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God i'm the Constitution.

To the Editor of che Indianapolis Journal
The most recent monstrosity on record is
the Boston preacher who declares with his
sect that the Constitution is an immoral
document in that it makes no mention of
God" The fact is, it is most righteous
document. as it gives To all creedS equal
freedom. masmUch as its provisions are
that Congress shall make no laws regard
ing an establishment of religion or pro-
hibting the free exercise thereof"
What more should any church ask than
"a fair field and no favors?" Would it add
a particle to the great freedom now en-
joyed by all churches alike to put the word
God in the Constitution? Would it
make the people righteous, pious or
moral To do this? If it had been the will of
Him who guides the affairs of nations to
have His name inserted. could He not have
inspired our fathers To that end?
What hinders those who are attacking
our goddess institutions from emigrating
to Europe. where kings rule "by the grace
of Cod God in the Constitution might
tend to give these more authority" but
that is just what the Son of Man came not
to establish ''The kings Of the gentiies
exercise lordShip over them. and they that
benefactors but ye shall not be 50. Luke
xxi. p; Matthew Xxx. -.
What attitude should we hold toward
those who attack orr Constitution in this
way. as we'll as those OF Senator Tulmans
class who take and advocate taking. away
the rights guaranteed by that grand docu-
ment to all men alike. regardless of race,
color or previous condition of servitude2
CHARLES II. KRAUSE.
indianapolis. oct. u.
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4 GREAT POLITICAL LEGACY.

No statement or declaration of principle
b. any President since Abraham Lincon's
time has been quoted often and with as
unvarying approval as the declaration of
President Hayes that lie serves his party
best who serves the country best" 1t is a
great truth aptIy expressed. 1t occurs in
Mr.. IIayes's inaugural message, and its
context is interesting. lie had been max
ing a strong plea for refrom in the civil
service and for the substitution of the merit
system for the spells system. Mr. Hayes
was the first of our Presidents TO do this,
as he was the first to declare. his ''innexible
purpose not to be Il candidate for re-
election and to recommend, as ne did in his
inaugural message, an amendment to the
Constitution making the presidential term
six years and forbdding reelection In
concluding his remarks on civil-service re-
form he said:
The President of the United States of
necessity owes his election to office to the
suffrage and Jealous IabOrs of a political
party, the members of which cherish with
ardor and regard as of essential impor-
lance the principles of their party organiZa-
ton; but he should strive 10 be always
mindful of the fact that he serves his party
best who serves the country best.
President Hayes showed that he meant
what he said by issuing, within three
months after his inauguration, an execu-
tive order that:
No officer should be required or permitted
10 take part in the management of political
organizations, caucuses, conventions or
election campaigns. Their right TO vote OF
TO express their views on public questions
either orally or through the press, is not
denied provided ii does not interfere with
the discharge of their official duties. No
assessment for political purposes on officers
or subordnates should be allowed. This
rule Is applicable to every department of
the civil service. Ii should be understood
by every officer of the general government
that he is expected 10 conform his conduct
10 its requirements.
This was very advanced doctrine in 1871.
and it has been a cornerstone of the civil
service reform movement ever since
The vitality of a great truth aptly ex-
pressed was never better illustrated than
in the phrase above quoted from Mr..
Hayes's inaugural. In it he builded better
than he knew, for it has furnished the key
note of thousands of speeches and papers
i'm favor of civil-service reform and has
been a source of inspiration and encourage
ment to great number of executive Off
GERS who have stTiven TO place public duty
above mere partisan service. There is rea-
son To believe that it will be a controlling
principle in the administration of President
Roosevelt 1t has proved TO be valuable
political legacy.
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ARGUMENTS UNDER WAY
LAST ACT IN THE POWERS DRAMA
ABOUT TO BE RUNG Up.
CantriII'S Instructions Are for Con-
Viction-Jury Visits Scene of the
ShootinE-Norton's Tribute.

GEORGETOWN, Ky, oct. 25-Procedure
was rapid to-day in the trial of Caleb Pow
ers as an accessory before the fact to the
killing of William Goebel The defense Of
fered no testimony in sur-rebuttal. At
O'Clock this morning a special train on the
Kentucky Midland Railroad took the jury
trying Powers to Frankfort TO view the
scene of the murder. The jury was accom-
panied by Caleb Powers and two of his
counsel. John w Douglas and f. Sinclair,
Judge Cantrin, Commemorative Attorney
Franklin and Messrs. Hendrick, Williams
and Golden, representing the state, and
four deputy sheriffs
At 2:l5 o'clock Judge Cantrill instructed
the Jury that the acts and declarations Of
every cOnspirator indicted with Powers
were the acts and declarations of Powers,
and that il the bringing of the mountain
army TO Frankfort was Que 10 Powers, and
if that act resulted in Goebels death. the
prisoner should be found guilty. If the
jury believed Goebel's death resulted from
a conspiracy, even though the original in
tention of the conspirators was not TO Kill
Goebel and the defendant was absent
when the shooting occurred. the defendant
should be found guilty. The instructions
were STRONGLY for conviction The argu-
ment began at Pas O'Clock, with four hours
allowed TO each side.
Judge JeTe Norton, of Lexington. made
the opening speech of the defense. The
speaker opened his argument by appealing
to the jury to lay aside all political preju-
diceS and consider the case dispaSsiOnately
on the evidence. He pictured wildly the
blighted career of the young defendant, his
strenuous struggle against poverty, his
steady rise until the fulfllment Of his am
billions was almost within his grasp. the
contest for his honestly won office and the
danger that even a cool-headed young man
was i'm under such circumstances Closing
his argument. the judge read a number of
letters written by Powers TO his friends.
In one OF the letters which were introduced
as evidence by the State Powers said:
We have been honestly elected L will
fight before / give up"
In another he said: Il would rather that
should fight and be free than submit
and be slaves"
These words are fit for inscription upon
the monument OF Nathan Hale, said Judge
Norton. The State should not wish 10
destroy "A young man who voices sucn
sentiments sentiments that make the best
blood tingle through the veins. Such a
man is credit TO his State and TO his
country He should be preserved and
given his liberty and rights"
+. G. Campbell. who followed Judge Nor
ton for the prosecution, was interrupted
by the indisposition of q juror, and court
suspended until . clock
MIR. Campbell concluded his argument at
the night session and Colonel owens. of
the defense spoke for two hours. Court
adjourned at 1899 O'Clock. Commonwealth =
Attorney Franklin viii make the closing
argument for the state and the case Will
90 TO the jury about noon tomorrow.
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Ills VIEWS DID NOT CONSIST.

Colonel Kilbourne, Democratic candidate
for Governor in Ohio. delivered the open
ing speech of his campaign on Wednesday
and it was largely devoted to denouncing
protection and criticising the policy of the
administration IN the Philippines TO at
tack the policy OF protecting American in
dustries. in view of the present universal
prosperity and growth of trade and COM
merce, argues either high courage or great
rashness. He must be either a very brave
man or else a very foolish one who believes
that in view of the contrast afforded by the
cOuntrys last experience with tariff for
revenue only and its condition under the
present tariff people will listen patiently
To arguments in favor of return to the
era of sOuphOuses and tramps But the
Democratic state platform in Ohio declares
in favor OF tariff for revenue only" and
the gubernatorial candidate went the whole
length. lie declared that protection to
American industry is legalized robbery"
when every man in his audience knew that
directly or indirectly he was beneficiary
OF the policy. There are a great many
Ohio. and every one of them is a solid ar
gument in favor of the policy that makes it
profitable 10 maintain them
On the Philippine question Colonel Kill
bourne advocated hauling down the Amer
lean flag, Withdrawing our troops from the
islands and leaving the people to work out
their own salvation among themselves
He did not say whether this should be done
with ballots or with bolos. but as the Fill
pinos know nothing as yet about the former
it would doubtless he with the latter
Anyhow. the Democratic candidate advo-
Gated hauling down our flag in the Phil
ippines and said lit would then stand be-
fore the world with added glory" This is
the old policy OF infamy'' inaugurateG
by a Democratic administration in Hawaii
and reversed by a Republican administra-
ton
But the most remarkable part OF Colonel
kilbourne's speech was his eulogv of the
late President Mckinley. After denounc-
ing protection and advocating hauling down
the flag in the Philippines he said of Mr.
Mckinley: "He has buildcd for himself
monument more lasting than brass. He
not only reached the highest official sta
tion in the Republic. but he gained that
which, in the estimation of all noble minds
is of far greater value-the respect and
affection OF his couptrymen." This is
what The whole world has been saying of
the dead President. and it is true. but
how utterly inconsistent il is with denun-
citation of the acts and policies by which
he achieved his greatness and for which
his countrymen chiefly revere his name,
II the protection of American industries is
''legaIized robbery" and if holding the
Philippines is an act OF tyranny. then Mr
Mckinley. instead of deserving the respect
and affection of his countrymcn deserves
something very different. II our flag should
be h1uled down in the Philippines NJ
Mckinley should Ice pulled down from the
high place he holds in the estimation OF
his countrymen. The Democratic candidate
made a mess of it.
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INSTITUTES In NOVEMBER
SIPPLEMENTAL LIST or MEETINGS
FOR INDIANA FARMERS.
Purpose X TO Accommodate Those
Who Live Mt Distance from the
Places OF the Annual Sessions.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind. oct. 25.-Following
is a list OF supplemental farmers insti-
tutcs TO be held in the latter half of No
vembor. These meetings are TO be held IT
new points for the purpose OF accommo-
dating farmers who live remote from
places OF holding the annual institutes.
Where the name of the chairman Il not
given that official has not been assigned.
The list follows:
Chester1on-A. J. Bowscr, Nov. 1913. Bah
cock and Van Norman.
Lowell-Noy. 2D-2l, Babcock and Van Nor
man.
Wheatheld-Nov PIP. Babcock and Van
Norman
Hoa gland-NoV- is. AcManan and Cur
Monroevime-Nov. u. McMshan and Cur
ryer.
Churusbusco-Nov. 2O-2i, McMahan and
Curryer.
South whitIey-A. II. Pence. Nov. 30.
McMahan and Curryer.
Ossian-J. w. u. Nets, Nov. 1913, Hus-
selman and Mrs Erwin.
Akron--F. 5. Strong, Nov. 2O-21. Hussel-
man and Mrs. Erwin.
RemlngtUu-L. :. Alter. Nov. 2-23, Hus-
selman and Professor Troop.
knightstown-R. {. Morgan, Nov. 1913,
Nowlin and Trusler.
LOSantville-I +. BeesOn, Nov. 20-2l,
Nowlin and Mrs. Bates.
Ridgeville-H. Jack, Nov. 22-23, Nowlin
and Mrs. Bates.
FortviIle-J r. McCord. NcCordsvine.
Nov. 1913, Billingsley and Mrs Bloss.
Cumberland-W. J. Schlericb er. Nov. 20
u, Billngsley and Mrs. Blcss.
GreenwOod-E. A. Robson. Rock Farm,
Nov. 22-23 Billingsley and Flick
Martnsville-S. Majors, Nov 1913, Lane
Bridgeport-Nov ~. Lane and Somers
Pittsboro-J. w. Keeney, Nov. p, Lane
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES - Lane and Somers.
I on1np-NpV % fFlnp and Spnprc
Elwood-C. c. Mays, Frenkton, Nov. IS
-. Burris and Flick.
Middle FOrk-M. V. CnSer, Nov. vi,
Pine Vniage-John c. Eberle, Nov. 22-2s.
Burris and Keim
Yankeetown-L Saylor. Boonvime, r..
Nov. 20-2l. Randel and Gwaltney.
Decentralization Fisher, Nov. 22-25.
ird's-eye-J. ]. Cunningham, Nov. 1918.
Collins and Dorrell.
OtweII-W b. Anderson, Nov. 20-21, Col
Rockport-J. a. Haines, Nov. 22-2s. Col
Inns and DoFrell.
Laconia-J. i. Russell, Nov. lS-l9' Burton
Underworld. NJ Davis. Nov. 2o-2l. Bur-
ton and Stevens.
Martinsburg-Dr. " IL. Brlght, nov.
22-2S Burton and Stevens.
Paoii-T n. Braxton. Nov. 25-26. Burton
and l.. NJ. c. Hobbs
Gosport-NoN. z'-ZS, burton ana l.. NJ =.
Hobbs.
Patricksburg-Nov %, Burton and L. NJ.
c. Hobbs.
Cataract-T F. wakeand. Nov. 90. Bur-
ton and +. NJ. g. Hobbs.
Ladoga-J NJ. Harshbarger, Nov. 25-26.
McAIahan and ID. Il. Johnson.
Roachdale-Nov. %, McAIahan and D. b.
Russeilvine-Nov. IS, McMahan and ID. b.
Johnson.
Mooney-D. c. Bower, Nov. $3.50. McMa-
han and u. =. Johnson.
Montone-M. HIGHWAY, Nov. 1926 Hus-
selman and Curryer.
St JOEL. NJ. Widney, Nov. $780, Hus-
selman and Curryer
Unless stated otherwise the postffice adj
dress of chairmen is the same as place OF
meeting.
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\ Cry for Aid.

To the Editor OF he Indianapolis Journal
How slowly does civilization make itself
felt among our Democratic feliow-citizensi
In 1861. 1866 and 1858 great wagonloads of
pretty Democrat damsels were frequently
found i'm poll .ical PROFESSIONS carrying
huge banners inscribed with the despairing
petition. Fathers save Us from Niger
husbands. As the years passed. however
these damsels. finding that they could re-
Sist the subtle sweetness OF anticipated
darby lovers. hope revived, the banners
no longer appeared and the country seemed
to he saved.
But. alas, alas, another black cloud has
appeared above the horizon and our scnsf-
tive Democratic friends are again strug-
Cling i'm the slough Of dCspond. The Pres
idcnt has diucd colored man. and for
sooth. every Democratic household i'm the
land is likely ia call Ia its table some pre-
possessing African. TO the utter destruction
of the Nation. Who cam save our helpless
friends from themselves? Who can rescue
Uncle Samuel?
GEORGE Il. CARDWIII.
New Albany
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MISSION WORKERS OFFICERS.
Election by the Richmond District
ConventiOn-Fi1aDc Report.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Int, oct. 25.-The Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society OF the Rich
mond district I'm annual convention here to-
day. chose Economy. this county as the
next meeting place and elected the follow
ing officers 10 serve a year: President. Mrs
DIR. George II. Hill, Richmond. first vice
president, Mrs. Frances Kelly, Richmond:
second vice president. Mrs. u. ~. Guild
KnightstOwn; third vice president AIrs.
DR.. J. j. Clark. Economy. corresponding
secretary Mrs. J. III. Biuford. Greenfield.
recording secretary. Mrs. q. ID. Morgan
Nnightstown; treasurer. Mrs ". O. smith,
Winchester. delegate To the branch con-
vention TO be held al Bloomington. Ind.
Mrs. H. l.. Gray. knightstoNn: alternate
Mr.. West, Farmland. conference district
mi Siouary. Miss Charlotte. Worter Tall
egaun. Dahhada. India; superintendent OF
chldrens work. Mrs. Powell. Greenfield
The report OF the Northwest branch
meeting. given 10y Mrs. G. ~. hin. shows
that The branch raised Sio2.6l2 Is the lest
year FOR missionary purposes. the North
indiana Conference. S9.320f 80 and - DO Tor
the CawnpOre school I'm India.
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WAVE Of NEW YORK.
Losing Prestige as a Place of Export
ation-Other Cities Gaining.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Figures showing
a falling off of the grain export trade
through the port of New York were given
before the Interstate-commerce Commits
sion i'm session to-day, by ]. c. Brown,
statistician of the Produce Exchange. The
hearing was on rates on grain and grain
products from the West Commissioner ].
d. Youmans presided. and with him was
Commissioner c. \. Prouty. Statistician
Brown presented a statement of the re-
ceipts of -four. wheat and corn at the
ports of New York, Philadelphia, Boston,
Baltimore, Norfolk and Newport News
during June. July. August and September
Of this year. The receipts in June were
S.245,0o0 bu Of which New York received
51.76 and Baltimore 11.3 per cent. In July
the receipts were 1I7S}.O00 bu. one and
thrcc-quarter times large in June,
Yet New Works share dropped TO 1916 per
cent. while Baltimore's rose TO - per cent.
I'm other words. New York lost II per cent.
and Baltimore gained q per cent In Au-
gust. with a movement practically as large
as in July. 13,SyS000 bu. New York share
dropped 10 26. per cent, while Baltimore )
reached Sol per cent. In September the
receipts were 100000 bu. New York gained
slightly. receiving @256 per cent, while
Baltimore dropped 10 -. IS per cent.
These figures" Mr.. Brown said. show q
heavy and practically continued loss to
New York and a correspondingly heavy
gain at Baltimore" Mr. Brown gave fig
ures showing that the receipts OF wheat
AT Philadelphia. Boston and Baltimore in
creased from ISL. go bu in the months of
June. July. August and September of 800
To $4,000 bu i'm the same period of this
Year
Nathan Guilford traffic manager of the
New York Central * Hudson River Rail-
road. testified that the rates on grain from
June 20 September were less than the
published rates. He did not know whether
that statement applied TO -four. lie said
that the rates were not made here but bv
the Western traffic managers. and that
the New York Central accepted its dVi-
sion OF whatever rates the Western traf-
lic managers made.
W. II. Joyce. the traffic manager Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. gave practically
the same testimony as Mr. Guilford He
admitted that the rate TO Baltimore was
9ia cents while IL cents was charged to
New York
4. T. Caldwell traffic manager of the
Delaware * Lackawanna Railroad told
the same story as his two predecessors on
tho stand. &. :. Wright. the traffic man
acer Of the r.. x g. and II. Il. Chamber
lain. traffic manager of the Erie substan-
ti8ted the statements Of the other traffic
managers 30 far as New York is con-
Cecned the hearing was closed. liz will be
resumed in Chicago NOV =
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presided and Gen. Horace Porter and other
distinguished Americans were present
Later he and his wife received a call from
the American ambassador and were i'll
vited TO a reception at his residence, at
which were present the Chief Justice of
the United States and many distinguished
Americans. In England hc and his wife
were among the guests at tea of Queen
Victoria. and at banquet in New York
nc sat at the same table with Hon. Chaun-
ccy NJ. Depew, Gen. Daniel +. SiclIles and
Hon. Thomas Il. Reed. Our Southern
friends should have begun getting mad long
ago. If they had begun sooner they might
be much madden now. and therefore hap
nix
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panies arc now under negotiation. In Az,
l.9J.pOJ tons for 1902 delivery have Deeil
booked. Special activity i'm other lines =
noted In structural material at PittSbufs.
additional orders FOR implement manislac-
turers and continued activity in tin plates
ana steel sheets. mills producing the lattel
belnS months behind on orders. Raiiroa
companies are buying cars freely. The
market for wire products is tagging and
nails are lower, although the leading inter
esiS. II - claimed. VIII not meet the cut.
Weather conditions have been faV orabie
10 the cotton crop this week. Frost Is
holding off. receipts have heavily increased,
though ii * claimed this Is but temporary.
and the situation at FAN River is not 80
favorable, owing to a further advance I'm
wages 10y one manufacturer. and there are
fears of a strike. Estimates of cotton con-
sumption made public this week are bull
ish. one authority saying that a crop of
II 10000 bales is required To prevent
squeeze. Wooden goods remain i'm strong
position. Consumption of raw wool is large
and prices are held steady thereby
The large crop OF wheat and the ad-
mitted increase in the worlds supplies
have heretofore been balanced by the
knowledge that the rest OF the world : food
supplies are shorter than last year Prices
this week have been pushed over the dead
center by reports Of drought in Argen-
tina. reducing the yield from p per cent. To
40 per cent Exporters have bought on re-
actions. Flour has strengthened with
wheat and production is very heavy. the
MINNEAPOLIS mills last week breaking al
records Corn is little changed on the
week. liquidation and weakness early being
offset by a good export business. Ship
ments are the heaviest for three months
past. Hog products are lower.
Wheat Including -four exports for the
week aggregated 2.134 bu, as against
1856 G73 last week and 4.9i2,97S in this week
last year Wheat exports from July / TO
date aggregate 100,0563S5 bu. as against o.
1S7 $50 last season Corn exports aggre gate
l. lSS.2SS ~. as against 640.033 last week and
33e5.G5 last year From July TO date corn
exports are 1873 401 bu, against 52,255.5"
last season.
THE strength of leather products con-
tinues undated and shoe shipments are
heavily in excess OF year ago. Leather Is
> To 10 per cent. higher than il was SIX
weeks ago
Failures in the United States for the
week number 223 as against 1913 last week,
161 in this week a year ago and 2l1 in 1899 -
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The decision OF the Supreme Court OF
Illinois requiring the State Board of Equal
izatiOn to assess for taxation the capital
stock and franchises Of all corporations At
their full market value is regarded the
affecting the taxation of corporations. 1t
is said the decision will add from $500 100000
to 1895, c0o,O00 to the assessment lists OF Cook
county. As it will add very largely to the
public school fund of Chicago. the Teach
ers' Federation. which brought the suit,
has special cause for reioicins
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Commissioner OF immigration PoWdery
suggests that all foreign immigrants who
are permitted to land in the United states
should be presented with little book,
printed by the government in all lam
guages. containing picture OF the Amer
lean flag, with an account i'm simple terms
OF what it stands for. the text Of the Con-
stituuon of the United States, an abstract
of our naturalization laws and a few words
of welcome and advice. Such an act would
be well received by honest and well-mean-
ing aliens. but those who come with an
archism in their hearts would repel il.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Journal has purchased several thou
sand OF Murat Halstead's Life and Dis
tinguished Services Of William Mckinley.
These were secured for the benefit OF
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The demand is so great that we cannot
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Journal, subscribe at once and get the
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