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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

Editor Independent: Seated in my
solitary room, meditating on the many
melancholy misfortunes in this young
year, and OF others that menace US,
makes me moody. Since the frosts
OF many winters have settled on my
scant locks and the finger of old time
has left his indellible cOrrugations on
my brow, the sad forebodlngs l feel
for the future of my fellows makes
me melancholy bordering on pessim-
ism In this my sunset OF life. The
apathy of the masses OF the people
concerning conditions Is appalling TO
me, amid the squalor, the increase of
suicides, murders, thefts and other
crimes, seeming to be taken az a mere
matter Of fact without remedy. 1t
seems to me that some one should say
something and do something to eradi-
cate such cOnditiOns-I mean get at
the root cause of the conditions. so
far no radical remedy has been pro-
posed except by few socialists, SIN
gle takers or anarchists. The futile
efforts so far put forth have been
with a Carrie Nation Ratchet TO cut off
few branches Of the evil tree which
only gave it q more vigorous growth
with deeper root.
It seems evident to me that there
should be something more radical
done than has been attempted by the
dominant parties since the war. There
has been no radical difference on
principle between the two old parties.
10 diGtin1f1f.n
without a difference. Both want a
tariff-both want gold and silver
mOney-both favor the issue of bonds
both favor large pensions to encour-
age war-both favor war when 1t suits
them-both favor chaplains in armies,
legislatures and all public institutions
and the exemption of church property
from taxation. They differ only IN
degree and per cent of perfidy.
It is alarming that more people are
not reaching out for radical reform.
/. Is 1t possible that people do not think?
that they only feel? and Tat their
feelings do not excite a thought?
J What good would the referendum and
mandate do If voters will
not think, but be led by politicians in
the interest OF monopoly?
II the democratic party would take
up some radical principle and pop
ularize 1t, 1t might go into power and
do some good. But it will not do it.
Hearst has nothing radical in his plat
form. If Bryan bad abandoned gold
and silver to innocuous desuetI1e and
advocated a paper money issued only
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25

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ment in a future number on the So
called single tax.
]. G.. BARNES.
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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-02-25
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
Proper Treatment Of Pneumonia.

Pneumonia is too dangerous disease
for anyone to attempt to doctor himself,
although be may have the proper rem
edies st hand. Aphysiciau should always
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 Chamberlain
Cough Remedy the threatened attack Of
pneumonia may be .warded off. This
remedy is also used by physicians in the
treatment of pneumonia with the best
results. DIR. W. J. Smith, of Sanders,
Ala. who is also a druggist, says of 1t: 81
have been selling Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and prescribing it in my practice
for the past six years. use it in cases Of
pneumonia and have always gotten the
best results" Sold by Eli r. Reynolds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

The annual report of the directors OF
the Pennsylvania railroad company for
the year 1908 shows the gross earnings Of
all lines operated we're $I22, 626, 4Io.4o.
The net earnings were $27. 5o6, 5o7 48.
Yet Notwithstanding this handsome show
ing the Pennsylvania is one of the roads
which has seen fit to force upon the pub
lie one of the most unjust pawn-broker
schemes for getting the use of its patrons
money without paying interest that was
ever devised, namely, the compelling of
the deposit of $ro over and above each
and every $40 paid for a thousand mile
book by the purchaser. When the hum
dreds and hundreds of mileage books that
are sold to patrons of the road are taken
into consideration, son,eidea is had of the
sum of money which is taken from the
pockets of the people by this unjust rule
of an arrogant corporation, and used by
it without paying one cent of interest for
the same. Its unjustness to the large
business concerns which are required to
purchase mileage books for the small
army of travelling statesmen can readily
be seen, and the amount of capital tied
up by the system, the use of which they
lose for months, is no small item in the
course of. year. Such a jug-handled
scheme for getting the use of its patrons
money without the slightest compensa-
ton in return. as is being practiced by
several of the big railroad corporations is
an imposition which should be prevented
by law, but so long as all snch public
service corporations are permitted to re-
main under private control. will the peo-
pie be at their mercy. as they will be con-
Quoted in the selfish interest of a few.
Under public ownership and control these
conditions would be changed, and these
common carriers run on different plan,
the public being given the best service
possible at actual cost, as it would not be
necessary to resort to such extortion as at
present practiced to raise money for the
payment of princely salaries to high
officials. big dividends on watered
stock, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

Walter Wellman, the Washington
newspaper correspondent, whose ''inside''
knowledge of political affairs always in
sures close reading of his dispatches by
the public, in recent letter speaks OF
the inability of the democratic party to
concentrate upon standard bearer for
the coming presidential contest.
Among democratic Senators, says Mr..
Wellman, there is great deal of talk
about the absence Of all concentration of
sentiment within their party as to the
presidential nomination. The national
convention is only little more than four
months distant, and yet there are no
signs that the democratic masses are
uniting. or even beginning to unite, upon
any candidate. Though there is widely
prevalent notion that Mr.. Cleveland
would accept if he were nominated, there
is no enthusiasm for him, no demand for
his nomination. Senator German is
pretty nearly out of it. Former Secretary
Olney does not appear to grow. The
Parker boom, which was SO much talked
of few months ago, is hating and fail
ing to make Roadway. 1t is so with all
the so.called candidates. There is no
responsiveness among the rank and file.
Democratic leaders wonder what has
come overthe spirit of the dreams of the
old party. The only asprant for the
democratic nomination who seems to
have vitality and push is Willie Hearst.
Meanwhile the democratic chieftains in
Washington are asking about Mr..
Hearst's movement to capture the pres
idency. Reports come in from the South
and West of the great Roadway which Mr..
Hearst's agents are making in their pur-
suit of delegates He has the field all to
himself, and has rallied to his standard a
tremendous following. The leaders fear
that he may not only corral more than
one third of the delegates, but be able TO
hold them and be in a position to dictate
terms to the convention.
Mr.. Wellman thinks that in all prob
ability the republican presidential ticket
for 1904 will read Roosevelt and Fair
banks" 1t is widely believed in Admin
istration and congressional circles that
Senator Fairbanks will be nominated for
vice-president. While the Senator cam
not be regarded as a candidate in the
sense that he will seek the nomination,
it is understood among his intimate
friends that he will permit the Indiana
republicans to 60 ahead and present his
name to the convention at Chicago.
Many believe this is equivalent to a nom,
nation, as Indiana will enthusiastically
indorse and push the candidacy of its
senior Senator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

1t begins to look bad for the colored
voter, as according to the agreement
reached in caucus the democrats Of the
Maryland Legislature are pledged to sup
port the most stringent provision for
the disfranchisement of the negro that
has ever been put upon the statute books
of any state. The measure provides that
suffrage shall be extended only to those
who can read and write or understand a
section of the Constitution when read to
them, who were voters before January I,
1869, or whose lineal ancestors were
voters prior to such time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

August w. Machen, ex.Superintendent
of the Rural Free Delivery Division, and
his gang of fellow eonspirators in the
postal department footing, were convicted
on Friday of frauds practiced upon the
government. The trial lasted forty-seven
days aud despite the technicalities
trumped up and political influence
brought to bear by the friends of the
thieves on trial, the evidence of their
guilt was so plain that it was impossible
any other verdict than that of guilty be
returned. There is not the slightest
doubt that these grafters expected their
political influence and that of their
friends high in administration circles,
would be powerful enough to save them
from conviction, but their greed in the
matter of diverting fraudulent commits
sions and rebates to their own pockets
was such that the very stencil of their
rottenness revealed their corruption and
led to their detection and arrest. The
sentences of two years. Imprisonment and
a fine of SIC, 900, are the highest pen
alties fixed by the statute for the offense,
but are by no means severe enough for
such constituencies "public servants .
who have been carrying on their steal
ings for years with success and profit.
Thirteen more indictments are pending
against the robber chief Machen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition will open
At 81 Louia April 80. and WIN be In perfect condi
tion ON that date. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will run the frst low.rate coach sxcur.
sion from the East to the Worlds Fair on May 10.
anordine residents OF the Eastern section an
opportunity to see the great Exposition in all
the glory Of Its pristine freshness. Tickets viii
be sold from AL principal stations on the Pennsyi
vania Railroad system. The fare from New York
win be SO. from Philadelphia. sis -. with pro-
portionAte rates. approzinAiins one cent per
mile. from other points. These tickets win be
good going only on special coach trains to be run
on May 10. and returning In coaches OF regular
train leaving 81. Louis not later than May 10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
WASHINGTON LETTER.

The Agricultural Appropriation bill:did
not get through the Senate without oppo-
sition, although it calls for only $6,ooo,-
600, while the Army and Navy bills call
for SIS, ooo, 900 and $4,000, 900 respec-
lively. 1t was up for discussion on
Thursday. Senator Bailey wished that
we could get back to the times when it
was expected that the people would sup
port the government instead of having
the government support the people. He
said: IAN extravagant nation can no
more escape becoming corrupt nation
than spendthrift can escape becoming
bankrupt" and he predicted that when
we got to two billion dollar Congress
the people would wake up and turn out
the party that had been in too long. Sem
ator Teller attacked the appropriation
for good roads on the ground that it be-
longed on some other bill and he bitterly
assailed the Department of Commerce as
having no excuse for existence except to
get its hand in the Treasury. ''The bill
creating it was passed without cousidera-
tion." he exclaimed. What function
has it except functions that belong to
other departments? 1t spends heap of
money, but what does it dor What does
the nation get for it?" he sharply asked.
and nobody answered.
~
That was rather an unseemly exhibit
ton Thursday in the Senate, to which
Senators Tillman of South Carolina and
Warren of Wyoming contributed. 1t
began with bit of horseplay by the lat
ter, who crossed the aisle to the Demo-
cratic side aud cautiously removed vial
from Tillnian's pocket, uncorked it,
smelt it, and put it back while the Sen
ator was speaking. The Carolinian. being
informed Of the trick, and conscious of
the observation Of the press gallery, rose
in his place. exhibited the vial. affirmed
that it contained only harmless med
icne for his cold, but he wished the re-
porters to understand that he drank when
NC RiCdoSNs AoSS anu hPSA-4
ogized for what he had thoughtlessly
done, said the Senate was a semi-sacred
place, and added that Mr.. Tillman needed
no certificate of morals or conduct from
anybody, for he was teetotaler and
neither touched nor tasted the accursed
thing. Tillman instantly interrupted
with .Hold nm Won are going alto-
gether too far 1 both touch and taste
whiskey when see fit, but. while l some
times get mellow, never get drunk,-
excepting" he added after long pause.
'at banquets and even then never get
so drunk that don't know what's going
on and can't get home. you know" OF
course the galleries were in an uproar of
glee at the foolish exhibition and when
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
Best remedy for constIpatIou.

1.-THE finest remedy for constipation
ever used Is chamberiain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets" says Mr.. Eli Butler, OF
Franklinsiile. N. " ''They act gently
and without any unpleasant effect. and
leave the bowels in perfectly natural
condition" Sold by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04

We publish elsewhere in this issue an
appeal to orchardists from Thomas B.
Symons, Associate State Entomologist,
College Park, Md, which we commend
to the careful reading of all having fruit
trees. Any one desiring any information
relative to the orchard would do we'll to
address the State Horticultural Depart
ment, which will gladly answer all
inquiries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court OF Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accopnts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few DAYS before Court.
Test: THoS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
NOTICE

BIZ TEE ORPHANS Couar yoa ozcn oouxrx,l
January ]. 1904.
Ordered, That all Administrators, Ex,
ecutors and Guardians that have not stated
an account within year. come forward and
do the same, or show cause to the contrary
or they will be cited up.
Test: THoS. B. MILLER, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
OLD POINT COMFORT. RICH.
MoMD, AND WASHINGTON.
Six day Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The first personally.conducted tour to Old
Point Comfort. Richmond. and Warrington via
the Pennsylvania Railroad for the present season
will leave New York and Philadelphfa on Saturday
March ~. Aa
Tickets. including transportation. meals en-
route In both directions. transfers Of passengers
and baggage. hotel accommodations at Old Point
Comfort, Richmond. and Washington. and car.
risse ride about Riehmond-i In fact every neces.
sary expense for period OF six days-wilrbe sold
at rate Of $s6.c1 from New York. Brooklyn. and
Newark; $s4.60 from Trenton; $500 from Phiia-
delphia. and proportionste rates from other
stations.
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY.
Tickets to Old Point Comfort only. including
luncheon on going trip. one and threef eurths
days board at Chamberlin hotel. and good TO re-
turn direct by regular trains within six days. win
be sold in connection with this tour at rate OF
$l7.00 from New York. Brooklyn. and Newark
SIS so from Trenton; $l4.60 from Philadelphia,
and proportionatc rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information apply to
ticket agents; Tourist Agent. 263 Fifth Avenue.
New York: 4 Court Street. Brooklyn; 789 Broad
Street. Newark. N. j.; or Geo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
LAFAYETTE IS BACKING
+. TEAM. TO FINISH SECOND
Danville Is Making Such Rapid
Strides that Contest Is Very
Interesting.
SLUMP OF SYCAMORES

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. March 19.-With first
place honors so far out OF sight as TO be
unobtainable the Lafayette polo team ras
suddenly come to realize the fact that a
stiff fight is necessary TO remain I'm second
position in the Central League percentage
table, and from now on there will be a
pretty thrCe-cornered struggle between
Lafayette. Kokomo and Dauville. the Suck
er team having boosted their percentage to
such. "a figure as TO menace both the Syca-
mores and Kokomo. Captain Wileys team
has not been playing it's usual brand of
pole. for the past two weeks The team mas
taken a slump and it cannot entirely be
accounted for. The absence of Tibbitts for
week. in measure, weakened the team,
but Berry played an excellent game at
goal and in the short time he was here
became nearly popular as Tibbitts. La
fayette this week has lost to Terre Haute
and Logansport, acknowledged TO be the
two weakest teams in the league. Captain
Wiley has been slow and listless and the
Gavltt have shown up nearly as well as
before, but Dawson has been playing like
man working for his release.
The wonderful strides of Danville toward
third place has awakened much comment.
DAILY and Campbell are two of the best
rushes in the league and Gloomy Gus"
III particular mas been fairly outdolng MINI
self. The loss of Whiting through illness
has weakened the Suckers, but Whiting is
nearly we'll and all Central League fans
look to Danville to climb
The season closes on April and each
team still has about twelve games TO play.
Local fans are backing their team To
win second place, but in order TO do this
Wiley and his men have got to take a
brace. Kokomo, with Houghton on the
rush line, is formidable and Danville' 5
winning streak bids fair 10 continue in
definitely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Interest Is Kept Up Expecting
Grand Rapids to Drop Out and
Leave Vacancy.
Snecial 70 the Indiananolis Journal

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. March 19.-Peoria
still has its lines out for a place in the
Central Baseball League. and representa-
tives of that city have been creating senti-
transfer the Grand Rapids franchise to
Peoria should it be found necessary to leave
the Michigan city. The league magnates in
sist that there is no good reason to believe
that Grand Rapids will fail TO meet require
ments. During this week A H. Collins,
who, with President Halderman, of Marion,
holds the franchise, was in Grand Rapids
negotiating for downtown site. 1t is rec
ognized that it is absolutely necessary TO
have a downtown park to make baseball
pay in Grand Rapids.
De Almond, the infelder whose brilliant
work at third base with Terre Haute last
season brought an offer of $1,000 for him
from Cincinnati and who was sold to that
city, Is back in Terre Haute. An arrange
ment has been made by which he is to re-
main with Terre Hagte until his arm and
hand are cured of rheumatism. He was
sent to Hot Springs by the Reds manage
ment, but got little benefit there. He will
take electric treatment by a Terre Haute
physician, and if he is able will join in the
April practice work here, playing with the
team also in the schedule season, begin
ming the last week in the MONTH until ii is
thought he Is hit to make good with the
Reds. On the terms of the sale $500 was
paid last fall and the remaining 500 is to
be paid when he makes good. Willie Popp,
the diminutive pitcher. who tried to make
good in the major league, has arrived in
Terra Haute for try-out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
i j. FRESHMEN ATHLETES
EASILY DEFEAT PURDUE
Out of Eleven Events the Boiler
Makers Got First Place in
Only Three.
CHASE TAINTED IN RUN
specIal to the InaIanapolIs journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LAFAYETTE, Ind. March. 19.-Purdue
freshmen were easily defeated by the first
year men of Indiana in the indoor track
meet tonight. The visitors scored fifty
four points against thirty-four won by Pur-
die Out of eleven events the Boiler Makers
got first place in only three Thompson. the
negro athlete of /. L., was the star. He
won the 440-yard run, the pole vault ana
the half mile. Purdue did well in the
jumps. Chase of Purdue tainted on the
fifteenth lap of the mile run. Hornaday
made an excellent record, winning the mile
and two-mile events without great effort.
Long, of Purdue. won the low hurdles
with ease and Wilson, of Purdue, had no
trouble in winning the 20-yard dash. Many
of Purdue's men showed lack of training
especially the runners. Professor Haines
of Wabash, refereed. Summary:
Twentyyard dash-Wlson, Purdue. first;
Hickam, Indiana. second. Time, :03 1-5
Thirtyyard low hurdles-Long, Purdue.
first; Martin, Indiana. second. Time, :04 1-5.
Thirty-yard high hurdles-Martin, In
diana, first; Hare, Indiana, second. Time,
:O4 3-5
Mile run-Hornaday, Indiana, first; Nc
Intyre, Indiana, second. Time, 5:24 20.
Four hundred-and- forty-yard run-Thomp-
son. Indiana, first; Venneman. Purdue,
SECOND. Time, 100
Standing high jump-Stone, Purdue.
first; Chapman, Purdue, second. Height,
4 feet S12 inches.
Shot-put-Schmidt Indiana first Thomas,
Purdue, second. Distance, SO feet III inches.
Pole ult-Thompson, Indiana, first;
Van Norman, Purdue, second. Height, 10
feet So inches.
Running high jump-Hare, Indiana, and
Richardson, Purdue. tied at feet S1a
inches.
Eight hundred and eighty yard run
Thompson, Indiana, first; Venneman, Pur-
due, second Time, 225
Two-mile run--Horraday, Indiana, first;
Ward, Indiana, second. Time, 1890 1-5.