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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
BRYAN'S ATTACK ON MIR.
CLEVELAND.

Mr.. Bryan's parting fiing-or perhaps
more appropriately, kick-at Grover Cleve-
land was in exceedingly bad taste and
temper Delivered at the last moment be-
fore sailing for Europe. 1t was as if he pre-
ferred to be remembered by bitter and
vindictive utterance towards a man whom
all Americans except Bryanites respect,
rather than by some impersonal and patri-
otto expression free from the taint of self
ishness. if such can be found In his record.
AS Mr.. Cleveland has never mentioned
Bryan's name publicly nor done anything
to him except to ignore him 1t is difficult
to account for the latter's gratuitous at
tack except on the ground Of innate
'.cussedness" He says:
Mr.. Cleveland has done more business
on less capital than any man who ever
held high an office as President Of the
United States. If his Democracy were
capitalized at his own estimate 1t would
give excellent example OF watered
stock. He has never had a chance for
nomination for the presidency since 1896,
and he Is so old now that even If he re-
pented in sackcloth and ashes he would be
decrepit before his repentance would take
the form of good works. / don't believe
Mr.. Cleveland could carry a single State.
lie would receive alfuOSt luLultcslIIdl sup
port from the Democratic party.
The Journal does not train politically
under Mr.. Clevelands banner. nor is it
bound to defend him against the attacks
of those who hate him because he looks
over their heads. but 1t feels moved to
say that a man who has been twice elected
President of the United States is quite as
likely to be a forceful character as one
who has been twice defeated for the office
And an ex-President who on his retirement
bore the abuse of factionists in his own
party in dignified silence until they talked
themselves out and the party showed signs
of turning TO him again for Leadership,
is very far from being a nonentity. Mr..
Cleveland may not have made great
record as President-not all Presidents do
but he filled the Office with dignity and
did not prostitute it to the promotion of
political heresies and financial vagaries.
which is doubtless more than could have
been said of Mr.. Bryan If he had been
| elected
Mr.. Bryan thinks Mr.. Cleveland could not
| carry a single State IL he were nominated
infinitesimal support from the Democratic
party. That would not prove that he is
a nonentity. and might prove more against
the Democratic party than against him.
But there IS reason to believe that the
party has almost recovered from its de-
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
STOPPED OVER.


Indiana Editor.
Starke County Republican.
Alice Roosevelt was in Chicago last week
attending what has, for some strange and
unaccountable reason, been termed a horse
show. Alice was there for sure, for the
Chicago newspapers. those great and only
newspapers, told US about it in every col
umn of every edition of every day during
the continuance Of the show. They not
only said In SO many words that Alice was
in Chicago, but they Jumped up and down.
and cracked their heels and smote their
thighs and yelled 1T at us in big type and
In small type. in the headings and sub
headings and in the body OF the articles.
These great, laundering journals told US
of Alice and about Alice: mentioned In col
umns of gush what Alice had for break
fast, and who sat opposite at the table and
tilted her head to take bite OF pie. These
great and only newspapers went into rhap-
sodies over the style OF polonaise Alice
shoe strings, and went into detail about
her hair pins and fall hats. They did more
than this. did these great journals. they
stole into the sanctity Of Alce's clothes
chest and came out with full and COM
plete description of the neither garments
she had brought along for change. oh,
TO be as great as these Chicago editors; TO
Imagine Riddick OF the Winamac Repub-
lican printing such stuff about some chance
visitor to Winamac. Jim simons might go
Democrat to Monticello but he would never
do the Alice Roosevelt act in thousand
years. Chicago editors should climb down
and hide. They seem to have been ming
ling too much with the cage of monkeys
out i'm Lincoln Park Let US hope that the
Roosevelt girl will stay out of Chicago long
enough for the jockos TO get back on their
hind feet again like men.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

When lawyers differ. who shall decide?
A short time ago three city lawyers of
high standing Joined in an opinion to the
eject that by electing TO furnish natural
gas the Consumers Trust Company had
waived the power to manufacture artificial
gas. and that the public has no rights
under the provision CT the charter creating
. trust for its benefit Now three law
yers Of equally high standing unite in an
opinion at variance with the other on every
essential point. holding that the right to
manufacture gas and also the original trust
are still In force. with the patrons OF the
Consumers Company and the people OF
Indianapolis as the benehciaries. OF these
opinions is based on a narrow and
technical view and the other on a broad
and equitable one. The Journal believes
the latter Is correct. but 1t is evident the
questions involved can only be settled by
the courts.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

bauch of Bryanism and that the Nebraska
politician greatly overestimates the pres
ent strength of his once large following.
Mr.. Cleveland, IL nominated, would carry
the solid South by larger majorities than
Mr.. Bryan did in 1900. and would come at
least as near getting enough electoral votes
in the North to elect him. Bryans vote
in the Southern States fell off largely from
1896 to 1900. In Alabama he received SS,116
fewer votes in 1900 than he did in 1896; in
Georgia 1882 fewer; in Louisiana 1854;
In Mississippi 12153; In South Carolina
1852; in Texas 1oS,O97. and The
Journal believes Mr.. Cleveland would poll
much larger vote in the South to-day
than Mr.. Bryan would.
But the popular support a man may re-
ceive for an elective Office is not always
Il true measurement of his character or
merit; If 1t were Mr.. Bryan would be a
great man, while everybody now knows
that he is a slippery politician of dis
reputable school. His latest attack on Mr..
Cleveland-probably II will not be his last
furnishes cumulative evidence Of the coarse
fiber of his character and of his bound
less cgotism and personal vindictiyeness.
If Mr.. Cleveland should be renominated the
Journal would take pleasure in contributing
to his defeat, but the successful Republi-
candidate would have the satisfaction
which Mr.. Mckinley could not have in
1896 or in 190o-that of knowing that his
opponent was a man Of honor and not a
political mountebank.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

departments and all other accounts In
which the city is concerned" 1t also says
''he shall not suffer any appropriation to be
overdrawn." Auditing reports and accounts
presupposes a critical examination of them
and verification of every item and feature.
Auditing a bill or account without such
verification would not be auditing at all. In
the case OF sprinkling inspectors the con-
troller has a right to assure himself that
the services charged for were actually rem
dered. He is not there to audit accounts
without knowing whether they are correct
or NOT
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
DIVIDENDS ON HUMAN LIVES.
Railroads Neglect Precautions to As
sure Their Profits.

Ha1lrOads Neglect precautions 10 AS
sure Their Profits.
Logansport Qnd) Journal.
The United States stood aghast at the
disaster on the Big Four tracks at In
dianapolis. Nearly a score of deaths re-
suited, or will result. A hundred sustained
physical injuries from which they will suf-
fer for years. If not for life. Thousands Of
relatives and friends endured untold an
guish during the weary hours they awaited
the news that would tell them whether
loved ones had come from the wreck un-
harmed or mangled and dead.
Because some one blundered? Partly.
But more because the men who controlled
the road, in common with the men who
control every other road in the country,
were more anxious to declare dividends
the stock held by it's financiers than
to prevent the loss Of human life.
Human lives were balanced with silver
dollars-and the silver dollars. to the rail-
road magnates, seemed the weightier.
True, somebody blundered. If the blame
could be fixed directly upon the train crew
a charge Of manslaughter might send 1t to
the penitentiary. But those who profited
by gambling with human lives-oh. mol
Penitentiaries are not built for men of their
Importance!
The human mind is a wonderful machine
but capable of making mistakes-of being
off duty some times when IL is important
that II should be on duty.
Human brains have, however, invented
machines that do not make mistakes-that
are on duty always-that never tire-that
cannot misunderstood.
Had these latter been guarding the tracks
had that duty been left to the never
infallible human machines-a score of In
diana's strong young men, destined for the
advancement of the worlds progress be-
ing trained for the development of the
Nations resources, to-day would have been
undergoing that training instead OF sleep
ing in untimely graves or writhing in a
hospital.
But these mechanical safeguards cost
money-money that can come only from a
reduction of the size OF the dividends paid
to the holders of the railroads bonds
The men intrusted with the roads opera
tion preferred the sacrifice of human lives
a score of them In this case, or a thou
sand OF them as IL might have been-to
cutting down these dividends. They knew
their own jobs might pay the penalty If
they trifled with the dividends.
Somebody blundered, 1t was the train
crew. The bond holders are perfectly will
ing that the trainmen shall go TO the
won't prevent a repetition OF such disas-
| ters.
Let the cold gray walls of the prison loom
| before one or two of these wealthy men
| let the great steel doors open to receive
them-let the dull. deadly monotony of
| prison life eat deep into their hearts-and
| let other men at the head of other rail-
road systems know that the next accident
| that happens on their own road may send
| Then railroad horrors will cease TO fill
the Dapprs.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

would try the potency OF this. He had on
heavy street gloves. and the securing OF the
pin was a task attended by considerable
difficulty, but he finally accomplished IL.
Convinced that the pin would not fail him,
he picked out the seat he most fancied i'm
mediately upon arrival and awaited in con-
hdence the drawing OF the balls With the
exception or Mr.. Sibley. OF Pennsylvania,
Judge Crumpacker was the last Republican
TO hear his number called. He will occupy
seat No 399.
And do you know" he said yesterday,
to-day that good luck only followed the
picking up of a pin IL the point was In your
direction"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The strike of street railroad employees in
Chicago reached the violent and riotous
stage almost Immediately after 1t began
and has precipitated a serious situation
The interruption of street-railway traffic in
q city like Chicago is in itself a serious
matter. and the temper shown by the strik-
ers and the large element of floating popu-
lation make it doubly so. How much merit
there may be in the demands OF the strik-
ers the Journal is not prepared to say, but
their resort to violence is, OF course. utterly
uniustifable
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Judge Crumpacker's Bad Luck.


Washington Post.
Judge Crumpacker, OF Indiana, has
learned something about superstitions that
he never knew before. The next time he
picks up pin for luck he will take pains
to see that the point is toward him.
The judge was walking TO the Capitol
Monday morning. and his mind was fixed
on the seat lottery. TO take place that aft
ernoon. He was very anxious to secure a
good seat, and he hoped ardently that for
tune would be kind to him. When he spied
a pin on the sidewalk there flashed into his
mind the old couplet:
'See a pin and pick 1T UP.
And all that day you'll have good luck"
Judge Crumpacker. as a rule, doesn't be-
lieve much In omens, but he decided he
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

Rochester Republican.
Well, we will bet peck of onions against
a skunk that Dutch Town." or Mount Ia
Dor can furnish more excitement than any
other town twice its size in the State of
Indiana. One day last week we had a JEFF
fries and Fftzsimmons ring fight between
two of our champions (female sexD The
purse was big fat turkey. The first round
was a complete Knockout. Second round.
there was not a straw left in the broom
Third round, little bunch of hair Fourth
round, a squall and a yell. Fifth round. a
home run without the turkey.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

Angola Qnd.) Magnet. Nov. S.
Abraham Lincoln was elected President
the first time forty-three. years ago to-day.
and northern Indiana people whose memory
goes back to that period realize what a
striking contrast rs presented when the
weather of that fall is compared with that
of this fall. There were heavy rains during
October 1850. making roads very bad and
muddy. The carly days OF November were
unusually cold, and Nov. 5-forty-three
years ago yesterday-mudholes were frozen
so solid that teams passed over them with
out breaking through. This the writer well
remembers from having driven twenty
miles that day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

1t is but natural, perhaps. that Philippine
commercial bodies should petition for a re-
moval of the tariff merchandise brought
Into this country from the islands. They
must have patience. however. There is
clause In the Spanish treaty binding the
United States to admit imports from Other
countries into the islands on equal terms
with those Of this country for period of
ten years. That time will expire in 1905,
and then the tariff wall can safely be taken
.iowu
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Boston Transcript.

BOStOn Irdn5crlpt.
One has not even the satisfaction Of be-
lieving when one reviews the New York
situation. that the London Globe has taken
exactly the right point of view when 1t
says that ''Tammany would be impossible
If the English element were supreme in the
population" AS a fact Anglo-Saxon men
who, for commercial reasons. believe In the
wide-open town were TO be found not only
among the leaders. but among the rank
and file of Tammany's most enthusiastic
supporters. and the better element among
the Jews-New York's characteristic alien
population-was practically all counted in
on the side OF the reformers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

terest in four companies and will promote
the fifth to operate on a 200-acre lease that
promises to be worth $4,000 as soon as oil
Is found. The value of the Cummins prop
critics will reach, for the lady's part, not
less than 100000. This fortune has all been
made within the last year and by person
whose experience i'm oil was limited to that
OF a country school teacher. Miss Cum
Minis has the nerve of a Board OF Trade
operator, which, tempered with conserva-
her work
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

Decatur Und.) Journal.
Miss Cummins, the lady operator who
has made such unprecedented success In
oil circles. was in Decatur Tuesday and
drove out to her lease in Jefferson township,
where another of her wells was shot
About one year aeo Miss Cummins began
to speculate in oil territory and from the
first she was successful. All of the wells
drilled were I'm Adams county fields and
practically wild cat territory. AS soon as
one lease was brought in the lady organ
ized another company and developed a new
field. At present she has controlling In
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The Journal Is OF opinion that the city
controller has a right to decline to pay any
bills or accounts presented for payment un-
I'll he shall have satisfied himself that the
goods charged for were delivered or the
services rendered. Ii Is his duty to admin
interests. The charter says: 1T shall be
his duty 10 prescribe the form OF reports
and accounts to be rendered 10 his depart-
ment and to have the inspection and revi-
sion Of the accounts OF all other depart
nants; 60 audit the accounts OF the several
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
The Lyncheaun Case.


In view OF the crime committed by
Lyncheaun, which a United States COM
missioner in Indianapolis held TO be politi-
cal and therefore not extraditable. II is
gratifying TO learn that the Irish Nation
alist papers repudiate Lyncheaun's claim
to be a patriot martyr. These papers are
reported TO denounce the man the vilest
and most dangerous type OF criminal. To
shoot a woman who is trying 20 prevent
the burning o. her house Is not a political
crime. even though IL resulted from a rent
dispute. A quarrel between landlords and
tenants is not a political controversy.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The game season is now open in many
States. and thousands of sportsmen are
bringing their weapons to bear on birds
and animals protected during most of the
year. The beneficial effect of game laws in
promoting the increase of these birds and
animals is now universally recognized. and
the sentiment in favor of their enforcement
Is very strong
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
So There!

Garrison Creek Correspondence Conners-
vile Courier.
Somebody said we were crazy. Well, we
are not the only Tin can on the dump"
There are others and always will be-.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The Journal extends greeting 10 Mr.
Thomas Taggart in his new field OF en-
deayor and wishes him every success. MI.
Taggart has fully mastered the science OF
good fellowship, and will doubtless receive
the support of his party in his labors as
the head of the party organ.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Eliiah's Idea.
Upton Tribune,

I1pton tribune.
Elijah James, the old reliable, was run
in Saturday on the charge of plain drunk
Elijah has been an old offender and he
gets into jail at regular intervals, all the
time, simply because he thinks he can ac-
complish more than can the Prohibition
party in putting down liquor.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
A Special Favor.

Boston Transcript.
Shopper-And how much is this silk yard?
Salesman-Our regular price, lady, is two
fifty a yard. but, as you are a regular customer.
I think we can afford to make you a special
price. You will please not let 1t be known. but
If you wish you may have 1t for 81.
Shopper-Oh. thank you! I'll take fifteen
wards.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Only a Matter of Time.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Mother Ito Dorothy. who. after being allowed
to make small pasty for herself. generously
insists dividing with the family-I hope you
washed your hands before you made this. dear.
Dorothy-No, mamma, but did afterward.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
A Desperate villain.

Butte Inter Mountain.
.'Alas all is lost" he moaned he left the
home of his adored. ''She has cast me out into
this cold world. 1 must have revenge" And
he forthwith filled his face full of smoke from
an Egyptian cigarette and blew 1t through the
keyhole (Shrieks. oaths. call for the ambulance
and police.)
Bah Jove. I did not reckon such havoc,
don't Won know 1 am an assassin"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
A Subtle Rebuke.
Washington 81

Washington Star.
Henrietta complmented me this morning."
said Mr. Meekton. I'VE had little argument
and she said would make an ideal juror"
Yes" answered the man who loves to dispel
illusions. "You know the less man knows
about case the better suited he is for jury
duty"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The housewives Of the country who are
just beginning to discover that japanese
make ideal servants will likely rise up and
mob Representative Robinson if he under
takes to push his Japanese exclusion bill
too hard. We are in no danger of a flood
of japanese immigration and have plenty
of work for all that likely to come.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

That is encouraging news that comes
from Washington that there will be prac-
tically no fight against the Cuban reci-
procity treaty. The countrys faith is
pledged In this matter. and when the re-
caicftrant members came up for renomina-
ton year ago most of their constituencies
showed that the people have little patience
with those disposed TO break that faith.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

PHILADELPHIA Press.

Philadelphia Press
This" said the host, the butler appeared
with two pony glasses Of the amber liquor. lis
some especially fine brandy. I want to see how
you like it,"
"Ah!' exclaimed the guest from Texas, as he
tossed it off, that's good liquah. sab.
wouldn't mind having drink Of that"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
GLEANINGS FROM STATE PRESS
Ambiguous.

Auburn Dispatch.
\ Pike county will furnish a lump Of coal
for the Indiana mineral exhibit which is
eleven feet thick.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

There can certainly be no objection to the
measure introduced by Senator Fairbanks
making the Panama canal bonds TO be is
sued by the government available basis
for bank note circulation. Bonds for this
purpose scarce enough, and any such
obligations issued by the federal govern
ment should be available
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

On the eve Of sailing for Europe Mr.
Bryan makes the terrifying announcement
that he expects to talk for twenty-five
years yet. The only chance of escape is
that he may follow Croker's example and
become enamored OF English country life.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

The prompt Introduction in the House by
the chairman of the ways and means com-
mittee OF a bill to carry the Cuban reci-
procity treaty into effect justifes a hope
that early action may follow and that the
sole object of the special session may be
accomplished in a very short time.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
THE HUMORISTS.
The Profitable Failure.

The Gateway.
Mrs. Envie-what lovely diamond necklace
you have. Ny husband promised me one Tor
my birthday. but he failed to buy 1t.
Mrs. Sellenheimer-Ah! dots vat my husbandt
had to do to buy mine.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
The Demoralixing 'Possum.

Washington Times.
There was ''possum roast in town Sat-
urday night, which was followed by a ca
rouse by several persons, and more or less
fighting. Seven 'possums were eaten during
the evening.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Interstate Commerce.

Baltimore World.
The handsome lady rushed wildly into Union
Station.
'.Give me ticket for Sioux Falls" she
painted.
with or without?' asked the polite agent
with" she said, and received beautiful
ten-yard ticket, with divorce coupon attached.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

fact that there is plenty of law on the stat
ute books to insure an orderly city if the
right kind OF officials can be found to en-
force IL
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
why They Move.

Ligonier Leader.
Quite a number Of our citizens are chang
ing houses this week. Some to better them
selves and others because they have to.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
Cheerful Remark.

Washington Gazette.
Perry Green, a clever young Vincennes
newspaper man, braved the wolf and took
unto himself wife last week.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13
One Prosperous Class.

Washington Post.
The Chicago University is 10 adopt four
years course of instruction for servants.
Servants are about the only persons who
can afford a collegiate education these
days.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

There are some correspondents and others
that get to 'seeing things" whenever the
Governor walks out OF the Statehouse.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

st. Louis Globe-Democret.
Tom Johnsoa's red devil Ia now corflnoa
TO his dreams and IL ticketed '.ll5-ooQ"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

DENVER CoI.-Louthain &. Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and A Smith, 1GS1
Champa street
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

DAYTON. o-J. v. wilkie 80 South Jefferson
street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

COLUMBUS. o.-vladuct News Stand. $50 High
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

LOUIsvILLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefeld
Bros. 442 West Market street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-11-13

WASHINGTON, ID. C-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel, Willard Hotel.