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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
WINDFALL Ind, July ia peculiar
gas well explosion near Rigdon. ten miles
east of this place came near killing several
men. Frank Bishop. James Sanders and
John Weber, of this place, had Just finished
drilling the well and were putting in the
tubing, when by some means the gas was
ignited below and the explosion occurred.
Webber was burned some and Bishop was
badly burned about the face and head. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14
ACTIVITY IN OIL FIELD.
Increase i'm Price of Indiana Product
Stimulating Operations.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER, Ind, July 13.-The price
Of Indiana and Ohio crude oils are gradu-
ally advancing, and the oil industry looks
more encouraging from a business stand
point than for the past three years. Hun
dreds of new locations for wells have been
made in Indiana so far this month. The price
of the product is higher than it has been
since May IA, 1885, when the market value
was 63 cents barrel. The stocks of Indiana
and Ohio oils have been steadily decreas-
ing since last November. For June the de-
cline 0,707 barrels. The stocks were
l9,O25,220 barrels on June 80, which was lower
than any point touched since May, 1894 On
June 20 credit balances in the two fields
were 2,525220 barrels. The average daily
pipeline runs of the two States, for June,
We're 46, 1876 barrels, an increase of 1.127 bar
rels over those of the month preceding. The
shipments of oil from the two States have
been very heavy for the past six months.
The June average was 65.853 barrels a day.
The following is a summary for the month
of June:
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spain's Economy.


Chicago News.
1t is pointed out that the loss OF the navy
is really an advantage TO Spain as il cuts
off large item of expense In the same
view Spain is about to reap a large advan-
tage in the loss of about a quarter OF her
army
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14

HONG-KONG. July 13-Letters received
here from Cavite. under date of July Q. say
that while the Spanish steamer FTlipinas
was hiding in the river near Subic the crew
mntinied and killed the officers They then
handed the steamer over to the insurgents.
who armed the vessel and dispatched 1t to
Subic for the purpose of making at attack
OF Grande island. Continuing, the letters
confirm the story told by the Associated
Press correspondent at Manila in regard 10
the action of the German ship Irene and
the steps taken by Admiral Dewey to pre-
vent interference with the insurgents. add
ing that the Spanish prisoners. IN spite OF
their protests. were handed over to the IN
surgents with the captured arms and am
munition.
The Germans, ii appears fraternize with
the SpaniaTds, and German officers age
often seen in the Spanish trenches
Dysentry is reported to have broken cut
among the American troops
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14
AT NOON TO-DAY.
lConcInded from Eirrt Pngc.l

remaining wounded American officers and
men-seventy in number-which can be re-
moved with safety at this time. She will
proceed directly to Fort Monroe.
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Mrs. Weller Gets EnsyviIer Estate.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, July 1S.-Search has
failed to reveal a will left by the late George
p. Emswier, who owned an estate various
ly valued at from $4,000 to 100000 Under
these circumstances Mrs. John Weller his
daughter, and the only child, inherits the
estate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14

NASHVILLE. Tern.. July I3--F1re de-
stroyed seven business houses L.. Murfrees-
boro to-day causing q loss estimated at over
$1O0o0O. The insurance Is estiinat ted at $50
600. The losses on the buildings are pretty
we'll covered by insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14

derrick and machinery were burned and de-
stroyed. 1t is supposed that the tubing and
casing coming in contact caused the spark
that resulted in the explosion down in the
we'll II is a high pressure well.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14
PROJECTING THE CREDITORS.
De Haas Robson Placed i'm Charge
of Fort Wayne Street Railway.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, July 13.-After sew
eral weeks preparation Judge ORourke
rendered his decision on the validity of the
bonds OF the Consolidated street-railway of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14
Fiction.
Chicago News.

story In a current magazine deals with
'the conscience OF an alderman II is. OF
course, purely fiction.
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New York Evening Sun.

New York Evening Sun
The Englishman was criticisimg the Amer
lean for being unable 10 make a remark
without prefacing il with Well" You
can't even deny my charge without doiEf.
So" said the Englishman. We'll but I
can" said the American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-14

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The. act for the
better organization of the line of the army
of the United States, approved April g.
1893 providing for an enlisted strength Of
the army in time of war. contained pro-
vision that, when recruited to their war
strength, the President may add one sec
ond lieutenant to each battery of artillery
such office to be filled by appointment as
prescribed by law" In accordance with the
authority conferred by this statute, the
President has directed the increase of the
commissioned strength of the artillery serv-
ice in the manner indicated. This action
will result in the appointment of an addi-
tional second lieutenant to each of the
eighty-four batteries Of artillery, and ex-
aminatonS are now in progress to deter
mine the selections. There are candidates
for these appointments largely in excess of
the prescribed number. and the COMPETE
ton is exceedingly. strong, 1t is expected
that the examinations will be concluded
and the results announced in a few days.
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Save $50 on good plano at Wulschner'a
sale. l2S and 80 North Pennsylvania.
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San Juan de Puerto Rico to BE At
tackled After Santiago Falls.

NEW YORK, July ia special to the
Tribune from Washington says: 1.-The ac-
tual departure of Commodore Watsons
raiding squadron for the coast of Spain,
which the naval authorities expect will oc-
cur about the end of the present week. in
dicates sufficiently the complete abandon
ment of any intention to besiege Havana in
the next three or four months, and con-
firms the impression that no extended mil
itary operations will be prosecuted in Cuba
after the capitulation of Santiago. The re-
markable difficulties which have attended
the investment of Santiago and the result
ing tedious delays have served to convince
the military and naval authorities that
Havana cannot be attacked successfully
with less than 100000 men and the entire
naval force in the Atlantic. The city, or
cnarily one of the best fortified ports in
the world, has been made much more i'm
pregnable in the last two months, through
the ceaseless activity of General Blanco.
who has surrounded it with several chains
of strong intrenchments and Notifications,
in addition to the new batteries he has
mounted along the coast. Without the
strong vessels attached to the raiding
squadron the navy would be powerless to
render effective assistance to the army
against Havana. and it is deemed impos-
sible that land forces alone could secure the
surrender of the city with less than several
the question before midwinter on account
of the horrible climatic conditions.
Promptly upon the fall of Santiago, 1t
is announced, the expedition to Porto Rico
is to be undertaken. with General Miles in
command of three divisions aggregating
more than 10000 men. He will have the CO.
operation of Admiral Simpsons heavier
ships in the assault on San Juan, and it Is
his intention to clear the entire island of
Spanish troops with every energy at MS
command. His force will include practically
all the regular. and volunteer troops now at
Santiago the Cubans and immunes being
left to hold that province. In addition to
the fleet of forty-eight transports already
secured to carry troops to Porto Rico. in
Guiding the thirty that formed General
Skaters main expedition, the navy has
iliary cruisers-the ST. Paul. the st. Louis,
the Yale and the Harvard-to carry regi-
ments, and number of other vessels Will
- iIol for service next week.
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NEW YORK, July IA copyrighted dis
patch to the World. from its Manila oori q
spondent. dated July g. says: Il have Just
returned from complete tour of the in
surgent lines south of Manila going to the
trenches within two hundred yards of the
Spanish lines. / found the rebels strongly
lntrenched. There are thirteen thousand be-
fore Malate, ready 20 attack when ordered.
Ihey claim they can take Manila and that
plans are perfected for attack tomorrow
l0th) on all sides OF Manila. They predict
success and are assured the Spaniards are
growing desperate. Reports show a strong
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
HOT SPRINGS OF ARIZONA.

An all-year resort for health and pleasure, a perfect climate and nat ural hot springs Of great medicinal and curative powers; an open air swim ming pool. Abundant private baths in porcelain lined tubs. Water is piped 1900 feet to hotel and bath house, and a natural heat of Ill degrees Fahren- heit is retained. A comfortable and attractive house of twenty-five rooms is now completed, in addition to which ample tent room with boarded floors and sides is furnished for those who prefer open air accommodations. Rates, s per day; special rates to large parties. A table and accommodations for miners is provided at a special rate of $2 per day. No extras. Round trip tickets via Hot Springs Junction, A miles from Phoenix on S. F. P. & P. R. R., including stage fare, are sold at all stations on railroads. Ample arrange ments have been perfected at Hot Springs Junction for food and lodging and daily stage, except on Sunday, runs to the springs. For further in formation address.
 c. M. COLHOUN, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
IT WON'T BRIGHTEN SPAIN.

What may be called the argumen- tum and magnitudinem should, ac- cording to the opinions of most Amer jeans, have great weight with Span iards in this struggle. What would be thought in Spain if the Madrid au- thorities proposed to raise $500 900, 900 to fight the United States with? The sum is almost four times the annual revenue of the Spanish government. Its huge proportions are, furthermore, specially suggestive because they mean that the total income of the United States for this fiscal year will amount to nearly $1,000,000, 0,CO0, or as much as the French had to pay for the Franco-German war. In Spanish gold currency it is nearly 5,O00,000, ,0O0 pesetas But Castilian imagination will perhaps not be quickened into great fright by such figures. Spain once possessed enormous colonies, in cluding nearly the whole of this hem isphere south of the northern boun- dary of what is now California and Of line drawn from that point to the southern part of Georgia. Brazil alone in that immense expanse was not hers. From this territory it drew an inn mense revenue. A nation which has been through a period of greatness and bulkiness must have some such feeling about its experiences as the gamester who has seen his pile" melt away over the green baize. Evi- dence of this is shown by Spain's cares little about what is left.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
OUR GREAT VICTORY.

The victory of the American squad ron at the Philippines is an assured one. Our dispatches of yesterday are fully borne out hy the more authori- tative reports of this morning, and today all Americans and their syrnpa- thizers are rejoicing as only the per lection of civilization can rejoice over the downfall of an inhuman and tyrannical nation.
 The importance of this victory is recognized by even the tyros in the science of warfare While at a glance 1t apparently means but the winning of a vantage ground for a base Of op- erations in the east, closer study re- veals in the story the early sequel to the declaration of war. Spain must now be aware that she Is no match for US either by sea or by land, and if she has one spark of humanity left, she will, at once, with bowed head, listen and concede to our demands to the ut most limit, thus putting an end to loss of life, property and the violation of all modern rules of civilized ex- istence
 Failing in this, it will only remain for us to chronicle from day to day the enforced acts of bravery, daring and heroic deeds, repetitions of the lesson taught by Commodore Dewey, to whom we all raise our hats today.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Prince Nicholas of Montenegro has written farce for the Cettinje stage. entitled "Hcw One Is Born" He had previously written a tragedy
 Prof. Wilton Davies, Ph. D., who has been featuring to the members of the Royal Asiatic society on Demon ology," is a scholastic phenomenon In his youth he was in the Coal mine.
 The V1comtesse Vigier, with whom the Prince of Wales breakfasted at Nice the other day, to meet the Rus sian grand dukes and a distinguished ed company, was at one time famous throughout Europe as Sophie Cruvelli a prima donna
 The recent marriage of M. Deibler Jr., son of the French public execu- tor, was kept very quiet, only the witnesses and a few relatives being present thirteen in all. His wife (nee Rosalie Roges) is a young lady of 21 summers, formerly a cigar maker in one of the government factories.
 The great manufacturer of perfumes at Grasse, M. Louis Roure, was an active, clever and ingenious French man. All his perfumes were extract ed from flowers. He combined the scents of six or seven in endless va rieties. He made large fortune. His best customers were American ladies,
 T. T. Geer. republican candidate for governor of Oregon, is a practical far mer and was engaged in the homely task of feeding cattle when he was being put in nomination by the state convention. MT. Geer was born in the Webfoot state and is a graduate of Willamette university, Salem.
 M. Hanotaux has ordered of the Lacemakers' association a scarf in Alencon point, as a birthday present for the Empress Alexandria. Her ci- pher and the imperial arms of Russia are brought into the design. Presi- dent Faure's present will be a fan in the same kind of lace, mounted on carved ivory.
 Some time in May, probably either the 7th CT 14th, the students of Oak Ridge, (N. O. institute will unveil a monument on the Guilford battle ground to the memory of "Gillies," the drummer boy of the legion of Light Horse Harry Lee. This brave youth was killed near Oak Ridge by a num- Der of Tarleton's dragons.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
JOHN SHERMAN.

In the excitement incident to the war the passing of John Sherman has not attracted the attention it deserves. With his withdrawal from public life a great career has come to an end. He is now, as he said to reporter the other day, plain MT. Sherman" It is no exaggeration to say that his country owes John Sherman unusual honor. The unhappy circumstances of his retirement should not blind us to the value of his past services. The record of his half century of useful ness to his fellow men will endure. It was in 1848 that he sat as delegate in the presidential convention of the whig party. Seven years later he was the chairman of the first republican convention in Ohio. The next year he was a member of the lower house in congress, where he served six years, and where he failed of election to the speakership by only three votes. At the beginning of the war he was elect ed to the senate; and he remained a member of that body until last year.
 except for his four years of service as secretary of the treasury under Presi- dent Hayes. The conditions of po- litical life in the United States do not often admit of continuous public activity like this. Senator Merrill is conspicuous exception; and at present the members of the Maine delegation bid fair to keep their places as long as they care to keep them. career here as it is in Great Britain.
 That John Sherman is a statesman cannot be denied. It is not neces say that one should agree with all his opinions or sanction all his acts in order to yield him this honorable title. It might be an exaggeration to com pare him with those statesmen of the first rank in which our century has been tolerabiy prolific. Perhaps his tory will not give him a place beside Clay, Webster and Lincoln, and cer- tainly not beside Gladstone and Palm erston, Bismarck and Cavour. But he has deserved well of the republic. His work as a fnancier is perhaps his chief title to honor. Not even Glad stone, the best chancellor of the eX- cheQuer Great Britain has had in many years, can be regarded as his superior
 It was John Sherman who guided the country through the perilous times of the resumption of specie payments. Previous to this he had done much to shape the financial legislation of the war period. He defended the national banking system, and shaped the re- funding act He was tower ~ of strength to his party, in Ohio and in
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

the nation; and his wise conservatism in critical moments cannot be too highly praised.
 It goes without saying that such a man should have been president. But it is one of the defects of our system that in the competition TOT this Office strong statesmanship too often has to give place to weak political expedi- ency. Sherman was no more unfor- tunate than Clay or Webster in failing to reach the summit of his honorable ambition Twice at least his chances of success seemed to be favorable. But the efforts of Blaine to win the prize defeated him. His party lost the e.ec- tion for the first time in quarter of century because it turned it's back on him. For it is hard to believe that he could have been defeated in 1884 by a comparatively unknown man like MT. Cleveland. Perhaps one reason for these repeated disappointments was a personality which had not culti- vated geniality of the politicians or der. MT. Sherman had something of the stern and unbending" in his makeup. In one sense he was in- deed shrewd politician; no man could direct great campaign with more force and skill than he But the arts of the mere manager of conven- tlons he never acquired. It may be as well for his fame in the long run that he did not. The sacrifice Of other more noble qualities would have been too great
 John Sherman takes with him into retirement the grateful appreciation of ms countrymen. That it is not a warmer feeling is perhaps the fault neither of him nor of them.s Success is often in large measure a matter of temperament. MT. Sherman reminds us of one of those great actors who profoundly impress audiences, who even stir them, but who never move them to all-forgotten enthusiasm. The dignity and ability with which he has played his part will not be forgotten hereafter. His fame as an American statesman is secure.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

It is pleasing to note that the Hon. George Fred Williams of Massachu- setts is ready to go to war. He wants to raise regiment at once and lead it on the path that ends in glory or the grave. "I have had no special mll1- tary training" he says, 'but I think I could learn pretty quickly MT. Williams need not worry. Military training would be superauous in his case If he employed against the to him in democratic conventions they would turn and flee in terror without firing a shot.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
FIRST WITH THE NEWS.

The Republican yesterday was the only newspaper in this re- zion tha. gave the news of the battle at Civate, Philippine islands, between the American and Spanish fleets. The bulletins posted in this town yesterday were based on the news printed in The Republican. Readers of the Los Angeles papers who do not read The Republican will read this morning the news pro vided yesterday by The Repub- lican
 It pays to patronize a home newspaper that prints the news every day in the year, twenty four hours in advance Of any other paper in the field.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Patriotism is great thing, but there are some manifestations of it which could be spared. In the cate gory should be included the scene in Brooklyn church last Sunday. The pastor, we are informed, preached "an old fashioned, stirring, patriotic war sermon,'' which drew forth the ap- plause of the audience-or should we say congregation? When he was through some one among his hearers made "anti-Cuban remarks in an audible tone and was shouted down" for his pains- Truly the episode must have been inspiring! And how harmonious it was with the spirit of public worship, for which churches used to be open.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

There are trochas in and about the Second and Fourth wards of Phoe- nix. And they are so arranged that until the votes are counted tonight not single vote can escape. The republi- cans are satisfied that Moss and Nor ford will be elected councilmen, and that nothing short of an earthquake can disturb their carefully made cal culatiOns
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Who says our colleges breed CO., horts of unpatriotic young men?" asks the Boston Journal with a fine show
 of indignation. No one, unless it is some partisan newspaper or orator de- nouncing college graduates for views on the tariff or some other public question with which it does not agree.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Of course the bombardment of Ha- vana will not be permitted to begin until MT. Richard Harding Davis is in a position where he can comfort ably see everything that is likely to happen.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

While victory is assured to the re- publicans today we urge every man to work as faithfully as though the con- test seemed doubtful. It is no time for laxity.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Where is Col. FitZs1mmons with his regiment of prize f1ghters?" asks the Boston Globe. Looking for them, perhaps There is hardly more than a corporal's guard of prize fighters in this whole country, and they are all diligently keeping out of sight in these troublOus times.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Up to Sunday our navy had more use for long-distance telescopes to find the enemy than for long-Tange guns to hit them
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

MT. Theodore Roosevelt seems to be about to add very picturesque chap ter to a really remarkable and varied life.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
KLONDYKE.

To parties who intend going to Alaska, we are now prepared to fur nish transportation through to points in Alaska via Seattle. For rates and other information call on or address. B. W. Gillett, A West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

There is only one patriotic course to be pursued now with Spanish mack erel. They should be grilled merci- lessIy and incontinently.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Today every republican of the Sec ond and Fourth wards should devote every moment of his time to the battle.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03
SILVER CITY REDUCTION O.,

Silver City Grant Co.,. New Mexico.
 This plant has been purchased and will be operated in the future by the estate of the late Senator George Hearst of California, under the gen. eral management of D. B. Gillette, JE It is the intention of the present man. agement to largely increase the ca pacity of the plant and equip it with every modern appliance for the suc- cessful and cheap treatment of ores and concentrates. Consignments and correspondence solicited. Advances will be made on ores.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

War may be hell. But what was -1peace'' in Cuba?
Arizona republican., 1898-05-03

Moss and Morford, councilmen, we salute you.