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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

DR.. d. E. Salmon, chief of the United
States Bureau of Animal Industry. read
paper recently before the American Medical
Association giving the results of meat in
spection by the government. He gave
statistics of the results of inspecting over
e4.OOo.Ooo carcasses at the time of slaughter
showing that the percentage affected by
disease in this country is very small. Less
than one in thousand of the cattle were
found sufficiently affected with tubercu-
losis to cause condemnation of any part OF
the carcass. In Europe. he said. from 20
to so per cent. of the cattle slaughtered are
found tubercuous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

1t was queer freak Of the Seventh-day
Adventists of Pennsylvania to hold their
annual camp meeting in Philadelphia, and
they are carrying ii out in queer way by
holding it in camp of nearly $50 tents on
a large block of ground In the suburbs The
sect has seyenty-eight churches in Pennsyl-
vania, and their zeal in missionary and
PROSECUTING work is said to equal that of
any other denomination. They have a
publishing house at Battle Creek, Michi-
gan, and another at Oakland, California,
which together give employment TO GOO per-
sons and issue great amount Of church
literature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

While the Boer commissioners are being
greeted by friends and large audiences in
their tour through the country there is no
evidence that they are persuading the
American people that the United States
should intervene in behalf OF the South At
RIGA republics. Indeed. their addresses are
confined TO presentation of the Boer side
OF the controversy rather than to speeches
criticising the government of the United
States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

The Rev. Jeffries, OF Los Angeles. il the
father of Jim Jeffries. the fistic champion
When the parson learned that Jim had en-
tered the prize ring 1t is said that he was
sorely grieved. After time he searched
the Scripture to ind some text that would
enable him to excuse his son. This he did
in a text which represents . good man
shifting his enemy hip and thigh" Thus
backed. the pious father took deep inter-
est In his sons success n the nsttc Arena
On the occasion when the 90 Won h1s ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Congress has voted one-third as much
money to the st. Louis exhibition on the
ana purchase was paid for the whole ter
ritory. Yet men of alleged craftsmanship
went on record hundred years ago deciar-
ing that the purchase was violation of
the Constitution and the price paid fright
fully exorbitant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

in Chicago the father was present 70 VII
ness ard give his moral support. IN otner
words, ne prayed for Jim. and, as jim was
the victor the good father is said 10 De OF
opinion that his prayers were answered.
The father, 1t is announced, has set ABOUT
the work of converting the men with whom
his r,rofessinnal son associates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Graduation week at West Point revives
the reports of the standing of graduates in
PAST years who became conspicuous in the
civil war. The "honor men," that is. those
the corps OF engineers. made good record
in the civil war. Generals Meade. Hum
phreys. Franklin, Warren. Parker. Wright.
Mcpherson. Rosscrans and Mcclellan were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Club Federation, has got her clubs money
back and goes home without loss of per-
sonal dignity. So much cannot be said of
the rest OF the Massachusetts, delegation.
member in good standing, even though it
did make trouble in the federation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

If not now. in few years Germany will
have a population in which person who
has not common school education will be
a novelty. We spend SITS for every man,
woman and child In the country upon the
capita. but every child is compelled to at
tend school.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

1t was Tammany's connection with the
ice trust. which Mr. Croker calls IAN ice
muddle." that gave ex-senator Hill control
of the Democratic convention in New York,
which proves that a monopoly has its
drawbacks for those who own it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Criticism is made because beer was sold
in Tomlinson Hall during the Democratic
state convention. So far as that criticism
relates TO the city government it is de-
served. but there is no occasion to couple
any state officials with those who are re-
sponsible for the enforcement of law in this
city. The mayors police were present and
knew of the violation of the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

General Otis says "chaos, absolute an
archy and ruin would follow American
withdrawal from the Philippines. Ameri-
can Aguinaldists think they understand
the situation better than he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

The overwhelming Republican victory i'm
Oregon over a fusion of all opposition ele-
ments Is believed TO foreshadow Republican
success in every Pacific States, and a good
chance Of victory in Idaho and Montana.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10
THE INDIANAPoLIs JOURNAL

- Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House ard Fifth Avenue
Hotel
cHICAGo-Palmer House, p. o. News Co., 2l7
Dearborn street.
cINcINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co. i5i Vine
LOUISVILLE-c. T. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co.. 25s Fourth avenue
ST. LoUn-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON, ID. C.-RiggE House. Ebbitt
House and Willards Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

The bill appropriating sl.o000OO for the
building up of the National Guard became
law during the last days OF the session
of Congress. All the States which have
militia organizations are provided for. The
share Of Indiana will be about $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10
Youth and Age.

There is mild pathos, to my mind,
In man. whose long road lies behind;
But pity feels its keenest smart
For children, eager at the start
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10
Another War Scare

America is backing UP England in this South
African war;
what do you mean?'
why. England buys 60 per cent of all our
food EXPORTS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Since he became a candidate for Cover
nor. the city attorney seems TO have for
gotten that the railroad managers pay no
heed to his notice to elevate their tracks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Dear me. Henry, there's everything you ever
heard of in this want column "
is that so? Well, find me an 'ad' which says
man wants to exchange 1900 wheel for a
Maltese cat and five kittens
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Mrs. Rash potters around in the wet grass
wedding her flower beds day after day, and she
never gets rheumatism"
''Well some women are just that contrary"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

Admiral Dewey is receiving universal
homage during his present tour. The
American people will never forget May /.
1S9s. and, I'm their estimation. that event
entities him to more consideration than
they would accord a presidential candidate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

OF Bills.

Just bills we meet with little pain nor ever
count the cost; but, OH those bills we pay
again because receipts get lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10
Careful to a Dangerou. Degree.

"Yeur> typewriter girl seems to be a particular
sort of person"
Particular She won't lend her lead pencil
even to the boss"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-10

To give her French publicity.
My sister calls them "fieur de lis
Then mother. who oft talks amiss
With quite an air. says: "E'leur de lis
While good Aunt Sarah. curt and spruce,
Boasts of her garden flower de luce.
But Uncle John. whose wit ne'er lags.
Exclaims: Them wimmen all means flags
Chicago Record.
The sun., 1900-01-02
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.
Social season Brilliantly Inaugural
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. McfSinley.

Washington. Inn rh. ncial scasun
in Washington was usaarrl % with
brilliant New Aca'a reception IL The
White House al which the president and
Mrs Mckinley received tLe ronllatula-
tions and well wishe, of several thousand
people. including the representatives of
foreign governments, jufisis. statesmen,
officers " the army and navy and others
eminent in the social and political life "
the capital.
The decorations ~ the executive man
sion were not as elaborate this year as
ley have been on some former occasions.
till there was n profusion OK palms,
Tern, smilux. holly and other greens ev-
rywherc through the state, dining. the
tlue, red and green parlors and the east
oom Tho mantels were banked high
tith foliage plants and the window re-
esses filled with tall, graceful palms and
lbber plants The green of the foliage
lants was relieved by scarlet poinsettia
and other Towering plants.
The light of the brilliant day was ex-
cluded, and the rooms were flooded with
electric lights from thousands OF tiny
bulbs, adding 70 the brilliancy OF the
decorations. The glttering gold and sill
yer trappings 0f the members Of the dip
lomatic corps and tho full dress uniforms
of the army and navy contrasted strongly
with the modest black Of the jurists,
statesmen and civilian officials OF the
government as they moved through the
may throng
The president md Mrs. Mckinley re-
ccivcd Ia the blue parlor, assisted hy the
members of the cabinet ard their wives,
AMI behind the line were about 80 Of
the wives and daughters Of senator's, rep.
resenlatives. prominent army and navy
officers and others heh IL social anI
ofiral circles
fhe fall Alatiua band IA their red uai-
forms Wetc stationed the hcad of tie
corridor opposite the state dining room
and throughout thr reception played pa
tfi0tin nies
The No icat reception approaches
ucmer ~ cHgr, feactiuu than Hny othey
Of thn saalal Affairs of tbe sideat. and
thn ptarAi programme with its order II
plctcdcaee /, rigidly adhered To-
Is soon Q~ al Lad taken fheir places
the doors Of the reI paflor were thrown
open and thr ambassadors and ministers
u foreign governments and their suits,
rcsplcndeni in their fun court dress,
headed by Lord Pauncefote. the British
ambassador, the dean Of the diplomatic
corps, moved into the blue parlor TO pay
their respects 70 the president and Mrs.
Mckinney and the receiving party.
The scene in the blue parlor has seldom
been surpassed in brilliancy. as the dip
lomats passed through in their gorgeous
uniforms, with their gold and silver
swords dangling from their sides. Espe.
cially gorgeous were the Russian embas-
sador and his suit, stiff with gold braid,
che German ambassador and his attaches
in their white and silver and the Aus
trian ambassador in his sable trimmed
cape OF purple.
In all, 1854 persons attended the re-
ception.
The sun., 1900-01-02
RUINED BY GAMBLING.
Pennsyivania cOunty Tressnrer Niss-
ing with "a Heavy shortage.

Lancaster Pa, Jan. 1.-The continued
absence Of County Treasurer F.. H. Her
shey and the ugly stories concerning his
accounts which have been afloat Tor a
week past prepared the public for the
formal announcement that he ia a de-
faulter and absconder.
Mr.. Hersheg's son was ID charge OF the
office last week endeavoPing TO straighten
ont the books He called County Auditor
Marsh to his aid. and they found def
nlcation Of $4,000.
There is on deposit in the banks OF this
ity SG1,S $40, while the books call for
l2G,S40. There is due the state for tax
money at interest for 1890 the sum Of
as4, 1000, of which three.fourths comes
back 70 this county, hence the net SUN
owing the state is $4,000.
Hershey is believed to have gone to
Canada. His financial condition has
been regarded with suspicion for long
time, but it is not believed that much, II
any, Of the county's cash went 10 help
along his regular business.
He had been dsbbling In stock spscula-
tion for some time and lately on a heavy
scale, and it is claimed that in the
slump Of week before last he lost S20,-
900. He also became n heavy poker
player, and his losses in this line have
been matter Of talk on the street.
Stock speculation and poker are believed
TO have practically eaten up the entire
amount Of the defalcation
The sun., 1900-01-02
sewer Gas Wreck. Houses.

Pittsburg, Jan. Ian explosion OF
sewer gas at Knoxville, thriving Dor.
ough near here. wrecked large number
~ houses and stables and tore up several
streets for hundreds ~ feet Fortunately
no one was injured The houses wrecked
are twelve frame dwellings md occupied
hy n many families They are practi-
cally Gsefr0ycd t dozen dwellings owned
bF the Knoxville Land Improvement
company a, Earn street ana long alley
tfn partially destroyed a stable owned
hy Edward Jackson ID Long alley ma a
back II fva houF owned by Mr I. q.
Snyder are complete wrecks Charles.
Jucenin Zara. Amanda and Baughman
streets are in had shape Knox avenue
ana Long alley were also torn up by the
explosion and the majority Of the streets
named will have to be repaved. The
damage will reach many thousands of
dollars
The sun., 1900-01-02
BRYAE's TIP East.
stated That o. II. y. Belmont win
Entertain Him In New York

AAtht III tNt"
New York, Jan. 1.-The Journal says:
William Jennings Bryan, it Is said, Is
to be the guest Of Oliver II. +. Belmont
at dinner at tine Democratic club while
IN this city II viii not b. dub din
ner There are many members who vot-
cd against Bryan in 1896, aud. white thgy
cannot object 10 Mr. Bryan's presence
al the club as the guest Of 4 member,
they would probably find fault II il Ee7p
sought 10 turn the private dinner 20 him
into a club affair
While Mr. bryan is fl New York he
may run across several vice prcsidtiL ial
booms. o. II. r. Belmont is mentioned
as a candidate. Elliot Danforth. chair
man Of the state committee has ali idea
that he would make a good running mate
FOR the Nebraskan, Congressman VIII
liam Sulzcr also has an ambition To fig
are on the national ticket
Other friends Of Mr.. Bryan are pre-
pairing 70 give him great reception
when he reaches the city There has
been some talk Of arranging for a demon
stration in his honor in Madison Square
Garden, but 50 far this proposition has
not assumed definite shape
The Chicago platform Democrats who
are opposed 10 side tracking the free sill
yer issue may organize a separate recep-
ton for Mr.. Bryan. They are now or
ganizins throughout the state for the pur-
pose OF sending delegation TO the ma
tional convention. They will contest the
rights OF the Democratic machine dele
CATION from New York TO have seats in
the convention.
After leaving New York Mr.. Bryan
will make a tour Of the New England
states. Il is said that the Democrats OF
Massachusetts, who recognize him as
the national leader and next nominee
for president, intend 10 give him royal
welcome ID Boston
The sun., 1900-01-02
Mad Race win suicide.

Philadelphia. Jan, IA crowd Of men
ran a mad race with a suicide. Tie sui
eide won the race and plunged into the
Schuyikill. where he drowned while his
pulsuers stood, breathless and helpless,
OF 23lT Ralston street was the suicide
He had been suffering from melancholia
He threatened frequently 10 kill himself
Closely watched, he had no opportunity
until he found himself alone with his sis
ter. lie leaped from bed and dashed to-
ward the river, blocks away The sister
ran after him. crying TO those she met TO
stop her brother before he killed himself
A policeman and a crowd OF men took up
the chase and followed Donahue The
maniac was too swift for them, however,
and reached the river first.
The sun., 1900-01-02
KAIsER's NEW YEARS GIFTS.
Honors Conferred on Government
Officers In Germany,

OmcerH In Germany.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-Emperor William has
conferred the title Of prince on Count
Won Eulenburg the German ambassador
at Vienna.
Prince von Hatzfeldt- -Trachenberg,
governor ~ Silesia, has been created a
duke. hereditary nobility has been con
ferred On Herr Ihieien, the minister Of
public works
Emperor Wliam 4 the New Years
parade, addressed tIr aAcrrs or the gar.
rison as fpll5W
ihc first day i tle new century secs
3ar rng, 10 Othe words. our people. HI
aghs gathered aruni their standards
4letilHg letoi tAe LGal II Hosts, a4l.
sH iil especial laa-6a tLis
ldT .3f baHas d5ai. 5efai God If
oli arlar, i stause er taHGai i4l.
5li!ices an explanation, they re
ths embodiment u ou history.
n Hhat condition dtd the past a
tIry, u it5 dawn, find our army? Pie
glorious army of Frederick the Great !f.d
slept upon its laurels fossilzed amid iii
the petty detail u pipe clay, led by su.
perannuated and inefficient generals,
with officers unaccustomed to useful work
and lost in deDauch luxury and .oo!ish
arrogance.
Our army, in word, was not equal to
its mission, which, indeed, it had forgot
ten. Heavy was the chastisement Of
heaven which overlook it and fell on our
people. 1t was cast into the dust, the
glory Of Frederick was extinguished and
our standards were broken. In many
long years of bitter servitude God taught
the people to look to itself and, under the
foot Of the proud conqueror, our people
engendered in itself the most sublime
thought
The sun., 1900-01-02
samoan commI..Ioner nonorea.

Washington, Jan. /. - The announces
ent that Mr.. Charles Eliot OF the Brit
embassy had been among those re-
wing the queens New Year's honors
being made knight or the Order OF
1 Michael and st. George was received
IN great interest In diplomatic circles
are, as Mr.. Eliot is well known and uni-
re-sally esteemed. When the Samoaz
iticulty reached critical stage n
sumner, Mr. Eliot was designated as
British commissioner for Samoa. j1
u ron Sternberg OF Germany AZ
Bf rtlett-Tripp OF this country -
10 Samoa, which had the saIufAry q
~ relieving the Immediate trouble
rGying the way for the final adjustme1c
tf the Samoan controversy.
The sun., 1900-01-02
smaIlpox Tsrrarisss ) yIrrAus.

Jersey City Jan. Smallpox ha
+ ken out at Iseiin. n. T., near New|
brunswick, and the authorities are raak
az every effort TO prevent the dlse1sA
from spreading. At New nfunfxtt ncne
Ci the pupils from Iselin sin ba allowed
10 ieenter the public schools. npa tba
Rutgers college students IRON he iu.
feet ted village win not return 10 lhrif
ttt dies until alisdaneer has passed. Tie
township board OF health has ordered
an the school children 10 the smallpox
&c tion vaceinated, and physicians have
lctn kept busy since Saturday carrying
tHt the order. Walt dozen young wo-
Hcn have been 8accinsted az their own
quest, and many mothers viii follow
tlt example unless the disease Is check.
q ! In few days
The sun., 1900-01-02
carIng For ola EmpIoree..

Philadelphia, Jan. l-Thc system IL
pcnsionins old employees Or tho Ponasyl.
yania Railroad COMPANY III Tie iiucs aast
e. littshufg has JHs' been inaue4rated.
About 80 men who hl rasou Gf loag
atENtes N lhe eVnpia nave
pee'Aie iAtaincHaied ei aetiFc
qdtE were Ietifld 'a bat aver
agt Ash.ig LII I.tt". at5 rer"i.ed
EAot at yoak /. de ga that 4
sum appraSimaiiH- >3ooG9 ari. IL
Present available f1r ina.iauiHa parps.rs
ahi ihat before thc ystcm oan Oe *
tended v HE lines West ~ l'iltsbuFe N
much larger appropriation VIII be neccs.
saTy
The sun., 1900-01-02
Town Fears pirebaa..

iltriaston, y, T., Jan. L--Frighten
aFa fiom Three Bridges. n. u. by i
squad of detectives and night watch .
fh" iucendiaries are now worklne
i'lamirgton. Two buildings have ali
tccp burned, and the citizens are.
lever of excitement. The large BAR
1asing to Charles Alpaugh, the asse
has been totally destroyed with It's
tents, including a lot OF poultry.
live stock was rescued. The fireI
tarted the flames In the haymow.
is now certainty that large potly
plant which was destroyed on We'd
day night was also fred BY incendiar
and the authorities are working upon
theory that the confagrations are a
% the Three Bridges gang. The ID
blaze in the latter town occurred Il
one month ago. All the Gres have be
started between T:30 and s oiclcoh In ,
evening.
The sun., 1900-01-02
MILL WORKERS HAPPY.
More WnEes GLADDEN. the Iienrts Of
Thousands ~ roItera

io-'an Jam 4 happy ncw 4rar IN
ie1Iy el. O. th. lat ue4ty eyray prr-
a r6l II thr -re V6,sea iuGls-
t ~ Nes England vAra aisfaI a.
atee III ven atJ effect 4aa in.
crrase taxes eject M a,i oa rau aims
owned and operated hy tAc .ltaeaua uan
Wo1iou company, whi1h III ituated ia
six of tho eastern states.
All 81 the large companies independent
~ the combine have taken similar nc.
lion, and there are only few small. IN.
dependent concerns tkat have not given
their employees raise il pay. II Il es.
timated that the advance will directly af-
feet 10000 hands and indirectly nearly
100000.
The general movement was begun by
the American Woolen company early in
December when the directors decided to
make an advance Of 10 per cent. This
was immediately after a general advance
went into effect in the cotton mills No
hgures are available by which It can be
accurately stated just how much the ad-
vance will total, but 1t is estimated that
y VIII mean an addition Of from $50 900
70 Hoo,WO per week 10 the wooden opera
ives Of New England.
AHt Moplth INDUSTRY at present is In
better condition than il has been in many
years Although the prices u wool are
higher, the prices of goods have been
raised consi 'erabiy BY lha manufacture RS
lhd, With good demand, tie rnill mon
decided that the operatives were entitled
70 voIun,arr advance II il expected
That wages RIll be as high as ia .he busy
,imes rlior e llie great depression which
began curly IN 1888.
Al iroresse q wcles also vent into eff
ieat la amber % the ydtn mills. In.
cIudins VIE plants " tie Dexter Yarn
company, American Yarn company and
Ireen d Daniels Manufacturing com.
pany Of Pawt tcket, Il. /.
The sun., 1900-01-02
GoId In the United stn.s.

Washington. Jan. 1.-The treasury cs-
Inmates the stock OF gold in the country
at about $1,000, 100000 worth in coin
On the lst OF July, 1899, the estimate
showed stock 81 S962, SEQ. .505. The
treasury Aell It that date S2s3 I25 ,45j
ami the national banks S2sG is5.6ls or
total 0f S16a3l3. 073, lenyin. almost
S4OO 100000 10 be accounted for II IS
kaowH, Of course, that state and private
banks have considerable holdings. and
many persons believe that the estimate
is too large II IS with view " obtain
ing more information upon thr subject
that the pending inquiry, which viii be
extended 70 investigation Of imports and
expnrts. i Aale.
The sun., 1900-01-02
Relieved by Newfound,ara

London, Jan. / The second edition OF
The Times publishes dispatch from ST
Johns, y. r.. saying "Al the political
parties agree that a renewal Of the mo-
dus vivendi for another year is measure
which will pass. unanimously, both
houses about April Is. All the colonists
are united in desire 10 assist the efn.
pire by every possible means The fear
that Newfoundland would refuse 10 70
new the modus vivendi has been bug.
bear Of the imperial government. many
of the authorities declaring that il CON
stituted the gravest possibility Of com.
plications with France Thus. the news
that the modus yivendi will be renewed
has been received with the greatest re-
lief