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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
NEGOTIATIONS RENEWED.
Colombia Now Anxious to Perfect a
Panama Canal Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-Senor Conchas
the Colombian minister. called on Secretary
Hay. at the State Department, TODAY. nv
appointment. to take up the subject of a
treaty between the United States and Co.
lombia, comforting the necessary rights on
the United States for the construction of a
canal across the isthmus. The interview
lasted about half an hour and the pre,in;-
nary steps towards negotiating a treaty
were taken. 1t Is indicated from what 90 y
be learned at the legation that Mr. Con-
chas has resumed negotiations of his own
initiative, though he expects special in
structions on certain points involved.
The minister to-day submitted a definite
proposition. which Is In the nature of an
answer to the treaty proposed by the IJnited
States. Secretary Hay will take no further
step until the President returns to Wash-
ington and has had opportunity to consider
this last proposition The details of the Co.
lombian proposition are withheld. The one
important feet developed, however. is that
Ii is not obnoxious to the spirit of the
Spooner law and. therefore, the officials felt
warranted In the statement IL there were
any difficulties In the way they were not
legal in character. This is taken to mean
that the main issue remaining to be settled
IL one of price; the Colombian government
wants S10o00.o00 instead Of HO0o. o00 pro-
posed by the United States. besides diner
snt arrangement for the annual payment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

pie who do their own thinking and who
vote accordingly are the salvation OF the
republic. just as those who vote without
thinking or who do not vote at all are Its
menace. 1t is to be hoped the change In
conducting political campaigns is due to
the adaptation OF political methods to the
improving intelligence OF the people. though
there is no doubt but the number Of per-
sons who do not take any interest in poll
tics, not even interest enough to vote. Is
steadily increasing. OF all the evil results
that may flow from the growth Of the
spirit of commercialism the worst and the
most dangerous is the decline OF interest In
polftics
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Subjected to ExtOrtiOn.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-Upon complaint
from United States Consular Agent Ignacio
Baiz, at Barcelona, Venezuela, that he had
been subjected to forced loan. United
States Minister Bowen, at Caracas, has dis
patched the United States steamer Mariet-
ia from Laguayra to Cuanto, the nearest
point to Barcelona, to investigate. The
consular agent has held his place for
twenty-one years, and is a native of st.
Thomas. He has suffered before from ex-
tortion during the progress of the rebellion
in Venezuela and has been relieved as the
result of the Intervention of the State De-
partment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Three Men BaaIx Injured.

CLEVELAND. o.. Nov. 4.--As a result OF
a freight wreck on the Erie road I'm the
southern part of the city early to-day
three men were badly injured. two OF them
probably fatally. The injured:
THOMAS O'CONNEt.I., l54 Eagle street,
Youngstown, o., internal injuries. three
ribs broken, may die.
MICHAEL O'CONNELI., Caldwell street
Youngstown, o.. hip aislocated, head cut,
may die.
EDGAR SAIRMAN, $40 West Ryan street
Youngstown, ear cut of, head injured. Will
recover.
The heavy train OF thirty-eight cars got
beyond the control CT the trainmen and
ran away on steep grade. AT the Union
street crossing of the Cleveland * Pitts
burg road, the engine jumped the track
followed by twelve cars, all being piled in
a huge mass Of wreckage. The injured men
were stealing ride from Youngstown TO
Cleveland. The trainDlen jumped and were
uninjured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Recent Army n.a..

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-cd 49,.
Smith. artillery corps. now in this E,,,. "
oeen ordered to Fort Preble. Me. 10 =,
sumo command of the artillery distr,c, :,
Portland as the relief of Col. John r NJ
rick. artillery corps. ny
FIRST Lieutenant E. p. o'Hern. ordnaDo.
department., has been relieved from, du,, :.
M MasertSwn' Mass. and ordered 20 ssnSs a.
capt r. M. McCallum. assistant sp,.,.-
ably discharged. OHh honor-
capt Charles O. Woodward. ar,me,v
duty at Columbus. o.. and orders5 a, =, "a IN
the hleventh Battery, Field Artillery '''"
Contract Surgeon William T paiyd -.
oeen granted one months leave OF abss1cN
Flrst Lieutenant K. NJ. Reeve. Fifteentb
Infantry. has been granted leave for I'm
months "'e AOf lhree
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

Mr.. Mitchelrs statement of the miners
case makes precisely the same demands
that were made before the strike began
viz: An increase of 20 per cent. in wages
a reduction. of 20 per cent. in hours of labor
and that 2,240 pounds shall constitute the
ton on which payment is based, for all
weight. The demand for the 20 per cent.
increase of wages and reduction of hours
was afterwards reduced to 10 per cent, but
is now renewed in the original form. The
commission will probably report a COM
promise. The only new demand now made
by Mr.. Mitchell is the following:
The incorporation in an agreement be-
tween the United Mine Workers of Ameri-
ca and the anthracite coal companies OF
the wages which shall be paid and the con-
together with satisfactory methods for the
adjustment of grievances which may arise
from time to time, to the end that strikes
and lockouts may be unnecessary.
In as far as this proposes contracts and
the adoption of a mode for the adjustment
of grievances 1t is sound in principle. but
it would be better II the anthracite miners
should have an independent organization of
their own, separate from the United Mine
Workers The separate organization plan
was favored by Labor Commissioner
Wright in his report to the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The general result OF yesterdays cleo
tons can be stated with approximate ac-
curacy, although the details can only be
settled by fuller returns than are available
at this writing. II was a warm contest
on both sides, but neither party got out its
full vote. Both parties made some gains
and some losses, but the indications are
that the Republicans will have a safe ma
jority In the next national House Of Rep
resentatives. They have lost some con-
gressmen in the East and gained some in
the West. Governor Odell is reelected in
New York by majority which may not
exceed 15,O00-a small one for that State.
There, as elsewhere, the Democrats made
a stiff fight, which makes the result all
the more gratifying.
No State has done better than Indiana
and no county in Indiana better than
Marion. The indications are that the Re-
publicans have carried Marion county by
not less than 5000 majority and the State
by at least 10000. These are conservative
estimates and are likely TO be increased
by full returns, rather than diminished.
These figures indicate a safe majority in
the Legislature and the return Of Mr..
Fairbanks to the United States Senate.
1t is believed that complete returns Of the
election. which are as yet somewhat con-
fused. will show that Indiana stands in
the front rank of Republican States. The
full returns will probably show local gains
and losses on both sides. which cannot
be stated at this time, but it is safe to
claim the net result Of the elections
throughout the country as decided Re
publican victory, especially for an off year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The anthracite commission is proceeding
in very systematic manner. The personal
examination of the coal fields and mines
was an excellent preparation for their work.
and the filing of the miners statement
prepared by Mr.. Mitchell lays the founda-
ton for a thorough investigation. The state
ment is somewhat in the nature of the
complaint in legal proceeding, and will
be followed by the answer of the operators
On the issues thus joined the commission
will be ready to take testimony and reach
conclusions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

If the plan for permitting the Irish ten
antry to buy their holdings from the Brit
ish landlords goes into effect think what a
stream OF money will flow from the United
States toward such purchases. If Bridget
in the kitchen and Patrick the section
hand can help the ''old folks to buy the
homes they love because they have known
no others they will do it in preference to
paying their passage to this country. Al
seldom return for permanent stay, they
have a passionate love for the "ould sod,"
and a chance to purchase a bit of it for
their family's use. If not their own. will
spur many a one on TO ambitious effort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

In the matter of weather the fall of 1902
leaves little to be desired up to this date.
To be sure. there was one week Of rain
and GOODNESS which came at an inconvenient
time for Indianapolis and its horse show.
but what is one little chilly week among
such a long series of perfect days? The
should be housed UP In home or school or
workshop instead of having the full out
door enjoyment of every fleeting golden
moment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Cost of Censu. Work.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4-The cost OF the
temporary work Of the twelfth census ac-
cording to the directors annual report was
81, SIS. or an average cost of ISIS cents
per capita of the population Of the United
States. The total cost of field work I'm con-
nection with the twelfth census was 81 3sS :
go. or an average cost of 5.7 cents per
capita. A total of 1898 persons were en-
ployed in the census and 100000 bulletins
were issued. The director reports that he
will later submit more effective plan for
securing the original information. upon
which rests the whole structure of sta
tiStical work at each census
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

lied In Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Sentinel
says: Friends of the University of Wis
consin are naturally somewhat gloomy
over the outcome of the Wisconsin, ichi-
gan football game of Saturday, in which
Michigan demonstrated It's superiority by
the score of to o. Perhaps Wisconsin
might get even by strengthening her facul-
ty and increasing her endowment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
A Dire Threat.

Judge.
The warning senator's glared viciousiy at one
another.
''Scoundrelt' Kissed
'Robberr' snarled the other in great heat.
LIAR
Puppy"
The debate was approaching the unparliamen-
tary stage.
If you say another word" yelled the first
senator. his eyes swapping and his chest heaving
with anger. II shall not be responsible for the
consequences you
What will you do?' asked the second. his
right hand moving quietly toward his hip pocket.
Dor Numbered the first why, you con-
temptible whippersnapper I'll boom you for the
vice presidency"
Trembling with mingled fear and wrath, the
second senator sank back into his seat and
CRASHED his teeth in a manner that proved con-
cusively that he was baffied.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Cable Votes.

Chop Yong Sin has been appointed for
eign minister of Korea. He Is pro-
Russian.
The new Japanese budget estimates the
revenue at sl29000.00O and the expenditures
at Sl31, 10000
A dispatch from the town of Midi on
Lohela (Yemen), Arabia coast, which was
recently bombarded by the Italian gum
boats in their pursuit of Red sea pirates
saws the authorities of Midi, the side prom
ising to deliver the pirates 20 the Italians,
gave an undertaking to collect an indem-
nifty of S. 600 for the families of two Italian
sailors who were killed in fight with the
pirates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

1t seems that Boston's Jack the Slug
ger" has been more actively engaged in
the murder business than was London's
celebrated Jack the Ripper" of several
years ago, but Boston has refrained from
calling the attention of the public to the
talent it was harboring in this line. Now
that Jack has been caught, however, and
proves to belong to one of it's best fam
lilies" probably less indifference will be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
British Thanks for Mclean.

WASHINGTON. Nov. although the
State Department the British government
has formally returned thanks: TO Captain
Mclean. formerly commanding the Gin
cinnati, for the good offices extended by him
TO British citizen. one Charles Babb. who
had been forcibly impressed irto the serv-
ice or the rebels at Barcelona, Venezuela
Hearing of the case from another British
subject, Captain Mclean went with the
Cincinnati from Laguayra To Guanta, a
port twelve miles distant FROM Barcelona,
proceeded inland to the rebel headquarters
and secured the release OF Babb, whom he
brought away with him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

II the members of the coal strike COM
mission had realized in the beginning that
their work was to include personal inspec-
ton of the interiors of the several mines
there is reason to believe that some Of
them would have found their business so
pressing as to prevent acceptance of their
appointments. They are having an ex-
perience which. two months ago, they
would not have considered possibility of
their futures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
RICE FOR FILIPIN0S.
Governor Taft Will supply Needy Ma
tives with Food at Cost.

tives with Food at Cost.
MANILA, Nov. 4.-The Philippine Com
mission has taken strong measures to avert
the rice famine which liz threatening many
provinces. They to-day appropriated $780,
600 (Mexican) for the purchase and trans
portation of rice. to be sold to the sufferers
at a cash price covering the cost Governor
Taft will control the purchase and sales
He has already purchased a large quantity
of rice, and distribution will begin imme.
diately.
The Philippines commission. under a re-
cent authorization of President Roosevelt
to permit foreign vessels to engage an
coastwise trade. to-day promulgated a sna-
cial act allowing the rice-laden stear az
San Nicholas, from China, TO proceed fo
Camairines. discharge her cargo and load
for Manila. The coastwise Companies hov.
memorialized the commission. denyinr ~
existence Of pool. or Of excessive rstes
The commission Is preparing plan for
craft.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
Patents Granted Indiana inventor,

Speeial to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-Indiana invent.
ors were granted patents to-day as follows.
Thomas Bemis. indianapolis. pneumatic
dispatch tube system. two patents: Calvin
r. Davis. South Bend. grinding or POLISH
ing machines; John Dierdorf. IrdiananoHs
pedal action for pianos; Hiram Geyer Co,
shen, wing; Isaiah NJ. Green, Terre Haute
Vermont tire setter; Harry W. Jenkins
Brazil, automatic safety stop for cars.
george +. krause and A. II. Bolen. In
dianapolis, motor controller; Edson Potter.
Greensburg, moving machine John Il.
Scott. Evansville, railway car todN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
National Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.--The President
has accepted the resignation of Second
Lieutenant Eugene V. BissAll. First Caval-
ry. Senior Quesada. the Cuban minister.
called upon Secretary Hay to-day to dis
cuss the new Cuban treaty The document
itself has not yet arrived in Washington,
but is expected here probably tomorrow,
when ii will be taken up and pushed to
conclusion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
$4,000, 900 for south Africa.

LONDON. Nov. "A civil service esti-
mate has been issued placing the addi-
tional amount required as a grant to aid
the Transvaal and Orange River Colony
during the present financial year at $4O-
100000. The sum of sl5,OOOOOO Is to be de-
voted to grants to burghers s100O0,0OO to
British sufferers by the war and SIS 000. 600
is to be used for loans promised by the
terms of surrender to aid in resettling the
colonies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The merging or nonmerging Of the Board
of Trade and the Commercial Club is not
a matter which greatly excites the outside
public. Both have long been regarded as
useful institutions. and. on the whole. If
they could have any say about 1t most In
dianapolis citizens would probably vote for
their continuance as separate bodies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
William Redmond Arrested.

DUBLIN, Nov. 4.-William Redmond was
arrested on his arrival at Kingston to-day
and was taken to Kilmainham Jail. Mr.
Redmond several months ago made a
speech at Wexford, which was said to be
incendiary. He was ordered by the Court
of the Kings Bench to give bail for 81 900
for his future good behavior. This he re-
fused to do and the court sentenced him
TO six months Imprisonment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

cOsHoCToN. o.. Nov. 4-wheeling g.
Lake Erie passenger train No. Is ran into
an open switch at gravel pit three miles
south of Coshocton tais afternoon and coll
lided with cut of cars on the siding. En-
gineer Christopher Reinhoid and Fireman
Charles Weldin. both OF Canton were prob
ably fatally injured, John and Melville
Powellson, father and son. and Thomas
Watson, who were unloading coal from the
cars. were injured internally and have
broken limbs. Mary OF the passenge-s
were severely bruised. but none received
serious injury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

baltimore American.
what do you regard asks the interviewer.
las the period of greatest development in Amer
lean humor?''
Here the person who IL being interviewed WAKES
thoughtful At last he answers:
well. have been writing jokes for the past
1--WE years"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The attention Of Mr.. ]. P. DIN Is called to
George AIDES Fable" published in last
Sundays Journal, and especially to its
moral, which reads thus: IF the off-year
candidate will keep quiet no one will know
he has been licked"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

sist In continuing on their way in search
for the Messiah. After all. in this hard.
practical. self-controlled age the spectacle
of such childlike faith and remuneration
of the worlds benefits is not without Its
impressiyeness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

AS judge of the United States Court and
a member of The Hague arbitration tribu-
nal Judge Gray will probably try to hold
the anthracite coal commission to some
thing like legal forms of procedure. That
will doubtless facilitate intelligent action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

There is no more gratifying feature of
that the Legislature will be surely Re-
publican, and that that digniied, influential
and earnest Republican, Charles w. Fair
banks, will be returned to the United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

Mr.. Schwab says he is not insane. As he
was quite free from mental disease during
the years in which he was working up to
his present Observation-Disclosures, it is safe to
take his word for 1t that he is still level
headed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

An event of the middle ages is being re-
enacted In the pilgrimage Of the Doukho-
bors In British Columbia. The poor. sim
pIe-minded. misguided creatures are deserv-
ing of all compassion. for suffering can be
their only portion so long a. they per-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

II Is probable that more ballots were
thrown out in yesterdays election in this
city for acknowledgements marks" than in
any previous election. Under the present
law Scratching is a dangerous process.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

WASHINGTON, Nov 4.-The secretary
of the treasury has awarded to John
Pearce. of New York. the contract for the
completion of the granite walls, roofing,
ETC., of the New York custom house at his
bid OF 81, So, 800. The building Is expected 10
be completed. ready for occupancy, within
three years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
"Cold Tea May Re Sold.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4.-The prosecution
of Theodore L. Page and Warren /. Coffin.
charged with the sale of liquor at the Cap
itol restaurants in violation of the law,
was dismissed to-day by the Court of APP
peals of the District of Columbia. The
court held that the act regulating the sale
of liquor in the District was not intended
to apply to the Capitol.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The Boys Father-Madam. let me ask II your
daughter knows how to q house-can cook.
for example and nurse the sick mend clothes
and In fact. Is familiar with all the muitifarious
details OF domssticity?
The Girls Mother-CsrtAinly not. siri Whx. IT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The manufacturers of Anderson are
showing commendable enterprise by organ
izing joint stock company to purchase
coal land and mine coal for the exclusive
bert fit of the stockholders. who are fac
tory owners in the gas belt. 1t is surprising
that the manufacturers of this city have
not done something of the kind years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The time seems opportune to urge an
amendment TO the Indiana election law
providing for the counting of votes while
the ballotlng is In progress. 1t would
greatly facilitate the making of returns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

On Monday last the Governor of Georgia
cosapleted the list of his stan by appoint
ing one hundred aids with the rank of
colonel This is a harmless way of keep
ing up the supply OF Southern colonies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

q was a day in which President Roose-
welt had. precisely as much influence on
events as the humblest, unofficial citizen,
aHd no more
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

1t Is serious thing when Kansas City
street-car jumps the track. since it is
very likely to jump down hill at the same
time. Indianapolis, whose level streets
may be less picturesque, has some advan-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The newspaper fraternity of Indianapolis
will not be obliged to mourn the absence
O. Mr.. Jacob p. Dunn, drafted into con-
OCCASIONAL service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05
THE HUMORISTS.
All He Asked.

Philadelphia Press.
IF you've got any coal to SELL" said the de-
iected- looking man. "rd like to get tom
sure" replied the coal dealer, what size?'
why. IL It's at all possible, I'd like the 2.2io-
pound size that was in vogue before the strike"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

There is satisfaction in knowing that the
time is past for the confident claims of
rival committeeman and the wild predic-
stions Of alleged prophets. At least until
) the next election
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-05

The large emigration of Indiana Repub-
leans TO States during the last few
Years does not seem to have materially
reduced the home crop