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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
PURDUEs WEEKLY REPORT.
Statement OF Crop Prospects Through
out the State.

The weekly report. yesterday. of the In
diana weather service, sent out from the
agricultural experiment station at Purdue,
makes the following summary of the crop
status:
Although cool and cloudy on most days.
with light frosts on several nights, the
weather in general was quite favorable TO
growing crops and farm work. Rains fell
nearly everywhere on three days. much to
the benefit of growing crops. Wheat, rye.
meadows. pasturage and clover have much
improved and promise well. except in few
fields where wheat and clover we're in
jured during tho winter Cat sowing con-
tinued: in many localities the crop is in,
and coming up nicely; also new clover.
Timothy has been sown and q large crop
of potatoes has been planted. Tobacco beds
have been made in Spencer county and cab
bages have been planted in fields. Gardens
are made under favorable circumstances.
Fruit trees except peaches and cherries,
promise we'll, but the buds arc advancing
only slowly during the. ccol weather. Goose-
berry and currant bushes arc leafing. Ma
Dple and elm trees are I'm bloom. Flowing
Tor CORN In progressing, and with favorable
weather planting viii begin next week in
many counties. Live stock is coming out
or winter quarters in fair condition, but
wells and streams are quite low yet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

After the matinee the Press Club gave
reception in the parlors of the Denison to
those who had taken part in the pro-
gramme There were decorations of palms
and Easter lilies. music from an orchestra
and refreshment of claret punch in addi-
ton to the pleasure of social hour with
those who had contributed to the enjoy
ment of the afternoon. The Press Club
rooms, also in the Denison. were open for
the reception of guests. The members of
the club and their wives were present and
about three hundred invited guests. The
guests of honor were received and enter
tanned by a number of leading people in
GLIDING Governor and Mrs. Matthews,
Mayor and Mrs. Denny, Secretary and Mrs.
Owen, Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Mason, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Beveridge, Mrs. John C.. Dean
Mrs. Addison Bybee, Mr.. and Mrs. r. I.
Misses Maiott, the Misses Dye, Miss Wal
colt, Miss Armstrong, the Misses Denny
and Miss Robinson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Minor Municipal News.

The city engineer has been asked to set
the stakes for fence at the county jail.
Regarding the Improvement of Eleventh
street the Board of Works has decided to
make the roadway twenty feet in width.
The petition for the opening Of Max
well street from the Patsy Patterson addi-
ton to Michigan street has been granted.
Papers have been ordered prepared for
local sewers in the alleys east and west OF
Tacoma street from Washington to Ohio
streets.
Complaint has been made that Contractor
Fletcher left the corner of West and Root
streets in bad condition after laying a
sewer there and he has been instructed to
make proper repairs Immediately.
Constructors Gansberg & Roney were yes
terday instructed 20 Immediately put South
East street in proper condition. 1t was
torn I'D by them and left in bad condition
in the construction of a sewer.
Jefferson avenue is said to be in a bad
condition and the street commissioner has
been instructed to do some cleaning. A
number of streets and alleys were reported
to the Board of Works yesterday as in a
filthy condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
ENGINE HOUSE TANGLE.
Board OF Safety and Board of Works
Each Waiting on the Others Action.

Each Waiting on the Others Action.
The preparations for the construction of
three new engine houses are not proceed
ing very rapidly. The Board of Safety
began the work and then discovered that
the Board of Works would have to adopt
the plans and specifications so the matter
was referred to them. 1t seems that the
Beard of Works has been waiting for some
suggestions from the Board of. Safety. The
interested property owners have renewed
their demand for fire protection and the
Board of Safety has taken the matter up
and in a letter addressed to the Board of
Works yesterday the members attempted
TO hurry the question: The Board of Works.
was asked to Immediately adopt the plans
and specifications for the three new engine
houses. The board replied that If the Board
of Safety would receive plans and Specihca-
tons and decide what il wanted the Board
of Works would approve the suggestions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Bridre Contract Let.

The contract for building a bridge over
Pleasant run at Raymond street was
awarded yesterday afternoon to the Amer
lean Bridge Company at 1851. The Pratt
street bridge over the canal will be built
by the Youngstown Bridge Company at
Si,413 The Pittsburg Testing Company, or
Chicago, has been awarded the contrsrt or
testing the material in the several new
bridges to be built at rs cents ton for all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Oners Land for a Street.

George T. Evans has offered to the city
the necessary ground for the opening of
Wabash street from Blake street to White
river provided the Board OF Works makes
the width of the street forty feet instead
of fifty. This offer, if accepted, will make
the benefits and damages for the opening or
he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
To Discuss viaducts.

There will be a meeting Thursday of the
railroad officials and the Board OF Works
regarding the construction of viaduct over
the tracks at Massachusetts avenue. A
viaduct at Kentucky avenue is also want
ed, but it cannot be built unless West In
dianapolis agrees to share in the expense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

The body of Mrs. Betsy Brooke Bright
was yesterday received from Washington,
and was taken at once to Crown Hill Gem
etery She was the wife of Michael g.
Bright and Dick. Bright is her SON The
body WAS escorted to the cemetery by
large number of the friends of Mrs. Bright.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

ems and Longfellow concluded the series.
The picture was flashed on the canvas just
at the right point so that as Mr.. Rose told
the story the picture was in front
The entertainment was varied, we'll ar
ranged and most enjoyable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Fort wayne Avenue Remonstrance.

A remonstrance was filed yesterday against
the asphalting of Fort Wayne avenue from
Pennsylvania street to Central avenue.
Other residents of the avenue want the
sidewalks laid next to the curb, but the
members of the Board of Works object to
such an ARRANGEMENT.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Final Action ON sewers

Final action has been taken on the reso-
lutions for cement walks and stone curbs
on Hudson street from Michigan to North
street; for local sewers in tho first alley
east of Illinois street, in tho first alley
north of Twelfth street. and in Thirteenth
street aud in the FIRST alley north of Twelfth
street and In Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

Deputy Auditor Johnson said yesterday
that the income tax law contains pro-
vision exempting all State and municipal
officers. whether paid by salary or by fees.
This excerpts Mayor Denny and Governor
Matthews.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
Gas Committee Has a Tip.

The Council gas investigating committee
has been informed that the purchase OF
Consumers Trust stock has been solicited
by employees of the company, and in the
investigation some attention will be paid
to the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
That strip on Garfield park.

The Board of Works yesterday sent all
papers relative to the sale of strip of
ground from The west she Of Garfield Park
TO the Pennsylvania Railroad Company To-
the park commissioners. The railroad has
acquired 150 acres through occupancy. and
the company wants 10 purchase 81 acre,
not mentioning the l-5o acres. The Board
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
DIR. SIMS FOR CHANCELLOR.
Selected Yesterday at a Meeting of
DePauw University Trustees.

The trustees of DePauw University held
an important meeting yesterday afternoon
in the parlor of Meridian-street M. e.
Church. Bishop Thomas Bowman, who has
been chancellor of the university since 1884,
rendered his resignation, which was ac-
copied by the board. DR.. c. N. Sims, now
pastor of Meridian-street Church, was
unanimously elected chancellor. He has
not indicated whether he will accept or
not, but it is believed he will do SO. This
President John, who first suggested his
election and recommended it to the board.
The duties of President John will remain
the same as heretofore except in the
financial management of the university,
which will be given over to the chancellor.
The presidents duties will include the en-
tire educational and disciplinary manage
ment, while those of the chancellor will
embrace all the business and financial poll
cies. The new arrangement will allow each
executive officer to give his best effort to
the university and his selection will
meet the cordial approval of all the
friends of the institution.
school Board Election Notes.
Detective Benjamin Thornton has made
an affidavit denying the assertion that he
has been working against the reelection of
School Commissioner Russo. Mr.. Thornton
declares that he has done no electioneer-
ing, although he says he is opposed to Com
missioner Russo He thinks Mr.. Russo is
incompetent to fill a position SO important.
candidate for School Board honors from
the Eighth district. This district is at
present represented by Charles Adam. The
name of Edwin j.. Williams, manager of
toned, but it is not thought he would ac-
cept the nomination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
charged win As.nultiag a woman.

Hachariah Orem was arrested. yesterday
afternoon, on a warrant sworn out by yir-
ginia Cranben. a colored woman. who claims
that she was assaulted by Orcm In his
room. at No. i27 West Second street. Nom
day afternoon. The woman was seen to
run from the house with her clothes half
torn from her body and screaming that she
had been assaulted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

How would you like to be there and empty
with Nansen, the great Arctic explorer, a
bottle or two of the Home Brewing Com
pany's Columbia Home Brew? Bottled
by their makers. Telephone 1850.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17
ImDrOycments Ordered.

The Board of Works yesterday adopted
resolutions for asphalting Fort Wayne ave-
nue. from Pennsylvania street to Central
avenue; for paving with cedar pine block
Meridian street from New York to Seventh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

Dunlsp's Celebrated Hats.
Derby and Silk are the style hats of
the season. Seaton's Hat Store.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

Insure your home u the Gloss s'AaA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-17

= lzrxs variety Of Tables.-wm. l. Elder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
JOURNALISTIC LITERATURE.

In answer to letter complaining that this
is barren literary age, and that hardly any
American is writing anything that will or de-
serves to last, the editor of the Letters From
the People, column in the New York World
says:
Owe are, in fact, producing the greatest liter
allure sthat we have ever produced. 1t is the
literature of newspaper writing, the only liter
allure that can be effective in this greatly prac-
tical age 1t is, perhaps, literature that will
not last in the sense OF being read hereafter
"But 1t will last in a much more important
sense. 1t is literature that governs the great
republic-one that directs human thought and
molds human institutions. It's sentences NAV
not be remembered, but its thought is en-
bodied in laws and its effects Will be felt to the
latest generation.
at brings no Immortality to the men who
produce it, for they are anonymous, but It is q
higher and nobler literature than any which
has gone before, because it is written without
thought OF self-aggrandizement and with an
eye single to its influence upon the minds and
the desJinies of men.
Literature has changed its form. Those
who write in the new form, not those who
writing for personal glory cling feebly to the
old, are the great literary men OF our time"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
AMERICA AND TURKEY.

professor James Bryce, NJ. P, the eminent
English statesman whose book, "The American
Commonwealth is recognized as the fairest
study OF American institutions ever made by a
foreigner, he's written paper for the Novem-
Der number of the Century on "The Armenian
Question" Professor Bryce declares that the
European powers are morally responsible for
the sufferings of the subjects of Turkey to the
extent that they have kept in being mon
archy which has long since deserved TO perish
and which would long since either have fallen
to pieces by its own weakness, or have been
conquered and annexed by one of its neigh
bors." He thinks that to try to reform a Turk
1sh monarchy is like trying to repair a ship
with rotten timbers. Professor Bryce saws tb AZ
the position of America with regard to Turkey
is strong one, because she cannot have anv
selfish motive or awaken any jealousy among
the powers. Her gunboats should appear
promptly whenever the rights of her citizens
and the safety of their educational establish
ments are threatened.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
THE FLOWER SHOW.

1t is fortunate that at least one of the
glories OF the State is keenly appreciated
by Our people. This is the flowers which
are produced here in so marvellous abund-
ance and beauty. The annual chrysanthe-
mum show has just opened in the maple
room of the Palace Hotel under the aus.
pices Of the State Floral Society, one of
the most useful and enthusiastic bodies In
the State. Its flower shows have come to
be regarded as social function" and all
the cultured classes turn out in generous
numbers whenever they are announced.
That the chrysanthemums grown in Cali
tornla are more gorgeous than those pro-
auced anywhere else is matter of COM
mon knowledge. They are immense in
SIZE rampant in profusion and surpass-
lngly rich in coloring. This year Superin-
tendent McLaren of Golden Gate Park has
entered the field with the amateurs and
has produced some specimens of incredi-
BILE splendor. Some of these will be on ex-
hlbltlon at the Palace Hotel.
The Floral Society this year has made
the welcome departure of securing a large
reception-room In the hotel for the accom-
notation of ladies and for holding nightly
entertainments. These will be concerts of
high order and will prove almost as
great an attraction as the flowers. This
exhibition undoubtedly will be the best
and most successful ever held in San Fran
CISCO
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

The appointment of Madison Babcock
to the position of Superintendent of
Schools is one which will be received with
more than ordinary approval by all who
are familiar with the needs of our schools,
the requirements of the Office and Mr. Bah
cock personal and professional fitness for
the place.
The appointment is, in fact, the rightful
promotion of an experienced and capable
teacher. Mr.. Babcock has been in the
service of our public schools for many
years and has served as deputy under the
late Superintendent Moulder. He is a
man OF firm character, ripe judgment,
thorough training in his profession, and
his accession to the superintendency as
sures good administration for the schools
and is matter of no little congratulation
to all who are interested in them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
An Editorial MoraIizer,
Pendleton East Oregonian.
Federal Officials Sing lament"
HURRY OF JOURNALISM.

GEORGE w. SMALLEY ON BooK-REvIEwING AM
EDITORIAL WRITING.
George W. Smalley, the American CORE
spondent of the London Times, and formerly
the London correspondent of the New Yorl
Tribune, is writing on the literary reviews anG
editorial comment of American papers.
There are two ways of looking at literature
or, TO be exact, let me say two ways Of looking
at new books as subjects for newspaper enter
prise, says Mr.. Smalley. The first is as mat
ter of news. That is what drives us into al
the columns of book notices ''within q week o.
publication"
The second is as literature in high sense, a.
something which requires q considered judg
ment, iudg ment based on careful reading, OF
large views, and on settled principles Of crit
clsm. That cannot always be supplied within
week of publication.
1t Is not impossible to reconcile the two il the
pupnc Will be content with news as news tn Al
is, with such an account of a new book as shall
convey 10 the reader an accurate notion of It,
subject and of the treatment of its subject
with such extracts as may be illustrative, and
even SO mucn attempt at an estimate of Its
the time.
Then, if the book deserves 1t, the considered
ana crltlcal review may come latter. Nor are
few are the books, those OF science and special
supJecis excepted, which require more deliber-
atlon than 1t Is possible to give them within q
week of publication
Mine may be called conservative view. toe
conservative for these impatient days, and es
peclally Tor America. But 1 remember discuss.
ing what Is thought much more urgent SUBJ
!ect with one of the most competent and dis
tlngulshed journalists now living.
he spoke OF the editorial handling of current
topics, and he deprecated the practice of pro
iounclng definite opinion on difficult sub
comes in at midnight. By o'clock tho papel
VIII have committed itself one way or the
otner. Vast interests may be affected, public
optnlon misled, or perhaps ministry turned
OUT or matured scheme of great policy de
Iealed by the fiippant and hurried decision Of
wrlter told off for an editorial on matter on
"nIch ne is none too well informed.
g. r9r my part" said this journalist, 81 think
II sunclent to publish next morning such 81
editorial as will put the reader in possession o.
"a me facts, give him clear view or summary Of
nounctns ind indg wair ne5s usy tn oeio,e pro
what, on cooler thought, may clearly be seer
70 De an erroneous opinion. If that be possible
possible in literature.p
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION

Its Former Ofncers Re-EIected-Trafflc
Manager Curtis Departs To-Day.
At the meeting of the executive commit
tee OF the Traffic Association yesterday the
old officers were all reelected. They are
as follows:
President, B. F. Durham; first vice presi-
dent, c. u. Yates: second vice-president
Henry Aichaels; treasurer, Wakefield Baker.
W. B. Curtis was reappointed traffic manager.
Traffic Manager Curtis will leave for
Salt Lake this evening to represent the
Traffic Association at the meeting of the
Trans-kissouri Association of Railroads,
which opens on the 2Sth, and at which is
to be considered the proposition of arrang-
ing now basis of rates from California to
all Utah common points On mileage
basis similar to that prevailing from East
ern commercial centers. He will remain
till the battle is decided.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-25
THIS MEANS BUSINESS.

| The interviews with philosophical men
which are appearing in THE CALL with ref
erence to the bringing of the Republican
National Conven tion to San Francisco
show individually that there will be no
trouble in raising the 100000 required.
All are enthusiastic over the proposition,
and still the work has hardly begun. The
San Francisco is the setting of a most
valuable example. This is a Republican
organization, composed of responsible and
intelligent men, who as Republicans ap-
preciate their responsibility as citizens.
The league proposes to subscribe $4,000,
which alone is one-fourth of the required
sum, with many other such organizations
and scores of wealthy individuals yet to
hear from.
All this means that the intelligent men
of the West-of California particularly
are awake to the importance of the oppor-
tunity. They realize at last the value of
the bounties which require only little
energy to be made available for the most
benehcent uses of civilization. 1t can no
longer be said that California is domin-
ated by that spirit of silurianism which
for so long kept its development in abey-
ance.
1t is an interesting fact that the three
morning newspapers of San Francisco
the Examiner, the Chronicle and THE
CALL-have each subscribed $500 to the
fund. 1t is more than gratifying to THE
CALL to acknowledge the generosity, pub
lie spirit and wisdom of the Examiner in
raising its original subscription of $1,000 to
$500, for the Examiner is a Democratic
newspaper; this makes its iberality all
the more conspicuous and commendable.
It's action is notice to the wealthy Demo
Gratis OF the West that they must rise su-
perior to any vague or narrow idea of
local politics and seek the grander advan-
tage which this opportunity offers for in
PRODUCING the needs and boundless re-
sources OF the West to the attention of a
dignified assemblage of able citizens gath
cred from every part of the country.
As three newspapers in single COM
munity of this vast and rich territory west
of the Rocky Mountains cheerfully give
2,500, or nearly one-fourth of the entire
sum required, and as local club in San
Francisco gives 5000, where is the limit
to the amount which might be raised ?
The newspapers have long preached en-
terprise and public spirit; they are now
giving more substantial evidence of their
faith in the matchIess wealth of the West
and in the efficacy OF practical efforts to
develop them and make them known. If
the other moving forces of the West re-
spond as promptly and literally as these
three newspapers and the Union League
Club we shall have $1O0,0 900 instead of
100000 raised within week.