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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Ole Mammy,s Torment.

This is a story of negro life. "Ole Mann
my is a sister of Uncle Billy, who lives
with her. and her torment, or 'tawment."
as she calls it, is a little boy, one of three
orphan grandchildren who live with them.
while he is a good boy at heart, he makes a
lot of trouble for ole Nanny. The story
is well told and the negro dialect is adj
ston and Amy NJ. Stacker. Boston: L. c.
Page & Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
The Freedom of the Fields.

Charles c. Abbott author of Travels in
a Tree-top," which is pleasantly remem-
bered by many readers has new book en-
titled as above 1t consists of fifteen es-
says on different themes connected with
country rambles. or reflections, not related.
but all written in the same pleasant vein
of thoughtfulness. The title of the book is
appropriate, for the freedom of the fields is
apparent in the freedom from care and the
unlimited range of thought which charac-
terzes it's contents. Philadelphia: J. B.
g. 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

young man was to give him a cIerkship in
Washington. Speaking with an experience
of more than thirty years. Mr.. Blaine said
"Uncle Ewing was right; the departments
ents and ambitions OF many bright young
men," Another thing which the large list
of superannuated clerks shows is that the
term Of service for ordinary clerks and
employees should be limited to six. eight or
ten years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
The Mills of God.

Helen Davies, author of "Reveries of
Spinster, has written a novel Of FASHION
able life In 1.-The Mills of God" story of
Dorcas, she depicts scenes in the lives of
those who belong to the -four hundred,
and under the gay surface the penetrating
reader will discern the warning the author
seeks to convey concerning the misery sure
sooner or later to follow the conventional
marriage for convenience. New York: f.
TennYsOn Nicely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
HISTORIC New York.

Historic New York is the first of series
of the Half Moon Papers" which is Sc
ries of monographs which are authentic ac-
counts of localities of special interest and
a description of the life of the olden time in
New Amsterdam and early New York. The
monographs were prepared to give informal
ton to the hundreds of students in New
York, who have been organized into classes
by the New York Historic Club The book
features, and is Illustrated and made plain
by maps. Published by G. P. Putnams
Sons, New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Massachusetts cotton manufacturers place
long hours and freedom from legislative
Interference among the causes which are
enabling Southern manufacturers to out
strip them and capture the markets. If that
is the case short hours and labor legislation
fit to workingmen in Massachusetts. Better
ten hours day with job than eight hours
and no employment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Michigan has a state official called the
San Jose scale inspector, whose duty is to
be the alert for that pest and fight it
wherever found. He recently ordered the
destruction of a fine fifteen-acre orchard
containing 1,2OO apple trees. This pest has
this State, and that is the way it will have
to be fought if our fruit interests are to be
preserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Oriental Days.

One of the delightful books of the season
is Oriental Days" by Lucia A. Palmer,
author of "Grecian Days beautifully
printed and illustrated book of travel in
Egypt and Palestine. Every page is full of
interest. because woman with eyes to see
and imagination TO portray. tells us, in q
spicy style, what she saw and heard, and
what she thought of people and institutions
in that country of the past There IS moth
ing of the dreary detail of the traveller who
writes from guide books Withal. the book
is full of information. Published by the
Baker & TaYlor COMPANY. New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The Denver Times claims that the total
value of all kinds of products from the
ground of Colorado during 1897 will be $780,
100000, or more than $500 for every man,
woman and child in the State. 1t goes on
to say that no other State in the Union can
make such showing. Such being the case,
its silver mine owners should cease demand
ing that the government pay them 81 for 46
cents, worth of silver bullion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The latest advices from Washington indi-
cate that the treaty with Hawaii will be
ratified. Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,
who was the ablest opponent on the Re
publican side, is in favor of taking it as
Territory. 1t should not be taken as any
thing else
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Hoosiers in Missouri.

Kansas CITY JOufndI,
The Hoosier Club held its regular meeting
in the parlors Of the Coates House last
night and arrangements were perfected for
a Riley symposium banquet the evening of
Thursday. Feb II, at the Coates House.
The viands are. in the main, to consist of
the good old-time dishes of the childhood
the occasion for the reproduction of some
of the old-time Hoosier songs and spelling
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Mr.. Curtis, the reliable correspondent of
the Chicago Record has discovered that the
bottle of forty-five-year-old Kentucky whis-
ky which Secretary Herbert had received
from Miss Richardson for the christening of
the battle ship Kentucky was consumed
some time ago by President Cleveland and
several members of his Cabinet. Now Miss
Richardson will have additional reason for
anger toward Secretary Herbert.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Twn Small Ro0I,s.

If the good fathers of the Baptist Church
of fifty years ago, who formed the Baptist
Publication Society, could come back and
see two little books issued with the inn
print of that society they would be shocked
beyond measure to read such captions for
short stories as THE Ram-cat's Kittens"
Nevertheless. the two little books are filled
with delightful stories for children by Annie
HOWellS Frechette.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

There is a romance and glamour about
early colonial times in Virginia that gives
perennial interest to stories of that period.
One of these has just appeared, having for
is title. Vivian OF Virginia; Being the
Memoirs of Our First Rebellion. by John
Vivian, Esq, OF Middle Plantation The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

author is DR.. Hubert Fuller, of Chicago
and the first rebellion" referred to is an
con rebellion, in the latter part of the eigh-
teenth century. The story purports to be
related by participant and is full of vigor,
sparkle and genuine humor. Boston: Lam
son. Wolfe q Co
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

A New York paper announces that Mrs.
Calvin Brice has presented the Central Park
Zoo with a macaw of exceptionally fine
plumage." Those who know what COM
Portable and musical companion a macaw is
can appreciate the extent of the donors
sacrifice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The San Francisco Chronicle denies that
the people of the Pacific coast are opposed
to the annexation of Hawaii The Legisla-
ture of California and the chambers of
commerce ana boards of trade in all the
leading cities have Endorsed annexation. All
the newspapers in San Francisco, except
the Snreckels organ. advocate it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Laird & Lee. Chicago, bring out the first
American edition of won by Woman a
touching and dramatic story of the Italian
novelist Edmondo de Amicis. II is a pure
and elevating story, and told in a style
which does not seem to have suffered by
translation. 1t is prettily illustrated and
daintily bound.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

he states that the consolidation made pos
sible by the establishment of Greater New
York will effect a saving of nearly $4,000
consolidation would mean consolation to
taxnavarS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

During eleven months of 1895 the value of
the export of breadstuffs from the United
States was $lOs, 63S, 1893. During the CORE
spending eleven months of 1897 the value of
such exports was 1913 .59e427. These are
wonderful figures.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
PETER the Priest.

The stories of Maurice Jokai, Hun
garian novelist, have attracted considerable
attention by reason of their strength and
realism Peter the Priest is the title of
new one by him. 1t is strange story,
with u strong element of mysterious ro-
nance. The translation is the joint work
of S. l.. and A. V White. New York: r.
F. Fenno q Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Mem In Eni~rnm.

Frederick w. Morton seems to have ran
sacked literature to discover in it the cpl
grams and views which maids, wives,
widows and other amateurs and profession
ais entertain regarding men. 1t is a small
book of only 220 pages, but the Tuthor has
found many criticisms and derogatory say
ings regarding men. Published by A. c. Nc
Clurg & Co.. Chicago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The Socialists in the convention of the
Federation of Labor will make another at
tempt to get rid of President Gompers. who
has always openly opposed their schemes to
make the Federation political machine to
carry out their schemes. 1t is predicted,
however, that Mr. Gompers will be re-
elected by a larger vote than at previous
convenfions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The Dingley tariff came into existence
handicapped by prenatal influences and has
had discouraging environments, but in spite
OF all it is coming to the front on its merits
and will get thcre.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
The Cornfed PhiIosopher

1.-The chief difference between the man
with lot of new-made money and the gen.
tie zephyr" said the Cornfed Philosopher,
sis that the gentle zephyr blows itself
quietly"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Word comes from Nebraska that the Pop
ulists are determined to repudate fusion
and Is to and take the middle of the road
for unlimited fiat money. If this is the case
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
Nv the Lake.

'She looks to me like woman who would
make good wife
she is just that kind of woman. All the
girls who have married her ex-husbands
have found them eXcellently trained"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Do those twenty Spanish generals who are
going to protest against the message of
President Mckinley imagine that he will
recall it when their objections are received?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

A Madrid dispatch says that General Wey-
Ter will probably become the leader of the
new Conservative party. He will probably
construct a trocha against the Liberals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

CINCINNATI, o.. Dec. 46.-Georase Shee-
han peddler, aged twenty-seven shot his
wife in a cheap lodging house. on Pearl
street, to-day. and then shot himself The
woman may die. Sheehan will probably re-
cover. Jealousy is given as the cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
e City Council of Mankato. Kan.

The City Council of Mankato. Kan, is
very human in it's hatred of the popular
song that is hummed to death and dinned
into all ears until it has become absolutely
maddening, yet acts very foolisbly in at
tempting to legislate against it. The only
result of such childish performances will be
to increase the sale of the song and make
others feel like humming it, just for the
sake Of the added charm of danger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The passing interest with which the tramp
reads the headlines over the news of a ship
wreck is changed to deep concern when he
comes upon the words schooner lost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


Take the man who writes of Xmas"
Or else doth call it "Yule,'
Does he such things with malice,
Or cause he is a fool?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The philosopher stood at the third-story
window and SAID unto the multitude:
'"rhe stream can rise no higher than its
source"
Whereupon, they turned the hose on him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The miracle of the change of the cater
pillar to the butterfly has been eclipsed at
last The Germans have made the dragon
fly from "a dead missionary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

In Mexico Mr.. Bryan is out of the enc
my's country sure enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
If we understand Mr. Cassius Marcellus
Clay's position. she next wife he annexes
will be old enough TO know her own mind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The latest division of New York politics
makes two principal political parties, the
regulars and the allopaths
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The Dingley law is an infant yet, but it
is creeping fast and in few months it will
be walking at a great rate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
UCKNhL NEW oPAFEN CUNT ~
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17

The gain last year over the year previous
was, in round numbers, s45,OOO,OOO The gain
in breadstuffs was $59,0OOOOO; in cattle. hogs
and provisions. s6OO0.0OO; while the loss in
cotton was $170OO,OOO and in mineral oils
$S,0O0,000. The gain for the products of the
farmers, who produce food. was $65, OC0, 600
the past year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-17
The last bulletin of the Bureau of Sta
tistics shows that during the eleven months

, our exports have been as follows:
The times., 1897-05-05
THE AQUEDUCT RACES.
Form Did Not Count For Anything
in Yesterdays Sport.

New York, May 4-Wlliam c. DAILY scott
Arabian smashed all dis for the red
above the green" stable, being tie snly
favoIite on the card today 10 list catch
the judges eye. Never since the time these
now familiar colors fiist daZZled facegoers
have they been responsible for so remark
able an occurrence, and after the result
Of the last event Daily was almost over
powered with congratulation Backers
met with only scant courtesy throughout
the day, as form, according to the sharp
Auueduct turns, was bow led over like nine
pins. Even Neumeyer a jockey OF whom it
was prophesied wouldlive century before
landing winner, astonished the crowd by
steering Our Johnny, at 40 to 1, a winner
In the opening dash. Rifle, with Sims up.
was the hope or The Dwyer family. At the
sight of Neumeyer racing up alongside him
Sims acted as il lie had heen hypnotized.
As a result ,Neumeyer won 10y alength, with
Rifle secondly three. lengths ahead OF Ma
honey. Everybody bungled in the second
event, a scramble for two year-olds.
Nosey, at to 2, after appearing TO be
hopelessly be hind, came with a rush and
won by two lengths. When bid up he was
bought in at S105 over his entered price.
Summaries:
First race-Selling. Six furlongs. Our
Johnny, 1Os, Neumeyer, 40 to 1, won;
Rifle. l 10, simms, s to /, second; Mahoney,
81, O'Connor, 4 to / third. Time, 1:l7.
Second race-Four and one-half funongs.
Selling Nosey, 90, Corbely, to /, won;
Greenhorn, 80, Forbes, 40 to 1. second;
Ionia, 81, Maher, 80 TO L, third Time,
O:57.
Third race-One and one-si xtecntn miles
Arabian, %, o'Connor, to 8. won; Storm
King, 1O1, oIeary, to /, second; Dog
gett, la, Simms, 8 TO 2, third. Time,
40 81
Fourth race--Four and one-half furiongs
Honey Dew, 100, Sherrer, 8 to L, won;
Surmount, liz, Littlefield, 4 to /, second;
Laura May, Neumcyer, 13 TO 10, third
Time, 0:5S.
The times., 1897-05-05
GAMES TODAY.
New York at Washington.
Baltimore at Brooklyn.
ST. Louis at Chicago.
Cincinnati at Cleveland.
Louisville at Pittshur rg.
philadelphia at Boston.

The New Yorks won from Washington
members of the home club were both weak
and unfortunate at bat, which was the
reason for the second consecutive defeat
Charley King, who pitched for Washing
ton, was accorded clean support, but the
base hits that We're necessary To send
runners across the plate We're lacking at
opportune times. Coupled with the weak
ness at bat was poor luck, Tiernan, OF the
visitors, catching two drives from Abbey
and Brown that despoled Washington OF
four runs, sure, not to estimate on what
might have followed.
King was not punished severely, but the
times the New YoIks hit the ball counted
and, on the other side, Doheny was eX-
tremely lucky.
The New Yorks were very spirited and
played as if they Were disputing the deciding
game for the pennant. I he esprit de corps
of Capt. joyce and his men is admirable,
and ir they continue their get-uI- -an.i-get
tactics they are sure to take a high position
in the race.
TO the contrary, ashington played in a
dull and seemingly hopeless manner. There
was anoticeableIack of dash after theopen-
ing inning, and they finished the game in
merely perfunctory fashion.
Tiernan' S heart breaking catchin thethird
of Abbey's drive to right field, W hic!i would
have gone into the seats and scored two
.nen thereby tieing the game at that period.
was enough to take the snap out of them,
and when epeated the feat on Tom
M a
play on o'Brien at first, the Washingtons
had right TO suspicion that the game mad
been ordered against them before they
donned their uniforms.
1t was ladies' day and the presence Of
the fair fans was ''molasses' to draw
Thousands of the sterner sex. Considering
the unfavorable weather it was a very
complimentary crowd, and the Washingtons
should feel checred by the loyalty ev-
idenced in the hour of their travail
The grounds were not in the best Of
condition-in fact were very soggy, but
the New Yorks hit the ball so clean and
hard that the water-soaked surface did not
assist in miring down their shoots. With
scarce exception the visitors hits sped
straight as arrows and found refuge liz
safe spots.
Mr. Lynch again umpired a satisfactory
game The mere baseball audience sees
of Lynch aud has opportunity to witness
his fairness, acuteness, astuteness, 1npar'
tiality and firmness the more convincing 1t
is that he is the premier indicator handler
of President Young's staff.
The Washingtons went to bat first.
Abbey was hit by pitched ball, and
DeMontreville, in attempting to sacrifice
him to second, knocked up little fly,
which Doheny caught, and, tossing the
ball to Beckley, completed double play,
The times., 1897-05-05
DIAMOND DUST.

The champion Paltimores viii follow New
York at National T ark.
New York viii play brooklyn at Brook
iynnext Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Capt. Brown continues his good work in
center field. he made five put-outs yes
terday.
There were four double plays, the New
Yorks executing three and the Washing
tons one. -
The ladies tried their best to help the
Senators out Of the hoie, but their efforts
went fer naught roa49s
George Davis home run was a terrific
drive, the bali landing in the rear seats OF
the right-field bleachers-
Joyce made neat knockdown OF Kings
hot shot in the eighth and then neatly
threw Silver out to Beckley
The Giants are exceedingly spry for a
lot of veterans. They displayed a great
deal OF ginger in yesterdays game
Billy Davis, catcher and first ba serran,
who makes his home IN this city, has been
praeticing with the Senators for the past
several days Davis is 81 big fellow and
is very promising He will probably sign
with Syracuse.
The times., 1897-05-05
Future Champions.

The second Nationals, who claim the
championship of the District for the sea-
son of 1897, would like to hear from all
teams under thirteen years of age. Chai-
lenges should be addressed to Manager
A. Bargagant, 1746 Seventh street north
west.
The Island Stars have reorganized, with
the following players: w. Hayne, s $: H.
Alexander, 2b.; w. LYMAN, H.; a. Nolan,
e.; G. Entrisin, 3b.; and s. s.: S LYMAN, 3b
and T. f.; j. Simpson, C. f.; F. Bowling
/. f.; W Levy, p. and r. f.; B. Feaster. D:
The Island Stars claim the championship
of the District under seventeen years of
age. Address challenges to H. Nolan, No.
1899 Four-aad-a-half street southwest.
The Newbeck Colts have organized for
the season with the following players:
F. Newbeck, p.; c. Goetzinger, c.; Mooney
Goetzinger, 1b: Glorious, 2b: F. Brown,
S. s.; w. Harris, 3b: A. Rice, /. f; V.
Minister, C. f.; Harry SaffeIl, r. f.: George
Herrali, substitute. They would like to
hear from all teams not over fourteen
years Address challenges to Frank
Newbeck, captain manager, sO7 NJ street
northwest.
The Yellow Kid Baseball Club has
organized for the season and would like
to hear from all teams whose members are
under fifteen years OF age Address
challenges to HeZ. Miller, Isl Eighth
street southeast The following PLAYERS
compose the Yellow Kids: John Sander
son, c.; Chester Wallace, p;. Clarence Beck,
s. s.; Ray mond Tucker, ID; Edward Ellis, cb:
Robert Winkleman, 3b; Mike Ellis, r. f.;
John Crouch, c. f.; Charles Wood, |. (.
The times., 1897-05-05
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE.
Centrals and Westerns VIII PLAY
Next Friday Afternoon.

The Central High School and the West
ern High School baseball mines will meet
at National Park next Friday to play the
third game of the Inter-High School base
ball championship series
The Centrals defeated the Easterns last
week and the Westerns defeated the Busi-
ness, SO that this game will be between the
two former winners and consequently The
result will be looked for with much inter-
est.
The Easterns will also play the Business
at the same place on Saturday, the Sth
Great interest is being manifested over the
result of these games. and the prospects
of good crowds and good games are very
encouraging.
Tickets have already been placed on
sale by the different managers and the
former price OF 10 cents to all parts of the
grounds still prevails.
The Central High School baseball team
will go to Rockville, Nd, Saturday aid
will play the strong Rockville nine The
Centrals expect tosshave their strongest
team out and have great hopes of winning,
though the Rockvilles are very strong.