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Evening star., 1903-09-24
RETURN OF LOCAL LODGES
Preparations for Visitors "Washington
Day" Tomorrow.

The majority of the Odd Fellows who
went to Baltimore from this city yesterday
to participate In the parade of the order
returned last night. The Patriarchs Mill
tant of the District will not return until to-
morrow. ''Washington day" is the name
given by the local brothers to Friday. Two
special trains will reach here from Balti-
more about 9:30 o'clock Friday morning,
one over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
and one over the Pennsylvania. Thousands
Of visitors are expected
The day will be spent in sightseeing
committee of fifty guides having been ap-
pointed from the local lodges to show the
strangers over the city. Small cards have
itors giving the direction of all the places
of interest from Odd Fellows Hall on 7th
street
Those who desire to make the pilgrimage
to Mount Vernon are given souvenir tickets
at the hall and the different hotels at the
regular rate. including admission to the
grounds and the mansion. All these courte-
sizes are extended with the compliments Of
the Washington committee on 'entertain-
ment Of visitors from Baltimore for the
seventh annual convention Sovereign Grand
Lodge, I. o. o. F.. Baltimore"
Among the prominent members expected
to arrive tomorrow are Sovereign Grand
Sire John B. Goodwin. Gen. Raney, general
commander of Patriarchs Militant, and
Grand Master Rossmann of Maryland.
All the departments and their command
ers in attendance at the Baltimore conven
ton are expected also. They will include
the departments of Indiana, Iowa. Ohio,
Illinois. Massac chusetts. New Hampshire.
Maine, Connecticut. Virginia. Pennsylvania
and Maryland. Chevaliers from the other
contiguous states are also looked for.
A grand reception and dance will be
given tomorrow evening in honor of the
visiting delegations. The 7th street hall
has been handsomely decorated under the
direction of j. D. Davidson, chairman Of
the committee on decoration. Star spangled
banners and stately palms have been used
in profusion. Special floral decorations
and numerous emblems Of the order will
be added to the display tomorrow.
Deputy Grand Master w. H. McNiel, vice
president of the Odd Fellows Home Asso-
ciation, and member of the Washington
Canton, stated to a Star reporter this
morning that the general opinion, among
those who are the best judges. in Balti-
more, Is that the prize for the finest pub
lie company drill. by cantons, lies between
Canton Lucas of Toledo. Ohio. and Canton
Washington No. l.
The drilling is expected to be over today.
Twelve companies have been contesting.
and the exercises have taken place in the
5th Maryland Regiment armory. which
seats 10000 persons.
Evening star., 1903-09-24
Virginia Postmaster Appointed.
Frances o. Roberts was today appointed
fourth-class postmaster at Rosette. Va.


Col. NJ. E. Ureifs condition today Is re-
ported TO be very encouraging. A consulta-
ton OF physicians win take place this even
ing, but this. It Is stated. does not signify
that the case II considered more serious.
Dr.. j. Ramsburgh, who 10 in attendance. 10
of the opinion that the patient is out Of
danger,
Evening star., 1903-09-24
Odd Fellows Excursion.

BALTIMORE. September 24.-Today the
Patriarchs Militant attending the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows were given an
excursion down the Chesapeake bay to An
rapolis by the local lodges. At Annapolis
the excursionists were shown through the
grounds of the Naval Academy. The Sow
ereign Grand Lodge continued its closed
sessions today.
Evening star., 1903-09-24
New York Stock Market,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs Co, bankers
and brokers' 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star., 1903-09-24

BUFFALO. N. T.. September A.-MrA.
Jefferson Davis Is Ill at Castle Inn, this
city, where she has been guest for several
days She has been suffering from indiGes-
ton. but Is reported this afternon as much
improved.
Evening star., 1903-09-24
Today's Government Rece;n+a

National bank notes received today for
redemption. s.S43: government recejnts
from internal revenue. 1886. ITO; customs
lures, s., 100000.
Evening star., 1903-09-24

The Industrial center of the village OF
Gardenvilie, ny, was destroyed by fire
yesterday. The Iosssis estimated at $4,000,
covered by Insurance..
Evening star., 1903-09-24

At New York-Arrived: Numidian. from
Glasgow; Carpatfiia. from Liverpool
Evening star., 1903-09-24
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets

The Association Of American Directory
Publishers, of which n. Z. Polk OF Detroit
is president began its sixth annual meeting
at Saratoga today.
Evening star., 1903-09-24

The Post Office Department was advised
today that Henry X. Whitty, postmaster at
Bandana. KY. has committed suicide An
inspector will proceed there Immediately.
Evening star., 1903-09-24

One hundred shares of Lanston were sold
for 7R. and the stock was offered at SA
There was no transactions In Mergen-
Evening star., 1903-09-24


In the protest of President F.. J. Lynch
of the Metal Polishers Buffers. etc. against
the United Associa ton of Plumbers, Gas
Filters. etc. relative to the chandelier
workers it was ordered that the latter or
ganiza,ion be made acquainted with the
cause of the complaint. and action thereon
deferred until answer was received.
1t was decided that the Central Labor
Union of Indianapolis. Ind. be advised that
the local union of plumbers should be ac-
corded full recognition and representation
In accordance with the laws of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. This course was
also pursued in regard to the Omaha Gen.
trail Labor Union relative to the local union
of musicians.
The application of the Flour and Cereal
Mill Workers International Union for
Jurisdiction over the Natural Food Opera
tiveS' Union was approved.
The Chicago Federation of Labor Is to be
communicated with as to whether a char
ter should be issued to the house movers Of
that city.
President Gompers was authorized to is
sue call for a convention for the forma-
ton of an International union of paper box
makers.
st. Louis Dispute.
In the matter of the dispute in ST. Louis
among members of the brewery workers.
the engineers and the firemen's unions in
the breweries of that city was the subjec,
of report 1t was stated that the tenn
rorary or provisional agreement with the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12

The Mississippi river seems about to have
one of its periodical overfiows and declara-
tons of independence against artificial con-
overiows and their destructive results
seem almost like a protest of the great
river against efforts to bring it under the
control Of human agencies. The problem is
almost as old as our exclusive ownership of
the river. We acquired that in 1903 with
the purchase of Louisiana, and sixteen
years later, in 1919. Congress made a first
appropriation of $500 to survey what was
then sometimes called ''the inland sea-"
This small appropriation was the forerun-
ner OF millions which have been spent in
almost vain efforts to control the river.
To make 1T permanently free from all OBJ
structions to navigation, and the country
adjacent to it safe from it's overfiows, would
be worth any reasonable expenditure that
the government could make, but no way
OF doing this has yet been found
1t seems almost incredible now that any
political party should ever have opposed
the prosecution of a work of such obvious
national Importance. yet for many years
the Democratic party denied the right of
Congress to appropriate money for the i'm
provement Of the Mississippi or the protec-
ton of the country against its overfiows
In 1856 President Pierce vetoed IAN act to
remove Instructions to navigation in the
mouth of the Mississippi river" on the
ground that 1.-The assumption on the part of
the federal government of authority to
carry out such improvements, while ex-
ceptionable for the want of constitutional
power, is in other respects prejudicial to
the several interests and inconsistent with
Union and of the individual States" In
1860 President Buchanan vetoed similar
| bill for the same reasons. Present day
| craftsmanship takes broader View of the
| relation of the national government TO
works of a national scope. Since then
| many millions of dollars have been expend-
ed in improving the navigation and trying
| to prevent destructive foods i'm the river
| Much has been accomplished in both direc-
tions. but the great stream is still largely
it's own master. a law unto itself, and APP
parently as far from complete subsection
ever. The Mississippi River Commits
sion. created In 1879. was originally in
structed Ito consider and mature such plan
OF plans as will correct, permanently To-
cate and deepen the channel and protect
the banks of the river; improve and give
safety and ease to the navigation thereof:
prevent destructive floods, and promote
and facilitate commerce" During the ex-
/ istence OF the commission levees have been
constructed at exposed points and for many
hundreds OF miles along the river banks,
and the effort has been. by combining the
food-waters of the river within limits. 10
/ increase the securing and deepening power
OF the current. Thes. efforts have been
| measurabiy successful, but not wholly so.
The Mississippi makes its own bed, and
| will lie in IL or not. IL pleases. 1t re-
auires increasing visilance to maintain the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12

Emperor William executed while deer
stalking, at his hunting lodge. Hubertus-
stock. a series of drawings in colors illus
trating the historical development of cos
tunes. These have been placed on exhibi-
ton by the Berlin Artists Society.
The election of successor to Lord
Charles Beresford as member of Parlia-
took place Wednesday and resulted in a
majority of 1929 votes for the labor candi-
date. William Crooks. over Godfrey
Drase, the Unionist candidate.
Before the budget committee of the
Reichstag on Wednesday Herr Mueller, of
the Center party, said combine of Ger
man manufacturers of arms being
formed under the leadership of the Loewe
Company with the object of raising prices.
sl,l30,0O0 chiefly In the estimates for the
artillery.
The British House of Commons. in COM
mittee of the whole, on Wednesday con-
tinued the debate on the army estimates
and rejected, by a vote of 235 to 154, the
amendment made Tuesday 10 reduce the
army establishment. 225. 761 men OF all
ranks. by 1890 men. Eighteen Ministerial
lists voted with the majority. The bulk of
the Nationalist abstained from voting.
The Duke and Duchess of Cumberland
have decided not to await at Copenhagen
the arrival of Emperor William Of Ger
many, who is expected at the beginning OF
next month The reason given for their
departure from Copenhagen is the health OF
their youngest son. Prince Ernest Their
departure. however. seems to dispose of
March 0 that a reconciliation was about 10
be effected between Emperor William and
the duke the basis of the latter renounc-
Ing his right to the throne OF Hanover.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12

levees which prevent II from spreading
over extensive areas of country, and every
now and then it gets on "a rampage and
overfiows or breaks through them. For
distance OF about 1900 miles the lower
Mississippi flows over a vast alluvial de-
posit of its own creation, below the surface
OF which it's tortuous bed is deeply cut,
while the top of it's current is higher than
the land, even at an ordinary stage OF
water. In periods of high water 1t attacks
the levees with something like human vim
dctiveness and ceaseless energy, eating
them away with noiseless but irresistible
force. When it is remembered that the
river and its branches drain an area of
considerably more than 100000 square
miles, and that it is under a bond to nature
to carry this immense volume of water to
the sea at all times and seasons, we need
not wonder that when its numerous tribu-
taries are swollen to full banks by con-
tinuous rains the great river itself gets be-
yond all control Destructive floods oc-
CURED in the river in June, 1851; in Septem-
Der, 1855, when the losses were estimated
at $4,000 600; in March, 1882, when 5000 per-
sons were rendered destitute and Congress
voted $4,000 for relief: in April. $780, when
enormous damage was done; in August,
1890. when the damage in Louisiana was re-
ported at $1,21S.0OO; in July, 1892, when thou
sands of acres of crops were destroyed and
a great many people rendered destitute; in
May. 1893, when extensive breaks were
caused in the levee near New Orleans and
higher up the river, and so on. There is no
probability that these overfiows will ever
cease to occur, and they may grow more
frequent and worse as the country ira
versed by the various tributaries Of the
Mississippi Is denuded of forests.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12
INDIANA EDITORIAL NOTES.

We note with pride that Lafayette is
not among the Indiana cities putting I'D
claim to having been once the home of that
atroclous murderer, Alfred Knapp-Lafay-
cite Courier.
An exchange says that mothers clubs are
becoming more numerous. 1t is Just pos
sible that some of those old-time switches
nave grown little, but as near as we can
remember they were not far short of clubs
In the heretofore.-Fort Wayne Journal
Gazette.
1t is the general opinion that Speaker
Cannon will be a decided Improvement over
Speaker Henderson. Although the latter
made a passably good record. he is not the
forceful leader and all-around man of good
judgment as the veteran from illinois,
South Bend Tribune.
Mr.. Bryan devotes a whole page of the
Commoner to a detailed statement of his
wealth and why, Indignantly refuting the
charge that he is millionaire The state
ment shows. however, that his two defeats
for the presidency have yielded a very
handsome return on the investment-An-
COLA Magnet.
Voting machines were used at the election
of officers of the Marion Club. at Indianap-
oils Wednesday with much success. The
result was known at once. 1t is taking
some time to get started, but machine vot-
ing is sure to come. 1t is one of the signs
the counties so soon as the cost is not
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
When Statesman Statesman begins to
shake both his locks at Statesman Sayre,
and when Statesman Sayre begins to shake
both his locks at Statesman Statesman,
and when the two statesmen and the four
locks mot forelocks) come together, then
here is a question in arithmetic before
which we pause. And one phase of this
question Is. how many statesmen and how
many locks are likely to come out of this
experience?-Marion Chronicle.
The unspeakable TiIlman received one of
the most bitter excavations at the hands
Of Representative Cannon ever delivered in
Congress as a rebuke for his attack upon
Cannon's integrity. This ruffian has dis
graced himself so repeatedly that he stands
before the American people to-day the en-
bodiment of all that is vicious and dis
honorable. 1t is inconceivable that the
people of South Carolina do not revolt
against his perfidy. and yet they seem to
set great store by him and his kinsman,
the murderer of Gonzales.-Terre Haute
Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12

s. B. No. 232-Amends Section / of act
regulating the granting of divorces in coun-
ties having a population of 100000 or more.
1t provides that whenever a petition for the
granting of divorce shall be filed in any
of the Circuit or Superior Courts of this
State. and the time fixed in the summons
issued on the petition for the return there
of has expired and there is no bona fide
appearance of counsel for the defendant
entered, ii shall be the duty of the judges
of said courts to notify the prosecuting at
torney of the judicial district to enter his
name upon the appearance docket, and he
shall resist and defend said petition on be-
half of and in the name of the state or
Indiana.
S. B. No. 39S-Provides for a Juvenile
court in Indianapolis. The court shall have
jurisdiction in all cases relating to chill
dren, but shall not have probate jurisdfc-
ton. The judge shall be elected by the
qualified voters of the county at the time
of general election of state officers, shall
hold his Office for term of four years.
shall receive a salary of $500 year. pay
able by the county wherein situated, and
to be eligible for the Office shall be citizen
of and a legal voter of the State and a
parent, and not less than forty years OF
age. Pending the next general election
after the taking effect of this act. the Gov
ernor OF the State shall appoint suitable
person to be judge of the Juvenile court
who shall serve till his successor shall be
elected. The clerk of the Circuit Court
and shall keep a record of the proceedings
in book to be known the Juvenile rec
ord. Corresponding appropriations for the
support of the Juvenile Court as are made
for the Circuit Court shall be made by the
Common Council. A room shall be set
apart in the courthouse for the use of the
Juvenile Court. In those counties that do
not contain a city with 100000 inhabitants
the Judge of the Circuit Court shall be the
Judge of the Juvenile Court. No child need
be tried in the Juvenile Court on charge
of truancy, except he be a resident of a
city containing 100000 inhabitants. In every
county Of this State having population of
$1,000 or above, there shall be appointed by
the Judge of the Circuit Court having juris-
diction one discreet person of good moral
character, who shall be known as probation
officer, and shall receive for his or her
services the sum of s. per day. Provisions
are made for the care Of children pending
trial, and for Their punishment If con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12

The death Of General Franklin in Hart
ford, Conn.,, recalls the military career of
one of the ablest soldiers in the Union
army, but whose connection with events
over which he had no control deprived him
of the prominence to which his ability and
zeal entitled him He was classmate of
General Grant at West Point One of his
misfortunes was at Antietam He secured
position in the battle where he was conf
dent he should attack, but the officer who
ranked him would not grant him per-
mission. He then appealed to General Nc
Clellan, who refused TO give the order. Sub
sequent information made 1t clear that If
the attack had been made as he desired
body of troops would have been driven
from the field which baff1ed the Union
forces in front for a long time. In the
disastrous battle of Fredericksburg Gen
Franklin's corps crossed the Rappahannock
south of the town and was in a position to
assail Lees left and rear and force him to
evacuate his strong position. General
ton and urged upon General Burnside the
advantages of his plan. General Burnside
was so impressed with the plan that he
said it should be put in execution, and that
he would send order Or the movement
of the troops about midnight. The order
did not come, because General Burnside
changed his plans. Another order was sent
which called for an impossible movement
1t undertaken by General Franklin
but while he inflicted a heavier loss upon
the enemy than he suffered the purpose of
General Burnside was not accomplished
The blunder of Fredericksburg over, Cen
Burnside wrote General Franklin a letter
of thanks. Soon the former was called TO
on the conduct Of the war. where he placed
| the responsibility of the defeat upon several
| generals, including Franklin and Hooker.
| When Burnside resigned the command of
cruel fate which followed that army dur
| ing that year General Hooker was placed
/ in command, and General Franklin a SOL
der much better qualified. was transferred
elsewhere. Then followed the disaster at
Charlottesville and the resignation of
Hooker on the eve of the battle of Gettys-
burg 1t seems to have been the irony of
fate that General Franklin the skillful SOL
der and sturdy fighter, should have closed
his lighting career as subordinate OF Gen.
Banks i'm his series of unaccountable blum
ders In the Department of the Gulf.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12
More New Laws of the
Sd General Assembly

So far 23S new laws have been added 10
the Indiana statutes by the executive sig
nature. Yesterday the Governor signed
Senate Bills S92, 241 and 246 and House Bills
2S6 33s, sos and 81. In addition to these the
Governor has still on his desk, perhaps,
forty additional bills. number of which
will be, sent to the secretary of state with
his approval The probabilities are that
the acts of 1903 will number about 260. a
few less than were enacted during the ses-
sion of 1901.
The substance of acts not hitherto printed
in the Journal will be found below.
Board of PardOns.
S. B. No 322-Creates a board TO be
known as the State Board of Pardons. TO
consist of three members, 10 be appointed
by the Governor. 1t shall be the duty of
the State Board of Pardons to examine
thoroughly and carefully into the merits
of all petitions which may be presented 10
the Governor for the pardon of any person
convicted by any court of the state, or Dy
any court-martial held under and by the
authority of the laws of Indiana and 10
report to the Governor in writing their
conclusions and recommendations in eacn
case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-12
Game LAWS.

s. B. No. 247-Amends Sections 3, 4. Z. IL,
Is and Is and repeats Section of an act
for the better protection and preservation
of game of the State. Section Is amended
to include wild duck. brant, wild goose or
other wild water fowl in the list of game
that il is unlawful to transport from the
State The amendment to Section 4 makes
it a misdemeanor for any person to kill any
squirrel from the first day of January of
any wear to the first day of August of any
year. a fine of $40 and Imprisonment for
ten days is the penalty for the violation of
that section. Section provides that who
ever shoots or destroys or pursues. for the
purpose of shooting. has in his posses
sion. dead or alive. except for breeding pur-
poses, any wild deer. buck, doe or fawn,
wild turkey or pheasant of any species or
kind, killed or bred in this State. shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and fined
not less than $50 nor more than $500 for
each killed. The amendment to Section IL
provides that the commissioner of fisheries
and game shall issue a license to any repu-
table person over fourteen years of age who
is a resident of Indiana TO hunt wild duck
and water fowls from Oct. l 10 Nov. 10,
upon the. payment of fee of 81 annually.
The person securing such permit shall have
the same in his possession when he Is hunt
Board of Indiana Academy OF Science TO
any properly accredited person permitting
the holder to take, for strictly scientific
purposes, game birds and their eggs and
game animals at any season.