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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The organization of the School Board will
remain puzzle until it's design, if there
was any, shall be revealed in the acts of the
new officials. The best information obtain
able now is that there is no design in it
whatever. If the members of the board
who We're elected by the people in the con-
hdence that they would oppose the ex-
travagant combination which went out
year ago had voted as it was expected they
would, Mr.. Scott would have been reelected
chairman. Because they failed to meet the
expectations of those who elected them
Mr.. Russo was elected. Mr.. Sloan has been
a treasurer who has looked out for the
interests of the taxpayers. Several cliques
who desired to have the use of the large
deposits of the school fund for nothing had
their candidates. If the six men who were
elected because they have professed to be
Mr. Sloan he would have been elected The
candidate of the element coveting the use
of the school money was not elected.
When the friends of Mr.. Sloan found that
they could not elect him they voted for
Mr.. Burns There is reason to fear that
other interests than the welfare of the
faithful and efficient men as Commissioners
Scott and Sloan would not have been de-
feated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The New York Sun, which, at times, has
been a potential factor in the cause of
Tammany and of the anti-Cleveland Democ-
racy, having come to the place wheres the
roads fork, says:
The Sun frankly declares it's preference
to associate itself for the time being with
the sane and sober element of the Repub-
lican party rather than with the revolu-
tionary combination of the nominal Demo-
cratic party with POpuism and the wild
party.
The Sun has always advocated the theory
of protection and of a sound currency,
even when supporting Democratic candi-
dates. In the last campaign the Sun was
one Of the ablest opponents of Organism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The discredited. disgraced and repudiated
Ex-Governor Altgeld. of Illinois, has estab-
lished his claim to the title of the boss pes
sinist of the country. He has been known
for some time as a chronic croaker and
prophet of evil, but his speech in Brooklyn
on the Attn established his pre-elnlnence
1t is amazing that on an anniversary so
suggestive OF the growth and progress of
the Republic and with such abundant evil
dence around him of general prosperity and
unmistakable signs of greater prosperity
coming, this professional pessimist and for
eign-born reviler of the people, institu-
lions and laws of the United States could
find nothing to commend or approve, moth
ing to excite gratitude for the past or hope
for the future. "Quoth the raven. Never
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Among the Fourth of July addresses de-
livered in Philadelphia was one by Mr..
George Candy, a grandson of Betsy Ross,
who it is claimed, made the first author
lied American flag at the personal request
of Washington. Mr. Canby's address re-
lated wholly to his grandmother and the
flag incident. He said he had a very clear
remembrance of the old lady, although he
was only seven years old when she died.
When the revolutionary war began she
lived Arch street, Philadelphia. She was
then a widow, only twenty-four years old,
and carried an upholstery business
which had been established by her hus-
band. An uncle George Ross, was we'll
known and influential among the patriots
of the day. When he heard that Washing
ton wished a flag made he spoke of his
niece, and to her little residence, on the
first day of June, 1776, a small party, COM
posed OF Washington, Robert Morris and
George Ross, repaired, and there in small
back room the great general unfolded his
plans and asked Betsy whether she could
make such banner as he had outlined.
With becoming modesty she replied that
she would try, and thereby gained a place
in history. II has been stated that the order
for the making of the flag was given to
Mrs. Ross on June II, 1777 but Mr.. Candy
took occasion to contradict this popular il
lusion stating that it was fully one year
earlier or to be more exact, on June l,
1776, that General Washington made the
visit to the little house on Arch street and
explained his wishes to Mrs. Ross. The
descendants of Mrs. Ross have in their pos
session detailed statements of the move
ments of Washington and these clearly
show that the General was not again in
Philadelphia until Aug. 2 of the following
year, so he certainly could not have made
his visit to the Arch-street house the
14th of June, I'M. The latter date marks the
time when Congress passed resolutions
formally adopting the flag as suggested by
Washington and made by Betsy Ross The
main features of the flag had been decided
upon before Mrs. Ross received the order
for one. the only change made by her be-
ing to substitute five-pointed stars for six
pointed ones, and that she did by permits
sion of Washington on the ground that
five-pointed stars were easier to make. Mr.
Candy stated that her success in making
the first flag brought her other orders,
and she afterwards made several flags that
were carried during the war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Republican Editorial ASSOCIATION.

Arrangements are perfected for the sum-
mer outing of the Indiana Republican Edi-
torial Association, and that of this year
promises to be one of the most pleasant
and profitable the association has ever had
The party Will take the train leaving In
dianapols on the Big Four road at ILLS
a. m, July 8, or the train on the Wabash
leaving Lafayette at 3:42 p m. Arriving at
Detroit, the party will take the D. & c.
steamer for Mackinac island, returning in
time to attend the meeting of the National
League of Republican Clubs at Detroit
from July Is to 10. Members should notify
the secretary at once if they contemplate
going, and should follow directions in crcu-
lar sent out
J. d. HOGATE, secretary,
Danvlle, Ind
j. A. KEMP, president,
Salem, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Orator Turpie.
New York Sun.

new 1OTk gun.
The Hon. David Turpie's Grafton on the
tariff is declared by the Hon. Cutie Booze,
of Greencastle to be the greatest effort of
the Indiana senators life. II was fun Of
terrifying remarks which will be cut out
and stuck on scarecrows by the Democratic
Hoosier farmers Mr.. Turpie said that the
tariff bill was full of compound larceny"
large and unprovoked spoliation Of the
worlds commerce" bribery and rapine."
1t had been dictated by "a banditti of
syndicates." 1t was for the benefit of the
tariff swine, the high protective tariff
swine. They are voracious feeders, with
fierce appetites, and a regard only for the
infant industry of bristles Mr.. Turpie
wept over the fate of his inheritance tax
amendment, which proposed but a small
contribution for the support of the govern
ment, under which the present benericent
rules of descent prevailed" Presumably ne
will apply to have the present beneficent
rules Of descent repealed. out of this I'M
clean mass of brides and gifts" ne con-
tinued, lit was expected TO distil the pure
water of prosperity. You might as well ex-
pect to enjoy paradise by entering the do
main Of the damned. Where is Joe Black
burn now? That phrase win make him en-
vious for a week The Hon. David Turpie
is a really impassioned orator. and he puts
a thermometer to his neck at the end of
every paragraph elected by him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The statement of President Ratchford
of the United States Mine Workers Union
relative to arbitration is commendable for
the miners would gladly submit the present
controversy to arbitration by any compe-
tent and impartial tribunal on any basis
that will insure them a chance to make a
living. The mine owners and operators can
hardly afford to ignore such an overture
as this.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Patti never appeared to better advantage
than she does sitting beside the bed and
administering to the wants of a dying hus-
band who follows her with his eyes wher-
ever she moves No doubt the peerless sing
er who has charmed millions of persons
with her voice would sing her entire roper
tory to the sick man if he desired it, but
the dispatch says he does not care to be
sung to. In this situation the woman out
shines the artist
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
why They Break the Coin.
New York Tribune.

Thousands of French silver 5-franc pieces
annually disappear from circulation. This,
according to an official announcement just
made by the French government is due to
a queer belief When the great Emperor
ZION II was difficult to induce the people to
adopt them Accordingly, he caused a story
to be circulated to the effect that one of the
100 200 francs written on asbestos paper,
and directing the Bank of France to pay
the finder the money all in 5-franc silver
pieces 1t is in the hope of discovering TINS
probably mythical check that so many
thousands Of 5-franc pieces are broken In
lnal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Actor RatcIine Not Fugitive.

CHICAGO, July 6.--Justice Martin to-day
struck from the docket the charge of be-
ing a fugitive from justice pending against
Edward ]. Radcliffe. of New York the actor
arrested for wife beating. Since the case
was last called in the Police Court Judge
Goggin, In the Superior Court admitted
Radcliffe TO bail and fixed a hearing for
habeas corpus proceedings for Thursday.
Radcliffe says that developments in the case
bear out his original statement thar the
arrest was persecution on the part OF his
Wife's relatives.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Lady WaIIace's Gift.
York Tribune.

New 1OTk lllbuuC.
Government experts have just completed
their valuation of the pictures and art
treasures of one kind and another be-
Wallace. who. during her lifetime, was
barred from presentation at court and sub
iected to much unkindly ostracism by Eng
fish society The value is set down official
" at the enormous sum of So, 600, 900. The
government has decided to keep the collec-
ton where it is-that is TO say, in Hert-
ford House which the state is now about
10 ACQUIRE for the purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Her Mistake.

1t is not necessary to repeat his remarks
When his wife heard them imperfectly,
being in the next room, she said
"Oh, do say that over again, dear"
Look here, woman" he replied in con-
centrated voice, when a man gets his
finger caught between a sprocket and a
chain, it is no time for his wife to get
funny"
"Oh!" said she. WAS that it? L thought
you were repeating one of those Christian
Endeavor 'yells
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
OF the Old Regime.

Paw. what is a gentleman of the old
SCHOOL,"
"Er-ah-he is one of these fine, smooth
shaver old gentlemen who think it awful
that woman should know how to repair
a punctured tire, but just perfectly lovely
for her to know how to fix a sewing ma
chine"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Desperate Remedy.

"Ill tell you what to do said the man
who knows it all IF you are in doubt
about your plumbing. little peppermint
poured into the pipes will reveal any leak ."
But" asked the householder, where
the dickens am 1 to live until the pepper
mint smell gets out of the house? Tell me
that3"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Nothing more silly ever came from pub
lie man in any country than Emperor Will
liam's apprehension that the United States
will at no distant day become a meddle-
some factor in European politics. That is
about as probable as that the government
will undertake to build railway to the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
Biblical Advice.


A man had been up for an examination
in Scripture, had failed utterly, and the
relations between him and the examiner
had become somewhat strained. The latter
asked him if there We're any text in the
whole Bible he could quote. He pondered.
and then repeated: And Judas went out
and hanged himself Is there any other
verse you know in the Bibe2" the exam
liner asked. Yes. Go thou and DO like
wise " There was solemn pause, and
the proceedings terminated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
THE INDIANAPOLIS journal

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The patriotic custom of celebrating the
Fourth of July by Americans abroad has
become established, and is regarded with
respect by foreigners. AT the banquet in
Paris an official representative of the gov
eminent was among the guests.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The manufacturers of playing cards are
doubtless mistaken in thinking that a tax
on their product will kill their industry
Industries like card playing are not so east
ly killed. During the war every pack of
playing cards was taxed from 1 to 2 cents,
according 20 quality, yet card playing
trimmed along quite cheerfullY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

or bonds issued by any corporation may
not prevent the issuing of watered stock
and moonshine bonds, but it will compel
those who do II to pay as they go.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

That was wise and patriotic speech
which Mr. Whitelaw Reid made at the In
dependence-day dinner in London. In rep
resenting the United States as a nation
that loves peace and has no desire for
mere territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. yet one
that will jealousy guard its rights within
a legitimate sphere of influence. he put the
case exactly right
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

1t might be well for the Governors of the
States in which the coal strikes prevail to
offer to arbitrate, but it would be better
for the operators and the representatives
basis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

trict. and, indeed, out of it. If he does
there is good reason to believe he will sue
coed Mr.. Holman. Everything depends
upon the personal work put into the can
vass by Republicans, since it will be impos-
sibe to hold many public meetings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.

81 wonder" said the man of a statistical
turn, Il wonder how much powder is de-
stroyed daily in useless salutes?"
There must be a lot, said the frivolous
girl But L suppose women will go on
kissing one another, just the same"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

AS long as it costs at least eight times
as much to pick a pound of tea in South
Carolina as it does in Japan it is hardly
worth while to waste time in tea culture in
that State for any other than merely ex-
detrimental purposes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Some time. perhaps, the people of In
diaaapoIis win take interest enough in the
schools to elect board who will not de-
ceive them and subordinate everything to
selfish interests and Deanut politics
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The President should ask Congress to
authorize the appointment of currency
reform commission irrespective of the
probable action of the Senate. The House
could comply with his request in twenty
four hours, and if the Senate did nothing
the people would know where to locate the
responsibility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

During the last four months the importa-
tons of wool into the United States were
Sal .994 ESQ pounds, against 4S.41S,9u pounds
during the corresponding months of 1896
and the importations of sugar were $685.
T07, 462 pounds. against 1,S4U,6 27, 450 pounds
during the corresponding period last year.
This shows how the importers have been
stocking up under the tariff for deficit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

. General Weyler is trying to get even with
the newspaper men. He has arrested and
fined the editor of a Havana paper for
publishing an editorial criticising his policy,
and has issued an order prohibiting the cir
cuiation in Cuba of Madrid paper which
reproduced American caricatures of, him.
As a great little man Meyler has no equal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Major Lee is making an active canvass
in the Fourth district despite the busy and
hot season. lie viii be able to see as many
Of the voters as either of his competitors.
and having a better cause and being man
OF the people, he will make his influence
felt He should have the active co-opera-
tion Of every earnest Republican in the dis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

New York Mail and ExpIess
Consul General Gowdy writes from Paris
that small duck costs $105 in that city.
Ii would be interesting. however, to know
whether Uncle Gowdy bought the bird in
the feather or in a restaurant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

There would not be much left of the
wealth of the millionaire senators ii they
had to make good to the country the loss
of revenue caused by their repeal of the
-Dingiey- retroactive duty clause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The Turks continue to do little fighting
and pillaging in Thessaly just to keep their
hands in. The Sultan does not wish to
lapse into innocuous desuetude.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

The car of progress and prosperity moves
steadily forward, with Altgeld and Bryan
hanging onto the tailboard and shouting,
''Whoa, there; whoa!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Instead of electing United States senators
by the people, the new Southern idea seems
to be to decide the question by fisticuffs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
The Illinois Bcned.et Arnold.

Detroit Free Press.
If we remember correctly, the investlgat-
ing committee Of the Illinois Legislature
reported that Mr.. Altgeld had been doing
some Benedict Arnold business with the
University of Illinois.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

Chicago Record.
Senator William T.. Mason made n speech
in New York State Yesterday. IL is under
stood that over twenty thousand Spaniards
were slain or put te rout.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07

John Swinton indorses the Debs CO.
operative communist scheme, but who will
indorse Swinton? Perhaps Debs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-07
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1t is now seven days since the new garb-
age ordinance and contract went in force.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-12-10
Personality
Speaking.
.u,r YOUR FnIENDs ARE DOING
AND wHEeE THEY ARE

Hon j. W. Hess. of Wyatt,
vas here Wednesday.
Richard A. Farland was in
baltimore this week.
Edward Basel is home from
philadelphia.
wm. Osborn was IN Salem
Monday.
Miss Willie Lowe, OF Shinnston
Vas here Saturday shopping.
", A. Blair was in West Union
this week.
Lewis Deison was at West
Union Tuesday.
State Superintendent ]. R.
Trotter was with US Tuesday.
John T. Lane B. & o. Passen-
ger Agent was here Wednesday.
John Yost, the tonsorial artist,
returned Saturday from a visit to
pittsburg and Wheeling.
Mr.. A. II. Stotler the enter
urising sewing machine man was
here Monday.
Mr.. A. 81. Stotler has moved
Into j. N. David's house on South
Second street.
James M. Jackson. Jr., of
Parkersburg. spent Sunday here
With friends.
Richard Pike and daughter
Eva we're in Pruntytown Mon
Jay.
Frank Highland is visiting his
wife at her parents home at
Glade Springs, Va.
Mrs. L. Jarvis is home from a
visit to her son James Jarvis.
Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. McCarty,
HI Rnckhannon. was here Tues
lay.
Mr.. George Fletcher was home
Friday from Moundsville where
be returned Monday.
R. T. Gordon, j. M. LETTERS, j.
;. Randolph, are among the
Salem people who have been
here this week,
Col. Camden Sommers, OF the
Nail, was in Wetzel county this
week looking after his oil inter-
ests in that section.
Mrs, Walker accompanied by
Der daughter Mrs. John L. Ruhl,
left for New Bedford, Mass,
Sunday night.
John L. Robinson has accept.
pda lucrative position with the
Gauley Lumber Company and
Till move his family their soon.
Mrs. T. S. Wade, of Sutton,
Who has been visiting her par.
snts here for several days re-
turned to her home Tuesday,
Miss Mollie Pinnell left Tues.
lay for Parkersburg and Belpre,
Ohio, where she will spend the
holidays.
Mrs. B. W. Blackford, of Park
efsburg, who was visiting her
PARENTS here returned home Sun
bay.