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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
The colsr of UaIform..


On the color os his uniform a soldiers
life may depend 60 a great extent. This
statement was rTade by the sergeant IN
charge OF a RECRUITING office yesterday.
and the young man added I'm explanation:
Our governmen& has made number OF
experiments witlE dummies 20 find out IL
one color Of uniffrrn makes better mark
than another. a 81 the experiments have
shown that two sasn I'm red will be killed
10 one man In Niue-gray. The dummies
were dressed In rat. green brown and gray.
First. red line fvas set up. then green
one. and so on-S Well Of the red line,
twelve out OF tweaty-hve were hit fair and
square. OF the s-2een, seven were HIT OF
the brown. six aid OF the blne-eray dve.
should add 10 t1ds that the surroundings
were those OF CIR own climate. In the
tropics II has befn found that the brown
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
Silence I'm the Woods.
DR.. Charles c.. Abbott, in Lppincott.

Dr.. Charles &. Abbott, IN Lippincott. 7
Silence is a rare occurrence in the woods
or out of them. If there is not breeze
enough to stir the fresh, green leaves on the
trees there is pretty sure to be mouse to
stir the dead leaves on the ground Some
where shrill voice is shouting all the time
and If we hear nothing Of what immediate
ly surrounds US the voice in the distance
will reach us even If but as the ghost Of
an echo. Silence is easily broken as
are promises. We have but TO listen to
our own breathing to fill our ears. Silence
is a portentous word, standing theoretically
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
Properly snubbed.

New YORK Evening Post.
A young matron, whose girlish appear
ance sometimes subjects her &c the perse-
cuffops OF fmpudent strangers, neatly re-
elevated railroad train recently. He was
dressed in . style that he regarded as very
fetching" and he ogled the young woman
persistently. Finally he edged through the
crowd Until he was directly In front OF her,
when ne bent down and lifting his hat,
eaid.
ooh. yes began the young woman. In
= pleasant voice.
<Deligftad-" broke In The youth &C.
staftcaz1y-
You are the young man who calls on our
cock" continued the young woman, IN a
clear voice. tn tell Bridget that saw
you
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
ing cases through the courts has done much

lnS cases CUuI @ VOIIt DIdNIf
to change the popular idea of what Is
necessary to constitute a criminal trial.
The casual observer OF the city criminal
court at work is at once struck with the
fact that the methods employed seem often
to be against the prisoner and In favor or
the prosecutor, even the furniture OF the
room being oftentimes so arranged as to
aid the prosecutor. The old common law
evolved a maxim that prisoner was pre-
sumed to be innocent until proved guilty.
but that seems to have been somewhat
abandoned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, in the Critic.
I first visited the Emerson house on the
occasion of an anti-slavery tea party given
at the Town Hall in Concord, Mass. The
speakers on this occasion were Wendell
Phillips. Edmund Quincy and the elder
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
JUST AS IT SHOULD BE.
Features OF the Annual Banquet Of the
Confederate Veteran Camp of
New York City.

New York, Jan. 2T.-The thirteenth
annual banquet of the Confederate
Veteran camp, New York, held Mon
day night at the Waldorf-Astoria, was
made memorable by eloquent eulogics
Of the great fighters of the south and
the north during the civil war, de-
claimed by men VINO themselves had
fought in the armies opposing them.
Charles Francis Adams, of Massachu-
setts, soldier of the Union, respond
ed to the toast of Robert +. Lee"
and Col. Henry Watterson, soldier
Of the confederacy. paid tribute to
the character of AbranaHa Lincoln.
The third toast, to Jefferson Davis"
was responded to by William Hep
burn Russell, formerly of Missouri,
and now commissioner of accounts of
New York city.
Upwards of five hundred comrades
of the camp and their guests were
present, and the presence of many
women lent brilliancy to the banquet.
Commander Henry L. Owen presided,
with Mayor Low at his right and Col.
Watterson at his left. Others at the
guest table were: George III. Taylor,
Commander Alexander Hamilton
post; j. Edward Graybill, president
Georgia society; Gen. A. s. Barnes,
commander Lafayette post; Col. Sam
uel d. Paul, lieutenant commander
Confederate Veterans camp, of New
York; Augustus Van Wyck, president
Southern society; Roger A. Pryor,
regent Virginia society; d. l.. Snod-
grass, former chief justice of Tennes-
see; James II. Parker, past comman.
der Confederate Veterans of New
York; Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard, OF
New England society; Walter S. 10
gan, regent Empire State society
Sons American Revolution; w. w
Fuller, president North Carolina so
ciety; Rev. George S. Baker, chaplain
Confederate Veterans of New York;
Rev. J. Nevitt Steele, president Mary
land society.
The opening toast to "The Presi
dent and the Army and Navy of the
United States-a prince among the
rulers of the world and but the serv
ant of free people, was drunl
standing amid great applause, the
orchestra rendering Hail Columbia.
This was followed by the toast t.
Gen. Lee-nature made him ant
then broke the mould" Charles
Francis Adams responded.
This was succeeded by the rendering
of ''Tha Rnnnie Blue Flag" and song
of antebellum days. by Mrs. Hollings
worth Watkins, formerly of Louisl
ana.
Col Henry Watterson responded t
the toast of abraham Lincoln-H
was not for an age but for all time.
Mr.. Russell replied to the toast
Jefferson Davis"
The final toast of the evening wa
to "The Silent Brigade" all risin
and bugler sounding "taps."
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
MRS. DowIE WANTS DIVORCE.
stepmother of the Evangelist ASKS
for Divorce on Grounds OF Cruei
and Inhuman Treatment.

Shenandoah, Ia, Jan. 27.-Mrs. e.
7. North-Dowie has filed suit in the
district court of Page county, asking
a divorce from her husband, John
Murray Dowie, father Of Evangelist
Dowie. of Illinois. She alleges cruel
~ and inhuman treatment, and asks
for alimony.
Mrs. Dowie was wealthy wldoW
at the time of her marriage with
Dowie in 1900. She has been great
church and Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union worker for years, an1
has been member of the board OF
managers of the Benedict home, at
Des Moines.
In 1000 Mrs. North-Dowie went TO
Chicago TO investigate Dowielsm, ahd
there met the elder Dowie, TO whom
she was married few weeks later
She Is 6s and her husband 10 years
| of age.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
MUST MAKE GOOD THE LOSS.
a Mint Superintendent and His sure-
ties Held Responsible for Loss
of Treasury Notes.

Washington, Jan. 27.--The question
of liability of Andrew NJ. Smythe, late
superintendent of the United States
mint at New Orleans, for $4,000 in
treasury notes which were lost by
him while in his custody, was decided
by the United States supreme court,
Monday, adversely to Mr. Smythe.
The claim was made on his behalf
that notes were burned, and it was
urged that as the notes were only
promises to pay, the government had
in reality lost nothing by their de-
struction. The court, however, re-
fused to accept this view, holding
Smythe and his sureties for the entire
amount lost. Justice Peckham dis
sented.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
National Park Eoadway.

The bids for grading the outer line
OF roadway through the National
Park area were opened at Vicksburg
by the commissioners last week, four
being submitted, three Of them from
Tennessee. The bidders we're John
B. Neeiey and J. 7. Cross Of Chatta-
nooga, Walter Stanswell e. Bro. Of
Memphis and Robert Nicholson Of
Louisiana. Mr.. Cross was the low
est bidder, at $29,270 and secured
the contract. He will be ready tC
begin work in fifteen days from the
signing Of the contract and will fin
ish in five months.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Coal Famine Threatened.

Some uneasiness is felt among the
State officials at Jackson over the
possibility that the State insane hos
pital may run out Of coal before
shipments now delayed can come to
the relief Of the institution. There
is now on hand only coal enough to
supply the needs Of the institution
for three days. If the weather should
continue cold much suffering would
necessarily ensue, as there are 1000
inmates and attendants. Tele-
grams have been sent out in all di-
rections to trace the delayed ship
ments, which are somewhere en-
route.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Alfred II. Smiley, of Lake Mime
waska, N. Y, died at his summer
home at Redlands, Cal, on the 25th,
of which place he was one OF the
founders.
Miss Ophelia, eldest sister OF Gov.
OdelI of New York, died at New
burgh. N. Y, on the 25th.
A cable to the New York Herald
from Puerto Cabello, on the morning
of the 26th, said: Persons in close
touch with the blockading forces say
that the Germans have captured FORT
San Carlos. which commands the en-
trance to Lake Maracaibo, and that
the forts have been blown up. Ihey
also report that the German gunpoaU
Panther has been disabled and is be-
ing towed by the German CRUISER
Fake, to Willemstad, Curacao
Tne burning question now is, VINO
fred the first shot in the Fortsano Car
los affair. Venezuelans say the ran
ther did, while others, speaking ior
Germany, declare that the ilrst sho'
oo,no from the fort, when the ran
tber attempted to cross the bar in'o
Lake Maracarbo.
T;ar+ Gen. Miles arrived in Paris'
on the 25th, from Russia. Gen. Miles
said. "The problem of the ORIENT
especially in China, is one OF Of srsa' e..
,oomcnt." He predicts great iu'
lure for Siberia.
man named shafsr shot am
,,;1lod richard Smith at Vevay, lnd.
~ On The night of the gath, and when
LODGED in jail, on the @5th, cut n'
clothes into strings and hanged nm
self. 49, osth s.v,
chat prof. Tizzoni, of the belgia'
nr,yersitv. mi has announced to the Roy
II academy of sciences she discover
~ serum to combat pneumonia.
oreat fire broke out at Armagh
r.aland on the 25th, which the loca
sro BRIGADE was unable to cope WIN
~ assistance had to be sent iron
belfast Ten Of the large shops !,
he center of town were destroye. c.oo
the he damage being estimated at sSOO
600. n.u.
The management OF the Daiia
tfTex) opera house refused g ops y.
shs doors Of the theater for hes. esl
ZONES 10 fill his engagement 70 ~, =,
liver a prohibition speech on tns ~. y.
He addressed crowd In the s'ree. 3.
and threatened to return 10 the c''
and make a prohibition fight
Fay Boone, direct dcscenoans
Daniel Boone. died at l'is nome
New Cambria. Mo-, On the SO'n' o.,,
San Francisco dealers, on tne ~
raised the price Of -four 20 Genus
barrel. c,..aaro mi
Martin Howe, son Of Chicago -
uonaire. charged with . murder co. eol
mitted in Chicago in 1871, was 81 ~ -
ed Al shawnee, Okla, on the zo'h'
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Delegations from Holmes and Car
roll counties were in Jackson last
week to call upon the governor and
to confer over the appointment Of a
district attorney TO succeed Hon.
Shed Hill, congrcssman-elect. The
Carroll delegation urged the claims
Of j. u. Flowers Of Walden and the
Holmes delegation those of W. 7.
Tackett Of Lexington. The place
will become vacant on March 4,
when District Attorney Hills rcsig-
nation will take effect.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
ya.oo Leyee Board.

The annual report Of the Yazoo-
Mississippi leyee board was filed
with the governor last week. During
the year dealt with in the report,
ending December 81, 1902, inclu-
siye, the board has let contracts for
leyee work .aggregating S1S7,246.56.
struction Of a levee at Malone's
Landing, in Coahoma county, rem
dcred necessary by the recent caying
in Of the old levee at that point.
The Mississippi river commission al
lottcd $65,000 for this work, and
this has been supplemented by the
delta levee board TO the extent OF
1000. A protection leyee to
guard against floods until this larger
levee can be completed is also being
built. The total receipts Of the
board during the year is $573,Ol5-
81; disbursements, 42,2S3,.
Two hundred and twenty-four thou
sand dollars Of per cent bonds have
been refunded and the same amount
Of per cent. bonds issued to take
their place, pursuant to an act Of thu
legislature.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
MORE UNPOPULAR EVERY DAY.
The British PepoIe Don't Like the
AnnIo-German Alliance.

New York. Jan. 27.-The Anglo
German alliance becomes more nm
popular every day, according to dis
match from London to the Tribune.
Rightly or wrongly, the feeling is
growing that the Berlin government
is doing its best to involve England
n n quarrel with America. IL Is diff
ficult TO say what will be the out
come of the San Carlos incident.
Henry Norman, who is one Of the
ablest critics of foreign affairs in the
house OF commons, points out that
although the Monroe doctrine has
been formally recognized By Great
Britain, It has not been recognized
by Germany, and as nobody who fol-
lows German opinion closely doubts
for moment that misunderstand-
ing between this country and Amer
ice would be very far from being a
matter for sorrow in Germany, u
was a masterstroke Of diplomacy for
the kaiser to inveigle the British
government into this alliance for
Joint action within the sphere Of the
Monroe doctrine.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Rash Acquitted.

1--WE, the jury, find the defendant
not guilty as charged in the seventh
count" This was the verdict that
was handed in to Judge Powell in
Jackson last week by Mr.. Taylor,
foreman Of the jury which has been
sitting on the case of Phil A. Rush,
charged with embozzling 100000
from the State treasury The jury
fled into the room and the sealed
verdict was handed to the deputy
clerk, who was directed to open il
and read the same. A hush as still
as death permeated the court room,
and in clear tones the clerk read the
words at the beginning of this para
graph. There was no demonstra-
tion Of any sort in the court room.
Mr.. Rush was tried on the seventh
count in the indictment, which
charged embezzlement Of the States
funds. There are seven other counts
in the indictment, and the question
which was naturally asked on all
sides was whether there was to be
another trial of Mr.. Rush on the 9th
er counts. II. N. Miller, of Halle
hurst, took the position that the ac-
ouittal of Rush on the seventh count
acquits him of the others, according
TO the rulings and the record of the
court, as he views them. Mr.. Miller
was, of course, much elatcd at the
action Of the jury, and said that he
thought it was a rebuke TO the prose-
cution in trying to make Rush a
seapegoat. District Attorney
Greaves was asked as to his future
course in the case. He said he did
not care TO state whether Rush would
be tried on any of ihe other counts Of
the indictment or not. 1t was some
thing that he had never thought
about, and he must, therefore, de-
cline to discuss the matter for publ
cation.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
The nnnndarr Caar.

Aitorney-General McClurg has re-
ceivcd official notification from Chief
Justice Melville Fuller, Of the
United Statsc Supreme Court, that
the I'd of March has been set for the
arguments Of the Mississippi-Louis-
lana boundary dispute. The demur-
rer Of the encouragement to the bill
Of complaint filed by Louisiana 10
now before the court, and the argu-
ments will come up direct on this
feature Of the case.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
state House work.

w. A. Wells of Chicago, member
Of the firm Of State house contract
(rs, arrived in Jackson last week
and spent few days looking over
the progress of work on the big
building. lie expressed himself as
well pleased with the structure, and
gives assurance that it will be COM
pleted within the time named in the
contract.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Mississippi State News
standard. Of Measure.

Secretary Of State Power has re-
ceived a letter from the city council
of Water Valley, desiring TO secure
the standard Of weights and meas
ures as provided in section 4i79 Of
the Code. The secretary Of State
has a complete set Of the weights and
measures, according to the standards
adopted by congress. These are in
brass and are kept as the State stand
ards Of measure. ANY city or coun-
ty can iIave its measures compared
with these, verified and certified by
the secretary of States
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Old anmhshen Exploded.

An old bombshell taken from :
Warren county gravel pit, supposed
to have been buried since the war,
was put in a fire last week, and being
taken from the fire and rolled down
a hill by an old negro, the she'll es-
ploded, making a fearful noise. ThO
shell is supposed to have been buried
for thirty years.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
THE CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.


Berlin, Jan. PA question which
q being considered Is whether the
allies shall establish an international
commission for receiving the Gus
toms. or whether Some neutral agent
shall be appointed recsirer. II the
latter course Is decided upon II Is be-
lieved that some American authority
would be chosen, perhaps Mr.. Bowen.
The proposal contemplates dividing
the allies claims into three grades
and that each be treated separately,
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
ylokshurr.a Celebration.

Many visitors are expected to join
in the celebration Of the completion
Of the Yazoo canal at Vicksburg- An
attractive program has been ar
ranged, including exercises at tho
Walnut Street Theater, grand ex-
cursion up the Yazoo canal, partic-
ipated in by number Of steamboats,
in procession, to be followed at night
by a mammoth display Of freworkA
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Indicted tho Judge.

The Lauderdale county grand jury
last week returned l40 indictments,
most Of them against professional
and business men who have violated
the privilege license law. The Lith-
ia Springs Company, Of which tho
presiding Judge Of the court, Hon.
|G. @. Hall, is the head, was indicted
fnr tbn Sarnn nifensc The hndv dur
thing over $50 indictments.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
To Raise the Fund.

DR.. A. i. Watkins, agent Of this
superannuated preachers fund OF
the general conference Of the Meth
odist church, left Jackson last week
for Nashville to confer with lead-
ing churchmen regarding the plan,
for raising the endowment fund OF
$4,000, 900. lie will be absent sey.
oral days. The work of raising the
fund will be actively pushed during
the present year.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
s... ana Kiiied Hia Father.

Enid. Okla, Jan. a7.-Frederick
walker, aged 20 years. shot and killed
~. father. Smith Walker, farmer
and politician. while the latter was at
d;npsr al his home, near Jefferson,
Monday. Young Walker became in-
sur,ated because his father classified
him The dead man was IS years old.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
CAPTURED ny THE GERMANS.
Fort san Carlos Reported Blown Up
and the Panther Disabled.

New York, Jan. 27.-Persons in
close touch with the blockading
forces say, according to the Herald's
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, corre-
sponlent, that Fort San Carlos, which
commands the entrance to Lake Mar
acaibo, has been captured by the
Germans and blown up. They
also report that the German gunboat
Panther has been disabled and is be-
ing towed by the German cruiser
Fake to Willemstad. Curacao.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Last week pistol shots we're heard
in the northeastern suburbs OF Yazoo
City, which were Immediately inyes-
tigated by policemen, and negro
named Sam Wilson was found dead
with several bullet holes through.
him, The spot where Wilson was
found is a retreat for negro crap
shooters. No one but the dead man
was TO be found anywhere around,
and the trouble, it is thought, is due
to a game Of craps. The authorities
are endeayoring to locate the parties
who did the shooting, who are un-
known as yet.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
croaaes of Honor nestowed.

The Isham Harris Camp, Daugh.
ters of the Confederacy, had elabor-
ate and beautiful ceremonies at the
court house in Columbus last week,
when crosses of honor were be-
slowed upon the veterans. A largo
audience was present, and speeches
we're made by Judge J. A. Orr and
Lieut. Coy. James I. Harrison.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Candidate for Auditor.

Hon. T. r. Maxwell, Of DeSoto
county, a prominent candidate for
auditor, was in Jackson last week.
Mr.. Maxwell and Deputy Auditor
4. NJ Henry are the only two candi-
dates announced for the position of
auditor, and both will make a Wig
orous canvass.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
WRITTEN DECLARATIONS.
Exchanges Between Minister Bowen
aud the Allies Representatives.

and the Allies Representatives.
Berlin, Jan. 27.-Written declara-
tions regarding the raising of the
blockade of the Venezuelan ports
have been exchanged between Minis
ter Bowen and the representatives OF
Great Britain, Germany and Italy. In
their declarations the representatives
of the European governments prom
ised to consent to the immediate rails
ing of the blockade as soon as an
agreement Is concluded between them
and Mr.. Bowen, embodying the condl-
tons laid down by the powers. These
conditions chiefly relate to the guar"
antees to be furnished by Venezuela,
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
Black Tragedy in Bloomington.

Bloomington. ILL.,, Jan. 27.--Mrs. 10.
seph Brown, colored, was killed. Sum
day night, In fight with revolvers
among negroes. II is said that 9TH
ers we're wounded by the fusilade,
which awoke all the people within
four blocks.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Rome, Jan. 27.--Ambassador Meyer
and Foreign Minister Pinetti have
been invited to join the royal shoot
ing party at Castle Porziano- The
King Travelled to Castle Porziano in
Mr.. Meyers motor car.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Washington. Jan. s7.-The senate
committee on inter-oceanic canals,
Monday. authorized favorable re-
port on the bill prohibiting the grant
ino Of contracts in relation to the
nroposed Panama canal to any but
American citizens.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31
A SATISFACTORY BASIS.
German and British Representatives
in Washington Satisfied With
BOwen's Proposals.
HlVt NOTIFIED THEIR GOVERNMENTS.
They Are said TO Consider Minister
Bowen's Proposals Regarding
veacxuela's Guarantees 10 Form
satisfactory Basis for Further
NcgotIatIOns.

London, Jan. 2T,-It was learned by
a press representative, Monday, that
Great Britain and Germany have
been Informed by their representa-
tiyes at Washington that they con-
slider Minister Bowen's proposals re-
sarding yenexueIa's guarantees TO
form a satisfactory basis for further
negotiations.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Senator McIaurin's bill to quiet
certain land titles in Mississippi was
favorably reported from the COM
Gittee on public lands last week and
passesd by the senate.
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Washington, Jan. 2T.--There is no
information in Washington TO justify
the positive statement contained in
the Caracas dispatch that the Vene-
zuela blockade win be raised on
Wednesday. Minister Bowen con-
tinues hopeful thar such a happy con
summation will result from the pend
ing negotiations, as the latest propo-
sition he has made to the allied gov
ernments is regarded by him as an
eminently fair one. He is still await
ing formal replies to that proposition
from Great Britain and German, and
on these will depend the question
whether the blockade is to be raised.
As Indicated in the Rome dispatches
received Monday night. the question
now to be determined is the amount
of customs receipts which are TO be
given as guaranty, Great Britain
is believed to be favorable to accept
ing the 80 per cent. offered by Mr..
Bowen, while Germany is supposed to
be insisting on 80 per cent.
Minister Bowen declines to discuss
the question in any of its phases,
nor will he disclose what is the actual
amount of guaranty lie has offered.
With the pronptithde which has
pheTafterinsq presrat r1srgency, Ell ts e italian gov
ernment has cabed to its fleet com
mander in Venezuelan waters to with
draw from the blockade as soon as
the ships of the other powers do so
Woodville Republican., 1903-01-31

Jefferson City. No, Jan. 27.--Gov'
Dockery has issued a proclamation alton
oFerinr reward Of $500 for the ar
rest and conviction Of the men who