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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Fast Mail Snhsidv.

The subcommittee of the House Com. mittee on Postoflces and Post Roads has faVorably reported the special subsidy of $173, 900 for the maintenance of fast leans.
 The item will go before the full com mittee for it's consideration. and 1t goes without saying that the action of the subcommittee will he approved. as is usually done in such cases.
 It Is possible that there will be some opposition to the appropriation when the matter comes up for consideration in the House though the friends of the subsidy feel confident that they will be able to put 1t through both houses of Congress.
 R. II. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Us News in London.

London, Feb. 1.-The death of Marcus A. Hanna has brought out a number of long obituaries in the London papers this morning and in the editorial comment on his death tribute is paid to his marvellous power as q political organizer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Demand for Mexican Dollars.

Mexico City. Feb. I5.-The demand for Mexican dollars for the Far East con tinues, and bankers fear if the drain is not stopped the tightness of the money market will he increased. It is rumored that the change in currency to d gold standard will take place late in the sum- mer or in the autumn, after the presilen- tiaI election Is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Tom Johnson,s Tribute.

Cleveland. O., Feb. 15.-Concerning the death of Senator Hanna. Mayor Tom L.
 Johnson said tonight: Senator Hanna was the great representative of the po- litical views of his party. He was in- tent earnest and honest in his convic- tions. I sympathize deeply with his be- reaved family and his party in their loss. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Head Nearly Blown Of.

Columbus Ga, Feb. I5.-A special from Iumpkin to the Enquirer-Sun says: an un- known white man was found dead near the railroad track about mile east Of Lump kin today with his head nearly blown off Forty dollars found his person. Cor oncr's investigation threw light on the tragedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
ONE OF NATIONS GREAT MEN
Governor odell Gives His Views of
 SanatOr Hanna

Albany. N. r.. Feb. Ex-Governor OdrI tonight telegraphed to Mrs. Marcus 4, Hanna an expression of his sorrow and sympathy with her in the death of Sen ator Hanna. Afterward he said:
 SAnatnr Hanna was certainly one CG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Complaint of Lunbsrmsn.

The adjourned hearing of tho suit in- stitnted by the Southern fsumbermeu's Association against ifse raiISeads operat- ing in the pine belt of the South for ad- vancing the freight charges on that com modity two cents per hundred pounds within certain points, was continued to- day before the members of the Inter- state Commerce Commission In this city.
 A big delegation of railroad officials and lumbermen were in attendance. There were present President Stuveyasant Fish. Assistant Traffic Manager Bowes. Third Vice President Hackensack and Fourth Vice President Andrews of the Illinois Central Railroad: Hon. E. M. Miller of New Orleans. formerly Attorney-G General of Mississippi; M. Green of Jackson, Miss. Ed Baxter of Nashville, Tenn: c. w. Robinson of New Orleans, and Gen. bral Counsel Bowers of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad.
 The greater part of the day was taken up hearing the testimony of President Fish and Assistant Traffic Manager Bowes.
 The hearing will be continued tomorrow when the case wil probably be closed by the respondents. The complainants will then put Messrs. Gardiner, Enochs and Robinson on the stand in rebuttal.
 It is an interesting suit, as the addi- tional charges Imposed upon the hauling of lumber from Southern manufacturers is represented by the shippers to be very burdensome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
TO CLEAR TENNESSEE
HEARING BEFORE THE HOUSE
 COMMITTEE.
Representatives of the Upper and Lower River Make Arguments. Complaint of Lumber Men
 Against Railroads.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building.


 Colorado Building,
 Washington, Feb. 1A The hearing given to representatives of the Tennessee River Improvement Asso- clation by the Rivers and Harbors Com mittee of the House was held according to appointment this morning.
 The large committee room was packed with river men. including many who had come in behalf of the Cumberland Rivers for which hearing Is to be held tornor- row, and which is headed by. former Gov ernor McMiilin. Judge Thomas R. Roul- hac of Sheffield, Ala, President of the Tennessee River Improvement Associa- tion. introduced the speakers.
 The claims of the Upper Tennessee and Its tributaries were presented by Messrs. O. T. Milton and T. R. Price, speaking in the order named. They were followed by Colonel Stewart and c. w, Olsen of Chat Ala, and J. IT. Nathans.
 On the conclusion of prepared state ments by the gentlemen. running dis cussion elicited by questions of commit- tee members. took place. Tn this. the participants were President Roulhac. Representatives Moon of Chattanooga, Burnet and Richardson of Alabama. The presentation of the resources of the Tennessee River country and the grand possibilities of commerce beneficial to the whole country greatly impressed the committee. Members of the delegation were congratulated upon the excellent buslness-like way in which they present. cd the claims of one of the country's greatest rivers, which, in proportion to its importance. the Government has most neglected.
 Governor McMillin concluded the hear ing with an eloquent endorsement of the policy advocated.
 Some little friction arose at one time be. tween the advocates of Improvements of the lower and those of the upper Ten- nessee. This was brought about by ques- tions from committee members leading to the development of the views of the dele- gates upon the contingency of very lim- ited appropriation being made, what would be the most important work first to be attended to. Judge Richardson. President of the Tennessee River Im- provement Association, and Representa- tive Richardson contended that the most important work was by all means that at Colbert Shoals. that until that work, al- ready under way by the Government was completed. the up-river improvements would be comparatively valueless. except for a very small local trade. The men representing the upper river. including Representative Moon, protested against this, and insisted that an appropriation should be made amply for the entire river.
 The policy of the committee already adopted in the last Congress has been to remove the Instructions at Colbert and Bee Tree Shoals, carrying the improve ments up the river, There is no reason to say that they have changed that pol icy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
JAPs ARE roo SLOW.
Russians Sink Few of Their Own
 Veaaala

Chee Foo Feb. lA-A reIiable aufhoF7IV says that three Russian torpedo boats have been sunken by the guns from ths forts
 They were mistaken for Japanese vsa solA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
PROTECTED SIDE DOOR
CURE FOR SUNDAY THIRST
Saloons Closed, but Drinks Are
Dispensed in Curtained Rear
Apartments.
POLICE GIVE OUT TIPS

The side door route is now the thing. and
Indianapolis saloon keepers have been in
formed of the fact by the police.
An order has been issued from police
headquarters to the patrolmen to inform
s~aloonists on their beats, it is declared, that
Sunday-if.
The if is a little one, and not at all
difficult TO surmount. II merely calls for a
semblance of compliance with the pro-
visions of the Nicholson law.
The word that went out from Headquarters
to SalooniSts was that all front bars must
be closed, shutters thrown back, and an
unobstructed view of the interior be given.
But a middle partition can be provided. or
a curtain hung, and back of this drinks may
be served on Sunday.
Saloon keepers were tipped last week and
yesterday every saloon in town was open.
There was but one arrest yesterday for
evasion of the Nicholson law, and i'm that
case the gloved hand of one James LEROY
Reach was plainly visible.
Joe Gates, who is on the books of the
new regime in the Democratic party 10 in
herit the Scepter and the power of Charley
Polster in the Sixth, had his Indiana-ave-
hue saloon open.
A Reach "spotter." it is said. was detailed
to the case. After an attempt. he was told
that he couldn't buy a pitcher of beer. He
left the place, but returned i'm a moment
and asked for a couple of bottles of beer.
These were sold him.
warrant was promptly sworn out for
the arrest of Howard Donley. porter at the
Gates saloon. He was charged with sell
ing or giving liquor away on Sunday" Mr.
Gates promptly furnished him bond.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
CHINESE WELCOME NEW
YEAR WITH THREE-DAY FEAST
Booming of Firecrackers An
nounces the Beginning of the
Celestials Holiday.
VISITS ARE EXCHANGED
Social Duties VIII End in a
Big Banquet to the City
Officials.

Have plenty to eat. plenty to drink. lots
of fun; call on each other; plenty of fire
works: that's ALL said Moy Kee last even
ing. And he had reference TO the eelebra-
ton of the Chinese New Year by the local
Celestials. The celebration began at mid
night last night with feasting and followed
with the explosion of frecrackers at $3.50
a. m.
Feb. Is is the Chinese New Years day,
and is celebrated with from three days TO a
month of feasting, social visits and cessa-
ton from work.
In the large cities Of this country many
OF the alien Chinese celebrate for a full
week, and transact no business in that time.
but indianapolis Cinnamon find that length
of holiday too much of a demand upon the
good nature and patience of their patrons.
and content themselves with a three days
celebration.
W. must have three days for ourselves, ="
said Moy Kee last evening.
w won't work here at all Monday or
Tuesday; will close up then, but will begin
to do some business Wednesday. We must
have some holiday, If we work every other
day in the year. In China the rich people
celebrate New Years day for a whole
month. We won't fire many fireworks to-
night; just a few lunches. But we'll have
a lot to eat and a lot to drink. and to-
morrow morning We'll call on our friends.
For permission to celebrate their holiday
season in their own way, unmolested by too
close construction of unsympathetic Ameri-
can law by too jealous officers, Indianapo-
lis Cinnamon petitioned the Board of Put
lie Safety last week. The answer TO this
petition, signed by Mayor Hoffman him.
| self was nrOldl nfCnlax rnA hN Nov Kaa last
evening, with the statement:
THAT'S the mayors signature, too. Isn't
he a fine mann
The mayors letter read:
To the Resident Chinese of Indianapolis,
Ind:
"Gentlemen-You are hereby notified that
the Board OF Public Safety has granted
your petition filed by you Feb. 10. 1904, and
have given you authority TO celebrate your
February, 1904, inclusive, in your usual way,
Respectfully.
JOHN w. HOFFMAN, Mayor"
The end of the celebration. so far as Indi-
annapolis Cinnamon are concerned, will be
Moy KEGS big annual banquet to promi-
nent officials and business men of the city
on the evening of Sunday, the 21st of this
month. An elaborate menu is being pre-
pared for this event, which has become one
of the unique and enjoyable reliefs from
the routine of business life for n number OF
Indianapolitans. Last year Moy Kee en-
tertained over 150 at his dinner. including
the mayor and other public officials. When
asked last evening If Mrs. Moy would
be present, her husband replied:
20, she has to be there. Everybody wants
TO see her. She's the whole thing"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
MAN FALLS DYING AFTER
MAKING APPEAL FOR AID
Life Ends Before Thomas Mar
tin Can Be Taken to
Hospital.


Thomas Martin, a brother OF John E.
Martin, a local brick contractor, died sud
denly last night on Erie street, near Wash
ington. The body was taken TO the morgue
in the Dispensary ambulance. Death was
probably due TO heart disease.
Fred Downing was passing through Erie
street on his way from Court street to
Washington street when he was accosted
by Martin. The man was leaning against
a telegraph pole and complained of being
Ill. He asked Downing TO help him to
Washington street.
Downing aided him, but Martin had not
taken two steps when he fell. Downing at
tempted TO raise the man, but was unable
TO do so. He hurried to the police station.
Officers found Martin lying where he had
fallen, but still alive. He died before the
doctors could reach the place. In his pOck-
cts were found two sacks of smoking to-
bacco. a cash account and a bottle of whis-
ky. Coroner Tutewiler viewed the body at
the morgue last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
GRAIN DEALERS OFFICERS
ASSUME NEW DUTIES
Experienced Men Want Closer
Relations in Trade Under Their
Administration.
PLANS ARE FOR UNITY

Bert A. Boyd. of indianapolis, and c. b.
Riley, of Rushville, the newly-elected
treasurer and secretary of the Indiana
Grain Dealers Association. have taken full
charge of the associations headquarters in
the Board of Trade building, at Capitol
and Senate avenues and Maryland street.
Mr.. Boyd is one of the prominent cash
grain dealers and shippers of this city. He
has been in the grain business here nine
teen years.
Mr.. Riley is of the firm of Brown &
Riley, of Rushville. He has been in the
business as long as or longer than Mr.. Boyd
and is w~ell-qualiied to look after his duties
as Mr.. Boyd is to administer the treasurer's
duties. This association is becoming a
larger and more important organization
each year, and it is the intent of the new
secretary and treasurer to enlarge it's
scope as much as possible during their
terms of office. The purpose of the Indiana
Grain Dealers Association is primarily to
put the Indiana grain business on a higher
level and TO bring about a better under
standing among grain dealers of all parts
of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE
GIVES FIFTH BANQUET
, Members and Friends of Catholic
Organization Are Entertained
at Annual Function.
SPEECHES ARE MADE

The fifth annual banquet of Capital Coun-
Gil, No. 276. Young Mems Institute, was
held last night at the Denison Hotel and
was attended by over one hundred mem
bers and their friends. An elaborate menu
was provided. after which the evening was
passed in s-peechmaking. G. A. Singer was
toastmascer and toasts were responded to as
follows: The Rev. Joseph T.. Bauer. Are
We a Secret Society" Maurice Seaman,
"Our Flag" John H.. Sharkey, Ourselves"
Henry j. Budenz. The Dawn Of Truth"
Timothy P. Harrington, Catholic Citizen
ship Ferd A. Meyer, Our LADIES' Will
liam r. Cosgrove, What VIII Federation
Accomplish" Irwin ID. Egan, DUTY of
Memters,T and May Meanyou. You're
Next"
The following guests were present:
Rt. Rev. ID. O'Donaghue. Rev. F. a. Wolf,
Rev. JOS. I. Bauer, Rev. w. A. Maher, Rev.
JOS. r DuIfey. Charles j; Austermiller
cry. Miss Edna Kane, William G. Minea,
Miss Florence Oliver. John r. McGurty
William A &rgett, James L. Fennell, Mrs.
Jos. Mcnamara, James E.. Troy, Miss Katie
Ford, James Hannah. Miss Mary Hannah,
j. F.. Brennan, Bernard Keene. Miss Joseph
Inc Deery, Edward j. Sexton. Mrs. Edward
J. Sexton, Jos. Z. Callahan, Miss Lena Mey-
ers- Ferd A. Meyer, Miss Inez Bonbrake, l..
j. Singer, Miss Agnes Mara, j. j. Clancy,
Miss Rose Olinger. Stephen Peters, Patrick
M. Phelan. c. NJ Cissell. Miss Agatha Cis-
sell, c. A. Singer. Mrs. G. a. Singer. j. L.
O'Donnell, Mrs. j. F.. O'Donnell. Miss Mar
garet McGrath. DIT. Jos. M. Dwyer, Miss
Mary +. Dwyer Jos. A. Naughton, Miss
Margaret A. Naughton, Michael A. Matth-
ews, Miss Mary f. c.. Brennan. NJ. +. Sex
ton. Mrs. NJ. +. Sexton, Andrew Weise, Mrs.
Andrew Weise. John II. Sharkey. Miss Flor
ence Wagner, E. J. McGovern. Miss Mayme
Lavery, D.. L. Doyle, Miss Josephine Nc
Gfath, II. ]. Budenz. Mrs. H.. j.. Budenz,
Martin a. Ryan, Miss Anna Donnelly, T z.
Harrington. Benjamin +. Royse, Mrs. Ben
jamin f. Royse. DIR. ]. G.. Royse. Mrs. j. -.
Royse, Harry Z. Royse. Mrs. Harry Z.
Royse. Edward English. Miss Dora Craft
\ William NJ. Fogarty, Mrs. William Nj. Fo-
garty. j. c. Treeter, Miss Mayme Treeter,
Jos. r. Rajal, Cornelius @. Lyons, Miss
Mary Lyons, John J. Manion, Miss Ellen
Manion, William p. Manlon, Miss Lilly G.,
Manion. Irwin d. Egan, Miss Anna b. Con
nor. Louis Koerner. Mrs. Louis Koer-
ner. Maurice j. Seaman, Miss Elaine
Smith. Harvey c. Soper. Mrs. Harvey
c. Soper. Mr.. I. T. Stokes. w. p
Duffy. Mrs. w. P. Duffy. George w. Elbreg,
w, r. Cosgrove, Miss Katie Griffin, Miss
Mary Sexton, Richard T.. Fogarty. Miss
Inez Terry. ID. b. Shea, Mrs.. d. b. Shea
John Kampman, Miss Florence Gildermau
Peter Travers. Mrs Peter Travers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
LlUey Ne1vS Ab0ut Men Who
Garry Grip and Sample Case

Applications for membership have been
received from w. a. Bogardus, A. C. Ste
phens and w. r. Winchester.
Closely following the state convention
will be held the national convention in
Springfield, Ill, during the week of June 6.
All members OF Post B. T. p. A. are re-
ouested TO remember that the regular meet
ing night Of the post is the last Saturday in
each month.
Irish" Charlie Albrecht, Of the Cabinet
Makers Union. leaves to-day for a five
weeks trip through Ohio and Pennsylvania
Members of the post anticipate some good
stories on his return.
Arrangements are being completed for
the annual state convention to be held I'm
Lafayette April - and 30. with an attend
.ance OF two thousand delegates. The local
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15

post has been informed that il need NOT
De concerned for lack of entertainment.
2 =
The Retail Grocers' Association held a
meeting in the T. Z. a. rooms yesterday
afternoon.
Post b has been informed tina the T.. p.
A. building, now in course of construction,
at the worlds fair will be completed for
the opening. The T. p. A. is the only trav-
cling mems organization that has erected
a building on the worlds fair grounds. and
il is said that the building will rank with
the other structures. 1t will include large
rest rooms, library and other convenience
The building will be opened not only 10
members OF the 7. =. A. but to all car
riers of the grip. In this connection the
local post of the T. Il. a. at st. Louis has
secured rates with the hotels of that city
FOR all members OF the order. This insures
those who expect TO visit the fair against
hotel rates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
WIND And COLD WAVE
X DOH1N MERCURY
Drop of Several Degrees Is Re-
corded, but Fair Weather
Predicted.

The mercury last night dropped several
degrees in a short time. and supported by
. fairly strong wind. formed a combina-
ton that caused pedestrians TO long for a
FIRE at home.
Yesterday afternoon il was slightly
warmer, but at midnight the mercury had
gone down 20 10 degrees above zero and
seemed willing TO go lower.
Fair weather is promised for to-day. with
fresh north winds. but nothing is said about
q warm wave Indications are that n Will
remain cold for some time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
WIFE OF BUILDING
INSPECTOR IS DEAD
Mrs. Rebecca Stanley, Well
Known in City, Passes Away
After Illness.

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Stanley. aged sixty
five years, died at Z o'clock yesterday morn
ing after a short illness. The funeral serv.
ices will be held at the family residence
S25 North Delaware street, Tuesday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock. Burial will be at Crown
Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Stanley was ~-kn in this city
Her husband. who survives, is George w
Stanley, city building inspector. Two
daughters, Mrs. o. c. Ballard and Mrs. G.
w. Hunt, and two sons, George and Clar
ence Stanley, also survive.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
CRAzED FATHER, IN CELL,
MINDFUL OF CHILDREN
Prisoner Who Thrice Tried Sui
eide Refuses to Speak to
Prison Attendants.

John Kinick. the Southport maniac who
thrice attempted suicide Saturday night.
refuses 10 speak a word TO any one at the
county Jail. His only words yesterday
were 10 his two brothers. who spent an
hour with him In his cell
81 want TO see tho children" he told
them A second examination was made
Of the man yesterday. Physicians say that
the wound made by a sharp piece of glass.
with which Kinnick cut himself almost
from ear 10 ear. may result in death. 1t is
the most serious OF his injuries. K!nick
has manifested no further violence to the
prison attendants. and has been unbound.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
HIGHER POLICE SALARIES
OBJECT OF AN ORDINANCE
Council May Balk at Measure,
as Kruger Wants More
Men.
CONFERENCE IS HELD

Since the new salary law, raising the
pay of city flremen, went into effect, Jan.
1, MEMBERS of the police force have dis
covered that, for the first time in the city's
history, firemen are receiving more pay for
their services than policemen of correspond
ing grades. Hitherto the pay of the two
services had been the same.
Discomfort among the police will be
voiced, it is said, in an ordinance intro
duced to Council tonight by Councilman
Moriarity. of the Eleventh ward.
1t will provide for new salaries. as fol-
lows: For the superintendent, 5000, in
stead of $1,000 per annum; for captains.
81. 200. instead of s1,1OO per annum; for ser
geants and detectives. sS5. instead of SIS
per month, and for pa~trolmen. $3.50, in
stead of s2.25 a day.
This ordinance was prepared by a COM
mittee of patrolmen assisted by John Roch-
ford.
MAYOR SOUGHT BY PATROLMEN.
A committee of p%atrolmen waited upon
Mayor Hoffman in this matter last week,
but ne assured them that, while he was in
sympathy with their desire for more pay,
he doubted whether now is an opportune
time for such a move. superintendent
Kruger, ne SAID, Is making lmSlSIenI calls
upon the city for more patrolmen. and they
are absolutely needed.
1t is thought that Council will hardly
favor a move TO add fifty policemen to the
city's force. and. at the same time, raise
the salaries of all.
The question of increasing the police force
will be discussed at a meeting of the mayor.
the Board of Public Safety, Superintendent
Kruger and the Council finance committee
in the mayors office at noon to-day, at the
instance of superintendent Kruger.
He considers the need of the new rien
Imperative. and in this he is backed by the
is depended upon to make the necessary APP
preparation.
HOLD UP BREWERY TAN.
If an understanding is reached to-day an
ordinance may be introduced this evening
providing for the increase asked by Super
intendent Kruger.
The nance committee will not report 0n
the ordinance providing for an annual brew
| cry tax of $1,000 at to-night's meeting. The
members of the committee are not a unit on
the ACCESSIBILITY of passing sucn an or
dinance. Several of them said last evening
hat former experience had made them
wary. A former law providing for the same
tax was declared unconstitutional. If the
committee finally decides that the re-enact-
ment of the former law benefits, it wants
to be absolutely sure that the new or
dinance shall be so constructed as to be
unassailable from a legal standpoint.
The ordinance is an administration meas
ure, drawn by the city controller, but there
has been no party division on it in the
| finance committee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-15
FORMER RESIDENT HERE
DIES 4 ~NONAGENARLAN

A. J. Danforth, who in former years was
we'll known TO indianapolis residents, is
dead at M~edaryville, Ind, aged ninety
years. Mr.. Danforth removed to Medary-
Vile eighteen years ago, and for the great
err part of that time has been an invalid.
When he resided here Mr.. Danforth was
prominently identified with the First Bap-
fist Church, and was at one time its treas
urer. He retained his membership until
his death.
The body will be brought to Indianapolis
this morning for interment at Crown Hill.
Brief funeral services will be held at the
undertaking rooms of Flanner q Buchanan
at 8 o'clock this afternoon.