The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-08
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never see such an interminglng OF friendly
groups on a South-bound or Western train-
Those trains are surcharged with the con-
seriousness of people who sallying forth
into more or less remote regions OF the con-
tinent on business bent. In this train. with
cowcatcher ahead toward Boston Bay, there
are only people who have finished their bus
mess, who have escaped the perils or the
cable cars. and who are sereneiy and conn
patory scent OF apple-sauce. cakes and tea
already In their domestic nostrils.
For those bound so far East that this
home supper cannot be for them. there are
ample comforts on beard. Here again the
local character OF the passenger traffic has
MADE It's impress upon the S Tai,roau man, ma,
can you get so much TO eat, with such good
service from trained attendants. II you wish
tRese 4r You w nd a ain Th
Is not set down here as tribute 10 the
railroad. but as an evidence of how the ira
stamps itself upon whatever may cater 10
its trade. The railroad caterer has learned
that pennies count and nickels shout In that
"close" corner ofthe country.
The clergyman is largely in evidence in
these Eastern trains. II appears that the
New England clergyman finds IL frequent
necessity TO visit the metropolis perhaps
TO perform commissions for Pensioners.
as 10 keep them unspotted from the Tender
loin. perhaps to draw lessons Tor the col, u.
the city. Whatever the cause. II Is certain
that there is always liberal sprinkling or
these
are never allowed to roll over a mile OF
rails In peace. The personal acquaintance
OF these rural clergy must be most extern
cession of conversations. And upon what
high themes. One delightfully."- prim ola
maiden. with smooth gray hair parted over
not mobile, but pursed with persistent self
denial. entreated her pastor, WHO admitted
that he was just returning from Washing
ton. where he had beer invited 10 deliver
sermon. to enligbten her about the silver
question. The godly man, who doubtless
knows more about the mysteries OF the Gar
ing realm OF modern finance. struggled 10
evade his inquisitor, and at last succeeded in
interesting 1I her IN dis9qisition about the
ed States to-day and that of the last days
OF the Roman Empire
No doubt the good man meant all ne said
and believed all he knew. Equally without
doubt that charming spinster. when she
reached home that night, looked under her
Aurelius or the breathing entity OF any pres
ent presidential candidate was there.
When this particular train reached Boston
there was strange disorder about the sta
press, who was in hurry to reach the busi-
ness quarter OF the town, waited in vain for
car. But the trolley lines seemed par
alyzed. He asked a genial-looking citizen
where the cars were. II guess they're all
blocked. Don't seem to be any along here.
man walked from the Providence Station (or
depot. as they call 1t in Boston, TO fremont
street. There were To cars there either.
With some trepidation he asked a blue-coat-
ed policeman for information. Don't you
know We can't answer questions? You must
go 10 an inspector. You'll find one two
blocks away. Why, you must be a stranger
here. concluded the officer as the invader
OF Boston police etiquette withdrew and
walked TO the business street ne sought Ar
rived there, he found the Office building
closed. He discovered the janitor
WHAT'S the matter in this town. the
visitor asked the janitor. Unless I'm
dreaming, this Is not Sunday: vet here's
this business building closed. and all these
business streets are deserted. while all the
Common Is full of people and the street-car
lines are blockaded. What are you doing
here to-day?"
The janitor surveyed the visitor with an
air of true Massachusetts superiority
why, don't you know he drawlei. frat
this is Lexington day? We're celebrating
it,
But" said the visitor anxious TO indics "a
his acquaintance with American history in
the eyes o. the Boston janitor Yesterday
was the anniversary OF lexington
"Oh. yesterday was Sunday. That was NOT
enough for u.s. We celebrate IL here on Mon
day also, because the soldiers want TO
parade
Then the Nail and Express traveller
walked back TO fremont street and saw the
soldiers parade.