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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

FOretgn Compliments HOr DeWey.
LONDON. May S-The comment on the
battle at Manila as the details come in is
universally flattering TO Commodore Dewey
and the American navy. The Times says:
The destruction of the Spanish fleet was
complete, as complete as any achievement
recorded in naval annals, Commodore
Dewey showing himself worthy alike of the
great traditions of the United States navy
and of his kinship with the race that pro-
duced Nelson.
The Standard remarks Commodore
Dewey has evidently taken as his model for
dispatch writing that laconic british sailor
of famous memory who reported decisive
naval victory thus: Engaged enemy yes
terday. Captured ships as per margin
The Daily News says: Commodore
Deweys dispatches, in their conciseness and
modesty, are in accordance with the best
naval traditions The battle establishes a
record among contests of the kind, for one
of the combatants destroyed the whole
fleet of the other without himself suffering
any loss whatever. The victors carried the
whole job through in a thoroughly work.
manlike manner. 1t is especially worth the
noting that the discipline of the American
ships is reported to have been perfect, for
many Spanish authorities and some indie
pendent critics thought this might be a
weak point on the American side The ex-
cellence of the American tactics and the su-
periority of craftsmanship are likely to be
permanent factor in this war. The chief
lesson which the battle of Manila enforces
is what everybody knew before, namely,
that under modern conditions of warfare no
amount of personal bravery can possibly
make up deficiency in weight and large
metal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
New Orleans Arrives.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May s.-The
cruiser New Orleans Joined the flying
squadron at Old Point Comfort shortly
after. Z o'clock this evening. 1t is stated
that the lighthouse authorities at Cape
Henry were in quandary as to how to re-
port the war ship, which was purchased
recently of the Brazilian government. In
fact, they did not know the New Orleans,
and reported that "a big white ship with
yellow tunnels" had passed in. 1t is ex-
pected that the New Orleans will coal here,
and while her bunkers are being replen-
ished she will receive her coat of war
paint.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Ex-Editor spicer KILLED.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
c,JET RVWITJ II Ind Nav g

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, May s.-Reuben
Spicer was instantly killed while crossing
the Big Four Railroad tracks, near this
city, late yesterday afternoon. For num-
Der of years Mr.. Spicer, who was about
sixty-five years old, has been entirely deaf,
and it is supposed that he did not realize
his danger. At one time he was the editor
and owner of the Shelby Volunteer, the
predecessor of the present Shelby Democrat,
and one of the most influential Democratic
newspapers in southern Indiana. OF late
years he has been employed in book and
job printing. He leaves a widow and three
grown children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
West virginia Regiments.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, May S-Gov At
kinson received a telegram to-day from
the secretary of war, stating that the West
Virginia regiment, as soon as 1t was re-
cruited and mustered into service, would be
ordered to Chickamauga. The Governor re-
piled to the secretary that the regiment
would be ready next Thursday Six COM
panies of the regiment have been examined
and mustered in and the work of recruiting
ing companies is being vigorously prose-
cuted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Illinois Troops to Move.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May S.--Governor
Tanner received word from the War De-
partment to-day that the first two regi-
ments of infantry and one regiment of cav
airy, Illinois National Guard. now in camp
here, will be sent to Chickamauga as soon
as they can be equipped. The Governor re-
Piled that the infantry regiments are now
in readiness, except for equipment, which
will be furnished by the government The
Governor is preparing a proclamation for
general meeting at Springfield to arrange
for State organization to care for the fam
lies of the soldiers of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
ALGER Will REMAIN.
President Mckinley Opposed to the
Secretary's Resignation.

WASHINGTON. May SIT can be stated
with authority that Secretary Alger will
continue to serve as secretary of war and
that all reports of purpose on his part to
resign from the Cabinet are absolutely with
out foundation. With equal positiveness it
can be said that it is the earnest wish of
the President that Secretary Alger should
remain with him throughout his administra-
ton. The President and secretary of war
are I'm thorough accord, and the latter has
no thought of resigning. He is pushing the
army end of the war movement with en-
ergy and effectiveness, and is performing
his duties intelligently, periodically and to
whose unqualified confidence he enjoys.
Based on the fact that the secretary's
health was impaired last winter by an at
tack of the grip, rumors have been eircu-
lated persistently of his retirement from the
Cabinet. The positive statement that these
are baseless is therefore authorized to put
them to rest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Dam of Planet Sold for $1,000.

Special 70 the Indianapolis journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May S.-George
Starr has sold his JerseyWilkes brood mare,
the dam Of Planet, 2:O424 to James Butler,
of New York, the owner of Direct. Planet,
by Bonnie McGregor, was her first foal.
She lost one foal to Direct, and Starr owns
one foal a two-year-old, by AXtell. The
price was $3.50.
Rushtell. by Axtell, is to be sent to f. C.
Long, of New York. Rushtell is thought
TO be good for 2:10. He trotted third heat
considered one of the best Axtells bred at
Warren Park. Mr.. Long bought him to
drive on the road.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

TAMPA, Fla. May s. Divine services
were held in the various camps at Tampa
and Port Tampa to-day Drills were sus-
pended, which is customary on Sunday, and
q large majority of the soldiers attended
services on what may prove TO be the last
Sunday they viii spend outside of Cuba
for many months Excursion trains were
run TO Tampa to-day on all the roads CEN
terng here and thousands of sightseers
thronged the camps and the big wharves
at Port Tampa. The entire Twenty-fifth
Infantry two companies from the Dry Tor
tugas and six companies from Chiekamau-
ga in command of Brig. Gen. Andrew S.
Burt. went into camp at Tampa to-day
Prisoners Reach Fort MCPHERSON.
ATLANTA, Ga, May S-Fifteen Spanish
oficers and priyates captured by the United
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
A Regular Army Notice.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Secretary Alger
has in preparation a letter to General
Brooke, commanding the regulars modified
at Chickamauge, in which he says that SOL
diers re-enlisting in the regular army dur
ing the war may be informed that they will
be granted their discharges, if desired, at
the close of the war, on their individual
application. This action was taken because
of the news which has come from Chicka-
manga that very few of the men whose
service are expiring are re-enlisting be-
cause they profess a preference for the vol
unteer service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
MOB RAMPANT.
Concluded from First Pnge.)

unreservedly on their moral support. and
also upon their good offices in securing the
intervention of the powers in a way that
would save u position for Spain. The prn-
cipal American Roman Catholic bishops
have counseled the Pope to moderate his ac-
tons somewhat as it might produce corr
responding reaction in America.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Queen Regent VIII Remnin.

LONDON, May 9.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Standard says: Il hear from an
excellent Spanish source that the Queen Re-
gent few days ago expressed firm reso-
luton neither to leave Spain nor to abdi-
cate, but on the contrary, to continue the
regency with all energy and self-sacriice
until her son becomes of age. My informant
also denies the report that her Majesty re-
Gently begged Emperor Francis Joseph to
intervene"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

KOKOMO, Ind, May S.-The young ladies
of the Epworth League of Grace NJ. e.
Church, in this city, have fitted up a
nursery in the basement of the church.
brought to church services. thus doing
away with the crying baby nuisance during
religious services. They will give the moth
e f f en- hS Tor the children ana VIII return
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

DENVER, COL May S.-By The explosion
OF a can of nltro-glycerin found near the
old powder mills on the outskirts of this city
to-day, Fritz SmetZger was instantly killed,
his body being blown 10 atoms, and Peter
Lehl, Peter sschmear and Henry Loos were
badly injured. While the others We're re-
treating Smetzger dropped stone in the
open top of the can, causing The explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
War Ship with yellow smokestacls.

LEWES, Del, May S.-The British steam
er Ethelreda. Captain Trowsdale. from
Shields, arrived here to-day and reports
having passed man-of-war, about forty
miles east Of Five-fathom bank light-ship
on Saturday morning at o'clock. The war
ship was bark-rigged, had one smoke stack
painted yellow, and had black and white
ports She was sailing slowly under fore
and aft canvas, heading southeast The
captain says she showed no flags and he
was unable to learn her name. No atten-
ton whatever was paid to the Ethelreda
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

TANGIER, May Son the representa-
tions of the Basliaw, Mr.. f. c. Partridge.
the United States consul general, has adj
vised American subjects not to leave the
town, but owing to the state of Spanish
feeling some families have already gone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

RICHMOND. Va, May s.-dovernor Tyler
received this afternoon telegram from the
secretary Of war requesting him to mobilize
the Virginia troops rapidly as possible,
and as soon as regiment is organized to
send it to Chickamauga- 1t is expected that
the movement of Virginia troops to Rich
mond this week will be rapid, as companies
in various parts of the State are reported as
simply awaiting orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

States arrived from Key West this morning
under q guard of twenty-five armed men
The officers will probably be paroled. but
the privates will be kept under guard at
Fort Mcpherson. Col. Henry Cook, who has
tiers of the regiment to Fort Mcpherson
will have supervision of the prisoners of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Norwegian steamer Seized.

ROTTERDAM, May s. - The Norwegian
steamer Fran arrived here recently to load
six hundred tons of saltpeter for Bayonne,
France, near the Spanish frontier, but the
authorities of this port forbade her to do
so and placed a guard of marines on board.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind. May S.-The second an
nual horse show of Lebanon will be held on
Wednesday and Thursday, May % and o6.
Nineteen classes have been arranged, and
over $500 in premiums. The success of last
year has encouraged the management to add
many new features for this year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May S.-The re-
quest of the Maine Memorial Fund Associa-
ton, headed by General Miles and Admiral
Selfridge, that to-day be observed as me-
mortal day in the churches was complied
with by most Of the churches OF the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind. May S.-James Har-
ris, who escaped in 1856 from the Frankfort,
KY, penitentiary, where he was serving
three years for housebreaking was arrested
here to-day. He had been living here since
his escape, and had married and was re-
spected citizen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Not seriousIx Hnrt.

CHICAGO. May s.-Michael J. Budinger,
seaman on board the Baltimore who was
reported among the injured in the Manila
fight, enlisted in Chicago in June OF 1881
His parents Mr. and Mrs. M G. Budinger,
reside In this city. One brother Nicholas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

MADRID, May s, 4:3O p. m.-Following
outbreaks caused by the scarcity and high
prices of bread at Badajoz, capital of the
province of that name, and at Alicante, the
seaport of Valencia martial law has been
proclaimed at both places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
Westerly GaIc Raging.

PROVINCETOWN, Mass, May s.-The
United States ship San Francisco remains
at her anchorage here tonight, has a patrol
stationed along the coast, and all telephone
lines are covered. A heavy westerly gale
is raging, accompanied by a heavy rain
storm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
I,ookinir for American Prizes.

GIBRALTAR May 's.-All day the con-
verted steel yacht Geralda has been cruising
in the Straits of Gibraltar with large tor
pedo boat. The Spanish steamer Pieiago.
now converted into cruiser, is stationed at
AlPeciras
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

The auditoriums were decorated and spe-
sermons and addresses delivered appro-
pirate to the occasion The @. A. r. at
tended the services at the First Baptist
Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
China VIII Re Neutral.

LONDON. May s.-A dispatch from
Shanghai announces that the government
has issued proclamation OF neutrality In
| the war between the United States and
| Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
james Hargan Dead.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON, Ind, May S--James Hargan,
an old and wealthy leading wholesale groc-
er, died this evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

GALLATIN, Mo-. May S.-George p.
Pugh, editor of local weekly newspaper,
David Rurtch and David Galbreath were
drowned to-day by the capsizing of their
boat on small pond near here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09

plies for the Spanish wounded. The Olym-
pia was hit thirteen times during the en-
gagement."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-09
no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund money II Il fails 70 cure. CSC The
genuine has j.. y. G. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-05
GLADSTONE'S WILL.
He Left an Estate Valued at About
100000.

London, Sept. 5.-The will of the late
Right Hon. William E. Gladstone has
been probated. It shows that his per
sonal estate is valued at &59 500.
Mr.. Gladstone's will was written by
himself in an ordinary memorandum
book. It is a document of about 1000
words, and is a remarkable specimen of
penmanship. The second clause of the
will has reference to the funeral ar
rangements, and says:
Commencing myself to the infinite
mercies of God in the incarnate son as
my only and sufficient hope, leave the
particulars of my burial to my execu-
tors, specifying only that they be very
simple and private, unless there be con-
elusive reasons to the contrary And
1 desire to be buried where my wife
may also lie. On no account shall a
laudatory inscription be placed over
me-
After appointing his sons as execu-
tors, the will charges the future posses
sOr of HaWarden to remember that, as
the head of the family, it will be his
duty to extend good offices to other
members thereof according to his abili-
ty and their manifest needs and merits.
The rest of the document leaves souve-
Mrs to servants and bequeaths to his
grandson, William, as heirlOoms, all
patents of crown offices held by the tes-
tator and books and prints presented
to him by the queen, letters from the
queen, etc.
The will bears date November e. 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-05
LOCAL MENTION.

Probate Judge Dolman has issued a
marriage license to Samuel Taylor, 49,
and Josie Hicks, Is, both of North To-
peka.
Colonel ]. Copeland Gordon was OPP
hospital for gall stones. DR. L. H.
Mum, assisted by Drs. Mcclure, Grubbs
and H D. Hogeboom performed the
operation. Colonel Gordon is doing
pretty we'll
Harry Gregg was arrested last night
by the police on a state warrant charg-
ing him with assault with intent to kill
He has been wanted since last June.
The warrant charges him with ASA ult-
ing Maud Edwards, a well known char
acter. Immediately after the trouble
he disappeared, and when he came to
Topeka yesterday he was arrested.
A. Wallin was arrested by the police
Saturday evening charged with draw
ing a knife on a man in Smoky Row.
He quarreIed with a man and threat
ened to kill him. The police stopped
the fight and Wallin was arrested,
charged with disturbance of the peace.
Word has been received in Topeka
from the Topeka Klondikers stating
that the government agent, AbercrOm-
bic, who was sent there to look after
the governments interests, is at
Valdes Landing, where he says he is
spending his time around saloons, and
is sending false reports back. Mr..
Hunter says that the Topeka colony is
doing well, and that they have put up
1 coo pounds of salmon for their use this
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-05
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS
Preparations For the Olympic Games a
the Paris Exposition.

Preparations For the Olympic Games at
the Paris Exposition.
The second Olympic games will take
place at Paris in 1900, and with them will
be held a series of international athletic
games lasting during the summer and de-
signed to gather together the best athletic
talent Of every civilized country For the
first time in the history of international
exhibitions athletics will be given a prom
inent place in the programme, and an Off
ciaI recognition of this feature of national
energy and growth has already been given
by an initial appropriation of 1000, 600
francs For the first time in history also
the president of the United States has been
presented with a report of considerable
length solely on the subject of athletics,
as connected with the Worlds exposition.
With the cooperation of this government
all expenses in connection with American
participation would be borne by the Unit
ed States
The Olympic games would of themselves
attract no little attention and, in fact be
a notable attraction for the exposition
They viii be held under the presidency of
the Vicomte de la Rochefoucauld, who
will act as the crown prince of Greece did
at the Athens games in 1896. The pro-
gramme will include every kind of COM
petitiOn-fencing, boxing, swimming,
rowing, sailing, gymnastics and general
athletic sports. open, of course, to anna
teurs only.
But these already world renowned con-
tests are, according to the plan laid down,
to be supplemented by a series of interna-
tional games that will include meets I'M
der the several auspices of the national
athletic organizations of Great Britain,
France, Germany, Switzerland and the
United States and other countries, with
both closed and open programmes. In
this manner there will be brought together
prominent athletes from every quarter.
Interest in this country is already in
evidence by the announcement that the
New York Athletic club will be we'll rep
resented at the Paris games. So also will
the KnickerbOcker Athletic club, which
has one of the strongest aggregations Of
swimmers in the country and which will
undoubtedly be represented in that branch
of aquatics. Both of these organizations
have made a name abroad. The Boston
Athletic club and Princeton university,
which enjoyed so pleasant an experience at
the Greek Olympic games, will undGubt-
eddy feel inclined to repeat their expert
ment. 1t is thought, in fact, that COM
pany of not less than 100 of the best
American athletes will go to take part in
the Paris games in 1900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-05
RACE ANNOUNCING.
The Modern Herald Uses a NIegaphOne
Half as Large as Himself.

Half as Large as Himself
The official announcer is a convenience
of modern racing and athletic events. In
old days the results were posted up on a
bulletin board, and those of the spectators
who were blessed with good eyesight could
keep track of the contests. Much fault
finding was the natural result. An enter
prising eastern club hit upon the idea of
departing from the Anticipated telegraph
board custom, which we inherited from
our English cousins. In it's place strong
lunged man was appointed to shout out
the results of the several events to the
crowd as soon as they were decided. The
scheme made big hit and has been made
use Of at practically all sporting tOurna-
ments ever since.
At first the official announcer depended
solely on the carrying power of his voice
in discharging his duties. That was not
always satisfactory. particularly in cases
of large crowds. The vocal strain was
such that the voice of the announcer often
gave out long before the conclusion of the
tournament. Then all the spectators could
hear was a series of hoarse squawks, which
carried no meaning to the ear. This dis
advantage has been overcome too. The
modern instrument, known as the mega
phone, has been seized upon by the official
announcer, and with it's aid he can send
tremendous volumes of sound to any cor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-05

The stamp tax does not bother me
Nor mar my life's tranquility,
Still-stin in gentle peace live.
have no checks, dear friends, to give.
With no expressmen contend,
Having no packages to send;
Never a stamp law shall break,
Having no mortgages to make.
No great transactions know my hand,
No mill wheels move at my command,
No ships are mine that sail the sea
Though banks may break, they break not
me.
Serene, content, I go my way,
Sound sleep at night and toll by day,
From warning wolves Of tax secure,
Still thankful that 1 am so poorl
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