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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Scholars generally now believe Christ was
born about four years earlier than the re-
puted beginning of our present era.
Mount Everest, the highest known noun
tain of the globe, was named in honor of Sir
George Everest, surveyor general of India
in 1890. 1t is 29002 feet high.
Harun-al-Rashid, caliph of Bagdad, the
wonderful potentate so often mentioned in
Arabian Nights was but another name
for Aaron. the suffix "al-Rashid" meaning
1.-THE just"
John Harvard, who founded Harvard Col
lege, was the of a London butcher. His
endowment consisted of his library of 500
volumes ard one-half of his estate. The
value of the latter was something over
$1,000.
Verdi, the Italian composer charges So
for an autograph or a signed photograph.
When the request comes from a wealthy
admirer he asks double that sum- He does
not keep the money, but distributes it
among the poor.
Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, widow of the
Pathfinder is living at Long Beach, Cal.
She still retains her early charm of manner.
and keeps an active interest in the philan-
thropic work to which much of her life
has been devoted.
The Hartford Courant says that once
when Mr.. Edison was waited upon by the
committee Of a church to get his opinion as
to the desirabity of protecting the BUILD
ing with lightning rods he said to them:
"By all means put on the rods. You know
Providence is sometimes absent-minded.'
The new Kearsarge is named after the
old Kearsarge but what was the old Kear-
sarge named after? This would slump any
current events class going. The old Kear-
sarge was named after an obscure, yet re-
spectacle mountain in New Hampshire, and
it is said that the mountain was named by
Juggling the name of its discoverer and
first owner, Hezekiah Sergeant.
The English Illustrated Magazine has an
article on the German Emperor and Eln-
press at home, which contains little story
about the Crown Prince that isn't bad: 1T
happened years ago, when Prince Bismarck
had just retired. The Emperor and Empress
with certain grave statesmen, were at din
ner and the prnce-theE a mere child, but
a very observant one-was also present
This infant terrible managed to eectrify the
company with a sudden and startling re-
mark apropos of the occasion: They say,
father that now you have sent Prince Bis
marck away, you will be able to tell the
people what to do all by yourself; you will
enjoy that, Will you not?" History does not
record the answer.
During the early part of dinner recently
given in Washington the guest of honor
young married woman who is the proud
mother of two very small boys, suddenly
paused with a startled look, in the midst
of an animated conversation with her host.
and cried: There, If / didn't forget those
boys againl Have you telephone in the
house and may use it?" Her host says
the Argonaut conducted her to the tele-
phone, and presently she returned. Il do
hope you will pardon me, she said but
YOU see / always have George and Eddie
say their prayers TO me before they go 10
sleep. In the hurry of getting off i forgot
4 have called
nurse. She brought the children 70 the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

for now are unable TO come. and others are
being secured in their place.
Among those, however. who are looked
on as sure are William Jennings Bryan,
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts;
Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota; II. r.
Bartine, editor of the National Bimetallist
of Washington Gen. A. j. Warner. presi-
dent Of the Bimetallic Union; John j. Lentz
and A. A. Brown, of Ohio; Judge j. p. Tar
vim and Charles j. Bronston of Kentuckyi
Mayor Carter Fl. Harrison. of Chicago; =.
#. Shively, of South Bend, and John g.
Shanklin, q member of the national com
mittee.
The programme will probably consist of
the election of new officers of the league
and the discussion of improved methods or
progression in the work of spreading the
bimetallsm theory.
With regard to the new president of the
league Chairman Clark feels that Judge
Tarvin, of Kentucky, will be the lucky can
didate. At any rate, he is the foremost III
the field now.
The convention will be a delegate gather
ing, but not party one Any organization
from the Republican party down to labor
union, including all parties and organiza-
tions of every description who wish as a
body the reconciliation of silver, are EN-
titled to send Il delegate. Mr.. Clark looks
for an attendance of acknowledgements
tive citizens from all classeS-which Will
overflow TomlinSon Hall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The specifications for bids for the new tele-
phone franchise seem to be carefully drawn
with view to safeguarding the interests
of the city and of citizens. They show that
the value Of the franchise is not moderated,
and yet their terms are no. such as to ex-
clude lively competition. The proposed life
of the franchise, twenty five years, is a
Sair compromise between very short and a
very long one, while the reservation to the
city of the option of purchasing the plant
at the expiration is distinct advantage.
The city may not care to DO it, though
many things will happen in twenty-five
years, but the option is desirable. The stip-
ulation that the successful bidder shall pay
the city lump sum of 5000 year is good
for the city, and the reasonable rates pro-
vided for are good for the people. Finally,
the following provision is excellent:
or diminished without the consent of the
Board of Public Works. In case of the con-
solidation, collision, combination or CO.
operation of this company with another
which shall tend to Increase rates, the fran
chise shall be- forfeited and the tangible
property shall become the property OF the
city.
This strikes at one of the greatest evils
OF the time and will have tendency to
warn oil all except bona flde bidders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

A letter is published from General Gomez,
commander in chief Of the Cuban insurg-
ents. in which he says they .wonld have
no objection to treating with Spain. through
the mediation Of the United States. for indie
pendence ION the basis of an indemnity or
several millions. but, he adds. mediation
may only be fruitful of a final peace it
through it Cuba obtains her absolute indie
pendeace." For the United States to at
tempt to mediate on any other basis would
be political qualification.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

A number of prominent Republicans of
the State came here last night for the pur-
pose of going TO the Shelbyville love feast
to-day. Among these are Gen. Lew Wal
lace, Of Charlottesville; ]. Frank Haney,
of Lafayette; F. f. Baker, of Goshen;
Thomas X Null of Manila; f. T. Melcher,
of Marion; w. H Oren. of South Bend, and
Messrs. Boyd and Sherrick of Noblesville.
publican, called at the state committee
headquarters yesterday. He said that ev-
erything at Shelbyville indicates a good
meeting. Large crowds are expected from
the Sixth district. Quite number of local
Republicans will go, including some of the
state officials and members of the organl-
cations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

General Miles Examines II aud
Thinks Ia VIII be a Success.


Thinks Ia VIII he "a Success.
CLEVELAND. o., March 29-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles arrived here to-day accompanied
by officers who compose the Board OF Ord
nance. The party was met here by ex-
Congressman Cultivate DIR. Calling and
Captain Day. The gentlemen we're driven
to the Otis steel works where the big gun
Resigned by Dr. GatlinE for coast defenses
is being constructed.
General Miles was the only member of the
board who willing TO express an opin-
ion on the result OF the work. He said THE
experiment seems to be success so far
The ultimate result can only be tod after
the final test at Sandy Hook The strength
of the gun TO resist the shock OF the cxplo-
sion Of gunpowder cannot be told before
that time. | can 10 reason why the new
process will not be a success. IL Il is. the
government VIII be able To equip itself with
high powder arms quicker aud better
and cheaper than under the present sys-
tenn"
DIR. Calling was highly elated over the
result of the work. Everything moved
along exactly as we expected. The wogk so
far has been Very satisfactory. l am
convinced more than ever that the new
method will be a success he said The big
gun will be shipped 10 the Washington navy
yard in about ten days.
In an interview upon the possibility or
war between the United States and Spain.
General Atssy said: The situation Is net as
threates iirpr Gy as II Was few days ago.
1t IS yf1posS teie 20 say what the result of
the Entttei sStli he. The affair has opened
the ut 3 SliNlvovernment TO the weakness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
TARvIN. OF KENTUCKY.
He VIII Be Next President of the BIZ
metallic League.


The second annual convention of the
League of Bimetallic Clubs Of the Ohio VAL
ley, which win be opened at Tomlinson Hall
next Tuesday, will be a large convention
At least the pablo has this assurance from
Chairman Allen w. Clark, of the conven-
ton committee. In addition to being the
largest gathering in point of numbers, Mr..
Clark states that the speakers will be
equal in ability and numbers to those at
most national conventions.
1t is too far ahead to state what the pro-
sramme will be. as it has been decided to
hold the matter open until the last moment
Moreover, the speakers will not wish to
clash on any point. and therefore 1t is
thought best to wait for expressions from
them before arranging the programme
The roster OF speakers IL also very doubt
Jul. inasmuch as several who were looked
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

1t is announced as a matter of some inter-
est, II not surprise. that the Supreme Court
uf the United States has deereed that a
person born in this country, of Chinese
parents, is a citizen of the United States
The surprise should be that SO plain ques-
tion of law and equity should ever have
been brought before any court. The Con-
stitution says: "All persons born or natural
ized in the United States, and subject TO
the Jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the
United States, and of the State wherein
they reside An act OF Congress says:
San persons born in the United States and
not subject to any foreign power. exclud
ing Indians. not taxed, are declared to
be citizens of the United States" Under
these provisions il is too plain for argument
that the children of Chinese parents born
IN this country are citizens of the United
states whether their parents are or not
It Is bad enough for the great Republic"
which claims 10 be the freest government
in the world, TO exclude Chinese from be-
coming naturalized citizens of the country
thing they can do If they wish to in any
country Of Europe-but to exclude the chill
dren OF Chinese parents, born in the United
states from becoming citizens WOULD be
nonstrous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The court says city contemporary.
"daes not fix The responsibility for the ex-
plosion. In the absence of positive evidence
on this point it is not clear that Spain
could be held legally responsible 1t is not
question to be settled by the rules CT
common law or evidence in a justice of the
peace court. When American sailors were
attacked by Chileans and some of them
killed in the streets of Valparaiso. General
Harrison, without court of inquiry, fixed
the responsibility on the Chilean govern
Snent and it settled ON his terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
Rush county Applicants.

Governor Mount yesterday heard members
of the Rush county bar in reference to the
appointment of judge in the judicial cir
cult composed of Rush and Decatur coun-
ties The applicants for the appointment
from Rush county are J. E. Ellsworth, Geo.
W. Young and Lot ID. Guftin. Attorneys
from Decatur county will be heard to-day.
So far as is known David A. Myers is the
only candidate from Decatur county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

the yacht bought by Secretary Long about
two weeks ago The Giraldi was con-
struct on tie Clyde
telegram was received at the Navy De-
partment this afternoon announcing the ar
rival of the monitor Terror at Charleston,
5. C., ON her way from New York to Key
West.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

OF all the visionary talk of the hour that
Of an armistice in Cuba. TO be brought
about by agreement between the United
States and Spain, is the most So The in
surgents would laugh at such an agreement
aud with the Spanards it would be rope
NJ sand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The statement is made on apparently good
authority that the British government. hav-
Ing failed TO secure the Withdrawal of the
chinese concessions to Russia and Germany,
has itself decided 10 demand equivalent
concessions. To quote the language Of the
dispatch. THE only course left Great Brit
esn Ii to follow suit. obtain equal adj
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The question whether war would help or
hurt business is fully as unpatriotic and
contemplate as whether it would help or
hurt either political party. The question
should be decided on its merits as a ques-
zion of national honor and duty solely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

did you know asked the popular
scientist boarder that telegraph wires last
much longer in the country than they do in
the smoky manufacturing distriets?"
1.-THE smoke has nothing to do with it,
said the Cheerful Idiot. 1.-The wires have
to carry more messages in the towns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The United States should not give any
aid or countenance by mediation or other
wise to the re-establishment of Spanish au-
thority in Cuba while the insurgents are In
the field fighting for independence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The position assumed by Spain with re-
gard to the explosion of the Maine and the
responsibility for the same is a good deal
like that of the unsophisticated German who
stated in court that he was guilty but that
he dared the prosecutor to prove it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

This is a good time to remember that he
serves his party best that serves his coun-
try best When the country's honor or in
terests call for action party is not to be
Ncnnsidered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
Answered,

why" shouted the orator. why am
so poor?'
Il Think answered the man in the rear
of the hall, who was having difficulty in
hearing, II think it's cause you amt got
the voice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Lord of the Universe, shield us and guide us.
Trusting Thee always, through shadow
and SUM-
Thou hast united us. who shall divide us?
Keep us, o keep us, the many in one!
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Gan be found at the following places:
- NV YOEL, sfr,r IInr1se

Gan be found at the following places:
NEW YORK--Astor House
CHICAGO-Palmer House, p. o. News Co.. 217
Dearborn street Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
cINcINNATI-J. r. HawIey & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
LOUTSVILLE-C. T. Deering, northwest corner
Of Third and Jefferson streets and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House and Willard's Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Congress came very near breaking away
yesterday. and If the Presidents message
to-day is not satisfactory it will almost
surely do so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

The people are perfectly willing to con-
tribute to the cause of Cuban relief, but
they want some assurance that the need for
their charity will be speedily and vigorously
Terminated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

There were no surprises in the report of
the court of inquiry. The only thing of in
terest remaining is the outcome of the Gu
ban situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
Naturally.

The poor man looked pinched and drawn.
AS he had just been pinched by a blue
coated minion of a petty tyranny and drawn
through the streets in wagon, it was
natural
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Spain still refuses to believe that the ex-
plosion was due to external influences.
Didn't she know it was not even without
any investigation at all!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Having decided to enter the contest for
Chinese concessions, there need be no fear
that England will not get her share
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Spain IS on the anxious seat. The next
place she should figure is at the raoltfners
bench.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Ambition.

I'm case of war, would you take an active
part?"
'Only in a general way
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

II we sit down at set of sun
To count the things that we have done,
Some one we know, I'll wager you,
Pops UP and gives us more to do.
Chicago Record
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

Detroit Free Press.
Those Ohio floods have come at bad time
to gain much newspaper notortety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

So 1'hey Have.

Washington Post.
Fitzhugh Lee is Democrat. but he
doesn't belong to the 16-to-l variety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

administration, to the national honor and
to our standing abroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30

phone, and they have just said their
prayers; over the wire. so my mind is re-
lieved.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-30
TERNxs OF sUBsCRIPTION.
Reduced Rates to Clubs.
JOURNAL NEWSPAPER COMPANY
indianapolis, Ind

All communications intended for publication in
this paper must in order to receive attention, be
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-12-29
An 1rrcpressible Youth.

Anecdotes of Dom Paul Kruger's
youth crop up now and Their i'll the
advancing literature Of South Africa,
and they show him to have been a
young Boer Of extraordinary mettle,
giving promisesof the courage and
staying ~qualiSes he has since exhibited
in politics and craftsmanship. The
author of white Mans Africa" SAYS
that Gin building the first church at
Rustenberg young Kruger vas so de-
lighted at having laid the ridgepole
beam that he at once climbed to it's
highest point and then stood on his
head, to the alarm ana scandal of the
whole community The chronicier
makes haste to aver that there was no
impiety in the deed, but that it signitied
pious %eXultation in the near prospect
of the completion of a temple of wor-
ship in those pagan lands. He might
have added that a more expansive pair
of soles has rarely been exhibited to
the meridian in South Africa or any
where else.-New York Tribune.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-12-29
Military Information.

Mrs. Volunteer Infantry, reading ex-
tracts from a camp letter to Mrs. Swell
Caller-"Thsefirst call is at 4.45 in the
morning, and (hesitatingly) ~tat-tat-too
comes at $50" ooh, yes,' breaks in
Mrs. Swell Caller, you know the
meaning of the word tattoo-to mark
the skin; sailors always are tattooed,
and they all have to have it done"
Turning to Mrs. Grand Army Republic
Your husband was tattooed, wasn't
he?" Mrs. Grand Army Republic reply
ing in the negative, she continued:
"Well, maybe they didn't then, but
they do now, for myhusband was read
ing the other day that all had to Oh
serve the tattoo. and I'm glad he isn't
there" Mrs. Grand Army Republic
to Mrs. Volunteer Infantry-"Read us
some more, please" and Mrs. Volun-
teer Infantry reads on.-Judge.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-12-29
Editors VS.. Car Advertising.

The action of the New York Press
association in appointing a committee
to confer with the state authorities re-
garding the action to be taken to put
an end to the illegal and unwarranted
use of street and other cars for adver-
Using purposes is the first important
step in a wal upon car advertising.
The growth of this class Of advertising
has beer rapid and has been the means
of adding considerably to the receipts
of car lines everywhere. In New York,
the Manhattan elevated pays greater
regard to the advertising end of the
business than to the carrying of pas
sengers, favoring advertisers who use
cards in the cars to such an extent that
straps are provided by which the pas
sengers may be made as comfortable as
possible while reading the advertise
ments. There can be little doubt that
much of the money spent OF street car
advertising is diverted from the news
papers, and publishers are awakening
to the fact that the street car corpor-
atoms, by exceeding their legal bounds.
have intruded upon the province of the
newspaper.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1898-12-29
IN A PORTO RlcAN FOREST.
The Wealth Of tropical lFruits and Nuts
that Are go BE Found.

that Are go BE Found.
By nightfall, after l had ridden up
and down some of the most unpre-
possessing hills, and had got tangled
in no end of chaparral, cactus, and
other thorny underground, which
changed a new pongee coat 1 had
bought in San Juan into an old rag,
l found myself on a high range of
sierra. From a jibaro negress l learn
ed that l was halfway between the
towns of dGuemados and Jaguas, and
that would find a better trail for my
horse below. So I rode down a lovely
green valley, where plantations of
coffee and tobacco lay side by side.
AS it grew darker, bats flew all about
me, and l heard the evening cries of
birds which sounded like our whip
poorwills and mocking-birds. At last
l struck the trail that the woman had
mentioned. l rode on a little way, and
took the horse into a clearing, where
there was a spring well hidden from
view, and there / hobbled his feet to
the halter-rope, flung myself on the
ground, and went fast asleep. The
last thing l heard was the beautiful
song of the solitaire singing in a copse
above me. l was awakened early the
next morning by the screeching OF
green parrots, quarreling with other
birds In the top OF a cocoanut-palm. I
was drenched with dew, but forgot all
as l thought of my horse. To my great
relief, I found him standing behind a
bit of oleander-bush red with flowers,
crunching the juicy stalk of a prick
ly-pear. I watched him with interest
as he took the stalk and with his teeth
ripped off the skin with all it's thorhs.
He whinnied as if we were old friends.
After bridling and watering him, 1
found the trail,s and rode off south
ward. On the way I ate everything
l could find, from green cherries and
guava plums to juicy mangos, which
stained the front of my coat, and bell