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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

major and Griffith was made happy by be-
ing able TO again ride his favorits team out
The latest style for hair cut n1ong the
Battery A boys has been named the billiard
pail ana. although not very becoming. it is
ABOUT as comfortable as anything originat-
ing in camp thus far. 1t is quite possible
that If some of the Indianapolis society boys
were called home the wigmakers OF Indian
apolis would do good business
For several nights past the boys of the
camp have been disturbed in their SAUNDERS
by loud shouting and preaching on the hill
opposite camp, and each time they were I'M
able to locate the party, although in each
instance several men were sent to find the
offender. Some said 1T was a drunken man,
some said he was crazy and still others said
II was some preacher rehearsing for his
Sunday sermon. Last night a scouting par
ty was made up of Battery A boys, among
Whom We're Sergeants Heiskell and Swan,
Sorporal wilkins and Privates Shearer,
A picket line was formed to encirele the
entire hill and @ close watch was to be kept
to catch the disturber. After watching I'M
TIL after II O'Clock and not having found the
gentleman the men returned to camp, tired
and sleepy, and they declared they never
would go out again If a whole battalion of
preachers were rehearsing on the hill :
The l. L. A. Quartet. composed of Martin
dale, Adams, Murbarger and "Swede" Heis-
IucKy dnIdntry Iast EVENING ana were nigh
repeat the visit soon and often.
The new recruits of the battery are all in
good health. and are enjoying camp life,
whenever they have time, but everybody is
kept pretty busy keeping the camp in
shape
Private Karelson has been appointed, on
special detail, in connection with the COM
missary department. The appointment was
well made, as Karelson is a hard worker
and deserves the promotion. It is remarka-
bic to notice the change in the appearance
of the men since they left Camp Mount.
They have all more or less taken on the APP
pearance of "old regulars" and seem to
feel fe like them This is due to the fact that
dressing for that and not for their sweet
hearts and friends, as they did at Camp
Mount.
The last squad of recruits arrived for Bat
terry f, of Fort Wayne, last night, and was
Immediately put to work this morning doing
police duty and drilling. same as the old
men. Captain Ranke and Sergeant Alder
man, accompanied by Sergeant Alderman's
mother. arrived in camp this morning from
Fort Wayne. The election in Battery E for
second lieutenant took place yesterday
morning. Sergeant Fred Meyer received 154
votes. Corporal Red Mungen II, and Paul
Bauman, the officers cook, one. Paul says
that the next time he is sure of election,
he already has the promise of several votes.
Sergeant c. Snowberger was elected first
sergeant by unanimous vote. j. ". V.
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older members of the company took their ra-
cock upon his ability to serve them IN such
a generous way.
Twenty-four men arrived from Hunting
ton late last evening for Company X. The
men brought with them two large boxes of
books and papers for the tent and for spe-
cial friends
The chaplain is in receipt almost daily of
papers, books and magazines from different
places in Indiana. Nothing is more well
come to the men than good, fresh reading
matter.
The teams are busy hauling forage for
themselves to-day. RationS for them are
issued for ten days.
Last evening an excellent minstrel show
was given by regimental talent. The occa-
visiting ladies from this and adjoining reg
iments. The entire regimental stats of the
Thirty-first Michigan. First Pennsylvania.
Fourteenth Minnesota, First Georgia and
of General Polands division were present TO
enjoy the fun. Privates Schaffer, Company
l.; Guessinger, Company b; Dunbar Com
pany L. and Willie Owens were end men,
with Lieutenant Collins, of Company I, as
interlocutor. Privates John Sohn, jr., Com
pany A; White Company F, and Moore,
Company L. sang solos, while Sergeant
Pence and Private Johnson, of Company Il.
gave the great brotherly act, silence and
fun. The band furnished the instrumental
music, and Private Shaffer. Company K,
gave a sample of Parson Slambarleg's SER
mon. Besides the visitors, the entire regi-
ment was present, and by the frequent APP
plause indicated that the programme was
thoroughly enjoyed.
The weather is almost ideal. which con-
tributes largely to the good health ano splr-
it's of the men. W. ID. w.
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COAST TO BE WATCHED
BLOCKADE STRENGTHENED AND Elk
TENDED BY SAMPSON.
FOur Fast Cruisers Ordered to Pre-
at Southern Cuban Ports.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated press.)

Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June %. 5 p.
m, via Kingston. Jamaica, June %. 1880 a.
m.-With the complete investment of San
tiago de Cuba by land and by sea but
few days off. the admiral has decided to
strengthen the blockade of the large ports
on the southern coast westward of San
tlago. For three weeks the south coast
west of Santiago to Cape San Antonio has
been practically unprotected. The blockade
was simply on paper, in name only, with
the result that it is known that quite
number of ships have run the blockade and
that an immense quantity of provisions has
been Struggled into Havana Most of the
blockade runners have landed their cargoes
under the lee of the Isle of Pines, and
thence the provisions etc., have been taken
in small boats to Batabano. whence the rail-
road runs to Havana, only thirty-five miles
away. The majority of the blockade run
ners have gone out from Jamaica and two
of them at least are known to have made
several trips.
Only last week the steamer Purisima Con-
cepcion, flying the Spanish flag took q
cargo out of Kingston, ostensbly for Man
zanillo, but probably for the Isle of Pines
The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite missed her
by few hours. The Purisima Conception
carried, in addition to provisions, arms and
ammunition. These cargoes were undoubted-
ly struggled irto the Spanish lines and will
aid Captain General Blanco greatly in with
standing the siege. The admiral has now de-
cided that blockade running must cease, and
yesterday he dispatched four fast ships to-
patrol the coast from Cape Cruz to the Isle
of Pines
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FACTS AGAINST ASSERTIONS.

1t is expected that the opponents of the
Dingley law, who never consult the reports
of the Treasury Department. will continue
to insist that it is not "a producer of rev.
enue." Senator Turpie, in one of his speech
es complained that 1t did not furnish re-
lief in time of war. That is partly true
it was not designed to furnish more than
a million dollars day for war expenditures
in addition to the million needed for the
ordinary current expenditures of the gov
eminent. 1t was intended to meet the ex-
penditures of peace, which are about $780,
600 900 a year. 1t has been doing that the
past three or four months: in fact ever
since the treasury has received the full ben
efits Of the duty on sugars. woods and other
articles. During the five months which end
ed with May the revenues collected under
the Dingley act averaged over $4,000 900 a
month more than those derived from the
German act the first five months of 1895. At
that rate there would be a surplus instead
of deficit at the close of the year. The
aggregate revenues collected under the
Dingley law the past three months were:
March, s29. 3o7 251; April $50, 1861 443; May $780,.
074.S1S-total. $S5S574.04s for the year at the
same monthly average. During the past
eighteen days of June the revenues were
$1s,7S7, 200. 1t should be stated that these
monthly aggregates do not include the pay
ments by the Pacific Railroad Companies.
These statements are made at this time
because the new tax law will go into effect
the first of next month. so that the revenues
from the Dingley law will no longer stand
by themselves. Beginning with sl9,O2S. SIS for
August, 1897. the first month of the Dingley
tariff, the revenues under 1t have gradually
increased to an average of almost million
a day, or over $780, 900 month
Against the loose assertions of men who
never quote figures are placed the official
results. They are facts which it is we'll to
place on record now, because they show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24
COL. GUNDER's MINsTRELs.
Unique Entertainment by Tooth Regi-
mental Talent.

Correspondence of the Journal.
CAMP THOMAS, Chickamauga Park,
Ga, June 22.-Yesterday afternoon the Off
GERS of the regiment were instructed in the
theory of our post and picket work in an
enemys country by Major Slocum, of the
regular army. This morning he came over
and took out the three battalions singly and
gave real illustration of his previous talk
The recruits came in for their full share of
practical jokes. This is especially empha-
sized in trying to make them believe fabu-
lous things about the quantity of food all
lowed 1t is reported about camp that a
noncommissioned officer deliberately drew
out his watch in the presence of one of the
raw recruits and remarked: ut is not 3
o'clock yet. and we do not draw rations un-
til that time and then have to take what
is left after the mules have been provided
for" The recruit appeared very much sur
prised at such conditions and went away
disguised with life in general.
A Chattanooga paper reports that one OF
the companies Of the One hundred-and-
sixtieth that had received a goodly number
of new men had for supper a very small
cube of fat meat. about square inch 0I
bread cut very thin and piece of potato
about the size of a walnut. This was SUP
posed to be the extent OF the meal. Tns
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WASHINGTON, June 2s.-The sixth Illi-
nois at Camp Alger, was wild with excite
ment this afternoon upon receiving orders
to leave camp at 8 a m. tomorrow. It is
supposed they will proceed to Hampton
Roads and thence TO Cuba. Secretary OF
War Alger has ordered an investigation to
be made at Camp Alger to ascertain wheth-
er the saw horse is being used as meth
cd of punishment there A circular 10 COLI
onels calling for q statement to punish-
ments has been distributed, and report
will be made to the War Department when
replies are received This action was taken
because Private E. r.. Cooper, Company A,
One-hundred-and-fifty- Indiana, was
yesterday compelled to sit astride a four
inch rail elevated twelve feet from the
ground. He was to have suffered similar
punishment to-day, but owing to his physi-
cal condition did not do SO. His offense con-
sisted In remaining away from camp three
days without leave.
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DEFECTIVE POWDER.
Marine Corporal Killed and Private
Injured ON the Cruiser Yankee.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The details of
the accident on the Yankee OH Decoration
day have just reached the Navy Depart
ment While the ship was at sea a trial
was made of the guns. One. six-pounder,
using English smokeless powder. hung fire
after the trigger was pulled. The gunner
without waiting, threw open the breech just
as the charge exploded. The rear blast
killed Corporal j. j. Murray and severely
but not seriously wounded Private Jesse
Fuller both of the United States marine
corps The powder Is believed TO be defee-
tive as other hang fires have been had with
Il. and If used at all in the future 1t will
be with great caution. None of the naval
nlilitiamen who, in large part. man the
Yankee, was hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Speaking of picturesque figures. is there
any in public life more picturesque than
Indiana's own Senator Turpie? An editorial
admirer in the northern part of the State
once concluded a eulogy of him by declar-
ing that he could read Junius in the orig
inal." He Is more than the accomplished
iinguist that would imply. He is a seer. as
witness the following from his recent speech
in this city:
All the political signs of the times indi-
cate that we shall elect, in November next,
a House of Representatives in favor of a
measure that shall bring adequate revenue
for all the purposes of war and peace, in IA
vor of supply of currency that shall add
no interest or principal to our national
bonded debt, in favor of a coinage law that
shall make no discrimination against either
gold or silver as standard money of the
United States.
A man who can shut his eyes and see
such visions as those does not need to resort
to any artificial means of happiness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24
CAMP ALGER TO MOVE.
Col. Barnetts Regiment Expected to
Leave Within "a Week.

Correspondence of the Journal.
CAMP ALGER, Va. June 23-Now that
the first division has gone. Quartermaster
Compton says it will not require more than
week to get the Northumberland fifty
ninth ready to move 1t is said that General
Davis has urged that Camp Alger be broken
as soon as possible, and it is quite likely
that his advice will be followed by the de-
partment. DR.. Langdcn, of Greencastle.
hospital steward of the ne-hundred- and-
fifty-ninth, has forwarded a request for a
discharge from the service on account of i'll
health.
Crescent Lodge. No. 122, !. o. o. F., of
Evansville. has presented Captain Mellow
all. of Company E. of that city with a beau
tiful sword. The presentation was made
Wednesday evening in the presence OF about
a half hundred Odd Fellows who are in the
regiment. The sword is engraved on the
blade in gold.
Chaplain Weaver has returned from Pitts
burg. where he attended the funeral OF his
father.
There will be some real sklrnish drills
In The near future, as blank ammunition has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24
Lieutenant Barr Resigns.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WATERLOO, Ind, June pa tele

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WATERLOO, Ind, June "a telegram
received here from Capt. L. l.. Denison, Of
Company I. e-h1ndred-and-ffty-s
Infantry, at Tampa states that Lieutenant
Charles V. Barr has resigned as second
lieutenant of Company I. His friends here
were somewhat surprised to hear of his
leaving the service, but by his most init
mate acquaintance 1t was known that he
had been in poor health for some time, and
continuing in the service was considered
dangerous for him. Private Charles Huyck
who is here to recruit the company. has
been ordered to secure twenty-seven men
instead of twenty-six, as first instructed. 1t
is expected the recruits will leave here the
first of next week.
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The Novoe yremya, the leading paper of
ST. Petersburg. has sent a special commits
sioner to this country who is to write of the
war and Of the attitude of the United States
towards other nations, especially towards
Russia. To a question regarding Russia's
attitude towards the United States he an
/ spsered:
The present attitude of Russia toward the
United States can be exactly described by
the words friendly neutrality" Russia
does not have the slightest wish to en-
nense superiority OF the American forces
Russia does not see the need of offering the
United States her assistance, as she has
done when England was attempting to
bring about the disruption of the American
Union.
This carries an adroit reminder that Rus
STA was our friend when we needed friends
even more than we do now. Commercially
speaking. England is our natural COMPETE
tor. while Russia's policy in the far East is
distinctly in our favor. we should be care
fui not TO lose the friendship Of Russia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

It is said Spain secretly hopes that the
United States will consider propositions
looking to peace upon the basis of the con-
of the war, including the retention of her
West India possessions and the Philippines
There could not be more striking proof OF
Spanish ignorance and lack of comprehen.
sion of current events than the idea that
such a proposition would be entertained by
the United States.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, June 23.-War is on in
the ranks of the Observation-Disclosures
Indiana at Chickamauga. Letters from
Company L state that "graybacks'' by the
thousands have invaded the camp and that
the entire camp is now undergoing boiling
and fumigating process and that it may be
necessary to move the camp. 1t seems that
the Anderson company was one among the
first to be attacked, but the manner in
which the company has been fighting the
critters, it is minated, is now being fol-
lowed by other companies. 1t is also init
mated that an effort is being made to keep
the matter Ouiet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

1t is explained by a well-informed Wash
ington correspondent that the Democratic
House caucus was called by the leaders to
agree upon some line of action hostile to
territorial expansion, so as to have an issue
for the campaign. They realize that the sill
yer question is obsolete, having been swept
away by the war. If they cannot unite upon
some common ground regarding annexation
they will have no issue but to find fault with
the administration
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24
Nothing Similar.

Mrs. Watts-How funny these Chinese are.
To think OF town taking pride in the fact
that one of their beggars has built a three
story house.
Watts-In this country we point with pride
to our factories that receive free land and
exemption from taxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Not a single rumor of Germany's pos
sible interference has been received since
yesterday. Either the newsmakers are get
ting careless or there is something more
substantial to write about. Such stories
usually arise when the news field is par
ticularly barren of other matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Few colleges in the United States have
more interesting history than Oberlin Col
lege, Ohio, and a statement made at the re-
cent commencement shows that few are in
better condition financially 1t has an en-
dowment of 81 ,OOO,O 600 and real estate valued
at 500 co.,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

The strange fortunes of war were never
more peculiarly illustrated than in the fact
that while engaged in a battle with the
Spaniards, man on the Texas was killed
by projectile from a Spanish gun. Acct
dents will happen in the best regulated
arr1ipS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Colonel Bryan's friends complained of the
assignment of his regiment to Manila as a
political scheme to separate him from his
friends. The latest report is that his regi-
ment has been assigned to General Lees
corps. AS the close political followers Of
Colonel Bryan have been somewhat jealous
of the popularity of General Lee, they may
see a new and very wicked plot in this new
assignment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

1t is mentioned as a progressive" feature
of the woman's national convention, now
in session at Denver, that women physi-
clans are in attendance in case any of the
speakers or delegates should faint. Men
have held many conventions, but they have
not been enterprising enough to make this
provision, or perhaps they were not bright
enough to think of it,
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Santiago is the place and the dungeons of
MORO Castle the prison where the captain
and thirty-six of the crew of the virginius
were tortured and murdered by the Spanish
in 1873. When our troops raise the stars
and stripes over Santiago they will be re-
Maine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

The American people never know how
many thoroughly capable men they have in
responsible positions until some emergency
reveals them. But for this war our Deweys.
Simpsons Schleys, Hobsons, Skaters and
others who are winning the country's adj
miration and gratitude might never have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

The Democratic convention neglected to
put "old sumptuary'' in it's platform, but
the bold declaration in favor of personal
liberty answers the purpose. What the
people of this country are mostly lying
awake nights about is the threatened dep
rivation of their personal liberty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Alfonso XIII was crowned yesterday with
impressive ceremonies, but with a small and
select set of witnesses He probably wanted
to write an article some time on How it
feels to be King for few weeks"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24
BATTERY A BOYS.
Major Rodney Called to Fort McPher.
son. and May BE Promoted.

Correspondence of the Journal.
CAMP THOMAS. Chickamauga Park, Ca,
June 22-one of the most popular officers
of the Artillery Brigade, Major Rodney, was
called away by government orders yester-
day He was ordered to report at Fort Nc
Pherson. and rimor has II that the major S
sudden departure is due to his being in line
Of promotion, which is sincerely hoped for
by the members of the artillery. Major
Rodney's departure relieves Private Harry
Griffith from his duties as orderly fer the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Here" said the ambitious boarder, 'is an
advertisement of bicycle clothes. Do bicy-
cles have to wear clothes?'
Every well-enameled wheel" said the
Cheerful idiot, has at least four coats
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

how the Dingley law is closely answering
the expectations of its trainers and support
ers down to the latest days OF it's existence
without modification.
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a few days now win decide the fate of Ad-
miral Ceryeras squadron which has been
bottled up in Santiago harbor since the 25th
Of May. It's capture or destruction is the
objective point Of the present operations at
Santiago. without which probably no expe-
diFion would have been sent to that point.
~ least not at present. There can be little
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

The Patriot-When / think of the growing
greatness of this Nation 1 am filed with
awe.
The Anglomaniac-AW!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

History furnishes no parallel to the fitting
out. sailing and landing of as large mill
tary expedition as our invading army now
in Cuba in the same length of time. Eng
land is the only other country that could
equal the achievement, and it is very doubt
full If she could
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-24

Where are you going, my pretty maid?'
I'm going a berrying sir, she said.
who's to be buried. my pretty maid?"
Its none of your funeral, SIR" she said.
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been received In large quantities. At pres
ent this drill has to be confined to the pre-
liminaries, owing to the limited amount of
ROOM G. w r.