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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

The Inheritance Tax Explained-Vic-
tory for the Government.


WASHINGTON, May 14-solicitor Cen
eral Richards, who conducted the case for
the government before the Supreme Court.
later in the day made the following state
ment: "The tax on legacies and distribu-
tive shares included in the war revenue
act of 1898 is regarded in two ways, accord
ing to the degree of kinship of the legatee.
and according TO the value OF the legacy.
The initial rate is determined by the de-
gree of kinship. A legacy to a husband or
wife is exempt Legacies TO others must
pay a tax which rises as the degree of kim
ship is more remote until property passing
to strangers in blood pays per cent.
TO this initial rate, a progressive rate ac-
cording to the value of the legacy passing
is applied. Property valued at $4,000 and
under is exempt; exceeding $4,000, but not
exceeding $4,000, the rate is fixed by kim
ship. The rate rises with the amount until
property exceeding 100000 is required to
pay the rate fixed by kinship multiplied by
three.
1.-The law was assailed on a number OF
grounds. Relying upon the decision in the
income tax cases. it was insisted that the
tax falls upon the property passing and
is therefore direct, and being unappor-
toned among the States is invalid. II
was next urged that If not a direct tax
upon the property. ii is tax on the privi-
lege of inheritance, and since that privi-
lege is created by the state, II cannot be
taxed without interfering with the reserved
power of the state to regulate the descent
of property Again. 1T was urged that IL
x,fC fe,~ tc ,.f haf.Q nrCa
1t does not tax all estates or legacies at
same rate. but exempts some and taxes
others unequally. making the large pay
higher rate than the smaller The pro-
gressive rate was denounced as socialistic
and dangerous. Finally. il was insisted
that the tax cannot be levied upon the por-
tion of an estate invested in United States
bonds. because they are expressly exempt
by law from state and federal taxation.
upon all these points the court found
in favor of the government. The cases
directly involve several millions of dollars,
but their far reaching Importance grows
out of the fact that they sustain. in am
plest form. the power of the general gov
ernment to tax the privilege Of inheriting
property, although that privilege Is granted
and regulated by the States. and they up
hold the authority Of Congress to apply in
such taxation. the graded or progressive
rates adopted in all civilized countries as
the fairest and wisest method of reaching
the great estates and making them bear
their fair share of the public burdens
Privileges have grown TO be a most valua-
BILE subject matter of taxation. and the
most valuable privileges are conferred by
raising money. were confined To the taxa
ton of privileges granted by itself. an in
valuable source Of revenue would be de-
MED.
1T may be well to call attention TO the
fact that the court. In constituting the law.
took the eminently fair and just view that
the exemption and graded rate is based on
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.)
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DEMO P0PULIST PLAN
SCHEME TO ATTACH TWO TAILS TO
THE BRYAN KITE THIS FALL.
Effort VIII BE Made to Catch All
Kinds of voters-Missouri Re-
publican Delegates.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. May i4-The latest gos-
sip about the Bryant wne ticket nomi-
mated by the Populists 1t Sioux Falls last
week is that Towne viii 'ot retire from the
ticket. but that the Democratic convention
at Kansas City vail proceed to nominate
Bryan and its own candidate for Vice Pres
ident, and that electoral tickets will be put
in the field in the States where the Demo-
Gratis are the most numerous bearing the
Kansas City nominee for Vice President.
and in those States where the Populists are
the more numerous bearing the names of
Bryan and Tcwne. The Demo-Populists
who advocate this plank think it would in
sure the election of Bryan. If anything will
accomplish that, though II might result at
the same time in electing Republican
nominee for Vice President.
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'een resOrted to. the mayor issuing the

been resorted to. the mayor issuing the
permit.
On all lines trains started with the usual
regularity, and no signs of violence were
apparent during the early hours. The strik-
ers had said that to-day they would pull
the crews from their trains If they re-
fused to strike, and when asked about their
apparent indifference replied with: ''wait
until after the meeting"
Following out their intention of last
week. the builders trade lockout became
effective to-day. Members of the club say
that about 500 carpenters, painters. timers
and plasterers were locked out, while the
union men declared but between 300 and 400
are affected. The lockout is test of
strength between the boss builders and the
unions. The lockout was ordered by the
master builders in an. effort to break up the
Building Trades Council and force each
union to treat with contractors independ-
ent of all other unions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Tennesseean Killed His Wife and
HimseIf-Three Victims I'm All.

DYERSBURG, Tenn. May al. d. Nc
Allister, a wealthy citizen of Heloise, to-
night shot and instantly killed his wife
and after an Intellectual attempt TO slay his
wife's brother, turned the smoking revol-
yer to his own head and blew out his
brains. The trouble began about two years
ago when McAllister charged his wife with
having improper relations with one Love.
Later he killed Love and after trial was
acquitted. Lately McAllister had made fur
ther charges against his wife and they
separated. Tonight he called on her and
insisted that she confess her alleged wrong
doings. The woman denied his charges.
whereupon McAllister killed her. Her
brother saved himself by hasty retreat
McAllister then shot himself, dying In
stantly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS
Meet in State Convention To-Day
Candidates for Party HOnors.

Candidates for Party HOnOrs.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, May 14-Edward A.
Rozier. of st. Louis, United States district
attorney, was tonight selected to preside
over the Republican state convention to-
morrow as temporary chairman. Ex-Mayor
Walbridge, of st. Louis. doubtless will be
permanent chairman. The convention will
nominate full state ticket and select four
delegates at large There is practically no
contest over the state offices, with Joseph
Flory, of ST. Louis, the only candidate for
Governor. There are candidates for dele
gates at large as follows: d. M. Houser,
editor of the st. Louis Globe-Democrat,
who seems practically sure of nomination.;
Nathan Frank and ID. p. Dyer. also of st.
Louis; John l.. Bittinger, of st. Joseph; c..
G. Burton, of Nevada; James L. Minnis, of
Carrollton. and Major William Warner, of
Kansas City.
At the Fifth district Republican con-
gressional convention Walter s. Dickey, of
Kansas City. and Dan Hoefer. of Lafay-
cite, were elected delegates to the Phila-
delphia convention and instructed for Nc
Kinley. A w. Love, of Kansas City. was
named as elector
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workmen Injured in a Riot.

CHICAGO, May A.-Several workmen
were injured in fight. which took place
to-day in front of building in course of
construction at 20 Seeley avenue A riot
call was turned in and on the arrival of
the police the crowd scattered. leaving NJ.
l.. Brown, nonunion iron worker. on the
ground, suffering from a wound in the
head. He was removed to the hospital,
but the police were unable to make any
arrests. Half dozen others received
wounds from flying bricks and scraps of
iron. but left the scene unassisted The
trouble arose over the employment of some
nonunion men in the structure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Instructed to Proceed to the Gu
ban Capital at Once.
ACTION TAKEN BY PRESIDENT
Nicely Leaves Muncie for New York
where He VIII Fight Extradi-
tfon-Spilker's Statement.


postal frauds is far greater than what was
originally expected. Besides taking in the
postal department the frauds seem to in
clude the local Office at Havana and
various other offices throughout the island
and also to have extended TO outside points,
which have been used for the sale of some
of the old issue of stamps that were or
dered destroyed.
The result of the investigation at the
local postoffice is the suspension of Post
master Thompson. who was installed In
April Of last year. He will remain at his
own house for the present. Mr.. Sheridan
will temporarily hn Mr.. Thompson's place.
Moya and Mascara. stamp sellers in the
main ofice. have also been arrested. and
further arrests are expected tomorrow.
AS many as six others have been placed
under the closest supervision. and they
will be arrested as soon as their services
can be spared. AS a matter of fact, II
they were all to be suddenly relieved Of
duty It would not be possible to carry on
the postal department OF Havana
Messrs. Reeves and Reynolds. the aud
itors OF the postal department, are still
under arrest at their own rooms In charge
Of detectives. Special quarters will. how
ever. be prepared in some fortress. where
all the prisoners connected with the frauds
will be taken soon as arrested.
To-day's arrests and the suspension of
Mr.. Thompson did not take place until after
dark. and consequently these new features
Of the case are not generally known
throughout this city this evening, but
there is a perceptible excitement at the
pcstofice, where no one knows who may
- the next to be singled out.
=. G. Rathbone desires the Associated
Press to say that there is no truth in the
report circulated in the United States that
there is friction between the military au-
thorities here and the postal department
On the contrary. the most complete har-
mony prevails between General Wood and
himself. consultations taking place between
them daily. He also says he does not con-
slider II proper under present circum-
stances to give out interviews for publica-
tion and has so answered all applications
for personal statements that have been
cabled from the United STATES.
II appears that the frauds ramifed In al
most every possible direction. even the
rented boxes having been made source
Of iliegitimate gain. Every additional reve-
lation increases the amazement of the
Americans here. The Cubans seem to be
immensely pleased. They declare that the
Americans can no longer boast in Cuba of
their superior honesty VIXEN in government
employ.
General Wood devotes several hours
daily to postal affairs, hearing the reports
Of special agents and conferring with Mr..
Rathbone and others having any knowl-
edge of the matter. As yet IL Is impossible
to say how many persons will be impli.
Gated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Strikers March by Permission of the
Mnyor-Cars Running.

KANSAS CITY, May 1.-THE street-rail-
way strike here was devoid of exciting in
cidents to-day. The strikers TO the number
OF about two hundred paraded the streets
with a brass band this afternoon. appear
ing on the streets after the chief OF po-
lice had refused to issue permit for the
parade and an appeal to Mayor Reed had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

DAYTON, o., May 14.-One hundred and
thirty-five motormen employed on the two
roads OF the Peoples Street-railway Com
pany are on a strike tonight, and this
may mark the beginning of general tie
up for all the operating companies. The
men formulated their demands to include
an increase of wages, reduction in hours
and arbitration on the question of dis
charges, also formal recognition of the
union.
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Charged with Conspiracy to XIII.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May H.-Warrants
were sworn out to-day for the arrest of
Warren s. Reese. United States district at
torney for the Middle district of Alabama,
Julian H Bingham. internal revenue col
lector for Alabama. and Frank Morague, on
a charge of conspiracy to kill certain door
keepers at the State Capitol on the day of
the meeting of the Republican State con-
vention. April 1s. Affidavits were made by
Charles III. Scott. brother Of CASTOR Scott
who was shot by Morague. No arrests
have been made.
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PHILADELPHIA, May H.-At meeting
this afternoon of the finance committee of
the citizens national Republican conven-
ton committee the announcement was
made that the 100000 pledged by this city
to the national committee had been raised.
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Will Not Treat with Freight Handlers.
BUFFALO, N. Y, May 14-The general
superintendents of both the Erie and the
New York Central roads in New York have
absolutely refused to treat with the strik-
ing freight handlers here on the subject Of
an increase of wages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
.Q)N|E' 5 MAN IN TROUBLE
PEOPLE OF R0YALToN HAVE LIT
TILE FAITH IN THE DIVINE
HEALER
DENOUNCED FROM PULPIT
Representative Rrannen, of Chicago
Zion, VIII Make Public Reply
TO Charges at the Opera
HOuse.

RoYALTON. MINI. March 1S.-(Spe-
cial) -Considerable feeling has been
stirred up over the actions of a certain
set of what are termed by the other sieR
as religious fanatics, under the leader
ship of one w. w. Brannen. Brannen,
1t will be remembered, came out as
magnetic healer about two years ago.
Later, 1t Is claimed, he visited Chicago
and returned from there a disciple of
Dowie. the alleged divine healer of Chi
cago. Since that Brannen has claimed
to have performed some miracles In eff
fecting cures by the aid of a divine pow
er. He and some of the more ardent be-
levers in him have been pFoselyt ting
around Royalton, and now have about
forty or fifty adherents recent issue
OF the Rams Horn exposed Dowie, and
the Rev. McAllister, of Royalton, fol-
lowed their expose with a lecture at Roy
alton few days since entitled, Frauds
and Fakes of Religion" in which these
alleged divine healers, as a whole re-
eeived quite a severe scoring, much to
the satisfaction of a large element Of
the Royalton people.
1t Is now announced that the Muncy
opera house has been engaged for next
Sunday evening by Mr.. Brannen, and he
proposes to answer the remarks of Rev.
McAlister. This would indicate that the
AFFAIR Is not yet over, and some inter-
esting developments may be expected
later
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17

ctal. )-Thirteen editors OF weekly news
papers published in the state met at the
Sulpaugh this afternoon and organized
what will be known as the Home Print
Association of Minnesota. w. r. Estes.
of Madelia, was made president; E. *,
Whiting Owatonna, vice president, and
H. ]. Miller, OF Luverne, secretary,
The object of the Organization Is to
secure uniform and better rates for for
eign and home advertising. Another
meeting will be held at the Windsor ho-
tel, in St Paul, April s. and in the mean
time all editors of weekly papers will
be Invited to attend. The executive COM
mfttee meets in st. Paul March "a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
ACT Like white Men.

REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi, March H.
tSpecial)-The Indians at the lower Sioux
agency are In q dilemma For some time
past 1t has been their purpose to send q
messenger to Washington, and thew have
raised over 500 by subscriptions. 1t is
the wish or the tribe TO send Big Eagle.
the only surviving chief, but George
Crooks insists upon going with Big Eagle
against the wishes of the tribe The SUP
porters OF Crooks refuse to pay the
amount they subscribed unless ne is al
lowed to represent them, and the funds
are likely to become materially reduced.
A number of the Indians have asked
Agent Evans to straighten matters out
but as he has refused they must settle
it among themselves by either selecting
new messengers or to permit Crooks to
accompany Big Eagle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
FUR RUBBED WRONG WAY
PAGH MORRIS SPAT sPARKS Link Il
MADDENED KITTEN AT
DULUTH
EUsTIs' REMARKS PlaUED HIM
Tawney, Too, Has Troubles Akin ia
Those of the Duluth Congress-
man, and Both Heads
Uneasy Lie.

In spite of plenty of the sparkling wine
that is supposed to engender good nature
and peace and all that sort Of thing, the
Republican banquet of the GARFIELD club
at Duluth, Thursday night, was married
by lot of heartaches.
In the first place, 1t was as good as
understood beforehand that Page Nor
ris. one OF the guests of particular honor.
felt in hts own heart as if he was to be
broied on gridiron of criticism for his
position In regard to the Puerto Rican
tariff bill
However cordial his welcome might
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17

MADELIA, MINI, March 16.-(Special)
Tuesday was the day for the election
of village officers, and the question of a
sewer system was voted on. The vote de-
cided that the village is to issue bonds 10
the amount of S., 900 and that a complete
and efficient system on sewerage will be
put in as soon as possible.
The present year will see MadeHa push
to the front. as with the present school
facilities. present first-class water sys-
tenn and a fire department complete
of,a'9 ,sfb an excet1sn+ nrosJaac+ "a,
an electric plant. Madelia takes back
seat for none of the many prosperous vii
lagos OF the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17

Washington Correspondent M!uneap-
oils JournHt: Republicans from the Sew
enth district 7no were In town yesterday
said that Eddy,s vote on the Puerto
Rican bill meant the loss Of the district
to the Republicans by 1900 majority. OF
course, 1t IS easy to make predictions now
in the natural resentment that follows
the houses action on the tariff BILL and
people who make them Will probably
want to draw them back later on--so no
names are mentioned. But if 1t should
be fact that the action on the Puerto
Rican bill should cause the Republicans
to lose the next house the wise guys
who have been talking about loyalty TO
the party and the necessity of preserV
ing the organization would hardly peep
Organization is a good thing, but victory
is better.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
Minnesota Politics and Northwest Neus

who have been suffering under Spanish
misrule. 1t ought not to ask this poor
people to pay" for the privilege of be-
longing to the United States. The oppo-
sition to the bill throughout the country
is SO widespread that a great many Of
the Republicans who have been whipped
into line by Mr.. Tawney miSrepresenting
Minnesota. will have to answer some
pretty hard questions that will be fired
sentative, Judge Morris wiz not find his
path strewn wiz rcses, t1d possibly
after this fall the Puerto Rlcan bin will
be a terrible and disturbing nightmare
to him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
cATTLE BUSINESS OPENS.

Demand in south Dakota IL for Bet,
ter Grades OF Stock.
PIERRE, S. D.. March 16.-The spring
shipments of cattle began this week, and
indications point to a large plumber of
young cattle being placed in this market
between now and the LIST of May. The
shipments this year Will be In contrast
with past years for the main reason that
cattIernen are deIna nding high-grade cat
tie. They are In position to pay for
Just what they want, and will rot take
scrubs at any price. The Hereford APP
pears to be in the greatest demand, but
a number of Shorthorns are also coming.
The day of the scrub is past. and quality
and not price is what will sell stock here
in the future.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17

is In favor of the bill, thinks it would
be misfortune to the island land dtsas-
trous to the interests OF the Republican
close reasoning. but 1t will not be salts
factory to the people Of Mr. Eddy's dis
trict. who Justly regard the measure as
in the interest of the tobacco and sugar
trusts. and against the interests of both
the island and the United States. Con-
gresham Eddys vote will require more
than three columns of explanation before
he Is through with the matter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
ARRESTS EoYs FOR SMOKING.
WInOn@ Board of Trade Raises
Money for Pearl Button Factory.

WInOna Board of Trade Raises
Money for Pearl Button Factory.
WINONA. Mimi, March 16.-(SpecIal)
AS the result of a crusade inaugurated
by Supt Tormey of the public school.
Chief OF Police Schoenig has Issued an
order to the police TO arrest MI boys
under the age of eighteen years found
smoking. One boy so far has been ar
rested and made to pay q fine of 81.
f. L. Williams, of Columbia City, To-,
struck Winena this afternoon with an Of
fer to establish a pearl button factory
here If $i00 was raised to erect a suitable
building. In two hours the board of
trade raised $f60 of the amount and the
remainder will be Forthcoming before
night.
Owing to the prevalence of the warm
spell the cold snap which struck Winona
last night is causing much suffering
This morning the thermometer registered
IL degrees below. piercing wind add
ed TO the effect
On petition of Frederick Weyerhaeuser
the corporate existence OF the Minnesota
Boom company. purely local institu-
ton. was terminated today by Judge
Snow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
Spring Hi1's New Church.

SPRING HILL. Mimi. March t.-The
contract fer the erection Of the new Cath
Richmond for a consideration of s26 efe0
1t replaces the church destroyed by fire
last fall and will be of solid brick and
a handsome structure architecturaiiv.
The st. Anthony church in Krain tewi,
viii also be im2roxed 10 the extent of
5000 this season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
SERMON BY TELEPHONE.
Novel Departure of "A Columbus, o..
Pastor.

COLUMBUS. o.. March 16.-Rev. H. H.
barbour, pastor of the First Baptist
church OF this city proposes TO dispense
MS sermons to those who are unable to
attend services at the church by tele-
phone. The church has been wired by the
Citizens Telephone company, ard as s3on
as their lines are in operation Dr. Bar
bour will cause a big transnitter 10 be
hung on the front of the gallery, which
will supply as many private lines as are
connected with 1t.
DIR. Barbour explained that in this city,
the members of the church can stay at
nome and hear all the service. including
singing. prayers and the sermon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
Neck Rroken bx En11.

SAUK RAPIDS, Mimi, March 16. -(Sne-
cial. john 9anokoslxi, OF Mayhem Lake.
was found dead alongside the road few
miles from Rice, last evening. The coro-
ner, after an investigation, concluded an
inquest unnecessary and that he came to
his death by falling out of his wagon.
breaking his neck In the fall His team
returned to the town without It's owner,
caused alarm and q search WAS instigat-
ed, with the above result
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-17
TRACTION COMPANY SUED AGAIN.
A. l.. Cramb, the New County Treas
urcr, Tnl1es Charge of Affairs.

ST. CLOUD. Mimi, March 16.-tSpe-
cial.)-Suit was begun today to foreclose
a mortgage for S1.4S3 under mechanics
lien on the plant Of the Benton Power
and Traction company. which recently
passed into the hands of receiver The
suit was commenced by Contractor
Kraft, who furnished material AMI labor
used in construction.
Peter Torwan was Knocked down by a
freight train today, and both legs were
broken. 1t is thought amputation will
not be necessary.
County Treasurer A. L. Cranb took
charge today. He retains Charles Ber-
wick as his assistant