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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

Christmas day." as he had con-
fded hopefully TO one OF his associate
scribss. His last sheet of typewriter
"copy' had just been turned in at the city
editors desk and he leaned back in his
chair and glanced up at the clock
Five minutes 10 twelve" he unused. I'm
Ave minutes another Christmas day will be-
gin"
He stretched his legs 10 their full length
under his desk and his arms straight out
above his head and INDUCED in mighty
yawn. Somehow he was desperately sleepy.
He had not enjoyed what could be called a
real good rest for over a week, and. now
that he might conscientiously lease up
with his work for a day or two, the weari-
ness OF his brain began 10 assert itself. He
felt too downright tired to move from his
chair, and so there he sat rather stupidity
while he wished himself home and in bed
and sound asleep. His gaze wandered from
the clock TO two beautiful books on his
desk He picked up one of the volumes and
lazlly turned over the leaves. It was a
Handsomely illustrated Juvenile edition of
ARABIAN Nights Entertainment" and as
he turned the pages ne caught sight of
wonderful pictures Of genii coming out of
magic bottles. lovely maidens floating
through the air and countless picturesque
orientals assembled within palaces grand.
He put the book aside and picked up the
other one. II was new edition of the good
Old "Grimm Fairy Tales" and its pages,
too, were crowded with pictures Of fairies
and witches and other marvellous things.
How the children will enjoy EN- said
the newspaper man, as he thought OF the
bright. CHEEKY faces Of sweet little niece
and a ruddy-cheeked nephew wishing him a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

sode before school began next morning.
when the herculean form Of the negro ap-
peared in the doorway. blandly bowling with
all-inclusive sweepings OF his right arm.
Approaching them tip-toe. with an air OF
strictly private personal business. he whis-
pered:
Dat chile an IS nanny don mex me
tex dis las night displaying a dollar in
his left hand. ''Dey sho' quality. but I
bIeedz'd ter say dey needs dis. dey sho'
dol''
Placing the coin on Miss Bettie's desk. he
was gone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

An his hand, He turned a corner. Not fifty
yards away was the schoolhouse with ranks
Just Ming out. Once he marched In line
Hike fhat-long agol-last week.
Ranks broke with leaps and shouts. For
sner '.pards' called chummiiy TO Jack. and
Girls smiled coyly. Pretty Bessie Brown.
tripping past. cried: MY last tagi" dealing
him a friendly blow.
Who could resist such banter? Out flew
Jacks arms and away he ran In jolly pur-
suit
Suddenly he stopped. pale and rigid.
why, Jackl What's up3 What's the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

He happiest Hoosier In the land
was little Jack Jones. Blithely
he trod the slippery walk amid
visions money-crossed palms can
cont,,re-he had a weeks wages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-20

HE theatrical reporter was tired
out He had been working even
harder than usual I'm the hope
OF getting everything In shape
so that he might lay of on
Christrnaa dar ., a. he had CON-
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ELKS' NATIONAL HOME
SOON READY FOR INMATES

Meade D. Detweiler. past grand ex-
allied ruler OF the Elks. arrived here this
morning from a trip through Virginia
with the national officers OF the order.
who have been attending to business
matters pertaining to the orders nation
al home at Bedford cry, Va Mr. Det-
weiIe. is registered at the Shoreham. and
viii remain here until tomorrow before
returning to his home at Harrisburg.
To a reporter for The Times. Mr. Det-
weller said this morning:
"Our home is in excellent shape and
will be ready for occupancy IN a short
time The home will be one OF the best
benevolent homes in the country. ana
prove a fitting place for INDECENT mem
beTs OF our order 20 pass their remain
ing days. While in Richmond the grand
officers OF our order were entertained by
Richmond lodge IN royal style Governor
Montague. who is a member, was present
and delivered an address"
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
GEN. BOOTH DEPARTS
FOR PHILADELPHIA
Before Leaving, Took a Drive About the
City and Admired the Many I'm
pIOVemeutS.

Gen. William Booth. accompanied by
his personal stan Of officers of the Sal
walton Army. left the city today for
Philadelphia where he is TO address a
meeting tonight. Prior to his departure
he took short drive about the city and
commented upon the many improve
ments he found on every hand. He also
gave expression to the pleasure which
he has experienced during his stay in
the city because of the universal con-
sideration and attention that has been
paid to him on every side
At both OF his appearances at the
Congregational Church yesterday he
found large crowd contesting
for even standing room within hearing
distance OF his voice. For his sermon
in the afternoon he took for his subject
the example Of the Apostle Paul. In
the evening he was introduced by Com
missioner IL 3. +. Macfarland, and
for over an hour told the interesting
story Of the start and growth Of the
Salvation Army. number OF the mem
bers of ne Cabinet and other dis
tinguished officials were present. and
Istens1 attentiveiy 70 his discourse
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
TREASURE ISLAND MAY
BELONG TO US

l was In the palace IN Havana when
President Palma accepted for Cuba the
temporary guardianship OF the Isle Of
Pines, pending negotiations. and. desir-
ing to see this bit OF earth which might
some day become ours. lying less than
100 miles 70 the south, I set out for its
shores as soon as the celebration was
over
The islands dim peak came up over
our horizon early in the tropical morn
ing. grew 10 a glowing mountain by noon.
but il was not until the sun was going
down in the most gorgeous of skies that
we entered the mangrove- bordered estu-
airy which lets the boats OF modest keel
up into the level stretches of what
seemed at a distance but luminous
cone. 1t was nightfall when we reached
the wharf OF the little pueblo-capital,
Nueva Corona, and l stumbled then
through the darkness a mile or two
farther across the fields to the hospi-
tally Of an American resident who.
With "A Danish cook, an ice plant. and a
swimming pool built across the path Of a
stream OF sweet cool water. was moving
the boundaries OF civilized and temper
ate happiness nearer the equator
1t was not till the afternoon OF the
second day that. wandering alone about
the hacienda. / came upon Stevenson
(re-embodied in that beloved volume.
Treasure Island'). ] was, however,
not surprised 20 find him there this
was the zone OF his reclamation. the
latitude in which his imagination had
often Travelled. He had not many com
panions there: a few recent magazines
(from which. alas. his name had disap-
peared). IN engineers logarithmic
tables. catalogues OF farming utensils. a
floral guide" sne orange grower 5
hand book. But he had the fumes OF the
PADRES tobacco upon his clothing; so
knew that he was not without human
friendship even there. and that he had
probably sat late with the Dominican
father the night before.-John Finley in
The FehruarY SCrlbner.s.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
DR.. FRANKLIN A. GARDNER
DIES OF TYPHOID FEVER
Distinguished Professional Career Cut
Short at Early Age.

In the death of Dr. Franklin A Gard
ner at his home lois Fourteenth Street
northwest. last evening, a few minutes
after a O'Clock. Washington looses one
OF her most distinguished practitioners.
Since the latter part OF last month DR..
Gardner suffered with typhoid fever and
was most Of the time deliriOus
DIT. Gardner was considered one OF the
most prominent homeopathic physicians
In Washington. He was forty-fve years
OF age. and during his comparatively
brief career had made many fast and
lasting friends and had achieved much in
his particular field.
AT his bedside at the time Of his death
were his mother. Mrs Eliza Gardner. o.
Salem, Mass Mrs. <. A. Smith. OF 1928
NJ Street, sister. and Drs. Bishop.
Hawxhurst, Goodno and Macdonald.
Other members OF the immediate family
are son who was called from his
home in New York, AID two daughters.
DR.. Gardner was born In Salem, Mass
and came to this city In 1882 He was
associated here for the first three years
with Dr. Cate. Dr.. Hawxhurst was his
assistant from 1891 TO 1897. and was sue
eeeded by DR.. n. F. Bishop.
Arrangements for the funeral had not
been made up 10 this afternoon, but 1t is
understood that the remains viii be
buried IN Salem. Mass.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14

TO pay her debts and a guarantee of
Immunity from war in the meantime.
even IL she defaults. In the latter case.
according to arrangement. Belgium is to
step in and administer the 80 per cent
OF tho revenue from the two ports only.
Adjudication of claims. which must in
evitably be scaled down in the process.
The allies were seeking to obtain pay
men for these without even veriication.
The President OF the United states 20
act as arbitor whenever the mixed com
mission fails to agree. guarantee in
Itself Of fair play at least.
Important Precedent Established.
The Hague Tribunal 10 pass on the
most important international law points
yet raised. and a precedent which may
lead 10 other such references later. AT
the same time the peace powers. under
the right Of iutervenor. come into the
case as co-defcndants with Venezuela
an immense advantage to the latter
The forcing OF the allies TO reduce
their demands for cash from $1.240, 900 to
$685., goo. on which an average OF seventy
five days is given for payment
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENT
TO CONTINUE FOR A TIME

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-An authoritative
statement issued by the government In
regard to the agreement on Venezuela
says a declaration regarding the raising
of the blockade viii be made today or
tomorrow.
In the official statement it is pointed
out that although the Venezuelan Incl
dent may nov be regarded as closed. and
the common English and German action.
so far as cOercive measures are concern
ed. will cease the moment the blockade
Is raised the Anglo-Saxon co-operattor
viii continue until the settlement OF all
the outstanding questions az The Hague
A word Of praise is accorded 70 MI
Bowen, the American minister at Cara
cas-. and the representative OF the Vene-
zuelan government In the negotiations,
for his work as an intermediary.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ROOT, LODGE AND TURNER
TO Be NEGOTIATORS
TIC Represent United States on Alas
kan Boundary Treaty.

President Roosevelt has decided, Il IS
understood. 10 appoint Secretary Root
and Senators Lodge OF Massachusetts,
and Turner OF Washington as represen-
tatives Of the United States on the tri-
Diary treaty. ratified by the Senate on
Thursday. They will have the selection
OF an agent to act as their counsel The
case Of the United States must be pre-
sented to the tribunal within two months
after the exchange OF treaty ratifca-
tions
The Washington times., 1903-02-14

No one denies that Prof Koch. Of
Germany. cures consumption.
The German government EMPLOYS him
al an immense salary to cure, consump-
ton In the public hos pItaIs.
By the use OF the Koch Inhalation.
vapors of the healing oils are easily
bTeathed into the air tubes. causing the
lungs 10 be filed with them. and the
lungs are healed as II BY magic. The
vaport5 are composed or antiseptics. dis
infectants end the great Koch Tubercu-
line. and the effect Is to kill the dfsease
germs and expel them. in fact. TO form
OF germ life can live when thoroughly
under the influence OF the Koch Inhala-
tion
The physicians OF Washington are in
vited 20 join the class OF instruction be-
ginning the first Monday OF every month.
The trial treatment IS here given to
prove the wonderful value OF the new
Koch system
The addresses OF thousands OF cured
patients Will be gladly given. Call and
see the wonderful inhalation invention
You viii find that the treatment has alb
soluteiy cured hundreds OF patients IN
many cities after every known medicine
has failed
Don't take any more medicine into the
stomach Lung medicine is always hard
on the stomach
investigated. but investigate and ind
out the truth. The doctors invite sharp
criticism. Their cures VIII bear inves-
tiKation.
The washington ONCE is at go Elev-
enth street northwest. Consultation and
examination free. send for booklet de-
seribing and illustrating the treatment
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ENGLAND'S GROWING NAVY.
The Government Making q Large Out
lay for New War Vessels.

In 1902 England put into service, laid
down or provided for very respectable
navy, as navies Of most countries go
From the public dockyards TWO Is, 900
ton battleships. one S.8OO-ton armorcd
cruiser. and , .S80-ton protected cruisers
were launched. From private yards
were launched four 9.sOO-ton armOred
cruisers. besides a number OF sub
marines and torpedo boats. At present
there are on the blocks fve 6.35O-ton
battleships. one 9.SO0-ton armored
cruiser. six 10 200-tOn aTmOred cruisers
two l3.50O-ton arnored cruisers. four
3. OO0-tOn third-class cruisers. two l.
07O-ton sloops. four 1,6OO-tOn scouts
seventeen torpedo boat destroyers. four
torpedo boats. and four submarines
ships that are completing comprise six
/ 4 .OOO-tou battleships. thirteen armored
cruisers. ranging from Q. 500 tons TO
141OO tons. and TWO sloops. The ships
that were completed and commissioned
during the past year comprised one
battlesAip Of - 900 tons, three OF Is. 900
tons, four armOTed cruisers OF u 900
tons. one slOop and two gunbOats.
The greatest success OF the year was
the armored cruiser King Alfred. which
maintained a speed OF D. 865 knots. with
p OIL horsepower. her coal consumption
at full power Isl pounds per hour.
Indicated horsepower This establishes
that King Alfred could go from England
TO Australia al fifteen knots an hour
without recOaling.-New York CONNER
cial Advertieer,
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES
WILL SEND EXHIBITS
Brazil and Ecuador to Be Adequately
Represented at St. Louis Exposition.

The State Department has been in
formed through Archibald J. Sampson
United States Minister to Ecuador. OF
the acceptance by that government Of
the invitation extended by President
Roosevelt to the government of Ecuador
to participate in the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition, TO be held in St Louis in
1904 Committees have already been
appointed. and the work OF collecting
creditable exhibit is we'll In hand.
The department has been officially
Informed through Eugene Seeger.
United States Consul General at
PetrOpolis, Brazil, on the authority OF
the minister Of foreign affairs OF the
Brazilian government that an approprI-
alton Of 500, 600 will be made by the
Brazilian congress to defray the ex-
penses in providing n creditabIe exhibit
for Brazil In the St. Louis Worlds Fair.
which viii be opened 20 the public in
May, 1904
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
A LONDON CHARITY CONCERT.

The audience certainly was terrify'
ing one. The front rows OF the big
hall we're filled BY old women very Sc
we're or else smiling the perpetual smile
OF vacancy. Then came a grimy group
of dock hands; their wives, some Of
them in charge OF threN babies apiece.
were all over the room. The girls came
In huge feathered hats and yelled high
pitched witticisms TO the gangs Of young
hooiigans whose one desire seemed 10
be 10 wreck the show. Indeed they con-
tributed even more audibly to the en-
tertainment than did the performers.
while the clergy who patrolled up and
down seemed on excellent terms with
everybody. but quite powerless 70 con
troll a good part OF the audience.
Somebody opened with a piano solo.
Really people might have more sense
than TO choose a Chopin nocturne for
such an audience. The pianist was twice
told TO go and get an organ There
was a shout for some tune unknown 20
US. and afts- that the rendering OF
Chopin was permanently drowned in
general and stentorian conversation, a
girl with ambition 20 become a PROBES
sional next sang. amid audible com
ments on the pIainness OF her frock, and
she quilted the platform ia awful ST.
lence. BERTHE and his cello had an even
worse time. He was invited TO get his
hair cut" which was certainly a piece
OF timely advice; and AZ the irst deep
notes OF his instrument there were anX-
ious Inquiries II he was in pain. As
this had a perceptible effect on irritable
BERTHE. there were general offers TO att
tend his funeral. and more advice to the
effect not 20 take that old geezer out
with you when you go counting. BY
this time the troupe was terrihefiS and
the rector had 10 mount the platform
and request some sort OF Order.-The
Outlook.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
FOUNDRY CHURCH INCORPORATED

In compliance with the action OF the
congregation, taken az a meeting re-
Gently held in Wesley Chapel, articles
OF incorporation for Foundry Methodist
Church we're iled yesterday with the
District Recorder OF Deeds. The in
corporators are Addison NJ smith.
Theodore A. Harding. Irving o. Ball,
David T. Cissel. James L. Ewin. Thomas
E Seweu. Richard T MorseI- Charles
W. Brown. and j. Henry Small.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
IT COSTS FIFTY DOLLARS
TO BITE A POLICEMAN

Mary Hawkins, Colored. appeared be-
foro Judge KimbalI this morning 10
answer "a charge OF having bitten Pc
liceman J. z. Cults on the hand while
resisting arrest. According to the tes-
timony. Cults called at the woma n s
home last night 10 serve a warrant
charging vagrancy. She refused 10 sub
NIT TO the arrest. and bit the police
mans hand when he endeavored 10 take
her forcibly from the house. She was
given the alternate OF paying fine OF
$50 or spending six months in Jail
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
BRITISH TAKE KANO, CAPITAL
OF zEG zEG, IN THE SoUDAP

LONDON, Feb. 14-Gov. Sir Frederick
d. LuEard. of northern Nigeria, reports
recent British victory in the Soudan
His report. which was received by the
Colonial Office today. states that on Feb
ruary 3 Colonel MortIand occuuied the
town OF kano. fifty miles north OF Zaria.
the capital of the kingdom OF Zeg Zeg.
Governor Lugard adds:
We lost two officers and twelve men
injured The enemy's casualties were
800 killed. The Emir proceeded north
ward. toward sokoto, with 900 horse"
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
This Way Will Cure
Else III Pay Your Bill Myself.

will cure you-as all the
n
that medicine no. and IN
shall be absolutely free
me postal stating which
booky need. viii mail
Restorative You take II
succeeds the is $3.50 II it fails will
decide
all the and thousands
realize
thoset no els
hesitating wrongng yourselves You can
know from experience that
most OF M get my we'll
strengthens inside
Of
all vital II gives the weak
power o all that weakness needs
that o dscouragng
reaches
The in my wi
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
TAKEN BACK TO VIRGINIA.

Samuel H. Walker. the negro who was
arrested last night on the charge Of hav-
ing committed wholesale frauds in Char
lOttesville. Va. was taken 10 that city
today by Sergeant c. w. Rogers, who
reached Washington this morning. Wal
ker is accused OF forgery. attempting TO
pass a forged check. grand larceny. and
obtaining goods under false pretenses.
He was captured by Detectives Hewlett
and Peck in a hotel near Eightee ath and
II Streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ANNE RETURNEp HOME.

After an absence OF four days, Annie
Stewart. fourteen years old. who disap-
pcared on Wednesday last. returned to
her home in oak Grove. Brightwood. this
morning. The girls disappearance was
reported TO the police yesterday, and it
Is believed that she became frightened
upon learning that search was being
made for her.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
THE Mckinley CARNATIoN.
How the Flower Came to Be Admired
By the Late President.

"CaTnation Jay has but recently
been observed all over the country As a
sort Of tribute % the late Presidents
Mckinley. who during the later years
OF his life was seldom seen without one
Of these blossoms iu hi1 buttonhole. II
Is related that Mr.. Mckinley never
showed any particular fondnegs for The
carnaticn until some girls attending the
LAKE Erie College at Painesviile. Ohio.
elected him an honorary member Of their
class and pinned their class Hover IN
his buuonhcle. The incident occurred
on November ~ 1898. while the Presi-
dent. then governor. was lD gainesville.
q guest % tho Garfield club. He de-
voted no little time TO the college girls
who had honorcd him. and his attitude
thereafter chowcd that be appreciated
their admiration BE often remembered
and was remembered by them thereafter.
Mrs. Mckinley also took great interest
in the class and IT'S insignia. and was
accustomed to provide bunch OF carna-
tiOns for her husbands room each
morning. The FIRST reunion OF the class
took place when Mr.. Mckinley was
nominated for toe PreEideucy. and the
class sent him, s-zeShgEa lniatDry tele-
gram TIE visited the college several
times. ard wss Z member OF its board
OF trustees.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
POLITICAL OPPONENT OF
LINCOLN DEAD IN POORHOUSE

BUFFALO. H.. Feb. John Alsbury
once n prominent man in Central Illi-
nois politics. died az the poor farm near
this village. Alsbury was one Of the
pioneers OF Illinois. and came TO sanga-
mon county In 1890
In 1872 he was an unsuccessful candi-
date for the Legislature against Abra-
ham Lincoln, and their campaign is one
OF the memorable incidents in the carly
political history OF the state
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
LONDON HEARS BLOCKADE
HAS BEEN ORDERED RAISED

LONDON, Feb. Alt is understood
that the admirals commanding the
blockading squadrons Of Great Britain.
Germany, and Italy in Venezuelan
waters have been instructed by tele-
graph TO raise the blockade at once
The settlement OF the question has not
created any excitement in England
The Evening News heads the story
OF the settlement. The IH-Starred
Anglo-German Alliance Dissolved at
Last"
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
SAYS HE IS GRANDSON OF
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Feb. 14.-G Z. Bry-
ant, who says lie is a grandson Of VIII
liam Cullen Bryant. the poet. was ar
raigned in the police court yesterday.
charged Bith drpRIseHBe ssso Tho, hearing
was postponed.
Bryant was formerly, judge OF the
municipal court at Superior. Wis His
appearance and demeanor bears out his
statement Of relationship with the IA
nous author
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
ADMIRAL DEWEY IMPROVING.

Admiral Dewey is still confined 10 his
rooms with an attack Of the grip. which
he contracted about a week ago The
AdmiraFs condition this morning was
much improved but he Will not venture
outdoors for some days.
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK. Feb. lA-ArrIved: Ger
manic. from Liverpool; Cltta ri Napoli.
from Naples; Prins WiIlem T. from Port
au-Prince; Bulgaria, from Hamburg:
Rotterdam, from Amsterdam: Aros Cas-
tie, from Cape Town; Bungaree. from
Shields
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
KILLED BY MAN HE FORBADE
CALLING UPON HIS SISTE

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Feb. I4.-John Mar
shall, an employee OF the illinois Cen
tral Railroad. was shot and instantly
killed this morning BY ". J. Haas, FIRE
man on the Iron Mountain train 4 wo-
man. MarBhali's sister. 10 is said. is at the
bottom OF the shooting Marshall haviis
forbidden Haas 10 call on her.
Marshall was from Memphis. Tenn.
Eaas home IS in Jackson. Tom
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
BRYAN NON CoMMITTAL
ON THE PARKER BOOM

ALTOONA. Pa. Feb. l4-wiIIiam J.
Bryan. who spoke here last night. was
asked what he thought OF Judge Parker.
OF New York. as & Presidential candi-
date, but he refused 10 be quoted
When asked II the Columbus. Ohio
dinner was boom for Hearst he replied
he had not known it to be any such
thing Mr. Bryan left at 1 O'Clock this
morning for-New York
The Washington times., 1903-02-14
PSYCHOLOGISTS SCOUT
CHURN GERMICIDF THEORY

CHICAGO, FEB. 14.-Chicago bacteria
logists are skepticaI over the announce
ment, from London. that experiments
have demonstrated that bacteria in food
and drink may be killed by mechanical
vibration. Shaking or shocking. they as
sert. IS not fatal to microbes. and they
place the alleged discovery in the list
OF scientific visions.