The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-25
HE IS THE ONLY ORIGINAL vERrTAs.

MY name is Veritas | write for the papers
l am quite old man, and have written many
kindly words of advice to the press for many
years. | the friend of the public and the
guiding star of the American newspaper. l
point out the proper course for newly-elected
member Of Congress- and show the thoughtless
editor the wants of the people / write on the
subjecr of political economy. Also on both sides
of the paper. Sometimes l write on both sides
of the question. When do so / write over the
signature of Taxpayer" but my real name is
Vertas.
am the man who first suggested the eulvert
at the Jim street crossing that the water
would run off toward the pound after rain.
With my ready pen-ready and trenchant also
have, in my poor, weak way, suggested great
many things which might otherwise have re-
manned for many years unsuggested
/ am the man who annually calls for cele-
braron of the 4th of July in our little town and
asks for some young elocutioEist to be selected
by the committee whose duty IL shall be to read
the Declaration of Independence, in a shrill
voice. to those who yearn to be thrilled through
and through with patriotism.
Did / not speak through the columns of the
press, IN clarion tones. for a proper observance
of our Nations great natal day in large gothic
caps, the Nations starry banner would remain
curied and the creased pig would continue to
frouch in his lair. With the aid of my genial
co-workers, Taxpayer" "Old Settler" "Od
Subscriber" Constant Reader" III L. See, I"
Fair Play" and MIR Pro Bono Publico."
have made the world far more desirable place
in which to live than it would otherwise have
been.
NV colaborer, Mr.. Taxpayer, is old con-
tributor to the paper, but he is not really tax
payer. He uses this signature in order TO con-
ceal his identity. jusr use the name Veritas.
We have a great deal of fun over this at our
regular reunions, where we talk about all of
our affairs
Old Settler is young tenderfoot who came
here last spring, and tried to obtain livelihood
by selling an indestructible lamp chimney. He
did well for several weeks by going to the differ
ent residences and throwing one of his glass
chimneys the floor with considerable force to
show that it would not break. He did good
business until one day he made a mistake. In
stead of getting hold Of the exhibition chimney,
| he picked out one of the stock and busted 1t be-
| yond recognition. Since that he has been writ
| ing articles in violet ink relative to old times,
| and publishing them over the signature of Old
| Settler.
| Old Subscriber is friend of mine who reads
| his paper at the hotels while waiting for a
| gratuitous drink. Fair Play is retired monte
! man, and Pro Bono Publico is our genial and
| urbane undertaken.
am prolific writer but all of my work is
| not printed. venal and corrupt press at times
hesitates about giving currency to such fearless,
| earnest truths as make use of.
am also the man who says brave things in
| the columns of the papers when the editor him
| self does not dare to say them. because he is
| the bold and freel Does he finch or quailf Not
| finch: not quail
Boldly ne filings aside his base fears. and with
| bitter rtuperation he assails those he dislikes
| ard az sacks with reeounding blows his own per
! sonal enemies, fearlessly signing his name, Yer