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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
WHAT SHE WANTED.
How Little Girl Made Her Papa
Sorry He Spoke.

1t is bedtime, and the little girl Of four
years is lying in her crib. The little ones
papa, near by, starts the following CONVEX
sation:
what does my little grille want for
Christmas?"
'sW'y-ah, I want a-Oh, yes! I want a
little table VIII four dollies around it, a pink
one, a red one, blue one an a green one,
an hired girl dolly bringing in dinner, an
q policeman dolly, an soljer dolly, an a
Chinaman dolly, an little cookstove, an a
little dresser, an a washstand, an that
ALL"
'Yes only-le's see. OH / fOrdot that
grea' big doll in IS window. an a
q dolly washboard, an tub, an a close
line. an close pins, an a dolly bed. an a
newer sled, an wagon wifi horse to it
baby that can talk, an one o. the little
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
The Night Wind.

/ do not know why all the livelong day
The wind, by any mortal sight
Was silent till the coming Of the night,
And then upon his harp began to play;
But douby certain now, he seems to stray
Without a fear that one can trace his fight
Along the vale or ON the distant height,
Or where the forest stands in sad array.
Far down the pathway, like little child
1 hear him murmur to himself, and take
The fallen leaf, half curious, reconciled
In idle play; and now 1 see him shake
The windows of my easement. while the wild
And frightened woods before his fury quake.
Rays Crossing, Ind. -Alonzo l.. Rice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
Winter.

In all his lofty beauty stern,
Majestic, in his white robes clad,
King Winter comes TO reign in turn;
Unlike Queen Summer. gay and glad,
His mien is grave and vaguely sad.
1t is not strange that he should grieve;
He knows that most things deem him cold
And crue,-song birds haste to leave
Their nests, and how'rs die in the void
And budding sheep crowd in the fold
But most he mourns that human-folk
Must needs misunderstood him so,
And think his reign grevous yoke,
And count the moments till he go,
With signs for joyful June's sweet glow.
The blind world gladly Summer greets,
Who rules so gaily crowned with fow'rs;
She sleeps our souls in cloying sweets
And lures in her perfumed bow'rs
To spend in dreams the long bright hours.
But Winter knows that we were meant
For than languorous delights,
So with truly kind intent
He calls his bands of blthe frost-sprtes
And gives air that stings and bites.
He bids the sluggish heart beat fast.
The warm red blood pulse quick and free;
And ringing in the north winds blast
The sense OF night and victory
Inspires us more to do and be.
And So when life is fullest, best
And reused and keen the heart and brain,
And latent pow rs grow manifest,
Why should we thankless ones complain
And wish that Summer come again?
Marion, Ind. Ethel Bowman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
Peace.

Were half the power, that fills the world with
terror,
Were half the wealth. bestowed on camps and
courts
Given TO redeem the human mind from error
There were no need of arsenals or forts.
The warriors name would be a name abhorred
And every nation, that should lift again
Its hand against brother, on its forehead
Would wear forevermore the curse of Cain!
Down the dark future through long generations
The echoing sounds grow fainter and then cease;
And like bell, with solemn sweet vibrations
l hear once more the voice OF Christ say.
Peace
Peace! and no longer from its brazen portals
The blasts of Wars great organ shakes the
skies,
But beautiful songs of the immortaIs
The holy melodies OF love arise
-H. w. LonRfeIlcw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.
Concluded from Eleventh Page.l

eompanied by him. she will spend the holt
Gays IN Elkhart and South Bend.
Mrs. Martha Mason is in Chicago. where
hhe Will remain several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Jonn Benbow.
Mr.. A. NJ. Hall viii come next week from
New Haven, Conn, to spend a short time
Win Mrs. Jennie Jeffries and family.
Mrs. Helen Moses is home after several
Weeks spent in Cincinnati and Ann Arbor.
Nieh., IN the interests OF the G. w. b. NJ
Mr. W. NJ Forest has returned TO Ann
Aroor. Mich, after a short visit in Irving
ton with Professor and Mrs. +. ID. Forest
Mrs Louise Kelly has returned to her
home in Jeffersonvllle. Ind, after a short
visit with Mrs. Helen Moses In Whittier
place.
Miss Clara Shanks's Sunday school class
gave fair yesterday afternoon and even
Ing. the proceeds 10 be used in giving a
poor family q Christmas
Miss Mollie Frank of Greencastle, will
DE- Mrs. a. ~. Towies's guest during the
holidays. Mr.. Fred Iowles viii return
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
Little Baby Emily.

A bit of blue was taken from the skies
To make her pretty eyes;
From out a Iily's cup enough Of white
To mold her brow alright.
Her lips We. rose-leaves once and in their red
Are fragrant kisses bred;
The rounded softness of her dainty chin
doves breast might have been.
beam Of light that from the sun had strayed
Into her smile made;
The song a happy robin thought to frame
Her tuneful voice became.
And when we kneel beside her to confess
How much her life doth bless,
The upward look upon her face so fair
CompeIs a sweeter prayer.
Indianapolis. May w. Donnan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
THE JOURNALS POETS.
Catching the Lark.

Catching the Lark.
when the sky falls ven catch iarks;"
Did you ever catch a lark
When the sky fell. boy.
lid you ever catch a lark just thenf
IL your sky never fell
You've escaped very well.
But you never caught lark just then.
When, child. you plead to go
To the rare and rollic show
That would never come for you again;
If your father CHANGED to frown
All the sky came rushing down,
But you didn't catch your lark just then
Yes the sky was very sweet
When at fair Belinda's feet
You went kneeling much other meni
But you stumbled like clown,
And your rosy sky came down
And you didn't catch your lark just then
o the sky was high and blue.
When your dream of glory flew
To the zenith, but it tumbled when,
Your speculations failed
And your opponents prevailed.
But you didn't catch your lark Just then.
Did you ever catch lark
When the sky fell. boy,
DID you ever cdich a. lhIk Jubt (HShb
IL your sky never fell
You've escaped very well,
But you never caught a lark just then
When the sky hung very low
And there was but little glow
on the mountain or the stream born glen.
And your pride dissolved in tears.
There came music to your ears
And the lark lit in your hand Just then.
How the bird came. or from where,
You were wholly unaware,
Or IL the sky was falling whan
Tie sought you, heaven sent,
But you named the bird content,
And his song was in your soul just then.
Did you ever catch lark
When the sky fell, boy,
Did you ever catch lark Just then?
IF your sky never fell
You've escaped very well,
But you never caught a lark just then.
New Castle, Ind. Ben s. Parker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18

They sang 1.-THE Gate That Stands Affair.""
With countless variations.
Sopranos, tenors took their turns
In awful situations;
The bassos growled about it all
With grumbling roar and deafening bawl
To soften the sopranos squall
And the tenor's wild gyrations.
A carpenter who heard the song
Gave heed to sharp and fiat,
But shook his head all doubtfuily
In the old pew where he sat.
He said. 1--WE built many a gate
That folks could swing on until late,
But never one for such a fate
To stand jar like that"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18

Cards have been issued for a reception
every day and evening until after Christmas
by Bert B. Adams, North Illinois street, OPP
posite Bates House, where an elegant line
Of Mems Furnishing Goods will be shown
and suitable Christmas presents can be
D. M
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18

Chicago Record

Chicago Record.
"Hobson dotes on his mother-in-law"
Just to be peculiar?''
mo; at Christmas she always sends him
something that his wife can't USE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Hawaii Must De Admitted.


While there is absolutely no party in the
United States which desires to see this
country engage in the scramble for terri
ers on the Chinese coast. we should be
blind to our own interests did we fail &c
comprehend the Importance of securing a
commanding position for our commercial
and naval marine III the Pacific, such as Is
voluntarily offered us in the acquisition OF
the Hawaiian Islands. This step involves
no forcible or arrogant invasion Of the
rights of property or independence Of any
people, class or government. If 1t comes
at all. unlike the forcible seizures of ter
ritOry now going on in China it Will be the
voluntary act of two Independent republi.
can governments for the common good OF
all.
The present juncture is most favorable
for affirmative action on this question
There is no power in either Europe OF
America which has a right would be in
clined to regard 1t as hostile to any interest
1t may have. Immediately or prospectively
in the Hawaiian Islands. Japan. the only
power which has shown n disposition &c
drawn its objections, and. in view Of the
events occurring nearer home, is more like.
~ to regard 1t with favor than otherwise.
Under these circumstances there is ne
excuse for further delay by the Senate in
acting on this question. Let it be taker
up and acted upon finally and affirmatively
on the reassembling of Congress after the
holidays. and one of the most conspicuous
blunders of the Cleveland administration
will be compensated for. A failure TO dc
this will leave heavy responsibility upor
the present Congress and prove a constant.
ly increasing cause for regret to the Ameri
can people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Our january Sale of
Infants Clothing.

We have made lavish preparations
for the needs OF the little folks-thou-
sands of the prettiest little garments
being gathered at prices without a
precedent. No excuse for home
sewing; no excuse for lack of fresh
clothing for the wee tots. 1t is a
boon to every mother-this helpful
ness we offer. For Saturday we
name:
Infants Cambria Slips. ,r1,fie of cambria &c
on neck and sleeves Each. ~
Infants Cambria Slips gathered full at neck
ruffie OF embroidery on neck and sleeves. orr
fach ............. -
Infants Cambria Slips yoke of tucks aud iu-
sertiOn, runie Of embroidery IN neck and coc
.Children's Cambria Dresses yoke Of tucks and
insertion, ruf1e on neck and sleeves occ
Each. minimum.
ChIldren's Bingham, Lawn and Percale Dresses
Hubbard style, ruffie on neck and sleeves. -,cs
Each. ............ ............
Children's Bingham. Lawn and Percale Dresses.
Hubbard style, ruties shoulder and yoke,
trimmed with Valenciennes lace en- crl>
Infants Nainsook Slips. gathered full at neck,
rufie Of embroidery and band Of insertion on acS0>
neck and sleeves. deep hem. Each. 49,. ~
Boys Pink and Blue -Chambray Dresses, tw"
styles, large sailor collar trimmed with parrow
braid. or white pique, with plated skirt. CT Or
Each ..-.-............... T'~o
ChilLren's White NainsoOk Dresses, yoke. with
deep rufie , Of embr eide - on pesk -, and
different styles; also special style for Little Boys
made of Chambray, with jacket front. plated
skirt, belt and trimmings OF white pique. CT ~
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
No Time Extension Just Yet.

There should be no practical objection to
the bill introduced yesterday by Senator
Mcmillan amending the charter of the Eek
ingtOn and Soldiers Home Railway Com
rany. in the form in which he presented it,
The changes that are stated to have been
made BY him before he started it on it's
legislative journey are all directed TO the
point of ensIring prompt and satisfac-
tory performance of this roads duties to
the public. The consolidation of the three
properties. the lexington. Belt and Column
lila and Maryland roads, is a mere matter
of form. ina;snuch they are practically
AL one today, the majority OF the stock be-
ing held IN each BY the same interest IL
would be highly desirable for the three
roads to be brought together as a legal an
tty, in order to facilitate administration
and to enable Congress and the Commits
sioners to deal with the corporation more
directly. But the time extension asked by
, the company by means of the bill in Its;
original form is altogether unrea sonable
1foni the present point OF view. Under the
existing statute the time for the rand
transit equipment of the city lines expires
June ~ next That leaves a little more
thar five and half months for active
work In view of what has been accom-
pAiS4icu pS tfle Ntpltal traction COMPANY
In its meeting OF I. great emergency this
remaining period is Certainly sufficient for
at least substantial beginning of the
project of electrical equipment The va
rious lines of the lexington and Belt roads
Traverse streets that are not much fire.
auented by the ordinary traffic of the CITY.
They are not thoroughfares in the sense in
which those streets used by the lines of the
Capital Traction and the Metropolitan com
panies are thorOushfares. Therefore the
work of equipment could progress with A
less dsyree OF hindrance from the traffic of
the streets than was suffered by the latter
or the roads named and Is being eDcoun
tered by the former at the present time
The same degree of energy tnat is now be-
Ing displayed at various points in the CITY
On similar enterprise would soon make a
material showing of good faith on the part
OF the new corporation, which, it is to be
remembered. has as yet done absolutely
nothing locally to demonstrate that the af-
fairs Of these two city lines are In other
hands than those formerly in control.
There is little doubt but that Congress will
remain in session at least throughout the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
False Economy

'" hen the Belt road was placed upon a
reduced schedule in order to enable the
receipts to equal the expenses, according
TO the project of the receiver The Star
TOOK occasion to remark Upon the reversal
OF the common-sense rule of business that
this case eXemplified. 1t was shown that
the way to make the income equal If not
to exceed the expenses was to increase the
schedule, better the service, improve the
equipment, and so invite patronage. The
latest development in the case carries out
the illustration to logical though not al
together expected degree. Yesterday the
receiver of the property, through his attor-
ney, represented to the court that under
the reduced schedule the Belt road was
still losing money, the receipts falling be-
low the expenses at the rate of fully $500
month. No other result could well have
been expected, although the discrepancy
Is heavier than might have been an
ticipated in view of the tolerance which
the patrons Of this line have already
shown toward the poor service. The 4th
street branch of the road Is now operated
with two bob-tail cars, running, approx
imately, fOrty-f1ve minutes apart 1t is
absurd to expect that any patronage can
be attracted by such a scheme of head
way. What few passengers are carried are
virtually windfalls, for no person in pos
session of reasoning powers will delibcr-
ately wait for a car on such line, with
the knowledge that the wait may cover
three-quarters of an hour. On the 18th
street line the schedule has been frequently
changed since the court first authorized a
reduction of expenses" the cars growing
less frequent, until the average time be-
tween them is now about ten minutes
-Four different schedules were promulgated
within the first five days of the new order
of things. The less reliance the people feel
in the system, the more likely they become
to seek other means of transportation. The
habit once acquired is hard to change.
This experience should teach lasting les
son to all parsmonious street railway
managers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Section Fifteen Must he DESTROYED.

Yesterdays verdict in the case of the
extension of 10th street under the highway
act calls attention in pointed manner to
the fact that this obnoxious law, injurious
in vital points to the public interests, is
upon the statute books and has been pro-
nounced constitutional in all respects by the
Supreme Court, and that the obstacle to its
enforcement furnished by the findings OF
two jures that it's benefit provisions are
impracticable is not to be relied upon. The
fifteenth section of the highway act must
be promptly repealed. The Districts well
fare absolutely demands this action.
Neither the desire to preserve any other
portion of the highway act nor the desire
to destroy any other provision of that act
should be permitted to prevent or render
dubious the success of the movement to
eliminate the disastrous financial provision
of that legislation. If those who wish 10
cut down expense under the highway act
and to save the law of 1878 in meeting this
expense fail to get together, and, sinking
minor differences, TO pull in the same di-
rection. obstruction tactics in behalf of the
present law threaten to prevail and the
city. oppressed by the highway act, will
continue to be choked more and more by
its shoulders. The Commissioners and the
Board of Trade are attacking the gravest
evils of the situation. Let us all cooper
ate with them in respect to these vita
points. and postpone differences of opinion
upon other branches of this broad question
TO more fitting season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

a Madrid special says the public prosecu-
tor has decided that there is no ground for
prosecuting General Weyler That is fair.
Why should General Weyler be prOsec vi ed
tor mis- Incorporate references to President
Mckinley and to this country? Why should
he not have the right of reply to his crit
les? He has been assailed in all sincerity
and with all severity by Americans, in
Office and out Of office. 1t was American
influence which forced him back home He
Is smarting under what he considers
American injustice. Why muzzle a man
so circumstance and so unhappy? Why
hold a bloody old soldier, temporarily de-
posed from command. to the code of &C
countability imposed by the ministry on
civil servants during the development of
delicate diplomatic maneuvers?
The truth IS, General Weyler speaks the
real Spanish sentiment respecting the
United States. He represents the real
Spanish feeling toward Cuba. He believes
in force. and in force alone, in dealing with
the insurgents, and, In fact, with all the
CCtans. Autonomy. in his eyes, is not only
chiid's play, but cringihg hypocrisy. 1t Is
not, as he believes, concession to Cuba
but a concession to the United States. 1t
Is anifestation of cowardice. 1t Is I'M
worthy or Spain. He cannot-aS probably
he would like-abuse Senior Sagasta; So
charged as he is with rage. and resent
ment. and humiliation. he relieves himself
by abusing President Mckinley and the
people of the United States
The dignity of this proceeding is open to
question. But what does General Weyler
care for dignity In referring to nation of
shopkeepers. incapable OF observing treaty
nouncing people whose real object Is to
push Spain to an extreme and then gobble
up Cuba? Why not beard the rascally
Yankees behind their trading counters and
have 1t out with them in vigorous Spanish
fashion?
That Spanish prosecutor has done the
right thing. Let General Weyler wag q
free tongue. His words count for nothing
over here. Besides. 1t would be such q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

spring. and it Is quite within reasonable
anticipation that it will be at work in June.
II, therefore. the new owners of these prop
critics should go ahead diligently at once to
eauin their city lines with the underground
electric system. making reasonable prog
ress throughout the remainder of the time
granted them by existing law, and should
then find that the physical conditions of
the case prevented completion by June 10,
there would be little no disposition to
protest against a sufficient extension Of
time and there would he ample opportunity
to secure it as it's necessity developed. But
meanwhile there must be works to show
the good faith that has been so conspicu-
"usly absent from all the operations of the
former owners Of the majority interest Of
these roads. The provision inserted in the
bill BY Senator Mcmillan that the compa-
MES shall give bond for the satisfactory
performance of their work and shall pay
all taxes ard special assessments, as a con-
dition precedent to the enjoyment of any
oil the benefits conferred by the legislation.
Is eminently wise and proper In it's pres
ent shape the bill ought to be passed at an
early day and meanwhile there is nothing
TO prevent the new companies from pro-
ceeding actively with the equipment of the
roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

The cold-blooded determination of the
powers to take from China and other ma
tons what they are too feeble to hold
should be a convincing and final reason
why Hawaii should come into the posses
sion of the United States. For If Hawaii
does not come to us, as 1t desires, it will
go to some other nation by appropriation.
We must stop the invasion of the greedy
powers the other side of the Sandwich Is
lands. We need Hawaii to mark the Pacific
boundaries of the powers which have begun
to allot the plumber which has tempted
then beyond resistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

A nation il starving at our very door.
cuba. famished and tortured by Spanish
brutality, is perishing almost within our
sight and hearing. Will the people of the
United States. responding to the appeals
hand to these sufferers. showing them that
I'm this country hearts beat in sympathy
with them: that We will extend to them
That aid which Spain cannot or will not
give; or shall We let them starve?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07

the st. Louis Globe Democrat.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The crossing of the 100000, 900 line by
the gold reserve in it's upward movement,
which is the highest point touched since
September, 1890, is financial event of
great Importance. Ever since the over
throw Of Bryan, nearly fourteen months
ago, there has been a steady increase in
the treasury gold, except during the two
or three months in the latter part of the
spring and the early part of the summer
Financial confidence has been completely
restored. All that Is needed now to make
the treasury situation ideally good in an
abundant revenue and the constant gain
In governmental income ever since July
shows that condition cannot be far off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
Our January Sale of
Muslin Underwear.

1t would be difficult to find q
larger variety of Women's Under.
garments than we are now showing
Just as difficult to find similar
prices for same grades of goods
The garments are better than ever
more liberal in cut, more elegant ii
finish. Additional attractions fol
Saturday are:
Cambria Long Skirts deep runie. trimmed -o>,
with wide Valenciennes lace Each. ....... SOC.
Muslin Short Skirts. wide rufie of cambria
extra wide French back. tape ar waist -,
Muslin Drawers, deep cambria rufHe a.,
Per pair NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. <SS,
Muslin Drawers. ruffie Of embroidery 30
| cluster IF tucks. Per pair. ............... JOS.
/ Nainsook Gowns made to hang loose from neck
fliff1e of embroidery neck rows Of O. -,
insertion, ribbon neck. Each ... spl W
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-07
THerchant
TaiQOring.

We cater to the trade for made=to-
order clothing in all its branches, and
we give the best values for the least
money.
We invite your careful inspection
that you may know for yourself.
Trousers to order, 81 90 and up.
h Suits to order, $I4.oo and up.
Overcoats are specially with us.
+ 1st grade, $I6oo-Black kersey
ed grade, $2o.oo-Black or Blue
kersey.
sd grade, S24.oo-any shade.
All colors guaranteed fast.
First floor.