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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
sion on the pension appropriation bill, the
House. at Ais, adjourned.
In response to the resolution of the Sen
ate of Dec. 8 the Spanish treaty claims
commission to-day sent to the Senate
copies of the announcement made on Nov.
"a, 1902 and April g. 1903. of the principles
governing its decisions, which were reaf-
firmed on Dec 5. 1903, in connection with
the various opinions then filed. The COM
mission also transmitted copies of the vari-
Gus opinions Of the commission. The main
propositions to the commission were that
the United States will now be held liable to
it's own citizens only for acts for which
Spain would have been liable to those citi-
zens if the United States had not released
the claims and assumed the obligations OF
Spain, and, further, that Spain, except in
special cases, was not liable for damage
done by the insurgents or for damage done
by insurgent troops in their attempts to
suppress the insurrection.
The Democratic senators to-day were In
caucus for two hours, and adjourned until
tomorrow. The subjects under discussion
were party discipline, the force of caucus
action and general policy. Toward the
close of the meeting the Panama situation
was talked over, the policy OF the party
regarding the new republic and the treaty
being the questions at issue. 1t is expected
the isthmian situation will engage the at
tention of the caucus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
AN ADVANCE AGENT OF REPUBLICAN
VICTORY

IL current reports are true the Repub-
licans of Indiana are to be congratulated
on a coming piece of good fortune. 1t Is
said that William ]. Bryan will soon enter
the State TO make a series of speeches in
favor of Democratic harmony free
silver basis, and such other political vaga-
ries as he may have evolved recently. At
roaming with Romulus and ripping with
Euripides. At the Forum he is said to
have taken particular interest In the spot
from which Cicero Numbered his invec-
tives against Catiline. Cicero was ac-
counted somewhat of an orator in his day,
but he never stampeded a Democratic con-
vention with "a cross of gold and crown Of
thorns' speech as the boy orator did.
The Republicans of Indiana should be re-
joiced to have Mr.. Bryan come here again
to make speeches. He is an advance agent
of Republican victory. He came here with
his peculiar line of goods In 1896. and after
showing them to the people and descanting
upon their merits with the eloquence of an
orator pleading his own cause, the Repub-
licans carried the State by 1881, when four
years before Grover Cleveland had carried
IL by 1900. Four years later Mr.. Bryan re-
turned with the same samples and can
vassed the State again. Like persistent
salesman who will not take no for an an
swer, and who thinks he knows what people
want better than they do themselves, he
exhibited and exploited his goods as he
had done in 1896. This time the result was
a Republican plurality of 25.163 for Gov
ernor and 26,47O for President. If Mr.. Bryan
could have been induced to make a more
thorough canvass of the State the Repub-
lican plurality would doubtless have been
larger, but Providence was kind to other
States, and the silver-tongued orator went
to swell Republican majorities elsewhere.
Mr.. Bryan Is scheduled to appear in
Evansville at an early date. and In this
city on Jan. 6. though. perhaps, the latter
date may be changed for Saint Jackson S
day. This is a little early for next year
election, and Mr. Bryan may not be Of as
much assistance to the Republicans as
and if he is still handling the same line
of goods they will be willing to make Up
any loss his employers may have on his
charges for showing samples. No other
travelling man carries as large line Of po-
litical novelties as Mr.. Bryan, and as they
have been tested in this State and found to
be sure cure for Republican lassitude and
tired feeling it is hoped he will spend as
much time as possible in Indiana.
Mr.. Bryan should not waste any more
time in Europe. He is not needed there.
and the little after dinner speeches he has
been making 90 no good. He should come
home. and especially to Indiana. where
every blast upon his bugle horn is worth q
thousand Republican votes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
MARINES ARE LANDED
TO MEET COLOMBIANS

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
patches indicate, Gen. Rafael Reyes, Co.
lombian minister to the United States, IL is
learned, would regard the call Of his coun-
cult for him to refuse to obey. General
Reyes has consistently declined to discuss
the question of his election, but to an init
mate friend he is quoted as saying that he
could hardly refuse to serve his country in
the hour of her need, although he Is not a
politician and had never sought the pres
idency Several friends Of General Reyes
confidently predict that he will certainly
accept.
1t is further learned that General Reyes
is still undecided as to the nature of his
note to the State Department formally set
ting forth Colombias views on the Panama
situation. A brief memorandum has been
submitted to his counsel, Wayne Mac
Veagh but this itself Is only tentative. 1t
can be stated that Colombia will first ex-
press her protest against the events on the
isthmus, but further than this General
Reyes has not decided what form his state
ment shall take.
ment to-day and was closeted with Assist
ant Secretary LOOMS for nearly an hour.
In reply to question the general said he
had given assurance to this government
that, pending his diplomatic mission to
Washington, there would be no hostilities
on the part of the Colombian troops As to
what would be done after that the general
would make no statement, but significantly
shrugged his shoulders. He would not dis
close the nature OF the paper which he is
preparing for presentation TO the State De-
partment but wanted 1t said that Colombia
mand for part of the slO0OO,OOo to be paid
to Panama in consideration Of the canal
treaty. General Reyes expressed the hope
that there would be no war between the
United States and Colombia: THE United
States wants civilization" he said. "She
wants to be on friendly terms with the
countries Of the south"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

Danny O'Brien worked on the section and
was as tender hearted as ever got drunk
and cracked pate with a shillelah. At the
time of Pat Dumphys great misfortune Danny
chosen by the section gang to break the
news gently to Mrs. Dumphy.
Good marnin, Mrs. Dumphy,'' said he.
Ibid we hear about Pat?"
81 heard nothing about him since break
fast" she answered.
did he seem to be all right then?"
''Sure he did"
Eye noticed nothin' wrong wild his mindT'
''Nothn at all. Phwhy de ye ask?'
well. L hear that his mind do be wanderin'
a little"
AN phwat de We mean be that?'
81 mean he have lost his reason, Mrs. Dunn
ply"
Lost his reason is it? An how did he do
THAR"
We'll. Mrs Dumphy." said Danny, scratch
ing his head, 81 don't knaw exactly. We see,
wasn't close by whin it happened. But do be
hearin' from the rest o. the b'ys that he fell
acrost the track an a train cut his head OF"
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Gen. T. M. Drake who has just died in Des
Moines Ia, left estate estimated at about
ST. oO0O co., instead of s5.O00,0oO, as at first re-
ported
That Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a
philatelist Of many years standing has Just
come to light by the discovery of stamp room
in her old home at woodcin, ~. j. In the
recesses Of one Of the rooms more than $1,000
stamps found hung the walls
Feminine Moors generally absolutely ig-
norant of their age. Among Moorish
this is a point of honor, but 1t is really no
affectation for. as their birthdays never
celebrated in any manner. the passage of the
years is far less noticed than it is with us.
Mr.. Atkinson, the new attorney general Of Ire
land. is martyr to rheumatism. and. to use
his own phrase, has ''steeped his legs in every
bath in Europe" A lady of the great world
once commiserated him his suffering, and
added: "But you look well, Mr.. Atkinson. %
my dear Lady Blank" he replied, '.it's my
legs that bad. and you can't see them.
Not more than 400 of the "cedars of Lebanon
are standing to-day. They do not. though their
age is measured in years by thousands, rival
in dimensions the cedars Of the Western world,
the largest. slow in their growth. being but
twelve feet in diameter. No tree gives so
great an expanse of shade as the cedar, and 1t
never dies, except from lightning stroke or the
woodman's AK
NJ. Maximin Crapper inhabitant of Caix.
France. who recently died in his ninetieth year,
was the head OF a family which for patriarchal
size beats all records in the world. Himself
the eldest Of ten children, his mother, at her
death in 1850. at the age of ninety four, could
boast of IA children. grandchildren and great,
grandchildren. M. Crappier. during his life
time became an uncle greatuncle no fewer
than 263 times.
From eight to twelve cats are part Of the
equipment Of every great ocean liner. and these
same pussies duly appear the ships books,
where their rations accounted for. Each
cat is stationed at different part OF the ship.
and certain stewards told off to feed them
daily. There Is not little rivalry between
different stewards when the respective merits
as ratcatchers of different cats under their
charge are being discussed
In Japan the nose is the only feature which
attracts attention. The nose determines the
beauty or uginess of the face according az II
is big or small. This is probably due to the
fact that difference In noses constitutes about
the only distinction between one japanese face
and another. The eyes are invariably black
the cheek bones high and the chin receding
In Japan lady who has huge proboscis Il
always great beauty and a reigning belle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
Saw No Dimculty i'm Case.

The other day Philadelphian came to John
@. johnson to get an opinion on singular case.
II happened that two sisters. living in the same
house. had infants of equal age who
bled each other that their mothers were unable
to distinguish them when they were together
Now, 1t SO happened that by the careessness
of the nurse the children had become mixed.
The father of Of the infants wanted to
know how the mothers were 10 make sure they
had received back their own infants.
But perhaps" suggested the lawyer. ''the
children were not changed at all?''
s.Oh, but they wereH
"Are you sure OF that?
The father was very sure.
well il that is So why don't you change
them back again?'' remarked the lawyer.
blandly. 1T don't see any difficulty in that
case."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
ARCHITECTS ALL FAVOR
Il NEW BUILDING LAW
Willing to Meet with Inspector to
Discuss the Proposed New
Requirements.

Building Inspector Stanley's invitations.
sent 10 the architects of the city. asking
them to meet with him In a discussion OF
revision of the citys building laws. have
met with favorable replies from many.
Architects generally seem to favor great
many changes in the law, particularly with
regard to the specifications for the building
of fats. and the provision of sufficient light
and adequate fire escapes.
II have sent 10 a number OF the large
cities OF the country" said Mr.. Stanley yes
terday. for copies OF their building laws.
have already received copies Of the laws
OF New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Here they are. And here's the Indianapolis
law. Quite a difference. isn't therey'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
TALK INSURANCE.
State Undertakers in Annual SEES
sion and Sit at BANQUET.

The Indiana League of Fire Underwriters
held its annual meeting at the Claypool
Hotel yesterday. About twenty-five men,
bers attended the meeting and discussed
fire insurance matters. The league is COM
posed OF the special and State agents In
Indiana During the day officers were
elected as follows:
President. s. Penfeld, of indianapolis;
first vice president. A. j. Dillon. of Roches-
ter; second vice president, ]. w. Coleman.
of Warsaw: secretary and treasurer.
George II. Rehm, of Indianapolis: execu-
tive committee, J. w. Williams. r. w.
Alexander and George o. Hoadley, all Of
Indianapolis.
Last night the members of the league
spent few hours about the banquet table.
c. G. Mceker was the POSTMASTER. The
programme of toasts was as follows:
Opening remarks, ID. A. Rudy; Commits
sions from the Standpoint Of the Local
and Special Agent" A. j. Dillon; The
Troubles of the Special Agent" John X:
Engle: Does 1t Pay to be Good?' Fred
Penfield.
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Understood the situation.

Bishop Potter says that years ago. when he
lived in Boston, Colonel Higginson was running
for Congress On election day he met negro
going to the polls, and was astonished to learn
that the negro wasn't going to vote for the
leader OF the black regiment IT said to Tom,'
said the bishop. that thought every consid-
Grafton of chivalry and honor should lead him
TO support the man who had given the negro
race its greatest opportunity in the civil war;
Tom replied. don't that way. think
chivalry and honor constrain me to vote for the
gentleman what gave me s. this morning :"
Boston Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The news Of the
movement of marines southwark from
Panama, based as it was on the reported
landing of Colombian troops in that part
of the isthmus was received with keen
interest in army circles. where there has
been exhibited for some time desire to
participate with the navy in any military
movements on the isthmus, the general
staff gave the subject Immediate atten-
ton There was. however. no outcome in
the shape of orders to troops, though the
arrival here of Brig. Gen. Franklin Bell,
superintendent of the general staff coll
lege at Leavenworth, was regarded as con-
firrning the previous statements to the eff
feet that the army is making ready to do
It's share at a moments notice. General
Bell was in consultation with some of the
members OF the general staff during the
afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

The prediction made by Carroll d. Wright,
United States commissioner of labor, that
the wage system viii pass away and be
succeeded by profit-sharing and co-opefa-
ton. represents an optimistic view. Mr..
Wright has made lifelong study of labor
questions. and Is a friend of labor without
being visionary. The establishment of
profit-sharing and cooperation for the
wage system would probably be a great
gain for labor and for society at large. but
Il presupposes an altruistic and concilia-
tory feeling on both sides that seems very
remote. Nevertheless. 1t may be that we
are gradually. though imperceptibly. ap-
preaching the desired contamination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

At the st. Andrews Society dinner, the other
night, President Wilson Of Princeton. told OF
Scotch gardener recently landed who had great
difficulty in acquiring knowledge of American
geography-a difficulty in which President Will
son admitted he shared. The Of the house.
hold, failing to teach the gardener in any other
way. brought out huge. highly -colored map
The Scot looked at 1t critically
"Ah, yes. lad. that may be; but it's no TO be
truisted-it's laid DOT in the plaid o. the leein'
MacFechtons," was his commeDt.-New York
Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

happen to want anything In the night. just
touch this bell.
witherby-Never! know how hard it is to
keep servants in the country. Catch me touch
ing that bell
Van Antler-But assure you. you are per-
fectly safe. The bell doesn't work.-Life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
DIR. HALE is CHOSEN
As SENATE CHAPLAIN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Republican
senator's in caucus to-day decided upon the
Rev. Edward Everett Hale, of Boston, for
chaplain of the Senate, beginning Jan. ].
He is a Congregationalist. and is now
eighty-three years old.
BOSTON, Dec. H-Dr. Edward Everett
Hale has wired his willingness to accept the
appointment as chaplain of the United
States Senate, rendered him to-day. He
has made arrangements to spend the winter
in Washington with his family
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
One Way To Do II.

1.-The problem is this" said the teacher. .I
have fifteen apples. which to divide among
twelve boys. Now. how shall distribute the
apples?''
After considerable chewing Of pencils and
scratching of paper the little Wise boy raised
his hand. ''weil. Johnnyr'
"you should give one apple to three-afths OF
a boy-"-Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
Were All Gentlemen.

Sir John Pennyfather, an old-time swearing
general OF the British army. Is the subject OF
this story by Lord woiseey: His regiment
was his home and all ranks In It were to him
his children. 1t had lost heavily In the battle
of Meeanee. and he looked upon its thinned
ranks that evening he fairly broke down. In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

1t Is reported that the chance in Man
churia for American trade in lumber and
flour is very poor. but that there are i'm
mense sales Of American beer. The Man.
churians don't care particularly for Mich
igan or Minnesota, but they are determined
keep Milwaukee famous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

A small fire of unknown origin started
about 10 o'clock yesterday morning In the
basement of the Yohn block at the corner
of Washington and Meridian streets and
before IL could be extinguished the smoke
which poured through the registers had
done great deal Of damage In the Burton
iewelry store at IL N. Meridian street and
the store OF Charles w. Conner, the Opt
clan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
In Ciphers.

Girl with the Gibson Girl Neck-That Young
Muntoburn may be a great catch, but he isn't
OF much account in company. He said nothing
the whole evening.
Girl with the Julia Marlowe Dimple-Nothing?
Six OF them, wasn't it? His money is supposed
to talk for him.-Chicago Tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
A BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.
Grosvcnor's Correction.

"old Figgers'' Grosvenor. of Ohio arose pom
derousIy in the House this morning and held up
q compelling hand.
'.Mr. Speaker" he said, at notice by the Rec
ord that am quoted as having referred to the
United States Senate as they think that
should be corrected. Mr. President. I always
refer to the United States Senate as it
Tag" said Speaker Cannon. THE designa-
ton fits and will be changed"-New York
World.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

Mary Baker G. Eddy is not Mother"
Eddy any e--ofiicially-but Leader"
Eddy; but the official proclamation of the
Christian Scientists will not soon be able
to destroy the appellation which is used
as nickname by most people and as a
term of endearment by the remainder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

Germany's RULED feelings can only be
soothed by an Official denial from General
uted to him. He will doubtless be given
the opportunity TO make such denial He
has already told the newspapers that the
report was false
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

A French chemist has discovered that
there is enough phosphorus in the human
body to make $4,000 matches That prob
ably explains why none are made in
heaven-we have to leave all the material
behind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

st. Paul minister, the Rev. David Nor
gan, has declared that clergymen are para
sites. The statement is interesting, coming
from such source; and yet, as the old
proverb hath it, "'Tis an i'll bird that fouls
its own nest"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

The warships of both Japan and Russia
have been painted black-the war color.
Both countries announce 1hat "the outlook
Is distinctly hopeful" They are evidently
following the Roosevelt doctrine of speak
ing soft and carrying a big stick"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

President Roosevelt has been made an as
sociate member of the Travellers Protective
Association. He has travelled around this
country almost enough TO entitle him to a
full membership-and also to the 5000
votes which the order controls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

The 1.7s2 national banks which have been
organized since March. 1900, have a COM
bined capital of slo4.oOo.00o. 1t must be re-
membered that this capital is cash-not
drop OF moisture This is almost the only
class OF corporations of which that can be
aafd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

carried New Jersey in four elections. and
the Democrats in seven. The electoral
votes in these States show that New York
and Connecticut are normally Republican,
and the popular vote shows 1t still more
conclusively. The only normally Demo-
cratic states are south OF Mason and
Dixon's line
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

Denmark and Austria Hungary are the
latest nations to recognize the independence
Of Panama. Great Britain. the Springfield
Republican and the New York Evening
Post are about the only powers yet to be
heard from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15
JOHN 4. CONLEN DEAD.
Prominent Member of K of p. Dies
as Result of Operation.

John A. Conlen. a prominent member OF
the Knights OF Pythias. and son or Patrick
Conlen. a West washington-street Jeweler.
died at Guthrie. o. T.. Sunday result OF
a surgical operation. The body will arrive in
this city to-day and the funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home OF his father, No. 1ni3
North Temple avenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

When General Reyes, the Colombian en-
pIorer and In many ways useful citizen.
That is another good reason why he should
have stopped at home
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One of the Rejected.

Ned-Lord Brokeleigh is q brother-in-law Of
mine
Will-Nonsense! You mean Lord Brokeleirb
who married Miss Gotrox?
Ned-Yes; she promised to be a sister to ma
before she married him.-Philadelphia Iedeer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

A Springfield CMass.) brewery company
sent check for s25 to the local Democratic
committee. The check was returned with
note stating that the contribution was ''in-
adequate and grossly insulting" If the
Massachusetts, Democrats are to be insult
ed the insults must be made large enough
to be tolerated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.-United States
Minister Beaupre has reported to the State
Department from Bogota that everything Is
quiet there and he sees no occasion to post
pone his leave of absence. He Is expected
to leave the legation In the hands of Mr..
Snyder, the charge and secretary. and de-
part at once for the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-15

Samuel Miller, eighty-four years old. died
suddenly yesterday at his home four miles
northwest of this city on the Lafayette
pike Mr. Miller was born in Frederick
county, Maryland. and I'm 1895 came with
his parents and settled In the neighborhood
where he died. He leaves one daughter