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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
THE DELEGATES ELECTED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE
FROM FIFTH DISTRICT.
The Latter VIII he Elected at Green
castle TO-Day-P0litical
Gossip.

The delegates to the national convention
| from this State have all been selected, ex-
| cept those who will represent the Fifth
| district. These will be selected to-day at
| Greencastle. The delegates will meet with
Chairman Hernly in this city. on Thursday.
without the Fifth district the list is as fol-
lows:
Delegates at Large-Senator Charles w.
Fairbanks, Senator A. j. Beverage, Cover
nor James A Mount, Chairman Charles
s. Hernly.
Aiternates at Large-Nathan Powell.
Madison; William Amsden, Marion;
Brewer, Indianapolis.
First carbohydrates Walter NJ.
Schmidt, Evansville; Sylvester Thompson,
Petersburg. Alternates: S. Clay Dickson,
Mount Vernon; Elder Cooper, Evansville.
Second dlstrict-Job Freeman, Linton;
Albert *. Davis. Bedford. Alternates:
John B. LoXd. Shoals; w. S. Mead, Spencer.
Third distSict-Charles l.. Jewett, New
Albany; Eugene Cummings, Cannelton.
Alternates: James r. Pro, English; A. L.
Fisher, Scottsburg
Fourth district-Arthur Overstreet, CO.
lumbus; William T. Masters, Seymour. AL
ternates: William Wicket, Batesville;
j. p. Thompson, Greensburg.
Sixth District-Charles +. Jones, Brook
Vile; Joshua Davis, Liberty. Alternates:
BENJAMIN +. Rooms. New Castle; Charles
Seventh district-Harry b. Gates, Indian
apolis Robert MetZger, Indianapolis. AL
ternates: William Kothe, Indianapolis;
Lew w. Cooper, indianapolis.
Eighth district-C. NJ. Kimbrough, Mum
Gle; Grant Lupton, Hartford City. Alter
mates: Casius NJ Greenlee, Elwood; Frank
l.. Braden, Portland.
Ninth district-J. l.. Allen, ST., Covington;
William III. Craig, Noblesville. Alternates:
William H Marker, Upton; George Dun
widdie. Frankfort.
Tenth district-George p. Haywood, La
fayette; Murray Turner, Hammond. Alter
mates: William B. Austin, Rensselaer,;
Warren McCray, Kentland.
Eleventh district-C. c. Shirley, Kokomo;
William G. Hart, Huntington. Alternates:
A. c. Alexander, Marion Edward Bridges,
Wabash.
Twelfth district--Albert c. Robbins, Au-
burn; Charles S. Nichols, Lima. Alternates:
j. F. Creswell, Churubusco; Harry K.
Scott, Angola.
Thirteenth district--John B. Widaman,
Warsaw; Rome c. Stephenson, Rochester.
Alternates: William G.. Hendricks, Ply
mouth; Samuel /. Brown, Winamac.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Grant Kitchener, secretary of the Lincoln
League of Indiana, and c. w. Mcclure,
vice president of the organization, arrived
in the city yesterday to consult with the
ing the headquarters of the league to this
city. Newton W. Gilbert, of Angola, who
is the Republican nominee for lieutenant
governor, is president of the league. He
expects to resign his Office and according
to the rules of the organization the vice
president will take his place There will
be a meeting of the officers of the organi-
cation within few weeks when Mr.. Gill
bert will formally tender his resignation
and Mr.. Mcguire will be advanced to the
presidency. 1t is the arrangement for the
league to have headquarters in the Ma
jestic building close to the State COM
mittee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Talk of III. G.. Conn.

There are rumors afioat that there are
to be several more contestants for the
gubernatorial nomination on the Demo-
cratic ticket A report came from Lafay-
cite yesterday that Representative C. G..
Conn will probably announce himself as a
candidate. Mr.. Conn is at present engaged
in the manufacture of band instruments
at Lafayette. He was elected TO Congress
in 1892, but declined a denomination. His
friends are urging him as compromise for
the silver and gold elements.
j. G. McNutt, of Terre Haute, the Demo-
cratic nominee for attorney general in 1898
announced yesterday that he would not be
a candidate this year. 1t is said that as
Mr. McNutt is out of the race r. HI.
Hartford. of Portland, will be a candidate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
webster Gives Bond.

Charles E. Webster, formerly employed
in the Marion Soldiers Home. and indicted
by the last federal grand jury on the
charge of embezzling $1no of pension
funds belonging to the old soldiers in the
institution, was yesterday released on
bond. Webster was arrested several days
ago and his bond fixed at 5000. He was
unable to secure bondsmen. and was
confined in the Marion county jail. Yes
terday Judge Baker lowered his bond TO
81 900, and w. II. Webster, a brother OF
the accused, was accepted as a bondsman
for that amount. Webster's case will be
tried on the 18th of this month.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
The Camp Fires.

The two camp fires TO be held at Tomiin-
son Hall and Roberts Park Church to-mor-
row evening are looked forward to with
great interest. Especially is this true of
the camp fire to be held at Roberts Park
Church for which an excellent programme
has been prepared, the star attraction be-
ing the recital of "Old Glory" by James
Whitcomb Riley, the author.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
big Four Route.

IF you are going to Kansas City, Denver
OF any point west take the new ST. Louis
limited. leaving Indianapolis at 3:25 p. m,
daily, arriving at st. Louis at 9:45 p M,
daily, connecting in Union Depot with
Missouri Pacific and Chicago & Alton fast
trains, leaving ST. Louis at 1910 p. m,
daily, arriving at Kansas City at 1:15 a.
m, daily. connecting directly in Union
Depot with fast trains for Colorado points
and Pacific coast points and all points
west. The st. Louis limited is a solid YES
thule train, composed of the finest Big
Four high-back seat coaches, parlor car
and dining car and Pullman sleeper. For
further information call at Big Four Of
fees. No. 1 East Washington street, and
Union Station.
n NJ BRONSON, A. G. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

one, having been thought of some years
ago. However, if the building was larger
the patronage would also be larger. Sew
eral times during the last year there has
been a demand for large room where
banquets could be given. The idea In ex-
tending the building would be to have an
other large assembly hall. which could be
either used separately or thrown in with
the assembly hall now in the building. The
meeting was followed by the election OF
five directors, whose terms expired yes
terday. Those elected were Mrs Adams
Mrs. III. r. Allen, Mrs. Norris Ross, Mrs
A. Nj. Robertson, Mrs. George c. Hit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

The Democrats have a new aspirant for
the gubernatorial nomination. He is Mel
SON j. Bozarth, of Valparaiso. who an
nounced his candidacy last Saturday night.
He is a lawyer by profession. A few years
ago he was candidate for judge of the
Supreme Court on the Populist ticket. Some
time ago he announced he would be a
Democratic candidate for the congress
ional nomination of the Tenth district.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Dunlap's Celebrated Hats
It Seaton's Hat Store.
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Special Reduced Rates from Indian
apOlis and Corresponding Rates
from Other stations.

$3.50 to Chicago and return. account Meth
odist Episcopal General Conference, May ],
2. and IA, returning till June !.
$3.50 st. Louis and return, account Gen.
eraI Assembly Presbyterian Church, May
Is. 16 q and 22, returning on June l.
Homeseekers' excursions In all directions.
including Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, May l and Is. June and IL.
SIS TO Washington, d. c., return May l9.
20 and n, account Imperial Council Mystic
Shrine, returning till May 49,
For tickets and information call at Big
Four Office or address the undersigned
II. NJ. BRONSON.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Number considered, the cost of head
quarters in Indiana is less than that of
any neighboring department. Notice that
this departments has more cash on hand
than any of the States named? Why is
this? Very largely because We keep an
efficient man as assistant adjutant general
year after year, who mas learned the bust
ness"
Another very prominent Grand Army
man, who never misses an encampment
ana has wide iafiuelce. added: THE argu-
ment OF comrades who desire a change
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
G. A. n. HEADQUARTERS.
Old Fight to Be neutrality-suspicious.
of Past Department Commanders.

Some Grand Amy men are being deceived
said a well known past department COM
mander of that organization yesterday, "5y
circulars which have been sent out and
representations which have been made re-
garding the cost of running the department
headquarters. l am in a position TO know
whereof 1 speak. Here is list which
have taken from the reports of the depart
ments in neighboring States which tells the
story:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
G.. A. II. Encampment,
INDIANAPOLIS. MAY 16. IL.

For the G.. A. r. State Encampment. In
dianapolis May 16. IL, the Pennsylvania
Vandalia lines will sell round-trip tickets
at the low rate of one cent per mile each
way, May IA to 16 inclusive. from all sta
tions in Indiana. Return limit, May 10. Call
on ticket agents or address w. w. Richard
son, d. p. A, Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Washington, ID. G.
Pennsylvania Short Lines
To WashfngtOn, ID. C..

For meeting Order Mystic Shrine, tickets
will be sold May 10. 20. q, SIG for round trip,
return limit May Is. Call on ticket agents,
or address, w. w. Richardson, d. p. A,
INDIANAPOLIS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Should not be neglected IL they give you an
trouble Give us call. as we are prepared I
test examine and fit spectacles at REASONABLE
prices J. p. mutually, diamonds and Jewel
~, IS Monument place.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
VANDALIA LINE
To st. Louis and Return.

$3.50 round trip for General Assembly
Presbyterian Church. Tickets sold May Is
10, q, o. Return limit June LIST. For partic
ulars call on ticket agents or address w
w. Richardson, d. p. A, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
BIG -FOUR ROUTE.

G.. A. II. Encampmenf, Indianapolis.
For the above occasion Big Four will sell
tickets from all points in the State to In
dianapols at ] cent per mile each way,
Call on nearest Big Four agent for full in
formation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
$1.25-Cincinnati and Return-$1.2E.
Win G., III. & ID. Ry, Sunday. May 90.

Special fast train. stopping only at Rush
VILE, Connersville and Hamilton, will leave
Union Station 7:15 a. m; leave Cincinnati
returning $3.50 p. m. Baseball-Cincinnati
VS. RrOOklyn
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
BIG FOUR ROUTE.


And intermediate stations Sunday. May 20.
1900 81 round trip. Special train leaves In
: dianapolis Union Station 1880 a. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
New Century CaIigraph.
DensniOre

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Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

There is no better dinner wine than Cook
Imperial Extra Dry Champagne. 1t helps digest
your food.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Pause, o Man!

And on your return home tell the
good wife 70 come at once 10 our es-
Establishment and beautify home with
some Rugs, Screens, Carpets and
judicious Wall Paper. the kind that
costs no more than the injudicious.
Remember always that one of the
most pleasing things about all our
goods Is the price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Gertrude Switzer. 122 ~. Illinois St Ladies
Suits and Jackets made, altered. refined
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Insure with
The Indianapolis ire Insurance Company.
John II. Spann, secretary. lis z. Market st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

Tickets sold May 10, 20 and II. Final re-
turn limit May rs. Office, Is West Wash
ington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15

chas Butterworth. the Tailor. l2s N. Illinois st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Your Eyes

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
Manufacturer of GriIIes and Fret Work.

How many times have you put off
something. saying: I'll do that to-
morrow" But when tomorrow came
you put II of again. and have kept
on putting IL off ever since. When
asked why, you say "Oh, there's
plenty OF time yet" Is there?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
CHINESE SITUATION GRAVE.

Il is now claimed that Washington
officials admit that no reliance can be
placed in the declarations Of the pow
ars as to their Intention Of preserving
the integrity OF the Chinese empire.
Their real purposes are commencing 20
appear in the probable claims for In
demnity. Germany places her expenses
az $50 900 600, without counting damages
for property lost or the murder Of her
ambassador Russia's claims win. pre-
sumably be twice that much on account
OF her operations IN Manchuria. and the
other powers win approximate Ger
manys figures The scheme seems 10 be
10 place the indemnity so high that pay
mcnt h. impossible and that plausible
pretext for seizure Of territory may be
found
This turn Of affairs Is not surprising
Some Of the European powers went 10
China with the ultimate object in view
Of obtaining new territory Their
policy. after the rescue Of the ministers.
has been one Of delay IN the negotla-
lions. Iu order TO gain time and wait
for something 10 turn up" In the
meantime they have moved their troops
like 80 many pieces on the chess board.
ready for the final bold stroke at any
time. Russia has already secured a
lrm foothold In Manohurla. and she Is
not 10 the habit OF giving up what has
once come within her grasp. She was
SCI the precedent. Germany and Great
Britain have reserved the right 10 de-
eide. later, what their course Of pro-
ceedng viii be.
It Is we'll for the United States to
keep away from the European coall-
zion against the Chinese II our gov
eminent cannot secure a settlement on
q just and honorable basis. the only
iIguined attitude is one of protest and
We cannot afford 20 be-
come parties TO an International Unjust
.cs
China has done a griey0us wrong. but
justice demands that alternating cir
where they exist. be given
due consideration And never before
was a nation more provoked than that
country has been.
The opium trade-the curse OF the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

Modern Culture for December has a
new cover design emblemauc OF
Christmas. It's first article Is THE
Centennial Anniversary Of Washington
as the Seat OF Government" by Ru-
dolph De Zapp. with illustrations from
Old prints OF curious interest are the
customs Of the 'posada' and 'plnata"
described and illustrated by f. de G.. c.
Terry IN "Chrlstmas-tide IN Mexico I"
Drifting on the Mediterranean" IS the
title Of an article by Calvan Gale
Horne Mrs Ellen Olney Kinks
school for Lovers" reaches its con-
clusion In this number A Critical Es-
Innate OF Nineteenth Century Litera-
ture Is presented by Frederick Lynch.
Admiral Roe gives us & brief history
OF the Chinese empire and ifs relations
with The Western powers The solem-
nifty Of the midnight mass inspires the
Christmas story from the French Of
AdOlphe RihauN The few words de-
scriptive Of the Cedars OF Lebanon
from the pen of Rev n W. Hubert
suggest store OF information about
an interesting subject. a study OF
james Lane Allen from the pen OF a
Kentucky poet and a glimpse OF the
Historical Background OF the Reign
Of Law written by a classmate OF the
nrc timely The "Quet Cor.
ner" the Literary World" the Read
Inc Club" Around the Table" and the
other departments are rpplete with In
tc".st.-CaN'on Building Cleveland,
Ohio.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22

There died at Bruceyille near Waco
Texas the other day a man whose
name, fourteen years ago, was as wide
~ known and as often uttered as that
OF the President Of the United states.
yet his death was not announced TO
the country and now his name is al
most forgotten This man was Martin
Irons. In 1856 he was the leader in
the great strike on the Missouri Paci-
hc and for a time his word was more
potent than the law Of the land. lie
was an agitator by nature. OF a class
superior to Dennis Keaney BY birth
he was a Scotchman, having been
born in Dundee. October T. 1882. As a
rule the Scotch are not agitators the
Irish being facile prlnceps at that bust
ness, Irons goes down TO the grave
unknelled II not unknown.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
Boston TRANSCRIPT.

Should the Gear die, his brother, the
Grand Duke Michael, a very young
man, would succeed him. His course
as an autocrat Is at present a matter
OF guess-work. That is the case with
ell despotisms, and that is what makes
them such risky neighbors 10 consti-
tutlonally governed nations. In a ma
ton like Russia there IS no public
opinion OF volume and power enough to
check the monarch. and the monarch
may be delicate and amiable, averse
to war, like the present Gar, or he
may be suave. shrewd and enterpris.
ing both In arms and diplomacy like
several Of his predecessors who might
be named. Again there is present in
the thought Of all other nations, strong
est In those that neighbor Russia. the
belief that the present political condi-
ton OF the Russian masses cannot
much longer be maintained. and that
whether II is changed by revolution or
by gradual reform the operation must
be attended with risks 10 Russia which
may become risks to European peace
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22

people-has been forced upon them by
so-oalled Christians They have been
robbed OF territory without semblance
Of excuse. Europeans have trampled
Chinese civilization under foot. because.
forsooth. It Is not moulded in occl-
dental forms. Speaking generally west
ern powers have violated every rule Of
international comfy. IN their dealings
with the Mongolians and for that very
reason they are barred from executing
judgment.
The chief point now is 10 take the
measures necessary for the prevention
OF arepetltIonof the recent outrdges.Be-
You'd that retrlbution Is absolutely
without meaning II the policy OF re-
yenge is carried out to the bitter end,
the consequences may be far beyond
present calculations The situation is
as grave as It Is perplexlng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
OLD AGE PENSIONS.

A royal decree takes effect IN Belgium,
from the first OF January next by
which a new era win commence, with
the new century. Tor the worklngmen In
that country For after that date all
needy laborers over slxty-Gye years
old, win be entitled to q yearly pension
Of Gj francs. Those who az the date
mentioned, are ffty-elght years old,
VIII, on reaching the pension age, be
entitled to their annuity but all 9TH
era must first pay into the public funds
for a period OF three years not less
than three francs The pension Is
small stlll It will be a help to many
an aged workngman when his capacity
Of earning a livelihood is decreasing
with the advancing years,
The idea Of governmental care OF the
working classes is spreading. In the
French Chamber Of Deputies a bin has
been introduced providing for compul-
sorry insurance. The expense Of the in
surance, 1t is proposed, shall be divided
between the employer and the employe,
and II the combined contributions fan
below a given sum, the government is
TO make up the deficit.
In Germany, It is said that no less
than sl3.00O,OoO was paid out three years
ago to laborers under the pension law
OF that country New Zealand pays 500
year TO citizens over sixty-dye years
OF age, who have been in the colony
for twenty-five years In some other
countries laborers who have been con-
nected with certain institutions
for a number Of years, are entitled to
old age pensions
In all countries those engaged In mil
itary service are more or less literally
provided for, when they can serve no
longer, and the question Is whether
those who have been engaged in the
pursuits Of peace all their lives have
not performed a service as valuable TO
the country, and as important, as those
who have been Identified with the army
or navy. To be sure, there are private
insurance societies, and the State is
under no obligation to provide for those
whose earnings have enabled them to
secure the benefits OF such. But what
about those who are unable to lay by |
a competence notwithstanding their |
hard work and economic habits? II is
the better way to leave them to the
care Of charitable instltutions2 Such |
questions underly the efforts at legls-
lation, in behalf OF aged workingmen.
The movement is one characteristic Of
our age, and indicates the extent to
which soclallstic influences are being
felt at the present time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
Baltimore sun.

The death OF the present Gear would
excite no little sollcitude among the
friends OF peace, for the reason that
his attitude OF opposition TO the ag-
gresslve tendencies Of the Russian mil
itary caste Is well known. whereas
that Of his successor Is uncertain. Like
his father, the Car Nicholas II Is
ayerse 90 war and has no military
tastes or ambitions. His love OF peace
was slgnallzed by his call for the con-
ference at The Hague. designed 10 ef-
feet II possible, a reduction Of arma-
ments and the settlement OF interna.
tlonal disputes without recourse 10
force. No doubt the movements OF
Russia In eastern China have been ex.
tremely aggressive but they We're car
ried out In pursuance Of a policy Of
railroad extension adopted long before
the present Car came 20 the throne.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22

There is small occasion TO get
alarmed about cutting timber at the
heaG OF city Creek canyon. There is
very little there to cut But on the
mountains between the Seven Mile mill
and the first lake there Is sprlnging up
a new growth OF pine and balsami the
young trees reaching a height OF from
three to five feet These should be
guarded and protected most jealousy
for in few years they viii reach a
size that viii afford much protection to
the snow in spring and win permit the
Ground to retain the moisture and pre-
vent It's rapid evaporation
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-11-22
Springfield Republican.

The illness OF the Car from typhoid
fever is a serious matter In view Of
the character OF that disease and his
maiesty's fran physique. His taking
away Bould be an ominous event 10
the civilized world, In view OF the deli
cate situation in China. for It is uni
versally admitted that personally the
young emperor's influence Is steadily
upon the side OF peace. He has no
heir by the empress, and consequently
his successor at this time would be
Grand Duke George his brother II Is
encouraging that thus far the Cars
illness has run a mild course, yet there
win be some anxious days In certain
quarters until he Is pronounced en-
tirely out OF danger.