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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Mr.. s. r. Crockett, who mas the most
woodworking novel grinder on record,
writes TO the American publishers of his
forthcoming story 1.-The Silver Skull. .
Since / issued the story serially in the
Fall Mall Magazine, I have been all over
the locality l described; that is. the heel
of the Italian boot" Is it to be under
stood from this that he had not before been
We shall be having some of the writer's Of
so-called historical romance telling US:
Since the publication Of my eighteenth
century novel have been reading the his
tory of the period for the first time" II
will be easy to believe them, too.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

lures the gifts of friends cover the walls
The study of Sienkiewicz is a large. light
and airy room, containing commodious
writing table and many well-iilled book
cases. \ Hfesize picture of the deceased
wife Of Sienkiewicz hangs on one wall, and
hunting trophies on the others.
Prof. John Uri Lloyd author of String
town on the Pike" recently offered a re-
ward of $500 to the person who would fur
nsh him with the complete text and the
authorship of the ballad from which the
following lines are quoted in his novel;
'Oh, yes, am Southern girl. and glory
in the name;
I boast of il with greater pride than gilt
tering wealth and fame:
/ envy not the Northern girl her robes OF
beauty rare,
Though diamonds deck her snowy neck and
pearls bespread her hair.
Miss Jeanette Glider. writing 20 Chi
cago paper. destroys some more Of the pop
ular ideas about the novel writing field as
a means Of rolling up wealth. Unless one
strikes a success. did Mary Johnston
and as Marie Cereal, she says that 5000
copies OF a novel is good sale so far as
the publisher is concerned. But IL means
SO little to the author that 1t is not worth
his while. IL means anywhere from $500 10
500 for him. and he may have worked for
year over his manuscript. II the pub
Usher makes that much. or even less. ne Is
sausneu, Tor IL Duilds up MS average He
has so many books on the market that
anything that he makes is worth while and
swells the grand total.
While $4,000 may De paid. on occasion.
for horse. $4,000 is said to be a record
price for book-that is. for one copy OF a
book. That is the sun paid recently Tor
the sure-b manuscript CT the ''Evangciia
Quator which for over fifty years was I'm
the library of the Earls OF Ashburnham.
and was sold (much To the regret of the
Engiish) 10 foreigner. The volume in
question. beautifully written and boanc
and cxemplifying the art of the goldsmith
and the jew eler, as we'll as OF the calig-
iapEer ard bookhinder. belong ed for many
centuries 20 the abbey of noble canonesses
founded In S3i by the Emperor Lewis the
PfoCs. on the Lake OF Constance IrDon
he dissolution Of the abbey I'm 1893 its cooos
were divided. and the b6 ok fell TO the Can-
cness Antoinetts. BaroLess Won Enzbu-g
and after her death in 1876 came into he
bought by Lord AsEburnham
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

A Kentucky farmer claims to have sue
ceeded in cultivating ginseng, thing that
was supposed to be impossible. In early
times the plant grew abundantly in the
forests of central and southern Indiana and
was extensively gathered for medicinal
purposes being largely exported toeChina.
1t is still found in some localities. but in
limited quantities. It's propasat ton or Gull
tivation was supposed to be impossible, but
the Kentuckian claims to have accom-
plished it by pulverizing the soil and sup
plying artificial shade so as to make the
conditions as nearly like those of nature
as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
THE MODERN FABLE OF THE LOW
DOWN EXPERT ON THE SUB



Once there was a Mean Man who became
Weary of having Young Parents brag about
their Offspring He knew that each Couple
thought that its own particular Cherub
was the most Precocious one that ever &C.
CURED and had every other Young One
beaten at least Block. But he did not
care to hear all about it. so he delved into
the Libraries and read all the l. lown. Works
on the subject of Babies, and when he had
finished he was Loaded and PINNED for any
Cocky Young Parent.
When a grinning and enthusiastic Papa
tackled him in the Street and took up his
Time with Story of how little Robbie,
only Seven Months Old. could say Moo"
like a Cow then this Ornery Cynic would
pull out his little Book and cite the Case of
Child in Lynn, Mass, who at the age OF
Five Weeks could Initiate a Cow and bat
his Eyes intelligently when asked, Where's
Horsey?" and say Dada" whenever the
Male Parent came into the Room. He
showed a little Table of Statistics indicat-
ing that the Average Age at which Infants
begin the Moo Speciality is about Five
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
LITERARY NOTES.

Mr. Zangwill is said TO have in his note
book plots enough for couple of hundred
novels.
Ouida has prepared q new volume of
short stories which she calls by the odd
name of Street Dust
William Dean Howells is to spend the
late spring in Europe. A portion of his
time he Is to pass ir London. where, 1t is
understood, he will be the guest of Henry
James.
Mr. Marion Crawford's sister, Mrs. Hugh
Fraser. is about to publish a new novel.
4 his story, called "A Little Gray Sheep
deals with English character and social
l.fe. The scene l. laid in Devonsh.-e ind
in the Thames valley.
1t is said that Robert Browning used TO
tell with glec the story of his meeting
Queen Victoria at the house of Lady Au-
gusta Stanley. The royal lady did not
speak TO him of his own work. but said that
she admired his wife's Aurora Floyd'
WHAT would the author of Aurora Leigh"
have said to this?
Copies of the ballad at once came TO
hand, but there was a disagreement as to
the authorship, several names being given
and no proof offered in support of any.
He now offers another prize OF $50 for proof
that any one of the names already pre-
scented IL correct, 800 for proof support
ing beyond doubt a name not yet mem
toned. Address Stringtown Ballad Com
mittee. Station III, Cincinnati. q.
TIE fact that Maurice Thompaon has lain
dangerously i'll for the past two months
at his hcmc in Crawfoi dsville. Ind, cees
not prevent the announcement by three d.f-
ferent publishing firms OF forthcoming nov
els from his pen. TO be issued this spring.
.'Milly," Sweetheart Manette, The King
of Honey Island'-one at least of these
titles has familiar sound. 1t is probable
that all three are early Works OF the ud-
thor. which owe their resuscitation TO the
success OF Alice of Old Vincennes-"
SienkIewicz, author OF Quo Vadis.' lives
in Warsaw. Russian Poland. occupying.
with ais daughter and mother-in-law, the
second story of tenement house. He is
widowcr. The rooms are very simply
furnished In old-fashioned style. Many pic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
EASTERN COMPLACENCY.

The complacency with which Eastern
writer's and editors assume that every liter
airy movement originates in their particu-
lar circla is amusing to those who live far
enough away from that center to have
wider outlook. Harper's Weekly gives en-
thusiastic commentator of Mr.. Ochs, ed
itor of the New York Times, for his de-
termined and successful effort to publish
special literary supplment each week in
connection with his paper. THE result,
exclaims the Weekly admiringly. sis that
not only has the Saturday supplement of
the Times become a serious and worthy
factor in Journalism, but all other pro-
prietors of newspapers whose wisdom is
greater than their vanity have emulated
the example of Mr.. Ochs. Every daily
journal In New York, and nearly every one
in the country, now has a well-conducted
literary department. Imagine. IL you can.
the extent of the uplifting influence thus
wrought upon the minds of millions who
require constant whetting of the intel
lectual appetite for the requirement of
no doubt, deserved. When he came to New
York three years ago he saw how little
news of the literary field furnished by
most of the New York papers-not all of
them. however. for few knew there was
book world and gave heed to this branch
of news before his arrival-and he proceed
ed to supply the lack in way to catch the
popular taste. He deserves credit for this.
but papers outside of New York which con-
Quoted literary departments before Mr..
Ochs was ever heard of can hardly accept
him as the pioneer in the field. The Jour-
nal. for instance which has no disposition
to boast of its achievements, and merely
calls attention to itself as an instance of
what goes on in the newspaper world out
side of New York. has for twenty years or
more given particular attention to literary
news. 1t has not issued supplements nor
filled pages with exhaustive-and exhaust
ing-reviews, but within it's limited space
has endeavored, and it believes success
fully, to keep its readers informed of all of
Importance that was Accomplished or was
being undertaken in the world of literature.
Facts about writer's have been furnished
the pleasant little personal gossip which
the public likes to hear-together with the
plans and projects of publishers so far as
they could be learned. and the little Incl
dental gleanings of interest from the book
mart The journal has done this, it is
frank to say. not from any philanthropc
motive nor because of wish to "whet
the intellectual appetite" of the puolic. but
simply because 1t recognized the existence
of such news and believed that its readers
desired to have it. If New York papers
have been slow to recognize and supply
the demand the fact may not be altogether
to their discredit May it not be just pos
sible that the demand of their public only
lately came into existence? AT this dis
lance such explanation seems plausible At
all events, the papers in question should
not claim too much lest they make them
selves ridiculous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
WISDOM OF CURRENT FICTION.

Your true epigram.natist steals In the
rough.-Lord Linthgow.
When some folks call ye fool 5 a ruther
good sign ye aint.-Eben Holden.
Sin has many tools. but lie is a handle
which fits them alL-The House OF Eyre
mont.
think men cannot feel as strongly a.
wcmen do the near presence % those who
live no more.--Maya.
splintry way leads to the Cross. where
even things consecrats must tear the feet.
= Richard Yea-and-N Nay
Lord what is man." cried the Psaimiss
IN detection. Lord. what Is man notg'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
THE MODERN FABLE OF THE wOR-
RIED HUSBAND AND HIS FOXY
PLAN

Once there was a Husband who was still
deeply in Love with his Wife, although
she was tired OF seeing him around the
House. She used to have Company as often
as possible so as TO have some on else TO
Talk to. and when he was away from
Home she used to send him frequent Wires
assuring him that everything was running
along Smoothly and not to hurry back. He
realized that they were Drifting Apart and
he wondered IL there was not some Way OF
regaining her Affection and causing her to
like him just as well as she had before she
found out all about him.
One evening at a Continuous Show he
saw clever little Sketch in which a Hus-
band won back his Wife by pretending TO
make a warm species of Love to another
Woman. thereby arousing the Jealousy OF
the Wife.
On the Stage the Husbands little Scheme
worked out without Kink or Break and
lea up to a Reconciliation that was worth
the Price of Admission
This Husband decided TO try the same
Cure. So from that day he began TO pay
Marked Attention to other Women that
his Wife could not fail to Notice what he
was up TO.
soon she saw him Cutting Up with
other Women and apparently preferiing
their Society to that of his Wife she said
to herself: II have stood for this Crus-
tacean going on Three Years because I
thought IL l gave him the Shake he might
do something Desperate. 1 thought that I
was the Only One he cared for and that IL
1 set him into the cold Street his Heart
Strings would snap. His Present Conduct
indicates that he is fond of few Others.
so that makes IT Easy for me- Tomorrow
we dissolve Partnership.
And she gave him his Walking Papers.
Moral-The Ordinary Husband never was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The intimation of Governor Durbin that
he will not publicly express his opinion of
shall have been passed and is in his hands
is the correct view to take of the. subject.
He has an opportunity to express his views
either by approval or veto. In this State
the veto is no more than an official notice
to the Legislature that the Governor does
not consider the bill under consideration a
wise measure. thus requiring reconsidera-
ton by the Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The statement which Senator Hanna
the ship-subsidy bill was so dignified in
tone as to make the contrast between him
and his assailants most marked IN his ia
vor. The ship-subsidy bill is not popular
in this part of the country but H. was as
sailed with vehemence and recklessness
of statement that ignored fact and decency
Senator Hanna has been assailed in the
most malignant manner, as If he had n
personal interest in the measure. With
many other men he believes in giving as
sistance to American ships in the foreign
trade. 1t is not a new theory; years ago,
when steam was coming into use, the Col
Inns line was subsidized by Democratic
Congress and subsequently left to perish
Conditions have changed since that time so
that subsidies may not be needed. but be-
cause such men as Senators Frye, Hanna,
Chandler, Hoar, Depew and others think
otherwise they should not be stigmatized
rascals. Senator Hanna's allusion to
the river and harbor bill, which every as
sailant of the subsidy bill supports because
his State gets slice. exposes the hypocrisy
of such men as Teller. Turner and others
often unnecessary appropriations for their
States. Mr.. Hanna was undoubtedly right
when he said tina. there are propositions
in the river and harbor appropriation that
There is deal of hypocrisy in the constant
professions of devotion to economy by the
leaders of the opposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
}"MODERN FABLES" by George Ade}
TIE Modern Fable Of the Girl tOffb a
Handicap. tUbo Had 10 Lock Up Her
Parents * * ~ * ~ *
copyrighted. 1901, by Robert Howard Russeli-l I

Months so that Robbie was really some
what Backward and some one ought TO ad-
wise him 10 Smoke Up.
One Day a Mother cornered him and ex-
hibited her first and only Izzy-Wizzy and
asked him If he had ever seen a Child OF
that Age with such full Head OF Hair.
If he had been the ordinary. polite Hypo-
critic he would have expressed Amazement
and Delight at the Growth. but he was
Moral Hero with a Mission 10 perform. so
he let her know about a Baby I'm Michigan
that had TO have its hair braided in three
long Queues at the age of Three Weeks
After that the Mother never spoke TO him
again
He could prove by Huxley that the Grunt-
ing Sounds and the Facial Grimaces were
rot indications OF an Early intelligence be-
stirring itself. but were caused by Wind on
the Tummy.
In Company one Evening beaming Papa
and Mamma were handling a small. squshy
one around from one Guest to another and
listening to the Heartfelt Declarations OF
Rapture. They called the Mean Mans at
tention to the Fact that the Darling was
willing to go to any Stranger and asked
him IL he did not consider II Unprecedented.
10y Way Oh heply ut btDu6nt OdA SUNNI
Notes from Scientific Works proving that
a Small Child always shows a Discriminate
ing Affection and Distrust for Unfamiliar
Faces unless its Faculties are Stunted- He
said the Records would show that Child
who will warm up to any Caller usually de-
velops into an Easy Mark for Life Insur-
ance Agents and Confidence Men.
He knew just when the first Tooth ought
10 be through the Gum and what Age a
Tot should manage to Stand b. holding on
to Chair and how soon it ought to begin
to speak Pieces and sing Little Birdy In
the Tree
1t gave him Cruel Joy 70 prove TO Parents
that one Baby was about the same as an
ether and that all the Star Performances Of
little Itchy -Kitchy Pet had been duplicated
at least Million Times in other Nurseries.
BY following these Cold-Blooded Tactics
he protected the General Public from a
Common Variety of Bore, but when the
Mothers got together of an Afternoon he
was read out of Decent Society and the
time came when he never received an In
vitation to Dinner.
Moral-Pretend to be Interested and
Pleased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Is Indicated by the seven conferences which
have thus far voted Three of these had
no votes against the new constitution,
three had one each, and one had four. The
new document is not so much revision as
formulation of much that was tacitly ac-
certed as the law OF the church, but re-
NAMED unwritten. 1t puts the general
rules, articles of religion, enac;ments. etc,
IL definite. formal shape, does not alter
any vital point. and keeps the church in
touch with advanced conditions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

1t Is announced that all persons applying
for commissions in the army, whether reg
ulars. volunteers or citizens, will be 1e-
quired to take uniform and searching
examination. Applicants rejected for not
sustaining the same physical examination
as is required of recruits for enlistment
can go no further
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Detroit papers state that the Baroness
Won Ketteler, WIDOW of the late German
ambassador to China, who was slain in the
siege of the legations at Peking, has been
summoned to Berlin by Emperor William
and will be the guest of the imperial court
She is a great granddaughter of General
Lewis Cass, former statesman and diplo-
mat of Michigan, and has been visiting
relatives in Detroit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The latest attempt at political grating
is the Introduction in the Illinois Legisla-
ture of a bin TO establish a State sana-
forum for the scientific treatment of per-
sons afflicted with tuberculosis Sure
enough; and why not other State sana-
forums for the scientific treatment of two
or three score of other diseases?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
Strictly Business.


Washington Star
do you believe that Mars is inhabted?"
asked the young
II am sure l haven't the faintest idea" an
swered the young with the close-cut hair
and the striped shirt. Surprising IL is. What's
the use? / couldn't get there to sell the people
any OF our firms goods
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Department. store of the Future.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
''who those solid-looking going up
in the express elevator"
They are capitalists We have a marked
down sale of railways to-day the twenty
fourth floor in the second annex back"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The impression is general in this country
that the Vice President of the United States
and the Lieutenant Governors of States
have no opportunities to render the coun-
try timely and valuable service. 1t de-
ponds altogether upon the men who hold
such positions-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The City Council of Springfield, Ill.,, has
appropriated $4,000 year for the main
terance of a Lincoln memorial library
which Mr. Carnegie is expected to establish
there. Such a library would be useful in
making perhaps a complete collection Of
Lincoln literature and preserving relics
and souvenirs of his life which, If not
collected soon. will be lost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Prominent Canadians are alarmed at the
prospective consolidation OF American rail-
way systems. which they think threatens
also the passing OF Canadian roads under
American control. The matter is attract
Ing the attention OF Leading financiers and
ways and means to avert the apprehended
danger. But what can arrest the march of
American enterprise?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

saying: mo, thank you,'' when picked pigs
feet are passed him at breakfast.
OF course he will be forced to resign!
He WILL perhaps pretend that he declin-
ing canned liver. gratin; but this will avail
him nothing. There is a Canned Liver Trust.
and his conduct is. in any event. thrust at
capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Prof. z. Benjamin Andrews is quoted as
saying that five minutes is a long enough
time to devote to the perusal OF any news
paper. Professor Andrews is, of course,
speaking for himself only. Other people
who do not know it all fird a longer
time necessary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
A Professional.

Yonkers Statesman.
church-You say your boy at college writes for
the magazines?
Gotham-Yes; he's written several articles for
them
IT don't suppose he's professional writer"
What do you mean?''
why. doesn't write for money!
Doesn't he? You ought TO see some OF the let
tiers he writes 70 me.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

Mr.. John Jacob Astor's eighteen story
hotel. Fifth avenue and Fifty-ffth street.
New York. will be built of Indiana lime
stone and brick Indiana stone finds favor
in many places outside of the government
architects office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The House committee on irrigation and
arid lands has agreed to report favorably
a bill providing a comprehensive plan of
government aid in retaining the arid
lands of the West. Another scheme to pile
up needless appropriations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YoRK-Astor House and Fifth-avenue
Hotel.
ChIcAGC~-Palmer House. p o. News Co., III
Dearborn street
cINCINNATI-J. R Hawiey q Co.. j54 Vine
LOUISyILLE-C. T. Deerfng, northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co, Z6 Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON D. C-Riyzs Eouse. Ebbitt
House and WilIard's Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

When a chaplain does not appear at the
opening of sessions of the Senate and
House it might oe well for the presiding
officers to repeat the oath taken by men,
bers on entering upon the discharge of
their. duties, in which there is something
about looking after the interests of the
people of Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

II Indiana could get along from the or
ganization of the State to the present time
with one institute for the blind and one for
the deaf and dumb. why does it need to be
adding constantly to its hospitals for the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17
BOyhOOd's Diversions.

Harper's Bazaar.
Mamma-John. Mrs Cummern here just
now to complain how you are all the time fight
ing with her little boy. Don't you know that
we must love enemies?
Johnny-Why, mamma. Dicky Cummern amt
no enemy. He's my best friend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

The various propositions for new state
institutions do not represent philanthropic
concern for the unfortunate half as much
as they do a desire to secure the location
OF supposedly profitable establishments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-17

not seem to have caused any perceptible
change in the movements of the planets as
yet. nor even any social cataelysm on
earth