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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
Dewey's Victory in the KlOndiIxe.
Dawson CITY Letter

A lonely ''cheechooler'-"n newcomer
came down the river one night in June
about II O'Clock, and he had a single news
paper with him. He presented it to the
"Rubberneck Association''-i. e., the end
lessly surgng mob of idle Klondikers, who
stampeded from everywhere to get here and
are now trying to get out of here to any
where. Suddenly the word fight being
echoed from one end of the town to the
other the crowd began to run down the
street and gather about the corner of the
Alaska Commercial Company's store. The
paper contained the first news of Dewey S
victory at Manila, and a couple of brokers
were proposed to read it. And at l a. m,
in the broad daylight of the Yukon mid
night they read and reread and reread the
Associated Press dispatches AS soon as one
reading was finished some one would yell,
Begin her again." and that is the way they
kept it up. Later the victory was celebrated
The war here has been a popular war, and
the only paper we get is the Seattle Post
Intelligencer. We are in the dark about a
good many of the more somber sides of the
conflict.
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board. These friends of the great Chaun-
cey who knew about McGarrahan and his
record got together and made a pool that
they would get the gambler and the great
nominator together at a game. of baccarat.
Some Of them bet that the thing couldn't
be done, while others laid their money the
opposite way. The gambler McGarrahan
wasn't informed of the scheme, but he was
simply introduced to Mr.. Depew and given
an opportunity to follow his natural bent:
McGarrahan was a polished, middle aged
Irishman, University OF Dublin honor
man. as he took occasion to prove several
times for the benefit of doubters, and
he charmed the eloquent Chauncey by his
wit and wealth of information in no time.
MeGarrahan did business with number
of gullibles during the first part OF the
voyage but he manifested no disposition
to engage his new friend, Depew. in
game of cards, and the men who had bet
that he would were worried. On the third
day out, however, the gambler, finding bust
ness a bit dull, finally invited Mr.. Depew
to join him in little game OF baccarat.
Mr.. Depew hesitated and consulted with
his conscience for moment, but the Irish
man was persuasive.
u have not hitherto played cards quite
so publicly" said Mr.. Depew, but, as l
don't suppose I am any better than my
neighbors-well, just hand or two.
The two men sat down at one of the ia
bles, and all of Mr.. Depew's friends who
were in on tho scheme gathered round to
see how he made out. Mr.. Depew won $oVo
from the Irish gambler within two hours.
Then one of the stewards informed him that
his ward who was taking the voyage with
him, was i'll in her stateroom, ana Mr.. De-
pew hastily withdrew with his winnings and
was in attendance upon the young woman
for the remainder of the voyage.
"Depew, said one of his friends who had
been in the scheme to get the orator at a
card table with a professional gambler, DO
you know who that man was from Whom
you won a nice little bundle Of &5 notes
few days ago."
"A Mr.. McGarrahan-a very clever Irish
man." was the reply.
Mr.. Depew was informed who Mr.. Nc
Garrahan" was.
BLESS my heart, is that so?" exclaimed
the voluble Chauncey I'll devote the win
nings to fund for the purchase of poison
for the hOnAlasSl1r saaSinlE >,
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distinguished persons were on the stage.
Among them was Sir Wilfrid Laurier the
Canadian premier, who made some remarks.
At the opening he paid a graceful tribute
to American diplomacy, saying that the
new school might be a luxury for Amer
leans, but it certainly was not a necessity.
History demonstrated" he said, that in
all diplomatic contests the Americans had
good part of what belonged to the other
party" Coming from a British colonial
statesman, this was rather neat The issue
of the Paris negotiation is likely to verify
the truth of the compliment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
SENATOR JOSEPH II. HAWLEY.
An Independent Democratic view OF
His Services and Deserts.

Tullduelpnld Times.
The recent Republican victory in Con-
nectcut, carrying the state offices and both
branches of the Legislature by large ma
jorities should re-elect Joseph r. Hawley
as his own successor to the United states
Senate without a dissenting vote. lie mas
been one of the most efficient and respected
members of the first legislative tribunal
of the Nation for eighteen years There is
not q blemsh on his public or private repu-
tatiOn, and he stands to-day well In the
forefront of the honored statesmen of the
Republic
Senator Hawley is chairman OF military
affairs, now the most important committee
of the Senate. He is an experienced soldier
and thoroughly familiar with our military
system; broad gauge, liberal and progressive
in all his ideas, and in solving the grave
problems arising from our recent terri
torial acquisitions which must be practical
ly under military rule for some years to
come, it is not invidious to say that he is
the best equipped man of all the ninety
senators.
We assume that Senator Hawley will be
reelected to the Senate without serious
contest, but it would be discreditable to the
State if he were not rendered another term
in the Senate by the unanimous expression
of the Republicans of Connecticut He so
prominently merits this distinction that 1t
would be a reproach upon his State if men
who seek to climb into the highest positions
of the government to crafty ambition were
encouraged to make q. contest against him.
While the defeat of Senator Hawley would
doubtless be a personal humiliation, the
great humiliation would be to his ever loyal
State that he has served for more than a
quarter of a century with such tireleSS de-
Votion to all her interests and without a
single feature of his record for which his
people must offer apology. Not only should
Senator Hawley receive the spontaneous
support of all the Republicans in Connect
cut, but the Democrats in the Legislature
would honor themselves by giving him a
unanimous vote.
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Missionaries Mobbcd.

CINCINNATI. o.. Nov. 17-Private let
tiers from Bishop Earl Cranston, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, to Rev. D. II.
Moore of the Western Christian Advocate,
of this city, tell of the mobbing of the
family of the bishop, and of Rev. DR.. Low
rey, missionary, in the streets of Picking,
China, Sept. 30. The attack was made with
mud sticks and stones by a mob gathered
to celebrate the first feast day since the
Empress had taken the power from the En-
peror. The families were going to and from
the railway station in chairs and carts and
were attacked by the half frengied China
men. DR. Lowrey made a brave resistance
and succeeded in getting the women and
children TO a place of safety, though he suf-
fered broken rib The same indignities
sensations have been made TO the Chinese
government by the American minister at
Peking
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If our peace commissioners agree to pay
Spain fixed sum for the Philippine islands
it would furnish another reason for a spe-
cial session of Congress, assuming that the
treaty will not be ratified during the regular
session. The Constitution says, mo money
shall be drawn from the treasury but in
consequence of appropriations made by
law" Unless Congress makes an appropria-
ton for the Spanish payment at the regu-
lar session special session will be neces-
sary to furnish the funds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

General Blanco plays to the galleries
when he writes to Madrid that 1.-The keenest
sorrow of my life is surrendering Cuba with
an army of 10000 men and 200 guns, to an
enemy who claims to have conquered Cuba
while we are possessed of such resources"
With the Spanish fleets destroyed Cuban
ports blockaded, supplies or reinforcements
impossible and the Americans investing Ha-
vana by land and sea, surrender would have
been inevitable. Perhaps Blanco wanted
to have few thousand Spaniards die in the
last ditch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The beauties of the new election law in
Kentucky, which puts the power to throw
out votes in the hands of a state commits
sion, are illustrated in the district in which
the Republican candidate for Congress had
a small plurality, which was wiped out by
throwing out the vote of a Republican pre-
cinct on the ground that the election Off
GERS went home to dinner, locking up the
ballot-box while gone. The House will
quickly dispose of that kind of fraud.
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oughly adjusted itself to the revenue legis-
lation and defies any one successfully to re-
lutte that statement in view of our trade ex-
perfences and especially our foreign COM
merce of the past year.
In that view other Democrats who We're
once conspicuous as ardent followers in the
footsteps of Cleveland, now agree and II is
even observed that at the Reform Club
whence a few years ago went forth in the
form of millions of pamphlets the gospel or
practical free trade, there is no longer any
vivacity or especial interest in public ques-
tlons and the club has lapsed into the lux
urious lethargy Of a purely social organiza-
ton
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

the output of gold will continue to increase
because much capital is invested in the in
dustry and by the new processes it pays to
Ores containing from $3.50 to Sc per ton are
inexhaustible. The present probability is
that the increased production will lead to
a decline in the purchase power of gold be-
cause there will be so much of it. This
should make it popular with large class
of people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS

Lady Butler the artist whose Roll Calr'
made her famous, sums up the early vicissi-
tudes Of that picture thus: Rejected and
damaged; rejected; accepted and skied."
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt is one OF the
few wives of political notabilities who
shares her husbands enjoyment of cartoons.
Mrs. Thomas Platt hiss said that she some
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
The way of the Anarchist.

Ba1JlmOre American.
The assassin of the Empress of Austria
has already appealed from his sentence of
life Imprisonment. Like other self-created
martyrs of his kind, he has not the cour-
age to endure the punishment of his crime,
once he is deprived of the privilege of pos
ing. And like his fellow-Anarchists, he
hastens to seize the least chance of the
protection of the law which he publicly de-
rided and defied. The stuff of which an
archistic heroes are made is but fiimsy ma
terial when it comes to anything like real
fpC
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Assuming that the Spanish war cost the
United States S85O,OCO,OOO, as has been
stated, if we pay Spain SIC, 900 and hold
Porto Rico, the Philippines and one of the
Ladrones, these acquisitions would repre-
sent war indemnity of $3.50, 100000 plus
$40 100000 more. or $S7OOOO.OoO altogether.
Spain should be thankful for an opportunity
to pay a war indemnity in that way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The steam calliOpe was doing its utmost
Isn't that CREATE" asked Hungry Hig-
gins.
Cant say it is" replied Weary Wat
kins, whose dinner of raw turnips had
overcast the sky of his life, as it were. 'It
makes me think of factory whistles"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The few Governors bearing the 16-to-1
brand have betrayed a hardness in issuing
the annual Thanksgiving proclamations.
They seem not to be in the mood to put
great deal of gladness into that annual an
nouncement The proclamation of old New
their line
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

1t will be noted with alarm that the move
ment to measure the earth originates in
Stuttgart in the kingdom Of his royalty,
Emperor William. The movement should be
watched with a jealous eye, as it may in
dictate that the ambitious young appointee of
divinity may have designs on all Mother
Grundy's real estate and be simply measur-
ing his prospective domain.
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DEPEw BEATS A GAMBLER.
Wins $500 from n Card Sharp on an
Ocean Steamer.
Washington Star.

No less a man than Chauncey Depew fell
into the hands of one of the most noted OF
the transatlantic card sharps on a voyage
which he made to England about seven
years ago. Mr.. Depew smiles beatifcally
even yet when he reflects upon how he won
e1OO from Tom McGarrahan, who died in az
fuence three years ago, after having fol
lowed the steamers for many years. Me-
Garrahan was introduced to Mr.. Depew by
one of the latter's intimate chums and fell
The latter. who was and still.
is one of the elderly wags of New York
knew all about McGarrahan, and so did
lot OF other friends of Mr.. Depew on
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
Kindly Criticism,

'Have you seen that novel Timmins is
working on? understand that it is to be
historical
Il dunno whether to- call it historical or
classical. know that all the epigrams are
to be found in ancient history
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The band of the State Soldiers and Sail
ors' Orphans Home at Knightstown compli-
mented the Journal with serenade yester-
day. This band of well-behaved boys is
popular in every city in which the National
Encampment of the Grand Army has been
held of late years. 1t reflects credit upon
the institution
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
After the wedding.

The Woman in Black-He's her third, you
know, but she really blushed like young
girl all through the ceremony.
The Woman in Mauye, Yellow and Green
I don't wonder! Just look what she was
marrVingi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

That the United States would get in one
the Central Pacific Railroad, two years
ago would have been regarded as a piece
of good fortune. To get the whole in ten
payments is the result of the improved con-
ditions which came with McKinleylsm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

No law of equal Importance has ever been
which were as soon apparent and whose
operation was as heartily approved by those
in the best position to judge. as the compul-
sorry education law passed by the last Leg
islature
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

It seems to be definitely settled that the
Spanish occupation of Cuba shall cease by
Jan. 1. Considering the long duration of
Spanish rule in the island and the practical
difficulties of evacuation the time consumed
in bringing about the result is really short.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

In one district in Kentucky the Demo-
Gratis. under the Goebel election law.
sought to deprive Republican of his cleo
ton by throwing out two Republican pre-
cincts, but they missed in their count. and
now that the board has made it's returns
nv ten votes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

That is a humiliating confession of the
Governor of South Carolina to the effect
that he doubts his ability to protect the
life of white citizen of that State and
large properly holder What would be said
If the Governor of Indiana should advise a
man to stay away from his home in this
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

1t is now clear that Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt have acted wisely in not
recognizing Aguinaldo. He is an uncertain
influential factor in the future of the Philip
pines. Indeed. it would be wiser to leave
the islands with Spain than to turn them
over to such person as this insurgent for
revenue has proved himself to be.
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For the Future.
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer.

The government should come into more
intimate relations with the guardsmen of
the States. If this is done there will be no
necessity for great standing army. for we
shall always have with US a well-trained
militia ready to take the field at moment
call. Whatcwe shall need in this country is
a great navy, not a great army, but what
army we have should be of the very best
quality, and our officers should be in Il po-
sition to take command of large bodies of
men should the occasion require 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Philadelphia North American.

PnIIdUtIpIIId 4NUIIH <AIIIVII OeII.
IT have called" said the successful can
didate ito thank you for your services in
INV behalf" But, sir, we opposed YOU" re-
piled the editor, with dignity. Yes, I
know" rejoined the candidate 1T was kind
of you, and l fully appreciate 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

If there is a company that will furnish
the money and construct a Nicaragua canal
IN three years it should be encouraged, pro-
vided the United States shall control it in
the event of war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The latest estimate OF the value of the
output Of the gold mines for the year 1898
is 275Oo0.oOO This is a very large gain over
last year and nearly three times the output
twelve or fifteen years ago. Thus far dur
ing the year s1O.655,2D has been received
from Kiondike by the United States mints.
Il Is beyond the possibility Of doubt that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Elderly Pasenger--Here. miss, take this
seat.
Stout Young Woman-Oh, I could not
think of depriving an old mean I could
not think of depriving you.
you go ahead and take it, an don't ar
que. L know you fat girls always has lame
feet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The general approval of the movement
for reform in township and county govern
ment shows that it is needed and desired
by the people. The movement would be
strengthened and probably better results Sc
cured il 1t could be made nonpartisan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
Not Particularly Alarmed.

Chicago Tribune
Senator Billy Mason las the critical mo-
ment in his initiation draws near)-Is that
the goat?
Sepulchral Voice-It is!
Senator Billy Mason (replacing the band
age over his eyes)-Fetch bigger one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
Cntholic Mission Burned.

SHANGHAI. Nov. 1.-THE rebels have att
tackled and looted the town of Kwaig-F'u, In
the upper Yang-Tse- Kiang valley and have
burned the Catholic mission there. No fur
Their details are obtainable at present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Boss Croker is credited with a purpose to
depose Mr.. Bailey, of Texas. from the DEM
ocratic leadership of the next House and
committed irrevocably to 16 to 1. The ulti-
mate object of this move is said to be a
purpose to control the next Democratic ma
tional convention. Mr.. Croker has under
taken a very extensive job
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
A Small Boys Problem.

/ wonder how I'd like it,
And 1 wonder who I'd be,
Supposing l was somebody else,
And somebody else was me.
I wonder, 1 just wonder,
What boy I'd like to be
Surprising | didn't like him
When / found that he was me.
Lillian Dealing, in November St. Nicho-
las.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

After General Skaters critics have sue
ceeded in proving that he was responsible
for all the difficulties and hardships at SAINT
iago they ought to inform an inquisitive
public who was responsible for the victory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

If the report should prove true of the
footing and burning of several American
missions in China, the United States may
take a hand in Oriental affairs sooner than
anybody expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Colonel Bryan has concluded that it was
not much of a Republican victory. Perhaps
not but If it had been a presidential cleo
ton he would have had a dozen less cleo
toral votes on the voting of Nov than he
received two years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Judge Day has only three letters in his
name and no high-sounding title or decora-
tons. but he has managed to hold his own
fairly well in diplomatic fencing with the
ss.,n,,in rar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Governments which have been at war
come to an agreement without the inter-
ference of others. Therefore, the PROPOSE
ton Of Spain to arbitrate is an assumption
that there has been no war.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHIcAGO-Palrner House, p o. News Co., 217
Dearborn street, Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
cINcIn;NATI-J. r. HawIey & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
L0UISVILLE-C. T. Deerng, 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.
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what Was the Pricef
Chicago Record.

chicago htCUIu
Mr. Hooley's offer to pay $780, 900 for his adj
mission to an aristocratic English club was
insulting, OF course, but how much did the
aristocrats want him to pay?
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Peace and Prosperity.
Baltimore American.

There have been few years in the history
of this Nation when IL had more causes for
genuine thanksgiving than in the year that
is now drawing TO a close.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

The testimony before the commission to
inquire into the management of the war is
more interesting now than at any other
period. but it does not attract much inter-
EST
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Protracted Misery.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
The Omaha World-Herald has pulled IT.
self together and conceded the result of last
weeks election. 1t is wonderful how some
people take pleasure in prolongfng the death
scenes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Some one suggests that the suffrage of
the coIored men be limited to ability to
read and write. If such test is well for
black men, why not for white?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Detroit Tribune

Detroit Tribune.
The w. c.. T. u. national convention con-
cluded that the organization had been
building a temple to excess and the great
office building in Chicago was dropped as
an affiliated interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18

Atchison GlobI

Atchison Globe
There are worthy. successful young men
who don't wear a chrysanthemum as large
as a cabbage. but IL is hard to make young
girls believe it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-18
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


She-Oh, where did you get it? Tell me!
He-Got it Chic) at same drug store you
get your complexion, see?
She could not find it in her heart to re-
proach him more ~