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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
ADMIRAL DEwEY.s WARNING.

The admirers of Aguinaldo will not be
pleased with what Admiral Dewey has said
of their last edition of George Washington.
In fact. the politicians who are now ex-
pecting to make an issue out of some phase
Of the affair in the Philippines will not
find comfort in his words. He tells these
worshipers of Aguinaldo that the latter is
not a leader; he is "a pretty smart fellow"
but has not the brains for leadership. Luna
was the best man the Filipinos had, but
he was the victim of a plot of Aguinaldo
to assassinate him and he was stabbed to
death by Aguinaldo's sentry. This state
ment of Admiral Dewey. who knows Agui-
naldo we'll. makes the George Washington
and Abraham Lincoln of the a~nti-expan-
sionists an assassin of the long-ago period
when conspirators hired tools to stab or
robson rulers. Admiral Dewey has given fur
Their cause for the hostility of the anti-ex-
pansionists, or, more properly. the Agui-
naldists. by declaring that just now the
Filipinos are not fit for self-government-
not just yet. He expresses the opinion that
they will be i'm a little while after the
United States has shown them how to gov
ern themselves. LII the WuOlS Vi iHS Cou-
yersation the admiral seems TO assume that
the Philippines are ours and that it is our
duty TO establish good government in the
islands. If any one had suggested to him
that the suppression of the uprising of
Aguinaldo is a cruel and wicked war, it is
probable that sentiments even more obnox-
icus to the fiag-furlers would have been ex-
pressed.
One or two statements are entitled to the
careful consideration of those politicians
who are hoping that a prolonged war will
give them an issue in the campaign. The
admiral, who has been on the ground. de-
clares that the wa will be of short dura-
tion when the rainy season is over. instead
of the fifty years which some persons who
know nothing about the situation have pre-
dicted. These opinions should be needed by
those who hope that blunders on the part of
the administration will extend the war be-
yond the next presidential election, thus
enabling them to denounce 1t as wicked, as
Democratic conventions have begun to do.
There is nothing for ar issue in the war
itself, whatever there may be in subse-
quent policies. Those politicians who be-
l:eve there is will repeat the blunder of the
Democratic leaders of 1864.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
The Religious Society of Friends is com

The Religious Society of Friends is COM
posed Of persons who are avowed and sim
cere lovers and advocates of peace and who
are as earnestly and avowedly opposed 10
war in any form. However, there are times
when feelings of patriotism outweigh every
other consideration In the breast of every
true American. and yesterday. at the open
ing of the first regular session of their Year
ly Meeting at Richmond. the Friends adopt
ed a minute to the effect that the arrival
OF Admiral Dewey in New York was an
event worthy of recognition by that body;
that Admiral Dewey was to-day the fore
most figure in the world of men. and that
there was cause for rejoicing in that so
great and useful a man had been spared to
return TO his native land once more in
safety. There is only one class of so-called
Americans that cannot afford to rejoice
without danger OF being declared incon-
~sistent, and that is the crowd that has
labeled itself 'anti-expansionists." Joy over
the return Of the hero means pride in his
achievements; pride in his achievements
means Endorsement of his action; and that
means that there is no sincerity in the pro-
fessed faith OF Aguinaldists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Admirals Farragut and Porter. the title
dying with the latter. Admiral Farragut
was assigned to the European squadron in
1867. but performed no duty beyond pleasure
cruising between that time and his death
in 1870. Admiral Porter was on special duty
in Washington from the time of his ap-
pointment 10 that rank i'm 1870 till his death
In February, 1891. 1t is probable Admiral
Dewey will receive a similar assignment.
He will reach the retiring age next Dec. 26,
but will probably prefer not to be retired
for a few years. His services I'm a consult
ing and advisory capacity would be of great
value to the government. and. If agreeable
to him. he will Probably be assigned to duty
of that kind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Gus effort of the men who are more active
in politics the mass of the party cordially
responds The reports which come from
scores of precinct conferences which do not
get into the papers are of the most encour,
aging character. Heretofore, when Mr..
Taggart has been a candidate for mayor.
it was easy TO find Republicans who avowed
a purpose of either voting for him or of not
voting at all. Hundreds did vote for him
in fact, both in 1895 and 1897 Mayor Taggart
was elected by Republicans. If there are
now Republicans who will vote for the man
who gives. a Democratic administration,
they find themselves so scattered that they
make no boast of il.
Another condition which inspires conf
dence in the election of Mr.. B~ookwalter is
the considerable detection in Mr.. Taggart's
friends will not deny, because a few of them
are openly opposing his election. Quite a
number OF Democrats share the conviction
that the administrators has been ineffi-
Gent as well as extravasant. Other DEM
ocrats who have political ambition know
that there is no opportunity for them so
long as the mayor and his small body of
active manipulators can control the primar-
les. Still another sentiment which is work
ing against Mr.. Taggart is the feeling that
four years of such administration as he
las given the city is quite enough, and that
the time has come for a change. The as
surances which Mr.. Bookwalter is giving to
voters that he will dc his utmost, If cleo
ted. to give a clean and efficient admins
t%ration, have been accepted by many men
who are not always active in municipal
elections, so that he has a support that
Republican candidates have not always
received.
1t is not only the duty of Republicans but
of all those opposed TO a third term Of
Mayor Taggart to join the ranks Of the
Republican and other workers in their i'm
mediate localities. If they will see to ii that
all the voters of Indian apolis who are hos
tile to the Mayor and his methods vote on
Tuesday. Oct. 10. Mr.. Taggart will be
beaten.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
What COnfrOnts Dewey.
New York Tribune.


Admiral Dewey will want another name.
and will not care to look in a mirror for a
year after his return" said a woman yes
terday in one of the stores, as she regarded
a cup and saucer bearing a sad-eyed por-
trait of the famous hero. Why, If he at
tempts to replenish his wardrobe. he will
find himself buying Dewey hats. ties and
what not, and as to souvenirs-well! they
are enough to take the conce:t out of the
vainest man. Imagine how he will feel when
he sees his face decorating bread dishes.
salad bowls. vases, meat platters. bureau
sets and even snuff boxes. to say nothing
of the pocket handkerchiefs and neckties
which will confront his weary gaze on pass
ers-by in the streets. If he visits the schools,
he will find himself smiling en~couragingly
at the scholars from the covers of copy and
notebooks.
He may eat Dewey breakfast food from
dishes bearing his portrait. and perform Ills
ablutiops with Dewey soap; and, as for es-
Gaping the Dewey buttons. pins and buckles.
he Will gee them on every hand. Poor Dew
ev! He will long for the lane of the Fill
pino."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
IDA Russo MISSING.
An Anxious Father Visited Police
headquarters L1tc Last Night.

Christian II. Russo, living at 1875 Wood
lawn avenue went TO police headquarters
about IL o'clock last night and reported
that his eight-year-oid daughter Ida had
been missing from home since 5 o'clock yes
terday evening and that all efforts of men,
bers of the family and several ~neighbors To
find her had been unavailing. The little one
had returned from school and was playing
about the house. Suddenly she ran to the
door and said, "Oh. here comes some one
and ran from the house. That was the last
seen of her. The child il well acquainted in
the neighborhood. and il was thought she
had gone to see some of hSG friends. but
numerous calls In that vicinity showed that
she had not been seen. Her mother. who
was In the house and heard the child's re-
mark, paid but little attention to IL and
did not see any one on the street. The
family is much worried over the disappear
ance and think she may have been carried
of by some one driving. She has dark hair.
which was tied with a blue ribbon, a red
dress and was without a hat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

always characterized the Democratic adj
ministration.
Mayor Taggart was introduced while the
~"'bouncer" was engaged in throwing a man
frst words OF the mayor were punctuated
oy the audible bump made By the man
wa ve to 5't the s aeS9t s TSIs .csospc s1sP s 81 n,i
the attention OF the crowd with the mayor
ana every few minutes some unlucky resi-
dent of the Ninth. Thirteenth or Fourteenth
WARDS would go humping down the stairs
feet first. but without any effort on his part.
Inc nrst OF the mayors talk was about the
length he wound up by saying that the city
Vas now collecting each year from corpora
IONS SoOVo0 that was never collected by
any other administration" After sizing up
his crowd the mayor made a play for THE
poor mans friendship by first attacking
inc journal in discussing the 59-cent tax
the Journal. but the poor people and I
want 10 say that the 5s-cent levy is
adequate TO run the city. because we adj
minister the government economically. and.
moreover. have compelled the CORPORATIONS
10 pay over their just portion Of the money
needed TO run he city instead of compelling
the poor properly owner 10 bear all the
burden. He then attempted to indicate
the making OF the 81 gas contract with the
,ndianapoiis Gas Company b. referring to
the federal. courts, which, he said. .enjofned
the city from reducing the price of gas. To
close the which was becoming en-
tangling, he said: we thought YOU would
Iather have ii gas at once than run chances
OF carrying the case through the courts for
gas" $3.50
He enumerated the different things such
as street sweeping and cleaning, which he
SAID the Tageart administration had paid
out or the general fund and former adminis-
.raIions mad assessed against the abutting
property owners" He said when the Re-
publicans charged him with extravagance
ne always. felt willing to stand on his record
as the friend OF the poor man and never
Iegretted the expenditure of a dollar he had
invested in innovations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
THE FRIGHTENING PROSPECT.

II must be evident to anyone who has
given casual attention to the progress Of
the campaign that the prospects of the
Republican ticket have frightened wonder
fully during the past two or three weeks.
Republicans who had no hope of being able
TO defeat the Taggart ticket three or four
weeks ago believe that the Republican
ticket will be elected. This change is due
mainly TO the fact that the Republicans
themselves have got together and are work
ing earnestly for the election of Mr.. Book
walter n his associates. To this harmoni-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

PHILADELPHIA Record.

An official inspection of the great natural
gas field in Indiana shows that, while the
pressure has materially declined. it is still
consumption within the prolific gas terri
tory. Huge industries have been built up
and developed on this bounty of nature.
and its withdrawal would render inevitable
a curtailment of productive enterprise in
the central West. The constancy of the gas
supply during five years past has been a
marvei to experts from the Pennsylvania
gas fields. where exhaustion within a COM
paratively short space of time is the rule.
Although more wells have been drilled in
the Indiana district this year than in any
previous twelvemonth, the state gas in
spector reports that there still remains $50
square miles of untouched territory. and
that scarcely one-third of the available gas
field has been thoroughly drilled over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Our occupation or Cuba is furnishing some
Illustrations Of the operation and effects of
militarism as prac,iced by the American
army. In the first place it has resulted in
the sanitary and hygienic regeneration of
all the large cities and towns and the intro
duction of municipal reforms such as the
people never dreamed of before, and now
it has caused the issuance of a military
order prohibiting a general strike calculated
to cause distress and suffering among all
classes. The threatened strike had been
worked up by self-seeking demagogues and
agitators who had everything to gain and
nothing to lose by social disturbance. In
forbidding 1t and warning the working
classes against engaging in it General Lud-
low, military governor, of Havana, says:
Let there be no misunderstanding as to
the outcome. Order will he maintained. Vio-
lence and tumut will be crushed. Where
SO much is at stake there Will be no heSi-
tation in applying such remedial measures
as may be necessary to preserve the peace
and safety of the city. The true
freeman is he who respects the rights of
others as he requires the others shall re-
spect his. and VINO puts the welfare of the
community above personal. preference and
the rule of law and order above noisy
haranguing and turbulent demonstrations.
Such a man is entitled TO and will receive
security and protection in the exercise OF his
industry and the enjoyment OF his personal
rights to the fullest degree. that the govern
ment can give them.
This is American militarism-the dreadful
boyle that Atkinson and others are warning
the people against:idp sfr Tayc Ftgr'l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Admiral Dewey's comment on General
Otis's administration in the Philippines
should attract the attention of the govern
ment. He says General Otis has had to do
too much. and that he told him so. III
wants to be general, governor. judge and
everything else" says the admiral. This Is
rot so much a criticism of General Otis
as it is Of the government for placing him
in a position where he has to exercise all
these functions. OF course, as Admiral
Dewey says, no mar can do this, but a
conscientious man who is charged with an
undivided responsibility is apt to try to do
it. is military governor of the Philippines,
appointed by the President, General Otis's
duties and powers are very extensive. and
IL they are too much for one man to exercise
successfully they should be divided. This is
a fair construction OF Admiral Dewey's
&C mment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28


1t is stated that if Great Britain and the
Beers should go to war and cause a suspen-
sion of gold mining in the Transvaal the
output thus far during the present year
has been so great that South Africa will
lead in the list of gold-producers in 1899.
Australia will be next in the list, its in
crease being IA per cent. over last year.
thus far. AT the rate of production of the
first six months of 1899 the years output
will reach $780, 10000 Last year the output of
the Australian mines was SIS. $50, 000; 1t was
s55,OOO.O0O in 1857 and $3.50 .000 in 1896. The
cause of this rapidly increasing output in
the Transvaal, Australia. Colorado and
other gold-producing regions is the i'm
proved metallurgical processes for the
reduction Of low-grade ores. The returns of
the first six months of this year indicate
that the worlds gold output for 1889 will
reach $500, % ,0D-the greatest value in gold
ever mined in a single year. Australia and
the United States alone will produce more
gold this year than the entire world pro-
duced in any one year prior 10 1886.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

The School Board OF Cleveland has sold
the public library ground and building In
that city at auction for $4,000. The ground
was bought by the school authorities. in
|1s5a. for 5000, and was regarded at that
time as quite out of the city. The present
building ID Anticipated and OF little value,
the present value OF the property being en-
|tire!y In the ground. The property was Of
|fered for sale five years ago. the highest
bid being N75.ooo. The School Board was not
willing to accept this price. and the sale
was postponed until now they get 1910. 900.
The figures Illustrate not only the growth
|pf Cleveland. but the advance of eligible
real estate everywhere. 1t suggests, also.
the propriety of school boards in all grow
lns cities securing desirable sites for build
fngs In advance of the school need and be-
fore prices reach top figures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
BATHED AND BLESSED HER.
MIR. Leopold Said to Have been
Treated by q Healing Medium.

Coroner Nash Is investigating the death OF Mrs.
Mary Leopold. who died at the City Hospital on
Monday. An autopsy showed that death was due
to typhoid fever. but stories reached the coroner
that the woman had been treated by Mrs.
Mary Hoover. who has a fortune-teliing estab-
iishment at No. 1873 Lee street. where appears .
sign. Mary A. Hoover, Healing Medium Mrs.
Hoover admits having visited Mrs. Leopold. but
claims she did not induce her 10 stop taking
medicine and did not treat except as requested
by the sick woman herself. Mrs. Cora Turpin.
No. 1z40 Blaine avenue, says that Mrs. Hoover
advised the sick woman 10 stop taking medicine.
because IL was too strong for her stomach. aud
then ''bathed and blessed her. Mrs. Hoover de-
MES this and says she does not believe In faith
healing" Mrs Leopoid's six children were left
destitute and without care until Tuesday. when
their father. Who has been absent for some time.
returned from Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

After supporting Mayor Tasgart two
terms with all its zeal. the News declares
that 1t favors Mr.. Bookwalter, because he
Is identified with the element of the Repub-
lican party that has always been hostile to
the mayor. In other words. the News has
will be elected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
TAGGART AT MOHs's HALL.
The Mayor Addresses a Crowd On the
Issues of the Campaign.

A tumultuous crowd gathered In Mohs's
Hall. at Fountain square. last night to hear
Mayor Taggart and a few others Of the
Democratic workers talk OF the issues of
the campaign" The committee on arrange
ments. In selecting the hall above a saloon.
evidently thought that between drinks the
listeners could stand to hear a few words
without sitting down and chairs were con-
s~picuous by their absence. To warm the au-
dience up for the mayors speech Chairman
and Ward Committeeman William Moore
read a letter frcm Councilman Billy
Knight. who dealt mostly with the BENEFITS
Of track elevation to South Side people and
laudine the wisdom. which, be said. had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

The indications are that the receipts Of
the treasury have been so large during
er at the end of the month than. the ex-
penditures, despite the fact that S,0oO,0 Of
interest due in October has been antici-
pated. At this rate there will DE a surplus
at the close of the fiscal year in spite of the
expenditures for the war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

If Governor Pingree had been carefully
reading a good newspaper the past six
months he would have known that Attor-
ney General Griggs had not rendered an
opinion to the effect that Congress cannot
deal with trusts and thus escaped an ex-
posure of his ignorance OF current events.
Those men who devote their time to abus-
ing newspapers do not read them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28
Outside Opinion.

The campaign in progress at indianapolis
Is putting on more signs of life. The gum
shoe and footpad methods are giving way
to "rousing gatherings great enthusi-
asm," harmony dripping from the rafters."
etc. A hard fight is being waged by the Re-
Hpublicans and the probability of King Tag
CART losing his crown grows more cheering
every day.-Goshen Times.
The character of the campaign which Tom
Taggart and his party associates are con-
Quoting in Indianapolis is one that reflects
no credit upon the mayor or the city. Beer
and Doodle are strong weapons i'm a cam
paign, but they may be used too freely and
too boldly. and thus bring about a deserved
rebuke from the better citizens of all par
ties. Against such methods we believe tie
people of indianapolis will. with their votes.
record a very vigorous Observation-Disclosures
News.
IF any one believes the Democrats of In
dianapolis are united in the support of Tag
CART, he is misinformed," said Thomas ].
Hudson, one of the active free-silver Demo-
Gratis, Saturday. we Democrats who are
opposed to the reelection of Taggart have a
city committee of our own. and We are hold
not going about with brass bands: no
speeches are being made, but we are doing
a great deal of work. Our meetings are held
In the homes Of dissatisfied members of the
party. Democrats who are on the doubtful
list are invited TO these meetings and the
situation is discussed. We have made many
converts to our cause the last ten DAYS"
Fort Wayne News.
If Tom Taggart is reelected mayor of In
~dianapolis he will a proved most con-
clusively that nothing brings success In
politics like the glad hand" He is a prince
Of smilers and handshakers. 1t is possible to
understand that the legion of his personal
friends In that city do not get a correct idea
Of his fitness or ability because their per-
sonal prejudice is all in his favor. AS a
matter OF fact the record OF his administers
ton is a bad one from an economical stand
point and from the standpoint of justifable
action In dealing with public utilities. Tho
street-car franchise, which he recently put
through. will come home TO plague the peo-
pie OF Indianapolis many years before its
expiration. IL was hurried through and a
few days later the company made known
how valuable was the gift by putting on
sale a great amount OF bonds. In the man.
agement of the park funds. in the gas deal
and other affairs he not only has sacrificed
the city's interests, but he has been i'm bad
Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Admiral Dewey is reported to nave ex-
pressed surprise that Aguinaldo's insurrec-
ton had not been subdued long ago. Like
General Otis, he did not take into account
the value OF the aid and comfort given by
those who have held out to Aguinaldo some
thing like a promise that IL he would hold
on until the meeting of Congress his in
dependence would be recognized.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

Havana Herald (Sept. 49,

Lieut.. w. s. Wright, formerly of the Ha-
yana Herald. who went to San Domingo
with the Jiminez party. returned to this
city Sunday. Lieutenant Wright reports ev-
erything quiet in Santo Domingo and says
that Jiminez will be elected President and
will be able to organize a stable govern
ment. Only eighteen men were killed dur
ing the revolution. and they were killed in
a riot rather than in a battle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-28

The unexpected arrival at New York Of
Rear Admira Howison, on the Chicago.
after a long cruise, is almost a dramatic
incident in naval affairs and will contribute
materially to the interest of the Dewey
celebration. 1t may disturb the programme
somewhat, as Admiral Howison ranks all
the other officers who will be at New York
except Dewey.