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" Washngs TO do Mrs. Welch,
w Corner North and County Streets. W.
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ITO RENT-TwO very desirable tenements,
i 6vs and six dollars. Apply to G. Slade.
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VXJANTED.-Mant 10 do chOre work on farm
w aad cut wood through winter Jesse
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
CURRENCY CONCLUSIONS
ACCEPTABLE TO JAPAN
Reform of Chinese Monetary Sys-
tenn as Outlined by America
Regarded with Favor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-The commits
sion on international exchange has received
from Prof. jerks the conclusions of the
monetary commission Of Japan regarding
the proposals of the American commission
for a uniform coinage system based upon
the gold exchange standard for China.
The resolutions declare that the chaotic
condition of the currency as Ii now exists
in China is disadvantageous not to China
alone, but to those countries that have
commercial relations with her and that a
definite and uniform currency system
should be speedily instituted and actually
put into operation throughout the whole
empire. or at least in those parts of it
that are Of commercial Importance. If pos
sible 1t is desirable that this system should
be on the single gold standard.
Inasmuch as the currency reform cannot
be started on a perfect system. 1t Is re-
garded as advisable to adopt the sugges-
tons Of the American commission as a
matter Of axpediency.
1t is suggested also that the ratio for
China of 81 to l between gold and silver
coins should be adopted for other silver
using countries that may hereafter adopt
the gold standard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
FRANCES CESS|ON OF
LOUISIANA IN REPLICA
Sunny Skies Above the Thousands
Who Celebrate the Great Pur-
chase at New Orleans.
COURTESIES TO SPAIN

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-Under the
sunniest of skies to-day the stars and
stripes rose to the top of the tall staff in
the historic Place d'Armes. amid cheers,
the ringing of cathedral bells. the of
cannon and the centennial celebration Of
the Louisiana transfer ended in burst Of
patriotism. The days exercises opened
with the pontifical mass in the old ST. Louis
Cathedral, built while the Spaniards were
still in possession of Louisiana, the shrine
to which Andrew Jackson went Immediately
after the battle of New Orleans to hear
the high mass of thanksgiving sung for
the victory of the American arms Fes-
tooned in the great nave were the flags of
the three celebrating nations, Spain, France
and the United States The immense audi
torium was crowded with a representative
congregation. Archbishop Chappele OFF,
ciated in the celebration of mass. The reg
ular choir of the cathedral was supplement-
ed with the principal artists of the French
Opera Company and full orchestra.
The Rev Father De La Moriniere. a
Jesuit orator. preached an eloquent sermon
and Archbishop Chappelle spoke briefly
from the altar on the great significance of
the occasion.
Following the mass there was replica
i'm the Cabildo of the scene and events of
a century ago. The treaty of cession, the
powers of the commissioners and the dec
iaration of Dasusat placing the American
commissioners in possession were read In
turn. Then the KEYS of the city were de-
Ivered and the proclamation of the Amer
lean governor was read.
The ceremonies concluded, at a signal the
American flag rose to the high staff in
Jackson's quarters, while the Washington
artillery Numbered a salute. In the river
within view were the six American and
French warships. The Spanish cruiser Rio
de La Plata was delayed by bad weather
She was given noisy welcome when she
reached the city just as the Cabildo exer-
cises were concluded.
One of the features of the celebration has
been the popular interest in the Spanish
representation. Senior Truro O'Donnell
has been the recipient of unusual atten-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21

that Confederate soldiers shall be admitted
to the national homes. Gen. Martin Nc
MahOn, president of the National Soldiers
Homes, is opposed TO the measure. His
views are entertained by nearly all prom
inent CT. A. r. men and soldiers generally.
General Mcmahon states that IL would not
be possible to maintain discipline in the
several homes If Confederates were admit
ted to them. why, IL would demoralize
these institutions" he said. THE war
would be fought all over again and would
undoubtedly result in Quarrels which would
necessitate the Intervention OF the local po-
lice. The bill introduced in this connec-
ton has been referred to the proper COM
mittee, where Ii will rest peacefully In the
permanent records.
Judging from the sentiment developed in
the committee on merchant marine of the
House at its recent meeting, IL will be i'm
possible to secure the assent Of the COM
mittee to the plan suggested by President
Roosevelt for commission TO investigate
and report on the status of American ship
ping with view to ascertaining whether
there should be federal subsidy or some
other mode of aiding the merchant marine
1t IS the opinion of the committeeman that
joint committee of the House and Senate
will be named to make the investigation.
Representative Brick is an advocate OF a
greater navy. He believes that the navy
of the United States should be developed
in order that 1T may be equal TO the best.
On account of his interest in the subject,
Mr.. Brick welcomed his assignment TO the
committee on naval affairs.
JOHN e. MONK
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
INDIAN COMMISSIONS
REPORT ON ITS WORK
1t Is Progressing Satisfactorily,
but Is Being Delayed by I'm
Scrupulous Interests.
MANY LANDS ALLOTTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The annual re-
port of the commission to the five civilized
tribes, which for a decade has been engaged
IN indian Territory in the task of dissolv-
ing tribal governments. extinguishing COM
munal title to the land, vesting possession
and title in severalty among the citizens
of the tribes, and assimilating tribal condi-
lions generally to American citizenship
standards. says that the appropriations for
the execution of the Curtis act have now
amounted to nearly 100000. and that in
administering the five great estates con-
stituting the lands of these tribes, aggre-
eating 2o,0O00OO acres, the commission has
passed on nearly 100000 applications for
citizenship. enrolment and claim to the
property.
The report says that during the six
months ended June &C. last, 1903 allotments
were made in the Cherokee Nation, indi-
eating that the Cherokees should all have
their homes assigned to them by the end of
1904. saving unexpected Interruptions. and
that the entire work of the Territory will
be disposed of. except such remnants in
cident to such large undertakings. involving
protracted contentious" by the end of the
fiscal year 1906. Regarding recent revela-
The same interests are opposed to the
completion of this business that were OPP
posed to its being commenced, and the
end draws near they pursue with redoubled
energy the same tactics of obstruction.
fault-finding, exaggeration Islander, and all
manner of false statements, in order to
confuse the situation. muddy the waters
and embarrass, hinder and prevent the con-
clusion of the work. But every considera-
ton of legitimate interest calls for the firm
and consistent maintenance of the past and
present policy of the government and we
only ask OF Congress and the administra-
ton whose instruments we are-that be-
fore they heed these extraordinary state
mentS, yet not more extraordinary than
those of 1898, they hear both sides now as
then, and we venture the assertion that
| inquiry will develop that they are false in
substance and are voiced only by men
whom we have foiled. or seeking 10
foil, in unlawful and predatory practices,
| or by the credul0us and deluded followers
of such men,
In view of the facts brought TO light since
the Delaware lands were segregated from
| the Cherokees the commission expresses
the opinion that those lands have not been
| selected with due regard for the interests
| Of either the Delaware Indians generally.
or of other citizens of the Cherokee nation
and that further proceedings bearing on
| the segregation OF those lands will be abb
solutely necessary TO protect the rights OF
the citizens concerned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
NEW TURKISH CRUISER
MADE FINE TRIAL RUN
Test Proved Complete Success
and Vessel Showed Wonder
full Burst of Speed.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-The cruiser
Medjidie. built for the Turkish government
by the Cramp Shipbuilding Company, re-
turned here tonight from her trial trip.
which proved to be success in every way
to her builders. Over a one-mile course the
cruiser sustained a speed of 2. Is knots an
hour. Her contract calls for % knots. Tho
new warship made speed OF IA knots In
a one-hour trial, and in a of six hours
maintained a speed OF 20 knots fiat. The
trial took place in Chesapeake bay. Prior
to her trials. while her engines were being
worked for adjustment, steam gauge blew
out, scalding five men, who were taken to
Baltimore hospital.
Edwin S. Cramp. a member Of the firm
of builders, said tonight that the showing
of the cruiser fully came up to his expec-
tations.
The cruiser will have her armament
placed on her at the ship yard, and IL Is ex-
pected she will leave for Turkey on Feb. l.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
QUEEN WILL ATTEND
OPENING OF ACADEMY
Helena of Italy Promises American
Ambassador to Be Present at
the First Exhibition.

ROME, Dec. D.-Queen Helena received
Ambassador and Mrs. Meyer in private
audience to-day. Her Majesty congratu-
lated the ambassador on his recovery from
the effects of his recent fox-hunting acct
dent
Ambassador Meyer told the Queen that
the American residents OF Italy would feel
greatly honored IL she attended the opening
of the first exhibition of the work OF the
American Academy In the Villa Aurora here.
and reminded her that King Victor En-
manuel had already accepted an invitation
TO attend. The Queen replied that she would
be delighted 10 be present at the opening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
CHASE OF 5000 MILES
IS ENDED IN NORFOLK
Deserter from the Navy and Al
legged Murderer Arrested by a
St. Louis Detective.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec 20.-After a chase
of 1900 miles, extending from San Diego.
Cal, to Norfolk. and lasting from June is
until yesterday. Thomas ]. Blake. alias Ed
Ball, was arrested here, accused OF being
a deserter from the navy and murderer.
Detective Ulysses Grant Bonner. OF st.
Louis, has been shadowing Blake since last
June. He followed him from California to
Missouri and made the arrest there. While
being brought East Blake managed TO es-
cape. He was followed by Bonner TO Nor
folk and a second arrest was made here
last night, but Blake again escaped. He
caught train TO Suffolk and was picked
up by a constable there as being suspicious.
Shortly afterward telegraph warning was
received from Bonner The man was
brought back to Norfolk and lodged I'm jail.
Bonner refuses to talk of the murder he
charges Blake with having committed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
steamer Amur Is Safe.

VICTORIA, b. c., Dec. 20.-Advices have
been received by the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way officials here which indicate that the
steamer Amur, now four days overdue from
Skagway Is safe, though she probably has
had some accident to her engines which
caused her to make slow progress. A re-
port was received to-day from Ketchikan
that she arrived there on Wednesday last,
two days late. The Amur left Skagway on
Dec. IL with f1fty-fve passengers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21

WILK ESBARRE. Pa, Dec. 20-The L.
high Valley Coal Company and the Lehigh
and Wilkesbarre Coal Company announce
a suspension of work from Dec. "A TO Jan.
4. and Ii is likely that this move will be
followed by other companies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21

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gums. allays pain: cures wind collie. regulates
bowels. and is the best remedy for diarrhoea,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
For sale by druggists In every part of the world
Re and ask for Mrs Winsiows soothtng
Syrup. Is cents bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21
A Thousand Miners ON Strike.

CUMBERLAND. Md, Dec Ozone thou
sand miners employed in the mines OF Tun-
Melton, TOWNSVILLE and Atlantic. Preston
county. West Virginia. are on strike a
proposition of the operators TO reduce the
rate OF pay 10 cents a ton for mining coal
is the cause Of the tie-up of the several
uafnaa-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21

at will not do for an American manu-
facturer to expect paying and lasting
trade here unless he first carefully looks
the field over No man who is not an ex-
pert in the particular line of goods for
which market is sought here is qualified
20 give an opinion thereon that would war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-21

Their views prevailed 60 such an extent
that IL was decided TO defer the launching
OF the movement until after the Colombian
Congress should have finally adjourned Adj
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
HAPPINESS.

The first step to happiness 10 to make
others happy. What better way II theJ
do not already possess one, than to give
them good watch for Nmas. Our
watches make suitable gifts OF quality
and are all priced At the same small mar.
gin that we maintain the year around and
written guarantee With every one that
Ia as good az government bond. a
twenty year gold filed case with Wal.
than and lIampden movements toI
ladies or gents at 30 and sIo. A nice
assortment of beautiful engraved cases
Wsitham and Hampden movements al
SI2.So. Az jeweled adjusted Waltham,
40 year gold.fled case ut sIS. We hav,
solid gold and gold filed cases at all
all prices 10 suit all purses A good
boys watch Tor $t.1S and s2.So. DOM
part with your money until you take .
peep at our watches and prices. Mitch.
ellis 81 PlaInfeld street, Olneyville.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
LIGHTNING IN THE ROCKIES
~ - one Continuous, Dazzling, Awe
Iuspiring Performance.

II the reader of this has never been
In u mountain thunderstorm at an clc-
walton of 1000 feet on more hc has
missed nm experience that will doubt
less should hc ever pass through II add
several gray hairs Ia his head. To me
thunderstorm back east held no spc
Cial tcrrors, and frequently | have been
out In such q demonstration without
feeling any especial nervousness. Up
here on the Rocky mountains things
are different, ana confess now to live
in awful, ubioct terror of a thunder
storm, especially at ..,xht in MY tent
| suffer this terror Notwithstanding
the fact that so FAR the storms have In
every instance except one gone around
ur beneath us without even raining
enough to wet thc ground liut II Is the
going around aud beneath hat gets
on to my nerves. lu the first place i'm
npiuo what il is to bc one aud one half
miles nearer q rip roaring thunder
storm than one is at rtshurg There
you have occasional flashes uf lightning,
here 10 iH One continuous, dnzzllng
awe inspiring performance. The HIGHT
ming strii..s. too. for 10 ia uu uncommon
thing during storm 10 hear the rocks
splIutorInE ana cracking where one e.
pcclally vigorous bolt has landed
Add to llis nerve ruchiue cNhhu the
most awful duDumlious of thunder that
you can imuauu and "a straight blow
iug" wind uut sometimes mnkos the
al t.....
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
Xaitn,s Nav Iheatrs

The bill st Kei,h's Providence theatre
for next week will be headed by those
two ~el-known comic opera isvorites,
Will II. Sloan and Yolands Wallace, who
have a big following among the theatre
going public Of Providence. Mr.. Sloan,
who has been prominent In many big
New York musical comedy produelionsf
TIA German comedian after the style o
Louis Mana and 10 considered 80 funny
a, Louis Mann. Miss Wsllaes 10 con.
ceded to be a stage beauty and 10 noted
for her magnificent gown. They Will
appear In a musical comedy 'hit entitled,
The Plumber" by Milton Aborn. This
&C, recently scored a big lsughlng hit In
New Yorh and both play and players VIII
doubtless be warmly received. The
Great Everhsrt will be o topliner Of I'm.
dor,snce, and hi, act IL expected TO make
quite q ,'ir because OF the eEusordinsry
.kill shown in Il and becsus Of lts nov
city. Evsfhsts specially consists OF
some truly marvellous hoop rolling, OF
which he is the originator and the erhi-
billion will no doubt be ss veil liked here
a. n ha, everywhere II ha, been given.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
ucuun ni.

The space above the mercury In q
thermometer Is not perfect vacuum.
There is not infrequcntly small por-
ton OF air left in such space. and there
is always m atmosphere OF the vapor
of mercury. Physically speaking, II is
perhaps impossible To procure vac.
uum. IL is most ffkely that even II q
real vacuum could be procured for an
instant air or other vapor would at
once begin 10 bc disseminated from the
sides OF the vessel In which Il was
made. and Ii would thus instantly cease
10 exist.
IL IN true that Dexartes denied the
very possibility of n vacuum and says
III vacuum could he effected In q
vessel the sides would he pressed into
contact" but IL is hardly correct To
say. Scientists say that vacuum can
not exist" What scientists do say ID
what Galilci said, Mature abhors n
vacuum" As the statement Of fact
liz true. Nature does, To the best OF our
knowledge. nbhor n vacuum. She nevef
suffers II 10 exist to the extent of nj.
lowing any space which IL pcrccptible
To- our senses Ia he vacuous. Vacuum.
In scientific speech, simply means q
space from which air has been expelled.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
PERSON Al.

John r. Harlow Ia able TO be out again
after his recent Illness.
Miss Ellen Jackson Of Bancroft street
10 visiting friends in Westerly.
Officer Feeney OF the Sixth station is
enJoylng q furlough at Springfield, Mass
Mrs. w. A, III. Fischer OF the Rhode
Island worsted Mills 10 In New York thi'
week.
Mr.. and Mira. Walter a. Guile j.. OF
Montelsir. n. J. spent Thanksgiving with
relatives at Coventry, K. |.
VIM. Mcfarland OF the annex, who ha'
been at Prince Edward Island for several
months, has returned home.
Mr.. George r. A. Bcane was the guest
or Mr.. and Mrs. a. r. Rose OF Medway
street on Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. Israel X. Wilcox and Mi. Dora
Wileos OF Chaplain, Conn, who are vie
ting at the home OF architect ID. III.
Thornton OF the annex, called Wednes
day on Mrs. Clara Greene oi Oak Lawn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
ASHLAND.
There has been skating at Glen Cove
for q week or more.

There hs. been skating at Glen Cove
Tor q week or more.
Covenant Lodge /. o. o. r. held a reg
ulsr meeting Saturday evening.
Mr.. Alfred Martin and family spent
Tbynh,giving with Mr.. r. II. Allen.
Mr.. Cha,. A. Cspwell and family spent
Thanksgiving with MIR. Cha, Jordan Of
Fail River, Ma.
The Rev. Levi B. Edwards Of Provi.
dence held q reunion In the Ashland
Church last Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mp John Needhsm OF Allen.
dale and their two nieces Of Pawiuckct
were guest. OF Mr.. and Mira. ChSs ~.
Lswton.
The addition TO IN, Odd Fellows Hall
1. nearly completed and will hIl long
needed want, making avery spacious and
comiortsbl. dining hall.
Mr. sI.s Smith entertained Mr..
Stephen Tucker and wife Of Rive POin,
and Mr.. Albert Smith and Amily oi
Providence on Thanksgiving.
Laurel Lodge will have q supper and
entertainment or Saturday evening.
December Sh. supper from 3 10 .
O'Clock, price Of supper r5c. The hand.
some oil painting and bed quilt will be
presented TO ,h. p,rsoE-holdinR the lucky
ticket,
Lat Monday evening Laurel Lodge
INFLATED thre. new members ard rein.
stated one. A large number we're pres.
ent, The iolioeing named persons were
nominated for officer, for the ensuing
y.,riH. G.. Mary wilbur V. g., Addie
w,lbur:FN N. s., E.lells Colvin; 4. S..
Mary smith Treasurer, Sarah Lawlon.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
Empire Thoatro,

TOO Proud TO Beg" will be seen at the
Empire Theatre for next week. Thi'
mclodramstic surprise Ia Accordingly H.
teiesting. II does not contain any me
chaniesi sfects to bring out the situations
and climaIes and has none OF the vulgar
ism and Tudeness that characterize many
OF the late melodrsmas, but tells . con
sistsnt, coherent story In a refined, deli
cate and forceful style that reaches tho
hearts OF all and pleases everyone. Thee
are bright veins Of sparkling comedy tha,
ebb and flow throughout the piece and
the two sceentric Germans with the aid
Of Miss St. George Hussey and Jake Sim
mons bring out everything that borders
on the grotesque and comlqus. While
the play has no startling effects there IL
an abundance OF elaborate and gorgeous
scenery that hsrmonInes nicely with the
locale OF the story.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04

The White Warner Co. has the con.
tract for six No. $50 Crescent furnaces.
nine ranges and three laundry stoves TO
be placed In Byron Smiths three new
dwellings on Viola street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
PnosArs CLkRx's oyyIcs.

All persons interested I'm the oonsider
ton of the petition % Hernando A. Rounds.
Administrntor, for AN order Of distribution
~ the balance In his hands among tho heirs
NJ law OF Michael Coyls late of said scituate.
doocnsod, are hereby notified to attend q
Probate Court on Saturday December II.
lO13 at I o'clock r. NJ. at the Probate Court
room In said Scituate, and DO heard
thereon. By order OF said Court.
HENRY II. POTTER,
a.. Probate Clerk.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04

Rev H. +. wymsn, a returned miss
ionATy, contributed letter entitled
Reasons for a Hopeful Spirit In M.s.
ION Work In India" TO the G. y. miss.
ionary service at the Plainheid Street
Church, Sunday evening
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04

Elias s., the tailor, formerly of this
place, wishes TO let his old customers
know ,ha, he Is now located at ara Union
St Providence and that he has . full
assortment Of fall and winter woolens.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04

Mr.. L. Phillip, Shave and Mr. stanton
z. Smith have the management OF e
musical OF Iron, hall, TUESDAY evening
We'll known local talent 10 on the pro.
gram.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04

Charles l.. Hazard. the real estate
broker, purchs,ed last week for 81 500
the estate a, the junction OF Plainaeld
street and whittier avenue, consisting OF
s72Ata. q. OF land, with three hou,es
containing four stores and tensments.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-12-04
PROBATE CLERKS OyrIck,
Aclinntn. RI Nov .2h. lnQA.

All persons Interested In tho considera-
tion OF the probate OF an instrument in
writing purporiing 10 bs the last will and
testament of Anna Cook, late of saia
Hoitunte. deceased, arc hereby notified -
ber 18th. 1908, nj | o'clock r. ~, Al the Pro.
bate Court Room In said soituats, and b
heard thereon. By order OF satd Court
HENRY n. POTTER.
70. Probate Cierh.