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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
TALK BY SECRETARY SHAW.
He Speaks at Oakland City for Mr..
Hemenway-Big Crowd Out.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
OAKLAND CITY, Ind, Oct. 16.-The big
gest political demonstration in Gibson
county this year was held here to-day. The
speakers were the Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw,
secretary of the treasury, and Representa-
tive ]. A. Hemenway. 1t was necessary.
at late hour, to change the meeting from
the opera house to the fair grounds to ac-
commodate the large crowd. Over three
thousand people sat in the grand stand to
listen with interest to Secretary Shaw for
an hour and half. All were pleased with
the speech, even the leading Democrats adj
uniting that 1t was gem of oratory and
logic. His arguments in support of the Re-
publican side in the present campaign were
presented so forcefully and pleasantly that
they cannot fail to do great good for the
party in this vicinity. Secretary Shaw
paid high tribute to the efficiency and in
people that he would be chairman OF the
appropriations committee If reelected.
Secretary Shaw said to the Journal cor
respondent: II am giving no interviews on
any subject of public nature. am sim
ply taking my vacation, which / did not
take last summer. Having secretary with
me. l am keeping In communication with
the department at Washington and am
keeping up my correspondence. After
speaking at Baltimore Monday night /
came over the B. &. 0. direct to Louisville
anu inence over the SOUTHERN 10 OdhldHu
City. l expect to be at Warsaw tomorrow
night.
81 have nothing to say on the financial
situation and nothing TO give out with ref
erence to my future plans. Thus far the
Treasury Department has declined to pur-
chase bonds at the prices at which they
have been offered, and the bond owners
have declined to sell at the prices rendered
by the government. Further than this, in
common with American citizens. / am graf
flied at the prospect of a settlement of the
a@t$@ .al
regions"
Further than this Secretary Shaw de-
clined to be interviewed. He left here to-
night for Warsaw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
THE COST Of LABOR STRIKES.

The strike about to close has doubtless
been the most costly that ever occurred.
and that is saying a great deal The total
curately any more than that of a war. II
can only be estimated approximately.
Some of the main features In the way of
direct cost can be stated with an approach
to accuracy, but the indirect expenses are
not computable.
The last report of the United States COM
missioner of labor contains a table showing
the amount of loss to employees and en-
ployers and the amount of assistance grant
ed striking employees by their labor organ
izations for period of twenty years. from
Jan. i, 1881, to Dec. 81, 1900. 1t shows that
the loss in wages to employees during that
period was s257, S63.47s; the loss to employ
ers was s122, ,121, and the assistance to
striking employees by labor organizations
was sl6,i74,793 These are enormous sums,
and yet they only include direct losses.
The indirect losses of many kinds can only
be guessed at. The total number of strikes
during the twenty-year period referred to
was 1850, and their average duration was
twenty-three and eight-tenths days each.
Some lasted considerably longer than this.
and some shorter time, but this was the
average. The average does not seem great.
involved in strikes was 2,7S9.16 which re-
duced amounts to 7,641 years. The report
says the figures were collected with the
greatest possible care, and although in
many cases only an estimate could be Sc
cured, the results as given are believed
to be very close approximation to the
exact losses"
Attempts will be made to estimate the
cost of the recent strike, but the estimates
will only be approximate. No two esti-
mates of the cost of our civil war have
ever agreed. and in the nature of things
they could not be expected to. In the pres
ent case the losses of the miners, of the
operators, of the railroads, of local mer-
chants, of mills and factories closed. the
cost of maintaining police, the cost of
troops in the field, the relief extended by
labor organizations and the long list of in
direct losses which cannot be enumerated
will aggregate hundreds of millions of dol
lars. Considering that neither party to the
controversy is likely to gain any material
advantage, there seems to have been an
enormous waste of energy. time and
money. The result ought to contribute to-
wards bringing strikes into disrepute and
substituting Cancellation and arbitration
instead.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
The original demands of the anthracite

The original demands of the anthracite
by later events that they are worth re-
stating. They were an increase Of 20 per
cent. in the wages of those paid by the ton;
a reduction Of 20 per cent. in the time of
per diem employees, and that 2,24o pounds
shall constitute the ton on which payment
is based for all coal mined when the min
ers are paid by weight. These demands
having been rejected the miners offered TO
accept 10 per cent. increase in wages and
10 per cent. decrease in the working day.
This beng refused, they struck. Latterly
it has seemed that recognition or no recog-
milton of the union had become the most
important point in controversy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

The meetings of Senator Fairbanks this
week appear to have been old-fashoned
Republican rallies. without the noisy en-
thusiasm of Presidential years. One strong
point in the senator's speeches is that while
he presents his own cause clearly end fore
IDLY he does not waste any time in abusing
his opponents. For that reason many
Democrats attend his meetings. and If they
go away to vote the Democratic ticket they
carry with them a respect for the man
who can discuss issues without assailng
the men who oppose him. 1t Is a feature
in political speaking which all speakers
can adopt to the advantage Of the cause
they represent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

a rousing reception. The Blue River Drum
Corps had the enthusiasm up TO a high
pitch when Mr.. Hendec arrived, accom-
panied by Jack Gowdy Glee Club OF coli
ored singers. They sang both before and
after speaking. The club wound UP by
singing America" in which everybody
could join heartily. whether Republican.
Democrat. Populist Or Prohibitionist-
Mr.. Hendee's speeches are free from
abuse. offensive language and party feel
ing He relies on facts and logical conclu-
sions TO make his points and his speeches
carry conviction. He Is making a most ex-
cellent impression on the voters of Ham
cock county. who think he will make a
splendid senator. The size OF Mr.. Hendee' s
audiences is limited orly by the capa cty
of the buildings when he speaks
Mr. Hendee spoke at Charlottesville to-
night before a large audience. as that Is
one of the Republican strongholds OF the
county. He will speak al Shirley Friday
night and will close his campaign In Han
cock county Saturday night at McCords-
VILE. The Republicans Of Hancock county
are aroused. They have splendid ticket
in the field and II hard work VIII DO y
some of the county ticket will be elected
even in this stronghold Of Democracy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
A REPUBLICAN HOUSE.

Ex-President Cleveland is reported as
saying that he cannot see why the Demo-
Gratis are so anxious to obtain a majority
of the next House of Representatives. Sem
ator Vest, OF Missouri, has been reported
as holding the same opinion. True, Mr..
Cleveland had disagreeable experiences
with Democratic Houses, and may not be
able to give an unbiased opinion. It should
be different with Senator Vest, but he has
the ex-President and the senator are in
accord on any other topic, but both know
the proneness of Democratic Houses to get
into trouble. Whatever may be the basis
of their views on this subject, Republicans
are in full accord with them. Mr.. ]. H.
Manley. of Maine, is the only Republican
in the country who thinks it would be bet
ter to have a Democratic House, and he
thinks only Of the future of the Republican
party when making his suggestion.
For the business interests of the country
1t seems as important to have Repub-
lican House during 1903 and 1904 as 1t was
during 1897 and 1898. While the election
of a Democratic House would lot Indicate
the election Of a Democratic President In
1904. 1t would inspire that party with hope
and create general feeling of uneasiness
in business circles lest such a result might
follow-an uneasiness that would disturb
the present full confidence of the country
in business conditions.
The Republican members of the Indiana
delegation In the House are on important
committees. Those who have been in the
House three or four terms are well toward
the head Of those committees. If reelected
Mr.. Hemenway will in all probability be
chairman of the committee on appropria.
lions. Mr.. Overstreet Is well up on two
important committees, while Mr.. Watson
is nearing the head Of the naval committee.
and Mr.. Lands is prominent on the COM
mittee on foreign affairs. 1t is a Repub-
liean delegation which has influence and
can be useful to the State. If Democrats
should be elected In their places those
Democrats would go to the last places of
the majority on committees under chair
man from the South. If Mr.. Dunn should
be elected in this district his reputation
on finance would give him a place on the
committee on banking and currency, hut
his erudition would be eclipsed by Mr.. Tai
bert, Of South Carolina, as chairman OF
that committee, and generally the DOM
mating influence in the House would pass
from the North to the South.
1t is impossible to believe that anv man
who has been a Republican, or any bust
ness man or wage-earner who has been
voting with the Republicans since 1896
can wish to see such change as would
come about with a Democratic House. II
is impossible to believe that intelligent
men who voted with the Republicans car
be SO Indifferent as not to take an interest
in the election of Republican House this
year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
DURBIN AND CANNON SPEAK.
Big Meeting of Spencer Republicans
Held mt ROckpOrt.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ROCKPORT. Ind, Oct. 16.-Representa-
tive Cannon, of Illinois, and Governor Dur
bin spoke here this afternoon. The day
was beautiful and an immense crowd was
in town. Fully one-third Of the people
could not gain admission to the courthouse,
where the speaking was held. Governor
Durbin arrived at 2:S0 p. m. direct from
indianapolis and was driven to the court
house, where Mr.. Cannon was already
speaking. The Governor made a plain
practical talk, dealing mainly with the Re-
publican management Of state affairs. Both
speeches were much applauded and both
were vote getters. The speakers could not
speak in too high praise OF Representative
James A. Hemenway. Mr.. Cannon said
that Hemenway stood fourth in Importance
and power in the House and was equal to
twenty-five ordinary congressman The
Governor spoke OF him highly and told OF
the good things he had heard about him
on his recent trip to Washington.
After the meeting the committeeman of
the county got together and were addressed
by the Governor. Much good for the Re-
publican party In this county came from
the speeches to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

Rochester Post-Express.

Rochester P0St-EXpreSS.
The statement that a terra Gotta brick
soaked in kerosene oil, will burn readily
and makes an excellent substitute for COAL
has been productive of great interest
throughout the city. Dealers in brick have
been besieged with inquiries concerning the
matter, and one firm at least has an
nounced that 1t has a quantity of terra
Gotta brick ON hand which it will sell to
the public.
Joseph ]. Mandery has placed at the dis
posal of the Post-Express, for distribution
to those who have no other sources of fuel
supply, two and half carloads of terra
Gotta brick, now stored at so Portland ave-
nue..
At o'clock Friday afternoon a public
demonstration was given of the efficacy
of the new fuel small base burner was
placed in one of the front windows of the
Post-Express office. and in 1t a number of
soaked bricks were arranged and ignited
They burned steadily for nearly an hour
and threw off sufficient heat to render the
stove too hot to be touched. Several varie-
ties were used, and it was found that the
common red brick would burn almost as
long as the terra Gotta kind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
MAKES REPUBLICAN SPEECHES.
Representative Landis's Opponent
AstOnishes Boone County Democrats.


Astonishes Boone County Democrats.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
THORNTOWN, Ind, Oct 16.-The Demo-
Gratis of Boone county are stirred up over
a speech delivered at this place by Judge
Lex j. Kirkpatrick on Tuesday evening.
The Judge had not been making public ad-
dresses, his talks being of an informal
character and delivered for the most part
to precinct committeeman. The Democrats
at Thorntown, however, insisted on a cam
paign speech, and they got it, and now they
are wondering just where they are at"
The judge paid a glowing tribute to present
prosperity and assured his hearers that he
was not the man to change the policies
that had brought 1T about. He described
the contentment and joy in Kokomo. his
home town, told of the thriving factories
and high wages and absence of idle men.
He asked his hearers If they thought he
was the kind of man who would vote to
strike down the protective laws that had
brought about those conditions, not only
in Kokomo, but in all the manufacturing
districts of the country. He answered his
own question in the negative with all the
emphasis he could command. and the tariff
for-revenue-only Democrats in his audience
scowled and shivered. They are now say
ing that their candidate stands on the
same platform as does Representative Lam
dis, the Republican candidate, and they see
no reason why they should vote for Kirk
patrick in preference to Lands.
A great many Democrats attended Rep
sentative Landis's meeting at the opera
house last night, the opera house being
packed and scores of people being unable
to gain admittance.
If Judge Kirkpatrick should make the
same kind of a speech in the other counties
as he made here he would have his party
than absolute decentralization. Democrats
concede that he Will lose Boone county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

been neglected. Largely through his in
fuence Indianapolis has prospect for a
military post No part OF the country has a
more complete system Of free rural delivery.
In short. there IS no public interest to
which Mr.. Overstreet has not given care
full attention. No man in Congress has at
tended to the requests of constituents with
greater promptness and painstaking care.
Why should Mr.. Overstreet not be returned
to the House as the man who can best serve
the Seventh district?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
splendid German Cavalry.

St Paul Pioneer Press.
the Endurance OF the German cavalry mount
that he wants the government TO establish
a stud and breed its own horses for cavalry
purposes. The performance that aston
ished him was a three-mile charge at
good gallop after the horses had made a
hard and rapid march OF from fifteen to
twenty miles The breed that performed
this feat IS a cross between the Arabian
and the English thoroughbred. AS all
German farmers are required 20 use these
horses there Is always a large market and
an ample supply. IL good a horse can
not be secured by improving the system
of selection and purchase I'm this country
a government stud would be Justified. Ger
tainly the American cavalry can't AFFORD q
be mounted on inferior beasts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Miss Nellfe'S Rfuga.
co. Tribune.

Toronto (O.) Tribune.
Miss Nellie Bailey, of Pittsburg, while
throwing rice at the bride and groom. Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Knowles, at East Liver
pool threw with the rice two diamond
rings off her finger. One ring was set with
a turquoise and a diamond on either side.
This ring alighted on the rail and was
run over by the special car. The ring was
smashed completely and as thin as deli
cate wire. Miss Bailey picked the ring
from the rail and will keep the remains
a token of the day. The other ring.
which was solitaire diamond, was found
on the other side of the track.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

On Monday night Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw.
secretary OF the treasury. will speak in
Tomlinson Hall 1t need not be said that
he Is one OF the ablest speakers in the Re-
publican party. The portions OF his speeches
thus far which have been reported show
that he is presenting the Republican side
OF the campaign with great clearness. 1t
bshooves those who desire information
such as every citizen who votes should
have TO listen to the secretary of the
treasury. There should be crowded hall.
and all the time should be at the disposal
of the secretary OF the treasury and Repre-
sentative Overstreet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

1t is said that three fatal accidents which
have occurred near the same point on the
vandalia road. including the one Of Wednes-
day. were caused by employees forgetting
orders. That is not exactly disobedience
of orders. but the results are as bad. 1t
might be worth while for railroad man.
ayers to institute investigation as to
what causes employees to forget orders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Eyes. Beaseley has better head than his
father"
HAS hep
HE has They have shaving mug In the
family that Beaseey's grandmother used to
throw at Beaseleys grandfather, and Beaseey's
mother threw at Beaseley's father. Well. the
other night Beaseley's wife mad over some
thing and she threw the mug at Beaseley. 1t
took him squarely behind the and smashed
into flinders. Yes, indeed. he's got a much bet
ter head than his father had"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

Representative Overstreet. in the ex-
pressed judgment OF leading Republicans
who have served with him. Is OF the
foremost men in the House. both for In
huence with members and In the party
councils Mr.. overstreet is essentially
worker. a tireless worker. who has the
valuable faculty OF tact. Through his per-
sistent efforts more than to any other In
cant federal building. There has been no
interest affecting his diStrict which has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

The last few days have demonstrated the
value of the interurban electric lines to this
city. OF course they are valuable every
day in the year. but especially when it is
desired to draw crowds for local attrac-
tons during the day and evening. The
cars running every hour are great &C
commodation to the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

The final adjustment OF the great strike
without riot or an appeal 10 force ought
to silence those persons who are predicting
a bloody war between labor and capital.
Nuch an adjustment of the strike proves the
strength of a popular government based
upon the intelligent devotion of the people
to law and order
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

Governor Morton once compared the DEM
ocratic party to a man riding backwards
in moving train because 1t never saw an
object until It was passed. The local ca
lamity organ illustrates this habit by keep
ing UP a vigorous fight against the Cleve-
land-Carlisle asset currency plan of 1894.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Credit to Roosevelt.
ew York Evening Post.

In the midst of the rejoicing which must
fill all hearts. 1t would be Improbable to
distribute blame upon this or that person
or faction for the hardship through which
the community has passed, and must still
suffer for a considerable period until the
coal bins can be newly filled and the price
of fuel comes down to something near it's
customary level 1t is fitting TO say, how
ever, that President Roosevelt has won
new laurels from the outcome of the friend
ly Intervention which he initiated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Got Rid of Rheumatism.

Atlanta Constitution.
Yes said the old man. "'peard lax he wuz
Civ over inter de hans Satan, en- Satan 'fiicted
him wild de hoppin' rheumatism. Fust 1t wuz
in place. en- den it wuz another; but he
went ter prayin' ter be relieve OF 1t, day.
whilst 1t a-hoppin FUN one tint ter an
other. IT hoped into his wooden leg. an he
pulled of de Leg an th'owed it In de fire. en- 1t
en- de rheumatism tetotally consumed"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

1t appears that one of the stories which
the opponents of oliver r. Ensley, Pepubli-
can candidate for COUNT treasurer, are cir
cuiating Is that he was nominated by a
machine. The fact that about hundred
Republicans who represent as much of the
business. Industrial and professional worth
as can be found in Marion county. signed
an appeal to Republicans to nominate Mr..
Ensley. seems TO have been forgotten or
fonored
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

London papers regard the settlement OF
the strike as a notable personal triumph
for President Roosevelt. So 1t is. but those
near him say he was thinking more about
serving the public and the country than
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

For intelligence and economy in the man
agement of the institutions of States, no
the Republican voter no interest in con-
tinuing conditions which came to Indiana
by Republican legislation and administra-
ffon2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
A Seller.
Smart Set.

smart Set.
Playwright have here a German tragedy.
Manager-Don't want il!
Playwright was about to add. translated.
adapted, dramatized, condensed arranged and
set to ragtime by myself.
Managerial take it. sir: pray name your own
terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

Those constituencies dealers in New York
city who were asking 80 a ton for soft
coal on Tuesday were glad to sell on Thurs
day for $50. Extortion, when 1t means
strous crime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

vHe Chicago Chronicle says that IL Pres
ident Baer can pick the judges he does not
care what sort CT case is submitted to
them. But President Roosevelt selected
selecfiOu.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17

1t would be in order. when the Demo-
cratic candidate for representative to Con-
gress in this district makes his next speech,
for some one to inquire why he tacitly APP
proved the Carlisle proposition for free
banking, national and state. and now
makes a much safer measure the one issue
NJ his carnnaign
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Unconventional.

Chicago Tribune.
You spoke of Gloober being queer Is he
mentally unbalanced?'
mot exactly that. He's merely eccentric and
peculiar. He gives in his property to the as
SCISSOR at the same figure he has II insured for"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
PartingtOn in Scotland.

Glasgow Evening Times
Minister Ito one of his members. a venerable
old gardener)-You have reached great age.
John.
John-'Deed haze I. sir, for gin leeve till the
18th of next month I'll be an octageranium.