Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 January 1892 — Page 4

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THE INDLVNAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 1892.

SENATOR PALMER'S HOBBY

Election of Senators Directly by the Teoplo to Bo Discussed bj Congress, Three Constitutional Amendments on the Subject Before the Uouse Armaments of illller, Brjas, Enloo and Johnson. CHOOSING SENATORS. CoDfnraen Who Contend They Should D Elected by Direct Yot of the People. Washington, Jan. 16. The popular movement forth election of United States Senators by a rot of tho people is destined to be one of the most important subjects discussed by the Fifty-second Congress. It seems likely tobe the one great subject of national interest upon which party lines are not to be drawn, and from this fact the advocates of the proposed reform derive great encouragement of ultimate success. While it is probably true that of the dozen joint resolutions on the subject introduced in the two house, or in course of preparation, most of the authors are Democrats, yet several of the most emphatic advocates of a constitutional amendment are prominent Republicans. Senator Palmer, of Illinois, who has long stood as the exponent of this popular principle in the Went, and irno ascribes Lid election tolelv to tho favor with which the people of Illinois received the new theory, will take charge of the reform movement in the Somite, while representative Johnson, the lie publican Representative from Morth Dakota, will bo tho most aggieasive advocate of the constitutional amendment in the House. Iu Representatives Bryan of Nebraska, Knloe of Tennessee, Springer of Illinois, and Miller of Wisconsin he will have warm co-operatiou. but to Representative Johnson will probably be conceded the leadership of the new movement, because of his oft-repeated assertions that to a violation of that principle was solely due his defeat in the memorable senatorial contest in the Mate of North Dakota. Tho Honso committee on elections of President. Vice-president and Representatives in Congress, at a meeting to-day, gave special attention to the various propositions for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people of the respective States. Tho committee was addressed bv Representatives Miller of Wisconsin, Jiryan of Nebraska, Enloo of Tenru'8eea. and Johnson of North Dakota, all of whom have propositions of this Kind pending beforo the committee. The joint resolution which Mr. Uliller urged proposes a constitutional amendment giving one United States Senator to each State, primarily, and an additional Senator for each million of inhabitants, all to be elected directly by the peop!e. Of course, this would work a very radical change in the composition of the United States Senate, but Mr. Miller contended that the smaller States had a disproportionately large representation in the Senate. and that his scheme would secure a more equitable representation. The other three speakers directed their arguments generally to the broad question of the 'advisability of election of Senators by the direct vote of the people rather than by the present methods, and then more specifically to the points in favor of the means proposed by them to bring this about. They said that the present method enabled men to bo elected to the Senate "who could not be elected by a popular vote, and who did not reflect the sentiments of their people. Corporate influences. It was urged, were too potent a factor in the election of Senators by the legislatures. Attention was called to tho frequency of charges of corruption and bribery made during and subsequent to elections of United States Senators. Mr. Knloe of Tennessee said that while those Investigations whioh had been made into Charges of corruption in the election of Senators had generally be on fruitless, yet there was no doubt in the minds of thinking and reading men that there was a substantial foundation for tho charges in many instances. Mr. 1'owers of Vermont asked Mr. Knloe if popular elections might not result in sending less able men to the Senate, and if tho present method did not secure the services of men of ability, who perhaps could sot be induced to take part in a political contest such as was incident to popular elections. Mr. Knloe said it might possibly occur occasionally, as it sometimes did in all public elections, that men of inferior capacity might be chosen to tho Senate, but that the v country would sutler less to have a fool in the Senate for six years than to have a cortUDt sconndreL THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. The three constitutional amendments offered by Messrs. Bryan of Nebraska, Knloe of Tennessee and Johnson of North Dakota diflers in this, that Mr. Bryan's amendment proposes that Senators shall be elected by direct vote only in such States as, through their proper legislative machinery, decide to elect Senators in this manner, while Messrs. Knloe and Johnson propose that the now' method shall be compulsory us to all States on th adoption of the proposed amendment. Mr. Bryan said that tho argument in favor of the adoption of his amendment was that the prospects of its adoption were greater than it it made a change compulsory. States which did not care themselves to change their method of election of United States Senators might bo willing to agree to an amendment which would give to such States as preferred that method the light to elect Senators by direct popular Vote. Tho friends of the amendment believed that the result of the election of Senators by direct vote would bo such as to popularize the new method even in thost br.ites which were not now willing to make the change, and that in time the change would commend itself to all the States nnd gain all that could be gained by a compulsory amendment, while not arousing the antagonism that might be felt to an amendment requiring eich Stato to change Its present metnod. Mr. Knloe argued that if it were a good thins to elect Senators by direct vote in one Statu it was certainly a good thing to elect them in this manner in all ttie States. Tho necessity was great wherever corporate iu linenee became strong. The argument of Mr. Johnson was almost fensatioual because it contained much of bis persona! experience, lie stated that ho was the Republican caucus nominee for United States Senator at tho last senatorial election iu his State, but he was defeated by a corrupt combination. It might bo only a limited view to take of the question beiore the committee, but his experience wonld Illustrate the argument, lie had secured the party caucus nomination fairly, and a his party was in a majority in tho State Legislature he felt conlident of election, lie was approached, he said, by the attorney of a railroad corporation and told that to make his election certain it was xiecessary that he give an assurance that he would favor a certain man as judge for that district. The attorney said that the railroad bad secured the election of soveu or eight members of the Legislature and controlled their votes. If he would give the assurance desired he would be elected without a doubt. Mr. Johnson said that he did not consider it honorable to enter into a bargain of that sort, declined to give the asDurance aked, and the result was that he was defeated. Vet at that time he was the acknowledged choice of the people of bis State for United States Senator, as well as the choice of his party, and would have bren elected but for the people's will being thwarted by corrupt corporate intlneuces. The committee adjourned until next week, when -Mr. Springer, of Illinois, will make an argument in favor of the same proposition. It is the belief of the authors of the various resolutions that a majority of the committee is in favor of reporting oue of the propositions back to the I louse, with the recommendation that it be adopted by by the House. "liETCKN IN TEN' DAYS." Uncle Sam Taken to Task for Printing lloqaetts on Stamped Envelope. Washington-. Jan. ltf. Representative Scott, of Illinois, has introduced a bill prohibiting the Postotilce Department from selling stamped envelopes bearing the visual printed request for return to the owner after a limited period. "Under the riuent f aid lit Scott "the forem.

ruent is a direct competitor with every printing house in the country. It is not only a competitor, but it gives itself a monopoly. The government furnishes the envelopes stamped and printed for the tame price as they are furnished without the return card. This is an unwarranted trespass by the government upon the private business of every printer in the United States. If this is fair and ligitimate, why should not the government go into the business or printing deeds and mortgages? Why not make cotton goods at cost and furnish them to consumers? Why not go into any other branch ot private business? It cannot be seen why the printer should be thus discriminated against. This bill does not ask protection or favors for the great printing industry of the country. It simply asks the government to take its strong arm otF and give it a fair chance. Many millions of dollars annually are by this act taken from the printing business. This does not seem fair or just. It is asserted that this law secures a better return of letters. The class of persons who nse these envelopes are bankers and others who are not suspected of inability to keep their correspondence in good shape. The government refuses to let Sam Jones, hardware merchant, Podunk, Ind.,1 appear, because it advertises bis business. If he can see through a barbed wire fence, aud he usually can, he simply lays: 'Return after ten days to the Sam Jones Hardware Company, Podunk, This is legitimate and goes. The government should take its hands oil and not oppress one of the greatest and most important industries of our country." MINUi; MATTERS.

Democrats May Adopt One or the Czar" Rules of the Latt House. Washington, Jan. ia The Democratio members of the appropriations committee and the Speaker had a conference on the Bubjcct of a code of rules for the Fiftysecond Congress to-day at the rooms of Speaker Cmp. One change in the rules under consideration, having in view the checking of filibustering tactics, seeks the abolition of the practice of defeating measures on "a suspension Monday' as the days on which bills may be passed by a twothirds vote is known, by introducing long bills and calling for their reading in full, the purpose being, of course, to consume the day with introductions of bills. Another proposed modltication is the adoption of the Reed rule constituting 100 a quorum of the committee of the whole, but it is an open question whether or not this change will bo recommended. There will be some definition of what motions shall be considered dilatory motions. The practice of counting a quorum will, of course, rind no place in the new rules. Later in the day the Democratio members of the rules committee also had a conference with tho Speaker. Didders for the Democratio Convention. Washington, Jan. 16. A large delegation of citizens of St. Paul, headed by Mayor Smith and Meters. Doran and Kelly, arrived at the Arlington this afternoon. At the meeting of the Democratio national committee they will urge 8t. Paul as the place for holding the next Democratio convention. Mayor Somers, of Milwaukee, has also arrived at the Arlington in advance of the Milwaukee delegation, who will perform a like service for their city. The New York and Kansas City delegations are expected to arrive on Tuesday. A delegation from Chicago will open quarters at the Arlington to-morrow, and people are wondering whether that city Is really hunting for the Democratio national convention. Indianapolis will open on Monday, and Cincinnati and Detroit will put out their signs on Tuesday. Chicago Lawyer Will Succed Mr. Tart Washington, Jan. 16. Charles H. Aldrich, of Chicago, will succeed William II. Taf t as Solictorgcneral of the United States. He is a member of the law firm of Aldrich, Payne & Washburn. Mr. Aldrich's name will te sent to the Senate when Mr. Taft's resignation ia received. Mr. Taft will resign as soon a the Senate confirms his nomination as circuit judge. Mr. Aldricb has been a member of the Chicago bar6ince 1S?6, and formed tho present rirm laAtJune. He was born In La jrraujee county, Indiana, forty-one years aito. lie eradiated at Michigan University in 1ST.), attended law lectures during his course in the classical department After graduntlon he practiced law for eijtht years in Fort Wayne, Ind.. coming to Chicago direct from that city. Mr. Aldrich has never held puhllo otiice. American Woman Suffrage Association. Washington, Jan. 1C The twenty-fourth annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association began In this city to-day and will continue until Thursday of next week. The session to-day was confined to a meeting of the execntive committee and that of to-morrow will bo of a devotional character. It is proposed to devote special attention to the tioutbern Ptatca and one or two of the Western States, in which tho conditions are the most xromiaing. Judge Ltndacy Declines. Washington, Jan. 1C Judge Lindsey, of Kentucky, whose nomination as a member of the In terstate-commerce Commission was sent to the Senate last week, saw the President and. stated that he had decided not to accept the position. To a reporter the Judge eald that his personal Interests compelled him to decline the appointment He fully appreciated the honor done him by the President, aud deeply regretted that he could not accept it General Notes.-r-c!l to the Indianapolis JoamaL Washington, Jan. 16. William J. Lewis of Fort Wayne is at the Arne, John B. Demotto of Indianapolis at the Johnson, and B. D. Nightingale of Indianapolis at the National. Mrs. Moore Epstein and daughter, of Frankfort, are the guests of her father, Mr. L. Gradwohl. No. 1124 Sixth street. Mrs. W. D. Bynutu and Miss Bjnura were at home to-day, at No. 1314 Nineteenth street, northwest, assisted by Mis Plain, Miss Milbura, Miss Wiuier and Miss Robinson. Mrs. W. 8. Holman announces that she will receive, at tho Hamilton, on the 19th of January and the tirst and second Tuesdays iu February. assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Fletcher and Mrs. Harvey. John A. Carr.of Indiana, was to-day appointed a special examiner in tho Pension OUicc. at a salary of $1.40O. The board of managers of national homes for volunteer toldiers appeared to-day before tho Houfte committee on appropriations and advocated an increase of f 3?o,ho lu the appropriations lor the homes this year. At tho close of business to-day the Treasury Department had redeemed c;,J,?3U,f50 four-anu-a-half-per-ccnt bonds, leaving outstanding $'J.fo-l,75o. The Commissioner of Pensions has made a requisition on the Treasury Department for $12,CGO,ioO to pay pensions for the next three months. The Commissioner of Talents has lust rendered a decision concerning i ho registration of labels. It has tcen thought that under the authority ot the label cae not long cince decided by tho bupreuio Court no moro labels would hereafter bo registered in tho Patent Office. Commissioner Miaonds holds the label law, socalled, to be a valid part ot the copyright law, and that labels having suitable artistic excellence arc entitled to registry. IN OLD IXDIAMAN GONE. James Harvey Harrison, an Ex-Legislator, Dies at His Late Home In Media, Kan. Errdal to the Indiana; oils Journal. CiiAWFORDSViLLE, Ind., Jan. 1C Word has just been received of the death of oue of the earlier settlers of Montgomery county. It is James Harvey Harrison, who died at his homo at Media. Kan., Jan. 9. Mr. Harrison was the father of Robert X. Harrison, of Lebanon, and the late Thomas II. Harrison, who has resided at Lebanon, and who died while editing a paper nt Michigan City. J. 11. Harrison was born Dec 7, 1S07, in Shelby county, Kentucky, His father entered land in Montgomery county, near Ladoga, in 1829, and in 1SG0 the family removed to tho new home in the then wilderness. J. H. Harrison and Miss Elizabeth Watkins were wedded July 26, livo. and they bad eleven children. He was a large dealer in live stock, aud has faid out as high as 50,000 a year for cattle, le also ran a Hat-boat on the Mississippi to New Orleans. and while in this business became acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, who was in the same business. In lSlo-H he represented Montgomery county iu the State Legislature, apd was a member with G. K. Orth and Governor Williams. Ho always atteuded tho political conventions and never rested on his oars until the victory was won. His second marriage was with Mrs. Sarah Robinson, who survives him. About ten years ago he removed to Kaneoju wharo he had since resided.

ARE THEY REAL SPIRITS?

Indianapolis Is Fall of People Who Have Faith in the Supernatural. Developing Circles" Hold Nightly Meetings Curious Phase of a Sort of Iljpnoti3ra Knotm as "Control" PIRITUALISM. fortune telling, witchcraft, etc., are. comparatively speaking, of very ancient origin, though it is only in recent years that spiritualism has attracted any especial attention. It was tirst brought prominently into notice by the Fox sisters, in New York, a number of years ago, and since then mediums have become more numerous, until at present they are no uncommon class. In fact. i spiritualism is for some a clearly defined religion, though it is still unpopular with the masses. And it is this fact that prevents many believers in spiritualism, not as a religion, but as an existing law of nature, from acknowledging their belief in it It would be surprising to many to know of the numerous prominent business men in Indianapolis who consult professional mediums as to the success or failure of a contemplated business move before embarking in the same. And as a general rule, if the medium foretells poor success or failure of tho enterprise, it is not carried out. The various phases of niediumship are almost as numerous as the ditlerent occupations and callings of men. Among the most common might be named the materializing medium, the slatewriter, the clairvoyant, the independent writer, the trumpet-speaker, and the healer. Some of these, however, really come under the same class, and most mediums are capable of giving manifestations in nearly all of the several phases of mediumship. PLENTY OP IT IN INDIANAPOLIS. Spiritualism in this eity is pretty well represented, and a strong organization is the result. Seances aud circles are very common, and, in fact, "developing circles," 'as they are termed, are held in some part of the city almost every night in the week. These circles are held for tho purpose of developing new mediums, so that they may be able to aivo manifestations without tho presence of other mediums. It has been the writer's pleasure to attend a number of these, and the many strange things seen and heard furnish a pleasant evening's entertainment as well as much food for thought. Many persons sit for weeks and months, and even years, and fail to get any demonstrations worthy of notice, though they be tho lirmest of believers, while others get raps, perhaps at the first sitting, and in a few weeks receive messages on slate, independent writing, clairvoyant controls and other manifestations. The usual method of procedure in slatewriting is for the mediums to sit around a table, two of the mediums holding the slate beneath the table, while the others rest their hands flatly on top of it A general silence is preserved, except an occasional sacred song sung in a soft tone of voice. Generally raps are tirst heard, sometimes upon the slate and sometimes on the table, and frequently beating time to the music. Then, if the conditions be good, a scratching is presently heard on the slates, and is ended by three raps, signifying that the writing is finished. Tho slate is then taken from beneath the table and examined, when a message is found, generally directed to some one in the audience and signed by a departed relative or friend of tho person. "I have seen." said a business man, who has been an interested investigator of these curious manifestations, "a newly-purchased double slate, washed perfectly clean, placed beneath the table, myself holding one end of the slate, and presently a message is written between the slates. No pencil was in the slate, and, in fact, to my knowledge, not one was iu the house or bad been for months. These messages are sometimes written in two or moro colors, and I have seen as many as four ditlerent and clearly distinct hand-writings received during an evening, tho same mediums holding the slates each timo. curious hypnotic tiiase. "In the same circlo I have eeen one of the mediums, a lady, under control, as it is termed, during which she would sometimes personate a man and sometimes a woman. None but those who have seon it would believe what a change comes over the porson while in this coudition. The facial expression is so changed that at tiroes yon would not recognize in it the face of the medium. The voice and manner change and if the 'control' is masculine the steps iu walking are long and heavy, tne arms swinging loosely at the sides, and all the actions having every appearance of a man. If tho 'control' is a woman the actions are equally feminine whether the medium be a man or a woman. If the 'con trol' is retined and educated it is readily distinguished in the actions, and if of a lower order the dillerenco is equally as marked. "The 'controls' generally come for some particular one in the audience, and usually address their first remarks to them, sometimes shaking bands and Calling them familiarly by name. Ono thing remarkable is that they frequently refuse to tell their names, but make themselves known by telling some incident that happened in the life f the one to whom they are speaking, and which no one in the audience knows but the person being addressed. Of course, it is always a puzzler to tho disbeliever how the medium should know of this particular incident, which occurred years ago, ami has been half forgotten until so unexpectedly brought to mind. 1 have seen this lady under both male and female 'control,' and the difference in facial expression is so marked as to be almost beyond belief. I have heard her sing in a deep. rich, baritone voice, while naturally it is difficult for her to sing the lower notes of soprano, and have known her to deliver an able lecture of from ten minutes to one hour, which is far beyond her ability or education to do when not uuder this particular 'control,' which is that of a minister. On one occasion she recited quitea lengthy poem complete, and on being told of it after the 'control' had left ber could not repeat a single line. She never remembers what has transpired while under 'control, and, when told of it.. will hardly be convinced, declaring that she has simply been asleep. "Usually, when the mediums are passing nnder 'control.' they apparently fall asleep and remain iu this state from five to ten minutes, after which they make themselves known to the person to whom they wish to speak. They will also frequently hold a general conversation with persons in the audience. Whilefunder 'control' the physical conditions seem unchanged, the pulse and temperature being perfectly normal. When the 'control' begins to leave the natural actions of the medium are noticed first, then a rubbing of the eyes as if awakening from a sleep, a shudder, aud the 'control' is gone. The mediums seldom feel any inconvenience or bad effects from theso peculiar conditions. "One thing which must not be forgotten in connection with the circle of which I speak is that the mediums are not yet converted to spiritualism. True, they call it by that name, and so far have ben unable to find a word that will better express the wonderful manifestations. Iu fact, they have not yet discovered any reasons why they should call it by tfny other name No professional medium has ever sat in the circle, and there is consequently no chance for fraud. The mediums are as much puzzled over the cause of the manifestations as are the spectators. "Indeed, spiritualism furnishes a wide field for thought and investigation, aud if the same were carried on in a proper manner by persons educated in scientihe research it micht result in discovering the source of these and many other ghastly manifestations, and. like most other scientihe discoveries, might bring about the accomplishment of much

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Will be the big attraction. The stock was ready for the sale last week, but owing to the strike we made no effort This week we propose to make up for lost time, and offer such inducements that will crowd the department Hero you will find underwear more neatly finished than is possible for any ordinary seamstress to give it You can buy underwear at this sale for less than you pay for the making alone. SEE OUR BARGAINS TO-MORROW. The tables which we placed in the room are crowded with the choicest goods. Besides these there are over 2,000 gaiments, consisting of Gowns, Chemise, Drawers and Shiits at the low price of 25c for your choice of one lot, and 49c for your choice of another lot

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Will. Buy Your Choice of About 1,000 Garments, as Described Below: ' NIGHT DRESSES Mother Hubbards, handsomely trimmed with Embroidery Insertion between clusters of tucks: also clusters of tucks and Embroidery or Lace trimmmgs. SKIRTS Of superior quality, with Hamburg ruffle and tucks; also, Muslin ruffle, with Lace Edging. CHEMISE Pompadour style, handsomely trimmed in Embroidery or Torchon Lace. DRAWERS In various styles, finished with Hamburg Insertion and Ruffle or Torchon and Herring-bone braid.

With such goods as these, at these prices, imagine what you can buy for a little more money. This is the GREATEST Stock of Muslin Underwear ever brought to Indianapolis being over double in quantity any stock we have ever shown. A. BIG WEEK. This will be a big week for the following goods: China Silk, Crepe Silks, India Foulards, Printed China Silks, Table Linen, Towels, Cloaks, Winter Uunderwear and Dress Goods.

LINEN SALE. The great stock of Table Linens, Towels, Splashers, Table Sets and Napkins will be put on sale to-morrow.

CLOAK SALE. To-inorrow vre begin an extraordinary salo of Cloaks, which will continue two weeks up to the time wo invoice. DO YOU WANT A. CLOAK P NOW IS YOUR TIME TO 33 UY. Here are Fur-trimmed Reefers, Tailor-made Jackets, Military Capes, Long Cape, Newmarkets, some choice Mantles. 4 All yours for very little money.

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Will Buy Your Choice of About' 1,200 Garments, as Described Below: NIGHT DRESSES Trimmed down the front and on sleeves with Torchon Lace. CHEMISE With deep Torchon Edging on sleeves, also Embroidery front and Lace trimmings. DRAWERS Neatly tucked and Torcton or Irisb Point Lace trimming, bands cut yoke-shape. CORSET COVERS Perfect fitting, trimmed with embroidery and tuck down front. One lot of about 300 Corset Covers at 9c each.

DRESS

Double-fold figured Serge, fottner price 17c, now 8c. Double Bedford Cord, former price 20c, now 11c. Double-fold Camel's Hair Diagonal, old price 58c, now 25c 54-inch Suiting Cloth, former price 68c, now 33c. 54-inch Fancy Cheviot Suiting, former price $1.25, now 59c. Camel's Hair Plaids, beautiful goods, regular price $1.37i, 54 inches wide; to-morrow, 69c.

SILK SALE. It is not necessary to tell those that visited our store how cheap they are. They came and bought and sent their friends. Wo hope this notice of our Silk Salo will catch tho eye of some one that has not been here. . TO-MORROW We will put on salo another lot of those all-Silk Crepes at 39c. The price everywhere is $1. Printed China Silks, fine quality, worth 87c, now only 415c. Tho $1 China Silks go at 49c. Those $1.15 and $1.25 Silks go at 59c. Those fine Novelties go at 6Sc.

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