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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
NOT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.

Several editors outside Indiana, who seem
not to be able TO understand that the Dem
ocratic state convention was in the nature
of farce, have set themselves seriously
to the task of pointing out the inconsist-
encies in that part of the platform of that
convention which is devoted to the af-
fairs Of the Philippines. One of them re-
marks that after declaring belief in the
Declaration Of Independence and quoting
the portion of it declaratory of human
equality and the endowment of all men by
the Creator with certain inalienable rights,
the Indiana Democracy should have de-
nounced the Democracy in the Southern
States, which has DISTINGUISHED tens of
thousands of voters, instead of hanging the
Philippine policy to its expression of faith
in human equality. The colored people in
most the States are quite as well qualified
for self-government and the franchise as
the mixed races of the Philippines Further
more. if the Indiana Democracy favors
equal rights and privileges it should have
shown its faith in them by demanding the
same qualification for suffrage by both
races.
Outside editors have considered the plat
form because it's declarations are contra
dictory. For instance. it denour- IS the
crushing with military force of the efforts
Of our former allies TO achieve liberty and
self-government." In the next sentence
these critics declare that 1.-The Fflipinos
cannot be citizens without endangering
our civilization" Taking these two conflict
ing propositions. the serious outside editor
asks what could the platform makers have
meant by such a contradiction. If the Fill
pinos are sufficiently intelligent to main
tain self-government. why would such in
telligent people endanger our civilization If
they should become citizens?
The Journal would relieve such editors
Of their perplexity by stating the position
The platform committee was made up with
a view to suppressing Mr.. Bryan. That
secured. it's members picked up and put to-
gether all sorts of odds and ends. Some
member had committed TO memory the
clause of the Declaration OF independence
saying "all men are created equal" He
was certain that no other person in Indiana
had ever come across il. To the declaration
he attached the denunciation of the admin
istration for not treating the Filipinos as
equals in the ability 10 establish indie
pendent and stable government. Then an
other workman took up the Philippine
plank and contributed the portion decIar-
ing that the Republican policy is guilty "of
crushing with military force the efforts Of
our former allies to achieve liberty and
self-government." AT this point he COM
pleted what is called his stunt and re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Attorney General Taylor Has Views
About Former Prof. Pearson

This man Pearson, who was fired from
Northwestern University because of his
views on miracles and other things. has
managed to stir up lot of controversy"
said a man who was smoking cigar with
William L. Taylor in his Office in the State
house the other day.
The attorney general finished his inspec-
ton of a set of requisition papers and
wheeled around in his chair. NOW look
here" he said, II am not given TO talking
theology, but as a Methodist who isn't
working at the job very much there's one
or two things about this man Pearson and
his fellows that make me want to have a
say.
Il am an apostle of the creed OF think
something and do something. | have no
sympathy for these fellows who go around
tearing down and pulling to pieces. have
no time TO fool with people who say they
don't believe this and don't believe that,
but who don't give us anything positive in
stead. They are a negative lot and they
don't accomplish anything. There was old
Tom Paine, the cleverest of them all. When
| was boy and thought myself philoso-
pher / used TO deVour Paine's Age of Rea-
son and L thought there was nothing like
it. But rubbing around with men and
things has given me different way of look
ing at the world.
did you ever hear of one of these chaps
doing anything positive to better the lot of
his fellow-man? Did you ever hear of one
of them building a hospital or anything of
that kind? They run around with their
iconoclastic doctrines and tell us what is
not so, out they fail to substitute a theol-
ogy that will give us something to go on.
Most people have so many troubles in this
world that they don't want to listen to a
fellow who says there is no hereafter that
Christ was only human and that some of
the old biblical folk were not what they
should have been at least as George AIDE
would put it. have use for that kind
of philosophy. 1t has never done anything
for the world yet and 1t never will.
Fellows like Pearson are we'll meaning
enough, perhaps. but they are out of har-
mony with the world Most men are too
busy to give attention to reformers who
only offer them the dried apples of disbe-
lief in some one thing. Most men are look
ing for fellows that believe something and
believe it hard enough TO fight for il. Where
would the world have been to-day if men
had paid heed to all the men that appeared
from time to time with the wall: L don't
believe this and 1 refuse TO credit that?
Why, we would have stopped short and
naked Indians would in all likelihood be
cavorting around in the forests of North
America.
mo. sir" he concluded, give me the
man who, with all his faults, believes in
something"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Mr.. William +. Curtis, of the Chicago
Record-Herald, writes that there is no
trouble with passing goods through the
customhouse at New York if those who do
so are honest. He says that one of the
women who visited Secretary Shaw with
complaints swore to SIP worth of dutiabe
she had 1880 worth, and another. who
made oath to 1920 worth, was found to have
goods to the value of $500. The odiousness
of the law is found in the fact that it pre-
vents well-to-do people bringing goods into
the country upon which people who remain
at home must pay duties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
WHITECAPPING.

The crime Of whitecapping is of the same
family lynching. 1t has its Indictment
in malignity asld cruelty. Both crimes are
equally vicious and lawless, but white
Gaping is cowardly. Now and then there
Is an apparent excuse for a lynching in the
commission Of startling crime, but there
is no excuse for whitecapping. If the peo-
pie whom the sneaking mob Furnishes are
guilty Of any offense it is one that can be
punished by a proper recourse to the law.
The father and mother who were so shock
ingly beaten near Bloomington for alleged
cruelty TO their child could have been ade-
quately punished by the proper officers
unless the laws are no longer enforced in
that county. If the laws are no longer en-
forced the whipping Of the parents will
have no beneficial effect. The real truth is
that the alleged whipping of the child was
only pretext for the exercise of cruelty
inspired by malice
The whole infamy of whitecapping, lynch
ing and other forms of lawlessness against
the security of person and property is due
to a neglect on the part of the officials to
enforce the criminal laws generally. 1t
is where hanging is played OUT that
lynchings occur. 1t is where the people
feel that they without the protection of
law that cowardly and brutal men practice
whitecapping. If one should go into Brown
county, where there has been whtecapping
to ascertain the cause of ii, he would dis
cover that people will not undertake to help
prosecute the lawless because they fear
whipping some other injury in person or
property. Trace it back and ii will be
found that this state of general lawlessness
began with some prosecuting officer who
to get votes promised to be easy on some
offenders, or who would not prosecute lest
it would Interfere with reelection. Law
breakers are very quick to take advantage
of such leniency on the part of the lawful
prosecutors. Such an evil spreads with
alarming rapidity, so that it is rot long
until a class of lawless men practically
defy the courts and terrorize the people in
sparsely settled localities.
In the past Indianas reputation has suf-
fered much from these whitecappings, but
little of it. Just now 1t seems to be break
ing out again. 1t is a crime difficult to
reach. because persons are afraid to tes-
tify against lawless men in a county where
the laws are not enforced. Nevertheless
there is not a particle Of doubt that Gov
ernor Durbin and Attorney General Taylor
are seeking remedies and that some Of
these cowardly heaters of women will pres
emily be on their way to the States Prison.
At the same time it will help if the more
influential people of both parties in the
localities where there has been whitecap-
ping organize to assist the authorities and
assume the risk of the vengeance of the
outlaws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Several papers are claiming that the city
in which they are published is the worst
in the country. st. Louis had the lead a
few days ago, but now Philadelphia pa
pers claim precedence in the shameful no.
toriety. New York and Chicago not
considered among the competitors. Munich
pal government is the weak place in our
system 1t is the nearest the people, most
easily influenced by them, and yet it is
safe to say that in no half dozen States
is there so much extravaganza and corrup-
ton as in one good-sized city. This is be-
cause the voters do not attend to their
duties as citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Already the shipment of Texas cattle TO
South Africa has begun in order to restock
the Boer farms. One cargo of COO has been
sent forward, and it is reported that 10000
will be sent during the year. If cattle are
so cheap elsewhere, and are of as fine quail
ity as those who are raging about the
tariff for keeping out foreign cattle declare
them to be, why does Great Britain come
here to purchase cattle to restock South
Africa and arrange to run regular line of
steamers between Galveston and South
Africa to ship them?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

People in the East who are the victims of
anthracite strikes and trusts are consider
ms; the substitution of oil for anthracite
coal. Lists have been made which show that
oil at 50 or 80 cents a barrel is as cheap as
coal at So or $3.50 ton. AS crude petroleum
at the wells in Texas costs but few cents
barrel, the chief factor in the cost is
the transportation. The one great need is
the means of shipment. If Texas oil should
take the place of anthracite at exorbitant
figures, it will not be the first time that the
greedy and INSCRIPTIONS have overreached
themselves
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
OF the Meridian-street Church will meet at
the home OF Mrs. H. p. WATSON, 1ll6 North
Delaware street, Tomorrow at 2:30 p. m.
Archie Greathouse, a saloon keeper on
Indiana avenue, yesterday reported to the
police that his eight-year-old son had been
missing since Saturday afternoon. He said
the boy had been sent to music teachers
house for a violin lesson. About O'clock
Greathouse put the boy aboard Columbia
avenue car and sent him 10 his home. I702
Yandes street. Since then he has received
no word OF the boy The lad was dressed
I'm dark plaid suit. wore a straw hat and
carried a cap in his pocket. He was carry
ing violin box.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
ANNIVERSARY SERVICE.
Ladies' Auxiliary of the Evangelical
ZfoFs's Church.

The nineteenth anniversary OF theJ.adies'
Auxiliary OF the Evangelical lions Church
was observed with special services at the
church yesterday morning. The Rev. J. c.
Peters, pastor. preached the sermon from
the first three verses Of the eighth chapter
OF Luke He spoke OF the spiritual income
and expenditure Of the society. He said the
society depends on the relationship TO
Christ, from whom IL takes 10 give. The
income or the society. he said, is 20 he
loved by God and the expenditure is 10 live
in the name OF God.
The report of the society shows that there
are so members and that the financial re-
ceipts for the year amounted 10 $50. repre-
senung nothing but voluntary subscrip-
tons. There is "A balance OF $40 In the
treasury. The society spent the bulk OF its
receipts In assisting the poor. regardless Of
creed or religious belief The missions Ie-
ceived SOL. The society gives no socials.
festivals or entertainments 10 raise funds.
and being dependent on voluntary giving.
the showing represents a class of very
liberal contributors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
Phoebe society Annual.

The Phoebe Society, the women's auxil-
larry OF the church interested in the Deacon
ess Hospital, held its sixth annual meet
ing in the church last night The Rev. III.
w. Wiz preached the sermon. He spoke
extensively OF the progress in medicine and
surgery and their successes. making special
mention OF the work at the hospital. The
male quartet OF the indianapolis Maenner-
Choir sang two selections and Mss Irma
Forster sang a solo. The Rev. j. q. Peters
read the financial report OF the society. IL
shows that the receipts or the society for
the year were S3.S9s.SS. the expenditures
s2,477.92. leaving a balance I'm the treasury
OF 81 40 %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

AS long ago as March 1896 President
Roosevelt wrote an article for the Bachelor
OF Arts in which he did not look with favor
upon the colonial relation OF Canada to
Great Britain because no colony stands on
terms of equality with the parent state.
Some one has found this article and asks
Of 1895 with his present policy. This is
equivalent to saying that nothing can occur
In five or six years to change an intelligent
mans views.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

The Richmond Va) Times says that if
1t had been decided TO submit the question
OF adopting the new Constitution to the
people there might have been a long and
bitter contest, and there might have been
other things too disagreeable TO mention,
which We should have been ashamed OF
after the election was over. as the DEM
ocrats would not have permitted the Con-
stitution to be defeated" Therefore. II was
best to proclaim 1t to be in force. But
that sort OF tting would not do in a North
ern state
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

1t Is stated that President Mitchell will do
his utmost to prevent sympathetic strike
OF the bituminous coal miners. and that in
the event Of failure to do so he will resign
as president of the United Mine Workers.
But all this can be prevented If there is
influence enough in the country to make
the railroad managers of the coal roads
see the necessity of making some conces-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

The Illinois Audubon Society has given
notice that It Will enforce the stringent
law OF that State regarding the use Of
birds 10 trim bonnets The birds whose
plumage may be used are named in the
law but respecting all others. whether
killed within the State or shipped TO IL.
the act provides heavy penalty for using
birds or their feathers to trim hats II is
probable that the Audubon movement was
designed at first 10 prevent the slaughter
OF birds and was inspired by sensibility
rather than economic convictions. In this
State. as well as elsewhere. the economic
feature Of bird slaughter Is presented.
Arin=ing 10 the bird lovers the support OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
The Natural Born Kicker.

washington star.
Ibid you say you made speciality OF home
cooking?'' asked the boarder who had
just arrived
Yes. indeed" answered the motherly land
lady.
TOO bad, That's what I came here TO get
away from"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

The recent order of the President direct
ing that officers under the rules of the
civil service may be removed for the bene-
MT of the service without trial." is designed
TO secure efficiency. since it is often neces-
sary TO remove offenders in order to enforce
discipline. Heretofore it has been neces-
sary 20 file and prove charges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

There is no denying that great many
people are very anxious that the anthra-
cite coal strike shall be adjusted at an
early day. 1t is menace to the peace of a
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

ernor nearly three months ago. with notes
saying that the reports OF the Inspector Of
mines and two or three other important
reports Of subordinates would be fled IN
few days. but thus far these reports have
not been added 10 so complete the work
that the printing board can give IL 10 the
printer II the law so requires
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

OF sawdust few out. When he poured the
sawdust on the fioor-out with ii came
nifty gold half eagles
AT the conclusion of the story / would
run home, keeping in the middle of the
street, thinking IL | went on the sidewalks
an army of rats would run out of a dark
alley and devour me, and it's needless TO
bed clothes"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

PHILADELPHIA Press.

Philadelphia Press.
Subbubs-No. he isn't a suburbanite AT All
What made you think he was?
Citiman-Every time l see him ne has some
story about his inability 10 get a servant girl
who will stay more than week
subbubs-My dear man, II ne were a suburb
aalte he wouldn't joke about shat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

IL is noticed that exchanges are speaking
of the probable defeat of Senator Teller in
the next Legislature. Papers which did
not extol his ability and virtues while he
was a Republican are doing so now in
profuse manner. thus admitting that
common sort of a Republican is man of
Importance when he turns Democrat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

1t Is announced that the old Sugar Trust
OF the date OF the Wilson tariff bill and the
new Beet Sugar Trust are acting in har-
mony. That is. the big trust has swal-
lowed the little one. and both are really
opposed to reciprocity with Cuba; but
that fact should not interfere with the
adoption OF a policy which will benefit the
people of both the United States and Cuba.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

The New York Tribune declares that the
police force is no place for drunkards.
What Position where good service is need
ed is place for drunkards? One by one
the great industries and the coveted occu-
pations are denied TO them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
THE HUMORISTS.
Two Cigars for n Quarter.

Philadelphia Record
HoSx--What do you mean by giving me a
cigar like this? What did you pay for it?
Joax-Two for quarter.
Hoax-Iu bet you kept the 2O-cent one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
What Ii Wants.

Boston Post
1T wants five minutes of O'clock" said the
ungrammatica person.
II hope it will get it," answered the smart
aleck.
Get what?"
..Nhat il wants"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
settled.
Catholic Standard.

Catholic Standard.
Jenks-Haven't You and that neighboring farm
er settled your differences yet?
Farmer Akers-No. but lawyers have set
tied
Jenks-Settled? How?
Farmer Akers-On our farms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

If the Pacific Company will lay a cable
to the Philippines and give the government
reasonable rates, why should Congress
commit the United States to such construc-
tion0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Already another ship combination is an
nounced to beat the Morgan ship syndicate.
With two in the field there need be no
alarm about high-priced TRANSPORTATION.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
Beat His Wife,

Yonkers Statesman.
Mrs. Characterization say he beat his wife
with a club?
Mr.. imsonbeak-Several clubsl
1.-The monster
golf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Mr.. Rathbone. who was convicted by the
Cuban courts, desires new trial rather
than the amnesty in sight. but Mr.. Nicely
is silent. He will be satisfied with am
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

One OF the reasons that the report OF the
state geologist is not printed is that IL is
not complete. II was presented to the Gov
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-09

Whitecapping is far from being epidemic,
but the two or three recent cases make it
more dangerous TO the welfare of the State
than it is possible smallpox can be-
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