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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
R. A. BROWNS LECTURE.
He Addresses the Yoke Fellows on
"Tbe Scholar i'm Politics."

Robert A. Brown. clerk of the Supreme
Court. addressed the Yoke Fellows at the
First Baptist Church, last night, on 1.-THE
Scholar in Politics." He said in part:
IF the government has for it's end the
good of mankind, a study of that science
becomes a matter of interest and impera-
tive duty. The scholar is not directly in
politics TO any great extent. He does not
choose to engage actively. He is not
sought after I'm politics by the people. He
has an aversion TO politics. 1t is the path
of duty that is thorny, and the scholar
shuns the task that weighs and discouuages.
To engage in politics is to be a politician,
but 10 be a politician is not to be a poll
troon. 1t is the glory and strength of the
Republic that the people are the politi-
clans. The fOunder of the Republic in
tended that there should be no profession
al politicians-no class distinction based
on political pTeferment or condition. Life
tenure in office is as repugnant as the
claim of sovereignty and succession by
divine right The scholar has given di-
rectly but little TO practical politics. Love
thy neighbor as myself is the newer and
greater commandment which contains
more political economy than all the ext
books of the theorists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
CIVIL SERVICE REFORMERS.
Action Taken on Local POstOfice APP
pOintments.

Lucius B. Swift, president of the Indiana
Civil Service Reform Association, yester-
day made public his report of appointments
In Indiana and particularly regarding those
OF the indianapolis postofice. Extracts
from his report and that of Demarchus
c. Brown are given below:
After examination the following facts
were ascertained:
Frank j. Richman, Senator Fairbanks
private secretary, was named by this SEN
atOr two years ago as cashier. The APP
from Postmaster Hess for such an officer.
The salary is s., 200, which is $500 more than
that of the assistant postmaster. His
duties consist mainly of work formerly
performed by the assistant postmaster.
Joseph +. Haskell was appointed an
auditor by request of Representative Over
street, about two years ago, without re-
quest from m Hess for such an
employe. He draws $1,000 a year, and is
not in the classified service. SO far as
known he mad no experience as auditor,
and his work i'm that ~capacity occupies
not more than one-sixth of his time.
George j. Langsdale, the father-in-law
postal service in Porto Rico on April 10,
1899, without examination, on the tenn
porary plan. On Feb. 10, 1901, he was APP
pointed b~ookkeeper at the Indianapolis
pCstoffice at a salary of 81, 700. He is not a
trained accountant; there is no work for
him to do. He is sixty-two years old, and
in poor health. He is thus, at the behest
of Senator Beverage, kept at the public
expense, while experienced men are held
back.
"Charles n. Elliott, secretary of the Re
publican county committee and an active
political worker, reported for duty on or
about Feb. 10, 1901, as the postmaster's
private secretary. The place in this Of
fee was created, and the appointment made
at the request of Senator Beveridge. Mr..
Elliott. much to his credit. declined to take
the place when informed at the office that
there was no need of such an employee"
A letter to President Mckinley, under
cate of March 4, contained in part the
following:
1.-The executive committee submits for
your consideration the following conclu-
sions:
THAT the duties which would naturally
PERTAIN 10 the position in question are not
beyond the reach of a good percentage of
the two hundred employees of the office,
and if such positions were TO be estab-
lished, common fairness required that these
employees be allowed To compete for them.
THAT the recommendation OF senators
and representatives OF men for appoint
ments is almost universally selfish. mis-
leading, unreliable and vicious. That in
effect il usurps the duties which the Pres
ident as chief of the civil service, is sworn
10 perform. That the whole system should
be broken up.
THAT the power to cut off senators and
re representatives. from meddling with the
civil service is in the hands of the Presl-
er. he SO far fails in the duties which the
Constitution requires him To perform.
Very respectfully.
"LUCIUS 3. SWIFT"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
NOTE SENT TO DELLA FOX
1T MADE JOHN LEVY, THE ACTRESSES
HUSBAND. VERY ANGRY.
He Shook the Young Man Who Acted
as Messenger-Scene i'm the
Hotel Office.

There was a stormy scene in the office
oe the Bates House last night in which
John Levy, husband of the actress. Della
Fox, was the principal performer. Mr..
Levy was in a furious state of anger, and
was prepared to visit all sorts of vengeance
on the man who, he claimed, had offered
his wife an affront.
About 10 o'clock a half-grown youth
walked into the hotel and said he had a
note for Miss Fox. He indicated that he
desired to deliver the missive in person,
but was told that he could not do so but
that one of the bell-boys would deliver the
note. He said this was satisfactory, and
proceeded to wait for the answer. A bell
boy started to Miss Fox's apartments,
but when he arrived there he found that
the fair actress was in her bath. He saw
no reason why he should not leave the
note and did so. One of the first to get
hold Of it was Miss Fox's husband, and the
latter became very indignant. The note
was unsigned, but Mr.. Levy dashed down
to the office to make inquiry as to where
the note came from.
The messenger, who CHANGED to be we'll
dressed and rather dashing in appearance.
stood leaning at the desk when the irate
Levy appeared. The luckless youth was
pointed out to the Infatuated man as one
who could possibly give him some informa-
ton. In some way Levy got the idea that
ii was this young man who had sent the
note to his wife. He grabbed the boy by
the shoulders and proceeded to shake lin,
all the while declaring what he had a mind
to do to him. One of the clerks finally came
to the rescue of the messenger and saved
him from rough handling by assuring Levy
that the boy represented some one else and
was really not responsible for the affair.
AS soon as the boy could make himself I'M
derstood he explained TO the wrathful Levy
that a man had given him 25 cents to de-
liver the note to Miss Fox.
I'll give you $25 to point out that man
to me-" shouted Levy, white with anger.
The boy agreed to do so and he and Levy
left the hotel together. Levy returned later,
but it was understood that his quest had
been unsuccessful. The boy told him that
the man who gave him the note had prom
ised to be waiting near the hotel. Mr.. Levy
did not announce the contents of the note.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
AHRENs ENGINES BOUGHT.
Safety Board Acts Upon Deputy Bells
Opinion.

Deputy City Attorney Bell gave an opin-
ion to the Board of Safety. yesterday after
noon. that IL had the power to make con-
tracts for two new fire engines without re-
jecting the bids recently submitted and
advertising for new bids. The specihca-
tions on which the bids were made pro-
vided that the cost of the engines. with the
extras. would exceed the appropriation of
$1,000. AS soon as Mr.. Bell gave his
opinion there was a conference in Mayor
Taggart's private office. and the board
later announced that it would make a
contract with the American Fire Engine
Company. of Cincinnati. for two MetroDoli-
tan engines. This firm makes the Ahrens
engines. Mr.. Ahrens included I'm his bid
an extra 5000 for each engine for auto
matte heaters. but he announced that he
would make a concession and include the
heaters without extra cost. His bid for
the two engines was $4,000. and the con-
tract was made. Rubber tires and roller
bearings were excluded. The engines Will
be delivered in indianapolis within ninety
days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
The Improvement Favored.

The East End Republican Club, at a
meeting last night, adopted the following
resolution relative to the roposed straight
ening of East Michigan street:
whereas. the question of Strengthening
East Michigan street is being agitated,
therefore. be ii
Resolved, That we, as member of the
East End Republican Club, being residents
of the East End, should use every honora-
BILE means within our power to secure said
Improvement, and be 1t further
Resolved, That we urge said straighten-
ing TO be made, and that it begin at Dor
man street, extending northeast to Bel
street. Be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be furnished the daily papers of the
city, that a copy be forwarded to the
Board of Public Works"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
INDIANA ICE MEN.
A Meeting of the state Association i'm
This City.

The annual meeting of the Indiana Ice
Manufacturing Association was held at the
Grand Hotel yesterday. Topics of general
interest to the ice dealers were discussed.
One of the features was an address by
President w. X. Martin. of Crawfords-
vile, retiring president of the association.
Members of the association stated that
they do not believe prices will be higher
this summer throughout the State than
they were last year. The association. does
not make a uniform price, il is stated. Of
fcers were elected as follows: w. III. Watts,
president; Fred Eward, vice president, and
r. c. Johnson, secretary and treasurer. The
association Will meet in this city again
next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

peals increasing the number Of Appellate
Court judges.
House bill No. 49O-An act for commits
sion TO cOdify the mining laws of the State.
House Lii No. Z76-An act regulating the
minimum wages of teachers Of the public
schools.
House bill No. 4-50-Concerning the estab-
hme OF a state board of embalmers.
Senate bill No. 207-COncerning the lndi-
ana militia.
Senate bill No. 2O0-An act providing for
the publication Of additional copies of the
report OF the Indiana Chickamauga Park
commission.
Senate bill No. 119-Concerning the or
BanizatiOn Of insurance companies.
The Governor also deposited with the
secretary Of state the following bills with
out mis- signatures:
Senate bill No. 461-In reference to the
salaries OF certain officers of Starke county.
Senate bill No. 250-An act legaliZing GER
tain bonds Of the town OF Port Fulton.
Senate bill No. 424-An act concerning the
hXlng of salaries and office of certain coun-
ty officers.
House bill No. 614-An act concerning is
suing OF bonds for school purposes.
House bill No. 61S-An act concerning is
suing OF bonds for school purposes.
House bill No. 2f4-Defning and regulat-
ing peddling.
House bill No. ~613-Authorizing certain
school trustees to issue bonds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
Mr.. Artman's Attitude.

Samuel r. Artman, speaker Of the House,
and family will leave for their home in
Lebanon this afternoon. Mr.. Artman said
yesterday that he expected to begin prac-
ticing law again at once. He does not as
pire to be a member of the State Legis-
lature again, he says. Mr.. Artman yes
terday declined to discuss the work of the
Legislature, saying he thought that should
be left for the public to look after. II
don't want to eulogize myself or criticise
Others he said. Il have tried to do my
duty, and If | have not 1 have made a
mistake. l do not assume to say that l
have not made mistakes, either
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
legislators Get Their Paw.

Deputy Auditor of State Martin was
Kept busy all day yesterday issuing war
rants TO the unpaid representatives and
employees of the lower house of the Legis-
lature. Governor Durbin did not sign the
extra appropriation bill until late Mon
Gay afternoon, and as a consequence the
money was not made available until yes
terday. Mr.. Martin said yesterday that he
could not tell with any degree of accuracy
the amount of the appropriation that would
De expended, but thought that when all
OF the salary warrants were in and all OF
the printing bills were paid there would
be little. ii any, of the $4,000 appropria-
ton left.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
vital statistics for February.

The reports to the State Board of Health
just tabu1ated show there were $3.50 deaths
in February, an increase over the cor
responding month of last year OF 61S. The
death rates are 17.3 and 1874. respectively.
OF the deaths 566 were under one year
o. age. which is 16.S per cent. of the whole
number OF deaths. The principal causes
OF death during the month were: Consump-
ton. All; pneumonia, Cos; influenza, 324;
a total of 1.343. or 80 per cent. of the
whole number. The city deaths numbered
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

The sale at 427 Indiana avenue,
under the auspices of the ladies of the
Third Christian Church. is attracting large
crowds daily, despite the numerous sales
of a like character which have been held
recently. The feature of the sale is that
it is a department store on a small scale,
with secondhand goods as the stock, sell
ing at genuine bargain-counter prices. A
complete set of furniture or a wedding
trousseau might be selected from the stock.
The largest crowd yet attending was yes
terdav and last night. The residents Of
that vicinity are taking advantage of the
opportunity, as it is the first sale to be
held in that vicinity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
NEW BOARD MEETS.
Organization Effected by the Election
of Officers.

the keeping of records of employees serv-
ice. the Investigation of complaints and
promotion of general efficiency met yes
terday and organized. j. +. Shideler. as
sistant postmaster. was made it's presi-
dent. and G. Ii. Byfield secretary.
The work before the board is new TO It,
and some time Will be spent in investi-
eating the workings of the system else
where. 1t is thought the work will have
developed sufficiently by July /, The time
of making the annual promotions and re-
auctions. that the communications of the
board will then be acted upon by Postmas-
Ter McGfnuiS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
WHEELWAY LEAGUE.
Officers Are EIected and a Resolution
Adopted.

The stockholders and directors of the
Wheelway League met yesterday afternoon
In the Century Clubrooms in the Denison
Hotel and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Walter II. Eastman,
president; o j. Appel. vice president;
+. b. Fowler. secretary. and f.. Is. Porter.
treasurer. The report OF the secretary
showed a balance OF $275.91. Those present
said they. believed there Will be a revival
In bicycle riding this year and the receipts
will probably be increased over last year.
while the expenditures for maintaining the
bicycle paths will not be so great.
A resolution was adopted which granted
the league the authority 10 transfer TO the
Board OF Park Commissioner at any time
the bicycle paths and other property OF the
league as provided IN a recent act of the
Legislature granting the Board OF Park
Commissioner power 10 control such BIZ
cycle paths.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

Insurance companies sell indemnity
against loss by fire upon the same business
principles hat merchants sell goods TO their
customers.
Prudent Insurance companies do not ac-
cept risks upon such buildings as are kept
In untldy shape or II the report OF the in
cur.
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
viii insure your property IL, upon eXamiBa-
ton. the premises are found In good, safe
condition.
JOHN n. SPANN. Secretary.
Home Oflce, No. rs East Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
Greenberry walkers Contract.

G~reenberry Walker. a garbage hauler,
came into Justice Smock's court late yes
terday evening with a broad smile on his
face and said he wanted to engage the
esquire" 10 perform q marriage ceremony.
The clerk told him he would have to pay
for the ceremony in advance. ak said
ne did not object 70 this. but he wanted lt
understood that If his proposed bride went
back on him between now and Thursday
half of his money was 70 be returned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

] 200, which is a rate of 1874 per 1000 an
nually. The country deaths numbered 2.150,
a rate of 16.7. Cancer caused Sc deaths.
violence SO and smallpox 2. The deaths
from whooping cough were q. exceeding
those from scarlet fever by 4. The in
fiuenZa and pneumonia rates Of the country
exceed those of the cities but the con-
sumption rate is highest in the cities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

Ed Moran, who escaped from Constable
Newhouse while being transferred to the
Plainfeld Reformatory about a year ago,
was arrested yesterday by detectives and
charged with burglary and grand larceny.
lie is said to have been implicated with a
number of others, now under indictment,
in the robbing of numerous residences and
cfOrpG
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
Mr.. DENLY VIII he Here.

Charles DENLY. former United States
minister to China, will lecture tonight at
the %Irvington Atheneum. On account of
his illness it was reported that ne would
be unable TO fill the engagement, but a
message yesterday states that he will be
here. His subject will be China
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13
DunIap's Celebrated Hats
At Seaton's Hat Store.
Low FARE TO CHICAGO.
S3.75-Round Trip-$3.75.
Saturday. March 10th,
Via Lines.

Tickets good returning until March Is,
Inclusive. For particulars call on city
ticket agent. No. AS West Washington
street, Union Station. or address w. w.
RICHARDSON, ID. p. a.
Insure with German Fire Insurance Of
Indiana. General offices 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-13

A new SIS Plano for $40 at w~ulschner's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
Administrators Sale.

Whereas the Probate Court of Monroe Coun-
ty by its order made and entered of record
in the Probate Court of Monroe County in the
matter of the estate of Sarah Meyers. deceased
did on the 14th, day of March 1899 at the Feb
ruary term of 1899 of said court order and
direct the undersigned administrator eff the es-
tate of said Sarah Meyers, to sell the following
ty, Missouri, towit: Lots Two ~. Four (i) Five
(5l Ten Q0l and Q2) in Block Three () in Pier
Monroe CITY, Missouri for cash, for the purpose
of aging the allowed claim against said estate.
Now therefore in obedience to the order of
the court as herein before set fourth l will on
Tuesday the 18th. day of February, 1901, be-
tween the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon
and four o'clock In the afternoon of said day
sell all the right title and interest of said Sarah
Meyers in and to said above described real
estate at Public Auction to the highest bidder
for cash.
DANIEL s. SHARP.
Administrator of Sarah Meyers Deceased.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07

desperate struggle his right
arm had been broken.
That he should act as her
fathers secretary for some time
to come was obviously impos-
sible. But one may fancy that
those days of helplessness
which followed were the hap
piest Max Clarendon had ever
known.
When he was able to resume
his duties he found that Burton
Dildine was no longer a partner
of John Wilsberg.
Papa bought out his inter
est" Lila explained. my
father could not forgive him
aud l would not receive him."
The routine of life seemed to
have settled down into old
grooves. But withal there was
a difference. Clarendon was
made much of by the master of
the house, who daily came to
depend more and more upon
him. 1t was he who broke
down the barriers which pride
had erected.
Lad" he asked. lam I mis-
taken in thinking you love my
girl?'
II have loved her since the
first hour l saw her, sir"
Then, why don't you say so?
Your-what? Poverty? The
partner of John Wilsberg can
not speak oil poverty. And
that is what you will be, by
Jove! 1 have never had a son.
I'll take you for one fire.
member 1 say if-she cares for
you. Ask her!"
"Whatever are you two talk.
ing about?' cried Il gay voice.
Radiant in fall fnery, Lila
came flashing in. Tell me-"
John Wilsberg rose with a
quizzical smile. .
Max will tell you. my dear
lie said.
Max told her. And he found
his happy answer in the fact
that she-like HoweIl'S
"Huldy"-listened-
All kind of smiley round the lips
And teary round the lashes!
Chicago Tribune.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-07
Trustees sale.

Whereas. Enoch NJ. Kysor and Mary Kysor,
his wife. by their certain Deed of Trust dated
the first day of October, 1876 and recorded in
the Recorders office OF Monroe county. at Deed
Book % page 1853 conveyed to the undersigned.
W. K. p. Jackson. Trustee all their right, title,
interest and estate, in and to the following de:
scribed Real Estate situated in the county of
Monroe, state of VI issouri, viz: All of lots one
~ two ~ three (0 four (4l and five 6l In Block
twenty -four (24) in the original town (nOw city,
of Monroe, in said Monroe County. Mo, which
said conveyance was made in trust to secure
the payment Off certain prOmissory note in said
deed described, and whereas the said note has
become due and remains unpaid now there
fore, In accordance with the provisions of said
Deed of Trust, and at the request of the legal
holder of said note. Will prOcGe1 to sell the
above described Real Estate at the front door
of the Post Office in the City of Monroe, in the
County OF Monroe, State aforesaid, to the high
est bidder for cash. at public auction, on Thurs
day the 9TH day of February, 1901 between the
hours of nine In the forenoon and five in the
afternoon of that day to satisfy said note 10
gether with the cost and expense of executing
this trust.
dated this 3rd day of January 1901.
W. II. p JACKSON. Trustee.