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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-13
ELECTRICAL storm mt Evansville.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. April 12.-An elec-
trical storm lasting for an hour prevailed
I'm this part of the State early this even
ing The streets were flooded here and
street car traffic was impaired. The storm
extended north OF this city for fifty miles.
No serious damage has been reported.
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MERIDA. Yucatan. April 12-The govern
ment is having prepared large and varied
exhibit OF articles manufactured from
henequin for the St. Louis exposition in
1904. Special attention will be given to
hats made OF henequin, which will rival
the famous Panama manufacturers.
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MAZATLAN. Mex. April 1.-THE city
continues free of the plague and business
assumes It's usual aspect. There are seven
ty-nine persons In quarantine. No meas
ures are omitted TO prevent recur-
renee Of the ipest.
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imports for the United States alone is
greater than that of all other countries of
the world combined.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-13
Ak WILL BE APPLIED.
Internal Revenue Forces VIII BE Cut
Down I'm All Departments.


Down I'm All Departments.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The spirit of
reform in the Treasury Department has ex-
tended to the Internal Revenue Bureau and
hence will be felt in every corner of the
land. Instructions have just been issued by
Commissioner Yerkes to collectors through
out the country calling for reorganization
of the various districts for the coming fiscal
year, with view to deciding upon the num-
Der of persons that should be employed
both in the collectors offices and in the
field. Collectors are directed to limit their
recommendations for the coming year TO
such force may be absolutely necessary
Tor prompt and proper prosecution of the
public business. In this connection col
lectors are advised that the appropriation
for the collection of internal revenue for the
next fiscal year Is materially less than that
allowed for the current one. Especially Is
the case in regard to employees paid from
the appropriation known the war ap
preparation" The diminished appropriation
necessitates a reduced force. and the ak will
fall in the internal revenue service on
July /.
The conviction is beginning to impress
itself upon competent observers in Wash
ington that one of the principal contests be-
tween the two parties in the next Congress
will be over the financial question. This.
at least. is the opinion of many leading
Democrats and Republicans. 1t is known
that President Roosevelt in his message
next winter will make strong recommended
uons for the enactment of some measure
to correct recognized evils in the present
system OF finance and currency in the
United States. Whatever the Republicans
propose will be bitterly fought by the DEM
ocrats. as was evidenced by their attitude
toward the Aldrich bill In the closing days
Of the last Congress. A subcommittee con-
sisting of Senators P1att of Connecticut.
Aldrich OF Rhode Island and Spooner Of
Wisconsin. is now engaged in the task of
framing a bill which will be presented for
consideration early in the next Congress.
1t Is understood that the measure will en-
brace some of the features of the Fowler
CONTINUED ON PAGE Q COL 81
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For the United States, the figures show a
growth In imports from sas6,OoOOO0 in 1870
to ssos. 100000 in 1902 and in exports from
ss76, 100000 to sls55. 600 900; the trade balance.
which In 1870 was $50 10000 in excess OF
imports. was. in 1892. $452. .oo00 900 in excess
Of exaorts. The excess Of exports over
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CONTINUED ON PAGE 4. COL. ID
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

"TF I could buy you an Oriental rug
for S5 we might get some for
Christmas.
1t was said as joIe--but it is areality
here today.
Some fairly good Hamedans, Guendjes
and Carabaghs hearth size-for SIS.
Full hearth size Daghestans and Shervans
for $3.50.
Cabistans. Beluchistans, Shervans and Dagh-
estans for $40. Sizes, 8 # z in.x2 IT, 10 in.,
up to 5 it. 8 in Ks #. in.
All reduced from much higher prices,
which were low to begin with.
Still other good Orientals at SIS.
Between $40 and 500 is large collection of
fine Kazaks.
Genuine antiques between SIS and $3.50.
All on second foor Market street, with
carpets.
T>EACHER--reading: ''All furniture
belongs to the Useful Family, and
some of 1t takes its name from great
men-
Norris chairs-oak, mahogany and weathered
oak-$4 to SIS; cushions-verona, velour,
tapestry, silk moquette, $4 to $17.
1IcK1aley rockers and chairs, broad arms,
$3.50. Third hoor.)
MRS. JANSON had such a pretty
w cut glass salad bowl on her table
tonight, don't you think so, dear?"
Youca match itfor So today -S-inch
chrysanthemum and diamond pattern
usually $3.50.
Other cut glass salad bowls, SIS, So,
$7 and $10-their values range from So
to $16.50 (Arcade.)
"CANTA CLAUS slippers, I should
- call them"
''He wears gum boots, said the child.
Mrs. Santa Claus slippers, my dear.
You may send them for your little gift
to Aunt Sue, out on the farm. She has
mo- fire in her bedroom They're quite the
warmest, thickest things I've seen for
the money Eiderdown moccasins, 35c.
(Second floor, first gallery.
Knitted slippers-in the Shoe Store.
Dolgefelt slippers-same place-$1 up.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
WnI. Meet In 81. local. Mo.

Braddock. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE general
committee OF the Young Peoples
Christian Union Of the United Presby-
terian Church Of the United States,
which met here, spent the day map
ping out work for the Young Peoples
Union during the coming year and
also in arranging for the biennial ma
tional convention next July Delega.
tons from Buffalo, Philadelphia. Lin
coin. Neh.; St. Joseph. Mo, and Cedar
Rapids. Ia. were present to urge the
selection Of their cities for the next
biennial convention. st. Joseph was
selected after all the conditions of the
committee were met. The convention
viii be held from June 20 to July 8. and
about 1000 delegates will be present.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
SEEING Double

Edward Harsigan, the Irish come
dian, is occasionally guilty % an Irish
bun, as this incident proves lie was
seated at table in cafe with Q fell
low-actor. The friend had ordered
whisky. and the liquor WAS served IN a
decanter holding enough Tor several
drinks They sat for some time talk
ing. and when tho time came for pay
ing the bill the friend informed the
waiter that he had had but one drink.
WHAT said Harrigan only one 2
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

MES, more Of the BRIDES pianos--the
4 Chickering Quarter rGrand--arrived
yesterday. Only few. Mahogany,
$o50-pay by the month, if preferable.
This piano--most beautiful in tone,
most dainty in size, most graceful in
form--occupies but little more space
than an upright, yet has the tone OF
grand. 1t is the piano that has made
Chickering & Sons the largest producers
of grand pianos in the world. (Third
floor, Chestnut street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

WILL the father, mother, brother or
~ sister of the girl who looked at
white opera wraps for half an hour yes
terday, kindly drop in toiay?
She wants white broadclota trimmed with
Cluny lace-and the price has gone down from
500 TO $l06. If that gone ask for the second
choicea white cloth piped with blue SIS
instead of $50. Others if your pocketbook
will not stretch SO far. (Second fl oor. Chestnut
street
put fine velour coat is SO expen-
ID sivel"
Not at all--at this time Of the year,
after the first rush is over Our i'm
ported velour coats are reduced third
just now-even the finest.
SIS were SIS SIS were Sis
S64 were SOS
tsecond floor, Chestnut street,
hAUGHTER needs new evening
- dress for that er-Csristmas
dance What shall get her?"
Why not look at so~ne Of the new ite
robes just here from Paris. With trim
mings and hxings complete they cost $40
to S45. (Dress-Goods Salon, main
hoor)
I OST: the address of the woman who
~ asked whether those pretty cloth
and velveteen shirtwaist suits were going
to be reduced and said she wanted some
for Christmas. The prices go to 50
today-were $13.50 to $40. (Second
hoor.)
7 SEE you" said the seeress at the
4 Charity Bazaar, in beautiful
suit Of brown frightened with rich velvet,
gold buttons and braid-the cynosure of
all eyes tor its becomingness and style.
And the young girl went away happy.
$16. SO just in "a new style. (Second
floor, Chestnut street.)
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

An interested onloolSer noticed that
after various whisperings and nudg-
ings from her husband, Cosnio Gordon
Lennox. She beamed as if nothing had
happened. Later the interested on
locker said;
you're happier than when we saw
you IN New York last1''
Yes. indeed.
"On account Of him. suppose - nod
ding Mr.. Lennox S way.
Surely, Were so bound up IN each
other that l actually make myself
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
enc For tl1e German.

EN-Fire Chief Croker. OF New York
watching O very dangerous FIRE, was
amazed By tio daring of a new recruit
plainly Of German birth or origin. After
the man had emerged from his perilous
position Mr.. Croker met him and observed
a5mrngiy.
Wei Cone, my brave boy, But never
expected TO see you alive again.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Signed

DULLETIN--Men'S So black Dey6yl
ID t0y 81 today-the maker would pu|
his name in if you paid $3.50, but MOI
for less. Is his name worth ST. or more
See the hats. (City Hall corner.
''ST~HIS silk mufHer is too small -
last Christmas.
this is fine (this Christmas we
got some SO inches square, from Londonl
$1.50 to So. Chestnut street,
Mr.. SANTA CLAUS, please give
INA me a suit of clothes or / won
be able to go out and enjoy my new sled
that ] want you TO bring also. Tom ]. !"
Melton overcoats. SIS from $55; frieze over
coats $40 from SIS; cheviot overcoats, SIS
from SIS; double breasted suits, $40 were $751;
81. were $40. market street
/" John, do you know that that SOC
y Chas. Field Haviland dinner set
have been looking at down at Wana-
makers is now marked $30l"
John knew what that meant, and acted
accordingly.
Other sets reduced almost in proper
tion-$14.50 $40 and SIS.
English porcelain sets, $40, that usu-
ally cost $16. Second floor, center.)
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

LIE picked up 81 scarf, looked a
4 longingly, laid it down; thel,
S1.5O scarf, and laid II down. Final
bought one for ST.. Confess to vi
mother, young man, and whisper IA
we have three hundred beautiful So SCI
to sell today at 81 each. (Chestnut st
a L least twenty men were heard z
a say on golf field not long al
i wish ] had an Angora Jacket II
that fellow over there" Maybe we Il
him there to tease you. $16. 50-oIS
to be had in this store. Chestnut st
M in for it now, boys-new baby
a. the house"
Wife promptly got him warm robe
walk the floor in. So up. (Chestr
street,
GIVE given Jim a house-coat and p.
Il of slippers every Christmas for t
years, and I'm not going TO chan
now. F."
You might have to change the size
his coat after Christmas, which would
annoying, unless you bring an old cC
with you now. $3.75 up. (Oppos.
post Office.
Slippers, $3.50 up. Market a
Thirteenth.)
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Beet SUGAR.

The way Robert Grier Monroe Is going
after the trusts is simply great, isn't g.?
j tell you, If he keeps mp his good work
they win all have to go out OF business. %
remarked williah Leary.lof New York.
"why, what has he been dolng?' asked
chorus IN the Amen" corner of she
Fifth Aveaue.
collected s525ooo waeer tax from the
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

procession where many
make their wants known by ques-
tions to the storekeeper
A store that isn't human and only
looking out through ten per cent.
profit spectacles, helps itself more
than it helps the people First Of
all, this store must help the people
We always like to hear people
talk about what they are expecting
from somebody for Christmas.
We are generally able to keep
secrets that come to us in business,
but we. can sometimes make a Christ
mas cup overflow by saying to a
perplexed man:
Y0ny 7O5fe has been l0okMg at
lace curtains TAR a year 5ast and
said she meant to 6lty them 7vhen she
could ab7oyd II. "
I0uy son has been heye t51ce
pricing gOatches, and there's one he
hikes
TT the stocking you hung up had
hole in the toe, Santa Claus would
know what to do--do you?
Womens 25c stockings for lsc. (West Of
Area de-
Mems soc fancy Isle socks for 2sc Market
street) No size TO-
Jnaeya0eay makes fine common sense
gift also.
Women 81. so Swiss silk vests for ST..
Women's 75c mercerized vests for soc.
Mems $3.50 koted silk heeced shirts or
drawers for 81. (All west Of Arcade)
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

tt seems TO me you have had two"
No Ned, only one" persisted the
friend.
Well perhaps you are right said
aarrigau. I'm admit ] didn't see YOU
aiSe the first drink, although / did see
you take the second.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Mrs. MokInIev'a Aunt pead.

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. II. ~ Mrs
Mary F. Shoot, aged s6 years. an aunt
Of Mrs. William Mckinley, died here
Her former home was Fort Wayne.
Ind, and she had come south for her
health. Her estate Is said to be valued
At several million dollars.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
pHIIApr1pu1A. D cember z. lgo.

PHILADELPHIA. d cember II, 1908.
The Wanamaker Piano Store.
Gentlemen
few days ago came to look at one Of
those Shickering Quarter Grand pianos out
found the last you had sold. The sales
man sa you expec. ed more in from the fac
tory shortly Kindly lst me know how
you will have them ! have promised my
daus .er for Christmas.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
NOTICE!

Beginning tomoyyozV, the stare sOsX Be
obes e0ensngs MP 10 Christmas sgss not
0beN Christmas ege.
Tickets for u. of P.-Cornell debate
tomorrow evening are sale today here at the
store-call at center Office, inside the Juniper
street door, to the right
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Marie Temptestls Pam.

Marie Tempest was invited to i little
social affair the other day Things
didn't just go right ana she became
rather impatient.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Woodward & Bro, sos Market St.

Sell butchers Saws. Knives. .Cleavers
Hog Scrapers, Scales, Lard Presses
Meat Cutters. Block Scrappers. Scrap-
pie Pans.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

Weather strips. Door Checks, Push
Plates. Double Hinges, Ash Cans, Ash
sleeves. Garbage Cans, oil Heaters, Ca
Hose.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

think Of that joybook of girlhcod,
Tempest and Sunshine"
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

'Alfe again?" repeated the fireman.
stolldly. IVY. l hafn't been dead yet.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER II, 1908
To Father:

To Father:
Please tell me what you wantfor Christ
mas and leave this under my breakfast
plate tomorrow morning.
might as well get you something you
want, if only had an idea OF what it is.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
-. hAarllat snuarn .c.i.a,

A very popular for S, put up n
small boxes. 35s. SO cents. Durstein.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
RothohiIds &c. CHAR.
Advertizs IN the Ersnlng Journal.

Put up for the holiday trade in IS.
boxes, s1-5o. Durstein's.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
To Mother:

Please tell ne what you want for Christ
mas and leave this under my breakfast
plate tomorrow morning.
might as we'll get you something you
want, if only had an idea Of what it is.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
To Ny Good Wife:

Please tel me what you want for Christ
mas and leave this under my breakfast
plate tomorrow morning.
Imight as we'll get you something you
want, if only had an idea of what it is.
Signed
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
To My Husband:


Please tell me what you want for Christ
mas and leave this under my breakfast
plate tomorrow morning.
I might as we'll get you something you
want, it only had an idea Of what it is.
Signed
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
Wood,.,.rd e Rro. sos Marked e.

sugar Trust last week. said Leary.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

Read the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17
To Ny Sister:

Please tell me what you want for Christ
mas and leave this under my breakfast
plate tomorrow morning.
] might as well get you something you
want, If only had an idea Of what it IS.
Evening journal., 1903-12-17

OBODY knows the curl
Gus things that so on
these days with the
procession where many
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11
Par ITS WILL Be
PUNISHED
IF THEY FAIL TO OBSERVE THE
COMPULSORY SCHOOL Law OF
WEST VIRGINIA.
Text Of the Law Is Given for the Benciit
sef the Patrons of the Public Schools
H. of the County and Should be
Read by An.

That part Of the compulsory school
law OF this state, adopted at the last
session Of the legislature. which pcrtaiur
to the duties OF parents in the matter
is given below for the benefit Of ii,e
public school patrons. The city board
intends to strictly enforce It. ks
Every person having under his COM
troll a child or children between tie
ages OF eight and fourteen years shan
cause such child or children to attend
some public school for period Of twriis
Ity weeks yearly, beginning with the s.,
ginning of the school term. For every
neglect of such duty the person oifeiids
ing shall be guilty OF a misdemean6f
and shall, upon conviction thereof before
any justice, be fined two dollars for the
first offense and five dollars for eacla
subsequent offense, which fines shall DO
paid into the building fund of the district
in which said offense occurs.
An ofFense, as understood IN this act
shall consist in failure to attend schoo:
for two days in any week, except In
cases Of sickness, or death in the pupil,a
family, or the pupil be otherwise IN
structed for q like period Of time, er.
except for other reasonable excuse, pro:
vided there be, = schoolia sessipif withig,
two miles OF the pupils home. by the
nearest travelling road.
s.,esrhe board of education of every dis.
tsist. or Independent district at It's first
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11

Maybe the truant school. ofiicer Is not
cutting a-figures he has the business
men al but scared to death, especially
those who employ boys. Great conster-
nation prevails among thcm- He has told
them that the boys viii have to go TO
school, and a. consequence they VIII
have 70 employ other than child labor
The Jig is up so far rs the boys ars com
ccfned, and they will be seen marching
off to SCHOOL to get ad education 40 that
they can be business men themselves
some day. The truant officer, however
is not to blame. The law says whit he
shall do. and every one expects him e
do his full duty. Il ss.:s1s
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11
a puRcArrvE pIEAsuRE.

If You ever took Dewitt's Little Early
Riscrs for billiousness or constipation
you know what a purgative pleasure Is,
These famous little pills cleanse the liver
and rid the system Of all bile without
producing unpleasant effects. They dc
not grippe, sicken or weaken. but give tone
and strength to the tissues and organs
involved. w. Il. Howell, of Houston
Tex, says: ~No better pill can he used
than Little Early Riscrs for constipa.
ton. sick headache, etc. Sold by Wells
& Haymaler.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11

MSS powEIL AccEprs4 POSITION.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11
the GENUINE VS.. couNrERFEIrs

The genuine is always better than a
co,inteffeit, but the truth of this state
nient: Is never more forribly realized or
more thoroughly appreciated than when
you compare the genuine DeWitt's Witch
Haxsl' Salve with the many. counterfeits
and worthless substitutes that are ON the
market. w. s. Ledbetter, of Shreveport,
La, says: @After using numerous other
remedies without benefit. one box Of
Dtwitt's Witch Hazel Salse cured me-
For blind, bleeding, itching md prbtrdd:
ing piles no remedy is equal to Dewitt's
Witch Hazel Saive. Sold BY Wells q
= - = e
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11

Miss Pearl Powell has accepted i po-
sition as relief operator at the consoli.
dated Telephone company's central Of
doe. !.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-09-11
SECOND ENrERrAINnsNr eooD

The second b,lmbaphone entertainment
given last night in the Trinity church
colored, ON Ben street, was decided
success. There was a large and appre-
ciativc audience and Prof Gibson rem
dered an entire change Of program from
that Of the previous night. He used the
same musical Instruments, but had saif.
ferent selections. Prof. Gibson's enter
tainrnents are vry popular here. as well
"A elsewhere.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-06
CITY IN BRIEF.

DR.. Fordyce is in Chicago.
Lou Weber of Wellington was here
yesterday.
40. Burton was in the city yesterday
from Andover.
George NJ Glenn returned yesterday
from Des Moines. Iowa
DR.. Buchanan of Kansas City was the
guest of DR.. Wolff yesterday.
r. f. Johnston and wife of Clearwater
were shopping in the city yesterday.
F. A. Michaels. prominent farmer OF
Clearwater, was in the city on business
yesterday
j. r. Miller and wife went to ST Ar
gustine. Fla. over the Missouri Pacific
yesterday.
Born. to Mr. and Mrs NJ j. Shearer.
and eight-pound boy. Mother and child
both doing well.
Miss AlbeTtina Bissantz has left for a
visit to New York City, Buffalo and
other eastern points.
Thaddeus Hunter. age IS. and Gather
inc Noyes. age "a were married by Pro-
late Judge Wilson yesterday.
Ernest z. Burieigh left Tuesday morn
ing for Culver. Ind. where he will at
tend military school the rest of the year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-06
MONEY HAS
BEEN PAID
One Half Capital Stock of
Augusta Company Paid In
WITHIN TWO WEEKS
They Expect to Begin Work
on First Well l. oking for Gas

F. c. Rutland. of Augusta was in the
city yesterday and stated to the Eagle
that the Augusta Gas and Mining COM
pany would begin work prospecting for
oil. gas OF minerals within the next two
weeks
~ The company was organized among the
business men of Augusta win capital
lock OF 5000 One-half of this amount
has been paid in and every share of stock
has been subscribed by citizens Of
augusta
he company has organized by The cleo
ton of officers and directors and char
ter from the state is now in the hands
o. the secretary. For some days special
agents have been out securing leases on
lands around augusta and the farmers
nave shown 4 disposition To make very
favorable terms TO the company looking
tor gas. There shas been little trouble
securing plenty of land on which TO work
The company is now considering several
Propositions rom drillers and companies
manufacturing drilling optflts and the
1-st of the week the directors will meet
and decide whether they viii purchase
a drilling outfit of their own or make a
contract with some company to do the
work fer a stipulated sum per foot.
The company has procured contracts
With drillors ard manufacturers that the
Quilts must lie delivered in Augusta
within certain time or thai the
Hers must begin work within Il
certain time. if their propositions are ac-
copied Mr.. Ruland stated yesterday
that as the directors would decide OF this
G ostion the first Of the week tho werk
on the first we'll would begin within the
next two weeks
The promoters Of the company feel sure
o. success. For years there have been
complaints from farmers near Augusta
about oil appearing on the wells at their
houses and III some instances it is said
the farmers have experienced much
1Anculty in securing water fit for doraes-
lie use on account of the amount of oil
IN the wells. Some gas has been re-
ported from the deeper wells and the COM
rany expects TO find oil o. gas in small
Quantities at no great depth and to find
either oil or gas in paying quantities at
very little over one thousand feet