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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-13
THEY GUY AMERICANS.


New Orleans Times Democrat.
"a dense ignorance of the French Ian
guage" said a gentleman who knows his
Paris WELL lis one of the most valuable
things in the world for the average Ameri-
can visitor to take with him TO the expo
sition. 1t will save him a great deal OF hu-
initiation and probably keep him out of
serious trouble. OF course ninety mine
Americans out of a hundred are crazy to
see the night side of Partisan life and to
visit certain famous show places, variety
theaters and cabarets- The people who run
these charming establishments invariably
assume that no American ever understands
French. and their comments upon visitors
from this side of the pond are exceedingly
vivacious and outspoken. One of the noted
resorts in the Montmartre district is the
queer little cabaret of Aristide Bruant, the
poet Of the Slums. 1t is the custom there
for the walters TO bawl out humorous
welcome to each newcomer. and time and
again / have heard Americans so grossly
insulted that my blood boiled. Fortunately,
they didn't understand, they laughed
foolishly and thought it was good joke.
Lots of American ladies go to the Cafe du
Meant, or Cafe of Death, which is a miser-
able fraud, but widely advertised. The at
tendants there are attired as undertakers'
assistants. or 'croquemorts, and their bad
image is supposed to be part of the show.
Witticisms at the expense of Americans
always elicit spasms of laughter from the
natives, and / have often thought If the
ladies only knew what was being said con-
corning themselves they would pray for the
fake crypt to open and receive them. 1t is
the same everywhere-at the Folies
Bergeres, the Red Mill, the revived Chat
Noir and all the rest of the well-known
places. So you see that large. massive
ignorance of French is really an invalu-
able acquisition in gay Paree. AS long as
American visitors will insist upon going
where they have no business TO go, il is
much better that their knowledge of the
language should be rigidly restricted TO
bong swor and 'wee-wee.' Otherwise they
might get angry, don't you know. and raise
a row and get into all sorts of unpleasant
scrapes. Where ignorance is bliss It's folly
to be otherwise"
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RUINOUs COLLEGE METHODS.

Atlantic Monthly.

Atlantic Monthly.
Let us suppose gentleman to be elected
president of almost any college or unlver-
sity outside the possibly half dozen that
come Immediately to mind already
reasonably well organized, well equipped
modern, up-to-date; presumably gentle
man fully prepared for his work expe-
rienced in educational affairs, energetic
reasonably and properly ambitious, bust
nesslike in his methods and with enough
of a masterful spirit to make him natural
leader of men, If given reasonably free
Even as he delivers his inaugural adj
dress, he is surrounded by those who Will
at least wait with folded hands until he
shall have been tried and proven, even II
they do not actually and very potentially
The new president finds also that nearly
every detail of administration must be sub
the manager of a railroad desires to in
crease the speed of his trains or to make
other changes in the time schedule, or
change a curve or establish new grades, or
improve the rolling stock, or set new re-
quirements for entering the service of the
company or for continuing in the same, or
improve the system of accounting he very
properly consults who most directly
interested in the particular matter in hand;
but he is not bound by the advice given,
much less is he compelled to call a mass
meeting of all employees and abide by a
majority vote. Not only is his own indiVid-
ual determination final in all matters of
general policy, but he may even step in
side a special department, make sugges-
tons as to the details of it's work, and in
sist that these be faithfully carried out.
Not so in the educational world OF to-day,
by many, many miles of departurei If the
average member of the average faculty is
by any chance reading these lines, the chill
I'm his veins and the horror in his heart at
the bare suggestion of such assumption of
authority or grant of power is easily i'm
agined. 1t goes without contradiction that
In colleges and universities there is
practically no educational supervision
whatever. 1t is doubtful If the bravest col
lege president in the country would quite
dare to go into a department and make
an issue on the methods of instruction OBJ
| tanning therein; and it is still more doubt
| full If he would be sustained by his board,
| If he did this. The average board would
probably suggest to him that he would
| better get at 1t in some other way'-wisely
neglecting to state in what other way
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Lincoln the Politician.
Hunter, in Ainslee's Magazine.

G- l.. Hunter, In A1nSiee'S Magazine.
I should like to say much about Lincoln,
the third of the congressional Presidents
whom 1 have named, for more than any
other he illustrates what enormous good
can be done by the skillful politician At
when every defeat in battle brought an
avalanche of abuse upon the adrninistra-
ton, when those who were loyal were d.
vided into numerous cliques, each with its
panacea, Lincoln patiently and gently lis
tened to the advice of all, patiently and
gently waited until both Congress and
people wanted what he wanted, and then
acted Immediately, vigorously, effectively.
Extremists were never satisfied with Lin
coin. They called him an oppertunist.
They lost patience with his dilly-dally1ng
They could not see with the eyes OF pos
terity which perceive that Lincoln was
right in refusing to issue the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation until the critical mo-
nent had come.
Lincoln never hesitated to offer office
TO those willing and able to help him The
lated by political considerations He OBJ
tanned the support of a great New York
newspaper by appointing its editor minis
.er to one of the European capitals. He
tried to settle factfonai quarreIs In the
different States by the judicious bestowal
# patronage. The result of his political
sagacity was that Congress trusted him
md the people trusted him. IT was clear
hat no personal opinion would be pre-
ferred to the opinion OF his constituents
He appreciated his duty as representative
as well as his duty TO his own IDEAL Con-
sequently his own opiDion always received
the most respectful considerations from
Congress. and had more pursl1n i've ln-
nuence than that Of dlctatoF1a1 Presidents.
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IMPRESSIONS OF CRONJE.
Not a Pleasing Object to British and
American Eyes.
Julian Ralph, in London Mail.

Julian Ralph, in London Mail
Cronje is picturesquely described as
thwarted general, but the wide-awake and
well-infOrmed British officers, who are not
under the severe rod of misguided censor
ship, he presented the appearance Of
typical squat-fgured, black-bearded, reck-
less Boer. l am sorry TO say that, because
of our previous i'll success, or because Of
those politics which beset us but do not
hinder the Beers in warfare, we have treat
ed this bushwhacking chieftain as If he
were another Napoleon. We brought him
artillery horses. to the Modder river to-
day.
His belongings were in sack His wife's
wardrobe was in a pillow case, and the
chief article in Frau Cronse's pillowcase
proved to be silk dress Communicated
from Lady Sarah Wilson.
When Cronje reached Modder river he
was courteously asked whether he would
have breakfast. He grunted, mo: have
had it,
Then he was informed that the train to
carry him to Cape Town was to start at 8
O'Clock.
At this he grunted Yes
His manner was such that he was not
theless, he was provided with champagne
at lunch, while the mounted troop of City
Imperial Volunteers, who brought him TO
the Modder river, satisfied themselves U
dare say) with recollections OF recent
banquet or two which they enjoyed before
leaving London
What gals me beyond measure is the
unavoidable comparison between this
progress of the guerrilla Cronje through the
enemys tour country and the manner in
which Lord Roberts was obliged to make
his way through the same British) colony
10 the seat of war Lord Roberts was spir-
tied out OF Cape Town. The train. with q
pilot engine and thirty soldiers. went out
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OF the station TO fool the rebels in this
English colony into the belief that the
field marshal was riding in 1t. Then the
regular passenger train pulled out and
picked up Lord Roberts in the suburbs.
We did not dare to send our commander
in-chief to the front as even private citi-
zen travels, but we load with honors our
enemy, who has plotted for twenty years
TO take England's possessions from her and
to drive the English out of their own col
onies into the sea.
Let no Englishmen forget this when the
day of settlement comes IL is none of my
business, except that 1 am an American
"a cousin and a friend
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Then give me back that time OF pleasure.
While vet in Joyous growth I sang.
When like fount. the crowding measures
Uninterrupted gushed and sprangi
Then bright mist yelled the world before me.
In opening buds a marvel woke
AS a thousand blossoms broke
Which every valley richly bore me,
I nothing had, and yet enough OF youth
JOY in illusion, ardent thirst for truth.
Give unrestrained the old emotion.
The bliss that touched the verge OF pain.
The strength Of hate. loves deep devotion
give me back my youth again.
-Bayard Taylor from the German OF Goethe.)
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Marquise De Fontenoy. in Washington
Post
While on the subject OF Russia. i may
mention that there Is a prospect Of Grand
Duke Alexander Michelaewitch, brother
in-law OF the Car, and who visited the
United States at the time OF the Columbian
celebration as an officer on board one Of
the ships constituting the Muscovite
squadron, being appointed governor gen.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

There is a very bright lady demon
strator at f. L. Webber's for this
week. who thoroughly understands and
attends to her business of convincing
callers of the remarkably valuable
qualities of Weidler's health food. She
has some bread and doughnuts made
from this flour which are very con
vincing when compared to food made
from other whole wheat fiours, as this
is excellent in making pastry as we'll
as bread. and costs but little more than
white flour They claim six pounds is
equal to 20 of white as regards nutri-
ment. Better be sure and call. this
week. as the -four is sold cheaper than
it will be after this week.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Frank Abbot of Sidney. was among
the city's callers, Monday.
Herbert Brown of Fairfield. was in
the city on business Monday.
Elliot Wood of Winthrop. was in the
city part of the day, Monday.
J. II. Webber of Orono. spent a part
of Monday in the city on business.
A. f. Chase of Brunswick, gave the
city short business call. Monday.
Sewall Pettengill of Wayne, gave the
Capital city a business call. Monday.
Mrs. Emma Reynolds of Sidney, was
calling on friends in the city. Monday.
Mrs. Elvira Coombs of Nassalboro
was calling on friends in the city. Mon
day.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith went to
Great Falls n. H., Monday morning,
to live.
Randolph Anderson of Danforth.
gave the city short business call
Monday.
Miss Alice Lawrence Of Fairfield
relatives.
II. T. Weeks Of Cooper's Mills. was
among the ut-of-town people in the
city, Monday.
Timothy Harrington. one of South
China's merchants, was in the city
Monday forenoon.
Mrs. Guyman. who has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. F,llery u. Cook. went
to her home in DamariScotta, Monday
morning.
George Grey. one Of GARDENERS lum-
bermcn. was in Augusta. Monday.
while upon his return from a visit in
the Maine woods.
Miss Edna Taylor Of New York. and
Miss Ada Pierce of Brunswick. are in
the city passing the winter with Mr.
and Mrs T.. II. Gedney.
Mrs. S. |. Graves ana Master Harold
II all returned to their home in Spring
field. Mass. Monday morning. after n
visit with Mrs. Graves parents. Hon
and Mrs. S. w. Matthews.
James Paris, the Well-known news
agent of the Bangor Portland run, was
in tire city, Monday. for 4 few hours
calling on friends previous to leaving
for a four weeks rest at his home in
keyser, West Virginia, for which place
he will start this afternoon.
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A Communication.

To the Editors of the Kennebec Jour
nal:
Your thoughtful editorial in this
mornings journal on the Jury Sys
tenn" is worthy of special commenda-
tion. Valuable and intelligent service
is still rendered by our juries at every
term of court in deciding plain ques-
tions of fact: and am quite sure that
all the members Of our court are still
strong believers in the jury system
But marked improvement could be
made by the exercise Of greater care in
the selection of names for the jury
box.
In the SllCwhegan case it was mani
fest that out Of strong prejudice
against the game law or a desire to
exercise the pardoning power the jury
wholly failed to give effect to conclu-
sive evidence against the respondent,
Poland
This sufficiently appears from the
fact that after Il conviction Of another
poacher before the first jury on less
conclusive evidence Poland's counsel
arranged to pay some $4,000 in settle
ment of another case against him. de
| ppnding on the same evidence as that
! on which he had been acquitted. The
second jury had rendered good service
| in the trial of civil actions, but as the
| only remaining case likely to come be
| fore them was also for violation OF
| The game law the Judge very properly
! excused them from further service. and
| in ant judicial language pointed out
their mistake.
AS stated. the next trial before the
other Jury resulted in a conyiction ana
all the jurors We're finally, excused on
! me same day. There WAS Nothing sen
| sational connected With the incident.
| Acting as attorney for the stat" | was
| i'm a position to know the facts. The
county attorney cuurteously asked nt
| to assist in the trial of several game
| cases ana | was there for that pur-
! nose but | was met On every hand by
| et2tpm.nts that no matter What the
evidence was there would not be con
viction-that no one had ever been
| convicted before 4 jury there for viola
| ton of the gam" law ! think that
! his had much to 10 with the a"unlttal
| ,f Poland. At any rate, the testimony
against him was absolutely conclusive
Very truly.
| L. r. CARLETON.
| chairman Of commissioners OF lhiahu
| Fisheries and Game.
I
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16
Hotel Properly Leased.

A new lease from January 1st 1900 for
a long term of years. of the Broadway
Central Hotel, has just been made to Til
ly HAYNES. the present Very successful
manager of the property. Mr.. Haynes
has now conducted the hotel for eight
years. during which time he has com
pIetely rebuilt. refurnished. reorganized.
and enlarged the original plant, at an ex-
pense of over a quarter Of million dol
lars. antil now it is not only one of the
largest. but one Of the most complete
and literally conducted hotels in New
York. JAMIE, dit
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-The publishers
have inserted in each volume of the set
a voucher for a fine steel engraved
portrait Of Mr.. kipling, printed on fine
plate paper. sxl2 inches, and ready for
fra ming. When You have received the
entire set Of fifteen volumes you will
find fifteen vouchers, one in each vol
ume. on which you Will find printed in
structions for sending them to New
York, when you will receive, postpaid,
without any charge, y copy of a steel
engraved portrait This portrait is par
ticularly desirable for a library picture.
and copies of il now retail for $l0O
each You can get il free by becoming,
owner of the fifteen volumes in eitherl
tyle of binding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

# is now expected that the new or
-, at the Masonic Temple will be
in readiness for a recital at $ o'clock
Wednesday evening, when Mr. Cole
who is setting up the organ, Mr. Athoe.
orranist at st. Marks. and others VIII
nreside at the keys. The Abnakl
ouartet will also give several seiec-
tons All Masons and their families
,ra invited to be present.
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porary carrier for his office. and to in
form you that. in view of the condition
Of the free delivery appropriation. | have
been obliged to decline this request. 1t
appears that the people OF Augusta are
now receiving very good service. and the
postmaster general has ruled that no ad-
ditional expenditures can be authorized
for the purpose of improving or extend
ing the service at the present time.
Very respectfully.
GEO. NJ. ALLEN.
Acting First Assistant Postmaster Gen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

y BLACK AND WHITE. Dedication
Introduction-Dray Wara Vow Dee
The Judgment of Dungara-A
How'll Thana. a.-C;emini.-At Twenty
two.-At Flood Time.-The Sending o
Dana Da.%On the City Wall. TIL
first Indian edition is now held a
$2i.00 a copy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

Neal Dow Memorial Lodge. I. o. G.
T., has changed the night of meeting
from the first and third Fridays to
first. third and fifth Tuesdays of each
month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

THE COURTING OF DINAH SHADI
a Conference OF the Powers.-City o
Dreadful Night. The first Indian edi
tion is held at $2I 80 a copy
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VOLUME III.
Plain Tales From The Hills
NINE STORIES.
VOLUME III.
The Light That Failed
VOLUME, Nv

SOLDIERS THREE. The God From
The Machine.-Privatc Learoyd's Sto
rELIhe Big Drunk Draf.-The Soil,
Muldoon.-With the Main GuIrd.-Il
the Matter Of Private.-Black Jack
Only Il Subaltern. Printed from tn
first edition of lSSS which now sells a
5000 a copy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

The installation of officers of Asylum
Lodge. I. O. o. F., will occur, Friday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16
Union Mutual Life Ins. Co.. Portland. Me.
NOTICE.!

The annual meeting of the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company will be held
at the company's office at Portland
Maine. on Tuesday. the Both day of Jan
uary. 1900. at 1880 A. NJ. for the purpose
Of electing Iour (D directors in ,le place
of those whose term of Office expires, and
TO fill any other vacancy, if any, then
existing in the board
BY order of the directors,
j. FRANK Lang. Secretary.
Portland. Me. Dec. 26. 1899.
ianlltoian30
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VOLUME VI.

TORY OF THE GADSBYS. Poor Dea
Mama.-The World Without.-Th,
Tents of Kedar.-With Any Amaze
ment.-The Garden Of Eden-Fatima
The Valley Of the Shadow.-Th,
Swelling of Jodan.
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I I'M w mo TT'TT'T W ~
Your obcdient servant.
WALTER II. ST. lNSON.
Postmaster.
Post Office Department.
First Assistant Postmaster tthtrhl,
once of Supt. Free Delivery system
washington, Jan. II. 1900.

Washington, Jan. l.. l!wo
,rt,, p,stn,ast4r. Augusta, Me:
cir-I am in receipt OF yours Oi Nll M M
,,r,i,, urging the appointment 81 ah II
,iifinn,i carrier for your Once ftSIe
hnt am unable to reconsider my uc
cisinn Yours is not the onlE once WHY IL
IN service has been affected ny ny ~, IL
e,,fficient appropriation Tor Iite i ueiiN ~ y ~
service, and the residents q AUGUST = i
now receiving better service IMAM Cah ,bo bo
.riven at many other orlces Wher' In elin
T7anuasts for additional help nave pti 1;.
ilalIinrd | would Suggest th9i YOU Iis ii
S.,ntinue one delivery IN fesluence ,I,
,;,.. which are now receiving three, alIu
'iiStrihute your present lorGt So d9 49,,
.ri,e the hest service possible uhuei 'ie
Whan the appropriation Tor the leN
o-'.,I ,iaar becomes available. Inc Claims
II He Augusta office VIII receive coli9iu, -, :,
,,.tion Under no circumstances ~
e. ,.;.rs he allowed to exceed the elSht
''o''' Very respectfully, ,11r~
,o.;,g First Assistant postmaster beh-
eral' Post Office Department.
r;.st Assistant Postmaster General.
daice Of Supt. Free DellTery system
oiiio' Washington, Jan. II: 1900.
- PmrIeigh, House of Represent
g. have the honor 70 acknoWleuse
Slr Il yours Of the 9th INST. endorS-
rec rr't,. H.. request of the postmaster at An-
,i',t In Me- for the appointments VI 'ei'''
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VOLUME I.

NINE OWN PEOPLE. Introduction b.
fienry s-Bimi.-Namgay Doola
The Recrudescence Of Imray.-Mot
GuJ. Mutineer.-The Mutiny of th'
MaVericks.-At the End of the Pas
Sage.-The Incarnation of kirshn;
Muivaney.-The Man Who Was-Ol
Greenhow Hill.
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Daily kenrebec 3ournaI.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Tears.
Through centuries of losses
Since Eden's happy years
old earth has kept and cherished
Her priceless gift of tears.
we sigh for those in sorrow.
W mere laughter ever sleens.
I'M NJ Cod in mercy, pity
Inc heart that never weeps.
Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

VOLUME V.
THE PHANTOM RICkSHAW. NV own
True Ghost Story.-The Strange Rid
Of Mnrrowbie Jukes.-The Man VII,
Would BE King.
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VOLUME XIV.
ROOM BILLIARDS. Includ-
ing Danny Deever and Mandalay.
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VOLUME XIII.
Letters From the East.
VOLUME XIV.

VOLUME XIV.
DITTIES Including
The Vampire and The Recessional
The Three Captains.
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chairman Of Commissioners OF Inland
Fisheries and Game.
Augusta, Jan. d.
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Rudyard Kiplin&r'S Works.
TITLE.
VOLUME IN.

UNDER THE DEODARS. The Educa
ton of Otis Yeere.-At the Pit.
Mouth.-A Wayside Comedy.-Th,
Hill Of Illusion.-A Second-rate Wom
an. The first Calcutta edition is nov
sold for $2i.00 a copy.
VOLUME X.
WEE WILLIE WINKIE. Baa, Baa
Black Sheep.-IIis Majesty the King
The Drums of the Fore and Aft
Without Benefit Of Clergy The first
Calcutta edition now held at $2400 q
copy.
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For All Readers of
The kennebeC Journal

lat WITHIN THE REACH ALL Distbu
ling a 9xl2
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VOLUME NJ.
American Notes.
SIXTEEN CHAPTERS.

VOLUME XII.
LETTERS OF MARQTrE. Nineteen Let
ters. Smith Administration. IS Chap
ters- The first Indian edition of 1891 il
now sold for 5000 a copy.
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Very respectfuIIy,
GEO NJ. ALLEN.
r,;. Assistant Postmaster Cen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1900-01-16

,. Assistant Postmaster General.
daic. rirse of Supt. Free Delivery System,
oi'ioe Washington; Jan. II; BOO
= r Rurleigh, House OF represent