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The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-05
Congratulations to Speaker Reed.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
FORT WAYNE, Feb. At the regular
monthly meeting of the Morton Club, last
night. Messrs. w. ID. Page and Dr. C. B.
Stemen were appointed to draw up resolu-
tions expressive of the clubs concurrence
in the course and action of Speaker Reed.
They reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved. by the Morton Club, in regular ses-
sion assembled, That we do mostsearnestly con-
gratulate and indorse the Speaker of the House
of Representatives by him counting all members
of that body who are within the chamber of the
House as present; and
Resolved, That we believe that not only Repub-
licans, but right-Innded men of all political par
ties, will look with suspicion upon the actions Of
those public servants who, elected to Congress to
transact business incident to the welfare of the
Nation seek to eyade the honest performance Of
their duties by the silly pretext that they can be-
present on the floor OF the House of Representa-
tives in body, while not present to do the work
that belongs to them as legislators.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-05
Indiana's Organized Militia.
Gnacfal IN tha yndiananoifa Ionrnal


WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The Senate to-day
received a report through the War Depart
ment, from the Acknowledgement of the
army. showing the number of organized
and unorganized militiamen IN each State
and Territory. The report shows that In
diana has twenty-three officers. 231 artil-
lery men and 2.053 infantry, total of 2,3O6
organized men for the State militia service
The mum Der of available. but unorganized
militiamen for the State is reported at
435, COS.
Patents Issued to Indiana Inventors.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Feb. 4-Patents were is
sued to IDdianians to-day. as follows
Geo. j. Cline. Goshen. fence; Samuel L.
Cowan, assignor OF one-half To G.. Il. Emmert,
Clarksburg, coffee grinder; Jas. j. Hamilton and
j. W. Hull. New Castle seed-sower; Jas. u. karr,
Monticello, removing incrustation from boiler
tubes: Jno. ID. Kurtz. Warsaw, water-heating ap-
paratus; Jas l.. Leeper, Fort Wayne, bicycle;
Vim. A Watson, Lewisyille, farm gate.
Hoosier Fourth-Class Postmasters.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
WAsHISGToS. Feb. 4.-The following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
for Indiana to-day:
Farmer. Owen county, r. Il. Williams, vice
Sarah A. Crow. resigned; Kllman. Clinton coun-
II J. J. Caldwell, vice q. u. Elliott. yesigaed;
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-05
Legislation for Farmers.

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. AT its meeting to-
day. Senator Paddock's committee on agri-
culture had under consideration large
number of petitions from farmers through
out the West praying for legislation to pre-
vent speculation in farm products. There
was desire manifested to formulate some
legisl alton on the topic which would stand
the test of the courts and which would meet
the constitutional objections which would
be likely to be raised by the Southern men,
bers. Mr.. Allison. of Iowa, is particularly
interested in the subject. and has held sew
eral conferences with Senator Paddock
relatiy to the same. 1t is probable that
during the present session bill will be
formulated and laid before the Senate,
whose object shall be to meet the evil COM
planned of and shut up bucket-shop specu-
1ation on farm products. There are fully a
thousand petitions now before the Senate
committee on agriculture bearing upon this
propo sition.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-05
Voorhees, VIII Have a walk-Over.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. - Ex-senator
Joseph E. Mcdonald, of Indiana" says this
evenings Critic. was about the Capitol
this morning. The venerable statesman
looks hale and vigorous despite his years
and white hairx His partner, Richard j.
Bright. ex-Sergeant-st-arms of the Senate,
and nephew of the late Senator Jesse ID.
Bright, of Indiana, was also at the Capitol
Asked what he thought of the reconcilia-
between Senator Daniel w. Voorhees, and
Ex-Governor Isaac p. Gray, of Indiana, Mr..
Bright said he was not aware that there
was anything between the gentlemen to
reconcile. If the Legislature to be elected
this fall ls Democratic. said Colonel Bright,
Senator Voorhees, will have a walk-0ver for
plecfiOn ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
The Authors Protection.

The New York Critic makes humor-
Gus mention of pamphlet issued by Il
dealer in subscription books, Tor the
benefit OF his agents teaching them the
methods by which the most Obdurate
people can be cajoled along the down
ward path toward ultimate surrender
and purchase. Why does not some
weli-infOrmed person draw up manual
Of Instructions for literary aspirants.
showing how they may successfully
approach the magazine edltOrf
Surprising the young writer 10 be
equipped with talent. industry. and a
knowledge Of the proper preparation Of
manuscript. the main object would be
TO draw such special attention 10 the
article proffeTed that II might not seem
merely one of the thousands that pour
in for acceptance, and meet rejection.
Il is generally agreed that absolute in
vasion Of the sanctum. with the inten-
ton of taking the position by as
sault. is of little avail. The editor
would. not unnaturally. be likely TO
steel himself against an applicant of
OF that sort. "IouJOurs l'audace" may
be a good motto, but there are occasions
when diplomacy serves the purpose
better. 1t would scarcely be mag
unanimous to uneaTth some dark
secret, such rs murder or a
burglary committed in the past days OF
the editorial career. aud use 1t as "A
lever: nor. on the other hand, would it
agree with the etiquette Of the prOfes
sion TO offer contributions at the point
Of the revolver. HypnOtism has never
been given fair trial in this direction
but if il can bring about the perpetra
zion of crimes, it should certainly be
powerful enough g. cause the commits
sion of follies Perhaps, after all. the
safest plan would be for the asplrant ID
t~ine around Inc adtOcTat' heart like
the ivy. and glide and nestle into his
affections like the startled fawn. as
Mrs. Chick would have expressed it
and then. when he is firmly fixed in |
the editorial esteem, IL will be time !
enough To Tevt al the dread fact that he |
has any literary ambitions whatsoever. |
To speak seIiouly. IN this time OF |
in literature it is likely |
enough that talent. unknown and an
leralded, may be pushed aside on borne
lnder by the throng forever pressing
forward; so there is no reason why a
author should be ashamed /
e use Influence if he can command
{ to bring his productions before the
attention OF those IN high places Ii his
are not available they will
imply be- rejected so there i. 10 harm
lone If we except the wear and tear
Ipon the temper OF the p'rsun " hose
was requested. You may
ieue that genius burns It's way through
very barrier; that the recognition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

It Will come like a surprise upon some
60 be told that children were among the
most welcome Of NOltaire's visitors.
His relations y ith them were especially
tender 10 them even his library WIS
gree. They could open his books. turn
over his pictures. and play t0 their littIc
hearts content with stuffed leopard
which was One OF the ornaments Of Do.
An admirable illustration OF this charm
ing trait is afforded us by Fl0rlan M hI.
Memories dun leuno Espagnol
The future fabulist. when about ten
years Old. was a cherished and
favored guest at the chateau. A.
ter being "a fortnight there De-.
too, found himself fully 1T home
in il. Voltaire made such "a pet of hm
that the boy soon came TO love him ba-t
of all the household. He often u-ot
TO place me by his side at the table .and
whereas MANY personages Who f,ck-
onei themselves of no small con-r-
quence, and who came there TO suppti
~ support OF their dignity, were thank
ful enough If they only got word. hf
made DC biz greatest pleasure 10 chat
with a c-ild. 1 remember the first
question he pat 20 me was whether !
Knew much. Yes sir, | answered. j
know the Had and heraldry. N0.tare
laughed heartily az this. and told me
the fable OF he'Merchant the sfephefa.
and the Kings Son. This fable addri
10 the charming manner M which ID
was related, convinced me that heraldrt
was not the most useful of science, and
| az once resolved 10 learn something
else. The Gentleman Magazine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

thereof is .only a matter OF time.
and is certain to come sooner or
latcr-but why not sooner, II 1t can be
compassed7 1t is very fine to be high
spirited aud say. Alone did it, but,
in most cases. the period ut which such
a declaration may be trutbfully made
is so far delayed that the author has
scarcely enthusiasm left to strike an at
tItude and declaim. Why should not a
literary worker adopt any honorable
means within his power to help himself
forward? Authorshipis his profession,
and rs he is expected to settle his ac-
counts like other men, it ought to be
admitted that he must earn money like
other men. We do not claim much for
the author-we do not say that he
should be allowed to practise that shin
business enterprise which is found so
lucrative in commerce-but will mere
ly urge that the followers of other pro-
fessions would certainly not think 1t
beneath their dignity to keep their own
interests well in view.- n. o. Times
Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
: The Canterbury MnrtXrs.

The proposal to erect memorial to
the Canterbury martyrs. who persisted
during the Marian persecution, has
been brought under the notice Of the
Archbishop of Canterbury. His Grace,
who is greatly interested ia the preser-
walton OF historical sites and monu-
ments. has expressed TO the Deaa of
Canterbury his approval Of the move
ment. and has not only promised TO
support il by subscription, but has
kindly consented TO examine any plans
or designs which the committee may
submit TO him. His Grace also suggests
that if the space admits an old type of
cross on steps. with the names engraved
on a tablet or round the base Of
the shaft, would be simple and
appropriate. This corresponds exactly
with the idea formed by the committee.
aud viii, doubtless be ultimately
adopted. the cross held TO be most suit
able being the ancient form locally
known as the Canterbury Cross"
The cooperation Of the Archbishop of
Canterbury emphasizes the fact that
the movement has not originated in
any desire to revive religious animosi.
ties. but in the wish to prevent the
threatened obliteration OF site which
u memorable in local history, and still
more 30 In the history Of religious lib.
erty In England.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

cral Council of the Christian Union and
the General Convention OF the Chris-
tan Church.
"Whercas the two bodies Of Chris
tiaus had agreed upon the following
basis:
II. The Holy Bible our only rule OF
faith and practice.
20. Christ the only Head OF the
Church.
%. christian character the only test
of fellowship.
n. Individual Interpretation oil
Scripture the right and duty OF all.
-. The union Of all the followers Oh
Christ without controversy.
&c. Each local church governs IT.
self
Therefore be it resolved:
81. That we recognize that we have
united upon the above-named basis.
q. That we will submit this basis
with these resolutions, to our COUNCILS
conferences. and local churches for their
approval. ~ ch.roh
work. :, 81
II. mat all tne chufShcS ho'" '
church property, as at present
IS. That this union in no way aiiects
the independence Of the local churches
IS. That in the formation OF CONFER
ences. ministers be recognized upon
their credentials from either BODY. -,
~. Where conferences and COUNCILS
occupy the same territory, we recon-
mend that they unite under one namo
of their own selection.
IS. la the event of this union being
effected. and this statement adopted
we recommend that the Christian Union
Churches be represented in the quad
rennial Convention of the American
Christian Convention of the United
States and Canada, which will convene
at Marion. Indiana. October 18th, lo9o'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
Intellectual Cave-Dweliers, John No.

Intellectual Cave-Dwel,ers. John No.
ran.
Iemoirs and Memories Of John q
Fremont: Part l.. Dom Piatt.
The Truth about Barbara Fritchie
Robert Smith.
Woman from her own Standpoint
Marie.
Hon. Lyman Trumbjll on Stephen A
Douglas. A. W. Ciason.
Love and Reason: A Poem, JEANNE
o. Benson.
Independent Department Civil Scr.
vice Reform. Roger Ellis; The Referen.
DUN. Isaac Verdaum; Protection and
Fee Trade, Joseph North.
Twilight A Sonnet, Maud Wyman
Editorial Department 4 Desperate
Game, The Longest War, 4 Friend of
the Negro. Sovereign Authorit, and
Delegated Power.
Passing Notes aud Brio-aPrac.
Reviews: The Kreutzer sonata. b.,
Count Leo Tolstoi. "A Daughter of S.
lence bv Edgar Fawcett; "Youma.
By L1fcadio Herrn; The Art of Au.
thorship." By George Baioton. "a
Strike by the Millionaires against the
Miners, By Henry ID. Lloyd; "Syriu. '
by Ouiia. IAN Ocular Delusion, by
Frank II. Howe.
Book Notices.
Humorous
From Bedford Company. publisher,
"A Mother, by SchoeuDerg MaI0t.
From the American Book Company
"A Stem Dictionary. by John Ken
neiy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
How TO snpnress Newspapers.

The Russian journalistic press Is un-
der cen-Orial supervision. and cOnse
auently can rarely give expression so
public OPTION unless that opinion hap
pens u coincide with the views OF the
G0vernment. Newspapers published IN
the capital are allowed to appear with
out this supervision, while those pub
lished in the provinces are submitted to
the censor before reaching the public.
Without entering here into a long dis
sertation on the laws at present in force
relating 10 the Russian press. it will
suffice to say that any infringement of
them is. by the strict letter Of the law
punishable according to the degree of
the oiTeuse by the following penalties.
W.:
/. Cautions" published in the on.
cial Gazette.
,. Suspension for certain period of
time.
3. Prohibition to insert advertise.
ments or sell by retail.
4. Total suppression.
These penalties are imposed in the
name of the Minister of the Interior.
1t must not, however, be supposed
that the list Of penalties already given
exhaust the armOry Of weapons at the
disposal Of the Minister OF the Interior,
and which he and his subordinates can
and do WELD, in order TO Keep the press
in due submission aud order. 1t il IN
many cases far more advisable TO worry
an obnoxious journal out Of existence
than to decree It's suppression In
the Official Gazette. The latter
course ~ rarely resorted to in
asmuch as IL tends to "agitate public
opinion which, il need hardly be
said, is above all things % be avoided
and 10 be productive Of discussion and
remark. BE- series Of vexatious and
absurd restrictions. OF provisional sus-
pensions. of prohibitions to insert ad
vertisements, or to sell by retail in the
streets, aud other prosecutions, the
carrying on of journal can soon be
rendered impossible, and this is found
to be q much quieter and safer plan.
The daily provincial press, indeed. may
be said To have. TO a great extent, dis
appeared under this course OF treat
meut, inasmUch as among journals
which have. one after another, given
up the struggle and been worried out
of existence were some of the most in
Auential and important which the
country possessed. Another favorite
expedient OF the Government is to
forbid newspaper 10 write any arti-
cles. or even 10 make any comments az
all, upon the very measures aud topics
which the journal was founded to advo-
cate and discuss. Thus. a journal
founded with the express object Of de-
Tending Jew ish interests, &c would
be prohibited from making any allusion
whatever 10 the Jewish question.
Again. paper whose raison d 'etre was
well known to be the discussion Of in
Iernal reforms. would be forbidden.
perhaps. TO touch in any way upon
domestic subjects. Once more; in tie
case of a provincial journal. The plan
was sometimes resor;ed TO IT appointipe
A special censor for II who resided at a
great disiaccr iron, the place where The
paper was published, perhaps even as
IT," '"' Of the empire. Black
\. e.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

The truth D. that the current critic
a,m whose shibbOleths are "romanu-
ci-m and realism. has got into the
polemic stag which is the same thing
as saying that it has ceased a. be- cr.u.
cism. Criticism Is mainly an affair 90
analysis and Classification. These az
ford lt ample scope, and deal ing -u.-
cessfuily with them cOnfers abundant
dignity. To dccry Scott or eXalt N.
Rider llaggard is 10 be- the slave 0t 800
abstraction. than which nothing D. Il-s
critical 10 may be- useful by way
of shocking the iiliteIate and lla--
tentiye intO "A comprehension Of your
position. but it Is not criticism. because
your eve is not ION the OBJ &C hut 900
your position. which also ono th- Case
is hopelessly outside the circleof ofeu-
ton of true contemporary strategy. lAe
realistic controversial Irr e-.
pecially slow 10 perceive tae. ANt only
are they singularly blind O. iae success
of their own party among the noN,.ris
" hose material is exclusively human
life and character lhOw else explain
their heath. but they seem to Insist
that everyone who deals with fiction
40 all should deal exclusively with thl,
material. From The Point of View.
ia August Scribner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
A TO Free Churches.

The Waterman (Baptistl makes the
following suggestions as TO Church hos
pitality, which emphasizes point
which is frequently overlooked in the
discussion Of what is frequently known
as the free church problem:
"A church is not made free by
simple abandonment OF the system of
pew renting or pew ownership. and
resort to various crisscros methods of
raising revenue. A church is made
free by the spirit of its members and
attendants. We can easily imagine
church advertising free seats, that is
really not so free to the public at
large as one in which every seat is
owned or rented. The spirit of hos.
pitalily. the welcome shown TO stran.
gers and occasional church-goers goes
far more 10 determine the status of a
church as free or as private corpora.
tion than any specific tenure OF seats.
We all of us have friends in whose
houses and gardens we arc more free
than in the public park. with its sign
boards and cautions not TO pick the
flowers or walk on the grass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
PULPIT AND PEW.
NEWS AND COMMENTS OF INTER-
EST TO CHURCH PEOPLE.
A Poem About sowing-Basis OF the
Union Of Two Churches Memorial to
Canterbury Martyrs -Theoiogy of Mat
thew Arnold-GeneraiI Items.

lie careful what YOU SOW, boys!
For seed will surely grow, boys
The dew will fan.
The rain will splash.
The clouds will darken,
And the sunshine fash,
And the boy who sows good seed to-day
shall reap the crop tomorrow
He careful what Gu sow, girls
For every seed will grow, giris'
Though u may fall
Where YOU cannot know,
Yet I'm summer and shade
IL will surely grow
And the girl who sOws good seed to-dnN
shall reap the crop tomorrow
BE careful what YOU SOW. boysl
For the weeds Will surely grow poys'
II you plant bad seed
Ky the wayside high.
You must reap the harvest
By and by;
And The boy who sows wild oats to-day
Must reap the wild oats tomorrow
Re careful what yon sow. girls
For all the bad will grow, glrls
And the girl who now
With careless hand,
Is scattering thistles
over the land,
Must Know that whatever she sows to-day
she must reap the same tomorrow
Then let us SOW good seeds now
And not the briars and weeds now
That when the harvest
forus shall come,
We may have good sheaNes
To carry home.
For the seeds we sow I'm oui lives to-day
Shall grow and bear iruit to-mOrro"'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24
TWO VIRGINIA. ROMANCes
Real Relief from Luridiy Realistic Road

Real Relief from Luridiy Realistic Read
ing.
THR0CKN0RTON. by Molly Elliott Sea-
wall
No. 40" Romance Of Fortress
Monroe. 10y Mamie Whiumell Tuu.aI.
One turns with relief from the gar.h
harshness Of the reading just described
70 the two bis OF romance placed upon
Virginia soil The first -Ihrck.
morton. d. cleverly developed p'ot
involving the return TO his native heath
in one0f thequie neighbOrhoojs0f L4.f-
ern Virginia Of an officer who hal served
in the Federal army during tle WAT.
How he gradually overcamc tAe natl.
raj antipa.hy 70 him and final married
the young widow of a COrielHrfeDfi.
Ger Is told m simple. attr .lgo .iyir.
which almost deceiyes one ut0 he..,.
ing that it could have happened rn,r.
is a villain and am el0pemeni n the
story, bat both the villain anl lfe
elopomeuti is described in pure language.
which detracts nothing from the general
elect lest upon the mind of the reader
that marriage, II two being, who are
fitted 90 be- he'pmeets % each other. Is
one az th2 most desirable institution. of
humanity. and Is pretty certain 90 take
place in spite Of apparently in-ur-
mOuntable obstacles.
NO. 80" which Is publ he'd hy j.
W Randolph a English Richmond, re-
calls 60 thousands a. Nr-luian- llfe 40
O,d Point Comfort. Here to- the hero
iue mlrries an Union officer VIII, boz
iug man of some experience boz this
world 3 affairs. aud being also viii
over. recogn.zss the advantage az as.
sumed Indifference over impetuoeity in
laying seige 90 w0man's heart. 90
course. such an example WIZ haNe DID,
effect upon d young man, who Will boo
impem0us in spite Of the dictates ot
reason and the solid assertion of oNpe-
rieuce. This story Is also told ODD %
pleasing manner. and the situations are
realistic without the drawback ot
what some call realism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

The remarkable career Of John Rus
kin, the famous English critic, seem, %
be rapidly drawing 70 a close. ku.
kline health has been wrctched Tor 3D.
long time. and he has been suhl.c.
10 fits OF petulaace and moojine,-.
which Of late are said TO have developed
into positive Insanity. WIKI all his &C..
centricities. Ruskin j. one of the great
figures IN modern English Literature.
Like Carlyle IN some important par
liculars. he resembles him in notnln,
so strongly as in the dogmstic tore ~.
his utterances. Rlskin NAV be said io
have worked a revolution M Engihh
AIT criticism, and in modern E1ginn
painting. and his writings show wOn-
defful mastery Of the principles and
literature OF art. He also de, Oted came
AID money 10 the propagation Of COM
munistic ideas, aud set. strangely
enough, was q reacti0nary and senii'
menialisl, wOrshippiug the good OLD
times and ab0minatlng railroads atG
other modern Improvements. I'll, a'-
legged reason for never visiting Ihis
county was that we have no casiIcs
here. aud consequently no medieval
picturesqueness IN our life.
Macmillan q Co have done well 60
reprint from W. Adds Weights "Lel.
tiers aud Literary Remains Of Edward
Fitzgerald, - the portion devoted 10 the
Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyap. We Oh
selve 10 change except IN the position
OF AN editorial note on the freedori
which Fnzserald usel in dealiug viii
ihe original If has "trsnslat'ons.
typographical errors have ra'urahN
been corr, cted and We have noticed
a few places where the pnncin"'i''
might have been bet.ersd The pf'n. i'
handsome. and the DlndlUg ~ MIC
and gold. Tue first and .h" le' 'tt'
sions are given enlire, and every 'i',
ant in the intervening edillonsls no1,u'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

A number of ministers and members
OF the Christian and the Christian
Union Churches assembled in the Chris.
tisn Church at Springfield. Ohio. Au
gust 9th. 10 discuss the basis Of union
agreed upon, In substance, by the Gen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-24

The latest development of evangeliz-
ing activity in Paris takes the form of a
salvation navy in tho shape of church
boat which floats on the River Seine.
This floating temple has been called the
Herald Of Mercy, and it has hall
amidships which seats two hundred
persons.