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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
GROWTH OF THE LIBRARY
1T IS LIMITED BY LACK OF ROOM IN
PRESENT QUARTERS.
Committee Recommends that school
Omces BE vacated-School Boards
Routine Affairs.

At the meeting of the School Board last
night Herbert Joiner, clerk Of the Juvenile
Court appeared on behalf Of the Julia
Work Industrial School at Plymouth, and
inquired about the payment of tuition for
the children of the school. The question OF
whether the city or county must pay for
the education of these children was referred
to the secretary of the board. whe will
consult an attorney.
A petition signed by 400 property owners
in the neighborhood of school No. AZ. iwar-
rem and Ray streets. asking that an addi-
accommodate all the children, was pre-
sented to the board and referred to the
committee on buildings and grounds.
A letter from M. ]. Sailor. HOS Dearborn
street, stating that his twelve-year-old
daughter was required to walk sixteen
squares in order TO attend school. and max
ing a request that street car tickets be
furnished her, was read and the request
denied.
Superintendent Kendall submitted the fol-
lowing report for the consideration Of the
board:
al recommend the appointment Of Harley
Bartlett as assistant In the evening schools
three nights, dating from Nov. 16.
at Haughville, No. 81, has been abandoned
on account of lack of attendance Mr..
Dunn, teacher of that school, has been
transferred to the evening school at the
Manual Training High School.
II announce the return OF Susan Todd to
her work after leave of absence. She has
been assigned to the Washington school.
Il have appointed Miss Margaret Seeg-
miller assistant in the art department,
subject to the approval Of the board"
The superintendent also said In connection
with his report that another room should
be fitted up for school purposes at the
Colored Orphans Home and another teach
sity Of renting a room in Tuxedo for school
purposes to relieve the congestion in that
locality.
tor of the School Board, was presented and
approved.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Charles w. Moores introduced the follow
ing resolutions. which were approved by the
board:
Resolved. That the business director ask
the attorney for his opinion whether under
the provisions of the act OF Jan. %. 1903,
this board can issue its school real-estate
and improvement bonds to the amount of
500 900 in January. 1904.
ALSO. that IL said opinion be favorable
resolutions be drafted for the issuance of
3I5 per cent. bonds to the amount of 500 900
at as early a day in 1904 as may be pos
sible"
Mr. Moores also introduced a motion TO
permit Miss Helen Lang principal OF the
Abraham Lincoln school. to place a marble
tablet in the school at her own expense to
commemorate the camp of the Delaware
Indians, upon which site the school building
is located.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE.
The library committee. composed OF Chas.
w NJ md 4 ia he
following report 10 the board:
1.-The library committee. to whom was re-
ferred the question whether the welfare OF
the public library requires the use by the
public library of the entire library building
reports that II has studied the physical con-
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ditions and needs of the library and finds
them to be follows:
Unless additional space now occupied by
the school offices can be made available for
limit OF growth. Many books and valuable
pamphlets needed by our citizens for re-
search and reference arc stored I'm boxes
and bundles and are practically valueless.
Seven thousand volumes Of medical works
are boxed and stored swaiting the time
when the library can AFFORD to put them
within reach Of the pubic.
BRANCH LIBRARIES.
THE branch libraries and delivery sta
tons are increasing In number from year
to year and growing in usefulness. They
are served now from a dark and crowded
corner of the reference room. More space
should be given to this department OF the
main library.
The bringing of books i'm bulk into the
is attended with great inconvenience TO the
library force and some ineonvenience TO the
public This. is done now through the main
entrance I'm Meridian street With a freight
lift connecting basement and other floors
bulky deliveries could be made through the
basement entrances, where all the present
difficulties would be removed.
Public toilet rooms are not q necessary
part of the library equipment and should be
now devoted to this purpose available for
proper library uses.
1--WE recommend that the school of1ces.
including the quarters occupied by the
superintendent, business director and sup
ply department be vacated I'm favor OF the
public library as soon as the finances OF
the board OF school commissioners shall
permit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
TRUSTEES MEET TODAY
ACTION OF CONSUMERS BOARD
AWAITED WITH INTEREST.
General Committee of the League
VIII Meet at Commercial Club tn
Afternoon-The Finances. 4

The board OF trustees Of the Consumers
Gas Trust Company viii meet this after
noon. The supposition IS that the board
will take cognizance o. the resolution
adopted by the directors ito the effect that
fuel gas shall be manufactured by the COM
pany, although none OF the board would
discuss the probable action. The public
understands that the majority OF the trus-
tees favor the Continuance OF the company
as a manufacturer Of artificial gas, and IL
is believed the matter will be considered to-
day at the suggestion of some member
friendly TO the peoples Interests.
Henry Coburn may be elected a member
of the board at to-day's meeting. II II
believed the resignation of Gen. Thomas A
and that his successor viii be named to-
day. Mr.. Coburn Is friendly 20 the plan TO
manufacture fuel gas and may be opposed
for election by those inimical to that policy.
The finance committee. OF the Gas Con.
sumers' League met at the Commercial
Club yesterday afternoon Its organization
was completed and plans were announced
for a canvass for funds In order 20 facili-
tate the collection as well as the disburse-
ment OF the funds Of the league Lewis
was appointed to act as treasurer Of the
committee; Albert hetzger had been elected
treasurer Of the committee. Chairman Carl
Lieber reported that funds continue TO
pour in by mail and th8t the outlook for
liberal assistance from She general public
Is good.
committee OF the Gas Consumers League
will meet at the Commercial Club. A de-
claration OF principles will be formally
adopted. The legal committee viii return
opinion on several propositions pending and
subcommittee will make their report
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the financial end of the new corporation.
1 would suggest that you arrange to see
him, or have some one else see him re-
garding this matter as / wish to assist
you ali possible in your efforts to rehabih-
tate this property at the least loss to the
security holders.
your criticism of me in influencing you
10 approve of reorganization is unjust, as
/ did 1t for your best interests, and 1t
was after Mr.. Schwab agreed to all he did
and with the best favor possible, that
brought you the letter which you signed
as requested by me and which that night
1. sent to Mr.. Schwab's house, ard as
stated, it was after Mr.. Schwab agreed
to comply with my request, in order to
protect me from loss in the case OF adj
vance, which had been made and were
to be made to you at that time. Under
any other consideration 1 could not. in
Justice to myself, have anything TO do
with the transaction whatever"
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BONDHOLDERs WANT PAY.
Englishmen Trying to Hold Panama
Responsible for CoIombfa's Debt.

LONDON. Nov. A-Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne has requested the council OF
the foreign bondholders to supply further
details OF the Colombian loan. When
drawn up these will be forwarded TO Am
bassador Durand and presented at WASH
ington for the purpose OF urging the rights
OF British bondholders In connection with
the republic OF Panama. From the council
the following was secured:
In regard to the reported statement of
the Panama commissioners that Panama de-
clines responsibility for the Colombian debt
on the ground that when the greater part
OF the money was borrowed Panama was
not included I'm Colombia. the facts appear
to be as follows. Panama declared its in
dependence OF Spain Nov. Is 1921 and in
the solemn declaration OF the revolutionary
tGnta stated that the territory of the
isthmus belonged To the republican state of
Colombia. TO the Congress whereof IL
would. I'm due course, send Its deputy. The
war with Spain continued for some time
thereafter. and In 1872 Colombia issued an
external loan OF s10.ooo.0oo. the greater part
Of which was 10 be devoted TO prosecuting
the war OF Independence. In 1894 Colombia
issued further loan OF $z3. 10000 for the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25

DR.. Arosemena Declares His Country
Can Maintain independence.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived to-day on board the
steamer Seguranca from Colon were DIR.
Plabo Arosemena from Panama and Cap
tain II. Delano. of the United States ship
Dixie. Pablo Arosemena will act as coun-
sci for the Panama commission which re-
Gently arrived from Colon He is under
stood to bring information of the latest
plans and desires OF the Panama govern
ment and his arrival has been awaited by
the members Of the commission.
Dr. Arosemena was met down the bay
by Roger L. Franham, the representative
of Lawyer W. L. Cromwell, the counsel
for the French Panama Canal Company.
Or. Arosemena in reply to a question con-
corning the payment Of the $l0.0O0.OoO to
Panama said: THE payment of moneys
VIII be provision of the treaty. l have
JUST been informed that the treaty has been
signed 1 did not believe 1T when l first
heard the news. as L aid not think that 1t
would be signed so soon.''
Speaking of present conditions at Panama
ana or Its government, he said: Things are
quiet on. the isthmus at present and are
moving smoothly. The junta, which con-
sists OF governing board of three, will rule
until the national convention meets. which
may be in about two months. The constitu-
ton will then be adopted and there will be
change in the government. There will
of course be a President and a Cabinet.
cannot tell you whether there will be Vice
President. but there will be a provision
whereby there will be a substitute in case
OF resignation or death Of the Presidsnt."
Speaking of the arrival of the Colombian
peace delegates in Cartagena, DR.. Arose
mena said they were well received and that
the conference was held on board the Dixie
be thought Panama could maintain her in.
dependence without aid from the United
States IF We could procure vessels sufi-
cient to defend our coast 1t is practically
impossible for Colombia TO reach us except
by landing troops on our shores. There Ii
a most enthusiastic feeling on the isthmus
All parties are now united and L believe
that i'm case of necessity we could put 100
men in the field. We do not want war
What we want is peace and prosperity
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
CITY ELECTRIC LIGHTING.
Mayor Harrison Says Chicago Will
Tackle the PropOsitiOu.

CHICAGO. Nov. 2-Mayor Harrison to-
day declared that the city would enter the
electric lighting field at once in competition
with the gas trust and the Chicago Edison
and its subsidiary companies. The mayor
believes that he has found a solution for
the problem of regulating and reducing the
prices of light to the householders of Chi
cago The attempt TO enter the field by
selling TO corporations and private individ-
uals current made in the municipal plant
will ii is said. result in an appeal to the
courts by the big lighting corporations
This, Mayor Harrison declares, is what the
city would invite. as 1t will determine its
right TO deal in public necessities.
1T is just as well TO meet this matter at
once" said Mayor Harrison. THE earlier
enter the field the earlier we will be pre-
pared TO take advantage OF the development
Of the power at the mouth of the great
drainage canal connecting the waters Of
Lake Michigan and the Mississippi river =
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manently mounted on an axis, at the sea
end of whose extremity is attached a large
float of air-tight caisson, which rises and
falls with the incoming outgoing tide.
At the farther end of the beam is power
wheel. which. through the engagement of a
series OF ratchets, is forced to revolve as
the beam rises or falls.
To get the most profitable service out of
this arrangement the beam is balanced
two-thirds of its length. the shorter end
being inshore. This results in the transfer
of twice the amount Of power of the wheel
and whatever machinery is connected with
IL as Is exerted by the tide In moving the
caisson. practical application of the
power Is to be found in seine hauling.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
HARVESTING THE TIDE.


Man has harnessed nearly all the elements
to do his bidding, and IL is not strange that
a means has been found to press the very
tides into service.
A machine for which a series of patents
has just been granted by the United States
government has for its purpose the utiliza-
ton of power.
The apparatus. which is designed to be
built upon a buttress at the very shore of
tidewater. consists of a walking beam per-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25

May Order Preparations for an Inva.
sion of the Isthmus.

COLON, Nov. PA person who is inti-
mate with General Reyes, who has seen
much Of the general during the past few
months and who is thoroughly familiar
with the interior of Colombia, speaking
to correspondent to-day concerning the
probable course which General Reyes will
pursue at Washington, said he thought that
Reyes would make every effort, no matter
how hopeless, to effect such a settlement
of the Panama situation as would preserve
the integrity of Colombia. Thinking his
position to negotiate to this end would be
stronger II he had an armed force in the
field, the correspondents informant said ii
not improbable that General Reyes
would order preparations for an attempt 10
invade the isthmus.
, Generals Sarria and Bustamente left Cen
eral Reyes at Port Limon, Sarria return
ing to Bogota and Bustamente to the prov
ince of Antioquia. 1t is possible that they
carried General Reyess orders to undertake
warlike preparations IL 1t can be proved
that such preparations will strengthen
the people of Colombia require such pro-
pitation.
"Colombia's extremity is such, and her
chagrin over the loss of the isthmus so
great" said the correspondents informant,
that 1t would not surprise me to see the
Republic of Colombia eventually asking ad-
mission into the Republic of Panama, all
expecting the influx of prominent Colom-
bians who doubtless regret that they were
not in the isthmus when independence was
accomplished. in order to partake of it's
benefits"
General Reyes hoped that the United
States will to some extent withdraw from
the position it has taken on the isthmus.
possibly to the extent of giving Colombia
an unhindered opportunity to recapture the
isthmian territory. Believing this possible,
the aggressive attitude of General Reyes is
understandable. Failing to accomplish any
thing at Washington. Reyes might find it
necessary, owing to the political situation
in Colombia and the need of propriating the
people. to do his utmost to preserve Co.
lombian integrity, even to the extent of
leading a forlorn hope, possibly with the
expectation that aid might be given by
some European power.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
VIII Construct Turbine Boats.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-The Navy De-
partment is soon to begin the practical con-
struction of turbine boats, if the conclusions
reached by board of three of the most ex-
pert engineer officers in the service are
accepted. Commanders Canagha, Bailey
and Edwards, all of the engineer corps,
have made an exhaustive test of the steam
turbine with results that are regarded as
warranting the Navy Department in at once
proceeding to practically experiment with
the motors on naval vessels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-The treaty be-
tween the United States and Cuba for the
adjustment of title to the ownership OF the
Isle of Pines has been returned to the Sen
ate committee on foreign relations for an
inquiry concerning the interests of Ameri-
can citizens before action is taken. BY the
terms of the treaty the United States re-
fnquishes in favor of Cuba all claims TO
the title of the island and receives in con-
sideration grants of coaling and naval sta
tionS in Cuba.
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same purpose. II would be surprising II
Panama attempted 10 repudiate RESPONSE
bility for the money which assisted her TO
become part of q free state"
The foregoing Is the gist of lengthy
statement which will be forwarded to the
British embassy at Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
Austria to Recognize Panama.

VIENNA, Nov. 24.-The Austro-Hun
garian government has decided to recognize
the Republic of Panama and that instruc-
tons to this effect will be given to the
Austrian ambassador at Washington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
Conference with Am.dor ana BOYD.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA conference was
held In this city to-day between Messrs.
Amador and Boyd. special commissioners OF
the Republic OF Panama. and William
Nelson Cromwell, American counsel OF the
Panama Canal Company. Mr.. Cromwell
said after the conference that there was no
formal statement 10 make. Regarding the
methods OF paying $4o00o.0o0 for the right
and properties OF the canal company on
the Isthmus Of Panama Mr.. Cromwell said
that he had had conferences with Secretary
of the Treasury Shaw and that payment
would be made I'm such "a way as not to
disturb the money market. He added. how
ever. that a yet he is nog prepared TO give
full details on this point.
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Davis to Go on Canal Commission.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-It is under
stood that Maj. Gen. George w. Davis,
retired, who has just relinquished COM
mand of the forces L: the Philippines and
returned to the United States, is likely to
be appointed a member of the Isthmian
Canal Commission. General Davis was a
member of the original isthmian canal COM
mission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25
TIE IND1ANAro11s JOURNAL WEDNESDAY.

troduced bill making 1t a misdemeanor.
punishable by a minimum Imprisonment OF
six months and a maximum of five years,
political influence, or to purchase the same.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Nov. A-Two
distinct shocks OF earthquake were felt in
this city to-day. No serious damage was
done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-25

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.--A daughtsr VA
born to-day 10 Mrs. William X. Vanderbilk.
jr Mrs. Vanderbilt was Miss VirgtAA FAiRs
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-17
WANT FRANCHISE
FOR TELEPHONES
Rival Petitioners Ap-
peal to Utilities
Committee.
Offer to Install New Sys-
TENS and Bid for
Privilege.

The Supervisors Public Utilities Com
mittee yesterday considered the applica-
ton of NJ. A. King for a franchise to
operate general telephone and telegraph
business. The application is for a fifty
years franchise for an underground con-
duit system, the work of construction to
begin in four months The conduit dis
trict is to be of sufficient capacity to ac-
commodate at least 10000 subscribers, and
the sum of $250,00 is to be expended in
three years. The promoters will give fifty
free telephones to the city and $50 pairs
Of free wires for the Police and Fire De-
partment The rate for business tele-
phones is to be $50 per year and for resi-
dences $50 per year with no party lines.
Chairman Braunhart of the committee
stated that in his opinion the financial
standing of the petitioner for the fran
chise was not sufficiently apparent to war
rant it being granted by the board He
also thought that no franchise should be
granted unless the board is given the
power TO fix the rates. He called atten-
ton to the fact that King had begun
construction of telephone system in San
Jose. but had sold it out King replied
that he had installed a telephone plant
in Los Angeles which is now in active
operation.
hlng neld that new telephone system
would be benefit to the city, as it would
give better service. He said that the
present telephone system lacks improved
apparatus. II has no multiple switch
board, except one now being installed in
Los Angeles in opposition to the new
company King said he is prepared to
bid $4,000 for the franchise under the
Broughton act
King said he is willing to let the city
fix the rates, provided there would be an
Increase allowed for every additional 1000
subscribers above a basis of 10000; also
TO sell to the city at any time at the ap-
praised value of the system.
William Smith, another applicant for a
telephone franchise, stated that his sys-
tenn insured rapid Rnd secret service,
the device being Californian invention.
He asked that consdera ton be postponed
two weeks, when he would furnish the
names Of the proposed incorporators of
the system with a capitalization of So
100000 and a capacity of 20 900 telephones
Business telephones. he said. would cost
S. per month. residence telephones 81 50
and a two-party linSs1 so each. The com
mittee postponed action the petitions
for two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-17
LAWYERS SHAKE
JORDAN'S HAND
Supreme Court Clerk
Makes Hit With
Patrons.

~ Frank Jordan, the new Clerk of the
novations in the transaction of the busi-
ness of his Office which will undoubtedly
increase his already great popularity with
the members of the legal fraternity. A
letter has been written to each of the
various county clerks Of the State re-
questing that a complete address list of
all practicing attorneys be returned.
Then as soon as the Supreme Court de-
cides a case, all Of the interested attor-
result and Of the principal points in the
opinion.
Special private mailing cards will be
sent TO those residing outside the city and
those in San Francisco will secure the
desired information by telephone. Special
arrangements for receiving news of the
actions of the court by telegraph instead
of by mail may be made If interested
parties so desire
Elaborate indices of every suit under
consideration are being prepared so that
the exact status of any particular case is
available at a moments notice. In ad-
dition, several new record books are being
kept so that the business of the Office is
greatly facilitated. Numerous lawyers
who have in time past had difficulty in
securing immediate and accurate infor-
nation in regard to cases in which they
were interested have been around to
shake hands with the new clerk this week
and tell him to continue making improve
ments
Jordan says that the barren aspect of