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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
LITERARY NOTES.

Mr.. Andrew Lang has just completed the
first volume of his monumental history of
Scotland 1t will be published early next
year.
Rudyard Kipling is making his way in
Germany. The second part of the Jungle
Book is ANNOUNCED for early publication by
a LeipSic firm in German translation I'M
der the title, "Das neue Daschungelauch -
In quiet part of Kensington resides ~
Samuel Smiles, in his eighty-six III
year, whose books have been read and di-
gested by millions. His name has been so
long familiar to everybody that it will
probably surprise many people to know
that he is still working and living in Lon
don.
The book reviewer of the London Leader
says: 1.-The younger publishers are revel-
ing in countless new children's books. L do
not remember any year i'm which more new
illustrated Christmas books for children
were issued, and certainly the volumes
have never before attained such excellence
and real artistic merit. But 1t is significant
that the majority of the older publishers
even those who have in days gone by made
a speciality of children's books, are issuing
very few indeed this year. The fact is that
the publication of children's books IS. as a
rule, poor investment
Grant Allen not only invented one of the
cleverest of recent lady novelists and wrote
her novels. THE Typewriter Girl and
"Rosalba,'' but he imagined romantic
history for the lady, to whom he gave the
name of Olive Pratt Rayner. The infor-
nation was circulated and accepted In good
faith by the critics that Olive Pratt was a
beautiful and brilliant American girl, who
married an Englishman named Rayner.
and that Mr. Rayner was in the business
of orange growing in Italy. Olive and
oranges. 1t was a charming combination.
But alas, alas, for the lamented perpetra-
tor of the amiabie hoax.
There can be very little doubt, says
London writer, that the death warrant of
the too-bulky book will be printed on India
paper. The full meaning of the discovery
of that wonderful material is only just
beginning really to be understood. Moth
ing has brought it to our own mind, Tor
instance, so forcibly as the edition OF
Vanity Fair" which Messrs. Nelson have
sent us. Vanity Fair is a tremendous
novel; rarely offered in one volume even OF
library size: but here IL is. not abridged
by a single word, in a compact form Tor
the pocket, 7s4 pages strong, Weighing
little over a quarter of pound. and
printed in type which no one could caii
small Nothing but the discovery or lndia
paper has made this boon possible ihe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
LOST-A MULE.

1t is to be noted with sincere regret that
one mule, likewise one halter, the property
of this United States, in its military capac-
ity, has disappeared from the bailiwick of
Fort Thomas, Kentucky. 1t is not certain
the mule and the halter disappeared at the
same time, or that either hau aught to do
with the disappearance of the other. Infor-
nation is lacking on this point. .le War
Department seems to be wholly at in
the matter and advances no theories.
which is right and proper If 1T wishes to
be on the safe side Doubtless, too, in view
of the fact that it has appointed very
capable board of survey to investigate the
affair." with all the thoroughness and dig
nifty and decorum which an army board is
wont TO bring to bear in an important case,
il feels that it were well not to make any
suggestions tending 20 bias the judgment
of Major Tucker, Major Higgins and Cap
tain Frost, who comprise the court. 1t is to
be regretted that Lieutenant Price, who
was responsible for the safe keeping of the
property, has suffered such loss in his
department. 1t will be we'll for the board
to bear in mind the proximity Of Fort
Thomas to Covington. In these melancholy
days, when Mr.. Goebers grip on the COVER
norship is glimmering into the realm Of
intangibility, the attractions OF a well-fed
land presumably well-bred) government
mule may have been too much for the
Knight of the Machiavellian Conntenance.
and tempted him 10 emulate the heroism Of
Lieutenant Peck. so ably set forth in How
Me and Another Mule Put Down the Re-
bellion." The fact that Mr.. Goebel has
heretofore suggested the appropriateness Of
an enforced propinquity of General Basil
Duke and halter may not inaptly be con-
sidered another link in the chain OF cir
cumstantial evidence in support of this
theory.
Another theory to be considered is that
the mule I'm question was overcome on hear
ing belated news of his stampeding breth-
rem in South Africa, and felt that he had
TO stampede to keep in style; or maybe
the reincarnated spirit OF the famous Ma
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

To the five volumes which constitute his
history of the United States to the break
ing out of the civil war Oodd, Mead & Co.,
added the sixth and last, embracing his
tory Of the civil war. The volume Is uni
form with those which have become an au-
thority because of the intelligence and con-
scientious character of the author. In this
volume of $50 pages Mr.. Schouler does not
give the statistics or the general move
ments in battles, such details being omitted
for the sake of bringing out clearly the
drift and purpose of campaigns and the
traits of the different commanders, so as
to present some general features of the
conflict that are matter of judgment rather
than a mere narrative of occurrences. The
more important feature of the book is
found in the presentation by the author of
the political and social progress of that
grave epoch and the variation Of public
opinion during that most eventfm period
This is the more important feature of the
book for the reason that this highest func-
ton of the historian, which may be called
the philosophy of history. seems to have
been discharged by one who possesses in a
high degree the judicial capacity to weigh
all the evidence and the historical instinct
to obtain all the data before sitting in
Judgment.
Mr.. Schouler begins: 1.-The farther we re-
cede from the era OF our civil strife the
ham Lincoln upon the dim perspective"
The sentence may be said to be the deduc-
ton of the writer after he had written the
book 1t must be the conclusion of every
intelligent and candid student of the events
of the civil war. He was the central fig
ure; If statesman ever possessed infalli-
bility of judgment or the power to read the
future, Lincoln was the one. Those who
read Mr. Schouler's history OF the civil war
will come to this conclusion without the as
sistance Of the writer. He entered upon
the duties Of his office surrounded by men
who assumed that they were his superiors
In ability, experience and statecraft. They
were in his Cabinet, in the Senate and scat
tered over the country. Many bewailed his
inexperience. In the course of time many
men learned that he was the man for the
occasion, while some never learned ii until
he was dead and gone.
The reading of history into which are
brought the deeds. desires and motives OF
men, as is done by this author, convinces
the reader that a large part of the Difficult
ties which burdened Abraham Lincoln
were caused by men who should have been
his sturdy and considerable supporters. The
leading Abolitionists. whom sentimental
people are pleased to dignity with the title
OF "torch-bearers of liberty" were among
the most bitter opponents Of Mr.. Lincoln
until q period when their friendship was Of
no use to him. The leSser part OF what
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
WISDOM OF CURRENT FICTION

These are the best days of my life: these
are my golden days. ne Trail of the
Sandhill Stag.
AS Aristotle told us two thousand years
ago and more, there is no end of talk about
equalizing our riches, while what is urgent
is 10 equalize our desires.-A Confident To-
morrow.
My son, beware of inventors who prom
Use marvellous things with their mouth, lest
when thou puttest thy trust in their many
inventions thou be overthrow in strong
places.-The Buckingham Letters
There is no joy equal to the craftsman's
when he is doing his best. Nobody who
reads story of mine can get a 1.-THE of
the pleasure out of ii that / had in the
creation.-A Confident Tomorrow.
1 take it that generally when middle
age looks back on the emotions of youth
and it's temptations. it is to smile at the
witness of the first and to marvel at the
victories of the second.-The Kings Mirror.
Tavern stoves are often trying ordeals to
the wayfarer; the silent listeners with inn
passive leather faces and fox-like eyes dis
concert him; he knows just what they will
say bout him when the go out.-The Other
Fellow.
People who learn only from experience do
not allow for intuition.-The Kings Mirror.
He who stands at the edge of the limit,
with lifetime of good struggles behind
him, may be as sad and hopeless as he
who sits down and weeps before the noun
tain of untried beginnings.-Via Crucis.
Puppets all, and two of them knew 1t.
And some of US know 1T all our lives. We
are living, moving puppets. We let our
selves be dragged here and pushed there,
the victims of one who happens to have
more energy of mind. a greater steadfast-
ness of purpose, a keener grasp of the sit
uation called life.-The Sewers.
The first to win or die must always and
ever be the first alone; those who come
after them initiate them, profit by them.
or find ruin sown In the ravaged track of
conquest; do what they may, believe as
they can, be their faith ever SO high and
pure. they can never feel the splendid exul-
tation of soul that has found out some
godlike and untried deed to do.-Via Crucis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
WILL RETURN TO AMERICA.
Lady Francis Cook Wants to Die In
the United States.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Lady Francis Cook.
formerly Tennie c. Clafiin. has sent ~
900 600 to this city TO be used in purchas-
ing real estate and IL is stated that her
intention is to leave England and make
her home in New York. II Is said she has
already purchased a residence on West
One-hundred- and-twenty-firs street ana
that she has declared that she wishes to die
an American. Mrs. John Biddulph Martin.
formerly Victoria Woodruff. and the sister
Of Lady Cook, said last night; Lady
Francis Cook intends 10 spend the winter
in New York and 10 end her days here. But
she has many great plans TO carry out be-
fore she will consent TO settle down in quiet
domesticity Lord and Lady Cook intend
to duplicate in New York the sl.25o.o0 Alex
ander home for young women artists that
they built in London. This will take large
part OF the s200o.ooo that my sister has TO
invest here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

Two New York detectives lately accused
q certain dealer of selling improper pic
lures IN being brought before a magis-
trate. he proved to that gentleman that the
pictures in question were reproductions of
well-known paintings. the originals of some
OF them hanging in the Museum OF Art and
other highly respectable places. The mag
istrate thereupon discharged the prisoner
and rebuked the detectives, saying to them:
'.You should learn how to detect a work of
art when you see 1t. and to learn that the
photograph cannot be any. worse than the
original" Unfortunately. the representa-
tive OF the law did not accompany his in
junction with a recipe which would enable
a man to recognize work OF art at sight.
1t Is an accomplishment that many per-
sons. bewildered by the modern eccentrici-
ties OF brush and pencil. would be glad to
master IL IT might be done without spend
ing lifetime In the process.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
FOOtnOtes.

People out of society often have time to
have better manners than people in So
ciety.
An angel is being who can watch an
other being poke a fire without Offering
suggestions.
An atheist is man who thinks South
Africa isn't there because he has never
laid eyes on it.
The woman who wears a snake-skin belt
naturally feels that she is partially getting
even with the snake.
A married woman who kisses her hus-
band under the mistletoe generally tries to
pick his pocket, too.
Eve had her faults, but in ;nventing
clothes, she gave the world the joy of the
child's Christmas stocking.
If we knew the world would end in
ten days we would stop buying clothes and
buy something good to eat.
There are only two topics for CONVERSE
ton: The things other people know and
the things they don't know
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

An Arizona sheriff sent to number of Sc
lect spirits an invitation reading follows:
You are hereby cordially invited 10 attend
the hanging of one George Smiley, muir
derer. His soul will be swung into eternity
on Dec. 8, 1899, at O'Clock p. m. sharp.
The latest improved methods in the art of
scientific strangulation will be employed,
and everything possible will be done to
make the surroundings cheerful and the
execution a success" That man ought to
be engaged to conduct Kentucky burnings
and see that everything is managed accord
ing to good FORM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

Prof. E. Benjamin Andrews superintend-
ent Of the Chicago public schools. will, it
is said. soon be invited to become chancel-
lor Of the Nebraska State University at
lincoln. and will accept the Office. Prof.
Andrews came west in order to show the
benighted populace few educational wrin-
kles II had never heard of before He did
Chicago. for its part. did not appear to like
them any too well. so will perhaps not be
inconsolable when he goes. Nebraska may
provide more congeniaI atmosphere for
him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

judge In Ohio has suggested that a Sc
yerer punishment be fixed for those who
are guilty of burglary and highway rob-
larry. making life imprisonment for a burg
lar who entered an occupied dwelling in the
plight time with deadly weapons, or who
assaults person while committing the
rhine. The proposition is received with
much favor. The man who is guilty of such
a crime is not a fit subject for a state re-
formatory. no matter what his age may be,
because he goes prepared to commit murder
II it Is essential to his escape.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

ly reprinted the documents of the Anti
imperialistic League and sent them to the
thing be done to prevent the publication.
The authorities in Washington see no way
to do that. They cannot stop Mr.. Atkinson
from printing the speeches of Senator Ma
son and the editorials of anti-war papers.
and they do not see their way clear to ask
Great Britain to expel the HOngKong jun
to at the present time. Those WAC incite
these publications here are morally respon-
sible for the consequences, including the
loss of life by American soldiers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

Within a few weeks two men whose
crime was premeditated murder have es-
capped life sentences TO the State prison by
pleading guilty to manslaughter and re-
ceiving sentences to the State Reforma-
tory. This result is due TO an agreement
between the prosecuting officer and the
counsel for the accused. In time. under
this precedent, no person committing muir
der who is below the age which consigns
convicts to the Reformatory will be pun
iShed for his real crime
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
The fact that 70 ner cent Of the cn,,dren

In the schools OF Iowa are under unframed
teachers has led the state superintendent
to advise the establishment by the Shste
of several normal schools 1t has been
demonstrated in Indiana that one large
normal scnooI with, an able corps OF In
structors and necessary facilities. can
afford mucn better instruction and can be
maintained at much less cost than several
small ones. In general, if representatives
Of neighboring States or any State are
seeking as near model system of public
instruction as can be found, they should
examine the system in this State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

II 1t is indignation that Senator Mason is
surcharged with. would 1t not be better to
expend 1t In expressing execration of dis
plays Of fiendishness like that at Maysville.
KY, in the muvilation OF negro and burn
ing him at the stake, instead of offering
sympathy for the far-away Beers, VINO just
now seem to be able to care for them
seIves2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

The Socialist mayor of Brockton. shoe
city in Massachusetts, declared that event
ually he would have all the industries of
pie by the State. Eventually is word well
used In connection with the trial Of such a
theory. Every experiment n that direction
by community OF believers has failed, and
the socialistic mayors eventually" will
not come before his term of Office shall ex-
Mi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

NEW YORK. Dec e.-The Duke of Man
chester, who is confined 10 his rooms IN
the Waldorf-Astoria with a severe attack
Of nervous prostration. will be unable TO
san for England to-day. as he had planned.
The cablegram received a few days ago
summoning the duke home 10 his sister =
deathbed completely Frustrated him lie
also has severe cold. He viii sail next
"Wednesday II he Is able.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
Rogues Fear the Newspapers.

FNIIdUtIpHId IIntS.
Criminals to-day fear the public journals
quite as much as they fear the detectives
and other officers of the law. and in many
instances they fear the newspapers most of
all. The services of American journals in
the exposure and suppression of crime have
become so general that the public have lit
tie appreciation Of them, but those who
we'll understand the powers of the public
press to halt the vocation OF the criminal
have the most wholesome fear of America s
progressive Journalism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

The postal authorities in Washington
have been puzzled by postal card dated
Heaven, 49-12-2," and mailed at Wabash,
Ind. They seemed not to know that Wa
bash, Ind, is the nearest postoffice in the
United States to the place referred to, but
residents of the city declare that there is
no doubt of it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

The authorities oil the War Department
are convinced that the insurgent outbreak
In the districts south OF Negroes was due to
the circulation among the natives of print
ed matter from the junto at Hong Kong
representing that public opinion in the
United States Is opposed to the Philippine
war and that the American troops will soon
Be recalled and the Independence of the
iaiand declared The 5unto has recent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

A Tea Rose was sold in Kansas City last
week for $1,175. 1t was not an American
Beauty, either, nor was it the product of a
greenhouse. No, this expensive blossom
was an imported Hereford COW from Queen
Victoria's flock. The dealers said she was
worth the money, too, the dear thing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

tanzas mule came to a realization of its
surroundings. and bolted from the hated
sight aid sound of military environment.
THESE suggestions are thrown out in the
hope that the court will find something
tangible herein on which to work, and
also with the hope that none of its men,
pers Will provoke an attack of nervous
prostration in the performance of his du-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

NY heart leaps up when behold
A rainbow In toe sky.
So was IL when my life began;
So Is IL now I a man.
So be IL when / shall grow old.
Or LET me die
The child II father OF the man:
And I could wish my days TO be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
Wordsworth
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

With Julia Arthur ordering the curtain
down because members of the audience
whisper, and Richard Mansfield taking the
same course when the steam pipes rattle
and annoy him, it will presently come to
pass that theater-goers will demand with
their tickets a certified assurance that the
play will be played through.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
Of the Boulevard.

THAT was a mean trick Mrs. Rheinstone
Jones played me last week.
What was it?"
''She left her carriage around the cor
ner and called at our door on foot"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

Every demonstration which natives of
Cuba of any race or color makes like that
at Santiago recently goes to prove the un-
fitness of those who participate in them for
any voice in forming a government. and
serves to postpone the day of Cuba's indie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

1t Is hoped that Japan has checkmated
Russia in the affair of China for the reason
that IT would be better for all, but the
Yankees of the Orient have undertaken a
game with a very powerful government for
N opnonent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
OF an Author.

OF Kipling be it understood
Like the small girl with the forehead
When he is good he's very good.
And when he's bad he's horrid
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

When an Ohio man has been sent to the
penitentiary for having two wives. Mr..
Roberts. of Utah. having three wives. is
indignant because his right to sit in Con-
gress is questioned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
Reduced Rates to- Clubs.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
Evidence.

THAT man is guilty; didn't you notice
how his eyes shifted around?"
How about the other MANI"
"Oh, he's guilty, too; didn't you see how
boldly and steadfastly he stared at every
body?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10
Schley and Sampson.

Each of our Spanish war naval heroes
is to be given a house and lot"
well. l suppose they couldn't very we'll
get along under one roof
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-10

Everybody seems to be pleased with the
existing conditions and the outlook except
those who believe that some general calam-
ity is needed to check the general cheerful
ness.
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BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Defensive.

Freddy, didn't you hit Jimmy frst?''
Yes. ma; but he p'voked me; he looked
ST he wuz goin t hit me-"