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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

President Palma's veto of the Cuban lot
terry bill shows he has the courage of his
convictions. Several weeks ago. after the
bill had been introduced in the Cuban Con-
gress, he gave out an interview in which he
expressed himself strongly against lotteries
In general. and said the old Cuban lottery
was one of the causes that led him to go to
war with Spain thirty years ago. He said
that to revive the lottery in Cuba would be
to revive the Spanish system of rule. which
was based on corruption. Speaking from
moral point of view. he said:
Behind the lottery will follow all that
furnished us with motive want to sep
arate from Spain. The lottery kills indi-
vidual initiative. The poor people soon be-
come vicious from the game; they lose
their savings and work little because they
trust everything To their lucky star; TO
their hope OF finally winning the big prize.
Work is no more the ideal of the poor man
TO prepare him for a tranquil old age IN
stead, work is the means of living until
luck decides to give him a premium, and
when the setting of the sun comes and his
strength gone, the old laborer has not laid
by a cent, the state has taken from him
all his savings, reducing him to the most
AFFECT misery.
If President Palma hoped that this frank
expression of his views would prevent the
passage OF the bill he was disappointed.
The dispatch announcing the veto of the
bill says that his veto was prepared several
days ago in anticipation of the passage of
the measure. He based his veto on the cor
rUpting tendency of lotteries in general,
and on the dishonesty of the government
taking the money Of the people obtained
by such means. These views are familiar
enough in this country. but. coming from
a native Cuban and President of a Latin
American republic. they are decidedly adj
vanced.
If the veto of the bill results in it's defeat
there will be cause for congratulation in
this country. A Cuban lottery would expect
to draw a large amount of patronage from
the United States, and although it would
be excluded from the use of the mails, it
would find other means of disseminating
its literature and prosecuting its business.
An authorized lottery conducted so near
our shores would be a great nuisance. In
vetoing the bill President Palma has rem
dered a service to the people of the United
States well to the Cubans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

1t is a strange thing to find that Russia is
practically friendless in the present crisis
and that the sympathy of the whole world
is with Japan. OF course, none of this feel
ing has been officially expressed or limited
at. but the sentiment of the various coun-
tries is pretty accurately reflected in the
columns of their respective newspapers.
Even France is siding with the plucky little
Eastern nation, though thereby she arrays
herself on the side of her traditional enemy,
England, and against her traditional friend,
the Car.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Indians Who Are Educated.

The Cherokee national school system. the old
est Indian school system in the United States.
was started in 1872 The Cherokee council passed
law setting aside sum Of money for building
and maintaining schools in the nation The year
following, contracts awarded for two school
buildings be built at Tahlequah. the Cherokee
capital one to cost $4,000 and the other $40, 900.
The building material hauled 100 miles and
the buildings were erected under the greatest
difficulties. The Cherokee asylum for the insane
built in 1852 at cost of $4,000. This build
ing was recently transformed into orphans
school. where the orphan children Of the nation
are supported and educated out of tribal funds
There les day schools in which there are
$500 pupils. There are four high schools with
attendance of 724. Many churches have mis-
sion schools in which there is attendance of
165i In the town and city schools there are
1000 Cherokee chidren.-Kansas City Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Senator TiIIman's Latest.

Senator Tilman does not often engage in yarn
spinning. but when he does it is something good
Recently he told this one:
In my State. and not very far from Columbia,
there lived preacher whose modesty never de-
TERED him from urging upon his congregation
liberal subscriptions of money for all church and
benevolent purposes In private solicitations he
one day met a good but eccentric member who
for long time had steadfasty refused to aid
an object the preacher sOlicitOus to secure
AT last importantly triumphed conditionally.
The eccentric member agreed to contribute on
condition that he be allowed to choose the text
from which the preachers funeral sermon should
be preached. The matter was thus settled, and
the minister wanted to know what the text
would be. His friend answered.:
- L shall request the minister to preach from
a very appropriate text-"And the beggar died .
Washington Times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

two close points. The proof was 50 clear
that the defendant could not deny the main
fact. but he pleaded first, ignorance of the
law. and second that he had not yet taken
his seat as representative in Congress OF
course. the first plea availed nothing, and
for the second the law makes the act
criminal If IL be done either before or
after the member has been qualified or has
taken his seat as such member" Under
this provision, Driggs's second plea was
no good and his conviction was inevitable.
briggs served two terms as a Democratic
member from Brooklyn, y. Y
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
FIGHTING is CONFINED
TO THE LAND FORCES
Important Agreement Reached in
Santo Domingo, Due to Joint
Anglo-American Action.

WASHINGTON, Jan. s-The Navy De-
partment to-day received the following
cablegran from Commander Dillingham;. OF
the cruiser Detroit, dated at Puerto Plata,
Santo Domingo. Jan. s:
''Morales's gunboats delivered an ultima
tum and threatec bombardment OF Puerto
Plata after twenty-four hours notice With
the concurrence Of Captain Robinson. Of
the English cruiser Pallas, made such rep
reservations to both sides that they have
agreed the one not 10 lombard and the 9TH
or not 10 fire on gunbOats. All fighting
will be confined 10 land side OF town in
future. United States interests conserved.
Have small parties landed at Sousa and az
consulate In Puerto Plata"
a dispatch from Santo Domingo City
says: The town OF San Pedro de Macors
has been recaptured by the government
forces and again declared an open port
The news received from the interior APP
parenty is more favorable TO the govern
ment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

1.-THE Carnation League of America" calls
timely attention to the fact that the twen-
ty-ninth of this month is Mckinley day
President The day was observed with
marked unanimity last year, and should
become a fixed institution. A simple, mex
pensive but beautiful and patriotic custom
it is to observe this day by wearing the
late Presidents favorite flower, the carna-
ton, in the lapel of the coat. in the hair.
at the threat. Thus quietly and unob-
trusively the memory of William Mckinley
may be revered by everybody.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Couldn't Believe Him.

DR.. Charles II. Parkhurst. Of New York. who
is lighting the bill to open the metropolitan sa-
looms on Sunday afternoons and evenings. was
discussing recently certain phases Of corruption
I declare" he said. when see some of the
deceit that exists about me can almost sympa-
thize with the jury in the Jerome Ess case. You
have heard Of the Jerome Ess case? No?
We'll. Jerome Ess. Western man, was noted
for his mendacity 1t impossible 10 believe
him, impossible to trust him. He finally got in
the tolls OF the law and at his first trial he
pleaded guilty.
He did well to plead guilty. for the case
against him strong and irrefutable. Never
theless the jury in it's verdict declared him inno
cent
THE judge was thunderstruck at this
% Innocent?' he said. Innocent? But the
man himself pleads guilty!'
" We know it. your Honor said the foreman
of the jury, but he's such liar that We can't
believe him providence Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS
OF THE REVENUE LAW
Professors in a Chicago School
Before Federal Commissioner
Three Cases Compromised.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-Prof. J. A. Wesener.
DR.. w. A. Evans and Dr. A Ghermann.
charged with technical violation OF the rev.
enue laws in connection with a school for
teaching the distillation of spirituous liq-
uors, decided to-day TO compromise with
the internal revenue department, al
lowable in such cases. The three defend
ants named were accordingly dismissed by
United States Commissioner Foote.
The of Mr.. Salmon and Prof.
Charles Norton, OF the same school, were
continued until Monday. Mr.. Salmon said
he had nothing to compromise. but Prof.
Norton announced that he would do so. IL
Mr. Salmon remains firm, United States At
torney Bethea says he will be brought to
trial on the charge Of displaying the sign
of distiller and making a mash for dis
tillation I'm place other than duly au-
thorized distillery.
The defendants. who are widely known
in their profession, aver that the same
offense is being practiced in colleges and
laboratories throughout the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
A BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.
RuraI Einancier.

81 suppose you'd like to make about thou
sand per cent. on a little investment while you're
in the city,, remarked the confidence man.
"You bet l would" remarked the flnancier
from the farm.
well. how much you put into the deal?'
The farmer gave the matter thoughtful con-
sideration.
Well" he said at last. IF it's thing
there's no use goin' too strong at the start. I'll
invest a dime right now. an then I'll invest the
profit on that when 1 get 1t an on up long
as IL works Chicago Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Different Construction.

Barend Vet. OF The Hague. had recently the
misfortune 10 call a constable d monkey, an ac-
cusation which a local paper pointed out as
being OF course, untrue" and which. more
over is a form Of untruth not permitted in Hol-
land Vet was arrested and brought before the
Judge on a charge OF Insulting the police" be-
ing sentenced to forty-hve days imprisonment
Before being removed he turned to address the
court Then / mustn't call a constable a
monkey?'' he said Certainly not: you must
not insult the police" The culprit reflected
May call a monkey constable?'' he asked
with fash OF genius. The Judge shrugged his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

When big expostions are held it is GUS
tomary to select some great city near the
center of the territory most particularly
represented. 1t is seldom that small town
is selected. but it is doubtful if ever in
history important exposition has been
held to celebrate the anniversary of a town
which is altogether extinct. This fact VIII
make the jamestown tercentenary EXPOSE
ton unique. 1t will be held in 1907 the
shores of Hampton Roads, Virginia, where
there is not even a village to mark the
place of the first white settlement in North
America. The historic spot. abandoned even
before the settlement of the New England
colonies, is now marked only by single
ruin-the front wall of a church. On this
patriotic celebration. Virginia residents
along the tidewater have subscribed mil
lion dollars as a financial foundation for
this enterprise. The State has appropriated
100000 more Virginia people as well as
citizens in all parts of the country who
take pride in the founding OF the Nation
will expect Congress to make a generous
appropriation. OF course, the exhibition will
not compare with that which this year will
celebrate the Great Louisiana purchase, but
it is a commemoration of what meant even
more in the history of our country, and
people i'm all parts OF the United States will
seize on this opportunity to make a pill
grimage to the very cradle of the Nation.
Old jamestown will be grandly celebrated;
it is a spot that every American should
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
IN THE MERGER CASE
Attorneys for Company Said 1t
Was Benefit to State-Munn
Declared Merger an Iniquity.

WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-The argument
OF the Minnesota State merger case was
continued to-day in the United States
Supreme Court The first speaker OF the
day was George b. Young. who appeared
for the Northern Securities Company. he
said that the State OF Minnesota had failed
10 establish a case. Mr.. Young was fol-
lowed by John G. Johnson. who also rnaaa
an argument for the Securities company OF
the same nature.
Mr. Mum made the closing argument
against the merger and declared that IN
was conspiracy and must be treated as
such
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

In Syracuse, y. Y. husband accused Of
beating his wife says that he struck her IN
der the direction OF physician who had
advised him 20 take this heroic method of
curing her OF hysteria. This opens a novel
line OF defense pregnant with vast possIbili-
ties for future wife-beaters. It Is a fact
well known In the medical profession that a
sharp slap viii often put an immediate end
10 the most violent and alarming case of
mysteries. However. Il is hardly necessary
10 knock a woman down with a chair. black
her eyes and choke her into insensibility.
Juries may know where TO draw the line be-
tween therapeutics and brutality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Why Ii Was.

your voice." said the distinguished master.
lis excellent in quality and volume. but it has
such queer little cracks and quavers in it. What
has been responsible for that condition."
WELL" said the aspiring tenor. you see,
when 1 was a boy / went to the country
schooIl''-
Yes" said the distinguished master.
'.And were taught that when we reached a
period. semi-coon. a colon or any other full
STOP we should let our voices fal'-
Yes"
''And 1 always obedienI. There being no
carpet on the schoohouse floor. every voice In
the school damaged more or less."-Balti-
more American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

The appalling increase Of railroad acct
dents and loss of life from that cause have
impressed the Interstate-commerce Com
mission with the necessity OF more string
ent legislation on the subject. 1t is difficult
TO see how mere legislation can make reck-
less managers less reckless or impart more
Intelligence to incompetent employees. The
main trouble Is IN the fact that human life
en- this country is OF less Importance than
salaries and dividends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

The London blacklisting scheme for pro-
noting temperance is not working as it
should, only seventeen drunkards having
been posted in six months. The law says
that person twice convicted of drunken
ness cannot be served with a drink in any
public ouse in his borough for two years
AS a result, the topers simply patronize the
saloons of other boroughs, and get their
liquor with the same old regularity. Some
new scheme must be invented
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
The Jokesmith mt Home.

Funny Mans Wife (after reading paragraph
aloud)-I think that's real funny. Why don't
you laugh?
Funny Man-It has just the opposite effect on
melt makes mad
Funny Mans wife-Why. it's funny. isn't It?
Funny Man--Yes, but it makes me mad that
didn't think of Jit-Cleveland Leader.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

What are Porto Ricans? 1t has just been
decided that they are not aliens. but 1t is
by no means yet conceded that they are
American citizens. At present, therefore
they are neither fish. flesh good red
herring. and they will doubtless feel re-
lieved when the Supreme Court gives them
some political status.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Can il be that there is any connection be-
tween General Weyler's statement that he
had a project for landing in the United
States and the terms Of the will OF the late
Spanish cardinal. who left $4,000 to a future
invader? II a reasonable time elapses with
out anybodys complying with the terms of
the viii General weyler may be able to put
In a claim that he came the nearest to It.
and is. therefore. entitled TO the money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

The appointment of Major General Chaffee
as chief of staff makes him the Presidents
confidential military adviser and practically
commander of the army. The honor has
been well earned by General Chaffee, who
began his military career as a pr vate sol
der during the civil war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

The Democrats of the House have COM
pletely forgotten their anxiety to have a
congressional investigation of the postoffice
department They have voted solidly
against probing the Bristow charges. which
leads to the suspicion that it all depends
on whose OK Is gored.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
His Old Trouble.

Mr.. Subbubs-There dear. 1 guess I've brought
all the groceries and things
Mrs. Subbubs-why. you've forgotten the
stuffed dates.
Mr.. Subbubs-Well. well! I always did have
a bad memory for dates-Phladelphia Ledger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
A Caricnfure.

mo" he said, I'm whether my
wife's Christmas gift to me was meant to please
to humble my pride"
What did she give your asked the friend.
'She had a crayon portrait of me made by an
amateur artist. ,-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

London Is to try experiments In the line or
dispelling fogs by means of electrical dis
charges into the atmosphere. If the same
method would have any effect on the smoke
nuisance, indianapolis hereby requests Lon
don to send us her receipt-money no object.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Those who talk about the traditional
friendship between Russia and the United
States" forget that their interests have
never FLASHED. If they were to do so Rus
STA would probably cut the United States
with as little compunction as she does other
powers that stand in her way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Entries in the great handicap race for the
gubernatorial nomination in this State have
been made with encouraging promptness
and everything indicates that there viii be
a full field by the time the starting gong is
sounded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

The st. Petersburg dispatches state that
the Russian reply to Japan's demands will
not be merely yes or no. but will be
made mp OF reasoned propositions" The
assurance is utterly superhuous. Who ever
heard of a diplomatic paper of any kind
being content with a straightforward yes
or MOI 1t would be contrary to all rules
of diplomacy-especially Russian diplo-
macy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
THE HUMORISTS.
Accounted For.

What makes the ohrysanthemum so expen-
sive?"
IT'S expensive because it's fashionable"
but why is it fashionable?"
'Um-that's because it's so expensive. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
Looking for IN Rargain.

Have you bought that thermometer yet?'
asked Mr. Suburba, as he poked up the fire.
mo. my DEAR" replied Mrs. Suburba, deep in
the bargain-sale announcements. II thought I'd
wait till 1t gets colder. when they'll be lower
than they are now. Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

prince" Cupid. the delegate from Ha-
wall. was arrested for fighting. but insisted
that as a member OF Congress he had a
right to be released. He should be told
that this only applies to congressman who
fight on the floor OF the House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

This is on the authority of a Texas paper.
and ii may or may not be true. but 1t is
solemnly stated that in oklahoma rail-
way has been chartered TO run from the
north pole TO the Southern cross. and from
Hades To Breakfast" They believe in put
ting no limits TO expansion in Oklahoma.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Chief Porter of the Creek nation, is
sufferer from the govt, and has purchased
an automobile. This is indeed civilization
with a vengeance The govt and an auto
mobile-how are the mighty fallen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. Jan. g-Prof.
Runyan, OF this city. who teaches at Camn
Creek. two miles east of Huntington WAS
assaulted last night by students and beaten
into insensibility. The teacher had preyi-
ously whipped one or the pupils Prof
dan4rous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

In Paris. last year, $1,000 horses were
eaten, and the supply was not equal to the
demand. This has a horrible sound TO
American ears. and yet the only difference
between the American and the Frenchman is
that the Frenchman eats horsehesh know
ingly and the American often eats il under
the impression that he is consuming beef
steak
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Hungry bears proverbially tenacious
of what they put their paws on, but they
are sometimes compelled TO retreat. The
civilized world will hope that may be the
IaDan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

When some future historian writes a his
tory of the local Democracy he will devote
n chapter to "the rise. decline and fall of
Boss Reach. with relation of how he
broke into politics and was shunted out
again"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

shoulders and. holding no brief for the animal.
replied. If II gives you any satisfaction"
With smile of qualification Vet turned his
heel in the dock and bowed TO his prosecutor.
Good day. constable" he said.-St. James Ca
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

Among all the suggestions for New
Years resolutions the most sensible so far
printed is I'm the Kansas City Times. That
paper advises us TO tackle only one day
at a time, and make that just as decent
and as clean and as upright as human
nature will let you"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09

A magazine writer laments the fact that
there are so few good essays. Let him wait
until June and then attend the high school
commandments. Where has he been look
ing for ESSAYS. ANYHOW?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
1tE lALlAklPOLS JOURNAL NEWSPAPER co.
IndfanaDoIfs Ind

Persons sending the Journal through the malls
In the United States should put on an eignt-pege
or twelVe-page paper l-cent stamp, on SIX
teen. twenty twenty four page paper, a Z-cent
stamp Foreign Iostage is usually double these
rates.
All Communications intended for publication In
this paper must. in order - receive attention. De
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer.
Rejected manuscripts viii Tot be re rhed IN
less pOslage Is inclOsed for thar purpose
Entered as secOnd-class matter at Indianapolis
nd noal nflca
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-09
His Profession.

Briggs-I say. hummer. where's that quarter
lent you last week?
Bummer-Didn't expect it back again, did you?
Why, I'm collector collect things to keep.
Boston Transcript.