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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Ian Maclaren, in Ladies' Home Journal.
If it be difficult for some people to listen.
II is ten times harder for other people TO fol-
low, for ii is evident a person may listen
and not follow. VERY few are accustomed
to think about the same thing, or indeed 10
think about anything, for thirty minutes;
after a brief space their interest flags and
they fall behind; they have long ago lost
the thread of the preachers argument and
have almost forgotten his subject The ser
mon which suits such a desultory mind is
one or twenty paragraphs, each paragraph
an anecdote or an illustration or a startling
idea, so that wherever the hearer joins in ne
can be instantly at home Sensible people
ought, however, to remember that a series
OF amusing lantern-slides and work or
severe art are not the same, and IL any one
Is TO expound the gospel of Christ worthhy
he must reason as he goes and ask ms near
ers TO think. The chain may be OF gold. put
there ought to be links securely Fastened
together, and nearer should try them as
they pass through his hands. IL one does
rot brace himself for the effort OF nearing a
sermon he will almost certainly hnish UP
by complaining either that the preacher VAS
dull or that the discourse was disconnected.
No sermon is worth hearing into which the
preacher has not put his whole strength,
and no sermon can be heard arlght unless
the nearer gives his whole strength also
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Professor Briggs. who, as the advocate of
higher criticism, in Union Theological Sem
mary gave the Presbyterians so much
trouble few years since, is having troubles
in his new relations in the Episcopal
Church. While he has passed the tests of
the bishops, examining chaplains and the
standing committees of the diocese of New
York for his advancement TO the priesthood,
he meets with new check in the objection
of DR.. Clendenin, rector Of the church In
which Professor Briggs is 10 be ordained
priest. He charges that Professor Briggs
is destroyer Of the inspiration Of the Bible.
DR.. Clendenin takes exception TO the dec
laration OF Professor Briggs that the
church needs greater reformation than 1t
has yet enjoyed He thinks the church,
meaning his own, is now and has long been
quite perfect. In his protest against the
ordination of Or. Briggs. made TO Bishop
Potter. DR.. Clendenin expresses his opinion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Chief Justice Fuller's pet green parrot
"Bonito," the gift of Mexican minister.
calls its owner papa greatly to Mr.. Full
ler's delight.
Miss Florence May Lyon has received
the appointment of fellow in botany in the
University of Chicago for the coming year.
She is the only woman fellow in the various
science departments
DIR. o. p. Wolcott, of Milwaukee. is a
practcing physician at the age of ninety
seven. His first vote was cast for John
Quincy Adams, and he expects TO be on
hand at the next Presidential election.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lease, who has left
the realm of politics to discuss spritualism,
has views OF her own concerning the condi-
tons in hades. She said the other day she
had no doubt that the men who fed soldiers
embalmed beef would be compelled To eat
-mbalmed beef from the time Of their death
until Gabriel sounded the trump.
The will of Col John =. Cameron, of
Randolph county. Missouri. who died re-
Gently. leaving property valued at $4,000,
contained the following singular provision:
Il have no wife or children, but If any come
forward and lay claim TO my property they
will be given so each on establishment of
that fact.
The memorial bas-relief to Miss Varina
Jefferson Davis. 1.-The Daughter of the Con-
federacy," which is to be placed on the wall
or 81. t'aul PROTESTANT episcopal Church
Richmond. is now completed in the plas-
ter model by the artist, @. j. Zolnay Of
New York. The portrait of Miss Davis is
the central part
NJ. Edouard Rod, the French critic and
author. has signally failed In his appreeia-
ton of one of Chicago's pet shows While
he was witnessing the killing OF hogs in the
stock yards there he tainted al the sight of
blood and slaughter. When he was resusci-
tated they wanted 10 go on with the per
FORM rRa a u
more"
The German Emperor has consented TO
stand as godfather 10 the twin sons OF a
coachman az Glesorf. He has also made
their parents a handsome present of money
and has given permission for the babies 10
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

A royal commission appointed by the
Prussian government has arrived IN New
York to see what can be done towards re-
moving the barriers TO free insurance bust
hess. About four years ago the Prussian
government issued DEGREES revoking con-
eessions under which the New York Life
and two or three other American compa-
MES had been doing a large business in
Prussia. II was well understood at the
time that the order was due TO the envy
OF German companies. though other reasons
for 1t were assigned by the government. In
retaliation several States OF the Union, in
Guiding New York. denied the Prussian fire
Insurance companies the privilege OF doing
business within their bounds. Since that
time there has been a good deal OF diplo-
matte correspondence relative to restoring
the old state of affairs. and the outcome
OF IL is the present commission. AS the
Prussian government commenced the boy
colt It would seem that the first step to-
wards restoring the old condition should
be the repeal OF the Prussian decree against
the American companies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
WOMEN AND PEACE.

In an address to the Society of the
Daughters of the Revolution, last Sunday,
by Archdeacon Brady, of Philadelphia. he
extolled the loyal devotion of American
women to the ideals of right and justice.
which, he said, inspired the Revolution.
Action" he said, 'is the breath of life,
yet those women of the Revolution had to
sit back and wait. The palm of victory be-
longs to those who inspired and remained
behind" The same loyalty and devotion
were manifested in the civil war. When
husbands and sons and brothers went TO
fight their country's battles women looked
on with sad hearts, but made no effort TO
hold their soldiers back. On the contrary,
they sent them away inspired with hope
and courage and determination to win. To
a less extent the same spirit has been shown
by American women in the war against
Spain-less. simply because there was not
so strenuous a demand upon their sympa-
thies and energies. and not because they
were out OF touch with the causes and is
sues of the war. They deprecate war, they
wish the world were so civilized as to have
advanced beyond it. but when the men go
to battle the women are still with them in
spirit as they were in revolutionary days.
There was flourishing peace society few
years ago. and, as 1t happened, there was
such an apparent truce among nations at
the time that the organization felt highly
elated and congratulated itself and the
world on the probability that all bloody
strife was ended. Then. suddenly, fierce
contentious arose here and there, armies
were assembled. and Japan and China. with
Russia in the background, were in battle
array; later, Greece and Turkey, then Eng
land and France and the tribes of the Su-
dan, and, finally, our own land and Spain.
Then. after few spasmodic signs of life
the Peace Society went into retirement and
boasted no more. But presently came the
Car. of all the rulers OF the EARTH and
urged disarmament. No doubt he is per-
sonally and from principle in favor of
peace, but neither the history of Russia nor
the present conditions encourage the belief
that Russia, as a nation, desires or is
ready to accept such a policy AT present
II may have much to gain from disarma-
ment, but little later IT is likely TO want
an army. or else all indications of its pur-
pose to expand are misleading Neverthe-
less. the call Of the Car for a peace con-
ference has been respected and the meet
ing at The Hague, in May will have repre-
sentatives from all civilized nations That
any immediate effect will result is not prob
able. but If the conference should give the
peace sentiment an impetus something will
be accomplished And the promoter OF the
gathering. the Car. will have the satisfac-
ton of knowing that an organization of
American women approves his course That
is. he may discover 1t, though il is not
probable, since the congratulatory letter ad-
dressed to him by the Women's National
Council will. 1t is announced. be sent d.
rect to the American consulate; whereas,
to have official prestige and reasonable
chance OF reaching his Majesty's attention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
of some ancient reformers of the great

OF some ancient reformers of the great
church as follows:
These are the types Of men, then, who are
cvinlns 10 restore 10 purity the great
oreu Dlshop. Luther, VINO broke his own
vows and led a woman 10 break her vows.
VINO threw truth and morality TO the winds
and cast with scorn ST. James from the
cahons or scripture for teaching the neces-
sity or good works and a good life: Calvin.
and heresy which bears his name These
are the Kind OF men DR.. Briggs holds are
groom"
me men who caused Professor Briggs to
retire from the Presbyterian Church did so
because he was not in accord with the sue
cessors of Luther and Calvin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
Answered the QuNSfian

What do you do for a living?" asked the
lawyer, frowning horribly at the Ratchet
faced young man undergoing cross-exam-
ination.
i, sir" answered the witness, hastily
diving into his side pocket, Am the agent
Tor DR.. korker's Celebrated Corn and Bun
Ion Destroyer; greatest remedy of the age:
used by all the crowned heads of Europe;
never known to fail to remove the most OBJ
stinate corn in less than twenty-four hours
or money cheerfully refund"
Here the court interfered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Boston Transcript
The immigrant OF TO-DAY wno uaNeIs
STORAGE or third class n Is better 20 say.
gets about as good accommodations as did
a passenger who travelled first class nifty
years ago. The latest modern improve
nnept Cor the third-class quarters Is a
piano. and the hrst steamer TO have this
converse ton promoter" aboard sails from
Boston. If you please ana II aii ra 80
Numerous other improvements and con-
veniences have been added 10 the ship
which takes the pioneer steerage piano anu
rs going TO make the crossing OF this
class and the first and second. also, much
happier experiences for the future, for We
hoard has an even chance 10 be happy.
whether or not he appreciates IL. Ana
what will he done for the third-class pas
senger fifty years henceF why ne 9e
dressing for dinner" Of course-that tells
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
Meadow Frogs.

Ere yet the earliest warbler wakes
OF coming spring 10 tell,
From every marsh chorus Dreaks-
choir invisible
As tho the blossoms underground
breath Of utterance had found.
Whence comes the liquid InelodyI
The summer clouds can bring
No fresher music from the sky
Than here the marshes sing
Methinks the mtsts about 70 rise
Are chanting their rain prophecies.
John b. Tabb. In May Atlantic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
A Voice..

An Orator was discoursing on subjects
political until his Nose Glowed Like Bea-
con. Il am afraid of Neither Fire nor
Water!' he shouted.
Nor" said a convenient Voice in the
Rear of the Hall, "of Both"
This fable teaches that an alleged voice
is a good thing to help the paragraph man
make his point
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
AUin IT.

'Durn this baseball!' said the Georgian.
What do you care about baseball?"
asked the other Georgia citizen, idly twirl-
ing the cane he had manufactured from a
piece OF hickory and a 'niggahs" thigh
bone.
1T is keeping us out of the papahs. sab.
Our lynchings an not getting more than
half colyumn these days"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Colonel Moulton, of the Second Illinois
Regiment. which has Just returned from
Cuba, thinks the Cubans will be capable
of self-government after a reasonable
amount OF training. He says he expects to
see the American troops remain on the
island two or three years. and that ar2exa-
ton IS the ultimate solution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The bill which the New York Legisla-
ture has passed providing for the taxation
of franchises is the most important legisla-
ton upon the subject which has been at
tempted by any State. The value of fran
chise will be based upon the quotations of
the companys stock. The value thus OBJ
tanned will be taxed as its real estate THIS
measure will reach much of the property
in New York which has hitherto escaped
taxation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The victim of Mrs. George was tried rath-
er than the woman arraigned for the crime,
and her acquittal was the result. While
the best interests Of society may be sub
served in such result, considering the
man. 1t would not be wise to make it a
PRECEDENT
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

In the issu0Pf Harper's Weekly of last
week the adm istration policy toward the
Philippines was condemned in an editorial.
In the same issue it's Manila correspondent
declares that the NATIVES a e unfit for self
government and that the United States
should control the islands. The opinion of
the man on the ground is probably the
Sounder ono
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Americas debt Of gratitude 10 her heroic
soldiers In the Philippines can only be fair
ly estimated by contemplating the disaster
that would have come upon US If they had
failed and the disgrace If they had fiunked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The public will be somewhat surprised to
hear that Controller OF the Currency Chas
G.. Dawes is in Chicago to make arrange
ments for opening branch of the bureau
of the Republican national committee and
set other political machinery in operation.
1t has been supposed that the duties of the
controller OF the currency were in Wash
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The champions OF Aguinaldo in this coun-
try have cause for disgust in the intelli-
gence that the natives and property owners
in San Fernando have appealed to the
Americans to occupy the city in order to
stop the plundering of the insurgents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The United States Signal Office seems TO
be- repeating in the Philippines the Won
derfuily efficient work 1t did in Cuba in
electrical engineering and in establishing
telegraph!c communication between the mill
tary authorities and the government. This
work is not as brilliant and dramatic as
the winning of battles. but it is a very i'm
portal feature of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The Little Americans who have been
trying to incite discomfort and mutiny
among our troops in the Philippines will
have no share or lot in the victory that is
about to crown our arms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The American casualties In the Philip
pines from Feb. to April IS were 19s killed
and LII wounded. One brigade lost more
than this in a single battle of the civil war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

True Pronheev

Mrs. Peck-I don't seem to be at myself
to-day.
N. Peck-In which case, it is safe to pre-
sumo, you will soon be at me.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

The volunteers who remained in the Phil
fppines after their terms Of enlistment ex-
as they live that they were "in at the
death" and able TO witness the triumph OF
their brilliant work in the insurgents suing
for peace. The medals which they will re-
ceive from the government will be valued
helrlooms in their families for generations
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Lest week there was a large meeting OF
the ministers and others prominent in the
Christian Church. In ST. Louis. who dis
cussed different phases OF the work of that
large and growing organization. Perhaps
the most striking declaration OF the session
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

That was good point OF General Otis s
that IL Aguinaldo could make war without
his Congress he could stop 1T without refer
ence to that body. There was no getting
away from that.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

1.-The white flag stage of the campaign
having been reached in Luzon, the Aguin-
aldo cont;ngents in the United States
should ask for an armstice of an indefinite
Derfod
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

General Otis is not very quick TO recog-
nize rebel governments. A little near
sighted, perhaps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

Whatever military promotion the govern
ment nay give Colonel Funston the people
will say he has earned 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

1t is probable that Governor Roosevelt
regards Colonel Funstons life as sufficient
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Novelties Seen In the Shops.

Beautifully quality peau de sole In o
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Short black velvet coats, having lap.
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- Evening mantels Of white brocade
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Bands of black velvet embroidered
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and brightly, colored silks.
Gowns trimmed with broad bands Of
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ihLong stole boas made Of chenille
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= Elaborate costumes trimmed with
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Under prHettttfEcoats pet ttfEt Of fine French fan
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Evening gowns made Of chiffon In
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princess style. =
,Tunic costoumes Of ruby colored
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Doilies and centrepieces showing
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New shirt waists Of corded silk, hay
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Economist,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-12-13
MR. AsTOR's SOLITARY LIFE.
Sees Few Americans and Seldom Goes Ont
-. TO Dinner.

Sees Few Americans and Seldom Goes Ont
William Waldorf Astor, owner Of the
PAIL Mall Gazette, according to Lon
don dispatch, leads very solitary life.
He goes down to his office at 11:3O
each morning. There he attends to his
estate and newspaper business for q
couple Of hours, and remains in his Of
fee, as a rule, until after 5 o'clock, not
even leaving for luncheon. Lunch is
cooked 5in5the Office, one part Of which
is fitted UP with. perfect cuisine ar
rangements. The chef comes from
Carlton House Terrace for the purpose.
Astor usually lunches alone except
when he Is joined by his daughter, but
he sometimes invites Sir Douglas
Straight, the editor of the Pail Mall
Gazette, or Lord Frederick Hamilton,
the editor of the Pail Mall Magazine,
or the business manager Of the papers.
After lunch, about 2:30, he gets the
first edition of the Pail Mall Gazette,
which he goes over with his secretary,
making criticisms and suggestion.
Then he sets to his, literary work,
and it Is believed by his encourage that
he has some big book of "reminiscences
or history on hand, at which he works
regularly, consulting a large number
OF books Of reference and occasionally
going to the British Museum, where he
sees the books in the private readers
room or consults. scholars engaged in
special researches. a,
When he is living at Cliveden, on the
Thames, which he bought from the
Duke Of Westminster, he comes to
town just the same every day except
ion Saturday and Sunday. He seldom
goes out to dinner or entertainments
Of; any kind, and sees no. Americans
regularly, with the exception of Am
bassador Choate and First Secretary
Henry White.