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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-02

THE strenuous wing Of the Republ-
can state press has much to say about
a solemn PLEDGE made in conven-
ton upon the primary election law,
and some intimate doubt as to person s
Repubicanism if he does not accept
this ..pig in bag" even before the
sack has been opened to ascertain the
breed Of the brute The State, pub
lished at the capitol, clearly puts this
view when it says:
when a legislator expresses doubt
as ito whether or not he will support a
urinary election law he simply doubts
whether he will support the state plat
form upon which his party obtained
power. and when he doubts that he is
simply not sure as to whether or not
he is Republican at all. "
To all such persons it may be well to
say: Read your platform and recall
the conditions under which this plank
went into the platform. Here is the
plank:
1.-The reformation effected in our
general elections through the Aus
tralian ballot inspires us with conf
dence to apply. the same methods in
making nominations, SO that every
voter may exercise his sovereign right
of choice by direct vote without the
intervention or interference of any
political agency We therefore re-
commend that caucuses and cOnven-
tions for the nomination of candidates
for Office be abolished by legislative
enactment, and that all candidates for
state. legislative, congressional and
county offices be nominated at primary
elections upon the same day, by direct
vote under the Australian ballot. >
It will be seen by the wording that
it is not a solemn pledge at all, but
q cheerful recommendation This
means that the legislature is urged to
carefully consider such proposition
and act upon it's honest judgment, af-
ter such investigation. There is many
an idea which seems desirable in
theory which will not stand the test of
statutory analysis, and it is folly to say
that the legislature is bound hand and
foot to any proposed law which some
political cabal may pass in for it's Q.
K
There was good deal Of opposition
to the primary election plank when it
went into the state platfrom; but it
was a harmony convention, and the
majority desired that the plank should
not be opposed at that time, and it
went through without dissenting
voice on the understanding that there
should be free and candid discussion of
the question upon it's merits in the
open forum of the legislature. No
sooner had the recommendation been
adopted, however, than it's ardent
friends began to cram it down the
Threats of the rest of mankind as a
1'solemn pledge
The law, when submitted for ap-
proval, may be just the thing that
everybody, everywhere, wants; if so,
well and good; let it go into the stat
utes by all means. But first, grant the
legislature the largest possible liberty
to consider this recommendation Of
the party The Star-Times is not
necessarily opposed to primary cleo
tion law, but it is opposed to bambool-
ing the legislature into adopting
forced put-Hudson Star-Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-02
KamE Beer.

Kaffir beer is made from Indian corn
which is worked into pulp with wood
en- stampers, sufficient sugar and wa
ter is added, and the climate does the
rest. When the beer is ready every
hut will receive it's share, and certain
quantity will be put aside for the
"beer drink sorry, but gigantic
Find of feast. 44r.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-02

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-02

kidney uOuOlC.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the Kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
al constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble. 5<k
If you are sick you can make no mistake
~ first doctoriag your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilrners
Swa11lp=Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for it's
wonderful cures ofthe most distressing cases
5 52 ali il d iols sn SIS in a ii;sy
cent and one-dollar siz H. ill., Ess:i3
es. You may have 1sSss 44ss " sssz=sss
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp:Root
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. kilner
& Co.. Bnghamton, N. 7.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-02
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
A SEALED VERDICT.


The jury in the United States Court
which heard the evidence in the case
against William H. Wade, a preacher and
farmer of Velpin, in the southern part of
the State. last night reached verdict, but
it was sealed under instructions of the
court and will be opened this morning.
Wade passed some counterfeit nickels on
a conductor while Ee and his sister-in-law
were on their way to Evansville last winter.
The woman also gave the conductor some
spurious nickels which Wade had given
her. The accused man said in court that
he did not know the coin was counterfeit.
He said he got the nickels from a man
named Jones who had given him change
for a dollar. Wade's brother-in-law is al
ready serving a term in the workhouse here
for passing counterfeit money. He pleaded
guilty and related story against Wade.
The latter has been holding religious serv-
ices a. the Jail on Sundays. His wife, at the
time of his arrest, asked TO be allowed to
go to jail with him, but was Informed that
this could not be permitted. She then pro-
cured a position in the city so she could
be near her husband.
Mert Mccain and William Dougherty, of
Van Buren,, were acquitted yesterday of
the charge of making counterfeit nickes
with which 10 work slot machines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
SUCCESSFUL CONTESTANTS.
Report on Essays Written for Sons
of Revolution Prizes.

The essays on the revolutionary period of
America which were submitted by pupils
of commissioned high schools of the
State under conditions made by the Indiana
Society. Sons of the Revolution. have been
examined by the judges, who have decided
that George Dake, of New Albany, is en-
titled to first prize and Miss Grace Hunter
the second prize. Post Vincennes" is the
title of the winning essay. Miss Hunter
took for her subject the story of John
Andre. There were large number Of
papers submitted and there was much per-
plexity as to who should receive the hon
ors The papers of all the contestants are
highly commended by the reviewers, who
say there is shown in them unusual knowi-
edge of the events of that period as
gained from historical works and supple
ment&ry reading. Many of the papers give
evidence of great research. The prizes,
which are medals, will be suitably engraved
and presented to the winners next week
This is the second contest of the kind.
Mr.. Dake is a student in the New Albany
High School and Miss Hunter recently
graduated from the Manual Training High
School here. Last year the two successful
contestants were both from New Albany.
The Rev. G. c. Rowlinson. of this city, the
Rev. 5. c. Hughes. of Richmond, and
George G. Calvert, Of indianapolis, were
the Judges in the contest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
LILLY TABLET UNVEILED.
The Ceremony Witnessed by Many
Members of Commercial Club.

The directors of the Commercial Club
and many members of the club were pres
ent al the unwilling of the tablet in mem
DRY of Col. Eli Lilly. at the entrance of
the club building. yesterday at noon. Ar
thur Bohn, of this city, designed the tab
let and John II. Mahoney, of Indianapolis.
made the medallion bust of Colonel Lilly.
Tiffany Il Co, of New York, directed the
bronze casting.
The tablet was unveiled by Eli Lilly. jr..
lad of fifteen grandson of the late Col.
Lilly. The tablet is i'm the south wall Of
the entrance. The inscription announces
that the tablet is erected by the CONNER
cial Club in commemoration of the services
Of Colonel Lilly in promoting the welfare
Of Indianapolis. 1t refers to his being the
first president of the club and says IL was
largely through his efforts that the build
ing was erected. The memorial committee,
composed of {. G. Foster, L. G. Day and
William Fortune, presented report which
paid high tribute TO the memory of Col
Lilly. "A part of the report contained these
words: I'm bold relief from all honors and
rewards his grand living OF the life that
God has given equally 10 all men stands
cut in clear distinction as that of the ideal
citizen. Greater is the pure honor of ii
than can be conferred by title or gained by
power We render TO our country and Que
city the service of our highest hopes by
placing in testimony the life of this man
OF countless good and noble deeds as an
example worthy the emulation of all The
Commercial Club can have no better stand
ard Of usefulness than this example. AS
the foremost representative of the organ
ization in the first five years of its exist
ence he gave much of the best Of his life
10 its work. and through il rendered the
public service which was most helpful in
bringing about the era of greatest adj
Vancement in the history of Indianapolis.
In the roll of the club his name will al
ways be first. as ii is i'm the hearts of those
among the members who knew him. May
this tablet IN Colonel Lilly's memory there
fore stand as guiding inspiration to the
club, we'll as the testimony of loving
remembrance OF those whose privilege il
was TO know him and TO be associated with
him."
The tablet was received on behalf Of the
club by Frank T.. Gavin, vice president of
the organization, las a lasting memorial
that Colonel Lilly here worked and labored,
was hOnored and loved"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
BESSIE BLACKWELL'S ESCAPADE
Supposed to Have Taken Poison in
=. &. Dawson's Livery Barn.

Bessie Blackwell, who has figured so
prominently in several escapades, and sew
eral months ago attempted 10 shoot S. c.
Dawson, a liveryman, is said to have at
tempted suicide at Dawsons barn Wednes-
day night. She was attended by Dr. JEFF
fries. and then removed about II o'clock by
Dawson, and yesterday morning her par
ents asked the police to locate her. When
she left home she asked them to prepare
a wedding supper. as she was TO return as
the wife of Dawson. She did not return
There was much secrecy about the stable
yesterday, but the impression was given
that she had taken the poison, or what
it that made her I'll, because
Dawson wished to further postpone their
marriage. IL was believed that they were
secretly married after they leTt the stable
or some time yesterday morning.
The shooting at Dawson was because he
had married her Stepmother after promis-
ing 10 marry the Blackwell girl The
Blackwell woman was arrested. and after
spending some time i'm Jail was released
upon bond supplied by Dawson. Two weeks
ago Mrs. Dawson secured a divorce. and
two hours later Dawson went 10 the Black.
we'll home. Arrangements were made there
for the wedding on Tuesday
Late last night DIR. Jeffries telephoned the
police department that Bessie Blackwell
was alive and would recover from the
effects OF the poison. He declined 10 advise
the department of her whereabouts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
DENTAL MEETING ADJOURNS.
Ii Was About the Most Successful
Gathering They Ever Held.

The tri-state dental meeting, which has
been in session at the German House since
Tuesday, came to close yesterday evening.
One of the interesting features of the clos
ing session was the presentation of hand
some couch to DR.. George L. Hunt, of this
city, by the local dentists. DIR. Hunt re-
ceived the gift with gracious speech of ac-
ceptance.
Several papers and lectures were enjoyed
yesterday. One of the papers was dis
eases of the Gums and Sockets of the AL
veoh' by c. NJ. Wright. of Cincinnati
Weston a. Price, of Cleveland gave a lee
ture on the Application of Roentgen Rays
in Dentistry" and Calvin s. Case of Chi
cago, gave a lecture on Correction of Den
tO-Facial Deformities by Combined Pros
thesis and Orthopedia, which was illus
trated with the lantern. Another lecture
was by Truman w. Brophy, of Chicago, re-
lating TO surgery of the palate. w. r.. Girls
void, of Denver gave q lecture on the
System of Retaining Springs for Saddle
were read by n. S. Hoff, of Ann Arbor
Mich, and George E. Johnson, of Fort
Wayne. The first was "A Study of Tooth
Bleaching" and the other was a paper on
THE Human Face and Articulate Speech
Divine"
A well-known dentist of this city, who
for more than twenty years has been prac-
tcing the Chinese method of extracting
teeth with no other instrument than the
forefinger and thumb, yesterday invited
number of the dentists who have been at
tending the convention in this city to wit
he employs. They were skeptical, and
therefore thoroughly enjoyed the clinic.
The next similar gathering of dentists
will take place in Michigan. Five States
will be included at the next meeting it
having been decided to invite the dentists
of Kentucky and Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
MR.. RANKIN'S VISIT ENDS.
Federal building Architect Receives
Many Useful Suggestions.

Architect Rankin, who is preparing the
plans for the new federal building, after
a three days sojourn in this city, during
which he endeavored to obtain as far as
possible the wishes of the various gov
eminent officials in respect TO the arrange
ment of particular offices. left this morn
ing at 8 o'clock for his home in Philadel-
phia. Mr. Rankin said he hoped to have
the plans finished early in September and
knew of no reason why the contracts
should not be let and work begun by the
government at that time.
He had obtained some very valuable sug-
gestions from the different officials, he said
and expressed himself being highly
pleased with the courtesy which had been
shown him. His visit had been solely for
the purpose of ascertaining the wishes of
the men who would occupy the many de-
partments of the new building. "Of
no change in the structural plans of the
building. and this talk about my being
chagrined a the suggestions that have
been made TO me is all nonsense. 1T ap-
pears especially ridiculous when every
body knows that my sole purpose in com
ing 10 indianapolis was TO seek the very
suggestions which are now said to be an
noying me- The few changes that have
been asked of me are simply with regard
10 the different departments and are wholly
immaterial TO the general plans of the
building.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
List of Directors Contains the Names
of Many Wealthy Citizens
of Indiana.
HEADQUARTERS IN THIS CITY
FIRST COMPANY ORGANIZED UNDER
LAW OF LAST LEGISLATURE.
Most of the Officers Have Been Elect
ed-Company to he Incorporated
in a Few Days.

The Union Surety Company OF Indianapo-
lis. just formed, is the first company to be
organized under the law passed by the last
Legislature authorizing the Incorporation OF
bonding and surety companies with not less
than 500 900 capital. The new company
and the Federal Surety Company of Chi
cago are the only companies OF the kind IN
the United States west of Wheeling, ".
Va
The indianapolis company formed
through the efforts of State Senators Will
liam \. Guthrie. of Dupont. and Charles y.
Thompson, of this city. The directors are
business men of great wealth and of the
highest standing in many parts of the
State.
The list includes James Murdoch, prom
inent gas man of Lafayette: Henry c. Paul,
of Fort Wayne; Col. l. c. Elston, a banker
Of Charlottesville; W. A. Guthrie, lumber
dealer. of Dupont; T. II. Johnson. of the
Johnson Woodbridge Company. Indianapo-
lis; Eudorus NJ. Johnson. city controller.
Indianapolis; Fred NJ. Ayres, of l.. S.
Ayres & Co, Indianapolis Hugh Dough
erty, banker and president of the Indiana
Voting Machine Commission, Button;
Frank l.. Powell, banker and treasurer of
Madison John F. Wild bond dealer In
dianapolis; Joseph /. Irwin, of the Indian
apolis. Greenwood & Franklin Interurban
Company. and banker. Columbus; John NJ.
Shaw, of Kingan & Co., Indianapolis; Will
liam O'Brien, banker, Aurora: Samuel +.
Rauh, president Indianapolis Belt Railroad
and Stockyards Company. Indianapolis:
Charles n. Thompson. commercial lawyer,
Indianapolis, and Robert A. Brown, clei *
OF the Supreme Court of Indiana.
The officers that have thus far been
elected are:
President-Hugh Dougherty. Button
First Vice President-William A. Guthrie,
Dupont
Second Vice President-Henry C. Paul.
Fort Wayne.
Third Vice Presdent-John NJ. Shaw, In
Gianapols.
Treasurer-John f. Wild, Indianapolis
a secretary will be chosen in a few days
The new company is expected to file ar
ticles of Incorporation tomorrow or Mon
day. The headquarters OF the new COM
Hany will be in this city, but a location
Tor its offices has not yet been selected.
The capital stock has been fixed at $3.50. 600
but the fact that this amount has been
almost entirely subscribed before the ex-
istence of the company has become gen
orally known makes IL reasonably certain
that II will be increased in the near fu-
ture.
The company will engage in a general
bonding and surety business, furnishing
bonds for anybody who handles money anu
Tor people in positions of trust.
The organization of this new company
with large capital by financiers scattered
over the State Is regarded as a further
step In the centralizing of capital in In
dlanapolis, which has recently become APP
parent in the formation here of number
CT large banks and trust companies backed
principally by outside wealth
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
DunIap's Celebrated Hats
At Seaton's Hat Store.


The c. r. & I. passenger department will
give a round trip ticket from any point on
its line TO Petoskey or Harbor Springs for
the best name for its Train No. Z.
This train leaves Richmond, Ind, every
day except Sunday at $40 a. m, Fort
Wayne, Ind, $50 a. m. Kalamazoo, Mich.
1920 noon, and commencing June 30 will
leave Grand Rapids at p. m, making the
run 10 Petoskey in a little over five hours,
arriving at Traverse City about p. m,
Petoskey about 7:2O p. m, Bay View about
1870, Wequetonsing 7:40 and Harbor Springs
about 7:45 p. m
1t is a daylight train with parlor car from
Fort Wayne 10 Grand Rapids and buffet
parlor car from Grand Rapids to Harbor
Springs. North OF Grand Rapids il makes
as fast time as the famous early morning
flyer, 'the Northland Express
Think up an appropriate catchy name for
this train, suggesting its speed, comfort
and points reached and get the ticket. Any
one can try.
If more than one person suggests the
name that is selected the ticket goes 10
the one whose letter is received first
All names must be in before June 20. Ad-
dress G. l.. LOCKWOOD, G.. p. A, Grand
Rapids * Indiana Railway, Grand Rapids,
Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
THE COST OF SMALLPOX.
Since Jan. I the City Has Expended
About $4,000.

Another case of smallpox was reported to
the Board of Health yesterday. The pa
tient is Angelina Alexander. cOlored, 756
West Thirteenth street.
Clerk Gearing said. yesterday that since
the first of the year smallpox has cost the
city in the neighborhood Of 5000. AT pres
ent the board is practically without funds
and until the ordinance appropriating an
other 81. 200 to the contagious disease fund
has been passed by the Council. the Board
of Health may find il necessary to hold up
all of its grocery and supply bills
Since Jan. ! there have been l09 cases of
smallpox. so that the average expense for
each person has been about $50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD.
Residents Want n Bridge Across Fall
Creek-A Remembrance Filed.

Residents along Washington boulevard
a continuation of North Alabama street,
are preparing 10 file a petition with the
County Commissioners for a bridge across
Tall creek at Alabama street. The petit
ton may be taken up with the petition for a
bridge at College avenue. which will be
presented TO the County Council next Sep
iember for an appropriation.
Silas II. Johnson yesterday filed with the
commissioners a remonstrance against ex-
tending College avenue in a direct line to
Broad Ripple. He says that IL will cut
strip off his land. making IL irregular and
damage il 10 the amount of $1,000. Review
ton OF extending the road and damages
II is said there is a proposition on foot
10 annex property along Washington bou-
ers OppOSe H.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
RACES AGAIN POSTPONED.
The Weather Man Threatened Rain
il They Were Given.

Tom Hay. manager Of the Newly Oval
bicycle races, said last night that the
weather man told him yesterday TO post
pone the races scheduled for last night. as
it would surely rain. The opening events
were consequently postponed and the pro-
gramme as arranged for last night will be
given tonight.
Leander. the Chicago rider. and Kreamer.
of Cleveland arrived yesterday and viii re-
main to-day 10 ride in the professional
events. The officials selected for tonight 8
referee. c. G.. Fisher, clerk; William Wat
son. assistant clerk; James A Allison
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
AN OFFER OF MACHINES.
They May Be Used for Special EIec-
ton in Fifteenth ward.

The agent OF the United States Standard
voting machine called on the city controller
yesterday afternoon and made him a prop
osition 10 furnish. free of charge all the
voting machines that would be necessary
in the election which is soon to he held in
the Fifteenth ward. Mr.. Johnson said he
would be glad to accept IL the election
commissioners would authorize them 10 be
used The controller thinks 1t would be an
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
Pay of Smallpox Guards.

The smallpox guards employed by the
City Board of Health maintain that under
the law passed by the last Legislature, they
are entitled to 20 cents an hour. AS they
work twelve hours day the new law
would give them g. a day. whereas they
now re Give but $3.50 The Board of Health
has referred the matter TO the city attor-
no
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07

starter; Jap Clemmens. assistant starter:
Clark futile, George j. Marott and w. q.
Hunter, judges; William Haugh. George
Kern and Frank Staley. timers; Tom
Hause. announcer: Frank Erdelmeyer.
Handicapped; Mat Paxton and W. ]. Kane.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

Subscribers leaving the city for a period
during the summer can have the Daily and
Sunday Journal mailed TO any address in
the United States or Canada without extra
charge. The address will be changed as
often as desired.
Both Telephones 23s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
EXCURSION TO DAYTON
Via Big Four Route.
Sunday, June D, SI.25 Round Trip.

Special train leaves Indianapolis Union
Station a. M; Massachusetts avenue 1:l0
a m. Returning leaves Dayton, Z p. m.
Call at Big Four offices, l East Washing
ton street, Union Station and Massachu
sets avenue
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-06-07
PENNSYLVANIA LINES.
Low Excursion Fares to
Indianapolis,

From Vincennes and way points, &C.
count German Orphans celebration. Spe-
cial train will leave Vincennes at 6 a. m.
Returning leave indianapolis at p. m.
For particulars call ticket agents.