davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

If the reports from China are true, ''the
bear that walks like a man" is playing a
sharp game upon the other nations in the
treaty which required of Russia the with
drawal of its army of occupation from
Manchuria, portion of the Chinese empire
which is desirable for Russia's purposes.
If the report is true the army has been
along the Russian railway which runs
through that province, ostensibly to pro-
tect the railway. but where it can strike
every city Russia Is pledged by treaty to
evacuate. 1t is a British report however.
and may be an error. since Great Britain
iragines the worst in everything in which
Russia has hand. Russia wants the
earth, and 1t now occupies a much larger
portion of 1t than is to the advantage of
it's inhabitants. 1t will not relinQuish it's
by the other powers to do SO. For foreign
trade Manchuria is one Of the largest and
most valuable portions of the empire. The
other nations which desire a share of the
trade of Manchuria will have something TO
say about the occupation of the country
to their exclusion. When those nations
unite it is more than probable Russia will
find an avenue Of retreat which will leave
the door open to the worlds trade. Even
Russia needs the friendly attitude Of the
civilized world more than it needs Man
churia-a fact which British correspond
ents do not grasp when they send home
their panicky dispatches.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

The Confessions Of Wife," tale run
ming serially in one of the magazines, has
evidently attracted more than usual atten-
pers and individuals Just why, 1t is diff
cult to say. Doubtless the title had some
thing to do with this. The unholy curiosity
inherent in the human mind perhaps led
to the expectation that the confessions
would throw a new light on the matri-
monial state. What they do. however. is
nothing of the kind. They simply show
how an exacting, hysterical, overdemon-
strative, silly woman can succeed in SO ex-
asperating and irritating a husband, origi-
nally well-meaning and sufficiently affec-
tionate. that he is driven In sheer self
defense to escape from her. That he re-
turned when broken down physically and
mentally and was grateful for her loving
reception does not alter the fact that she
was enough to try the patience of a saint
And with all her confessions she does not
recognize any fault in herself in this direc-
ton. She does, it is true, intimate that she
was on the point of transferring her affec-
tions to the faithful family doctor-a man
quite too good to be true;" but one read
ing the book can hardly blame her for this
and can only wonder how this masculine
paragon can so devote himself to an hys-
terical, childish woman.
1t is insisted by certain readers that the
author Of the book is really Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps disguised under the pseudo
nym of Mary Adams, and there are GER
tainly some properties" and characters
tics peculiar to her work-a dog always in
evidence. a jewel of a DOCTOR a woman of
nerves and a general atmosphere of hys-
terra. Miss Phelps has just published
book over her own name with much such
an atmosphere of overstrained sentiment.
In it is sick wife and husband who does
not realize the seriousness of her illness
and wickedly goes a-fishing. If both books
are by one writer the prominence given to
this hysterical type of woman is of no spe-
cial significance. If the authors are not
the same then the inquiry naturally arises,
is this type common that she is every
where recognized as a familiar acquaint-
ance? If so, there should be an organized
movement for her reform or determination.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

we're scolding. The Post was particularly
outspoken. Governor Odell." 1t said. has
from the first borne himself like man who
own. He has an extraordinary record of
actual accomplishment in his one term
of office" The Herald excused itself for
publishing Hills slander and all the other
papers, even those opposed to Governor
and integrity as executive. Such is the
reward for the man who has the courage
to do what he believes should be done and
the capacity to do 1t. AS for ex-Governor
Hill. his assault has brought upon him the
denunciations Of these papers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

The United States Steel Corporation has
recently purchased 200 acres of land at
New Orleans, having a river frontage Of
2,2O0 feet. The immediate use of this large
tract will be for the erection of ware
houses for the storage Of manufactured
goods shipped during the stages of high
water and held in stock to supply Southern
markets. but eventually the whole tract is
to be utilized in the trade which is ex-
pected to be developed by the construction
Of the isthmian canal. Ii is expected that
when the canal is completed, as ii will be
before many years, New Orleans will be-
come a great point of transshipment of
goods for the markets Of South America
and Asia and the west coast Of the United
States The purchase illustrates the far
sighted sagacity with which modern COM
merce is managed
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

During the years when teaching was
about the only profession to which an in
telligent young woman could aspire there
were many more teachers than schools but
the opening Of other employments to wom-
en- has drawn many away that at the
present time the supply of competent
teachers for the schools of this city is near
ly below the demand. And what is true of
Indianapolis is true of the State generally
One of the causes which has brought about
this condition is that teachers must be bet
ter qualified for teaching than they were
twenty years ago. Then any bright young
woman who had had. fair school privileges
could get situation. Now a special course
of study requiring years is necessary,
which leads many who graduate from high
schools to look elsewhere for occupation,
where better compensation can often be
found.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Old census reports show some things that
seem strange at present. That of 1900
showed 951 African slaves in Connecticut,
135 in Indiana, 2,422 in New Jersey, 2O3i3 in
New York. 17O6 in Pennsylvania and 3Sl in
Rhode Island. The report of 1910 shows a
material reduction in the number Of slaves
in all the States named except Indiana,
which had increased to 237. Illinois, which
was not enumerated in 1900, had 16S slaves
in 1910. In 1920 the number in Indiana was
reduced to, 100. In 1910 there were three
slaves reported in the State, but they had
disappeared before the next census AS
late as 1880 there were still some slaves in
all of the States above named, including
70 in New York. 4O3 in Pennsylvania. 2.254 in
New Jersey, 25 in Connecticut, and so on in
diminishing numbers, except that Illinois
had increased to 747. In all the Northern
States. however. the institution had been
abolished at fixed dates and was dying a
natural death.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

for the indecent plays-those against
which the protests OF the critics are chiefly
directed-they are in the minority The
public patronizes them certainly. but some
what under protest. Most plays on the
stage. though they may be trivial and fool
ish, are not unclean. A clean, clever,
cheerful play. especially If 1t be American,
Is always well received. Managers know
this, and there is reason to suspect that
one reason why they do not act on their
knowledge more frequently is that they are
unable to secure the playa situation for
which the stage is plainly not to blame
1t is the custom TO condemn the thea ter.
but 1t sometimes happens that the condem-
nation Is not entirely lust.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

Ex-senator Jewett. Of st. Louis, who is
ninety-four years old. says that a man
should quit work at the age OF ninety.
A man at Wichita has named his dog
Moreover" says the Eagle. He got the
name out OF the Bible. He had been read
ing the story of Lazarus. "And moreover
the dog came and licked him."
Lawrence Wells, Of New York, has pur-
chased the colonial mansion at New Bruins
wick, N. J., noted as the home OF the hero
inc In Paul L. Fords novel, Janice Mere
dith," and as one Of the headquarters OF
Washington.
There will be no building exclusively
for womens exhibits at the st. Louis
worlds fair womens work will stand
side by side with that of men in the vari-
Gus exhibit palaces. A woman's building
will be erected. but IL will be only for the
purpose OF meetings and entertainment.
Judge c. NJ. Tomkins illustrates the say
ing. "Once government clerk, always a
government clerk" He Is nestor amonS
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
THE FOLLOWERS OF GEORGE FOX.

The conference of the representatives of
the Society of Friends in the United States,
which has been in session in this city the
past week. recalls a religious. and. it may
be added, a social organization which for
many years has been an able ally in the
worlds work for righteousness. The dis
cussions during the past week, even If one
cannot fully agree with all that was said,
must have impressed those who have read
the reports cf the meetings with the feel
ing that the leaders to-day are men of in
tellectual grasp and OF high purpose worthy
successors of those who established the sect
years ago. The delegates have discussed
the prominent moral and religious prob
lens in manner showing that the Quakers
are yet leaders in religious thought. While
they hold advanced and positive views they
discuss live topics with moderation that
may be adopted by other reformers with
profit. In the discussion of all topics the
Friepds have displayed a spirit of tolera-
ton and charity which attract respectful
attention and consideration where invec-
tive would repel. In the discussion of the
temperance question, for instance, the ar
guments presented by the speakers cannot
fail to carry conviction. while the remedies
proposed to check intemperance must COM
mend themselves to ALL
The Friends as a religious body have not
escaped the changes which the passing
years have brought to other religious sects.
Music, once forbidden in their meetings,
is part of the regular Worship. and they
have pastors who preach as do the pastors
of other churches. Tie garb is now worn
but by few of the older members and the
plain language is not insisted on as the
outward sign of membership. But no
change has come to their simple creed and
there has been no modification of the be-
liefs which years ago brought persecution
and derision to them. The leaders continue
to be the same dignifed men they were
years ago. AS a church the Friends have
not kept pace with the growth of the coun-
try. 1t is doubtful If in their strongholds
their numbers large as fifty years.
ago; still. they have left the impress of
their faith upon every community in which
there has been Quaker meeting house."
The closing of such a meeting house in
any community must be regarded as a sign
of moral. religious. and. it may be added,
intellectual decay.
TO no religious denomination does In
diana owe more than to the Friends. Good
ly numbers of them were pioneers. Wher-
ever they settled they made communities
OF industrious, frugal, progressive and
clean-living people. In education, intelli-
gence and moral purpose the early Friends
who settled in Indiana were far ahead of
their time. The church and the school,
house were built soon as the first log
cabins gave the pioneers shelter. Nor did
these progressive leaders Of Quakerism
stop there, for they established academies
and high schools which became the centers
of higher education long before other or
ganizations thought OF such institutions.
Wherever in Indiana there was a large
community OF Friends seventy-fve years
ago there was k,gh school open to all
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

A statement recently issued by the regis
ter of the treasury discloses some interest
ing facts regarding the holdings Of United
States bonds. There have been times In
our history when government loans had to
be negotiated abroad and when our out
standing bonds were held largely by for
eigners. 1t is not so now. Out of total of
$7S2, $50 registered bonds only s16.O22, $50
are held by foreigners, and of this amount
s12, 900 are held by foreign insurance
companies which are required to keep them
on deposit in the various States where
they do business. This leaves only SO, ,44, $50
of United States bonds held by foreign in
dividuals or banks. great many of the
bonds issued during the civil war went
abroad, but they have nearly all been re-
deemed or have returned to this country.
The statement shows that not a dollar OF
the bonds issued in financing the Spanish
war went abroad. The facts indicate the
growing wealth of the country and the
readiness of the people to absorb govern
ment bonds. There are more government
bondholders in the United States than in
any other country
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

593Oss in Buffalo. s2,146.s43 in Rochester and
smaller sums In cities usually classed with
this. Of the fourteen cities which showed
larger clearances for the week not one
showed as large a percentage of increase
over the clearances during the correspond
ing week last year as this city did. Chi
cago showed an increase of per cent. St.
Louis of Is per cent, Cincinnati of IL per
cent. Cleveland of 20 per cent, Louisville
of per cent. Indianapolis of IS per cent.
The figures show that this is one of the
livest cities in the country.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

The most serious objection to the pur-
chase of the Panama canal route was that
the United States could not get valid title
to the work as it now stands. but the re-
port of the attorney general. backed by
the best French lawyers. is that the title
is satisfactory. Hereafter all the objections
must come from the government Of Colon
bia. which should not count for much.
when 1t is recalled that the government
is a succession of revolutions
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
The Quotation Completed.

Bishop Fowler. Of the Methodist Church.
on one occasion found himself opposed in
conference very bitterly by one OF the
other members, and, after listening 10 a
lengthy TRADE concerning the matter IN
question. replied in a manner that seemed
to make very little impression on his op-
ponent. who, arising. stretched his arm in
the direction OF the bishop. rolled his eyes
upward very solemnly. and exclaimed:
Deliver me from the snare OF the
fowleri'
And from the nosome pestiIence,''
added the bishop. rising quick as a flash
and mimicking the roll OF the others eyea
and the stretch Of his axnA
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

My Armour. of the leading packing house
in ckseago, told Mr.. Curtis. OF the Record
Herti that 1; can be easily shown that
the FONTS of the packers are smaller than
thosxof other large industries in the coun-
try Figures which have been published go
60 s4Ftain that claim; nevertheless, there
are ipers which continue TO attribute the
hgh1'rice Of meat to the packers. ignoring
the Isct that in the nearest markets cat
tie I'D hogs are from 25 to 40 per cent
higkss than they were in 1897.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

1t is now charged that the Indian Rights
Association, q volunteer organization which
has long posed as the only unselfish friend
of the Indian, and whose avowed purpose
is to protect the race from the expressions
of the government. has been worked" by
shrewd manipulators and made tc further
the ends of those whose real purpose is to
rob the red man OF his land. 1t Is unfor-
tunate that would-be reform agencies are
so often lacking in a wisdom commensurate
with their undertakings.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

xin the last ten days a man pretend
ing tx De an agent for this paper has OBJ
tainex money from friends of the Journal
by fTfud. On the 18th of the month he was
at B1fton, where he gave his name as o
A E4l. A few days previous he was at
Valp1 also. under the name of Hill. His
plan to give the victim an order on the
Jour,fl for an amount of money to be
charsf d TO his expense account He is a
scoulfr rel. Of course. and ought to be ar
restet on sight.
AnStman who asks for credit of any sort,
repre- Snting that he is travelling agent
for TIE Journal. may be set down as a
frautf Our travelling men all carry cre-
denti4s, In which IT is stated that no credit
win 1e asked. They are supplied with
enou money for their wants direct from
this 3nce.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

TfH value of well-eerned reputation is
flfusfrated in the case OF Governor Oden,
OF Few York. AS an executive he has
woE3 golden opinions from independents
whcSdid not vote for him two years ago.
Whi Ex-Governor Hill charged him with
hav1g caused State officials TO purchase
sup. les from firm to which he had
loer3i money Governor Oden promptly
prci3d beyond doubt that the charge was
falsS Thereupon the New York Times.
Woai. Herald and the Evening Post turned
spo9 sx-Goyernor Hill and gave him a se-
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
A Great Difference.

Washington Star.
THE stage isn't what 1t used to be-" said the
man who invariably speaks in a tone of regret.
That's right" answered Mr.. Stormington
Parnes. Nowadays the stage has electric lights
and an abundance OF scenery and competent
stage hands and comfortable dressing rooms.
The stage isn't what 1t used to be. I'm exceed
ingly glad of IT."
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
A Critical Expression.

Philadelphia Press.
Miss Gushington-Mr. D'Auber was showing us
some of his sketches in oil. / think his style Is
just cute. don't you?
Mr.. Knox-Oh, / wouldn't say cute exactly.
Miss Gushington-No?
Mr.. Knox-No, i should say ''artless."
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Chicago Tribune.
1T is hardly necessary for me to say" re-
piled the distinguished-looking woman. 'that the
rejection of that Frances Willard memorial
window because 1t was wine colored has my
cordial approval. We must abstain from
the appearance of compromising with the en-
emy."
Then the good woman lighted her little alcohol
stove and made a cup Of tea for her caller.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
A Suitable Match.

A pseudo big chief of the Sioux
Sued hard for the hand of Sweet Sue;
He carried the day.
And the marriage. they say,
OF Sue and the Sioux will ensue.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
Papa and the Count.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tell me frankly. count. how much you owe"
Really, sare. your questione covers me wiz
confusione."
That's all right. Conf1de in me. IL you are
to marry my daughter want you to be open and
honest How much do you owe?'
Messing"
Nothing! You owe nothing?'
ALAS. eet too true. Nobody weei trust a
me-"
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
Suspicious.

Philadelphia Press.
II suppose your chances Of winning the afec-
tions of Miss Gay are as good as the next fell
lows?"
IT don't know. She called me Jim very af-
fectionately last night
''You don't say? Well, that's promising, isn't
t?'
Hardly. considering that my name happens to
be Tom"
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

The report OF bank clearings for the week
ended Oct. % shows that indianapolis stood
fifteenth In a list Of eighty-four cities out
side Of New York. This city's clearings for
the week were s11.ss7. $50. as against $sos7.-
Sss In Milwaukee. ss,7ss.sss In st. Paul, S.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Chicago Post.
The man was dead. but the caller didn't
know II.
docs Mr.. Jinks live here?' he asked.
The maid who came to the door shook her
head.
''Can you tell me where can find him?'
The maid pointed toward the sky.
II guess you don't know him." retorted the
caller nromptly.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
THE HUMORISTS.


Washington Times.
"Confound these literary clubs, / say! My
wife's crazy over Browning"
SOS mine, but I'm not raising any objec-
tions Brownings dead"
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

n. Ira Howerth, of the University of
c&so. told an audience the other day
Roman was yet in subsection. a slave
j In. and that 1t behooved man, IL he
If be himself elevated. to emancipate
Sithout loss OF time, The professor
Slow regard himself as an acceptable
Genital candidate for the woman's
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
She Was I'm 1t.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
Bertie-I saw you the stage, but I didn't
see your name on the programme.
Tottie Footlights-Thats strange; 1t was there.
1t said soldiers, footmen, &C." Well, the
&c" means me-
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Hill have to be admitted that 1t re-
= something of an effort to laugh at
J HTwain's latest so-called joke-his let
the secretary of the treasury order
ns OF old government bonds. early
packs, etc., as winter fuel. The best
II professional humorists is far from
,2inyariably funny.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

<ri1 Anthracite Coal Strike Commission"
Us 1htS Sofficial designation used by President
Roos4 4elt IN his instructions, and it will
standkin history as the first commission of
the n hd ever created.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Thf be unhappy days for anti-imperial-
Is hen they scan the dispatches day
tier Fay and month after month for news
ne} ting In the Philippines and find moth
is Y 4 evidences of peace. prosperity and
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

TheEreport which is circulating that the
Scho& Board desires 100000 to enlarge the
high tchools is incorrect. That is twice as
muchk additional money as the board asks
fw al purposes next year.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

In 1equate Transporting facilities con-
nue TO be the burden OF the weekly trade
sposs- There could be no better evidence
p3sperity and business activity than
lex cars when the railroads are strain
u dkery nerve to meet the demand.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

Thx way in which the Judge from UP
caun " is hustling the Molineux trial along
Is be Sildering the New York bar. That
body lad forgotten what the word "expe-
dfte"tneans.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

yaday, but there is no harm in remind
readers that the Republican party
hot seek support on the basis Of de-
mistakes. IL asks for a continuance
s6port because 1t believes it deserves
} ause its policies are in the direction
! itive and direct benefit to the people.
ks on prosperity and not on disaster.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

q who attended Senator Hanna's
bg in this city will be surprised to
q from several special kilograms that
roke down" soon after beginning his
q. Those who listened to IL or read il
In the Journal are of opinion that 1t
fun and comprehensive delivery. But
knsational correspondent will lose no
funity. even IL he is forced to Gre
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

LCJI8gILLE-C. 7. Deering. northwest corner
OF frd and Jefferson streets: Louisville Boob
Co - Fourth avenue. and Blaufeld Bros. Al
We3 Market street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

CHIC&Go-Palmer House, p. o. News Co., 2i7
Uea&orn street. Auditorium Annex Hotel.
DeaZorn Station News Stand.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

MIR. COL.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
I'd Lawrence streets.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

as TNGTON, ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
toUHs Fairfax Hotel, Willard Hotel
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26
lHE INDIANAPOLIS JoURNA

Cam . found at the following places:
NEwFoRK-Astor House.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

ri efBUs. o.-vladuct News Stand. ss4 High
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

rfsN. o.-J ". wilkie. % South jefferson
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

cNc<'NATI-J. r. Hswley & Co.. Arcade.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-26

PerfS1s sending the Journal through the mails
IN thez United States should put on an eight-page
or 8gelve-page paper 1-cent stamp; on a
sfxteeS twenty twenty -four-page paper. a 2
cent kamp- Foreign postage Is usually douoie
An i fmmunfsations intended for publication in
this Itoer must IN order to receive attention, De
aecoD$anied by the name and address Oh the
hft 4ted manuscripts viii not be returned un-
less Z tage n inclosed for that purpose.
EntEsd as second-class matter at Indianapolis.
Ind. kstoffce.