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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-25
WILL CROSS THE MELON BELT.
Electric Line to BE Built from Fort
Branch to New Harmony.

BFanch 10 new Harm0ny.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PRINCETON, Ind. Sept. 24-The Evans
Vile & Princeton Traction Company is
making a survey with a view to running an
electric line from Fort Branch. Gibson
county, to New Harmony. in Posey county.
This would open to traffic one of the rich
est sections i'm Indiana, including the fam
Gus Posey county melon belt, and a portion
of the country which has been greatly
handicapped by lack of proper shipping
facilities.
The sun., 1903-02-24
PRINCETON BRtIN AND BRtWN,
struggle for HOnOrs ON Forum and Campus
to Celebrate the Day.

PRINCETON. n. j.. Feb. % -Washington's Is
Birthday was observed here to-day with
the usual debate and orat orical contest in
the morning and gyrnnastic exhibition
in the afternoon. The class Of '78 debate,
with its 500 prize, was won by Georg.
Sandford Hornblower of New York City.
The question was Experience has shown
the Feasibility of Maintaining the Monroe
Doctrine" In the oratorical contest, a
speech on "The Growth and Importance
Of Arbitration by j. T. Semple, 'O5, of
Philadelphia, won p. p. Hibben, 90,
delivered the customary +horsing" speech
on the members Of his class
In the afternoon, beside the usual ex-
hibition by the gymnastic team, there was
a sophomore Freshman wrestling match
and events in the running high jumps and
the shot-put. The wrestling match was
won by the following men;
Lightweight, A. B Gaines. 'o5; middle
weight. 7. f. Gray. 'o5; heavyweight. ". b.
Tooker. '0f The highest jump we. !r,'.
3 inches, made by r. II. Gaines, 'os. j. r.
Dewitt easily distanced all OF hers by pu, ting
the shot ~ feet q inches
The sun., 1903-02-24
THE DAY IN BROOKLIN.
Borough Gay With Bunting olunt rer
Iiremen Parade.

Washington's Birthday was gcnerally
observed in BROOKLYN Yesterday, Busi-
ness was almost entirely suspended. flags
wcro displayed everywhere and there were
numerous balls dinner, and entertain
mcI,s Of var.ou, kinds in honor oi the day.
Tho special feature Of tn" celebrat ion
in Brooklyn was the annual parade of the
Kings Coan,y vomnteer Firemen'. Asso-
citation. More than ,5Oo old frefG Ghters
were in line, drawing their antiGuated
fire engines. hose carriages and trucks
They were reviewed by Borough President
j. Edward Swsnstrom and other borough
officials.
The New Utrecht Exempt Firemen's
Association had a parade of their own
in South Brooklyn.
Flags and bunting were raised on all the
vessels at the navy ward and at noon twen-
'y-one guns were fred from Cob Dock
The men on board the cruiser Raleigh
enjoyed themselves dancing on the deck
after which they had a dinner Of roast
pork, apple sauce. pie and few extras
In the afternoon thew had contests in Jump
ing and running md "a'amaran race
The sun., 1903-02-24
TF WASHINGTON LIVED TO-DAY.
He'd Denounce Labor Tyranny, the Rev. Dr.
Green Tells Sons Of the Revolution.

The Sons Of the Revolution in the State
~ New York celebrated Washington's
birthday last night, by holding their annual
dinner a. Delmonicos President Fred
.rick Samue! Tallnadge presided and the
pra,ion OF the evening was made by the
Chaplain-Cioneral Of the society, the Rev
Thomas Edward Green. Speaking of the
spirit of George Washington DR., Green
said If it lowered over US to-day il would
stand in tho way of those great collections
Of wealth which mean suffering for the
many, but it would also invade the paths
Of labor
There" said he, 1T would find the most
gigantic scheme Of oppre esson the world
has ever known, and it would say to labor.
YOU have the right to work when you please
and where you please, but you have no
right to say to any man: You work my
wav or you canrot work ~ all
II the spirit OF George Washington were
about to-day. said Dr. Green. it would he
found wording for reciprocity In Cuba
and civic righteousness In our own country.
He closed by eulogizing President Roose-
welt and Judge Taft as the very highest
types of men who feel their individual
responsibility Other speakers were
Hamilton Wright Msbie and Col. George Z.
Pomeroy.
Every year the Sons OF the Revolution
give prizes for essays to students in 10
colleges and high schools OF the State.
Gold. silver and bronze medals were
awarded last night to these: Henry C.. Moses,
Jr., of the City College of New York; Leon
ard F. Fuld If Columbia Abraham Rock
more OF the City College, New York; Arthur
A. Allen of the Buffalo Central High Scnool
Henry Hidson of the jamestown High
School and Bennett Davis of the Mattcn
Park Hign School at Buff no
The sun., 1903-02-24

Duke Of Or> >Onshirr Lsuds ROOsevelt-Plca
for Suopo-t of -. IOr's Flr.
Spsetal Caae Despatch 10 THE Srs

LONDON, FEB 23-Tnc celeDra alton of
washing,on's Birthday by the American
Societ in London took the form of a special
plea for British support of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition 10 be held at ST. Louis
next year. All OF her countries have pledged
extensive cooperation, but Grea; Britain
has limited her official action thus far to a
promise to make education and art exhibits.
Four hundred guests attended the ban
ouet given by the society tonight at the
Hotel Cecil. ID, G. Hsldeman. chairman of
the society, presided. The gu s,s included
Ambassador Choate. the Duke Of Devon
shire, Ex-Governor Francis. president of
the exposition, other representa- atives Of the
exposition the Marquis Of Londonderry.
Lord Strathcona, the Lord Mayor OF London
and the Mayors Of several provincial cities
The Duke OF Devonshire, in proposi..g <
the health of President Roosevelt, said he
considered it very great honor to propose
the head OF the Government OF that great
friendly nation, Englishmen knew the
Presidents reputation for knowledge, ca
pacty and sportsmanship long before they
knew him in political sense. They had
now learned 70 know him as a successful
civil servant and a brilliant and gallant
military leader. They now recognized
that he had made his mark as mos, cmi-
uent statesmen. and that he had proved
himself a worthy successor of the man
whose birthday they were celebrating
Engishmcn found in Mr. Roosevelt all the
qualities that they themselves mos, valued
and respected
Ambassador Choate in reply said he
wished Signor Marcon. who was present,
could immediately transmit the Duke
speech across the Atlantic so that il could
be heard not only by President Roosevelt,
but by the whole people of the United
States. The sentiments of the speech
would be mos, warmly reciprocated. The
Duke had struck a responsive chord in the
hearts OF his countrymen, both when he
dwelt upon the ancient and abiding friend
ship Of the two peolpes. between whom
any kind OF war on any kind of subject
would not only be All immense calamity,
but an unspeakable crime
In euloglzing Washington Mr.. Choate
'aid il war not too much to say that through
out the whole English p 'aking world he
was regarded with sentiments OF reverence
and affection hardly lcr,s vital than in his
own country. Mr.. Choate added that he
believed that in establishing the intie-
pendence OF the United States Washington
had rando'ed a service not only ia his own
count rvnen. bat 10 Great Britain, which
nc" r@cG Gc:!:ci TIC. . nov a,.iS:: had ,,...a;.
full Of her great traditions OF liberty, law
and Justice. and ready and able to boar
an equal share with her in the great work
of the advancement Of mankind which
was cast ~ Il duty on both nations
The sun., 1903-02-24
THE DAY ~ WtSHINGTON.
The Birthday Of the Father Of Ills Coun.
try" CONNIE cmOrated.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-Under clear
| sky Washington to-day commemorative ed
with its usual quietude and dignity the birth
Of its namesake and Father OF his Country
and, although no general demonstration
was held, observed the anniversary with
an almost universal holiday and air OF
patriotism. Flags were displayed from
the windows of shops and residences, stores
and places Of business were closed. and
large numbers Of the ctys population
thronged the streets enjoying the holiday
In the early morning crowds gathered IN
the lower part Of the town to take passage
for Alexandria and thousands took ad-
vantage OF the occasion to visit Mount
Vernon.
President Roosevelt, owing to the pres
sure OF public business, was unable to
observe the holiday. and an unusual number
u visitors were received at the White House
Congress held sessions, and in both houses
the day was opened with tribute to
Washington. but the other Of tht ;ecu,ive
departments closed their doors and their
nass OF employees had holiday.
In the morning the Oldest Inhabitants
Association held their celebration with n
most elaborate and interesting programme,
and the Sons of the Revolution mt al the
Willard, doing honor to the day with ad-
dresses and music. In the absence Of Rear
admiral Taylor. tn" p .'sident of the asso-
citation, Mr.. f. p. B. ',ands. presided. Tn"
nvocat ion was delivered by the Rev. r. II
McKim, chaplain of the district chapter Of
he society, the Rev. T. E. Green Of Iowa
delivering the principal address. d.
achment Of the Marine Band rendered the
music, playing the national airs.
The Children of the American Revolu
lion made their annual pilgrimage to visit
I he tomb of WASH" .'o- ~ Mount Vernon.
The sun., 1903-02-24

Of people witnessed the DAG 1lsing' many OF
the ceremony.
This evening the Daughters visited the
Congressional Library. where they were
received by the President General and
Bernard Green, superintendent OF the
library building.
1t Ia expected that tomorrow the con-
stitutional amendment will come before
the Congress. on which practically de-
pends the reelection Of Mrs. Fairbanks
as President General. There is much dif-
ference Of opinion about her eligibility. un.
Congress and by large vote be amended.
Many Of Mrs. Fairbanks's supporters de-
sire an exception in her favor. but say they
would not do 80 In every case involving the
election OF Presiden' -General.
The sun., 1903-02-24
BRIGHT WASHINGTON'S DAY.
THOI SANDS ENJOYED WITH 1T
A FORETASTE or SPRING.
Trinc slushy Under Foot. but the Air
Was Like Good Wine-EverybOdy Made
Holiday and Lots Went Out Of Town
-Amusements for Stay.at-HOmes

4
-Amusements for Stsy-at-iiOn'es e.
II yesterday had been just enough colder
| to keep the snow in the streets frozen. the
| most exacting holiday keeper would have
| found nothing to complain Of As 1t was
| the bright sun and warm air brought every
body out Of doors. despite the slushy foot
| ing, and breeze from the southwest kept
| tho flags a-futter, and had enough tang
| In 1t to bring banners Of red TO p lie com
plexions.
Washington's Birthday has bad name
for weather. Last year there was sleet
and snow. and the year before rain spoiled
the holiday. so when the Weather Bureau
report on Saturday predicted cloudy sky,
the lucky ones who can keep holiday in tie
country were a little tinid about leaving
town. But Sundays clear dawn had a
reassuring effect and the outbound morn
ing trains carried away great crowds.
The exodus made little impression on the
crowd of stay-at-homes. All Of the theatres
had their usual holiday crush and at the
popular dining places he was lucky man
who had ordered a table in advance.
Downtown was as still a. Sunday for,
OF course. the business world took holi-
day, the banks and the Stock Exchange
were closed and so were the shops, great
and small.
The more formal part Of the celebration
was got over on Sunday. but there were
plenty Of things left over. There were the
usual mass meetings and soc.al gather
iiigs and every organizati III OF patriotic
bent celebrated the day J. some manner
Ellis Island was closed all day and the
ships arriving on SUNDAY kept their inm-
grants aboard. No vi ors were per-
mitted on the island that Uncle Sans
employees might enjoy holiday. The
several hundred imnigIan who were
obliged to remain in he Governments
charge were made happy with holiday
bill Of fare.
In Kings County Penitentiary an enter
tainment by volunteer artists was given
to make the day glad one.
The First Ward Irish Guards. one Of
Battery Dan Firms clubs, with head
quarters at 10 Washington street, held
their fifteenth annual Washington's Birth
day outing at Staten Island. Before de-
parting the members, $50 srong. lined up
on the City. Hall steps and were photo
graphed. Then they ma "ched down Broad
way. At the island there were the usual
athletic contests among the prizes offered
being one of $780, pu. up by Battery Dan,
for the best marksman.
More than 5000 Knights Of Columbus
from the councils OF Greater New York
attended the solemn requiem mass in St
Patrick's Cathedral. said annually on Wash
ington's Birthday for the dead members
of the order. The Rev. Father Van Rens-
seaer S. j.. of St. Francis Xaviers Church.
was the ceahrant The sermon was
preached by Father Logan
The sun., 1903-02-24
ROMANCE or JiEGER AND ELISE,
Playmatcs Of Fifty Years AGO Now re-
united and WIN Dc We'd.

Nine. Lagoute, formerly matron of a
hospital for infants in Paris, was a play
mate more than fifty years ago Of Charles
Jaeger. who was then a boy in a village
in Alsacc-Lorraine. They decided that
when they grew up they would be married.
Jaeger went to Paris TO seek his fortune,
but didn't find it there. Finally, he came
to America and now lives al 2eI Fortie,h
street. PrCokyn.
His little sweetheart. whose Christian
name is Elise, married Monsieur Lagou,e.
Jaeger heard of it and he also married
Lagoute died and his widow got employ
ment in the Paris hospital Jaeger was
left widower with grown sou. who wen,
into business.
solace in travel. He visited Paris ia.t
year and learned that Elise was there, too.
He saw her Her hair, which he rcinem-
bered as blond and fluffy, was gray. His
own hair was grayer. They talked In
French about the time when the French
flag float' q over Al ace Lorraine, when they
were children.
Then Jaeger came back TO his lonesome
Brooklyn home. He had thought Of some
thing on the voyage. Ii was n proposal
of marr.aG and severa! months ago he
sent il tu Nine. LGgoutc. She said YES,
and lie sen, iier III, money 10 ro,,,o i,eir.
She arrived yesterday in the frat cabin
of the nch liner La Champagne.
The Immigration officials though, il
strange for All old lady 10 be- travelling
alone and questioned her closely She
told straight story. and they ut hor In
after they lad seen ald talked with lager.
They turned away when the couple met.
He kissed her on both cheeks. mur.nuring,
"Ah. Elise She said nothing. but there
were tears in her eyes Then he turned
to the officials and said
we will be married tonight. invite
you to the wedding
The officials were 90 busy TO 60. The old
couple lett the pier arm in arm. looking
70 lshly happy
The sun., 1903-02-24
AMERICANS AT KINGS LEvEE.
First Function OF the sort At buckingham
In twenty Years.
sprcidi Cable Despatch 10 THE SuN.

Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE SuN.
LONDON, teD. 20 The King held levee
in Buckingham Palace to-day. Unusual
interest was manifested in the event, a. no
such function had been held thore in
nearly twenty years. Ambassador Choate
and the secretaries and attaches OF the
United States Embassy attended.
Craig Wadsworth of New York. Third
Secretary of the American Embassy. and
David II. Francis, Commissioner-General OF
the St. Louis Exposition. and John Barrett,
of the same commission. we're presented
with the diplomatic circle. Among those
presented with the general circle were
George and H. B. Hill Of New York.
Commissioned General Francis was in
troduced TO the Marquis Of Lansdowne.
Earl Roberts and other distinguished per-
sons at the levee, and in the afternoon he
was conducted through the House Of Com
mons by Henry White. Secretary OF the
American Embassy.
The sun., 1903-02-24
THE MONtGiW Il sIORW.REATEN
Puts 'r'" IN" Uch-,hc- .n = Damaged. caa.
VioN Loses Man.
.9p.c,di cable Dsspa,eh 20 THr Sun.

LONDON. F",, !j-rhc stei aship Monad-
mock. "f 3ris' ii an B,vtle Tor Boston
U, > \, pi, in'p Str rlDway, 20 t in the
H"brde>, yesterdiy according to de-
spltch 10 lloyd She reported that four
of her CROW were disabled and one swept
overheard during the terrible weather she
encountered on her trip from Bristol Three
of her boat, were smashed and there was
considerable de'G damage. She was only
able to wear around ny tho liberal use of
oil
The sun., 1903-02-24

Marie Cahill in Nancy Brown" broke
both the matinee and nigh, records for
receipts AT the Bijou Theatre yesterday
The receipts for the day were greater than
on any other day since the theatre was
built IN 1886. Amelia Bingham in The
Climbers formerly held the matinee record,
and Dave Warf1eld In The Auctionaer"
had the record for night performance
The sun., 1903-02-24
Commons VIII Discuss ship Combine.

Special Gable Despatch to The SrA.
LONDON. Fec. 23.-rhe Rt. hon. Gerald
Balfour, President Of the Board of Trade,
announced to-day that the House Of Com
mons would have an opportunity to dscus1
the agreement between the Government
and the shipping combine before the agree
m at was concluded.
The sun., 1903-02-24

Thousands of people in this city suffering
Tomorrow they may be proAei with (po Pneumonia spreading
Whoe FAMILIES are suffering Many business crippled
o. empoyeS The disease not necessarily dangerous with proper AMI
,ne nsm remedies almost suicide drn lninc AM whkey
home deotionS Don't iNe with tolL
Irt or h n competent rhysa" c.! say ala Jour W!
40 tor you but do know that Cold ana speedily
break up all forms Of cold and grip chicks dshgs tn. Noe ami
Eyes, stops nzng promptly relieves the Throat
ton ana Fever and tones hs ala.es
eompanyg the symptoms of Grip produces ser strength
invaluable all
thaf o! Kidney
eure1
ares
r oil and
The sun., 1903-02-24
UNION Must PAY SIIJ,OO0
Tai vale Railway Reco, ers Damages fer
. strike.
!sosetai CaMs Ds,pateh to THx s

S6fftM CdWe DfypuftH 70 M oCus
LONDON, .'. 23.-l ,t Court vi King a
Bench has awarded c23, ,)C0 damages to the
Tai Vale Halfway in its suit against the
Amalgamated Society Of Railway Servants
The railway sued for e27,000 damages be-
cause of alleged conspiracy in bringing
a,out a strike on the road in August. 1900.
"A verdict against the defendant was
rendered Dec. 10. but the court reserved
decision as TO the amount Of damages.
The sun., 1903-02-24
BRTTISH TROOPS GIT CHOLERA.
Several Gases Appca- In the SOmaliland
Expedition.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE SrS
ADES, Feb, 23.-Several cases Of cholera
are reported among the English members
OF the Somaliland expedition, which Great
Britain has despatched against the Mad
Mullah.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23
tel bills. The Southern Female Col
tege is nothing if it isn't enterpris-
inp
ERRATUM.

We were in error in an article in
yesterdays issue where, in speaking
OF the Pitts family. we used the word
lamented'' in connection with DR..
j. r. S. Pitts name. In writing
the article we were under the impress
sion, and how the impression came
about we cannot explain, that the
doctor was dead, bat he being an old
friend of the long ago of the writer,
there could have been nothing that
couid have given Us more delight
than TO be informed, after the article
had appeared, that it was mistake !;
that the doctor is still living at his
pretty home at Waynesboro, whera We
last had the pleasure of meeting him,
in the best OF health, as genial as
ever, light hearted, happy and pros
perOuS
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

The Southern Female College at
West Point, Miss, will erect at the
Wor DIS Fair at ST. Louis a building
for its own use to be called 1.-THE
Inn 1t is the intention of the
president to carry the members of his
school there in a body at least twice
during the term of the fair, in which
event the school will occupy 1.-The
Inn, thus being right on the grounds
and saving largely in the way of no.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23
A BOYS WILD RIDE FIR LIFE.

A BOYS WILD RIDE FIR LIFE.
With family areund expec. ing him
to die, and son riding fer life, Is
miles, to get DR.. + ine's New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs ard Colds,
w. II Brown, IF Leesville, led en-
dured deaths agunieS from asthma;
but this wonderful medicine gave IN
slant relief and soon cured him. lie
writes: II now sleep soundly every
night" Like marvellous cures of con-
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
inatchless merit for all Th0at and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles soc
and 81 co Trial bottles free at BufkiD
& Cadenhead's drug store.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

If we are o judge from the war
fare that is being waged against able
bodied loafers By the press all over
the state. it will only be question
of time when Old Mississippi can say
in truth, that not single one who
comes under the above head is to be
found within her limits.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

The Columbus Commercial says
that as fall approaches and contracts
or the coming year are being entered
into, there is revival of the labor
troubles which are brought on each
season by men from other states who
are engaged in the task of Inducing
negroes to leave the farms and go to
other places to work.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

The Clarion Ledger says lit is be-
ing urged by well posted persons that
under section 40. al, liz nd l43 OF
the constitution of Mississippi a can
didate for any state office must receive
a majority of all the electoral votes
aud also a majority of the popular
vote before he shall be elected, other
WIS., the election is thrown into the
house of representatives and the de-
cis:on shall be made by a majority
of the whole number of the members
of the house of representatives concur
ring therein"
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

The Columbus Commercial says
that the public ginneries of that city
are ginning more cotton to date than
was ever before known so early in the
season. v hich tells of large crop and
a disposition on the part of planters
to sell, not hold
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

The board of control of the. peni-
Tertiary have decided to rent ont 700
acres of the Weatherby farm in Goa
homa county. The lands that will
be cultivated by the state convicts
this year are 700 acres of the Watson
place in Issaquena county. 700 acres
on the Watson place in Bolivar CONN.,
ty. zoo acres on the Cutrer place in
Coahoma county and the entire OAR
den place of l,008 acres, this in adj
diticn 10 the state farm proper.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

c., last week, boat capsizing in a
lake near there, in which she was seat
ed. with the above result The Me-
ridian and Natchez papers speak in
nice terms of Miss Browning. she
having appeared in the above play at
each OF these places during which
time they had an opportunity of wit
Messing her exemplary demeanor.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

Racing stock to compete for the
purses to be offered by the Mississippi
and Alabama fair TO be held at Col
umbus this TALL, are already arriving
on the grounds and are being practi-
ced deily, ready for the races when
the time comes.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23
The vioksburg American says that

The vicksburg American says that
the greatest blessing that can come to
tho planter who is finding it difficult
to obtain help to gather his fast
whitening fields of cotton, is for the
authorities of the towns and cities Of
the state to rigidly enforce the va
grant laws.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

Jack DAILY" the pugilist. who's
real name is Cornelius J. Moriarty,
becomes heir to fortune of S1l0, 600
by the death of an uncle, DR.. John
A. Doherty, of Philadelphia. DAILY s
home
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-09-23

One of the Browning sisters. a
member of the travelling troupe which
played at the Park Theater at Meri-
dian last summer. in the play Floro-
dora, was droSned at Goldsboro, n.