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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
MONKEYS TALK TO EACH OTHER.
Garncr Thinks Some Have More Intel
ligence than Natives Of Africa.

NEW YORK. Feb. 17.-Prof. Robert l..
Garner. OF Roanoke. Va, who was dis
patched last summer in a second trip to
the jungles of Africa by the African Re
search Society. of Chicago. arrived yester-
day on the Etruria. He went for the pur-
pose OF completing his monkey alphabet
and learning more about the language OF
monkeys. Prof. s. II. Peabody. of the Uni
versity of Chicago, was one OF the hackers
OF Prof. Gamers enterprise Prof. Garner
returns, he says, with much Information.
he has In his portfolio a photograph Of the
most brutal gorilla man In Africa. This
gorilla man would be called in Australia
a bushman.
Prof. Garner considers that his mission
in perfecting himself in the monkey tongue
has been largely accomplished. II am con-
vlnced that monkeys talk TO each other"
says ne, and that some of them posse So
a higher intelligence and a greater fuency
Of language than many. of the African ma
tives." Prof Garner plunged into the 30
Jumbo country on his way TO the interior
OF darkest Africa" at Anbrixetto. Angola.
the latter part of October. He will lay ne
result OF his recent researches before the
Chicago society. which equipped him for the
expedition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

The Army and Navy Journal contains
q statement TO the effect that the Presi-
dent had actually planned a campaign
against Turkey to enforce the demand
for indemnity and insure the protection
OF American missionaries. The pro-
gramme mapped out was to assemble the
greater part OF our fleet at Smyrna and
Gambia, with a view OF capturing the
latter place For this project an army
Of 1900 men would have been required.
The capture of Gambia, the President
was told, would have created a con-
s~terEation in Turkey which would have
brought an instant compliance with our
demands. The plan was abandoned on
the promise OF Turkey to concede the
American demands. supplemented by the
guaranty OF Russia that the promises OF
the Porte would be compiled with. 1t is
believed that uch an undertaking would
have been very hazardous, considering
thai The dispute between Great Britain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

II is a little difficult to keep up with the
divorce suits OF the first families" so
numerous have they become. In the multi
pl;city OF such interesting, if not edifying.
events the separation OF Ame,ie Rives-
Chanler from her husband was overlooked.
and the announcement that she is about to
marry a prince seemed TO call tor an ex-
PLANTATION as TO what she had done with
Charles. There is a difference. 1t will be
noted, between Ameiie and the heroine of
her celebrate novel. The latter young wom-
an remained true to her dead husband The
other picks a new one while the first Is yet
quick"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

trary. she had pushed westward 10 the
Orinocso river until the British claim covered
seventy thousand square miles CT Ven
ezuelan territory. Concerning this territory
Great Britain ASSERTED there should be no
arbitration. The pending resolutions. Mr..
Davis said, in no way added TO or diminished
permanent, by congressional enactment, the
definit policy OF the United States. thus
ending the constant assertion by foreign
jurists that the doctrine was a mere dicturn
without acceptance by the American Con-
greSs.
AN ERRONEOUS APPLICATION.
There is a class Of enthusiastic patriots
in this country. proceeded Mr.. Davis. who
regard it as essential for this country TO
interfere IL any foreign government wages
war on a South American republic. But this
is a crude and erroneous application of the
Monroe doctrine. The present resolution
contemplated no such policy, which is dis
tinctly Greeted against territorial extern
sion, direct or indirect. Recent reports had
foreshsGawed a treaty between Great Brit
ain and Spain concerning CUBA by wnicn
certain ports of Cuba We're to be pledged
TO Great Britain. This. declared Mr.. Davis.
would be The first step toward British ac-
spirit C the Monroe doctrine. as IL would
control Ac destiny of Cuba. There has been
Much talk Of war. said the Senator, but
there rad never been a possibility OF war.
Neither government would permit IT, NO
American soldier would enter Canada. New
York would not be put under contribution.
TIE Weliand canal would not be seized.
These two great countries would go on.
peacaDly solving their difficulties. To that
end Congress should lay down the Monroe
doctrine as an essential feature OF Amer
lean policy. In time of danger the surest
road TO peace was an exact statement or
our policy. Mr.. Davis closed at $3.50. hay
ing sroxen just two hours and was warmly
congratulated by his associates.
The Military Academy appropriation bill
was then taken up. Mr.. Villas offered an
amen inient increasing the number of cadet
appointments by two at large for each
Sfa-e an aggregate Of ninety. This was
supported by Mr.. Villas, Mr.. Hawley, MIR.
L,Bins and Mr.. Proctor.
Nr. Gordon spoke e~loquensly of the need
OF = i'cilizen soldiery" and in this con-
nection urged that the recent rumoles Of
war should warn the country to be ready.
The people are hoping and praying for
peace between this country and Great
Britain, but this would be more effective
if 1t was backed by power. In view of
General Gordon's service during the civil
war, his reference to his military training
mot in an academy, but in the stern ex-
p~erience of the field" attracted marked
attention. He spoke of the great conflict,
the bloodiest in history. and of the happy
matter Of safety against foreign conflicts
and domestic violence this proposed en-
largement of this trained military force
of the country met with the Senator's
hearty approval.
The amendment was not disposed OF
When, at 5:S5 p. m, the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

Potatoes are so plentiful and cheap
this season in North Dakota that a citi-
zen of Grand Forks has been expert
menting with them as fuel, and finds
that they are worth 10 cents a bushel
to burn with wood or coal. 1t is not
often. however, that the whole country
is burdened with a superintendent crop
of potatoes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

The New York Legislature is consider
Ing the question of abolishing the Office
OF coroner. Massachusetts, abolished the
office some years since. and the result
has been eminently satisfactory. In
stead OF a coroner who can do about
as he chooses and make about as large
expenses as he ~pleases. the police au-
thorities call n of a board OF medical
examiners. who are physicians of un-
doubted ability. who makes the exam
nation The bin pending In the New
York Legislature contemplates such a
change as was made in Massachusetts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

The chairman Of the national commit
tee OF the silver party, Mr.. Mott, whose
long and tedious address the Journal has
printed. halls from North Carolina, and
displays evidence hat his system is
filed with bacteria of the disease known
as fiat money. Mr.. Mott al do no harm.
When the time comes to vote. even in
the silver tinctured States. people will
support the candidates OF the old par
ties
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

Miss ~Hollingsworth. the young woman
who tried to break into the Pearl Bryan
murder ease. figures in the outside press
as a prominent society lady of Indianap-
oils" When you read about the high social
standing of women mixed up in criminal
proceedings in other cities it is just as well
to make allowance for the exuberant i'm
aginations of the press "corresponders."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

court hero to-day to answer an Indictment
charging him with embczziement in SIX
cunts. He pleaded mot guilty" and bail
was fixed at &0.cO0. The Indictment places
the amount OF the embezziement at Ss0.000.
Of which $1,000 IA said 10 have been taken
from funds held by Captain Allen as guar
dian OF Arthur q. and Jos. &. Roberts and
$4,000 from the funds held as trustee OF the
estate OF Henry q. Roberts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

The Kentucky Legislature is giving so
much attention TO the election of a
United States Senator hat 1t has not
really attempted to attend to the needs
OF he State, which, with a bankrupt
treasury. are very urgent. Governor
Bradley has announced that he will not
call an extra session. Still. there is time
for that body to do some service to the
State il il will.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

and the United States over Venezuela
was not then as certain of friendly adj
justment as it now appears. In his in
tense desire to do something TO make
his administration popular Mr.. Cleve-
land has two or three times come dread
fully near a serious blunder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
A College presidents E.sli.A.
Boston Transcript.

imperfect preparation Of high-school grad
yates i'm English. We do not recall Presi-
dent Andrews. OF Brown. taking part In
like 10 hear the opinion of other college
presidents on this sentence, which appears
In his History OF the Last Quarter Gen.
fury: -The Mills bill was to a great extent
constructed on the tariff for reyenue the
DRY. dutying az snug rates good revenue
articles that needed no protection. and at
low rates many which. IL was alleged.
could not be produced In the United States
without protection" Outlying f. a hor-
r.ble expression. but what docs "rnua
hands OF the irst class In the average pre-
paratory school,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

KINGSTON, Ont, Feb. 1.-THE outcome of
the meeting OF the Grand Council of the
Canadian Protestant Protective Association,
held here a few days ago. has been a COM
plete change in many requirements of the
order. The clauses prohibiting MEMBERS from
Catholics have been abolished. Henceforth
a candidate for office. in order TO gain the
support of the c. p. p. A, may be OF any
religious complexion so long as he is an
upholder OF freedom from any kind OF cler-
ical rule In affairs which are clearly secular.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

II the persons who have Governor
Matthews's boom in charge undertake to
work the farmer racket vehemently,
some wicked person will present afi-
davits that his Excellency'' is not
horny-handed. does not skip out Of the
executive Office to help with the blowing,
docs not wear his trousers inside his
boots. and, finally. hat he is a land
lord.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

extended him by q gentleman con-
nected with one Of the city papers. and who.
the minister presumed, spoke in behalf of
the Press Club. The gentleman who extend
Ell the invitation is not a member OF the
club, and has no authority to speak for 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

1t is asserted that the Senate substi-
tuted the free coinage bill for the House
bond bill in order to promote the re-
election of Senator Jones, of Arkansas.
Before its passage the Governor had
nearly leveled the Senator's fences. but
when he went home with a free silver
bill in his hand, passed under his leader
ship. he was able to restore them quickly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

At this distance. and in a region where
the Republican boss is not known, it is
q constant source of establishment that
ex-senator Platt, who does not vote in
New York city. should be such a power
in h Republican party in that city. He
would not be tolerated west of the
A~lleghenies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

During these days. when Republicans
are selecting candidates for county office
or discussing them. let them avoid the
blunder Of not getting the best. since
they have an abundance of men to make
officials of that quality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

Lest his silence may have caused the
country to forget it, 1t may be remarked
that Adlai Stevenson Is Vice President
and that he would not think of calling
the ~pitchfork Senator or any other
statesman to order in the Senate for
assailing the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
Then He Went Home.

The young man who had Travelled began:
"Ard there ] stood, the abyss yawning at
my feet"
WAS it yawning before you got there, or
did it begin after you arrived?" asked the
young woman who has never been away,
and then the young man found that he had
just time to catch the last car.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

LOUISVILLE, Feb. T.-Last midnight the
steamer John X. Speed, from Cincinnati to
New Orleans. collided with a wing dam
here. stripping the starboard side off her
wheel She had sixty passengers on board.
who were considerably frightened at first,
but were soon treasured of their safety.
The Speed was picked up by the tug Wash
Gray, which succeeded In landing her safely
up here until her wheel can be repaired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

The increase of rates on accident in
surance policies issued to bicycle riders
may be all right. but what the riders
would like to know is the cause of this
discrimination against them. Are not
the pedestrians they u subject to
lust as great risks from the wheel?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
A Soyiur DIsposit;ou.

Watts-Do you taink any one can be as
stingy as Old Fox Is and be a Christian?
Potts-Oh, possibly. 1 should not be sur
prised to hear of the old man saving his soul
merely from motives Of economy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

Gail Hamilton is for war with Eng
land. calls the Bible a lingo book and
the Lord a man of war. which would in
dictate that she has not reached the New
Testament in her Bible reading.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

General Weyler bears a family re-
semblance to inventors Edison and Kee-
ly. He talks too much before he accom-
plishes anything.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

WELL" said the spheromaniac boarder,
Il see that Watty has lately hired a new
pitcher by the name of Wiener"
&C." said the Cheerful Idiot, II suppose
we may soon prepare for the wurst."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

that his sermon Sunday night regarding
was delivered in response to an
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
At the wagner Recital.
The Cheerful Idiot.

She-Isn't it divine?
He-It's inhuman, anyway.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-18

SALEM. Mass. Feb. T.-Capt. John Allen.
OF Nanchester. Mass. was brought into
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-07
Drunmond Canal nud w,,.,.
C0mpnuS.

The annual meeting of the stool bo,a
ers or the Lake Drummond Canal and
water Company was held at he one
OF the company in the Rallentine Ruiid-
ing Yesterday morning. The Board of
directors elected consists of Masere
Hardy and n. r. Ballentina
OF Norfolk; Bayard Henry. of Philada,''
phia; Walter Il. Brooks. .Ir.. Uenrv :
Bowdoin, William II. Boslcy. Rohar -
Davidson and Basil b. Gordon. Of RaI.
timore, n Joseph b. Sanford. of New
ark. n. j. NC"
The new Board convened in tho or,ar-
noon and organized by electinc tba ri.
lowing officers; Walter b. Brooks In
president: Joseph b. Sanford, vice,
president and general Gaia.
well Hardy. treasurer. and J Fran,,
Sihton, secretary and assistant traas c.
urer. 'ieao-
Between the meeting of the ~stockho,d
ers III me morning n that of the direc.
aots III the afternoon. several of those
VINO mad come to the city. for tho nm
pose OF attending the meeting drove ou,
70 Deep Creek to inspect the machin.
cry ana plant installed by the contra.
lor' Tor the prosecution of the wort ~,
reconstruction of the canal which e.
now progressing rapidly. "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-07
A DELIGHTFUL RECITAL.
Audience Room mt the Masonic
Temple

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H.. Tubbs CAV
the recital which was postponed from
Monday, last evening at Masonic TEN
pie. before an invited audience. which
filled the hall. 1t was vident that Mr..
Tubbs was still suffering from the cold
which caused the postponement, but I'm
spite of his condition he thoroughly
pleased and satisfied his audience, If
one may judge by the applause. Several
OF the numbers received to
only n of which did Mr.. Tubbs respond
by singing again.
The programme was divided into four
sections, each part illustrating u mu-
steal period. The first contained three
arias from the classics, the second, -four
from the romantic. the third. -four from
modern songs, and the fourth. a group
of folk songs. The severe tests of the
evening were the large arias. In Ma
tive WORTH" from the Creation" and
"Salve Dimora." from Faust" In
these Mr.. Tubbs' tones ran out with the
brilliant effect. He was no less enjoys
able in pathetic songs. 1t was general
ly remarked hat one who could sing
as we'll as he when he had such a cold
must know how the voice ought to be
treated
Mrs. Tubbs most effectively played
the Accomplishments. The banjo imi-
tation in the Creole Love Song" was
captivatingly given. Mrs. Tubbs wore
a gown of satin. black skirt and vel
low waist, trimmed with chiffon. which
was p~rettily set off by pink roses.
At the second recital. which will be
held on Friday afternoon at > o'clock.
Schubert's Fair Maid of the Mill Will
be given entire. The book will be read
by Miss Mary Mumford Whaley. That
gives the story ON which the cycle of
songs is based. Miss Whaley. a Nor
folk young lady, has been with Mr.. and
Mrs. Tubbs in New York the past sea
SON and assisted them in giving the
Schubert cycle in April.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-07
WHY THEY SOLD.
The Secretary OF the AInbnm TeIc.
phone Company Giyess his Rcnson.

Crhe Selma Journal, April 1G. 1867
George a. wilkins. secretary of the
labama Telephone and Constructinn
Company, in conversation with a renor-
ter of the New York Journal this u,nrn-
ing. said in answer to a question as r.
why he company abandoned the teIa-
phone business in Selma: '.rhe sin,nIe
reason was tina the exchange was not
paying expenses and there was no nros.
poets of it's doing so al the nrices
charged. II appeared TO he imnnssihIs
with the instruments used. prIncinouv
the Harrison to give satisfactory SER
vice. or a service that would hear CON,
parison with the Bell. This was a cnn-
slant source of complaint and annoy
ance. '
1T is well enough to talk about homo
institutions and local influences hm,
the investors want II expect to re-
ceive some returns on their investmar,s
and the people, the patrons of tbe Tn,a
phone exchange, want. demand. ana
must have good service. The nr anu
charged and the Instruments used bS
our company would bring neither on ~
this Is the reason why we a~bandoned tba
field" the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-07
THE ANNUAL MEETING
Oh tho Tidewater Permanent Ruild.
ing Association,

The annual meeting of the Twin Civ
fermanent Building Association was
1eld last night at iMontehore Hall. on
eenchurch street. The hall was provided
with the shareholders OF the ~orsaniza-
ton.
INT: b. A. Richardson vlce-president,
called the meeting to order, and Mr.. w.
w. vicar was called ito the chair.
Ihe reports of the officers showed the
association to be in n most f%iourishing
condition. During the first six months
Oh the year a dividend of four per cent.
was declared. while during the latter
half four and ~one-quarter per cent. was
PAID. making a total of eight and one
tourth per cent, equaling sixteen and
one-half per cent. per annum,
Ihe secretary's report showed the to-
tai number of stockholders to be at the
present time 1,043, representing 20. GIG
shares of stock. The assets of the asso-
citation amount to 1929. 799. so. The value
OF the stock held by the members is
SoO4, 264.05 while the outstanding loans
amount to $500. 170.
Of $500 votes cast for directors for
the next year the old board received
a.235, as follows: j. J. Burke, p. Hart,
u. Hare. Jas. v. Herman, John
+. Lawler j. w. McDonough, Geo. l..
Whitehurst. Pat. O'Connor. Jas.
O'Rourke, S. c. Phillips, r. d. PARROT
and b. a. Richardson.
The Board, after the stockholders
eneeting adjourned, met and reelected
the following officers: Jas. O'Rourke,
president; Z. "A. Richardson, vice-presi-
dent; Geo. l.. Whitehurst, secretary:
'Ihos U. Hare, treasurer; Ia a. Kerr,
attorney; j. j. Burke. S. c. Phillips and
X. u. Parrot, Finance Committee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-07

The entertainment TO be given by
Prof. Gentry's happy family of intelli-
gent ponies and brilliant dogs in this
city under their tent, opposite the new
City Market. for six nights, starting
Monday, May II. Is indeed Il happy fam
lily. They are handsome, Intelligent
educated. and they will make you laugh,
They will surprise you. Their every ac-
tion is wonderful. They perform what
no other company Of animal actors ever
attempted. They have appeared in every
city on the American continent. before
millions of the best people in the land
They are particularly fond of children
They owe candy. apples and sweet.
meats. Matinees will be given Wednes.
day. Thursday and Saturday at , .. m