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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Convicted murderers often assert their
innocence with great persistence and ap-
parent sincerity after their legal guilt has
been clearly established. This is generally
due TO the fact that the convict's idea of
what constitutes guilt or innocence is very
different from the rule of law and ethics.
Most %convicts nave no conception of moral
guilt, and their notions of what constitutes
legal guilt are very crude. A convict may
be innocent of murder according to his w
erroneous standard and yet be clearly
guilty under the law. Many a convict has
gone to his death protesting his innocence
because he does not know the legal defini-
ton of murder and is incapable of appre-
ciating it's moral aspect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
BISHOP FOR EVANSTON.
| DR.. Thomas Bowman Will Make His
Home in Classic suburb.
Chicago Post.

Chicago Post.
Bishop Bowman. who has resided in st.
Evanston. April 10. where he will make his
home with his daughter, Mrs. u. ID. Cald-
well, wife of the chairman or the western
Passenger Association. AS Evanston is es-
sentially Il Methodist community, the Dlsh-
op will doubtless find himself in a congenial
atmosphere. and the people of that suburb
have already assured him a warm well
come.
Bishop Bowman was born in Berwick Pa.
July 10, 1917. In 1881 he attended Milpraham
(Mass.) Academy. From 1882 TO 1879 he was
"a student at Cazenovia seminary In 1877
he was graduated as valedictorian at Dick
inson College. Carlisle, Pa. In 1859 he en-
tered the Baltimore Conference OF the
1913 he was a teacher in the grammar
school of Dickinson College. In 1913 he or
ganized Dickinson Seminary, at Williams
port, Pa, over which he presided lor ten
years. In 1858 he was elected president OF
Asbury -now De Pauw( University, Green
castle. Ind, over which he presided Tor a
period of fourteen years, or until elected
bishop. In 1864 he was chaplain oil the
United States enate while Abraham LIN
coin was President. In 1872 ne was elected
bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
receiving the largest number OF votes ever
cast up TO that time for any bishop.
As bishop he has attended all the confer
ences in the United States, and all those in
Europe, India. China, Japan and Mexico:
He has dedicated about twelve hundred
churches-one at least in every state in the
Union and a number in all the foreign
fields visited. Although we'll up In years,
Bishop Bowman Is strong and vigorous IN
body and mind. and while the action taken
at the last General Conference was Intended
to tighten mis- work. he * still constantly
occupied in preaching, lecturing ana dedl-
eating churches in response 10 the numer-
Gus calls made upon him from all direc-
riOnC
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
AIMED AT THE VERASCOPE.
Bill to Prevent Exhibition of the Cor.
observation-disclosures Fight.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 19.-Represen-
tative w. E.. Lamont, of Chicago, to-day in
troduced a bill into the Legislature with an
emergency clause attached which will pro-
hibit, if ii becomes a law, the reproduction
of pictures of prize fights and fixes a Sc
we're penalty for violating it. Mr.. Lamont
had in mind such a measure ever since 1t
was announced by the press that the Cor
bett-FitZsimmons fight wouid be repro
duced in this manner. During the last
three or four days he has received a large
number of letters from business men and
fathers advocating the passage of such a
bill. The bill prohibits the exhibition not
only Of pictures of prize fights. but any act
prohibited in the criminal code of thisS State.
The bill in full is as follows:
Whereas. There has recently been a
most brutal. demoraliZing and disgusting
prize fight at Carson City, New, between
two men of the name OF Corbett and Fftz-
simmons, and,
Whereas. Such exhibitions are prob bited
by the criminal code OF this State, and,
Whereas. Such exhibitions have a ten
dency TO degrade. corrupt and injure the
morals of the young men and the children
OF this State, and.
Whereas. Certain persons have. by
means of electricity scientifically applied.
taken photographs of the said prize fight
which will present a fight on canvas in all
details, and,
Whereas, Such a reproduction will be as
injurious to the morals of the people of this
State as "a prize fight itself. therefore,,
Section i. Be il enacted by the people OF
the State of Illinois, represented in General
Assembly, that IL shall be Unlawful for any
person, persons or corporation TO exhibit
In this State. by means of the biograph.
kaleidoscope or any kindred device or ma
chine any picture of any prize fight. glove
contest or other match between men or
animals that is prohibited by the criminal
code of this State.
Sec. 2. Any persoc, persons or corpora
ton who shall grant. lease. let or hire any
theater or hall. room, building, garden or
park for the exhibition Of pictures such as
are prohibited in Section 1 of this act.
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and liable TO a fine Of not less than $500 nor
10 exceed $l.o00. or Imprisonment I'm the
county jail or woFkhouse not less than thir-
~ days nor more than one year. or both
fine and Imprisonment, within the discretion
OF the court.
Sec. 8. Whoever shall assist, aid i'm any
manner any person, persons or corporation
In making exhibitions OF such pictures as
are prohibited in Section ] OF this act shall
be liable 10 a fine of not less than So or
more than 500 for each offense and impris-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

There is some anxiety in New York be-
cause the grain trade is going to other
ports. The gulf ports have shipped 90 per
cent. more and the Atlantic ports outside
New York IL per cent. more during the last
period of seven months than in the corre-
spending period of the previous year, while
New York's increase was less than 8 per
cent. The New York Herald attributes this
change to the cheaper storage and better
terminal facilities of other ports, in con-
nection with the unfavorable railroad rates.
Grain will find its way to market by the
most favorable route and it may be possi-
BILE that New York will not be the most
favorable hereafter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
HAWAII'S DANGER.
Japanese Pouring Into the Island and
May Soon Possess IL.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-Lorrin A.
Thurston, ex-minister from Hawaii to this
country, now president OF the Annexation
Club. of Honolulu, and here I'm the interests
of that organization. gave out an inter-
view to-day regarding the news from San
Francisco that the Hawaiian government,
in. refusing TO allow 537 japanese laborers
to land in Honolulu, believed it had un-
earthed an attempt TO import japanese into
Hawaii in violation Of the immigration
laws. He characterized the subject as one
of the gravest now confronting the Ha-
waiian government He said:
-Four or five immigration companies
have been formed in Japan, headed by
leading officials, including the present Jap
arese minister at Washington, and they
have the past year brought large numbers
Of free Japanese Immigrants 10 Hawaii.
There are five lines of steamers between
Honolulu and Japan, making monthly trips
Japanese, thus turning them loose on the
community without any governmental
check. 1t is a serious Question whether the
importing of these men almost unaccom-
panied by women Will not soon create a
large class of men unemployed and with
out means. The Hawaiian government
adopted various measures TO meet such
contingencies. but they have been evaded.
Habeas corpus proceedings were instituted
when 2 lot OF men were refused landing
recently, but in the absence Of proof of
charges that money borne by the men did
not actually belong TO them, the landing
was allowed. The money produced by the
immigrants is provided by some third
party. which the immigration companies
charge against competitors. but deny as to
their own concern.
II don't know that the japanese govern
ment meditates any hostile or forcible ac-
ton against Hawaii, but unless something
is done TO stop this influx OF japanese they
will by peaceful invasion far
more than they could hope TO do by force.
The Japanese I'm Hawaii now number 1000,
against $1,000 native Hawaiians. and at the
present rate within five years will form
a majority in the entire country. Thus
Japan and the Japanese would acquire the
same moral right that the Uitlanders are
claiming - South Africa. Ii Is the well
nigh universal belief in Hawaii that the
present extraordinary movement from ia
pan to Hawaii Is part Of a systematic plan.
with the full approval of the Japanese gov
eminent. 10 get IN control OF the islands.
Undoubtedly the Hawaiian government is
waiting TO see what action the United
States will take on the annexation ques-
ton. If that question Is not acted on soon
a grave issue will soon arise between Ha-
wall and Japan. the outcome OF which no
one can undertake TO foretell."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

The department stores are being made an
issue in the municipal campaign in Chicago.
Those Wild are attacking them do not pre-
tend that they can shut them up If their
candidate for mayor is chosen. but they
promise TO enforce a law taxing them heav-
lily If the Legislature shall pass one. In a
speech a candidate declared that the de-
partment stores could undersell all others
because the goods they kept were made by
pauper and convict labor and were sold
below the price for which small dealers
could purchase. Doubtless many people
who accept many statements without stop
ping to consider them believe that much
general merchandise is made by convict la
Dor. Such is not the case Aside from a
few knitting machines. no textile machinery
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

by the tenders OF low duties. as a conces-
sion in return for equivalent concessions
VIII result in ever more advantageous COM
mercial advantages than those that were
secured under the act of 1899.
After giving a table estimating the in
crease OF revenue from the bill at Sll3.OO0.-
900. Mr.. Dingley says: IF the bill should
become a law by May ! il is more than
probable hat IL would yield an increase OF
$751; 600, 600. Ii is easy TO see how a delay
in the enactment of the bill to July 1. for
example. would easily take from the treas
ury ST.. 000.O 600 OF revenue and turn ii into
the pockets of spectators importing wool.
WOODEN goods. sugar and other articles on
which il is proposed TO increase the reve-
nue. and at the same time deprive wool
growers and producers and manufacturer
or the benefit what would arise from the
prompt passage of the bill proposed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

The Governor OF Pennsylvania and the
leading members OF the Legislature are
very much at odds over the question OF a
new Statehouse TO replace the one recently
burned. The Governor maintains that in
the present condition of the States finances
II cannot afford a capitol that will cost
more than $4,000. while the Legislators
want one that will cost s3.0Oo.000. They
might compromise on 81. Oco. OCO. the amount
appropriated for the Indiana ~Statehouse.
but probably they would not keep within
the appropriation as was done here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
ONE-LEGGED MURDERER.
Dashed Out the Drains of Two Chill
dren and Killed Himself.

ATLANTA, Ga. March ia dispatch
from Harlem tells OF an awful tragedy COM
mitted eight miles south of that place yes
terday afternoon. Wright Smith. a one
legged Confederate veteran. went TO Thom-
son yesterday morning, drew his pension
and returned home. He paid some debts in
the neighborhood and then asked his three
children 10 go with him TO feed the hogs.
For some reason his oldest. a girl OF about
eight years. refused 10 60 He carried the
two Youngest. both boys. aged two and
four years, 10 a cotton house. where he
crushed their brains out with hts wooden
crutch and then sent "a pistol bali through
his own brain. He lived for several hours.
but never spoke. An empty laudanum bot
tie was found near and the superstition Is
that he took the contents before shooting
his committing the deed He was not u
drinking man. He was about nfty years
old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

The popular verdict. always honest and
almost always right, will be hat Jackson
and Walling should suffer the penalty of
the law for the crime of which they were
found guilty. Public opinion approved the
finding of the jury. and il will approve the
execution of the sentence. There has been
nothing in the conduct of either of the men
since their conviction to raise a doubt of
their guilt. and least of all in their so-caIled
confession. which is evidently a plain lie
concoted at the last moment to defeat JUS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Condolences.

Says Carson to Canton: I'm back on the
shelf"
Says Canton to Carson: I've been there
myself
Says Carson to Canton: Il mourn my lost
glory"
Says Canton to Carson: well. mines an
old story"
Then Carson said, My aching head! You
ought to hear IL ring"
Canton replied: 1T Will subside. Mine
shrunk to naught, by jung"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

The chatter about the rules of the House
would lead an ignorant person TO believe
that they had their origin in the last Con-
gress. when, as a matter of fact. the expe-
cured the adoption of rules which would en-
able the majority 10 ~legislate upon the
topics it shall deem most important. If
every man in the House at Washington
should have the right to call up his bill in
turn. there could be no legislation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
The Siberian Railroad.

WASHINGTON. March BIN the course
of a report to the State Department of the
progress made during the last year in the
construction Of the Siberian Railroad
United States Consul General Karel, at St.
Petersburg, gives some news as 10 the new
Pacific port 10 be established. He says the
in charge of construction. wish
ing to build the terminus on. the Pacific
ocean in a suitable manner, since that point
will play a significant part I'm future transit
over the great Siberian Railway, has chos-
en- the bay of Goldhorn rs the site of the
commercial port. The committee has Sc
lected and prepared II prominent strip near
the shore for an efvated harpor wharf.
thinking that in case future commerce
should develop to a great extent the re-
Quirements could be satisfied by ~instituting
of the waters near Nladivostock. This port
will gradually he huiit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

is now used In prisons. A comparatively
few shoes are made in prison, but they
are not of a quality to fill a department.
The fact that only about s2.5cO.oO0 of the
$500. 900 paid in wages in 1890 was paid
for prison labor should silence all efforts to
prove that large stores are stocked with
goods made by convicts under contract.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
The Tagging Napoleon.

ut was Napoleon, you know, who said
thai heaven was on the side of the army
with the heaviest artillery"
Yes, Napoleon was all right in his day,
but he is a back number. Heaven now
adays is on the side of the country that
has the most bonds outstanding in foreign
hands"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Mr.. Elliott. of this State, who is a we'll
recommended applicant for the position of
assistant secretary OF the navy. is met by
the argument, made by applicants from
other States, that Indiana has no seacoast.
That is true. but they will please remember
that she has furnished one secretary of the
navy. one admiral and many gallant naval
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
One of CIeveIana,. Last Acts.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The War De-
partment has just published an executive
order made by President Cleveland Feb. &c
last. adding 26.9s7 acres of land formerly
belonging TO the kiowa, Comanche and
Apache reservation in Oklahoma To the
Fort Sill military reservation for exclusive
use for military purposes and for the per-
manent location thereon Of the Apache pris-
oners of war formerly confined at Mount
Vernon barracks. in Alabama. The land
was acquired from the Indians under the
terms of the agreement signed at Ana
darko, O. T., Feb. IL last.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Fault is found with Speaker Reed by free
traders because he put Mr.. Robertson. of
louisiana, who voted against the German
Wilson tariff bill. on the ways and means
committee. The criticism is not well found
ed; Mr.. Robertson is one of six Democrats
on the committee. and at least one-sixth of
the Democratic party favors protection at
the DrpSeaf time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Senator Thurston presented in the Senate.
last session. a bill. by request. which pro-
poses to give every ex-slave a pension of
SIS. Such an absurd proposition has no
merit and should not have ueen presented,
but The fact that it was introduced has
been used to induce negroes TO contribute
small sums of money TO those who are urg-
ing or pretending to urge the passage of the
Strf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

1t is said Russia has bound herself to
guarantee 1.-The integrity of the Ottoman
empire" This is a case in which integrity
Is not synonymous with honesty. A guar
anty of the sultan's honesty would be an
extra hazardous risk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

A Washington correspondent believes
that the President has offered the Turkish
mission to Hon. John W. Foster, not be-
cause lie wants 1T but because a capable
dinlnmat IS wanted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

If Mr.. Vanderbilt brings a f~oreign-built
yacht here after the passage of the Dingley
bill he will pay a duty thereon of 30 per
cent. Under the present law yachts come
In free of duty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Lesson of the Fayerweather VIII.
York ~Independent

NtW 1OTh IIIUtprHutHI-
One Fayerweather litigation Is ended, and
another rises like a phenix from its ashes.
Reader. II you are blessed with more wealth
than your natural heirs need, put In your
will a suitable beQuest for the public good.
and then execute IL before you die You
will save litigation. and You Will have the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

But for the efforts of a sensational news
paper. the confession OF Jackson and Wall
ing would not have been made and sent to
the Governor OF Kentucky. Even when in
the hands OF the executive. these purveyors
Of sensation regarded it as their property.
They must have known that the confession
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Mr.. iBryan's hostility to the Dingley tariff
Is announced. He was a ampant free
trader before he was a free-coiner. It's of
no consequence. however.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

The bipartisan police board in New York
IS SO much of a failure that the four men
who constitute it will so report 1t is diff
cult for four men to divide power into four
parts in such a manner that each will be
1ofiaRod
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
March.

Slayer OF winter, art thou here again?
Oh, welcome. thou that bring ST the summer
nighi
The bitter wind makes not thy victory vain,
Nor will we mock thee for thy faint blue sky.
Welcome, O March, whose kindly days and dry
Make april ready for the throstle's song,
Thou first redresser of the winters wrong!
William Morris.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

After a full discussion the Connecticut
House voted against the repeal of the
statute making hanging the penalty for
murder i'm the first degree.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

First Canton had its day and relapsed
into oblivion, and now Carson has followed
suit. The public will not care to hear any,
thing more from the dirty little Nevada
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Genuine REFORMATION.

II believe A~dzedge's conversion to relig-
ion was the genuine thing"
'Indeed?"
Yes, indeed. He told me to-day that he
was never going to peddle another fruit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
This May He the Sol

This May BE the Solution.
Shell wonder ii two really can live
cheaper than one?
He-I guess they feel cheaper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
The Free Homestead Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The Senate
committee on Indian affairs. after some op-
position on the part of Senator Platt. OF
connecticut. ordered the f"ree-homestead
bill to be favorably reported. The bill is
practically the same measure which passed
the Senate last session. and which failed in
the House because of TIE amendments made
In the Senate. The tIll as il passed the
House applied only to Oklahoma. but the
Senate amendments made it of general APP
plication. The refusal of the House TO con-
slider the bill as amended caused some feel
ing on the part IT its friends in the Senate.
and ii is minated that this feeling may
flnd expression I'm the Senate when the tar
if bin is taken up in that body. The pur-
pose of the bill is TO permit the acquisition
of free homes under the homestead law on
lands coded by Indians. just as on any
other part of the public domain. Senator
Platt opposed the bill. on the ground that
IL will cost the national treasury several
million dollars. The also consid-
cred favorably the bill providing for the
taxation of land awarded TO Indians in sew
crafty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

So long as the impression prevails that
the State and the city must pay for more
and more things. more anu more taxab'es
will be sought.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20

Among the first bills before Congress
which are likely to receive attention Is the
immigration bill which Mr.. Cleveland
vetoed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Net earnings ....

In short. the average cost per passenger
is barely = cents. AS Toronto is a city a lit
tie smaller than indianapolis, and its street.
railway system is operated in the same
way. il is certain that Scent fares i'm In
dianapolis will be highly profitable to a
well-managed company. In Toronto the
ompany is earning 6 per cent. interest on
double the cost of the plant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
General Notes.

WASHINGTON. March l9-To-day's
treasury statement shows: Available cash
balances. s2l7, $3.50. s25; gold reserve. $751;
390. $40.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
THE Ty0Ia,APoLIs JOURNAL.

! Can be found at the following places:
NEW ~YORK-windsor Hotel and Astor House.
CHIcAGO-Palmer House and p. o. News Co.,
z7 dearborn EtTeet.
CINCINNATI-J- r. Hawley * Co., los VINE
street.
LOUISVILLE-C. T. DeeTing. northwest corner
OF Third and jefferson streets. and LoulsVlie
Book Co., go Fourth avenue
ST. LOUlS-UnIon News Company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON. d. C--RiSSs House. Eboitt
House. Wizards Hotel and the Washington
News Exchange, Fourteenth street, between
Penn. avenue and + street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-20
Sd. LoUIs-Unlon News Company. Union Dep0t.

There are people in New York mean
enough to say that ex-senator Hill sounds
better than senator without the prefix did.