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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06

lows: Representative, w. A. Edward; pros
ecuting attorney, Aaron Mandelbaum;
clerk, Alexander Fulton: auditor, Luther
Morris; treasurer, Ev. w. Wright; sheriff,
William Null: commissioners @. NJ. Nab
Der and Hugh Jackson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06
INDIANA
Thomas Major Bitters, a Veteran Re-
publican Editor of Rochester.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ROCHESTER,. Ind. April 5.-Thomas
MAJOR Bitters. for nearly twenty-nine years
editor Of the Rochester Daily and Weekly
Republican. died at 5 o'clock this morning.
aged sixty-six years and six months. He
was one OF the veteran Republican editors
OF Indiana Death was due 10 congestion
OF the liver and followed after a very brief
illness. The funeral will be held here at .
o'clock Monday afternoon under the
auspices OF the Spirttualists.
Thomas Major Bitters was prominent as
a newspaper editor and political leader. as
we'll as a strong advocate OF spiritualism.
He went to Peru IN 1856 as a printer and.
except during the civil war. was foreman in
the mechanical department OF the Peru Re
publican until 1873, when he went 10
Rochester and bought the Rochester Re
publican and became it's editor. He served
In Company X OF the Observation-Disclosures
hfty-nfth Indiana Infantry. Later he sold
the Republican and went TO Rensselaer,.
where he bought the Rensselaer, Repub-
lean, which he edited for several years.
Then he returned 10 Rochester and engaged
IN the real-estate business. which he aban-
doned afterward and founded the Rochester
Tribune. He then bought the Rochester
Republican back and consolidated il with
the Tribune. retaining the name OF the Re
publican. He was a man Of stron- charac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06
DITCHING MACHINE BLOWS UP.
Two Men Seriously Hurt by an Eek.
pIOsfon In Knox County.
% the Indiauapolis Journal

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
vINCENNES. Ind. April 5.-Harding &
Sons immense electrical ditching appa-
ratus. at work completing the Cain ditch
In vigo township OF Knox county. was
Alovn up and consumed by flames tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06
Montgomery County Politics.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, April g.
The Republican county central committee
met to-day and set the time for the coun-
~ nominating convention for Saturday,
June II. Delegates will be chosen on
May 81.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06

as the result OF an explosion of a tank OF
oil.
The sleeping crew OF sixteen men was
thrown into the ditch. and two CT them are
seriously hurt. The loss is $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06

t~eristics and exercised great influences in
the community Through his editorials. He
left a widow and two sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-06

DR.. Humphreys III" breaks up Colds.
Grip, Influenza, Caiarrh. Pains aud sore
ness in the head and chest, Cough, Sore
Throat, General Prostitution and Fever.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-30
Pt. Pleasant FireTneA Coming,

From September 18th to goth a
a grand carnival of West Virginia's
6remen will be held In Hstersville.
About 81 900 has been raised by
the citizens of the oil city tor the
entertainment of the visiting fire.
men and a splendid time Is anticl-
pated. The company in this place
acknowledges the receipt Of an In
vitation to attend the carnival, and
the chief and some of the officers
will no doubt attend. 1t Is the In
tention of the meeting to organize
an association known as the West
Virginia and Ohio Valley Fireman's
Association" The city council of
Sistersville will give the freedom
of the city to the 6remen during
the week. The committee on ar
raugements Is now booking some
6ne attractions tor the week among
them being a ferris wheel, driving
elks, Iudian village and other good
shows for the entire week. Point
Pleasant Register.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-30
CHURCHES.
Episcopal Church.


There will be the usual services
In St. Pauls Episcopal church to-
morrow. Services in the morning
at 1I'o'clock, followed by sermon
by the rector, Rev. VIM. Fl. Burk :
hart. Sunday school at 3 O'Clock
In the afternoon. Preaching in the
evening at s O'Clock by the rector.
All are extended a most cordial In
vitation to attend either or all OF
these services and a special invita-
ton Is extended to those who have
no church home here.
Baptist.
Morning GAS Sunday School.
100 Preaching by the pastor. Sub
|ject, "Jesus Lifted Up" Eve
ning-8:oo Preaching. Subject,
"The Shackles of Bondage"
All are cordially Invited to these
services and especially those not
attending church elsewhere.
Presbyterian.
Preaching at II a. m. and 8 p. m.
Preaching by the pastor Rev. 7.
A. Anderson. Sunday school at
7:45 a. m Christian Endeavor 7
p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday
at 8 p. m. All are cordially invited
to all these services.
Methodist
Sabbath School o:45 a. M, G. II.
Yard Superintendent. Preaching
at II a m. and 8 p m.by the pastor
Rev. H.B Bowden Morning theme,
1.-THE Great Engagement Evening"
BY request the sermon of last Sab
bath on "Forgetfulness" will be con-
tinued. Junior League at 3 p. m.
Epworth League, to be led by Mr..
Frank Reall at ten minutes to 7 p.
m. Ladies and Pastors Christian
Union Tuesday evening Wednes
day and Friday evening services
at Jas p. m. You are cordially
invited.
Catholic.
There will be the regular ser
vices at the Holy Rosary church to-
morrow-8:3o and 1890 a. m
Sunday school at 9 a. m. Vespers
and benediction at 7:3o p. m.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-30
INCIDENTS IN LIFE
Of Ex-Governor HoadIy, Who Died in
New York.

New York.
George Hoadley was one of the
counsel of Samuel J. Tilden before
the Electoral commission in the
contest for the presidency of the
United States with Rutherford B.
Hay S.
He was governor of Ohio when
the Cincinnati riot occurred.
Western Reserve college made
him a Doctor of Law In 1875.
He was at one time law partner
Of Salmon P. Chase, who became
Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme court.
AS one of the bondmen for the
late J. B. Mannix, In the famous
Archbishop Purcell case. he paid
$4,000, his share of the loss with
out protest.
He was presidential possibility
IN 1884
Was lawyer of Mrs. Jefferson
Davis and the Jefferson Davis es-
tate In the famous suit against the
Belford Publishing company.
He was counsel in the Stevens
will case and big sugar trust
suit.
Secured pardon. from President
Grover Cleveland of B. of L. Mem
Der Michael Mullen from jail after
years sentence by United States
Judge Baker on charge of intimi-
dating voters.
He was counsel In the famous
Union Pacific railway case.
He was professor In the Cincin-
natl Law School for 80 years.
He was a member of the Ohio
Constitutional Convention of 1873
and 1874.
Was trustee of Cincinnati Uni
versity many years.
Visited Marietta and delivered
address during ceptennial celebra-
ton.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-30

Special Low Rates On Sundays During
Summer Season, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
The Baltimore & Ohio R. r. will
sell excursion tickets at very low
rates, good going and returning
same day, every Sunday during the
summer season. on regular trains to
andfrom ali stations between Sis.
tersville and Parkersburg and be.
tween Sistersville and Wheeling
inclusive. No rate higher than
$3.50
Call on ticket agent for rates and
time of trains. Sep I
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-30

During the week numbers hundred subcrb
added their the Oil Reviews subscription list
thanks for this liberal patronage and feel these
will be pleased with the Nearly these
subscribers home people who live In the According
this makes addition list of thousand regular
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
Senator Morrill's Ambition Recalled

The late Senator Morrlrs services In
behalf of national architecture In Wash
ington are recalled by the announcement
that Senator Daniel of Virginia has intro
duced hill to provide for a new building
for the patent office on n site east of the
Capitol and north of the new Congress
ional library. the latter of which is itself
an enduring monument to Senator Nor
rilps determination to see a new and ap-
large and priceless collection of volumes.
1t was his ambition to soc this magnif-
cent structure supplemented with a beau
tiful building that should serve as the
home of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, and the site discussed in that con-
nection was the ground now mentioned for
the patent office building proposed by Sem
ator Daniels bill.
The project of Supreme Court building
hung fire for ten years or owing to vari-
Gus obstacles. but the owners of the prop
erty are now said to be anxious to dispose
of their property and go elsewhere. The way
therefore seems open for the erection of
Il government structure. but it will prob
ably be n patent building instead of that
which Mr.. Morrill, proposed.
Senator Daniels bill contemplates a
structure as nearly like the Library of
Congress as may be. which will not cost
over S50ON,00. The measure appoints the
secretary of the interior, the supernten-
dent of the Library of Congress and the
architect of the capital a committee to
purchase the site and select plans for the
structure. The structure will include a
hall of inventions which will be intended
10 include every invention shown in model
and to be historical of American progress
in the inventions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
To License Advocates.

The st. Adams Messenger, an ardent
advocate of high license, which is support
ing Mr.. Proctor for the governorship, d.
ects the following pertinent questions to
opponents of the prohibitory law for con-
federation in connection with the cand-
Macy Of Mr.. Clement:
Now that Mr.. Clement has come and
zone, now that his arguments in favor OF
tis canvass for the republican nomination
yor governor have been heard from his own
lips, what do the license men of st. Adams
Pink about it? OF course. it is vet too ear
~ to discover any very marked crystalli-
cation of public sentiment as the result Of
Mr.. Clements visit of last night, but the
minds of his heassru have been turning
over his words to-day and must be draw
ing nearer and nearer to some conclusion
regarding them.
What did Mr.. Clement tell you about the
crohibitory law and its operation that YOU
did not already know before?
What remedy did he point out to put al
end to the evil?
Did he tell you how he could get the law
rhanged?
Did he tell you that his election as gov.
ernor would change the law when boil
you and he know full well that 1t would moi
because the Legislature not the governor
makes the laws?
If, then, Mr.. Clement gave no specin,
remedy for the evils Of prohibition and die
not even presume to say that his election
10 the governorship would help matter.
eny, what are you going to accomplish fol-
license by voting for Clement?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29

There is now every reason to expect that
President Roosevelt will make at least one
speech during the coming campaign in
Vermont He has repeatedly shown since
he entered the White House that he has a
warm place in his heart for the Green
Mountain State. It was in the islands Of
Lake Champlain that the shadow of his
present great burden foil upon him, and it
came to Vermonters to extend to him the
assurance of sympathy in the common be-
reavement which befell the country at that
time. For these reasons the Champlain
valley must have a peculiar significance
for our chief executive, and, II he comes
TO New England at all, it is safe to say
that Vermont will he included in his
itinerary.
Vermont and Maine will hold their cleo
tions in September, our OVID contest COM
ing on the 2nd and that of Maine following
on the Sth. Our State will re-elect Con-
gresham Foster Of the first district and
Congressman Haskins Of the second dis
trict, and 1t is equally certain that tho
Pine Tree State will send solid republi-
can delegation to Congress. Notwithstand-
ing this, the stimulating effect of Mr.
Roosevelt's presence in these two early
campaigns is greatly to be desired. It is
stated that Senator Hale and Senator
Frye have been in consultation with Presi-
dent Roosevelt on the subject, and that it
he decides to speak anywhere this fall, he
will without doubt mako his first CAM
paign appearance in Maine. In this event.
he will also make a political tour Of the
Middle West.
It is unusual for President to take part
in elections other than presidential, but
Mr. Roosevelt has already demonstrated
that he is no stickler for precedent He
does what he thinks is right and proper,
and leaves red tape to be cared for by
others. 1t is generally realized that the
contest for the control of the next House
will be important in it's bearings on the
new Roosevelt administration as we'll as
very close. Moreover the September cleo
tons. not including that in Arkansas on
September /, will furnish an index of tho
trend of political sentiment and exert an
appreciate influence upon the congress
sional contests in other States. Leading
members of both parties have already be-
gun to work energetically on the prelim-
iraries for the autumn campaign. and no
effort will be spared by either of tho great
political parties to win a victory prelimin-
airy to the next national election. There
is every reason. therefore. why President
Roosevelt should discuss the issues OF the
day before the people, If he is so disposed,
and there is good reason why he should
come to Vermont; for next September, as
in past campaigns, Vermont will set the
pace fo- the Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
MOB HANGED A NEGRO
Was Confined in Jail on Charge OF Muir
deriug q White Man.

Paris Mo-, May 25.--Abe Witherup. a
negro who murdered Wiliab Grow some
time ago, was taken from the Paris jail
this morning, marched to the bridge on tho
north edge of the town and hanged by a
mob OF more than a hundred men, who
rode quietly into town at midnight.
The mob went at once to the Jail, but
was held back for an hour by the sheriff
and his deputies who, with drawn revolvers
threatened to shoot the first man who at
tempted to force an entrance. The mot
parleyed for nearly two hours and finally
marched away. About 2 o'clock several
men approached and engaged the sheriff
and his deputies in conversation. Their
| suddenly before the officers could defend
themselves, they were seized. disarmed
and carried away
The mob then quickly reappeared, sur
rounded the Jail again and with sledge
hammers battered down the iron doors
Witherup was secured. He made no re
sistance and confessed his guilt.
The father and brother of the victim
were In the mob and assisted in escorttnr
the man to the bridge a quarter of a milS
| away. Here Witherups feet were tet
by the brother while the father adjusted
the rope about the negro's neck and push
ed him of tho structure Death was nj
most instantaneous. Their work done. tn,
mob left the body hanging and dispersed
| quickly and quietly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29

wheat or corn, such as has been exper-
fenced in some previous years to degree
that made it practically impossible for the
prairie producers to sell their crops. II Is
only a few years, for example. since wc
in this section were surprised by tho an
nourcement that some of the Western
farmers were using corn for fuel.
As corollary it may be stated that
the adoption of this policy will tend &c
cuualize production ard the ENJOYMENT Of
income in a succession of years. In Other
words, the farmers of that section vii
not have one or two years of general ant
pronounced prosperity and series OF
years of stagnation. If not starvation
AS a result there will be a moro stead,
flow Of products from the West and q
more steady flow Of money into that sec
ton and the currency circulation of the
whole country will be rendered more sta
bic. we are all Interested. therefore, II
the success of the diversihcation of crops
in the West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
DESTROYING THE WILD FLOWERS
(From the Boston Herad.)

There is wailing among the real lovers
IF nature over the destruction Of wild
flowers that is wrought by the ignorant
and the reckless. We mean the utter de-
structon and determination of them in
their haunts. The New York Geological
park In the borough of the Bronx abounds
in native flowers. DR.. William T. Horn
aday, director of the park, says that on
every bright Sunday there are 2o0Dvisitors
and "a hand for every wild flower. If there
| is no restraint. five years time will see
RronX Park as barren of wild flowers as
Union Square" The arbutus is already
extinct, and the violets the columbines,
the hepaticas, the spring beauties and the
anemones soon will be. He doubts whether
the daisies will long maintain themselves.
| This destruction results. in part, from the
rude way in which the flowers are pulled
| up by the roots, and in part from the fact
| that none are permitted to go to seed. The
| Springfield Republican, commenting on
this statement, sets forth that in many
| spots near Springfield the native wild
| flowers of various kinds have been cxter-
| minated. and it declares that there can
| he no doubt that the nature study in our
threatens the survival of the wild flow
ers." 1t thinks the schools should teach
| reverence for nature, respect and true
| love for flowers, not the false and selfish
| love which results in destruction 1t
holds also. that the study OF nature
should only be pursued under the guild
ance of competent persons who can re-
| strain the ignorant appetite OF the child.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
WEDDING INVITATIONS.

In the first place, let the June bride see
to 1t that the invitations go out between
two and three weeks before the wedding,
for IS days is now the proper time, in
stead of H. as has been 50 long the Gus
tom.. says Lesley E. Hale in Good House.
keeping. The newest lettering IS the pref
ty. stately old English. but the old-fash
toned simple script Is always good form IL
one is conservative enough to prefer it.
The name Of the person to whom the in
vitation is sent should always be written
in: it is no longer the thing to request
the honor of your presence" merely. This
writing in of the name seems to make a
more personal matter Of the invitation, and
suggests the simple customs Of old time,
when the bride asked only her most inti-
mate friends to be present at the most SOL
cmn occasion of her life. The modern the
DRY of weddings Is far enough removed from
that idea, but the gracious suggestion of it
IN spite OF the formality of the engraved
invitation is certainly pleasant and makes
the invitation even more of compliment
to the guest. OF course the name is writ
ten in by a skilled penman, who makes it
harmoni2e with the engraving. and some
of the old English lettering is beautiful.
The very newest form of words omits
the names of bride and groom altogether
from the invitation proper, and incloses
the separate cards of the young people,
engraved to correspond in style and size
az script. This naturally makes the in
vitation shorter, and under any circun-
stances the size of the sheet is always the
same-six ard n quarter by five and a
quarter inches Is the approved size--it
gives a good effect of more compactness
and wider margin. 1t Is an innovation,
but very elegant one, pronounced absol-
| utely correct by the proper authorities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
Gen. McCullOugh's Strength.

II any proof were needed of the state
ments concerning the strength Of General
McCullough's hold upon the popular heart
In connection with the governorship, it has
been furnished by the way in which eau
ruses in different counties have been elect
Ing delegates pledged or instructed to sup
port him for the nomination at the coming
State convention. He has the solid dele
cation of his own county, which can be
taid for neither of his rivals and he has
already made a good showing in Addison,
Ihittenden, Lamoile and Franklin coun-
lies on this side of the State. as we'll as in
pther parts where caucuses have been held
The reason for this is not far to seek.
His record has been open to the people. and
his opponents have been unable to show q
single discredtable or unworthy act. On
the other hand he Is known to be a man
who is the peer Of any other citizen Of the
State in point of intellectual power and eX-
ecutive ability, and in the possession OF
Various other desirable qualifications for
the governorship. Every consideration of
fair play in politics counts in his favor
snd what is above all he is manifestly the
%hoice Of a great majority of the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-29
VermOnt's Influence in Auti.Oleo
Legislation.

We have already referred to the part
taken by Vermont men in the crusade
against spurious dairy products and in
Haskins in the House and that of Sena-
tors Proctor and Dillingham; in the House
during the present session. While each of
these deserving sons of the Green Noun
tain State is entitled to full credit for the
service performed In securing the pass
age of the anti oleomargarine bill it is
generally recognized that but for the legis-
lative experience and Infinite tact of SEN
ator Proctor as manifested in the yield
ing of unessential points where support
could be gained the small majority by
which the compromise measure was finally
passed, could not have been secured. The
following tribute from the Chicago Dairy
Produce shows the estimation in which
the chairman of the Senate committee on
agriculture is held by the dairymen:
1T is fortunate for the dairymen OF the
United States and a credit to the people
of Vermont, that Hon. Redfeld Proctor
is in the United States Senate and chair
man of the committee on agriculture. In all
the experience which officers of the Ma
tional Dairy Union have had in promoting
legislation in the interests of the farmers
OF this country, in no other instance have
they ever met with such vigorous cordial
and efficient support from the chairman
OF any committee as that accorded the
oleomarg arine bill at his hands. The we'll
directed vigor and skilful aggressiveness
with which Senator Proctor checkmated
every effort of the oleomargarine crowd to
kill the bill by delays In committee was
something truly wonderful his splendid
foresight and keen perception regarding all
the schemes devised, and the courteous yet
effective manner in which he disposed OF
them saved the bill from total defeat more
than once. Those who have not had eX-
perience in legislation can scarcely COM
prehend the value of the kind of support
given the oleomargarine bill by Senator
Proctor. He devoted weeks OF his time to
the measure. and his preparation was with
a thorouehness characteristic OF his great
ability and the result of his long expert
ence as a statesman. In the House COM
mittee on agriculture where olemargarine
| is in the chair. the dairy interests were
subjected to indignities and trickery which
were discouraging; Senator Proctor's mail
| agement in the Senate committee was not