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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

1.-THE girls composing the chorus" says
the lola (Kan.o Register i'm the course of
recent operate criticism, had on the
longest socks ever seen here"
NJ. Loyson, known throughout the world
as Pere Hyacinthe, has joined the Greek
Orthodox Church. the ecumenicaI patri-
arch in person receiving at Athens the pro-
fession of faith of the ex-Carmelite friar.
The late Ignatius Donnelly was once rude
ly interrupted in the course of a political
speech by a head of cabbage thrown from
the audience. Gentlemen" he said, mild
ly, Il only asked your ears; l don't care
for your heads"
Coarse meal is an excellent food to pro-
vide for the wild birds that are catered to
from window to door sill. Chopped suet is
always relished-birds are fond Of fat. In
liver, all ars recommended for this philan-
thropic purpose.
AT the age of eighty-fonr the German
novelist, Max Ring. has been honored with
the title of professor. 1t had been his am
bition as young man 20 become a profess
sor. but the death of his father and the
lack of means prevented him from taking a
university course
John Fiske, the historian. warmly ap-
proves of the plan to celebrate in 1907 the
three-hundredth anniversary of the landing
at jamestown. Va. He writes: "Of all
dates in the history of the new world there
is none which more imperatively calls for
COMMUNICATION
President Harper, of the University o.
Chicago, in a recent lecture TO his class
in the study of the Old Testament. said
that ministers OF the gospel are not and
cannot be good business men, being too
much like the prophets and thinking chiefly
of the life 10 come.
Sir Hiram Maxim, according TO the En-
glish papers. had for years before he be-
came British subject been "a leading
member OF a society whose aim IL was 10
induce British subjects residing in America
TO change their nationality and become
citizens of the Republic"
A correspondent of London paper says:
II do not think that anyone has hitherto
called attention to the singular fact that
two of the very greatest men or the century
now closed were born on one and the
same day-Charles Darwin and Abraham
Lincoln. who both first saw the light on
Feb. T. 1907
The German Emperor has determined
that the new rank of grand admiral
shall be created In the navy. corresponding
to that OF field marshal In the army and
carrying with 4. the right 20 use a baton.
The interim baton. which for field mar
shall has the shape OF riuing whip. will
for q grand admiral consist Of a telescope.
DR.. william Pole. the English authority
on Whist. who died the other day at the
SO Of seventy-seven years. WAS not ply
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sword. is now reaping fortunes Tor his Gre
ators. The insatiate public is falling over
itself to swell the harvest. and a really
good swashbuckIing man-killer will sell you
at the rate OF two or three hundred thou
sand copies. to say nothing of his inevita-
BILE theatrical career little later on. Writ
ers, old and new, are now rapidly catching
and there is no apparent reason why more
should not share the emoluments. What
We need just now is a handbook for au-
thors setting forth the principal require
ments OF the swashbuckle novel; They are
very simple and easily managed when once
understood When an innocent. unsophis-
ticated maiden, like Mary Johnston. can
don male attire and hew her way TO fame
through hordes of pirates and other wicked
villains surely no aspirant need despair or
succeeding. The first requirement, of
course is that a romance of this sort shall
be historical. There is dual reason for
this. In the first place. it seems to have
a sort of historical value, and thus bor-
rows q certain prestige from Clio. Again.
history has been full OF strange events and
phenomenal men, and in the dim perspec-
tives of the imperfectly chronicied past the
Imagination can run riot with compare
lively little fear of being caught up. This
obscurity, to be sure, makes 1t a little more
difficult to portray language and customs,
but few well-established rules will help
one over that trouble An apprOyed as
sortment of archaic oaths, such as odds
bodikins, gadzooks, by'rlady! ct al, are
the staples in language, and an approved
list may be easily made out from the cur
rent romances. The staple attraction in the
action of the story must be the sword
a proper setting, and be accompanied by
the deadly, sibillant hiss of crossed blades.
The author must not be squeamish about
blood-letting. and should spill out human
souls with the Indifference of a buccaneer.
One easily gets used to this, and ii is nota-
faint at sight of a drowned kitten wade in
gore with gusto in the pages of their
romances. When it is desirable to humil-
late but not harm an opponent his sword
should, with a deft turn of the wrist, be
sent flying into the air. This is good
play, and will stand frequent working. a
hero who cannot thus disarm his antago-
nists at will is not worth wasting time
One advantage is that you don't have to
explain how he does it.
In setting out to write the historical
novel designed to be introduced into good
literary society one must bear in mind the
distinction between this sort of production
and the ordinary penny dreadful" The
constituent elements of the two are one
and the same, but in the latter the un-
skilled penny-a-liner has not the cunning
to make his ignorance seem learning, nor
the genius to clothe his absurdities in a
garb of seeming veracity. This may seem
small distinction but it is a very impor-
tant one if you wish your swashbuckler to
make a showing in the lists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

A correspondent In an exchange speaks of
''our distracted country" While 1t is true
that the American people do not hold the
same sentiments upon any given subject,
they are not distracted. The legislatures
of thirty-odd States are in session; Con-
gress is going on with such troubles as
Pettigrew. Lentz and Sulzer can infiict;
Mrs. Nation is stirring up Kansas with her
Ratchet, and people in other States who
should know better are applauding her; the
baseball magnates. or would-be magnates,
are in a contention that few understand or
care to understand. yet the United States
II not distracted country by any man.
ner of means. Most OF the people who care
TO work can get wages. business generally
is prosperous and improving. The country
which enjoys such positive blessings cannot
be called distracted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

The falling off of the attendance upon
the leading theological seminaries in the
country has caused some discussion of
late with view of ascertaining the cause
One of the causes is that all of the lead
ing theological schools have raised the
standard of admission and have so changed
the course of study that men of inferior
ability cannot keep up with the classes.
Last year Yale dismissed four students
against whose moral and religious char
acters no objection could be raised, simply
because they lacked the intellectual ability
to make them successful in the ministry,
yet the four men were graduates from col
leges
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

A member of the ways and means COM
mittee is persuaded that what many others
before him have learned is true. namely.
that a msstatement once printed cannot
be overtaken and killed. His illustration is
found in his own case IT was reported that
the ways and means committee had voted
to purchase lands for the Agricultural So
ciety. 1t was another committee that made
such a report At once two papers in the
city sharply criticised the alleged action.
In spite of the fact that the papers made
full retraction the next day the story was
spread by the press all over the State and
members of the committee are receiving
letters criticising them for action they did
not take. The papers which copied the
original statement have not seen the cor
rection. To make the matter worse, a paper
in the city which had nothing to do with
the original misstatement has since printed
the editorial of a paper outside the city
denouncing the alleged action of the COM
mittee as if it had done charged. The
copying of that outside editorial will cause
those who read it to come to the conclusion
that the ways and means committee is gull
ty of the preparation of great wrong
upon the taxpayers. Nothing less than
personal letter to thousands of constitu-
ents will lead them to believe that their
members who belong to the ways and
means committee are much better than if
they had broken into the state treasurers
vaults
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Richard Harding Davis. in Every ooai
Magazine
OF all the virtues courage Is the ieas; par
ticular as 20 where IL takes up i-s an'l,.
There is really nothing SO perplezins ana
disappointing 10 The hero-worshiper as 20
find that the same virtue which he 80
mires IL his chosen hero a. shared 1l .--.
who. but FOR that one quality, are ~
feriors in every way. IN mind in MOI
in birth. and in body. Indeed. one ?, l-
clined TO believe IL 10 - tne cn-a,i.a
of all the virtues. III Is tie ra-sst tan- -
the world 20 hear Cf regiment sto- i,
the white feather. and set C. resiin-
only a collection OF hu1.al oein- ~.
human beings o. by no means the hi-
mental o. moral type. Inusec- at-'- -
have Observed the way tie prlsa.e
conducts himself ont ~ one hoNi
are inclined 20 place courage over t.-s- :
any OF the virtues, even 20 cfnt t.-.
is a virtue az al and ~ class y 81 q.
instinct: for even the biacA she.i -,
regiment. the men who viii i-e- anu -
and assault women. Will fight magniic.nt.
coolly. and without n suggestion -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

have undergone In reaching their present
form Very important additions have been
made during the last few decades to the
worlds knowledge on these points, and
doubtless more will yet be made. What
chiefly TO the books of the New Tes-
lament. the antiquity OF those of the Old
Testament making it very difficult to add
anything TO the store of knowledge con-
corning them. Writings that were spoken
of in the time of Christ and for some
indefinite period previous as 1.-The Jaw and
the prophets" and which were even then
hallowed by antiquity, not likely TO
receive much illumination from modern
researches They must continue TO be ac-
copied on faith as writings too ancient
to be confirmed by any new light as II
their origin, and too sacred to be weak
ened by the suggestion of new doubts.
With the New Testament the case is
somewhat different because it is compare
lively modern. The Oldest manuscripts of
the New Testament are not traced back
further than the fourth century. The
primitive Christians, those during the first,
second and third centuries after Christ,
referred for proof of doctrine only to the
Old Testament. 1t was quite long time
before the New Testament acquired the
soundness or authority that attached to the
Old, and some of the earliest Christian
writer's doubted the authority of certain
books of the New Testament which are
row universally recognized. The learned
Eusebius. in the fourth century, in his
Church History classed the epistles of
James, Jude, III Peter III and Ill John
disputed" and the acts of Paul and the
Apocalypse of Peter as spurious" These
early controversies regarding the anthem
ITCHY of certain books continued for
long time, though the general effect of
modern criticism has been to confirm the
present canon. Yet Luther declared Paurs
epistle to the Hebrews and Revelation apoc-
ryphal, and even Calvin denied that Paul
was the author of the Epistle to the He
brews Yet the Bible, like a great ship
sailing and on, has survived all storms
of criticism and doubt.
The discovery above referred to is not
lated leaf. of the gospel of St. Matthew.
containing Verses TX to xvi of the eight
zenith chapter. 1t was found at Sinope,
an ancient town in Asatic Turkey. 1t
is written in large letters of gold on fine
parchment of blush purple color, and
is traced to the period following the edict
OF Emperor Constantine granting freedom
| to the Christians. That was in the early
part of the fourth century. Following
| that edict the gospels began to be copied
| ard recopied freely in a beautiful style
and adorned with great magnificence. 1t Is
| significant however. that this new dis
| ccvery does not trace the gospel of Mat
| thew further back than the early part
|. of the fourth century 1t is not
| likely that single scrap of either of
| the original gospels as they came from
! the hands of the apostles will ever be dis
covered. or that all of the verbal changes
ard errors which have crept into them
| will ever be eliminated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Senate bill 437. introduced on Friday by
Senator Matson. is meritorious one. 1t Is
entitled "a bill for an act concerning gifts.
devises and requests to common school cor
porations-" Its main purpose is to encour-
age gifts and requests TO the common
school authorities OF the State. TO preserve
the principal OF such gifts intact and pro-
vide for the investment Of the Interest for
legitimate educational purposes. This is
done in a few clearly worded sections
which ought to meet the approval Of all
who favor the increase and preservation OF
school funds The bill provides that when
the person who makes gift or bequest for
educational purposes annexes conditions or
directions regarding it they shall be carried
out. but in the absence of conditions or
directions the gift shall be applied TO
strictly educational purposes. and no other.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

A vote of the Senate committee on mill
tary affairs on the Spooner resolution to
substitute civil for military government in
the Philippines showed square party divi-
sion. all the Republicans voting in favor of
reporting the resolution an amendment
TO the army appropriation bill, and all the
Democrats against it. In other words. the
late pretended opponents of imperialism
voted against establishing civil govern
nent and the late alleged advocates of
that policy voted against the continuance
of military rule. Which are imperialists?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
AN ANCIENT BIBLICAL MANUSCRIPTS

Biblical scholars and psychologists of
Europe are much interested in the an
nouncement OF a new contribution to an
cient biblical manuscripts. The persist
ence OF modern searchers after truth and
facts has a remarkable illustration in the
untiriag hunt after anything and every
thing that may throw light on the gen.
uineness of the Scriptures and the evolution
OF the different books, including. their
original authorship and the changes they
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Those who have the impression that the
cities of Europe have attained their growth
will be surprised 10 know that the recent
census or Berlin gave IL 145.oeo more in
habitants than has Chicago. The American
city is growing faster than the German
capital, but Berlin is moving so rapidly
that IL Chicago exceeds 1t in population ten
years hence the lead will not be wide
margin Vienna is keeping its lead over
Philadelphia, It's growth in population the
last ten years being greater than that OF
vagueT1ess TO many or Us. Is said TO be sure
70 beat the growth of American cities like
Boston and st. Louis during the next
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

decade Such cities Hamburg. Warsaw.
Leipsic. Manchester and Glasgow are max
ing records In growth that would be re-
garded as satisfactory in America This
growth of population is due to the falling
of in immigration from the greater portion
of Europe AS Europe does not. as whole,
raise its own food. the growth of its cities,
as does the growth of American cities,
holds out a promise to the American
farmer
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educate.

The Legislature will be asked TO make an
appropriation for the representation of
Indiana at the st. Louis exposition of 1893.
AS it has declined to make any provision
for representation Of the State at the Pan
American exposition at Buffalo. which will
be decidedly more continental and interna-
tional II. character than the st. Louis ex-
position, consistency would seem to require
that IL adhere to that policy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
The Poor sutton.

Philadelphia Press.
Say" said her little brother, gimme
nickel?''
why. Tommy" exclaimed her sutton, ARE
you in the habit of asking people for nickels?
mo, generly ask for penny. but 1 heard
telling sis this afternoon that you didn't
have penny to your NAME"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Baltimore American.
Papa" whispered Gladys Richasmudd, while
the roseate bushes chased themselves across her
face and beat themselves to pieces against her
shell-like ears, papa, the Count de Hasbeen
asks me to marry him.
Daughter, 1 hate TO refuse" replied old Rich
asmudd, but / do not see how our princely
fortune stand the strain of bric-a-brac bills
and lawyers fees. Couldn't you compromise on
automobile and ticket to see Sarah Bern
hardt %
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

In this city the School Board has funds
aggresating over $4,000 derived from char
table requests. and expects soon to receive
$4,000 more. No doubt such gifts or be-
quests have been made in other localities,
or will De in the future. and the law should
not permit their diversion from educational
purposes Senate bill 4s7 ought TO pass
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Stock.
who knows all things may tell better than
we whether the image We would clutch is
worth the striving. Is ii fame? Fame
vanishes. Or riches, which moth and rust
corrupt before our eyes? Or is il love?
the tomb. We know not; we are borne
hitber and thither and with outstretched
arms cry to the winds; and who shall
answer us MAYA.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
Worst.
Detroit Journal.

Detroit Journal.
'Villain. do your worstr' Missed Marjorie.
Movdaunt bowed and lighted cigar
MY doctor. in whom / have great confidence,
advises that smoking is positively the worst
thing can do.'' he explained, observing the look
of perpexity which had come into the
young girls glorious eyes.
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Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House
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1t was pretty small business in Congress
to reduce Mrs Lawtohs pension from 500
a month to $50. The fact that she enjoys
the income from popular gift of 100000
Is no reason why Congress should not deal
generously with the widow of a gallant
soldier, who has children to support and
educate
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

Gussie Goff-It great. old man. the way
you kept on fooziin without swearing.
Choly Tee-Humph, d ye suppose was go
ing to make an exhibition of myself before those
caddies with me awkcent only half learned?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
Romance ala Mode.

The Smart Set
II shall be at the opera tonight" he wrote
Il can bear the suspense longer II you love
me, wear red II L may longer hope,
then let II be white rose
That night she yellow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

If the Legislature fails to pass primary
election law through a mere conflict of
stubborn opinions it will not be the first
time that a valuable reform has been de-
feated by dOg-in-the-manger tactics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24
Overlooked.

Kansas City Journal.
No joint keeper in Kansas has been Sd
enough 10 so into court and plant nii'ss.'
on the incontessible ground thst ne Il Ho'
selling liquor, but only a. Imitation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-24

New York Mall and Express.
Perhaps II Mark Twain had Know" 80. -,
the country would set into such cre. 49,.
state during his absence be wce.a 49,
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-03-28
State Fair Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
state fair commission will be held Mon
day, April |, for the purpose of organiz-
ing the board for the coming year and
arranging for the fair. Secretary T. B..
Gum has notified the members of the
commission to meet in his office There
is one vacancy on the board, but this
will not be declared until the day of
the meeting. The fair will be held Sep
TENDER 30 to October inclusive. The
$4,000 appropriated will be divided,
$4,000 to be used this year and the bal
ance next year. The present board con-
sists OF j. NJ. Baxter and T. b. Gum of
North Yakima; f. d. Schnebley and
Matt Bartholet of Ellensburg, and n. l..
Mcdonald of Tacoma.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1901-03-28
Stand ard Apple Boxes.

The Northwestern Fruitgrowers' Assoc
citation which held a session at Portland
last week, adopted the following report
OF committee that had been appointed
to prepare standard size for apple
boxes: Inside measurement, namely,
10 inches in length, liz inches width,
1Ola inches deep, containing 2l73 cubic
inches and to be known as standard. -
The committee recommended the fol-
lowing size to be known as Especial !"
Length 20 inches, width II inches, depth
10 inches and that ends OF said boxes be
seven-eighths OF an inch thick.