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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
PRIESTS In THE PHILIPPINES.
In Spite of Contrary Reports the RAJ
ito Is Small.

Bryan J. cIinch. in the New York Catholic
The "swarms of lazy friars'' that form a
ponnes ok b Of
are even more mythical than the exorbi-
tant fees collected by them. The official
the government, published long before
Dewey entered Manila bay, show that in
no Catholic country is the number of
ton, as in the Philippines. The priests are
fewer than In almost any diocese in the
United States. compared with its Catholic
islands only numbered 1,9sS priests between
all the orders and seculars combined. The
secular clergy amounted to 773. of whom
about one-half is of the native races. These
had charge Of a population of over LOO O0O
The secular priests of the Philippines are
almost exactly in the same proportion to
the population the priests in Chi
cago. which certainly is not the happy
hunting ground Of swarms of idle clergy
men.
The argument is far stronger in the case
of the ''friars." The whole number in the
Philippines. Carolines and Ladrones was
only l,2l5. including Jesuit and Dominican
professors in the colleges. those in charge
of the Manila observatory and the mis-
sionaries among the Mohammedans of
lines. The latter occupied los of the 1s7
Jesuits, the other sixty-two being in Ma
Mia In the usual scholastic work of their
order. Two hundred and thirty-three DOM
inicans supplied the religious needs of
three-quarters of a million Catholics. That
the task was not nominal one is shown
by the registration during the year of Al
600 baptisms. 1900 marriages and 5000 in
terments with the funeral rites of the
church. The Jesuits and Benedictines, be-
side their literary work, attended to the
parish needs of nearly 100000 Christians.
The Franciscans properly so-called, had
240 priests in the Philippines. and this 24O
The Recollets had 321 priests for 100000
Catholics. The task of the Augustinians
was the greatest of all. Three hundred and
twenty-seven priests, including the superb
ors and the general administrative force
in Manila attended to the religious wants
of 2,345.0 600 Catholics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

foreign power. On the day that Congress
adopted thirteen stripes. alternate red and
white. and thirteen stars. white on blue
field" as the flag Of the United States It
passed resolution placing Jones in COM
mand OF the Ranger. She was a wooden
ship carrying sixteen six-pounders and
throwing IS pounds of shot from a broad
sde-a laughable affair in these days OF
steel clad battleships and heavy guns. She
was the first ship to fly the real stripes
and stars. Jones sailed from Portsmouth.
N. H., Nov. i. III. for Nantes, France, and
picked up two British prizes on the way.
From Nantes he sailed to Quiberon bay.
conveying some American ships and placing
them under the protection of a French fleet.
The incident Of the salute is related in a
letter from Jones to the naval committee
OF Congress, dated Feb. %. 177S. He said:
am happy to have Ii in my power to con-
cam ae for fhe 1s m Sn sne n
the fullest and completest manner by the
flag of France l. was off this bay the
day to know If the admiral would return
my salute. He answered that he would re-
turn 10 me as the senior American conti-
he was authorized to return to an admiral
of Holland or any other republic. which
/ hesitated at this for / had demanded gun
for gun. Therefore, / anchored In the en-
trance of the bay at distance from the
French fleet, but after a very particular
inquiry on the 18th, finding that he really
told the truth. / was induced to accept his
offer. the more as it was an acknowledge
ment Of American independence. The wind
being contrary and blowing hard, il was
after sunset before the Ranger was near
enough to salute Admiral Piquet with thir-
yyh oh he rafr yxyifh min
However, to put the matter beyond a
doubt. did not allow the Independence to
Wopd to the ene tha
through his fleet in the brig and would
salute him in open day. He was exceed
ingly pleasant, and again returned the
salute with nine guns.
Paul Jones. though a good sailor, brave
fighter and true patriot. was not averse
to displaying himself. and it is evident
he worked the incident of the salute for
all there was in it. There is no doubt but
this was the first salute ever given to the
American flag by a foreign man-of-war.
The French admiral was probably amused
at Jones's ir-sistence in getting a proper
salute for the new flag, but he would have
had very different feeling if he had known
that the American officer had informed Con-
gress OF the pains he had taken to satisfy
himself that the Frenchman really told
the truth" This letter brings out the singu-
lar fact that at that time the flag of re-
public received as return salute four guns
less than the salute given. Republics are
In better standing now and get gun for gun.
DR.. Beaufort's illusions to the traditional
friendship between the United States and
Holland were entirely well founded. In
many ways we owe more to that country
than Americans generally are aware of,
and there is every reason why the friend
ship should be perpetual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Accommodations are wanted by the Ep-
worth League canvassing committee for TO-
coo more visitors than they have yet secured
quarters for. II Is impossible to ascertain
exactly how many delegates will be present,
but the only safe plan is to arrange for the
largest estimate. Indianapolis can easily pro-
vide for all who will come II citizens win
show the hospitality 50 often manifested on
other occasions. Notwithstanding all that
has been said on the subject It seems that
there Il hardly = proper appreciation Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The refunding of the foreign debt of Mex
ico will be one of the largest financial trans
actions OF recent years. The debt amounts
TO Sos 600. all of which pays per cent.
interest. except s1s.5OOOCp. which pays per
cent. This leaves s95.o55.oco to be refunded
at per cent. The saving on interest will
be considerable. and the bankers who man
age the deal will make a neat profit, but 5
per cent. interest is nearly double what the
United States pays. The new bonds will be
made payable In gold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
On nm Equality with Men.
ladefphfa North American

When young woman comes into court
TO go through the formal;ty of gaining ad-
mission 10 the bar she is precisely on the
footing OF young man in that position.
Procedure makes no distinctions and treats
male and female candidates exactly alike.
This is one of the things which women find
1t hard to understand. There was a group Of
these candidates in the New York Supreme
Court recently. with another group of young
men, all waiting to be made lawyers The
men naturally, and as a matter OF course re-
moved their hats, but the women trailed up
before the judges blissfully unconscious that
any Difference was due to authority. Hats
on, ladies, If you please" came the order
The women lawyers became confused and in
dignant Il never heard OF such thing. !"
exclaimed one OF the candidates. But the
hats had TO come OF. all the same and thus
lesson was taught that If women insist on
doing the things that men 60 they must fol-
low the habits and practices Of men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Tfre-French minister of commerce touched
on an important subject in his Fourth of
July speech when he said. I'VE are per-
mitted to hope that in few days from now
a definite agreement will have been reached
on the subject of French products in the
United States, and also in regard to Amer
lean products in France, giving them the
INSTRUMENTATION treatment" This means
that the vexed question of the admission Of
American meats to France is near the point
of Favorable settlement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The suggestion that Allan w. Thurman,
OF Ohio. be made the tail of the Bryan
ticket next year can hardly be based on the
theory that Thurman is a name to conjure
with. for II did not win when it was on the
ticket before. II serves. however. to call to
mind the limited resources Of the Demo-
cratic party. For years no Democrat but
Cleveland was a presidential possibility in
the eyes of party managers: now. though
they do not want Bryan. they can find no
one else. and for his running mate go back
TO q man whose political prominence comes
by Inheritance So far as candidates are
concerned the Democratic circuit is about
the size Of a postage stamp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

a writer In the Inland Educator CTerre
Haute) speaks in the highest terms of the
Indiana schools by the State Board OF
Education They are the old Standard
series. carefully edited and revised by Prof
q n. Clark, of Chicago University. aided
By II. s. F1ske. OF that institution Prac-
ticaIly. IL Is said. they are new readers. so
much fresh matter having been added
Taken altogether" says the writer men,
tioned. the State Of Indiana IL to be con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

magnitude CT the coming convention. else
the responses to the canvassers had been
more ready. II is but two weeks now until
the convention meets. and all householders
who can receive one or more visitors should
lose no time In sending In their names in or
der that ali arrangements may be as COM
plete as possible. 1t will be reflection upon
the good name OF the city IL ample accom-
modations are not provided. and every resi-
dent should feel It duty TO DO his part to
prevent such a possibility.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

DETROIT JOURNAL
Arrived at The Hague Universal Peace,
in the person of beautiful maiden. with
stuffed doves in her hat, was introduced
around by W. I. Stead. her manager.
First of course, the imperial protector or
the conference was presented.
THE Gar" said Mr.. Stead, bowling
Charmed TO meet you, Mr.. Reed" ex-
a bit like your pictures"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

William j. Bryan delivered Fourth of
July speech In a little town in Georgia, in
which, after condemning the war in the
Philippines, he said: Thank God, I am
not in favor Of this way of Outstanding.
A gospel writer says: THE Pharisee stood
and prayed thus with himself. God. thank
thee that 1 am not as other men are"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The newspaper public will feel duly CRATE
full 10 Captain Dreyfus for refusing to add
10 the Dreyfus literature by telling the
story of his experiences on DEVILS island.
He can easily make himself popular by per-
eisting in this refusal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

A summary of accidents and fires In thir-
ty-seven cities up to midnight on the Fourth
of July showed two persons killed. 562 in
5ured and $4,000 worth of property de-
stroyed. Being free and independent. is il
not time for us to become civilized in our
Fourth of July manners?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

A second meeting of the conferees regard
Ing the tin-plate scale of wages is to be held
at Chicago tomorrow. with a prospect of
settlement. The representatives of the
workmen have been given discretionary
power. and while they will try to get the
20 per cent. advance heretofore demanded
they will probably compromise on something
less. thus insuring the reopening of the
works in few DAYS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

1t is intinated in the dispatches that an
objection was raised TO the election of Mrs.
Sewall as president of the International
Council of Women on the ground that she
was not sufficiently ardent suffragist-
People hereabouts. who are acquainted with
Mrs. Sewalls views on the subject, will
wonder what degree of earnestness is con-
sidered desirable by the London ladies'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
A Literary Resemblance.

In many respects the lives =, NJ -
u. N Southworth, the Amerirsn . Z -.
ana Mrs. Oliphant. the English novelist rs,,
IN me same channel; Both were forced 70
pending on them FOR support. Bofh sch,sysd
oisuncuon from the character ana the
s amount o. their work. In many respects
4 they receive the literary disfinction' snd
sSss Ssn Sod ss ssSn though
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The Fourth OF July just past was more
widely celebrated in foreign countries and
participated in by foreigners than any pre-
yious one. The unpatriotic efforts of the
American Aguinaldists have not had any
effect abroad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

II Boss Croker thought he had the Tam
many machine set so it would run smoothly
during his trip abroad he will be Mortified
by the news OF the proceedings on the
Fourth. Just when he thought he had the
1s-to-1 fire smothered it breaks out fierceIy
IN a new spot. Mr.. Croker should hurry
horno
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The anti-expansionists in the United
States. especially the senators who delayed
ratification of the treaty with Spain and
made anti-expansion speeches. are respon-
sible for every battle that has been fought
in the Philippines from the date of Aguin-
aldo's attack. Feb. 4, to the present.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
Tn. Kind nj Bux He wa..

She-Papa was asking me If you were not
a gold bug.
He-You just tell papa / am kissing bug.
And he proceeded to demonstrate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
Public Fairgrounds.
PHILADELPHIA Record

Yesterday twenty-seven public plav-
grounds were opened throughout the CITY
for the recreation Of children. There viii
be toys and tents and sandheaps in album
teachers TO direct their games ard straixhfen
out the inevitable childish entangiements.
These playgrounds are real boons to the
folks to stop moment before passing and
witness the beautiful and hilafioua a6an
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Ex-senator PETER has his political eccen-
tric1ties. but he IS loyal American. In a
Fourth of July speech at Marysville. Mo-.
he took strong ground in favor OF establish
ing American sovereignty In the Philippines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
tn. Corufed Philosopher.

This is the time of year." said the Corn
fed Philosopher. when man can send his
wife out in the country to save expenses
and can then loaf around down town and
get lots of sympathy and have a good
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Mexico finds the silver standard good
enough for her own people. but when she
wants to transact business wita other coun-
tries she talks gold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The report of 10000 Porto Ricans visiting
San Juan to celebrate the Fourth of July
is calculated to make American pessimists
very unhappy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Every human eye has a blind spot In 1t.
said the scientific boarder.
IT wonder" asked the Savage Bachelor.
..if that accounts for matrimony?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

The United Christian" political party of
Iowa can best illustrate its principles by the
length OF time it remains united
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

n~on,e when nothing ever comes Of their ef-
forts. The Buffalo Express raises the ques-
tion rs 1t worth while to have announcer
dead letter on the statute BOOK
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Psmer House. p o. News Co.. 2i7
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co.. IA Vine
street.
LOCISVILLE-C. T. Deering, northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co. 25s Fourth avenue.
ST. L0UIS-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
A Suggestion.

Kansas City Journal.
The Buffalo Express is using the falls of
Niagara as a motor. : Isn't there some way
liam?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


His wife-what do you think of the bis
cults?
Himself-wen. there is no denying their
solid merit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

With the x ray and the camera pursu-
ing the microbe to its very lair in the
human stomach, the elusive germ may
properly consider himself in close quarters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Detroit Free Press.
Captain Dreyfus should be grateful for
one thing. He has heard nothing about the
Dreyfus affair during all the time he has
been away from France:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06
Ten New Cases and Seven Deaths.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 5.-Ten new
cases of yellow fever and seven deaths were
officially reported to-day. All the victims
of the disease were soldiers except one, an
American blacksmith A new fever hos
pital has been established near Boniato
camp. near FL Caney
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Kansas City Journal.
1t is found that liquid air Il highly ex-
plosiye. 1t may In time become the 60.
tsemed contemporary Of the cannon ereekes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-06

Detroit Tribune.
When the noise Is at its height, 1t Doesn't
ease your mind a bit to remember that you
we're just as big fool as that once your
self
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-07-29
The Athletic Cub.

Denny is hard at work on the
w athletic club and things look
omlsing for its success. The list
charter members already has up
it the names OF many solid and
Unknown people. 1t is generally
knowledged that such an organi-
|tlon should easily find perma-
fnt ioothold in this city. The first
Getting will probably be held
pine time next week. In the
|eantlme all the preliminary ar
pigments are being completed
that nothing will hinder irnmedi-
+ organization.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-07-29
The Amateur Orchestra.

Next Tuesdays concert at Pro
FesS Hall Tor the benefit OF the
n'aleur Orchestra will be an in
resting affair and should be we'll
4'ronlzed. The Orchestra has
t !,i most obliging in the past,
''lnSl!y complying with all call on
services for charitable and other
imposes and fully deserves some
.Ds'a'l'lal recognition. The pro-
lam promises well. Mrs. Annis
,o"|aSue Turner contributes two
|llmbers.
MIS- as. w. Bergstrom will in
0 VI &c herself in a recitation. Mr..
D. Sullivan with his fine bari
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-07-29
aus IN'S HAWAIIAN WEEKLY

tone to- voice will give new songs in
v;ua'ng an Irish one. Mr.. ]. +. IT.
vine, new conner, is down ior ,
tenor solo: Something entirely
new mere will be double bass solo
by Mr.: George Brand. who is y
finished performer on that instr,,'
ment' The orchestra contributes
tour new numbers.
tickets are on sale at the lead;no
stores. the price OF admission being
only fifty cents.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-07-29
The september Races.

Ike the baseball pennant, but
ior the same reasons the Re
], championship will be limited
two club contest this year.
recent bereavement in the
pily has precluded Princes David
Cupid from taking any active
,s tins season with the Leilani's
wear. However the Myrtles
,,ealanis are hard at it to make
| event an interesting one. AT
bsen, odds the Healanis arc
klk the iavorites even on the
bwins OF the Myrtles, but Ruby
Ryters return may yet put an
her complexion on the issue.
e MNltle crew at present line up
| follows.
| k. \. Dexter, I. V. King, =.
|shnan and q. Martin for the
|bior. and p. NJ. Landslide, w.
Der. W. Lyle and S. Johnson for
| juniors with young Giles for
kswain; while the Healani's Sc
br crew will probably consist OF
Nv. klebahn, stroke; Dan Re
lar, ;: +. ]. Church, ?; and Fred
|. Damon at bow. The junior
ew OF the latter club is not yet
)ected, as there is plenty of both
he and material to work on. The
lowing names are quoted as pos
bles:
Paul Jarrett, Jr., John Water
|use. {. Boisse, Charles Murray,
ELK Atkinson. a. w. Webster.
|edeira and Irwin with Charles
F!ynolds as coxswain. Captain
lebahn is hard at it working
} men and placing them to the
st possible advantage and is de
mined to carry off everything in
Bht. The Healani Club is in
lendid financial condition.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1899-07-29
A Needed Reform

The crowded condition OF the
business streets during the bust
ness hours is becoming more and
more noticeable, and the danger to
pedestrians upon the crossings is
increasing to an alarming extent.
here seems to be no decided or
dihance relative to the speed at
which one is allowed to drive over
the crossings. and this brings to
mind the city ordinances and DO
lice regulations governing such
conditions in a model, well-known
western city, where the streets arc
nearly 100 feet wide. paved with
asphalt. and double street car
tracks down the center of each OF
the main business streets. With
such wide streets in a CITY of TO-
600 population, the CITY Council
mas adopted strenuous regulations
tor driving any kind of vehicle
IN the business section. No vehi-
Gle whatsoever is allowed to drive
faster than walk over a street
crossing. and any infraction of this
ordinance, whether committed bv
a hired coachman. delivery wa
gon driver, or by a capitalist him
self. is severely punished by a
heavy fine. The electric street
cars, too, are obliged, when rum
ming over crossings in the business
part of the city. to set the brakes
and shut off the power. If such
stringent regulations are enforced
in a city with streets 100 feet wide,
1t certainly would be pertinent to a
city whose streets are barely 40
feet wide, and danger is far greater
even, on account of the reckless
driving of the hackmen who rarely
rein in, but force the pedestrian to
seek safety by jumping out OF the
way OF the hacks. or suffer the con-
sequences of being run down. The
hacks and other vehicles OF their
kind are in the habit OF being driv-
Ell around the corners at fast trot
and very often pedestrians are put
to their wits ends to know which
direction the driver will take.