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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22
Murder ON the Increase.
Harper's Weekly.

1t appears that we ought to do what we
can to get more people hanged. IN states
where capital punishment Is administered py
electricity that method OF taking lie Will
answer, hut the law that prescrioes * must
be enforced The electrical machines must
not be allowed TO stand idle, and we ought
to use our influence to keep them IN ire
uuent use. OF course, our duty In TINS par
ticular Is painful, but IL Is Imperative The
Question Is whether we shall kill murderers
or they shall kill US. BY all means let US
Kill them. They need killing far more than
we do, so long as we are peaceaole ana
decently behaved A supplementary question
Is whether murderers snail be killed by the
due process OF law or By MODS: Let US nave
them lawfully executed, for that gives by
far the best results. More than ten tnou-
sand people were murdered In the United
States last year. In the year 1888 less tnan
four thousand were murdered. The Increase
CT population in seven years has been con-
siderable. Last year business was bad, ana
people were cross, and more murderously
inclined, no doubt. tnan common sun.
taking everything into consideration, the IN
crease of murders was astounding. II ought
to be checked, and the only practicaoie
way to check IL is to have murderers suHer
the legal penalty OF their crime IL rs
shocking to kill anyone. but n one must
choose between killing the guilty after con
viction and having the innocent killed on
nand. there cannot be any hesitation about
what duty and common sense demand: Mur-
der must be made more unpopular In the
United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22
a modern war without a fresh stock of

a, modern war without fresh stock of
oleographs.
Nor has Germany much to gain by CON-
plicating the question by involving other
powers. II Is conceivable that she might
bring in Russia and get what encourage
ment she could from twenty-five more men
of-war, safely locked up IN the Baltic ard
Black seas. But TO allow the 90 COO worth
OF agricultural produce which Russia sends
annually TO England TO rot at home would
hurt the Russian producer more than the
British consumer. And IL other powers
are TO join I'm the fray il must be remsm-
bered that England can Offer. better brides
to France than any with which Germany
can tempt Russia. If fight comes IL
viii probably be duel with Germany. and
no other conflict is possible in which Eng
land stands to lose so little and gain so
much. We may therefore take as our first
axiom that German statesmen are fully con-
scious that peace with England Is absolute
~ necessary for the extension or their CO
lonal empire.
In the second place, 1t Is equally certain
that coleman expansion is Indispensable TO
Germany. The steady growth of socialism
in the German cities is a constant reminder
of the experiments of lS4S. To avoid a rep
ettion of these ii is necessary to ind fresh
markets. for German produce. Statistics
show that of the 100000 enterprising citi-
s. per cent. went to the United States and
are thus lost to the country that bred and
trained them. The most urgent problem
which German Statesmen have 10 solve Is 10
Ind some means which will relieve the
pressure in the towns, but will at the
same time keep the population within the
limits of the empire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The chairman and secretary of the
Populist committee in this county have
lost no time in declaring that the or
ganization here will not join the Demo-
Gratis or be transferred to any other or
ganization. They undoubtedly mean
this, but they will not be able to control
such men as Chairman Taubeneck. of
the national committee, who, with
others. is already looking to alliances.
Two years ago the Populist State con-
vention was a large assemblage and it's
vote was very considerable one, despite
the fact that the Democrats declared for
free silver and offered every inducement
to the PoDulists to go with them. If
the chairman and secretary of the Popu-
list committee in this county can have
their way the Popufist party this fall
will not be made tail to the Demo-
cratic kite, even If the, Democrats would
give them places on their State ticket.
Unless the party is betrayed by place
seekers who are in the movement it is
probable that it's State convention will
not play the part of fly to the Democratic
spider.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

1t Is Used for Polishing I'm Place OF
Sand and Emery Paper.

1t Is Used for Polishing I'm Place of
Sand and Emery Paper.
Philadelphia Record
Steel wool Is an interesting product. the
subject of recent German patent, and is
intended for use in all cases where sand
terials of a kindred nature are EMPLOYED.
In bulk ii resembles. both in appearance and
to the touch, the hair commonly used for
stuffing mattresses and chairs The ordinary
many years been used for rough work in
which the coarser grades of sandpaper are
shavings for the finer work of rubbing down
varnish or paint on woods and Of polishing
metals were the harshness of, and the lack
of uniformity in, the threads, and the edges
of the shavings being very sharp, thereby
cutting instead of polishing: and. being of
many different sizes and shapes. would leave
an uneven surface. The idea of making
machine to overcome these difficulties orig
mated years ago In Switzerland with an OBJ
serving German. who noticed painters gath
ering the refuse derived from the manufac-
ture of reed for looms, and the picking
therefrom Of the finer grades for use in rub
bling down wood and metal work generally
Upon examination he found that this resi-
due consisted of fiat ribbons OF steel, the
borders of which were planed off, and be-
fore being assorted was an admixture of
defects in the material: First ii was inn
possible. to obtain any appreciable quantity
OF UNIFORM UNI grace; ana, secondly. the tenn
only Indifferent results could be obtained.
Eventually he built machine for the man
ufacture Of shredded steel or stee, threads
uniformly fine In quality, but still retaining
sufficient cutting propensites. and so delicate
in texture that instead of steel shavings he
called II steel wool. Then by carefully
studying the temper and quality of steel best
adapted TO his needs. he was enabled to
perfect the product. The advantages claimed
for steel wool are that II cuts more quickly
and uniformly than sandpaper does not
clog or gum. and being both flexible and
perfectly homogeneous. adapts itself readily
to the shapes of carvings and moldings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Yes I was wrong about the phoebe bird.
Two songs 1t has, and both Of them I've
heard:
I did not know those strains of joy and
sorrow
Came from one throat. or that each note
could borrow
Strength from the other, making one more
brave, --f- 81 ~
And one as sad as rain-drops on grave.
But thus 1t is. Two songs have men and
One is for hey-day. one is sorrows ca
dence.
Our voices vary with the changing seasons
OF LIES long year. for deep nd6Atural
reasons.
Therefore despair not. Think not you have
altered,
II. at some time. the gayer note has fall
We ere as God has made US. Gladness,
Delight. and death. and moods of bliss or
bane,
With love, and hate. or good. and evi.-all.
At separate times, in separate accents call;
Yet It's the same heart-throb within the
breast
That gives an impulse to worst and best
coubt. not when our earthly cries are
ended,
The listener finds them in one music
George Parsons Lathrop
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Commissioners Roosevelt Caught One
Drinking Beer.

New York Evening Sun. :
President Roosevelt had a foot-race with
a policeman early this morning. IL was at
1925 O'Clock and the commissioner won. He
Tw entieth precinct and preferred charges
against him to-day.
The President and Commissioned Andrews
were out for an al,-night tour Of the pre-
cincts. They inspected eight, and in general
found the men patrolling well. The only
sprinter was that sergeants were not doing
fatrcl duty as they should. Two other
charges Of lettering were made. but they
were trivial.
The race happened IN this way: In Forty
second street. between Ninth and Tenth ay-
A. Meyer standing on guard al the side
door Of saloon. He was an admirable fis-'
ure Of vigilance at first AS the Commits
sioner approached however. huge
schooner of beer came out OF the door The
hand of an invisible man supported II g
second, then Meyer the ste'id, made q soi-
dierly roundabout face. seized the x.ass. ana
poured the beer down his throat. Tie Pres
ident started on the run across the street
Just as the beer appeared. As the glass was
lowered the President put his hand On the
name arm.
"Officer." he said, .'give me that glass"
The mans eyes bulged as he saw the famii-
Ear face There was a seconds pause Inen
the officer thrust the glass into the door.
where IL was seized by the invisible person.
deer down the street. The Presiderr fof-
lowed likewise at full speed and ne con-
fesses that he swore at the man before ne
was able TO make him stop. Then Commis-
sioner Roosevelt took his name and num-
dents Office to explain He said 1t was gin
ger ale, not beer. he drank. and that ne rao
because he heard whistle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22
THE NEW BLUE BOOK.
Reasons for It's Detnfls ms to Resi-
dence Of Government Employees.

6ence OF Government EmPIOSeSs
Washington Special in New York Post
The new general Blue Book contains
what at first glance, appears TO be con-
cession to the old spoils system. TINS regis
ter Of all government employees Is printed on
a wider page than previous editions in orde.
to accommodate some additional materia.
prescribed by the printing law OF 1888: Form
erly all the particulars recorael Ia tne Blue
his name. his Office, his birthplace, tne Sta:e
of his residence. his present place or employ
the printing law has added the county from
which he was appointed and the congre--
TSese added facts facilitate reference BIZ
meY~bers of Congress and other distributors
OF patronage to the place which each APP
pointee holds in the geographical &pportion-
ment So far from being a cev.ce OF the
enemy. these additions were welcomed by
the Civil-service Commission and the friends
of the merit system. for the new data wiii
In the prevention. of frauds practiced Of
casional.y by applicants for Office. The res
nations governing admissions 10 the CLASH
examination shall specify his place OF resi-
dence and present satisfactory certificates
OF the fact that he IL bona-hde resident
OF that place. From time 10 time the dscov-
cry is made that some applicant. fearing
that the quota from his own State Is al
ready full, has made faise declarations OF
residence, and either by forgery or coliusion,
has procured false certificates TO support his
statement. taking the chances of detection.
which were rather small so long as II would
put any ore TO considerable trouble to get
hold OF his papers and definitely locate his
pretended home. 1t has been found yea,
difficult to punish offenders OF this kind and
the surest way OF wedding them out Is TO
make public as many facts as possible about
an applicant as soon as ne Is appointed. Ii
would not then take long. In case any one
felt aggrievei by an appointment. to hunt
down the exact facts. instead OF searching,
at great pains. the records Of the Civi-serv>
ice Commission. the prima facie case can be
made up on the statements OF the Blue Book
and verified afterwards If necessary from
the original records.
The new data viii also assist In bringing
to grief some OF the persistent foes OF re-
form who from time 70 time arise In Con-
morit system on the ground thar no person
has been Appointed from their diatrict or
nolEhborhood It Will now b poonibIe 70
8 xecofd Whlch q always 6 hsnd = GO
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ton? There is no precedent for their
of the many States OF this Union that
the highest court Of State. or even any
other court. has refused to perform its
admitted duty
The court itself gives the answer. 1t
cannot trust Governor Matthews to per-
form his official duty. The court clearly
sees, and says, that if the law of 1856
thews were to refuse to convene the
present Legislature to enact new ap-
portionment law. anarchy and chaos
would reign and the State government
would come to an end. The Governor
only could rescue the State from so dire
calamity. but he. with all these ccgent
and overwhelming reasons why he
should convene the Legislature-reason
which only a mischievous and stubborn
man could resist--is not to be trusted,
says the court. to preserve the govern
ment. And 1t writes all this down in an
opinion of sober and solemn words to be
kept for all time in its clerks Office and
perpetuated for generations yet to come
by publication in its official reports.
Did ever the highest appellate court of
a state have occasion to say that Of its
Governor and to declare that he was a
man not to be trusted to even rescue the
State from SO great and impending
peril? And If Governor Matthews. thus
stamped by the Supreme Court of his
own State as man unworthy of conf
dence. cannot be trusted to perform his
gubernatorial duty, what right has he
to ask the people Of the United States to
bestow upon him the high office Of Presi-
dent? And what assurance have the peo-
pie Of the United States that he, if
similar emergency arose, or on any other
occasion, would perform his sworn duty
and preserve the Union? The Supreme
Court of his own State has officially de-
clared that he is a man in whom such
confidence cannot be reoosed. and the
judges of that court have the best of
opportunities to know it. Thus has Gov.
Matthews been stabbed in his own polit-
ical camp. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The Brooklyn Eagle, really the ablest
Democratic paper in the East. declares
that protest against free silver If that
element should control the Democratic
national convention. will not do-"a bolt
alone can preserve the rights and
chances of honest-money Democrats in
honest-money States and force the par
ty alignment for right principles in the
future" 1t adds that "the courage Of
heroism for principle is not wanting
In such a year as 1895 the Democrats
cannot afford to have two candidates, as
they did in 1860.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The Chronicle. the only Democratic
paper in Chicago, accuses the Demo-
cratic committee of being in conspiracy
with Governor Aitgeld to ignore the law
regulating the holding of primaries, and
says that the committee has not so much
as informed the voters where the places
are in the wards where the Altgeld peo-
pie ''mean to knock down and drag out
whom they propose shall have no voice
In constituting Democratic conven-
tion." This is deplorable. but, then. it
is Democratic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Washington Post.

..The greatest of blunders was made when
some OF the big newspapers OF the East ana
West cut down their price to cent. SAID
Mr. William Henry Smith. the well-known
ex-manager OF the Associated Press. TO q
reporter at the Arlington. 1T Is the idea or
sustaining a paper solely fhrougn. is ad-
length II is not in the interest OF the peo-
pie. for any reduction below the legitimate
mark means deterioration I'm tone AND qual-
the desire to get business. and in doing II
the result of weakening the paper On us
other side, as a public. educator ana 1.s-
the owners will eventually realize the ne
cessity of getting back 10 legitimate prices,
and the present unhealthy competition VIII
profession, but of the general public
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The bitter and unreIenting hostility of
Governor Altgeld toward the President
- the real cause OF his activity in the
present contention. He became very
angry when the President interfered 20
raise the blockade OF the railroads by
sending troops into Chicago. He has
been getting more angry as the months
on1 yoors increase. Every assault upon
~ Pre1l1ent has made him angrier until
- = Qu)(e insane in his opposition to
~. c1ovc1ond. II r. believed that Alt
~ y : niI1iopaire. took - the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The Neutrality-suspicious. Santa Monica
job. for which a lobby is contending,
should be killed. When the Senators
and Representatives. of California unite
for an appropriation for deep-water
harbor on the Pacific coast an appro-
priation should be made, but $4,000, 900
should not be voted to help Mr.. Hunt
ington. of the Southern Pacific railroad.
and Senator Jones. the leading silver
Seantor. 1t is the most audacious job
that has been presented in Congress for
years. 4se-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The imports OF dutiable goods fell of
>5.ooo,coo last April compared with the
corresponding month last year. and the
Imports Of free and dutiable goods were
e1o.o0o.o 900 less. showing that the Ameri-
can market is crowded with foreign
merchandise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22
ENGLAND's GREAT TRADE RIVAL.
some of the Problems Confronting
Germany.

Germany Is England's great trade rival
She has a large mercantile marine but no
sufficient navy with which to defend II from
us. Nor could she do much damage 20 our
trade, forsshe has no good coaling stations.
and her foreign cruisers are not powerful
enough to force ours. Germany, moreover
AIDED Our fleet could either destroy that
OF Germany or lock It up In the Baltic and
white blockade would ruin German trade
Il would improve ours. Prussia Is mainly
supported by her manufacturers: she gets
far more raw material from London than
she sends W. France could live through 3
Nourcee, hut Pvs,o6la could mt while FnR-
land could survive Ter q lenst IL length g
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

cause OF silver because he saw that 1t
was the weapon with which he could de-
feat the President in Illinois. He
judged correctly. He will control the
Democratic State convention next week.
and If he follows out his inclinations its
President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Senator Villas is criticised for having
made Secretary Carlisle's Chicago speech
portion of his remarks. thus getting it
into the Congressional Record, where it
can be mailed without cost to the adj
ministration Democrats. AS 100000
copies have been ordered. the Postoffice
Department will lose $4,000. Four years
ago the free-traders inserted the whole
of Henry Georges book on free trade as
a part of their speeches
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The Hon. S. p. Sheerin, after being
"downed' by the free-silverites in Cass
county, Is again on his feet. and, the
dust having been brushed from his raj
ment, is reported in a very cheerful and
hopeful frame of mind. He predicts that
there will be no bolt from the Chicago
convention. Mr.. Sheerin is the Mark
Tapley Of the Indiana sound-money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The St Louis Republic, which was so
valiant In words for sound money two
months ago. and denouncing the Demo-
cratic Governor as a corrupt and con-
spring demagogue. Is now silently
marching in the free-silver procession.
led by the same bad Governor. The like
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

1t could do no harm for the House to
pass the reciprocity bill which the win
ter wheat miilers desire 1t would do no
good except as an indication of good will
on the part Of the Republican party.
since there Is not the remotest possi-
bility that the Senate would consider il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

To make a piece of money out of 81
or So cents worth of silver and say that
it shall be received in payment of all
debts as one dollar would be to con-
fscate one-half of the wealth of every
man whose money is loaned, cut in two
the savings bank deposits Of the work
ingman. double the price of all he buys
and compel him to accept his wages in a
debased CURRENCY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

In 80 important matter as the city's
acquiring ownership of its water works
no ordinary impediments should stand in
the way Where there is will there is
almost always a way, and as practical
business men the city authorities should
be able to find it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The Democracy OF the two great States
ct Indiana and Iowa win AFFORD beauti-
full spectacle at Chicago in presenting
the names Of two favorite sons on free
silver 1S-to-1 platform 1t is sixteen
hundred to one that no man will ever be
elected President on that platform.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Senator Tillman said In a speech at At
Enta: II the Democratic party puts a
gold plank In its platform at its next ma
ttonai convention then, SO help me God,
I will leave that party" What greater
lnducement could there be- than that for
1hs Chicago convention to adopt a sound
money platform?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The spol<esmen Of Governor Matthews
snccnstderatsly make Populists and. free
silver Republicans responsible for his
latest lapse on the money question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The latest figures relative to the
strength or the two factions in the Chi
cago convention are to the effect that the
ultra silverites will have majority of
~ least one hundred, and that it will
be an ultra is to l. no compromise ma
1ority
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The proposition made to the silver
Democrats to nominate Senator Teller,
. lifelong Republican, for President has
fallen Nat. Bland is as old silver ad-
vocate as Senator Teller, and Bland is
Democrat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

II Is not the money which is spent nor the
number CT words printed which constitutes
Advertising It is the amount OF advertising
OF which people can be made 70 take notice.
II is not so hard as II used TO be 10 get
people 10 'taxe notice" Advertising has
become so good that thousands OF persons
Advertising OF this sort II truly prosperify's
advance agerlL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

There are two Democratic parties in
Illinois, and there may be as many in
this State II the sound-money Demo-
Gratis have the courage to resist a dan
gerous heresy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

The New York statesman who is often
referred to as Boss Platt must have
cause Cor new grief in the reports af-
fecting SENATOR Quay and Governor Nc
xinley unless he Is silent partner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

a revival Of business can only come
With revival Of confidence. and the lat
tes win never come as long as there is
even remote danger OF the country be-
Ing placed on silver basis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

As an out-and-out free-siIver candi-
date Mr.. Debs. who has always de-
manded free silver. might get more votes
Ia Indiana on that issue than Governor
Matthews after his lamentable failure at
straddline. esgT,s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-22

Nearly every industry In the United
States has Informed the House ways and
means committee that it wants a pro-
tective tariff-a fact which will make
that demand q leading issue this year.