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it for a trademark. Probably this is not
true. but there is widespread curiosity re-
garding the failure of Congress to protect
the flag Of the Republic from dissertation
as have other nations. 1t is a notable fact
that the more questionable the business
which the flag is used TO advertise the
more ~profusely it is used for that purpose.
IN Cuba it is used TO show the disrespect
of the people for the United States b. dis
playing the flag upside down. In Manila
the flag is used for a decorative ~signboard
for the most disreputable places. 1t is
stamped upon the owest class merchandise
which is exported. A few years ago Rear
Admiral Gherardi, in denouncing the desc
Grafton of the flag. pronounced it a desc
Grafton to have a cheap fabric with the
stars and stripes printed on it used for a
carpet. saying: 1.-The foot of no man is fit
TO walk upon the flag, the emblem OF a
great nations sovereignty. the unwritten
history Of a peoples achievements" This
may be denounced as trivial sentiment, but
it can be added that every man who en-
tertains such sentiments is a nrst-class
citizen.
1t will be impossible to use the flag as
ian asset in foreign commerce other than
at the mastheads Of American ships with
out it's being used by private parties to
advertise their merchandise. When the
United States officially places its flag upon
boxes of hams it will be difficult to pre-
vent the enterprising packers from using 1t,
printed on cheap canvas, to cover the same
article. The shield or the eagle, which is
not the emblem of national sovereignty, can
be used, as the article suggests, for a ma
tional trademark to be put Upon merchan-
disc to be exported, but not the fag. 1t
might be well for Congress to make pro-
vision for the use of the eagle as the ma
tional trademark in the same act in
which it prohibits the use of the flag for
any private advertising or unseemly
decoration.
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BaIzac's Dramatic Works.

An edition OF the complete anna
works of Honore de Bslsac. the celebrated
French novelist. published by Laird *
Lee, of Chicago, is said ~ be the first pub
LEGATION OF the plays liz English. though
they are always included in French editions
is chiefly known as q novelist, among
whom he was one OF tl.e greatest. But he
was also a prolific wriser in other direc-
tons, though he only trote five dramas
and they are all included in the two vol
umes OF this edition. THEY are entitled, re-
spectively, "Vautrin," "Quinola's Re
sources" Pamela Gilsaud.' The Step
mother and "Mercadei" All were put on
the stage, but not alIs wer equally sue
cessful as acting plays and only one OF
them, "Mercadet." Is ttill presented. fire.
quently at the TheatertFrancais. in Paris.
Ii treats Of the wilesi and tricks of un-
%scrupulous spectators and promoters, and
though il relates 10 a. past generation IL
fits admirably some FEE lures OF twentieth
century life. The other plays are based
on historical incidents. and In addition 10
the wonderful dissecti<a OF human hearts
and minds, OF which BAlzac was a master,
they each carry a distinct historical at
Their mora. atmosphere is de-
cidedly French. They. contain more ex-
citing action and mOr~eSingeniOus combina-
tons than many Of fae authors novels.
and their plots. characters and style are
distinctly interesting. AS literary studies
they are entertaining, though, like some
OF the novels. they are .pen 10 the criticism
of being too prolix. 1sle translation from
the French is done bysE. de Valcourt-Ner-
mont.
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tian. Babylonian. Greek and Roman pc
RODS: takes up the chief characters ana
artistic development OF the early and mid
die centuries OF our era. and closes with
the Spanish and French schools Of the
seventeenth century. \ fine reproduction OF
MurillO's "Magdalen" Is given as the best
example OF this school. The first volume
contains thirty-three illustrations.
The eighteenth century type, as shown
b. Vatican. Gainsborough and others.
opens the second book. Gainsborough's
Princess Elizabeth" from the Windsor
collection. is the frontispiece. done in mez-
zotint. and among the thirty-three Illus
~tratiOns Of this volume are three Gains
~boroughs. without. however, including the
famous London one.
The book is a synthetic review OF the
work OF the greatest artists OF all schools
and ages. Introducing. 10 characterize the
genius OF each. types I'm which grace and
beauty are expressed in their most tri-
Umphart form. Undoubtedly the work Is
intended for lovers OF art, but one need
not be an art lover 10 appreciate II. IL Is
an exquisite production. in two dainty
volumes. of the highest type or the art
preventative compatible with the daily use
a book lover gives to his treasures. and as
such should be welcomed by those who buy
books 10 use as well as for show. Ia Z.
Page & Co, Boston.
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satisfactory. The number Of saloons Is
limited to a per capita basis. which would
reduce the number in most Indiana cities
materially. Years ago Massachusetts, had
a prohibitory law which even a state police
could not enforce. In spite OF the most
strenuous efforts the law was violated
with the result that in the larger cities 1t
was openly ignored, because, with the at
tempt TO enforce a law TO which a ma
jority OF the voters were opposed. munic-
ipal officers opposed 10 enforcement were
elected and the state police was ineffective
in the face of the predominance of public
sentiment against the law. The local OPP
ton law was substituted for the prohibit
tory law. and seems more satisfactory than
the statute It succeeded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Among the distinctively artistic crea-
lions of recent date in the book world is
II. TwitchelIs translation from the French
of Armand Dayot's Beautiful Women in
Art" from the Page press. 1t is the tenth
issue in the Art Lovers Series" there
having been. preceding il. eight volumes
and the two volumes OF History Of Ameri-
can Art" This present work reviews the
important part which womanly beauty has
borne in the development of art. from the
earliest antiquity 10 the present time.
There are portraits of many of the most
beautiful women OF all ages and reproduc-
lions. in black and white and mezzotint.
End OF many OF the most famous paintings
IN which woman Is the central figure. The
text includes much historical matter con-
corning the women portrayed. the artists
and paintings and the art conditions OF the
ages which gave them birth. Volume /
treats first of the heroines of mythology.
with reproductions from famous statuary
and frescoes; comes down through Egyp-
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INDIANA EDITORIAL NOTES.

Theodore Roosevelt's earlier works, 1.-The
Winning of the West Life of Thomas
Hart Benton" "Oliver Cromwell" etc.
were not so thoroughly read and reviewed
Express.
AS the Philippines do not raise even
enough rice to supply the home demand
why not open them at an early day to
the American homesteader, with his splen-
did grit and unequaled farming machin-
Journal.
The Senate promptly confirmed the nom
ination of William Dudley Foulke as civil
service commissioner yesterday. 1t was the
first confirmation made by the Senate this
session OF Congress and hence was decid-
edly complimentary to Mr.. Foulke.
Even in railroad wrecks in the South
where whites and negroes are both on the
trains, it is the negroes that always get
killed. 1t is so much the custom down there
that even m explosions and rail-
road accidents are amenable to it.-Co-
lumbus Republican.
A recent decision of the Supreme Court
aflrms that the Philippines are United
States territory. Persons or parties who
hereafter advocate surrendering those is
lands should be able to present good rea-
sons why this Nation should give up the
Louisiana territory. or the Rio Grande
country.-Starke County Republican.
Inc OeclSlOn OF Inc hague tribunal of
arbitration not to take any action in regard
to the British-Boer struggle was inevitable.
The treaty adopted applies only TO the
signatories, of whom the Beers were not
one. In fact, IL was only on express con-
dition that they should not be included that
Great Britain agreed TO take part in the
peace congress.-Fort Wayne News.
II was quite in accordance with the
peace at any price tactics of Mr.. Rich
u-a-01 shat he uhof,l1 hora ooprrfvol a.
have all the resolutions presented at the
Democratic caucus referred TO a
where they will probably be allowed to
die This. of course, leaves the Demo-
cratic minority without any defined policy
TO work on. but it prevented a row.-Lo-
ganspOrt Journal.
Ii will be time enough to retire Congress
man Lands when he has outlived his use
fitness. Just now he is rapidly moving on
the up grade and will continue 10 do so
for years to come for all that any man can
tell now. The people OF the Ninth district
have not so far forgotten their common
sense as 10 retire a useful man whose ex-
perience each year better fits him for his
position, simply 10 crafty the ambition of
a bright young man who has aspirations
Charlottesville Journal.
The North Vernon Sun, John Overmyer's
personal organ. says that there is no rea-
son why the people outside Of indianapolis
should contribute toward the building OF a
monument 10 the memory OF General Har-
rison. The Sun argues that the purpose
of the monument is merely TO beautify some
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Hon. John w. Foster. of this State, has
an article il the Independent in which he
r~estates and approves the plan of a recip-
rocal treaty with Canada proposed by MIR.
Blaine when a member of the Harrison
Cabinet, in 1890. 1t is that the United
States and Canada operate under a COM
mon tariff, with an agreed division of the
revenue derived therefrom. The New York
Times calls this plan nothing less than a
federation relating to all matters of trade
with the Dominion of Canada, which the
Times indorses. Blu Great Britain will not
agree to such an arrangement, since it
would practically shut that country out of
the Canadian market by enforcing the pay
ment Of United states tarir dues, while
there would be free trade in Canada for
the United States.
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NOT A BUSINESS ASSET.

The writer in the Saturday Evening Post
who declared that 1.-The flag is the great
est business asset we have and while
for advertising purposes, advises that
every ton of merchandise going abroad
should carry on some part of it the eagle
or the shield" is likely to call forth many
earnest protests if his sentiments attract
public attention. In the judgment of many
leading men, such as the late Presidents
Harrison and Mckinley and Ex-President
Cleveland, there should be a law prohibit
ing the use Of the flag for any other pur-
pose than as the emblem of the sovereignty
of the American Nation. President Roose-
welt, General Miles. Rear Admiral Schley
and other prominent men are vice presi-
dents Of the American Flag Association.
The Grand Army Of the Republic. the
military order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States and other patriotic organi-
cations have been urging Congress to en-
act a law which will prevent the desecra-
ton OF the national emblem by using il
for advertising purposes OF all sorts and
kinds. All these men and organizations
see the Importance of having the flag
stand for the sovereignty Of a great nation.
They would not have any kind OF motto
attached 20 II. maintaining that its sole
purpose should be TO convey the one idea
OF national sovereignty. The wonder is
that Congress has not listened to the de-
mands OF patriotic people for the enact
ment Of such a law. II has been limited
that the reason 1t has not been done Is
that some influential companies are using
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The Ouscasts.

The heroes of thiss clever allegoricai
story. by w. A. Frasec, if one may apply
the term heroes to brStes. are a wild dog.
half wolf and half Dig. and an old buff
falo. the survivor Of Ilany battles both OF
whom trace their degradation as animals
to man. who still CONTINUES TO pursue ana
prosecute them. Bothf are outcasts In the
animal creation. Meeting by chance on the
open prairie. community of misfortune and
hard lot makes them East friends and they
exchange condolences and roam and fight
together. making coflmon cause against
common nemies The-story Of their adven-
lures and experience is related until a
great disaster overtG kes Atm, the dog.
and Shag, the buffalo achieves a great vic
tory. h odd conces tion is well carried
out and the author fas produced a story
of animal life with "A moral to IL. New
York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
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A Paris dispatch says that a responsible
parsonage denies that the action Of Great
Britain. when the United States was threat
ening Spain, prevented the interference of
the powers; on the contrary. he declares
that Great Britain gave Austria, which had
interested itself in behalf of Spain, the
same reply which France gave, namely,
that 1t would not feel at liberty to act
against the other European governments
He further declares that While this diplo-
matte inquiry was going on Russia broke
in with a declaration that it would have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

a Washington dispatch says that the
Gorm3 boom is a reality and is in the
hands3cf Senator Bailey. Of Texas, Rep
resenr.tiVe Richardson, OF the House. and
Mr.. 3ankhead. Of Alabama. Mr.. Bryan
has &any personal friends In Congress,
but 4 OF them admit that he cannot be
noniifted in 1905, so they will take I'D
Gorm4n- This is all right; but when they
declat that German is popular In the
westathey express their wish rather than
an a1urate knowledge. He may become
poputr with his party hereafter. but in
1894 y party convention in Indiana Kissed
his rtme because he defeated Mr.. Cleve-
land'y tariff bill.
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The Memphls Commercial Appeal defends
the maintenance Of the color line in the
South on the following grounds:

AN ER
the maintenance Of the color line in the
South on the following grounds:
There are several millions OF negroes in
the South. For many years they were the
slaves Of the whites. They are recognized
here as an inferior race. They are totally
incapable of establishing or conducting a
government. They nave the mimetic but
not the creative faculty. They make fair
~ good workers in the field of unskilled
cial equals Of the whites as a matter Of
course. The white man is the negro's
patron and protector, not his friend. The
negrO's character and capacities are well
ing OF the color lin here is a foregone con-
clusion.
This seems to be largely assumption.
That the negroes ARE totally incapable of
establishing or conducting a government"
has certainly not been demonstrated be-
cause they have never had a chance. Cen
turtles of slavery are a poor school for the
development of craftsmanship. But, COM
pairing the most advanced negroes in the
South with the most ignorant whites, like
the Georgia crackers" and others Of that
class. the colored race makes the better
showing of the two. The late Senator
Voorhees, once based an argument to prove
the inferiOrity Of the negro on the alleged
peculiar shape of his shinbone. 1t will be
time enough to assume that the race, as
such, is incapable OF advancement or self
government after the negro has had a
white mans chance for a hundred years
or so.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

The statement telegraphed from this city
TO out3de papers to the effect that Boss
Crokerti is expected at West Baden before
he goe.s to Europe. and that he will hold
politicf conferences while there with ex-
MayorfTaggart and others. lacks the ele-
ment { probability. Doubtless Mr.. Tag
CART ID not yet forgotten the $50 600 do
nation{of Mr.. Croker in 1900. but he is not
the my TO attach himself and his fortunes
10 a tader whom the Sentinel has de-
ooprc4s
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nothing TO do with a matter which was
none of its business-a declaration which
put an end to the attempt of Austria in
behalf of Spain. This is an interesting
story, and If true would be important. 1t
is deficient in the element of probability.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

The canvass which has been made to as
certain .the preferences Of the Democratic
membe.s of the Kentucky Legislature for
United States senator gives Ex-Governor
McCre{y a slight lead. with Judge Can
trill. WHO made a bid for infamy in his
condues Of the trial OF Powers. a hot sec
ond. (he chances are that Ex-Governor
MeCre&ry. the one candidate known out
side Ktntucky, may be defeated by some
man lie Cantrin.
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spot in Indianapolis and enhance the value
Of real estate at the expense of the rest OF
the State. Fortunately only a few people
are so narrow as the North Vernon Sun.
Thousands OF people all over Indiana want
TO have a part in building a creditable
monument 10 General Harrison, who
brought honor and distinction 10 the State.
General Harrison had a wider sphere OF
influence than the city of Indianapolis
Seymour Republican.
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MatrimOny Exposed.

BROOKLYN Eagle.
Mr.. Doubledun-Heart to heart talks have come
to be understood to mean the exchanging of
opinions. not necessarily complimentary be-
tween two people.
Mrs. Doubleduf (sweetly)-Yes; in other words,
sort OF husband to wife talks.
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The Way 1t Worked.

Washington Times.
"Bobbie." said Tim. Tets play reciprocity.
You go In the house and get an apple for me ana
then I'll go and get one for you. That's fair,
amt it?"
Bobbie thought it was, and got the apple,
which Tim ate. Then Tim went into the house.
He was gone a long time. and when he came
out he had no apple.
Where's mine P' cried Bobbie.
Ma said you couldn't have another said
Tim, serenely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Washington dispatches say that Senator
McLaurin. Of South Carolina. will not be
recognized by the Democrats. and that If
he is to get on any Of the Senate commit
tees 1T must be as a Republican. Senator
McLaurin's fatal sin is progressiveness.
mark time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Lasf week fourteen Massachusetts cities
outsite OF Boston held municipal elections.
At t3ese elections the question Of license
and l. license was voted on. OF the four
teen Sdties three voted against license and
the fthers IN favor. Last year four voted
against license. In several instances the
majai was small. This system has been
In free In Massachusetts, about twenty
Ave syears. and TO all except a few ultra
s~dvsIates of prohibition seems generally
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Mr. Mack. the New York member Of the
Democratic national committee. in com
menting on the Tammany resolutions pre-
sented II the House caucus. petulantly OBJ
served tat 'the Democratic party cannot
AFFORD t: change its national platform ev-
cry mir.ute." A radical change once in
four years is often enough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

The announcement of a worlds fair to be
held at Osaka, japan, from March 1 to
Aug. 1. 1908. can hardly fail to attract at
tention in the commercial world. 1t will
re the first fair OF the kind to be held In
an Asiatic city. and. besides its business
opportup ties, will doubtless offer many
unique attractions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09
Strictly Useful.

Washington Star.
"our church fair was a splendid success" said
young Mrs. Torkins.
Did you sell lots Of things?"
YES"
Yes, indeed. Everything was ever so useful,
I can't think Of a single article that couldn't be
saved up and donated to be sold at the next
fair"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Lost, somewhere in the United States, an
available political issue Finder will re-
ceive rewafd and no questions asked by
returning same TO Democratic national
committee.
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Accounting for 1t.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Maud-Mr- Wellalong seems entirely wrapped
up in his bride. ! wouldn't have expected it in
the case -, such an old. old bachelor as he was
when he was married.
Mabel-He had kept his heart in cold storage
all those years, perhaps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09
A Volume of short stories.

Under the title OF: THE Lairds Luck
and Other Fireside Sales' Charles Serb
ner's Sons publish a plume of short stories
by A. T. Quiller-COueh. a popular English
writer who became swell known as %"
The volume containS eight stories besides
the title one. and they are all well written
and entertaining.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

Federation Of Labor. now in session. which
favors a new political party is the social
istic factien which has attempted to get
I'D of President Gompers several times.
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1t Costs Money.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Somebody has sent in SIS, $50 to the conscience
fund"
Say. a man must be awful rich who can az
ford to have a conscience like that"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

1t is to be hoped the extraordinary num-
Der of bills, introduced during the first few
days Of the session Of Congress indicates
the activity OF members during the recess.
and that Y will soon subside. A total of
4.224 bills introduced in three days is alarm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

The editor OF a paper in ottumwa- Ia,
sued a democratic candidate for 5000
damages cor being publicly kicked by the
defeated party. 1t is doubtful If the editor
gets the 5000. but it sets forth the figure
which the editor thinks a nan should pay
him for the privilege Of kicking him in
puhlfc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

EurOpfan countries which are now dis
cussing 1.-THE American peril and how TO
meet it. should nave begun two or three
generations ago by establishing free
Schools abolishing Imperialism and placing
a premium on brains instead Of on military
drill. \ the race for commercial suprema-
cy they4ar at least fifty years behind the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-09

| Persons sendtg the Journal through the malls
n the United itstes should put On an eight-page
y a twelvep4gs paper a 1-cent stamp; on A
J lxteen, twents or twenty-feur page paper u
cent stamp. Foreign postage Is usually oouoie
(hese rates.
All communlfatt1ns intended for publication In
mis- paper must, IN order 10 receive attehtiVh,
BE accompanied By the mans and address OF the
- ritter
Rejected manuscripts viii not be returned I'M
Jess postage Ii inclOsed for that purpose.
Entered as s}cond-cIass matter at Indianapolis
Ind.. postOficd
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THE HUMORISTS.
As to N Sutton.

PUCK.
She-I think you're prejudlced against him.
Her Father-Oh, 1 admit thati I don't see
how anybody could help being prejudiced against
him.