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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19
CHRISTIANITY AND HEATHENIsM.

An educated Chinaman, in paper entitled
"Why / am a Heathen," recently gave his
reasons for adhering to the faith and prac-
tees of his fathers instead of accepting those
of Christianity. From his standpoint they
were strong reasons strong enough, at least,
to control his actions and that of great null
titude like him. Nor can it be denied that
his defense of Confucianism and his arraign-
ment of Christianity were made with consid-
cradle force and effect. Of course, it was an
ingenious piece of special pleading present
ing the strong points of one side and the weak
points of the other in such a way as to make
an effective contrast. But the very fact that
heathenism has some strong points and So
called Christianity weak is
suggestive. The fact is, all heathenism is not
to furnish perfect rule of life it does not al
ways do so. Perhaps it should rather DE said
that the perfect rule of life and action which
Christianity does furnish is too often ignored
and violated by those who profess to accept
it. In short, soc allied Christian nations, So
called Christian peoples and communities are
not so perfect but that intelligent and
moral heather can point out many defects in
their principles, practices, customs and ways
of thinking and acting--many things which
do not compare any too favorably with the
customs and habits of heather. For even
heathenism is no. without some redeeming
features. If we include under the head of
heathenism all forms of religion except
Christianity, we find that some of them
inculcate good principles, excellent rules of
action, and are by no means devoid of ele
waited thoughts and motives. A good heather
is better than a bad Christian. Perhaps
however, both of these expressions are mis-
nomers. 1t would be more accurate to say
that a socalled heather who lives an honest,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19
BREAKFAST-TABLE CHAT.

THERE is one man who thinks that Conkling
did it all. The gentleman is q lawyer. and he
lives in Nav York.
Puck: How true it is that we never know
what thssfuture and the merchant who never
advertises have in store
wARkEN TO- Mirror A young lady named
one of Der admirers Hoosac Tunnel because he
is such On everlasting bore.
Mr.. MATTHEW ARNOLD recently found much
fault with picture of himself because it too
plainly showed the wrinkles on his face
IT is estimated that Charles Dickens will re-
tarn 70 England with $25. 900 to prove that
Americans have not forgotten his illustrious
father.
BuRLINGroN Free Press: Queen Emma, of
Holland, continually winks while speaking. For
this reason she is obliged to have ali of her pre-
scriptions put up by telephone.
An autograph maxim of NJ. Jules Simon, do
good; silence SANDER; trust in God" was sold at
auction in Paris the other day for 81. A similar
meuienso OF M. Renan fetched 81. go. A quat-
rain by NJ. Snlly Prudhomme went for 81 o. .
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19
THE GIRL GRADUATES DRESS.

The question as to the proper costumes to
be worn by girl graduates, at the coming
summer commencement, is already being agi-
tated in Philadelphia The increasing tenden-
cy toward extravaganza in dress such occa-
sions is noted and protested against by women
who are interested in educational matters, and
a style of toilet such as will not be beyond
the means of the poorest student to secure is
recommended 1t is hardly possible for teach
ers of public schools to insist upon uniformity
of costume, but much can be accomplished
in the way of reform by friendly
advice. Public schools are free
only in one sense. They entail
many expenses directly and indirectly upon
pasents, and it is frequently serious problem
with the man Of small income how to pro-
vide all the essentials and incidentals de-
manded by his children during the long
school period. That many prove unequal to
the task is shown by the withdrawal Of so
large number Of pupils before the compile
ton Of the course. 1t is upon such persons
as these, anxious though they are that their
OaugnterS SnouIu appear as Wen c1olueu as
the rest, that the purchase of expensive
dresses is heavy burden. 1t is not much of
argument with girls who can afford costly
gowns to urge that because their COM
panions cannot they should conform their own
outlay to the financial ability of the poorer
members of the class. To convince them of
the unsuitability of elaborate costumes on
such occasions, and that they look best when
simply dressed, is much more to the purpose.
Simplicity is not synonymous with gineE-e
pensiveness by any means; but inexpensive
dresses, simply made, may be equally as eff
fective upon young girls if made of costly
material. When the girls understand that
not only are they quite as pretty and attract
i've in such dresses but that rich costumes
and elaborate ornament are in the worst of
taste on graduation day, the reform will have
been brought about. The accusation of bad
taste is a reproach which no school girl will
cly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19

moral. clean, pure and upright life is better
than a so-called Christian whose life is wholly
the reve rse. Thus heathenism may be eie-
waited by those who believe in and practice it,
and Christianity itself may be degraded by its
so-called followers, Who can blame the
heather Chinese for distrusting religion
which has permitted the introduction into
China of opium with its long train of evils
for mere greed of gain, and whose pretended
followers have for years past maltreated and
murdered Cinnamon in the United States be-
cause they were willing to work for less
the Chinese who come to this country are very
poor specimens of their race and as little rep
resentative of heathenism as the lowest
classes of our population would be of Christi
best representatives. From all accounts,
family life among the middle and better
classes in China presents some very beautiful
and attractive features. The best results of
Christianity, both with relation to the present
and the future are, doubtless, vastly superior
to the best results of heathenism, but the
latter are certainly better than the failures of
Christianity, which are sadly abundant in
all Christian countries. It is serious ques-
ton whether domestic heathenism, the heath
enism at our doors, and that is increasing and
extending in our midst and on every side, is
not more in need of outstanding than that
Of heather lands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19

choirs sing and the preachers preach with all
their heart, and let the croakers croak, and
the critics-the chronic critics of the pulpit,
that is, let them-shut up
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19
TWELVE PAGES.

The Sunday Journal has double the circu-
Iation of any Sunday paper in Indiana.
Price five cents.
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The Fund TO Advertise the City

The Fund 20 Advertfse the CITY.
The Indianapolis Journal. 800 90
Eli Lilly a. 10000
New penison House 10000
Il. K. Hastings Is 90
Send in the subscriptions. Let us boom the
city. We've got the gas, and we've got the
money to let the country know that gas at the
price fixed does not 'lesve Indianapolis out of
the race" but that it puts Indianapolis ahead Of
ill
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purpose of ssitring them. They didn't have
the money, and naturally objected to having
their childs body mnrilated. but the doctor
called in policeman. who held the father and
mother off until rho cut into the throat and
stomach and found his tables. He says he did it
'.in interest of science" and that as it was
charity case anxasay, he felt that it was no.
body's business. Srywords to that effect. With
this precedent established intubation is likely
to be looked with disfavor by the poorer
classes.
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risk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19

THE controversy in regard to the Western
origin of the word 'blizzard" is settled by a
Vermont man who says it is sailors term,
and was in use fifty years ago. If the blizzard
itself could be taken away along with its name,
Dakota would probably not object.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-19

CHILD of poor parents died in New York
the other day of diphtheria. after swallowing
two silver tubes placed in its throat by the ply
stefan after the process known as intubation.
The doctor wanted bis tubes. and refused
death certificate unless the parents would pay
him ten dollars or permit autopsy for the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
ON SALT MATER.
Second Day CT the Regatta at
Garfield Beach.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 81
At the regatta at Garfield Beach to-day,
the greatest crowd ever seen on Salt
Lake assembled. Fully 6.000 people at
tended and business in the city was
generally suspended this afternoon.
The Delawares won the senior double
scull race in 1881, the Modoes were
second in 11:50, and the Farraguts
third in 11:53. The Sylvans were
distanced. Corbett, of the Farraguts,
won the single scull race in 12:O7, Gas
trick, of the Modocs, was second in
1926, and Flemming. of the Sylvans,
third in 1890. Korf, of the Delewares,
did not row. owing to the breaking
down of his boat. The Modocs won the
fOur-Oared race in 1852, the Farraguts
second in 1902, and the Sylvans third
in 1000. The water was rough and
there was a stiff breeze. The crews
consent to an extra day, and will row
aga n at Garfield tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
LITCHNIAN TAKES LEAVE.
The General Secretary of the
knights of Labor Tenders His
RESIGNATION.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.-FollOwing
close upon his declaration in. favor of
Harrison and Morton and his offer to
take the stump in their behalf comes
the announcement of the resignation of
Charles ii. Litchman as general secre-
tary of the Knights of Labor. He
mailed his letter of resignation to Mas
ter Workman Powderly to-day, and in it
he states that he will retire from the Of
fee on Sept. s.
what has led you to reSign?' asked
a reporter of Mr.. Litchman this after
noon.
Il desired to be free to act as citi-
zen in this campaign. In my letter to
Chairman Quay L simply uttered my
own individual convictions. No one
was responsible for them bat myself.
At the same time l could not re-
tain my official position i'll the
knights while interested politically,
because it is against the prin-
cipleS of the order for any of its men,
bers to engage in politics on the strength
of their connection. To clear myself
of any such suspicion, and to preserve
the fair name of the Knights, | have
concluded to resign"
The resignation was at once accepted,
and John w. Hays, secretary of the
general executive board. has been des-
ignated by MIR. POwderly TO fill the
Office until the general assemblS meets
in November.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Less Than a Cent Per Mile

Twenty dollars to Helena and Butte
and return, with the same rate per mile
to all points in Minnesota, Dakota and
Eastern Montana.
The Northern Pacific railroad an
nounces for five harvest excursions from
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Ash
land to all points in Minnesota, Dakota,
Eastern and Central Montana, includ-
ing the cities of Helena and Butte, the
lowest excursion rates yet offered the
people of the Northwest.
Tickets will be on sale at Eastern
terminals named, and by Eastern con-
nections, on Aug. 81, Sept. IL and %
and Oct. and %. limited to thirty days
of sale, with usual stop-Over privileges.
Every one should avail themselves of
this opportunity to see the Lake Park
region of Minnesota, the great wheat
fields of the Red River valley, Pyramid
Park, the historic Yellowstone Valley.
the cattle ranges and great mines of
Montana, as well as its chief cities,
Helena and Butte.
The Northern Pacific railroad is the
only line running Pullman Palace sleep
ing cars to Fargo, MOOrhead, Grand
Forks, Grafton. Fergus Falls, Wahpe-
ton, CasseltOn, Helena and Butte. and
is the only road running dining cars and
colonist sleepers through Minnesota,
Dakota and Montana.
For rates or other information apply
to c. Z. Stone, Ticket Agent, No. l73
East Third Street, st. Paul, Mimi; G..
F. Mcneil, Ticket Agent, No. 10 NicOl-
let block, Minneapolis. Mimi; or Union
depOts in both cities; John G. Robinson,
Ticket Agent, Union depot, Duluth,
Mimi; E. L. Harrison, Agent, Ashland,
Wis.,; your nearest Coupon Ticket
Agent, or Charles S. Fee, General Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, st. Paul,
MINI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
CONTRACT WORK.
Grading Alley IN Block 8, Lewis
addition to St. Paul.

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. q, 1888.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for the
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesota, at their Office in said city, until
IL III. on the Sd day of September, A. ID.
1883. tor grading alley in block 3,
Lewis addition to st. Paul, between
Winnipeg avenue and Manitoba avenue,
in said city, according to plans and
specifications on file in the Office of said
Board.
A bond with at least two C2) sureties
in sum of at least twenty (20) per cent
of the gross amount bid must accom-
pany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
r. l.. GORIAN. President.
Official: w. F. ERWIN,
23J-245 Clerk Board of Public Works.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
The Myers-Needham Fight to
Take Place in Minneapo-
lis Sept. 10.
Needham Nettled Because
Somebody Gets Whipped
Under His Name.
The First Meeting Of the Min
nehaha Driving Park Fairly
Successful.
Beaupre'S PAGERS Lower Their
Recopd--Events on Many
Tracks.

Joseph l.. Black returned yesterday
morning from Chicago, where he has
been making arrangements for the
coming set-to between Danny Need
ham, of this city, and Billy Myers, of
Streator, Ill. Mr.. Black, with his usual
luck. won toss-up for place with AL
Kennedy in ParsOn Davies saloon, and
as result the fight will occur in the
Washington rink in Minneapolis, Sept.
13. This match will be one of the most
interesting pugilistic battles ever
fought, as it will be virtually
for the lightweight championship
of America. Billy Myers has had a
deposit of $500 with the Boston Herald
for the last three months on an open
challenge for the championship for
from $1,000 to $1,000 a side. He has
thus become the champion by default.
The fight on the 18th is to be twenty
round contest with the lghtest gloves
possible, and the referee will be chosen
when the cambatanIs weigh, twelve
hours before entering the ring. A de-
post of $500 side has been put up Win
Yank Adams, of Chicago, the stakes to
be $4,000 and the usual percentage OF
gate receipts.
Danny Needham was in the Bodega
last night. and that fact cOntradicted the
absurdity of the Dayton, o., telegram
stating that he lost a fight with Joe
Hanley, OF Boston. Needham said: Il
would Just like to get after that fellow,
whoever he is. lie did the same thing
on me before in Indiana, going around
passing himself off for me. l don't see
why a paper would publish such tele-
gram, when everybody knows l have
been at Kohlman's lake all the time
training. / am going to Minneapolis
tomorrow TO train"
Needham tips the beam at 135 pounds.
He is looking fine and full OF color.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Called it a Draw.

A glove contest took place in a pri-
vate parlor between James Wiseman
and Lew Mitchell, two well-knOwn
business men. The fight was hot one
from the word go. The firstround wasfn
favor of Mitchell, who did all the lead
ing and landed with success every
time. The second round commenced
with fierce smuggling and at the end of
three minutes Mitchell seemed to be in
trouble, he being very fat. The third
and last round was very interesting.
The men rushed at each other like mad
bulls. Wiseman landed heavily with
his right on MItchell's neck, knocking
him clean off his feet. The'blow was
almost Knockout, but Mitchell got up
inside of ten seconds only to be knocked
against the wall, when time was called.
John III. Clark was referee and decided
the mill a draw.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
2, 1904; 2:2Sla; 2:30.
THE 2:29 TROT.

There were ten entriese and seven
starters in the 2:29 trOt, for which a
purse of $500 was offered. The follow
ing started: Palmer Bros, La Crosse,
br S DeadwOOd; w. II. Avery, Mime
apoliS, br g Dick Carrot; w. II. Math-
ews, Minneapolis, BIN Uollie Trumbull;
Wilson 81 Stanley, Detroit, b IN Little
Eva; w. f. Chamberlain, Chicago. S g
Brother Dan; G. G. Raymond, ST. Paul,
br m Genevra; G. w. Williams, indie
pendence, To-, b m Cypress. Little Eva
and Genevra were the favorites.
First Heat-After considerable scor-
ing the horses got off unevenly. Cy-
press took the lead at the pole, with
Brother Dan second, which positions
they held to the finish. Little Eva was
third. There was considerable break
ing and they were badly strung out.
Dolly Turnbull was dis tanced. Time,
2:2215.
Second sHeat-They got off fairly
well, Cypr ess taking good lead at the
turn, held it to the finish, winning
easily. Brother Dan held second place
from start to finish. DeadwOod was
third at the quarter, but Little Eva took
third place at the half and finished in
that position. At the three-Quarter
Geneyra pulled in in front of Dead
wood and Genevra's sulky was run
onto and smashed. Time, 2:2219.
Third Heat-Genevra was drawn. They
got poor start. Cypress led at the
turn and the quarter, Little Eva sec
ond, Deadwood third. Cypress goes off
her feet, and Little Eva and DeaiNood
pass her and lead at the half and three
quarters. Little Eva wins, and Cypress
coming up takes second place, with
Deadwood third. Time, 2:5219. This
race will be finished tomorrow at 2
O'Clock.
Summary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01

pacing pole team to beat 1929. They
were accompanied by running horse
to urge them on. On the first trial they
broke and were brought back. On the
second trial they went the whole dis
lance without skip, making whip
ping finish in the fast time of 2:2214.
This adds another laurel to the new
minneapolis driving park. Time by
QIarteIs: Quarter, :35; half, Ito; three
quarters, 1853; mile, 2;224.
THE 2:45 TRoT.
The second race was the 2:45 trOt
for purse of $500. Jim Fuller was the
favorite at even money. There were
twelve entries and eight starters as fol-
lows: Ed Keith, Chicago, roam, Mack;
Wilson & Stanley, Detroit, b G Jim Full
Ter; s. G. Daniels, Minneapolis. r m
Queen D.; Grin Rogers, Minneapolis, b
e Fugleman; w. ii. Gibbs. Lake Crys-
tai, Maj. Lynn; Julian Smith. ROch-
ester, b g Brittle Silver; G. w, Speer,
Minneapolis, b g Star S.; 0. J. Evans,
Minneapolis, blk m MolIie OConnor.
First Heat-There was too much
horses acting as if they did not want to
get off. They made poor start. Fugle-
man breaking and falling away behind.
jim Fuller took the lead at the turn
and held it to the finish. Brittle Silver
held second up to the three-quarters
when Star S passed her and finished
second, Brittle Silver third.
Fugleman and Queen d were dis
tanced. Time, 2:304.
Second Heat-They were long time
in getting Off and made another poor
start. Jim Fuller in the lead, Star S
second, which places they held to the
finish. Brittle Silver was third up to
the half. when he went off his feet and
Mollie O'Connor took third place and
held it to the finish, Brittle Silver
fourth. Mack was distanced. Time,
2:2SH.
Third Heat-The start was even. Jim
Fuller again took the lead at the turn,
and held it to the finish, winning in a
jog. Brittle Silver and Maj. Lynne
were second and third up to the half,
when Maj. Lynne took second place,
which she held into the stretch, when
Star s came up and passed her. finish
ing second, Maj. Lynne third. Time,
2:30. First money went to jim Fuller,
second to Star S, third to Brittle Silver,
and fourth to Mollie O'COnnOr.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
SORE FROM KNEE TO ANKLE,

Skin entirely gone--F1esh a mass of
diseas diminished one
third In stze--Condition hopeless
--Cur ed by the Cuttcura Renee
dies.
For three years was almost crippled with
an awful sore leg from my knee down to my
ankle; the skin was entirely gone and the
flesh was one mass of disease. Some physi-
clans pronounced it incurable. 1t had dim
inished about one third the size of the other
and l was i'll a hopeless condition. After
trying all kinds of remedies and spending
hundreds of dollars, from which 1 got no
relief whatever, / was persuaded to try your
CUTIoURA REMEDIES, and the result was as
follows: After three days | noticed
decided change for the better,
and at the end of two months / was COM
pletely cured. My flesh was purified, and
the bone (Which had been exposed for over
year, got sound. The flesh began to grow
and to-day, and for nearly two years past, my
leg is as well as ever it was, sound i'll every
respect and not sign of the disease to be
seen.
s. G. AHERN, Dubois, Dodge Co.. Ga.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Never So Cheap as Now.

Do not forget the next Harvest Ex-
cursiOn over the Manitoba road takes
place September 18th. The only line
which can offer change of route OH the
return journey.
Fare less than cent per mile. Free
ColOnist Sleepers; Elegant Palace
Sleepers and Buffet cars attached to
through trains. For full particulars
apply to city or depot ticket agents of
the st. Paul. Minneapolis & Manitoba
Railway. in St. Paul or MinneapOliS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
CONTRACT WORK.
Sever on East Fourth Street

OFFICE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, |
CITY OF ST. PAUL MIMI, Aug. 81, 1883. I
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works in and for tile
corporation of the city of st. Paul, Min
nesOta, at their office in said city. until
IL m. on the Sd day of September. A. ID.
1888, for constructing a sewer OH East
Fourth street, from Mendoza street to
Maple street, in said city, according to
plans and specifications on file in the
office of said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties
in sum of at least twenty (2O per cent
of the gross amount bid must accom-
pany each bid
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
II. l.. GORMAN, President.
Official: w. +. ERWIN,
2:35-245 Clerk Board of Public Works.