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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The tribute which the citizens of South
Bend have paid to the worth of James Oil
yer, whose name is connected with one Of
the greatest and most beneficent manu-
featuring enterprises of Indiana, was rich
ly deserved. 1t was fitting that this token
of a city's regard for such a man as Mr..
Oliver should be presented by a member of
another manufacturing enterprise. which
has not only given prominence TO South
Bend. but Is famous for its works beyond
the limits of the United States-Mr. j. NJ.
Studebaker. The hotel which Mr.. Oliver
has built for South Bend, at a cost of
100000 is the finest in the world,
it is said. in any city the size of South
Bend. This magnificent hotel is not the
only monument commemorative Mr.. OIL
ver's public spirit and usefulness. The
greater and more enduring monument to
his genius as a captain of industry is the
great industrial achievement which has not
only made South Bend known to the whole
country, but which has given to thou
sands Of men the opportunity to make
homes of their own and every way better
their condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The most conservative reports from the
Transvaal show that the wal is near its
end. President Kruger's forces may get
together so as TO be able to resist the Brit
ish columns at L~ydenburg or some other
point north of Pretoria, but II unable to
make a stand In the Notifications about
the capital city there is slight reason TO
believe that the Beers can check their
enemies ewhere When allowance is
made for the much superior force of the
British the campaign OF Lord Roberts
since he left Bloemfontein must be con-
modern times because of his far-reaching
strategy and the complete execution of his
plans by his subordinates. The marches
which his army has made day after day
have been remarkable for their length and
celebrity. considering the country In which
the British are operating. The superior
force of the British. the rapid fanking
movements OF the different divisions of
Lord Roberts's army. which have compelled
the Beers TO retreat without Offering real
opposition. seem TO have broken the spirit
OF the Beers. who nave learned that opposi-
ton Is futile. Consequently. the so-called
federal army has been dwindling day by
day since Lord Roberts began his move
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
PORTO RICANS IRRITATED
ALLEGED UNFAIRNESs OF UNITED
STATES CUSTOMS OFFICERS.
Merchants AI1ege "Pull" and COllusiOn
SOmewhere-Good Position for
w. III. Elliott, of Indiana.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, May 31.-Local
merchants are not a little irritated at what
they consider the unfair attitude of the
United States treasury officials with refer
ence to a cargo of Japanese rice, 504 tons
of which arrived here May 20 by the
schooner Laguna from New York April 80.
On it's arrival the consignee presented a
Washington telegram from the consignor,
Gustav jain, of New York city. saying
that the cargo was entitled to drawback.
The collector of the port refused to clear
the cargo free until he had received a cable
from Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Spaulding. The schooner then began dis
charging. Those merchants who have been
receiving Spanish rice protested and re-
tanned an attorney to Investigate the case
in their behalf. Washington has advised
the collector that bonded goods pay duty,
and yesterday a message from Mr.. Spauld-
ing announced that this cargo had paid
duties in New York. Apparently a scheme
is on foot to obtain a landing certificate
and thus secure a drawback at New York,
thereby admitting the cargo into United
States territory free. 1t is understood that
the collector regards the decision of his
superiors as calculated to establish an in
equitable precedent. The merchants criti-
else 1T sharply. alleging pull and collu-
sion somewhere. The want of bonded
teamers practically prohibits the shipment
of goods in bond from the United States
to Porto Rico.
The liquor dealers are dissatified. They
point out that they are compelled to pay to
the insular revenue to the extent, for in
stance. of $1.20 per barrel on beer, whereas
revenue taxes have already been paid in
the United States. What they overlook is
the fact that the act lowers the duties IS
per cent.
A dispatch has been received here an
.nouncing that William H.. Elliott, former
director of posts. will be appointed secre-
tary of the interior in Porto Rico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
INDIANA EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t was the stamp act that caused the
American revolution. and now a stamp act
is causing a whole lot of trouble down in
Cuba--Logansport Journal.
Democrats must quit adopting resolutions
demanding economy and reform, or stop
electing officials who help stationery and
printing thieves to steal from the people
by thousands of dollars.-New Albany Pub
lie Press (Dem.)
The Democrats look upon the Cuban
scandals as a POLITICAL opportunity to be
taken advantage of; the Republicans look
upon 1t as a national disgrace to be rem
edied by Furnishing the perpetrators.
Richmond Item.
The Southern Cotton Spinners' Associa-
ton. now in session at Charleston, s. c.,
has declared itself unreservedly in favor
of the Presidents expansion policy. 1t
really seems that some good things can
come out of Nazareth nowadays.-New
Albany Tribune
The. dismissal of superintendent Study
from the Fort Wayne schools by a Bryan
school board because his appointment was
made by a gold Democratic board is an
other evidence of the smallness of some
men, and the result OF running our schools
and school boards on a political basis.
Richmond Item.
Birmingham is shipping three carloads
VI pix III per ddy W view OlltdiSs Whcic
IL is loaded on vessels for the foreign trade.
This in a measure accounts for the expan-
sion sentiment in Alabama. The only re-
greet in this connection is found in the fact
that the output of the Birmingham fur
naces is carried abroad in foreign bot
Courier.
The Democrats who quote Lincoln. say
ing "a house divided against itself cannot
stand" are reading their own death war
rant i'm this county. The gold bugs were
on top in the convention last Saturday by
virtue Of superior generalship In smother.
Ing the popular will of the party. but I'm
the sacred precincts of the voting booth
the free silver Democrat will be unbridled.
Anderson Herald.
The Nicely case isn't going TO afford
mucn campaign material for the Demo-
Gratis. for the reason that nobody with
sense enough to judge OF public affairs
Is going TO hold Mckinley responsible for
the crimes OF a man appointed under the
administration. And II is well enough TO
bear In mind that rascally o~ficials were not
unknown under Democratic administra-
tions.-Anderson Bulletin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

supervisors provided by the law. The super
visors' districts are then subdivided into
enumeration districts. numbering $1,000.
with an enumerator for each one. The law
puts no restriction on the geographical
size OF an enumeration district. but pro-
Wv inhabitants each. according to the
last census, while most of them will con-
tain considerably less than this number
The mere enumeration OF population will
be but a small part of the work OF enumer-
much information. in the collecting of
which they should have all possible as
sistance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The new Philippine commission has es-
tablished a system OF espionage in China
intended to notify the American authori-
ties OF the departure of hlibustering ex-
petitions for the Philippines. 1t is said to
be known at the War Department that GER
tain German firms having branches in
China have been and are steadily supply
Ing the insurgents with munitions of war.
There is no traffic so dishonorable and
contemplate that some men will not en-
gage in IL to make money. and your enter
prisIng German loves money as well as the
next man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

ment northward from Bloemfontein. The
promise of Lord Roberts that such of the
bur yhers as leave the Kruger army and
return to their homes will not be molested
must have proved a powerful solvent for
the scattering of the Boer army.
At this distance it appears that the task
which Lord Roberts was called TO perform
was much more difficult than that which
was assigned TO General Butler. With a
shocking loss Butler accomplished very lit
tie for a long time, and then with the aid
of others. He undertook to beat down the
Boers by heavy direct attacks. fighting
them in their chosen stronsholds. Without
great loss Lord Roberts has broken up the
Boer army and practically has control of
the Transvaal by resorting to strategy
instead Of direct attack. Three months ago
the conquest of the Transvaal seemed a
long and bloody task. The change came
with General Roberts. showing that a gen.
eral is as important as an army. even with
the greatly improved armament of troops.
The adjustment which will follow the
end of the war will not deprive the people
Of the South African Republic of liberty or
property. The British government will ap-
point a governor. but all the people will
have a voice in the electing of legislative
bodies and municipal governments In which
all instead of one-fourth of the taxpayers
will be represented. The certainty of such
changes for the better goes far to reconcile
many TO the wiping out of the Kruger
oligarchy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
NAY SUE UNCLE SAM.
Ex-Queen LiliuOkalanf Wants Ha-
waiian Crown Lands Restored.

SAN FRANCISCO. May S1.-The Call
states that ex-Queen Liliuokalani has de-
cided to bring suit against the United
States government for the restoration Of
the crown and and revenues. Col. G. w.
MacFarlane. her confidential adviser, said,
in reference to the matter: II have adj
vised the Queen to consult Joseph O.. Car
ter, her private agent, before bringing
suit. A syndicate was formed. last winter.
which offered to employ the best attorneys
in the United States TO press her claims.
and briefs and other papers for her case
have been prepared. There is nothing to
prevent her assigning her claim TO the
crown lands to whoever she may please.
and the case may be tried In foreign courts:
but, In any event. IL is likely that action
will be brought before the next session of
Congress-"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
EIGHT.YEAR.OLD HERO.


MEDIA, Pa, May 31.-Two children were
dragged from a burning house on the truck
farm of T. Steer Bicksloe last night, by
their eigh~t-year-old brother. who. driven
out by the flames. left his mother and
a baby to perish. His mother, carrying the
baby and a lamp. fell on a stairway, the
lamp setting fire to the house. The car
pets./ saturated with oil from the lamp.
burned fiercely. and the boy, realizing that
the house was doomed. dragged out a
brother and a sister who were intent on
rushing through the fire to their mother.
Then he ran for his mother whose arms
grasped the baby. But her weight was too
great for his little arms. and as the flames
were closing in on him he gave a last
despairing look at his mother who was
doomed and then mad his escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

solicitation of the First National and the
Union National banks of that city. The
First National was organized in 1868 and is
the bank OF which Secretary Gage was
president. Its stock is quoted at about s1s
bid and 3S asked. The Union National
was organized in 1864 and has always paid
good dividends. The total deposits of the
two banks on April % were $50. 2s2. 323. The
only reason for the consolidation is the
general tendency of capital to pool business
and reduce operating expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
: estimating the responsibility of the

estimating the responsibility OF the
Beers in beginning the war with Great
Britain IL must not be forgotten that it
includes the downfall OF the Orange Free
State. With this republic Great Britain had
no quarrel at all. She was not making any
demands on the Free State. nor was that
government asking anything of Great Brit
ain. 1t was drawn into a secret alliance
and a war of sympathy with the Transvaal
republic by President Kruger. Who craftily
made the Free State the principal scene OF
uaE and left II TO stand the brunt. The
british forces had hardly entered the
Trsnsvaai before the ~burghers began to
throw down their arms and President Kru-
ger became a fugitive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

CHICAGO, May 31.-The Tribune to-mor-
row will say: "A syndicate of bankers,
headed by Vermilye * Co.. practically has
completed arrangements for acquiring con-
troll of the Toledo. st. Louis 4 Kansas City
Railroad Glover Leaf route.) This control
will be obtained by the purchase of So
100000 6 per cent. mortgage bonds. which,
since the sale of this road under foreclos-
ure, represents all that there is of imme-
date value In the property. The Vermilye
syndicate will purchase control from the
reorganization The new own
ers OF the Clover Leaf are expected 10 put
the property I'm condition TO be operated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
Reform Presbyterian Synod.

CEDARVILLE. o., May 31.-The Re-
formed Presbyterian Synod of North Amer
lea elected officers to-day for the ensuing
year, as follows: Moderator, Rev. f. M.
Foster, New York city; clerk. Rev. d. G..
Shaw, Cambridge. Mass; Rev. T. C.
Sproul, of Fair Grove, Mich, assistant
clerk. The schoolbook committee reported
that religious textbooks could not be In
troduced into the schools. The international
synod matter was the subject of an I'M
favorable report, only two out Of seventy
five foreign ministers having signified q
willingness to attend.
Rev. r. c.. Wylie, of Pittsburg, the chair
man of the committee on psalmody, read a.
report in which occurred the following res
olution: Resolved, That the right TO COM
pose and sing hymns as an act of worship
is on the same basis as the right to write
and read prose-"
A motion was made that this clause be
stricken out, and after a discussion lasting
an hour and a half 1t was carried by a vote
of so to 50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

1t Is announced that Colorado Democracy
has a new political leader bearing the name
of Thomas ]. Maloney. Four years ago
Maloney went to Denver from Kansas City.
n In this brief period he has secured con-
troll OF the state machine. Mr.. Maloney de-
clares with candor that he may be the sue
cessor OF Senator Wolcott. He speaks of
the position of United States senator as a
Job" witch he wants for what he has done
for his party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

ownership involves no radical change of
policy. The Commercial Gazette always
has been and always will be a Republican
paper, and will continue its support of the
principles. policy and candidates of the
regular Republican organizations. national.
state and local" Mr.. Oliver says also that
he made the purchase as a business in
vestment and TO provide employment for
his son, who will assist him in the manage
ment of the paper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

A few weeks ago Governor Taylor in
quired Of the officers of the court at Frank
fort If he had been indicted. but he was re-
fused an answer. He then came to Indiana
didate for Governor in Kentucky again.
This announcement is followed by the is
sue OF a warrant for his arrest. These fol-
low each other in such close succession
that it seems as If the declaration WAS the
cause Of the order for arrest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

Brought face to face with a proposition
to amend the Constitution so that the fed
eral government shall have full jurisdic-
ton over trusts, which Mr.. Bryan origi-
nally proposed. the Democrats of the House
show that they are not sincere in their
hostility to unlawful combinations. 4.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The exact figures OF the iron and steel
output OF the United States during the year
1889 are given as follows: Pig iron. 1890. 7os
tons: bessemer steel. 1855. 354 tons: other
kinds OF steel and rolled iron. 10. 500. S57 tons.
In this greatest of manufacturing indus
tries the United States has no real rival.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The swearing in Of a posse comitatus of
1000 citizens to preserve order in st. Louis
will probably mark the beginning Of the
end Of the street-railroad strike. 1t has
maintained itself thus far only by violence.
and with so large a force of special police
tho rloting must end. No matter how good
= cause strikers may have, the moment
they resort to violence they forfeit all claim
70 public sympathy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
Rejoicing I'm Bermuda.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 3l-To-day
has been observed as a general holiday in
Bermuda and scenes of unbounded enthu-
siasm have followed the receipt OF the
news from South Africa. This evening the
city is Illuminated, bands of music are
parading the streets and the national am
them is being sung by whites and negroes
alike. Cheers for the Queen and Lord Rob-
erts resound on all sides.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The price of Indiana crude petroleum
continues to decline. A few months ago
operators were hopeful of seeing the quo
tation reach $1.25. Recently 1t began drop
ping about 3 cents a week until now the
price is SO cents a barrel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

That was a happy expression of President
Mckinley in addressing an audience COM
posed chiefly of ex--Confederates that
"American soldiers never surrendered to
any but American soldiers"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

Mr.. Sulzer and the frozen-tailed tiger,
which is the Tammany representative in
the trust %coterie, did not find the House of
Representatives in a melting mood last
but were. nevertheless, constrained
to admit that the surroundings were some
what warm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

Prominent Nebraska Republicans say Nc
Kinley VIII carry the State this year. They
base the prediction on big crops. good
prices and general prosperity. and the fact
that the bank deposits in the State amount
ed to almost $4,000 900 last year as COM
pared with less than sl4. 900 in 1894. Mr..
Bryan is a great talker. but money talks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
Reduced Rates to Clubs.
AL NEWSPAPER COMPANY,
IndfanapoIf.. Ind.


Can be found at the following places:
NEW YoRK-Astor House and Fifth Avenue
Hotel.
cHIcAGo-Palmer House. p. o. News Co. 27
Dearborn street.
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co. 14 Vine
street.
LOCISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co. z5 Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUrs-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON, ID. r. House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
Gfrlish ~FIfppancy.

Nan-Kitty, look at this picture: this man has
been a Mason seventy-hve years.
Kitty-He has? Well. he looks as II he had
been growing whiskers for rs years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
suhurhan ENTERTAINMENT.

Jibbs-I believe I'll come out Sunday and see
that wonderful garden you've been Dragging
about.
Jobbs ENTHUSIASTICALLY. dol I'll let you
hoe my young peas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The Democratic position regarding trusts
f. opposition TO them provided we can do
the talking. but protection for them If
Republicans propose to do the acting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

NEW YORK. May s1.-The condition of
John Clark Ridpath. the historian. who has
been very Ill In the Presbyterian Hospital
holding his own very well. but that he Is
still very III.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

"John. our doctor is recommending Welsh
rabbit as a breakfast dish"
We'll. you see through that. don't you? He's
getting so lazy that he doesn't want to be
called out at night"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

PITTsBURG, May s1.-The Commercial
outright and with all of its interests by
George T.. Oliver. the wealthy iron mer-
chant. The new management will assume
control tomorrow. Mr.. Oliver. in a state
ment TO the public. says: This change OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
The Household Autocrat.

Billy. I saw all your family in the street car
last night. Did you enjoy the musical festival?'
'oh. we had to take gran'ma and little Jim
to the Wild West show"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
The Aphelion of Cupid.

Time was. a rose to hold James eye
Must breathe some timid lovers sigh;
Now, bless the damseI: pleased she gIows
Because a rose is just a rose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The class of 80. b. c., held a reunion at
Boston Tuesday. 1t is only just to Boston
to explain that B. C. refers to Boston Col
lege and not to a chronological epoch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
DENOMINATIONS TO UNITE.
scotch Free Church and United Pres
byterfans VIII Join Hands.

EDINBURGH, May 1.-THE Free Church
Assembly, in session here, approved, by 80
votes to 20, the union with the United Pres
byterian Church. The union will be eff
fected in October.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The managers of the revolutionary gov
eminent In Kentucky would do well to pro-
coed TO a trial OF the indicted men they
nave in Jail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE,

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
dences were decorated and business was
practically suspended. There was a torch
light procession of police, firemen and the
societies tonight, and there will be a gen.
eral holiday tomorrow, when the demon
STATIONS will be continued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

The work OF enumeration for the CEN
sus OF 1900 will begin to-day in all the
States and Territories. and viii be COM
fso weeks and throughout the country n
thirty days. To accomplish this the coun-
try has nssn divided geographically into
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. May 31.-A
boarding house was destroyed by fire to-
day. and Anna Peterson and an unknown
woman. who was spending the night with
her. We're suffocated by smoke The other
occupants all escaped.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
Not Blinded by Her Tears.

"Higgss baby girl was scared at the circus
and cried all the way through the whole thing"
Poor child!"
about it."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-01
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
4 Methodist Expose.

He-what makes you Women so crazy to be
to our General Conference?
She-Why. we love to hear you high-up spirit
ual leaders wrangle.