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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-09
MESSENGERS nTIPPED"
BY POSTOFF|CE CLERKS
Latter Wanted. Dead Letters That
Were Easy to Decipher So as
to Make Good Records.


WASHINGTON. March S.-The postoffice
inspectors who have been investigating the
dead-letter office of the POstoffice Depart
ment have completed their work. and the
report will be submitted soon TO the POST
Office Department. Inspectors Vickery
Sutton. Farrell, Mckee and Rolfe made
the investigation and examined employees
and the records of the Office
One of the matters investigated was the
giving of small sums OF money by clerks
10 the two messengers. A complaint from
one or more clerks YVES made that the
money given To influence the messen-
gers TO manipulate the distribution of the
dead letters TO the various clerks so as to
give to favored clerks easily deciphered
letters that would enable them 10 make
good records. Superintendent Leybhardt.
of the dead-letter Office, investigated the
matter. and found that the tipping was
general, but IL was explained as being the
ordinary practice Of tipping those employed
on mental duties. The practice was STONED
Immediately. but the inspector investigated
the matter nevertheless.
IL is said 10 be probable that some dis
missals may follow one Of the results
OF the Investigations made by the inspec-
tors.
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KANSAS REPUBLICANS
WILL |NDORSE ROOSEVELT
Delegates to Receive Instructions
-Hoch to Be Nominated for
Governor.
CONVENTION FORECAST

WICHITA, Kan, March S.-The Republic
an state convention to select delegates to
the national convention at Chicago and to
nominate a state ticket will convene to-
morrow. Indications are that the session
will be short and harmonious. The dele
gates will be instructed for President
Roosevelts renomina ton and resolutions
indorsing his administration will be of the
strongest kind. F. w. Hoch, of Marion
will be nominated for Governor by ac-
clamation and the remainder of the state
officers will be renomnated, except Judge
Atkinson. who was appointed by Governor
Bailey to fill vacancy caused by the an
pointment of Judge Pollock TO the federal
bench.
SIOUX FALLS, S. d., March S-The
Republican state central committee to-
night selected Sioux Falls as the place and
May 4 the date for holding the state
convention and nominating congressional
and state tickets.
WICHITA. Kan, March S.-Congressman
Victor MURDOCH of Wichita was renomi-
mated by reclamation to-day by the Re-
publican convention of the Seventh Kan
sas district.
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CAPTAIN K. p. HOBSON
NAY RUN FOR CONGRESS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March Sat a
meeting Of the executive committee of the
Democratic and Conservative party of Ala
bama the former action of the committee
was rescinded. and the name of Richmond
Pearson Hobson now be placed on the
official ballot for the primary of April IL
Captain Hobson will oppose Congressman
john III. Bankhead. Captain Hobson is not
registered voter Of Alabama not having
had an opportunity to register under the
primary plan. The blanket resolution
adopted by the state executive committee
at its January meeting declared that every
candidate for a state, congressional or
county office should be qualified registered
voter.
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The Gibson County school whippings

To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
My attention has just been called TO
short editorial in yesterdays issue OF your
paper, in which you charge the wholesale
whipping of pupils in certain grade, on
account of which the lady teacher in charge
became insane. 10 a principal of the Prince
ton schools. This occurrence took place at
Owensville n small town i'm Gibson county,
and we feel that your unintentional mis-
take in creditng this transaction 10 Prince
ton has done the principals OF our several
school buildings injustice and cast a re-
Fiction on the Princeton schools generally
that belongs TO another jurisdiction
HENRY A YEAGER
President Board of School Trustees
Princeton, Ind, March Z.
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DOODLE CASES HAVE
BROKEN UP 4 HOME
Mrs. Mollie G. Brinkmeyer, of St.
Louis, Sues Her Husband for
Divorce and Alimony.

ST. LOUIS. March S.-John c. Brink
meyer, former member OF the City Council.
and the man who. ii is alleged in the petit
ton. held one of the keys TO the Mississippi
Valley Trust Company safety deposit vaults
containing the 10000 suburban franchise
Doodle fund.- sued for divorce to-day.
for alimony and the custody of one child.
nine years old. by Mrs. Mollie c. Brink
meyer.
In her petition for divorce Mrs. brink
meyer names one of the reasons she de-
sires divorce that her husband has sub
Jected her and their family 10 great hu-
mlllation by his alleged connection with
the Doodle scandal in the suburban fran
chise deal There has never been any legal
action against Brinkmeyer because of the
Doodle deal.
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WONDERFUL CURE
OF SORE HANDS
BY cuticura After the
NJ ost Awful Suffering
Ever Experienced.
EIGHT DOCTORS
And Many Remedies Failed
to do a Cents Worth
Of Good.

About Eve years ago was troubled
with sore hands, so sore that when |
would put them in water the pain would
very nearly set me crazy, the skin would
peel off and the flesh would get hard
and break. There would be blood flow
ing from at least fifty places on eacn
hand. Words could never tell the suf-
fering / endured for three years. /
tried everything that / was told TO use
for fully three years, but could get no
relief. I tried at least eight different
doctors, but none of them seemed TO do
me any good, as my hands were as bad
when got through dOctoring as when
i first began. / also tried many rene
dies, but none of them ever did me one
cents worth of good. | was discour-
aged and heart-sore. / would feel so
bad mornings when / got up, to think
had to go TO work and stand the pain
for ten hours, and / often felt like Civ
Ing up my position. Before | started
to work mornings / would have to
wrap every finger up separately, so
az TO try and keep them soft and then
wear gloves over the rags to keep
the grease from getting on my work.
at night l would have TO wear gloves
in bed. In fact, 1 had 10 wear gloves
all the time. But thanks TO Cutlcura,
the greatest of all great skin cures.
After doctoring for three years, and
spending much money, soc. box OF
Cuticura Ointment ended all my suffer
ings. It's been two years since used
any and don't know what sore hands
are now, and never lost days work
while using Cuticura Ointment"
THOMAS A. CLANCY,
80 N. Montgomery St., Trenton, N. j.
Sold Throughout ire World. Cutieura Rssoivsnt SIC.
Gin Of chocolate Coated Plls. zc vial Of or
Ointmen mt 2c SOAP sc. Dspotsi London. g Chsr.er-
hoase 40: Paris. Rue de "a Pax Bostoa. iE Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug q Chem Corp. sole PropristorB.
a~ssnd for Ths Crsas Skin Book
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JUDGE CHARLES .SWAYNE
DENIES ALL THE CHARGES

WASHINGTON, March S.-The subcom-
mittee OF the House committee on judiciary,
In charge of the Impeachment proceedings
against Judge Charles Swayne of Florida,
to-day heard the judge in his own behalf.
He specifically denied the charge that he
was not resident of the district in which
he held court, and stated that the charges
against him were caused by the personal
animosity of the persons making the same
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-09

Has been used for Atty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teethine with
perfect success. IL soothes the child softens the
gums. alays pain. cures wind collie regulates
the bowels and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea
whether arising from teething otner causes
For sale by druggists in every part OF the world
BE and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
syrup. IS cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-09
Two Cabinet Officers Ill.

WASHINGTON. March S.-Postmaster
General Payne has been detained at home
for several days by severe attack of govt
Secretary Wilson is confined TO his home
with the grip.
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Pope Plus Greets General Reyes.

ROME. March S.-The Pope to-day cor
daily received General Reyes. of Colombia
in private audience.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-09

There is no other season when good
medicine is so much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack of strength, and
want of animation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-09
Hoods JdrsdpdriHd
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used In
our family for some time. end always with
good results. Last spring 1 was all run
down and got bottle OF II, and SIS usual
received great benefit" MISS BEULAH
BoYcE, Stowe, VT.
Hoods Sarsaparllla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
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The Assets of the Company I'm the
United States Are as Follows,

Cash on hand and I'm the hands of
agents or other persons. ........... SIS. ss2 %
Stocks and bonds owned by the
company, bearing interest at the
rate OF - per cent, secured as
follows:
Stocks and bonds. ...................7 2s. 100 81
Total assets ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5 lS2 Il
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LIKE a SHEPHERD.

Mr.. Lyman said the principle OF getting
consent was that shepherd could not
leave his flock OF sheep until his successor
came to take charge, and therefore it was
required that officials must get authority
before leaving their official duties n the
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Losses adjusted and not due........ ssS.Ois.g7
Amount necessary to reinsure out
standing risks ...................... 27s.ss5 So
Total liabilities .s34oo2s 70
The greatest amount in any one
risk ."....................... sl5.0Oo00
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The amount of its u S. deposit is. 500, 900
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
.7HE PROHIBITION TICKET

Wasco county prohibitionists met in
mass convention in Hood River, Tues
day, and opened the state campaign by
placing in nomination the following
ticket for county, legislative and pre-
cinct officers:
For Clerk
MILTON ODELk, Hood River.
For Treasurer
A. w. QUINN, Dufur.
For Sheriff
H. M. WOOD, Hood River.
For Coroner
GEORGE RIDDELL, The Dalles.
For Commissioner
A. d. GALLOWAY, Wamic.
For Representative
]. II. FEAK, Hood River.
For Justice of the Peace, Hood River
FRED DEITZ.
The nominees for the offices of as.
SCISSOR, prosecuting attorney, constable,
state senator and the second represent.
alive are to be named later by the
county central committee, consisting
of R. B. Hood, The Dalles, Leslie Butler
and E. r. Bradley of Hood River.
Delegates to the state convention,
which meets in Portland, April 30 and
80 were, named.as follows:
Hood River-Leslie Butler, L G Ste
phenson, II M Wood, Ashley Cash, F G
Sherrieb, Rev w G Evans, John De
Moss, Fred Deitz, 0 L Stranahan, ] H
Feak, George Wilson, Milton 0dell, E R
Bradley, H G Shaffer, II W Metcalf,
FW Angus, w V Johnson.
Mosier-D L Dutton.
The Dalles-R B Hood, Walter Skip
worth, George Riddell, A D Galloway.
W A Kirby, r A Gilhousen, J l. An
derson, - Darnell.
Dufur-A w Quinn, Rev w N Blod-
gett, Rev G r Moorehead.
Cascade Locks-Clinton Parsons.
The sessions were held in the opera
house, and both afternoon and evening
meetings were largely attended.
OPENING SESSION.
The Wasco county prohibitionists be-
leve in punctuality as well as the an
Inhalation of the saloon business. RIB.
Hood, county chairman. raped for or
der promptly at 2 o'clock. Rev. ]. H.
Feak offered prayer. Rev. H. C.Shaffer
was made secretary of the meeting.
On motion Of E. O. Miller of Portland,
the state secretary, the following com
mittee was appointed on credentials:
E. R Bradley, Leslie Butler and Rev.
H. G, Shaffer, who passed cards among
the audience reading:
in favor OF the annihilation of the saloon
business and therefore as prohibition party
voter.
Blanks were on the cards for name,
post office and precinct, the statistics
to be forwarded to the party's secre-
tary.
Chairman Hood then named the fol-
lowing nominating committee with in
junction to report promptly at z O'Clock !:
E. r. Bradley, Rev. ". S. Dillinger,
Rev. J. H. Feak, all of Hood River, and
]. L. Anderson of The Dales.
Hon. Oliver w. Stewart of Illinois,
chairman of the national prohibition
committee, was introduced and spoke
for As minutes, explaining why probi-
bitioGists should vote the prohibition
ticket. "Too many people believe pol
tiles is a kingdom where the devil
reigns," said the speaker. "High con-
victions of citizenship demand that we
make politics as pure as our homes" !"
Mr.. Stewart maintained the prohibit
tionists' chances for success are
growing brighter each year. He de-
clared the democratic party was al
ready split sqUarely in two, and that
the republicans with no strong opposi-
tim are hound tn disinteprata
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
The Deem SNOW 90 Years Aco

The recent spell of winter weather in
Hood River was very mild compared to
the deep snow of 20 years ago. d. A.
Turner, an old timer in the valley, has
handed the Glacier several copies
of the Daily and Weekly Oregonian of
January, 1885, which contain interesting
accounts of the big snow storm that
winter, when an o. r. q N. passenger
train was snowbound for three weeks
four miles above Wyeth. The storm at
Hood River began late in the afternoon
of Saturday, December Is, 1884, but did
not reach Portland until Monday noon.
An east wind accompanied the snow,
which fell steadily for three weeks until
there was five feet of snow on level all
over Hood River valley. According to
the Oregonian's daily meteorological re-
port, on Tuesday, December %, at The
Dalles, the snow was eight feet deep.
Passenger trains from the East found
the road blocked when they reached
The Dalles, Monday, the 10th, and were
held there until Thursday, when the
snow pillow reported the track cleared to
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03

One of the early pioneers of the East Side OF
Hood River, was born in Randolph county,
Missouri, September q, 1885, Leaving the old
home April 0, 1857, he came by way of the 18TH
mus of Panama to California, where four
years were spent near the town of Placervllle,
Eldorado county. In company with the late
William OdelI he left Placerville for Wash
ington, then a territory. Landing at Port
land, Oregon, they met an old friend OF Mr..
Odells, and by his suggestion they came to
Hood River. This was in 1861. After spend
ing few days looking over the valley, they
bought out the interest of one Butler, a cooper,
who had located the place now known as the
Roberts ranch in the Odell district. In the
fall of 1862 Mr.. Turner went to the old Auburn
mines, in Baker county, and spent year on
the Auburn Canal Co.'S ditch and in the
mines at Mormon Basin. Returning to Hood
River, She bought the claim of William Moss,
in the Pine Grove neighborhood, where he
lived for 10 wears, or until two years ago, when
he sold his farm and moved TO the city of
Hood River. Mr.. Turner is, next to Captain
Henry G. Coe, the oldest resident of Hood
River valley. He with his wife are members
of the M, E. church of Hood River. In poll
tics he is a republican. During the q years
We have known Mr.. Turner, he has never held
nor sought public office but would have been
an honor to his party had 1t chosen to call on
him to serve In any capacity.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
are no insignificant part Of the carriers

are no insignificant part of the carriers
pay.
In this connection it is proper to call
attention to the fact that the salary Of a
city carrier is $500 per year, and if he
drives a horse in the suburbs, he is
given subsistence allowance OF $3.50
more.
And now, what are we, the farmers of
the United States, going to do about
this? 1t is as plain as day that we are
being "jobbed.n Certain business in
terests have always been unfrendly to
rural free delivery, and since abandon
ing hope Of destroying the system en-
tirely, this new move has been made for
the purpose of forcing the farmers to
go to town for every little article which
they happen TO need, with the hope that
they will squander few extra dimes
for things which they can do without.
1t is now up to the farmers to fight for
their rights even if it amounts to the
abolishment of most of the cities and
towns entirely.
So, brother farmers, let every one of
us who hath breath, howl Let us howl
long and loud Let every one who can
sign his name and put few words of
English on paper write to our delegation
in congress and remind them OF the
dreary wilderness surrounding the head
waters Of Salt river, which will be their
future abode if they stand idly by and
permit this infamous provision in the
bill to become a law. The stamp act,
the tea tax and the Dred Scott decision
pale into insignifcance in comparison to
the injury which we would suffer
r. r. HARRISON.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
4 Plea for the Rural Carrier.

Hood River, Or, Feb. "a, l9O4.-Ed-
itor Glacier: From the congressional
dispatches in the Sunday 0regonian
learn that the house committee on post
offices and post roads has recommended
a raise of SO per month on the salaries
of rural carriers. This advance is not
enough, but this same committee also
had the nerve to insert this provision in
the bill: "0n and after July l, 1904, car
riers shall not solicit business or receive
orders of any kind for any person, firm
or corporation, and shall not, during
their hours Of employ ment, carry any
merchandise for hire
The parcels delivery permit is almost
equal in advantages to patrons to mai
delivery itself, and the receipts from il
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
Valley Church c. Z. Notes.

A very interesting and instructive re.
port of the proceedings OF the state En-.
deavorers' convention was given at the
Valley Christian church, Sunday even.
ing, at the Endeavor hour, by Miss
Cora Copple, our state delegate. Miss
Copple attended all the sessions Of the
convention at Pendleton, and her report
thereof was very full In reading her
notes and discussing them, Miss Copple
occupied the entire time at her disposal,
and we, who had the pleasure OF listen.
ing TO the many choice extracts which
her untiring pencil had preserved, re-
gretted only that our hour of enjoyment
was so short. Miss Copple, ALWAYS enthus.
iastic, brought with her from the con
vention, an increased supply OF real
Christian enthusiasm, much Of which
she impaired to her audience.
A business meeting of the members oil
the Chris tian Endeavor society was held
at the home OF Mrs. Charles Copple on
last Friday evening. After some nee.
essary business matters were disposed of
the young folks devoted themselves tC
the pleasures Of taffy-pulling and other
appropriate exercises. The attendance
considering the weather, was good.
CORREsPoNnING SECRETARY.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
Proper TreAtment Of Pnenmonla.

Pneumonia is too dangerous a disease
for any one to attempt to doctor himself,
although he may have the proper rem
edies at hand. A physician should al
ways be called. 1t should be borne in
mind, however, that pneumonia always
results from cold or from an attack OF
the grip, and that by giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy the threatened at
tack of pneumonia may be warded off.
This remedy is also used by physicians
in the treatment OF pneumonia with the
hest results. DR.. w. j. Smith OF San
ders, Ala, who is also druggist, says
Of 1t ~ have been selling Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and prescribing it
in my practice for the past six years. |
use it in cases of pneumonia and have
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03
EVENING SESSION.

The Hood River band discoursed mu.
sic while the convention members as
sembled for the evening meeting. Rev.
w. G. Evans of the Hood River M. E.
church opened the session with prayer.
E. R. Bradley, chairman of the nom-
mating committee, presented the list
of nominees, which was adopted as
given above. The county central COM
mittee was empowered to fill all va
cancies, and the list of delegates to the
state convention was read and accepted
Presiding Officer Hood then called upon
E. R. Bradley, president of the local
prohibition alliance, to take the chair.
Mr.. Bradley introduced the Hon. Oliver
w. Stewart, who lectured for two hours
on the principles of prohibition.
Mr.. Stewart is a man of pleasing per-
sonality and very pleasant talker.
He does not resort to abuse in his talks,
but presents his arguments in a clear,
forcible and convincing manner. Every
seat in the opera house was filed, and
the audience gave him the closest at
tention throughout his address. Atthe
close, collection was taken to help
defray expense of the cause, Mr.. Stew
art explaining that his was the only
party which, at national conventions,
received itemized statements of all
moneys received and dishursed. A
number of names were added to the
Hood River prohibition alliance, and
the convention was declared adjourned.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-03-03

Wyeth. The delayed train then started.
When with four miles of Wyeth snow
slide completely buried both engines
and partially covered the mail and eX-
press car, rendering the train en-
tirely helpless. A passenger writing OF
the blockade says;
"It continued showing and blowing
incessantly, and the storm at this time
was little better than a hurricane. The
snow slide occurred about . O'Clock
Thursday. Conductor Lyons took a
hasty view of the situation and was con-
vinced we could moi. move from here
until the storm Abated. He then started
on foot through a binding snow and
wind storm for Wyeth, telegraph sta
tion four miles distant, where lie sent a
dispatch to Hood River for provisions.
Next day a hand-sled arrived from
Hood River with such supplies as could
be transported under such circumstan-
ces. We continued to receive supplies
from Hood River and Cascade Locks,
where 80 men under government employ
volunteered to pack in provisions, facing
a cutting wind and binding snow for II
miles. Some OF the party gave out on
the way and had to be assisted in, while
some were considerably frosted They
arrived at the train about dark and
we're pitiable looking objects indeed. Ub
TO this time all had been furnished
with sufficient food to allay any great
hunger or inconvenience Of the passen-
gers, and none felt like making COM
plant, but submitted gracefully to the
condition of affairs and seemed to vie
with each other in singing, chatting,
card-playing and visiting from car TO
car to while away the time.
"For four days we remained here, the
storm raging all the time without, and
each day seeming worse than the pre-
ceding one. 1t was Monday night after
the supplies had arrived from Cascade
Locks, that Conductor Lyon made his
appearance in our car and with much
feeling announced that he had come to
bid us goodbye, and that on tomorrow
morning he would expect every able
bodied man to leave the train, as it was
useless to try to feed all here longer.
Then might have been seen groups Of
anxious passengers earnestly consu bine
as to the best course TO pursue, and each
one summing up the probabilities Of bis
being physically able to stand the trip
Of eleven miles to Cascade Locks over
fgt,~sswrs.a ~, E-g.sE
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