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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-09
THOMAS TAGGART'S JOB
HE MAY BOSS THE CONGRESSIONAL
CAMPAIGN IN THREE STATES,
Or He May Serve Ben Cable as General
Utility Man at the Chicago
Headquarters.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, May Sat the meeting
of the Democratic congressional campaign
committee Thomas Taggart, of Indianapo-
lis, was elected a member of the executive
committee. This campaign committee is a
wonderfully complicated organization The
executive committee is to be composed of
eleven members. Six of these are to be
members of the congressional campaign
committee proper, while five are 10 be out
siders. The five are TO be the real mana
gers and the others are to be of no conse-
quence. The associates of Mr.. Taggart are
TO be Richard Olney, Daniel S. Lamont
David Overmeyer and Ben Cable. Mr.
Cable is to be chairman and is TO have
entire charge of the campaign. Repre-
sentative Griggs, of Georgia. is a figure
head. There is some uncertainty as 10
where the headquarters of the campaign
committee will be. Probably the Demo-
Gratis will wait for the Republicans 10 an
nounce their plans Representative Over
street, the secretary of the Republican
committee, said to-day that the location of
the headquarters of his committee had not
been decided on. There is disposition TO
consider New York prediction favoring
Washington Oh account of better touch
with the newspapers and recognition of
the necessity of having headquarters in
Chicago. 1t is not known when a decision
will be reached
There is a report to the effect that Mr.
Taggart may be made assistant mana ger
of the Chicago headquarters. Just what
part will be assigned TO Mr.. Taggart is
not known now, but ii is quite certain that
Mr.. Gable will be too much the whole
thing" at Chicago to leave much room for
Mr.. Taggart. Mr. Gable is a candidate for
United States senator in Illinois, and he is
banking on the Republican senatorial
struggle leaving that party in bad shape
for this fall. He is cherishing the expecta-
tion that Illinois may furnish Demo-
cratic Legislature and that he may sue
ceed Senator Mason He will be the head
and front of the Chicago management, as
we'll the chief figure in the national
campaign. II is more than likely that Mr.
Taggart will be given the States of Ohio.
Indiana and Michigan. The finance COM
mittee seems TO be organized with the in
tention OF getting money Lewis Nixon. OF
New York, is chairman, while his chief Is
William Andrew Clark, of Montana the
richest man in the Democratic party. An
other assistant is Carter II. Harrison. and
other managers are Senator Foster OF
Louisiana, Representatives Foster of Ili-
nois, Culberson Of Texas and Cockrell OF
Illinois. There is only a trace OF Organism
here and there, and IL is predicted by MIR
Cable that in the course OF three months
chemical analysis will reveal only the
atom OF Bryan out OF million.
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Carmack Arraigned in Such Caustic
Terms That He Replied Holly and
Was Called to Order.
STATEMENT BY MR.. VEST
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION TO HISTORY
IN REPLY TO TILLMAN.
Facts About the Famous Conference
Between President Lincoln and
Alex. III. stephens.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Discussion of
the Philippine bill in the Senate to-day,
while it scarcely abated in bitterness, took
on an amusing phase. In breezy speech
Mr.. Dolliver, Of Iowa. made such a good
natured, and yet such sarcastic arraign-
ment of Mr.. Carmack, of Tennessee. that
senator's and occupants of the thronged
galleries were convulsed with laughter
While. seemingly, considerable temper was
aroused by the debate, good feeling was
shown by the active participants in the
war OF words-Mr. Dolliver and Mr.. Car
mack-who cordially shook hands and
laughed over the encounter.
Mr.. Burton, of Kansas concluded the
speech which he began yesterday. He re-
ferred as instances of atrocious cruelty, to
the battle of Wounded Knee, to the Noun
tain Meadow massacre and to the massacre
of Union soldiers at Fort Pillow, and con-
tended that the action of the American
troops in the Philippines was in most in
stances, entirely within the regulations OF
civilized warfare.
In response to statements made
yesterday by Mr.. Tillman Mr. Vest. of
Missouri. delivered a forceful and effective
speech and made an historical contribu-
ton with reference to the Hampton Roads
conference between President Lincoln and
Confederate leaders
Mr.. Carmack delivered a scathing denun-
citation of the conduct of military opera
tions in the Philippines and denounced
General Smith, branding him as
"scoundrel' and murderer" who had dis
honored the American army and had done
nothing but butcher a whole people
In sarcastic response. Mr.. Dolliver of
Iowa. scorchingly arraigned Mr.. Carmack,
incidentally reading editorial from the
Memphis Commercial-Appeal, criticising
the Tennessee senator's attitude on the
Philippine question. Mr.. Carmack's reply
was of such nature to cause him to be
called TO order for a statement rejecting
upon Mr.. Dolliver. but the incident ended
in good feeling
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DEED OF A FOUNDING.
Could Not Learn Names Of Parents
and Attempted suicide.

NEW YORK. May S.-Disheartened at
his failure. after years OF endeavor to learn
who his parents were, Henry King, thirty
years old. attempted suicide in the yesti-
bule Of the New York Founding Asylum.
The doctors say he probably will recover.
King was a mere child when taken TO the
Founding Asylum, where he was kept until
1878. when, at the age of six. he was sent
to a Maryland farm. There he remained
until he was of age. AS he grew to man
hood he felt that his parentage should not
be yelled in uncertainty. Twenty years ago
he brought action TO compel the asy-
lum authorities to disclose the identity OF
his parents. The action brought forth the
response that it would be impossible to
tell For days and weeks after this defeat
King then twenty-eight, frequented the
asylum. a growing belief that he was heir
10 a fortune stimulated this desire, and on
one occasion made him so persistent that
he was arrested. Every day he called and
repeated his questions. until finally, dis
couraged at his lack Of success. he swal-
lowed morphine in the hallway OF the
home.
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TO PLACATE THE WOMEN
REGULATIONS FOR THE INSPECTION
OF BAGGAGE AMENDED.
Concession by the Treasury Depart
ment to Persons who Bring Wear
ing Apparel from Europe.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Secretary Shaw
to-day issued amended regulations govern
ing the inspection of baggage OF incoming
passengers at the ports of the United
States. The secretary also has prepared
a circular which will be distributed among
passengers on all outgoing steamers. Civ
ing information as specific as possible as
to the rates of duty on goods usually pur-
chased abroad by tourists: what articles
may be brought in free of duty, etc
Another circular issued TO-DAY will be dis
tributed at sea among incoming passengers
containing forms OF declaration and other
information of which travellers are usually
in more or less ignorance. Another cir
cular IS addressed 10 collectors and other
officers. OF the customs giving them partic-
ular instructions as 10 the examination
OF baggage. and the courteous treatment OF
passengers. Among the more importan,
notifications arc the following:
The free admission of any article that
was taken abroad as baggage provided il
is brought back as baggage, and accom-
panies the owner.
The hundred dollars exemption may now
be claimed on wearing apparel. articles of
such other things as are commonly pur-
chased by American tourists and are for
the use OF the person bringing them, and
not for others. or for sale.
The statute allows nOnresidents TO bring
ali wearing apparel and other personal ef-
tects in actual use ano appropriate 10 the
purposes OF the journey without regard 10
Nalue. heretofore the ruling has been that
persons who had spent two years or longer
ABROAD and mad had a fixed place OF abode
Tor one year or more, were considered non
residents within the meaning OF the Gus
toms law. The recent instructions include
under the nonresident classifications those
VINO have been abroad for purposes of
study. the restoration OF health, or other
specinc objects. and who have had a fixed
foreign abode for one year or more
Hereafter officials or employees will be
dlscharSed should they accept a gratuity
or tip under any circumstances while in
the discharge OF their duties.
Ladies desiring 10 have their baggage
examined privately will be granted the
privilege whenever the steamship company
has provided suitable place. Several OF
them have promised 10 make this 2rovisi On.
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SALVADOR MUST SETTLE
DECISION BY ARBITRATORs IN FA-
vOR OF AMERICAN CLAIMANTS.
Dispute Over AnnuIment of a Conces-
sion-StOrmy Sequel to the Award
DIR. Pacas Scored.

WASHINGTON, May s-The United
States has won a sweeping victory
in the matter of the arbitration OF
the dispute OF the Republic of SAL
vador over the claim of the Sal
vador Commercial Company and other
citizens of the United States, stockholders
in the corporation, FL Triumfo Company.
limited. created under the laws of Saliva
dor. Sir Henry Strong and Don NJ. Dickin-
son. majority of the arbitration commits
sion have rendered an opinion against Sal
vador for $57S17S This sum, by the terms
of the opinion. is to be paid to the United
States for the liquidation of the claims Of
the American stockholders of the CONNER
cial company. Senator Don Jose Rosa Pa
cas-, the Salvadorian arbitrator, strongly
dissented from the opinion of the majority.
The Salvador Commercial Company was
incorporated in Salvador, but the majority
of the stockholders were citizens of the
United States. 1t had concessions author
izing it to construct and equip a port and
conduct an importing and exporting bus-
ness there. The concessions were signed
by the President and approved by the Sal
vadorian Congress. Afterward, by sheer
DEGREES, the President annulled these con-
parties and Salvadorians. The opinion sets
forth the indefensive character of arbitrary
DEGREES and was framed on the lines of the
original report on the case prepared by
Solicitor Pennfeld. of the Department of
State. The arbitration committee has now
concluded all of the works set for 1t and
the members will return at once to their
homes.
A stormy sequel to the award occurred
this afternoon at the Arlington Hotel when
DR.. Jose Rosa Pacas. representing Saliva
a
said that he had been Extensively treated
by his fellOw-members. He irritated
at the award and declared that he had
not received the respect due to him.
Sir Henry Strong. chief justice of Cam
ada, who is president of the commission,
deprecated these remarks and told DIR.
Pacas in plain language that he was under
a misa apprehension. Sir Henry much
perturbed over the suggestion that any in
justice had been done and made a scathing
criticism of the Salvadorian members
course. Ex-Postmaster General Don NJ
Dickinson. of Detroit, the United States
member of the commission, is said to have
been equally cauStic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-09
Official Souvenir,
Soldiers Monument.

The Journal will issue on Thursday,
May IS, a complete description OF the
Soldiers Monument in permanent form.
This souvenir will be handsomely illus.
frafed with many views Of the Monument,
which will be fully described in carefully
prepared history, and will. in addition.
contain facsimile reproduction of the
original manuscript OF the poem, 1.-The
Soldier" by James Whitcomb Riley.
written expressly for the dedication.
This particular feature will give sfronq
and added value 10 fhe souvenir. n will
also contain the hymn, 1.-The Messiah of
the Nstions," by James Whitcomb RILEY.
which will be used during the dedication
services. This booklet will be printed on
fine plate paper and bound in a neat and
strong paper cover; price fen cents, by
mail or al the counting room. Orders
should be sent, addressed TO the eounfino
room Of ihe Journal office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-09
SCENE OF THE HORROR.
Island of Martinique and the City of
ST. Pierre-BirthpIace of Josephine.

Martinique the chief island of the French
West Indies, is thirty miles south by west
of Dominica and twenty miles north OF St.
Lucia. 1t is of irregular form. high and
rocky, about forty-five miles long. ten TO
fifteen broad, has an area Of $50 square
miles and a population in excess OF 160. eco.
mostly blacks. Mount Pelee, which has
been in eruption since Saturday last. is its
highest peak. at 4,450 feet. Until recently ii
was classified as one Of the six extinct vol
canic craters on the island. The valleys
between tn volcanic ridges are OF vast fer
tility. About two-ffths of the island is un-
der cultivation and the mountain slopes are
largely covered with virgin forests Ii has
many streams, but only a few are nsvi-
gable for short distances by small boats.
Sugar. coffee. cacao and cotton are the
chief productions. The island is badly Ia
tested with serpents. the so-caned Mar
Unique snake, of brilliant yellow. being
very venomous The capital is Fort de
France. on the southwest side. on the best
harbor in the island. where the first dis
covery was made in 1888 The French set
tied it in 1886 and eventually extinguished
the native race. 1t was captured twice by
the British, first in 1924 and again in 1909
anu vas IeStoieu 10 france Dotn tunes.
The principal town was St Pierre, on the
northwest side Of the island, whence comes
the latest story OF an earthquake horror
With a population at the last census OF
over SOOO, ii was the most important town
OF the French West Indies and the chief en-
trepot OF those islands. II was divided In
two quarters by a small stream. over which
were built several handsome bridges. Nu-
merous public buildings and schools. a
handsome theater and botanic garden
were among it's attractions. Several strong
forts defended the roadsted. The Empress
Josephine, first wife OF the first Napoleon.
was born there ia l763
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EXONERATED AGAIN.


DALLAS, Tex, May S-Dr. Collins Den
ny. chairman of the book committee. to-
day. in submitting his report to the con-
ference Of the Methodist Church South.
made a strong defense OF the position of
the church in the famous publishing house
war claim appropriation case. The report
reiterates the exoneration Of Messrs Bar
bee. Smith and L. b. Stahlman that was
made by the committee nearly four years
ago. General applause greeted the reading
OF the report, and II is thought that a ma
jority Of the delegates agree with the book
committee that the subject has already
be dropped forever
The lengthy report OF the book committee
is summed up as follows: "If the commit
tee had failed TO secure the fund when IL
had power 10 do so it would have been
guilty of neglecting a plain duty for which
any court OF equity might have held il
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the fathers part was because he did not
wish Malcolm 10 devote himself to ath-
letic career.
Mr. Ford the elder left a will in which
he made no mention whatever OF Malcolm.
but divided his large estate In equal parts
among his other six children. Malcolm did
not contest the will. and it was admitted TO
probate shortly after his fathers death.
He told his friends at the time, however,
that an agreement had been entered into be-
tween him and his brothers and sisters by
which they had promised TO share with
him their fathers estate
In May, 1894 Malcolm Ford brought suit
against his brothers ano sisters in the Su-
preme Court in Brooklyn to compel them
10 live up to the alleged agreement. The
case was heard in the special term before
Justice Gaynor. The alleged agreement
was a verbal one. and as Malcolm Ford
was unable TO adduce proof Of it the court
decided against him.
When Malcolm was called to the stand
TO testify in his own behalf he said that
shortly after his fathers death his brother
Paul had spoken 10 him about the will of
his father and said: II think you are left
out of the WILL but we will take care of
you as long as you do not make any trou-
bic. There is no disgrace in it for you, for
both Washington and Catherine were left
out of a former will"
OPPOSED TO SHARING ESTATE.
Paul Ford was called TO the stand. and
when under cross-examination testified
that there was a sentiment among the
brothers and sisters that Malcolm should
have share of the estate of his father If
his future life was such as to command
respect; that is, that his brother should
give up all athletic sports. After testifying
that his father had died from typhoid
fever. he said: 81 do not see why Malcolm
CONTINUED ON PAGE 5, COL. Al
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Business Embarrassments

LOUISVILLE. Ky, May S-Hunt e.
Hutchings. one of the largest brokerage
and commission firms in the city. and a
member of the Chicago Board OF Trade
suspended business this morning For the
past few years the firm. although retaining
the name OF Hunt & Hutchings has been
under the sole management of c. Robinson
Hunt, jr., OF this city. Tie liabilities and
assets are approximately sl25,0O0. and the
suspension was caused by the death OF one
of Mr.. Hunts creditors. who owed him $50
600. The customer had turned over some
securities 10 Mr.. Hunt. upon which the lat
ter has been unable TO realize Mr.. Hunt
expects TO resume operations.
NEW YORK, May S.-J. Andriano Bush.
assignee for Henry Bros. & Co. said to-day
that the liabilities OF the firm amount to
s.. l63, ,3l4. He says also that the firm has
sufficient assets 10 cover all debts.
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Steamship ROraima, of the Quebec
COmPany's Line. Reported Lost,
with All ON Board.
NO DETAILS OF THE DISASTER
ST. PIERRE FAMED AS THE BIRTH
PLACE OF EMPRESS JOSEPHINE.
Description of the Town and the
Island of Martinique-The Recent
Earthquakes in Guatemala.

ST THOMAS. D. W. l., May S. p. m.-
The British steamer Rodam. Captain Free
man, which left St. Lucia Wednesday for
Martinique returned there at 5 o'clock
this afternoon bringing report that the
town of St. Pierre, Martinique. has been
destroyed by volcanic disturbances in the
island Almost all the inhabitants of St.
Pierre are said to have been killed. The
Rodam reports that all the shipping in the
port has been destroyed. The Quebec
Steamship Company's steamer Rorsima is
mentioned as lost with all on board. The
Rodam was almost completely wrecked.
Fer captain was seriously burned and sew
enteen of her crew are dead.
The steamer Roraima left New York
April 26 for ST. Thomas, where she arrived
May 2. From St Thomas she proceeded
for ST. Croix Demerara etc.
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GUATEMALA's DISASTER.
Mail Account OF the Recent Destrue-
tion of Towns and village.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press
GUATEMALA CITY. Republic OF Guata-
mala. April 24.-For nearly a week earth
quakes have been tumbling down cities.
towns and villages on the western slope
OF the sierras in this republic On IN.
night OF April IS. at the capital. a binding
fash OF lightning. followed by a thunder
storm and torrents or rain. all In the space
OF a very few minutes. caused the people
in the streets 10 rush for shelter In an
instant however, the earthquake was upon
them. Rushing frantieally into the dark
ness and through the flooded streets. any
where away from the straining rafters and
cracking walls, ran the multitude, crying.
praying and a few trying 20 sing the
'saIve Re=ina" The following shocks wsrs
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liable. The fund having been placed in its
hands, il was not at liberty TO permit II 10
pass out of its possession or beyond Its
control; and If il had done SO every mem
ber asserting To such a proceeding would
have been, and justly so, held personally
responsible"
The entire matter is now in the hands of
the committee on publishing house inter
ests, which probably will report week after
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WASHINGTON, May s.-United States
Consul AIMEE to-day cabled the State De-
partment from Guadeloupe that great con-
sternation prevails in that locality in con-
sequence of earthquakes and volcanic ac-
tivity. Loud noises are heard continually.
which are ascribed to volcanic action. Tel
egraphic communication with Martinique
is broken in every direction. lie says he
is informed that many hundreds OF people
have been killed in and about Martinique
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-06

Rev; and Mrs. M. N. Adams are in Buff
falo, N. Y.
Mrs. J. S. Porter will entertain Miss J.
SilOm Yates. of Kansas City and Miss
Fannie Barrier Williams, of Chicago, this
week.
Mrs. Clarence A. Storms. of Cedar
street, is visiting Mrs. Harmony l..
Laughlin, at Zumbrota, Mimi.
Miss Mae Briggs, of the Buckingham
has been visiting Miss Stella Gill, of the
Oaks, at White Bear lake.
Mrs. Josephine st. Pier Ruffin, of Bos-
ton. will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. l.. McGhee this week
Mrs. NJ. L. Hutchns and her son Will
liam have gone to Lake Minnewaska for
the remainder of the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. c. D. Thompson of Du-
luth, are guests Of Mrs. Frank B. Bass
OF Summit avenue.
Miss Marion Gregory, of Milwaukee, is
the guest of Miss Smalley, of Marshall
avenue.
Mrs. Bordwell, of Cakes, S. D.. is the
guest Of Mrs. 1. e. Atherton of Summit
avenue.
Mrs. Charles Webb, of Ashland avenue,
is entertaining Mrs. 0. B. Loomis, of Sc
attic, Wash.
DR.. and Mrs. M. D. Edwards will
spend the month Of August at Isle Royale
DR.. Charlotte Hall and daughter have
returned from White Bear lake
Miss Ella Barnett, of Summit avenue,
is visiting friends in California.
Mrs Daniel Pool has returned from a
concert tour in the West.
Mrs G. H. Lains is spending a week
at Prior Lake.
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MERRIAM PARK.


The Ladies' Aid SDcietv Of Trinity M
~. Chufch met Thursday afternoon at
Inc nome m t or Mrs. Charles Montgomery of
RAM Park Art class last Wednesday aft
netonka
Mrs. Archibald Coleman entertained the
q. f. 9. club ThursdavzSa fternoon at the
home of Mrs e. b. Northrup
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hastings have re-
turned from Chicago and occupy the
Haman residence on Howell avenue.
Mrs Mrs George F. Patterson. of St An
months visit in Bloomington, Wis.
Mrs J M. Stoughton, of Iglehart street,
entertained the Fleur- de- Lis Club of Min
neapolls last Monday afternoon.
Mrs. George Heath, the guest of Mrs.
george Head, has returned to her home
in La Crosse.
Miss Beth barrow, of Fargo, N. D..
the guest Of Miss Letta Phipps, has gone
to Neenah, Wis.
Mrs. P. c. Koerner and daughter Kath-
crime, have returned from visit in In
diana.
The Olivet Congregational Sunday
school held it's annual picnic at Wildwood
last Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. H. jacobson. VINO has been Wis
iting Mrs. Kuester, has returned to Ma
della.
Mrs. B. F. Zahm and daughters left dur
ing the week to spend the summer at
Long Lake.
Miss Marie Proctor the guest of Miss
Litta Zahm, has returned to her home in
Saltwater.
Miss Currie entertained the Young La
dies Sewing club last Monday afternoon.
Miss Letta Phipps, of Marshall avenue,
has returned from a visit in Hudson, Wis.
Mrs. G. A. Chaffee and children spent
the Fourth at Long lake.
Mrs. A. II. Patterson. of Bismarck, is
the guest of Mrs. l.. f. Hall.
Mrs. Della Jones is visiting friends in
BellevieW, Iowa