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The independent., 1903-03-19
The MercantiIlsis

There is doubtless considerable
truth in the socialist contention that
the difficulties in the way OF mans
getting living shape his thoughts
and give rise to his ideals, rather
than that his thoughts and ideals az
feet his getting living. Yet it must
be said that the mercantilist theory
that a nation gains in wealth by
giving other nations more OF its
products than it gets of theirs in re-
turn-has surely affected the getting
of living in this country.
The republican party is mercantilist
to the core. It's members shout them
selves hoarse whenever exports ex-
ceed imports. That is prosperity!
The true mercantilist theory, OF
course, is that the difference between
exports and imports is paid in gold
and silver, so that after all it is an
even "swap"-6 of goods for OF
goods and l of gold and silver. But
the present-day republican mercantil-
ism is content to give of goods for
5 of goods-and get no gold or silver
to make up the difference. 1t is SIM
ply a Favorable trade balance"
which is never paid to US; but all the
same they throw their hats and
shout, prosperity! Look at the bal
ance of trade. Yep; that's so; vote
'er straight" Even the treasury de-
partment is elated and keeps bureau
of statistics busy sending out mimeo-
graph letters for publication in the
various newspapers-from one OF
which we copy this:
The following table shows the to-
tai imports AMI exports of the United
States in each of the twelve months
ending with January, 1903, and indi-
Gates the unusual fluctuation in the
exports during the last year due to
the crop shortage, and the steady in
crease during the year in importa-
tions:
The independent., 1903-03-19
A STRANGE CONGLOMERATION
A Roundup Of all Sorts and Conditions of
Men at . Democratic Feast in
Chicago

The Iroquois club had meeting in
port that the names If Grover Cleve-
land and Bryan were about equally
cheered. The toastmaster in his in
troductory speech made the following
astonishing statement: XII
1--WE have in our ranks both conser-
vatives and radicals, gold democrats
and free silver democrats, free trad
ers, tariff for revenue only, and even
that rara avis today, protection demo-
Gratis, who believe in sustaining in
fant industries. We have trust and
antitrust advocates. We have anti
imperialists and even imperialists, SO
far as extension of territory is con-
cerned; We have single takers, initia-
tory and referendum democrats and
not few who are opposed to govern
ment by injunction. And yet we dwell
together in peace and harmony, work.
ing hand in hand for the perpetua-
ton of the great and everything prin-
ciples of democracy as promulgated by
Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the
democratic party"
1t is safe to say that no sane set Of
voters will ever elevate party COM
posed of such discordant elements as
that to power in this country. A po-
litical party when it goes before the
people soliciting votes must have
harmonious set of principles which
they promise to enact into law. If
part of the party are for low tariff
and part for high tariff, if some
favor bimetallism and some are
against it; if some favor gold stand.
ard and some bimetallism, and so
through the whole list of things that
people are interested in, who can tell
which will have the upper hand when
the party gets into power, or even
make a probable guess what sort of
government it will give us? The
principal guests of the club were as
|, follows: Edward M. Shepard Samuel
Alschuler, Andrew E. Lee, Thomas
Taggart, D. A. DeArmond Carter Fl.
Harrison, Charles A. Towne, Judson
Harmon, G. E. Hooker, N. E. Mack,
Rev. w. r. Notman, Lockwood Hon
ore, J. M. Dickinson, Virgil P Kline.
That was the feast that Bryan re-
| fused to attend, and no man Will now
express any surprise that he did re-
| fuse. ..,
edward M. Shepard of New York
made the principal speech and it was
good and wholesome speech. But
according to the POSTMASTER but a
small section of them believed in it.
His arraignment Of plutocracy was as
| follows:
"Originally it was upon that body
of citizenship and upon the faith that
it would continue to be the dominant
power that our government of free
dom and order was established. The
long power of the republican party,
it's practical devotion to paternal gov
ernment, its vast grants of power and
The independent., 1903-03-19

votes. as we'll as to aid in the forma-
tion of partisan clubs.
OTHER REINFORCEMENTS.
We have outlined the character OF
the new movements-thato OF partisan
clubs and ''the peoples rule and
have described portion Of the work
accomplished during the past year by
organized labor, the grange, refer
endum leagues, and non-partisan fed
erations for majority rule. Since cleo
tion day six state grcnges have de-
clared for majority rule. namely, llli-
nois, Wisconsin. Minnesota, West Vlr-
ginia. Pennsylvania and Rhode ISL
and. And the national convention OF
organized labor indorscd the work OF
the state federations Of labor for the
referendum and initiative, and pro-
vided that the system should be ap-
piled in national affairs. BY resolu-
tions i21 and 140 the questioning OF
candidates is to be applied to all the
national legislation demanded by or
ganized labor, and there was a re-
quest that each affiliated union, in
cluding the central and locals. shall
appoint a committee to cooperate
with the national officers. In other
words, there was request that $4,000
committees be appointed to go into
non-partisan politics.
In Missouri the recent annual con-
vention of the state federation Of la
bor requested each of it's affiliated un-
ions to appoint the committee as re-
quested, and suggested that the first
work should be to call meeting to
organize local federation OF all who
believe in majority rule. This Will
result in a federation in each city
when the time approaches for ques-
tioning candidates in 1904. In the ten
states where legislatures are to BE-
elected this year, the organization OF
local federations can be carried on by
the executive officers of the state fed
erations of labor.
In these ten states the county and
local oranges can readily be Induced
to adopt resolutions calling for the
questioning of candidates for major
ity rule.
The combined action of organized
labor and the grange-city and the
farm-can easily secure two-thirds
majority in the legislatures to be
elected in the north this year, name
ly. in the states of Ohio, Iowa, Ken
lucky, Maryland, New York, New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
South Carolina and Mississippi, also
elect legislatures.
CITY ELECTIONS. . ..~.
In this springs city elections, th2
candidates for aldermen and mayor
can easily be pledged to install rule
of procedure for the optional refer.
endum and the direct initiative. A
committee from organized labor car
do the questioning. 1t can be as
sisted, wherever few men will fee
like organizing a referendum league
or non-partisan federation for ma
jority rule. In Chicago last spring
a non-partisan, federation was organ.
lied by forming an executive commit
The independent., 1903-03-19

wealth to the protected interests, it's
steadfast Capitalization of banking
and financial privileges, it's latter-day
abandonment of human freedom, its
adoption of a colonial policy OF force
these and hundred other features
of it's policies, since it's usefulness
ended with the abolfsi.ing Of slavery,
have borne normal fruit"
The independent., 1903-03-19

George Bliss, Dorchester, Mass: I
put in a word now and again for you.
Keep her up, old man! The mullet
heads here in the east-and there are
lots of them-are having a lesson in
$12-a-ton coal.
The independent., 1903-03-19
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF NEBRASKA
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

AUDITOR Of UBLIC ACCOUNTS.
Lincoln, Feb 1st. 1903.
It is hereby certified that the Minnesota Mu.
tual Life Insurance Co. Of St Paul, in the State
of Minnesota, has complied with the Insurance
law OF this state, applicable to such Com panies
and is therefore authorizedto to Continue the bus.
mess of Life Insurance in this State for the
current year ending January 3lst 1904.
Summary of report filed for the year ending
Docem her 31st 1902,
The independent., 1903-03-19
IAMS HORSES
TOP NOTCHERS

Visitors Bill
from houri ms b. better hss
Iowa st 8 M See that ppe. s:L ,:s
alob pair oi they yorth going from Maine 70 G.
imported and home bred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
Abe Girl Who Is Stared At.
PHILADELPHIA Record

Philadelphia Record.
ut always amuses me to hear members
OF my own sex complaining of the un-
pleasant attentions they receive from
men," said the college settlement girl. "As
a rule, the complaining contingent is young
One sweet thing actually complained that
men on the street looked at her. She did
not also say that her street conduct was
enough to compel them to. Coquettish
glances in all directions, and every foolish
possible and impossible sort of self-con-
seriousness are enough to draw the stares
OF the idle. From all I can learn even
pretty women are seldom pursued If they
absolutely keep their eyes where they be-
long and pursue straight course. Should
they happen to pass a street or a store into
which they intended to turn, and retrace
their steps, some loiterer might find the
action suspicious, and fancy his own fatal
charms were the cause. He soon sees the
mistake, when there is a mistake. While
Ii may be safe enough, admit, 1t is not
very nice for a girl or woman to be on
the streets alone at night. AS far as I'm
concerned, though, / have never had any
man speak to me or offer any indignity
even when returning at night through the
slums entirely alone"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20

New York Evening Sun.
Even milady's handkerchief. which, by
the way. she now calls her mouchoir, has
taken on elaborate details. 1t is no longer
merely bit of fine white linen. edged oc-
casionally with a narrow trimming, but a
distinctly fashionable, If frivolous, bit of
finery, and II will go far toward making the
summer girl a joy forever. If ever there
was a revelation In things feminine, there
is this year, in this heretofore insignificant
trife.
These conceits appear in pink, blues,
lavenders, yellows and grays. And they
are round, square and zigzag in shape. the
latter variety edged very fluffy in lace,
like the uneven f1ounce of petticoat.
White, edged in colors or in black, will still
be In good taste, but Is not so new as the
more intricate designs.
The well-dressed girl will have hand
kerchiefs 10 match her gowns. Either a
hemstitched square of the goods, trimmed
In lace. or round bit. also edged In lace.
Will answer the purpose. If she wears a
pongee gown, she must have a mouchoir of
the same fabric, and, If the gown is
trimmed or embroidered, 1t is proper to
adorn the tiny square with the same trim
ming
Fine white Irish linen narrowly hemmed
and embroidered in daisies in their natural
colors. Is one Of the prettiest styles In sum-
mer handkerchiefs.
Pink, blue or lavender linen embroidered
In white, makes pretty effect which will
be largely adopted. This combination is
worn with the popular wash gowns of linen
or canvas. The white embroidery on the
handkerchief matches that on the gown.
The little white silk handkerchiefs, so
much IN vogue several years ago, have re-
turned. but they are far more pretentious.
F1eurs de lis, either in white or colors, fine
insertions. pale pink rosebuds, or tiny blue
forget-me-nots add much to them. II is
even suggested that a fine edging of velvet
will finish this sort OF handkerchief, but
so far nothing so perishable and imprac-
ticable has made its appearance In the
shOpa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
Literature and Beauty.

w. L. Aliens London Letter.
There is general impression that women
who live by the pen must necessarily be
plain, If not positively ugly. 1 have even
heard the theory formulated that the more
clever woman writer is the palmer she
must be, and this theory was backed by the
instance Of George Eliot, who was certainly
the greatest woman writer of the Victorian
age, and was probably also the plainest.
But those who were present at the maria ge
Of Miss Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler the 9TH
er day would have been compelled to doubt
the truth Of the theory in question For
not only is Miss Fowler an exceedingly de-
hghtful writer, but as she stood in her
white dress at the altar she was a partic-
ularly lovely spectacle. She proved for
once that q woman could write readable
novels and still be entitled to be called
beautiful. mention this not merely as my
own opinion, bat as the unanimous opinion
Of all who saw Miss Fowler married, and
hope that we have now heard in England
at least the last of the theory that no beau
tiful woman can write a novel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
POWERS REQUEST FOR FISH.
Sarcastic Answers Made to DEPART
ment's Formal Questions.

An application TO the national commits
sioner of fisheries and game for fish for
Riverside Park, this city. which was pre-
sented TO Senator Beverage for indorse-
ment Yesterday, contained little sarcasm
and dry humor that may entertain the de-
partment officials through whose hands IL
must pass The application was made In the
name of j. Clyde Power. park superintend-
emit of this city, and the blank form con-
tanned a number of questions concerning
the location of the water 10 be stocked
i'm regard to cities railroads, etc. and it's
accessibility by telephone. The last ot the
questions reads, How long does 1T take 10
drive from the railroad TO the water 10 be
stocked?" The answer was brief and Ia
conic-"Depends on the horse.
Senator Beverage indorsed the appnca-
ton and 1t was forwarded TO Washington
last evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20

suits the material. Washable fabrics are
made unlined. When silk or wool is used
the fitted foundation is an Improvement.
The waist consists OF the lining, fronts
and back The back is tucked for its entire
length at the center. the fronts in a full
length group at each side of the front. and
again at the shoulders 10 yoke depth. Be-
tween these groups of tucks the trimming
fs applied The closing is made invisibly
AT the front beneath the tucks. The sleeves
are the new full ones and are tucked 10 fit
snuely above the elbows and form droop-
ing puffs at the wrists.
The quantity OF material required for the
medium size is yards q inches wide, ga.
wards q inches wide. 3lz yards 80 inches
wide or 2A yards A inches wide.
The pattern 44l9 is cut In sizes for a 80
"a &c 81 and 40-inch bust measure.
PATTERN COUPON
I For patterns OF garment illustrated above
send 10 cents (con or stampso
Cut out illustration and inclose II In letter:
Wire your name and address distinctly and
state number and size wanted Address
Pattern Dept. The Journal.
Indiana polls. Ind
Allow one week for return OF pattern.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Miss Leonora Ensey has gone TO Shelby
VILE for a short visit with friends.
Mrs John w. Kern went to Logansport
yesterday 20 visit her sister for a short
time.
Mrs Catherine L. Dorsey nas returned
from Florida, where she has been spending
several months.
Mira Frank Van Camp and Mrs Frank
Wood have returned from a ten days stay
a. French Lick.
Mrs Horatio Kelsey. OF Evanston, has
arrived TO spend two weeks with Mrs. John
Stone. on College avenue.
Invitations have been issued by the girls
Of School No. II for q luncheon to-day at
noon at the school building.
Mrs. Albert f Metzger and daughter
Louise have gone 20 Los Angeles. Cal,
70 visit Mrs. Metzger's mother.
Nrs. May Wright sewall win observe her
last at-horns Tar the season this aftesnooa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20

sang the wedding music. Her gown was of
French net made over satin with full veil
and orange blossoms and bouquet of white
orchids. Her sister. Miss Clover Cox, was
the maid OF honor. and wore gown OF rose
colored crepe, with bouquet of mauve
orchids, with wreath of roses in her hair.
The bridesmaids wore gowns of white point
d'esprit made over rose-colored silk, and
carried bouquets OF mauve orchids. The
bride was given away by her father, Charles
Epperson Cox. The ceremony was followed
by a reception at the Cox residence for
were pink and white. pink roses banking
the stairways and mantels, and in the draw
Ing room, where the bride and groom re-
ceived congratulations, white lilies were
used. White lilies and palms were used in
the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderlip left
for New York. and will sail In a few days
TO spend the summer in Europe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
HUSBAND DESERTED HER.


Mrs. James r. Evans reported to the DO
lice yesterday afternoon that she had been
deserted by her husband last Saturday
and was in destitute circumstances. Her
husband, she said, was carpenter living
at 600 Arch street. He went away Saturday,
leaving her to care for young son, who
is i'll with typhoid fever, and had not pro-
vided for her support. She asks that he
be located and compelled to return, as he
is able to provide for her and her family
If so inclined.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
HOME DREsSMAKING HINTS.
By MAY MANTON,

Tucked waists are much worn and are ex-
ceedingly smart in all the materials of the
season. This very stylish one Is equally
well adapted to the entire gown and to the
odd waist and is shown in white batiste
with trimming of embroidery It can be
made from any Of the washable fabrics or
from silk of light weight wool. the trim
ming being embroidery or lace as best
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-20
FOR ACTON
CAMP MEETING WILL BE UNUSUALLY
ATTRACTIVE THIS YEAR.
President j. w. Dashiel Announces
List Of Speakers-Many Improve
ments at the Grounds.

The first nu.lber on the religious camp
meeting programme will occur tomorrow
when the annual May day picnic and cele-
bration will be held at Acton Park. All
Of the cottagers will meet at the grounds
and plans for the approaching season will
be discussed. Dinner will be served by
the Ladies' Auxiliary and general good
time had
Prospects for the most successful season
in the history of Acton are exceedingly
bright. and the managers of the camp are
expecting the largest attendance since the
opening of the grounds a number of years
ago. The Big Four will give rate of one
fare for the round trip and the Shelbyville
interurban line will run hourly cars with
admission to the grounds for 40 cents. A
number of improvements will be made on
the grounds and already nearly every cot
tage has been spoken for, so that when
the session begins the inhabitants of the
park will be many more than last year.
Mr.. Il. G. Akin, who is superintendent of
the grounds, is busy getting things in
shape for the opening which will occur on
July % The meetings will continue until
Aug. II.
The officers of the association are ]. w.
Dashiel, of Moore's Hill, president; B. F.
Morgan, vice president; d. A. Robertson,
treasurer. and Hattie Akin, secretary. An
Improvement over previous years meeting
will be the management of the hotel, which
will this season be under the direction of
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Methodist
Church.
President Dashed has completed the
greater part of the work on the programme
FOR this summer, and 1t will be exceed
ingly attractive one. Among those who
will be prominent drawing cards are Bal
lington Booth, the well-known Salvation
Army leader; Rev. c. w. Lewis, the Jubi-
lee Singers, DR.. Wilbur F. Sheridan and
DR.. ]. p. d. John, formerly president of
De Pauw University. The singing will be
one of the features of the session, and will
be directed by the Rev. Theodore K. Will
lis Mrs Flora f. Vert will be the pianist
and a brass band will cause the old camp
ground to ring with its music for six days.
There will be many other features which
will be announced later.
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SEASONS PROGRAMME.
Following is the programme:


July 22-First day of the assembly; $3.50
p. m, first service at the pavilion
haps w. c. T. T. day also.
July A-Epworth League day; Revs. Hen
ingerand c. w. Lewis, d. D., and G. ".
Tinsley.
July 251Children's day: Dr. Robinson
1.-TWO days., Slayton Jubilee Singers five
days)
the Jubilee Singers.
July 27-Anti-saloon League; Drs. Hilton,
Tufts, Wolfe and the Jubilee Singers.
July 2S-Dr. Wilbur +. Sheridan (ten
days.. DIR. Dolph and the Jubilee Singers.
July 29-W II. NJ S. day; Mrs. Benedict
and others; DIR. Sheridan.
July 3O-The Rams Horn 1.-TWO days.,
Mrs. Lulu Tyler Gates -four days.)
July 3l-Mrs. Porterfield (ten days, be-
ginning July 24). DR.. S. b. and Mrs. Gates.
Aug 1-Dr. John 1.-TWO days., Did God
Make Man?" DR.. Sheridan and Mrs Gates.
Aug. 2-Drs. John and Sheridan and Mrs.
Gates on The Sky Pilot
Aug 3-Dr. Fuller 1.-TWO days.. "Old
Glory or the Obligations of Power"
Aug 4-Drs. Sheridan and Fuller and a
Aug. 5-Congress of preachers and day
officials 1.-TWO days.)
Aug 6-Ballington Booth: congress closes,
tithing and other subjects discussed.
Aug 7-Old Settlers day; Chaplain Lo-
zier on s'Eggieston;" other speakers.
Aug s-Soldiers' day; DR.. Blodgett, chap
lain G.. A. r., Department OF Ohio; Mrs
Willis Lozier.
Aug. e-Tighlman II. Willis. d. D.. Chap
lains Blodgett and Lozier, and the male
quartet.
Aug fO-To be announced.
Aug Ito be announced.
Aug 12-To be announced.
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CITY NEWS ITEMS.

The members of ST. Joseph's Training
School Club will meet tomorrow at ID. m.
BENJAMIN II. Heiser and John e Hoos,
of Richmond, are in the city for few days
on business.
A number of students and teachers from
the Paramount Academy visited the State
house yesterday.
The Review Circle will meet with Mrs l..
H. Dunning. 1904 North Pennsylvania
street, Thursday afternoon
The plans for the new poor asylums in
been flied with the Board of State Chari-
ties and are ready for inspection.
This evening the Wagner quartet. as
sisted by j. Clyde Mccoy, will give a con-
cert and reading In the Woodruff United
PRESBYTERIAN Church. on Arsenal avenue.
II will be under the direction of Monmouth
College.
The Meridian w. c. T. l.. will meet with
Mrs. Wymond j. Beckett, 23ls Ashland ave-
nue., this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. DR..
Frank w. Foxworthy. will talk on Social
Habits in the Orient" Miss Marjory Ford
will recite and there will be music.
John H. Stem. who has been I'm Chicago
In the interest of the May music festival.
has been successful In engaging the Chi
cago orchestra for the coming concerts,
and Indianapolis Is now assured of a bril-
liant season OF music during the spring.
School No. IT, at West and Eleventh
der of the Board of School Commissioners.
The school has been closed for several
weeks because of the prevalence of small
pox In the neighborhood in which it is sit
uated.
Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of
the organization OF indianapolis Aerie. No.
I'll. Of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles. and