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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06

dressed great audiences IN al
most every part of the state, be-
gin ming at the Milwaukee ratifi-
cation meeting in July, and | had
had the good fortune to receive a
splendid welcome from the
people wherever I went.
Il have always supposed that
my election to the Senate IN 1885
was primarily due to prevailing
among the Republi-
cans of the state in my favor, that
the memb ers who voted for me
attempted fairly to represent the
sentiment of their constituencies,
and in this [ have always given
due and grateful credit for the
honorable efforts put forth IN
different portions of the state
and at the capital by friends to
secure my election.
"Now, after twenty years,
comes Mr.. Steffens to inform me
and the public, through the
columns of McClure's, Magazine,
after week or two spent in Wis
consin, mainly with my enemies
I Judge, certainly without con-
ference with me, that my title
was really a tainted one; that l
was a egligible factor ii my own
success; that Republican senti-
ment in the state had little, if
anything to do with it; that | was
simply led by the big business
m en-" to a, seat in the great body
which they had bought for me. =
He then goes on to discuss the
matter and absolutely dlsprove
the Steffens charges.
GOVERNOR LAFOLLETTE will
unquestionably have a comfort
able working majority in
sympathy with all his views in
the two branches of the legislat-
ure the coming winter. and if the
governor is reelected anything
With his 0. X. will go through
the Legislative grind album ming.
1t will be the first time in years
that the administrative and legis-
lative branches of the govern
ment will be absolutely merged
into one. If it could be done
without amending the constitu-
tiop 1t would be a splendid idea
for the legislature to delegate it's
functions to the governor and
save the expense of a three or
four months session this winter.
Governor LaFollette could un-
doubtedly make all the laws that
the state will need in a week or
two if the power rested solely
with him, but to keep the boys
whipped into line will take a
much longer time and be more
expensive to the state. However
the results will likely be the
same in the end.
SENATOR HOAR, Of Massa-
chusetts, died at his home in
dorchester last Friday after
noon. Senator Hoar was one of
the oldest senators of the United
States, and was noted for his in
dependence and candor as dis
played upon all important mat
tiers. Although one of the great
est repu blicans of thecountry he
did not hesitate to fight his party
upon such important measures
as the Philippine matter and
other measures of national in
portance. He was counted one of
the ablest men in the United
States, and his death marks the
passing Of one of the nation S
truly great men.
OVER in Iron county Governor
LaFollette removed the sheriff
and district attorney for failure
to shut up some of tie wicked
places of Hurley. George G..
Foster, the deposed district at
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06

ABOUT the only people in Wis
consin apparently unconcerned
a bout the republican family
q uarrel apears to be the judge of
the supreme court.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06

feet, yellow in the back. able to
eat sand, and either bullet proof
or built on such lines that hard
lead will glance eff without doing
any physical damage. If he can
capture Deitz, the man at the
Thornapple dam, he will become
immortal, but should he fail in
the attempt then forever after
wards his name would be mud.
JUDGE PARKER is certainly
there with "the dignity" Tie
American people like that sort of
a thing, but it doesn't get the
votes like the "swing around the
circle. y a la W. j. B. style. The
Judge is certainly a success as
a poser, and when those fifteen
suits of new clothes he ordered
last week are done he will be
able to put up a fine appearance
on the Esopus stock farm.
COUNTY politics are settling
down in very good shape, and the
county ticket nominated two
weeks ago seems to be gaining
favor steadily with the voters,
and any opposition that may be
attempted toit will likely not
develop any considerable
strength.
The Washburn News is
seventeen years old. The paper
has during it's entire career been
one of the leading newspapers in
northern Wisconsin.
ABOUT the only people in Wis
consin apparently unconcerned
bout the republican family
q uarrel apears to be the judge OF
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-10-06

w. G. NANCY, d. M. NANCY. @. o. SowDER,
President. Vice President. Cashier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
FINAL DIVIDEND PAID
ON THE CHICAGO FAIR
Total Percentage of I4.65 Has
Been Refunded on the Claims
of the Stockholders.
SMALL SUM HELD BACK

CHICAGO, March 1.-The accounts of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition of 1898 were
closed to-day with the payment of a final
dividend OF 4.65 per cent. TO all of the 1900
stockholders. This payment, with divi-
dend Of 10 per cent, which was paid in 1894.
makes a total of 14.65 per cent. in dividends
paid on the capital stock. Many of the
stockholders have expressed their salts
faction at the closing of the business in this
way, as ii was first thought that less than
10 per cent. dividends would be paid. Sew
eral suits against the company are still
pending. For this reason a small sum of
money has been retained by the company
to meet any possible claim against it. This
sum is so small, however, that no further
dividend will be paid should it not be paid
out on claims.
1T has been decided by officers that any
surplus which may remain after the COM
pany's Indebtedness has been paid, will be
donated to some public work. said Secre-
tary II. o. Edmonds.
The entire amount disbursed in the final
dividend to-day was $256, 600. About 5000
remains in the hands of the treasurer to
meet any claims which may be brought
against the company. This amount will be
about one cent on each share and all claim
for this sum of money has been relinquished
by the stockholders in signing a blank
voucher for the final dividend.
All told. the local organization spent $780,
100000 and the national government and the
different States S7,000,ooO, the total amount
spent on the Chicago worlds fair being
s33, O00, 600.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
VENEZUELAN MINISTER
IS RECALLED BY CASTRO
Salaries of eel Mocho" and His
Son Also Suspended by the
President.
WILL QUIT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March General Her
nandez, the Venezuelan minister to this
country, has received a brief communica-
ton from his Foreign Office informing him
that President Castro desires him to return
home for a conference upon certain mat
tiers. which il is easier talk about than
to write about" The minister expects to
leave Washington shortly.
The minister has also received a commun-
ication from the banking house of Vene-
zuela in New York. informing him that his
salary is suspended. The minister's son in
Philadelphia, who the acting counsel
or at the legation, also has had his salary
suspended. The salary of Senior Pulido
who will act charge d'affaires, has been
diminished. The fiscal agents at New York
of the Venezuelan government were in
structed not TO pay the generals salary.
as heretofore, on the first of each month
Senior Pulido. who has been secretary of
the legation for several years, will receive
$3.50 a month. instead Of $3.50.
Nichols Hernandez. the generals son. has
already secured other employment in Phil
adelphia.
Up 10 last summer Venezuela has been
without a minister at Washington durina,
four years. PulidO represented the inter
ests OF the republic as secretary with head
quarters in boarding house
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
JUDGE CRUMPACKER IS
IN CITY ON BUSINESS
Tenth District Representative Is
Stopping at the Claypool
Hotel.
CHATS ABOUT CHAIRMAN

Representative Edgar D. Crumpacker, of
the Tenth district, is stopping at the Clay
pool. When seen by a Journal reporter last
evening Mr.. Crumpacker disclaimed any
political errand in the city. saying he was
merely here on private business, and added
that he had nothing to say.
Eat least you have found one Indiana
congressman who has nothing to say" he
remarked, with a smile.
Asked about Washington talk of the chair
man of the Republican national committee,
to fill the position left vacant by the death
of Senator Hanna, Mr.. Crumpacker said:
There has been more or less talk about
different men for the place in Washington,
but more of it has pointed to Senator Elkins
than to any other man, believe. Person
ally, l think he would be a fine man for
the place, as he has many of the qualities
necessary to make a success of it. But If
Postmaster General Payne were not in the
Cabinet, and if his health would permit it,
l have no doubt that he would be selected
for chairman. He is man of splendid
ability, and politician who has few equals
in the country"
In reply to a question as to the report
from Washington that President Roosevelt
is in favor of Governor Odell. of New York,
or national chairman. Mr.. Crumpacker
said he had heard little of it in Washing
ton.
THE talk about the place has been, as l
said, more or less desultory, but 1 don't
believe / have heard Governor Odell men,
toned. 1t has been the custom for some
time for the party to practically allow the
candidate for Presid-lt to name his chair
man, and Washington people have been
waiting to hear from the President. L have
no doubt that Governor Odell would make
a good chairman, as he is an able and ag-
gressive politician"
Mr.. Crumpacker said he thought Congress
would not adjourn earlier than May l, but
that it looks now that its work will be done
by that time.
Mr.. Crumpacker represents the banner
Republican district of the State. He has
been elected to Congress four times, the
last time oy a majority of $500, the largest
received by any Indiana congressman. He
is a candidate for denomination, and has no
opposition, that he is practically assured
of election TO his fifth term in Congress
next fall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
PANAMA CANAL RIGHTS
WILL SOON Be PAID FOR
Isthmian Republic to Receive $Io,-
100000 and the French Com
pany $4o,ooo,ooo.
BANKS TO BE CALLED ON

WASHINGTON, March "A conclusion
of the negotiations for the title to the Pan
anna canal property is in sight. Within
thirty days. perhaps in a shorter time. the
United States will be in full possession OF
the property. and the money consideration
will have been paid to both the Republic
of Panama and to the new Panama Canal
Company.
Attorney General Knox had a conference
to-day with the President. at which the
whole subject. as far the legal phases
are concerned. was considered. At the con-
clusion of the conference the attorney gem
real authorized the following statement:
81 have advised the President that he is
authorized to pay at once to the Republic
of Panama the 100000 stipulated for by
the treaty, the Publications of which have
Just been exchanged. Also, that he is au-
thorized to pay to the new Panama Canal
Company the $i0.0oOO00. which. under the
agreement between the United States and
that company, we are 10 pay for its prop
erty and have notified the canal company
we are ready 10 close the transaction The
details in connection with the transfer of
the canal companys property should not
require more than thirty days"
Secretary Shaw practically has completed
arrangements with the Treasury Depart
ment for the money necessary 10 meet the
obligations incurred through the purchase
of the French companys property II is
likely that in a short time he will issue
a call upon the banks which are depositor-
les of government funds for the money 10
be paid out. His arrangements have been
effected so as net 10 disturb seriously the
financial condition of the country.
The Senate committee on interoceanic
canals to-day agreed 10 report the nomina-
tions of the Panama canal commission with
a favorable recommendation. The Kit
fridge bill for the canal government was
referred TO a subcommittee of five, to be
named by acting Chairman Plat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
REPUBLICANS OF SIXTH
DISTRICT MEET TO-DAY
James f. Watson VIII Be Renom-
mated for Congress by Ac-
clarnation.
HARMONY WILL REIGN

Staff Correspondence of the Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, March 2.-There
will be no splitting Of votes into such in
finitesimal fractions as eighty-tifths-as
was done Tuesday at Columbus-in the
Sixth district Republican congressional
convention. which will be held here to-
morrow. In truth. it is doubtful if there
will be such formality as a roll call dur
ing the entire convention. for the unanimity
that prevails within the party ranks in
this district is so marked that it is be-
lieved every action taken will be by &C
clamatioD.
Certain it is that the candidate for Con-
gress will be chosen by reclamation. Rep
resentative James E. Watson will receive
a ringing Endorsement of the kind best cal
culated TO fill TO Overlooking the cup Of
joy of a member of Congress His will be
the only name presented to the convention,
and for the fourth time the Republicans
of the Sixth will present him with a NOM
ination without opposition.
Nor is there a contest in prospect for
delegates to the national convention and
alternates, or presidential eector The
spirit of harmony Will bring about an
agreement on these matters that will be
carried through unanimously.
Francis T. Roots, Connersvile and John
]. Wingate, of this city, are being prom
inently mentioned for delegates. Milton
Maxwell. of Union City, probably will be
presidential elector. Jesse Reeves, of Rich
mond. will be the permanent chairman of
the convention.
The convention will indorse the candi-
dacies of l.. p. Newly. Knightstown, and
Frank Smith. Brookville, who are seeking.
respectively, the nominations for Lieu
tenant Governor and reporter Of the Su-
preme Court
Among the early arrivals were: Repre-
sentative James Z. Watson and Owen l..
Carr, Rushville; j. E. Caskey and A. NJ.
Willoughby, Greensburg; James H. Jones,
Thomas b. Millikan, w. o. Barnard, Clay
c. Hunt, Ed Jackson c. NJ. Christopher,
Fred c. Gauze, Newcastle: Frederick l.
and T. c. Bryson, Connersville; Henry c.
Starr, Henry Englebert, B. c. Robbins, ].
II. Russell. Edgar Morris, Lewis Knopf,
Demas Coe r. E. Kirkman and o. z.
Dennis, Richmond; Francis r. Roots and
c. e. Moore, Connersville; H. c. Sharp,
3. NJ. Grove, Milton Maxwell, w. Nj. Moss
James Norris and Joshua Davis Liberty;
E. E. Slower, Greenfield; Job Williams
Edinburg.
L. B. Nash, Upton, and Frank Smith,
Brookville, who are both after the nominal
ton for reporter of the Supreme Court
were the first of the candidates for state
offices to arrive. L. p. Newly, Knights
town, the Sixth districts candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, and Edwin u. Thay-
er, Greenfield, the district chairman. were
later arrivals. Most of the candidates for
state office will be on hand before the
convention is called to order tomorrow
morning c. S. WATTS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
STATUS OF THE RED
CROSS SOCIETY ABROAD

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The President
to-day sent to the Senate the report of the
secretary of state on inquiries concerning
the status of the Red Cross Society in for
eign countries. In Great Britain no finan-
cial support is given the society by the gov
eminent In France no financial support is
given, but in time of indemnity of
20 cents per day is allowed the society for
each sick or wounded soldier taken care
of by the society. In Germany the society
is allowed to establish lotteries, but no
direct government aid Is given. The Meth
erlands pays the salary of the society's
secretary and makes an allowance for GER
tain expenses. Belgium gives support in
time of war; Denmark contributes $1,000 an
nuaIly; Austria, $2,400; Switzerland. 5000
Japan 81 $50 from the Emperor and En-
press. Russia gives no fixed sum, but a
small tax is allowed on the sale of certain
railroad tickets. In time of war the gov
eminent pays for the care of the wounded
by the society.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
FURIOUS GERMAN COUNT
CAUSES SERIOUS REVOLT
Attempts to Punish Equatorial
Blacks for Stealing Lantern
and Is Killed.
REVENGE OF AFRICANS

BERLIN, March 1.-THE rising of native
troops in the Cross and Nsassanang rivers
region of German Kameroon, West Africa.
resulting in several factories of the North
west Kameroon' Company being burned
down and four Germans killed was caused
by the eccentric conduct of Count Won
Pueckler and was directly due TO the theft
of a lantern from the Northwest Kameroon
Company. Won Pueckler, who was the
government district commissioner. was re-
puted TO be quiet and sensible admins
traitor, having sound knowledge of native
ways and character. He formerly was an
employe of the Northwest Kameroon Com
pany, but recently had been employed by
the government.
Herr Schoeller. president of the company.
received in December last a long letter
from Count Won Pueckler regarding the
stolen lantern concluding with the asser-
ton that he intended to make the property
OF white men respected by burning five vii
lagos. Herr Schoeller inferred from the
violence OF the language OF Won Pueckler
that the latter was deranged and wrote
both TO the count ard to the agents of the
company commanding that nothing be done
over so trivial a matter. saving that the
company for the first time was about to
pay a dividend and adding that the good
will of the natives must be cultivated
Herr Schoellers letters arrived too late
Count Won Pueckler. with twenty-five men
tried TO arrest the head men of one of the
villages, but the count was killed and his
escort with difficulty escaped. During the
next few days the Company's factories on
the Cross river were burned down and four
agents were killed. A punitive expedition
has now arrived in the hostile district
Count Won Pueckler, appears from in
formation subsequently received by Herr
Schoeller. had recently given way to lts
of fury against the negroes, attributable 10
the state of his health as a result of his
long residence in the hot climate Of equator
ial West Africa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
PRESIDENT OF MORMON
CHURCH AFFIRlMS HE IS Il
BELIEVER IN POLYGAMY

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
ruff declaring a suspension of the polyg
amy principle was a revelation, was it
nOt?''
Yes
How can that be-" pressed Mr.. Bur-
rows 'One declares in favor of polygamy
and the other stops it,.
II adhere TO both in my belief" said Mr..
Smith. Il believe plOygamy right or
i should never have married more than
one wife"
LAS / understand it," Mr.. Hoar interrupt
ed, THE last revelation does not prohibit
polygamy. but merely suspends the former
principle commanding IL? 1t may still be
believed that the practice is innocent and
proper, but as the divine command to con-
tinue IL is stopped. the members of the
church sumbit TO the civil law on the ques-
ton of plural marriages.
THAT Is right" subscribed Mr.. Smith
Mr.. Taylor referred to Mr.. Smith as the
daily associate and superior in the church
OF Mr.. Smoot, and said that Mr.. Smith is
the husband of five wives and believes still
in the principles of polygamy.
DO you expect TO prove in that connec-
ton that the president and twelve apostles
form a propaganda of polygamy?" asked
Mr.. Beveridge.
I'VE do" said Mr.. Taylor.
IT think the course taken is pertinent"
said Mr.. Beveridge-
After further questioning and an execu-
tive session. the committee adjourned till
tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
CONFESSED 4 THEFT.
Young Man Who Sought Lodging
of the Michigan City Police.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, March 2.-Police
Sergeant Frank Mcdonald, of Chicago, left
here tonight with J. II. O'Byron, con-
fessed embezzler and bond jumper, In
custody.
O'Byron, while employed In a Chicago
drug house, embezzled 500. His father,
being well to do, induced the American
Surety Company, which had paid the
amount to drop the matter of prosecution
on a promise to make settlement. The
young man then disappeared and the father
refused to pay The fugitive went to
Michigan where he was taken sick and run
out of funds. Arriving here last night he
asked for lodging at the police station.
His prosperous appearance and nervous
condition led the officers to question him
and he broke down and confessed. which
led to the detention and notification of the
Chicago authorities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03
SANTO DOMINGO IS AN
UNRULY PICKANINNY
Little Black Republic Trying to
Provoke Uncle Sam to Give
1t Spanking.
GEN. JIMINEZ'S SCHEME

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The admins
tration is puzzled to know how to deal with
Santo Domingo. Every report that comes
from the island indicates the existence there
of a state approaching anarchy. 1t is said
there is no government, regular or revo-
Iutionary, to deal with. and the depart
ment is loath to embark upon policy Of
policing the islands and chasing small
guerilla bands through the jungle. 1t does
not care to create a strong government on
the island by taking sides in the fractional
struggles there The whole subject is under
serious consideration by the administration.
which realizes that foreign interests are
looking TO the United States TO relieve their
own governments of the necessity of taxi
ing hold in Santo Domingo.
NEW YORK, March 2.-Gen. Francisco
Leonte Vasquez. formerly Dominican con-
sui here and a brother of former President
Horacio vasquez. of Santo Domingo, as
serts that he has documentary proof that
the Jiminez revolutionists are deliberately
making war upon Americans in the island
in order that the United States government
may be moved to interfere and, assume a
protectorate over the country. One letter
shown by General Vasquez purports TO have
been written by General Aras, governor of
Monte Crist. 10 JimneZ, and says: I'VE
should prefer to cause the loss of Santo
Domingos sovereignty and autonomy than
submit 10 the government In this strug-
gle"
General Vasquez. who has just returned
from SantO Domingo, asserts that this
policy of the revolutionists explains the
killing OF the machinist Johnston. of the
United States gunboat Yankee, and the
firing on the Clyde line steamer New York
by the revolutionists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-03

Admiral O'Neil VIII Proceed to
Europe and Make an In
veStigation.
CONGRESS WANTS DATA

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Navy De-
partment proposes to make an early and
thorough investigation of the cost of pro-
ducing armor plate. etc. in European coun-
tries, and orders have been given TO Rear
Admiral Charles ONeil, chief of ordnance,
to proceed abroad and make such investiga-
ton. Admiral ONeil retires on March Is
by statutory requirement. In view of the
discussion which yearly attends the formu-
lation of the naval appropriation bill in
Congress regarding the question of armor
plate and the price which should be paid
for it. Secretary Moody determined to get
together as much information as he posi-
bly, could on this subject. The high rank
OF Admiral O'NeiI and the fact that he is
regarded as being eminently fitted for this
duty, causes the secretary to designate him
his representative abroad. The points to
be visited will be left TO Admiral ONeils
discretion. but il IS hoped that his investi-
cation will result in securing such exhaus-
tive data on the entire subject as to put
Congress in a position where it can have
q better idea of the matter when consider
ing increases In the navy.