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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02


Oh. the drum!
There is some
information in thy grum
dumb,
AS we hear
Through the clear
And unclouded atmosphere
Thy rumbling palpitation roll in upon the ear.
There's a part
Of thy music-throbbing heart
That thrills a something in US that awakens with
a start,
AND with II f tEe Chime
And exactitude OF time.
Goes marching on to glory to thy melody SUBJ
And Of t1 ss! sg Ssssst
That thy rolling robs of rest
Is a patriotic spirit as a Continental dressed.
And he looms
From the glooms
OF a century Of tombs,
And the blood he spilled at Lexington in living
beauty blooms.
And his eyes
OF a nature pure and wise.
And the love of them is lifted to a something In
the skies
That is bright
With a blur of starry light
As it laughs in silken ripples to the breezes day
There are deep
41A1-
Ger the pulses as they leap,
And the murmur. fainter growing, on the silence
falls asleep.
While the prayer
Rising there
Wills the sea and earth and air
As & heritage to Freedoms sons and daughters
everywhere.
Then with sound
As profound
AS the thunderings resound,
Come thy wild reverberations in a throe that
shakes the ground,
And a cry,
Flung on high
Like the flag il hutters by,
Wings rapturously upwards till it nestles In the
oh, the druml
There is some
Intonafion in thy grum
Monotony OF utterance that strikes the spirit
Az We hear
Through the clear
And unciouded atmosphere
Thy rulnbllug palpitatlons roll in upon The ear.
flames Nhstoonab Rueu.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
WAR REVENUE BILL.
Amendments VIII Be offered by Re-
publican and Democratic Senator's.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-Interest in the
Senate this week is in the war revenue bill,
which is expected to reach that body with
the beginning of the week. 1t will be re-
ferred at once to the committee on finance,
and probably will be reported back Wednes-
day or Thursday. A meeting of the finance
committee has been called for Monday,
with the view on the part of the Repub-
Hcan members Of having the consideration
or the bill In committee begun informally.
They have even intimated that they may
ask that a vote be taken at this meeting
with the view of reporting the bill as soon
as it is referred. The Democratic members
OF the committee will oppose this pro-
gramme, as they desire opportunity to have
various amendments considered. 1t is now
believed that they will offer a provision for
a tax on all producing industries, another
for an inheritance tax and a third for nom
interest-bearing treasury notes. 1t is also
probable that an amendment will be sug-
gested for issuance of 500, 600, 900 in green
backs to take the place of. those outstand-
ing which are supposed to have been de-
stroyed. They will seek to have the bond
provision of the bill eliminated entirely on
for a bond issue.
There is a possibility that the Republican
ineMDerS OF the committee may amend the
pond provision, as there is more or less dis
satisfaction with 1t among Republican SEN
ators. One of the changes suggested is a
reduction OF the amount of the bonds.
When the bill reaches the Senate the Oppo-
'sition will insist upon having time for the
various factions to state the reasons for
their opposition, and it is now predicted
that two weeks will be required for debate.
While they will insist upon the elimina-
ton OF the bond feature, they will all state
that they will vote for bonds later If the
war should be prolonged sufficiently TO re-
quire their issue. The programme Of the
Senate until the revenue bill is reported IS
uncertain. The postoffice appropriation bill
probably will be reported and passed, and
the omnibus claims bill may be taken up.
There is no business of great Importance
to come before the House during the week
unless the appropriations committee brings
in an emergency war appropriation meas
ure. 1t was the intention of Chairman Can
non TO make the emergency appropriation
a part of the general deficiency bill, but as
that bill might be delayed some time. he
may bring in a separate measure. There
are also a number of conference reports TO
be disposed of, and these may occupy the
time Of the House during the week. Several
appropriations bills are still in conference.
but reports are expected during the week.
The Alaska land bill remains to be disposed
OF, and there are a number of minor matters
that may be taken up for consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

General Lee told the Senate committee
that. in his Judgment, a large army would
not be necessary to drive the Spanish out
OF Cuba If the forces Of the insurgents were
utilized. Some of the reports from Cuba,
and the statements of correspondents who
are familiar with the situation. sustain
General Lee. The insurgents rave $1,000
seasoned men, but they have never been
well armed nor half supplied with ammu-
milton. They ave met the enemy with ten
or twenty rounds and no reserve. conse-
Quently they have avoided a decisive battle.
As a matter Of fact. It has been the wonder
Of two years that the Spanish army has not
cen able to suppress the insurrection with
: force OF nve Or SIX t9 one. The wonder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

There were thousands of visitors in the
city yesterday from all parts of the State.
Taking advantage of the first Sunday ex-
cursion rates of the season. they came to
farewells to friends who may be ordered
away before another Sunday. That done,
they took in other features of the city.
swarming in the street cars. at the state
house and on Monument place, and seeing
as much as they could OF the city. They
were all Indianians. and doubtless went
home proud OF the capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

In reply to the recent paper Nominations
OF General Blanco and the Governor of the
Philippine islands Americans can point to
q single sentence in Vattel. author of THE
monsters who, under the title of sovereigns,
render themselves the scourges and horror
Of the human race, they are sayage beasts
whom every brave man may justly extermi-
nate from the face Of the earth" This was
written more than a hundred years ago, but
If the author were living he might add. "or
at least drive out of Cuba"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

Admiral Bermejo last night told his col
leagues of the Spanish abine that the
news from Manila was such that it was
with difficulty he refrained from express
sions of joyous emotions. The news from
the Philippines came from the Spanish Gov
ernor Of those islands, and it announced
that in a battle with the American fleet two
Spanish cruisers had been destroyed and
others forced to withdraw from the fight,
some being sunk to prevent their falling
into the hands of the Americans. If this
news caused Admiral Bermejo to feel joy
Gus, he must be a lineal descendant Of Mark
Tapley.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The amendment offered in the House to
the revenue bill, to the effect that bonds
should be redeemed half and half with gold
and silver, was a brilliant political stroke.
If the silver is to be kept as good as gold,
not. and bonds purchased with gold n it's
equivalent are to be redeemed in part with
silver dollars worth less than gold, why not
go the whole figure and redeem the entire
amount in deprecated dollars? Yet the
Democrats and Populists in the House voted
solidly for the proposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

This is a work of fiction, but II IS en-
tiredly independent of the conventional lines
of the modern realistic novel. To those who
hold that idealism in fiction is not artistic,
that a didactic element is inadmissible, and
that ph~ilosophizing has no place, the work
will hardly commend itself, and yet, poses
sing these elements, 1t is a strong work Of
fiction. The name OF the author, Henry
Wood, is sufficient guarantee of it's earnest
and thoughtful treatment. The scene OF
the story is located in that dramatic period
Of the worlds history, the Pauline era, and
through graphic character delineation it
deals with the thought, customs, and relig-
ious systems of that time. With unimpor-
tant exceptions, Paul is the only historical
character, Henry. Serenus and the other
leading personalities that are employed be-
ing representative creations. On many his
torical and chronological points that are in
volved, authorities differ; but, apparently
as far as the author has been able to sift
them the prevailing and most probable
hypothesis have been followed. The result
is a story which shows an interesting COM
mingling of historical or semi-historical
facts with philosophy, love, adventure, ro-
nance, ,idealism and magic. Boston: Lee 81
Shepard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
PhiIistine Sermons.

Under the foregoing title Mr.. William Nc
1ntosh has collected into a tiny volume a
number of clever and thoughtful little es-
says which originally al peared in the Phil
istine Magazine. They treat of serious
themes for the most part, and not with tha
Philistine matter. but with a reverent spir-
1t. There is, in places, too evident an effort
at fine writing" but as a rule the style Of
expression is good. The author is the edi-
tor OF the Buffalo Evening News. The
carbohydrates book is issued by the Roy
croft Publishing Company, at East Aurora,
N. Y.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

A ~well-known correspondent in Washing
ton takes nearly two columns to outline a
campaign which involves the capture of
Havana and the surrender of the island.
1t is a very pleasing story. since the fall
of Havana is promised within three weeks.
The only defect is that in a closing para
graph he announces that the plan may be
abandoned because General Miles is opposed
to it. 1t is quite probable hat a small
force will be landed at some point in Cuba
where aid can be rendered the insurgents
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

and little poetry in Il. and yet with its own
special compensations. He has drawn b,.
sailors with care, minlteness and apparent
ly with fidelity. The story Is told supposed.
in the first person plural. speaking for tbs
crew. with an occasional relapse into tbs
singular. It Is related in wonderfully
graphic style and with realistic effect A.
already remarked, II has no plot to speas
Of, and 1t Is entirely devoid of romance
But it is an admirable study of sailor lifs
and character and a remarkably strong
piece OF literary work. New York: Dodd
Mead e. Co
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
The Children OF the Sea.

HXMr. Joseph Conrad, who has achieved
as a writer of sea stories, has
a new one. 1t was published in England
under the title The Niger of the Narcis-
sus," but the American edition has the less
offensive title, THE Children of the Sea"
The original title is rather more descriptive
of the character of the story, which turns
largely on the peculiarities of a negro sailor,
James Wait. who is dying by inches Of
consumption. and whose alternate GONZALES
cence and relapses work upon the sympa-
thies and superstitions of the crew so as
to set discipline at defiance and bring them
to the verge of a mutiny. This black sailor.
or, as the narrative styles him, Niger .
Is interesting in a way, but not at all at
t~ractive. His ~incurable Illness and the Pc
culiarities 1t develops are dwelt upon al
most to a morbid. certainly to a tiresome,
extent, yet the author succeeds In invest
ing him with a certain air Of mystery which
interests. The plot Of the story Is very
slender, and its merit consists in its real
istic portrayal of sailor life and the pecul-
iarities of the everlasting children of the
mysterious sea-" as the author calls them.
The aim Of the author seems to have been
to portray sailor life as II really is-a life
ek hardshlps and heroisrn, with much prose
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

A great many people may be laboring
under the erroneous impression that OPP
erations have been suspended by all other
nations and that all are standing with
mouths agape to see what is to be the out
come of tho Hispano-American war. This
is a mistake. The other nations are sitting
up and taking notice, of course, but they
still have other and far more momentous
matters to interest them. The press OF
those countries is doing the greater part OF
the interfering in the war question.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The report that the silverites in the Sen
ate will not seriously oppose the House tax
bill by interposing coinage and currency
heresies is an indication of something like
discretion. Still, they will not forgive Sec
rotary Gage for advising NOT to insert gold
in the provision for the issue o: bonds. thus
depriv.ng them of a pretext to fight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
About Animals.

d. Appleton & Co. publish in their series
of Home Reading Books one entitled
The Animal World" 1t is a reading book
OF zoology, compiled and edited by Frank
Vincent n intended to interest Young
readers in the -Omances and realities of an
imal life. 1t is an instructive little volume
and prettily illustrated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The prospects are that England will have
some troubles of her W in the West
Indies. That is another straw that may IN
dicate which way the British wind will blow
in the present trouble between Americans
and the Dons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

It can make no possible difference wheth-
er Austria is neutral or not, since the Aus
trian empire is likely to fall to pieces when
the present venerable Emperor shall die.
Indeed, dissolution may not await that
~xrank
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The hundreds of young men who have
come as soldiers with no idea of enlisting
will not be censured for not volunteering,
but they will not be popular at home for
coming to camp to be fed by the State a
week or more and filling tents and using
blankets which are needed for those who
wlu 50
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
How the Dutch Came to Manhattan.

This little volume is the fourth in a series
of colonial monographs issued by Z. r.
Herrick & Co., New York. 1t tells of the
discovery of Manhattan, the settlement, the
Dutch governors, English control and the
second occupation of the Dutch, a chapter
being given to each theme. Each page is
furnished with unique illustrations, the
work of Blanche McManus. The book viii
be of interest to members of historical and
patriotic societies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The North Atlantic squadron might try
landing at Matanzas with a cargo of gold
bricks. The Spaniards at that point seem
very unsophisticated in regard to the shell
game.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
Hero Charms.

This is a pathetic story of a loving friend
ship between an old ex-convict in the South
and a little cripple boy. son of a rich man,
The story has an air CT realism about it
and is told in a natural, touching way call
culated TO interest young or elder readers.
Boston: Estes & Lauriat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
smalI-srinded Man.

Heidi you know it would cost $780, 600
to work a battle ship for only an hour?
She-And yet you growl about the little
money it cost mother and me for a carriage
the other afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

Society of Two.

"Do you belong to an anti-kissing So
ciety?'
practically. I've been married ten
years."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
A Forgotten SIN.

Dorothea Gerarde, which is the pen name
of Madame De Longarde, has added to her
list of clever novels another. "A Forgotten
Sin" is a story of English life, in which a
domestic tragedy and romance are inter
conclusion. New York: d. Appleton q Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

An exchange, speaking Of the cowboy
regiment with which Mr.. Roosevelt will be
connected, declares that such a regiment
will sweep everything before it. The regi-
ment, cowboy or otherwise, can face an
overwhelming force; but discipline will
count for more than individual prowess. A
thoroughly drilled indian regiment with
competent officers would be as effective as
any which could be raised. Two or three
zouave regiments enlisted from the sup
posed fighting element in Eastern cities
were to put down the rebellion, but for lack
of discipline they were worthless. One of
them was sen to Dry Tortugas, because Of
it's worthlessnesS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

"Jehiel. I am plumb ashamed OF you for
tryin' to pick a fuss with the preacher"
did you hear what he said? He said he
wasn't of this world. and 1 don't like for
eigners in no shape ner form!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
Reverse Action.

The Elder Matron-You shouldn't mind
the baby crying a little. 1t strengthens his
lungs.
The Younger Matron-oh, no doubt; but it
weakens his fathers religion so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The eyes Of the American people have
been opened to the Importance of establish
ing a strong navy, and it will probably be
many years before we shall suspend efforts
in that direction. Notwithstanding Eng
lands unquestioned supremacy on the seas
she continues to strengthen her navy. Her
navy estimates for 1859 amount to a net
total of Sl1s, S92, 900. as against Sill, $780, COO
last year, showing an increase of $500, 900.
This quite dwarfs our recent expenditures.
large as they may appear to some persons.
In the coming year England will construct
three battle ships, four armored cruisers
and four sloops, and no doubt she will con-
tinue to strengthen her@navy~to any extent
necessary to maintain her naval supremacy.
1t is not necessary for the United States
to attempt to compete with England in this
regard, but it is plain that we ought to
establish and maintain a stronger navy than
we have had heretofore, so that when for
eign complications come we may not be
caught unprepared, as we were this time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

When stanch Republican Iowa asks that
an ex-Confederate be made a brigadier gen.
eral to command the National Guard of that
State s~ectionalIsm has ceased to exist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

A question has arisen whether volunteers
In the present war come under existing
pension laws. The general pension law,
passed in 1873 and amended in 1874 and 1877.
provides that, Amy officer of the army. in
Guiding regulars, volunteers and militia. or
any enlisted man, however employed, in the
military service of the United States, wheth-
er regularly mustered or not, disabled by
reason of any wound or injury received, or
disease contracted, while in the service Of
the United States and in the line of duty"
shall, upon proper proof. be entitled to a
pension, the rate being specified in other
sections. The law by it's terms embraces
every person who has been since the 4th
day Of March, 1861. or who is hereafter dis
abled under the conditions herein stated
1t makes beneficiaries under the act "any
person not an enlisted soldier in the army,
serving for the time being as a member Of
the militia of any State. under orders of an
officer of the United States or who volun-
regularly organized military force Of the
United States" The law is general in its
terms and provides as follows:
No person shall be entitled to a pension
by reason of wounds or injury received or
disease contracted in the service OF the
United States, subsequent to the 18th day
of July, 1868, unless the person who was
wounded, or injured, or contracted the dis
ease was in the line of duty; and, If in the
military service, was at the time actually
In the field, or on the march, or at some
post, fort, or garrison, or Ell route, by direc-
ton of competent authority to some post.
fort or garrison.
Under these provisions it seems clear that
volunteers in the present, war become en-
titled to the benefits of the law as soon as
they are mustered into the service of the
United States. without any additional or
special legislation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

1t seems that Germany has discovered
that it's interests are with the United States
rather than Spain. Any nation OF to-day
must come to such a. conclusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

aid to Epaniards come from Spain or from
the few London papers that have distin-
guished themselves by their hostility to
Americans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

That serious promise OF the Car not TO
assist the Spaniards until he can do so IL
very comforting to Americans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

The plan Of attacking a naval squadron
with cavalry is original with Spain, and
there is not the slightest possibility of their
copyright being infringed on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

Thousands Of persons who drank at the
monument fountains yesterday can testify
that Indianapolis is not a dry town on Sum
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

crease in the future because many people
have broader views regarding what cities
should have. County and municipal in
debtedness is increasing, while federal and
state have been reduced during the past ten
years. b tendency is 10 make municipal
government expensive.
In view Of such considerations every tax
payer and voter interested in the future Of
cities should vote in municipal elections.
During the past few years a large number
Of the cities Of the State have been under
Republican control. In most IL not IN all Of
those cities the reports published in local
papers indicate an intelligent management
Of municipal affairs. This being the case,
petty Jealousies should not cause Repub-
Leans to absent themselves from the polls
or to give aid and comfort to the opposition.
which has never been known to forget
party and its interests in the administration
Of city affairs. These suggestions would be
unnecessary IL every Republican in the
State would make 1t a rule to vote in every
election in which he has d right TO vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

When Spanish papers hear of the blowing
up of several powder mills in this country
they can bulletin them as glorious victories.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02
kindly Hope.

Kansas City Journal.
In preparing his personal effects for de-
parture IL is hoped that Senior Polo didn't
forget that lonesome little Y In his name,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-02

1t VIII be noticed wifi pleasure that all
the reports OF Drobabls Russian or German