davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
DILLER B. CROFT SAYS
, He WAS |NTIMIDATED BY
POSTOFF|CE INSPECTORS
One of Machen's Friends Takes
the Witness Stand III His
Own Behalf.
BULLDOZING IS ALLEGED
Defendant Is Said to Have Been
Offered $4,000 to Give
Information.

WASHINGTON. Jan 26.-TestimOny de-
signed to show the existence of a con-
spiracy to defraud the government was in
troduced to-day by the prosecution in the
postal trial. From the moment the pro-
ceedings begun until court adjourned iR-
tense interest was manifested i'm the case.
At the outset the question of the admis-
sbility of the declaration of Diller b..
Croft made to postoffce inspectors came up
for further argument. Counsel for the
defense vigorously contendcd that the dec
laration was not a voluntary one, but was
made under duress. while the government
insisted that when confronted with charges
ID. b. Croft had resorted to evasive sub
terfuge and falsehood. The court finally
decided that the statement was evidence
against Diller B. Croft but not against
the other defendants and that the jury
would decide as to whether it was made
voluntarily or not. Postoffice Inspectors
Rolfe, Thorp, Mckee and Mayer, all OF
whom had interviewed the Groffs prior
to their arrest, detailed the circumstances
surrounding these converse tionS.
Diller b. Croft, in his own behalf, de-
clared that when the inspectors called on
him their manner was overbearing, gruft
and bulldozing. He said he had been suffer-
ing from insomnia at the time, and signed
the statement upon it's being read to him.
He then testified that the inspectors had
said to- him that they wanted to arrest
two men land if you will give us the in
formation that will convict them we will
give you $4,000 and let you ride in the
government band wagon, and we will ride
with flying colors" 1t subsequently was
brought out that the $4,000 referred to
represented the amount the government
owed the Groffs and payment for which
| had been held up.
| Mr. Douglas, for the defense charged
! that the whole case was hOneycombed with
| intimidation.
Postoffice Inspector Mayer came i'm for
| a searching cross-examination and admit
/ ted that in an affidavit made by himself
| referring to an interview he had had with
| Samuel A. Croft, ne had omitted certain
! replies by Croft, but denied that he re-
| sorted to threats in order to elicit the
| statements from Croft.
Inspector Mckee, under a rigid cross
| examination. said that Mayer had said tC
| Samuel A. Croft IF you are patriot
| come TO the rescue of the government al
! this time Mr.. Mckee adding that the
| conversation generally led to Machen as
| being the one suspected of getting rake
| off, on the letter box fasteners.
| Mr.. Mayer had not concluded when court
| adjourned for the day. The government
| contrary to expectation, did not close its
| case to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
CONSUL GUDGER SEEKS
PROMOTION IN PANAMA
He Has Applied for the Position
of Minister to the Isthmian
Republic.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Hezekiah a.
Gudger, at present United States consul at
Panama, has formally applied for promo
ton TO the place of minister to Panama,
which he expects is soon to be vacated by
Mr.. Buchanan.
All the members of the Cabinet except
Secretary Hay, who is in the South, were
present at to-days meeting. The session
lasted about hour and half. but at its
conclusion little concerning it's details was
disclosed. Considerable time was occupied
in, a discussion of the Panama situation,
both as regards the treaty pending in the
Senate and as regards the situation on the
isthmus. While no very serious complica-
tions in Panama are expected, information
has reached the government, presumably
through official channels, that induces a
careful regard for the developments on the
isthmus. Neither Secretary Root nor Sec
retary Moody would discuss the matter
Acting Secretary of State Loomis had a
conference with the President after the
Cabinet meeting, but he, too was uncom-
municative.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
SENATOR STONE TALKS
on PANAMA QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The time of the
Senate to-day was again divided between
consideration of the Panama question and
other subjects. There was only one speech
on the canal and it was made by Mr.. Stone.
OF Missouri, who spoke to a resolution di-
recting the Senate committee on foreign
relations TO make an investigation into the
Panama revolt. He contended that the
circumstances indicated completely on the
part OF the United States in the secession
Of Panama and urged that in the interest
of the country's good name all the facts
should be known.
Mr.. Stone said he could not shut his ewes
to tie fact that our interference in Pana-
ma has a suspicious and sinister appear
ance. He did not charge intentional wrong
but attributed our course there to the Pres
idents volcanic nature and his "love for
the tragic, lurid and nsational" He said
the President had boldly announced, lin the
clustering dictiOn of the buccaneer" his
intention TO seize the isthmus of Panama
if Colombia did not ratify the Hay-Herran
treaty and added that ne had done this
without Disguise or shame
Mr.. Stone said he fancied the President $
attitude would be most gratifying to John
c. Calhoun and Jefferson Davis were they
independent and the President thus adj
mts his Willingness to inspire revolt and
aid rebellion" If the President was will
ing TO foster revolt he must have been will
ing to uphold IT. Hence he (Stone) was un-
able TO understand why the President
should be so sensitive over charges of com
plicity. Mr.. Stone made it plain that he
would vote for the treatv in the interest of
a canal.
Mr.. Stewart defended the administration
against what he said were the misrepre-
sentations of opposing senators. He insisted
that Panama never had been a legitimate
part of Colombia and that she would have
achieved her independence fifty years ago
| but for the interference of the United States
TO protect the isthmian transit. He de-
clared that never had there been worse
| gang OF robbers than the men who con-
stitute the government o. Colombia
Mr. Hepburn. Of Idaho. made his first
speech in the Senate in support of resolu-
| tion introduced by himself prohibiting rail
road companies from taking up land In a
solid body in lieu of land in forest reserva-
1 tions.
| y number of bills were passed. including
| one for a memorial bridge across the Po-
/ tomac river at Washington. Also 137 private
/ pension bills and bills for military disa bill
1 ties.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
GEN. SHERMAN'S SON SAYS
UNIONS MENACE NATION
Chicago Clergyman Declares They
Are More Dangerous than
Southern Confederacy.
HIS DRAMATIC SPEECH

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-The Rev. Thoiaas r.
Sherman. Of this city. son OF the late Gen.
William T. Sherman, made a vigorous at
tack against the methods employed by
labor unions in the Chicago strike before
a gathering OF prominent men and women
at the Sherman House last night. He said:
The threats Of unionism here and else
where throughout the country to-day are
greater menace TO liberty and the founda-
uons of the government than the South
ern Confederacy ever was. There is grave
danger around us to-day.
When my duty as a clergyman is in
terfered with in giving decent Christian
burial 10 the dead. then may ask is there
any government in the city OF Chicago?
when men have no respect for the dead,
surely they have none for the living.
we must reorganize labor throughout
the country or we will have another con-
flct greater than any the American peo-
pie have had 10 contend with
Il am glad that Fred u. Grant is mill
tary commander in Chicago-mintary COM
mander in the city where the threat and
danger lies for another struggle for lib
erty."
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
Governor Durbin for vice President.

To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
Indiana is considered by some persons a
doubtful State, hence il is deemed impor-
tant to have one OF her most popular citi-
zens on the ticket for Vice President. Sen
ators Beveridge and Fairbanks have been
considered. There is no discount on their
popularity or qualifications, but they are
needed I'm the United States Senate. Sena-
tor Fairbanks has been much considered.
but his usefulness in the Senate surpasses
that of the vice presidency, and Beveridge
cannot be spared at this time. while the
Democrats are striving to admit into the
Union four Territories with population
but little larger than one State SO there
could be eight United States senator's added
TO the Democratic calendar. It therefore
follows that we must look for some other
available man. In doing so we see Gov
ernor winfield Il. Durbin, a man of sDoflese
character, unquestionable ability. and such
dauntless patriotism that he was found in
the army, under age, to maintain TIE I'm
tegrity OF the Union. AS Governor -ev>hae
no superior in wisdom and fidelity His
firm, brave and timely action Suppressed
lynching, and his wise course will probablv
end our State debt and cause Indiana 10
take high place In the financial armament
With Durbin in Indiana. and the wise
courageous, dauntless lover of liberty
Roosevelt of New York. the protector Of
Panama, the builder of the canal victory
is certain November will come and
the people OF the United States will be the
best fed, the best clothed. the best housed.
the freest, the most contented and mosf
blessed people in the annals of history
Then | say, three cheers for Roosevelt and
Durbini You will see that his name is Win
ID. c. CHAPMAN.
Anderson. Ind. Jan. %
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
FIRE IN LOUISVILLE
STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Several Firms Suffer Severely,
Losses Aggregating S225,ooo-
Panic IN the Gait House.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 26.-Fire to-day de-
stroyed the Goddard storage warehouse, en-
failing losses on several wholesalers, which
aggregate about s225,OOo. The fire caused
a slight panic among the guests of the
Gait House, which fortunately did not re-
suit in harm to anybody. The principal
losers are:
w r. Benedict. wholesale coffee $50. .OOO;
A. Englehardt & Co, wholesale coffee, $50, =
600; II. Wedekind & Co, wholesale grocers
$4,000; Torbett x Casteman, mOlasses, $40, =
coo; Goddard & Co., loss on building, $50, =
600; Z. II. Bowan & Co, wholesale commits
sion, $4,000.
The fire was fought with great difficulty
by the entire department in a temperature
lowering near zero
The clouds of smoke sweeping east, in
the direction of the Gait House. and the
glare of the flames on the windows created
much excitement among the guests and for
a time panic was feared. People rushed
from the rooms into the corridors and the
rotunda clothed only in night dresses. They
were assured by belboys and the clerk
that the hotel building was not threatened,
but il was some time before they could be
quieted. The fire is believed to have been
caused by spontaneous combustion.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
USEFUL ARTICLES FOR iNVALlDS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
RIVAL OF NEW JERSEY
Official Statement Shows that Any
One with $I.25 Can Incor-
porate There for Millions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Through a
statement filed to-day with the House COM
mittee on the District OF Columbia by the
recorder of deeds of the District govern
ment, members OF Congress were apprised
of the fact that the code of laws for the
District which has been in operation during
the past two years offers more inducements
for interpretations than even those of New
Jersey. During this time 922 certificates of
Incorporation have been issued, of which
40 were of business concerns. The aggre-
gate capital of these amounted to 81 ,541 .901,
900 The entire amount of fees derived by
the District was $1,O91, or less than $L2O for
each incorporation. The capital Of one con-
Germ alone was 500. 900. 600 and the cost of
its Incorporation was $1.25. Another was
capitalized for $22OoO0.OoO and still another
for $2O0.0oo.O00, each of which paid the Dis
trict fee Of 81
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
DELAWARE POLITICS
UNDER DISCUSSION
Senator Alice Sees the President
Regarding the Situation-Two
Conventions Probable.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Ex-senator Alice.
of Delaware, had a conference with the
President to-day at which some phases of
Delaware politics were considered. Senator
Alice is the chairman of the regular" Re-
publican organization of the State. He an
nounced his intention to call a meeting OF
the state committee for a date in February
not yet fixed, at which a call for a state
convention TO select delegates to the Re-
publican national convention will be is
sued.
1t seems likely that two state conventions
will be held in Delaware. one by the reg
ulars" and one by the anti-Addicks Repub-
licans. and that two sets of delegates will
be sent to the Chicago convention. The
national committee will have TO determine
which set of delegates shall be seated.
Four years ago the regulars" were rec.
ognized by the national committee and Mr.
Addicks is now member of the committee
He will be a candidate for reelection tC
the committee this year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
STANDARD IS GOLD
DOLLAR OF AMERICA
New Monetary Law of Colombia
Makes Important Changes
The Retirement of Paper.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-A belated re-
port has been received at the State Depart
ment from Minister Beaupre at Bogota on
the monetary law OF Colombia, which was
passed by the Colombian Congress at its
last session
The bill provides that the monetary unit
shall be the gold dollar of the United States
OF America; that future emission of paper
money be prohibited; that in the depart
ments and provinces where silver has
hitherto been current. coinage shall keep to
the gold unit. according to the price of sill
in the market; that all paper money
which the Council shall collect be publicly
burned: that the Council shall fix day by
day the rate OF exchange; and that the fol-
lowing sources of income shall be at the
disposal OF the Council for the amOrtiza-
tiOn of paper money: the rent from the
emerald mines, from the pearl fisheries.
from the exploitatiOns of the national for
ests, harbor and lighthouse dues. tonnage,
81
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
Mr.. CONANTS MISSION.
Special Trip Through Europe in
Interest of Sound Money.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-It is learned
here that Charles Conant, a member Of
the monetary commission, who has been
i'm Rome conducting negotiations with the
Italian government respecting the stand
ardizing of silver currency in the Orient,
is acting under special instructions from
the State Department.
He will visit the principal capitals OF
Europe. Results far obtained encour-
age hope of the final success of the move
ment TO secure an international agreement
This, il is expected, will comprise an ar
rangement for the purchase of silver bull
hon within fixed range of prices. with
the purpose of maintaining a steady mar
ket and the parity between gold and silver
coin in the East.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
Mr.. JUSTICE
FINNEMORE.
Judge Of the Natal Supreme
Court, Sends the Following
Remarkable Testimonial
TO CUTICURA
The World Is CutiCura's Field.
Used Wherever Civilization
Has Penetrated.

"I desire to give my voluntary testi.
mony to the beneficial effects o. your
Cuticura Remedies. / have suffered
for some time from an excess of uric
acid In the blood; and since the middle
of last yecr, from q severe attack Of
Eczema, chiefly on the scalp, face, ears
and neck and on one limb. was for
several months under professional
treatments, but the remedies prescribed
were of no avail, and I was gradually
becoming worse, nv face was dread
fully disfgured and lost nearly all my
hair. At last, my wife prevailed upon
me TO try the Cuticurs Remedies and L
gave them q thorough trial with the
most satisfactory results. The disease
soon began 20 disappear and my hair
commenced TO grow again. A fresh
growth OF hair Is covering my head.
and my limb (although not yet quite
cured) is gradually improving. My wife
thinks so highly OF your remedies that
she has been purchasing them In order
TO make presents TO other persons suf-
fering from similar complaints. and.
as President OF the Bible Women's
Society. has told the Bible women 20
report IL any case should come under
their notice when q poor person Is 80
afflicted, so that your remedies may %
resorted to-"
ROBERT ISAAC FINNEMORE.
Judge OF the Nstal Supreme Court
Pietermaritzburg. Natal, Oct %, 1901.
son thrsy-sons me vorli. Cuucaz Rs-olveut x<I
~ Arm q hocolsis Coated nlls sc. pr siN q el
Oi.tunent. so~p. fse- Depoe Loadon. Chsrtsr-
House sQ-, P.s kss de !. Pelxs Boston - csias-
20. :rsaa r lsa@ A. . Al 1bsss sss sliS IA seal,
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
LETTER FROM GLOVER.
EX-Congressman from Missouri
Saws He Is IncOmmunicadO.

DENVER, Col. Jan. 26.-John NJ. Glover.
former congressman from Missouri. who is
a prisoner i'm the military "bull pen at
Cripple Greek, in a letter to the Denver
Times. published to-day. says that the
wound he received in a fight with the sol
diers month ago has been neglected since
ne was locked up on Jan. 10 and that the
Inflammation resulting causes a constant
and almost uncomfortable pain"
Il am held incommunicado, Glover
writes. This unexpected turn has made
il Impossible for me to arrange TO apply
for a writ. | will never be released, no
matter what information is 10 be fled un-
til a writ is sought
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27

New York Congressman Says B. &
Q. Offered Him a Pass.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2e.-Representative
Baker. OF New York. to-day introduced a
resolution authorizing the judiciary COM
mittee TO investigate TO what extent the
Baltimore * Ohio Railroad Company had
violated the Revised Statutes in Offering an
annual pass over its line TO Mr.. Baker,
which he asserts was done on July 81 1909
by George T.. Hamilton. division counsel
of that road.
The committee is instructed 10 advise the
House what action should be taken in
struct the attorney general TO prosecute
the road or Mr.. Hamilton, or any one else,
in this connection.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
GREAT RECORD EFFORT.
Holcomb VIII Make San Fran
cisco-New York Auto Run.

NEW YORK. Jan. 26-Plans are being
made for a transcontinental trip across the
country from San Francisco 10 New York
with Bert Holcomb. of Hartford. the
probable record breaker. Holcomb is the
driver who established. the Chicago-New
York record of LII miles in seventy-six
hours and believes that with his new car
he can negotiate a trip across the country
in fast time.
AS at present outlined the trip will start
about June ! and the running will be night
and day until New York is reached. Hol-
comb is OF opinion that, unless delayed by
accident. he can make the trip In about 400
hours a number of experienced long-dis-
tance operators at the automobile show
were inclined 10 smile at the idea OF such
fast time being possible. but Holcomb de-
clares that with the right men and anything
like favorable weather conditions he can
make II.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
SUPERANNUATION IN
THE CIVIL SERVICE
Plan Proposed by Commission in
Its Report to the President for
the Fiscal Year 1903.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The Civil-service
Commission, in it's report to the President
for the fiscal year ended June 3. last, urges
legislation retiring superannuated govern
meAt employees.
1t suggests that Congress provide that the
further admission of persons into the classi-
fled service shall be based on condition
that they shall provide against their own
Superannua ton or other disability by ade-
quate annuity insurance, the premiums to
be deducted from their salaries and that
superannuatio and disability annuities for
those now in the service should also be
provided for so far practicable by SIM
liar deductions from salaries.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
CIVILIZATION'S SYMBOL.
Good Roads Are So Described by
President Roosevelt.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 96.-To-day's fea-
tures of the meeting here of the national
committee of the st. Louis good roads con-
gress call on President Roosevelt at
the White House. I'm brief speech the
President expressed his deep interest i'm the
subject of good roads. He declared the
road to be the symbol of civilization and
said there was nothing more urgently
needed for the development of Alaska than
the building of permanent roads.
The Senate and House committees on
agriculture also gave hearing to-day 10 the
committee. Following a short session later
in the day the committee adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
TESTIMONY IN THE
BLYDENBURGH CASE
Daughter of the Accused Gives
Good Evidence for Her Father
A Teacher TeStifieS.

ELDORA, Ia, Jan. 26-In the case of E.
s. Blydenburgh, charged with poisoning his
third wife. the defense to-day recalled
Irene Blydenburgh, daughter Of the de-
fendant. Miss Blydenburgh stated that she
prepared the meal in question on the day
that her stepmother was seized with the
fatal sickness, and that her father was up
stairs during the time. Her testimony re-
mained mistaken on rigorous crOss-examin-
alton.
Ida Althouse, teacher of Eldora, had pre-
viously testified that she was at the Blyden-
burgh home while Irene prepared the Sun
day dinner. When asked by Attorney Bow
ersox for the State, if 1t were not a fact
that she was engaged TO Blydenburgh, she
denied IL
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
KAISER WILHELM IS
FORTY-FIVE TO-DAY
Germans Will Celebrate the Ami
versary with Great Rejoicing
Many Visiting Royalties.

BERLIN Jan. 26-The general rejoicing
over the recovery of Emperor William
from his recent throat trouble is expressed
in the unexampled preparations that are
being made for the celebration of his birth
day tomorrow. The Emperor was born
Jan. q, 1859.
King Leopold of Belgium arrived here
this evening and was welcomed at the rail-
road station by the Emperor and Crown
are filled tonight with people who have
come out to witness the illuminations. and
the crowd is probably more enthusiastic
and greater than on any other occasion
of his reign. The palaces are crowded with
visiting royal personages and numerous
royal guests are quartered at the hotels.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27

KANSAS CITY, Jan. pa Republican
primary election held here to-day 30 select
delegates TO the convention that will choose
Jackson county's delegates to the Repub-
lican national convention at Chicago, re-
suited i'm an overwhelming Endorsement OF
President Roosevelt and his administra-
tion. There were six contesting delegations.
uninstructed. and the Roosevelt delegation
received at least 50 per cent. OF the total
vote
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
senator Daniel Reelected.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 26.-The two
houses of the General Assembly to-day
voting separately. chose John W. Daniel to
succeed himself as United States senator for
~ full term beginning March next The
NSse was IN the House Seventy-One for
Daniel and thirteen for Congressman Slemi,
who had the Republican support: in the
Senate twenty-eight for Daniel and five for
Slemp- The two houses will meet i'm Joint
session tomorrow TO ratify the action OF
to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27

Thirty-Sixth Annual Convention
to Be Held Next Month.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The thirty-sixth
annual convention of the National Ameri-
can Woman Suffrage Association will be
held I'm National Rifles ArmOry Hall in
this city on Feb. IL to Il. inclusive
n programme OF unusual interest has been
prepared, consisting of an evening with the
national officers. one with phiianthropists
and one with sociOlOgists. when men and
women foremost along these various lines
O Thought Will heard
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27
Howell to he Unseated.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-House com
mittee on elections No. to-day, by a party
vote, agreed on report. unseating Repre-
sentative Howell (Dem0. from the Tenth
Pennsylvania district. and seating Mr.. Con-
nell (RepD. the contestant. The ma aioritv
finds plurality of 223 votes for Connell.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-01-27

Has been used for Atty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teethin9 with
perfect success IL soothes the child, softens the
gums allays pain, cures wind collie. regulates
the bowels. and is the best remedy for diarrho,a
whether arising from teething other caussa
For sale by druggists In every part OF the world
Be sure and ask for Mrs. winslow's soothing
Syrup. 25 cents q bottle