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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
ADRIFT MANY DAYS.
Barge That Broke Loose Feb. lowed
In. with Crew safe.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. March 5-The
barge Cardenas. which broke adrift from
the tug Cuba. with the barge Matanzas.
on the night OF Feb >. was towed in here
this morning by the Cuba. which picked
her up at Fire Island light the Cardeaas
having been adrift for twenty-nine davs.
During that time she went as far as Rer-
muda and drifted and sailed over zigzag
course totally at the mercy Of the winds
Her last run before making the light was
for l3s days. The crew are we'll and thu
ship was but little damaged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
Miners Demand Eight-Hour Work Day

CALAIS. France, March 5.-The national
congress of French miners has passed
resolution by a vote of 124 to 1O5 to the ef-
feet that the miners must proceed to OBJ
tain eight-hour day by immediate
general strike without further negotiation
with the government.
LONDON, March 5.-The House of Com
mons to-day rejected the second reading
of the eight-hour mines bill by a vote of
POS to 207.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
MURDEROUS ITALIANS.
Rejected suitors of n Girl Attempt to
XIII Her Family.

NEW ORLEANS March 5.--Georgia Ma
retto and Angelo Auzelmo. two young Ital-
ians. rejected suitors of seventeen-year-old
Annie Coaccio. visited the Coaccio home
last night and tried TO murder the family.
The father and mother were stabbed with
knives and Joe Saragusa, a visitor also
wounded. The girl escaped from her
room and hid under the house all night
Neighbors and the police discovered the
crime to-day. The interior of the house re-
sembled a shamble. Maretto and Auzelmo
are at large
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06

band. At Buffalo Mayor Knight welcomed
the prince and the local German singing
societies sang II was 2:45 o'clock when the
special arrived at Buffalo. and fifteen min
utes later it was steaming out to Niagara
Falls
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
Given OvatiOns at Cleveland, Erie,
Dunkirk, Buffalo, Rochester
and Smaller Places.
VIEWED NIAGARA'S WONDERS
AND LISTENED TO AN ADDRESS PRE-
PARED BY CANADIANS.
Many Things Presented to His High
ness, Including Two Barrels
of Lager Beer.
Princes Programme for Three Days.
Thursday. March g.

Thursday. March g.
At Boston. 10 a m. to 1 p.
AT Harvard University. 1:30 10 $50 p. m.
Return to Boston at p. m.
Friday, March T.
At Albany $50 TO 1920 a. m.
At West Point. TO 4 p. m.
Arrival at New York. 5:45 p. m. Dinner
at University Club. y. m.
Saturday. March s.
At New York. Rest and recreation during
the day.
Eight p. m. dinner at the Crosse Deutsche
Gesellschaft.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
$13,25O WORTH OF BALM.
SaIve for Miss Loretta Roberts,
Breach of Promise wounds.

GAINESVILLE. O. March 5.-The jury in
the breach promise suit OF Miss Loretta
Roberts. the daughter Of a wealthy farmer
of this county. against James r. Starkey,
county auditor. has returned a verdict for
the plaintiff Of Sl3 25O The case was on
hearing about one week and the testimony
was sensational
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06

Western Pennsylvania and Part of
Virginia Covered with snow.

PITTSBURG, March 5.-The heaviest
snowstorm of the winter prevailed here.
Street car traffic is almost at a standstill
in both Pittsburg and Allegheny, while the
cars to and from the suburbs are making
but few trips. The railroads are also suf-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06
Boiler Maker. Want Nine-Hour Day.

CLEVELAND, o., March 5.-About two
hundred boiler makers are on strike in this
city over difference i'm wages. The work
men have been receiving 81. 70 for ten hours
work. They demanded the amount
OF money for nine hours work and were re-
fused.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-03-06

CONTINUED ON PAGE I. COL. 81
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Water with Fixed Air.

A magazines published in 1928 gives
the following method to improve water
for drinking: Let the water. wnen
boiled, be put into "a common barrel
churn, where 1t may be agitated to any
degree that may be wished for. In
the course of its being thus agitatet
it will absorb atmospheric air, and
other elastic fluids with which it may
come in contact 1t will thus become
liquor, safe, palatable and whole
some. to be obtained with little trou-
BILE and expense, and accessible in its
utmost perfection to the poorest in
dividual. Those who wish to drink
this wholesome beverage in its utmost
perfection should. after having 1t
boiled and filtered. cause it to be
churned as above directed, then bot
tied, with couple of dried raisins in
each bottle; this will give it a suffi-
cient quantity of fixed air. II then
used it becomes truly delicious.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Ep,eram on Clubs.

The immense growth of London
clubs ana of the opportunities afforded
for games of chance may serve to re-
call an epigram which "Bentleys Mis-
cellany" attributed sixty years ago to
Sydney Smith.
He was at Sunday dinner at Hol-
land House, when the hostess said that
woman's passion for diamonds was
surely less ruinous than mans pas
sion for play at his club. Thereupon
Sydney Smith took card and wrote
the following impromptu:
Thoughtless that all that's brightest
fades,
Unmindful of that knave of spades,
The sexton and his subs;
How foolishly we play our parts
Our wives on diamonds set their
hearts,
We set our hearts on clubs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Were you never in love before, you
great, grand mani"

Were you never in love before, you
great. grand MANI"
Winfred." she exclaimed, delightedly.
they have guessed It,"
He looked past her at Elinor. Their
eyes met. The soul Of the woman
looked out of them, calm in Its agony.
"Elinor!" he said.
His impulse was to go to her. Inc
old days could not die.
"Elinor"
But Lucie stood between them. He
felt her hands upon his breast. He
felt her silky hair against his throat.
He heard her laugh softly.
"Why. Winfred," she was saying. Il
do believe you are frightened. Were
you never in love before, you great,
grand MANI"
Elinor had turned, and passing her
arm through that of her mother, left
the room with her.
Out of the Past. rose the voices on
the campus, submerging that OF the
little girl who chung to him and
laughed because of love. And In that
still, far-off night, he heard Elinor
speaking, ITO ME, it is beatific."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
The Higher Sacrifice.
Bv MYRTLE coNGER.
tcoryrlsh., 1909, by Daily story Pub. Co.,

She went up to them and took Luz
cie's hands In her own. You may 40
we'll tell us, you two" she said gently
and steadily. "Winfred. my dear
friend. am l to wish you happiness?
The mother here has been questioning
me. She was afraid that you and i.
that you were more than my friend.
but l have told her that you are free.
free to love my cousin Lucie. saw
1t long ago. Before you had begun to
dream of it, Winfred. Before either
of you had. think"
She took Lucie in her arms. She
hid her white face against the girls
warm cheek. She felt that Winfred
was looking at her. and she dreaded
the happiness in his eyes.
Lucie freed herself. She took step
toward her lover. then stopped and
held out her hands to him. why,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Al E,taem.d Contemporary.

A one-horse Republican contempt
rary run by a one-jackass power men
tai dynamo says that the only silver
ties now in Nevada are office-seekers.
We are willing to bet his head against
a pumpkin (the most even odds we
can think of that if there is any nom
silverites in Tonopah he is the one.
And If good writing means good
thinking he really doesn't know what
he is: the idea that two and two makes
four being yet in progress of filtration
through the Stun deposit he fondly
imagines to be a brain.-Virginia
New Chronicle.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not a very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. I, however, was
advised to try Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and SAN
alive Wash; l did SO, fortunately
for me. Before month had passed l
felt that my general health had i'm
proved; in three months more l was
cured, and I have been in perfect
health since. 1 did not lose an engage
ment or miss meal.
Your Vegetable Compound Is GER
tainly wonderful, and we'll worthy the
praise your admiring friends who have
been cured are ready to give you. l
always speak highly of it, and you
will admit have good reason to dc
so."-MRs. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich
$4,000 forfeit " aboue testimonial is not genuine
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured withOu'
cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will b.
entirely confidential.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
LOOK m. the GLASS.

What DO you see? A face covered
with pimples, blotches, or blackheads,
a yellow skin, lusterless eyes do you
know what the trouble is? Are you go.
Ing to continue to use soaps, powders
or other cosmetics, or will you remove
the cause by getting your system In or
der? II your stomach, liver. kidneys
and bowels are in good condition, your
complexion will be all right again In q
short time. DR.. Caldwells (Laxative)
Syrup Pepsin regulates the organs OF
digestion and secretion. Sold by all
druggists on the manufacturers guar.
antee.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
More Important.

Yes" said the old doctor, you
should try to have your own carriage,
by all means. Because when you want
to get to a patient quickly
"Oh!" interrupted the young M. d.,
81 don't think any patient who sent
for me would be likely to die before l
reached him."
mo, but he might recover before
you got there"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Looking Ahea d.

"well. Charlie, has your wedding
day been set?"
Eyes, old chap. I had my fiancee
agree to DE married on her birthday.
THAT does have a little romantic
flavor"
THAT wasn't the idea. You see, |
was thinking chat one present would
answer for both anniversaries"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
No Use for It.

Architect-Now, where would you
prefer the drawing room, sir?
Mr.. Yellowdust-Look here. young
man, I've let you put in a smokin
room when I don't smoke. music
room when l couldn't play mouth o.
gan, an a nursery when amt got no
nurse. but I'm goin' to pull up at
drawing room when l couldn't ever
draw a straight line!"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
thinking cr the Future.

Why do you i Harold keep up
such a flourishing correspondence.
Julia, when you live in the same block
and see each other every day?'
my goodness! Surprising either OF
us should get famous after we're mar
ried. haven't we got to have some love
letters to be published?"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
A Word Of Cheer.

Does your husband never compli-
ment you on your cooking?"
Sometimes" answered young Mrs.
Torkins, with a little hesitation. This
morning reminded him that l made
the biscuit myself"
what did he say"
"He said that he was glad to hear
It; that it was something in their favor
that they weren't made by trust
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
plnsrsnt Kind. of Goats.

II am sorry l kept you waiting so
long, Harry DEAR" murmured the wife
as she entered. ready for the theatre.
1T took me SO long to put on my
coat"
did you put on only one coat?" he
asked blandly.-
She turned quickly and found his
gaze resting on her cheeks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Trade Craft.

1--WE are turning out some very elab-
crate scales,' said the agent. Some
that will attract the attention of your
customers"
do you suppose l want my Gus
toners to watch the scales?" asked
the surprised butcher. Give me the
plainest style you have"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Romance Among the Freaks.

"Did you hear what a sentimental
way the Living Skeleton adopted to
propose to the Fat Lady?" asked the
Circassian Beauty.
mo" responded the Human Hedge
hog. What did he do"
"She found him in her stocking
Christmas morning"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
A Youthful Diplomat

A little Cambridge girl was discov-
cred whispering in school and the
teacher asked:
what were you saying to the girl
next to you when / caught you whis-
pering?"
The little culprit hung her head Tor
q moment, and then replied:
II was only telling her how nice
you looked in your new dress"
well, that-yes-I know-but we
must-the class in spelling will please
stand p."-Christian Register.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Circus Chat.

$50 that horrid, mean ringmaster is
going to be married, is he? What wo-
man is fool enough to have him?" said
the queen of the sawdust
"Oh; he's got the right woman, all
right; don't you worry" replied the
tight-rope walker.
"Who Is it?"
Nam selle Bossi. the wild animal
tanner"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
The Co,oners Escape.

Colonel said the fair grass widow.
were you ever caught in a Guide
sac?"
Nc" he answered, as he saw way
to get out on the other side OF the
potted plants; Il never proposed to
but three women. and in each csse
knew what was going to do before
hand"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
The Usual Thing.

The Usual THING.
"There's something remarkable
about this umbrella" said Jawleigh,
exhibiting the antique handle.
II suppose" remarked his friend,
"you refer to the fact that while your
name is John Ane erson Jawleigh, the
monogram is F. L. T.? Nothing Pc
culiar about that. at all. sir"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Prince and Poet.

Prince George of Prussia, &c years
old, is the eldest member of the house
of Hohenzollern and is known as the
"Hohenzollern poet" He has written
under the pseudonym OF George Con-
rad a number of tragedies. notably
II. ,dra."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
A Chance TO Smile
Two Columns of Selected Quips and Jokes
by the Humorists.

ence how no-account q horse Is you
can always trade him on for some
thing, and the most useless member
Of society can be gathered up to the
polls for voting purposes"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Not Entirely DIslntero.ted.

Bystander-"Ah, my brave man,
your gallant deed makes you a hero.
You exerted your utmost strength to
save the gentleman from a watery
grave"
Hero-"Yes, you bet did. He owes
me ST."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

On one of the last days, Winfred
and Lucie went off to the cliffs togeth-
er. He begged Elinor to go with them.
but she had some reason for remain
ing. Neither could ever remember
what reason she gave, but then human
affairs do not turn upon reason. After
they had gone. Elinor's mother spoke
to her about her lover and her friend.
but Elinor only smiled. She knew
that it would come and she had pre-
pared to smile.
When they returned later in the
evening Lucie's face was flushed and
there was light in her eyes that
Elinor knew. 1t was the light her own
had held when Winfred kissed her for
the first time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
How Mrs. Bruce, a Noted Opera
Singer, Escaped an Operation.
Proof That Many Operations
for Ovarian Troubles are I'm
necessary.

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM Travelling
for years on the road, with irregular
meals and sleep and damp beds, broke
down my health SO completely two
years ago that the physician advised
complete rest, and when had gained
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Cassidy-"Phwat makes We look SO
sober?"
Casey-"Faith, OF can't help 1t.
There's been a strike"
Cassidy-"An' ye're out av job?''
Casey-"Not at all. It's not me that's
on sthrike, but the Bartenders' union,
an all tn places is closed"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
Possible Evolution

Nurseries, dear. this is your little
baby sister.
Elsie-Indeed! And where did she
come from?
Nurse-The stork left her here in a
clothes basket.
Elsie-The idea! Perhaps she'll
grow up to be washwoman.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Clara-How long will your engage
ment to him last! Maud-Wny.
don't know how much money he has
saved up.-Detroit Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

"Do you always tell your wife the
TRUTH" BLESS you, of course do.
even tell her more tha- the truth. =
New York Herald.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

She (enthusiastically)-"Oh, George.
don't you think the greatest joy in life
is the pursuit Of the good, the true and
the beautlful?"
He-"Sure thing! That's why I'm
here tonight"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

II a man would secure his Wife
undivided attention all he haa to d.
Is to talk in his sleep.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Clear white clothes are sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue
Large OF. package, cents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
PhlIosophy.

Nothing is made in vain," said the
philosopher.
That's right" answered Senator
Sorghum. ct was thinking of that the
other day. 1t doesn't make any differ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Nothing angers man like the ST.
lence of his wife when he attempts
to quarrel with her.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

And she didn't think she would like
golf at all?" mo. She. had strange
idea that plaids would not become
her. Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

tiOn. ThOuSandS OF AnerIcunS uft UHntluIIy Huh-
Ing this their home and they succeed as they
never did before. Move Westward with the TIDE
and secure farm and home in Western Canada
arc and settlers The handsome forty-page
Atlas of Western Canada sent free to oil appli-
cants. Apply for rates, Sc. to F. Pedley: SUI
perintendent Of Immigration, Ottawa, Canaoa
Agent. ia w. Ninth ST.. Kansas City. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Granger am looking for the ante
room. Fell Boy-All right, boss. what
is your limit?-Judge.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

He-"Do you suppose you will ever
get tired of my making love to your
She-"There's no reason why l
shouldn't. "-Detroit Free Press.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
A Conditional Diagnosis.

"What is the matter with me. doc
tori"
81 fear you have severe case Of
cephalagy," was the reply.
Great guns, doctor can't afford
it,"
"Oh,. that's different. It's headache
same thing. You'll be all right
SOON"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

M. de Blowitz claims he invented
the interview" Nonsense. Mrs
Caudle had the start of him by half
century. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Client-Is there cause so bad, or
an individual so infamous, that your
services could not be obtained? Law
yer (thoughtfully)-I cannot say, or
hand. What have you been doing?-
The King.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11
wESTEKN CANADA'S

for 1901 now the talk OF
Is by no means phenom.
Ienul. The Province OF
Manitoba and districts
of Assiniboia, Saskat-
chewan and Alberta are
1.-THE most wonderful
grain producing coun-
tries In the world. In
stock raising they also
hold the highest posi-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Famous scientist (excitedly): Some
thing must be done to stop the spread
of the opium habit among women"
Great editor Calmly: Very well.
sir, I'll put In paragraph saying that
haukering for opium is a sign Of old
age.'--New York Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

"I am self-made man." said the
pompous individual with his chest ex-
banded. The ether looked at him crit
ically. "Your excuse. is satisfactory"
he said.-Brooklyn Life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

Eyes, when we visited the Winnie
bago camp they offered us baked dog
How do they prepare 1t, with the
bark on or off?"-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-04-11

sober?"
Casey-"Faith, OF can't help 1t.
There's been a strike"
Cassidy-"An' ye're out av 1ob?'
Casey-"Not at all. It's not me that's
on sthrike, but the Bartenders union,
an all tn places is closed"
Some borrowed Jests.
Granger am looking for the ante
room. Eell Boy-All right, boss. What
is your limit ?-Judge.
"And she didn't think she would like
golf at all?" mo. She. had strange
idea that plaids would not become
her. PUCK.
"Do YOU always tell your wife the
TRUTH" Bless you. of course l do. l
even tell her more tina the truth
New York Herald.
Clara-How long will your engage
ment to him last! Maud-Wny. l
don't know how much money he has
saved up.-Detroit Free Press.
He-"Do you suppose you will ever
get tired Of my making love to your
She-"There's no reason why l
t."-Detroit Free Press.
IN. de Blowitz claims he invented
the interview" Nonsense. Mrs.
Caudle had the start of him by half q
century. "-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
eyes. when we visited the Winnie
bago camp they offered us baked dog"
How do they prepare 1t, with the
bark on or off?'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Mrs. Brown-Charles, why do they
call It a bucket-shop? Mr.. Brown
Because, my dear, it is outside the pale
of respectable gambling. : Boston
Transcript.
"I am a self-made man." said the
pompous individual with his chest ex-
handed. The ether looked at him crit
ically. "Your excuse is satisfactory, ="
he said.-Brooklyn Life.
Clients there cause so bad, or
an Individual so infamous, that your
services could not be obtained? Law
yer (thoughtfully)-I cannot say, on
hand. What have you been doing?-
The King.
Famous scientist (excitedly): Some
thing must be done to stop the spread
of the opium habit among women"
Great editor Calmly: Very well.
sir, I'll put In paragraph saying that
haukering for opium is a sign Of old
age New York Weekly.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1902-04-12
Our insular possessions are either

Our insular possessions are either
a part of our country or are for
eign territory. II part OF our ter
ritory, the people are entitled to
the trade privileges that are grant
ed any OF our territories, and any
legislation that restricts that priv
ilege is odious to the American
spirit and disgraceful to the Amer
lean government. We believe
that the true policy is to prepare
the people Of those islands for self
government as soon as possible,
and when 50 prepared to grant
them independence, retaining such
coaling stations and ports as may
be necessary to protect these is
lands from foreign interference and
to maintain our trade relations in
the orient"
The platform demands the pas
sage of the Mitchell Kahn Chinese
exclusion bill, and also legislation
to restrict the immigration of Jap
anese laborers; favors the election
of United States senators by pop
ular vote; the initiative and refer
endum system; the speedy con
strnction Of the Nicaraguan canal,
and the creation by congress of a
department Of labor in charge of a
secretary entitled to seat in the
cabinet. 1t opposes the leasing Of
the public domain to individuals
or corporations and the ship subsi-
dy bill now before congress-, and
declares against any such combi-
nations of competing railroads as
was made in the formation Of the
Northern Securities company. The
platform demands the improve
ment of the Columbia river from
its mouth to the head of naviga-
ton and declares strongly in favor
Of economical administration Of
state affairs.