The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-27

Ger. Nathan Bedford Forrest Tt is hoped
flat the State will contribute $4,000 TO the
fund.
Herr. de Blowitz. the Paris correspond
cnt, has written letter denying the re-
ror,s that he has recanted from the Roman
Catholic faith and returned to that of the
Tcws in which he was born.
After Victoria. but one actually ruling
Queen remains-Wilhelmina of Holland. OF
seventy-four heads of governments in the
world twenty-five are Presidents. fifteen
are Kings and six are Emperors.
The Hamilton White memorial committee
OF Syracuse has awarded TO Miss Gail
Sherman, 2 young Syracuse woman, the
contract for designing the twelve-thousand-
collar monument. Some OF the beSt-known
American and European Sculptors submit
ted designs.
The Princess of Wales as Queen will fill
very large space in the public eye The
rigid rules OF court etiquette, IL is said,
will preclude even a King from giving
prominent recognition to the members of
the Marlborough House set who have been
merely the princes companions In frivolity.
II is said TO be true that in all hospitals
those rooms facing the sun have fewer
deaths. other things being equal than those
which are on the shady side of the house.
Likewise statistics. where they have been
kept, prove that the average time for a
IA a shady one.
Chief Justice Story, in his description of
Chief Justice Marshall, said that the lat
tiers hair was black. his eyes small and
twinkling, his forehead rather low, but his
features generally harmonious. Story also
spoke OF an occasional embarrassment in
MarshalPs speech. from hesitancy and
drawing; OF laugh too hearty for an
intriguer," and of his good temper and un-
wearied patience on TIE bench and in the
study.
A large staff Of women is employed at the
Vatican for the sole purpose of keeping the
Pope's wardrobe in perfect condition. No
spot or stain may disfigure the garments
worn by His Holiness, and as he always
appears in white. one wearing even of a
few hours deprives the robes of their fresh
ness. II is considered that no mans hand
Is dainty enough for their care. so in this
one respect women are permitted TO serve
the POntiff. IL is said that only the most
delicate materials are used. MORE silk be-
ing the summer fabric and a specially
woven fine cloth the winter.
Oliver Wendell Holmes used TO tell
story illustrative OF the keen perceptions of
children He was present at a gathering
where he Glanced to be seated near the
refreshment table, and noticed a little girl
Looking longingly at the table. In his kind
Is way ne said: Are you hungry, my
child?" she replied bashfully I'm the affirm
alive Then why don't you take a sand
Wicht' ne asked The little maid respond
Ell. Because I haven't any fork" The
autOcrat quoted smilingly: Fingers were
Eade before forks and to his intense
amusement she answered, Not my fin
gcrsi'
Mr.. Charles T. Cook. vice president, and
for over thirty-two years actively asso-
ciated in the general management of the
house Of Tiffany q CO., who has just been
created an officer and received the decora-
tiOn OF the National Legion of Honor"
in recognition Of his long service in
the firm in producing artistic things, is
a notable type Of the successful New York
boy. lie born in the metropolis on
May IL, 1895, and before he got out of his
"knickerbOckers he found his way into
Tiffany's and has been there ever since.
His connection with the house dates back
TO the panicky days of AZ.
The sailor gaily ploughs the sea.
What does he raise you ask?
lie hoTeS to raise subsidy
Ere he completes his task
Washington Star.
One puzzle can't figure out
II really beats the Dutch
Our cook just keep growing stout,
Yet wastes away much.
-PhHadeIphfa Record.