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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
PRESENTATION OF SWORD.


The commission which has charge Of the
arrangements for the presentation OF the
sword to Admiral Taylor provided by iegis-
lative appropriation held meeting at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon and partially
completed the programme for the occasion.
All of the members OF the commission b'st
one were present.
The presentation will take place at 2
o'clock In the afternoon OF Monday. Feb.
%. and the ceremonies will be held i'm the
rotunda OF the Statehouse on the main
floor. A stage VIII be erected I'm the north
and committees.
Admiral Brown will preside and Governor
Durbin will make the presentati ton address.
to which, of course, Admiral Taylor vii: re-
epond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

The New York Evening Post rejoices that
Justice Holmes. son Of the Autocrat of the
Broadcast Table. has brought an element
Of human interest into the austere proceed
ings OF our highest court" The reference
Is to Justice Holiness recent decision in
which he held that circus posters could be
copyrighted and discussed the question
from an esthetic point OF view. No doubt
his decision was legally correct. but some
persons may differ with the Post on the
point tbst circus-poster art constitutes an
element CT human interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

The memorial prepared by the executive
committee of the State Bar Association.
asking for the Impeachment of Judge L. o.
Rasch, of Evansville. who solicited money
from men whom he appointed to positions
in the court under him, is still an orphan
A member Of the Legislature cannot be
found who will father it and introduce IL in
either house. Judge Rasch has many
friends among the legislators and none of
the members from the First district Will
be party to any step against him. The
other members of the Legislature take the
position that the matter is one that con-
Germs Vanderburg county alone, and that IL
there is any memorial or resolution intro
duced il should come from a representative
or senator from that county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
1t Was So Funny.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
Isn't 1t funny" gurgled the Cheerful Idiot
that one has to raise ones voice in order to
call down cellar?''
Not any funnier,' cackled the Brain Fever
Immune, than the fact that the most essential
part Of a fellows bringing-up is an occasional
calling down..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
Mxstfned Spectators.

A delegation of school children from Fair
mount visited the Legislature yesterday un-
der the chaperonage Of Professor Cope
land. The young people were interested
but somewhat mystified spectators OF the
proceedings in the House and Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

That is. the State Legislature should not
vote money for Independent exhibits under
general appropriation the State board, con
sisting of two at large and one from each
congressional district. should appropriate
the amounts for different departments.
Otherwise the exhibit will be one of patches
and pieces
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

movement to remove the capital of
Missouri from Jefferson City to ST. Louis
has gained great strength from the fact
that the Legislature has appropriated ST.
100000 for a worlds fair building at ST.
Louis. 1t is claimed that another million
added to that would make as fine a capital
as any State need desire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind, Feb. 6.-Fifty-six MEM
bers of the Indiana Legislature guided by
Representative Archer Jackley, OF this
county, were entertained in Eiwood last
night, the principal feature being trip
through the tin plate works. followed by a
banquet at the Marion cafe and q season of
speech making The visitors were much
impressed with Elwood and looked In Won
der at the process of making tin plate.
which most OF them saw for the first time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Chairman Gray, Of the anthracite coal
commission. thanked the lawyers for the
thoroughness with which they had pre-
sented both sides and all sides of the case.
The commission deserves thanks for the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

The bill to pension policemen. to which
the Journal pointed out objections a few
days ago. will be recalled and revised. Even
the men who desired it's passage have de-
clared themselves opposed to some of its
urovfsiouS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
Extremes.
Washington Star

Washington Star.
Don't you think this country is likely to
make wealth consideration of too much i'm
portance?' asked the apprehensive patriot
What do you want it to do?' inquired the
man who takes things they come; ''set I'D
poverty as an ideal?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Whether Democratic harmony is grow
ing or not It Is certain that William J..
Bryan is passing out of public sight and
mind. as also Organism. The man has
talked himself to death, and his doctrines
are worn out. The question in regard to
the Democratic party now is. as the parrot
said in the monkey story. Wonder what
Il will do NEXT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

The difficulties attending a solution of
the embarrassing question show the i'm
portance Of covering all points in the
granting of franchises. The time to make
= contract is when 1T Is made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
LEGISLATIVE ROUTINE.
New House Bills.

No. observation-disclosures tax levy
for State educational fund I'm accordance
with legislative committees recommended
tions.-E.ducation
No. 2i7-Van Fleet-Regulating the prac-
tice of dentistry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Judge Harris. of Sullivan county. has de-
clared that the law which makes dismissal
the penalty Of sheriff who does not pro-
tect his prisoners from lynchers is uncon-
stitutional Fortunately, Judge Harris does
not have the last word
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

A London cablegram says it is believed
there that the Mexican-Chinese movement
for silver conference has it's origin in this
country. which has large financial inter-
ests in Mexico. The financial interests of
origin of the movement without looking
further
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

1t Is probably fortunate for the British
Ministry that it does not have to meet a
new election on the issue of approving the
alliance with Germany and the Venezuelan
mess" The indications are strong that
the people would disapprove of the whole
business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

While other cities were making bids and
offers for the United States military post
and pointing out their great advantages,
Indianapolis just sat still and got it, All
things come to cities that wait, if they are
rightly located.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
MIR. Carmichael HI.

II was announced In the House yesterday
that Representative Carmichael, the ven
cradle member from Delaware. Is seriously
i'll at his home in Munce. An indefinite
leave of absence was granted him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
Identified.
Ralfinnnra News

First Gateman-Who is that woman who has
asked twenty times in the last five minutes
about the schedule. for fear her train will get
away?
Second Gateman-She's headin' bunch o.
delegates goin' down L a meetin' o. tn Ameri-
can League o. Don't Worry Clubs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

University to introduce the study of agri-
culture by means of pamphlets distributed
among agricultural societies and private in
dividuals.
The Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock
Monday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

There was young man in the Tombs
THAT place of misfortunes and glombs);
To why are you here?'
He said, with sneer.
For stealing from rich peoples rombs''
New York Evening Sun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Good luck seems to attend the bituminous
coal conferences held in this city. as the
miners and operators always come to an
agreement. There must be something in
the local atmosphere that makes them con-
cillstory 80.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Mexico is the latest government to file
claims against Venezuela and ask to be
put on an equal footing with the rest. She
Is the ninth, but there may be others. and
now is the time to get in on the ground
floor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Representative Wright, OF Indianapolis.
voted against the brewers bill on Thurs
day His name was not included in the list
published in the Journal yesterday through
a typographical error.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Just now Venezuela. more than any other
nation, Is enjoying the splendid isola-
ton that British statesmen talked about
. few years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

1t is announced that Representative Can't
well. of Hartford City, who was stricken
with hemorrhage of the stomach at the
Statehouse a week ago. will not be able TO
resume his legislative duties this session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

some of the Articles of Especial fn
terest 10 Appear To-Morrow.

some of the Articles of Especial fa-
terest to Appear To-Morrow.
AN oLD-TIME SCHOOL
A chapter OF extremely interesting facts
concerning st Mary's Seminary, the
first girls school in Indianapolis.
TALKS ON LIVE TOPICS
Stories of the street and readable in
terviews on matters OF current interest,"
GEORGE AIDES SOCIAL STUDY
The Modern Fable OF the Divided Con-
Germ that was Reunited Under New
Management.
THE PARIS MAIL
Original story by Arthur w. March
mont.
WOOD CARVING
BY Rev +. c. Lambert, NJ. A.
BARON Won sTERNBERG-
Talk with the new German ambassador
before he sailed for the United States
THE EXPATRIATED AMERICAN
study from life. by Paul Bourget.
A RIVAL TO MARCONI-
Remarkable inventions by a young
Italian naval officer.
SENATOR INGALLS'S BIOGRAPHY
Some comments by Judge ID. r. Bald
win on a newly-publshed volume OF the
late senator's writings.
WALL STREET TALK
Report that a large part of the corn
crop OF 1902 will not be of contract grade
House, broken presently by the musical
voice of Mr.. Bamberger: Mr.. Speaker.
said the gentleman from Marion, II move
that the vote by which House bill No. 70
was passed be reconsidered and that that
motion be laid on the table"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Whatever appropriation Is made for the
representation of Indiana at the worlds
fair should be under the direction OF a
competent State board such as is proposed
- The report OF the legislative committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Philadelphia Press.
II wonder" unused the lobster, why Lent is
called the 'penitental season."
Doubtless replied the oyster, because ev-
cry month in Lent has an r. in it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
Visits state Prison.

Several members of the House committee
on the State Prison went to Michigan City
yesterday afternoon and last night TO spend
Saturday and Sunday at the prison as the
guests of Warden Reid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

III. Il. No. 26-Miner-To prevent the
fraudulent sale OF merchandise. Passed
81 TO 20.
III. b. No. Notwithstanding the i'm
vestment OF the funds OF the State Univer-
sity Passed-I0 TO 0.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
THE HUM0RISTS.
Consolation offered

Chicago News.
White Horse-I hate to eat dry hay.
Brown Horse-Cheer up. Think of the poor
people that have TO eat health food.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07
cINcINNATI-J r. Hawley & Co.. Arcade.

1OUISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets; Louisville Book
Co. z64 Fourth avenue. and Bluefeld Bros. Az
West Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

DAYTON. OIL. ". wiIkie. 30 South Jefferson
street
COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. ss4 High
street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

WASHINGTON. ID. c.-Riggs House. Ebbiti
House. Fairfax Hotel, Willard Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

DENVER. Col-Lou.hain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-07

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YoBK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House, +. o. News Co.. III
Dearborn street; Auditorium Annex Hotel.
Qexrborn Station MONS Stand
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
YELLOW FEVER IN TEXAS.
The State Health Officer Issues a
Report on Conditions.
The Infected Area Confined 10 La
redo, san Antonio and n small
Portion OF dewitt County

San antonio, Tex. Nov. 12.--Dr Geo.
r. Tabor, the state health officer. has
issued the following report on the yell
low fever conditions in Texas:
Actual conditions in Texas are as
follows: About 700 cases, with 90
deaths in Laredo eighteen cases, eight
deaths in San Antonio, with no cases
reported in San Antonio for seven
days: five cases, two deaths, in Dewitt
county. These are the only places Of
Infection in Texas, and Is a true state
ment of existing conditions Two
frosts have fallen in Bexar and Dewitt
counties, Conditions are favorable in
Bexar, and | apprehend no further
cases, Cases in Dewitt county confined
to one house, with no other house near
err than one mile. Disease Is ended
there Laredo is well quarantined. No
danger whatever to people coming to
Texas, as our quarantine will amply
protect other sections OF the state. We
hope to be able to give San Antonio a
clean bill OF health within few days.
State and federal government are CO.
operating at Laredo, and hope to ex-
terminate the infection there soon"
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
ORDER IN THE COAL CAMPS
Reports From the Colorado Coal
Camps Indicate No Disorder.
Peace Authorities, Hacked by the
Union Leaders, In Complete
Control of the situation.

Denver, Col, Nov 12.-Reports from
all coal camps where miners are on
strike are to the effect that good order
is being maintained The peace au-
thorities, strongly backed by the union
leaders, are in complete control of the
situation.
At Trinidad union headquarters have
received a request from Texas coal dis
tricts for 500 men, and Iowa has asked
for $50. There will likely be furnished
at once.
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co, officials
claim to have more men working on
the southern field than on Monday
but the number Of miners on strike
in that region is conservatiyely esti-
mated at 1000 With $500 additional
idle miners in Fremont county, and
about 1000 in the northern field, the
total number CT strikers in this state
exceeds 10000,
At the local Offices Of the Colorado
Fuel & Iron Co, it was announced
again that there is no scarcity Of coal,
but nevertheless orders even for small
quantities are not promptly filled.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
.BOMBARDMENT
OF SAN DOMINGO
Diplomatic Corps and Consular OFF,
GERS Were Notified of Inten-
ton to Bombard.
The POWERS REPRESENTATIVES
WOULDN'T CONFER WITH REBELS.
The situation Described rs Critical
and the Presence OF More For
einn Wnrships Urgently Desired
The German Consulate Has =
Guard of Marines.

San Domingo, Tuesday, Nov To-
Previous to beginning the lombard
ment OF San Domingo, the revolution
lists notified the diplomatic corps and
the consular officers that they had pre-
Wously served notice on the Dominican
luton intended to adopt all means, in
Guiding a bombardment. in their efforts
to capture the city. The representa-
tives of the powers met and decided
that they could only hold commune
cations with tie legally established
government of the country.
Gen. Paul Cabrera, at the head of 800
reyolutionists, with six pieces Of ar
tIlery and treasure chest contain
ing $4,000, arrived, Tuesday, before the
city.
The situation here Is becoming very
critical, and the presence of more war;
ships at San Domingo is urgently re-
quired.
The guard for the German consulate,
which was landed from the cruisers Of
Germany now in port, is in constant
communication with the latter by
means of signal station, which has
been erected over the consulate.
The German steamer Athen, which
was prevented, some days ago, from
landing her cargo at San Pedro De
Macoris, has, under protection Of a
German cruiser. succeeded in landing
her freight at that port, and has pro-
ceeded to the northern ports Of Santo
Domingo, for which she has cargo and
passengers. The Athen has n German
escort with her, in order to facilitate
the dlschargng Of her freight
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
Convictions in Federal Court.

During the recent term Of Federal
court at Little Rock there were thir.
tyfour convictions. Deputy Marshall
Fred Johnson has landed the follow
ing prisoners in the Federal Jail at
Atlanta, Ga: Hugh Reynolds, Con-
way county, Illicit dIstillIng, four
years; Dan Patterson, Garland coun'
ty, pension fraud, two years; l., A.,
Robinson, Montgomery county Illicit
dIstllIng, one year and one day;
John W. Long. Saline county counter
telling, three years; Thomas W
Glow Clark county, rlning registered
letters, fifteen months; sam Wiley,
convicted at Helena perjury, ono
year and one day
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
Recovered His Snlrker-

I. H. Swift, a merchant of Hous
ton, Tex, was robbed on an Arkansas
Midland train of a valuable diamond
between Helena and MARVEL Mr..
Swift, when he missed his jewelry,
made no cutlery, but at a small sta.
ton telephoned to an officer to meet
the train at Brinkley with search
warrants for eight people all tie oc
cupants of the coach except himself.
The officer was on hand and Mr..
Swift's diamond was found sewed IN
the skirt Of a woman passenger Four
of the eight passengers were arrested,
and gave their names as follows:
John Morgan and Pearl Morgan, his
wife, of Oklahoma City, Okla; Edwin
hlyn, Of Vicksburg, Miss; Charlie
Baird 1876 South Twentieth street,
Birmingham. Ala They have been
connected with a carnival show and
were en- route from Helena to Little
Rock.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
Elld Caeh for Liberty.

A man supposed to be Pat Lacey,
wanted in Arkansas county on the
charge Of murder and other offenses,
made sensational escape from an
officer at Little Rock The man was
arrested on the North Side by an Of
ncor, who took him to the court house
in buggy to get commitment papers
AS the man was handcufred the officer
left him in the buggy and went IN
side, requesting several bystanders to
keep an eye on him. No sooner had
the officer disappeared when the prIs'
oncr grabbed the lines and began
lashlng the horse, which started on
a run, The streets were crowded
and many thought II was u runaway
Ms they fed for safety The prisoner
succeeded in making his escape, de-
sorting the horse and buggy several
miles from the city
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
Nooro Kills White Man,

Albert Garlock, n white man, was
shot and killed by negro named
Brown In Roland township, Pulaski
county Garlock and his wife went to
A negro wedding out Of curiosity and
there GarIocl and tho negro had some
words. After accompanying his wife
home, GarlOck and his brother went
TO place on the road and waited for
the negro, When Brown appeared
Garlock 5tar'cd toward him, holding
IN hIs hand heavy club He had
taken only few steps when the negro
pullcd revolver and fired,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
WARRANT FOR HEBER J. GRANT
One OF the Leading Apostles of the
Mormon Church Charged with
Unlawful Combination.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov, ia
warrant has been sworn out charging
Hebcr j, Grant, one of the leading
apostles Of the Mormon church, with
unlawful cohabitation with Augusta
Winters Grant and Emily Wells Grant
at the same time. The apostle was
convicted, in 1898, of the same offense
and fined $500. Prosecution Of MIR.
Grant is due in part to his public ad-
mission before the students OF the
Utah university, on November 4, that
he has Two wives and that he donated
to the alumi scholarship fund $50 for
himself and $50 for each Of his two
wives
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
DEED Of AN INSANE WOMAN.
Delaware II. Hollis Killed, While
Asleep In n Chnir, Dy Ills Wife,
at Camden, Del.

Dover, Del, Nov l2,-Mrs Edith
Jackson Hollis, n member Of an lnhu-
entail Camden Dcl) family, murdered
her husband, Delaware T, Hollis, by
shooting him earlyWeinesday morning,
Hollis was asleep in chair when his
wife placed the revolver to his head
and blew out his brains Tuesday night
tho husband consented to his wife be-
ing sent to an asylum for the insane,
and the wife believed from that mo-
ment that her husband had turned
against ner.
Mrs. Hollis was committed TO jail
until q jury passes upon her sanity.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
meeting Of Teachers Announced

President Crawford Of tho c+o,o
TEACHERS Association, makes tho for
lowing announcement: "Tbe next
meeting Of the Arkansas Teachers,
ASSOCIATION Ls.'1 will be held in the city of
Lutte Rock, December 30, 30 and al
me purpose of this organization is TO
uiScuSS educational policies, to cor.
Siuer courses of study, methods OF
'eachlhg and plans of work. and 10
aiu ana promote the cause of educa.
tloh IN this commonwealth. The
meeting will be held during the
CHRISTMAS holidays in order to secure
aS large an attendance as possible
some OF our sister states in the south
nave more than a thousand teachers
IN the annual sessions of their asso.
cations; shall the teachers of Arkan.
sas snow less of zeal and enthusiasm .
vi the good which results from these
conferences, there can be no doubt.
We confidently bellows that the
attendance "a the coming session will
De by far the greatest in the history
OF the association, and we earnestly
request that school boards and school
superintendent so arrange the dates
OF their holiday vacation that all
teachers who wish to do so may be
present during the entire session of
the association All friends of educa.
ton are eligible to membership and
we hope to have very large attend.
ancc from school directors and others
who are interested in the growth and
progress of our educational institu.
TONS
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1903-11-14
GERMAN TROOPS AT WARMBAD
win Artillery Arrive In the
Vicinity d wnrmbnd.

Berlin, Nov 1.-THE governor OF
GermanSoutfwest Africa cables that $3.50
mounted troops with four guns have
arrived in the vicinity Of WarmEad,
but he does not mention any fighting
with the rcbolious natives, who seem.
ingly are not contcsting the advance OF
the troops
It rs believed that In consequence OF
German representations the British aud
Portuguese police In the adjacent terri
tories viii endeayor to prevent further
supplIs Of arms and ammunition being
sent across the border by traders.