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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28
STORM IN ENGLAND.
Ships Blown Ashore, Buildings DAM
aged and Several Lives Lost.

LONDON. Feb. PA gale of almost I'M
precedented violence swept England all
Thursday night and did considerable dam
age. Teiegraphic communication north Of
Leeds was interrupted. the continental
service was interferred with and large num-
hers of ships were forced to seek shelter
In the Iharbors. Many mirror wrecks oc-
CURED and the lifeboats and rocket APP
paratuses were busy all along the coasts.
There were several fatalities inland caused
by falling chirneys and flying debris. and
many houses were unroofed.
The wind Immediately north OF England
blew with hurricane force. The Lam
cashire mills and churches suffered great
w. The grand stand of the Lancashire
Football Club was lifted bodily and dcpos-
tied outside the grounds. Scores of shop
windows at Liverpool were blown in and
the goods scattered about the streets.
Great damage is reported from the coast
seaports. A newly erected church at Holy
head was lifted from It's foundation and
fen in a heap Of ruins number of the
supports OF the suspension bridge over the
Mena straits. separating the Island OF
Anplesea from the Welsh coast were car
RED away and traffic over the bridge has
been stopped
LONDON. Feb. 27.-At INVERSION. Lanca-
shire. a passenger train was bioHn over a
number OF passengers were injured and ten
cars wrecked
The gale swept over ireland from north
to south. At Cork three-story building
co,lansed. burving fifteen persons in the
ruins One OF them was killed ana one was
fatally injured. Various coast points re-
port vessels ashore. The rivers in the in
terror are flooding.
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THE REPUBLICAN PLEDGE.

The Republican party demands the adop-
ton and enforcement of proper laws regu-
lating nominations, securing TO every man
the right to express his choice for the
candidate of the party to which he belongs,
whether the nominations are made by direct
primary or delegate or mass convention.
The foregoing is from the platform of
the last Republican State convention. 1t
was inserted by the platform committee
after due elaboration. and unanimously
adopted after being read to the convention.
1t is a promise of the party convention
to the people of Indiana. If any promise
in the platform is binding this one is. If
it is not binding it is no use hereafter for
conventions to issue platforms
The Republican convention which adopt
ed the foregoing expected the Republicans
in the Legislature to make good this pledge.
To that end the Thompson bill has been
passed by the Senate, but now halts in
the House when the session is near its
end. Republicans are beginning to inquire
why this delay in reporting the bill. Is
it because there is some adverse influence
which prefers the old and vicious system
of packed primaries? Is that influence
stronger with the Marion delegation than
the unequivocal pledge of the Republican
party? The bill applies specially to Marion
county. Most intelligent voters believe
that the law is essential to more efficient
government by parties-that government by
the people Is impossible without it.
The bill is of the measures to which
the party stands pledged-to which 1t
pledged the Legislature. There are scores
of bills of minor Importance which men,
bers can call up-will they ignore this bill.
which is pledge to the people. in order
that bills increasing or regulating salaries.
authorizing justices of the peace to have
substitutes during vacations. and like In
consequential and personal matters may
be passed. while this most important meas
ure to good government is neglected? II
is a question for the Marion county dele
cation
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With the closing days of the General
Assembly complaints are being made con-
corning the stagnation of bills. owing to
and enrolling with pen and ink. The re-
suit, as usual. will be an avalanche of
bills rushed to the Governors desk at the
eleventh hour and general scramble to
have each given precedence in the matter
of executive consideration. During the con-
several members. anxious to have bills en-
rolled, secured outside assistance and paid
for the service out of their own pockets.
All this, well as many other objections.
can be effectually obviated by the House
concurrng in Senate bill No. 800, which has
passed that branch by vote of 50 to g.
The principal ends sought to be attained by
the pending measure include dispatch in
the printing of engrossed and enrolled
bills, to safeguard against erasures, inter-
lneations, to insure against defective
phraseology and to absolutely protect the
integrity of acts as finally passed and ap-
proved. Senate bill No. 800 makes ade-
uuate provisions for the realization of the
desirable results above indicated. and
it is not Objectionable in any sense
1t provides for specially designed type.
to be approved by the State Printing Board,
to be patented in the name of the State and
to be held as the exclusive property of
the State for the sole purpose of printing
bills. Aside from the merits of the meas
ure as a means of safeguarding legislative
acts, it possesses an economic feature. in
at least $1,000 each session. The bill is
commendable from every viewpoint. and
the House should be prompt in concurrng
in the action of the Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

While the several leaders Of the minority
In the Senate are railing at the majority
because Of its partisanship. it is well to
remind them that they have one more
member than they would have II the Re-
publicans had awaited themselves of the
technicalities 'of the Constitution. When
Senator Singer was elected he was a men,
Der Of the School Board of Versailles That
II the showing of the records of that board
Mr.. Singer Gid not dream of an election,
else he would have resigned. He was elect
ed because of Republican dissensions in
JEFFERSON county. The Republican senator's,
after consultation. decided to ignore Mr..
Singers ineisgibility and respect the de-
cision OF the voters of the district There
h every reason to believe that the Demo-
Gratis would not have been as scrupulous
had they been the majority with like case
before them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28
OIL FIELDS OF INDIANA
DECREASE IN ACTIVITY DUE TO THE
BAD WEATHER.
March Not Likely to See Any Increase
-COmparative Tables of New
Work and Production.
to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MONTPELIER, Feb 27.-During the
month of February go wells were COM
pleted in the Greater Indiana" oil field.
OF this number forty-six failed to pro-
duce oil. but half the number proved pay
ing gas wells. The oil wells show a daily
new production of 31i5 barrels, or an aver
age per well per day OF 14iz barrels This
is a decrease from the January figures OF
nineteen completed wells and 90 barrels in
the production. In failures recorded there
was an increase Of five. while in abandoned
wells for the month there were forty-two-
The month closes with 243 wells drilling
and lag rigs Up and building. This is a
decrease in drilling wells OF thirty-eight
an6 in rigs up an increase Of four. making
a total decrease of thirty-four in new work
under way. The decrease in the new work
is due to the bad weather and scarcity of
fuel. 1t is doubtful If March will make
much better showing
The following tables will give an idea or
the present activity in the Indiana field:
Summary of Completed Wells
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The fact that the big fire in Cincinnati on
Thursday took in a publishing house with
others has Leo some authors whose manu-
scripts or prospective publications were or
deposit to estimate their losses. The pub
lie learns that Miss Ellanetta Harrison. of
Somerset. Ky. places hers at $4,000 on the
plates and copies of a book which was to
have been issued In a few days. The book
bore the pleasing title of 1.-The Stage of
Life" The Louisville Courier-Journal says
that Prof. Reuben p. Halleck. of that city,
mourns the loss of the plates of a work
which was soon TO be published on "Psy-
chology and Psychic Culture. The money
loss In this case is not stated-perhaps be-
cause It was beyond computation. There
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28
WORK OF THE SENATE.
Naval and Military Academy Appro-
priation Bills Passed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The Senate to-
day passed the naval and the Military
Academy appropriation bills. Mr. Black
burn secured vote on his motion to take
up the Littlefield antitrust bill. but his
motion was lost-2s TO IS. The Senate from
las p. m. TO Sis p. m. was In executive ses-
sion. When the doors were opened num-
Der of bills were passed without objection.
The immigration bill was considered and
number of amendments made to meet vari-
Gus senator's views. but the bill failed Of
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Freight Versus Express.
Boston Herald.

Boston Herald.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is commenda-
BILE for taking off its fast passenger train to
Chicago at this time in order to give its
freight trains a better opportunity and to
relieve the congestion. That is the alleged
reason at all events. and IL 1t is the real
reason II is a sufficient one. Whether the
twenty-hour special flyer between New
York and Chicago has been a profitable
train We do not know IL is said to have
required an outlay of half a million dollars.
and IL Is certain that IL required the side
tracking OF freight trains for long stops in
order that ii might have clear and safe
course 1t is limited that other express
trains on the same line may be suspended in
order TO facilitate the movement of freight
and relieve the congestion that i:npedes bus
mess On the whole. fast freight trains
may be- more necessary to public prosperity
and happiness than fast passenger trains
or II may be that the number of fast pas
senger trains is in excess of public require
ment. To take off the special flyer may
have been something of sacrifice of pride,
but that can be borne If a larger number of
patrons are satisfied.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

The proposed action OF the Senate in re-
gard TO the state levy for tuition for the
public schools is sensible. The present levy
CT II cents on slea Of taxables is a liberal
one. and IL Is as much should be laid
upon taxpayers fer the support Of the pub
lie schools. II Is also wise to extend the
limit to which townships and towns can tax
themselves for public schools. Besides.
there may be worse things for COM
nunity than not to have eight or nine
months Of school In the year The demand
for . 1e-cent levy was confined to the edu-
eational peorle. who naturally desire all
ehey can set Things are valued by the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

Washington Star
Well, never" exclaimed Mrs Bligg rs.
What's the natter" asked her husband in
startled tone. as he turned around from his shaw
ing glass.
THE idea Of a grown man like you standing
there for five minutes at time admiring your
self"
I'm not admiring myself. Ny feelings
those of establishment. not admiration. I can't
realize that I'm the same person who years ago
was called precious pet and held on people
knees and kissed by the neighbors. It's an
awful thought
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-The municipal
ownership convention closed to-day. How
Should Public Service Corporations Be
Controlled" was the subject OF address
by DR.. Charlton ID. Lewis. paper on
Regulation and Taxation OF Public Se-y-
ice Corporations" by Allan Ripley Footc.
OF Chicago, was read by Lawson Purdy.
Labor Clauses in Franchise Grants" was
the subject of a paper by Raymond v. In
gersoli 1.-The Referendum and the initia-
tive In Relation 10 Municipal Ownership
was discussed in a paper on the subject
by George II. Shirley. chairman OF the
national federation for majority rule
Taxation OF Franchise Values" was the
subject OF an address by Prof. Edwin II.
A seligman. formerly president OF the
American Economic Association.
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Legally Qualified.

Baltimore American.
An old but still sprightly patriarch stepped up
TO vote.
How long have you resided in this precinct?'
asked one OF the judges of the election.
Let me see" said the old man musingly. 81
moved here the next year after Lamecn was
born. Seven from nine leaves two Eight from
sixteen is eight. One to carry. Two from nine
is seven. Something over $50 years. gentlemen.
/ am old enough to vote, too-if anybody should
ask you
whereupon. there being objection. Methuse-
lah-for 1t was he-was allowed to deposit his
ballot.
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should posse

Those persons who express opposition to
the compromise bill regarding track eleva-
ton do not suggest anything else that
could have been done during the few re-
naming days of the legislative session.
The suggestion that the city should have
been given power to enforce track elevation
amounts to nothing. because no bill con-
tanning such a provision could have been
passed. The city has done the best it could
under the circumstances. and if a solution
of the question is not reached during the
next two years it can get any legislation it
wants from the next Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

The Republicans in the Legislature have
acted wisely in deciding not to so change
the charter of South Bend as to take the
appointment of police commissioners from
the mayor. To have done so would have
been unwise from a party point of view
and because of its effect upon the COM
munity. which is now being punished for
electing man to the Office of mayor who
has no qualifications for the position.
Doubtless the voters who believe I'm the en-
forcement of law and the maintenance of
public order are a majority in the pro-
sressive city of South Bend. but evidently
they were off duty the day of the last
municipal election and permitted the cleo
ton of a man for mayor who does not be-
lieve in the enforcement of the laws and
the protection of the rights Of person and
property. Having deliberately selected such
Legislature. is not called upon TO inter-
pose TO save the people from the results
of their own action. Rowdyism may be
rampant. the streets may not be so well
patrolled as to be entirely safe for women
to walk In a; night. the present rulers may
have II in for the men who make South
Bend by employing labor. property may not
be safe In the event Of riots because mayor
and police are in sympathy if not in league
with those who would riot. II the Journal
Is correctly Informed the powers that be In
South Bend are hostile to the National
Guard because IL can be called out to pre-
serve the peace when the civil authority is
inadequate.
"similia sinilibus curantur' Is the theory
OF q school Of medicine. and it APPLIES with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

Representative De Almond, of Missouri,
who is ranked as one of the ablest Demo-
Gratis in Congress, must mean mischief by
his resolution requesting the President to
ascertain on what terms, if any, Great Brit
ain will cede Canada to the United States,
since it is impossible to conceive a man
so dull as not to know that the controlling
element in Canada is bitterly opposed to
annexation to the United States and that
Great Britain does not cede territory but
annexes. There never was any real senti-
ment in Canada in favor Of annexation. A
few commercial men have talked of it. but
the real sentiment of Canada is hostile to
the United States. bitterly so. and was new
er more so than IL is to-day. The controll-
ing element is intensely loyal to the Brit
ish throne. If Mr.. De Almond were not
familiar with these conditions he lacks the
common information which a statesman
should possess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

DR.. Richard c. Flower. one of the persons
interested in the Hagaman will contest in
New York. formerly lived in southern In
diana. where he was engaged in the drug
business. He travelled as specialist in
several diseases and was well known
throughout the State. He was not recog-
nized by regular physicians. but he had
large practice. Unfriendly legislation final
ly led him to leave the State and for sew
eral years past he has lived in the East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28
THE SUNDAY JOURNAL.
Some Of the Interesting Features 60
Appear I'm To-Morrov's Issue

Some of the Interesting Features 60
Appear I'm To-Morrow's Issue
REVIVAL OF RAG CARPETS
these oid-fashioned floor coverings in
modernized form.
MEXICAN GOLD MINES
visitor TO indianapolis tells about
some rich old mines IN Mexico that have
been operated only by natives
THE DINING-cAR PROBLEM
How it is solved in other countries than
our own.
JAPANS SINGING INSECTS
Queer industry carried on in that re-
markable country.
A MEXICAN BURIED CITY
Strange Aztec shrines where Indians
still come TO worship.
CARDINAL RAMPoLLA-
visit to this prince of the church at
his quarters in the Vatican.
WORN AT A COURT BALL
function in Berlin.
A MILITARY CRIMINAL
Story of the De Grimm conspiracy in
the Russian army.
THE wILES OF THE FOX
An old-time tale telling how Reynard
was regarded by other animals
THE TRUE GENTLEMAN
BY Dean Farrar.
wALL-sTRRET NEWS
Financial gossip from the Journals spe-
cial correspondent
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The indications are clear that instead of
IN increase in the State tax levy there will
be slight decrease. The school tax levy
will continue at II cents. the levy for the
general fund will be reduced from cents
TO cents on the 800 and the sinking fund
levy viii be reduced from cents to "a
This will make the State levy 2sx against
the present 20 So The reduction is small
but is better than an increase.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

The half dozen persons who knew several
years ago from Knapp's own confession
that he was the murderer of little Ida Geb-
hard kept the secret well. but it puts them
in an unenviabIe attitude toward society
and Knapp's later victims
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Plenty of Truth.

Philadelphia Press
Perhaps, ventured the unsuccessful contrib
utor you didn't consider my little ode true
to life"
"Oh, 1t was true enough" replied the editor.
Il assure you there more truth than poetry
in what you said
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

Russia has asked the United States to
prohibit the expectation of arms from this
country to China. That would be delicate
matter to attempt. If the arms go to the
Chinese government to prohibit their ex-
portation might be construed as an un-
friendly act, and it would be an unusual
exercise of arbitrary power on the part Of
this government toward its own citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

possessor for what they cost him. and it is
the same with public schools as with other
things when they entail no cost on those
who enjoy their advantages they will be
held OF little value. When the community
sees its taxes increased for its own schools
IL will appreciate them much more than IL
the support came from other localities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

were probably other heavy losses OF the
same kind. The authors can. of course,
produce other books, but the large loss in
prospective profits may cause them Pc
cuniary embarrassment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

Professor Veblen. OF the department of
political economy in the University of Chi
cage. has discovered that water in stock
Is good thing. He says that what is usu-
ally called watered stock is really "capi-
talized good Will and something that no
well-n anaged corporation should be with
out The professors discovery will prob
ably cause some hilarity among investors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

The Democrats in the House complained
because Butler. of st. Louis district. with
5000 apparent plurality. was unseated. but
they did not state that Buffers gang made
1900 fraudulent registrations in the voting
Lists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

There Is reason TO believe that if the
proposition TO increase the levy for the
state schools had been more discussed it
would have come very near defeat. 1t will
af last fen wears
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28
THE HUMORISTS.
Not Pleasant.

New York Sun.
= Madge-Dont you think girl should marry
an economical man?
engaged to one.
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His Proposal.

He didn't fall upon his knees.
When his love he went to prefer.
But stood erect with manly ease
And made a standing offer.
philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-28

Local judges should know that the juris-
diction OF United States courts is clearly
defined by acts of Congress and that fed
eral judges are not apt to err in regard
10 IL.
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No Successors.

Abou Ben Adhem, May he rest in peace,
Last of his name-his tribe did not increase.
Because-O think upon II with compassioni
Babies, about that time. went out of fashion.
Chicago Tribune.
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Boston Advertiser.
Green peas come high this week. costing
40 a peck. Fortunately beans are cheaper
than that and more nourishine.
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February


Decrease completed wells. .............. Is
Decrease new production. barrels. .257
Increase dry holes.
Abandoned wells ....-..................-. AZ
Average March wells. barrels. ........ ISL
Average April wells. barrels is
Average May wells, barrels.-........ 1siz
Average June wells, barrels. ......... 70 l-3
Average July wells. barrels. ....-...-. 20
Average August wells. barrels. 1s1z
Average September wells, barrels. lsA
Average October wells. barrels. IS
Average November wells, barrels. IL
Average December wells. barrels..... Is 10
Average January wells, barrels. .... IA Is
Average February wells. barrels 14i2
Drilling Wells and Rigs-
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izations- The formal announcements of the
results of the election of vice presidents
followed.
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LoUISyILLE-c. T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third ard Jefferson streets: Louisville BOOK
Co, z6l Fourth avenue. and Bluefeld Bros. Az
West Market street.
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ST. Lou1s-rn,on News company. Union Depot.

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Riggs House. Eobitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel.
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CHIcAGO-Palmer House, p. o. News Co, II
Dearborn street; Auditorium Annex Hotel
Dearborn Station News stand.
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DENVER, Col-Louthain & jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets.
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COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. 3s4 High
street
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THE INDIANAPOLIs JOURNAL

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