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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

ana" sent out by the commission in 1887
for the information and guidance of
designers. Because this monograph
contained paragraph relating to Indi-
ana's part in the Mexican war it 10
claimed that the commissioners. even at
that time, intended to embrace the COM
memoration of that eventin the design of
the monument. "This is positive proof"
says the statement, "Of the intention of
the commissioners from the time OF
their organization in 1887" 1t is moth
ing OF the kind. The same monograph
that contained paragraph concerning
the Mexican war contained longer
one concerning the Mound builders and
their works in Indiana, much longer
one concerning the Indians, with other
paragraphs relating to the life Of the first
settlers, the arrival of emigrants in
"Conestoga" wagons. the appearance of
the first steamboat on the Wabash. the
days of stage coach travel, the era of
Methodist circuit riders, the attempt to
establish slavery in Indiana, etc. Was
1t the original intention of the commits
sioners to erect monument cOmmem-
Orative of all these events and passages
III Indiana history, which, in the mono
graph referred to, have equal promi-
hence with the Mexican war; They
know it was not. They are tritiing with
the public and with the truth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE petty opposition to the G. A. r.
National Contemporaries isgraceful. The
cry that the proposed appropriations are
unconstitutional is but a flimsy pretext
for opposition. AS the Journal has
shown, by the citation of many casos,
there is more law and reason for these
appropriations than there hes been for
many that have been made without
question. The opposition proceeds from
men who evidently desire that the en-
campment shall be failure or who are
unwilling to contribute their fair pro-
portion of the expenses. In no city
where these great gatherings have been
held, in recent years, has it been found
practicable to meet the requirements
without public appropriations. and,
therefore, while it may be possible, it is
not to be expected that it can be done
here, where there is less wealth than in
other cities which have borne this large
responsibility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
SERMONS AND THE DAILY PRESS,

The Journal is obliged to take issue
with its esteemed friend, Rev. T. A.
Goodwin, in regard to his assertion that
a certain sermon ought to be published
by the religious press. being "too good
to 60 into daily newspapers along with
the other matter that Is published in
them." Issue must be taken, in fact,
with tho entire ministerial club, since
brother GoOdwin's remark is reported
to have been followed by a chorus of
amens showing general agreement with
his opinion. Now, there is no question
but that many things are printed in the
daily newspapers that do not make
pleasant reading for honest, self
rejecting citizens. There, for instance,
in the Journal, are reports of legis-
lative proceedings showing the lack of
moral fiber and general intelligence
characteristic of the majority of the
States representatives. The Journal,
having a measure of State pride, pub
fishes these with pain, but what would
it be as a newspaper without these
records7 There, too, are accounts of the
disreputable doings of Tammany, of the
spectacular performances of the Kansas
Populists, of the Panama troubles, of
heresy trials. and of innumerable other
things which do not tend to righteous
ness. But suppose the newspapers did
not tell about these matters; what
would the public. which wants to
keep posted on current history,
do for information, and where
would the ministerial brethren go for
material wherewith to point their NOR
ais? And is a sermon contaminated by
appearing in paper in juxtaposition
with a theater noticef Even In a re-
ligious weekly it may stand next to a
patent medicine lad" Besides, is it not
better, if it is truly good, moral SER
mon, to publish it in daily paper,
where q sinner may stumble against it
and read with profit, than to hide it
away in church periodical where its
influence falls upon ground already
we'll watered7 But Brother Goodwin
once published secular paper himself,
and q suspicion arises that his remark
grew out of the recollection that news
which must be printed, even though ii
be q chronicle of human weakness. is
apt to leave but little room for sermons.
and that giving the particular sermon in
question o push towards the religious
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

If there is one thing which more than
any other is demanded by an over
whelming majority of the people of In
diana, irrespective of party, it is that
the State institutions shall be removed
from politics and placed under compe-
tent. if not non-partIsaD, control. This
is a practical reform which lies very
near the popular heart. The Democrats
would not have dared to oppose it dur
ing the campaign. but now that they are
in power they have placed themselves
On record against 1t. The proposition
to restore the appointing power to the
Governor. thus fixing the responsibility
for the appointment of fit and compe-
tent managers for the institutions,
would have been a long step toward
the desired reform, but the Democrats
have refused TO do this, Notwithstanding
the present Governor is of their own
eohtical faith. In other words, they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
IT is to be hoped the Legislature will

1T is to be hoped the Legislature will
not lose sight Of the pending amend
ments to the charter of this city. Their
passage Is earnestly desired by citizens
of both parties and all classes, and is
absolutely necessary to perfect the
charter and make the city government
what it should be. They are intended
to remedy defects in the making of the
charter which have been developed by
experience. and which greatly diminish
the benefits its friends expected from it.
If the proposed amendments are made
it will contribute very materially to the
progress and Improvement Of the city.
There is no politics in them, and there
is no reason why both parties should not
unite in promptly passing them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE Indiana Humane Society makes
good showing in Its annual report. Much
progress appears to have been made in Sc
curing better treatment for horses and cat
tie. In this city even q careless observer
Will notice the scarcity now. as compared
with few years ago. of the appearance Of
6roken-down horses on the streets. Legis-
lation which enables the society to fully
control these matters is still lacking how
ever. and it Is to be hoped that the efforts
being made to secure the necessary law
will succeed this session. Perhaps more
might be accomplished under the present
law if the society were 20 advertise its
powers and the whereabouts OF its officers
more widely and issue instructions for tho
benefit of those wishing to appeal to it.
Kindly disposed persons frequently permit
abuse of animals TO pass without punish
ment through lack of information as to
the proper method of reaching them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
THE sordid individual who looks upon

THE sordid individual who looks upon
the Grand Army National Encampment
as a money getting scheme and as a
thing to be considered wholly from a
business point of view is to be pitied.
He is not a worthy representative of the
community because he is incapable OF
approaching the responsibility of public
hospitality resting upon q city that is
accorded the opportunity of entertain
ing the Union veterans, not for the pur-
pose of profiting by it. but for the credit
of their people and the honor of their
patriotic guests. The Journal hopes,
for the sake of the reputation of Indian
apolis, that the encampment will not be
held here if 1t must be conducted as q
business enterprise. The suggestion
that 1t should be so treated is disgrace
m
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

THE Princess of Wales fatty refused to
wear Grape as part of the mourning costume
for her son. the late Duke of Clarence.
THE annual allowance of the Crown
Prince of Roumania is almost two and q
half times as large sum as the salary of
the PRECEDENT of the United States.
A SISTER of General Butler. eleven years
older than he. il now living near tho old
Butler homestead in Nottingham. N. II.
She Is the widow of Daniel S. Stevens.
PATTI receives 1900 q night for her OPP
cratic performances at LaScala. in Milan.
In Eng land the divs's rates are higher, for
she Is paid $4,000 for every concert in Lon
don. and 81 500 for concerts In the provinces.
IL is less than month since Jay Gould
died. but in that time the market value Of
the ten thousand shares of Manhattan
stock, which he gave to his son George, has
appreciated over 100000
The prison of Mazas. which has come to
be much talked of since 1t became the tenn
porary home of the noted Panama swind-
lers, was named for brave French sol.
der, Col. Mazas. who was killed at the bat
tie of Austerlltz.
EX-SENATOR THURMAN now says 1t would
have been q grave betrayal of the trust re-
posed in him If General Hayes had refused
to accept the decision of the commission.
This would have boon followed by moth
ing less than anarchy.
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS CoNsTANTIN-
WITCH. of Russia, cousin of the Car, was
exiled to Central Asia about twenty years
ago. Since then he has lived In quiet CON-
fort. his only amusements being to beat his
wife occasionally, or when more than ordi-
narily amlable, TO bury people who have
offended HIM up to their necks in sand,
leaving their barred heads q prey to sun
stroke and the flies.
A BALTIMORE friend of the late General
Butler says: "All the eccentricities he pos.
sessed-suoh as chewing on the stump of q
cigar in open court. putting and blowing
during the examination of witnesses, strid-
ing mp and down In front of the Jury wear.
ing boutonniers on all occasions, and max
ing o great stew when be entered any
ossembly-aIl these were originally done
for effect. but as he aged they became q
part OF his nature"
MICHIGAN IDYL
There was young man In Cold water,
Who wanted 10 marry the daughter
or an old millionaire;
But he didn't get there,
And now he regrets that he sought her.
Detroit Free Press.
ONE FOR THE BIG HAT.
"My theater hat Is large" said abe,
'But IT'S better that way, ind
IL stops the odor OF cloves, you see,
That IL waited me from behind"
Washing ton Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE Louisville Courier-Journal says
the death of Justice Lamar "leaves a
vacancy which, if President Harrison
shall heed the ethics and equities of the
situation, as we'll as his own better in
clination and judgment, will not be filed
until after the Inauguration of the new
administration" Benjamin Harrison
was elected President until noon of
March 4. 1898. Why should he abdicate
any Of his constitutional functions in
favor of his successorf Does anybody
suppose that Grover Cleveland, if he
lives. will not continue to act as Presi-
dent till noon of March A, 1877
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
THE PRACTICAL REMEDY.

During the past few days the unem-
ployed people in Belgium and other free
trade countries in Europe have made
work to save them from starvation.
Under ordinary conditions. in a wisely
managed government, any considerable
part of the people who live upon wages
should not be reduced to beggary. Bel
GUM, which is a beehive of industry,
has a defective economic system. In
the first place, its wages are the lowest
in Europe. It's iron makers, glass
makers, etc., can undersell the world of
competitors. In the production of GER
tain descriptions of iron work, Belgium
has driven the English IRON maker out
of the English market. Under ordinary
conditions, with free trade, not glass
factory could exist in the Eastern States.
In cheapness, in its lines of production,
it has no rival because labor is paid the
lowest prices. Beng paid the lowest
prices, the wage earners of Belgium
have no money with which to
buy anything except the actual
necessaries of life. They have no
money to expend for clothing and
the numerous luxuries which make the
homes of intelligent wage earners in the
United States the wonder of the world.
Therefore, Belgian manufacturers must
look to foreign countries for a market
for their products. BY degrees, the
foreign markets have been closing to
such competitors during the last fifteen
years. To-day our people are making
many goods which Belgium used to sell
us. Germany has adopted protective
tariff. The same is true even Of Italy.
France has revised It's protective sys-
TEN to bar out the deadly competition
of Belgium. For this reason. Belgium,
the cheapest producer in Europe, is with
has involved SO low a scale of wages that
it's own people are unable to make a
valuable home market.
What Belgium, and, indeed, nearly
all Europe which is sending it's unem-
plOyed and poverty stricken to this
country needs is a new economic sys-
tenn, the corner stone of which shall be
a scale of wages which will enable the
mass of people to haye the means with
which to purchase the products of their
own industries, creating in their midst
new markets for their own products.
Under such a policy the United States,
with one-twentieth of the population Of
the world, makes a market for one fifth
of the products Of the manufactures of
the world. Because of the home market,
created by the ability of wage earners
to purchase, the United States, manu-
featuring but two-thirds as much in
value as Great Britain In 1860, passed
every competitor in the race SO far
that British statistician made the
value of our manufactured products in
1888 more than the combined values of
Great Britain, France and Belgium.
There are many beautiful theories for
Kidding the world of masses of starving
people, but the only solution to this date
is an economic policy which starts out
with good wages and insures thereby a
home market for the bulk of home pro-
duction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE action of the Democratic major
ity in the House on the proposition to
restore the appointing power to the
Governor, where it belongs. is only less
disgraceful than their action in depriv-
ing that official of his constitutional
prerogative. In both cases the ruling
motive was greed for spoils. Every
principle of justice, right and good gov
eminent has been disregarded in order
to keep few petty offices under the
control of the Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
Crazed by Notoriety.

LocKPoRT, N. u. Jan. 2i-Miss Julia
Phillips. of this city. who was reported
killed last August. and whose supposed re-
mains were shipped home and identified by
her father. mother and sister. was sent TO
the Buffalo insane ylum to-day. A month
after her reported death her family was
surprised 10 learn that she was i'll in o
hospital in Chicago. Miss Phillips was
brought home. but the notorety she had
gained preyed upon her mind. She had
queer Illusions and feared that reporters
and detectives were following her. She
would shrek with fright and run shouting
about the house. Her condition grew
worse and she has now gone 10 The asy lum
for fraafmanf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE increasing number of fires and
explosions from natural gas in the nat
ural-gas towns of this State, during the
last month, should put all who have to
deal with it on their guard. Some of
these fires and explosions have been
very destructive, and their frequency
leads to the belief that they are due to
carelessness. The gas is a great boon
and luxury, but it should be constantly
borne in mind that it makes very hot
fires and is very infammable and explo-
silva
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

Mrs. POTTER PALMER is in Washing
ton for the purpose of securing an addi-
tional appropriation of 100000 for the
woman's department of the worlds fair.
The woman's board of managers-or, as
the wOuld-be polite Congressman made
it, "lady manaRers"-was created as a
sort of after thought, andits hands were
tied by being made entirely subordinate
to the other board of managers. Not
deferred by this, the women. under the
lead of Mrs. Palmer, went bravely
ahead and developed such promising
plans and prospects that they had little
trouble, last year. in securing an appro-
priation of 100000 or something
more for their own especial use.
Mrs. Palmer, who has proved to
be an admirable leader in the work, re-
ports that the women's exhibit at the
fair will meet their most sangulne ex-
pectations. She expresses the hope that
the display will help to place women
upon an equality with men in the strug-
gle for existence. and says that one thing
proved by investigation brought about
by the fair enterprise is that there is
need of more technical schools in this
country for girls. Though perhaps now
equally as capable, woman cannot. un-
der present conditions. progress and rise
from the ranks by her own exertions as
readily as man. Nevertheless Mrs.
Palmer says the exhibition of women's
handiwork that will be collected and
exhibited will be revelation. To the
energy and enterprise of the women's
board this gratifying exhibit will be en-
tirely due. and Congress will be doing
just and proper thing to grant them the
moderate aid they ask.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
A Vision of HOrro

What wrath athwart the Futures sky
Is this that's now projectedl
That threats to strike the lockers eye
With horrors unexpecteai
Despite the dress refOrmer's din,
Wo greatly fear theren soon begin
The reign Of wide-out crinOline,
With room to do skirt dance in
Unseen and unsuspected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

The nomination of Miss Ahern as State
Librarian is In line with civil service rules
and was oOmmendsble action on the part
of the Democratic caucus. AS assistant Ii.
brarian for four years Miss Ahern is entire
ly familiar with the work. and when placed
in charge Will fulfill the duties of the office
far better than any unframed outsider
could.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

press was simply a crafty way of making
sure of its publication somewhere. For
there is no doubt among those acquaint-
ed with the activity of his mind and
catholicity of his tastes that. even if the
matter printed in the daily newspapers
is not "too good" very little Of it es-
capes Brother Goodwin's eagle eye.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

THE News prints n statement, evil
IDENTIFY prepared by member of the
Soldiers Monument Commission. trying
TO justify its action in placing the Next
can war on an equality with the war for
the Union. The justification is based
on Monograph of the History of Indi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

have virtually declared that they will
do nothing whatever towards removing
the management of the institutions from
the baneful influence of party politics.
They are for the spoils first. last, and all
the time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
Expert Testimony.

"I have half o notion to quit wearing kid
gloves" said Mrs. Fjgg's caller. 81 just learned
to-day that the poor little kids are skinned
alive"
'Skinnin' kid alive don't hurt i'm MUCH"
volunteered Tommy. II git skinnin alive
from paw every day or So"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

SINCE the death of Justice Lamar the
Supreme Court consists of two Demo-
cratic judges, including Chief Justice
Fuller. and six Republicans. With a
Republican successor to Justice Lamar
the court will stand seven Republicans
to two Democrats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
a Indiananilia Journal.
I,n the Editor Of 1

10 the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
BY what right or authority do railroads con-
fiscate for their own use cars of coal while in
transitl SUBSCRIBER.
They have no right to do so unless they
have contract with shippers to that eff
feet. Otherwise it is an appropriation of
the property of others for which they can
be held responsible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

IT is said that one of the conditions
which Senator Carlisle placed on his ac-
ceptance of Cabinet Office was that he
should be entirely relieved of the task
of distributing the patronage of the
Treasury Department. Imagine Isaac
p. Gray insisting on condition of that
q
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
1t Would Go No Further.

Mr.. Wickwire-Henderson's wife is one Of tho
handsomest women ever saw.
Mrs. Wickwire-Hmh. She'll think you have
fallen in love with her when she hears that.
Mr.. wickwire-She won't hear of it. Ishan't
make such q remark to any one beside yourself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

SINCE the days of Democratic border
ruf1ianism Kansas has not been SO dis
graced as it is by the revolutionary con-
duct of the so-cailed Populists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

HAZELToN, Pa. Jan. 24.-The report OF
an atrocious crime. committed on the
mountain near here by highwsymen. has
Just reached here. Two citizens of this
place were held up and robbed. Both men
were TO be put TO death TO cover the crime.
One of the men escaped. but the body of
his companion was found riddled With
bulletG
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
JOURNAL NEWSPAPER COMPANY,
-T6E1 ISDiiaNaF0IIISE .I0JKNaL

Can be found at the following places
PAR1S-American Exchange in Paris SO Boulevard
de Capucines-
NEW YORK-Gilsey House and Windsor Hotel
PHILADELPHIA--A.P p. Kemble, 1886 Lancaster
avenue.
CHICAGO-Palmer House.
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine street
LOUISVILLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner OF
Third and Jefferson streets.
ST. LoUIS-Union News Co., Union Depot.
WASHINGTON, d. C.-Riggs House and Ebbitt
House.
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just Claim

"Why is Blcketts applying for an increase of
pensionl"
"He says the agent pulled his leg so hard that
Ii famed him for life"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25

SQuealer-Not much it won't. We have ar
ranged to have all the Opposition's buttons con-
neoted with an electric battery thatll knock q
man down when he tries to vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-25
Circumventing the Enemy.

Heeler-Tm afraid that new press-the- button
voting machine is going to give us the worst Of