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The Washington times., 1904-05-17
Iona Governor Butted
Against an Iowa Idea
Stand patters" Use His Plea for Competition
as CIub-DepOsed From State Leader
ship Because of Single Sentence.

Governor CunElins carried all before
him until the Minneapolis speech placed
d cluD in the hands of his enemies.
What he said then was not stronger
than he had said many times before.
hut ii attracted attention. The press OF
the country took il up. Opponents in
Iowa denounced il. The governor had
TO defend it, and he did, right VigOr-
Of the opposition.
"Stand Patters" Aroused
The stand pat" influences were sud
denly set at work 1t has been freely
circulated that large amounts of money
were put into the State by certain tariff
interests to stamp out the new and
dangerous heresy. Whether this is true
or not, it is certain that the new move
ment attracted for a time more atten-
ton East than it did at home But
when the Eastern interest began to be
effectively reflected here the end was not
long in being reached.
County conventions have all been
held to name delegates to the State
convention, which will meet in Des
Moines tomorrow. The best estimate
that can now be had is that of the
I302 delegates who will sit in the con-
Nenton, the governor will not have
more than 800. The rest will be stand
patters.' The CUmmins idea will rule
N not more than two Congressional dis
tr1ctS of eleven Governor Cummins
viii be delegate at large If his oppon-
ents are generous; otherwise he viii be
left out
Governor Cummins, according to his
close friends, believes he will be vindi-
Gated. He expects Mr.. Roosevelt to be
elected. but that by 1906 there will be a
wave Of tariff reform sentiment which
VIII sweep the Democrats into control Of
the National House as it did in $780, and
1908 viii find Republicans seeking the
help Of such men as Cummins to save
them By ledge of tariff reform
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ExECUTRIX ASKS THE
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER

Della J. Rutherford. executrix OF the
estate Of Allan Rutherford. has begun
proceedings in equity against VILLA n
l. Jones. receiver. and Ellis H. ROB-
er;s, Treasurer Of the United States f,..
an Injunction and the appointment OF
The amount involved Is 5000. and
the court Is asked TO enjoin The defes
can't Jones from receiving n and IN
restrain the defendant Roberts from
Iavlng IL 20 him
ne court Is asked 20 appoint a re
ceiyer 10 take charge Of the fund and
olsourse II under the direction of The
Myer & Cohen and Tucker & E<e,,,o,
are named as counsel for the complain
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CONDEMN LAND
FOR ALBEMARLE STREET

The Commissioners have filed a petit
ton in the District Supreme Court for
the purpose cf having certain land con-
demned, necessary for the extension of
Albemarle Street. The property to be
condemned is n triangular piece of land.
which partially obstructs .Albemarle
Street. 700 feet and ( inches from its
intersection with Connecticut. Avenue.
Corporation Counsel DuvaH and Assist
ant Counsel A Leftwich Sinclair repre-
sent the Commissioners.
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Suicide Was steeple Jack.
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

HYATTsVILLE. Nd, May 1.-THE
Legislature Of Maryland at its last scs-
sion passed law directing the com
missioners Of this county 10 issue bonds
IN the sum Of 500 for the purpose Of
building new school house in Hvatts-
Vile. As the commissioners have So
Tar taken no action in the matter. and
as there was some opposition to The
passage OF the law. elegatiOn Of the
citizens accompanied School Trustees
owens and Welsh TO Marlboro this
morning 10 urge immediate action In,
the commissioners in their regular ses-
sion today.
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NEWS FROM B0YDS.

BOYDS, Nd, May 17.-This section OF
the county has been visited by extremely
cold weather. causing anxiety lest gar
den vegetables. strawberries. and fruit
be badly injured. Ice froze over stand
ing water. and yesterday a cold wind
blew. Frost was noticeable In lOwlands
that may do some injury. The outlook
for the fruit crop here this year is ex-
cellent should there be no damage now.
There will be plenty Of cherries, peaches.
pears. plums, and apples.
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Beginning Sunday evening with a ser
mon on The Reality Of Religion" the
Rev. A. \. Hobson. pastor Of the Ban
list Church. is conducting evangelical
services each evening this week. The
subject OF this evenings sermon will be
" hat IS Salvation Van H Porter
noted tenor. IS assisting the choir a
these services.
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SLEEPING


A thin, vapory smoke, lazily
ascending from its crater, may be the
only visible sign of life in the Sleep
ing volcano; but within is a raging
sea of fire, molten rock and sulphur
Gus gases. Those who make their
homes in the peaceful valleys below
know the danger, and though fire.
quently warned by the rumblings and
The Washington times., 1904-05-17

Mrs 5. Y. Deming. Of Mount Pleasant.
is visiting Mrs. William L. Hall.
The Washington times., 1904-05-17

Lily Turner. OF Woodville. Nd. is the
guest Of her cousin. Maggie Welsh
Johnson Avenue
The Washington times., 1904-05-17
On Invalid Parole.

The attention of the reformatory board
of managers was called to the case, and
at the meeting Saturday the board gave
Superintendent Scott authority to issue
an invalid parole in Roberts case. and
release him just as soon as the mans
friends agree to take care of him.
Roberts IS a hopeless consumptive, and
can live but short time
In Berwick Roberts secured a position
as labOrer in the car shops soon after
his escape He was a faithful workman,
and soon advanced to foreman. receiving
500 month He came to be considered
one of the most respectable residents OF
the place, and his new life was eX-
emplary in every way.
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Edna Beale. Of Laurel. is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Vogt, Maryland Avenue
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CITY NOW SAFE
AND BEAUTIFUL
Theaters, Churches, Hotels,
and Apartments.
ELECTRIC WIRING INSPECTED
Authorities Will Now Turn Attention
to Running and Care OF
Elevators.
ELECTRIC WIRING INSPECTED

"A city not only beautiful but safe"
is the congratulatory remark District
officials make now as the result of the
rigorous campaign which has been made
by the Commissioners and their subor-
dinates for the past four months to COM
pei the owners and managers of all pub
lie buildings TO take every precaution
necessary 10 prevent fires and other
Catastrophes
IL Is now recognized that everything
possible in the range Of human ef-
forts has been done to render safe the
theaters, hotels. and apartment houses
IN the District OF Columbia. The deter
minatiOn TO do this was formed in the
minds OF the authorities a short time
previous 10 the great Chicago theater
fire, and now. it is claimed, their efforts
have come 20 fruition-
Theaters and Churches
The reform has been most marked and
thorough IN the theaters and churches.
over these Building Inspector Ashford
and his assistants have labored long and
faithfully. Every local theater was
infinitely inspected. All the churches
were visited by detailed inspectors. and
IN every case. so far as can be found
out. the Instructions OF the authorities
have been Obeyed without much delay.
The electrical wiring in the hotels has
been made subject Of special study,
this having been a hobby with the Elec-
trical Department and its head. Commits
sloner mcfarland. II was admitted not
so long ago that the wiring in the hotels
was neglected, the conduits poorly con-
structed, and other details neglected.
Now. II Is claimed. this condition of at
Iairs has been changed. and fires from
defective wiring will not occur.
Turn to Elevators.
Building Inspector Ashford is now anx-
ious that more attention be paid to the
operation of elevators in the buildings
where the public resorts. He frequently
has had trouble with weak cables and
improperly constructed elevators He is
now determined that hereafter these
conveyances shall be safe
This decision, II is thought is the last
thing needed 10 round out the circle of
safety which the officials have endeavor-
ed TO throw around the people of the
District. The theater regulations are
strictly observed. the hotels AID apart
ments have come up to the lettAr OF the
law, and the churches have bNen put
into proper shape.
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SIOUX CITY. Iowa, May 17.-GOv AL
bert b. Cummins of Iowa has been the
victim of one OF the tragedies of poll
tics. Because of one single sentence
well considered, fully weighed, and sin
cerely meant-he has been deposed from
the leadershoip of Iowa affairs TO the
station Of exile on a political st. Hell
ena.
Before that one fateful sentence was
uttered Governor Cummins was almost
a dictator. Senators trembled lest his
ambition might lead him to covet their
seats. Representatives sought his favor
for fear he should conclude that others
would better serve the State.
Henderson Feared Him.
Even a Speaker of the House-General
Henderson-after representing one dis
trict twenty years and rising to the
highest dignity possible for a represen-
tative, dared not insist on a candidacy
for denomination when he knew he had
incurred the enmity Of the potent Chief
Executive. He retired from public life
at the height Of his power rather than
risk a contest with the governor.
The Senate, the Vice Presidency, the
Presidential candidacy in 190S-these
were predicted for Governor Cummins,
and then was spoken the fatal SEN
tenCe-
Competition we must have; at home,
if possible; Of the foreigner, if neces-
Sary.'
A Fatal Sentence.
1t was not revolutionary. 1t did not
even attract great attention for weeks
or months after II was uttered, in an
address by Governor Cummins to the
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. less
than two years ago. But it was the be-
ginning Of the downfall of the governor.
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BETRAYED CONVICT
WILL Be RELEASED
Reformed and Married
After Escape.
A HELPLESS CONSERVATIVE
A Reward of $50 Induced Former In
mate TO Tell of His
Whereabouts.
"A HELPLESS CONSERVATIVE

ELMIRA. May Hilary Roberts, the
Elmira reformatory convict who escap-
ed. reformed and then was discovered
and sent back to serve out his term, is
to have his freedom again. the reforma-
tory managers having voted to give him
an invalid parole.
Roberts escaped in August. 1900. after
having served three years and eight
months. He was about to be paroled
He was arrested two weeks ago in Ber-
wick, Pa.
The Washington times., 1904-05-17
Reformed and Married.

Four years had passed. He had learn
ed to live an honest life. had married
respectable woman in Berwick. and to
the couple the future looked bright.
But for $50 Roberts was betrayed to
the reformatory officials by d former in
mate. Exposure, disgrace. n broken home
and prison stripes again quickly fol-
lowed.
On account Of the upright life Rob
erts had lived since his escape, his ar
rest excited much sympathv
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81 900.
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:
homes IN the peaceful valleys below ssa@
know the danger, and though fire. t3sSEsegss
quenly warned by the rumblings and
quakngs, these signs of impending euntio, no b5l
living in fancied security, when the oiar+ -, ri
and they lost beneath doynnour Of heaad -
scadng ashes. Thousands of blood noieo,5 e,fs ~
sleeping volcano, and taking desperate chances Gov
mercury nd potash ~ ~
treatment the Green Mar "a 1902
SYMPTOMS IF the boeS
disappear and the de- poS4b went to Hot Springs
uded victim happy in rescibe 6feremrG p6y d
the belief of any good
but the fires fiand my case
tagon have only been
mothered the SYSTEM S could nd
and these truthfuly
minerals left off will VIGIL D. M SANDERS
blaze again mouth red rash
the body and these
followed by fearful eruptons copper-cooed
splotches glands sickening svp-
Mercury potash only fail blood poison
mercua Rheumatism the
and inflammation the bowels The S. S. s.
followed by such bad results the
slightest injury the system We offer proof
o.- contains a mineral of any descrip-
- - H~G ton. S. S. S. antidoe fore con-
~ agious blood poison, DESTROYS
~ ~ ~ every of the virus purfes
A@I Nj J and strengthens the blood and builds
49, 49, ~ up the general health.
We will mail free special book
on Contagious Blood Poison with full directions for
ent Medical advice is furnished by physicians vithout
charge. Trse SvxsEr Specific en- huawxA e.
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impending eruption go UNDECIDED. They are
lty, when the giant awakes with deafeninq
beneath a downpour of heated rock and
Ids of blood poison sufferers are living upon
are taking desperate chances, for under the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-11
KANSAS NEWS.
An Indian Prince in Ottawa on
Business.
Looking After the Interests Of
Sac and Fox Tribe.
MAY GUST SETTLERS.
Claims Certain Red Men Never
Signed Away Rights.
MAY GUST SETTLERS.
Anxious to Be Set Right With
the Government.

ottawa, Kas, Feb. lied McClel-
Ian. of the Sac and Fox tribe of In
dams. is here from Quenemo. accom-
panied by George Logan of that place.
Mcclellan is a member of the Mac
Ca-Sa-Pa band of the Sac and Foxes
and is a descendant of the Indian
royalty. He will. in the order of sue
cession, become the leader of his tribe.
He is 26 years old.
The purpose of the visit was to look
after matters connected with the In
dian claim to title in the old reserVa-
ton lands in the Marias des Cygnes
bottoms. which claim is. based on the
representation that some of the Sac
and Fox bands never Joined In the
treaty conveying the lands to the gov
eminent. Mr.. Logan. who resided IN
the neighborhood of the reservation in
the earlier days of white settlement,
has been retained by the Indians to
look after their interests.
Il wouldn't say that the Indians are
now claiming title to the land" said
Mr.. Logan this morning. but we want
to be set right with the government on
certain matters. and we want to enlist
the aid of a number of Kansas peo-
pie. notice." he continued, that the
papers said in connection with the VISIT
of the Sac and Foxes to this territory
on this same mission last fall, that
the bands had refused to be moved to
the territory, and that the government
sent Phil Sheridan here to round them
up after they had come back. This is
a mistake: the Indians did come back
to their old home, but they made them
selves self-sustaining here"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-11
AFTER LAND GRABBERs.
Government Agents Expect to Get
Pointers at Norton.

Special Agents Burtis and Ryan of
the United States land office will go to
Norton, Kansas, next week to attend
the Dewey trial which is in progress
there. Mr.. Burtis and Mr.. Ryan have
both been engaged in the prosecution
Of cases in the United States district
courts against ranchmen who have
fenced up government land. The work
is now in the hands of Agent Ryan.
The purpose of the visit will be TO
gather information about infractions
of the government land fencing laws.
Mr.. Burtis, who was in Topeka today,
has been working up information
against persons who have taken advan-
tage of the law of 1874 providing for
disposing of additional homestead
rights and have filed false affidavits re-
garding homestead entries. Such prose-
cutions will be on the charge ofperjury.
They viii cover Kansas and Oklahoma.
The law of 1874 authorized persons who
had not previously homesteaded full
allotments of 100 acres to homestead
elsewhere enough ground to make up
the difference, OF to dispose of. such
rights to other persons. Many instances
are said to have come to light where
parties who had homesteaded the full
limit had made affidavit and had pro-
cured land warrants for amounts from
40 to so acres, and had transferred
them to other parties who entered them
in the names of the original holders
Only such cases as have occurred with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-11
REGISTRATION is SMALL.
Mr.. Williams Has Commenced Work
of Posting.

Election Commissioner T. S. Williams
today commenced the work of posting
up the registrating stubs into the reg
istration books. Every registration
certificate has stub attached. and
these stubs the election commissioner
must classify according to wards and
precincts, and enter in the registration
books accordingly.
So far this year the registration has
been running about the same as it did
last, but it will fall behind from now
on. Today the total registration was
1,499 males and 14O females, total of
1889. About this time last year, the
mayor fight commenced to warm up,
and the registration came in rapidly.
There is not much interest in the cleo
ton this year, and a light registration
is expected, unless some unexpected
political excitement is developed.
"Along toward election time" said
Commissioner Williams today, ST will
put the registration books out in the
various wards for a few days, but will
not keep them there as long as I did
last year. 1 don't think it is necessary.
There will not be a very heavy regis
tration for the spring election. I ex-
pect there will be a heavy male vote
registered, however. in time for the fall
presidential election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-11
BOWLING AT CLEVELAND.
Jones and Strike, of Chicago, Did Bsst
Work Wednesday.

Cleveland, Feb. 11-David A. Jones.
the former national champion, and his
partner, Strike, of Chicago, are still in
the lead in the two-men contests, their
score. 1172. not being approached by
any OF the two men teams that have
played, the best score being 1162. made
by two teams-Fries and IngerhaIn of
Akron and Warner and Dunbar, of
at present by Buddinger and Nichols,
of Minneapolis.
There were five series of individual
games, the best scores being: August
Hurt, Chicago, 500; Herman Warker,
Philadelphia, 5S4; Charles Hajek, Chi
r. Owens, Louisville 622.
The two-man team results were as
follows:
McCauley and Hughlin, Des Moines
1,134.
Schmidt and Pfeffer, Chicago. 0e4
George and Coster, Philadelphia,
1912. a'---'-'
Schaller and Manpie, st. Paul. 1.o4s.
Goshink and Keller, ST. Paul Loaf,
Kendall and Laddenor, Syracuse.
1.o45. '''NN-'7s7'
Makepeace and Bornguesser. Kansas
City, 1,035.
Heckish and Williams, Lacrosse.
1,033. s'
Dumas and Riddell, New York, /. o26.
Stivers and Fenton, Des Moines, 1.O24..
Boering and Leisy, Peoria, 1,016
Them and Knerr, Peoria, 1009
Brownell and Tellett, Akron. 1.00s.
Denny and HoraR, Philadelphia. e9e.
Blackwell and Zimmerman, Doe Run.
s0s.
Nichols and Laidlaw. Kansas city.
961
Sloan and Matthews. MtnneaDo1is
s58. . -A'''''sfs l'0iis'
Copper and Pfeffer. Cincinnati, s57.