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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

1t seems quite certain that the country
can depend upon Vice President Hobart do
ing what he can to expedite important bust
ness in the Senate during the coming ses-
sion, and, in fact, during his term of office
At Paterson, N. j., a few days ago, he said:
When 1 was indicted into office 1 said a
few words which are just as true now as
they were then. On March 4 last / said to
the Senate that legislative expedition was
the hope of the country All the interests of
good government and the advancement of a
better and higher condition of things call
for prompt and positive legislation at your
hands. To Obstruct the regular course of
wise and provident legislative action, after
the fullest and freeSt discussion, is neither
consistent with true senatorial courtesy,
conducive to the welfare of the people nor
in compliance with their just expectations.
In reiterating these views the Vice Presi-
dent evidently intends to let it be under
stood that he will do all in his power to
overcome the traditions of the Senate,
which have become an obstacle to the trans
action of business. In taking this stand he
has put himself closely in touch with pub
lie sentiment on the subject.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Elk Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild
says that law which would not require
more than two lines would, in his opinion.
almost entirely eliminate the danger which
turks in the greenbacks. The law which he
would recommend is as follows: THAT the
secretary OF the treasury whenever green
backs are redeemed in gold, shall retain the
greenbacks in the treasury and not reissue
them" There seems to be a growing be-
lief that the President will recommend
something very nearly on this line in his
forthcoming message. He may modify the
foregoing by recommending that green
backs. once redeemed. may be reissued for
gold and for that alone This would be a
safe and conservative measure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26
Handling Dead Letters.
Womans Home Companion.

w
Eight hundred and twenty-five clerks find
employment in the Postoftice Department
of whom 1T are women. Their salaries
range from $500 to 81. 800 year, and they
are engaged in general clerical work and
copying. The most interesting division of
the department is the dead letter office
Where about 125 women are employed.
Twenty thousand undelivered letters are re-
ceived here every day. Each clerk is ex-
pected to open 250 letters each day, and as
many more as she can handle. A record OF
the daily number examined by each one IS
kept, and credit for proficiency awarded.
Letters containing checks and money are
given special attention. and are returned 10
the sender if any address can be found II
not they are recorded and placed on nle
to await application. Those containing
money may be reclaimed in four years
after that time elapses they are sent to
the treasury of the United states and are
often identified and reclaimed after many
years Letters containing no Enclosures are
returned to the writers if they contain the
address; otherwise they are not preserved
and no record is kept of them There is a
museum of unavailable articles that have
been taken from the mails; its shelves con
tain every Imaginable sort OF things, as Ill
verse in character as wasnpoard ana q
clx
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

The proposition of Senator Carter. of
Montana, that all paper dollars of smaller
denominations than $40 shall be retired from
get into circulation does not meet with
very general approval, because the chang
ing Of ten7dollar-bill practically involves
the carriage OF more or less weight of silver
dollars. SO far as the use of silver is con-
cerned, it will not make greater demand
for the metal, since transferring four hun
dred millions of silver dollars from the
vaults of the treasury to the pockets of the
people who now hold the certificates in
stead, will not create derlanI for another
ounce OF white metal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

All European governments are formed
more or less as aristocracies, and naturally
opposed to democracy and republican gov
eminent. The Democratic party in this
country continually charges that the Re-
publican party is an aristocratic party Yet
all European governments sympathize with
the Democratic party and with Democratic
administrations in the United States. The
reason is obvious. The only fixed principle
that party has, free trade, is favorable to
foreign Governments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

A gentleman who recently visited the In
dian Territory thinks there is no country in
the world where prohibitory laws are as
strictly enforced as they are among the
i've civilized tribes who inhabit the Terri
tory. 1t is against the law to import any
kind of intoxicating liquors whatever. The
penalty is severe, and, as 1t is United
states law. it is enforced. The result is
that it is a common thing for the people to
drink camphor perfume, hair tonics or any
thing that contains the faintest suggestion
of alcohol 1t may be questioned whether
such beverages have civilizing effect on
the Indians
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26
On a Youthful Portrait of Robert


face of youth mature: a mouth of tender,
Sad human sympathy yet something stole
In clasp of lip: wide eyes Of calmest spendor,
And brow sereney ample and heroic;-
The features all-lt with a soul ideal.
o visionary boyi what Were you seeing,
What hearing, you stood thus midst the real
Ere yet one master-wcrk of yours had. being?
Is it foolish fancy that we humor-
Investing daringly with life and spirit
This youthful portrait of you ere one rumor
hear it?-
Is it a fancy, or your first of gories,
That you were listening, and the camera drew
you
Hearing the voices of your untold stories
And all your lovely poems calling to you?
James Whitcomb Riley in December Scribner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

The Tacoma Ledger publishes some inter-
esting statistics regarding the growth of
the foreign trade of that city. They cover a
period Of sixteen years, and as Washington
was admitted eight years ago that includes
eight years Of territorial life and eight
years Of statehood They show that from
1881 70 1858 the shipments of wheat and flour
fsom Tacoma to foreign countries amounted
% s. "a. while from 1889 TO 1897 they were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

The Philadelphia philanthropist who gave
a fine residence property to the free library
as a memorial to his wife had the proper
idea of monuments. A fiinty shaft that
says nothing to the world in general except
what is engraved on the surface of the
stone is more emblematic of a selfish life
than of one that had been or wished to be
of use to its felloW-men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

The Hated Foreigner-It catch the idea,
this is a country where you consider your
self as good as any other man.
Native-EXactly, sir; exactly.
And every other man as good as you
are"
"Er-ah-aint the weather fine for the
time of year?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

It is announced thar the yellow fever is
over. If experience is profited by it seems
that the scourge may be escaped hereafter.
One of the reasons for this opinion is the
mild form of the disease compared with
previous visits. But, mild as it has been
the fever has seriously interfered with the
prosperity of the cotton States during the
mast three months.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26
All Over.

my wife and I have our little quarrels
once in a WHILE" said the man who lives,
with others, in the Pasteboard Flats, but
they are all over in few minutes"
Il presume you mean, all over the
house?" said the other man, who had had
some experience in fiat life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

One of the Washington correspondents,
who knows just what the President will
say in his message regarding our relations
with Spain, announces: that while ne will
declare that neutrality cannot be perma-
nent he will use no offensive language.
There are said to be men who can Rick the
unwelcome down stairs so politely that the
victim will express gratitude therefor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

my dear young frieno,' said the en-
ployer who believes that fatherly interest
is better than a big salary do you think
the salary you are drawing justities your
playing poker?'
"Justifies? Justifies?' repeated the dear
young man, I've got to play poker to get
enough money to live
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Exclusive of the five civilized tribes, the
latest enumeration shows that the number
of Indians is 177,17S on III reservations,
which embrace about 3S,404,S37 acres. So
much has been said of the allotment of
lands to Indians that it is something of a
surprise 10 see the statement that only 4545
Indians have accepted allotments. calling
for 644,147 acres. Compared with previous
enunerations of Indians, the report of the
secretary of the interior on this subject
proves that the race is gradually decreasing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Sir Edward Sassoon is making clean
sweep Of the statuary with which the late
Mr. Barnatos unique taste hac adorned his
house in Park Lane, London. The figures
are TO be removed and dumped down in
Preston Park, Brighton, by way of gift to
the corporation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Senator Lindsay, of Kentucky, says the
chances of currency legislation have been
spoiled by tariff which fails to yield rev.
enue 1t is very evident he has not read
the monthly reports of receipts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

gress decrease one feels that the time is
at hand when a dozen senators will begin
to thresh the oft-threshed straw as If there
were grain in it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Washington correspondents are entirely
safe in saying that the Presidents message
will mention Hawaii, Cuba, Alaska and the
currency question. One does not need to be
a prophet to predict that.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

The number of currency plans which will
appear in Washington when Congress as
sembles will at least establish the reputa-
ton of the country for fertility and now
ssltv I'm invention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Chicago IIIuts-I1tIdIu.
An Eastern contemporary says that "one
of the strongest points in favor OF football
is the fact that it teaches self-restraint.
III that is what football teaches it is APP
parent that great many football teams
haven't yet learned the game.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
The Pessimistic bachelor

Marriage" said the Sentimental Girl, sis
a lottery
But the trouble-is," said the Pessmistic
Bachelor, that the man takes most of the
chances
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Richard Cookers three-year-old chestnut
that has been winning money on the Eng
lish turf is not one of those that Van Wyck
dragged from the fire in the last mayoralty
cop,poio1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL,
IndfannDoIis. Ind.
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found the following places:
NEW YORk-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House. p. o. News Co., 81
Dearborn street, and Great Northern Hotel.
CINcINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
LOUISvILLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner
of Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. D. c.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

If man is particular about having his
trial in Indianapolis he should be careful
to commit his crime elsewhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Uncle Sam hires his mail cars of the
railroad companies and pays an exorbitant
rental, but Mr.. Armour owns his cars and
railroads are eager to haul them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

behavior and vile rudeness should procure
volume Of the proceedings of the lower
house of the Austrian Reichsrath.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-26

Persons who had been accustomed to
think there YVES a limit to Internationally
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

Passing Clouds.

Frances Parker Robinson for the New
York Age.l
Fast before our mystic vision
Pass the clouds IN varied form;
Ger our heads they roll in grandeur,
Some of sunshine, some of storm,
So our years are passing onward,
Down the chariot wheel OF time.
To some fsirer, unknown region
To some far serener cline.
From the years Of early childhood,
Even down co hoary age.
Here and there we catch the cleaning
of life's golden sunlit page
Yet the clouds with silver lining
Break upon our raptured view,
And though darkness shades at evening
Yet its shadows are but lew.
All along the thorn-crowned pathway,
That our wesry feet must tread,
Lie has land marks on to glory,
Right before our journey spread.
Let us then be bright and happy,
Up and doing whilst tbs day
And eetthoughts our hearts uplifting
Lhase the gloomy clouds away.
Let us climb the toilsome mountain
In our steel girt armOr clad,
Ready for life's fiercest battle,
With our hearts and voices glad.
Look aloft the clouds are breaking
At the quiet dawn OF day,
With their gold and silver lining
Passing brightly on our way.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
Knights Of Damon.

RICHMOND, Va, January %, 81.
The Second District Deputy OF Vir-
giRia, Sir knight, J. Q. Randolph held
q meeting at the Castle, No. 73O North
Bird Street. Tne meeting was called 20
order after which the object OF the
meeting was stated. which was to re-
port the new clubs. sir Knight Ed
ward Randolph, Grand Counsellor was
called to the chair and pronounced the
speakers for the evening.
First speaker sir Knight, Hildray
Richardson who spOAe encouraging
words. May it long be remembered
that the integrity OF Damon should
1--we long in the heart OF all men, and
should shine as the sun. Rev. How
ard also spoke and showed that the
people of Richmond and other cities
are AWAKE and fiocking to the Damons
and Daughters Of Diony sius We
thank HIM for the many encouraging
words which be spoke and we wish
that he will continue.
MRS. Sarah Jact son also gave q short
address after which Sir j F. Z. Randolph
was called upon and claimed that the
Order of Knights OF Damons and the
Daughters OF DloDysius was not only
TO take care of the sick and bury the
dead, but was to protect falling hui
LndnitI hAU ab OaulOu was OppOoCu W
the violation of the law in the Senate,
50 are we to day opposed to the law be-
ing violated in this United States of
America, and We pray that the God OF
Heaven will prevent it. sir Knights
remember our duty
The chairman OF the clubs reported
Mrs Mary Jackson of Leigh ST., club,
No. 2, hrs Sallie Hackney of Gather
ine street, No. /; Mrs. J. G Randolph
of Navy Hin club, No. 3; >ir Nelson
Jackson OF Leigh st., club, No 2,
Knights of Damon. We are glad to
say that the chairman OF this club has
prov faithful and we hope tha' they
may continue These clubs will be
made in thu Knights of Damon and
Daughters of Dionysius
Our State Grand Lecturer, Sir ]. A
w. Jackson was also with us and gave
us q lecture upon the principles OF the
order His subject vas What it takes
To make all order" and he claim that q
man is CnIy - hat he makes himself by
sticking to it after which the guest was
Invited TO partake of refreshments oi
the season in abundance and there
Iwere fragments left.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06

The past week has been one of inves-
tigation by our correspondent. which
brought forth the fact that horrible
OF affairs prevails among the
real poor people which many OF our
readers are unacquainted with.
Misery and suffering amid dirt and
filth abounds on every hand. During
our inspection there were pathetic
scenes that would touch q heart of
stone, scenes which are OF an every
day occurrence but hidden from the
glare Of the world, scenes in which are
revealed q state of affairs too dreadful
to contemplate That we have been
negligent and indifferent to the
wrech edness and misery around us, is
evident.
The need of mission work for these
suffering people right here in our
midst appeals to us with a much great
or force than for people anywhere else
Here is field in which every one can
labor, q field in which the call for
clothing shoes, bread and all other
necessaries of life is heard every day
A WIDOW AND FOUR CHILDREN ALMOST
STARVING.
In company last week with Rev Scott
Wood, pastor of the Good Shepherd
Episcopal Church we entered home
on Leigh between 2Sth and 20th Streets
in which was q widow and her four
children suffering for want Of bread
A small fire burned in the stove, the
children ranging from months to Il
years were gathered around it endeav-
oring to keep warm upon the bed with
scarcely covering to keep her warm
la the mother tossing from side tC
side with q fever; while beside her lay
the baby. Her condition was pitiable
in the extreme.
Rev. Wood finding that the doctor
had been there and left prescription
and the poor woman had no money Il
have it filed went to M Slanght r.
drug store, corner 28th and n street
and had it filled meanwhile instruct
ing the druggist should she send an
other prescription, to MI it and h
would pay for it. None can imagine
with how much gratitude she thanked
him and our correspondent. But hee,
less OF this Rev. Wood said in lov
voice LET US pray :" 1t was indeed
pathetic scene as he poured forth petit
tions to almighty God to blessed them
With a fervent amen, we arose and al
ter hearty hand-shake left the hum
bic home
ANOTHER HOME OF DISTRESS.
There is another poverty stricke
home on Nine Mile Road at the 81
> treme end of North 26th st. III
| hoOse stands IN q row OF small one st,
1 | ry frame houses and the one in whic
[ the poor people live Is next to the Ia
r house going North In this hon
wretcbedness and poverty prevails
t an alarming extent. The husband ol
! Of work. the wife sick while the chill,
D rem crying for food forms a most di
Q tressing spectacle
Visiting another home at 1906 Mort
31st St, we came across another pla
/, where misery, and suffering held II
sway The father almost blind can 3
nothing to do The mother out Of &
city endeavoring to get work. A bal
three months old, two small boys a
a sister about "a years old who tax
in washing which hardly brings in 2
per week, constitutes the family.
J. They are poor, they need shoes a
= clothing. they need ali, food. w
d will succor them
On slst and P streets is anOtt
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
HE SUFFERS THERE.
Paul Davis In the HenricO
County Jail.
VIOLENT PAINS RACK
HIS BODY.
A REVIEW OF THIS
TRAGIC CASE.
The Age of CODSent--Whe0
will the End Come?

Despite the prophecies and predic-
ton of the county physician, DR.. Crox-
ton, that Paul Davis days are number
ed and that he could not long survive
on account of the bullst wound inhict-
ed by 9. A. Twitchell, father Of the
white girl he is accused of having
wronged, he continues to live.
CHANCE IN HIS CONDITION.
A week ago, he was taken i'll with
violent gripings In the abdomen.
Whether it was the result of the intu-
ries sustained or was simply case OF
indigestion is an open question
We called to see Davis at the County
Jail. He was sound asleep, oblivious OF
his surroundings. At the windows
were the ominous looking iron bars,
which told that he was within the con-
fines of q prison. His couch rested on
the hard cemented floor. De hed
abundance of covering and the room
warm.
DISCUSSING THE CASE.
After a brief conversation he said he
ibid not feel we'll owing TO his recent
sickness. After conversing with him
lconcerning some OF the important de-
tails of the. case, We left him.
Upon going again in the ofiice, ere
we had been there msny moments
lady entered. GOOD morning, Mrs.
rwitchell," said the iaiaer. We lock-
ed no and observed q ruddy complex
ioned individual who enQuired as TO
whether or not she could see her hus-
band. Her request was granted. A
moment later, Twitchell with his face
wreathed in smiles appeared at the
inner iron door of the prison.
rwIroHELL AZ A PRISONER.
He asked some favor and it was. sc-
corded him. With his wife he had IA. >
appeared within the inner recesses OF
this place for criminals.
Cora Twitchell the white girl whose
infatuation for Davis has been of the
most surprising kind is never seen In
Richmond. The last Legislature made
the age OF consent fourteen instead OF
twelve years The effect of this is TO
make it legally impossible for her 70
consent TO improper conduct even
though she does so actually SO agree
TO CONVICT ON rEcHNIcALIrY.
This would result on Davis being
placed in the attitude Of having raped
her although she wrote notes to HIM /,
followed him to his place OF labor, and
met him frequently of her own will
and accord.
! The case hangs therefore upon the
age of Cora Twitchell. II she is four
teen years of age. then she could give
consent. 1t can be proven that Twiteh
ell said that ehe was fourteen years of
! age, although efforts are being made
to establish the fact that she ie only
thirteen years of age.
DAVIS FEARFUL PUNISHMENT
1t is a most interesting CAGE, and ID
! one which will be watched with much
! interest. Public sentiment in the
; neighborhood is much in the colored
! boys favor. He is not pure -blooded
} Negro by any means.
] Many think he has been punished
enough. He was in the hands OF the
} law when he was shot and the law wal
2 Irresponsible for him. He has hpgereS
near deaths door for weeks and suf-
J fers the pangs of the misery ladened
3 Why then should further persecution
s of him continue7 A motion for the bal
OF Twitchell will be made Monday.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY g. 1897

publicsns did not attend They say
Payne would not have gOne il invited
but the committee say they were given
no assurance Of this, and that the snub
was intentional.
The ball which was given by the cit
Izens of Charleston last night. was a
brilliant social function. Tne giddy
members Of the two houses laid aside
the cares Of State and danced until an
early hour, and we'll known society
people from all over the State enliven-
cd the scene with their presence. The
ball was given in the Senate chamber
OF the State House, and all of the Sec
ond floor Of the building was placed at
the disposal of the guests. The deco
rations were very tasteful. and the sup
per we'll served. Governor and Mrs.
MacCorkle, Governor -eiect and Miss
Atkinson, Ex-Governor and Mrs. Z
Willis Wilson, Ex-Governor Mrs o. B.
Fleming, and the State officials and
their wives received the guests.
Richmond planet., 1897-02-06
PYTHIAN NOTES.

The following is list of the officers
installed by Deputy William A. Noel
for Richmond Lodge, Number i:
Chancellor commander Daniel Bow
Ter; Vice-Chancellor, Elijah Miller
Prelate, Cornelius johnson Master OF
Works. Augustus Taylor; Keeper of
Records and Seal, R. g. Richardson
Master cf Finance. w. r. Green; Mas
ter OF Exchequer, John L. Allen; Mas
ter-at-Arms. w II. johnson; Inner
Guard, w. T. Edwards; Outer GSard.
James whiting Grand Representative
elect is Sir knight j w. Meekins.
The meeting OF Richmond Lodge
held on Monday, February LIST, = a.
quite interesting and the new officers
bid fare TO carry the lodge on to sue
cess.