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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

ing OF the funds to pay the pensions due
at the Indiana agency in a bank In this
city and make all the checks issued
here payable It that bank? 1t would
involve additional labor and expense,
but 1T would be worth a great deal OF
labor and expense to break the endless
chain. The banks designated to pay the
pensions could be furnished with silver
and certificates in advance. and the
checks payable at those banks would
be redeemed with the none received.
The checks would be returned paid to
the treasury. and paid in the funds it
has furnished. whereas they are now
collected by New York banks n can
be used to keep he endless chain
running.
The greater part Of the evil Of the
endless chain is c~hargeable to the stub
bornness and stupidity Of the treasury
officials. The latter often reaches the
stage OF imbecility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
A M'KINLEY MISSIONARY.
Hon. James ID. kenner Appears with
Credentials from Mark Hannn.

Hon. James ID. kenner Appears with
Credentials from Mark Hannn.
Hon. James B. Kenner, of Huntington, has
been in the city during the last two days
on a political mission. That mission has been
TO add to the dimensions of the Mckinley
Presidential boom in Indiana Mr.. Kenner
has credentials from Mark Hanna, Of Cleye-
land, who is in charge of Ex-Governor Nc
Kinley'S canvass, and he has full power to
act In all cases. During the two days that
he spent here Mr.. Kenner advised and con-
suited with leading local Republicans who
are favorable to the nomination of the Ohio
~favcrite, among them Justus c. Adams, ex-
Mayor Denny, j. ]. Higgins, NJ. G.. McLain.
William r. Holloway and Others. During his
stay in the city Mr.. Kenner also had an in
terview with Chairman Gowdy, of the Re-
publican State committee. When seen last
night Mr.. kenner expressed himself as en-
tirely satisfied with the result OF his visit,
from this district will favor the nomination
Of Governor Mckinley, if they are not in
structed. During his stay here Mr.. Kenner
from other parts of the State, who had been
requested by letter or telegram to meet him
here. and Mr.: Kenner said that the result
of his interviews with these was such as to
give great encouragement for the success
Of the work in which he Is engaged.
Il nave been pretty well over the north
land from what / have seen / am convinced
that 80 per cent. of the rank and file of
the party are for the nomination Of McKin-
ley. In the Sixth. Ninth. Tenth. Eleventh,
Twelfth and Thirteenth Districts there is
no doubt in my mind that the delegates
selected will be Instructed to cast their votes
for Mckinley in the st. Louis convention.
In a few of the districts some of the lead
ers are a little 'off1sh,' but there are very
few neighborhoods where the Mckinley
sentiment does not prednminate, and 1 be-
lieve that the Indiana delegation will cast
a solid vote for the great protectiolist."
Mr.. Kenner left last night for Columbia
City, in the Twelfth District, TO do further
missionary work in the interest of the Nc
Kinley candidacy. The work that he did
here will probably materialize in the forma-
tion Of a Mckinley Club, a meeting having
been called at the Courthouse for next Tues
day night for that purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Palmer Cox, an artist man.
Once hit upon a happy plan:
With ready wit and skillful hand
He, made a little Brownie Band.
At first in children's magazine
The funny little folk were seen,
And all the youngsters in the land
Were tickled with the Brownie Band.
When Palmer found his caustic wit
Had made a most tremendous hit
He hummed unto himself this song:
"A good thing, which III push along!'
He worked as ne'er he'd worked before.
And pictured Brownies by the score;
And then in ladies' magazine
The funny little folks were seem
And Palmer laughed and rubbed his chin
The while he hauled the dollars in.
by Jinks!'' said ne, they're such a rage
/ b'1ieve they'd take upon the stage!"
And so he wrote a little play
In which the Brownies held full sway.
And in theaters through the land
Once more we saw the Brownie Band.
And meantime Palmer made more tin
BY getting out a Brownie pin
To stick in scarfs and gay cravats
And ladies' waists and women's hats:
And still he started other fads
In little Brownie writing-pads,
And Brownie parties, Brownie balls.
And Brownie books and Brownie dolls.
And still he hummed his little song:
"A good thing, which I'll push along!"
And we, who've watched the Brownie
craze.
And loved their funny little ways,
Begin to feel quite anxious and
Concerned about the Brownie Band
For fear that Mr.. Cox might make,
While pushing them. a slight mistake,
And might (and all our hopes confound)
Push the Brownies in the ground!
Louis WeSlYn ZONES
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

The present tariff, which some people
who should know better call the Wilson
tariff, had been in operation seventeen
months with the close of January. The
receipts of the treasury during these
months were s429. 323, 553 and the expend-
itures $500, 4S7, 650-a net deficit of $74.-
164. 1896. During but three Of the seven
teen months have the receipts been in
excess Of the expenditures; namely.
June, September and December, 1895, the
aggregate being $7.429.2 61. After a sur
plus of 1892. 445 in June, there was a
deficit of STATS, 800 in July. M after a
surplus of 5000. 1876 in September. there
was a deficit of S. COL ,677 in October.
These figures show that from the pres
ent tariff and tax act sufficient revenue
cannot be derived. one month with an
other, to meet the current expenses,
much less afford that moderate surplus
which is essential to the protection Of
the interests of the treasury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
SUMMITvILLE. Ind, Feb. BIN an i'm
terview with Representative James NJ.
Hundley on his refusal to sign the petition
to the Governor to call a special session he
said: MY reason for not signing the petit
ton is that I am equally bound with the
Governor by oath to discharge my duty as
a representative Of the people. and feel
that IL he can AFFORD to neglect his duty
for no higher reason than partisan bias
and prejudice against the present Legisla-
ture. I can well AFFORD to accept the conse-
quences of his failure to do his duty. I
feel confident that were the present Leg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
Amended Pledge Signed.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Feb. 10. - In re-
Spouse to a call from State Committeeman
Osborn. the members of the Legislature
living in the Eleventh congressional dis
trict met at Marion to-day. Those present
were Senator Baker, of Grant county, and
the following Representatives: Longwell
of Cass, Statesman of Miami and Cass,
Smith of Huntington, Nicholson of How
ard, and McCaskey of Grant. The pledge,
as prepared by the State committee. was
signed with the following amendment:
1.-The undersigned Republican Senators
and Representatives of the Eleventh dis
trict, in conference assembled, declare our
purposes, first, that in the event of being
called together in extra session, we will
agree to vote for a constitutional appor-
tionment law-on the basis of the recent
decision of the Supreme Court-an appor-
tionment law that will fairly and justly
represent the people of the State, without
undue discrimination and party advantage.
purpose and the faithful discharge of duty,
we are willing, before assembling, that a
bill OF this character be submitted to Gov
ernor Matthews for his approval or rejec-
ton, said bill to be drafted by a commit
tee composed equally of Republican and
Democratic Senators and Representatives,
representing each congressional district in
the State Third, that If, In the discharge
of his official and patriotic duties, the
Governor realizes the necessity of conven-
ing the Legislature in extra session, we
hereby pledge ourselves to act only on the
business for which we are called together
In the manner above stated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb. iS.-If English ana
French business houses can afford 10 pay
their travelling agents on the isthmus ot
Panama $4,000 n year. including expenses.
why cannot American firms DO as well. Is
the question put by United States Consul
general Vifquain. at Panama. in a report
to the State Department treating OF the
unsatisfactory rate or progress made by
Americans in obtaining business on the
isthmus. The Consul-eeneral says that this
cannot be done by correspondence and he
suggests that our merchants. by combina-
anna, where their goods may be seen by
the people ana ordered through a resident
aren't.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Feb. B.-The Supreme
Lodge of the Knights OF Dixie met here
to-day, with Supreme Commander Hub
first meeting OF the Supreme Lodge since
the foundation of the order. which Is the
only secret benevolent and fraternal society
line. After a very interesting address by
the supreme commander, Ex-Governor Hub
bard, or Texas. the usual committees were
appointed. The supreme treasurer then
presented his speech. The report stated that
the orders treasury was In a fourishing
condition. The lodge then adjourned until
tomorrow. The local lodge OF the Dixie
order entertained the visitors at an eiab-
crate banQuct tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

f. 3. Lynn: 1. The first issue of green
backs or legal-tender notes was authorized
By act of Congress of Feb. %. 1852. and hey
were put into circulation by being paid to
soldiers in the field and i'm the purchase Of
material to carry on the war for the Union.
2. Gold cannot be drawn out of the treas
ury on silver certificates. They read on
their face that a certain number of silver
dollars will be exchanged for them at the
treasury. 3. Letters addressed to Washing
ton, ID. c., will probably reach Hon. John
w Foster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

The Journal predicts that IL there is
any hitch" in the Britlsh-venezuelan
matter or failure OF arbitration il will
be due to Lord Salisbury. Mr.. Cham
berlain and Mr.. Balfour. the two most
prominent members OF the Ministry, are
evidently sincerely in favor OF a prompt
and peaceable adjustment. but Lord Sal
tsbury il sullen. Inc all his promises OF
settlement have a string TO them. He is
probably annoyed because British public
opinion is so clearly opposed to his orig
inal policy and jealous because the two
Ministers above named are so much
nearer in accord with public opinion
than he il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

The elaborate report of the Geological
Survey for 1S94-95, devoted to nonmetal-
lie products, contain a two-page notice
of the building stone of Indiana. Owing
to the production of what is known as
Bedford oolitic limestone the report
reads. Indiana is widely known as the
most important in the Union in the out
put of limestone for fine building and
ornamental purposes" The counties
producing this valuable stone are given
in the relative magnitude OF their out
put, as follows: Lawrence. Huntington,
Monroe, Decatur, Washington, Ripley,
Owen, Clark, Franklin, Putnam, Wa
bash, with smaller quantities in twenty
one other counties. The quarries thus
far give promise of rich and practically
in~exhaustible supplies. The account
closes with the statement that the Indi-
n oolitic limestone occupies at pres
ent a very prominent position among
the best building stones in the country"
And these statements are not purchased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
Mr.. CordwiII,s Position.

Representative George b. Cardwill. OF
New Albany, has written the following
letter to the Republican committeeman for
the Third district:
Hon. George w. Self, Corydon:
my Dear Senator-I return the inclosed
pledge unsigned. / cannot understand why
the Republican members of the General As
sembly should beg Governor Matthews to
do his evident duty. Indiana has a very
doubtful apportionment law. and the Gov
ernor should cal the General Assembly to-
gether to enact another. If he Will not
perform this duty promptly, then the law
of 1885 should be at once attacked by the
Republicans. If the Supreme Court should
be unable or unwilling to decide the matter
prior to the election next November the
law of 1885 has life enough TO support the
election held under its provisions. / firmly
believe that the Republicans can carry the
Legislature, even under the 1885 law. but,
be that as it may, the Republicans should
stand firmly for their rights and 'hew to
the line. let the chips fall where they viii.
In this year of our Lord, 1896, Republicans
will not find 1t necessary to ask political
favors from Democrats. anyway.
B. CARDWILL.
New Albany. Ind, Feb. 49,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Loveland says that James +. Statesman
will give Maj. George w. Steele a lively
fight for the nomination for Congress at
tae Eleventh district convention which
meets at kokomo March 10. Pratt Love-
land, a brother or Senator Lovciand, In
executive COMMITTEES.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

A meeting OF Republicans who favor the
nomination of Governor William Mckinley
for President will be held at the courthouse
on Tuesday night.
cite. who Is q candidate for lieutenant
Governor. was In the city yesterday looking
after his chances for securing some dele
gates.
Ex-state Senator Robert J. Lcveland, of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

If. as the Washington correspondent
OF the Chicago Record asserts. Governor
McKinley's friends are telling a story to
the effect that his friends on the Repub-
iican State committee sent representa-
tives to General Harrison to offer their
support in case he desired TO be a can
didate. but would accept his silence as a
purpose not to be so considered. and
would Join Mckinley. and thus COM
PEELED the writing of his recent letter.
they are telling that which is not true.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Secretary Carlisle has replied to the
appeal Of members of the Kentucky
Legislature that he used his influence to
induce the boilers to vote for the party
candidate. but he has not advised any
body to vote for Blackburn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Among the itamized heads in the tariff
bill is one which reads. "Shoddy, waste,
rags. noils," etc. These terms represent
low grades Of wool which are used to
adulterate higher grades in the manu-
facture of cheap and shoddy goods. Dur
ing the last year of the Mckinley law
we imported of these articles 21O, 404
pounds; during the first year of the
present tariff We imported of the same
articles 17,666.563 pounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
For National Delegate.

Candidates for delegate az large to the
Republican national convention announced
or suggested to date are Col. r.. w. Thomp-
son. Of Terre Haute; Gen. Lew Wallace.
of Charlottesville; Joseph b. Cheadle, of
Frankfort; G. w. Fairbanks, OF Indianap-
oils; Hiram Brownlee, OF Marion: Frank
OF Fort Wayne. The latter is superinten-
dent of the Western division OF the Pitts
burg, Fort Wayne & Chicago railroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
A Point I'm

Yabsley-Say. When a fellow calls on a
girl. should he leave his hat and cane In
the hall, or take them into the parlor?
Mudge-Wen. if the girl is living in a
boarding house, and the hat cane are
worth anything. I think he had better hang
IN 70 them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

During the four years of protection
from 1890 to 1898. inclusive. the exports
OF American products averaged $780,
S24.0S7 a year.. During the last two years
OF tariff for revenue only they have
averaged ssO7. 54s.9 s2 a year. And this,
in the bright lexicon of Democratic
tariff reform. is capturing the markets
OF the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

law there were exported from the United
States 72.102, ga pounds of cheese. Dur
ing the first year of the present law the
exports were So. $40. o36 pounds. This is
what free traders call capturing the
markets OF the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Perhaps Republican reciprocity was "a
sham." as the last Democratic platform
declared. but since it's repeal our trade
with South American countries has
fallen OF more than $40. 600. 900. Unfor-
tunately, there Is no sham In that fact.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

THAT last load of coal you sent" said
Mr.. Slopay, with a most impressive man.
ner. twas more than half slate"
Perhaps you may remember retorted
the coal man, with much spirit. that you
said, after you had ordered 1T, just slate
this. will you?'n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-The ladies az
the General De Lafayette Chapter. Daugh-
tiers OF the Revolution, of Lafayette, OF
which Mrs. Robert Hatcher is regent. will
present a solid silver loving cup of beauti-
full design and appropriate inscription to
the officers of the battle ship Indiana Mrs.
Charles w. Fairbanks and Mrs. Bemerrr
yma OF indianapolis. are here attending
the session of the association.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Under the present administration the
national debt has been increased $685.
00O, 900, and from present appearance
another 500. OO0.O 900 will be added before
the 4th OF March, 1897.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

There is one controversy between the
United States and Great Britain that
can never. be settled by arbitration. and
that is the question of free trade or pro-
lection. The American people are de-
te-mined to settle their end OF that ques-
ton in their own way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

On the eve of his departure for Eng
land Mr.. Croker, ex-Tammany leader.
declared In favor Of William C. Whitney
as the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent. and it is believed Tammany itself
will soon a k an open stand for him.
The aristocratic ex-Secretary could
hardly resist overtures from so con-
genial a quarter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

During the first eleven months under
the present tariff law our imports of
wooden goods increased from s14, 1865, $50
In 1894 to $50. 316. 695. The Increase
$3S, AL, 735-represented business diverted
from American manufacturers and
given to foreign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Mrs. Peck-what is the crime Of 1873.
dear?
N. Peck-Don't you remember? That is
the year you roped me into marrying you.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
The Eienhant,s Hone,
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tr1Dune.
The Republican elephant hopes 1t will not
yank It's present driver, Tom Carter. from
his position on the back of the intelligent
animals neck. 1t hopes driver Carter will
see the propriety OF climbing down un-
anked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

A Chicago Alderman who was robbed OF a
valuable diamond pin during a session Of
the Council does not know whether to sus-
pect. a member OF the board or some out
side thief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

The prosperity or further depression
or the American wool and WOODEN trade
depends on the success or failure of the
Dingley tariff bill, which a few political
highwaymen in Congress are holding up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
The Ninth District Race.

There was a time when the chances ap-
peared to be that the candidates for the
Republican nomination for Congress in the
Ninth district would include a minister of
the gospel. When the district convention
to select a member of the State
was recently held at Frankfort, Rev. DR..
Wolpert, of the Methodist Church at Upton,
presided. He made a speech that greatly
enthused the Delegates, and the result OF fl
was TO cause his name TO be mentioned in
CONNECTION with congressional honors.. Rev.
friends that he will not be a candidate for
Congress. With Mr.. Wolpert out of the
way, the race is narrowed Town TO Capt.
Robert Harrison. of Lebanon; C. b. Lam
dis. of Delphi. and Robert Graham and DIR.
Tucker, of Noblesville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
Bad Old Man.

New York Mail and Express.
England sends up the pitiful cry that
Uncle Paul Kruger. of the Transvaal, is
intimidating her. II this is true, old Mr..
Kruger ought to be ashamed of himself.
He should pick on some one of his own
size.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Since the last week of July, 1895, the
price OF wool in Europe has advanced
20 per cent. In this country it has been
steadily declining. Both movements are
due to American legislation favoring
foreign industries at the expense of our
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Feb. 1e.-The House OF
Representatives to-day practically killed
civil service reform In Maryland by passing
the Bruce bill, with a clause attached refer
ring the whole matter 10 q. vote OF the
people at the election In November. A bitter
fight was made against the bill and the
reference clause Was designed 20 k1ll T.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Kansas City Journal.

Kansas CITY journal.
An exchange remarks that while Cleve-
land is after many ducks occasionally, Har-
rison is after one continuously" We trust
this doesn't mean that Mr.. Harrison is
given to chasing the duck?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
Debs May Lead the Populf.ts.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. Feb. 19.-The Trib-
une this afternoon says Information has
been received from What is considered an
authentic source to the effect That Eugene
v. Debs will accept the Populist nomina-
ton for Governor OF Indiana on a platform
fayoring free coinage OF silver and in oppo-
sition TO corporations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Of her husband near the Porte Maillot re-
Gently when two men stopped her. pulled
her off her bicycle and were making on
with the machine when the husband caught
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

The New woman Again.

Thu NEW w Ofnuu ABuHms
He-Can you cook?
she-Cook? don't believe In a woman
doing mems work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

II the administration has not the
capacity to pay out the same sort of
money IL takes in as taxes. bond-selling
viii continue until after March 4, 1897.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

Arbitration seems now more popular
than did war two months ago. 1t Is
well: only let us be sure that the other
fellow does not pack the jury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20

IL eve pleas of insanity were per-
mitted in murder cases there would be
fewer lynchings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
An Available Candidate.

Chicago Tribune.
The Democrats will nominate Pitchfork
Ben for President If they are wise. 1t
would never do TO nave a candidate who
could not carry his own State.