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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Imports and Exports.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.-The monthly
statement of the imports and exports of the
United States shows that during the month
of July the imports of merchandise
amounted $5O,674 366. of which S19,571 ,265 was
free of duty. AS compared with July, 1897
a decrease is shown of about 100000 The
exports of domestic merchandise amounted
to ST. ,1SS, 742, an increase of over 81 000.000
The gold imports for July aggregated ST.
613,530, as compared with 1928 o31 for July,
1897. The exports of gold amounted to ST.
479013, against 5,462,S69 for July, 1897. The
imports of silver aggregated $3026. 1872,
against 81 93S64 one year ago. The exports
cally the same as for July 1897.
For the last seven months there is shown
to have been a decrease of $129, 1893 in the
imports of merchandise and increase in the
exports of $131, 736,O99. The gold imports
during the same time increased $S8, 043, AL
and the exports decreased $228 1866 The
imports of silver decreased 81 1922, 1873 and the
exports S., 1881 424.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Observation-Disclosures RECEIPTS.
An Increase Last Fiscal Year Over
Previous Year of $24,249925.

HreV1Ous ear OF PZ4,Z4J,JZ0.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The prelim-
nary report of the commissioner of internal
revenue shows that the receipts from all
sources in the fiscal year ended June 80,
1898, amounted to S170, S69, 519, an increase as
compared with the previous fiscal year of
$z4,249,S25. The receipts from the several
sources of revenue during the year are CIV
en- as follows: Spirits $92, SAC, S99, an increase
OF soo20,324; fermented liquors. $39 ,515 429, an
increase of $7,043, $50; oleomargarine, $1.315,-
100 an increase of 1921 $50; filled cheese,
$l6,5lS, decrease of $2,473 banks and
bankers, $l,1SO, an increase of $l,094; mis-
cellaneous, 81 243, 095, an increase of 1857 713.
The quantities of distilled spirits, fer
mented liquors, tobacco, cigarettes and c-
are stated as follows: Spirits, distilled from
fruit l,4l144S gallons, an increase of 265, 317
gallons; whisky, and others spirits distilled
from materials other than fruit 49, 2l0
gallons, an increase of 9,519,979 gallons: fer
mented liquors, or beer, 81, 155 barrels,
an increase of 1905 062; cigars (number) g.
9lO,SS1,541, an increase of SAT, 712, 444; cigar
nearly 400,O00,O 600; tobacco 2SS. 100 074 pounds,
an increase of 27,425,262 pounds; oleomarga-
rlne, 53, 3SS722 pounds. increase of u 1914 los
pounds; filled cheese Ale, 923 pounds, a de-
crease of 1853. 214 pounds.
The expenses incident to the collection of
the internal revenue tax during the year
were. approximately, So $50, 262 The States
enue tax are gwen as follows: Illinois, $780,
65S, 585; New York, So, 053 769 Kentucky, $751;
220,9l8; Ohio, SIG, 436, sos; Pennsylvania, $13-
SAG, 100; Indiana, $1,000 ,274.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14

Disposition of News Makers to Favor
the Morning Papers.

washington 4OSt.
We quite agree with the New York Even
ing Post when it declares that the fire.
quency with which the afternoon newspa-
perS have missed the big news of the day
is annoying" We think that under the
circumstances. the Evening Post would have
been justified in using the word "aggravat-
ing" but since it has become Suspicious
and intimates that the afternoon prints are
the victims OF a great conspiracy we are
not so sure but stronger terms are per-
missble- The conspiracy which has kent
the afternoon newspapers at the tail end of
the news procession Is undoubtedly one of
the most gigantic and far-rea ching affairs
ever projected, and the conspiraIors al
though they are engaged in making war on
each other with most deadly effect on the
one side, have worked like machinery in
their efforts against the evening newspa-
pers.
The first effort of the conspiracy produced
the De LONE letter just in time for the
morning newspapers end the afternoon Vie
Tins had TO content themselves with vast
Then Congress, one of the shining parties
to the conspiracy, delayed its final vote on
the declaration of war until an early hour
in the morning. thus enabling the morn
ing newspapers to score another handsome
beat. Then came Admiral Dewey the
ablest conspirator of them all. who timed
his attack on Admiral Montejo's fleet so
as to give the afternoon papers another
serious blow. Perhaps the most startling
development in this grave conspiracy was
made when it was discovered that Admiral
Cervera was member Of the hated morn
ing newspaper crowd, and that he arranged
his famous sortie in order to bring grief 20
the journalistic landowners.
General Shafter also threw all his vigor
and avoifdupoiS into the conspiracy, and the
real news of the Santiago campaign was
scheduled for the morning newspapers
Owing to the vigilance of the conspirators
in the Navy Department the morning news
papers were the first to print Admiral
SIMPSONS report. and yesterday President
Mckinley and his Cabinet joined the COM
pact of which the Evening Post complains
by adjourning the Cabinet meeting until $3.50
o'clock in the afternoon, well knowing that
whatever action was taken would be too
late for the evening newspapers. Is il
necessary to cite any more evidence TO prove
the existence of this wicked combination
against the afternoon newspapers?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
CENSORSHIP STILL EXISTS.
No Private Cipher or Code Messages
to Cuba and Porto Rico.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-All messages, in
Guiding cipher and code messages, may be
to and from Cuba and Porto Rico. All mes
sages in plain language may be sent to and
from Cuba and Porto Rico. but cipher and
code messages, except for the United States
government and the diplomatic representa-
tiVeS and government officials of all other
countries to and from Cuba and from Porto
Rico, are still forbidden
GRANT SQUIRES,
Lieutenant Signal Corps L. S. A.
United States Military Censor
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and I must say-for the Cubans do not
esteem money before their cause-ofsered
1: in vain.
There is nothing for it but to walk, and
how any one is going TO walk more than
five miles a day in this climate and over
these hills | dare not try TO think.
/ used to despise the Cubans u.fil I got
so filthy dirty myself. Now that my " hfts
trousers are black in patches. ana my be cts
are caked with mud, and my Goa. has y lit
up the back l am able to appreciate the
good points of people who are mltcn wore
off and who have not washed lheinseyycs
with which the Cubans bear heavy lcads
long distances, go without food ana endure
physical suffering is nothing less than Won
dArful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
PATTED CERVERA'S BACK.
BOstOniaRs Very AffectiOnate Towards
the Spanish Admiral.

BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 13.-Admiral Ger
vera, of the Spanish navy, and suite of Off.
GERS, passed through Boston this morning
EN- route to Portsmouth, n. H., to visit the
prisoners who formerly manned the admir-
ais command. The officers accompanying
Admiral ~Cervera were Paymaster Eduardo
Urdapille ia. Lieut.. Cervera the admiral $
son, and Junior Lieut.. Marcia Diaz. AL
most every step of the Spanish ADMIRAL was
attended by throng who cheered, applaud
ed and even patted the old gentleman on the
back. All through the ordeal Cervera smiled
pleasantly and bowed. tipping his hat to
the throng. With great difficulty he reached
his train.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
NEXT YEARS BICYCLES.
A Growing, Demand for Ligbtness
That Makers should Respect.
saltimore American

Bicycle manufacturers have already be-
gun to discuss the construction at wheels
for 1889 and some of their propositions have
ccme to the ears of riders. 1t is reported
that few makers have arranged to turn
out thirty-inch wheels next year. and that
the price Of those machines will probably
he somewhat more than is charged for this
years models with wheels of less diam
eter. Notifications are also promised in
bearings. adjustments. sprockets. cranks
10 be prettier than those OF 1898. But one
thing about the wheels Of 1897 and 1898
which has caused much dissatisfaction
among a great many bicyciisfs women
particularly, seems likely to be as objec-
tionable In the coming wheels as in those
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Vaccination Condemned.
Translated from the Medical Monatshefte
(Xiennal


(Vienna.)
Prof. Carlo Ruata, one of the most cele-
brated of the Italian hygienists, has recent
ly written an open letter in opposition to
vaccination, addressed to the University cf
Perugia. published in the Corriere della
Lera. of Milan, Italy. Hundreds of heads
verely punished because they refused to
subject themselves and their families to re-
cnment for thirty days. Professor Ruata
insists that such punishments are not only
unlawful, but also unjust-unlawful because
repeated vaccination is not prescribed by
the laws. and unjust because the value of
vaccination is itself very problematical in
deed. not safe in Itself, while its value
amounts to nothing at all.
To this we would add that in Austria no
body can be compelled to have his children
vaccinated Access to the public schools
cannot be denied TO any unyaccinated child
No child can be vaccinated in any cura tive
establishment or in any school without the
consent of the parents. whoever does this
Is liable to punishment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Spain May Use the Gables.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-1General Greedy
has issued orders raising the censorship on
all cable messages, except in Cuba and Por-
to Rico, ard in those islands it has been
limited to cipher messages and messages
obviously detrimental to the United States.
Spain has been restored to the use of the
cable the same as other nations,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Beyond His Reach.

Chicago Post.
The count became passionate in his plead
ing.
landed estates, / will give you a position
in the society in which royalty moves. Say
that I may hope for your
She sighed. blushed and shook her head
You got into the market too late. count, .
she said in a businesslike way. 1T has al
ready been cornered.
The next day her engagement to a. young
man on the Board Of Trade was announced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14
Conscience Fund Contribution.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The Postofhce
Department is in receipt of letter from an
unknown correspondent at Seattle, Wash,
who inclosed $26.SS, in order to relieve his or
her conscience. The letter stated that the
writer had ten years ago robbed a country
postoffice of SIS, and this amount was re-
turned, with interest at 6 per cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-14

SEATTLE Wash. Aug. 1.-TWO slight
shocks of earthquake were felt here last
night. The vibrations were from east to
west. and about four seconds in duration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
SATURDAY,. DECEMBER 81, 1898.
ANOTHER FARCE.

A Washington special TO tho New York
Herald SAYS that on Thursday the wisdom
Of sending n commission TO the Phil
fppines 10 study the conditions ana 1e-
port TO Congress was the subject OF "a
long conference at the W hite House b.
tween the President and member of
Congress who is frequently consulted by
the President In regard TO legislation
bearing upon our foreign relations. The
President. the special goes on 10 assert,
ia known TO be I'm search OF additional
light on the habits, qualifications, and
capabilities OF the inhabitants of the
Philippine Islands before committing the
American people to any fixed line Of
policy"
So it seems that We are TO have an
other farce I'm connection with the ques-
ton OF annexing the Philippines. soon
after the signing of the peace protocol
IL was given out, in effect. and upon
the best Of authority. that the President
wanted 70 know what the people thought
before deciding upon a Philippine policy.
In other words. it was given OUT that hc
Then he made a swing around the west
ern circle in the interest of expansion,
and on November Sth last the people told
him what they thought All things con-
sidered. the result of the congressional
elections was very emphatic pronounce
ment against expansion. Nevertheless,
MIR. McKinley's peace commissioners, so
far as in their power lay, committed the
country 20 a policy of Imperialism. The
sequel and the public admission Of one Of
the commissioners showed that this was
the work they were appointed to do and
were expected to do, regardless Of Ameri-
can public sentiment. SO far as negotia-
tions were concerned, the labors Of
the commission were child's play. Their
programme was cut and dried and the
end was in sight from the beginning.
And ii the President appoints a commits
sion to visit the Philippines we may rest
assured that it's complexion viii be such
as will tint the light just as Mr.. Nc
Einley and his imperialistc advisers want
Il tinted Its investigation" will be
as much a travesty upon investigation as
the negotiations" of MIR. McKinley's
Peace Commission were travesty upon
negotiations. In view of Mr.. McKinlcys
record on the Philippine question, and
VI the influences that dominate him, it IS
an insult 10 the intelligence of the Amer
lean people 10 suppose that they will
zee in the new proposition any
thing but another farce-or a trick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
THE HON. ID. l.. CALDWELL.
Death OF This Prominent North Car
oIinian-Slsetch of Ills Life.

GREENSBORO, y. c., December 30
Special)-Hon. D. +. Caldwell died last
night at o'clock after an illness Of over
n year. He was stricken with paralysis
several months ago. and had a second
stroke a few days since Mr.. Caldwell
was one Of the best-known men I'm North
Carolina in his earlier manhood, and
while he was somewhat eccentric. ne
was always conscientious and generally
right in his stand on public questions.
lie was the founder and the heaviest
stockholder in the Bank Of Guilford He
was never married, and his nearest rell-
tives are two nieces and a nephew lie
leaves a large estate, how large is not
known. but II Is thought he was one )f
the wealthiest men i'm Greensboro. Mr..
Caldwell was elected 20 the House Of
Representatives Of this State for five
successive years. lie was a delegate 10
the convention that nominated Greedy
and Brown for the presidency and vice
presidency Of the United States in 1S72
and I'm 1878 was elected 10 the State Sem
ate. He was one of the prime movers
I'm the movement that established the
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad.
The body will b. Inferred In Buffalo
Cemetery with his ancestors.
There is great rejoicing I'm this city
over the purchase of the Cape Fear
railroad by the Coast-Llne, and il is
believed this deal means much for
Greensboro
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
Funny. ISN'T II,

The Philadelphia Press treats It's read
ers 10 a long article upon the racial an
tagonisms IN Europe We say treats" its
readers. because the article IS both in
teresting and informatory. 1t bears in
ternal evidence OF the fact that the Press
has devoted time and labor without stint
10 posting itself Its article IS learned and
philosophio, and is entitled 70 o prize as
an ethuic dissertation. OR contempo-
rary passes In review the expulsion by
the Prussian Government Of Austrian
Slavs from Silesia. OF Russians from
German Poland. and of Danes rom Hol-
stein, ana makes the reasons therefor as
clear as daylight. Then II takes up the
racial antiquities in the Austrian divis-
ion OF tho dual monarchy. and states
their cause and probable effect upon the
future OF Franz-Josers domains with a
iucidity which proves that 1t has marvel
lousy comprehensive grip upon the stu
alton Next II devotes itself 20 the racial
status IN che other half Of Austria-Hun-
gary which IL handles with the same
consummate ability, and as a 1nality
crowns itself as master OF the subject by
explaining the hearing OF race feeling
upon the rumpus between Norway and
Sweden. The logical deductions from the
Press's presentation Of the conditions In
Continental Europe are shat race preju-
dice Is Unborn. and that the race instinct
Is the cause OF all the woes and unrest
of all the nations Of tho Continent.
And yet. despite its ciearness Of vision
when IL contemplates the race question
abroad. the Press Is positively blind
when II comes 20 contemplate that ques-
ton AT home Our contemporary is one
~ the most rabid OF the advocates OF
Motley, the consummation Of which would
complicaie an hundredfoid the race issue
with which tine United States have TO
deal. II would take under the protecting
wing OF the American eagle, and finally
confer American citizenship upon loo0o,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG.
Fire nj the IiuriSamp Nansion-"tss
Ruth Tanner wins n Prize.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. December
$o.-(Specal)-Th timely discovery Of a
fire in one Of The rooms Of the ITurkamp
residence AT n late hour last night no
doubt prevented the entire building from
being destroyed. About II o'clock an
odor Of smoke was detected, and on
investigation a box Of clothing I'm one
Of the bedrooms was found 10 be a1re.
IL was thrown out the window before
any serious damage was done II Is
supposed that rats carried matches.
which in some way became ignited.
Miss Nay Embrey entertained num-
Der Of friends with a progressive euchre
party az her hoSpitable ana handsome
home "Fairyiew" last night The first
lady's prize was won by Miss Mary Cor
don Wallace and the second by Miss
Ruth Tanner. Of Richmond. Mr.. VI. g.
Latimer won the first eentleman's prize,
and Mr. T. W. Greene thu second. TIE
BOBBY prize was won by Miss Fannie
Taylor.
The Reading Club. an organization re-
Gently formed Of young people. was
handsomely entertained by Miss Lucy
Brockenbrough last night at the resi-
dence of Mrs. BraXton.
Mr.. Walter J. Shields. Of Vermont, and
Miss Sallie Belle Atkins OF this city,
were married at Che residence Of Rev
DR. r. s. Dunaway last night.
DIR. Il. J. Williugham. corr spending
secretary OF the Baptist Foreign Mission
Board. will preach at the Baptist church
here Sunday morning and night.
4 letter received here yesterday from
Manzanillo, cuba. states that Priyates
cox and Clements. Of company G.
Fourth Immunes. and Gordon, clerk
in the Adiutants office, have all died
lately Of fever.
The residence Of Mrs. Amanda Rawlett
I'm King George was destroyed by fire
Monday night. The origin OF II is IN
known. Mrs. Rawletts son-in-law. Mr..
George Atkins. ana family a few weeks
ago had their home destroyed by fire.
and since that time they had been living
with Mrs. RaWlett.
Mr.. vivian lie and Miss Alice Inscoe,
both Of King George, were married *
Montague chapel I'm that county last
night. Rev Mr.. Connally, Of Richmond
county, performed the ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

General Nelson \. Miles, commander
OF the army Of The United States, Is some
thing Of "a fighter himself. He has seen
more than one war, has been in many
hot places. and no one ever called him a
coward. 1t is not likely. therefore that
he will run away from the attacks that
are now being made upon him, either by
the Commissary-G General or by those who
were interested in the contracts TO sup
ply the army with bcef.-The Baltimore
American.
The trouble is that General Miles IS not
beloved by the administration. The Presi-
dents agents. Messrs. Alser and Corbin
are trying to down him. They wish 10
humiliate him. and are resolved that if
they can prevent it. ne shall not have
the office Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, should
that Office be revived by Congress. And
so Miles hardly knows which way to turn
or what TO do. His position is not to be
envied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
THE OLD CAPITAL.
Work Of the Hunting Cuba Num-
Der Of Interesting Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December 30
(Special)-The members OF the Peninsula
Hunting club spent several hours yester-
day chasing Reynard, and it was one OF
the most enjoyable and successful hunts
Of the many given this winter by this
well-known club. Three foxes were
caught. and the days sport ended with
a big dinner The first OF next week, Mr.
James Robert Jordan, with party Of
friends from Smthheld. Will be here with
their fine pack OF dogs for a hunt Of seve-
raj days the guests Of the Peninsula Club.
Lectures were resumed to-day at the
college after a suspension since last Sat
urday. Many students have returned,
but a great number are yet at their
homes. Professor and Mrs Bishop. after
a pleasant visit % Hampton, AID Or.
Wharton. who spent Christmas iu Rich
mond. have gotten home.
Mr.. Robert W. Gait chief engineer Of
the navy GetireO, who resides here with
his family, leaves in a few days for the
Arkansas Hot Springs. where he vi re-
main some time for his health.
Mrs Judge Henley. with her son, Mr..
Spencer Henley. and daughter, Miss Cath
crime left for Richmond this morning.
Mrs. and Miss Angle, from Richmond.
are at SDratleys, on James river, the
guests Of friends.
Mr. John l.. Mercer. chief clerk n the
Eastern State Hospital. was in Richmond
yesterday, 10 deliver 20 the Governor the
annual report OF the institution, as re-
quired by law.
Miss Bette o. Sweeney, who has been
visiting her brother Mr. Henley NJ.
Sweeney. returns tomorrow TO her home,
In Petersburg.
Mr.. Il. H. Jackson. well known in the
commercial circles of Chicago will be I'm
tomorrow 70 visit his sister, Mrs. More
cock.
Mr.. William Webster, OF Norfolk IS
here on a business trip. billie" as he
is Familiarity called. was a student for
several sessions here. and is well known
in our town.
Miss Luly l.. Davis. assistant principal
of the Matthew Whaley Model and Prac-
tice School. IL spending his holidays at her
home, In Lynchburg