The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-11-26
TYRANNY OF WOMEN.
DowntrOdden Men Discuss Methods of
Relief from Domestic Miseries.
Chicago News.

SuiCdsO news.
1t was one of the regular meetings of
they were married men by the way they
nuns up their hats and by their be-careful-
youH-wake-the-baby walk.
The chairman raped for order with a
ccast-iron rattle. We are met" he began
IN a hushed voice. Ito discuss The Ty-
debate and n one can take the floor.
Smoking will be allowed in this room, as
ene WINDOW curtains are down Tor repairs
ana Will not be scented, but don't put your
ing it,"
begged a little man. i've got to be home
at 10 o'clock. Maria doesn't approve of
late hours-she says it units me for bust
ness the next day"
Huh" sSfd his neighbor. pompously. 81
can stay out as late as / choose!''
Yes" snapped the little man, but you
company to dinner! 1 cant
"Order!' shouted the chairman. You are
wandering from the topic of the evening.
VIII no one start the discussion? p"
"A stout man with side whiskers rose slow
ly. Say" he asked, in a stage whisper,
are you sure there are no monographs or
Amid a~pprehensive starts and murmurs
OF dismay the chairman assured the stout
gentleman, who leaned over the back of an
easy chair and put another question.
I'd like 10 md out before L begin" he
said, Ito which especial tyranny the topic
Groans. shrieks. Kisses and derisive sar-
casm assailed him and enlightened his
mind. "Oh. 1 see," he apologized, lit is an
can / say on the subject beyond what you
already know? 1t would be a case of wasted
words, and my wife says it is a crime to
waste anything, so L think / will conclude
right here. he sat down amid great ap-
plause.
81 would like to inquire, with the chairs
permission" said a lean man with a bald
head, 'ff anyone can suggest to me a pa
tent pocket lock which will insure the
safety of ones pocketbook if left in the
me from walking down town mornings on
account Of lack of car fare" A sympa-
thizing silence, broken by one or two stiled
SobS from the rear of the room, was the
only answer he received and, with a weary
sigh, he resumed his seat.
rr;tbby rre c May' uS SILty oroae IN a man
brothers recommend a safe way of choking
off a healthy baby at 2 o'clock in the morn
ing. after 1t has yelled three hours?"
xiii it," said the chairman. I've always
found that effective"
a nervous man sprung up at this juno
ture. Il protest" he cried. 1--WE, have not
yet considered the evenings topic at all.
In the first place, woman is a tyrant. She
was born so. Under the iron heel-the-
Yes chimed in the little man. 'and
No. 6s at that!''
There was an approving groan. When
observed before, rose from the corner
nearest the door. Woman is not a ty-
rant, he remarked, conVerSatlon3lly. The
club sprung to its feet. "Heretic!" it
shouted.
The stranger folded his arms and awaited
death. ~
Don't you have to get home early?'
cried the little man.
The stranger shook his head.
Nor walk the floor with the baby? '
queried he of the terra Gotta whiskers.
"Noi'
Nor fork over all your cash?' breathed
the lean man.
sT rather p1fpSS nOtf'
Nor bow and worship?'' came the chorus.
Not much!' said the stranger, haughti-
ly, while the club besought him to tell
them the secret.
"Well.' admitted the stranger, as he
edged toward the door, yyyoIIz see, the fact
is, I'm an unmarried mani He escaped
just in time.
1.-The meeting" said the chairman, after
a burning silence, during which the club
had listened TO the strangers firm, self
assured footsteps down the stairs, 'the
meeting is adJourned!"