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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
Abandoned Farms.

We are indebted to WILLIAM A. PEELLE,
jr., state statistician, for an analysis of
part of the report of HORACE S. WAD-
LIN, chief of the bureau of statistics of
Massachusetts,, showing to what extent
farms in that st tie are being abandoned
TO the condition of a wilderness not spe-
cially differing from the situation the Ply
mouth rock pilgrims found it when King
PHILIP was the savage monarch of all he
surveyed" Manifestly Mr.. WADLrN has
made the besI showing possible for the
Old Bay state, but at bes. it is a sad one
and all the more singular since the Hon.
ROBERT p. PORTER, superintendent of CEN
sus, has shown that population has in
creased in Massachusetts, during the last
decade to a far greater extent than in In
diana, where farms and products show q
marked increase.
Mr.. WADLIN says:
By abandoned farms" in this inquiry
are meant those formerly cultivated but
now deserted, upon which cultivation is
now abandoned, and the buildings, if any,
unoccupied and permitted to fall into de-
cay. In some cases the grass is still cut on
buccC Oub 10 OOuc III THO
way Of enrichment of the soil, and the
land is practically unproductive and left
20 run wild.
With this definition Mr.. WADLIN pro-
ceeds to show that in 1890 Massachusetts,
had ,46l abandoned farms representing
26.5O94 acres. OF this area Go 1904 acres
rad buildings, and 59,s5s4 acres were with
mt bindings. Mr.. WADLIN saws these
abandoned farms. given up to run Wild"
are valued at 81, 076, 1923, or $3.50 per acre..
OF the 1,461 abandoned farms, 772 had
buildings, the average acreage being
eighty-seven, and the estimated value of
buildings S259,922, an average OF about
1897.
Such is the showing of the march of de-
cay In Massachusetts, and in other New
England states the exhibit would be still
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

THE history of the Illinois senatorial
contest shows that the only way to secure
the election of L. S. senators by the peo-
pie is to put it in the constitution.
PALMER was really elected by the people
OF Illinois last November; yet scheming
politicians were almost able to prevent
his formal election by the legislature, and
did succeed in delaying it for months.
The only way to elect senators by the peo-
pie is to have the people vote directly tor
them and relieve the legislatures of any
connection with the matter.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

IT has practically been decided that the
tariff must be modified, or France won't
exhibit at the worlds fair. The two great
measures of the late Tomreed house OF
representatives have done more to re-
tard the progress of the fair than anything
else. With one OF these (the force bill
out of the way, and the other (the tariff
repudiated by the people and only
tolerated until the machinery OF the law
can efiace it, the fair promises to be a
grand success. France and all the other
European countries can make prepare
tions to come right along with their ex-
hibits. The people, speaking through the
democratic members of congress, viii
cause our doors to be opened unto them.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

B. w. STEWART, Carson.-The silver
dollar will be full legal tender until con-
gress repeats the present law affecting
silver.
g. F. H, Observation-Disclosures the new
fee and salary law officers hereafter
elected or appointed will pay their depu-
ties out OF their own salaries.
JAMES +. Hoop, Pt. Isabel-The Harlan
bill forbidding the use OF fiambeau
natural gas burners is made Immediately
effective. OF course, no gas company can
now claim payment of a consumer for the
unexpired time Of his contract to use such
fambeau.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
TAruprie Heraid1

The Indiana legislature made a very
good record. Itlooked for time as though
the session would be a failure, but upon
the whole, much good work was done and
every step was taken in the right direction.
The people of Indiana generally, will fully
approve OF the labors OF the legislature
Just closed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

The republican house Of representatives
of Maine has voted down the Australian
ballot law. Alas, one spot remains where
Tom REED still has influence. Lady Mac
betltS remarks about a spot would well
apply TO such an one.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
White County Dem 9craL /

The legislature deserves credit for in
creasing the tax levy for state purposes
cents on the 500. Had former legisla-
lures faced the increased expenditures by
increasing the levy our financial condition
would not now be so deplorable. This
thing of trying to run a state on half
rations and borrowing the wherewith is
neither economy, good sense nor states
manship.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
delphi Tirnes.l

The legislature which adjourned Mon
day has given the state some good and
wholesome laws. 1t boldly met ell issues,
and certainly no one will charge its men,
bers, upon whom rested the responsibility.
with cowardice.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
rAndarsnn Dnmnnra.l

Its work will compare quite favorably
with other legislatures. Much has been
said. By some it has been strongly con-
demned. Some OF this censure has prob
ably been just, for some important meas
ures have been killed. But its work in
the entirety will be quite acceptable to
the people of Indiana.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
HE LEGISLATURE.
Opinions OF tho S ate Press the Work Of
the General Assembly.
TS0uth Bend Timesl

o0utn bsnd Ilmes
Whatever else NAV be said about the
late general assembly, this must be said
10 Its credit: 1t had pluck. 1t did sew
eral heroic acts. Among these may be
city of Indianapo is that will knock gang
politics" in city affairs higher than Glide
rows kite. Another act coming within
that category is the raising of the state tax
rate from l. TO Is cents. For years politi-
cal trimmers stood in the way of an in
crease. The result is a bankrupt treasury
in one OF the most prosperous states of the
union. Under the new tax system Indi-
ana will be placed in frst-class financial
condition. That's business.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
rNincennes SUM

1t is almost too soon to give compre-
hensive review of the work OF the present
assembly, but we venture the assertion
now that when the results are sized up
that it will take high rank above the
average Hoosier legis allure and better than
the best that ever held forth in our sister
states of Ohio and Illinois, where they are
in session about half the summer and &C.
conf lish little or nothing.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

REPRESENTATIVES, MOORE and CoCKRELL
can justify their course in deserving
SrREETER in his own admission that he
agrees with the republican party in regard
to the tariff and force bills. Opposition
to those bills is a cardinal principle of the
faith OF all farmers organizations.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
Salem Democrat

We have not space to outline the work
of the general assembly. 1t did less than
it should in some directions and too much
in others, but everything considered, it re-
deemed the party pledges as far as circum-
stances permitted, and We are let in a
pretty fair shape for the next campaign.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

GOVERNOR HoyEY's nominations for
judges of the appellate court will not pro-
woke much applause or much condemna-
ton. He has named moderately good
bench, with preponderance of elderly
and slow-going men. 1t is hardly such a
court as any one else would have selected
for the purpose of clearing up a docket.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

THE consumers of salt pork, unless en-
dowed with unusual anthropophagical
tendencies, will receive quite a shock by
the confession of a man out in Washing
ton that he ran the body of a murdered
man down the chute with few thousand
dead hogs and had the whole lot cut up
and hacked
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

that SO much good work was accom-
plished and so few matters of Importance
neglected. Upon the whole. the legisla-
tnre did remarkably well.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
IGoshen Dsmocrat.l

The work of the legislature as a whole
is very good. and the democrats of the state
can feel proud of the record made. The
fee and salary bill and the Oppenheim
revenue bill are enough to be thankful for.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

EVERY democratic latch string in the
country is out for any OF the splendid l0l
who stood by JOHN NJ. PALMER in his
glorious race from start to finish"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
TLigonier Banner.T

The general assembly, which adjourned
last Monday, did not succeed in making
az good a record as its predecessor, though
several meritorious acts were passed to-
ward the latter part of the session.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
Lafayette Journal

many bills that wi ] prove of great be- EFT
to the state and It's people, and the men,
bers need only TO wait TO secure the praise
that is due them for such acts.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

which is contrary TO the scheme of crea-
ton and in direct opposition to the teach
ings of ST. PAUL.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
New Albany Ledger. /

When the work of the late session of
the general assembly of Indiana comes TO
much good was done for the future pros
perity of the state.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

IOUfl~te,
Whether on pleasure bent or business
should take on every trip bottle OF
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly
and effectualy on the kidneys, liver aud
bowels, preventing levers, headaches and
other forms OF sickness. For sale in so
cent and 81 bottles by all leading drug
pists
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
IElkhart Truth

The second successive democratic legis.
lature in this state has ended its labors
and as a result the people have been pre-
scented with some more excellent laws.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18

The legislature just closed has to its
credit some good laws, some Indifferent
laws and some that may work harm. But
laws are better known by their results
when tested.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
lscoit County Journal.l

In looking over the report of the legis-
lative proceedings it will he found that
much important work was done. A num-
Der of wholesome laws were passed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
franklin Demoerat1

The general assembly accomplished
great deal OF good legislation but it took
great deal harder work than it would had
the majority been less.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
IRlnnmheId Demonrni.1

1t enacted every low there was any
universal demand for-but one, the school
attendance bill. That will come by and
by when the people are aroused upon
this subject.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
frank fort Crescent

You can talk as you please about the
late session of the general assembly, but it
did accomplish a great deal. 1t was an
industrious body.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
Peru SentinsI.1

The legislature has now finished its
work. While things looked dubious for a
time, much who esome legislation has
been accomplished.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
Hancock Democrat

The legislature adjourned on Monday
last, after q session OF sixty-one DAYS.
Many wholesome laws were passed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
ICorington Friend !

:
The legislature adjourned last Monday.
While the wol k done by it is not all that
could be desired. yet there was much done
that is commendable.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-18
[Terre Hauts Ner.-Ind.l

much GOOD was done Tor the future pros
perity Of the state.
TTerre Haute Nevs-Ind.l
The legislature Just closed has to its
credit some good laws, some Indifferent
laws and some that may work harm. Bus
laws are better known by their results
when tested.
Bloomfield Democrat
1t enacted every low there was any
universal demand for-but one, the school
attendance bill. That will come by and
by when the people are aroused upon
this subject.
IElkhart TRUTH
The second successive democratic legis
lature in this state has ended its labors
and as a result the people have been pre-
scented with some more excellent laws.
Scott County Journal
In looking over the report of the legis-
latiye proceedings it will he found that
much important work was done. A num-
Der of wholesome laws were passed.
Franklin DemOcratl
The general assembly accomplished a
great deal of good legislation but it took
great deal narOer NOrk lnan IL WOulu had
the majority been less.
tCovington Friend J
The legislature adjourned last Monday.
While the work done by it is not all that
could be desired. vet there was much done
that is commendable.
Peru SentineI1
The legislature has now finished its
work. While things looked dubious for a
time, much who esome legislation has
been accomplished.
Frank fort Crescent
You can talk as you please about the
late session of the general assembly, but it
did accomplish great deal. 1t was an
industrious body.
Hancock Democrat
The legislature adjourned on Monday
last, after a session of sixty-one DAYS.
Many wholesome laws were passed.
Tourists,
Whether on pleasure bent or business
should take on every trip bottle OF
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly
and effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing levers, headaches and
otbar f,,rr,,o Of cfal-raco IL
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
PROBABILITY OF INDIAN WAR.
1t Can Be Avoided or Courted, as the
Government Chooses.


Government Chooses.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-The war de-
partment is taking advantage of the ces-
satlon OF hostilities among the Indians of
Dakota, and has been engaged in gather
ing authentic Information as to the prob
ability of another outbreak this spring
Careful investigation has been made by
officers serving as agents at Pine Ridge
and Rosebud agencies, and their reports
are not altogether reassuring. In SUBJ
stance, these officers assert that there
need or need not be trouble, Just as the
government desires. An outbreak can
be prevented, or, on the other hand,
very little will fan the slumbering feel
lngs OF the aborigines into fierce flame
that is to say, the whole case rests upon
the care exercised in the distribution of
promptly what is due them, and there is
not much haggling, there will be peace,
but the moment the government at
tempts to pinch the Dakota tribes, the
hitherto friendly Indians who do not feel
very complacent over the late trips to
Washington, will, it is predicted, surely
revolt. These Indians are at present in
the majority in the Dakotas, as the most
hostile chiefs have been taken by an In
dian show for a European show-trip and
the remaining hostiles are thus short of
leaders. They realize perfectly well that
the chiefs are not held as hostages, but
have gone as matter of enterprise, and
SO they would be necessarily deferred
from an outbreak from fear of retaliation
on their followers. These absent chiefs.
however, are perhaps the worst fighters
of the nation.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
Runaway Girl Taken Home.

SAN Francisco, March 24.-Annie
Hagan, 16 years of age, was booked for
the industrial school today. She was
brought back from Portland Or, whittier
she had gone on the steamer Columbia
with a7youth named James OBrien for
the purpose of getting married. Annie
cheerfu1ly admitted that she had only
known O'Brien about eight honrs when
she consented to run off with him.
Shortly. after getting outside of the heads
she was recognized by an employe on
the steamer, who knew her father. He
induced the captain to prevent o. Brien
seeing her during the voyage and to
bring her back when the steamer re-
turned. O'Brien is now in Seattle. The
Hagen girl does not seem to be very well
balanced mentally. Her case will be
heared by police judge tomorrow.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
A RAIRLROAD RUMPUS.
Fifty Thousand People Witness d Fight
between Railroad Employees in
the Streets of Denver.
Death of Silas Potter, the Great Boston
Humanitarian---News by the At
lantic Cable.
The Associated Press Reports are Sent
Exclusively to the Chronicle at
The DalIes.
A RAILROAD BATTLE.

Denver Railroad Attempts to Cross
Rivals Road and a Fight Ensues.
DENVER, March 26.-An exciting scene
was witnessed here yesterday at Fifteenth
and Champas streets where the Denver
& Suburban railroad attempted to cross
the Denver tramway tracks. The Off
cials of the latter appeared with an
armed force of men. All their cars were
crowded to the crossing and it was
necessary to place many policemen
on the corner to prevent bloodshed.
The men fought and tumbled around
in the mud while fully $4,000 people
stood yelling and hooting at the tram
way officers for endeavoring to obstruct
an opposition company.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
A CORNER IN WHEAT.
Millions of Dollars Invested in an At
tempt to Increase the Price.

Millions of Dollars Invested in At
tempt to Increase the Price.
CHICAGO, March 24.-Local papers say
there have been rumors on the board of
trade for some time to the effect that
corner" was being worked on May
wheat, the corners having begun to buy
when the price was about 80 or "a cents.
Rumor variously pointed to a combina-
tion of New York and Chicago men and
to clique of Chicagoans exclusively.
Now it is asserted it has been learned
that many of the buying orders have
come from New York, and chiefly
through commission houses here con-
nected by private wires with Wall street.
1t is said the purchases of the manipu-
lators must be high up in the millions.
Local spectators have shortage which
aggregates thirty to forty million
bushels. If the clique holds half of this
and succeeds in their supposed intention
of working prices up to 81 25 the profits
would aggregate over five millions.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
WILLIAM cAPR1C1oUs.
1t is Said He Desires Another Chan
cel1or.

1t is Said He Desires Another Chan
ce11Or.
BERLIN, March 24.-The' kaiser is re-
ported to have offered the chancellor
ship of the empire to Count Waldersee,
and that the count has the subject under
consideration, but has already informed
the kaiser that he cannot accept if he is
to become a target for Bismarck. Chan
cellor Caprivi is impatient at the emper-
or's whims. The chancellor has "a will
of his own and has, it is stated on several
occasions expressed dissent to the views
of the kaiser's policy, whereas the latter
treats him as an instrument to carry out
his pleasure. The chancellor is said to
have been much hurt because the en-
peror communicated directly with the
pope on the subject of returning to the
church the money withheld during the
heat of the culturkampf The chancel-
lor has always been opposed to returning
the principal of the money, while the
kaiser has been inclined to crafty the
clericals in the Prussian chamber by
surrendering it. The chancellor has
had the support of DR.. Mignel, Prussian
minister of finance, and it was their op-
position that led Mossler to resign.
Now it is said that the kaiser wishes to
get rid of the chancellor and substitute
Waldersee.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
THE NEW ORLEANS SENSATION.
Sensational Facts Cleaned by the Grand
jury in the Bribery Allegations.

Sensational Facts Cleaned by the Grand
jury in the Bribery Allegations.
NEW ORLEANS, March 24.-The grand
jury held another long session today,
and from witnesses examined it is evil
dent that that body is getting into the
bribery business, and sensational devel-
opments are expected. The sensation
will doubtless be the indictment of a
prominent party not heretofore men
toned in connection with the unsavory
part of the case. Many of the witnesses
in the last few days have been surprised
to find themselves called and protested
they knew nothing until they got into
the jury room. O'Malley has not yet
been brought back, although capias
has has been issued, and it is unlikely he
will be sought for until the grand jury Is
through with the investigation. Mayor
Shakespeare's wife is said to have been
stopped on the street by several Italians
and threatened with the destruction of
her home and family.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
AY ATLANTIC CABLE.

House of Commons Adjourn.--The Port
uguese Troubles
LONDON, March 26.-The house of
commons today adjourned for Easter
holidays. House will reassemble
April 9Th.
The statement that the Portuguese
authorities of South Africa have declared
a state siege in Manicaland is not credited
here. 1t is semi officially announced
that the Portuguese government desires
to maintain mOdus eiUendi and to in no
way interfere with the rights of the
British South Africa Company or with
British subjects residing in Manicaland
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
Bismarck waiting Developments.

LONDON, March PA Hamburg cor
respondent says that Prince Bismarck is
understood to be looking forward with
considerable interest to the publication
of the kaiser's life of William L., and
that upon the statements made in that
publication will greatly depend the
future con Sc of the ex-chancellor. The
prince is said to apprehend that the
book will endeavor to belittle his share
in the work of founding the German em-
pire. In that case, his friends say, the
publication of his own memoirs will be
hastened
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
THE WORK OF THE WICKED.
A Wife COnfesses to Aiding in Drowning
Her Husband.


GOSHEN, Ind, March 24.-The Hen
dirk murder trial made rapid progress
today. Mrs. Calkins, who is included
in the Indictment, charged Hendrix with
being the murderer of her husband, was
released from custody, and testified
against her partner in crime. She said
Hendrix and herself planned and sue
ceeded in getting Calkins to marry her.
Then they induced him to take out an
accident insurance for $4,000, making his
wife the beneficiary, also to will his
property to his wife, and then to give
Hendrix the power of attorney to col
lect for Mrs. Calkins the insurance,
should he die by accident. About a
week after the marriage to Calkins she,
with her husband and Hendrix went
fishing, and while attempting to change
seats Calkins was thrown overheard by
Hendrix and drowned. She and Hen
dirk then rowed to shore and wet their
clothing to indicate the boat had capsi-
zed, and gave the alarm.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-03-26
Hanged for wife murder.

WHKEsBARRE, Pa, March 26.-George
Washington Moss was hanged here in
the prison yard this morning. Moss
brutally murdered his wife last October
The couple had great deal of trouble
during their married life and the reason
for the crime is thought to have been
the humiliation Moss felt for being sent
to Jail for drunkenness and abusing his
wife.