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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-21

international Peace League Of America
unitedly plead disarmament" The cable
gram was signed by Mary Frost Evans.
president, and Mary v. Sheen, vice presi-
dent
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enty days from to-day. However. the public
will soon be able to get "a chance to get
a more accurate knowledge OF the itinerary.
for within few days the Navy Department
will Toe in possession of the schedule of the
ships movements.
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bands Play. whistles Shrek md
American and British Sailors Say
Farewell in Hearty Cheers.
BRIEF TALK WITH THE HERO
THE ADMIRAL THINKS THE WAR IN
THE PHILIPPINES ABOUT OVER.
He VIII Go Directly to His Home I'm
Vermont when He Refurns-Capt.
Walkers Appeal.

MANILA May oo.-The cruiser Olympia,
with Admiral Dewey on board, left here on
her homeward journey to the United States
at 4 o'clock this afternoon. AS she steamed
away the Oregon. Baltimore and Concord
fired an admiraps salute. At the first shot
the band on the fiagship's afterdeck played
q lively air and her sailors gave tremen-
dous cheer. AS the Olympia passed the
Oregon the crew of that ship gave nine
cheers for the Olympians. who responded
by throwing their caps so high that dozens
OF them were left bobbing in the water.
Then followed the best noisiest half hour
IN this harbor since the battle which linked
its name with that OF Dewey. The din Of
guns and brass bands echoed through the
smoke. fleet of steam launches shrieked
their whistles. the musicians of the Balti-
hags signaled goodbye" and those Of the
Oregon said pleasant voyage" The mer-
chant vessels in these waters dipped their
fiags. the ladies on the decks of the vessels
of the feet waved handkerchiefs and the
great black British cruiser Powerful, which
lay the furthest out. saluted the Olympia.
The Iattcr's band played God Save the
Queen" and to this the crew OF the Power
ful responded with hearty cheers for the
Olympia
The last music heard from Admiral
the guns from the forts at Cavite and from
the Monterey guard off Paranaque. too far
to be audible. puffed white clouds of smoke.
The Olympia was disappearing past Cor
regidor island when battery before the
walled city spoke Manilas last word of
farewell.
Admiral Dewey sat on the deck Of the
Olympia and received the adieus of his
friends during most OF the day. The launch
of Major General Otis was the first to ar
rive alongside the cruiser. at o'clock this
morning, and afterwards the admiral
landed and called on the major general and
the United States Philippine commissioners.
Admiral Dewey is enthusiastic over his
homo going, but when mention was made
of the welcome to be rendered to him he
said he appreciated the friendship OF his
countrymen but hoped they would not be
too demonstrative. He intends to go direct
Iy to his home at Montpelier. VT, and live
there. Speaking of the desire of the West
ern people for him to go home by way of
San Francisco. across the continent, he
said: IF L was twenty years younger and
had political ambitions I would not miss
that chance
Speaking of the situation Admiral Dewey
said: II believe we are near the end. The
insurgents are going TO pieces The send
ing Of q third commission shows they be-
lieve this country means business"
Captain Walker. of the Concord, the last
OF the commanders in battle here, went to
the admiral and said: Don't leave me be-
hind" So he was relieved and goes home
on the Olympia.
The Olympia will stop at Hong-Kong long
enough to be overhauled. and will then pro-
ceed to New York by way Of the Suez canal.
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cal country can be produced upon the
island of Porto Rico. 1t speaks of the
native grasses which grow luxuriantly at
all seasons of the year, and the cattle
which are exceptionally fine all over the
island.
1t refers to the mineral resources which
are as yet small and undeveloped.
1t recommends that there shall be a
complete separation of church and state
and all property. including cemeteries, pur-
chased with public money shall be de-
clared property of the government, ex-
cepting such churches which are used for
religious services exclusively, which are
allowed to remain in the possession of the
congregations now occupying the same.
1t recommends that public cemeteries be
established under the exclusive control of
the civil authorities for the tnterment. and
that the practice of disinterment of the
remains of the dead be prohibited forever,
except under proper health regulations or
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MEMORIAL SERVICES.
burnside Post, G. A. r., Pays Tribute
to Deceased Members.

The members OF Burnside Post. No. s,
q. "A. r., in company with numerous in
Vitsd guests, were participants last night,
at Grand Army Hail. on Pennsylvania ave-
nue., in service memorial to deceased
comrades. Three members of the post
died during the past year, and, observing
a custom long established, tributes were
paid to their life and character.
The program was opened with appro-
pirate remarks by Capt J. f. Hart. chair
man OF the committee on neurology. who.
With his colleagues. George p. Davis and
+. j. Young. had charge. The remainder of
tho exercises embraced solo, Lead,
Kindly Light" by Miss Lena G.. Shepherd;
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remarks in memory of Comrade L. BInr-
ham by r. S. Lacey; in memory of Com.
rade |. 5. Tichenor by A j, Huntoon: con-
trlbutlon by quartet, Think of Them
gratefully. Misses Mabel F. Clahin. Lena
y. shepherd, Messrs. b. w Beebe. Georea
G. Ross; tribute to Comrade ]. A. Stewart
by george I. Davis; solo. Rock of Ages -
MISS Mabel F. Clafiin; in memory of Com
rade James b. Johnson by VIM. Lamhorn.
solo and quartet, Memorial Song" adj,
cress by Major Horace L. Piper; ouartet
NO More the Stirring Bugle's Blast
The ceremonies were mos ir,nro,.s,,..
throughout ~"S''
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pensions to officers of civil government
upon the island or their descendants be
Sayif1

upon the island or their descendants be
done away with.
That the postal and military telegraph
now upon the island, the property of the
government, be continued as a part and
parcel of the postal service.
That the insane on the island be gather
ed into one general hospital under the
charge of the state. to be cared for at gov
eminent expense.
That census be taken of the island at
as early a date as possible, to determine
the number of people upon the island, to-
gether with accompanying statistics show
ing Its wealth and Its possibilities
In their report the commissioners also
recommend the establishment of such laws.
general, district and municipal as will give
to the people Of Porto Rico substantially
the same protection and the same laws
which are now enjoyed by the people OF
the United States.
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Transfers of Realty.

The commission recommends that the
cumbersome and expensive system of trans
fer of realty now in vogue in the island
shall be completely reorganized, and that
the safeguards and economical methods in
the system of transfers of realty now pre-
vaiiing in the United States shall be APP
piled. 1t shows that under the present sys-
TEN the transfers of realty upon the island
are expensive to deter the one wish
ing to purchase frCm investing and the
seller from disposing of his property, when
IL would he to the mutual interest of both
that the transfer should be made.
1t shows that the charges of notaries for
making deeds and recorders for making re-
cord are so enormous and extraYagant
that they seriously interfere with business
and place burden upon the property hold
ers of the island without reason or without
justice, establishing a system of trans
fers and offices for recording after the
system which prevails in the United States.
limiting the charges to reasonable sums in
both cases.
1t provides for the recording as well as
distribution of estates, and recommends
such a system of fees and charges and pro-
ceedings as will secure reasonable COM
pensation to the officers and prevent exor-
bitant charges against those who secure
the services OF either officials in the set
Element of estates.
Fertility of the Island.
1t refers to the grain, vegetables and
stock raised in the island. showing that
| everything which can be raised in . tropi-
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Joseph Gates, residing at ~ G. street
northwest was knocked unconscious by a
wagon at the corner of 4th and z streets
yesterday and his leg was badly cut NV the
pedal OF his bicycle He was carried into
the office OF DIR. Walter c. Murphy. who
sewed up the wound and attended to his
other injuries.
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for reburial by friends; this not to pre-
vent any church from procuring any Gene
terry for their own and using the same ac-
cording to their own views, excepting as
to removal and exposure, and as long as
they do not conflict with health regula-
tons.
better Postal Facilities.
1t recommends more extended postal and
mail facilities for the island so that the
people of the island may be brought into
quicker and closer relations with the peo-
pie of the United States.
1t recommends that the marriage and d.
vorce laws of the island be at once
remedied so that marriages must be per
formed and requiring husband and wife
and those now living together, to make
record of their cohabitatton, and giving
children the power to make proof of same
and legitimizing all such marriages, to-
gether with the issue thereof.
1t recommends that the matter Of paying
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,39C. I hlidren'S Dresses, PC.
Children's White and Colored Dresses In
dia linon, with yoke of embroidery. with
embroidered rUftir over shoulder: colored
dresses of percale. in pretty patterns. with
yoke If rufiies, lace edged; 39c. value Sale
Price 22c.
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sc. Table Damask, 2Ic.

Very Heavy Grade Union Table Damask.
bieached and unbieached: 60 inches wide in
10 elegant patterns from which to select :
worth SIC. Sale Price, dc.
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sc. Boys Blouses, Ioc.

Boys Coi0red ard White Blouses. with
wide rutfes down 'front.' deep sailor collars
trimmed with rutfes. Worth BIC. Sale
Price, 19c.
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SI.25 Pique Refers, zoe.
Colored and White Pique Refers deep
sailor Collar. trimmed with wide Swiss en-
broidery; worth $1.25. Sale Price T9c
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I5c. Hosiery, &c.
One case of Ladies' Fast BLACK SEAM
LESS HOSE, fine gauge; splced heel and
toe; worth 15c. Sale Price &c
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I9c. and 25c. Embroidery, I2Ic.
1000 yards Embroidery 10 Q inches
deep. loo different patterns. Sale Price
l2lsc. a yard.
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ST. w. 3, C,nrsets. &c

The celebrated W. b. Corsets jeans with
sateen stripping double hip stay. embroi-
derry finished, with silk Tossing. The regu-
lar 81 90 Corset Sizes is to 30 sale
Price, Die
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a Public School system.

The commission recommends that special
measures be taken for the purpose of es-
tablishing public schools throughout the
island and keeping the school funds sep
arate the building of school houses and
the employment of competent teachers in
them. 1t says that the children of the
island are very bright and unusually apt
and quick to learn, and exceedingly anx-
iOus to attend the public schools, and If OPP
portunity is afforded them they will quick
ly prove their ability to profit by the adj
vantages given them, and within a reason
able time will show TO the world that Porto
RiCanS are not unworthy to be considered
part of the United States.
1t recommends in general the establish
ment Of the public school system which now
prevails in the United States.
As the teachers in Porto Rico are so few
in comparison with the great number need
ed, and as only One-tenth of the people can
now read and write, the commission rec
Ommends that the other nine-tenths be in
structed in the English language in the
public schools, and that the public schools
to be established shall be largely upon the
American plan.
1t takes up the question of roads and
highways, and shows that the Military road
and the road to Guayama are two of the
finest roads in the western world. Most of
the other roads of the island are in very
bad condition and need repairs There are
roads through the mountains, where
they are very badly needed for the pur-
pose OF communication with the seacoast.
1t recomn ends that system of road build
ing be established and that roads be con-
structed not only along the sea coast, but
also through the mountains, as to give
the people an opportunity of ingress and
egresS from their plantations.
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ST Muslin Gowns, 700.
25 dozen Empire Gowns. of Masonyille
muslin and cambria. embroidery ruffes over
shoulder, inserting in front, drawn with
ribbon: also some trimmed with Valen-
ciennes lace and Swiss insertion: 81 value.
Sale Price, 79c.
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25c. Drawers, I25c.
100 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers, um-
brella style; 4-inch cambria ruffie yoke
bands, all lengths; worth 25c. Sale Price,
12hc
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ZIC. IIuCk IOWtIS, &C.
30 dozen Hemmed Huck Towels; size 22x
81 inches; every thread pure linen; 2Ic.
value. Sale rice, 15c.
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The out-of-door season is here. Enjoy it.
We offer fine. large Swing for SE nm
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Kings Palace June Sale of
MUSLIN Underwear,

I23c. Corset Covers, &c.
800 dozen good Muslin Corset Covers;
felled seams, buttons and buttonheles; all
sizes; worth 121ac. Sale Price, 4c
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$I.30 and $1.5o Skirts, 9Sc.
One lot Of Cambria and Muslin SKIRTS in
different styles; some with three rows of
Medicf lace. inserting in 12-inch rufiie fin
ished with 3-inch lace: others with Vaien-
cfennes lace and embroidery trimmed; 81 80
ana 81 so value. Sale Price CSC
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SC. Crash, &c.

l case Bleached Crash twilled linen fin
ish. Of elegant quality; Sc. value. Sale
Price, 25sc.
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3oc. Corsets, Ioc.
100 dozen Ladies' Couftl Corsets. we'll
boned, double stay good fitting and lace
trimmed. Worth soc. Sale Price, 19c
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300. Drawers, 25c.
90 dozen Ladies' Muslin Drawers UNI
breila style: 5-inch cambria r,lffie; edged
with lace, yoke bands, excellent muslin,
well made; worth SOC. Sale Price 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

SOC Muslin Gowns, zoe.
80 dozen Ladies' Muslin Gowns. yoke of
fine tucks, cambria ruftie around neck and
sleeves: soc. value. Sale Price, pc
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confined for twenty months for mere cases
of petit larceny, and in one instance a
man had been confined for six years and
nine months, charged with crime without
opportunity for trial.
The system of courts which is to be
adopted is for the purpose of relieving the
congested condition of affairs, and relier-
ing the people Of the enormous burden of
taxation which is necessary for the pur-
pose of caring for and feeding such a
great number of prisoners in the public
jails.
The report shows that among the prison
ers who were confined in these jails were
some without charges of any kind against
them, while others had been arrested upon
anonymous complaints, and all without OPP
portunity under the present system for a
fair trial and hearing before the courts.
1t recognizes vested rights upon the is
land and proposes methods to care for and
maintain them.
1t gives much information about public
schools. the systems and books employed,
and the general character of the public
school system of the island, showing that
they are actually without any system of
schools as the same are known and recog-
nized in the United States.
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Handsome Oak Dining Chair. solid oak cane
seat, high back, excellently made andG nm
finished Price. .................eD u eWVp
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Beautifully Finished Chamber Suite solid oak
exquisitely carved with large French bevel nat
tern plate mirror; size 3ox24 inches; swelled
tops. douhle-doOr commode. Our G 3O nm
regular $40 set, for only. ........ SSZ.WU
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1t refers to the grain, vegetables and
stock raised in the island. showing that
everything which can be raised in q tropi-
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2sc Handkerchiefs nc

Dainty Swiss Embroidery edge Handker-
chiefs that other stores are selling for 25c.
Sale Price. lie.
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Elegant Gondola Couch-29 inches wide 6
IT. in. long, covered in handsome velours-
has rows tufting and is fringcd TO the floor
This is our regular $l6.5o Couch. SnO I'm
We will sell 25 OF them for-each y ZsSW
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We have left few of those 500, sos and
are closing out for. Observation-Disclosures. QNS
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Solid Oak Chamber Suite, with neatly carved
headboard and glass frame, berei-plate mirror
S-drawer dresser and Suite you will paw at
least SIS for in any store in this Sn d GN6N
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High-grade Piano polished Solid Oak Chamber
Suite. with oval French bevelcd- plate mirror
douhle-door coEInode shaped tops, handsomely
carved headboard and glass frame. GOQ mn
straight S35 suite for. ......... QZOsWU
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5-piece Parlor Suite, mahogany finished
frames. covered in good quality American
damask; frames well made, and upholstered
In hrst-class shape. We offer this Saite
FOR the remarkably low price S1A nm
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-20
ION THE SUWANEE RIVER"
This Attraction Will Be at the Margaret
Wednesday.

Wednesday.
On next Wednesday evening, Feb 22, at
the Margaret, stirring story of life in
the southland called "On the Suwanee
River will be given. 1t is described as a
"home play" and is said to be natural.
lifelike presentation of scenes and Incl
dents near the famous Florida river of the
same name. The story presents the old
theme of mortgaged estates, loves, in
trigue and final triumph o. virtue over
vilainy. 1t is told in new language, how
ever, and with new situations. so it is vir-
tualiy new tale, the pivotal point of
which is the murder of an old planter,
Colonel Clayton by name, in the presence
of his son and adopted daughter The son
in attempting to assist his father is dealt
a heavy blow on the head with club, the
effect of which is the complete loss of the
young mans memory of events up to the
time of the blow. The adopted daughter
is stricken blind by the nervous shock of
her foster parents murder. The plot
then deals with the trials of the blind girl
and the demented son up to a point, when,
during an attempted abduction of the girl,
the young man, who comes to her rescue,
is again assaulted and receives another
blow on the head, the effect Of which is
the restoration of his memory and the
power to realize the events of the past.
Thinking the present struggle the same
one in which his father was killed. he
denounces the assassin; the sight of the
daughter is restored by expert treatment
and all ends happily. A handsome scenic
frame has been provided with the tropical
beauties of Florida as the subject, and
it is also promised that thoroughly com.
petent company will present the many
characters, including the Fountain City
quartette.
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considerable dead weight. But the lead
was all gone. The judges were deliberat-
ing about scratching Dams entry when a
happy thought permeated his fertile
brain. Dan had a sack of tubers down
in the barn, and the thought of carrying
them in the race to make up the deficiency
was impaired to the judges. AT first they
disapproyed OF this novel idea, but upon
sober reflection allowed Dan to produce
his potatoes. Enough were put in sack
to strike a balance of $50 pounds, and the
race was begun. Dan won the first heat,
but lost the second, AL Smith driving the
winner. Dan took the third heat, but
dropped the fourth. The fifth promised
to be scorching affair, as everybody was
trying now. Dan went to the post with
his eye full of dust and determination. He
got good break, pushed to the front and
took the rail- He came into the stretch
with sails up and clear of everybody. 1t
looked like victory sure, and Dan wore
a sanguine face. But just when success
looked the surest dire calamity came
1t was like a bolt of thunder out of a
clear sky. Dark objects were seen to
drop from his seat. Dan felt his potatoes
slip from under him. By the time he
passed the wire winner every blessed
one was gone. The loss of his tubers lost
him the race.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-20
VERY LITTLE DAMAGE
Yesterdays Thaw Did Not Flood
Any Cellars.
bitches WERE CLEARED
Work Was Done just in Time to Save
Thousands of Dollars-A Large
Force of Men Were Kept
Busy All Day.

Street Commissioner Owen O'Neill Just
got in his work on time Saturday and this
fact has probably saved the city from
several thousand dollars damages. The
spring thaw that was expected from day
to day came during the night of Sunday
and people going out to church We're sur
prised to see the water flowing down east
ward.
Late Saturday evening Commissioner
o Neill got together his force of men and
Immediately got them to work on the
street crossings on Commercial avenue
East Park avenue and Third streets and
they did efficient work, as could easily be
seen yesterday. There is only one place
in the city where it is feared that the thaw
will flood the cellars. That is at the cor
ner of Oak street and East Park avenue,
where there Is over a foot of water.
Many yards are flooded and it is feared
that if the warm weather continues much
damage will be done.
There was a large force of extra men
put on yesterday afternoon to clear the
waterways where there are covered cul-
verts on Park avenue. 1--ese were frozen
yesterday and great difficulty was expert
enced in the work.
Commissioner y Nelll announced that ne
would keep his men at work night and day
in order to keep the city from being flood
ed and in this way he hopes to be able to
control the thaw.
The coming of the spring thaw spoiled
many sleighing party, and the en-
gagements that had been made for yes
terday afternoon were broken, due to
THE bad roads. Notwithstanding this
fact, there were few who attempted
to go sleigh riding, but they came to
grief before they had gone far from the
livery stable. The proprietors of these
places lost much money by the sudden
arrival of the thaw. as the fellows who
intended to take their best girls out
for a ride yesterday were numerous
and the livery stable men would have
reaped quite harvest.