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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

The temper of the House on Thursday
indicated that the proposition TO follow the
directions OF the Constitution in apportion-
ing the members of the House among the
States for the next decade will not carry,
and that the apportionment will be made
upon a basis recognizing all the population
of States as entitled TO representation. Such
being the case, that basis should be num-
Der of inhabitants that will not deprive any
Mississippi is to be given three, Louisiana
two, South Carolina two and North Caro-
lima three representatives for inhabitants
the voting population of which has been
disfranchised, it would be an outrage to
pass the Hopkins bill and take a represent
alive from Indiana, Maine, Kansas. Ne
braska and other States. because the num-
Der of bona fide and represented inhabi-
tants falls a few thousand short of the
number fixed by that bill as the basis Of
sylvania and California get one or two
members each by counting aliens as en-
titled to representation. while the States
referred to lose members that aliens may be
represented. These outrages upon the
States referred to will be perpetrated SIM
ply that the number of representatives
shall not exceed that of the present Con-
gress. Why 357 is so sacred a number that
such wrongs and outrages upon the prin-
ciple of representation should be perpe-
trated, no one seems to know.
1t is expected that the Indiana delega-
ton will unite against the Hopkins bill and
use every effort to defeat it. II 75S, 900 in
habitants In Louisiana must have seven
representatives. do not take one from 694.-
900 in Maine, leaving them but three. If
1,24S,0O0 inhabitants I'm North Carolina are
to have nine representatives. do not re-
fuse thirteen to the 2,516,463 inhabi-
tants of Indiana, does the Hopkins
bill. There is no defense of a So
called apportionment which gives a
representative to 1866 represented in
habitants in North Carolina and demands
that 209 7O5 inhabitants I'm Indiana shall
have but one member of the national
House
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
CONCLUSIONS

The objection to the parcels post is not
to the thing itself, but to the vicious prin-
ciple involved in the measure which has
been presented, which is that no more shall
be paid for carrying package of five or
ten pounds twenty miles than two thou
sand miles. 1t is different with letters
because they practically have no weight,
but to carry freight as cheaply from New
York to Indianapolis as from Anderson to
this city is an economic absurdity like
the present abuse of the carriage of sec
ond-class matter. When those who make
the postal laws have the sense to make a
paying rate for every distance. increasing
as the distance increases, there can be no
objection to the parcels post. The prin-
ciple to be established is that the govern
ment should not carry a pound of mer-
chandise at loss, since other persons, or,
at least, other revenues, must make good
that loss. 1t is just like paying the sender
of merchandise by mail a cash subsidy for
the privilege of carrying his goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

purpose at the last session of Congress
was $4,000. which will give each repre-
sentative over 1900 packages. each contain
ing five or six varieties of seeds. The
preparation OF this enormous quantity OF
seeds for shipment and the work OF pack
ing and mailing them as directed by mem
bers OF Congress under their franks, Is
done by the Agricultural Department in q
very systematic and thorough manner.
While the amount of seeds thus distributed
is insignificant compared with the total
many people and helps to diversity agri-
culture.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

If any person thinks the honors showered
on Lord Roberts are too great for the serv-
ices rendered and results accomplished in
the Boer war let him remember that when
Lord Roberts went to South Africa the
almost the empire itself were trembling in
the balance. He changed the whole as
pect Of affairs and turned defeat into VIC
tory, and while the war is not yet en-
tirely ended, the end is in sight. None of
England's great generals ever rendered
more important service at a critical mo-
ment than Lord Roberts did, and the Brit
ish government knows it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
An exchange says that vigilance ,

mittee in Spencer county is engaged in
driving every suspected negro out of the
county. and that when all the bad negroes
are expelled attention will be given to dis
reputable whites. This procedure is in
defensible. The Iawless persons driven out
will go to some other community to prey
upon it. The method the good citizens of
Spencer should pursue would be to see that
good men are on the grand juries, that
good men sit on the trial juries, that the
State is represented in criminal trials by
qualified lawyers and that lawbreakers be
treated with rigorous justice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Odeli. OF New York, is highly praised for
it's fearlesshess and for the practical re-
forms which 1t recommends. For example,
the Governor recommended the abolition
and consolidation of state commissions
enough to effect saving that would about
pay the interest on the State debt. The
special commission business has grown to
be great abuse in New York. and it's cor
rection is only one of many reforms recon-
mended by the new Governor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
ABSTRACT OF THE BILL.
Work of the Subcommittee as Read
to the Commission.

to the Commission.
Following is an abstract of the bill pro-
viding for a primary election law. as read
TO the commission last night at the Com
mercial Club. The bill is the joint work
Fortune. ]. E. Mccullough and ]. A. Min
turn:
The bill declares that there shall be held
on the last Monday in August in every
county Of the State of $1,000 population or
more a primary election for the nominal
ton of all candidates for offices to be filled
at the general election, "of every political
party which cast at the then last preced-
ing election 10 per cent. or more Of the
total vote of the county" The bill pro-
viGes that candidates for Congress, State
Legislature and judicial office. as well as
candidates for county and township office,
shall be nominated at these primaries.
Township trustees, when eligible, are to
be inspectors OF the county primaries in
the precincts in which they reside. In
precincts where there are no trustees the
county commissioners shall appoint the IN
spectors. Each inspector must appoint two
judges, who. with the inspectors. shall con-
stitute the election board. and this cleo
ton board shall appoint two clerks. one
Judge and one clerk must be adherents OF
the political party which cast the largest
sumber OF votes at the last election, AMI
the other judge and clerk must be adher-
ents OF the party which casts next TO the
largest number of votes.
No person shall be eligible TO d place on
the election board who has anything waged
on the result of the primary. or who is a
candidate to be voted for. who is father,
father-in-law, son, S0n-in-law, grand
father, grandson. brother brother-in-law.
uncle. nephew or first or second cousin of
a candidate TO be voted fo- 1t such pri-
mary.
PROVIDES FOR BOOTHS.
The bill provides for booths similar 10
those of the Australian law. Section IL
says that every application to have any
person proposed as candidate Tor nom-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
CHANGES In JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
1t Il Said the State Bar Association
Is Preparing n Bill.

II bill which the State Bar Association
is said to be preparing becomes a law
it will mean the complete reconstruction OF
the judicial system of the State of In
diana.
1t is said the bill contemplates the
adjustment of criminal courts and the Gre
alton of new system whereby the SUI
perior Courts of the State will be given
equal jurisdiction with the Circuit Courts.
A number of other changes in the present
judicial system are also said to be under
consideration, but they are OF minor I'M
portance as compared to those mentioned.
During the last few years the court sys-
tenn OF this State is said TO have proven
very unsatisfactory. In the counties where
Superior Courts have been created they
have not proven satisfactory because OF
insufficient jurisdiction, and as a cOnse-
quence the dockets of the Circuit Courts
have become so crowded with cases that
their final adjustment becomes a matter
of months, oftentimes, to the disgust of the
parties 10 the suit, the attorneys in the
case. and everybody concerned.
IT is said that IL the Superior Courts
were given equal jurisdiction with the Cir
cult Courts Ii would prevent the latter from
becoming congested, and litigation would
be greatly facilitated.
IL the Criminal Courts are abolished IL
is said the bill contemplates giving the
jurisdiction in criminal cases TO the Cir
cult and Superior Courts, which would try
them alternately each court holding a
criminal term lasting one or two weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Those who are trying to brighten the peo-
pie with the statement that the army bill
now under consideration I'm the Senate
gives the President greater power in the
forget that Abraham Lincoln was given
far greater power to call out troops than is
conferred by the pending bill. He never
called for more men than were needed, and
there is not the slightest danger that Presi-
dent Mckinley will do so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

The view expressed by correspondent of
the Journal that the secret of good roads
lies in constant watchfulness and continual
repairs instead of fitful and sporadic eff
forts is undoubtedly correct. A shovelful of
gravel to-day is cheaper than a wagon
load in the spring or fall For a practical
and civilized people we are the least ad-
vanced of any in the world in the matter
of good roads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
Desperate Resolve.
Washington Star.

Washington Star.
Aren't you going TO wear that necktie gave
you on Christmas7'' inquired Mr.. Meekton's WIFE
''of course l am. Henrietta. l was saving it
up. I'm going to that red neckte and my
NiIe-green smoking Jacket. and my purple and
yellow socks and smoke enc Of those birthday
cigars Won gave me- al AT once -.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
Made Them Tired.

Philadelphia Record.
Floss-I did a very tiresome thing to-day; 1
read all the magazine advertisements.
Ida-I did something twice as ttresome
Floss-You did?
Ida-Yes; I read all OF the magazine poetrY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

organization OF the Columbia Club on a
broad scale is the proposed organization OF
a Democratic club on somewhat similar
lines. There is room here for high-class
Democratic club. and while IL could not
hope TO rival its Republican prototype. II
could Dc of service In bringing together the
best rsen in the party and giving express
sfon 10 rs best sentiment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

1t seems that five years Of fusion rule in
the prosperous State of Colorado has not
only emptied the State treasury. but taken
from the tax laws the power to realize
revenue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Governor odell. In his inaugural before
the New York Legislature. while advocat-
Ing judicious legislation regarding monopo-
iistic combinations. declares that corpora
tions should be treated justly and even lib
orally, so that they be not driven out of the
Industries OF State as hostiles. to be
seized for ransom or to be driven from the
state
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

The Chicago Times-Herald asks Governor
elect Yates under which flag he is stand
ing, referring to the organization OF the
Illinois Legislature and the election of
tIrited States senator. Why should The
Governor have anything to do with The
organization Of the Legislature? He does
nCfh.ng of the kind I'm indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Because the late Governor Pingree, of
Michigan. undertook to override the legis-
lative and judicial departments of the
state. the Detroit Free Press warns his
successor that three independent branches
constitute the State government. and that
IL is not proper for the Governor to try to
lobby schemes through the LEGISLATURE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Those papers which devoted so many
headlines to the setting forth of the story
OF frauds In the election in Hamilton coun-
ty should emphasize the report of nom
partisan grand jury declaring that there
were no Irregularities involving fraud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
CentennIally Considered.

Chicago Tribune
No, SIR" said Miss Wellalong. with great
severity. lit has not been my custom at all to
receive New Years day
But hasn't II been your CUSTOM" asked the
persistent reporter. Ito receive at the beginning
OF a new century,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Of the market become millionaires, and
why so many men are unfortunate. For
tunately, the ups and downs of the specu-
terfere with the productive business of the
country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Perhaps before deciding whether the Con-
xtitution extends over Porto Rico the Su-
preme Court had better be asked to decide
whether IL extends over the Southern
States which have disfranchised colored
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

IL one should Judge from the long stories
which are sent from this. city to papers
outside Indiana he would come to the con-
ciusion that the people are quite excited
regarding the topics of legislation. Such IS
not the case. The writing OF the columns of
speculation is an industry. and it may be
added that those who are engaged in IT
here are experts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

AS per cent. Of the voters of Indiana
did not go to the polls Nov. s. Democrats
may claim that IL they had voted the Dem
ocratic ticket would have been elected.
Two per cent. OF the whole vote would
have been per cent. OF the Democratic
vote-why did so many Democrats not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
FROM HITLER AND YON.
The Exception.

Detroit Journal
fore"
"oh. no; when has just been done you
can't do him over again."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
Bill Against kidnapping.

Attorneys Ernest Keith and Hoyt Nc.
Claim are preparing bill to be brought be-
fore the General Assembly providing fot
extreme punishment for the crime Of kid
papirg. The bill viii be I'm two sections.
the first OF which will provide a punish-
ment for the kidnapping or stealing OF any
person under twenty-one. which shall De
life imprisonment or death. I'm the discre-
ton of the jury. The second section deals
with the kidnapping or stealing OF older
persons. for which the punishment viii De
a fine of not less than 800 nor more than
5000. and Imprisonment of not less than
two nor more than fifteen years.
A provision OF the bill is that IL does not
IN any way apply TO parents who abduct
their children. as their cases are reached
by other provisions Of law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

The Pan-American exposition which is
TO open in Buffalo. n. Y. on May L has
received liberal support from the national
government and from the State of New
York. and will doubtless be a great event
IN its way. 1t will be proper for the In
diana Legislature to consider whether
something should not be done towards
having the state represented there
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

With a net surplus of sl1sOoo.o 900 the past
six months. the cutting down of the war
taxes should come next to the army bill in
the Senate, as 1t did in the House
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Now that ex-President Cleveland is hunt
Ing and Mr.. Bryan is in far-away Florida.
some other Democrats might bring forth
their brands of Democracy for inspection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

The Iron and Coal Trades Review of Lon
don speaks OF 1.-THE unique economic sys-
IL the country does not soon adopt one
more universally popular disastrous re-
suits must follow. Tree trade is unique.
but II is an excellent theory TO write about
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
New Version of Old Joke.

Philadelphia Press.
mo wonder the future is dark to her"
"A of broken heart?''
mot exactly. There was young man who
had made himself the light OF her life and the
last time lie called her father put him out"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Senator Frye was selected for the posi-
ton he now holds by the Maine Legislature
I'm 1881. Wednesday night he was NOM
mated by his party for another six years
without dissenting vote He has never
been compelled to look after denominations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

On Monday next the last of the series
OF cases involving the political status of
Porto Rico will be argued orally in the
Supreme Court of the United States by ex-
Secretary John G.. Carlisle and Attorney
General Griggs. Mr.. Carlisle, who is easily
the greatest constitutional lawyer in the
Democratic party. will take the ground
that the moment new territory is acquired
by the United States the Constitution fol-
lows the flag. In his brief he lays down
four general propositions and deduces these
conclusions:
The Constitution is the supreme law of
the land, state and territorial.
Since the Constitution extends to the
farthermost territory of the United States
and Is the fundamental law thereof the
question arises as to when the Constitu-
ton extends to newly acquired territory.
Our contention is that when and at the
time the newly acquired territory is sew
cred from the sovereignty which has held
II and becomes possessed by the United
States the sovereignty Of the United States
extends thereto. and that that sovereignty
abides there by virtue of the Constitution.
Attorney General Griggs has presented
his views in a former argument, and the
debate between these two great lawyers
on Monday will be battle royal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Uncle Sans annual distribution OF garden
seeds through members of Congress will
begin next week, the first shipments going
- soctkern States. where planting time
oeucs earliest. The appropriation for this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

Fred Kimbley. OF Orleans. candidate
for the principal clerkship OF the House
OF Representatives, was shaking hands
with a number OF his friends In the lobby
of the Denison House last night. Mr.. Kim
bley expressed his confidence In his cleo
ton, saying ne had exerted himself 20 his
utmost and felt assured from the number
of promises he had received that he had
nothing TO fear from any opposing cardi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

1t would be interesting to know what
the Democratic party thinks IL sees for
Itself in the new century.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05
Detroit Free Press

Dispatches from Harrisburg indicate that
while the good Mr.. Wanamaker has Mr..
Quay on the mat. he has not been able TO
top him over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-05

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