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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
IN A SAVINGS BANK.
Accommodations That the Owners Had
Not known OF.
Springfield Union.

An apt illustration of the value Of small
savings and the unexpected way money
cumuates when at interest had forcible
Illustration at the Westfield Savings Bank
recently. when a well-known Springfield
newspaper writer appeared with a book,
showing an original deposit of s., which by
the accretion of interest alone. had in
creased nine-fold, and he received upon Ii
within few cents of S45.
Wehn the deposit of s. was made. in 1857
he was a resident of Westfield. but in few
years removed to Springfield, and the mat
searching among old papers, he CHANGED
upon the book and took the first oppor-
tunity 10 present IL at the bank. and found,
10 his establishment, that In the forty-two
years his little s. had increased to almost
$40. and he expressed regret that the orig
inal sum had not been so. for then he
would have received over 800.
Another case of possessing money with
out being aware of IL occurred at the same
bank few years ago. Treasurer Crowson
saw newspaper notice that a former resi-
dent, who had moved to a Western State
several years previous. was in ill-health and
quite straitened circumstances
1t struck him that the mans name APP
peared the banks ledger as a depositor,
and, looking up the matter, II proved 10 be
so. and between s. 500 and 81 800 stood to the
mans credit, being the amount of a 800 de-
posit made twenty-nine years previous with
accumulated interest.
The fortunate owner was communicated
with and H. Joy at mis- unexpected good
fortune was unhounded. The money served
to give him comforts and care until his
death, two or three years later. 1t appeared
by relative, who said nothing Of 1t 10 the
beneficiary, thought doubtless intending to
inform him, only that death came quite
suddenly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
STANDARD Oil INQUIRY.


CLEVELAND, o., March A.-The taking
of testimony in the investigation of the
Standard Oil Trust before Master Commits
sioner Allen 7. Brinsmade was completed
here to-day. The only witness examined
was Virgil L. Kline, one of the attorneys
for the Standard OIL Company, who took
the stand in defense of his client to show
that the company had not been guilty OF
contempt for violating the Supreme Courts
order of 1892 requiring the trust 10 be dis
solved. Attorney Kline was examined by
Attorney f. II. Golf.
Were you the attorney in the case
brought before Attorney General Watson
against the Standard Oil Company, in the
Supreme Court?" asked Mr.. Con.
Il was one of them was the reply.
when was the decree issued?'
"On March Is. 1892"
What was done 10 modify the decreeT
ION March [ received a copy Of the de-
cree. On March / went TO New York. and
on that date / wrote 10 Hon. w. L. Speer,
one OF he Supreme Court judges. saying
that attempts would be made AT once 10 dis
solve the trust, but that there were some
difficulties in the way which desired 10 ex-
plain TO the court, and would ask Tor
modification of the decree. On March 10 l.
met the Supreme Court judges IN chambers.
with J. X. Richards who had been attorney
general, and ex-Attorney General watson,
who had pressed the proceedings against
the Standard oil Trust. / stated 10 the
court that L wanted temporary recogni-
ton of the trustees in order TO comply with
the order of the court TO dissolve the trust
L said that il was impossible 10 find the GER
tificate holders, except through the trustees,
and that the company wanted 10 make
distribution at once, through the trustees,
in order TO reduce the outstanding cerun-
Gates 10 the amount of the capitalization
requested that the court make modifca-
ton of its order. The court declined 10
grant my request. but later in the day Judge
Speer handed me letter saying that the
court was not disposed 10 change its order.
bat that as long those in control OF the
Standard Oil Trust appeared TO be trying
to dissolve il the court would not feel dis
posed TO require the strict enforcement or It's
order"
on cross-examination by Mr. Monnett At
torney Kline said that he asked the SUI
preme Court TO suspend the carrying out OF
its decree for four months Mr.. Kline said
he had no more testimony TO offer in de-
Tense.
Mr. Monnett repeated the request he
made during the hearing in New York. that
ne be permitted TO offer evidence in rebuff
tall but Master Commissioner Brinsmade
refused TO grant the request without further
order of the court. The hearing then ad-
iotlrppd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
WANT UPOLU
PARTITION OF THE SAMOAN ISLANDS
AGAIN UNDER DISCUSSION.
Little Probability of n solution Of the
Trouble i'm that Way, for the Teu-
tons Ask More than Their Share.

WASHINGTON. March 4-There is some
suggestion that Mr.. Blaine's PLAZA Of par
tition of Samoa. may again be brought for
ward, although IL has not assumed Official
form thus far Ii is based on the idea that.
the Samoan group consists OF three large
islands each of the three interested nations
would take one OF the islands. The Ger
mans insist that they have predOminatins
influence on the large island OF Cpolu.
where the capital. Apia. is situated. and
that in any partition Upolu would fall 10
Germany. On this basis the eastern island
of Tuluia, with its harbor of Pago-Pago.
would fall TO the United States. and the
large western island Of Savaii TO Great Brit
ain. AT present the United States is pre-
pairing TO take possession OF its naval har-
Dor at Pago-Pago. and a collier is now load
ing at Norfolk with supplies for that point.
But while IL is one OF the best naval harbors
in the Pacific. there is much doubt whether
this government would be contented with a
naval harbor alone while Germany absorbed
the rich commercial parts OF the Island
group. Nor is it believed Great Britain
would accept a partition which assigned TO
her the western island, which Is barren and
mountainous.
While the partition of Samoa is being put
FORWARD IN a tentative way, IL oPlcSiS W III
vove too many animosities 10 prove a prac-
teal solution. Germany probably would
accept such a solution. as il would give back
that commercial preponderance that the
Germans have lacked since the treaty or
Berlin was made. AT that time William Wal
ter Phelps. our minister at Berlin. forward
ed to Mr. Blaine extracts from the three
great organs OF German political sentiment,
all expressing deep disappointment az JOS
ing the preponderating force they had for
merly exercised. The Berlin kreutz Zei-
tung (extreme Conservative said: German
influence is no longer 10 be allowed pre-
ponderating force. and the German element
is TO be reduced 10 the level OF other Tor.
egn elements, although tvo-thirus OF All
foreigners in Samoa are Germans ana TOUR.
fifths OF all the trade IS in German hands
The moderate and radical views were simi-
lar, all expressing regret that Germany nao
i'm the treaty of Berlin given up her pre-.
ponderating influence. In this view i would
appear that any other reputation OF tne
treaty of Berlin would be in line with Ger
man political sentiment, as made known py
Mr. Phelps TO Mr.. Blaine at the Time the
treaty was made.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

Late news from Porto Rico is interesting
and encouraging. A dispatch from San Juan
says that the leaders of the Radical party
have decided to organize Republican party
in the island with thoroughly American
platform. The dispatch adds:
The platform will be submitted at meet
ing to be held tomorrow, and 1t will indorse
the policy of President Mckinley. will
pledge fidelity to the American flag, hail the
prospect of annexation TO the United States,
express the belief that the Porto Rico courts
can be trusted with the civil government of
the island, but will declare a Willingness to
await the action of Congress. The platform
will also favor free suffrage, public schools,
reform in taxation, free trade with the
United States, the establishment of a gold
basis for the currency. the American system
for the judiciary and will pledge the party to
lend every effort towards civilization and 10
teach the inhabitants to become loyal to the
United States.
This is the best news yet received from our
new possession. Politics and political parties
are an important feature of our system. 1t
might almost be said they are essential to
the maintenance of republican institutions
and free government. They keep the people
alert and in touch with public affairs and
duties; they promote discussion, prevent
stagnaton and contribute materially to the
health of the body polite. The fact that in
telligert Porto Ricans are about TO effect a
political organization, under the name and
on the lines of the Republican party of the
United States. shows that they have
caught on" to American ideas and methods
and are beginning to appreciate their priv
leges and duties as American citizens. The
organization of Democratic party in Porto
Rico would have been as encouraging a
sign as that of a Republican party, because
the latter would soon have followed, as we
hope that of a Democratic party will now
There should be at least two political parties
there TO make things interesting and estab-
lish American methods. There are some
wide-awake Republicans from the States al
ready there. engaged in the postal service
and other duties, and we should be pleased
10 hear of a few Democrats going there to
organize branch of the party. If they are
at loss for a platform they can declare
their unalterable opposition to the Repub-
leans. AS the latter have decided to come
out in favor of the American flag. free suf-
frage, free schools. the gold standard etc,
the Democrats would only have to take
ground against these things and in favor Of
maintaining Spanish methods and tradi-
tons in the island. Seriously, however the
prospective organization of the Republican
party in Porto Rico is an interesting event,
and will doubtless be followed soon by other
steps in the assimilation of the people to
American ideas and methods
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
THE GERMAN PRESS.
Comments on the samoan Question
America and Britain Criticized.

BERLIN, March A.-The newspapers hero
aggressively discuss the Samoan question.
and a portion of the press maintains that
Germany must adequately protect German
interests there. The semi-official Post, re-
ferring to Germany's proposal TO recall all
the tripartite representatives in Samoa,
says: This is the wisest thing all around.
as the new arrangements would be much
easier for all concerned, and IL does not In
volve the humiliation of anybody.
The Lokal Anzeiger. Boersen Courier and
Cologne Gazette express amazement that
neither America nor Great Britain is willing
to show good will towards Germany In the
matter. The Boersen Courier says: 1T
seems Just possible that the Leading circles
in the United States are not wholly re-
moved from the semi-savage standpoint In
that case il becomes necessary 10 use
palmer and more vigorous language upon
Germany's part
The Lokal Anzeiger remarks: The &C
tions of the British government in the
Samoan matter are singularly at variance
with recent and oft-repeated assurance or
friendship The removal of Mr.. Mazse, the
British consul at Apia, whose intrigues
have occasioned the whole turmoil, Is espe-
cially necessary before peace can be re-es-
tablished in Samoa"
The correspondent here OF the Associated
Press learns from an authoritative source
that Germany does not intend 10 remove
Herr Rose the German consul at Apia. un-
less Great Britain and the Upited States re.
move their consuls. szAI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

Mention has been made in the city col
umns OF the Journal OF The Indianapolis
Fire insurance Company" organized under
a law passed by the last Legislature. The
primary object Of the company is, of course,
TO make reasonable profit for its stock
holders, but to this is added a desire to
build up a company which. by its financial
strength and good management, will be
source Of pride to Indianians and assist in
keeping al home large part of the $3,0oO,0oo
which citizens of the State now pay every
year 10 outside companies in premiums for
fire insurance. In furtherance of this plan
the stock will be placed throughout the
State in the hands of persons who will con-
tribute to its financial strength and bust
ness success. Such company ought to be
popular in all parts of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
AMERICANS INSULTED.
Comments of n Spanish Newspaper on
the Occupation Of Cuba.

MEXICO CITY, March A.-Correo Es-
panol, the organ of the Spanish colony, con-
tinues to insult the Americans in Cuba and
saws to-day: Civilization has disappeared
from Cuba with the disappearance of the
Spanish flag No spectacle could be more
repulsive The American soldiers have con-
verted the beautiful park there into camp.
There they eat. there they drink and there
they wallow freely like hogs in the creek
on a summer day. And while General
Brooke soils with his big shoes the halls
of the captain generals palace and thanks
his stars for the lucky fiuke which enabled
him to enter that edifice. the foxy Gomez,
the disreputable Dominican leader. bends his
neck sooty with the smoke of the con-
fiagations he has lighted before the gro
tesoue authorities of the United States. on,
what sad page in the history OF the
human race is the United States writing in
Cuba and the Philippines. What step
backward in the path of civilization has
been taken by North America in letting
loose its immoral and cynical soldiery on
those unhappy countries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

In an editorial published few days ago
the Journal stated that "A large majority
OF criminals would not do honest labor if
they had a chance" 1t has received
through the mail letter from man in this
city who says he is an ex-convict. out of
prison only few weeks. and that he is
willing and anxious to get something to do
to earn an honest living" He says: Il am
a young man. twenty-eight years of age.
Of fairly good appearance. quick to learn
anything. and will work for employers ad
vantage and moderate wages. 1 am of
sober and peaceful disposition. capable of
becoming a useful citizen If given the OPP
portunity." The Journal has the mans adj
dress. He signs his name, and the letter
bears every indication OF sincerity. IL any
person in this city feels like doing kind
act BY giving him employment the Journal
would be pleased to assist by placing such
person in communication with the writer of
the letter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

There cannot be any pretext for the bar
barism exhibited by white mobs in Arkansas
and Mississippi in lynching negroes. no mat
ter bow lawless the victims may be. In
neither OF these States does a colored man
sit on jury. He has not the slightest
influence in public matters. If brought be-
fore courts the accused negroes would be
tried by Democratic judges and jurors, and
their punishment, IL found guilty, would be
certain and prompt. The outrages are sim
ply the outbreaks OF fiendishness which
would be denounced by every newspaper in
the land and by public meetings if the vic
Tins were Armenians and the murderers
were Turks Spanish soldiers in Cuba did
not more barbarOusly pursue and murder
Cuban insurgents than did the white men
pursue and murder the negroes in Arkansas
a few days ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
ARKANSAS NOW QUIET
FEW COLORED PEOPLE LEFT IN THE
RED RIVER BOTTOMS.
How Many Were Lynched In Unknown
-"FrOzen tn Death" the Verdict
of the Coroner.

TEXARKANA. Ark, March IA CORE
spondent visited Little River county to-day
and endeavored to get the facts in regard
to the trouble between the whites and
blacks there. but found it a very diff
cult undertaking. The white citizens are
very reticent and are apparently not will
ing to give any news for publication. The
part of the country through which the cor
respondent Travelled quiet to-day and
there was no outward indication OF any
further trouble. 1t was impossible to learn
how mary negroes had really been lynched,
as nearly. all the colored population had left
the neighborhood Red river bottoms, where
most Of the lynchings are said TO have
occurred. was not visited, but four Negroes
are known TO have fallen victims TO the
nobs wrath. The few remaining negroes
in that part of the country travelled through
by the correspondent are still I'm a state of
great excitement and fear more trouble.
They talk excitedly OF the occurrences of
the past few days and assert positively that
dozen or more men have been killed in
the Red river bottoms, mentioning names
of negroes who have disappeared since the
lynching Of Duckett to substantiate their
assertion. Two wagon loads of blacks ar
rived in Texarkana to-day from Little River
county.
Three dead negroes have been found in
Red river bottoms between New Boston,
Tex, and Rocky Comfort, Ark, two of
them, Joe King and Moses Jones, having
been hanged or shot TO death. The third
body was stripped entirely naked when
found. justice of the peace held an in
quest over these bodies to-day and verdict
was returned by the jury declaring that the
men came TO their death by natural causes
CT were frozen to death" The verdict is
regarded a gruesome joke There is some
doubt as to where these lynchings occurred
1t being near the state line. and was either
in Little River county, Arkansas. or in
Bowie county, Texas. The inquest was held
by q Texas Justice of the peace.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
WHY QUININE is HIGHER.
Consumption Is Said to Exceed Supply
"A Spectators Corner.

NEW YORK. March 24.-The Tribune, dis
cussing the recent advance of 60 per cent.
in the price of quinine. says the United
States consumes about one-half OF the
worlds output The cause OF the present
scarcity is attributed by some 10 efforts
made by London spectators to corner the
market This may be true to certain ex-
tent. but the fundamental cause is the fact
that consumption seems at last 10 overtake
supply, and the surplus Of bark which has
existed for years is now used up The re-
cent war with Spain caused big demand
for quinine. and the opening up OF new
colonial territory by several countries in
Africa and elsewhere has also been
potent factor in reducing the supply OF sur
plus of bark. The consumption of quinine
during the last bubonic plague in India was
also immense. IL is said that many cultiva-
tors of cinchona have neglected their trees
IL recent years, when the prices fell below
q profitable figure, owing to the overproduc-
ton. and that this has caused the marked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

a bill recently introduced in the New York
Legislature provided fer the taxation Of
railroad franchises. Some amendments Of
fered seemed to indicate an intention TO ex-
empt electric railway lines along country
roads. whereupon the New York Tribune
says:
This should not be done. IL the corpora
ton usin., = city street is to be taxed for the
privilege q e corporation using rural high
way should be taxed in proportion. The
difference IN value OF public property used
makes no difference In the principle. The
steam railroads which use country roads are
few, but the number of trolley lines which
use them is great, and growing greater.
Every consideration of public policy and
private justice calls for their taxation The
steam railroad generally purchases strip
OF land for its line, and Is assessed for the
full value of the land. Beside IL we find
trolley lines which secure for nothing their
right OF way in the public road. and then
escape taxation on the value of the property
against the company that pays for what IL
gets. III these trolley roads wish 20 grid
iron the State let them pay for what they
acquire
This Is right. and should be the rule
everywhere. BY the way. the question ought
70 be raised and settled whether county
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
TRAGEDY In COURTROOM.
Texas Judge and IN Bystnnder Serious
~ Wounded by an Lawyer.

DALLAS, Tex, March A-At Sweetwater
F. F. Woodruff. lawyer, attacked and shot
Judge John II. Cochran, in chambers. with
a revolver. The trouble grew out of the
courts refusal to approve bill of excep-
lions In lawsuit Judge Cochran at
tempted to defend himself and a bystander
named X. +. Watts was shot in the hip.
Watts and Judge Cochran are in critical
condltlon. Woodruff is under 5000 bond.
Judge Cochran Is an ex-speaker of the
Texas House and was a candidate for Gov
ernor In 1894.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

At meeting OF social reformers" re-
Gently held in New York for the purpose of
forming new political party Mr.. Eugene v.
Debs was one of the speakers. He said he
wished to be candid. He was Socialist
one who believed in the cooperative owner
ship not only of the means of production and
distribution. but OF this planet" If there
is to be a new divide OF the earth and the
fullness thereof on the joint-stock plan it
would be interesting to know how much
capital Mr.. Debs would put into the con-
Germ and what he would do toward making
the business productive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
Kansas Citv Ionrnal-


For several years past the Century Maya
zine has offered series OF prizes 10 coll
lege graduates OF the current year for the
best short story. Curfously enough these
have all been taken IN the last two years by
women. OF course ~ Is evident from this
entered into the competition. The men
were training for the crew and the nine
and doing other more important things.
The Harvard Advocate shows its ears by
getting touchy about the women's winning
the prizes, and thus betraying that IL fears
comparisons derogatory 20 its sex. Out this
way the superiority OF man IL SO universally
recognized that no one thinks OF arguing
about II. OF course We know that the Har-
ward men can take the Century prizes any
time they choose TO go after them
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tringency in the supply which Is the basis

stringency in the supply which is the basis
for present high prices. 1t may take some
years to bring the crop up to its former
volume, IL. indeed. there be any desire TO
trolled I'm London, and combine 10 take
advantage Of the present situation is not
improbable. AS yet the retail druggist has
not raised the price Of his quinine pills. bun
this state OF affairs is not expected 10 last
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25
Demand. Chnmbers,s Recall.

LONDON. March 25.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Morning Post says: Il am
informed that Germany regards the with
drawal of Chief Justice Chambers from
Samoa as imperative, and that refusal on
the part of the United States TO withdraw
him would be equivalent TO the abandon
ment of negotiations concerning Samoa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-25

whom? Not to the owners Of silver dol
lars, for it will not increase the quantity
OF bullion in them, and, thanks TO legisla-
ton. they already have an artificial value
benefit the purchasers OF silverware or man
ufactdres, because It will increase their
cost 1t will not benefit anybody but the
silver-mine owners, and. incidentally. per-
haps, certain Nebraska statesman whose
political fortunes are anchored to silver.
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Served Him Right.

The Junior Dentist-You must be losing
your skill. 1 never saw you give any one
so much pain before.
The Senior Dentist-Just before you came
in he had got off that remark about den
lists looking down in the mouth.