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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

That branch OF our government called the
Department of State. corresponding to the
Foreign Office or Department of Foreign
Affairs In other governments, has contrib
uted its full share to the high standing and
political prestige of the government. Our
foreign relations have been usually in the
hands of very able men, and in American
jurists they have had worthy coadjutors
in giving shape and permanence TO the
modern code of international law. The
exposition CT the law of nations, as set
forth in the decisions of the Supreme Court
of the United States has had great infu-
ence in molding that law, and its opinions
are recognized as of the highest authority
by foreign publicists Among writer's on
this department of law none carry greater
weight throughout the world than Story,
Kent. Wheaton, Halleck, Woolsey. Whar-
ton and other American writers The diplo-
matte negotiations of a government which
has exercised so potent an influence in the
affairs of the world and in the molding OF
international law must needs have been
wide and varied. The correspondence re-
lating TO 1T fills many large volumes en-
bracing vast number of important state
papers The present work, which is aptly
entitled "A Century of American Diplo-
macy" is an analysis and summary of the
results Of this diplomacy Invested of un-
necessary forms and set forth in a style
calculated TO interest the general reader
as we'll as the student of history or of in
ternational law. Its author, the Hon. John
w. Foster, has had a varied career in
diplomacy at home and abroad and is adj
mirably equipped in every way for the prep
aratlon OF such work. The opening chap
ter deals with The diplomacy of the colonial
or Revolutionary period. a very important and
interesting chapter in our history. The fol-
lowing chapters treat of the diplomacy of
the Confederation period, prior to the adop-
ton of the Constitution, and then each sue
oessive administration down TO the close
of the civil war. In this way every impor-
tant event in our diplomatic history is
reviewed, its course followed and its re-
suits stated. In doing this the author brings
cut many features. drawn from original
sources, and invests the affairs of diplo-
macy with new interest. The work is a dis
tinct contribution to political history and
American literature. Boston: Houghton.
Miffiin & Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
THE INDIVIDUAL DUTY.

From this time until the polls close is the
period of action-action largely by the
voters themselves upon whom the result
depends. Thousands of anti-Bryan men
read the Journal To them, as good citizens
and patriotic men, it would offer a few
suggestions.
Go TO the polls early and vote the Re-
publican ticket from top to bottom by plac-
ing the cross In the circle with the eagle,
the Republican emblem. Vote early, be-
cause. IL you do not, the precinct commit
teeman may waste time in looking you UP.
If not some day previous to the vot-
cinct committeeman If you can be of any
service to the cause AS no one will do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

All the talk about fraudulent voting, bal
lot-box stufling and fraudulent counting is
the veriest nonsense. In Chicago, where
Arkansas Jones has been most of the time
for montns. the registration closed more
than two weeks ago. Then came the time
for the challenging or names. OF the thou
sands registered, how many names did tie
Bryan managers challenge? Just 15G. rhus
Democratic action ia Chicago gives the lie
to Arkansas Jones Again, in most States,
the votes in the ballot box must tally with
the number of names checked, so that
there can be no stuffing Still further. both
parties are represented on every election
board in Northern States, which precludes
systematic frauds in counting Now and
then it might be possible to bride two or
three election officials but such bribery
cannot be general. So the Arkansas fossil,
who represents a State in which Repub-
leans have been counted out time and
again, and in which the last one who pro-
tested against being counted out was as
sassinated in the night by one of the SEN
ator's political friends, is slandering the
people of the States which provide for hon
est elections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
VOTING IN THE AIR.

There will be great many votes thrown
away tomorrow In 1896 there were cast
1885 $50 votes. of which Mr.. Bryan received
manning Sls,296 were cast for candidates
who had no chance whatever of election.
OF these 134,645 were cast for Palmer,
Sound-money Democrat 1892 for Lever
ing, Prohibitionist, 13 ,9SS for Bentley Pro-
hibitionist. and 36,373 for Matchett Social
Labor. The total vote tomorrow will be
about 100000 and the number of votes
thrown away will probably exceed that of
four years ago. The Sound-money Demo-
Gratis have no candidate in the field, and
they will generally vote for Mckinley, thus
making their votes count one for him in
stead of only half vote. as in 1896. Their
votes, therefore, will not be thrown away
because they will help TO swell McKinley's
majority and emphasize Bryans defeat
But the Prohibitionists will probably poll a
considerably larger vote tomorrow than
they did four years ago. and the Social
Democratic party, whose candidate is Eu-
gene V. Debs. will probably poll a larger
vote than the Prohibitionists. There are
three other parties or factions which will
have presidential electors in some of the
States. viz. the Union Reform, the United
Christians and the Socialist Labor, and in
the aggregate they will probably poll near
~ $1,000 votes. Thus, altogether, there will
be more voting in the air tomorrow than
there was four years ago. 1t is a curious
phase of political crankism that leads men
TO throw their votes away, or at least to
vote in such a way that It can only have an
indirect bearing on the result and perhaps
aid in a result they would not prefer. OF
the Prohibitionists large majority are of
Republican antecedents end would prefer
Mckinley to Bryan. yet their votes will in
directly aid the latter. Probably a majority
OF those who will vote for Debs would
greatly prefer Bryan to Mckinley. yet by
reducing Bryan's vote they will contribute
indirectly 10 the election of Mckinley.
Voting in the air. as several hundred thou
sand persons will do tomorrow. argues
either strong convictions. personal stub
bornness or indifference to results Ii would
be more in accordance with the principles
OF an ideal republic IL every ballot should
be cast I'm such a way TO count for one
of the two candidates OF whom one is sure
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
4 WORD To WAGE FARMERS.

Several days ago the Journal gave some
extracts from the reports of President
Samuel Gompers, of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, showing the condition OF
labor at three periods. They are so sug-
gestive that they are worth repetition
the day before the election. In December.
1888, in his report to the meeting of the
Federation, Mr.. Gompers said
Since August we have been in the great
est industrial depression this country mas
ever experienced. 1t is no exaggeration 10
say that more than 100000 of our Fellow
tcilers are without employment. Never In
the history of the world has so large
number of people vainly sought for an op-
portunity TO earn livelihood
To the meeting of the Federation in
December, President Gompers said in his
report of the year:
That terrible period for the wage earners
of the country which began in 1893. and
which has left behind ii such record OF
horror. hunger and misery. practically
ended with the dawn of 1897.
To the annual assemblage of the Fedora
ton last December. President Gompers
said:
The revival of industry which we have
general congratulation, and IL should be
our purpose to endeavor 10 prolong this era
or more general employment and industrial
activity. 1t is beyond question that the
wages of the organized workers have been
increased.
With the advent OF the Republican policy
in 1897 1.-THE record of horror. hunger and
misery practically ended and that Won
derful revival of industry came. President
Gompers says it should be the purpose
of organized labor ''to endeavor to pro-
long this era of more general employment
and industrial activity" Does any prac-
teal and right-minded wage Garner believe
that 1.-The era of more general employment
can be continued by voting against the
policy and the man that brought this con-
cition about? Think for, yourselves. Mr..
Bryan declares against pfoteetion-will free
trade help you? He is for the free coinage
of silver, which would bring panic
would a general financial panic serve to
extend "the more general employment and
industrial activity"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The interest in Burns's poems is perennial
and it is as much to the honor of his
readers as OF himself that each succeeding
generation finds new pleasure in his writ
ings Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.. New
York, have brought out a new and hand
some edition of them in two volumes. In
addition to the authors poems a biographi-
cal sketch, based on authentic records.
places the poets life and character before
the reader in kindly light. and gratifies
legitimate curiosity regarding his wonder
full career as lover and child of genius.
There is full index TO the poems and also
an index to the first lines. No. only is
there q full and excellent glossary. but
there are also explanatory notes. which
render many of the illusions ineligible.
The volumes are beautifully printed and
illustrated with photographers, which add
greatly to their attractiveness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

limitations in literature are not likely TO
be relished more than in other matters
THE Real David Harum." by Arthur L.
Vance. is not exactly an imitation Of Mr..
Westcott's popular and very meritorious
book. but IL is a sketch OF the original
Dave Hannum, of Homer. ". Y, who Is
said TO have furnished the character OF
David Harum. He is a typical character.
and some of mis- sayings and doings are
amusing, but he is hardly worth serving up
q second time. That powder has been fired
once, and well fred. New York. Tae
Baker & TAYLOR Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
Paul Jones.

John Paul Jones. the founder of the
American navy, AMI the most daring and
successful commander Of the Revolution
airy period, is one of the most picturesque
and interesting characters in American
history. His real name was John Paul,
as was that of his father, a gardener in
Scotland. John Paul took to the see early.
made many voyages and became a skillful
sailor. These voyages brought him to
America. By the death of brother in
1913 he came into possession OF fine Vir-
ginia plantation and all its appurtenances.
His brother, William Paul, had added the
name of Jones' under the will of a de-
ceaseu friend, and he stipulated that john
Paul should Go the same: SO John Paul be-
came John Paul Jones. His life as a young
Virginia planter like that of other
young planters of the period and he &C.
cupied a good social position He became
intensely American and when trouble came
with the mother country he was among
the first to espouse the colonial cause. His
brilliant career a naval officer is ia
miliar 10 most readers. Several biographies
and many sketches of him have been
written, but a new work by Augustus c.
Buell. outranks them all IN point OF merit
For several years before his death in 1872
John Paul Jones lived in France. and
when he died there he left many papers
which became scattered. The author of
this work has recovered many of these
with other original material and has thus
been able TO write much the most CON-
plete and satisfactory biography OF Jones
that has ever been published, portraying
his private life and character. as well as
his public career. As a character sketch
of a remarkable man IL is very complete
and the narrative of Jones's sea career md
victories reads like romance. The book
makes two handsome volumes. New York:
(narleS ScrlDlerS Sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
The Fugitives.

The author of this story. Morley Roberts.
is something of a cosmopolitan. He has
lived in the United States and I'm England
and has spent considerable time in Turkey.
Syria, Persia and Africa. THE Fugitives'
is a story of personal adventure In South
Africa during the British-Boer war in
which war scenes and perilous situations
alternate with matchmaking and love-
making and the interest shifts from En-
glish home life TO African border life II is
a story OF rapid and spirited action with
some exciting episodes and adventures
and a happy ending. New York: Mcclure.
Phillips * Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

This story by Isabel Stuart Robson IL
distinctly an English story and distinctly
a girls story. The author has made
study of American girls as well as of
English and puts herself in close touch
with both. The heroine OF this story il "A
girl who has no ambition 10 make noise
or a "splurge IN The world, but only TO
assist i'm filling IL with sunshine. and I'm
that she succeeds. IL II a wholesome.
cheerful tale and the author possesses the
art OF giving her characters individuality
and making them seem alive casseil
4 Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Precious few newspapers, even those of
the crossroads variety, have failed to offer
their readers an account of the siege of
Peking from a special contributor who
was inside the walls at the time. The mag
azines are also beginning TO come along
with their special" accounts by persons
who were besieged. 1t appears from these
indications that enough foreigners were
within those walls TO outnumber and do
up the Boxers without half trying.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The author of this work. Rev. DIR. Cort-
land Myers. speaks vigorously and help
fully not only 10 young people who have
the world before them. but 10 all who
would consciously by purposeful direction
make their lives well with the living.
Huxley wrote: mo human being and no
society composed of human beings ever
did, or ever will, come to much unless
their conduct is guided and governed by
the love of some ethical ideal" That
seems TO be the central thought OF this
work. which is based throughout on high
ideals. The authors style is animated and
picturesque and abounds in frequent illus
trations which aptly illustrate his argu-
ment. He treats his theme under the
heads of lifes ideal, purpose, progress,
mystery, influence. waste law, pain. en-
vironment, memory, conscience and des-
tiny. New York: The Baker g. Taylor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The Sentinel should know that the Phil
mission OF as able and honorable men of
both parties as could be found. In that
beard the Democratic party is represented
by an able Southern lawyer. In the saa1s
OF that commission is the general govern
ment of the islands. When the Sentinel
charges upon the President evils that 90
not exist II is reckless beysnd its record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The more that is learned of the shame
less SANDER of the Sentinel upon the army
officers in the Philippines, the more GER
tam it is that the letter which it pub
lished, purporting to have come from a
private soldier, was written by some one
representing that paper. IT IS q tissue Of
falsehoods. by which none hut the very
ignorant can be misled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
Heroine. of the Bible i'm Art.

The plan of this work is akin TO that
OF ANGELS in Art" and Saints in Art"
by the same author. Clara Z. Clement It
consists OF brief character sketches OF
women in the Bible who have been made
the subjects of paintings by noted ar
fists, together with a description and pho
togravure engravings of the paintings. all
of which are found in famous collections.
There are thirty-three OF these engrav-
ings, including The Judgment OF Solo
mon," by Raphael; "Rebecca at the WE'LL"
by Murillo: The Finding of Moses" by
Veronese; 1.-The Dream Of Pilates Wife,"
by Gustaye Dore. and other famous paint
ings The book is issued in attractive form
in Art Lovers series by l.. c. Page & Co..
Boston.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

During the term Of President Mckinley
the administration of the State Department
has been such as greatly TO increase our in
fiuenee and prestige with other nations
Would any secretary OF state appointed by
william Jennings Bryan be likely to main
tain this position?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Mr.. Bryan has made many blunders, but
the fatal one was his rushing into the
arms of Tammany. He has said many
harmful things, but no one will cost MIN
as many votes as his exclamation: Great
is Tammany, and Croker is its prophet"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

unite in removing from political agitation
once and forever the question Of the stand
ard OF value which all the business 0f
this country is transacted upon" The ad-
dress was adopted by the chamber with
out a dissenting vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

OF all the paramount Issue hobbies that
Mr.. Bryan has been riding during this cam
paign. free silver at 16 to is the only one
that he insisted on being put in the Kansas
nation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The threats of Arkansas Jones and the
infamous Croker to dispense election OFF,
GERS and ball bats upon them should
lead every believer in law to vote against
the ticket for which these men stand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
The InGdel.

Mary Z. Braddon. whose married name
is Mrs. Maxwell, has been one OF the Elost
prolific writers OF recent times. and her
stories are very popular. Her first one, ALL
rora Floyd" was published In is62. Since
then she has Written and published moro
than fifty novels, many of which have been
widely read. Her latest one. The Infidel."
is a dramatic love story OF the times OF
the great Wesleyan revival In England.
and reveals the hand OF master I'm the
art OF story telling. New York: Harper Il
Brothers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

While 1t is true that bets do not decide
anything they are true indications Of pop
ular opinion. ard the fact that Democrats
cannot be induced to accept large odds
against their candidate shows they have
no iaith in the rosy predictions % their
party leaders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

to-day. honestly as a most dangerous man,
with the exception of Boss Croker the
most dangerous man that could be elected
to the presidency, and / believe that Eoss
was elected
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.

The Art of Graceful Consolation.
Just see how gray / am at thirty-two"
'Oh. well. you'll soon be forty-two."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House and Fifth-avenue
Hotel
CHICAGO-Palmer House, p. o. News Co., 217
Dearborn street
CINCINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
LOUISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corner
Of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co., 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIS-Union News Company Union Depot.
WASHINGTON, d. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Willard's Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

This book may be described as a study OF
the American party system. 1T is not a
history of political parties and campaigns.
but. rather, philosophical analysis of
party organizations and movements as
illustrating the American system. The ref
erenoes 20 the arty systems of other coun-
tries are for the purpose OF making clear,
in the first place. the relation of the politi-
cal party to des potic governments, ard. in
the second place, to show that wherever
democracy is far enough advanced to give
rise to political parties the form of ofgani-
2ation is determined by the political insti-
tutions Of the country The peculiar
American ystem," says the author. arises
from peculiar American institutions. The
cid Federal party died because IL was uii-
American IN the form Of its organization
Under this party names OF Wing and DEM
ocrat the system reached a high degree Of
perfection. but there was maladJustment
lctveen the party machinery and public
opinion, the parties went 10 pieces and the
civil war was the result The period COW
cred by the book is frcn 1916 TO 1851. Among
tie subj ects treated are the spells system,
slavery as a party issue. causes OF the
civil war, the rise and fall OF the Wing
party. the rise OF the Republican party, the
war in Kansas. the campaigns of 1856 and
1860, etc. An interesting chapter Is that ola
Abraham Lincoln as Typical Democrat .
There has been no keener or truer analysis
of Lincoln's political characteristics than
this. The entire work Is a thoughtful con-
tribution 70 the discussion OF parties and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The thing to do early in the day to-.nor-
row is to go to the polls and place the cross
in the circle on all the ballots with the
eagle. The cross must be inside the circle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Under the law in this State no person ex-
are allowed within fifty feet of the polls
when not voting. This is a good provision
and should be enforced.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

'Why don't you act upon .he predictions
of the Sentinel and take some of the to
l bets?" asked Republican of a Demo-
crat. II did four years ago, to my sor-
row." was The reply
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The New York Chamber OF Commerce
has issued an address pointing out the
danger involved in the election OF Mr..
Bryan as President. and urging CONNER
ciai bodies and all men. whether engaged
IN farming. manufacture or trade. to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
When She's Away.

When she's away my nights gray-lfe
bears depressions stamp; she oft forgets-I hate
to say-to fill evening lamp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

The only class distinction recognized By
President Mckinley is that between Amer
leans and other nationalties, and he is for
Americans first, last and all of the time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
Decorative, but Unbusines.like.

THAT young woman wants a place in this
Office
What can she do?'
''She says she can make lovely chocolate
creams and Battenberg lace"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05
A Long-FeIt Want.

Clerk-This hotel is all right-fire escape at
every window.
New Patron-Yes; but. say. where your
folding-bed escapes?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Do not forget that the country's abound
ing prosperity is due to the Mckinley vic
tcry of 1S9s. unless you desire the condi-
tons Of 1894. 1895 and 1886.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Business will leap forward after Tues
day" said merchant Saturday; IF Bryan
is not elected added another There is
not such an If was the quick retort
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-05

Gen. Paul yandervoort, OF Nebraska,
who knows William Jennings Bryan well
personally ana who denies that he is preju-
diced against him. says: II regard him