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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

most harmless of powers and scarcely en-
titled to be considered as factor in the
decision Of international questions and poll
cies. The with Spain. the battle Of Ma
Mia bay. the capture of the Philippines and
OF Porto Rico changed all that 1t was
singular coincidence that the peace con-
ference at The Hague should have met
simultaneously with the Venezuelan arbi-
tration tribunal at Paris and that both
should result in advancing American poll
cies. Ex-President Harrison is easily the
foremost figure of the Paris tribunal. and it
Is conceded on all hands that the American
commissioners at The Hague hive had a
controlling influence in its action and con-
illusions. We are becoming world power
by the force of circumstances and in spite
of American Aguinaldists and anti-expan-
sionists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Dispatches from General Otis regarding
the re-enlistment Of volunteers in the Phil
ippines give the lie to the reports of yellow
newspapers regarding disaffection among
the troops and their anxiety to get out
OF the service. A certain percentage, per-
haps majority, of volunteers always wish
to come home at the expiration OF their
term of enlistment, but in this case it is
evident a considerable number are willing
to continue in the service. The Richmond
Qnd.) Palladium publishes letter from an
Indiana soldier at Manila. in which he
says:
cannot say enough for this country. If
the United States government holds the
islands they will own Tin my opinion a we'll
as that of all soldiers from here) the finest
country in the world. Anything will grow
here almost without cultivation, and cattle
would thrive, as the grass and water are
abundant. think soon as the people see
that we intend TO hold the islands there
will be great influx of capital
The prevalence of such feeling to any
considerable extent would account for the
willingness of many volunteers to remain
at least long enough to see the rights and
the sovereignty of the United States firmly
established.
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THE ALGERs IN SOCIETY.
Their Departure from the Capftal
VIII BE Felt as a Loss.

Washington Post.
The withdrawal OF ex-Secretary and Mrs.
Alger from the capital will De me most no no.
known and. distinct loss 10 society. From
the inauguration OF President Mckinney un-
played an Important part in the sentertain-
ment OF Official and nonofi1cial circ1es. iney
rented the former residence Of ex-secretary
and Mrs. Lamont II street Tor the r1rst
few months Of their Washington life, but
two years ago leased their present home,
lgi . r. street Mrs. Aiser al once as thrnwl
Ing open her home 10 the pubic on Weones-
day afternoons and extending graceful
welcome TO all Corners.
Owing TO the prolonged illness Of the sec
death OF several relatives, they were pre-
ments during a the first winter Of the admin
istration, even the invitations 10 the annual
dinner in honor Of. the President and Mrs.
Mckinley having 10 be twice cancelled. The
very brilliant Wedding OF their younger
daughter, Hiss Frances Alger 10 Mr. Charles
Burrell Pike. of Chicago. which took place
the most exquisitely appointed ceremony
ever celebrated in Washington. Il marked
life and has been followed by very many
handsome entertainments. including a large
evening reception in honor Of the army ofh-
teresting dinner parties and several large
and notable teas the last being IN honor OF
the Daughters of the American Revolution,
|
officer.
AS HOSTESS Mrs. Alger was exceptions
ally graceful, and enjoyed extending the
hospitality OF her beautiful home to old and
new friends. Besides Mrs. Pike. who
formed one OF a large and attractive group
OF cabinet girls" she frequently had the
assistance Of two other daughters. Mrs.
Sheldon. of Detroit. and Mrs. William
Bailey. OF Harrisburg. Pa, both charming
and clever young matrons, who have many
friends in Washington.
Although the Aiger house Is rented fur
nished, and was familiar to society when
occupied by the ambassador to italy and
Mrs. Draper. who resided there during Mr..
Diapers congressional career its present
proprietors have done much to improve its
interior and make II one of the show resi-
dences of the city.
The ballroom of the Draper regime is
now picture gallery. richly adorned with
paintings, brought from Secretary Alger's
valuable collection at Detroit. Rugs.
hangings, and many choice books have also
been brought from Detroit TO beautify tho
house. where Mrs. Alger has remained al
most constantly since establishing her home
there. The Secretary and his wife spent last
summer at home. and except for the re-
cent short visit 10 Long Branch. have not
been away from Washington this season. :.
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FRANKLIN AS PEACEMAKER.
The PHILOSOPHERS Ahead of His Time In
His Adherence OF War.

The August paper in Paul L. Ford's
Many-sided Franklin" series treats Of the
this connection he shows him TO have been
ahead of his age In his adherence of war
and eagerness to mitigate its miseries. No
one would have been better pleased than he
by the Cars proposal of disarmament.
He argued in favor Of the abolition of pri-
watering, claiming that ''the practice OF
robbing merchants on the high seas was
"a remnant Of ancient piracy" In 1853. IN
the framing of the treaty OF peace with
of war should be henceforth limited TO the
actual belligerents and proposed to accom-
plish this result by an article to the follow
IF war should hereafter arise between
Great Britain and the Unied States. which
God forbid. the merchants OF either country
then residing in the other shall be allowed
to remain nine months to collect their debts
and settle their affairs, and may depart
molestation or hindrance. And all fisher
men. all cultivators Of the earth and all ar
tisans or manufacturers unarmed and in
habiting unfortified towns. villages or
places, who labor for the common subsist-
ence and benefit OF mankind and peaceably
follow their respective employments. shall
be allowed to continue the same, and shall
not be molested by the armed force of the
enemy In whose power by the events of the
wa, war they may happen TO fall; but II any
for the use Of such armed force, the same
shall be paid for at a reasonable price. And
all merchants or traders, with their un-
armed vessels employed in commerce, ex-
changing the products of different places
and thereby rendering the necessaries. con-
veniences and comforts Of human life
more easy to obtain and more general,
shall be allowed to pass freely, unmolested.
And neither Of the powers. parties to this
treaty. shall grant or issue any commission
to any private armed vessels empowering
them to take or destroy such trading ships
or interrupt such commerce"
The proposition ran so far in advance or
public opinion that the British ENJOYS re-
fused even to consider Ii, but later IL was
made part of the treaty the American conn
missioners negotiated with Prussia. and in
that form received better appreciation in
Great Britain a leading review asserting
that it was 1.-The best lesson of humanity
which a philosophical King Frederick I'D.
acting in concert with philosophical pa
triot (Franklin). could possibly give 10 the
princes and statesmen OF the earth" In
vet another way Franklin was far In adj
vance Of his own time. for in maintaining
that 'all wars follies. very expensive
and very mischievous ones" he asked:
when will mankind be convinced Of this
and agree to settle their differences by ar
bitration?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

The tin-plate trust has advanced the price
of plates under the pretext of higher cost
of steel and the advance of wages. Last
January the price was s2.65 for a box Of
100 pounds, while the latest quotation was
s4.37 a box. This is an advance of nearly
60 per cent. The cost of production has
not increased Go per cent. The tin-plate
manufacturers must be making large profits
now, even II they made nothing at the
prices of last January. But, while the price
is high. consumers are paying but little
more than they did when they depended on
Wales for tin plates. The following are
the prices during the ten years prior to
the beginning of the manufacture in the
INF ad TAFT
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AN INDIANS GLASS WAGON.
An Usage Wanted a Swell Carriage,
So He Bought a Hearse.
Kansas City Star.

Kansas City Star
The osages, as a people, are the richest on
which the United States government bor-
rowed from them as nation. and from the
rental of their grass lands. the Osages, men.
women and children, collect about s. each
every three months. The Osages, there
FORE are very fond of large families. and
it is to the material interest Of every In
dian to have as many children possible.
In his case each new child does not repre-
sent another mouth TO feed, but another
source Of income. The father, on pay day,
collects from the government paymaster
the money coming 10 his family. and this
often amounts to considerable sum
The Indian has never fully realized thu
value Of money-it comes toe easily. When
he gets his funds he goes around and pays
f h fe ne sns se ss
because he will shortly need credit again
until payday comes around once more
that takes his fancy. and sometimes he
makes remarkable and ludicrous purchases.
An Usage, who had missed pay day until
he had accumulated riches beyond his most
avaricious dreams. went to Coffeyville. in
southern Kansas. one day with his pockets
bulging with money. He shopped around
until he had accumulated a larger load
than his pony could carry lie was wander
ing along the street. wondering how ne
saw a large black wagon with glass sides
standing in front Of a store. He looked at
II wistfully for some time. examined the
horses and harness and wagged his head
in an appreoiative way. The undertaken.
who had observed him. came out.
How much?" asked the Indian The
undertaken, for a joke. named a price.
The Indian went into his pocket. counted
out the money. mounted the box OF the
hearse and drove away before the under-
taker could demonstrate. And now Ir.
Indian comes 10 town In style. with his
squaw beside him on the seat, and the in
side OF the hearse full of a very lively lit
tie pappooses. who look out through the
glass sides of their strange carriage. Tho
hearse also does service when the Indian
comes TO town with load of wheat. which
looks very nice through the glass sides.
II is not every man. Indian or white. who
can haul his family and his grain IN a
wagon with transparent sideboards.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
None of the larger strikes, except those of

None of the larger strikes, except those Of
messenger boys and newsboys. that are now
on. is based upon a demand for higher
wages The Brooklyn street-railway strikes
were based on demands for a ten-hour day.
as the law provides. The companies prom
ised TO arrange the time schedules on that
basis. but were slow about doing II. The
leaders resorted to strike instead OF the
law. 1t is charged that there is a stock
5obbing deal behind the strike, but the
charge is denied. The Cleveland street-rail-
way strike is based upon a demand for the
recognition Of the employees union in the
employment and discharge of men. The
strike of the ore handlers at Ashtabula, O.,
IS due to the refusal of the company TO re-
store three assistant foremen. These last
named strikes are equivalent to demands TO
take from employers the proper control OF
/. their affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
THE STATE PRESS.

Calamity has become so natural an aid to
the Democratic party that serious reverse
TO our army in the Philippines would be
godsend to it.-Muncie News.
Some farmers would like to have just
few days of free trade times. for the reason
that they have so much work on their hands
and labor is hard to get even at good wages.
Upton Advocate.
What blessing summer is! Think of the
moral inspiration you obtain from the physi-
cal respiration induced by the period Of heat
This hot wave is as good for you, as It IS
for the corn. 30 get the most out of 1T while
ii lasts.-Noblesvillc Ledger.
There are two distinct Democratic parties
in the United States-one silver and the
other gold. These opposing factions mani
fest themselves in every gathering OF any
considerable number of Democrats. The
country will not lose anything II the Demo-
cratic party should go out or business en-
tirely.-Petersburg Press.
We had no manufacturing trusts under
Democratic rule. If we recollect correctly.
there were hardly enough factories running
at that time in any one line to make a trust.
And the workingmen lost no employment
through trusts. because they were already
by the Wilson bill forced out OF employ
ment-Madison Courier.
When President Mckinley tried to take
the people into his confidence the Democrats
said that was an evidence of timidity. Now
that he shows disposition to run affairs
in his own way they say the people ought
10 be consulted. OF course IL Is impossible
to please the enemies of the administration
and there Is no use trying TO do so.-Wabash
Plain Dealer.
The 1s-to-1 heretics say that 1t is the lack
of money that is the trouble with the coun-
try. What is the trouble with the country.
anyway? Isn't it in pretty good shape. es-
pecially as compared with what 1t was under
the late Democratic administration? The
only trouble with the country so far as we
can see Is the Democratic party.-Columbus
Republican
demaroxue ana condrmn the theory that be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
On the theory that it is right to learn from

On the theory that it is right to learn from
ones enemies Republicans should give due
weight to the views OF ex-Controller Eek
els regarding the political situation in gen.
eral and currency reform in particular.
Mr. Eckels is a Democrat of the anti-free-
silver and anti-Bryanite school. and has
shown on many occasions that he puts
patriotism above psrtisanship. He thinks
the Republican party win lose a great op-
portunity and make fatal mistake IL il
banks on the present decentralization of the
Democracy to the extent OF neglecting its
duty In the matter of currency reform.
1.-The strength Of the Republican party to-
day." says Mr.. Eckels. ''is very largely. II
not wholly. in the weakness of the Demo-
Gratis. Such condition Of affairs cannot
but be bad for the public welfare. 1t places
the voter In the embarrassing position of
being compelled to make choice between
party made up wholly of radicals promis-
ing TO do only the things which would dis
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Foreign Foreign

At no time. even I'm 1891, when the British
manufacturers cut the prices in the ex-
pectation of checking production here. did
the home price in Great Britain fall to so
low a point as the American price of last
January. The duty added. tin plates are
lower to the consumer now than when
British manufacturers supplied the Amer
lean market. 1t may be added that the
tin-plate trust. IL 1t Is making great profits.
is sure to have eager competitors in the
business within a short time. when prices
will fall. Capital is abundant and cheap. so
that a trust in an industry like the manu-
facture of tin plates is sure to fail.
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turb the country's prosperity and one con-
tanning many conservatives, but led wholly
by political leaders who consider the adj
vancement of party the first essential in the
discharge of public duty" Making due al
iowance for the fact that this comes fror,
Democrat, is 1t not worth while for Re-
publicans to consider whether the party
had not better go before the country on its
own strength and merits than on the weak
ness and dement's Of the Democracy?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

1t Is somewhat remarkable that the In
ternational Peace Conference at The Hague
should have occurred almost coincident
with two other events indicative OF the
rapidly growing Importance of the United
States as a world power. One OF
xnese Is the acquisition OF the Philippines
as result Of the war with Spain, and the
ether is the sitting in Paris OF the British
Venezuelan arbitration commission which
originated with the United States. Two of
these events are distinctly American. and
IN the third Americans have borne a promi-
nent and influential part The time has
been. not very long ago. when the United
States would not even have been invited 10
participate In an international conference
for disarmament. In past years we have
been regarded as one Of the weakest end
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27
TRUST PROBLEMS.

AS alleged evidence of the "blighting in
fiuence of trusts some of the Journals In
diana exchanges are publishing the follow
ing:
Edinburg. in Indiana, had starch fac
tory which employed seventy-five men who
got $500 week. The farmers OF the vicin-
ity had a profitable market for their corn.
Now the starch factory, which was worth
about 600. has been sold for $4,000 TO
a company which is trying TO get a monop-
oily OF the business. The factory has been
operate all the factories II owns in order
TO make the amount of starch the market
requires The seventy-five employees have
been discharged and most of them have
moved away. The merchants have lost
good customers and the farmers have lost
the home market for their corn, which does
not bring them as much money as IL did
Real estate has deprecated in valuation
the population has seriously decreased and
Edinburg is a blighted town.
Then. there is Charlottesville, Ind. Though
the iron and steel industries of the United
States are turning away bids and doing the
greatest business ever known, the Craw-
louisville shops are closed and the work
men are without employment. The gigantic
| trust got control OF the plant merely to
| blow severely. but the trust cares nothing
| for that.
The trust question is national one and
should be discussed on broad grounds with
only secondary reference to local interests.
However II may be settled. local and person
| al interests should be subordinate TO general.
The whole country laughed at the Liberal
Republican convention in 1872, when it NOM
mated Horace Greeley for President on a
/ platform declaring that. Recognizing that
there are In our midst honest but irrecon-
4 cilable differences Of opinion with regard
| IN the resnsctfve systems of protection and
| free trade. wa remit the discussion OF the
subject to the people in their congressional
districts" 1ne country lausneo AGAIN nel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Is a crafty politician to know that while he
Is denouncing "Hannaism he Is writing let
tiers and giving out interviews supporting
the biggest political steal of recent years
the nomination of Goebel as the Democratic
candidate for Governor Of Kentucky. A man
who can stomach such barefaced and no.
torious piece of political brigandage as Goe-
beFs nomination can do almost anything In
the way Of political corruption--Richmon
Item.
Trainmaster Suscie, of the Monon, states
to the Telephone that the freight trafic Of
the road Is the heaviest in years. 1t is al
most impossible to secure enough box cars
to make the required shipments. The stone
traffic is the heaviest ever known, and an
average of 40 cars day go out from the
mas been the demand for fiat cars that IL
mas heen necessary TO discontinue the gravel
train for the present. Lumber shipments are
also unusually heavy-Bloomingto Tele-
phone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Leslie's Weekly.
The principal recruiting station In New
York city Is I'm Third avenue. opposite Aston.
Place Here an average CO sfty men are
enlisted and shipped daily 10 San Francisco.
en- route for Manila. One day at 2 o'clock
one of the men enlisted at this station was a
wanderer in the city's highways AZ AIS
he stepped into the station and said he
wanted to become soldier At go he was
had passed all his examinations. physical
and mental and moral. and his application
was approved. At 2.l5 he took the oath a.
soldier OF the United States army. Az $50
he drew his uniform. sold his old clothes.
hat shoes and all. for seventy-fve cents 10
the ancient Jew who for fifteen years has
3:45 the ex-wanderer stood forth IN a spick-
and-span uniform. an American dough-
boy" which ix TO say. an infantryman. At
recruits toward the Grand Central Station.
bound for Manila, there TO Join one Of the
regiments Of regulars-
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Resigned?
Well. don't
Cogitate in that d.
Rection!
Me? Dom?
II not, thon Dom do you mean?
Me? Back out from any
Stand had took,
No matter whether was wrong or
Right?
Say Didn't you
Ever see my picture?
Didn't you ever see them
Galways under my gullet?
What does them mean-hey?
What docs them signify If not
Firmness.
No, amt resigned-I
Mean hain't; don't
Want to drop my
Aiches for fear
You'll think me and Cecil Is
Fellow-countrymen.
If anybody should ask
You what do intend to do.
Tell 'em you don't know. cause that'n
Be right.
But If they ask you If I've
Resigned, tell EN- no. without
Consultin' me, for that will be
Right too.
amt a resigner-I mean
haint.
I'll stay right where am
AT already
Unless they use on me
Some of that dynamite ! gave
Them the privilege of using.
The Volksraad? What's
It?
got 1t under my
Thumb just the same as the
Man Bryan has your
Democratic party.
When you hear that amicable
Relations has been restored be-
Tween me and it,
Don't hurt its .sa
Feelings by asking II for "-
Particulars.
No. haint rssignedp 49, -. -
1t is mis-
Take.
I'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

The Lawton fund raised by the committee
OF the Grand Army post in Fort Wayne, to
which General Lawton belongs. is s22s.s5.
This includes only the subscriptions In Fort
Wayne. and is very creditable. The White
National Bank. of Fort Wayne. is the only
agency authorized by the Grand Army to
receive contributions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Ex-Governor Boies. who was an aspirant
for the Democratic national candidacy IN
1896. is opposed to a gold standard. but he
would have ratio based upon the market
value Of the metals. which is what the adj
vocates of 16 to declare to be the equiva-
lent of the gold standard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

Now that Ex-Governor John Young
Brown is likely to be in the field as the
anti-Goebel candidate in Kentucky, Mr..
Bryan. having espoused the cause of the
latter. 1t seems that his presence and elo-
quence are needed there more than in Indi-
ana 1t must be a pleasant duty TO sustain
. man who has taken from the people all
right to count and return the votes they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

When one learns that there was not
Cincinnati paper sold on the streets of that
city for two whole days or more. there
comes a natural wonder whether the news
boys strike was not instigated by the peo-
pie in self-defense during the hot weather.
This theory is especially held by chose who
best know the Cincinnati dallies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

The latest platform Of Ex-Governor Boies.
who IL an Iowa Democrat, will not please
the 16-to-1 people. He adheres to the JEFF
fersonian doctrine Of coinage ratio which
Is based upon the market value CT the
metals
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-27

It could be said that Mr.. Bryan is the
travelling promoter of the silver mine own
formed. which, with the aid of the United
States. will water the product OF its plants
100 per cent. Few trusts have done as much
as Mr.. Bryan is doing for the silver mine
owners. and no other combination has asked
the assistance of Congress