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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

A statement recently sent out from Kan
sas City that Hon. Webster Davis had de-
clined an offer of $50. 600 for his forthcoming
book on the situation in South Africa has
been incredulously secuted in some quar-
tiers. The Washington Post deprecates this
c~isrespectful treatment of a man who
pleads guilty to the charge of having been
born great, and says it understands "tnat
the statement concerning the book and
the value placed upon it by a New York
publishing firm was authorized by Mr..
Davis himself, and this fact alone is sufti-
cient to effectually dispose of those of the
critics who would eliminate the new author
by the sneering process" There are lots
of people who would like to read what Mr..
Davis has to say about the motives that
took him to South Africa and about his
visit there if they could only believe that
he would tell the truth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

TO Zanzibar and other Indiana ex1ies,
IL is a sense of political duty. They want
to save the country. and not at long range.
either.
Mr.. Davis is doubtless right In regard TO
the linguistic accomplishments of the con-
suls to Zanzibar. There is no reason TO be-
lieve that the Indiana ~incumbents of that
Office were acquainted with the Swahili
tongue before leaving home. OF course not.
How did they know that they were going
TO be sent 10 Zanzibar instead of Zambesi?
And, anyhow, Swahii is not taught in the
Public schools. Nor is Portuguese essential
TO life in Indiana, and it is extremely prob
able that neither of the Hoosier consuls
spoke it freely before accepting office. There
Is even nothing to show that Richard
Harding Davis, of Philadelphia, is up in
either of these tongues. and yet he thought
of becoming vice consult But too much
must not be expected of Richard. The fact
that he located the consul of the Arabian
Nights city in Dakota or Ohio instead of
Indiana proves him fallible. Another In
diana consul will soon reach Zanzibar. and
if Richard should happen that way again
he may find him in. In that case he should
remedy the injustice he has done. and not
rostofice in Canton. o.; consequently, or
him to Dakota or Ohio. Hoosiers are d
proud and sensitive people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

There is an amusing aspect to the an
nouncemcnt that the acquisition Of GER
tain steel and coal interests in Canada by
an American syndicate will involve the COM
pulso-y m Of 10000 900 a year by
the Canadian government TO the American
capitalists for several years. The Canadian
Parliament is pretty thrifty in Iegislating
fer Canadian interests. but it seems to
have overlooked the possibility of a war
Of onque by American capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan, late candi-
vertising solicitor for his paper. He says
II has had TO advertisement heretofore be-
cause, without ar established circulation,
he was unable TO fix rates. but that it has
now reached a point where he can name
rates and take advertisements of an I'M
objectionable character. The spectacle of a
twice candidate for President soliciting ad-
vertisements for a weekly paper illustrates
the ups and downs Of life in a republic. es-
pecially the downs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Recent experiments with the armor plate
made by the Carnegie mills discloses
greater strength than has ever been
claimed for it. Under the best conditions
IL could not be penetrated. which makes
1t certain that it would be proof against
the best guns at such ranges as would
prevail in a naval engagement. This
plate the United States gets cheaper than
does any other government. yet, during
three years, Congress was near committing
the blunder OF having the United States
make its own plates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Prof. J. Laurence Laughlin, of the Uni
versity of Chicago, writes to the New York
Evening Post to say that 1--WE wish the
intelligent public and our friends in other
institutions to believe nothing whatever
which they may see in the press regarding
the University of Chicago unless they have
other grounds for knowing it to be true.
What? Not even when it is announced that
brother Rockefeller has "coughed up" an
other million for the institution after being
patted on the back by brother Harper?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

TIE annual report of the Board of Indian
Commissioner expresses the opinion that
the time is near at hand when the Indian
Bureau and n separate administration of
Indian affairs can be abolished. The COM
missioners think the days of Indian wars
and risings are past. and that If the present
policy of justice towards the Indians is
pursued there will be no further serious
rouble with them. 1t has taken a long
line and great expenditure of money and
lives to reach the point where that can be
said.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

The national appropriation in aid of the
St. Louis exposition provides for the APP
pointment of four commissioners at 5000
a year each to represent the interests of
the United States. These salaries will run
three years, and they probably represent
about the average benefit the country at
large will get out of the S,000,00 appro-
p~riation. AS TO the city of st. Louis-that
is another story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

A Boston exchange notices the death OF
Mr.. Hezekiah Sleeper, 1.-The old sexton of
Salem" at the age of ninety. He had
served as sexton at Salem for fifty-fve
years, putting in his spare time when not
burying people in mending shoes and max
ing gardens. This was not an exciting life,
but who will dare say that it was not as
happy and useful as II Mr.. Sleeper had
been a congressman or member of a board
of nuhlic works.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

An exchange states that a number of
citizens will urge the Governor to veto the
fremen's bill on the ground that all the
taxpayers are opposed TO it. Eleventh-hour
action is usually Ineffective, but the ask
ing for the veto of a bill seems like a
thirteerth-hour incident. The iremen's bill
was offered early in the session and notice
thereof was given in the newspapers, but
taxpayers gave little or no heed. No hear
ing was asked on behalf of the city by the
mayor or others officially interested. Those
organizations which indorse bills to force
street improvements took no notice of this
measure, which is the opening wedge to
an increased annual taxation of not less
than $1OO,0O If taxpayers had taken early
and active part in opposing the bill it
would never have been passed. How long
a time will elapse before the taxpayers
will learn that if they are TO protect
themselves from pillage they must have
an organization of their own apart from
any hat now exists? Nor will it do to
censure the legislator. For weeks a lobby
mas access to him presenting the case of
those who ask an increase of salary. Be
cause taxpayers are silent the legislator
assumes that they are Indifferent, and
gives his promise to support the bill. Be-
cause taxpayers have rot protested until
the thirteenth hour. city expenditures have
been increased during the Taggart regime.
Only Q few spectators were in favor of
the Riverside Park, but taxpayers were
silent except that they made protest on
the street corners. Now they have a white
elephant which will consume hundreds of
thousands of dollars of their. substance be-
fore there will be anything worth calling
q park. AS a rule the taxpayer fights a
differentiation battle or the sham variety.
Consequently he is always a loser.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

A resolution introduced In the United
States Senate a few days ago calls for
an Investigation and report on the local
tax system in the District OF Columbia.
AT present and for many years past the
municipal expenses OF Washington are and
have been mainly borne by Congress
There is some justice in this. as the gov
eminent Is a very large property, owner
there. but there is a feeling that local
residents and property owners do not pay
their share. Personal property Is scarce
~ taxed at all, and the taxation OF real
estate Is very irregular. The local banks
are not taxed like those OF other cities.
There is no justification for such ineouali-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

ties. The American people are proud OF
their national capital and want it kept up
to the highest standard of beauty and at
tractiveness. but while the government con-
tributes so largely 10 its support there is
no reason why the residents should not
contribute their share.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Baltimore American

Baltimore American.
The bewitching actress wore a Janice Mere
dith'' curl. which contrasted beautifully with the
prepared chalk on her shoulder. Suddenly the
curl fell from her head and rested on her long
skirt as she swept from the stage.
Well said a railroad man in the audience.
THAT train took the switch just in time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

to be placated it is better to deport than
to kill them, at least more humane toward
them. and the deported Filipinos should
consider themselves in great luck that they
are sent to a pleasant island like Guam.
where they will have an easier time than
they ever had before, with none to modest
or make them afraid.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

The glass manufacturer who organized
the trust known as the National Glass
Company has retired from the combina-
ton, because there is too much friction
in the management of the big company
TO secure the most desirable results. He
will become an independent manufacturer
All of which goes to show that extensive
combination is not yet demonstrated to be
a success.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

New York is enjoying an elaborate re
vival' of the play of "Uncle Toms Cabin"
The audiences are said to be large and
enthusiastic, but it is not recorded that
Hopkinson Smith has attended any per-
formance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10
Unavafling.

Detroit Journal.
IF 1 could but dicest.' implored the Dyspep-
tic.
Fate was quite deaf to his entreaty.
We'll, then. If l could jest die.'' the hapless
mortal exclaimed
Now. this was genuine Anglican humor. and
Fate laughed immo6erately. but yielded nothing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Troyon's picture of oxen Going to Their
Work is recommended by a writer in the
Inland Educator as one TO be hung up in
schoolrooms. If accuracy of detail Is de-
sired IKE driver should be put on the other
side of the oxen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
n the United States should put on an etght-paSe
paper a postage stamp; on a Twelve
or sixteen-page paper a TWC-CENT postage
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All communications intended for publication in
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Entered as second-class matter at indianapolis,
Ind. ~Dost0fhce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

1t must have been very trying for a man
like the Vice President. with the habit of
taking part in contentious. to sit quietly as
president of the Senate while Senator Bacon
declared that nothing was more clear than
that the authors Of the Constitution in
tended that the minority should rule the
majority
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Mr.. John Vance Cheney, poet, seems to be
gifted with a truly remarkable sense Of
hearing. In a verse in Harper's Weekly
ne assures his readers that he heard the
darkness co." while in the Outlook he says.
Il heard the wind rise, l heard it fall" If
he would only tell us what sort OF a sound
the darkness makes when it goes and If
the wind falls with a dull thud he would
be adding instruction to poetic pleasure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10
Explanation.
washington Star.

WashIngtOn star
Il hopes you'n 'scuse me foh akin any ques-
ton dat soun's pusnal." said Miss Miami
Brown, but / would like to know what makes
you walk so kind o. loose IN de Jintsr"
IT'S my musical disposition" was the reply.
-.Dey runs de bands so close together In a pub
cession dat you's lrbie to be listenin' to a quick
step an a slow step bof to once. An tryin' to
keep step to 'em simultaneous kind o. results in
maxim yoh ankles limber.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Men cried. 20 give US time" BY Gods good
grace
The seasons az were lengthened-what befell7
The self-same idlers filed the market place.
And souls still thronged the broadening road 70
hell.
Clarence Urmv. in IInnIncnff.s.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

A girl who can bake bread OF dough.
Cut out her OWL garments and sOugh,
Sweep, wash and cook.
Can a husband soon hook.
For she knows all a woman need nOugh.
Chicago News
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

star Perseus must have occurred in 1903.
considering that light travels at the rate
of lS6, Az miles a second: and yet Sir Robert
Ball not long ago made the statement that
we are just viewing starlight which began
to approach US before the birth of Christ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10
Cruel Girl.

Philadelphia Press
s.Ah, Mirabellei" he sighed, may / not hope
that you will be mine forever and forever"
IF you wish TO hope that. long, Mr.. Sophie"
she replied. Il don't suppose 1 could stop you"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

With Miss Evelina Rasbury numbered
among the rising literary lights and Miss
Katydid jones figuring as a belle at the
inaugural ball it seems proper again to in
uuire. whats in a name?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

The unprecedented contract for window
glass made in Pittsburg upon the demands
of trade indicates most extensive building
operations throughout the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10
FROM HITLER AND YON.


Philadelphia Bulletin
mo, we didn't invite her to our wedding. We
heard that she had a past"
''Oh, 1 understand; and you cared to see only
people with a present"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

To those legislators who, by lending their
aid to some of the iniquitous measures
which have been before the two houses.
have betrayed the confidence of their con-
stituents and been recalcitrant TO their
trust on behalf of the people these lines
are referred for their earnest considera-
ton:
"And the brass will clash,
And the trumpet bray,
And they'll cut a dash
On their funeral day.
They'll toddle away, as all aver,
To the lord high executioner-"
Which in this case means that they must
answer to the people for their legislative
sins. which nave found them out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-10

Senator Wellington. of Maryland. has
been quoting the Journal in a compli-
mentary manner. The Journal Cannot re-
turn the courtesy.
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Evening star., 1901-08-24

Krupped armor spread over the massive
sides for two-thirds the entire length.
Above this belt there Is six inches to the
deck line; the gun positions. IN easements
above, have five inches OF plating. Back
of the armor Is the curved protective deck,
which covers the yitais Of the ship. To
keep out any stray rakfng shot that might
go through and disable a gun or two, heavy
armored bulkheads are worked in at the
ends of the main and easement belts.
The waser-Tube Boilers.
This is the first battle ship built In this
country with complete installation of
water-tube boilers. This was one of the
novel features involved In the Cramp plan,
and all the machinery is particularly adapt
ed TO this type OF boiler. They Will make
the steam that will give the two ponderous
triple-expansion engines the power to whirl
the shafts with the strength OF $4,000
horses. Then the twin p, eo0-pound pro-
pellers Will be called upon 10 push the ship
ahead at the rate OF 1S knots an hour.
though II would be hard to find a man at
Cramps who does not believe that the indi-
Gated horsepower developed viii be much
In excess OF the requirements, and that the
speed viii be nearer 10 than As knots
When the Russians accept q ship there Is
no chance of their getting anything but
what they order, United States govern
ment trial, severe as II Is, when the vessel
Is forced at top speed over the deep course
between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise for
four hours, would never satisfy the czar's s
men They have set of tests of their own
devising that IL practiced on all the ships
OF foreign navies would likely result In half
Of them being declared failures
First. they want no assisted or forced
draught used; next. they insist that the
vessel shall maintain the contract speed for
twelve consecutive hours. and incidentally
Evening star., 1901-08-24
New Glassmaking Process.
From the Patent Record.


Up to the present time the art OF blowing
glassware by means OF compressed air has
been limited to bottles and similar articles
OF small size, but q process Is being ex-
plotted In Germany, the invention OF Paul
Sieyert OF Dresden, by which bath tubs and
other large tanks can be made with the
greatest ease. This process of blowing such
articles originated In this country at Pitts
burg just twenty years ago, but 1t has re-
manned for foreigner to perfect 1t, and
Mr.. Sievert says that there is almost no
limit to the size Of the articles which can be
made by his process. He has already made
number Of bath tubs which are said to have
porcelain. the principal one being the econ
omy OF the glass. The tub is five feet six
inches long and about two feet wide, and
consists of one piece Of solid glass about
two inches and a half in thickness. This
thing was made complete in about five min
utes. The other things shown are made for
special manufacturing purposes, and Mr..
Sievert thinks that he will soon be able to
supply all the tanks and vats used in the
various arts and industries for which clay.
notably by brewers, .distillers, fruit preserv-
ers and sugar refiners.
The method Of manufacturing these ar
ticies is said to be very simple. The glass
Is taken from the furnace while at red heat,
and in liquid form. and placed in the
mold, which may be readily swung into any
desired position. Compressed air is then
admitted through flexible tube which con-
meets with the bottom Of the mold, the flow
through which can be regulated by means
of valves. As soon as the article Is finished
1t is carried by a mechanical device to an
and then allowed to cool, after which pro-
cess Ii Is ready for use.