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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-08-05

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-08-05

J. L Oyerstreet. J b. Bennett
aud others left today for the Co.
manchs country 10 locate their
claims.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
BEER LAW is VALID.
Missouri Brewers Forced to Pay Near
Iy S20O,OOO i'm Taxes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, April 15.-The
Supreme Court to-day overruled motion
tor rehearing in the beer-inspection case
This establishes the legality of the state
beer-inspection law. under which the brew
cry will be compelled TO pay about $50. 900
taxes already due the State
ST. LOUIS. April l5.-The brewers of this
city and State. as a result of a long-dis-
tance telephone conference to-day with
Governor Dockery, paid into the Mississippi
Valley Trust Company Sl9l. $50 in compro-
mise OF the state brewery-inspection tax
which they have been fighting for nearly
two years. Upon telegraphic information to
the state treasurer that the deposit should
be made Governor Dockery signed the
compromise bill passed by the last Legisla-
ture permitting the compromise and also
reducing the tax one-half. The compromise
was made the basis of the new tax
The foreign breweries still owe the State
about $4,000 and are yet to be heard from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16

BERLIN, April 15.-It is officially con-
firmed here that the United States has
made proposition 10 the powers TO iix the
total Chinese indemnity at e40,OO0OOO G2OO,-
Oo0 OoO, coupled with the condition that the
payment be made Immediately. German Of
ficials point out that the amount named
would require heavy scaling of the differ
ent claims but that the proposition Is. prac-
ticable and open TO discussion owing to
the clause requiring cash payment. But
il il is contemplated to divide the indemnity
mechanically It is doubtful whether II will
be acceptable, since Russia says her gov
ernment claims alone will amount TO e17,.
100000. This is aside from private claims
The proposition would give Germany only
e5000.000. whereas the China expedition has
already cost her el2.OOO0OO. The claims of
Great Britain amount to less than G5,00O,000.
Officials therefore argue that the amount
should be apportioned according to the ex-
penses borne by the different powers. The
representative of the Associated Press gets
the impression that Germany is ready to
discuss the proposition i'm a conciliatory
spirit, Influenced by the belief that China is
unable to pay all the claims demanded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
Another Batch of Sensational Charges
That Lack Conformation in
Oficial Quarters.
TRIAL OF SERGEANT MESTON
ARREST OF CAPT. j. &. READ, FORM
ERLY DEPOT COMMISSARY.
Officers Who Are Alleged to Have Re-
ceived Money from Evans n Co.
"A Paymaster Dead.

MANILA, April 15.-The trial of Com
missary Sergeant John Meston. charged
with completely in the commissary frauds,
is finished. No verdict was announced,
and Mestons conviction is uncertain. 9th
er trials of those implicated will follow.
Captain James C. Read, formerly de-
pot commissary at Manila. has been ar
rested.
1t is alleged that entries on the books
of Evans & Co, government contractors.
Indicate that the commissary officers re-
ceived the following sums: Major George
z. Davies, upwards of 81, 900; Captain James
c. Read, $1,000; Captain Frank H. Lawton,
$3.50; B. l.. Tremain, Colonel Woodruff's
chief clerk, S700. 1t also appears that Ev-
ans & Co. furnished the handsome resi-
dence OF Colonel Woodruff. Harold NJ.
Pitt, manager of Evans q Co, who is now
under arrest. was VIGOROUSLY lavish in
entertaining commssary and other officers,
while the depot commissary. frequenter of
the 'tenderloin" district, occasionally spent
days at Pitts house. in questionable So
ciety. Pitts house is bacchanalian rem
devious, and prominent officers frequently
visited ii, drinking champagne and play
ing poker. Women of doubtful reputation
have often been known to be there. 1t
is alleged that Pitt had the inside track
in securing government contracts, and ii
is also asserted that he was the prime
mover in the scheme TO re-establish cock
pits in Manila, one person being subsidized
I'm securing a cock pit. 1t Is asserted that
the commissary department made unau-
thorized purchases of quantities of cham
pagne Pitt sold some. In addition TO
what the transports brought, the commits
sary imported 200 gallons in February and
a like amount in March. The commssary
and the commissary sergeant kept private
carriages and indulged in other extrava-
gances.
The Methodists are planning a vigorous
PROSECUTING campaign. Bishop Warren, of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, has just
arrived here, and the native converts are
enthusiastic.
Commissioner Wright has returned to
Manila TO complete his work on the civil
code.
Tomorrow Frank A. Branagin will as
sumo the Office of treasurer of the archi-
pelago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
MRS. NATION FINED $500
AND FORCED TO LEAVE KANSAS
CITY, MO-, WITHOUT DELAY.
Judge Said Missouri rs No Place for
'Long-Hafred Men, Short-Haired
Women or Whistling Girls"

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April 15.-Mrs. Car
rie Nation, who was arrested yesterday
charged with obstructing the street. was
arraigned before Police Judge McAaley
this morning, fined $500 and given until
o'clock this evening to leave the city. The
judge warned Mrs Nation if she was found
in the city after that hour she would be
arrested and placed in Jail. She agreed
TO leave town, and fifteen minutes later
boarded a street car for Kansas City. Kan.
The fine will be held over Mrs Nation in
case she should return to the city, and
until she is released from the courts or
der she is practically barred from visiting
Kansas City. Mrs. Nation pleaded that
she wished to go to Liberty. Mo, within
few days. and asked If she would be
permitted to pass through Kansas City en-
route. Judge McAuley answered i'm the
affirmative. but warned Mrs Nation not
to stop off here
Mrs. Nation appeared i'm court early.
accompanied by her brother and a woman
friend. The courtroom was literally
jammed with people and the people filled
the doorway and crowded the hall. Sev-
eral cases were called before Mrs. Nations
and she watched the proceedings with
W Nnen Judge Nc
Auley finally asked Mrs Nation what she
had to say to the charges against her.
the little woman arose instantly and de-
livered herself of a fierce TRADE against
police and court. She pleaded that she
was merely waiting for a car when ar
rested and making the best Of her
time in the meantime by talking to the
crowd that had gathered.
A policeman testified that several cars
had passed without Mrs. Nation making an
attempt to board any of them. This
caused Mrs. Nations ire to rise and she
fatty denied the statement. There was
no car in sight she snapped, "and | want
you to know that 1 am a lady and tell
the truth"
Judge McAuey then gave his decision.
and warned Mrs. Nation not To come 10
town again. Missouri atmosphere" said
he. SIS not adapted for long haired men.
short-haired women and whstling girls"
The crowd capped loudly at the decision.
Mrs. Nation submitted mildly and prom
ised 10 leave the city Immediately. remark
ing that 1.-The town was filed 10 overflow
ing with hell broth" a crowd OF several
hundred people followed the joint smasher
as she left the courtroom and made for a
car, and soon saw her started for the Kan
saS side
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16

Proposition OF the United States Not
EavorabIy Received.

PARIS. April i5-The correspondent here
OF the Associated Press is informed from a
trustworthy source that the outlook for
an early settlement of the Chinese indem-
nifty question is less promising than week
ago. The negotiations between the powers
are bringing on conflicting ideas and in
terests and are likely TO be very protracted.
The proposition of the United States to
limit the total indemnity TO s2eO.000.Oo0 is
the only one under discussion and Is not
regarded with favor by more than one gov
ernment. All others consider the sum too
small and are disinclined TO reduce their
claims 10 the ngures the United States de-
sires.
"A Washington dispatch published i'm Lon
don, affirming that the United States pro-
poses that the Indemnity be divided between
the powers in proportion TO the number Of
troops which participated i'm the actual re-
lief OF the legations at Peking. is regarded
as Incorrect No such proposal has reached
the French government. which considers
that the entire expense incurred as a re-
suit OF the whole operations carried out
must be taken as the basis for indemnity
1t is believed the claims OF individuals will
be first presented and paid This matter
will be expedited as much as possible i'm
order 10 allow an early resumption of
commerce and work on other foreign enter
prises.
Nothing 4 known here OF the reported in
tention Of the Emperor 20 return 10 Peking
without the dowager Empress. and no faith
is placed here In the reported hostility be-
tween Russia and Japan. The French in
formation indicates that conciliatory nego-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
But When Both Husband and Wife
Live I'm Same Place DEGREES Are
Valid in All other states.
BLOW AT WAR REVENUE ACT
TAX ON EXPORT BILLS OF LADING
DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Status Of the Territorial Court OF Ha-
wnfi Fixed-Another Brief i'm
a Porto Rican Case.

WASHINGTON, April 15-The United
States Supreme Court to-day decided a
number of cases involving the validity IN
one State of divorce decrees granted in
other States. The court held practically
that in cases in which the divorce IS
granted in States where the husband and
wife have made their legal residence It
is valid in any part OF the United States.
but that in other cases i'm which thero
is no legal residence in the State in which
the decree is granted they are invalid. The
Gray, and involved the cases of Atherton
VS.. Atherton, Bell VS.. Bell and Strielwolf
VS. Streilwolf.
In the Atherton case the husband OBJ
tanned a decree Of divorce i'm the State OF
Kentucky, where they had resided as hus-
band and wife, after the wife had left
the husband and gone to the home OF
her parents in Clinton, n. Y. In his
opinion Justice Gray called attention TO and
laid stress upon the fact that kentucky
was the place of their marital residences
and he also brought out the fact that
notice OF the husbands petition for d.
vorce had been forwarded TO New
York and that she had made no response.
The Kentucky court thereupon had granted
the decree. The question involved was, ne
said. whether the decree was valid I'm New
York. the question having been raised by
q counter proceeding OF the wife for divorcs
in New York. He concluded that owing TO
the fact of her former residence I'm Ken
lucky and the fact due notice had been
given her. Mrs. Atherton was as much
bound by the Kentucky decree as IL she
had been present in the court when It was
granted. Hence the decision OF the New
York Supreme Court I'm favor OF the wife
and against the validity OF the Kentucky
decree was reversed.
The other two cases also came from
New York. In the Bell case the question
of the validity Of a decree granted TO a
husband in Pennsylvania was raised ana
In the Streilwof case the same question
was raised concerning a decree granted
To the husband In North Dakota. In bota
these cases the DEGREES were held TO be
invalid because neither the husband nor the
wife had domiciled in the State in which
the divorce was granted. Therefore" said
Justice Gray, ''the DEGREES are not entitled
10 credit" In those cases the finding OK
the New York courts were affirmed.
In the Atherton Justice Beckham
cissented on the ground that the hus-
band himseslf had been responsible for thu
wife's change Of residence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
"CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
Crown Prince Spoke with n MILITARY
Infection, Like His Father.

BERLIN, April 15-The German Press
prints columns regarding the doings of
Crown Prince Frederick William in
Vienna, pointing OUT particularly the en-
thusiasm with which ne was received
there by the populace and the court. Pri-
vate dispatches say that the crown prince
was at first somewhat shy and flushed.
being unused TO such ovations. but he
soon recovered his self-possession, and at
last evenings banquet delivered his toast
in resonant tones and with military in
Election. The accounts wired of the toast
itself vary and the Vienna semi-official
version differs from the Berlin semi-of-
fetal report. The latter omits the words
"comradeship in arms and adds a phrase
about the crown princes thanks for a
most cordial reception" All accounts
agree that he spoke without notes, while
the Emperor of Austria read from manu-
script.
Emperor William to-day visited Count
received from him a detailed account of
his recent meeting with the Italian pre-
mier. Sigaor Zanardelli. telling Count Won
Buelow to take care that during the re-
Conservatives do not bend the bow too
tightly" There was some conversation
also regarding the chances OF the canal
bill. The Reichstag will reconvene to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
PART OF REVENUE ACT INVALID.
Tax on Export Bills of Lading Not
CONSTITUTIONAL.

WASHINGTON. April 15.-In the United
States Supreme Court opinion was
handed down to-day in the case OF Fair
bank VS.. the United States. The case in
volved the constitutionality. of the war
revenue act imposing a tax on export bills
of lading. The court decided against the
government. holding that provision Of the
law unconstitutional. The decision was
handed down by Justice Brewer Justices
Harlan. Gray. White and McKenna dis
sented
The case came TO the Supreme Court from
the United States District Court for Min
nesota The decision OF that court sus-
tained the validity OF the law imposing a
tax of 10 cents on export bills OF lading.
Fairbank being fined s25 for his supposed
offense. He is an agent OF the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company and was con-
victed OF violating the law in March, 1900.
the specific charge being that OF issuing
bills OF lading wheat 10 be exported to
England without attaching the stamp TO
them as required by law. The tax was re-
sisted on the ground that IL violates the
provisions of the Constitution requiring
that no tax or duty shall be laid on articles
exported from any other State.
The substance of the courts decision was
embraced I'm the concluding paragraph.
which is as follows: I'VE are OF opinion
that a stamp tax on a foreign bill of lad
ing is I'm substance and effect equivalent
10 a tax on the articles included in that
bill OF lading. and therefore tax or durv
on exports and i'm conflict with the con-
stltutional prohibition. The judgment "a
the District Court was reversed and the
case remanded with instructions 10 grant 8
new trial.
In the course OF his opinion Justice
Brewer took cognizance OF the contention
that II the duty on foreign bills OF ladlns
II not sustained IL will follow that ton.
mage taxes and stamp duties on manifcsts
must fail also. "The validity of such taxes
is not before Us for determination" ne said,
.and therefore We must decline 20 express
any opinion thereon, and set IL may not be
improper TO say that even II the suggested
result should follow IL furnishes no rea-
son for not recognizing that which In our
Judgment is the true constructioa OF the
constitutional limitation
Justice Harlan delivered the opinion OF
the dissenting justices. basing IL upon the
ground that the precedents justify the las
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
JOSEPH SMITHS DREAM.
President of Saints Says Gods VIII
Was Revealed to Him.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 15-President
Joseph Smith. of the reOrganized Church
of Latter-day Saints. to-day announced
10 the conference in session at Independ-
ence. Mo. that the Lord had revealed His
will to him relative TO two subjects which
have been mooted questions in the church.
The two questions are whether woman
delegates should be allowed TO act in a
legislative capacity in the church and
whether priests and teachers who are not
delegates should be allowed an ex officio
vote in the conference. The entire day
yesterday was devoted 10 fasting and
prayer. many of the supplcations asking
for the Lords will upon these questions,
and the conference was pleased to hear
President Smith announce that the prayer
had been answered. The body in bunch
will not be told the substance of the dream
until a quorum of twelve and other official
bodies have approved it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
PRAYER rs NOT MEDICINE.
Decision in Favor of Wisconsin
Christian Scientists.

MILWAUKEE, April 15.-Judge Eugene
s. Elliott. in the Circuit Court, to-day
decided that Christian Scientists are not
liable to prosecution under the State medi-
cal law. The court ruled that the scientists
can no more be held for practicing medi-
cine when their means for healing is by
prayer than can a minister who prays at
the bedside of the sick and receives there
for a fee, either directly or indirectly.
The case was that of the State against
Creeentia Aries and Emma Nichols, Chris
tan Scientists, who treated child named
Grosenback, afflicted with diphtheria, and
who died from the disease.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16

LONDON, April 16.-"Mr j. Pierpont Nor
gan investments in British enterprises"
says the Daily Mail this morning. 'have
thus far been confined to the purchase of
Scotch collie for $500. We are informed
that the following is authentic express
sion Of his views: He declares the Steel
Trust will not make a specially aggressive
fight for the control of the British market.
On the contrary. it will only meet legitimate
demands and will spoil the popular theory
that American steel and iron for foreign
business represent purely the surplus pro-
ducton. AS a matter of fact, still stating
Mr.. Morgan's position, the concerns COM
prised i'm the trust are full up with orders
for fully nine months forward Probably
London will become headquarters of the
corporations foreign business"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
BOER LAGER RUSHED
STORMED BY COL. SIR HENRY RAW
LINsON's BRITISH COLUMN.
Six Burghers Killed, Ten wounded
and Twenty-Three Captured
False Rumor About French.

LONDON, April 15.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch f;cm Lord
Kitchener, dated Pretoria, April 10: "Col.
Sir Henry Rawlinson's column rushed the
south laager, northwest of Klerksdorp. at
daylight Six Beers were killed, ten wound
ed and twenty-three taken prisoners. He
captured a twelve-pounder. one pompom
and two ammunition wagons. Our casual
ties were three wounded. Colonel Plumer
captured a field cornet and seven men, with
ten wagons and eighteen rifles. During Col.
Pitchers operations in Orange River Col
only seven Beers were killed."
1t is said that private telegram has been
received here to the effect that General
French. with 500 British troops, has been
captured by the Beers while his force was
enveloped in a mist on the hills. No confir-
nation of the report can be obtained. The
War Office here knows nothing about it
and entirely discredits the report
The British newspapers and magazines
commenting on the alternating periods of
hope and apprehension which characterize
the later stages of the South African cam
paign. compare these with the later stages
of the American war of independence as
though to emphasize these fluctuations
w Nhhc tut ielltTS Ol IespOnSlDle COTre-
spondents in Pretoria depict the situation in
a rather despairing mood the Pretoria rep
resentative of the Daily Mail sends to-day
a dispatch Of the most hopeful character
1.-The next six weeks" says he, Twill see
resumption of active campaigning. Lord
Kitchener will renew his sweeping move
ments He has an army of $4,000 efficient
troops. including $4,000 mounted men. with
q good supply Of horses, 10000 having been
secured in Cape Colony alone. The army is
in good spirits, and Lord Kitchener is satis-
fed with the progress OF events, slow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
RECEIVED ny KING EDWARD.
Germans Who showed His Majesty N
New Field Service Uniform.

LONDON, April liking Edward re-
ceived General Won Moltke. nephew of the
former field marshal. and Lieutenant Use
dom. at Marlborough House to-day. The
German officers were accompanied by q
sergeant wearing the new field service
Uniform sent by Emperor William for King
Edwards inspection. The uniform differs
little from the usual colonial equipment
The knapsack and other parapher-
nalia are arranged that the
weight falls entirely upon the
wearer's back and the whole equip
ment can be released whenever required
by unclasping single buckle King
Edward expressed warm approval OF the
uniform and made Gen. Moltke knight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
Transport Garoune Not sighted.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15-The trans
port Thomas, which arrived last night.
brought from the Philippines the head
quarters and the first and third bat
talions of the Thirty-hfth Regiment, con-
sisting of % officers and 533 men. and al!
OF the rwenty-eighth Volunteer Regiment,
comprising SO officers and 1,035 men. The
remainder of the Thirty-fifth Regiment is
or the transport Rosecrans. due here in a
few days. The Lawton left Nagasaki
day ahead Of the Thomas and is expected
to reach San Francisco to-day. Nothing
was seen OF the transport Garonne by
the Thomas, although the Garonne left
Nagasaki five days ahead Of her. with the
Twenty-sixth Regiment on board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
WENT THROUGH A TRESTLE.
Part of a Train Destroyed, an Engi-
ncer Killed and Others Hurt.

POINT PLEASANT, w. Va. April ia
south-bound freight train on the Ohio
River Railroad ran through a temporary
trestle in process of erection near here
to-day. The engine and five cars went
through and the cars took fire and were
destroyed. Engineer John Pennock, of
Parkersburg, remained on his engine and
was killed. Several trainmen were slight
ly injured. +. w. Johnson had leg brok-
en-, also +. Z. Frost. of Parkersburg. Burt
Way was hurt internally.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
Contraband Trade Broken Up.

ROME, April ia dispatch from Alden
says that the italian consul at Zanzibar
has arrived at Alden from the Somali coast,
where he went on a special mission TO
break up the trade in contraband. He
caused the palace OF the Sultan OF Mijer-
tain. Italian Somaliand. who was largely
concerned in contraband transactions. to
be bombardeC.. The Sutans son was cap
tured, and large quantities of arms and
ammunition were taken. The Sultan fled
TO the interior with a small following.
In August, 1892 the Somali coast, to a
distance of about $50 miles inland. was
ceded to Italy by the Sultan of Zanzibar.
and the administration OF the region was
taken over in September. 1898. Italian
Somaliland has an area Of 100000 square
miles. with about 100000 inhabitants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-16
Lii wants American Guards.

PEKING, April 15.-Li Hung Chang has
applied to General Chaffee TO leave behind,
when he departs, Captain Tillson andN a
sufficient number of men to police the Chi
nese city, as the Chinese earnestly desire
their retention, fearing that the district
will not be well looked after when con-
trolled by other foreigners.
An expedition consisting of five thousand
German and three thousand French troops
will leave Pao-Ting-Fu, tomorrow, to
drive from the province several thousand
Chinese who refuse TO obey the order Of LII
Hung Chang to keep the boundaries al
ready arranged