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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-01

Philadelphia Record.

Several lawyers were seated around
table on which were various bottles and
glasses and the conversation, by some rea-
son or other. had drifted to the subject of
actresses. "A photograph of Fanny Daven-
port once saved a case for me-" said one
of the lawyers. ut was when Wayne Mac
Veagh was counsel for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. A client of mine.
widow was sueng the company for 81.
damages for the death of her husband. She
had clear case, and | thought ii was a
cinch when. just few days before the case
was TO have come up, she happened into my
office and announced that she had married
AGAIN. was fabbergasted. Good Lord
madame / gasped. why couldn't you have
waited until your case came up? It $ next
10 impossible for me TO get damages for you
now She said she didn't care very much
and went out seeming very happy. Well.
IL just happened that j had photograph
of Fanny Davenport on my desk and
when the next day. Wayne MacVeaGh hap
pened into my office 10 discuss quite an
other matter he picked up the photo and
admired it, Who's your friend?' he asked.
i had sudden inspiration and | said:
Why that's the lady who is sueing your
conpany for 81 800 The deuce YOU say
said he Handsome woman. isn't she p
she Is indeed. l replied. 'H-m- he ex-
claimed. looking at the picture closely. a
deuced handsome woman. l should say.
A dsuced handsome woman. There was a
slight Pause. 'Whatll you take to settle
this case?' he asked. l thought of my
clients second marriage. and l fixed the
figure at $500. The deal was consummate
and the case never came 10 court.
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Cable Notes,

Monsignor Deneckere. secretary of ST.
Peters. Rome. fell down stairs at his resi-
dence on yesterday. fracturing his skull
and dying instantly.
The supply OF provisions having failed at
Reus. near Tarragona. Spain. where a
general strike is in progress. the strikers
which are now closed. Many arrests have
been made.
The Chinese authorities have captured
arms, ammunition and commsSary stores
collected for the "reformers" Foreign
marines are patrolling the Shamien suburb
of Canton and gunboats are held in read
mess at Hong-Kong TO sail for there IL
required.
Henry White. the United States charge
d'affaires at London and Mrs White went
TO Windsor on Saturday TO spend a week
end with King Edward. Lieutenant Cen
eral Miles will go to Windsor Sunday. and
will dine and sleep at the castle by the
Kings special desire.
German theatrical circles are excited by
the sction OF the public censor of Berlin
Heyses Mary Magdalene" upon the
sround that IL is founded on a biblical sub
ject At a meeting OF university profess
sors held at Kiei. indignation at the GEN.
sor's action was expressed
General Itaperuna. of Brazil. has left the
province OF Matte Crosse. the scene OF the
Acre difficulty between Brazil and Bolivia.
He is taking with him artillery. rapid-fire
guns and ammunition and Is accompanied
f. General Caesar Sample General Sample
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FED THE DOCTOR.
How He Made Use of Food.

Sometimes IL is the doctor himself who
finds it wise to quit the medicines and cure
himself by food.
I'm looking around for a concentrated
palatabie prepared food l got hold Of Grape
Nuts and Immediately began using il four
times day. exclusively for breakfast with
milk; for lur cheon and dinner as dessert.
and cup on retiring" says a physician Of
Mt. Zion. H.
81 had had nervous dyspepsia for over
year. My normal weight is 40 pounds, but
l had been steadily losing flesh until
month ago / only weighed i22 pounds 1
concluded IL was time TO throw 'physic 20
the dogs in my case Twenty-four hours
after starting the Grape-Nuts regime the
fullness and distress after eating had
ceased. The heartburn. water-braSh, palpi-
tation of the heart and other symptoms
that had reminded me for over a year that
l had a stomach, soon disappeared. and
can now eat a square meal and feel good
afterwards.
II weighed yesterday. and was surprised
10 find that | had gained IL pounds In
month. and the end Is not yet
THE nervous symptoms have entirely
disappeared and am stronger than have
been for two years. l thank you for placing
Grape-Nuts at the disposal OF those suffer-
ing with nervous dyspepsia. Name Giyen
b. Postum Co.. Battle Greek. Mich
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National Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-An informal
musicale was given at the White House
this evening, at which Nine Roget Miclos,
pianist played for Mrs. Roosevelt and a
few personal friends who had been invited
by Mrs. Roosevelt to hear her. Mrs Roose-
welt will have musicales at the White
House on the evening of Feb. 13, the after
noon of Feb. 20 and the evening of Feb. "a.
Secretary Hay and Mr.. De Margarie. the
French charge, to-day signed an agreement
extending to the island of Porto Rico the
provisions of tie French reciprocity ar
rangement drawn under Section of the
Dingley act. This will admit French still
wines. argols and works OF art into Porto
Rico upon preferential rates of duty.
On request of Secretary Hay the Senate,
in executive session to-day, returned the
Alaskan boundary treaty to the President
for correction of two clerical errors. One
of these is in the matter of the title of King
Edward and the other consists of the de-
scription in the preamble of the tribunal
created by the treaty as tribunal of ar
bitration. whereas, owing to the fact that
there Is no umpire. Ii is not so regarded. 1t
is understood so soon the errors can be
corrected the document will be returned.
Meantime the favorable report made upon
the treaty by the committee on foreign re-
lationS stands.
In answer to the Spanish minister's offer
to sell, the War Department has decided TO
ordnance now in place in the Notifications
of Porto Rico. The War Department last
spring decided to make similar purchase
of a part of the Spanish ordnance in Cuba.
but with the turning over of the island TO
the CuDans the United States has no longer
an interest in keeping the ordnance, and
il the Cubans wish TO retain il they must
purchase 1t from the Spanish government.
Orders have been issued by the Navy De-
partment for the converted cruiser Prairie,
now used as training ship, which is un-
to take on large detachment of landsmen
at that port with view to their immediate
transfer to the training ship Hartford for
a course of instruction III seamanship and
naval tactics.
Appeals were filed in the United States
Supreme Court to-day IN twelve cases in
volving prize money claimed by the officers
of the navy on account of the capture OF
Spanish fishing smacks during the Spanish
war All the cases were decided by the
District Court for the district OF Florida
contrary TO the contention of the United
States, and the government is the appel
liant.
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will command the Brazilian division on the
Matte Crosso-Boivian frontier.

will command the Brazilian division on the
Matte Crosse Bolivian frontier
The Hill Of Tara. so rich in historic MEM
cries. will shortly be sold at auction in
Dublin. Until the sixth century Tara was
the chief seat of the Irish Kings. The last
important gathering on the hill of Tara was
in lsis when gigantic meeting was held
under the auspices of Daniel OConneii,
who urged the repeal of the union.
The melting of the snow has caused ex-
tensive foods and serious damage in Scot
land. The river Tay has overlooked in
Perthshire and many carcasses of deer. cat
tie and sheep and quantities of household
furniture are floating in the streets or
Perth. In Inverness the river Nesse has
overfiowed and the railroad bridges have
been damaged. The river Dee has flooded
part of Balmoral and has elsewhere caused
great destruction.
Brigands have been terrorizing the eau
casus, recently levying tribute on towns
and holding up trains TO an extent hitherto
unknown. Even garrison towns have been
frightened into paying regular tribute, IN
return for which the bandits not only re-
frain from plundering, but protect the
towns from other marauders. The at
tempts of the troops 10 cope with the stu
alton have been generally foiled owing TO
the completely of the inhabitants, who are
fearful of the brigands vengeance, and
therefore warn and shelter them.
Sousa's band played at Windsor Castle
Saturday evening by request OF the King.
The concert took place in the Waterloo
chamber In the presence of the royal fam
lily and large house party, including
Henry White. the United States charge
d'affaires and Mrs. White. The programme
In accordance with the Kings wish, was
composed entirely of American music. The
soloists were Maud Powell, Estelle Liebling
and Arthur Pryor. King Edward received
Sousa in the most pleasant manner and
expressed his appreciation of the Imperial
Edward March,
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HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Mr.. Payne Victorious over Pushers of
Certain Private Claims Bills.

WASHINGTON, Jan Slater three
hours OF general debate upon the postoffice
appropriation bill which was made notable
by a speech in favor OF tariff reform by
Mr.. Williams, of Mississippi. who is a
candidate for the Democratic leadership OF
the next House. the House to-day sus-
pended public business and listened TO
three addresses by Mr. Pearre, of Mary
land. Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, and Mr..
Schirm of Maryland, on the life and public
service Of Charles Carroll. of CarroIlton,
and John Hansen. two signers of the
Declaration OF Independence, whose statues
have been erected by the State of Mary
land IN statuary Hall; Resolutions also
were adopted formally accepting the
statues on behalf of the government MIR.
Grcsvenor, of Ohio. presided during these
exercises, and there was large number
OF Marylanders in the galleries, two Sec
tons of which had been especially reserved
for their accommodation. The death OF
the late Representative Rumple, of Iowa
which occurred this morning in Chicago,
was announced, the usual resolutions were
adopted and committee was appointed
TO attend the funeral Then as a further
mark or respect. the House adjourned until
tomorrow when memorial session will be
held TO pay tribute to the late Senator Me-
MILAN. of Michigan.
When the House reconvened at 1880 a. m
to-day IL was still the legislative day OF
Friday. and consideration of the claims
bills favorably acted upon in committee OF
the whole yesterday proceeded. There was
not a quorum and the situation was at the
mercy OF Mr.. Payne, the Republican floor
leader. He allowed the bills to which he
was not opposed, to be passed but every
one TO which he raised objection was laid
aside upon his demands. Thirty-two of the
forty-two bills were passed. Ii was Their
agreed. by unanimous consent. that the re.
manning thirteen should be considered next
Tuesday. Then at IL o'clock the House ad.
1ourned until II. noon, when IL convened for
the regular Saturday session.
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"Away with Sprigg."

KIMBERLEY, Cape Colony. Jan. 81
Since his arrival here with Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain a
series of demonstrations against Sir John
Gordon Sprigg. the premier of Cape Colony,
have occurred. He was publicly Kissed on
several occasions. and during Mr.. Cham
berlain's remarks on the situation in Cape
Colony at the banquet given I'm his honor
here yesterday evening cries were raised
of Away with Sprigg!" while the men,
bers of a deputation which waited on Mr.
Chamberlain Informed him in the premier
presence that they had no faith in the
Sprigg Ministry, which hampered the Afri-
kander bund and was dependent on il for
its existence. Sir John heatedly character
lied these remarks as personal insult.
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the physical effects OF so-called moderate
drinking. In speaking of those men who
thus drink and think il does them no harm,
DR.. Osler, whose opinion Is respected by
medical men on two continents, speaks as
follows: During the fifth decade, just as
business and political success is assured.
Bacchus hands in heavy bills for payment
teries, or of the liver and kidneys, there
is a general breakdown" This Is a state
ment of a physiological truth i'm very plain
and unmistakable language. While a few
constitutions seem TO tolerate much more
than. the average, the fact remains that
alcohol is an insidious. treacherous and
dangerous element. Its use in considerable
daily quantities is always productive OF
serious and considerable harm.
IL may be said that breakdown is by no
means a necessary result OF our intense
modern life. There is more to provoke II
than there has ever been before but at the
same time we have more means at our hand
to prevent il IL we will utilize them.
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President and Secretary of state Ha,
Are Becoming Anxious.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 31-An important
conference was held at the White House
to-day. the participants being the Presi-
dent. Secretary Hay and Senator Cullom
chairman of the On relations commit
tee OF the Senate. TIE subject under dis
cussion was the status OF the Panama
canal treaty. The situation with regard
TO the treaty as II has developed in the
Senate is giving the administration and its
supporters syave concern. The President
Is exceedingly anxious that the treaty
should be ratified at the earliest possible
moment. The conference held to-day was
with view OF ascertaIning II possible what
could be done to hasten consideration of
the treaty by tire Senate Ii is quite GER
tain that the adviees received by the Presi-
dent are not reassurhig. An effort is TO he
MADE 10 get the treaty out of committee
with favorable report. That the effort
will be successful Is soma bly, certain: bur
then It's troubles. in the present view of
the matter. viii only have begun. Senator
Morgan. chairman OF the committee on in
teroceanic canals. takes the ground that
the negotiations conducted by the State
Department with Mr.. Herran, representing
Solcmoia are not valid. as he holds that
Mr. Herran otd not possess the necessary
authority 10 make treaty binding upon his
country. and II Is understood that he will
u<e his utmost efforts 10 defeat the treaty
ton has reached the President thar when
the treaty II called up for consideration in
the Senate amendments will be offered to
almost every section OF IL. Such action IL
Is well understood. will seriously DELAY final
action npon IL. even II IL should not result
IN the defeat Of its ratification IL Is stated
dennitely that an amendment to the treaty
would imperil the entire canal project as
the government OF Colombia might hest
tate 10 accept amendments made TO IL. par
ucuiafiy II they Involved essential details
Or principles. During the conference to-
day the situation Vas considered. but what
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decision, IL any, was reached could not be
ascertained. IL is known only that an
earnest effort Is 10 be made in the Senate
TO secure ratification at the present session.
The Senate committee on foreign relations
again to-day discussed the Panama canal
treaty between the United States and CO.
lombia, but did not reach a conclusion.
The discussion was based entirely upon
the amendments TO the treaty which were
offered yesterday by Senator Morgan. but
action was not taken on any of them ana
the committee adjourned until Monday,
when the subject will be further discussed
Senator Morgans resolution directing an
inquiry into the credentials OF Senior Her
ran. who negotiated the treaty on the part
OF Colombia, was voted down.
Senator Morgan said in the course OF his
discussion of the question that his only pur-
pose was to perfect the treaty so that there
would be no trouble in the future. He de-
clared his interest in the proposed canal
was great as IL would be IL the Mica
ragua route had been chosen He felt. he
said. that the document in it's present shape
did not guard details as carefully as IL
should. and he urged his amendments as
calculated to accomplish that end.
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amusement. After the bill had been neatly
folded up and put away in the womans
pocketbook, ii looked for few moments as
If the incident had come TO close, but
such was not the case. Suddenly turning
round to the man again, the woman broke
out with:
'Oh, owe you five cents"
That's all right, madam replied the
man. looking UP from his paper.
mo, but must pay you.
It'll do some other time, he said, evi-
IDENTIFY tired of going through the process
of making change.
''Oh, no, I'll pay you now" she insisted.
taking out her pocketbook and looking all
through it for a nickel Il haven't five
cents in change, but If you give me the
ninety-five cents I'll give you the dollar.
At that moment the man noticed that the
car had stopped at his corner and he made
a rush for the door, his brain in whirl
and trying to make out whether IL was he
or the woman that was crazy, or whether
the conductor. or all three were prospective
patients for a lunatic asylum.
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OUTCOME OF SCANDAL.
Crown Prince of SaxOny Is Said to
Have Renowned Right to Throne.

BERLIN. Jan. 31.-A curious story,
widely told in the provincial and Berlin
papers this morning, is that the Crown
Prince of Saxony is determined to renounce
his succession to the throne ir favor of
his son George. who is ten years of age.
The reason given is that the military code
of honor does not permit husband
wronged as he has been to remain in the
service and the crown prince COM
mander of the First Army Corps of Saxony
and as the future commander of the entire
Saxon contingent must pass upon the ind
ings of courts of honor which, in circum-
stances similar TO those of the crown
princes, require a challenge or the laying
aside of the uniform. The crown prince,
1t is added, Is scarcely expected to chal-
lenge Professor Giron, but opinion in the
army is so rigid on points of honor that
the prince is regarded as ineligible for re
viewing the decisions of courts of honor
and protecting the honor of the uniform.
The Rheinische Courier, of Wiesbaden,
says without reservation that the prince
has renowned his right of succession and
the Berlin Morgen Posts Dresden cor
respondent says he has already appealed
to the Emperor to relieve him of all mill
tary positions.
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NO RELEASE FOR MRS. MAVERICK
United States Ambassador Choate Re-
buffed Recently.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Both Ambassador
Choate and Mrs. Florence Maybrick herself
recently received rebuffs in the attempts
to gain the latter's freedom. Home Secre-
tary Akers Douglas replied to the en-
bassy's representations and to the impris-
oned woman's appeal that he saw no
grounds for her release. The appeals were
made especially in connection with the
necessity for Mrs. Maybricks presence in
the United States to testify in the Virginia
land suits in which she and her mother.
Baroness De Rouques,' are interested. The
baroness has exhausted all her means in
her endeavors TO gain her daughters free
dom and is now almost penniless.
If the remission of sentence which is
generally applied in the cases of life SEN
fences Is granted in Mrs. Maybrick's case
she should be released in March. Whether
this will be done seems doubtful, notwith-
standing the alleged existence of a letter
from Lord Salisbury TO the late Ambassa-
dor Bayard promising that the prisoner
sentence would be RENTED.
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APPOINTMENTS.
Judge Willis Vanderventer to BE
Judge of the Eighth District.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-President
Roosevelt to-day signed the bill recently
passed by Congress creating an additional
judgeship for the Eighth Judicial Circuit
Late this afternoon he made a personal
tender OF the judgeship to Judge Willis
Vanderventer, assistant attorney for the
Interior Department, and the proffer was
accepted.
The President to-day sent the following
nominations to the Senate: Assistant
treasurers of the United States, William
s. Leib. at Philadelphia, and George A.
Marden, at Boston. Collector of customs.
John NJ. Holzendorf, for the district of st.
Mary's, Ga. Surveyor of customs, Charles
II. Senseney, for the port of Wheeling. w.
Va. Consul, William III. Bishop, Connecti-
cut, at Genoa, Italy.
Navy-Ransom h. Riggs, South Carolina,
TO be assistant surgeon; Commander G. e.
Cornwall, to be captain. Pay inspectors, 3.
r. Calhoun and John Nj. Speel. to be pay
directors ,Midshipmen to be assistant
naval constructors, j. A. Furer, William b.
Fogarty, s.. NJ. Henry and l.. b. Mcbride.
William III. Bishop, appointed consul at
Genoa, Is a well-known novelist, and was
formerly professor of Italian and Spanish
literature in Yale.
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Dinner to the President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Secretary of the
Navy Moody was the host at a dinner at
the New Willard Hotel in honor of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt Covers were laid
for thirty. The occasion marked an inno-
walton in Cabinet functions, detachment
of marines in full dress uniform being sta
toned in and about the hotel during the
dinner. Besides the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt, the guests included Admiral of
the Navy and Mrs. Dewey, Secretary Of
State Hay. Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Shaw, Attorney General and Mrs.
Knox, Postmaster General and Mrs. Payne,
Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Hitch
cock, Miss Wilson, Senator and Mrs Hale,
Senator and Mrs. Hoar. Senator and Mrs.
Lodge. Justice and Mrs. Holmes. General
and Mrs. Draper, Mrs J. West Roosevelt,
Miss Kean, Miss Lowering. Mr.. F'oss and
Mr.. Gillett, of Massachusetts.