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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Henry George, in one of his last speeches,
speaking to a crowd of workingmen, said:
ct am not the friend of the poor man; I
have never said that j was the friend of
the poor; am the friend of men," The APP
plause his last avovEal caused is said to
have been deafening. The workingmen who
heard him approved the sentiment. They
were willing to be treated as other men-to
have fair chance in the world with 9th
ers. This bold declaration is a stingins re-
Duke to those demagogues who a. public
speakers are always reminding their hear
ers that they are the champions of the
workingman. Displaying soft and white
hands to workers, they never fail to fatter
them as the hard-handed sons of toll. The
wonder is that workers who listen to such
men do not invite them to become by labor
what they so much admire in their ha-
rangues. This practice of coddling those
who work with their hands must have
aroused the contempt of the most intelli-
gent of workingInen, both because it is pa
tronizing and because they know that it is
hypocritical. Doubtless, Mr.. George had
these 6emagogues in mind when he made
the declaration which has been quoted, and
intended to rebuke them. If the dema-
gogues who pose as the champions of labor,
with an air of insufferable superiority, do
not heed the rebuke of the dead George they
will meet fitting punishment at the hands of
the men they patronize and whom they SO
often attempt to dupe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31
SCIENTIFIC.


The cause of the deterioration of paper
London Society of Arts. Much of the paper
now made cannot be expected to endure
many years
burg chemist show that it resembles tung-
stem steel, but is made softer by annealina
and harder by high heating. 1t stands fire
and tempering better, showing no assures
where tungsten steel very often does
The beaver appears to Bargaining slightly
In Norway, where it was once very nu-
merous, as Professor Colett estimates the
present number at one hundred, while there
the European species are still found in
some districts on the Rhone, the Elbe and
the Danube.
A communication to the Paris Academy
of Medicine states that not less than 50 per
cent. OF the native children of Picking are
affected with threadworms. Other small In
testinal parasites are equally common in
adults. as a result of the use OF polluted
drinking water and Of raw vegetables from
sewage-irrigated fields, the European resi-
dents, who use comparatively pure water
and cooked vegetables, being almost en-
tirely unaffected. Tapeworm. on the other
hand. Is found in 20 per cent Of the euro
peans. while 1t is very rare In the Chinese.
On small grass plot in the city of Wor-
cester, England, is settled remarkable
colony that seems to be quite new to the
locallty-a band or highly phosphorescent
earth worms. This annelid, according to
Mr.. T. Lloyd Bozward in Nature Is round,
pellucid, about two inches In length and APP
parently without augmentation 1t Is en-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31
SOME MoRTUARY REFLECTIONS.

Since the death of Mr.. George it has
been remarked many times that he died
in the harness This is so obviously true
that the comment was almost unavoidable.
Few men, except those who die in battle,
fall in the midst of the fray as Mr.. George
did. From what is known of his character
it is probable this is the way he would
have wished to die. 1t is said that he
often expressed his willingness if necessary
to give his life for what he thought to be
fidelity to his principles, and this he did.
Perhaps there is no more common reflec-
ton among men than how they would pre-
fer to die. There are numberless ways OF
shutting off this mortal coil, innumerable
paths to the gate through which all must
finally pass, and although men know they
have not the slightest choice in the mat
ter they are apt to have a preference, or
at least to think they have. as to the path
by which they would like to go. 1t is an
everyday occurrence when a person dies
of heart disease 70 hear men remark
That's the way L want to 60" Perhaps
they really mean this and perhaps they
only think they mean it. When the time
comes, if they could have little notice,
they would probably ask for a stay of judg-
ment. Gray's question has never been an
swered:
For who, to dumb forgetfulness a prey.
This pleasing anxious being eer resigned,
Left the warm precincts of the cheerful
day
Nor cast one longing. lingering look be-
hind?
The person has not been found. One may
think he prefers sudden summons, but
when it comes he still casts one longing
lingering look behind. Nevertheless, as be-
tween sudden death and a long illness.
a wasting disease or protracted suffering.
the former is infinitely preferable. Personal
considerations aside. no one cares to be-
come burden to others through weeks or
months of nursing. with the Inevitable end
in full view all the time. Men sometimes
say they would like to have a little time
for preparation for the great change. but
ferred is of any value. Persons going to
the Klondilke must get their outfit before
starting on the trail. In a broad sense we
are dying all the time. We begin to die
as soon as we begin TO live. ''All men think
all men mortal but themselves, says an
English poet. There is a deal of deep phi
losophy in this We think of every body else
as liable to die except ourselves. 1t is easy
enough to think of all our friends and ac-
ouaintances as passing beyond the river
but we cannot quite realize that we are
marching in the same innumerable caravan.
Some men are happy in the time as well
as the manner of their death. Solomon
says: There is time to be born and
time to die 1t has been said that Abra-
ham Lincoln was fo innate in the time of
his death. His special mission seemed to
have been accomplished. The war was end
ed. emancipation Of the slaves was accom-
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plIshed and the Union was saved. He had
time. His career had eliminated Ti.ae and
events had INDICATED him in every respect,
and he was at the summit of his fame and
popularity. He could not have added any
thing to the measure of his greatness or to
his claim upon the gratitude of his coun-
trymen. He was already fully eligible to a
seat among the immortals. If he had lived
he would have had to grapple with new
difficulties and new problems, and would
have been buffeted by that stormy sea of
troubles which ragged and roared dur
ing the early years Of reconstruction
He might have made mistakes or failed to
carry the people with him, and might have
fallen in popular esteem. AT any rate, he
could not possibly have risen higher Death
came to him at a most opportune moment,
and he was translated instantly from a life
of doubtful issues to an immortality of
fame. If Lincoln had lived to become old,
decrepit, childish, and had finally died, say,
of paresis, his fame would have been
dimmed and the world would have been i'm
menselythe loser. Occurring at the time and
in the manner it did, his death enriched
mankind and his memory became bless
ing to his countrymen. In the same sense,
to compare small things with great, Mr..
Georges death came at the right time. He
never was so near great victory and tri-
umphant vindication as he was when he
died. On Tuesday next this dream of vic
tory would have ended in defeat and he
would have been simply the representative
of a. lost cause. He never before stood as
well before the public, and never was as
fairly and charitably judged as he was at
the time of his death. If he had died two
months ago the press of the country would
have had very little good to say of him.
Now, all admit that he possessed great
qualities and true nobility of character. If
he had lived he might have become dan
gerous agitator and public peril He fell,
pleading the cause of the poor, of good
government and Of justice and right with a
fiery zeal and eloquence that commanded
universal admiration. He died at the right
time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Recently a Chicago paper presen> cd some
figures to show that the casualties of the
charge of the Light Brigade which Tenny-
son has immortalized, were not so large as
those suffered by many regiments on both
sides in the war fer the Union. This an
nouncemeat seems to have so surprised sew
eral well-known journals that they have
copied the article as matter of news More
than twenty years ago that fact was known
to many who had occasion to consult mus
ter rolls. The Chicago paper takes its facts
from Colonel Fox's book entitled "Regi-
mental Losses in the American Civil War;"
which was published more than six years
ago. 1t shows that sixty-three Union regi-
ments lost from SOL to 50 per cent. of their
men in killed and wounded I'm single actions.
while the loss of the Light Brigade in killed
and wounded was but 367 per cent Great
Britain has so long been able to impress us
with its assumption of superiority that it
takes us a long time to realize that much
Of the claim is matter of writing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

It's twelve factories being greater than the
production of al other factories in the world
combined
The Inconvenience of learning to ride a
bicycle are considerably mitigated by the
use of an apparatus now adopted by several
riding schools In Germany. A miniature
railway runs round the school about twelve
feet from the ground and from this are
suspended several straps. each one of which
is buckied to machine, in this way keeping
it upright.
One day some years ago. says the London
Daily News Lord Tennyson was walking in
meditation about the grounds Of Aldworth
when tourist rushed toward him, leaving
behind party of friends to follow more at
leisure. Arrived within speaking distance,
the stranger said: Can you tell me where
/ can find the poet Tennyson?" Taken
by surprise the great laureate was not
ready with an evasion, and answered, Il am
he. Whereupon the stranged turned to his
friends, and. pointing to the poet with no
more reverence than If he We're an inani-
mate curiosity, bawled out: Say. this is the
mani This Is the man. The friends has
tened their pace and stared with all their
eyes, while the only thing the poet could
do was to beat a hasty retreat, speechless
with indignation. The News adds that the
visitors were Americans.
Though our eyes show dewy redness
AS of grief
1t is not caused by the deafness
or the leaf
It's a cold that brings affliction
Ard all pathos would be fiction
Mid the tendency to diction
Strong but brief.
True, the foliage is falling
From the trees;
And we hear the ice king calling
In the breeze.
But you cannot be pathetic
When your diaphragm athletic
Takes a spaSm energetic
For a sneeZe.
washington Star
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31
WON by A STORY.
How Congressman Allen Gained His
Point with Cleveland.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit FREE Press.
Soon after President Cleveland was first
sDaugurated Private John Allen saw him
several times in behalf of one Of his con-
stituents who was anxious to become
United States marshal in one Of the Mis-
sisSippi districts. On each occasion the
President had refused to consider the APP
plication at that time. giving as reason
that he had not reached the Mississippi APP
pointments. The applicant became so inn
Fortunate that Congressman Allen decided
to make at least one more effort. He went
to the White House and made q stronger
plea than ever. but succeeded In accom-
plishing nothing, but before leaving OBJ
tanned the Presidents permission to tell an
anecdote.
when / commenced practicing law one
of my first clients young man whose
father had recently died and left a large
property Some legal complications had
arisen which delayed. until by the decision
of the court Of these questions, the settling
UP OF the estate. In the meantime this
young man. In anticipation of an early div
idend. had gone heavily into debt and his
creditors. seeing no money coming. had be-
come very pressing. After repeated post
ponements the day at last came when I
felt certain cur case would be decided My
client came to my Office and together we
went to the courthouse. One or two cases
were quickly disposed of, but when ours
was called the Judge announced that he
would not decide il until the next term.
AS we left tEe room the young man. with
tears yelling UP In his eyes, said Mr. Al
len. I am almost sorry the old man died. "
Private Aliens man was appointed with
out further delay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Judge Foster, of the United States Dis
trict Court in Kansas. and Judge Thayer,
of the United States Circuit Court, have
decided that the state law fixing the
charges for feeding stock In the Kansas
City stock yards is constitutional. on the
ground that the charges of the stock yards
company have been excessive, and as there
Is no other yard TO which stock can be TAX
en-. the company is monopoly using its
position to the injury of the cattle indus
try If the charging of a high price for
feed constitutes a monopoly, why should
not the fixing of a fare by street-railway
company having control of all the streets
which Will produce a revenue in excess Of
a reasonable return on the cost of the plant
be held to be burdensome ami therefore
Illegal?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

1t is said that in point of high tides the
gale which swept along the Atlantic coast
a few days ago has not been equaled since
1874 The wind ranged in velocity from thir-
ty-two to fifty-two miles an hour, and but
for timely warnings issued by the Weather
Bureau at Washington the destruction of
life and property would have been enor-
nous. By the way. there is no branch of
the government service whose benefits are
more directly felt by the people than the
Weather Bureau, and its~~alue is becoming
generally recognized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The headline Great Learning Wasted
over the account Of cultured man work
ing on railroad section at a pittance per
day is the essence of unwisdom. Such SEN
timent tends to foster mercenary motives
in education, and to discourage the de-
sire for learning where there is not an i'm
mediate prospect for turning it into worldly
wealth. Great learning can no more be
wasted than can honesty and common de-
cency. as each is in large measure its own
reward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Professor Mahaffy. of the University of
Dublin, is quoted as saying that he doubts
whether. as the result Of the educational
movement of the last thirty years. the peo-
pie Of England are either happier or better
A writer long before Mahaffy declared that
'he that increaseth knowledge increaseth
sorrow,' and another of more recent time
suspected that Ignorance is bliss. Notwith-
standing this conclusion, which many les
ser people arrive at as well, 1t is not likely
that the progress of education will be
stayed. The thirst for knowledge having
been awakened the world is not likely to go
back to apathetic indifference. TO science and
philosophy. The bliss Of ignorance cap be
enjoyed only BY those who are too ign0.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The United States should not go to war
on Cuba's account row nor at any future
time. All we have to do is to wait and
Cuba win grayitate to the United States as
Inevitably as the apple falls to the ground
when its stem is loosen ed. There is no need
Of haste. Time is our faithful ally in the
matter, and it is only question of a few
years more or less when Cuba will become
q part of the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The British publishers are not pleased
with the working of the international copy
right law. which requires that all books
copyrighted in the United States shall be
printed in this country To avoid the ex-
pense of printing editions in both countries
the British publisher has all the printing
done here, which is cheaper in spite of the
much higher wages paid to printers and
binders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

1t is generally conceded in Greater New
York that the Importation of outside
speakers has been mistake. Mayor Strong
made a palpable hit by alluding to the
representatives of the boroughs of Ne
braskas Ohio. Washington and Albany,
who have come on here TO tell US how to
vote -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

A Kentucky minister was stoned and
driven from the community because he had
denied the existence of the devil. Such 10y
atty is touching, and is worthy ofsa better
cause. AT the same time it explains much
of the political history of certain portions
of that State
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The smallest degree of sympathy is
wasted upon the man who unblushingly an
nounces that he mo longer loves the wife
who has borne him children and taken care
of him and his for long years. Under con-
ditions in the remotest degree akin to the
normal, such an admission is a mans con-
fession that he possesses neither honor nor
manliness. gratitude nor chivalry, kindness
nor loyalty to say nothing of conscience or
common sense
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Now that organizations of the Elks are
expressing Indignation because the success
full prize fighter Fitzsimmons has been adj
mitted to membership In Marion, the van
pushed Corbett can claim vindication for
his refusal to accept the hand of the con-
quering Bob, who addressed him and his
associates as gents"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The late Mr. Pullman remembered his
faithful colored servants quite generously.
Among other requests he left 5000 to VIII
liam Wells, butler at the White House.
Wells was formerly in Mr. Pullman's en-
ploy and obtained his position at the White
House on the latter's recommendation. He
accompanied President Harrison on his long
trip through the West.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31
Chnnge oil Seasons.

Somehow, the passing summer turns
fellow to more serious reflection, don't you
know?''
"At least, 1t makes one tend to higher
views OF woman"
1t was afterward thought that, perhaps.
there was some subtle allusion to the sea-
shore and the ballroom in his remark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

General Miles having said in his report
that the Indians are making rapid progress
toward standardization, the Minneapolis
Tribune asks why they should not make
rapid progress toward full civilization. An
answer may be found in further question:
Can the American Indians. as whole,
stand full civilization2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The sure method to continue the democrat
ization Of the police force is to reduce to
the ranks men who, by twenty years of
faithful and efficient service have risen to
the highest places to make room for favor
ites who were compelled to resign before
election
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

General Gomez and the new President of
the Cuban republic have issued joint proc
lamation declaring that the death penalty
DSZin be imposed on any messenger APP
prcaching the Cuban camps with any prop
csition short of independence. Now, who
win undertake to present the proposition
for autonomy?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

mind of theater-goers as so many Of the
plays do In spite OF Mrs. Fiske's playful
protest it must be insisted that more OF
her kind of intellectually is needed-the
kind that recognizes the existence of dra-
matte possibilities elsewhere than in the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Henry George IS dead. long live Henry
George may prove TO be the rallying cry
OF the late Mr.. Georges supporters. 1t be-
gins to look as if sort of sentimental and
reactionary feeling would induce large
proportion Of them to vote for the young
man who has been substituted for his
father, and who was never heard of before
last Friday. If he should receive $1,000 or
eoc0o votes that would be the strangest
thing Of the whole campaign.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

1t is said that Mr.. Bryan is growing
heshy. and instead of the lean and hungry
aspect of last year has well-paid and
well-fed look. He has turned his advocacy
of free silver to good account.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

rant to know their own condition And If
knowledge does not give happiness, disap-
pointment should not ensue. for who is
there who seeks it for that purpose?
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL,
Indianapolis, IND.
THH INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can DC found at the Following places
NEW IOIt&-NVindsor Hotel anu Astor House.
cHIcAGo-Palmer House and p o. News Co..
2i7 Dearborn street.
CINcINNATL-J. r. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine
street.
LoIIsV1LLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth avenue.
st. LOUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot
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Advantages of Wealth.

flch IS she not
"Oh. yes; very. Lucky girl. Doesn't have
to marry men unless she loves them"
AS an indication of the identity of the me
tropolis in which this conversation was
pulled off, it may be stated that not more
than seven blocks away the fierce winds
were whistling through the whiskers Of an
agricultural gent who was being steered
down to the lake front to look at a tunnel
avnloSi0n
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31
POOR Argument for low.
New York Evening Sun.

New lUIh LNtHIUb sun
A favorite argument or rather statement,
of DIR. Lows supporters Is that ne doesn't
want the place OF mayor. In the first place
this is not true. Mr.. Low has plotted.
pulled wires and contradicted himself in his
effort 10 get the nomination. In the second
place il is no compliment 10 a great COM
munity for 6. candidate TO pretend that he
is above the place which Is highest in It's
gift. This pretense OF seif-sacrifice Is cant.
pure ana simple. II Is civic hypocrisy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Mayor Taggart seems to have fallen into
the error of assuming that his reelection
was a declaration OF the voters that he
should do as he pleases about all things, but
he viii learn better in time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

There seems to be no good reason why the
death of Henry George should have caused
q decided rally of American stocks in Lon
don In fact, Mr.. Georges single-tax the
cries are rather favorable to investments
IN stocks and bonds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

Until the United States has erected suit
able public buildings in cities of the class
of Indianapolis, Congress should vote no
more money to local fairs which are called
Industrial exhibitions"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

The present attitude of Spain and Cuba
recalls the old adage that one may lead
horse to the water but cannot make him
drink. Spain can offer the Cubans home
rule. but cannot make them accept it.