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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The staff correspondent of the Indian
apois News. in a recent letter from the
northern part of the State, says there is
considerable interest over the State in
Mayor Taggart's candidacy. He says:
Politicians in both parties say that there
Is State interest in the result of the COM
Is talked about for Governor and his race
In the city election is, they say fight for
his political life. The politicians assert that
1t ends his political career. and If he wins
he will be the strongest candidate for Gov
ernor the Democrats can have. A man who
something about Mr.. Taggart's last race
that is not generally known around Indian
apolis. Mr.. Taggart is high degree Mason
and prominent in Scottish Rite circles.
the Scottish Rite Masons in different parts
of the State agreed to lend him all the in
cidental assistance possible. A number of
went to indianapolis and offered their as
sistance financially or otherwise. Taggart
replied that he did not need any financial
assistance, but If the boys throughout
the State would use their influence with
their friends in Indianapolis, 1t might be
OF some help to him. The boys" did as
they were requested.
The Journal does not believe this story
about Republicans who are now candidates.
living outside the city, helping Mr.. Taggart
two years ago. If there are such and their
names should become known they will
never be nominated by Republican con-
vention. The Republicans Of Marion county
who know the out-and-out hostility of Mr..
Taggart to all Republicans in politics re-
gard the man who helps lin to an election
as unworthy of Republican support.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
REPUBLICANS AND THE MAYOR.

Republicans were so abused and maligned
in the platform made by the convention
which renominated Mayor Taggart that no
member of the party can vote for him with
out indorsing the sweeping denunciation. In
the few sentences with which Mr.. Taggart
accepted the denomination, he made no over
ture to Republicans who might vote for him,
but declared that, if elected, Indianapolis
would have a Democratic administration"
That is just such an administration as Mr..
Taggart has always given the city, consider
ing that Mr.. Taggart and his associates are
the Democratic party.
This year Democratic or Taggart victory
In Indianapolis would mean much more than
it did two years ago, since Mr.. Taggart
cannot always be mayor, and he and his
friends are ambitious that he shall extend
his field of political effort to the State and
be the Democratic candidate for Governor
next year. His party leaders outside of In
dianapolis are watching the outcome of the
city election. If Mr.. Taggart should be
elected by his plurality of two years ago he
will be the Democratic candidate for Cow
ernor next year, because with such popular
ity as he would seem to have in Indianapolis
the party managers might expect to carry
the State for the rest Of the Democratic
ticket and Mr.. Bryan on a 16-to-1 platform.
This is what the Democratic leaders will
assume should Mr.. Taggart receive a con-
siderable plurality in October.
1t is a well-known fact that Mr.. Taggart
was elected by Republicans in 1895 and 1897
Many voted for him directly, and hundreds
did not vote. If these hundreds Of Repub-
licans had voted the ticket they did in
1896 and 1898 Mr.. Taggart could never have
been elected. In 1897 Mr.. Taggart's friends
quietly told Republicans that he did not use
his influence as mayor to defeat the Repub-
licans in 1896, and because he did not Re-
Why did not Mr.. Taggart exert himself In
1896? Simply because the silver push" was
tco strong for him. He had no interest In
the county ticket, so that a Democratic de-
feat would be to his advantage. This year.
however, no Taggart man can approach Re-
publicans with any such plea for their votes.
Last fall he used his patronage for all that
1t was worth to elect Mr.. Johnson county
auditor. Several hundred men were en-
ployed in the street gangs, and at unneces-
sary work on the new park. to be discharged
about as soon as their votes were in the
ballot box. But for his efforts the Repub-
licans would have had a walk-over last
November in Marion county
In view Of these facts. every Republican
vote given to Mr.. Taggart for mayor is e
vote to encourage and strengthen the DEM
ncracy of Indian ma In 1910
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
TO SUCCEED BLACK HAWK.


CHICAGO Sept. Thomas r. Roddy.
an Irishman Of this city. will succeed Black
Hawk as chief of the winnebago tribe or
Indians. The old chieftain died a few days
ago at the advanced age of ninety years
In the winter Of 1897. realizing MS ap-
proaching end he asked the tribe 70 name
his successor and indicated as his choice
Roddy, who had been born among the Win
nebagos reared in their midst and who
spoke their language and that Of the neigh
boring Chippewas and Pottawatomies.
There was 8 general consent TO the success
sion going to a white man who had been
the constant friend OF the tribe during his
mature years, but Green Cloud and few
Of his factionists. who opposed the selec-
ton and failed TO turn their tribesmen
from their intention secured a delay OF the
old Indian who for more than mans ordi-
nary span OF life. had ruled over the tribe
ought not 10 be permitted TO abdicate.
Black Hawks request was not acted on by
when the council registered his dsire by
declaring in favor of Roddy.
The new chief, whose name VIII De
the son OF an Irish trader who settled
among the Wisconsin Indians at Black
river half a century ago and. by honest
methods. won the esteem Of his red-faced
customers. His boy grew up with the
youngsters I'm the indian village and ac-
quired the habits and woodcraft OF his alb
original associates. His education In later
years in the institutions of learning for
white boys never turned his thoughts away
from his native companions. The tribe over
which he will preside Is fair sample OF
the civilized Indian and numbers 1900 per-
sons. IL maintains a sort of tribal form OF
government sufficient 10 emphasize its ma
tive character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
BOSS M'KANE.
Good Man I'm Private Life, but a PO-
litical Rascal.

Philadelphia North American.
The death of John Y. McKane draws no
tice once more to a man who in his day
of Gravesend, of which Coney island is the
metropolis, he was power in politics: The
defeat of Blaine has always been attributed
to a deal which he made with the Demo-
Gratis in 1884. His hgh-handed crimes at
the polls in 1893 landed him in the peniten-
tiary. from which he was released year
ago.
Though McKane had no conscience in pol
itics in his private life he set an example
of deeorum as a clean-living man and a.
tons of character which made him con-
spicuous and interesting. He exhibited in
manT men SEEM snn' able to make between
what they do as individuals and what they
do politicians. The type is no unfamiliar
to Pennsylvanians. To-day, notwithstand-
ing his offenses and mis- convict brand, the
people of the locality where he once reigned
generally speak of McKane as though he
of them are decent, well-placed people, too.
They think of him exclusively on his per-
sonal side, or excuse his crimes on the plea
that he was no worse than others; rms
unkindly. In his rough way he kept ORDER
among his Coney island subjects, and.
lied very little on the law to support his
authority. AS business man he acquired
a fortune, and on being freed from prison
returned to money making with undimin-
ished energy and success.
Such man under better conditions would
have risen HIGH for McKane had brains as
product of his rotten environment. Taking
things as he found them, he used the tools
at hand as any machine politician would do.
He had more daring than most of his kind.
as we'll as more ability, and 1t was the dar-
ing that undid him.
While we have machine politics, and the
their necessary effect, we cannot escape
having McKaneS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
THE PRESIDENT AND SENATOR
BEVERIDGE.

The conclusion that Senator Beverage
went to Washington at the request of the
President is quite likely to be correct,
though 1t was In no way authorized by Mr..
Beveridge. In this as in other matters he
has shown rare discretion and self-control
If he had told anybody that he had been
summoned to Washington by the President
he would have been accused of exploiting
himself, but. not having done so, the public
Is at liberty to draw its own conclusion.
Such request from the President would be
entirely natural and proper. The President
must be DESTROYS OF obtaining all the in
formation and all the intelligent views pos
sible regarding the situation in the Philip
pines. Every person sees 1t from a different
point of view and with different eyes. army
officers different from civilians and one
civilian different from another. Mr.. Bever-
idge Is one OF very few civilians and the
only member OF the Senate who has visited
the Philippines and studied the situation at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
PRINCE HENRY REBUFFED.
Koreans Refused to Permit Germany
to GObble an Important Harbor.

VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 7.-Malcolm Fen
wick. a Canadian missionary. who arrived
by the Glenogle from Gen-San, Korea, says
that Prince Henry attempted to gobble Gen
San for the Kaiser, but the Koreans, with
the Russians at their elbows, frustrated the
attempt. Shortly before Mr.. Fenwick left
Gen-San the German boat Irene arrived
there and was soon followed by the war
ship Deutschland, with Prince Henry on
board, and another German warship. The
port of Gen-San is the outlet for Port Lag
arer, to which the Russians have set a
claim. Prince Henry remained at Gen-San
three weeks and entertained lavishly: Dur
ing his visit there was talk of leasing by
Germany of the port, which, as we'll as be-
ing of strategic advantage. is the outlet TO
the west from tie German concession some
nifty miles away. While his ships were at
Gen-San Prince Henry went to Fusan TO
apply for a concession to build railway
from Seoul to Gen-San. The application
was politely refused, the German prince
being told that a Korean company had al
ready been granted such concession.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
The Coming Type Of Politician.
,vracuse Post-Standard (Rep.)

The type of politician and public servant
of which Roosevelt is preaching-the man
who in his methods is to the utmost degree
practical and aggressive, yet always repu-
tablets the type that will yet dominate in
our primaries and elections. He ought to
dominate to-day. He might dominate to-day
in Syracuse and In every large city of the
land if he and his kind would, as individ-
discharge their obvious public duty. Were
so many citizens of Syracuse as unreserved-
ly and gratefully applaud the sentiment of
these Roosevelt speeches, simply to back
their applause in conscientious personal at
tendance at the caucuses and the polls, job
berry and corruption and corruptionists in
our municipal administration would never be
heard Of more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
TYPHOON CAUSES HAVOC
HUNDREDS OF HOUSES IN RUINS AND
MANY PEOPLE KILLED.
Korea's Emperor Revising Laws and
Making Numerous RefOrms-No Foot
hold for German Grabbers.

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Sept. THE
Oriental steamship Glenogle. which has ar
rived from Yokohama, brings mail advices
as follows: On Aug. Is Kagoshima was Wis
tied by a typhoon, causing serious loss of
life and property. According to the official
investigation eleven persons were killed and
fifty-two injured, 500 houses collapsed and
S67 were badly injured in the rural district.
Thirty-three people were killed and ITO in
1ured and LAB houses were blown down and
1888 partly wrecked. Shipping suffered heav-
lily Forty-five boats were wrecked, twen-
ty-one of this number being capsized while
at anchor. The storm was also felt at
Kumamato, where number OF buildings
were demolished, causing a loss of several
lives. Several vessels were wrecked. Rice
crops have suffered serious damage in both
districts. AT Kobe the storm was less
severe, but considerable damage resulted.
The beach was strewn with wreckage and
the pier was totally wrecked.
According to the Seoul Independence the
Korean Emperor has determined on max
ing numerous reforms in his domain and
has ordered general revision of laws.
Twenty private counselors have been dis.
charged, and he has intimated that the re-
naming thirty will soon meet the same
fate. he has ordered a volunteer force TO
be recruited from the old military party
of Korea, and also that Pinig-Gang and
three ports on the seacoast-kusan, Mason
and Sung-Ching-be opened TO foreigners
He has also inaugurated a reform In dress
and has issued an edict that longer sleeves
must be worn with long coats.
The proposed building of electric railways
in Yokohama is met with serious objection
by the populace. When the matter came up
for consideration by the Yokohama City As
sembly on Aug IA three representatives of
man-power vehicles assembled outside OF
the City Hall, and when that body ad-
journed the mob set upon them and in sew
eral instances the citys representatives
barely escaped death. A force of thirty po-
lice charged the mob and dispersed 1t. The
ringleaderS were arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The proceedings of the National Encamp-
ment OF the Grand Army of the Republic,
as given in the newspapers. indicate that
the passing years do not detract from the
character OF that representative body. In
deed. 1t may be doubted II a more infiuen-
tial and ADLER body of men ever assembled
In q National Encampment than sat in
Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday
This is due in large degree to the fact
that certain past national officers and ell of
the past department commanders are men,
bers. Such a makeup insures the presence
OF the able and experienced men in the Or
ganization. who now exceed In numbers the
delegates chosen annually.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The New York Democracy howled with
delight in the meeting in Cooper Union,
when Representative Lentz, Of Ohio. de-
clared again that "Aguinaldo is one of the
heroes of the world" and compared him to
Washington, but Hon. E. t. Dunn. one Of
the most prominent Democrats in north
western Ohio. has written a letter declin-
ing to serve as delegate to a district con-
vention because he cannot act with a party
whose chosen speakers praise Aguinaldo.
There are thousands of Democrats who will
follow Mr.. Dunn's example
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

One Of the statements made by the presi-
dent of the Bankers Association in his ad
dress is attracting some attention, and that
is that banks can no longer depend upon
commercial paper for the investment Of
their money. Most OF such paper Is Of a
mercantile character. and many jobbers and
manufacturers are so strong financially
that they can carry the paper until 1t ma
lures and thus profits the large
amount paid as discounts. This is due, In
part, to the abundance Of money in the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
BrookviIle American publishes a statement

Brookville American publishes statement
showing the reductions made by the Coun-
ell in Franklin county. Nearly every esti-
mate submitted by the officers was reduced
. to 80 per cent. and In some cases more.
The estimate for the coroner's Office was
reduced from 1870 to $751;; that for the coun-
~ superintendent OF schools from s1,s1s to
ss75: that for changes of venue from Frank
lin county from Sis to $780, and so on. That
kind of work will make the law popular
among taxpayers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

All the reports to the effect that the Re-
publicans In Ohio are broken into factions
have no foundation except in the Cincinnati
Enquirer. The latest reports from Repub-
leans are that. now that the time for ac-
ton has come. all the factions are uniting.
The President is anxious that his own State
shall sustain him, and Senator Foraker
friends are anxious to return him to the
Senate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The Indiana delegation went to the Ma
tional G.. A. r. Encampment at Phila-
delphia with the intention of presenting the
for the position of junior vice commander
in-chief. Instead of giving General Rob-
mss friends the position they asked for
him, he was elected senior vice command
er-in-chief by reclamation. In four years
Indiana has been honored by the election
of three national officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The myriad Of kids" now aspiring for
hsuc honors is a cheering observation in
that 1t encourages a hope that some day
these ambitious Kids will mature into
goats and butt each other to death. Full
grown goats differ from human pugilists in
that the former enjoy not only the mastica-
ton of rags, but also entertain genuine
relish for fighting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

phia, because Of the heat, have wasted
their sympathies. The weather has been so
cool there that one night one party of old
soldiers turned to and made a bonfire of
their cot beds in order to keep warm. while
other chilly veterans showed their discon-
tent by grumbling at thin blankets. The
September 'opulence of sunshine has been
a gift to the West only
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The Boston Advertiser, which has been
hostile to expansion, is startled" because
the Republicans have lost the Eighth Mis-
souri, district The Advertiser is evidently
laboring under the impression that the late
Mr.. Bland, Of 16-to-1 fame. was a Repub-
lican. But the Advertiser has been a back
number since it refused to support Mr..
Blaine in 1884
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The Beers are sturdy. independent peo-
pie, with some crude ideas of civilization
and government, but scarcely any of prog
ress. Their so-called republic is entitled to
no sympathy on that score as the govern
ment is proscriptive oligarchy. Whatever
rights they have In Africa they have seized
from the natives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

On technical grounds the Dreyfus court
martial may have decided correctly in de-
Ginning to order the dispositions of certain
German and Italian officers to be taken.
These officers are beyond French jurisdic-
ton. and military law Is peculiar. 1t seems
monstrous however. that with the prob
able proof of Dreyfus's innocence in the
possession Of these two officers it cannot be
brought out in some way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Garden City Hotel burned.

NEW YORK, Sept. THE Garden City
Hotel. at Garden City, owned by the A. T.
Stewart estate. was burned to-day. The
hotel was the largest Long island out
side of Brooklyn. and was built in 1878 at a
cost of $l25 600. its furnishings having cost
$50 0C0 more. Guests and servants who were
I'm the hotel when the fire started all es-
capped uulnjured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The County Council for this county has
made a good beginning by making a ma
ferial reduction In the estimates OF the cor
oner and shows disposition TO do the same
with other estimates. .rhe Council is COM
posed Of good men. and II can render a
public service by setting . precedent Of
strict economy at the beginning. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Many persons have expressed surprise
that our streets and sewers are not flushed
more frequently, especially during extreme
ly hot weather, when malaria generates.
Between the mayor and his various boards
there ought to be sufficient authority to or
der something so clearly conducive to pub
lie health and comfort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Sir Thomas Upton seems to be a man Of
large and liberal ideas He has spent sew
eral hundred thousand dollars in getting
ready to race for the Americas cup. and
now he admits having offered s25O.OO0 for
the Lakes Of Killarney estate. with the in
tention. II he gets 1t. of presenting it to the
Irish people. If he lived In this country
people would ask. what is he going to run
Fo-2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Dom Paul is DOMINIC his wire shirt, treat
Ing his whiskers with hair vigor" and
molding bullets as fast as he can melt up
the family pewter spoons and zinc wash
boards. Things are becoming ominous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Mrs. Parvenu-I don't think the picture
looks like me at ALL
The Artist-Perhaps not. But IL is an ex-
act representation Of the way you would
look IL you had been rich all your life, and
that Is what you want. is II not?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

1.-THE leopard cannot change his spots"
said the prosy boarder.
mo, but the white dog can make himself
bay" said the Cheerful Idiot
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Knew What He Wanted.

The Amable Plutocrat-But riches do not
bring happiness.
The Unamiabe Pauper-But / amt look
in fer happiness. All / want Is comfort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

Whether the levy ordered by the mayor Is
20 cents, So cents or $. his Council will
promptly vote 1t. Better no Council than
me too body like the present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08
Worth Remembering.

WdSIIIEg fUst.
Some close-fisted individual has taken the
pains to figure out just how many years
Tom Reed has held office. Let us not lose
sight of the fact that he was compelled TO
retire to private life in order to make
decent living.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

EuerSOn.

For everything that Is given something is
taken. Society acquires new arts, and loses
all instincts. The civilized man has built
coach, but has lost the use OF his feet; he
has a fine Geneva watch, but cannot tell the
hour by the sun
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

New York Commercial Advertiser.

NtW IUIh OUIHINtTCIdI AuFeTtIstI.
The cool, crisp Octobery air of yesterday
was ideal for golfing and riding. and the
bride paths of the park and the roads up
Winchester way were gay with equestrians,
many OF the women wearing sailor hats
and shirtwaists in spite Of the keen air.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

1t is estimated that five persons read each
copy of a popular newspaper, and as each
of the five naturally discusses with others
the striking things he sees in print, the In
ment in a widely circulated journal is prob
ably far greater than the advertiser thinks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

What do the six sanitary inspectors who
draw salaries aggregating s4.s27 do for the
city? Do they inspect anything beside their
salaries?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

AT least one Indianapolis newsboy Is up
to date on pronunciation. "All about the
Drayfuce case is his daily call.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

The fireman who reads of the Taggart
promise of economy wonders If it means a
eixty-days' enforced vacation without pay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-08

What great corn weather this would have
been IL 1t had come earlier in the season,
and what pity it didn't.