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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
A TENNESSEE FEUD.
Three Men Killed and Two Probably
MOrtalIy Wounded.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 9.-As re-
suit of family feud of long standing Hen
ry and Ernest Howard, brothers, and James
MUIR were killed near their home by John
p. and Joe McGhee, father and son, and
Thomas Howard received wounds which
will prove fatal. Both families are among
the most prominent in East Tennessee,
and additional deaths will undoubtedly fol-
low. Immediately after the affray the Nc
Ghees, heavily armed. fed TO the hills and
have not been captured. Trouble is looked
for when they are overtaken.
Several years ago Tom Howard married
John McGhee's fifteen-year-old daughter
against her fathers wishes, and since that
time a feud has existed between the par
ties, threats of murder having been fire.
quently passed between them. This morning
Ernest Howard, Henry Howard and James
MUIR heard the McGhees had threatened
Tom Towards life. They Immediately
went to the latter's home, a quarter of a
mile from the McGhee homestead. In order
10 arrive at their destination they were
compelled to pass in front of the McGhee
place. After seeing Howard, who assured
them that he and his father-in-law were on
friendly terms, they started home I'D when
directly in front Of the McGhee house the
McGhees ran to the front gate and killed
all three men instantly. using shotgun and
repeating rifle Tom Howard who had rt :
NAMED at home. hearing the shots "a.
toward the scene of the ARRAY but was
stopped with a rifle ball in the head, and it
is thought he will die.
Another version of the affair is that Err
nest Howard had been corresponding with a
daughter of McGhee, contrary to the old
mans wishes. and that this occasioned the
trouble. At the coroners inquest held to-
day daughter of John McGhee testified
that her father and brother killed the men
without provocation. John b. McGhee is
a nephew of Charles NJ. McGhee, the Wall
casioned intense excitement and officers arc
securing the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
HER BODY INCINERATED
REMAINS OF MISS FRANCES e. WILL
LARD REDUCED TO ASHES.
Much Secrecy Observed in Order to
Avoid Crowd of Curious People
Final Ceremony To-Day.

CHICAGO, April 9.-The remains OF Miss
Frances E. Willard were cremated to-day
at Graceland Cemetery. Although little, if
anything, had been said in advance as to
cremation of the remains of the celebrated
president of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union it is stated that such pro-
cedure was in accordance with her repeat
eddy expressed wish. Miss Anna Gordon.
Mrs. l.. NJ Stevens, the new president of
the w. c. T. u, and few others were
present. The ashes were taken to Rosehill
Cemetery where services will be held to-
morrow The ashes will then be inferred
in the Willard family lot at Rosehili
Through the efforts of few of Miss Will
lard's friends who knew of the contem-
plated incarceration, secrecy was maintained
as to the plans, and to-day when the body
was removed from the receiving vault in
Rosehill Cemetery less than dozen per-
sons were aware of it, and even the attend
ants at Graceland were in ignorance as to
the identity of the person for whom the
fires had been kindled. Those of the Off
Gals of the national organization who had
been told of the plans were much chagrined
when they learned the news had become
public. 1t was known to those who have
read Miss Wizards book, "Glimpses of
Fifty Years." that it was her desire that
this disposition of her remains be made.
but III all the elaborate funeral prepare
items and memorial services which have
transpired since her death no alluSion has
been made to the fulfllment of her request.
This secrecy was observed, it was said, at
the Women's Temple to-day to avoid the
notoriety which would follow and to prevent
the congregation of a curious crowd at
Graceland during the cremation.
week ago notice was sent by Miss Cor
don to the relatives of Miss Willard that
services and interment would be held Sun
day afternoon in Rosehil Cemetery. In the
communication sent to each absolute Sc
crecy was enjoined. as it was intended thai
this ceremony should be private that
of to-day. Less than score of persons
were expected to be present when the ashes
were laid in the family lot beside the graves
of Miss Wizards father and mother. A
gloomier day for the incineraton could
hardly have been selected. Drizzlng rain
fell at intervals, and the sky was overcast
and dreary. After the cremation the ashes
were placed in an. urn. said to be one of
Miss Wizards collection of ceramics, and
were taken away by Miss Gordon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Liberal Chicago Brokers'.

CHICAGO, April 9.-Sixteen members of
the Chicago Naval Reserves, led by Gen.
John McNutt, president of the Naval Re-
serves Association, visited the floor of the
Board of Trade to-day in full uniform, and
made such a good impression that commit
tee appointed to solicit funds for their bene-
fit was able to collect nearly $1,000 in short
time Further subscriptions will be taken
during the next few days, and the money
will be used by the reserves for the pur-
chase of new uniforms and other necessary
accoutrement to get them into war trim.
Enthusiasm in the trading pits was such
that while the naval reserves were in sight
business on Change was practically sus-
pended No similar scene has been wit
messed on the Chicago Board of Trade since
the stirring days of the civil war, when one
of the most celebrated batteries in the Union
army was quickly equipped by action of
members of the Board of Trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
The Miantonomoh Disabled.

PHILADELPHIA. April 9.-The big
double-turreted monitor Miantonomoh is
still lying at the League Island
navy yard and may remain for
some time to come. The delay is
due to several breaks in her ma
chinery and the navy yard officers have
been having some trouble getting the en-
chagrined the authorities at the navy yard,
and one master mechanic has been sum-
plain the cause Of the breaks. With the
exception of her defective machinery the
Miantonomoh has been ready to sail for
two weeks back.
The members of the naval auxiliary cruis-
board visited this city to-day and in
spected several boats The government Off
GERS first inspected the pilot boat Philadel-
phia. The steamer Illinois was then gore
over. but the members of the naval board
either boat would be- The board also in
spected a number of steam Golfers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
wHALEBAcK FoR TRANSPORT.
The Navy Department May Use the
Christopher Columbus.

The Navy Department May Use the
Christopher Columbus.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, April 9.-Naval
officers under instructions from Washing
ton have completed an examination of the
whaleback Christopher Columbus, with
view, it is said of employing her as trans
port. She is licensed to carry 1900, but has
carried nearly double that number. On her
trial trip 1850 people were aboard, and fire.
quently during the worlds fair she carried
COCO. She is one of the best built boats on
the lake, her hull being composed of iron
and made up of water-tight compartments
Captain Robert Smith said a dozen shots
could go through her below the water line
without sinking her. 1t is understood here
that the object of the survey was to ascer-
tain her adaptability as troop ship. Every
plate in her was inspected and her engines,
ETC., gone over thoroughly in order to re-
port her condition to the Nav Department.
She could carry four full re nents every
trip from Key West to Havana. or, if neces-
sary, five or six. A large nuInicr Of people
have visited the steamer, as it seems to be
the impression here that she viii start for
Key West in event of a declare ton of war
with Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

WILMINGTON, Del. April 9.-The e. /.
Dupont-De Mourse Company, it is under
stood, has received from the United
States government contract for furnish
ing $15O00, 600 worth of powder and the mills
are being rushed to turn out the material
as rapidly possible Most of the powder
manufactured at the mills at present is
red and, being more difficult to ignite than
the black powder, there are fewer explo
sions and 1t can be produced more rapidly
by the machinery. The company is build
ing q new mill in the lower yard and also
a machine for the manufacture of prismatic
powder, which is to be the largest in the
world. The wages OF the company's en-
ployes recently have been increased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Blue Ribbon Meeting Entries.

DETROIT, Mich, April 8. - The entries
for the stake and purse events of the Blue
Ribbon meeting of the Detroit Driving Club
are complete. The Merchants and Manu-
facturers $4,000 stake for 2:24 class trotters
has twenty entries, nearly all the most
prominent breeding farms having promising
youngsters entered for this valuable stake.
The principal pacing event will be the
Chamber of Commerce 5000 stake for 2:M
PAGERS. 1t has fifteen entries. The Hotel
Cadillac stake of $500, for 2:19 trotters,
and the Hotel Normandie PAGERS stake, for
a similar amount have nine and twelve en-
tries, respectively. Twenty-seven trotters
of the 2:27 class are entered for the So 500
purse offered to eigibles in their class.
The 2:27 class pacing event did not fill, and
it has been declared off.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

ment of Infantry will proceed at once to
take station at Key West for any service
they may be called on to perform. The
Twenty-fifth Infantry is & colored regiment
and has been stationed at post IN Mon
tana for many years. IL General Miles 8
plan is carried into execution two Of the
companies will proceed direct to Key West,
the Chickamauga Park. to which place the
regiment has been ordered, when the neces-
Sftv arrives
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. April 9.-Col. J.
G. Lee. assistant chief quartermaster of the
United States army. through local repre-
sentatives, to-day began advertising for
bids fer supplying large amounts of pro-
visions, fuel, forage, etc, for the troops
coming TO Chickamauga Park next week.
Everything is in readiness for the recep-
ton of the troops, and they will lack moth
ing which could add to their comfort and
convenience. H. Clay Evans, commissioner
of pensions, in z communication to the local
postmaster. states that he has been as
sured by the secretary of war that no
change from the plan of making rendez-
yous OF Chickamauga is contemplated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

ATLANTA. Ga. April 9.--An order was
issued to-day by the acting adjutant gen
eral of Georgia to increase the enlistment
of all companies in the State Guard 80 per
celu., so that the total number will aggre-
gate 5000 men, exclusive of officers. In the
event of war they are to be armed and
equipped by the federal government.
Two companies of the Twenty-fifth In
fantry viii Immediately on their arrival at
Chattanooga, proceed to Key West, Fla.
General Graham has issued an order nam
ing court-martial to meet at Fort Nc
InIosh, Tex, on April Is, at 10 a. m, for
the trial of such prisoners as may be
brought before it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
REPORTERS ARRESTED.
Caught Taking Notes in the Brook
Iyn Navy Yard.

NEW YORK, April 9-Extraordinary
precautions were in force at the navy yard,
Brooklyn, to-day, respecting suspicious per-
sons. The officer of the guard has been or
dered to cause the arrest of any person seen
taking notes and to allow no photographers
to enter the yard Three newspaper men
were arrested to-day while standing near
the Mayfiower, taking notes. They were
taken to thea captain of the yard, Sommer,
and then to Admiral Bunce before being
discharged
The dispatch boat Dolphin sailed to-day
to join the fleet at Key West, carrying an
extra cargo of ammunition. Two boats of
the mosquito fleet, the Sioux and the Te-
cumseh, were also ordered to put to sea
before evening to follow the Dolphin. The
Uncas has been ordered to be ready to de-
part on Tuesday.
Great difficulty has been experienced in
enliSting able seamen aboard the Vermont,
and, in consequence, the advisablity of Of
fering a bounty of $500 to $500 for seamen Is
now under consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Money Voted for Pingree,s Troops.

LANSING, Mich, April 9.-Governor Pin
gree to-day sent message to the Legisla-
ture recommending authorization of war
loan of a half million dollars; also advising
recruiting the National Guard and volunteer
militia companies to strength not exceed
ing $50 men per company. A scene of en-
thusiasm followed the reading in the House,
and the loan bill was passed within half an
hour "A bill also passed increasing APP
preparation for the Naval Reserves from
81 SO to 81 .000 and provided for raising the
same. AS the Senate had adjourned until
Tuesday, no action was had in that body.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

SAN FRANCISCO, April Capt. Miser
and Lieutenant Garrett left for Norfolk
navy yard to-day. The captain will take
charge of the Mayfower and Lieutenant
Garrett will have temporary charge of the
receiving ship at the Norfolk yard. They
have been in charge of the .Alhatross for
two years while the vessel was detailed to
aid United States Fish Commissioner Brice
in making a thorough survey of the fish
ing ground of the Alaskan Northwest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
New york win Furnish $4,000 Men.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 9.-As result of
the dispatches received from Washington
yesterday Colonel Griffith the private secre-
tary of Governor Black, left this morning
for Washington. 1t is said that he will in
form the President that in the event Con-
gross passes the bill authorizing the Pres
ident to call for volunteers New York State
would furnish the full strength of its Ma
tional Guard, over 10 900 men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
British Steamer Purchased.

HONG-KONG, April 9--The United States
officials here have purchased the British
steamer Zarifo. She is 1,062 tons gross reg
lister. She is brigantine rugged, 213 feet Z
inches, has 81 feet inches beam and draws
q feet 3 inches of water. The steamer was
built at Aberdeen, in 1884 and was owned
by the China and Manila Steamship Com
pany (Shewan q Co., Hong-Kong.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

WASHINGTON, April By direction of
the President the new ten-inch battery on
Sullivan's island, Charleston harbor, South
Carolina, will hereafter be known as
battery Sergeant Jasper in honor of
Sergeant William Jasper, Second South
during the attack of the British fleet on
Fort Sullivan on the 2Sth of June, 1776,
heroically restored to the fort the flag
which had been shot away by ball from a
British shirN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Prof. Landrey on the Calumet.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, April 9-Prof. Staley M.
Landrey, formerly a teacher in the Koko
mo High School, who later passed a sue
cessful examination at the Annapolis Naval
Academy, has been placed in command of
tho revenue cutter Calumet, and entered
the service of the United States this week.
The Calumet was ordered to leave Chicago
for the Atlantic coast and is now on the
way East with crew of fifteen men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
EASTER SUNDAY WEATHER.
New Hats and Clothes May Be Sprin-
killed. by Showers.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Forecast for
twenty-four hours ending Sunday at p. III.
For Ohio-Partly cloudy weather, prob
ably showers; light southwesterly winds,
becoming variable.
For fundamentally cloudy weather, prob
ably showers; light variable winds, becom-
ing northwestery.
For Illinois-Fair weather; light west 20
northwest winds; colder Sunday night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
WAR RISKS RAISED.
Fifty Per Cent. Increase Saturday by
Insurance Com panies.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The feature of the
demand for war risks to-day was the at
tempt to cover the Spanish vessel Mexico,
which will sail for Havana tomorrow
Rates on the risk advanced so per cent. to-
cent for the amount accepted Other re-
quests affected Cuban, West Indian, South
and Central America and cape ports. the
rates quoted being in some cases a third
higher than yesterday Considerable coast
business was handled at good rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
nder the British Flag.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The Ward line
having withdrawn it's own vessels which fly
the American flag from service between
here, Havana and Mexican ports, has char
tered British vessel to sail for Mexico on
Wednesday. 1t has not been decided yet
whether this vessel will call at Havana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
New Bicycle Records.

DENVER, Col, April 9.--W. f. Sager and
E. w. Scarborough broke the worlds I'M
paced tandem records from four to ten
miles, inclusive, this morning on the new
board track. The new. marks are: -Four
miles, SLY; five. miles. 1925; six miles, 1898;
miles 1929; ten miles, H:1S4. These rid
ers now hold all records from four miles TO
the hour inclusive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Trains in Readiness.

CINCINNATI, o., April 9-The Louis
vile q Nashville Railroad has orders to
hold trains in readiness to transport the
eight companies of the Sixth Infantry at
Fort Thomas to Chattanooga tomorrow.
The officers at the fort will neither affirm
nor deny this arrangement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Yesterdax,s Temperatures.
Spanish Warfare.


The independent.
Spanish methods of war are fairly in
Dictated by paragraph from Spanish forces,
detailing the successes of a column of
Spanish troops. It destroyed, are told,
ninety-four farms, a sugarcane mill, q
coffee plantation, some barracks and two
hospitals during the last three days" What
kind of warfare is that which destroys hos
pitalS?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 9-CoIonel
Burke, commanding officer of Fort Logan
Roots, this city, received telegraphic orders
from the War Department to have the two
companies of the Eleventh. Infantry, sta
toned here ready to move on a moments
notice. He was instructed to give each man
two blankets and two hundred rounds of
ammunition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

LIMA, Peru, April 9.-The United States
war ship Oregon sailed under sealed orders.
1t is supposed her destination is Sandy
Point Magellan, where she will join the
Marietta. She left tonight for Valparaiso.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Frnit Crona Killed in KentncI.r.

FRANKFORT, KY, April 9.-Comnis-
sioner of Agriculture Moore has thorough
ly investigated the result of the recent
frosts. He says THAI the peach, cherry and
pear crops of the State are completely
killed and that ali uncovered tobacco beds
were ruined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

NEW YORK. April 9--If the recommen-
dations of General Miles, commanding the
army. are approved by the secretary Of war
two companies Of tho Twenty-hfth Regf-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
LocaI Ohservationa Snturday.

Bar Their. r. H. Wind. Weather. Pre-.
Z p. m. 1902 IS SO West. PIT. cIdy. 7.
Z a. IN. 1893 40 81 West. PIT. cl'dy. T.
Maximum temperature, e.; minimum tenn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Following is a comparative statement of
the temperature and PRECIPITATION April s:
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-14
STAMPED WINE
 RAISES PRICES Restaurateurs Guarding Against Losses. COMBINE TO ADVANCE RATES ONE-CENT STAMPS USED ON
 QUART BOTTLES. Children Must Eat French Dinners, and Extra Wine and Dishes
 Charged For at Double
 Rates.
ONE-CENT STAMPS USED ON
 QUART BOTTLES.

While the restaurant keepers are rais- ing a howl over the new stamp law and petitioning for a decision which will re- lieve them of the burden of stamping table wines, they are determined not to lose much before the decision arrives.
 A number of the proprietors of restau- rants which furnish French dinner for 9 cents have formed a combination to raise prices until the decision has been received. Formerly an extra bottle or wine with the meal would cost cents per pint and 10 cents per quart; under the new schedule it has been raised to 10 and b cents Lest this should not cover the cost of the stamps, however, the price ot ex- tra dishes has been doubled. There Is no possible tax on these extra dishes, but the restaurant keepers are not taking any chances.
 Kirschwasser and cognac were formerly served at dessert free when desired, but the placardS now read "a superior quality will be served in small glasses for cents extra" An extra pat of butter also costs 5 cents.
 But should all these plans fail to make up the deficit caused by the purchase of stamps some of the willy feeders of the hungry have hit upon another plan which will work admirably unless the agents of Uncle Sam feel 1t their duty to put stop to it. The same bottles and the same the simple device of making the stamp do service as often as the cork has been found to work to perfection so far, all though the revenue collectors may have something to say about 1t later on. It Is also said that in some places l cent stamps are being placed on quart bottles, which should bear a 2cent stamp, the excuse being made that, as the bottles hold little less than a quart they do not come under the head of quart bottles and a pint-stamp is sufficient. This. however, is fallacy for the 2-cent tax applies to bottles holding more than pint"
 The whole case is becoming daily more interesting and has been the subject Jf many heated arguments in and about tile Federal buildings as well as in the res taurants The restaurant keepers see but one side to the argument; that it Is un-- just to pay the tax and are determined to avail themselves of any loophole which promises escape. and finally fight the matter out in the courts if necessary. Some restaurants not in the combine are selling wine without any stamps at all. Placards advertising the increased prices have been posted conspicuously in many 25-cent French, Spanish and Italian restaurants about town, and are signed by J. M. semeria Henry LeBlanch. Wean Juano, Henry Boule and J. PaneraZi