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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

The millionaire Senator Stanford, from
California has views in regard to the causes
Of poverty that are at least founded in reason
and good sense. In the first place, he says it
is not millionaires that cause poverty. Prob
ably most persons in the habit of thinking
that the accumulation of great wealth in the
hands Of one individual causes the poverty Of
others. This would be true if there were just
much wealth in the world and no more, a
fixed quantity to be divided among given
number of persons. Then if got largely
than his share it would argue that some
body else or a number of others had much
less than their share. But this is not the
case. The wealth of the world is not a fixed
quantity. 1t is being created and added to
constantly. Thus lie who has the faculty of Gre
ating wealth or of adding to the general store
and increasing his own share may become
more and more wealthy without impoverish-
ing any one else or doing any one injustice.
Nobody is worse off, " says Senator Stanford,
because the Vanderbilts are worth $780, 0O0,-
900. If they had not the wealth it would not
where millionaires are possible that the aver
age citizen has enough to eat" There is some
thing in that to think about. The Wander
bilts in former years established steamship
lines and latterly they have constructed rail-
roads, thus really creating wealth. Have
they robbed wronged anybody by so doingF
1t does not necessarily follow that they have.
Senator Stanford thinks there are three prin-
cipal causes of poverty, viz, Q) ignorance
of how to save money; (2) the sale and use of
liquor; (3) lack of manual training and
habits of productive industry. He is un-
doubtedly right. There are other and auxilia-
ry causes of poverty, but the main ones are
unthrift, ignorance of how to save, dissipal
ton and idleness. The California Senator is
"down on" saloons. LAS long" he says, "as
there are ten times as many saloons in this
country as there are of both churches and
schools, and they mainly supported by the
very poor, the sources of misery are pretty
obvious"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE mystery of the Smell murder in Chicago
is practically solved. The murderer is known,
there is abundant evidence, direct and
circumstantial, to convict him, and it only
remains to capture him. There can be little
doubt that this will be accomplished soon
The large rewards offered and the complete
ness of the description that has been widely
circulated will make it very difficult for him
to elude pursuit long. AS often happens in
such cases, the obtaining of the first clew was
followed by speedy unraveling of the whole
mystery. The evidence came all at once
The interest that has attached to the case
from the beginning is not lessened by the
discovery that the murderer, William B.
Tascott, with four or five aliases, is hardly
more than boy, being barely twenty-one
years old, and the of highly respectable
parents. But if young in years, he is old in
crime From all accounts he is a natural born
criminal, having in his early boyhood entered
on the small vices and petty crimes that have
made him a murderer at twenty-one. There
is something in such cases for psychologists
and social scientists to study. In what
degree is this seeming tendency to crime in
born, and how much due to environments?
When good home, kind treatment and all
the comforts Of life cannot save young man
from entering on a vicious and criminal
career, what wonder that many fall into
such ways who have no restraining infuencesg
From all accounts Tascott is hardened Grim
inal, having already served time in more than
one prison, and being we'll known to the
police in different cities. His capture is
probably question of very short time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

IT is an i'll wind that blows no good. The
great losses of sheep and cattle sustained in
California by reason of drought and severe
weather have opened new market for those
of Texas, which are now being shipped West
in large numbers. This is an innovation on
the old order of things, Texas stockmen hav-
ing always looked to the North and East for
their market. The new demand is bracing
up the market and giving fresh impetus to
the cattle business in Texas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

sion that indianapolis is out of the race"
as has been proclaimed, and that
"the boom has passed." was also
asserted, and that there is no spirit or pur-
pose to do anything to attract the attention of
the country to the great and peerless advan-
tages we enjoy over all rival towns and cities.
With plenty of gas with a certainty of
cheaper fuel than any other considerable city
or town can offer. with marked advantages in
shipping facilities and as business and resi-
Dental point, Indianapolis can outbd and
outrival any other competition. If this
advertising fund can be raised, it will then be
in order to agree upon the best methods for
its expenditure. That may well be left to
this Board of Trade committee, or to any
other committee that may be agreed upon.
Boom the CITY,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

The Atlanta Constitution is authority for
the statement that Governor Lee, of Virginia.
recently visited Washington and talked with
President Cleveland concerning the effect
which his message would have on the tobacco
growing interests of Virginia, and he is re-
ported as having said that the President is
about to send a supplementary message to
Congress, in which he will revise SO much of
his position on the internal revenue as covers
the tobacco tax. The President, it is said.
admits his error in this particular, and now
comedies the urgent necessity for the repeal
OF this tax. All of which is simply a con-
fession of the Presidents ignorance of the
revenue question. BY his message he pur-
posely forced that question to the front, and
formulated policy that professed to cover the
whole ground and to be finality. Now he
admits that he entirely ignored or misunder
stood one of the most conspicuous and i'm
portant features of the case, and he proposes
to revise his able views by the light of recent
discoveries The President gets his ideas at
second hand, and picks up his craftsmanship
as he goes along.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

The President is said to be quite angry at
the delay in the reporting of the tariff bill. It
took him but a little while to master the
whole subject and write a message recon-
mending an entire revolution in the economic
and financial policy of the government, and
he cannot understand why the COMMITTEES
should not have reported a bill before thfsy
The committees task is harder than his. It
was comparatively easy for him to fire off his
free-trade message, but the committee has to
concoct a bill that will smother the message
while seeming to give effect to it. The great
Grover must be fattered and made to believe
that he has dictated policy, while the risk
and odium of a free-trade policy must be
avoided. The Democratic majority of the
committee are struggling with the difficult
problem of how to do it and not do it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE Detroit Tribune broadly intimates that
Postmaster-general Dickinson knows more
than he would like to tell of the Democratic
attempt to steal Congressman elect Sey-
mours district. The Tribune courts a con-
test as the means of bringing out some inter-
esting facts and suggests that ''perhaps Mr..
Dickinson could tell how much Cabinet of
fcers, high officials and even the i'm
maculate President himself contributed
to buy votes for Breen in the lumber
camps and at the mines At any
rate he could give some very interesting in
formation about the daily and hourly dis
patches of instructions sent from those high
in authority to Collector Mallory and his
aids" It is evident that the new Cabinet
officer is reformer of the true Democratic
brand, and man after the Presidents own
heart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

SAYS the Atlanta Constitution: 1--WE say
cratic party owes it to itself and the country
to see that the workingmen are not driven
out of employment by free-trade ideas" In
another column of the same paper Is Presi-
dent Cleveland's reported threat that he will
decline to be a candidate if the party. fails to
push a tariff bill in accordance with his free
trade views Two and two may not make
four in this instance, but if the Constitution
isn't careful the impression will get out that
il doesn't care if Cleveland does withdraw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

OLD letters are generally interesting and
often instructive by the glimpses they give of
individual character and the side-light they
throw on contemporary events One has
just come to light written by Henry Clay, to
an intimate personal friend. It is dated
Washington, March 10, 1912. After a few
Introductory sentences he says:
''There is no improvement in the state of
public affairs; but it is rather getting worse
and worse. Nothing can be made out of Mr.
Tyler. He Is weak, vain, ambitious, faith
less. The government moves like ship
without a rudder, and whether it will ever
reach a port of safety, and what port, is un-
certain. The empty treasury. no system to
supply it, and disposition to profuse ex-
penditure are the remarkable facts of the day.
Il shall soon 60 home. There is no motive
to remain here. / can do no good, compared
to the sacrifices make. am an object of
more hatred, distrust and avoidance by the
present Cabinet than ever was by General
jackson"
This is a very respondent letter, and to a
man of Mr. Clays temperament the political
conditions at the time it was written must
have been very discouraging. But the gov
eminent survived all the difficulties of that
period as it has infinitely greater ones since
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

WE understani that the Board of Trade has
appointed committee, with Judge Martindale
at its head, for the purpose of considering the
indianapolis to the country. The board took
action the very day the Journal first made the
proposition that fund should be raised look
ing to the same end. If this committee will
merchants, and business men, and manu-
facturers Of the city, the proposed So, 900 can
be raised in FIVE hours, or it will be aconfes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

INDIANAPOLIS wants attractions and bust
ness spirit. 1t will be worth its cost many
times over if the proposed Atlanta cyclorama
can be brought here. 1t is great picture;
it is Endorsed by the best artists in the coun-
try. It would be sight to see, and an
attraction to visitors. Paris has its battle of
seeing it. Chicago has had Gettysburg; let
indianapolis have Atlanta 1t is but one of
the many things that, put altogether, would
help the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

ton to the presidency the model was hunted ND.
and sometimes jestinely referred TO by the Pres
ident as the greatest effort OF his life.
HE oldest woman IN New Jersey is Diana
Schenck. colored curio lis years of age. She
lives in Princeton and is supported by the char
ity of Presbyterian church Her little house
is on the site OF Washlugtou's headouarters OF
course Mrs. ScheDck the immortal George
in her youth ard has n vivi,: recollection OF his
appearance. She also rene IL bers the Hessiau
troops encamped near Princeton during the Rev
dictionary war She speaks of them in terms of
reproach and SAYS that it always gave her
pleasure in the old DAYS to Hessian fly.
A STORY in London Truth. possibly regular
terrible story" asserts that if woman paint
her face, and if person who has been eating
cloves breathe upon that paint it will turn black
Any woman who uses rouge or powder. or any
patent preparation whatever, would better test
it on the back OF her hand before applying, be-
cause il might be embarrassing to have 1t turn
hlack-under certain circumstances. Tho
Prince of Wales is. In covert way given as
authority for this discovery. 1t would be unkind
to inquire where II. r. Fl. acquired his knowi-
edge.
IN The OLD Testament Student for February,
Mr.. Dickerson, of Boston. discusses startling
announcement lately made in a French review,
that two of the names found on a granite tablet
of Thothmes III. are names of the tribes of
Jacob and Joseph, which, after the death of the
latter and before the general exodus had gone
up to Palestine, had been caught IN arms against
Thothmes III. were made captives of war and
were brought back to Thebes by this victorious
monarch. Here is possible explanation of the
enmity of the Pharaoh who knew not Joseph.
THE same question raised about the birth
place of Andrew Jackson that is now uppermost
as regards Gen. Phil H. Sheridan. The ira
dition that Jackson's father came from Ire-
land in 1765, and that jackson was born in 1851
But many alleged that this record untrue.
and that he of Irish birth. Under the Con-
sttution, if jackson had been of Irish birth, but
had become citizen of the United States pre-
vious to the adoption of the federal Constitu-
ton in 1886. when he was twenty-five years old,
he would have been eligible to the presidency.
But that the question, aud at each time
when he was a candidate it was raised against
him.
30 Sweet
know not if thy heart my heart will gre ct;
ask not if thy love my love meet;
Whate thy worshipful soft tongue shall say,
I'll kiss thine answer be it yea nays
l do know 1 but love thee and pray
TO be thy knight until my dying day"
Sidney lanier.
He poor and wanted wealthy wife,
So the Eng lish lord came the water;
He struck it rich and is fixed for life
For he married coal dealers only daughter.
boston Courier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20
SENATOR DAVIS. of Minnesota. RESIGNED

SENATOR DAVIS, of Minnesota, resigned his
position as member of the Republican national
committee because the last national conven-
ton passed resolutions against federal Office
holders serving on the committee, and he
understands this to mean judicial and legisla-
tive as well as executive officers. He is also
of the opinion that the proper theory of civil
service requires such action. This resigna-
ton occurred two weeks ago. but the example
has not been followed by any member of the
Democratic committee, although several of
them hold appointments under the govern
ment and notwithstanding the celebrated
PRONUNCIATION of a presidential order in regard
to the participation Of Office holders in politics
Nevertheless, the esteemed mugwumps will
have it that this is reform administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

leaving wits and child and name that is
forever disgraced.' 1t is the old story Of
course there is but enc ending to that sort Of
business. Yet the gambling concern which
is the direct cause of this defalcation and of
infinite Generalization throughout the coun-
try is sustained by the entire power of the
State government, Legislature and courts of
Louisiana. A few cases like this may bring
the matter home and set them thinking.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

which. we regret to say. he has not shown those
noble and chivalrous qualities thai should per-
tain to the national bird. In every instance he
has seemed on plumber bent, and not disposed
to stop at trihes to accomplish his purpose, in
one case even decorating the flesh of an old lady
in the most ungallant manner. Perhaps the
long, hard winter has rendered him desperate
but he should remember he has a duty to per-
form in assisting to maintain the national repu-
tation. The American eagle cannot afford to
play the part OF general marauder and common
thief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE confidential clerk of the treasurer of
the New Orleans Cotton Exchange has alb
seconded, an embezzler to the amount of
$40, 900 invested in the Louisiana lottery. In
a letter which he left behind, confessing the
embezzement and the amount, he says: 81
first engaged my capital and when that was
gone embarked the loans of the Cotton Ex-
change. Everything was swept away. Flight
became necessary. With few hundred dol
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20
sance7

Boom Indianapolis; boom it all. Not part
of it, but boom the whole city. We have
natural gas by the Broad Ripple company;
we hope to have it soon by the Indianapolis
company; we shall have it ere long by the
Trust; probably the Capital City company
will not be far behind. Boom all of them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

WILL some interviewer please inquire OF
Mr.. Bruno Schmitz what he thinks of the
artistic effect of the Circles row of express
wagons as fringe to the soldiers monument?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE Pittsburg Dispatch says that parties in
that city have completely solved the problem
OF manufacturing fuel gas from coal at a rate
that will make it rival of natural gas. This
would depend on the price of coal, which at
Pittsburg is very cheap. 1t is evident, how
ever, that the drift Of current experiments
among scientists and inventors is towards
cheap artificial gas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

EX-SENATOR MALONE says: Indiana
and Virginia, independent of New York,
will elect our ticket, and for these two States
and West Virginia the fight ought to be
earnestly made" It will be recalled that one
of Indiana's best Republicans has urged,
through the Journals columns, a ticket made
up of Harrison and Malone
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

A Pennsylvania brewer dreamed the other
night that his brewery was on fire, and was so
impressed that he arose and went to the build
ing. arriving just in time to extinguish an incip-
lent conhagration. The good people who be-
lieve in providential interference will be at a
loss to explain this incident since it will hardly
do to suppose that Providence takes an interest
in beer breweries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

A MUSIC teacher in Atlanta is being boy
cotted by his white pupils since they have
discovered that he is adding to his income by
teaching a class of negroes. There is no re-
port yet of boycott of Southern "mammies"
who nurse white and black children stimuli
taneously. The line is drawn when teachers
attempt duplicate service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE interest our manufacturers have in the
prompt supply Of natural gas may be judged
from a few interviews the Journal prints
elsewhere Give US the gas, is the cry OF
the manufacturers; and the gas is coming
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

ST. LOUIS is already moving on the dust
question. The Republican of yesterday said:
'.The way to put down the dust nuisance In
st. Louis is to vote for the sprinkling amend
ment at the charter election" What will
Indianapolis do with the terrible dust nui-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE News says, Boom the Gas Trust
The Journal says, Boom the CITY," The Gas
Trust will be doomed as the city is doomed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE Sheridan boom is busted" The
General sits down on it with whereas. 1t
makes no difference now where he was from.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

THE American eagle seems disposed to assert
himself of late in Indiana. Within short time
there have been reported from different parts of
the State several sharp encounters with him In
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

which have given it fair trial. il would be
nothing short CT national lunacy to exchange
protection for free trade.-San Francisco Chron-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal
Please publish q list of the electoral votes of
the different States. a JOURNAL READER
DANyILLE. Feb. Is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Exchange in Europe, 44o
Strand.
PARIs-American Exchange in Paris, 35 Boulevard
des Capucines.
NEW YoRK-Gcdney House and Windsor Hotels
CHICAGO-Palmer House.
CINCINNATI-J. P. Hawey & Co., ia Vine street.
IoUIsvILLE-C T. Deering. northwest corner
Third and Jefferson streets.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot
and Southern Hotel.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Riggs House and Ebbitt
House.
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Telephone Calls.
Business Office 49, .23S Editorial Rooms------.
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Whole number of electoral votes. >.
NaeASsarv 70 elact
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Elizabeth Schermsrhorn hled bill in the
Superior Court asking for divorce from
hr husband, Amos j. Schermerhorn. to
whom she was married in this city in 1882.
She claims that her husband has left her
several times to travel with q show and
that when ne returns ne boasts Of hand
some women connected with the show with
whom be Is intimate and accuses her Of
staying with other men while be Is gone
He does not furnish sOy means Of support
to bis wife. She therefore ssks 10 be set
f-.o