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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
Pleased with ..The Kentons.v

London Mail.
British readers may stand aghast at the
morbid lengths to which The Kentons''
carry their refinement. AS in the case of
all Mr.. W.. D.. Howells's stories, the
theme is simplicity incarnate. Old Judge
Kenton and his family are driven from their
pleasant township in Ohio into the wilder
ness of European travel because of the un-
happy love affair of a much-loved elder
daughter.
The blighting memory Of the worthless
lover is finally dispelled by a new one, who
may be summed up as a sort of laughing
CrichtOn. He is not, however, so enter
tanning as the base Betteredge, for whose
creation we thank Mr.. Howells profoundly.
For without Betteredge we should have
come 10 the conclusion that there never was
such a thing as a disagreeable American.
The rest OF the characteristic Kentons,
OF course, most OF all-are paragons Of re-
m The delicate. tactful manner in
which father and mother hover round their
love-sick offspring must stand as a lesson
10 the parents OF this ruder cline. whom
we are taught 10 believe repel the invasion
Of ineligible suitors by force Of arms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
Improvised Pretext.
New York Evening Sun.

Many are the p~retexts resorted to by men
anxious TO escape jury service. An I'M
willing juror, when called upon TO serve in
trial term, Part ~, Of the Supreme Court
this week, SAID:
Your Honor. I must ask TO be excused.
l do not approve Of the injustice OF justice
as administered in these courts"
Are you an Anarchist?" inquired the
trial justice.
mo. but 1 do not believe IN some Of the
laws of this State; they are outrageous;
there is too much injustice. L
That will do exclaimed the Justice,
sternly. You are a disgrace TO citizen
ship. You are unfit for service-you are
excused"
As the man left the courtroom he smiled
and remarked: The OLD man was severe,
but ii worked all right"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
As Good as Literary.
Brooklyn Eal

Brooklyn Eagle.
In that quarrel that broke out between
the New York Times and the Springfield
Union over the question of whether a news
paper man could or could not become a lit
erary man, the Times declared:
Julian Ralph is not a literary man
Now Ralph is out with a letter 10 the
Union. and in Il. among other things, he
says:
But If l am not a literary man, as you
say, does that fact render me public prop
erty2 Am l 10 be quarreled over out loud
between the Springfield Union and the New
York Times like a presidential appointed
or a dubious means of making a railway
tunnel safe to life and limb and sweet TO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20

me is whether YOU think that you like the
sketch We'll enough 10 print it-whether 1t
belongs to the magazine"
Mr.. Alden adds that it is a pleasure TO
be able to say as the result of his long eN-
p~erience that usually writer's or all degrees
of excellence receive unfavorable veTdicts
in the most friendly spirit; too often the
modestv of the contributor would lead him
to be more surprised by an acceptance than
by Il rejection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20

the nose? AS a minor fact. I may state
that / never said l was a literary man"
Never mind, Ralph Whether you are
or are not a literary man you are a ripping
good newspaper man and besides you have
achieved the distinction OF being held up
by Herbert Spencer In his paper on state
education in Facts and Comments as a
frightful example Of modern press men,
d2city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
Washington.

Where may the wearied eye repose
When gazing on the Great.
Where neither guilty glory CLOVIS,
Nor despicable state?
Yes-one-the hrst-the last-the best
The Cin~cinnatus Of the West,
When envy dared not hate,
BeQueath'd the name OF Washington.
To make man blush there was but one,
-Byron's lode to Napoleon. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
backward Play writing.

Brooklyn Eagle.
A lot Of our literary lights Of the higher
grade. who devote themselves to essays
and high narrative fiction. are discussing
the honelessnsss OF American dramatic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
Fuel BIN of the Future.

NV IWIN NIIUNIlI.
Experts OF high repute say that when the
cal mines IN both the Americas and In Eu-
rope are exhausted the stores OF fuel in
nina will serve the world for centuries.
Chinese coal and chinese cheap labor in
a. rure cycles may then keep alight the
furnaces which maintain the industries OF
fe globe. and the Yellow Peril Will then
Anome the Yellow Benefactor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-07-20
DR. E SIS MAKING

An answer to numerous in
quiries.
Mrs. Theresa Barr Wright's rooms
are closed for the season.
Mrs. May Phelps will accept no more
orders after Tuesday, and expects TO
close for the summer within a week.
Mr.. Geo. Philip Meier's rooms will
probably be open until the end of July.
-- &0df--k Gfh a.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
A Case of Total Depravity in
Young and Handsome Girls.
PADDLED BY AN OFFICER
On Their Naked Bodies Four Years
Ago on Congress Heights-ATrested
In a House OfProstitutiOn the Past
Week-The Elder Fined, But the
Younger Goes to the Good Shep-
herd Until of Legal Age.

The Stearn sisters, whose mother is an
employe of the mail bag repair shop are
awful examoles Of the depravitv of GER
tain class of young girls in this city who,
having homes and worthy parents, lead
profigate lives The older of the sisters IS
but seventeen years Of age and has been
married. the younger under sixteen. One
morning the past week both these sisters
were taken out of house of prostitution
with two male companions. Since almost
childhood they have been depraved. Othcer
Owens some four years ago arrested them
in state of nudity on Congress Heights
under the trees with a couple OF male COM
panions. He arrested the men and, after
paddlinQ the two girls 50 that they took
their meals standing up for week, he put
them on the street car and took them home
to their mother to whom the worthy othcer
explained matters She did not appear,
however, to appreciate the officers kindness
and there the matter ended for the time be-
ing. The sisters since that period have
been in several minor scrapes, the married
sister having been previously arrested and
placed under bonds. Why the men who
were found in their company were not ar
rested and fined is due to the fact that It is
the practice in Washington to turn the
male offender loose and soak the female.
In police conrt Mrs. Geddes, for that is the
elder sisters married name, was fined Sac
and returned to the House Of Detention
until the fine is paid or in default sixty days
in the workhouse Fanny Stearns, the
Younger sister, was committed to the board
| Of children guardians and the board decided
to commit her to the House of the Good
/ Shepherd until she is of legal age.
Thus these two young street walkers are
| disposed of, one for a period of years but
the older one and the more guilty sinner OF
the two will again be on deck and on her
beat in a few days.
The shamelessness and depravity OF the
Stearu sisters is a sad commentary on oul
boasted civilization, both girls being no
toriously depraved and holding promis
cous relations with the vilest of men ni
all classes and, it is alleged by the police
of all colors since their tender years. There
are many similar cases known to the au
thorities and some radical measures, II
would seem to the GLOBE, ought to be en-
forced, at least, against their street walking
| after certain hours at night
| The Stearn sisters are noted for theii
/ figures and their beauty, both of which they
have prostituted from the time they were
| little girls until their arrest Tuesday morn
| ing last. 1t is singular circumstance ano
one worthy of passing note that these de
PRAYED girls belong to a race which fur
nishes few, if any, Of its female members
to houses Of prostitution.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
THE ROcHAMBEAU
Unwilling Of the Statue to the Count
De Rochambeau, the Friend OF
Washington and His Com
rade in Arms.

At1I O'Clock yesterday the Countess de
Rochambeau pulled the chord which un-
veiled the statue of the friend of Washing
ton and the gallant champion Of the Ameri-
can colonies the Count de Rochambeau. 1t
was a brilliant assemblage which witnessed
the ceremonies, the representatives of
France being conspicuous for their high
offices and honorable names. The public
massed itself in Lafayette square and left
no standing room for late comers. The I'M
vetling was happp and fitting climax to
the conception, execution and conclusion of
the project. The daily papers contained
exhaustive accounts of the preliminary
ceremonies aud have covered the entire
ground Of the unveiling in manner highly
creditable to American journalism.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
Nrasten Down and Out

Ex.Chief Clerk Masteu has been given
an obscure desk in the Second Assistant
Postmaster Generals Department Mr..
Hawley succeeding him as chief clerk to
first Assistant Postmaster General Wyuue.
Mr. Masten is an honest man and deserved
a better fate, but the gang led by Macheu
dowued him
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Baron Won Steuben was a Prussian noble
man, a subject of williams crown, If the
Kaiser wants to give US statue why not
Won Steuben's, the gallant chivalrous sol
dier who fought for American Indepen-
deuce?
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Congress should Immediately interfere in
the construction Of the brick building lnow
going on at ST. Elizabeth's. The contract.
ors are a firm Of builders from Wilmington,
Del. The government pays the salary Of a
inspector employed by the firm.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

The Rochambeau ceremonies unites the
republics Of America and France in closer
ties Of amity and fraternal friendship. The
gallant Frenchmau who rode boot to boot
with Washington well deserves a statue and
his country the gratitude Of the nation he
helped to create.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
A NICE GOVERNMENT
Is This District Triumvirate
and Their Henchmen.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS

Is the Price the Taxpayers are Asked
20 Pay for the Simple Lack of Cleri-
cal Common Sense In the District
Building-Henry B. and Henry V.
I'm Their Siamese-Twin stunts are
Muddling the Whole District Adj
ministration of Affairs.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Let us have Oliver Cromwell's statue
next He, at least, was not king, only a
"hell roaring Jake Smith" Besides he had
no sister Amelia to-well, Voltaire will tell
vou
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

The republic is on the toboggan when
monarchs offer us the statues Of kings for
the admiration and instruction Of the rising
generation of-imperialists (J.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

We predict just thirty days as the maxi
mum period the statue Of the Great P)
Frederick will be permitted to remain in
tact if it is ever erected on this Republican
soil
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

There is and can be no king entitled to
the appelaion Great" from the Republi-
can point Of view, much less the brother Of
Amelial
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
WHAT NEXT?
A Patent Medicine Concern In
dorsed by High Officials.
JOURNAL CLERK M'KEE

Treasurer of the COncern-The Med
fciue Selling by Which Lady Agents
Have Made FOrtunes, According TO
the Confidential Circulars Sent Out
cures "All Syphilitic Diseases" and
is Natures Health Restorer."
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
"MIKEY" LOUIS
Great Scheme to Abolish the
Government Printing Office.
FARMING OUT HIS WORK

One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Worth OF Printing For Rat OfEices
Throughout the COuntry--Mikey Is
As Active As Mount PeIee and
Quite As Destructive to the Public
Service
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
CATHOLICINFLUENCE
In the Postmaster Generals
Department Dominant.
HOW MACHEN WAS SAVED

BY Archbishop Ireland-Every Wo-
man Promoted a Catholic With
Single Exception. and Not a Solitary
Veteran Soldier on the Lists of the
Favored Clerks--rhe Presidents
Veteran Preference order Contemp-
tuousiy Ignored.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Senttor Hoar hit the administration a
hard blow in his Philippine speech.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Why, OF why did not William offer US
the statue of the gallant Steuben Instead Of
the brother of Amelia2"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25
THE STEARN SISTERS AT ST. ELIZABETH
The Wilmington Contractors
Doing Snide Brlck-Laying.
John C. BARROWs' CHARGE

And the Hon. Sidney Mudd's RetOrt-
Fourteen Million Brick Being
Dumped in without Mortar-The
Easements Laid i'm Frost and Rich
ardsOn Knows 1.-THE Government
Being Robbed.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-05-25

Senator Hoar cannot be read out Of the
Republican party while Massachusetts is in
the Union
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

No man today has the attention Of
the world more than Andrew Carnegie.
People not only wonder at his gifts,
they listen when lac speaks lie is not
infallible, but his words are extremely
apt 10 be weighted with sagacious OBJ
servations and practical wisdom.
"a drinking man, - said Mr.. Carnegie,
addressing company Of Y. VI. &. A.
railway men, SHOULD have no place in
railway system, indeed, he should
have no place anywhere"
The foremost practical statesman i'm
France at the present time is Premier
Waldeck Rousseau. He is a patriot
who sees that the worst peril threaten
ing his own country are not foes from
without, but insidi0us foes from with
in. There j. no other country in the
world where so much intoxicating
liquor L. drunk per capita As in France.
Naturally, this j. awakening alarm,
said this French statesman. "rhe
common Use Of alcoholic drinks thret.
ening the perpetuity Of the race. "
Union Signal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

That a woman who don't talk much
always has something to say.
That a man who becomes master o.
himself becomes master Of many other
minds.
That girl who does not respect her
mother does not deserve the respect of
some other mothers son.
That the bird that builds the soft
est nest does not always live the long.
est.
That the fellow who guards his own
interests helps the other fellow hold
what belongs to him.
That the hardest horse to curry is
often the easiest to ride.
That the man who is always hungry
has much to live for.
That the happiest individual is often
the poorest in finances.
That three swallows may not make
summer, though they often bring a
fall.
That the fellow who is out of both
politics and love affairs is in hopeless
condition.
That the girl who thinks Of nothing
but society has very little to keep her
mind employed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29
Gcntry Bros Famous Shows
United.

The consolidation of Gentry Bros.
Famous Trained Animal Shows, which
have long been the most popular tented
exhibitions in the world, makes an i'm
portant union ofexcellent performances
10y combining what haye heretofore
Travelled separately. The exhibition is
fully twice it, former size; IN addition
to the augmented professional dis
plays, the performance this season re-
quires double the space and time that
1t formerly did.
The famous Shows united will eX-
hibit here, Tuesday, September 2nd. at
2@iO and =. W., at River lot, near
Bridge. Children DE. adults IS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29
"kITCllEN" COHORTS AND THEIR
COMMANDER.

Jno. =. Wise, Of New York, has said
To- the negroes of Virginia that under
his leadership, the Constitution OF
Virginia can be rendered null and
void. 1t is the same Jno. ;. Wise, who
WAS recently interviewed on Southern
questions while at lunch at Reuger's IN
Richmond. We said then, as We now
emphasize that his opinion on such
questions H. as worthless a. that Of the
most worthless negro who was ever
entertained in his Kitchen" 1t is
gratifying TO read that even Mr.. ROose-
Welt, who is anxious just now to secure
votes, is Disguised with Virginia Re
publicanism, and that Wise don't own
= court on earth il equally a. pleasant
To think about.
Let registrars aud all other officials
recognize under Nirginia's new orga-
mic law, proceed to the fearless and
fall discharge Of their respective duties,
paying no more attention TO the idle
boastlngs Of this man of cheek than to
the mutteung Of idols or insane folks,
and for heavens sake let the reporters
spare us the publication Of his opinions
ON Southern questions. Rather let us
hear from Giles jackson or some man
Of the negro race from Jackson ward.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

And now the three Boer generals
who have been having a good time"
with English royalty, are to take to
the lecture platform and tour all En-
gland. That's hardly decent. We
have long since entertained big disgust
for General Joe Wheeler's touring pro-
clivities. Could world Of money
have induced Gen. II. +. Lee to have
engaged in any such sensational show
busiuess2
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29
Any CHURCH or parsonage or insn.

NY ITIIKIH OF phTsOnnge or insIi-
tuition supporiedby voluntary coniribu-
ton will be given liberal quantity of
the Lungman a MARTINEZ Paints WLen-
ever they paint.
NOTE:-.ihi- has bee. our custom Tor
twenty-seven years; any building not
satisfactorily painted, will be reprinted
at our expense; about one gallon of
Linseed Oll 10 be added 10 every gallon
Of the paint 10 make ready for use; it's
mixed IN two minutes, and cost Of the
paint thereby made less 10 liicc than
any other. Yearly product over one
million gallons.
Longman d MARTINEZ.
Sole Agents, Chas. Bugg a. Son.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Mr.. Lawless says the viva voce
method Of voting kept his friends from
voting for him. He must mean they
were either afraid or ashamed, and
in either event he should have added:
"Save me from such friends"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

John :. Wise wrote a few lines 10
some Virginia negroes, and the report
ers were in a hurry to ask Hon. John
Goode, Senator Daniel and Others what
they thought Of it, and they hadn't
thought Of it AT all. 1t isn't worthy Of
serious thought. Dismiss the subject
and relegate the entire gang To the
"kitchen.u
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Mr.. Maynard won in the Congress
sional fight in the Second district, and
no doubt to the surprise and shock OF
Mr.. Lawless. The latter threw away
a good job at The capitol evidently
under the impression that he could
pick up something better, but there
were other pickers i'm the field.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Some Of the Philadelphia papers are
protesting against Government aid to
the jamestown celebration. And only
because it is not to be had in the city
Of "Brotherly Love ~" This is tariff.
stuffed nsolence in inten-est form.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

They are raising lemons in Indiana
and mint in Ohio. Just across the
river To the south Of these States the
usual State crop is being barrelled, and
there is fun and prosperity ahead for
three States at least.-Richmond Times.
Fun "to burn" but we have our
doubts as to the prosperity.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Mr. WattersOn is wasting his strength
on Mr.. Cleveland, and yet we can't
help but sympathize with every blow
given. We can't just excuse Demo-
crat who undertook TO make "a cabi.
net" out Of such timber as was found
in the raw material out Of which
Dave Lamont was made.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Instead of calling the Senate togeth-
er to consider reciprocity matters the
president would do better to call to his
aid the best craftsmanship Of the land
to unite in putting an end to disas.
trous aud and well nigh death dealing
strikes. That's the absorbing question
Of the hour.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

We have read carefully the article of
Prof. Sledd, about which so much has
been recently said and written, and do
not hesitate TO add that for sense and
nonsense, fact and fiction, logic and
loose talk, wise suggestions and foolish
ones it is without a parallel.
Strange that man who can think
50 clearly should all of sudden stop
thinking, and that a man who can
reason so well should in a moment
lose his reason.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

The North Carolina Confederate vet
Grams have recently met in glad re-
union at Greensboro, in that State, and
their custom is to enjoy like gathering
together at some point in their State
each year. Has Virginia such an or
ganiza,ion? If not here is work right
TO hand for Comrades Paulett and Mil
Ter. To enjoy such luxury for three
days annually would with them
wreathe the entire twelve months in
one broad, bland smile.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Nowadays everybody forgets there
are other kinds Of fortune than the
money kind. New York Express.
And for the one reason that "money
makes the mare go.r
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

The Shah Of Turkey Is too scary to
travel. lie is afraid Of the toss OF the
boat and the rattle of the ear. The
speed Of All English train was lowered
To 20 miles an hour 10 save the royal
traveller from going TO pieces. May be
he didn't have wives enough about him
10 steady his nerves.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

And now the coal magnates say that
they have stored away 1000, OOO, 600
bushels Of hard coal, and there Will be
no scarcity. Then why that jump in
prices ? These men should be forced TO
arbitrate
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

We met young man recently wear
ing the uniform Of L. 5. cavalryman,
who said he had furlough, and was
begging his way to his home in North
Carolina. Is this the way Uncle sam
deals with his soldier boys?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29
seed Wheat.

Currell's Prolific Red. resembling
Fultz; hardy, vigorous and shows what
1t will do in this section. Yield this
year on 33 acres, so bushels Samples
with Farmville Commercial Go. and
Charles Bugg * Son. Price 81 90 per
bushel i'm lots NJ ten bushels and over.
Address &. l. BALTIMORE, Mgr.
farmville, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

"rhe strenuous" is still on in the
Bird Congressional district, but when
this is over John Wise proposes TO
make it "hot" for all Virginia. Let
the heather rage
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29

Our word for it the first time Glass
opens nls mouth in Congress he will
be listened TO. The rap Of the Speak
er's gavel will not be necessary to Sc
cure for him a hearing.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-29
Women And JeMels.

Jewels. candy, flowers. man-lhatisihc
order Of wOmans preferences. Jewels
form a magne, of mighty power to the
average woman. Even that greatest of
all jewels. health Is often ruined in the
strenuous efforts to make or save the
money to purchase them. If woman
will risk her health TO get a coveted gem.
then 'ei her foriiiy herself against the in
siduous consequences Of coughs. colds and
bronchial affections by the regular use Of
DR.. Boschce's German Syrup. 1t will
promptly arrest consumption in its early
stages and heal the aiTec ed lungs and
bronchial tubes and Dive the dread dis.
ease from the system. 1t is not cure.
all, but IL is certain cure for coughs
colds and all bronchial troubles. You
can get this reliable remedy at Anderson
Drug Co., Farmvillc, Va Get Green's
Special Almanac.