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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

LONDON, March ia special dispatch
from Rome says the Italian government has
sold the armorsd cruiser Varez to Spain.
The ytalian armored cruiser Varese. said
to have been sold to Spain, is of steel, has
6S4O tons displacement is 1928 feet long and
has So feet inches beam. He maximum
draft is tUertyyfour feet She is driven by
two propeilers has 1900 indicated horse
power and is estimated to steam twenty
knots an hour. The cruiser has an arnlored
belt of six inches of harveyized steel and
she has six inches of harveyized steel over
her gun positions. with deck plating one
and a half inches thick. Her Armament
consists of two ten-inch guns. ten six-inch
quick-fring guns, six 4.7-inch guns, ten 20
inch guns ten 1.4-inch guns and two Maxim
rapd-fire guns. Her normal coal supply is
470 men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
REPORT READY.
Concluded from First Page1

miral Sicard If it did not leave here to-
day it could not reach Washington by Sat-
urday. There is good authority for the as
sertion that the court probably will return
to Havana before reaching dts conclusions.
Greater secrecy than ever is maintained,
but it was ascertained by the correspondent
that most of the time of the court to-day
was occupied in revising the testimony.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
FIint,s Torpedo Boat securea.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE Navy De-
partment in few days will be in possess
sion of a torpedo boat of the most formid-
able construction, which is nearly COM
pleted The boat is the property Of Charles
r. Flint, of this city. Negotiations have
practically been completed for its transfer
to the government.
The board of inspection of auxiliary
cruisers was in session to-day with all it's
members present The board has sent q
preliminary report by wire to Washington,
but will make more extended report. The
class vessels, snd will now take up the Sec
ond-class craft, such as tugs. 1t is said
only one-fourth of the work cut out for the
board has been finished thus far. The May
yard tonight to be converted into war
vessel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
NEW SQUADRON.


skids in the vicinity of the points selected
for Notifications. This decision however
has not prevented the department from
buying all the rapid-fire guns obtainable at
reasonable rates, and day before yesterday
thirty such weapons were bought and soon
will be on their way to New York from the
Wicker works in England.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

try. Doubtless those who hold Spanish
bonds in Europe would like to save the
money they have invested, but it is evident
they cannot control a government 1t has
been reported that a syndicate, probably
composed of those foreign bondholders. has
been talking of paying Spain to leave Cuba,
but all the holders of Spanish bonds in Eu-
rope cannot change the purpose of the adj
ministration to bring the present trouble in
Cuba To an end
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

PERTH AMBOY, N. j., March 17.-There
was another successful trial of the subma-
rine boat Holland, in Staten island sound
to-day. The vessel was submerged and, APP
worked to the entire satisfaction
of MIR. Holland, who was in charge of her.
While the hull was under water al the
time the turret which Is about eighteen
inches above the deck, remained above the
surface, except, for a minute Or so, when
the vessel disappeared entirely and came
un again a short distance away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
enlistment of Marines.

NEW YORK., March ia detachment
of thirty-three marines were hurriedly sent
away early to-day from the marine bar
racks at the New York navy yard. They
will go aboard the cruiser Newark.
now at Norfolk A detail OF TWEEN
ty-five blue Jackets for the Richmond,
also at League island, were taken TO Jer-
sey City on a tug. 1t was announced at the
the immediate enlistment of 473 men had
been received from Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
CIT from the baroness De Hirsch.

NEW YORK, March lit was learned
that the Baroness De Hirsch lately sent
from Paris a large sum of money the in
terest of which is to be applied to main
tanning and extending the Hebrew farms
and agricultural interests founded by the
late Baron De Hirsch near Vineland, N.
T The colony was gradually falling into
decay, and some of those Interested APP
pealed to the baroness. Adolph 5. Solo
said: 1.-The report is substantially true, but
am very sorry the story has come out I'M
til all the details of the plans are perfected.
/ can say nothing further concerning the
matter at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The extensive and costly preparations for
war which the government has made dur
ing the last thirty days mean that it antici-
pates a possibility of war either as re-
suit Of the Maine disaster or of an impend-
ing change in its Cuban policy. Even If the
report Of the court of inquiry should be g
complete acquittal OF the Spanish govern
ment regarding the Maine disaster, the dam
ger OF war would still remain and will until
peace is established IL Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Army officers do not like being Indian
agents, but all the facts go to show that
they are more efficient in that capacity
than are men from civil life who can afford
40 take those places for the meager salaries
paid. Business qualifications are needed as
much In positions under the government as
elsewhere, but thousands of men seem not
70 resllize IT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

FORT RILEY. Kan. March 17.-Battery
r. of the Fourth Artillery. destined for
Fortress Monroe, Virginia, pulled out to-
day on a special Union Pacific train. This
is the third battery TO depart from Fort
Riley. The two other batteries left last
night. Battery will go East over the
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy TO st. Louis,
thence via the Big Four and Chesapeake s.
Ohio roads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Chile WIN Not SEN ships.

( LONDON, March 18.--The Santiago cor
respondent of the Times says: The Chilean
government authorizes me to deny the ru-
mors of the sale of the cruiser O'Higgins.
No offer for any Chilean vessel will be en-
tertained by the government until pending
international questions between Chile and
Peru are definitely arranged"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Hon. Blanche K. Bruce. register of the
United States treasury, who died yesterday,
belonged the remarkable class of American
slave products of which Hon. Fred Douglass
was distinguished representative. Under
the most adverse circumstances and with
out any advantages they became leaders
among men and power in politics. Mr..
Bruce, though a man of limited education,
had excellent sense. infinite tact and great
euavity of manners
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE two big col
umns forming the main support to the en-
trance of the Coliseum building, destroyed
by fire not long ago, collapsed without
warning to-day, killing E. r. Baker and
fatally injuring John Rice. Several others
were slightly injured All were workmen,
engaged in cleaning UP the ruins.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Tom Watson, of ''where-are-we-at'' fame,
seems to have the privilege of playing Sec
ond fiddle as often as he desires-perhaps
oftener. A year or SO. ago he was NOM
mated and then unnominated for the vice
presidency on the Popocratic ticket, and
now he has been used as second choice for
Populist candidate for. Governor of Geor-
gia The latter nomination was made after
it was found that Sam Jones would not be
a candidate. ~ 49,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
AlIeged Threats of spaninrds.

LAREDO, Tex, March lion several oc-
casions since the blowing up of the Maine
in Havana harbor anonymous letters have
been addressed to Mayor Christen, of this
city, warning him of plot outlined by
Spanish residents here and Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico, to blow up this city with dynamite
States and Spain. Little heed was paid to
the warnings, but another letter contain
ing violent threats has just been received
the mayor has ordered the arrest of all sus-
piciouS characters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

CHICAGO. March Interpretations have
begun for provisioning the war ships of the
United States for any emergency. II was
learned in Chicago tonight that represent
atives of the Navy Department and the four
packing houses OF Armour a Co., Nelson
Morris, Swift * Co. and Libby. Mcneil az
Libby would meet in New York 70 close
contracts for 10000 pounds of canned meats
for immediate shipment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Advices from Madrid show that the Span
ish government adheres strictly to the con-
clusion reached the night of the Maine dis
aster. that sit was indisputably due to an
internal accident" This being the case,
American assertions to the contrary are
deplored as tending to mislead public opin-
ion" The obvious intent of these claims is
to lay foundation for disputing the finding
of the American court and create European
sympathy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Correction Wanted.

"Are you the society editor?" asked the
large lady who seemed to fill the room.
= mo, madam" said the one addressed.
81 am only the court reporter.
Really? I am surprised. But perhaps
you will do. Your paper said in its account
of the affair at my house that floral decora-
tons lent beauty to the scene. 1 wish you
would have your paper state that the floral
beauty was not lent. Everything was paid
g.. al h-fc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

A. M. j.. Bridgeton, Ind: The revolu-
tionary government of Cuba was organized
at Camaguey Sept. 10, 1896 The present ad-
ministration was elected and installed at
Yuza Oct. 20, 1897. The President is Barto-
lomo Masso; Vice President, Domingo Men
DEE Capote
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The persons who were most anxious for
the defeat of Mr.. Powderiy's confirmation
are the Shareholders of the steamship COM
panies whose ships bring paupers to our
ports. Mr.. Powderly is injuring their BUSH
ness as immigration commissioner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Miles SAYS NIatters LOOK Serious.

NEW YORK, March 17-Maj. Gen. Mel
son A. Miles returned to Washington to-day
by the 10 o'clock train on the Pennsylvania
Railroad. Before taking his departure Gen
eral Miles was asked what he thought con-
corning the war situation, and he replied
ref1ectively: Its very hard to foretell just
what will happen. Matters look very Sc
rious. but this country is prepared for any
emergency"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

AS a foundation for an attempt to make
1or the almost certain failure of autonomy
Spain's remonstrance regarding the alleged
influence Of American war ships on the APP
preaching Cuban election was probably good
diplomacy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Other Fires.

STOTTSVILLE, Quebec, March list
Valentine Roman Catholic Church was
struck by lightning last night and was
burned down. Most of the church orna-
ments were saved. Loss, $4,000.
4 RIB LAKE, Wis, March 17-Fire de-
stroyed COO feet of lumber in the yard
Of J: j. Kennedy, causing a loss of between
$50 900 and SEQ co.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The fact that General Bermudez has had
q colonel, lieutenant colonel and a major
shot for attempting to surrender to the Gu
ban autonomists arouses the inquiry If the
insurgents in any numbers are weakening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The man who has held a seat in Congress
for months without once eliciting applause
or getting an opportunity. of making hit,
can now bring down the assembly at any
time by rumpling his hair and saying a
few incoherent and savage things about eff
fete Spain and her unfriendliness to the
limited States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

to such time as he shall think proper" The
use of executive inapence to bring about
an adjournment of Congress before it was
ready to adjourn would be highly improper,
and the rumor attributing such action to
the President was unworthy Of notice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The Senate was able to see that there was
40 good reason for an investigation of the
causes of the loss of the war ship Maine
by a committee of that body. 1t would not
promote the reelection of Senator Allen,
even if it were desirable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

LONDON, March 17.-According to a
special dispatch from Sunderland. the
United States government has purchased
torpedo boat destroyer from a shipbuilder
named Doxford, of that place.
1t is further said that the boat is to have
q speed of thirty knots an hour. Men are
reported to be working nights to complete
the work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The prices Of eighty out OF no commodi-
Ties in general use have advanced the past
year in spite of the downward tendency of
the price of silver. The advance is not due
to q general scarcity but to a. larger de-
manG for consumption, caused by the in
creased capacity of people to purchase.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Times change. Fifty years ago the
United States government would not have
thought of buying a ready-made war ship
abroad. and if it had many months would
have been necessary to complete the nego-
tiations Now it is a mere business trans
action and the purchase price is sent by
.nnhln
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

AS matter of fact the 'free-home"
amendment of the Indian appropriation bill
covers a considerable number of settlers
who have bought government land at
small figure and prefer not to pay for their
holdings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Torpedo FIotiIIa laecaIIed.

MADRID, March 1--Admiral Bermeio,
the minister of marine, has wired the COM
mander of the torpedo fiotilla at the Ca
naries not to proceed to Havana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

When it seemed that war could not be
averted, few days ago, quiet prevailed
among the jingoes in the House, but when
II was given cut that the President would
not push matters. they donned their uni
forms and set up their war cries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

It is evident that the yellow newspaper
Is preparing to denounce the report OF the
naval board of inquiry if it does not declare
that the Maine was blown up by the Span
ish government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
BARLEY Granted a Rehearing.

LINCOLN, Neb., March 1.-THE Supreme
Court this evening granted a reheaFing 10
former State Treasurer Barley. convicted
of embezzlement and sentenced TO twenty
years in the pententiary. Argument was set
down for April 5.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

ATLANTA. Ga, March 17.-company B.
of the Fifth United States Infantry, sta
toned at Fort Mcpherson, near Atlanta,
has been ordered by Secretary Alger to re-
port at ST. Augustine, Fla. by next
Wednesday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

1t seems that the els oorate story to the
effect that the President would like to have
Congress adjourn at an early date so that
ne may proceed untrammeled with the Gu
han affair is a fiction
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
The Cheerful idiot.

ST observe in the public prints" said the
scientific boarder, that a whales tongue
sometimes yields a ton of OIL
eff the whale is as oily-tongued as that )"
said the Cheerful Idiot. (" no wonder Jonah
was taken in."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
Greece Has Sold No War ships.

ATHENS, March 1Z-Investigation shows
there is no truth in the report IN circula-
ton saying that the United States has pur-
chased some of the Greek war ships.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The alteration in form which the Hawaii
an annexation question has undergone by
being changed from treaty to a joint
resolution does not touch the essence of the
question. So important a step, II taken at
an. should be entirely free from trickery
The real question is whether the acquisition
OF the islands Is desirable on grounds of
national welfare. If annexation is defensi-
lie on general grounds. then any method
OF annexation is defensible, otherwise none.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
One Translation.

what is the meaning of Quo Vadis?' ;
asked the ignorant person.
"I-I think 1t means what's trumps,'
the member of the euchre club explained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Should there be a war after all, what
shock the friends of Frank Morris 'steenth
auditor of the treasury, would feel over his
gross betrayal of their confidence!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
LucuIIuH.

Lucullus was a. gay old boy,
In his line there were none greater;
But he never knew the luscious joy
OF a. new-baked, red hot "tater."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

sAll available for military duty.
A recapitulation of the total by arms of
service shows as follows. Generals, S.: off,
GERS on the general staff GIG; regimental
field and staff officers. 2.420; company Off
GERS, $500; nonccmmissioned officers, 0455;
musicians 4.644: privates, 50 067.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

The finest and most becoming ornament
to any well-equipped war vessel is a flag
bearing the stars and stripes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

LANCASTER. KY. March 17.-Mlss Fran
ces Collier OF this city, daughter OF Adju-
Bradley's appointment as maid Of honor at
the christening Of the battle ship Kentucky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

If the Pope or any government is to do
any mediating it should be with Spain in
the hope that it will quit Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

There are various grades OF absurdity In
demagogy in Congress and elsewhere, but
Mr. Cochran. of Missouri, easily surpassed
eli competitors when he declared in the
House on Wednesday that the bondhoscers
would eventually prevent anything being
done to put an end 70 Spanish outrage In
Cuba. what bondholders? Probably there
Is not bond OF SPANS held in this coun-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

ST. LoUIs-Union News Company, Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. d. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

There are a few editors who should be
drafted as an advance squad in the event
of war with Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18
THE CRuIsER AMAZONAs.
Americans VIII Take Possession To-
Day and Hoist .s0Id Glory

LONDON, March 1.-THE war ship ANA
zonas. built for Brazil but purchased by the
United States. will be formally transferred
to the United States government tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

Spain is said to have no desire to sell
Cuba. In case of war she may not be asked
=
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

COLUMBUS. o.. March 1.-THE House
defeated a 2-cent per mile railway fare bill
by vote of As to "a against It.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-18

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-12-15
| First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, Dec. 10, A. d., 1885.
Publication Notice,

In the District Court OF Dickinson county,
State OF Kansas.
The Herington Trading company, plaintiff,
vs..
Theresa Mannheim and Max Mannheim, her
husband, Drusllla Parkin, The Standard
Mercantile Company Joseph Loire and
Fred Petit and D. r. Lamb, co-partners
as Petit & Lamb, defendants.
To Theresa Mannheim, Max Mannheim,
Joseph Loire and The Standard Mercan-
tile company:
Take notice that you, and each OF you have
been sued In the District Court OF Dickinson
county, State Of Kansas, In an action where
In The Herlngton Trading Company Is plain
tin and Theresa Mannheim Max Mannheim,
Drusilla Parkin, The Standard Mercantile
Company, Joseph Loire and Fred Petit and
d. f. Lamb, co-partners as Petit 4 Lamb,
are defendants; that plaintiffs petition Is
on file In said court; and you and each Of
you must answer the petition filed by
plaintiff herein on or before the 18th day OF
January 1899, or said petition will be taken
as true and judgment for the foreclosure OF
three mortgages on lots numbered one q, and
three 90 OF block thirty-two C}2), City OF Her
ington, In Dickinson county, Kansas, rend-
cred accordingly, directing the sale Of the
said real estate under said mortgages, and
excluding all defendants from any interest
In or lien on said real estate.
FRED D. CARMAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.