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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
AN IMPERIAL CRIMINAL.

Events have brought the Sultan of Tur-
key i'm evidence again, and, as usual. under
the ban of intelligent public opinion
throughout Christendom. 1t is somewhat
remarkable. and for the Sultan unfortu-
nate, that he is never in evidence in con-
nection with anything. creditable. Other
sovereigns manage sometimes to be con-
nected with praiseworthy acts-as the En-
peror of Germany and the King of Italy
with the unification and development Of
their respective countries. the Car of Rus
STA with emancipation Of the serfs and the
arbitration conference. the President of
Mexico with the establishment of good gov
eminent and successful finance in his coun-
try, the King of Belgium with founding
and maintaining the Congo Free State in
Africa, giving $S.OOO.O00 for its original es-
tablishment and $4,000 year for it's MAIN
tenance out of his private resources. Other
sovereigns might be named in connection
gressive measures. But contenporaneous
history does not connect the Sultan with
any great or good or praiseworthy work.
He never appears in the worlds affairs
except in connection with some act of
tyranny. persecution, prescription or dis
honesty which the whole civilized world
abhors and condemns: The subjugation of
Crete. the massacre of Armenians, the per-
secution of missionaries. tie pillaging and
burning of the property OF foreigners, the
al Of inst hn Inf Of CD
claims represent the kind of acts that the
Sultan appears in connection with, ordering
some. participating in others and reward
ing or shielding the perpetrators of all.
The claim which the United States is
now pressing upon the Sultan for payment
does not differ in principle from others
which have been pressed before and never
paid. This one grows out of the pillage and
destruction Of American missions at differ
ent points in Turkey during the Armenian
troubles and massacres in 1896. The prop
erty destroyed consisted of schoolhouses,
college buildings and equipments. resi-
dences and their contents and private be-
longings to the value of about 100000. Pay
ment OF the claim was first urged by Mr..
McKinley's first minister to Turkey. Pres
ident Angel, OF Michigan University. and
afterwards by Minister Straus. Thus far
the Sultan has done nothing but prevari-
cate. bubble and make promises. He has
done the same with other claims. There
has been no time in the last twenty years
that the United States has not been press
ing indemnity claims against the Turkish
government for outrages committed on the
persons or property OF American citizens.
When General Lew Wallace was appointed
minister TO Turkey in June. 1881. he received
his instructions from Secretary of State
Blaine The instructions referred to the
numerous unpublished outrages committed
on American citizens In Turkey. and es-
pecially TO then recent case of Rev. j.
w. Parsons, "who was murdered while on
mission OF charity within a few hours
OF his own home" In this case the evil
dence was so clear that the assassins con-
fessed and were convicted, and one was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

year 1900" II he means that the 1896
mark on Bryan can be rubbed out he is
decidedly mistaken. The old ratio in that
is tattooed.-Shelbyville Republican.
The Washington Star recently contained
an account OF a conversation in which
one citizen asked another. Are you a
Boer sympathizer?'' and again. Are you
a Filipino sympathizer?" Receiving neg
alive answer to both questions. he asked.
why not?" and the other replied: I'm
simply a L. S. A. sympathizer." This is
a joke with excellent moral. There are
too many men who grow frantic over the
cupidity of England and the woes of
Aguinaldo. who yet will not walk two
blocks and spend half an hour at a po-
litical primary. They mistake wind for
Observation-Disclosures Herald
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Five hundred laborers at the Pan-Amer-
lean exposition grounds at Buffalo struck
yesterday for an increase of wages.
The day shift of the Oxford Copper
Smelling Company-600 men--at Constable
Hook. N j., struck yesterday for a nine
hour workday.
About 200 lnemen and instrument settlers
of the Bell Telephone Company, at Buff
falo struck yesterday for higher wages
and less working time.
No change was apparent yesterday in the
labor situation at Philadelphia, although
the oficiais of the workmens o-ganiza-
ton were satisfied with the conditions.
About 1900 men are idle.
The position of the Pere Marquette Rail-
road In the stevedore strike at Ludington.
fifty so-called imported "scabs'' began
work as freight handlers under police pro-
lection.
The strike of the carpenters of Boston
and vicinity. for the establishment of an
eight-hour work day and minimum rate
of wages or $3.50 day, practically ended
yesterday by nearly all firms signing the
new schedule.
All the motormen and conductors on the
Little Rock Ark. street-car system struck
yesterday. The principal demands of the
strikers are the reinstatement of five men
discharged by the company and in
crease in wages
The three plants of the American Steel
and Wire Company at Joliet, ILL.,. which
have been closed since the order of John
w Gates over two weeks ago. will be re-
opened next Monday and over L. 200 men be
put back to work.
A strike of the brewery engineers In
Boston and vicinity I'm support of a de-
mand for fewer hours and an increase In
wages was begun yesterday. The men
say IL nonunion engineers are employed
every union man in the breweries will be
called out. These number between $500
and 5000 men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
A VICTORY FOR THE BIRDS.

Congress is about the last place where
one would expect to witness demonstra-
ton of the softening and civilizing infiu-
ence of birds, but it has happened. The
beautiful manner in which the House
rallied to the passage of the Lacey bill for
the protection, preservation, restoration,
propagation, naturalization and dissemina-
ton of birds can only be accounted for on
the theory of the bumanizing influence
of feathered creatures themselves The
country is so accustomed to seeing party
lines drawn and speeches for political eff
feet and campaign use made on both sides
that 1t can hardly believe its eyes or ears
when bill on any subject or for any pur-
pose is supported by speakers on both sides
and passes almost unanimously. OF course,
there was no politics in it. because there
is none in birds, but Congress so often
injects politics into matters where it does
not belong and should not find any place
that one cannot help wondering why it
was not done in this case. The effect of
the introduction of the Lacey bill on the
House was as remarkable as that of pour
ing oil on stormy sea: the waves of pas
sion subsidized Immediately and an amiable
and pleasing calm took the place of the
turbulent scenes that generally prevail
during the discussion of measures sus-
ceptible of partisan point of view. Where
the lion is wont to roar the cooling of the
turtledove or the plaintive notes of song
birds seemed suddenly to prevail. and at
once party lines were ignored. a Democrat
followed Republican in support of the
bill. and il passed with a whirl.
Seriously, it is a good measure and shows
what large and beneficent powers Congress
has In unexpected directions when it
chooses to exercise them. The bill makes
the secretary of agriculture Uncle Sans
bird protector. and under the interstate
commerce power of Congress enacts uni
form game law for all the States. Thus
local law cannot be transported by rail-
road into another State which has no such
law In addition to this the secretary of
agriculture is authorized TO adopt meas
ures TO restore the stock of birds almost
extinct, such as wild pigeons. prairie
chickens, etc He is also given discretion
airy power TO regulate the Importation of
birds and wild animals. deciding what are
desirable and what undesirable. While the
protection of game birds is made most
prominent. the bill also includes wild birds,
and a secretary of agriculture in sympathy
tions. The passage OF the bill without a
political wrangle was a notable nonparti-
san victory for the birds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

No political party can succeed in this
country that threatens indiscriminate war;
fare on all corporations and a crusade
against capital in general The people know
too well the value. usefulness and necessity
of many kinds of corporations, and there
are too many capitalists of all parties in
terested in banks. railroads and other in
corporated business enterprises to make
II possible for any party to succeed on that
line What the people want is not the
abolition of corporations and combinations
OF capital. but the abolition of their abuses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
Indictment. at Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 2.-As result of the
grand jury's investigation of the present
labor troubles in Chicago. so far as 1t has
proceeded. true bills were voted against
eight men to-day, all on the charge of con-
spiracy, and several of them on the ad-
ditional charge of perjury. The men in
dicted are all laboring men, the cases orig
mating in the attempt to secure the release
from custody of William Major, who was
on trial for assault
Supposed strikers attacked number of
painters at Madison and Halsted streets
to-day, but the prompt arrival of the police
prevented serious disturbance. Several
men on both sides were struck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
board of underwriters demand it.

Not only lawyers but every person who
gress will be glad to learn that bill has
been introduced providing for new revi-
sion of the statutes at large. The last
complete revision was in 1873 and although
there have been two partial or supplement
tai revisions since then ii generally re-
quires considerable searching TO find a law
enacted since 1873. What is needed is a
complete and careful codification of all the
statutes now In force.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

During the past three years the excess of
the value of the exports OF merchandise
over imports has been s1.4oo. 100000 This
is an immense excess of value. In what
form has 1t come back to this country
to settle the balance? The larger part
United States OF railroad stocks and bonds
long held In Europe. Then, we pay for
eign ships large amounts as freights. and
Americans spend enough money in Europe
annually to drain ordinary country of
Its cash. II Is also well known that con-
siderable amount OF American money is
held In Europe for investment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

1t is probably true that the city fire de-
partment needs strengthening and reor-
ganizing in part. but there are other de-
partments, and the city should not be
stampeded into mourning expenditures be-
yond reasonable necessity. The city cannot
be rebuilt nor its fire department entirely
reconstructed. even IL fire expert and the
board OF underwriters demand it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

II is asserted that Mr.. Mcwkirter was
not nominated for Governor by the Pro-
hibitionists because he sided with Gov
ernor Mount in the matter between him
and three ministers who made charges
against the police commissioners of Ell
missioners and sustain their charges. The
evidence showed that the charges were
roundless. so the commissioners were not
removed 1t seems that Mr.. Mcwhirter
somewhere expressed the opinion that the
Governor was right That was enough:
with unreasoning fanatics charges are Of
more avail than facts and truth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

At this vernal season of the year. when
all animate things are full of hope and joy
and anticipation. nothing in the whole
childlike confidence of Prohibitionists that
their party is marching on to assured vic
tory in the near future. The more one con-
templates their simple. unreasoning faith
the sublimer IL seems.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Whatever merits the Nicaraguan canal
unfortunate in its management. Repre-
sentative Hepburn. whose name II bears,
has shown spirit far removed from
statesmanship. and his declaration that
treaty may be abrogated by legislation in
surprising lack OF comprehension OF the
binding force Of a treaty. There are sew
eral other treaties besides the Clayton Bull
wer treaty now in force between the United
States and England. Suppose that some
fIne day the British Parliament should as
slime 70 abrosats one Of these by legis-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Republics are not ungrateful. and the
American people are not only just but
generous towards their heroes. For Ad-
miral Dewey, the sailor, commander and
victor of Manila bay. they have unbounded
and undying admiration, but for Admiral
Dewey. the politician and office-seeker
they-well. they turn again to the sailor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

A dispatch to the Milwaukee Sentinel
alludes to a man who was shot in the
alteration" 1t may be presumed that he
was free silver advocate and was per-
forated in the Jaw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

lation inconsistent with its continuance
what an outbreak Of jingoism there would
be in the United States. and probably Mr..
Hepburn would be among the most indig-
nant protesters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

The mistakes of the Republican party
are the political stock in trade o. the
Democracy. The latter are as badly disap-
pointed over the amendment of the fran
chise provision in the Porto Rican bill as
II they had suffered popular defeat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

'It vexed me horribly, tell YOU"
what was that?''
''why, when Mabers husband pulled tooth
for me (he's our dentist, You know, he gave
her the dollar right before my face and eyes to
go of and buy ice cream
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

1t has taken a long time, many years Of
ing practiced in that city by the promo
ters OF clandestine marriages, but being
aroused. 1t is to be hoped they will see
that the disreputable business is stopped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

The local judge at Frankfort. KY, is
right in saying that he would not undertake
to try a sheep-kiIling dog in that COM
munity in the present condition of affairs.
but what county or court in Kentucky is
better?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
Tentative.

Professor what is the plastic period Of mans
life?'
Let see; WELL hope 1 not rash in
saying that the first three months might, per-
hans be so considered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

AS General Roberts has failed in repeated
attempts to head off the Beers he should
turn his attention to planning a collision
with them, head on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Tommy I've written Uncle Tom to bring
you monkey from the Philippines
Ibid you. pa? Oh. pa; but say pa, where
IN I goin' { git tn hand organT'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Professor Crowder is hard to get away
from"
HIN! I suppose you talked to him half an
minutes"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Some people have queer ideas in regard
to mixing politics with religion. In his lee
ture on 1.-THE Bright Side of Life In Libby
Prison. delivered in one of the city
churches Monday night. Bishop Mccabe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Desperate Methods.

''See here, little Jim, has been
sharpening my lead pencil with the scissors"
well. pa, had Z do that chaw it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Mays sweet lady breathes of blossoms when
out doors among the buds; but when In the
house. oh. gracious, Mays sweet lady smells
of suds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-03

Pittsburg Chroniclc-Telegraph.
Utah's new congressman Is . King with
only one Queen.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-20
RAILROAD NEWS.
Growth of Oklahoma Demands
Better Train Service.

The growing Importance of Oklahoma
will shortly force the Santa Fe to in
crease its train service over the Okla
homa division. At present there are but
two trains each way daily between
Newton and Purcell, and this arrange
ment will continue under the new time
card which is now being made up. In
der the fall schedule. however, better
train service is practically certain to be
provided.
Superintendent Bailey, of the Okla
homa division, who is now in Topeka,
said today that the business of his d.
vision was demanding increased service
and that additional trains would IN
doubtedly be put on under the new card
in the fall.
People living along the Santa Fe line
south of Wichita are asking that the
trains now running between Wichita
and Newton to connect with main line
trains 5 and be extended over the Ok
lahoma division. Arkansas City patrons
are demanding that the fast mail train,
which was recently extended to Wich-
tia, be extended to the border city.
Mr.. Bailey says that the freight bust
ness over the Oklahoma division this
year will be something enormous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-20
REPUBLICANS JoLLIFY.
Big Mass Meeting Addressed by
Prominent Politicians.


Philadelphia, June 20.-Last night a
big mass meeting was held in Academy
of Music at which Mayor Ashbridge of
this city presided. This is the building
in which Gen. Grant was nominated IN
1872. A number of distinguished Repub-
licans addressed the meeting.
Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio,
quoted Congressman Bailey as saying in
1898 that if prosperity followed the pas
sage of the Dingley BILL there would be
no necessity for Democratic nomination
in 1900, and in view of present conditions
he called on Bailey to make good the
implied promise.
Lafayette Young of Iowa was intro
duced by Mayor Ashbridge as represen-
tative of Congressman Dolliver whose
candidacy for vice president he support
ed in brief speech.
Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, Sen
ator Thurston, of Nebraska, and Con-
gresham Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, also
spoke
The Blaine club of Cincinnati was Civ
en- a banquet last night by William R.
Leeds association, one of the largest and
most active local Republican clubs.
over 500 men participated and the en-
tertainment lasted until long after mid
night. Many leaders attended and made
informal speeches. including Senators
Foraker, Wolcott, Penrose and Shoup,
Congressman Dolliver, Cannon and
Bingham and ex-senator Quay
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-20
SPORTING NEWS.
The Sailor and Lanky Bob Will
Fight Again.
Agreed That Such a Bout Would
Draw $4,000 Crowd.
ALONG In DOG DAYS.
FitzsimmOns' Hand Is Rapidly
Coming Around.
Bout Would Be at Seaside Club
In Early August.
ALONG IN DOG DAYS.

New York, June 2O.-Ton Sharkey
and Bob Fitzsimmons have been prac-
tieally matched to meet in a twenty
i've round bout at the Seaside Sport
ing club at Coney Island the early part
Of August. When Fitzsimmons met
Tom O'Rourke a day or two ago this
conversation occurred:
will you fight Sharkey at the Sea-
side club?"
Certainly. I will box him anywhere,
for as I beat him once 1 am perfectly
sure that 1 can do the same thing
again"
O'RourEe then informed Fitzsimmons
that a fight between him and Sharkey
IN this vicinity would surely draw not
less than $4,000 and Bob agreed with
him. As Fitzsimmons' injured hand is
rapidly coming around all right and
promises TO be well enough for him to
fight with by the second week in Au-
gust, it is probable the match will be
ARRANGED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-06-20
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS
Have Lively Time Settling Contests
Texas Delegates in Fight.

Philadelphia, June 20.-The committee
on credentials, after an all night session,
adjourned at a. m, having completed
all it's business.
A lively fist fight between two Texas
delegates occurred at 1870 o'clock, just
after the committee had listened to ar
guments from contesting delegates il
that state.
AS the delegates were leaving the
committee room. w. H. Love, a delegate
from Mckinney, Texas, accused Walter
Burns of having made statements in the
committee room which were not true.
Burns denied that he had made any
such statements and Love called him a.
liar. Burns promptly planted his fist
in Loves face with a violence that
would have laid Love on the floor had
not some bystanders caught him Burns
after striking the blow stood quietly
watching Love, who was making des-
perate efforts to break away from the
men who were holding him. Love had j
knife partially drawn from his pocket.
I'm through said Burns, unless he
starts it again"
Love was finally hustled down the
stairs and taken away by his friends.
Immediately after this row two color
ed delegates began to make violent
threats and warlike demonstrations at
each other. This trouble also involved
a question of veracity. They were drag
ged apart without difficulty.
In the Tennessee contest case the
Brownlow people won a clean victory
over the Evans faction, the committee