
work assigned to them.
The News and Observer acknowledges
the receipt Of Il copy of the new cataio-
que for 1S97-9S and announcement for
1885, 90. 1t comprises an attractive
neatly printed and well arranged book
of seventy-nine pages ana should be
read and studied by every person and
friend Of this noble institution. This
catalogue shows total enrolment of
161 pupils the past year. In the music
department there were 122; are depart
ment. 80: eIocution, 81; business course,
"a. The book is replete with valuable
information and any one interested can
secure copy by addressing President
bred Peacock, Greensboro, N.
The faculty for the ensuing year has
undergone a change in four depart
ments and of the new members, princi-
pally, we will speak in this article. The
old members are well and favorably
known and need no words of common
dation at our hands. The new members
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-12
IN MEMORIAM.
Worth Bagley, Ensign, U. S. N.


Hurrah for Ensign Bagley with his
name placed at the head
OF all the nations heroes and of all the
nations dead;
Who paced the deck and faced the
wreck, the hell of shot and SHELL.
And with a war cry on his lips before the
salvos fell;
Who gave his brave young life as though
it were some worthless thing.
The country's earliest sacrifice, its first
war offering.
What mattered it to Bagley if we won
or lost the day?
He gathered up more glory there than
man could take away.
The burden was too great and Death
came-maybe it was best
Consigned his fame to History and laid
his form to rest
No drawer soldier ever felt the hot
breath of the war
Than he who persisted for the lovely
tropic Cuban star;
Who claimed the greatest honor he the
very first who died,
Whose life-blood's pure libaton Left Old
Glory gloriied:
Who with the fountain of his youth in
carnadincd the cause,
Baptized and christened it and won a
rapturous applause,
Triumphant he, Death had no sting
the grave no victory
Free-born himself he gave his life that
others might be free
He gave his life up for his friends-no
greater love than this
Hath any man; it is Loves highest
apotheosis.
He claimed the heritage of Freedom
from his ancestry,
A legacy of Liberty he left posterity.
The Tar-Heel at Cardenas, whose brave
soul found swift release,
Came in the guise of warfare, but his
mission was of peace;
The gallant North Carolina boy, chivalric
Southern lad,
Who silenced all arrangements, re-
united strong and glad,
His country's several sections, saw with
glazing eyes of death
The seal of union set before he drew his
latest breath.
| To Freedom and to Peace remains for
ever consecrate
! The blood of Ensign Bagley. who, true to
his native State.
Inc foremost IN the patriot TankS, the
noblest of them all.
! Was first to answer with his life the
Independence CALI
| As long as gratitude its name to mem
| DRY shall give,
As long as Fame and Freedom linked in
blood-red annals live,
| As long as Death shall come to claim a
Spartan mothers joy,
] { 4
North Carolina boy.
| His memory will be cherished in the
Pantheon of Fame,
| In Freedoms temple will be kept It
niche for his name.
| His name was Worth Chat makes a
man9 and to his work and worth
! Let shine the noblest monument that
ever shone on earth;
| The massive granite of his State alone
can typify
| That purity and courage which was not
afraid to die;
Pure and enduring tablets should record
his epitaph
And History's most unsullied page re-
ceive his autograph.
Imposed upon them by his service and
his sacrifice
| Their debt his State and nation should
hold far beyond all price.
! The thrilling story should be told of
Bagley's martyrdom
/ To children vet unborn within the cen
turtles yet to come,
The boy upon the burning deck the
Ensign's soul awaits
Casabiancos spirit and Worth Bagley' s
now are mates.
EDWARD GILLIAN.
Harrisburg, Pa, May %, 1896.