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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

silence prevails Physicians and nerve
specialists declare that although the din
and clamor surrounding men In their
places OF business or in their sleeping
hours may not be noticed by them, this
Inconsistencies does not prevent an in
furious nervous friction. That the sounds
OF the crowded downtown streets have
their rasping effect is evident from the
relief experienced by the business man
when he reaches the quiet of his suburb
an home.
1t was hardly to be expected that an
attempt to suppress street noises would
begin in London, but such is the case. A
bill dealing with the question has been
introduced in Parliament, and the matter
is being agitated in the newspapers. The
warfare began against street musicians.
which are more numerous there. and
proportionately a greater nuisance than
in the cities Of this country. No sooner
were they attacked, however, than COM
plants began to be made against ped
diers crying their wares, against barking
dogs. Growing cocks and many other
fifftatifS SOuioSs tkiuo SiiOW iii6 tAiot PCO-
pie had been quiescent before only be-
cause no change seemed possible. What
will come of the agitation it is impossi
BILE to say, but now that it Is begun 1t
is not likely to stop until the evil has
been remedied to some degree. The
silent rubber-tired bicycle has suggested
one means of Improvement. Wagons and
carriages can use pneumatic tires equal
ly well, and already rubber shoe has
been invented for horses. The adoption
Of these appliances would alone make a
great difference in the street sounds, and
would at the same time be an economical
proceeding by saving the wear and tear
of costly pavements.
The strain of the hurrying nineteenth
century life is severe upon nerves and
brain under the most favorable oondi-
tions. and it should be the study of sani-
tary scientists to reduce the pressure as
much as possible. When it is discovered
that a little legislation will help the
cause the improvement may be ex-
pedited.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

The conference for international arbi-
tration recently held at Washington was
rather disappointing From the number
Of notable and representative men who
were present there was reason to expect
that its proceedings would be directed to
the single point OF discussing the feasi-
bility OF international arbitration and
perhaps formulating plan for the crea-
tion of a tribunal instead of that. most
Of the time was devoted to criticising
American political methods, the unfitness
os our Cabiuet officers. the lack of train
Ing in our foreign ministers, the mis-
takes CT the President and Congress. etc.
There is. OF course, enough to criticise
IN these matters. but the conference was
not called for that purpose. 1t did final
~ appoint committee TO prepare and
present TO the President a memorial
urging him TO take steps for the estab-
lishment of permanent system of in
ternational arbitration, but the general
attitude OF the conference was not cal
culated to secure very favorable re-
ception for such a memorial.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

The man who never kicks Is pretty sure
to be kicked.-Puck.
''Can you cash a check for $5?'s "Oh.
yes" "All right, lend mo the five-"-Life.
A good motto for the swell bicycle girls
"They toll not, but they spin."-Philadel-
phia Record.
1t takes close acquaintance with many
other people to introduce Us to ourselves.
Rams Horn.
The boys report that more men than ever
are being killed in the late dime novels.
-Atchison Globe.
Shell see the silver Senator can't keep
Quiet He-No: he's bound to get his ore
m--Yonkers Statesman.
The man who lives on cornbread at home
complains most of the pie when he goes
abroad.-Texas Broncho.
II think that Dudley's head Is a little
cracked THAT doesn't matter. Nothing
will leak out OF t."-Truth.
The woman who kissed Ben Tillman was
evidently cultivating a taste for olives.
philadelphia North American.
Ignorance is not so damnable as humbug.
but when ii prescribes pills 1t may happen
to do more harm.-George Eliot.
When a man really loves his neishbor as
himself. it generally turns out that the
neigt7bor is a pretty girl.-Tit-Bis.
He-Miss McCroesus- s-Imogen-I-I cannot
live without you. She-How did you ac-
ouIre such extravagant habits?-Truth.
The main difference between man and
q boy Is that each thinks the other Is hav-
ing all the fun in Hfe.-Miiwaukee Journal.
We sincerely hope that France keeps all
her crises properly indexed and fled away
where they will not be injured.-Chicaso
Post
No man really appreciates true happiness
until he finds . quarter In an old vest he
Journal
Now before hs hangs Mr.. Homes ought
to admit that he Il not - perfectly killing
- he would have folks think.-Detroif
the woman Who Kissed Senator Tillmau
"A Donver hnS not ret beon cent 10 fbo
not6gr 1netltute eor trootmonf. Pi1fgbur6
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

No sooner does law restrictive OF the
liquor traffic go into force than the great
numbers OF persons more or less interested
in the sale or consumption of intoxicants set
themselves to devising ways Of evading and
multiplying the measure. Just now New York
ers are active in this direction. Judging
from the energy of their efforts to make the
Raines law ineffective 1t might be thought
that the majority of the men. women and
children OF the metropolis had been in the
habit of going to saloons on Sundays and
between the hours OF one and five in the
morning on week days. and were aggrieved
because they can do so no longer. Under
the law only hotels can serve liquors during
the hours named and on Sundays. and then
only to actua, guests. BY way of circum-
venting this regulation saloon keepers are
transforming their places into hotels as
fast as possible and taking out the neces-
sary licenses. II becomes necessary, as
new form. to attach certain number of
sleeping rooms to their drink department.
but the question now arises as to the exact
definition Of the word guest" OF course.
II the law requires that q man shall take .
room or get h.s meals at the place before
he can be served with drinks. the purpose
of the Ingenious saloon keepers 10 defeated.
tor they do not in reality wish 70 es(ablish
he>o1s. nor Do their petrons wIah e sieep er
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Recent dispatches indicate that an
effort may be made to bring the case of
the murderer Holmes. alias Mudgett, be-
fore the Pennsylvania Board OF Pardons
In the hope OF securing a Communication
Of the death sentence. or at least getting
. postponement of his execution. AS the
Board Of Pardons does not meet till May
20 and Holmes is sentenced to be hanged
on May Z. the first effort in his behalf
will probably be to induce the Governor
20 grant a reprieve under the pretext Of
new testimony to be brought before the
board. In the interests of justice 1t is
to be hoped all efforts in that direction
may fail
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Senator Quay is reported as saying
that the vote given the resolution to
make Governor Mckinley the second
choice Of Pennsylvania Republicans was
not a fair indication OF his strength in
that State. This statement is at least
generous. If one were looking about for
reasons why the vote on the resolution
was not Indicative of the Mckinley fol-
lowing he could find one in the resolu-
of protection" That sort Of bombast
ought to defeat any resolution. and the
blatant and uneducated persons who
mistake such dreadful stuff for rhetoric
will harm the cause Of any man.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

A Madrid dispatch quotes a member
Of the Spanish Cabinet as saying that
'all the reforms voted by the Cortes will
be fully established Immediately in Porto
Rico. but In Cuba-although all will be
promulsated-only those dealing with
administrative and economical matters
will be completely carried into effect,
the political reforms being for the mo-
ment established with restrictions" In
other words. the most important re-
forms will be promulgated but not car
, ried into effect. That is very charac-
teristic Of Spanish government.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26
THE POTENTIAL POWER IN ARBI-
TRATION.

The international arbitration which all
appreciate the barbarism and the desola-
ton of war favor is an agreement which
will include all the leading nations Of
the world rather than an alliance be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain, which seems to have been the
chief topic discussed in the recent meet
ing which was called to promote inter-
national arbitration Many of the ad-
dresses would have been more appro-
pirate If they had been delivered to the
American Peace Society. The refusal Of
the meeting to accept a donation from
Mr.. Carnegie on the ground that it
might be part of the profits derived
ships disclosed the trend Of the meet
ing. Mr.. Schurz's protest against the
policy of national defenses was not an
argument for arbitration but plea for
submission to the demands of nations
which have war ships and fortified
ports. A nation without modern war
ships and with defenseless cities adver-
tises itself as an object for the AFRO
gance and the insults of other nations.
In the sort of world we have the man
who declares that he will no, resist per-
sonal injury encourages the assaults
even Of towards. The nation, no matter
how rich in resources and population,
can be and will be insulted with i'm
punity by even bankrupt governments
which own a few war ships and can
lombard with impunity cities like New
York, Savannah and San Francisco
Such governments as Spain, Italy and
Japan could appear before New York
and San Francisco with a small fleet and
extort millions to escape bombardment.
The first thing for the United States to
do in order to induce other nations to
join in a plan for international arbitra-
tion is to put itself in a position to ask
it. Such a position can be attained only
by putting itself in condition to de-
fend itself and protect it's rights in every
quarter Of the world. There can be no
surer way to insure permanent peace
The armament of Europe is expensive
but there can be little doubt that 1t ha,
preserved the peace of the continent dur
ing the last quarter of century. If
Russia, Germany or France should pur-
sue the policy which Mr.. Schurz advises.
the one of them which had pursued a
nondefensive policy twenty years ago
would now have no place on the map of
Europe. The time may, probably will,
come when nations need not have war
ships or defended harbors, but it is not
yet here. Until there are signs of it's
coming just arbitration between nations
can only be obtained when both parties
asking it know that the other is in a
position to maintain its cause by war;
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

At the present time three European
powers, Great Britain, France and Italy,
If the latter can be called a power, are
engaged in struggles for domain in
Africa. Germany has also been touched
with the spirit OF conquest, and has its
colonies. Russia, without resorting to
war, but by exploiting its capacity for
war, is extending its power in. the East.
Thus the armed nations which dare not
invoke war in Europe or even in Ar
menia in behalf of humanity are extend
ing their power by conquering portions
of Africa and Asia. Great Britain has
been longer in this business than the
others. and even now is doing more than
any one OF them except Russia. In fact.
Great Britain has always been forcing
her so-called civilization upon far-away
countries-not for the mere desire for a
vain leadership among nations, but to
open new markets for her products and
new fields for her enterprise Now other
nations have adopted her policy. They
are late in the field. Even in darkest
Africa it is not probable that France and
Italy will gain much by their present
conquests. France rejoices over her sue
cent victories in Timbuctu, but it is very
doubtful If she will realize much from
her conquest. which has cost her thou
sands Of men and millions of francs.
Italy, bankrupt government with an
impoverished people, is not so wretched
that it has not been moved by the desire
to plant colonies in Africa. In 1879 rep
resentatives Of that government induced
King Menelek to grant Italy land for
colonization purposes. Having a foot
hold, the desire for more territory led to
war, ending in concessions to Italy
which, IL that government had been con-
tent. would have given 1t great influence
in that quarter, but 1t became arrogant
and refused to respect the independence
of Abyssinia. War again followed, and
the disaster Of the Italians in the battle
of Adowa followed. Now England re-
enters with the pretense of conquerins
the Soudan to help Italy. Those who are
jealous of Great Britain predict that
when the spoils shall be divided England
Will, unQer one pretext OF announcer, TAKE
the portion which Italy claims.
The conquest of the Soudan revives un-
pleasant memories in England. Not
many years since Great Britain under
took the subjugation of the Soudan and
was overwhelmed by disaster. in which
hundreds of the bravest of England's
sons were sacrificed to Moslem fanat-
icism. Great Britain will lose thousands
of men and millions Of treasure in the
undertaking, but it is no prediction to
say that, in the end, success will be the
reward Of the power which never yields
to inferior races.
Ultimately the whole of darkest Africa
will fall to England. She has many foot
holds where her competitors have scarce
ly one. To-day England may be said to
be entering Africa in all directions. Even
Germany has practically abandoned the
Beers, whom the Emperor has learned
that he cannot assist. Blood and treas
ure will be poured out in rather insig-
nificant wars, with heavy losses in the
aggregate, but, with vast navy and
her Indian troops, Great Britain will, in
the end. make southern Africa a de-
pendency as secure as is India.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Some aggrieved Pittsburgers are demand
ing damages from the city because the
opening OF a street near their residences
exposes to their view slaughter house and
an ice house. Like the housewife who
couldn't abide the sight of dirt, and SO swept
it behind the door. these sensitive citizens
didn't mind slaughter house In the neigh
borhood as long as they couldn't see it, but
when 1t loomed In sight were mortified. Pitts
burg city fathers viii have to be careful how
they spoil the landscape.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Rev. Robert Collyer, of New York, is visit
ing old friends in Chicago. When asked If
he liked to preach he answered: "Well, it
is forty-eight years since 1 first began it.
Then was Methodist, and for ten years
of preaching received just $3.50 in cash. and
that was from a Baptist whose pulpit l
filed because he was ILL.," In those days Mr..
Collyer earned his living as blacksmith,
and his congregation probably thought a
man who could do that ought to be willing
to preach for nothing as a recreation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

A strong argument in favor of the
metric system of weights and measures
Is the amount of time ii would save to
engineers and all who have much COM
putting TO do. competent authority
has estimated that it would save one
year of school life for school children.
II II is ever popularized and adopted in
the United States it will be through the
schools and the education of one genera
ton after another.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Whatever may be the shortcomings of
Kentucky. it is evident that it's system
crimes can be studied with advantage
by neighboring States. 1t is not prob
able that Judge Helm will permit the
Introduction of testimony 10 show that
Jackson was insane when the Bryan
crime was committed
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26
Too Much Room,

Wright-Thought you were out starring.
Didn't hear you say something last season
about starting out and having the whole
stage to yourself for once in your. life?
De Hamme-Well, not only had the whole
stage to myself. but at the last town ]
tackled had the whole house for my own.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Baron Hirsch was a great philanthropist.
but that ne was not engaged in works of
public benevolence all the time is indicated
by the casual statement In one of his biog-
raphies that he always paid his gambling
debts promptly, although his friends, when
gambling at his house. were not always re-
quired to do likewise. Your truly great man
is apt to be many-sided.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

OF Limited Ability.

"Slooth detective!" exclaimed the patrol
man. "All he has is a pull; the only time
he ever got next was when he was in the
ha rher shopv'
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26
The CheerfuI Idiot.

'T," said the crank boarder. with the air
of one who is challenging contradiction. Il
am assured that Shakespeare is really Ba-
CON-
'.It must be admitted" said the Cheerful
Idiot, in a soothing manner, that some Of
williams work is on the hog"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

An organization of women which has
been active in reforming the world in a
way it seems not to like suggests a cur
few law in one OF the cities of this State.
The best curfew law that could be de-
same people to look after their own chill
drpn
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

1t looks a little as IL Mr.. c. W. Small
ley, American correspondent of the Lon
don Times. were carrying too heavy a
load Of state secrets and international
responsibility.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

Perhaps the most inexplicable thing in
history is how the United States and
England ever succeeded In settling any
Of their past disputes without the aid Of
Mr. G.. w. Smalley.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

The woman who invented bloomers was
really Amelia jerks, Bloomer being merely
the name OF the man she married. But
think Of a bicycle party society item stat
ing that Miss A. wore "a pink and white
shirt waist, tan leggings and blue serge
ienkses" Horrorsi
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26
Unkind of Him.

WAS the meeting a success, brother?'
asked the passenger with the bargain-count-
er necktie.
mot fully" said the passenger in the long
coat, sadly. "The horrible example disap-
pointed US by appearing in a condition Of
perfect sobriety"
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

The lawyers played neat trick on the
two men recently arrested In London for
heving robbed the Burden residence In
New York A large amount OF the stolen
5ewelry was found in possession Of the
men. and they were held on the charge
ef being found In illegal possession Of
Dfelen >swsa& A. this = not IN ex-
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

eat there The law has not yet defined the
meaning Of the term ''hotel guest" and until
this is done there Is some uncertainty as to
the profit to be derived from the new scheme.
Meanwhile. no one in New York is likely to
go dry at any hour for lack Of place
wherein TO quench his thirst.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

How would 1t do for those who are agitat-
ing a half-holiday for clerks, etc., TO rele-
gate the whole subject to the men whose
business may be affected?
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26

There are people who may be said to be
suffering from an aff1uence of missions in
life, which missions are to interfere with the
affairs of other people.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-26


CHAPTER III.
Jim Yancy's father. William Yancy, was
one Of those intensely religious mortals who
can find no church worthy the honor OF his
membership for any length of time. He
would join a church with all the enthusiasm
OF a man who has found the one priceless,
long-sought treasure. A slight falling out
with member. a fnical disagreement ON
some infinitesimal point OF doctrine, and
William sought new pastures. Theophilus
Thomas was Mr. Yancy's latest love 90"
ne would say, dat mans de berry essence
OBJ de truf OBJ de Lawd. an Use foun' a final
restin' place fur my 1igion at last"
Jim had never told his father OF the terri
bic threat made by that same Theophilus.
So when the boy was brought home cold
and stark from the jail. William decided
that "Brer Theophilus'' should oficiafe az
the funeral In a little spasm OF pride and
woridiiness. he also decided to have present.
by especial Invitation. all the ministers un-
der whose preaching he had sat as a men,
Der. He would chow them. by the sermon
Thecphilus would that day deliver. that he
had at last found the ecclesiastical pearl Of
great price or course Jimmy had been a
wild, reckless boy. but worse people had
been preached home to heaven. and why not
Jimmy?
And the day came. Theophilus was In the
little. pulpit at HaIleluyer Chapel. The pine
comm lay along the mourners' bench. and
the house was STILL His head was bent. he
was not ashamed The weight OF a great
truth. an adherence 10 which would lose for
him many earthly friends. Was bowling him
down. AS the various ministers filed In. ne
groaned and then chided himself for his cow
ardice- William and Matilda Yancy sat on
the front seat with black woe depicted upon
their faces A picked choir sang Asleep In
Jesus" and Theophilus WINGED. Then came
silence. and the heavy. muscular man rose
from slis seat Another silence and then fol-
lowed the most remarkable funeral sermon
ever heard n Haueluyer Chapel He began;
"Broodern ana aInfoh6 you'se hoah to-cay
<oh epnodn d. ~ ~ GWtno - 49,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-09-01

The trial Of James A. Luke on a
charge of perjury was begun before
Judge Hiles and a jury yesterday with
County Attorney Whittemore prose-
cutting and Attorney S. H. Lewis de-
Tending the accused.
Luke was tried for the crime at the
previous term OF court and found
guilty, but a motion for new trial.
based on the grounds of errors at the
first trial, was granted.
The charge against Luke, who is en-
ployed by the Merchants Protective
association, is that on October %, 1895,
he swore in United States Commits
sioner Sommers' court that on July 20,
1895, he served a summons in the case
of Edwards against Wright upon the
defendants therein by leaving certi-
fed copy thereof with a suitable per-
son over the age Of fourteen years at
the usual place Of abode of the said
defendants when in truth and in fact
he did not on July 20, or al any time,
serve the said summons or any sum-
mons upon the said defendants at all
The question OF the summons being
served was a very material one in the
case of Edwards against Wright and it
was charged that Luke wilfully and
corruptly took a false oath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright, Sam Wright,
D. N. Straup and D. S. Whitehorne
were examined for the prosecution and
the case was proceeding when adjourn
ment was taken and the case will be
resumed this morning.