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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-02

probably will be decided at the bye cleo
tions, as the House does not meet again
until next winter, and there are sure to be
many contests in the courts,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-02

PARIS March 1.-The French newspa-
pers generally do full justice TO the attitude
Of the United States in view Of the loss OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-02
WAGON WHEAT, 86C
ACME MILLING Co.,
Old 352 West Washington st.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

DEFORAuTY APPARATUS, Trusses, Elastic
Hosiery. Largest stock OF ARTIFICIAL EYES
IN the state
WM. II. ARMSTRONG & co.
New No. 120 u S. Illinois ST.. Indianapolis Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-02

lConfinncd ON Second Page.l
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04

murderer allowed his sharp nails to
sink into the flesh. The marks did not
show at the time, but the process of
decomposition has brought them out
distinctly. Doctor, the fellow who did
the job manicures his fnger-nails to
sharp points, as is the vogue among So
ciety men Of certain class"
Lampllin made an examination.
"You are certainly right" he said,
returning the hand to the vase.
"Shrewd and cautious as the perpetra-
tor evidently was that did not occur to
him.
God has never yet made it possible
for a human mind to be full Of hellish
deed and at the same time master de-
tails that will completely overcome de-
lection" was Hendricks reply.
"You do not think that the body could
have been reduced to ashes in these
apartments" said Lampkin, tentatively.
Hendricks shook his head, and point
ed to the open fireplace where lay the
ashes Of a wood fire.
''No, this is the onlJ fireplace and it
mas nOU DeeQ uSeQ 1OI q 1OflnlSlI.
"Are you sure?' inCredulously.
'Quite sure. This chimney seems to
come straight down from the roof, and
raindrops have fallen and left their i'm
prints here. 1t rained two weeks ago
and has been clear ever since"
Il would never have thought of that"
at. is my business to think of every
thing"
Lamplins face betrayed the birth of
an important idea.
Surely" he said, 1.-The body could
not easily have been removed for the
purpose Of cremation elsewhere with
out being disnembered. Perhaps if
you made q careful examination you
might find traces of it's having been
cut up"
Thanks for the SUGGESTION said
Hendricks. Lampkin watched him as
he went into the bathroom and closely
examined the porcelain tub and white
tiled floor.
No" he said. coming back. 81 think
fro RE CONTINUED
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04

the crime has been accomplished; that,
old man, means something"
"But it seems to me that YOU have
looked into every possible nook and
GRANNY" said the doctor.
AS if under a sudden inspiration
Hendricks sprang up, and going to the
bed he pushed aside the silken curtains
of the canopy, turned down the sheets
and doubled up the mattress. Then he
drew himself up and began to examine
the bric-a-brac about the room. He
thumped with his knuckles a marble
statue Of Venus de Milo in corner, and
then stood still in the center of the
room and stared at the articles of orna-
ment on the mantel-piece. He walked
slowly backward to the doctor and laid
a hand on his shoulder, and pointed to
like an ancient urn.
Doctor" he said, ''the man who Sc
lected all the bric-a-brac in this room
did not select that vase"
at does seem little out of har-
mony," admitted Lampl<in. Rather
cheaper than the rest, don't you think ?''
at is disgrace to such collection"
returned the detective, ''besides it has
been crowded in between those beauti-
full bronze pieces. Old man, l have an
idea"
Lampl1in said nothing as he watched
his friend place a chair near the man
tel piece and mount it. The chair raised
the detective so high that the cover of
the vase was on level with his chin.
Hendricks removed the cover and
looked into the vessel.
Lampkin saw him pick up something
inside the vase, examine it and lay it
back. For moment the detective
stood, his back to the doctor, hand on
either side of the vessel. Then he lift
ed it, cautiously stepped down to the
floor, and placed it on the table.
Prepare to be Mortified, old man."
he said, grimly. ut is here"
Lampkin started. ''You don't mean"
"You needn't look unless you want
to- frowned the detective. But our
arch fend has actually cremated the
body of Caruthers, leaving only the
JeW6IGQ uduu VI Ills NlClIul ~ prevent
there being any doubt as to the identity
of the ashes. It was cremation; know
bone ashes when | see them"
LampIin got up and peered into the
jar, turning the CHASTITY object over on
the bed of ashes beneath.
"There is no odor," he said, trying to
speak in a matter-of-fact tone. "That
is strange"
"Embalmed," said Hendricks. 81
saw indications of it in the punctures
of the flesh"
"You are right" agreed the doctor.
"Let me see moment" with these
words the detective sprang to the vase.
and, picking up the grewsome object,
examined it infinitely.
81 have only one isolated clew,' he
said, putting the severed hand back on
the ashes.
what is that?"
''In his effort to cut and wrench this
hand from the Joint at the wrist, the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY RATE.

On July 2, and the North-westel /
Line will sell excursion tickets at low
rates to points on the North-W estprl
System within 200 miles OF Selling
station. good returning until jul, 5
inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago 4
North western Railway.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
FOR MEETING BAPTIST YOUNG
PEOPLES UNION

At Buffalo, N. Y, July 14-l7, thu
Nickel Plate Road will sell tickets al
rates lower than VIA other lines. Ths
accommodation strictly first class il
every particular, and it will be to you
advantages to communicates with tn
General Agent, Ill Adams ST., Chicago
before purchasing vOur ticket.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
VERY LOW RATES TO WASH
INGTON ID. -.

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur
sion tickets will be sold at greatly reduc
ed rates, account OF n. E. A. Annue
Convention to be held July TIP. Fol
dates sale, etc, apply to agent
Chicago & North western S'v.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
NEW SLEEPING CAR LINE

between Chicago and Buffalo on train
No 6 Nickel Plate Road, leaving Chicago
daily from the Van Buren, Street Pas
senger Station Ton the Loop, at 2:55 I
NJ Also a through sleeper to New Yorl
via Nickel Plate and Lackawanna Roads
in addition to the excellent throug
service heretofore manned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04

ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT In TRAIN SER
VICE
on Nickel Plate Road, train Noe lear
ing Van Buren, Street passenger statioi
Chicago Ton the loop. at 2: So L !
daily, for Buffalo and local stations
with Buffalo sleeper. Also New YOU
sleeper via Nickel Plate and LackaWann'
Roads. Rates always the lowest. II
The excellent train service to Coston an'
New York City, with through day Goa
ches and slepping-ca cars to New York cit
and through sleeping cars to Bostol
and the excellent dining car service, WI
continue as heretofore.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
VERY low RATES TO OMAHA

Via the North western Line.
Excursion tickets viii be sold, with
favorable return limits, on account O.
Trans Mississippi Teachers Association
to be held June $3.50. For dates OF sale
etc, apply to agents Chicago & North
western Ry.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
EXCURSION TO CHAUTAUQUA LAKE

EXCURSION TO CHAU TAUQUA LANE
over Nickle Plate Road, July s, at one
taae for the round trip. By depositine
tickets with Secsptary of Chautauquf
Assembly, same are available for returd
passage thirty days from date OF sale
City Ticket Office III Adams St., Chicago
Van Buren, Street Passenger Station
Chicago on the loop
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
JULY s

The Nickel Plate Road will run al
excursion to Chautnuqua Lake, ar one
are for the round-trip. write to j. Y
Callahan, III Adams St., Chicago fo1
na rticI1Ialc
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
BAPTIST YoUNG people, S UNION

will be pleased with ride to Buffalo
and return over the Nickel Plate ROAD
Choice of water or rail route betweet
Cleveland and Buffalo, within final limi
of ticket. Call on or address J Y Calah
an, General Agent, Ill Adams St, Chi
cago, for particulars.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION

FOURTH OF JULY EXCURSION
over Nickle Plate Road, at one fare fo
the round-trip, between points on tina /
line within a radius of 200 miles from
starting point. All particulars Furnished
at III Adams ST., chicago Van Buren, ST
Passenger Station, chicago on the loop
Telephone Main $3.50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-04
TAE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

will sell excursions tickets to Chautauqua
Lake and return on July 8, at one fare
for the round "trip, with return limit Q
thirty days from date Of sale by deposet
ing tickets with Secretary ofChautauqu
Assembly. Tickets good OH any OF oul
through express trains. cheap rates to
many other points East. communicate
with this Office, III Adams ST., Chicago
ior any further Information desired
Van Buren, Street Passenger Station
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
FIXING RAILROAD RATES.

The recent remark of Mr.. Aldace +.
Walker to the effect that any regula-
ton of railways by congress. in the
nature of saying what railroad rates
shall or shall not be- would be uncon-
stitutional, has attracted very wide
spread attention. Whether or not con-
gress has the power to say what rail-
road rates shall be is a question for
the supreme court of the United States
to say. If congress has this power it
is derived from the power given it by
the constitution to regulate interstate
commerce. Already that power has
been so interpreted that it has come to
be the most comprehensive of any in
the constitution, while its possibilities
seem TO be unlimited.
II congress has the right to enact
legislation fixing railroad rates for
freight and passengers where the rail-
roads are engaged in interstate com
merce, why may not it fix the price
of rails and rolling stock to be used
in interstate commerce. It has as
sumed to say that cars used in inter-
state commerce shall be equipped with
certain safety appliances. Why can
not it say what their cost shall be?
If it can say at what price the rail-
roads shall do work, and fixing rates
is doing this very thing, why cannot
congress say at what price all shall
work who are engaged in manufactur-
ing the very instruments of interstate
commerce? It may be said that this is
carrying the argument to an absurdity.
Possibly; but is it any more absurd
than to fix rates under the power to
regulate interstate commerce?
It is a great question that Mr. Walker
has raised. Safety for the railroads
lies in making rates as low as bust
ness prudence viii justify And it
should always be borne in mind that
rates which are reasonable in one part
of the country may be unreasonable in
another. This is a fact too often over
looked by many who discuss railroad
rates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
DENVER DEPARTMENT STORE
WAR.

The large department stores of Den
yer have started a merry war, the
outcome of which they cannot see. They
began their war by demanding that the
Denver papers reduce their advertising
rates 20 per cent. This the papers nat
urally refused to do, and showed how
unreasonable the demand was. The con-
sequence was that the big stores with
drew their advertisements, and the war
began. Now the trades unions and
other labor organizations have taken
the question up and are enlisting on the
side of the papers. OF course all the
small tradespeople are with the papers.
and there is little doubt that the out
come Of the war viii be that the big
stores wiz be beaten.
4 department store has as much right
to exist as any other. but the Denver
stores did an exceedingly foolish thing
when they attempted to dictate to the
Denver papers what their rates for ad-
vertising should be- But the fight is
bringing out some very funny things.
Some of the boycotted papers have dis
covered that the department store is
the greatest danger that threatens the
country. Thus one of the papers says:
Denver is not the only city in the
Union where department stores are
combining to control the capital, the
trade. the sentiment and eventually
the price of everything. There is a
movement OF foot among the several
proprietors in all the large cities to
form a national trust which will cor
ner every product of farm, factory and
mill Could such a formation be effect
lively perfected the financial and com
mercial interests OF the country could
walk hand in hand in supreme control
of every commodity which the con-
sumner must purchase. 1t would be one
of the most gigantic Of all the trusts
ever formed, and its effect upon trade
and the people generally can only be
measured by millions aud then com
puted in multiples. The smaller stores
would be crowded out and prices then
fixed to suit the greed of the mana
gers.
This may all be, we don't say that it
isn't, but one cannot help asking how
it is that all this has been discovered
so very suddenly? Have not the papers
that have made this discovery been
aiding and abetting the department
stores in their work Of undermining
freedom and small stores by publishing
their advertisements? Having made
the discovery of the great danger that
lies in department stores would not the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
A FUSION FoR SILVER


It is said that as a result of confer
ences held within the last few days be-
tween several leaders of various par
ties. that Chairman Jones of
the Democratic national committee,
Chairman Butler of the Populist ma
tional committee and Chairman Towne
Of the Silver Republican national com
nlittee viii issue a joint manifesto, the
carly part of next week, with a view
- securing common action by the
three organizations in the political con-
test Of 1898.
When this manifesto appears the pub
lie viii know just what the plan is. but
this announcement from Washington is
sufficient to show what the general pol
icy to be recommended viii be. It viii
be for Democrats, Silver Republicans
and Popuiists to unite on silver, rele-
eating all their political differences to
the rear. II this is what the plan means,
and such seems a reasonable view, it
would practically be the formation of a
silver party. If such a fusion can be
effected for the congressional elections
Of 1898 it viii certainly be attempted for
1900, when the presidential election oc-
ours.
Such fusion might possibly be prac-
ticable for 1898, but wholly impracti-
cable for 1900. a presidential election
always stirs up the whole country and
people are then partisans if they ever
are. It IS then that national platforms
are framed and parties insist on de-
claring all their political principles. Be
tween now and 1900 many issues may
arise that make a fusion such as
Messrs. Jones, Butler and Towne pro-
pose impossible. Their plan, ostensibiy,
does not contemplate anything beyond
the present year. If its adoption would
result in the election of a free silver
house and free silver legislatures. it
might be possible to secure desired sill
yer legislation before the presidential
election.
But why isn't the Democratic plat
form big enough and broad enough for
all true friends of silver to stand upon?
If all other issues are of secondary i'm
portance to silver, why cannot those
who are not in the Democratic party
lay such issues aside and join the Dem
ocracy in its fight for free silver? No
party can be more pronouncedly and
aggressively for silver than the Demo-
cratic. Why shouldn't all friends of
silver rally to it and under one ban
ner fight the good fight?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
THE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE

On another page of this issue viii be
found a statement OF the expenses of
the county clerks Office for 1896 and
1897; also of the expenses of the county
recorders Office for the same period.
In both instances it viii be found that
the expenses were very much less in
1897 than in 1886 In 1897 the offices
were administered by Democrats; in
1896 they were administered by Repub-
licans. Economy is synonymous with
Democracy; extravaganza with Repub-
licanism.
Special attention is called to this
statement because for some time past
the Tribune has been carping and max
ing filings at County Clerk Dunbar and
his management of the county clerks
office. Il has been intimating that he
was an absentee official and that the
administration of his Office was ex-
travagant. He does not neglect the
duties of his office. neither is it's adj
ministration extravagant.
AS to the insinuation that Mr.. Dun
bar devotes much of his time to DO
Htical mischief making When he has
performed his duties as clerk his time
is his own and he has as much right
to engage in politics as anybody; as
much right. for example, as members
of the police and fire departments. We
are not aware that Mr.. Dunbar has en-
gaged in any plot against the har-
nony and efficiency of the present mu-
nicipal government It is doubtless
the case that Mr.. Dunbar is opposed
to the confirmation of some of Mayor
Clark's appointees, but it viii hardly
be argued even by our contemporary
that the efficiency OF the present city
government depends upon their con-
firmation.
Mr.. Dunbar is not neglecting the du-
ties of his office, neither is he admins
tering it extravagantly; and so far as
the present city government is con-
cerned he is anxious that it shall be
harmonious and efficient, and if he is
taking any active interest in it it is to
that end.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

1t is a popular opinion that a bill
introduced for buncombe only can do
no harm, but this is not always true,
says the Louisville Courier-Journal. A
year or so ago Senator Thurston, of
Nebraska, introduced a bill to pension
the ex-slaves, giving 81 a month to
those under fifty years of age, IS TO
those over fifty and under sixty. and
so on to those over seventy, who were
10 get SIS month and $500 cash. No
body has ever got any of these pen
sions. but a number of INSCRIPTIONS
agents have Travelled among the ne
groes and collected fees for obtaining
pensions under the Thurston bin. ="
This demonstrates that bad bill may
do considerable harm even before it is
passed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
THE SALT LAKE HERALD: SUNDAY, JANUARY 6. 1898

Denver papers be false to their trust
and the public interest to again accept
ads from these stores at any price?
This would seem to be the logical
view.
There is no great principle of govern
ment involved in this war; it is only a
question of advertising rates. The de-
partnent stores thought they could
boss" the papers; they win discover
their mistake to their sorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

does seem rather strange. landlord. but
it really appears to me that the eggs were
fresher in London
Isandlord-,But that is only prejudice.
sir II is from London We get them
Brooklyn Life: One ConsOlation-'.Ndy
friend" began the Salvation Army work
er. earnestly. when Gabriel blows his
when he does" interrupted the sim
ner, you people will have TO stop beating
the drum"
IucA- ., s .,, "a. HistI s.ii ~, =
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

cations botanizing and that sort of thing.
Now. / ike a spice of danger In my
amusement.
Caldecott-.'Well. you and your football
ara nor in IL with Midway when II comes
TO DANGER He discovers new varieties
of mushrooms and eats them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

would like your husbands portrait done
in oil. perhaps?'
No
Or one of your childrens?''
No"
He looked about the parlor, on the
walls of which hung several oil portraits.
4 see that you have pictures of your
ancestors You really ought 10 continue
the line, you know"
Oh she laughed. those are not our
own. We rent the ancestors with the
house,
Atlanta Constitution: a notice of n
rural entertainment reads: The play
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The kansas City Journal relates a
Unique case OF journalist courtesy and
good viii II appears that Conner
Davies, editor OF Concordia, is minus
his left leg. =. D. Campbell, editor OF
tie Hanover Democrat, is minus his
right leg. BY a singular coincidence
these two men wear exactly the same
size shoe When Mr. Davies buys .
pair of shoes he sends the left one to
Mr.. Campbell, and when it comes the
Iatter's turn he reciprocates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

was to have been Hamlet but Hamlet,
while on his way to the school house
where he was to act. fell in dry well
and broke his left leg. So the actors had
a regular Georgia breakdown, which was
better than n play in which people have
to be killed.
Cleveland Leader: Il wonder how the
expression Two heads are better than
one originated2'
q suppose IL was invented by some
fellow who had taken heads. in matching
for the cigars, and got stuck
Tit-Bits: Guest Cat country inn)-"It