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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08
TO DISCOURAGE POKER.
One state College Has Upon
the Festive Game.

Milwaukee Sentinel.
The rumor that some of the students at
the University of Wisconsin have substi-
tuted poker for football will interest par
ents who are worrying over the dangers
incurred from too much brain work on the
part of ambitious sons. 1t is said that
the athletes that have won the applause
Of the tickle public now find relaxation in
drawing to a royal flush or a full house.
The jackpot has lured youths from their
books if the testimony of prying landladies
is TO be believed. The midnight gas is be-
ing burned while small and select parties
bet their quarterly allowances on the turn
of a card.
The faculty is preparing an edict. the
gossips say, that will cause a premature
discrimination Of the quiet little games.
1t has been limited in significant tones that
poker has no place on the athletic, scienti1c
and classical courses of the famous seat
of learning. If a young man must play
poker he must acquire proficiency in the
American game at some other institution.
This is as it should be. College students
who intend to fit themselves for million
aires or famous politicians can find oppor-
tunities 10 learn the difference between
three of a kind and two pairs after they
have taken their degrees. The real need
of a knowledge of poker will not be dis
CONGItd III lht BtS4uitlil6 VI i6 II anu
promising careers that all young men are
supposed to have before them when they
leave college. 1t is only when fortune has
smiled on them that they need awaken to
the necessity of learning how to play poker.
1t is admitted that no self-respecting mill
ionaire can cross the ocean with any degree
OF eclat unless he is able to take a hand
in a big game. and what would a famous
politician be If he could not employ his
moments OF relaxation in losing some OF
his money upon a short" handP
IL t4y 90 tho fnnN that IN h nm
order OF things few of the students will
be m~illionaires or famous politicians it is
manifestly wise that poker practice, which
is damaging to morals and to pocketbooks,
should be stopped. The prying landladies
obviously are acting for the ultimate good
OF the students. There may be some ethi-
cal question concerning their methods, but
results are what count. The results Of
poker are bad; the results of spying are
good. Therefore, it is to be hoped that the
landladies will keep their eyes to the key
holes until the last jackpot has vanished.
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Republican Progress in Montana.

Butte Inter Mountain.
The handwriting on the wall is not palmer
than the signs that indicate the drift of po-
litical sentiment in the Northwest. Young
voters are Identifying themselves with the
party of progress, prosperity and expan-
sion. The immigration to this section is
helping TO swell the total of Republican
voters that is growing larger every day.
Not only Montana. but the entire North
west is lining up with the forces that OPP
pose the ridiculous theories of Democracy
that have never stood the practical test of
actual use, and never can.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

sOrs' term of Office is so short. or that they
could not be reelected for a series Of
terms. so that the public might get the adj
vantage of their increasing knowledge and
experience. In England all officers en-
gagged in the collection Of taxes are APP
pointed during good Behavior. and after a
civil-service competitive examination. This
makes the officer independent in his tenure
Of office and gives the public the benefit Of
constantly increasing expert knowledge.
Our system may have advantages of it's
own. but the lack Of official independence
and OF uniform methods seems to be in
separable from elective officers and short
terms. 1t must be added that assessors are
poorly paid for the supposed business tai
ent and the work required Of them.
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FAMINE CONDITIONS PREVAIL.
Demand for Pig Iron Far Above Sup
pIy-Footwear and Textiles.

NEW YORK. Feb. 7.-R. G.. Dun & Co.'S
weekly Review OF Trade tomorrow will
say:
interruption to railway traffic and out
door work by severe storms was the only
unfavorable factor in the business situation
during the past week, while manufacturing
activity increased and Distribution through
retail channels was undiminished Reports
from the West are especially encouraging.
but a few Southern points are slow to ex-
hibit Improvement. Railway earnings con-
tinue their monotonous record OF Increase.
for January gaining 10 per cent. over last
year and 24.2 per cent. over 1909. The fourth
weeks earnings were somewhat reduced by
bad weather.
Famine conditions exist In the market
for pig iron. II is doubtful whether there
was ever a time in the history of the Ma
ton when this metal was so scarce. Con-
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sidering the fact that production during
1901 was far beyond all previous records.
the present shortage gives indisputable
evidence of the unprecedented rate at
which the mills have been consuming.
Controlling interests deprecate all tenden-
cies TO initiate prices. recognizing the fact
that continued heavy is de-
pendent on quotations held at a reasonable
point. Nevertheless, if deliveries are wanted
before July l il is often necessary TO pay a
premium, and consumers have been COM
pelled in some instances TO place orders
abroad.
Activity is general at shoe shops. par
ticularly at the West, and New England
factories are shipping at the rate OF 9 per
cent. more than last year. No concessions
are made from the recent advance, but
there are still buyers who prefer 20 accept
a poorer quality at old prices. Hemlock
sole is the best supported leather and light
weights are in short supply. While some
hides at Chicago are again easier in price
there is evidence of some Improvement in
the situation.
Moderate supplies continue the best
feature as TO COTTON gooos ana mere rs no
slightly and all lines are firmly held. Ex-
pOrterS are bidding for coarse cOlOred cot
tons, bat in these, as I'm most grades, buy-
ers and sellers are far apart In their views
of the rigts price. The situation appears TO
favor holders.
Compared with the erratic course OF the
cereals during the preceding month or two.
produce markets have been quiet this week
Dizziness and lack of special Influences
were not productive of weakness. how
ever. former quotations being stubbornIy
maintained. In the case of corn there are
many expressions Of faith I'm lower prices
without aggressive speculation on the short
side.
Final returns of commercial failures
during January exhibit an exceptionally
large number OF insolvencies and also an
unusual amount of defsulted liabilities. In
manufacturing lines there were pa fall
ures, involving Sc, 30S. GAS, an increase OF
81, 607, 964 over the liabilities of last year.
Defaulting traders numbered LILO, with
liabilities Of $7.116,972 an increase of 112 In
number and 81, sos, 16S in amount. Miscella-
neous failures were fifty In number and
1856, ISL in liabilities, exceeding January OF
1901 by ten in number. but showing a de-
crease of $321, 442 In defaulted liabilities"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

TIL retirement of Rear Admiral Sampson
for age will be accompanied with sincere
regret that the event finds him in seriously
impaired if not permanently shattered
health. He will be sixty-two years old to-
morrow and has been in service in the navy
since he graduated at the Naval Academy
at the head OF his class in 1861. His service
covered a wide range and was of great value
10 the country before the war with Spain
began. Without reference to the merits of
the Sam~pson-Schley controversy. it may be
remarked that Admiral Sampson had moth
ing TO do with bringing it on or keeping it
up, and that his conduct in all circum-
stances has been that of a high-minded.
honorable gentleman.
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One Way to BE Right.

Hartford COurant.
1t is live and learn i'm this world. Here
is our esteemed contemporary, the Spring
field Republican, out with a new test of
righteousness. After saying. in a fine lyric
way, that the Boer nationality has made
1.-The superbest and most desperate defense
against humiliation known in modern
times. it adds: ut is a defense which
in itself carries conviction of the righteous
ness Of it's cause" Indeed If you only
struggle and kick and bite INCREASINGLY,
like a lunatic, everybody will agree that
you are righteous. This very nearly places
Miss Stones Macedonian brigands, along
with the Beers, among the sheep; but it
shows the Armenians and the Fnlanders
among the goats. without any doubt.
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THE N
Some of the Features OF Interest That
VIII Appear i'm To-Morrow's Issue.

Some OF the Features OF Interest That
THE ART OF SINGING
Madame Marchesi. the French singing
teacher. talks wisely on the subject
DEBT-MADE GENTILITY-
Frederick W. Eddy tells how social ap-
pearances are kept up in Singapore
HOST OF ROYALTY
Uncle Sam has had many guests Of high
rank before Prince Henry. o
GEORGE AIDES FABLE
An account Of the maneuvers OF Joel
and the disappointed orphan asylum.
FURNISHING A HOME
a chapter describing the successful
treatment Of the reception hall
oLD-FAsHIoNED FLOWERS
The delights Of the garden are charm
ingly described by Alice Morse Earle
THE WIZARDS GLASS
An original story by Amy Miller. author
of "The Slaves of the Lamp" etc
AN OLD-TIME MYSTERY
New story concerning the parentage Of
the famous wait. Caspar Hauser.
ILLUSTRATED FASHIONS
A New York letter containing latest
Information about gowns and other
feminine apparel.
SPHINX LORE
A column Of enigmatic problems TO puz-
zle the keenest wits.
WAKING UP ENGLAND
Prince of Wales. not Kipling, the orisi-
nator OF the Crusade.
THE FIRE WATCHMEN-
Their work in the Courthouse Tower.
CARNATION SHOW
Something about the national exhibit.
A LOCAL PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY
A column of short stories of local in
terest.
In addition are the weekly reviews Of the
dramatic and musical field. the department
of sports, a summary Of the city's social
activities OF the week, suburban social
news. a chapter Of literary gossip and the
thousand and one matters OF interest that
go to make up a good Sunday newspaper.
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or the 10.64S failures in business during
1901, incompetence is given as the cause Of
2.o2s. or nearly one-hfth. while TO lack of
capital 1922 were due. or nearly one-third,
and to fraud LISA are attributed. Thus more
han half the failures are due to a lack of
capital and lack of experience. Doubtless
the two go together, since men who have
experience will not embark i'm trade without
capital to compete with those who have
both experience and capital.
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the expulsion Of the friars and friar bish-
ops. in the interest of the church. as the
Filipinoes consider them UNFIT TO serve In
the house of God. A majority of the pres
identes have already signed the petition.
The Chamber OF Commerce to-day ad-
dressed a memorial 10 Congress urging
legislation for these islands, and also re-
questing the appointment of two additional
Philippine commissioners to be Americans
with commercial and industrial experience.
General Chanee reviewed over 5000 troops
here to-day.
The department Of instruction is prepar-
ing a school Of telegraphy. in order TO OBJ
tain civilians TO replace the military oper-
atOrS.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW Y~ORK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Palmer House. +. o. News Co, Zi'
Dearborn street, Auditorium Annex Hotel,
Dearborn Station News stand.
CINCINNATI. r. Hawley & Co, 14 Vine
street
LOIISNILLE-C. T. DeerIng, northwest corner
OF Third and jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co. "a Fourth avenue.
ST. LOUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House. EDDltt
House, Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel
DENVER. ~COL.-Louthan & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets.
street
street.
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And still the stress in the iron industry
continues. to the great surprise of most peo-
pie. The production is up to the capacity.
and orders not only cover the first half
of the present year. but are crowding over
into the second half. This is the stress Of
prosperity-of prosperity at home-since the
activity is in the home market. There IS
even a suggestion of bringing exports from
Europe TO meet the home demand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

The art of talking is not as important a
part of education as the art Of thinking.
yet it is by no means To be sighted. and
fessional men make their living by oratory
IL should not be undervalued. The annual
oratorical contests in this State furnish
good intellectual exercise for a great many
bright young people of both sexes. and as
now conducted they have real educational
value
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Baltimore News.
Yes" said the eminent merchant, as he
swallowed a tabloid beefsteak, "our ancestors
were an improvident set"
They certainly were" assented the other.
gulping down a pill containing two fried eggs
and a cup of coffee. why Rugginss Customs
of the Ancients' says that during the period of
1925 a busy merchant frequently spent ten
minutes in eating one meal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Most persons will probably be surprised
to learn that the copper product of the
United States exceeds in value that of
either gold or silver. yet such is the fact.
The report of the United States Geological
Survey on the Mineral Resources of the
United States shows that the gold prod
uct of 1900 was worth $79,OO0,OO. the silver
product $4,000. 600, while the value of the
copper product was SOS. OOO, 900. More sur
prising still is the statement that the value
of building stone taken out during. the year
exceeded that of silver, S4S, 600. 600 against
SS6,OOO.OOO. while that of clay products was
$22,OO0.OOO greater than that of gold. being
$780, OO,O 900. If there are any surviving wor-
shippers of the silver fetch they will prob
ably be Disguised to learn from the report
that ''two-thirds of the output of silver
in the United States is obtained as a by
product from mines which would be operat-
ed no matter what the price Of silver might
10 -
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Strong Emotions.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
The new college laboratory at Richmond.
Ind, will be equipped with many new in
struments from Germany, among them an
apparatus for measuring any display of
emotion. 1t is a pity that the proposed
Carnegie institution at Washington is not
yet in operation. With such an instrument
within the sphere of influence of the Senate
on Tuesday last we should have had a
superb record. provided the Lodge-Teller,
Beveridge-Teller and Tillman-Spooner dis
plays had not been strong enough to wreck
II
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GIVING AID AND COMFORT TO THE
ENEMY.

In the brief passage in the Senate be-
tween Senator Foraker and some of the
Filipino sympathizers the Ohio senator
showed that he is a bad man TO tackle in
that sort of debate. When Senator Tillman
interrupted him TO denounce the so-called
sedition laws in the Philippines, Mr.. Fora
ker remarked that it ought TO be in order
TO inquire of the senator from South Caro-
lima on which side of the struggle in the
Philippines his sympathies were. Thus
prodded Mr.. Tillman declared that his
sympathies were with the Filipinos. and
Mr.. Foraker retorted: Undoubtedly they
are, and such a flat-footed and unqualified
declaration as the senator has made would
render the Revised Statutes applicable TO
him if he were not protected by his position
as a senator" The provisions of the stat
utes referred to were enacted in 1890 and
are still in force. They define treason, re-
belli0n, seditiOn, conspiracy against the
government. and prescibe penalties there
for. They declare guilty of treason every
person owing allegiance TO the United
States who adheres to their enemies, Civ
ing Inem ala ana comfort Wltnln the United
States or elsewhere Another section de-
clares guilty Of rebellion or insurrection
against the United states any person who
gives aid or comfort to such rebellion or
instruction. The open expression of sym
pathy with persons in armed rebellion
construed as giving them comfort. The
Instruction in the Philippines is no longer
dangerous, but in openly declaring his
sympathy with the insurgents the South
Carolina senator virtually became a sharer
in their crime.
Then Senator Hoar reminded Mr.. Fora
ker that Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, when a
member of Congress during the Mexican
war, had said during a debate that If he
were a Mexican he would welcome the
Americans will bloody hands to hospitable
graves. and wanted to know If the people
of Ohio did not reverence the name and
memory of Corwin. Mr.. Foraker replied
that they did, but in that great emer-
gency they realized that Mr.. Corwin made
a profound mistake" He might have
added hat Mr.. Corwin's un-American
speech caused his retirement from politics
at the expiration of his first term in the
Senate, and he was not heard of again for
many years. He never did live down the
speech. nor will those who are now ex-
pressing sympathy with Filipino insurgents
ever be forgiven by the people for giving
moral aid and comfort to the enemies of
the United States. The bill recently re-
ported by the judiciary committee of the
House defining and furnishing anarchism
imposes a heavy penalty on any person
who advocates or advises the killing or as
saulting of any government official. The
Filipino insurgents would do that if they
had a chance, and from a moral point of
view those who express sympathy will
them advocate and advise that very thing.
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salt Company Incorporated.

CHICAGO, Feb. THE international
Salt Company. with a capital stock Of 81
Co. 600. was Incorporated at Springfield to-
day. According 10 Mark Morton. one %
the i~ncorporators. the new concern will
take I'm the National Salt Company and the
Retsof Salt Company OF New York. JOY.
Morton * Co. OF Chicago and several other
companies which Mr.. Morton satd he was
not at liberty 20 name. Besides Mr.. Nor
ton. Daniel r. Gillingham and Daniel
Peterkin. OF Chicago. are named as incor-
anruFarg
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She Waited.

New York Telegraph.
They were speaking OF new women.
If a girl proposed to you" she said, you
wouldn't dare refuse her"
IF a girl had the nerve and determination TO
make a proposal" he replied, Il wouldn't dare
marry her"
In view of the circumstances she decided to
wait for him to speak first.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

II Is rot known that the county assessors
In any other State than Indiana hold an
nual meetings TO discuss sources OF revenue
and methods Of taxation and 10 promote
Uniformity OF action among assessors in
listing property and in assessing and col
Letting taxes. The matters discussed al
these conferences are OF vital interest TO
the people OF the entire State. and they are
90 De congratulated on having public OFF,
cIals so anxious 70 do their whole duty and
do II right that they are willing 10 give
time and labor not required by law to dis
sussing the best methods. On some ac-
counts Il Is TO be regretted that the assAs-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

The House seems to have tired Of the
debate on the bill TO kill the oleomargarine
Industry. Even the Southern member who
turned from oleomargarine to denounce the
effort to retain the representation of the
Constitution and TO defend the disfran-
ohisement of the colored man seemed un-
able TO add interest to the debate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Because the Republican sheriff i'm Kings
county. New York. is charged with having
of a committee to secure nomination and
election he has been hailed before Governor
Odell. If the charge is sustained the sheriff
will be removed. All of which goes 10
show that it is not well for Republicans 20
adopt Tammany tactics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08
His PIenitude of Faith.
Baltimore Herald.

BaItlmOre HeTaIu.
Mr.. Bryan's faith department is in ex-
cellent working order. He sent a message
to a gathering of war correspondents ex-
his belief that the United States
would never again be involved in war.
However. after Mr.. Bryan's statement that
he believed Perry Beimonts defeat to be
due TO his vote against him in 1896, the
public will not be astonished at anything
NIr Rrvan believes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Philadelphia Record.
4 see where a fellow is going to pay $500 for a
poem"
WHAT
Yes; he cut it out of a paper in the Congress
sional Library. and that is what they fined hin"
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Marine Mckenzie Dead.

WASHINGTON. Feb. Another of the
marines with Waller during his terrible
march across the Island of Samar is dead.
a cable received at the Navy Department
to-day reports that Private Mckenzie died
at Tacloban Feb. / from liver comphca-
lions contracted on that march.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Senator Frye is said to be impatient be-
cause he can see no date for the taking
up of his ship subsidy bill. There are sew
erSl matters OF more general Importance.
Indeed. any subject of ordinary Importance
will take precedence over the ship subsidy
An
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Has Proved His Qualifications.

Atlanta Journal.
Now that Admiral Schley has run the
gauntlet Of Savannah "chickeE salad" the
Chicago ~stockyards and Kentucky sour
mash. II ought 10 be conceded that he is
a real hero, no matter what happened at
Santiago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

The officials Of the Reform School show
that from IS TO 50 per cent. of the boys sent
TO that institution become good citizens.
OF the 20 or 25 per cent. who fan into bad
ways is per cent. go the first year. If 30
per cent. are rescued for good citizenship
the expenditure 10 support the institution
at Plainheld is fully justified. There is
reason to believe that with "A more liberal
policy in certain directions the percentage
OF ,hose who fan away may be decreased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Il tell you we owe a debt OF gratitude to the
worlds wicked women"
Nonsense. In what way2'
How could the modern dramatic author do
business without them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-08

There are a few Republicans in the House
who could add to the breadth of their in
formation regarding the purposes OF pro-
tective tariffs by mastering the details OF
the arrangements OF the Harrison admins
tration by which Il secured the valuable
trade OF Cuba in two years.
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Unworthy of Consideration.

Milwaukee Sentinel.
Because stricken, old, faithful Admiral
SIMPSONS son is TO be appointed to the
Naval Academy the Atlanta Constitution
remarks Sampson has not exhausted the
prize graft" There are newspaper men
in the South who would rather be shot
than say that.