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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06
WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From our Regular CORRESPONDENCE
Washington, June 1.-The executive
committee of the Democratic Congress
s1onal Committee held secret session
in Washington last week, at which
Chairman Ben T. Gable and JudsOn
Harmon, of Cincinnati, were present.
While no information was given out to
the press, [ learn from undoubtedly
reliable sources that a committee of
seven was appointed to put in form
the conclusion of the Committee that
the coming campaign should be made
on the ground that the republicans are
fostering the trusts and are unwilling
to revise the tariff along lines which
will afford relief to the consumers at
the expense of the capitalists and trusts.
The Committee of seven will report to
a caucus of the democratic members of
the House and if their recommends
tions receive the approval of the eau
Gus active work will begin at once. It
was determined to locate the general
headquarters at Washington with
Representative Griggs in charge while
Western headquarters will be located
at Chicago with Mr.. Gable in charge.
The full Congressional Committee met
Uu6 6dlQ0 cVCu1AS dAO oOOpCcU d lc6O.
luton which is a practical endorse
ment of the Hansbrough-N ewlands IT.
rigation bill.
The virtual admission of Secretary
Root and General Wood that the lat
ter had spent large sums for the pur-
chase of wines and liquors at the ex-
pense of the government and that Sec
rotary Root had authorized General
Wood to expend $4,000 per year for
liquid and other forms of entertain |
ment," while it is quite in accordance
with the autocratic and extravaganza
methods of the administration, was
startling to the members of
Congress and may prove so to the tax
payers of the country. Secretary Root
also admits the payment of large sums
to General Gomez in order to purchase
The influence with large constituency
which he is supposed to lead. The
Secretary of War has promised to rem
der to Congress an itemized statement
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06
Beware Of 0intments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physic-
ians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally, and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06
Mr.. HANNA'S PLATFORM.

Mr.. Marcus A. Hanna, POLITICIAN
and would be statesman, and candl-
date for the presidency, has just had a
platform written and adopted by his
party in his good old State of Ohio.
If there is anything under the sun
which the Ohio politician thinks him
self capable OF it is giving tips and
pointers to the world. The Office OF
president, like the control claimed by
the Republican party of the govern
ment, has to the Ohioan seemed bis
inaleinable right, and nothing save
the hand of an assassin seems capable
of depriving him of this right. Seeing
that he-the Ohioan-has had the
Office rudely snatched from him by
suoh foul means, he is bent on recov-
ering it, and in the convention last
week Mr.. Hanna was endorsed as
plainly and emphatically as he could
have been had he been really nomi
mated, and many in their minds beheld
him in the White House. Seeing that
he was to become candidate a plat
form was made by him and for him on
which his broad feet could be planted,
and the shadow of his ponderous body
could cast itself over all the planks. 1t
is a wonderful platform. Talk about
draenets. This one scoOped the en-
tire universe. The United States was
by no means large enough, SO the
heavens above and the earth beneath
were drawn into into it's ample folds.
1t got on all sides of all questions. For
instance-it denounced trusts and
combinations, unless they are trusts
and combinations which are good re-
ligious trusts and combinations. Ii
thew are formed for the purpose OF adj
vancing the price of the necessities OF
life 1.-THE beef trust) or to lower the
price of labor, then they are to be
Stunned as one shuns the adder. But
if they are trusts and combinations
which are intended to lower the price
of production, and do good in other
ways then they are to have the warm
and cordial support of the Ohio Repub-
lican politician, and Mr.. Hanna when be
becomes president will foster these and
root out the others, SO we are led to
believe. The Philippine war was lauded
as holy war. VIM. McKinley's war.
just as everything now being done by
the Republican party is branded
'Wm. Mckinley" The shooting OF
prisoners, the tortures by beating,
burning and the water cure, We're made
parts and parcels of the Republican
rites, and indoctrinated into their
creed. Cuban reciprocity was advo-
Gated and disapproved of, in one and
the same sentence, so that nobody can
tell from reading the paper where the
party stands, only everybody knows
they are not in favor Of reciprocity
In fine under that platform the presi-
dent-elect can do any and every thing
he chooses and find warrant for it. 1t
means everything and yet means
nothing, it is a straddle of every ques-
ton before the public and mass of
inconsistency and stulifying contra
dictions. 1t is just Mark Hanna
platform out and out. 1t has an ap.
propriate side over which Theodore
can be kicked without hurting any
body but himself, and will be kicked If
Ohio and Mr.. Hanna can do it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

The Daily News which holds VIM.
J. Bryan in profound contempt as a
politician, will not SO much as allow
him q place as prophet. Mr.. Bryan
has forcasted results in the Cuban
republic. These, says the News, are
away of.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

Roosevelt has shown bis admiration
of the people of Charleston, by appoint
ing citizen of Ohio postmaster of that
city. 1t was that or a negro.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06
SILvERWARE
THAT WEARS

is a possession to be priced.
Durability and beauty GO
together, and both are uni
ted in our large and hand
some line. We have the
best selected stock of Solid
and Plated Si1verware' ever
shown in the city. Engrav-
ing free of charge.
D. 1. SWITZER,
JeWeler and 0Dtlcial. No. 3 E. Main ST.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

keep on letting well enough alone"
is Mr.. Hanna's slogan for the next
campaign. This is not intended to
apply to Mr. Rooseyelt's shoes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if 1t stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back is also
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure cold in day. No cure, no Pay
Price Is cents. dec 20 1v
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

The Boer war has ended. The Brit
ish are rejoicing. If they are glad we
are, for we have felt very sorry for
them ever since this war began. If
the United States will end her war we
will also rejoice. We have great rea-
son to be ashamed of ourselves in the
whole mess. We and the British are
subjects of pity.
Grover Cleveland is to emerge from
his seclusion and make a political
speech. Is his gold reserve getting
below the limit authorized by law, so
that a bond issue must follow? What
is to be G rover's rake off this timer
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.

How To Find Out.
Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let 1t stand tWenty-four hours: a
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-06-06

TEAMS WANTED at Deerffeld to haul
bark to Buffalo Gap switch. Price
paid 80 .25 per cord. Address or apply TO
F. G. HAMILTON,
Jun 6-2t* Deerfield, Va.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
Silk Costumes
EXCURSION ACCIDENTS.
Several Were Hurt I'm the l.. e. a w.
Crowds Sunday Night.

Several accidents resulted from the
crowds of people attending the excursion
given by the Lake Erie & Western Rail-
road TO Chicago Saturday night. One
woman, Mrs. Albert St. John. living at 1876
Hoyt avenue. in this city. was taken from
the train when IL reached Laporte Sunday
night Ii was at first thought that Mrs. St.
John was dead, as she was suffering from a
severe attack of heart trouble, brought on
by the crush at the Union Station in Chi
cego. When the woman was taken from
the train at Laporte DR.. A. L. Sutherland
she was revived. She remained in a weak
condition all night. Yesterday morning she
had sufficiently recovered TO be able TO
come 10 this city Accompanying Mrs. St.
John was . son of Mrs. Arthur Dumas. also
OF this city. He was also badly bruised.
A number OF white men became embroiled
with several negroes before the train
reached Chicago In the first sections that
left this city many of the patrons were
negroes There were several white men
IN the coaches, and from the stories told
by the returning excursionists yesterday
the negroes had desire to the train
themselves. To this the white passengers
objected and a general fight ensued One
man. whose name could not be learned,
was very seriously cut. The wounded man
was taken 10 one OF the hospitals. An
other man. said TO have been from In
dianapolis. received several gashes from
negro's knife. Small fights were reported
as numerous on the different trains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
ACTION ON THE BUDGET
SOME OF THE ITEMS DEDUCTED
WILL BE RESTORED.
Finance Committee Meeting Records
the Death of the Firmen's Ordi-
Eance-Cfty Affairs.

The Council finance committee met again
last night to discuss the tax levy and ap-
propria tons. AS a result the majority or
the committee is now in favor of restoring
some of the amounts deducted from several
items, but still favors a reduction of the
total s25,Seo. This majority also favors
the reduction of the tax levy to IS cents.
gross, or 81 cents for city purposes.
Another important development of the
meeting was the practical death of the or
dinance providing for the increase of pay
for members of the fire department. Coun-
Gilman Grail. of the committee, said last
night that he and other advocates of the
ordinance were now satisfied that no legal
way existed for them to provide the money
to meet the increases contemplated, and
that the measure would not be pressed fur
Their. He said the charter was explicit in
prohibiting an increase without the APP
prevail of the mayor, and this could not
be obtained. Nevertheless, he said, the ma
jority of the committee was satisfied that
the reductions made were reasonable, ex-
to three items. He said the increase
of $500 In the salary of City Sanitarian
Buehler would be restored because the
members were satisfied that 1t should be,
and that the $500 taken from the items for
the maintenance of the electrical depart
ments of the fire and police depart
ments should be restored. There would be
no restoration of the $4,000 deducted from
the appropriation for public light. because
the city could not now add new lights and
the increase of s77O0 retained would add 100
lights when the new lighting contract Is
let.
O00" said Mr.. Grail, Sin the deductions, we
see no reason why the tax levy should not
be reduced two cents. A gross levy OF IS
cents will provide for all the appropriations
and majority of the committee Will douDt-
less support such an amendment.
Chairman Wynne and Mr.. Rhodes VIII
probably Join with the other Republican
members in a favorable report on the re-
auctions as stated by Mr.. Grail. Mr.. Wynne
and Mr.. Rhodes are not prepared to join
in favoring the reduction of the tax levy,
should be made If a surplus remains, Mr..
Wynne says, ii will aid in the reduction
OF taxes next year. Four Republicans have
already signed the report for a 80 cent levy,
but Mr.. Wynne says he Will not hold them
If they want to make another report.
The Democrats express themselves IN
favor of the 80 cent levy ordinance and
the reduced appropriations. Their attitude
is controlled, however, by political schem-
ing and the Republican majority will act
together in its support of the financial legis-
Democrats.
Mayor Bookwalter will probably call a
special meeting of the Council for to-mor-
row or Thursday night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
Fruit Crop I'm Indiana.

Reports TO the secretary Of the State
Board of Horticulture on apples. pears and
grapes show but little if any change in con-
ditions from the last report. Apples are
scarce throughout the State, being most
plentiful in the southern section and least
liz the central part. with the northern Sec
ton averaging With the southern. Well
kept orchards will make some money again
this year for their owners. These orchards,
a rule, have a fine crop of large, smooth,
nicely colored apples, while orchards In
the same vicinity that have not been cared
for have but little fruit and scarcely any
marketable. Well-kept orchards will pay
we'll in Indiana
The average for the State is 50 per cent.
with 40 per cent marketable. Fruit is color
ing up well. but dry weather seems to be
ripening il too early. Pears average for
the state 60 per cent. of a crop, with &C
per cent marketable. Grapes average s.
per cent for the State, in poor condition
punches and berries are of small size.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23

The finding of the body of Mrs. Rose
Neidlinger in the cellar OF the Central Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons in this
city, which had been stolen from grave
year near Traders Point, has aroused the
residents of New Augusta and Traders
Point who have relatives buried there. The
members of a horse thieves detective as
ISOLATION, who assisted Manson Nedlinger
in locating the body of his wife, have de-
termined to be more vigilant in the future
and devote most of their work to watching
for ghouls. 1t is said there are many
graves in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery that
have been robbed. In many of the other
small graveyards on the outskirts Of the
city watches are to be kept.
The Pleasant Hill graveyard will be
watched for at least six months. The
young men of Traders Point and New Au-
gusta will take turns at watching the GEM
etery at night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
Gang of Hotel Thieves.

1t has been discovered that an organized
gang of hotel thieves worked" in this city
last week. In one instance they robbed
b. T. Shaw, of New York. Mr. Shaw was
stopping at the English Hotel. and was re-
lieved of $3.50 in jewelry and $50 in cash.
On the same night thief was seen leav-
ing one of the rooms at the Spencer House.
In this case nothing was lost. During the
week several people sleeping on cots in the
Denison Hotel also complained of losing
valuables, and one room was robbed De-
tectives Asch and Manning were detailed
on the Shaw case. and are now working on
clews that may lead 10 the identity of the
thief
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.
Resolutions ADOPTED.


Brick roadway in first alley east of Del
aware street, from New York to first alley
south of New York street.
Brick roadway in first alley south of
New York street, from Hudson street TO
first alley west of Hudson street.
Brick roadway and curb in Missouri
street, from Market street to Kentucky
Cement walks in Arsenal avenue west
side, from Sixteenth TO Nineteenth street.
Gravel roadway and cement walks in
New York street, from Tacoma avenue to
Beville avenue.
Local sewer in Highland avenue, from
Michigan street to Oriental.
Local sewer in Jefferson avenue, from
Pogues run to first alley north of Tenth
street.
PRIMARY ASSESSMENT ROLL AP-
PROVED.
Cement walks and curb in Iowa street,
from East street to New street. Julius
Keller.
FINAL ACTION TAKEN.
Brick roadway in Cora street or first al
ley north of Thirteenth street, from Illinois
street to Capitol avenue.
Vacation of parts of Palmer street, from
Leonard street TO first alley west of Leon
ard street.
Opening of weghorst street, from ter
minus to Leonard street
Opening of Pennsylvania street, from
Thirtieth street to Thirty-second street.
BIDS RECEIVED.
Resurfacing the roadway of Virginia ave-
nue. (asphalD. from Jersey street to East
street.-The Western Construction Compa-
ny. Trinidad lake asphalt. $50; T. and L.
asphalt, 1885; ID. asphalt, s315; V. asphalt
$3.50; the Marion Construction Company
$3.50; the Barber Asphalt Paving Company.
S3.SSi2.
Asphalt roadway and curb in Nineteenth
street, from Central avenue to College ave-
nue-The Western Construction Company,
Trinidad lake asphalt. $50; T. and L. as
phalt, 1875; D. asphalt, S3.15; ". asphalt,
s2.90; the Barber Asphalt Paving Company,
s4.O9; Marion County Construction Compa-
n.y. s4.33.
Cement walks in Hovey street, from
Nineteenth street to Pike-T. Z. Kane, 50
cents; ]. d. Hoss, So cents; Marion Cald-
well, 621s cents; F. NJ. Lackey, 641z cents.
Gravel roadway In second alley north of
Washington street from Jefferson avenue
to Hamilton avenue-W. H. Ostermeier, rs
cents; T. E. Kane. 43 cents; f. NJ. Lackey,
40 cents.
Block roadway and curb in Michigan
street, from East to Noble-Hoosier Con-
struction Company, stratified curb. &9S;
cement combined curb and gutter. s4.s6; a.
w. Van Haften, stratified curb. S5.03; ce-
ment curb, Si.S9.
All bids referred to the engineer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23

The grand jury has begun the investiga-
ton of the charges brought by Dennis Muir
ply against city officials, particularly
Isaac King, whom he accused OF bribing an
inspector and with having financial in
terest in public contracts. AS King is a
member of the Park Board the jury is in
vestigating the legality of this, as King
admits that he backed Contractor Tom
Kane. Murphy and Kane testified yester-
day.
Mayor Bookwalter has been advised that
Kings interest in Kane's contracts is in
violation of the city charter. and the may
ton will likely be filed with the mayor to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
PENNSYLVANIA SHORT LINES,
Direct Route to Washington, ID. C.

Indiana Special G. A. r. and w. r. c.
train will leave indianapolis, Sunday, Oct
5, 3:O5 p. m, arrive Washington noon next
day. Fare from Indianapolis $3.50 for
round trip. Sleeper 81 for double berth.
CORRESPONDENCE low rates from all sta
tons. Stopovers going and returning
Early noon arrival at Washington enables
passengers to secure quarters before dark.
Through vestibuled sleepers daily, through
coaches on 3:O5 p. m. train, Oct. 8, and s.
Other daily trains leave indianapolis 1880
and $40 a. m, 3:05, 500 and 7:15 D. m All
veterans, sons of veterans, ladies' aid So
cieties and their friends cordially invited
Field Headquarters" Pennsylvania
Lines. will be established at corner Fiji
teenth and G streets. Washington, for the
express purpose of rendering needful as
slstance or furnishing any desired infor-
nation to members of the Grand Army
and their friends. For further information
call on or address w. w. Richardson. ID.
p A. Indianapolis -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
EDWARD BENCE ROBBED.
Highwaymen Take His Weeks Wages
and Board m Train

Edward Bence living at 316 Coble street,
had an experience with three highwaymen
last night at 10 o'clock, and in consequence
is minus his weeks wages. consisting of SIS.
Bence was on his way from work, and about
half block from his home he was stopped
by three men. One of the men, with his
face partially hidden by a cap pulled well
down over his eyes, walked out I'm front of
Bence and thrust a revolver under his
his surprise two other men went through
his pockets and took his money. Bence
said that after they took his money the
men told him not to follow them or they
would kill him. He said they went west to
the Belt Railroad, and caught a train
going toward North indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23

primary commissioners appointed by the
County Commissioners for four years, this
board to appoint election officers; all bal
lots to be of same size and without dis
tinguishng marks: vote buyers fined 1900.
half TO go to prosecuting witness; no prox-
les In conventions. actual alternates alone
to vote; penalty for bribery $1,000, half to
go TO the person bribed: voter, 10 be quail
flied. must have voted for party candidates
at last state election.
William Fortune-Mandatory nominations
by direct vote; primaries for two parties on
same day; same safeguards as at final cleo
tons; expense of primaries paid from pub
lie treasury; second-choice votes to deter,
adoption by counties outside Of Marion
county.
PROFESSOR COMMONS HEARD.
Prof. John r. Commons, of New York,
formerly of the Indiana University, and
the advocate Of proportional representa-
ton, talked to the committee about pri-
mary reform. He said the test should be
the same as of citizenship. Public officials
should be in charge of partisan qualifica-
tions rather than political machinery. He
told of Randolph county primary where
eleven candidates were voted for and one
who received only small portion of the
vote was nominated by a plurality. This,
he said, was one of the weaknesses of the
direct primary. He told of the nomination
of an incompetent man for an office be-
cause ne was mixer ana COulQ COln-
mand plurality. Professor Comomns said
the idea of a second choice on the ballot
appealed to him as a feasible way to re-
lieve the possibility of calamity by a small
plurality nomination.
A A. Mccain, of Charlottesville, spoke in
advocacy of proportional representation.
he said the voters of Montgomery county
did not want a mandatory law. They had
held party primaries for years in Craw-
louisville. When the danger of nominal
ing an undesirable candidate was imminent
the party changed to a convention. He
said some of the Republicans of Montgom-
cry county intended to ask for trial Of
the proportional representation scheme and
explained how they expected to make it
popular.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-23
PATROLMEN THREW SEVEN"


Last night about o'clock, while Bicycle
Policemen Morgan and Simon were in the
vicinity OF Malott avenue and Twelfth
street looking for John Bush and Con
Campbell on the charge of assault and
battery. they found a crap game operated
by negroes. The two policemen were look
ing about in yard at 1lH Malott avenue,
as they were of opinion that the two men
wanted were in the yard. AS Morgan and
Simon neared the house they heard muffied
sounds and various crap-shooting remarks
The policemen went through long hall
way and saw about twenty men kneeling
on the floor busily engaged in shooting
dice At the sight or the officers wild
scramble followed Large and small ne