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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
WIN lnsc,ci TRANSPORT Sherman.

New York. Feb. Cen. Ludlow ana
delegation OF army officers from
Washington arrived here this morning.
They came to inspect the transport
sherman. which ~ due ~ sail for Man,
ia with troops today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
TrIed 10 Wreck a I[aIn.

san Francisco. Feb. Five boys
the youngest l2'years old and the old
est is. have been arrested by Special
officer Thomas Madden OF the Southern
Pacific Railroad company on the charge
of attempting 10 wreck q train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
Rudrsrt EInlInc Reaches Eer YcrL.

New York, Feb. 2.--Rudyard Kipling
was among those who arrived on the
steamer Majestic from Liverpool this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02

open Front close and Plated Bosom
SHIRTS l0c EACH.
Excellent Success with Colored Goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
AL druggists refund the money II 10
falls TO cure. 25c. The genuine has L.
Is. u. on each tablet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-02
HAlrross, PHOTO WOOD ENGRAVING.

Printing. best work, low prices. The
}. ,. Ryder Co, q Washington, corner Eddy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
CONCERNING THE JEWS.

Mark Twain contributes to Harper's Maya
zine an entertaining article about the Jews.
1t was written while he was in Vienna and
has relation rather to the Jews of E,urope
than to the race In this country, but his
remarks have. to some extent, a general
application. 1t is serious paper. though
the writer's tendency to humor leads him
now and then to Righteousness. He has
some doubts as to the correctness of the
figures in the Encyclopedia Britannica on
the subject Of population. and says: when
1 read in the c. b. (some ten or twelve
years ago. that the Jewish population of the
United States was 10000 L wrote to the edi-
tor and explained to him that 1 was per-
sonally acquainted with more Jews than
that in my country, and that his figures
were without doubt misprint for $50 900, 600.
/ also added that / was personally ac-
quainted with that many there; but that
1t was not true
Twain undertakes his article in order to
answer some questions put to him by
Jew to the cause of the persecution of
the race, the chances of the continuance
of the prejudice. means of doing away with
II, etc. His idea Is that the prejudice is no
longer Of a religious character, whatever 1t
may have been once. The worlds attitude
toward this race began before the cruel
fixion and exists now because the Jew ex-
cells as n money getter and in many coun-
tries is an obstruction to less capable
neighbors who are on the same quest. On
the score OF this race prejudice and trade
he thinks the dislike and the persecution
will never cease: not that the Jew will be
robbed and raided, save in the more bar
barous parts of the world but that he will
be avoided. Inasmuch as the race is so
amazingly prosperous and IS so comfortably
situated In the high civilizations, he does
not see that the prejudice is any particular
matter. By his own ways and exclusive
ness the Jew makes himself more or less
OF a stranger TO those around him, and
this alone is a barrier TO friendship.
How nearly Mark Twain is right in his
views is a matter OF individual opinion. He
has at least the merit of frankness and
an entire absence OF prejudice. But. how
ever clearly he may see some things, he
fails to see others in the right light. He
considers the Jews. for instance, purely as
members OF . race. not as people having
any national feeling or characteristics He
criticises them for not taking part In DOLL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

tics as body. forgetting entirely that
spective countries, and putting this citi-
zenship before race interests. That they
are actuated by the same patriotic motives
that govern other citizens is shown by the
current history of any country. They take
part in public affairs when they are per-
mitted, but are by no means always upon
the same side. They enter the armies in
their respective countries, they participate
in every progressive movement; they re-
jolce each In his own national advance
ment and prosperity, not members of
race, but as natives and lovers OF their
country. Even in countries where they are
prosecuted they have doubtless an affection
for their native land that they can have for
no other. They consider themselves Ger
mans. or Frenchmen. or Englishmen. as the
case may be, as well as Jews, but gentiles
persistently regard them only as Jews and
aliens. Dreyfus piteously proclaims himself
a Frenchman, but he is denied the rights OF
a citizen. That they have not concentrated
and organized for race advantage Is in 1t
self a proof of the genuineness Of their
patriotic feeling; also, it may be said, Of
their political wisdom. To thus organize
would be to create prejudice and opposi-
ton where they do not exist, and to
strengthen them where they are already
felt.
In America Jews are among the best citi-
zens; they are active in educational work.
they are to be counted on the side of the
government in political emergencies, they
are marvels of industry and thrift, they
take their own part of the burdens of the
community. They are, in short, good Amer
leans, and are so considered, and are not
classed' according to race. They have no
occasion for organization here, for they
have all the rights and privileges enjoyed
by any citiZens
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

carries much internal evidence OF truthful
ness Among other things he says that one
Alvin F1orschutz. bank director of Some
berg and United States vice consul there,
was in the spying business for the German
government, and frequently used the official
letter heads and envelopes Of the consulate
for the transmission of documents. The
official record of the United States civil
service shows that Alvin Florschutz is the
consular officer OF the United States at
Sonneberg. and has been for some years
past At small places like Sonneberg. where
no salary attaches TO the office. the United
States sometimes appoints foreigner as
a consular officer. In this case. Mr.. Bent
helm says F1orschutz was recommended for
appointment by the German government.
II he is using the official letter heads and
penalty envelopes of the United States con-
sulate to carry the spy business, the
United States government ought to know IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
A TROUBLESOME QUESTION.

The matter of civil pensions for govern
ment employees in Washington is renewed in
the report Of the commissioner of pensions
He and other heads of bureaus and depart
ments find considerable number of per-
sons drawing salaries who. from age or
other disabilities, cannot do the work re-
quired of them. The commissioner does not
present a new plan, but suggests that a
percentage of the compensation of all clerks
and employees be received as a fund to pay
those who are put on the retired list por-
ton of the salary they received when in ac-
tive service. 1t Is not generally understood
how many persons are drawing salaries in
the departments who are not capable Of
work which they should do. The head OF
one large bureau informed the committee
of Congress that he could perform the
work OF the bureau better If one hundred
persons could be discharged. His appropria-
ton was reduced and he began discharging
clerks. Since that time he has led miser-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

Two incidents occurred in connection with
the celebration OF Labor day in this State
that probably were not paralleled anywhere
else. At Charlottesville Governor Mount,
the orator of the day. wore a labor badge TO
Indicate that he had risen from the ranks
OF n farm iaborer. and at South Bend two
prominent citizens. the Studebaker brothers.
appeared on a float in workingmens garb,
one at the forge and the other at the bench.
There Is a double lesson in these incidents.
They typify the best influence of Labor day
IN that they speak for the true dignity of
labor and are a splendid tribute TO the re-
publican institutions under which any man
by well-drected effort may rise from the
ranks Of wage-earner TO high office or to
the position of a capitalist and employer
Again. like thousands OF similar cases, they
disprove the favorite assertion of pessimists
and demsgogues that laboring men are han
dicapped by special disabilities to keep them
down, while the rich growing richer and
the poor are growing poorer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
NEGROES COMING NORTH.
Their Faces Turned Toward New
York and New England.
New York L.etts

The negro population of Greater New
York Is increasing at rate that Is attract
ing official attention of school boards and
others connected with social and educa-
tional problems. Up TO the present time
New Workers have been kindly disposed to-
ward the colored people; but iatterly colo
MES OF blacks have been formed In three or
four localities, and, as Is often the case,
the vicious elements are coming TO the top.
The race question, therefore, Is one that
promises TO be brought prominently Into
the foreground here before long. The race
troubles which have occurred in the South
have driven great many colored people
away from there, and they are starting
North, with decided eastward drift, to-
ward New York and New England. The
introduction of colored blood into New Eng
land is thus far very slight, but II Is In
creasing at a rapid rate. The Southern
railroad and the coast lines form natural
avenues of escape for frightened or VEN
turesome Southern negroes. These lines
terminate at Baltimore and Washington.
and from these two places. which have
been dencminated "colored peoples para
discs" Il Is but a step TO Philadelphia.
New York and New England At the rate
the colored people are moving northward
there will be no occasion for the adoption
of Senator "HumbuIg Buffers plan for the
government 10 appropriate SlO.co0oo and
as many subsequent hundreds OF millions
as may be necessary for the deportation OF
North will be their haven. Southern people
look forward with satisfaction TO the par
tial fulfillment of this promise, which. they
saw Is the only way the Northerners can
be brought to an appreciation of the merits
NJ the race problem.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
ELECTIONS IN 1899.
Not an Important Political Year In
Respect to Offices to BE Filled.


State elections will be comparatively un-
important this year. In New York. for the
first time in half a century, there will be
no state election either for executive OFF,
Senate. In New Jersey. a State which adj
heres to a three years term for its Gov
ernor, there will be no election for state
officers. There will be no election in Kansas
for any office above the grade of county
official and there are no state Offices 10 be
filled in Michigan or Wisconsin. In Ken
lucky, Maryland. iowa, Ohio and Missis-
sippi there will be elections for Governor
and other officers. Nebraska will vote for
judge of the Supreme Court and two regents
of the State University. Pennsylvania will
Zone of whom under the law will be men,
Der Of the minority political partly, Massa-
chusetts will vote for a state ticket from
Governor down, Missouri will elect a Judge
and Maine will I'LL the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Thomas b. Reed I'm the
Portland congressional district. There ara
no congressional elections in any State ex-
cept to fill vacancies and I'm two States.
Missouri and Louisiana, these vacancies
have already been filled at August elections.
The dearth of political contests In 1899 Is
due in a majority of cases to the adoption
of the plan of two-year terms Of the Leg
islature whereby legislators are chosen IN
the year In which PRESIDENT is voted Tor
ors in most American States are now elected
simultaneously with the presidential cleo
tors. Where the term Is four years. the
election of Governor and President fall on
the same day; where the term Is two years
there is an election I'm the intervening years,
as was the case in New York last year. All
but three states now have either two
years or a four years term for Governor:
one notable exception is New Jersey, In
which the Governors term is three years.
There was an election in 1898; there will be
another in 1901, and third In 19o4-the year
of a presidential election. The States which
adhere to a one-year term for Governor are
two III number, Massachusetts, and Rhode
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

What Is to prevent testing the ability or
Cubans for self-government by leaving 70
them the decision to what the United
States should do with regard to them? Why
not let them decide whether or not they
desire longer the services of this country
by popular vote ?-Elkhart Review.
The question would be pertinent later on,
but the time has not come yet for popular
election in Cuba on any question. There
must first be an enumeration Of the popula-
ton and a settlement of the basis Of suf-
frage. Besides, the treaty of peace gives
all native-born Spaniards in Cuba one year
from the date of it's ratification in which
to decide whether they will renounce or pre-
serve their allegiance to Spain. The treaty
was ratified April II. 1899. and the year of
grace accorded the Spaniards will expire
next April IL. AS there are several thou
sands Of them in Cuba, 1t would not be fair
to order popular election on any question
until that period has expired.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

adds. IF II merely means a wagon. let US
stick to wagon" But 1t does not merely
mean wagon, as this writer would know
II he had the familiarity with the speech
of his country that an American should
have. A rig" as the word is commonly
used, means vehicle Of any sort, more
often buggy or carriage. perhaps. but
If not then a wagon, a cart or any con-
veyance to which horse is hitched. 1t is
general, not specific term and is a very
good word in its place. One of these places
happened to be New York paper whose
headline writer needed descriptive word
of three letters. Harper's editor should get
out and circulate among the country boys
If he wants to find out the wide applicable
ity of rig"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

It was a bold move on the part of M.
Labori TO demand the summoning of for
eign witnesses to testify in the Dreyfus case.
Perhaps the court had no authority to sum
mon foreigners. 1t could not compel their
attendance. but refusal TO do so will be
construed as prejudice against the defend
ant. The representatives of foreign govern
ments could easily clear Dreyfus if they
wished to. but the case is so full of inter-
national dynamite that they are probably
afraid to appear in the matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

No moro interesting story has appeared In
connection with the Dreyfus affair than the
remarkable statement OF Charles z, Bent
helm. Of Atlanta, Ca An American by
birth. Mr. Bentheim claims to have spent
many years In Europe. and to have served
Foreign Once. where he learned good
deal Of the operations OF the secret service
department. His statement discloses a sys-
ten Of spying that may be all right ac-
eordfng to The European standard. but
which = vsry sspellsnt to honest minds. 1t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
Never Mind the Grammar.
Philadelphia Record Dem)

Lancaster correspondent writes n The
Record criticising the ire adsGliy defective
construction of the Presidents Ocean Grove
and Pittsburg speeches. Perhaps Mr.. Nc
Kinley was unsupported. However. IL Is a
fact that the President is most satisfactory
in his patriotic declarations where ne IS
most tangled in his manner of speech. The
people. nevertheless understood what lie
means, and they will back him up in *
compulsive programme: Peace first, then,
with charity for ALL establish the govern
ment OF law and order. Jrota citing life and
property. and occupation for the well being
of the people who will participate in 1t
under the stars and stripes" They will
leave TO the historians any needed eorrec-
ton of his grammer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

A Lowell (Mass) paper prints a letter
from citizen Of that place who recently
dined with Admiral Dewey on the Olympia.
He said he could not disclose what was said
at a private party, but he felt at liberty to
say that Admiral Dewey never said that
our next war would be with Germany HE
said that II the next war was with Germany
II would be started by the Germans. not by
the Americans And he does not believe
that there will be any such a war" No
doubt this is the admirars version of the
story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

dispatch from Rio de Janeiro says notice
has been received there from Berlin that the
Duke OF Sake has sold to the German gov
eminent lands in Santa Catharine province,
Brazil. estimated at over 1000 square
leagues. The lands are probably part Of a
concession made by the Brazilian govern
ment to the Duke of SAKE. Concessions to
individuals are not uncommon, but how will
Brazil relish the idea Of the German gov
eminent becoming the owner of so large a
tract of Brazilian territory?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

The town of Rising Sun, Ind, claims to
have as a citizen the only person in the
United States who is a whole corporation
In 1852 company was formed under the
name Of the Rising Sun, Aurora and Law
renceburg Telegraph Company. The line
was built and in 1872 it was purchased by
j. T. Whitlock, Of Rising Sun, who has
since been day and night operator, line
man, president, board of directors and gen.
eral manager. 1t is a clear case of an in
dividual being the whole thing.
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able life for the reason that these wornout

able life for the reason that these wornout
and otherwise inefficient men and women
whom he discharged were able to bring in
fuence upon congressman which led them
to demand the restoration of the incompe-
tents. 1t may seem strange. but 1t is never
theless fact that an incompetent person
can often bring more influence to bear upon
senator's and representatives than can per-
sons who are entirely competent The re-
suit has been that the head of the bureau
alluded to has been compelled to discharge
fairly competent clerks to make room on
the pay roll for men and women who can
render no service. These persons were APP
pointed in the first place through the infiu-
ence OF prominent men simply to get In
competents out of the way. This was quite
the custom before the passage Of the civil
service law. Now such persons cannot get
into the departments and those who are
past middle life cannot get into the CLASH
fed service.
In matters OF minor consequence there Is
no more serious problem than that of the
disposition of clerks who have become in
capacitated by age or illness. The civil-serv-
ice rules make no provision by which they
can be got rid of. They have saved moth
ing and would become objects Of public or
private charity If dismissed. If Congress
could adopt some plan for creating fund
by Withholding certain per cent. Of the
salaries of all clerks for the support OF
those incapacitated by age 1t would be well,
but hot ha could m
the terms of all employees to eight years,
without opportunity for reappointment UNI
less they had made their services so valu-
able that 1t would be to the advantage Of
the government to retain them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

A writer in Harper's Weekly has run
across the word rig" in New York news
paper of good repute for its English. the
usage being Runaway Smashes Three
Rigs" The Weekly man is puzzled. and
asks: Whatever Is 'rig?' Is II horse
and wagon. or simply a wagon? II the lat
ter. Is II any particular sort Of wagon? Is
cab rig. with or without the horse? Is
bicycle a rig? Is an automobile. or street
car. or a locomotive engine. or traction
engine, or perambulator rig?" He adj
mits that 1t is not new or uncommon
word. but thinks it's meaning ought to be
defined IL 1t is to be accepted as repu-
tabla nart Of the American ianRuaRA and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

1t will do for Representative Lentz. of
the Columbus (O) district. to go to the East
TO pose as a statesman, but the Democratic
paper In his own city has posted him as
traitor to his section. because he deserted
Colonel Kilbourne for Mclean.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

The Democratic Atlanta Constitution
asks: "who would be so craven as to give
the poltroon advice to retire under fire,
bushwhacked by enemies in the rear. at
home or abroad?" A few Democratic pa
pers and orators have been so craven.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

An unfortunate result of the war excite
ment I'm the Transvaal is that 1T is already
reducing the output of gold in the best pro-
ducing mines in the world. But If there
should be- war 1t cannot last a long time.
There is reason to hope that war may be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

To be Endorsed and supported by Altgeld
the Anarchists protector would be regard
ed as a Jonah by anyone less egotistic
and deluded than William j. Bryan. How
ever, that gentleman appears surprised and
pleased to learn of the Endorsement of any
one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

Indianapolis should not have another "me
too Council. 1t should be composed of
men with sufficient judgment and intelli-
gence to act without consulting the mayor
Cnce In a while.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
Sporting News.

mo, don't know much about wrestling"
said the gentleman with the high c shirt,
but it's come to my notice that the head
spin nearly always comes when you wrestle
old Billy Booze"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

Congressman Grosvenor, Of Ohio. who has
just returned from stay of some months
In Europe. says: lover there the most in
teIligent people laugh and scott at the idea
of our abandoning the Philippines"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

The Taggartites who have been counting
on Republican dissatisfaction finding 1t
difficult to trace 1t to an extent that will
help the Taggart ticket.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06

Pnlladelpnia RECORD.
Miles is the man for the Philippines. Gen.
eral Otis has had his fling only to find him
self flung. Miles Is big enough to grasp the
Luzon situation. He would wind up the war
quickly. and. therefore. humanely. Miles is
the major general commanding the United
States army. and as his place Is at Manila.
tn Manila he should 60.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-06
Londoners are complaining terribly of tn

Londoners are complaining terribly Of the
heat, which has been up to 80 in the middle
Of the day good many times this sum-
mer. They seem to consider IL no mitigation
of their misery that the mercury drops to
60 degrees and below in the night. Under
these circumstances Americans whose
nights are but little less tropical than the
days will be slow to admit that English
men have anything to complain Of. The
only way in which Americans can endure
1t Is by rejecting that without hot nights
there would be no corn crop, and without
a corn crop there would be-Populism. How
ever. now that corn is out of danger of
frost fall in the temperature would seem
timely. Neither humanity nor corn really
needs % in the shade in September.