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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
BANKRUPTCY LAW CHANGES.



by President Roosevelt.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The President
late this afternoon signed the bill which
amends the bankruptcy law Of 1898. The
bill modifies the existing law in several i'm
portant particulars, the principal one of
which is provision in regard to preferred
creditors. Under the existing law those
who had received payments from person
who had soon afterward been declared
bankrupt could not have other claims
passed upon without surrendering the
amount received. This provision was modi-
fed so as to allow the creditor to retain
the money received unless the previous
payment was fraudulent. The change is in
conformity with a decision of the Supreme
Court.
Another amendment provides four new
objections to a discharge, intended TO pre-
vent persons from going through bank
ruptcy, the most important of which are
the giving OF false mercantile statement
and the making of fraudulent transfer or
property. The bill also provides that IL
shall be objection TO a discharge IL q
voluntary bankrupt seeks TO go through
bankruptcy more than once In the six
years
Another amendment provides that the
appointment of a receiver for corporation
which is insolvent is act of bankruptcy.
emitting the creditors to choose their own
trustee.
Another important change which gives
the federal courts concurrent jurisdiction
of suits to recover property which has been
fraudulently transferred
Other amendments allow the wives of
bankrupts to testify in the proceedings.
provide for an increase Of fees for
referees and trustees to an average OF
about 80 per cent. over the fees allowed
by the present law and prohibit the courts
from allowing greater fees than the law
permits in any case, and add to the list
of debts from which a bankrupt cannot be
relieved by a discharge from bankruptcy
debts to wife and children and alimony.
The list of corporations which may &C into
bankruptcy is increased by adding mining
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

When the citizens of Indianapolis heard
ington protesting against the location of
a military post on Fall creek because it
would pollute the stream from which the
company expected to draw water they
wondered what the government would do
The company has been so uniformly sue
ing whatever it wished that it was thought
the protest would block matters. Would
the government abandon the post site 1t
had selected and apologize to the water
company. would 1t agree to give big bond
not to pollute Fall creek, or would it offer
to sink large number of deep wells for
the water company at any point it might
select if it would consent to let the govern
ment establish a military post on the site
1t had selected? 1t did not do any of these
things. On the contrary, it simply in
formed inquirers that the Indianapolis
chances and the government would pay
no attention to its protest. 1t is well enough
for people to be reminded once in a while
that the government of the United States
is doing business for the whole American
people, and that in matters Of national
concern it carries out its plans without re-
gard to the protests of individuals. If
the rebuff of the water company shall lead
it to get water from some purer source
than Fall creek this community will have
additional reason for commencing the az
ton OF the government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
MRS. MILBURN IN CHICAGO.
Her Intellectual Ability Makes an
Impression Among Students.


Chicago Chronicle
One of the latest Chicago women to gain
literary celebrity is Mrs. Lucy Mcdowell
Milburn, wife OF Rev. Joseph A. Milburn,
pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church.
Mrs. Milburn has made decided impress
sion with her new book a thin volume she
chooses to call Lost Letters from Lesbos -
1t is not a book for the popular mind, how
ever, but for the scholarly Already il has
noted critics in the country. Prof Charles
Eliot Norton, OF Harvard, after reading the
book. wrote Mre. Miiburn a personal letter
i'm which he stated the verses therein con-
tanned were exquisite. quite high enough
praise for any person.
The letters are supposed to be those
Sapho wrote her lover, and they are thor
oughly Greek In every part and particular.
The book is filled with symbolisms also.
Mrs. Milburns verses are written in the
Greek style and in the Grecian spirit.
Mrs. Milburn has long been known as a
Greek scholar For the past seven years
she has conducted classes in Greek liter
In that time she has translated seventeen
Greek dramas and read them before her
classes with great dramatic force.
Mrs. Miiburn is one of the most fascinat-
ing women in Chicago. She has infinite
charm OF manner, great personal magnet
of countenance. She is possessed of great
social ability and was at one time a leading
belle in Washington, she having been
brought out at the home of General Nc
Dowell. When she came to Chicago she be-
gan the study of Greek literature and made
Biblical student and assists her husband
considerably in his duties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

Opinions may differ to the correctness
OF the Supreme Courts decision in the
track elevation case or the soundness of the
reasoning by which the decision was sus-
tanned. but that doesn't count Opinions
did not differ among the judges, and that
does count From a lay point of view the
language of the charter seems quite clear
in giving the city power to order the ele-
walton of tracks. but cases are not decided
from the lay point of view. The law OF
the case is settled. and II remains for the
Legislature to grant the city power which
IL ought by all means TO have. whether 1t
decides TO exercise the power now or not.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
IL IL Informed ny MIR. Overstreet that
Technical Institute Promoters Are
Ready tn Put Up Guarantee.
SECRETARY ROOT Is AWAY
AND FINAL ACTION ON THE ARMY
POST MATTER WENT OVER.
MT. Hemenway Confident $4,000 Can
BE Secured to Complete Purchase
of the Site.

STAFF Correspondence OF the Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-The secretary
OF war left for New York this afternoon
and the adjutant general stated that there
was nothing new 10 be said about the In
dianapolis military post. This morning
Representative oyerstreet went to the War
Department and had talk with Judge Adj
vocate General Davis. of the army, regard
ing the legal phases Of the proposition to
sell the arsenal and buy the tract OF land
recommended. Mr.. Overstreet learned that
the general scheme of sale. as he and
General Davis had agreed upon some time
ago. had not been changed. The arsenal
will be sold after thirty days notice is
given. 1t will not be necessary for the
Legislature TO cede the land to the gov
eminent. In 1883 the Indiana Legislature
took action ceding all land possessed by the
government in the State and all that might
hereafter be acquired by the government.
Mr.. Overstreet also talked with General
Ludington, the quartermaster general. this
morning about the sale of the arsenal prop
erty. and urged the Importance of prompt
action for the sake OF the technical insti-
tute which it is hoped to establish on the
arsenal grounds. The quartermaster gen.
eidi dSsufeu MI ONefStreet tnat he would
proceed as rapidly as possible i'm the mat
ter. He was assured that the promoters OF
the institute are ready TO make a cash de-
post of whatever amount is asked. IL the
War Department wants half Of the sum as
guarantee of good faith the money will
be forthcoming.
When Mr.. Overstreet left the War De-
partment General Davis had sent the pa
pers In the case TO the secretary OF war
for him to approve before they were sent
10 the quartermaster general The secre-
tary did not act to-day, but went 10 New
York with this part of the business I'M
nnished. He Will be absent but a short time,
however.
General Davis explained that the secre-
tary desires to ascertain what Congress
will do about appropriating an additional
sum OF money before he takes too many
steps in the matter. 1t is the plan for
Mr. Overstreet to introduce an amendment
for $4,000 TO the sundry civil bill. which
will come up in the House probably next
Tuesday. Mr.. Overstreet had a talk with
Mir. Hemenway to-day about the probable
tiles of getting this amount; and Mr. Hem
enway, who is an influential member OF
Mr.. Cannon's committee, has promised TO
do all he can toward getting the amount
He said tonight he did not think there
would be any trouble in getting enough
money to complete the purchase price of the
Lawrence site. This will be about $4,000.
c. A. c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

Representative Sayre i'm his remarks on
Wednesday declared that the propositions
for the increase of salaries TO all grades OF
officers would amount to $1.1OoOcO. This is
large amount of money, but there is no
reason to doubt the accuracy of the state
ment Assuming that the increase of the
state tuition tax over 40 per cent. by rails
ing the levy from II to 16 cents per 500 is
designed to increase salaries. the aggregate
proposed is not less than. 81 500 900. The
truth is that nearly every official is asking
larger compensation. Usually the number
Of those who seek more compensation Is
considerable. but this year it seems, Mr..
Sayre said, to be general movement.
There are reasons for this. Wages have
been quite generally increased during the
past four years. and particularly the past
year. The State and the people seem to be
able to pay more to those who serve them.
and officials are about the Capitol asking
an advance all along the line.
The Journal does not complain that pub
lie officers are seeking more compensation.
since they are simply human with the new
-
should be paid much more for his services
than the man who has not that distinc-
ton. Nevertheless. it can be said with the
utmost truthfulness that few OF them have
claims for more compensation. The cost
Of living was as high when they were
elected as at the present time. They were
very anxious to get the offices then, and
they were anxious for reelection. II one
OF them has resigned because of inadequacy
of salary the knowledge of the fact has
not come to the Journal AL officers should
be well paid; with few exceptions all off,
GERS In Indiana are we'll paid. There are
some inequalities. but there are few men
holding county offices who could earn
more money elsewhere. ana many not half
as much. How many OF those who are de-
manding more would have been elected
last November If. in their canvass, they
| had declared that 'as soon as We shall be
| elected we shall demand more pay than
those in office now receiver The people.
| who must not be forgotten even when OFF,
Gals are blandly appealing to Legislators
| for votes. are most generally opposed to
| this general scheme to increase salaries.
| Consult them in any locality and they will
say that officeholders are paid as much as
| they should be.
| The spirit displayed by the House in
reference to increasing the salaries of the
higher judges indicates that that measure,
with all its merits, was supported with re-
luctance. May it not be assumed from that
spirit that when 1t comes to raising sal
aries generally they will remember that
only in special cases should there be any
| increase and so vote?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

The trainers and advocates of House bill
No. "a. amending the police pension law for
Indianapolis. explain the purpose Of the
measure in a manner creditable to them
selves. 1t not infrequently happens that
projected laws are so drawn as to be open
to a construction not intended by those who
drew them, and it is possible that this one
answers that description. At all events, as
the bill is within one step of final passage.
it can Co no harm to hold it over until its
exact scope can be thoroughly ascertained.
If it is what its advocates mean it TO be II
is reasonably just. but il 1t is open to the
objections that have been made to 1t by
people equally well meaning and competent
to judge. 1t should be radically amended OF
withdrawn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
The Indian Problem.

Kansas City Journal
Druggists Clerk-See old Limping Wolf-what
a brown study he is in. He's wrestling with
treme ndous problem.
Druggist-Whats that?
Trying to figure out how he can get drink
in a prohibition town."
'Oh, that's the trouble. eh?' And thereupon
the kind druggist conducted the noble red man
to the back room OF the store. and the Indian
problem was quickly and easily solved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
No Postage stamps Required.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The postoffice
appropriation bill passed to-day by the
House contains an important provision that
has not attracted much attention. It pro-
vides that hereafter postoffices shall accept
for transmission in the mails quantities Of
not less than 1900 identical pieces of third
or fourth class matter without postage
stamps affixed, provided that the postage is
fully prepaid. This action was recon-
mended strongly by Third Assistant POST
master General Madden In the interest of
economy TO the government This provision
will save the expense OF manufacturing
stamps, the sale OF them TO the public and
the subsequent labor of canoeing the
stamps on the individual pieces i'm the post
Offices after they are mailed. Ii will also
save the public the work of attaching
postage stamps TO the individual pieces OF
mail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

The policy Of free vaccination inaugurated
by the city authorities has been a distinct
success. That lo.ooo persons should have
availed themselves of the opportunity to get
vaccinated free. in three days, shows that
many were deferred from doing so by the
expense, especially when there were several
children In family. and vindicates the wis
dom Of the action. The result will be seen
IN steady diminution of smallpox and.
II the policy is continued. in it's early dis
appearance. Much credit is due to those
who originated and who have assisted in
carrying out the plan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt gave their annual reception
in honor OF Congress tonight. II was the
third of the series of the formal receptions
OF the season. and over 1900 guests were
present Those invited to the blue room
included the members of the Cabinet and
their ladies, members OF the Supreme
Court. the Senate. the admiral OF the navy.
and navy and army officers and the resi-
dent society. Mrs. Roosevelt was attired In
a white silk gown and the Cabinet ladies
with her were Mrs. Shaw. Mrs Knox and
Mrs Wilson. Mrs. Roosevelt was some
what fatigued. and at 10 o'clock retired from
the line of the reception party. The recep-
ton closed three-quarters or an hour later.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt have AZ
guests tonight Col. and Mrs. Myron It.
Herrick Hon and Mrs. John A. Mccall
and Miss Helen Cutting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
There is perhaps no better keynote to the

There Is perhaps no better keynote to the
success of life insurance company than
the logged persistency with which policy
holders cling to their policies When 'old
business persists. IL is a sure indication
that the policy holders are satisfied In
this respect the Connecticut Mutual Is
rather unique among the companies OF the
cut but little figure IN the profits OF the
company, for II seems TO be the rule "once
a member. always a member" With divi-
dends continued on never varying basis
for twenty-five consecutive years. and with
a surplus of about six and half millions
applicable TO future dividends therc Is a
margin of safety that makes a policy holder
feel that he has veritable bulwarx OF de-
Tense back OF him. So there Is little wonder
that a policy in the Connecticut Mutual is
the very last thing that man who has
He clings TO that. knowing that there II
safety for his loved ones. How that safety
has been secured is pointed out by the
president OF the company, Col. Jacob L..
Greene. in his annual address 10 the men,
bers OF the company, published elsewhere
i'm this issue. Incidentally there il a sharp
arraignment or those companies ostensibly
pursuing a life insurance business who
have strayed after what he. and many
others as well. consider false gods. liz Is q
document that Is well worth the reading.
tried some OF the new schemes with little
satisfaction thinking whether things are
going to work out in such roseate fashion
as voluble insurance solicitors have pic
tured After fifty-seven years of business
the Connecticut Mutual stands as one %
the safest and most successful financial
institutions In the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

There are strong indications that a new
war may break out soon over an old
questionable Balkan question. The London
Times says every Cabinet In Europe re-
CARDS the present situation as critical and
fears early movements that may lead to
struggle tie limits and issues of which a
wise man will not attempt to forecast"
Turkeys disagreement of Macedonia and
the schemes OF the Macedonian revolution
airy committee are the exciting causes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06
MORGAN WANTS INFORMATION.
Alleged Offer by American Naval Of
hcers to Colombian Rebels.

WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-Senator Morgan
to-day introduced a resolution asking the
secretary of the navy to supply the Senate
with copies OF any correspondence that may
have occurred between the naval officers
Of the United States and persons on shore
In Colombia during the recent stay OF Amer
lean vessels in Colombian waters. Mr. Nor
gan's purpose in introducing the resolution
is TO ascertain whether there is any truth
in the report that the American naval Off
GERS made an offer of s3,000.000 to the reyo-
lutionists to desist. He calls attention TO
the fact that the first treaty which the
United States sought to negotiate with
Colombia for the construction of the canal
called for s7.000000. whereas the treaty
really negotiated calls for sl0.O00.O00. the
difference being the amount involved i'm the
reports concerning offers TO the insurgents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

Those papers which are attributing to the
protective features OF the sugar duty the
present magnitude of the sugar trust. as II
Is called. are ignorant of the facts. The
high duty on sugar is on raw sugar, but the
duty on refined sugar is only cents a
hundred pounds, or about per cent. The
sugar trust grew UP by combining nearly
all the reflneries and compelling it's CUSTOM
srs to purchase all their sugar OF the trust
and sell at the trusts prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

A bin has been introduced I'm Congress
10 reduce .he internal revenue tax on
alcohol from si.Io per gallon. the present
rate, TO 70 cents per gallon. The effect
would be TO materially cheaper alcohol.
which Is used In many lines of manufac-
turing. Experts say that IL the bill were
passed the cost Of commercial alcohol
would be reduced nearly 50 cents per gall
lon.s with the Immediate result of greatly
sharpening the manufacture OF variety
Il articles. In the production OF which aico-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

syndicate Of theatrical men who had
expended several thousand dollars in ar
rangements to star" Cole Younger, the
bandit. In a melodrama, to be called the
Bank Robbers" are grievously disap-
pointed to learn that one OF the conditions
OF his pardon is that he shall not appear
before the public In any capacity The
syndicate loses. but the public is the
gainer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

There are 1o.s5ss96 men who by age and
physique are fitted to bear arms in defense
Of the government, Of whom an even SOC, 600
reside in Indiana The organized militia
numbers 1889 men. of whom Indiana is
credited with 227s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

The outline of Senator Thompson's re-
vised primary election bill ought to meet
the desires of all who are in favor of a rad
zeal change in that direction. 1t leaves the
dates shall be nominated by direct vote or
by delegates to the party voters them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

From a remark made In the debate In the
House on Wednesday it might be assumed
that Governor Durbin is asking for an in
crease Of salary. II he has made such a
request. it is for the advantage of his sue
cessor in Office. since the salary of the Gov
srnor cannot be increased while he is in
office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-06

best advantage for the country. Adjutant
General Corbin has stated that the military
authorities consider that the central and
accessible location of indianapolis makes
it an important strategic point, and most
convenient one for the concentration or
moving of troops. AS these advantages
are OF a permanent nature there will be
no danger of the abandonment or closing
Of the post. as has been done with the arse
nal. The post will contain 1888 acres, over
which the United States government, by
permission of the state, will have exclusive
jurisdiction. The land will be improved as
a park. and as long as the government en-
dures money will be appropriated by Con-
gress every year for its maintenance. 1t
will be much larger than any park in the
United States except some of the military
and national parks owned by the govern
ment. Central Park, New York, contains
sS3 acres: Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, OIL
acres; Prospect Park, Brooklyn, $50 acres.
These are among the largest parks in the
country. The military post grounds will be
considerably more than twice as large as
Central Park, and eventually will rival 1t
in beauty. The buildings will be of brick
and stone, of modern style, and constructed
with view to architectural effect as well
as comfort and durability. The natural at
| fractions of the site will be enhanced by the
work of landscape gardeners and by well
directed labor. continued year after year
and generation after generation. There will
be carriage drives, saddle-horse roads, arti-
| fetal lakes, little stretches of forest, pic
turesque valleys clothed with shrubs and
wild vines. dark dells broken by water falls.
| broad expanses of turf decorated with
| plants and flowers brought from the botan-
| zeal gardens at Washington, and every at
| traction known to modern park architec-
| ture. All these will come in time. The
| post and quarters will be adequate for 100
to 1,5OO men, and probably about that num-
! Der will be there most of the time. There
will be military band of the regular army
standard, whose music will attract visitors
from near and far. The maintenance of the
post will require a large expenditure every
year. and will add quite materially to local
trade. AS communication between the city
and the post will be easy, perhaps by troll
| ley car, both officers and men will be fire.
quent visitors to the city, and do more or
| less trading here. The post will be almost
like an added suburb to the city, except
| that it will be far more beautiful than any
suburb, and will be free for the gratifica-
ton of city people without the expense of
/
light, heating and electric power plants. its
own fire apparatus, and everything in keep
ing with the dignity of the national gov
eminent. 1t will be great and permanent
addition to the attractions of the city.