Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1894 — Page 2

THE CAMPAIGN.

Pertinent Paragraphs From Various Sources. Shorts. Indianapolis Journal The Journal fears that; Mr. Cleveland is lapsing into a condition which shows him no better than his party. The title of the Voorhees bill should read: “An act to enable the confederate brigadiers to avenge the lost cause." The slump in wheat in Chicago, Satuaday, was due to the report of the appearance of the weevil. The worst weevil is the Voorhees bill. The Whisky Trust has more zealous Democratic Senators than all the industries of the North—one from Indiana and two from Ken lucky. It should be remembered that Senator Voorhees has postponed the calling up of his tariff bill two weeks, after his committee has had it in charge seven weeks. It looks very much as if the appropriations of the House will come well up to those of the last fiscal year, despite the cutting of the pension appropriation $16,000,000. Those politicians in Washington who are acting upon the assumption that the seigniorage bill will save the Democracy from defeat in the Congressional elections are taking counsel of themselves.

One-Man Power.

Chicago Inter-Ocean. The Democratic theory is that Republican policy tends toward too great concentration of power in the hands of the executive. But when the Democrats get into power they seem to throw their theory out of the window. Never under Republican administration, never in any En-glish-speaking country enjoying a popular form of government, have such displays been made of what the Democratic party, when out of office,loves to denounce as “one-man power," as since the last election. For the first time we have seen the President of the Republic of the United States sending a messenger styled as “My Personal Commissioner” to a deposed monarch, without the advice, and even without the knowledge, Of Congress, striving to precipitate a revolution in favor of royalty in a country friendly to the United States, and seeking still closer relationship with it. We have seen this President trying to force upon an unwi’ling Senate the confirmation of Officials devoted to his personal interests, and we have seen Democratic Senators forced into successful opposition to his autocratic methods. We have seen in Colorado a Governor, Populist in name, but elected by Democrats, provoke the people to the verge of civil war by his exercise of “one-man power." We have seen the Democratic Mayor of Chicago meddling so offensively with the the local affairs of the wards and townships as to excite the spirited leaders of his own party Into successful revolt against his attempted nomination of a ticket for the West Town. We have seen a Democratic Governor of Illinois discharging Democratic trustees of charitable institutions of the State because of their refusal to appoint his creatures —one of them a drunken incompetent—to administer to the wants of the sick and insane, and we now see him striving to oust Democratic commissioners of Lincoln Park because of their unwillingness to dismiss well tried and well proven employes and to put his camp followers in their places. Never was such an era as autocratic interference with the affairs of the people as under the Democratic revival in Washington, Colorado, Illinois and-Chicago. *■ The Republican party now smiles at the false charges of tendency toward the centralization of power, though sadlv, for it suffers as a part of the people whose rights are invaded by Democratic officials. The Republican party never has permitted bosses of natiomlT. State or civic renown’ to act as dictators. It has been a party in which the plain people have been prompt and powerful in the rebuke and suppression of self- seeking and domineering aspirants. It is for the Democratic party to demonstrate ability to make successful resistance to lho.se w'hoshould be its servants but who act as its masters. The result as yet is in doubt.

Bad Odor of Tariff Reform.

lndl.inai>olis Journal. The stew York World is a very wicked paper. Its latest exhibition of wickedness, or, more properly, “cussedness,” was on Tuesday. In the first column of the first page is a picture of a most reprehensible cur, upon which is placed the head and face of Senator Voorhees, now wearing an expression of extreme dejection. Under this cartoon are the words: “A watch dog of tariff reform.” Two years ago this label would have won for Mr. Voorhees, in certain quarters, the title of statesman, and enthusiastic freetraders would, have taken his measure for a halo. But things have changed. Still, with all the change, the World could have been pardoned had it stopped its artist at that foint. It did not. It permitted Im to put a collar about the neck of the dog with the Voorhees head; to that collar is fastened, by firm

looking staples, a cask; and cask is labeled on the side, “Whisky $1.10," and on the end “$1.10," which is the tax which has been placed u]ion whisky, the correspondents declare, by M. Voorhees to please the Whisky Trusts Time was when a Democratic paper which would thus parade Mr. Voorhees to the world would be denounced in every Democratic meeting. Now the cartoon is the object, of glee in the offices of the Indianapolis Sentinel, the Evansville Courier and the Terne Haute Gazette, judging from their editorials criticising the Voorhees bill and the Senator himself. . .. On the same page is a three-col-umn cartoon representing rooms about, the Senate chamber. “Senate chamber" is erased and “Board of Trust, Combine & Co., sole agents of tariff reform,” substituted,. On the window are such notices as “Dickers of all sorts made on the dead quiet," “Specialties of sugar, whisky and lead.” In consultation inside the committe room are seen the faces of Senators Gorman and Vest;, while outside the .room, leaning against the wall as if listening and much amused, stands Senator Brice.

This, in the judgment of a leading . Democratic paper, is the situation in the Senate. Senator Voorhees, the most zealous of free-trade advocates and the one who would have decorated the trees in Greene county with pendent monopolists, is paraded as the champion of the Whisky Trust, while Senator Vest, the most vehement foe of protection, is pilloried as dickering with the lobbyists of the Suirar Trust. It is not a Republican slander, but the criticism of a Democrat ic newspa per of free-lance proclivities. U. S. Grant Post of the Grand Army in Brooklyn declares that the flag for which 365,000 men gave their lives is the flag of the country, and while the Grand Army welcomes all the liberty loving who come to our shores it declares that they shall give our flag unqualified and undivided salutation, and recognize over all. without seeming rivalry from any flag whatsoever, the one flag of the free. This is the response of one post to the Mayor of Brooklyn, who refused to officially display the flag of Ireland on St. Patrick's day, and what one post has said it is probable that the rest of the four thousand will indorse. The old chaps of the G. A. R. are clannish and awfully “sot” about a few things.— Journal.

State Aid For Good Roads.

Harper s Weekly. State aid to localities for any purpose is of course open to grave objections. It should be seldom vouchsafed, and never except in ex igent case; but, after years obagitation, good roads in New York have slim prospects save as the State assists them. Massachusetts has found that State aid and supervision are thf only feasible methods. New York will find Hie same, unless present signs are defective. Certainly if time be a factor in the problem if good roads are soon to be begun— State aid most be gived. While the press has been almost a unit in theii behalf, the highest economic authorities have approved them, and the splendid highways of the old World have been constantobject-lcssons tc the New, comparatively little has been accom-plished. There has been much agitation, with small results. The argument is concluded. Action should ensue; and under Ih.* circum stances—the need of projnpt, comprehensive. and intelligent action the proposition for State aid is entitled to consideration.

A Fighting Hen from Galway.

Courier-Jour’hal. George Diefenback has a game hen from county Galway, Ireland, that is better than a rat terrier. Yesterday morning a large rat tried to get at the hen’s nest. Instantly the hen was all feathers. When the rat tried to run under her, she pecked at him viciously. The rat jumped at her and tried to catch her by the neck. Every time the rat came at the hen she dropped her wings and met him more than half way. Once the rat pulled out a little bunch of feathers, but his jump was short, and he failed to catch the hen’s neck. This made the hen more angry. She went at the rat in earnest. The two fought for half an hour, and the hen killed the rat. The'rat weighed three pounds.

A Man of Zeal.

Chicago Tribuns. “The weather is so bad. Brothel Gibbons,” said one of the pillars ol the church, "that we can’t expect an audience this evening.” Evangelist Gibbons, reformed prizefighter, rose to his feet and looked over his small, but faithful congregation. “I'm not in business for the gate monev these days, brethren,” he said, taking his place in the pulpit. “There’s nearly a dozen of us here and we'll pull off the sermon anyhow.’’

What the Angels Eat.

Pudd'nhead Wilson s Calendar The truth Southern watermelon is a boon apart, and not to be mentioned with commoner things. It is chief of this world s luxuries, king by the grace of God over all the -fruits of the earth. When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat. It was not a Southern watermelon that Eve took: we know it because she repented. Tosti, the great song writer, is an accomplished amateur upholsterer. He spends his leisure in making sofas and cushioned chairs.

QUIXOTE COXEY

Marches On the Washington Wind Mill. The, “Common Weal” Army Mtuteri In One Hundred Strong—Mostly Hobos. “On from Ohio at break of day Bringing to Washington fresh dismay, The affrighted air with a shudder bore, Like a herald in haste to the Capitol door, The terrible grumble and rumble and roar Of the great parade that was on once more, With Coxey several miles away. ’ ’ But seventy-two of Coxey’s Commonwealers had the courage .to march away from Canton, Monday afternoon, in the face of the wintry blast that was blowing at the time set for the start. The band deserted at that point also, and thaTTook much of the spirit out of the soldiers. The march from Canton to Louisville, 0., through two inches of snow and in a temperature twenty degrees above zero, was anything but a pleasant experience for the thinly-clad wanderers, who had imagined that the entire trip to Washington would bo a sort of a springtime frolic. Fifty tramps were picked up between Canton and Louisville, and when the army went into camp it numbered 122 men, aside from the officers. The claimed enlistments are 250. Much excitement was created by the announcement that three

COMMANDER COXEY.

of the tramps had robbed a man named Ruegg of a watch and $lO in money. Thi s was the first attempt at lawlessness, but no arrests were made. Mr. Coxey and Marshal Browne took lodgings at the best hotel in Canton, Sundav night, and this caused the men to grumble. The “officers” did not put in an appearance at the camp till 10:30, and when they did arrive and give orders to break camp and prepare for the march the soldiers reluctantly obeyed. It was past 12 o'clock before the start was made, and when the command to march was given but seventy-two fell in. TheCoxey brigade moved eastward from Louisville Tuesday forenoon, in spite of the cold weather and arrived at Maximo at 10-19. Not to exceed a dozen people turned out to witness their arrival. Those of the crusaders who were provided with horses led them, preferring to Walk on accountof the cold. The arm#' reached Alliance at 12:45 o’clock, footsore and weary. A begging expedition was organized to solicit aid. Clothing and other supplies

COMMISSARY WAGON. (BROWNE'S PANORAMA ON THE LEFT.)

were apked for, but little was obtained. No dinner and only cheese, bread, potatoes and black coffee for supper caused much grumbling. Gen. Coxey took the train at Alliance for Chicago to attend to urgent business, promising to return and join the army, Wednesday. Browne, who has acted as Coxey’s lieutenant,announced publicly that when his chief left for Chicago he had barely enough money to buy his ticket. He left the Commonwea treasury crapty. . - The start from Alliance, Wednesday was made with one hundred and ninetyeight men In line. About seven hundred people witnessed the parade through the square. Thirty-five commonwealers managed to get on freight trains east bound, intending to camp with the army at the next stopping place. Food was plenty at Alliance and the men were orderly with the exception of one fight at midnight in the tent, caused by a dispute over the ownership of a straw bed. The distance to Salem was thirteen miles and the army arrived there in good time. The citizens treated the men generously. Food, shelter and recruits awaited their arrival. Two halls had been provided as sleeping quar-

GOING TO JOIN THE ARMY.

tors. Plenty of food wiis provided. Carl Browne wm Invited to supper by the chairman of the committee of arranvei ments. A meeting was held at the opera I house at 7 o’clock. Sixteen recruits were enlisted. They were genuine 1 " workmen, eight of them having federation or lodge tickets. Throe commonWoalers art now tick and under the doctor’s care. | The army of peace left Salem In good

order at JO o’clock, Tnursday. Food, for 250 men had been provided and what could not be eaten was loaded in the wagons. Fourteen recruits joined at breakfast. The march of Thursday was ex' tremely disagreeable, the roads being heavy with snow ai)d slush. Four Pittsburg recruits were arrested by the marshal of Salem for robbery. They were detained for a hearing by the mayor. Gen. Coxey rejoined the procession at Columbiana. At Leetonia twenty-three coopers joined the ranks. At Columbiana the commonwealers found themselves among friends. The citizens provided straw beds and plenty Of food, and the camp was made in a foundry. Columbiana has a Coxey club of fifty-three members. Thir-ty-six new recruits were received here. There have been numerous desertions en route and the army at this place numbered but 108 bona fide “soldiers.” The conrmonweal crusaders marched from Columbiana to East Palestine, Ohio,, Friday, and were given a cool reception. Coxey went to Pittsburg but promised to I return. Marshal Browne found it necessary to read out some very stringent orders and place the men under severe discipline. All infractions of the rules laid! down will be punished by the forfeiture or a meal. The camp at East Palestine was made on the fair grounds and the men spent the night under canvas. —AIT men who hereafter desert the ranks and ride on freight trains will be dismissed. NOTES. Senator Peffer was interviewed at Washington, Tuesday? He thinks the Coxey movement foolish and childish. He says there is nothing in the crusade to commend it to thinking people. Mr. Peffer says there will be no trouble at Washington should the army hold together and reach that city. A Pittsburg man has sworn out an attachment against Coxey and the papers will be served when the army reaches that place. The claim is for SSOO and is based on notes given by Coxey for an old locomotive.

Senator Stewart, who received a lengthy communication, Monday, from Coxey in regard to the Interests of his army, will not reply, and says the whole thing is illadvised and will bring suffering and hardships on a great many people. Freight trains bound eastward on many lines are reported to be infected with tramps trying to beat their way to join the commonweal crusade. At Pittsburg the railroad officials were kept busy all of Monday night trying to keep the Union Station clear of tramps. Gov. McKinley was interviewed at Chicago on the commonweal army, and said: “At first I was inclined to treat the Coxey movement with seriousness, for it might have been a most important affair, but now it bears the imprint of a joke. However the Ohio authorities are capable of taking care of the situation.” Gen. Coxey was in Chicago, Wednesday, and spent considerable time at. the Stock Yards looking after a consignment of horses. He denied that ho had deserted the Commonwealers. Mr. Coxey took dinner at the Auditorium and left for Salem. 0.. at 11:30 p. m. Fifty tramps who had rendezvoused at Buffalo intending to join the march to Washington were sent to the workhouse as vagrants, Wednesday. The vagrancy law at Washington is very stringent and It is now announced by the authorities that from this time on it will be rigidly enforced. Seven advance gaurds of Coxey’s army were sent to the workhouse in that 1 city, Wednesday. Gov. Hogg, of Texas, has notified the Manager of the Southern Pacific .that he must at once transport the seven hundred commonwealers that have been left at Finlay in a starving condition. These men were stealing rides In an endeavor to. join Coxey, and were unceremoniously dumped at Finlay by orders of Manager Kruttschmitt. The Southern Pacific furnished ten coaches to transport “Frye’s Industrial Army” to Austin in response to Gov. Hogg’s orders. The railway officials say they are glad to turn over the responsibility to the Governor. A Chicago barber who Is with the army shaved ten.of the men, Wednesday night. In consequence the crowd presented a much more respectable appearance.

AT WASHINGTON.

The Capital Not Alarmed—Coxey’a March Regarded as a Joke. A Washington dispatch March 28, says: Washington regards the advance of Coxey’s array of peace as a huge joke. Those who took counsel of their own timidity and feared that the band of pilgrims would swell into a gigantic mob of vagabonds and Anarchists, an I who conjure up a general rising which might evontu- ■ ally lead to a riot and bloodshed, perhaps even revolution, had all their fears disI pelled when they saw by the morning j papers that Coxey’s boasted “army” had dwindled into less than a hundred mon, chiefly tramps, who were willing to exchange the hard board and cold potatoes to which they had become inured, fora membership in the array. Cui. A. Redstone, Coxey’s representative in Washington, said that he was not disappointed at the poor showing made by the armyofltho Commonweal in the first day’s march toiyard the national capital. “I did not expect,” he said, "to see a very large crowd go from Massillon, but at Reederburn, where the army is to formally organize, the number will bo swelled. I suppose the cold, disagreeable weather was a disadvantage to the army at its start, but I had a dispatch from General Coxey telling mo that ho had started and that everything was encouraging.” Colonel Redstone’s manner is less enthusiastic than it has been and ho evidently does not feel as hopeful as his statements would Indicate, lie has reduced his estimate of those to appear here from 3<X>,OCO to 100.00 J. Letters are coming to the War Department daily, begging, suggesting and demanding that the Secretary of War provide an abundant supply of rations for the various sections of the Coxey Commonweal Army nnd that they have designs upon Washington and the peace of mind of Congress. Thest letters come from all quarters, but their destination Is the sarne-thu Departmental waste basket, for they show evidence of being tho productions of would be practical jokers. . The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette has passed into [the hands of a company, of which Perry 8, Heath, tho well-known Washington correspondent, will be the president and manager. Mr. Heath is a native of Muncie, and began life as a printer’s devil. ’

THE FAIR SEX.

When Mrs. Amelia Frost was ordained to the Congregational ministry at Littleton, Mass., last month, one of the examining committee asked Mrs. Frost: Does the Bible point to women’s preaching?” “Apparently so in my case,” was the reply. “But,” said the questioner, “I had hoped you would answer by some quotation from the Bible.” Instantly Mrs. Frost replied: “Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.” There was a tremendous applause, and any spirit of opposition to the ordination ended. - The women of Canada who subscribed for a pair of horses, a sleigh, and furs as a wedding gift to Princess,May are highly indignant that the horses’ tails were docked before the gift was shipped to England, and have telegraphed to the Princess asking her to refuse to-ac-cept the horses. They propose to prosecute the parties responsible for the docking.

NEW VISITING COSTUMES.

When a club woman begins to burrow in libraries and among old statistics for data for her papers, very little escapes her search. A member of the Woman’s Literary Club of Baltimore, contributing a paper on “The Booths” to an “afternoon with the authors and artists of Maryland.” gave some points about the famous actor's family that are certainly not in everybody’s possession. The family was originally from Spain, of Hebrew extraction, the name being Cabana. When an ancestor settled in England he drolly translated it, for convenience sake into its English equivalent of booth or bazar.

SPRING GARMENTS FOR GIRIS.

It is reported that Mrs. U. S. Grant has quite decided not to publish the memoirs of her bus! and, as it is her wi-h that this book shall not be published until after her death. Several publishers 1 ave bad the opportunity to look it over, and it is said that one has offered $50,000 for the work Mrs. Thomas A. Edison has certain literary gifts, if she would only exercise them, it is said. She is a niece of Emily Hun tington Miller. Miss C. Eide, of Christiana, has just received a dipkma, the first in Noi way awarded to a woman, as a candidate of pharmacy. ' She stood at the head of her class in all branches but one.

TWO NEW COATS.

No more beautiful tribute has ever been paid to a woman than that paid by Prof. Tyndall in a letter written to Herbert Spencer several years ago, in which he says of his wife: ‘‘She has raised my ideal of the possibilities of human nature." The late Mrs. Mary Hemenway, of Boston, preserved the historic Old South Church f rom demolition, and that act alone will keep her memory green at the Hub. In many other ways she showed her great philanthropy--chiefly as the main support of the Hampton Institute for the education of negroes and Indians hnd in equiping Frank Lushing’s archaeological expedition, while she did American history a good turn in making John Fiske her protege.

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