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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

Recently in Alabama a coIored citizen,
on being refused the right TO register as
vot5r under the provisions of the new Con-
stitat,on OF the State. applied to Judge
Jones. OF the United States Circuit Court.
for a mandamus TO compel the registrars
20 place his name on the poll list. The
judge denied the application on the ground
thai he had no Jurisdiction in the prem
ises. but in order to expedite matters he
certified the case direct to the Supreme
Court OF the United States instead of per-
milking II to take the regular course of
going first 10 the Circuit Court OF Appeals
The point made is that the so-caIled
''grandfather clause" in the Constitution OF
<elabama and those OF North Carolina and
othsr Southern States is in violation of
the, provisions of the fifteenth amendment
70 the Constitution OF the United States,
Uh.ch declares that the right OF suffrage
shsy1 1ot be abridged on account OF race
wffaout reducing the representation in
cotgress and In the Electoral College. The
esasirsment OF ability to read and write
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Four Great Bachelors.
York Commercial.

New York Commercial.
This is the age of bachelors in England.
The women are discussing with keen in
terest the fact that four of their great men
are unmarried. Arthur Balfour is a
bachelor, and. indeed, the first bachelor to
become premier since the time of William
Pitt.
Lord Kitchener England's most notable
soldier, and Lord Miner her most promi-
nent administrator, are both unmarried
Completing the notable four is the bishop
of london. who is not far from being the
most prominent man in the church
The men on the other side are declaring
that France has long been cursed with
petticoat influence In politics. and England
has had some experience of the plague of
women behind the scenes at the War
Office" They believe that the triumph
OF the four great bachelors points to a
ouiet and effective revolt of man."
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Anecdote of "Bosso Shepherd.

washington Letter In New York Post.
Most of the newspaper comments on the
proposal to rear a monument here to Alex
ander r. Shepherd deal exclusively with
his traits as a public officer. but almost
ignore him in his private capacity; yet
some of the local traditions present this
side of him in a rather striking light.
For example. one old lady has told your
correspondent of an experience of hers in
employing him as a gasitter. He had hung
a large new chandelier from the ceiling OF
her parlor. and some days later called to
collect his bill. This was after he had risen
to considerable prominence in politics, but
was still following his trade.
is not entirely satisfied with this work"
MOI" asked Shepherd, without any evil
dence of uneasiness. What's the natter"
He brushed IL with his hand in lighting
one of the burners the other evening. and
it swayed like pendulum"
''Of course. He gave IL hard knock.
didn't he?'
'Why. no, he did not dare touch il after
he discovered how easily IL moved: he was
afraid it would come down. He thinks you
ought TO strengthen IL before anything
happens"
Shepherd offered no protests. as an ordi-
nary plumber might have. To her astonish-
ment he drew chair to place where,
by standing on the seat he could just
reach the bottom pendent of the chandelier
Crashing this firmly with both hands, he
threw himself of the chair. suspended his
whole weight in mid air. and swung him.
self across the room az a trapezist hurls
his body from his swinging bar. When he
landed firmly on his feet on the other side
the chandelier was vibrating with some
violence but showed no sign whatever OF
breaking or dislocation.
al should think il was firm enough ."
was Shepherds only remark as he looked
back at IL.
II paid the bill the spot" said the
lady. in concluding her description OF the
scene. land when Sheppard afterward be-
came dictator OF the district. I had my
own opinion of how much of his rise was
due to self-confidence that stopped at
nothing"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

Philadelphia man announces new and
sure cure for insomnia. After having suf-
fered, etc., etc., after having tried every
remedy without securing relief. and being
In despair. etc. he followed the advice of
friend and took 70 eating roasted peanuts
upon retiring. He ate them slowly. one at
a time, giving at least twenty-five chews
to each nut, and when the fiftieth nut was
disposed of sank into sleep. Let's see:
Fifty peanuts at twenty-five chews each
equals 1.25O chews. A minute more for each
nut makes at least fifty minutes. Almost
anyone would sleep from exhaustion after
an hours steady action of the jaws. Yes.
the peanut method is probably sure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

The action of the public school teachers
of Chicago in joining the union labor ranks
may mark the beginning of new social
movement. The teachers had a federation
of their own for some time and after full
discussion they voted almost unanimously
TO affiliate with the local Federation Of
Labor. Labor men say that the teachers
will be welcomed into the central labor
body. From the teachers point of view
the convincing arguments in favor of affilia-
ton were that the backing of 100000 labor
votes would help them in getting increased
salaries, better accommodations for both
teachers and pupils and an assurance of
fair treatment from principals and super
intendents. This implies that they have
grievances which they hope to have reme-
died by the aid of the union. On the
other hand, il the teachers accept the aid
of the labor union they must expect to
give aid in return and may be called on
to join in a sympathetic strike. IF the af-
f1liation is carried through it will be the
first time that brain workers have been
recognized by the union as laborers. The
movement seems likely to prove prejudicial
to discipline in the schools.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13
A REMARKABLE GROWTH.

The growth of the system of rural deliv-
cry has been marvellous when 1t is recalled
that in 1898 Mr.. Clevelands postmaster gem
eral declared ii was an impraeticable
scheme. During the fiscal year $50 routes
were put into operation. with an appropria-
ton of $4,000. At the last session Congress
appropriated s., 100000 for the present fiscal
year, and the number OF routes in operation
is 11.650. Six days in the week the carriers
travel over 100000 miles and serve 100000
of rural population. The area the service
covers is 100000 square miles. or nearly one
third of the country which. by reason of
its settlement and topography, is suited to
the rural delivery has been so extended as
to cover an area greater than Germany. 1t
is this comparison which impresses the
magnitude of the work accomplished in
this most important branch of the public
service. 1t is not probable that like
tive work can be found
Having begun the work and accomplished
one-third of IL. Congress will. beyond ques-
ton. proceed with the extension until all
of the country is covered by the service
where IL can be put into practical opera
ton. This will require 5000 carriers and
the cost will not be much short OF $4,000 600.
exclusive OF the revenues derived from the
service. Thousands OF small postofnces
will be abolished by the process, which will
contribute something toward the reduction
Of the expense. The deficit in the postal
department has fallen from s1l.0oo.Oco TO
100000 the last fiscal year. and few will
complain Of any reasonable expenditure
which will give the whole country a daily
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President PaIma's Good Work.
springfield Republican.


President Palma. OF Cuba, may not be
getting half credit enough for his admin
istration of the islands affairs. In the
matter of the finances. always a pitfall In
Latin American republics. he has kept a
firm grip upon the gold reserve of some
sl.25o.Ot0. and has succeeded thus fan I'm
uaying the cost of government out OF the
current receipts. The existence OF the re-
serve gives stability 10 the young republic.
and inspires confidence abroad In the ad-
rninistration President Palma has also
sent abroad as diplomatic representatives
men of the best education and culture 10
be found in Cuba. who VIII make a good
Immersion at European courts He has
also kept public order and maintained the
Dublic health. So far so good.
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Surprised His Wife.
Omaha Mercury.

OMAHA mercury.
A story is told of Pennsylvania farm
er who wore his old suit until every one
was tired of IT. and his estimable wife was
almost ashamed of the hustling man who
had been inside of 1t so long. But one
day he went to town to sell his produce.
ana while there he determined to buy a
new suit, and. happy thought, surprise
Eliza. So he bundled a neat suit into the
wagon and drove homeward
IL was after night as he hurried home
ward, and at a bridge over a river he stood
uI on the wagon and peeled and threw
the despised old suit in the water. Then
he reached for his new clothes They were
gone-had jolted out of the wagon. The
night was cold and his teeth chartered as
he hurried home He surprised Eliza even
more than he anticipated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

The polls are open in Chicago from a.
m. TO p. m. but an alderman desires to
have the time extended until s o'clock.
which has brought forth a general pro-
test In Illinois, as in Indiana, the law
requires every employer 10 give his en-
ployes two hours on election day in which
to vote. With such a requirement there is
no reason why the polls should be open two
houss after dark. With the voting machine
all yhe voting can be done during the hours
OF Daylight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

Ex-Congfessman Norton, of Ohio a Demo-
cratic statesman out of a job. says that
party in Ohio. Applying the statement
he says:
He has ruined himself politically, and
ruined many others while he was about It,
Personally | am friendly to Johnson, but
politically | consider his rampage over the
State on a par with the Coxey Army ex-
petition. He is a rich man. and can AFFORD
TO have all the fun he likes I'm the way he
likes. but IL seems a pity that he should
exploit himself in way To do so much
damage TO the party which he prete-sds
to represent.
This is sad. but probably II Tom John
son had not ruined the Democratic party
in Ohio this year some other false leader
would have done so. The party is liable to
be ruined every year.
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Her One Failing.

She's dairy little fairy.
Fascinating. light and airy,
With the most engaging manners and a captivat-
ing grace,
She so CHARGED me when met her
That 1 never can forget her,
And I've spent long hours dreaming OF the beau
ty of her face.
She is wonderfully pretty.
And so wideawake and witty
That It's just a keen delight in her society be.
But she has one imperfection
That fills ma with detection
She has made 1t quite apparent that she doesn't
care for ne.
-Sorneryille Journal
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one would think that extracting sun
beams from cucumbers would be an easy
tas4 compared with getting Democratic
consolation out of the recent election, yet
fheiIocal attempts it, 1t says:
Intelligent men recognize that i'm the late
campaign the Democratic party made a
decided gain by advancing to better posi-
tor and forcing vital issues into clearer
light
By advancing to better position is
probably meant the retreat from the So
called advanced positions OF 1896 and 1900
and the abandonment of the paramount
issues of those years. Isn't it a great old
parry?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

TIE local and departmental influence in
Warrington is said to be against Repre-
tonians are against him because he has
stes,iiIy opposed extravagant appropriations
for the Improvement of the city. and the
heals OF various scientific bureaus are
against him because he has urged that they
get :along with less money and stop spend
ing so much for costly expeditions and
bulky publications. This kind of opposi-
tor ought not to hurt Uncle Joe" much.
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Graceful Acknowledgement.
Minneapolis Times.

Minneapolis TIMES.
In acknowledging the receipt OF contribu-
lions from the citizens staff of Rawlins
Post. G.. a r., sColonel Faulkner. the Con-
federate soldiei says history does not
record where. irl any war. the victors have
captured the eriemy's arms and munitions
OF war and thea have captured the hearts
of the vanquiss1ed." We submit that a.
more graceful acknowledgment OF a dona-
ton Is not OF record. Every contributor
to the fund must feel well repaid by being
made a snarer in the thanks so beautifully
expressed by tn. SoGtherner.
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Just al a Precaution.

Chicago Post.
THE old gentleman played a mighty mean
trick on me-" remSrked the young hopeful.
What was it?'
''well, you know I've always carried an old
watch that no pavynbroker would even look at,
and father PROMISED me a new one for my BIRTH
day"
''weli?''
well. he gave Il to me. but he had my name
engraved on the case"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

Civil-service reform has had what might
country because from the beginning 1t an
tagonized traditional political ideas and in
trenched methods. But 1t was so obviously
a needed reform that it was bound to sue
coed, and it has made steady and lasting
progress. The ground it has gained is
not likely to be lost unless through the
mistakes of it's injudicious friends. 1t Is
too well established and too far advanced
to be endangered by open attack from
avowed enemies, but 1t may be retarded
or crippled by untimely and unwise de-
mands of its overzealous friends. Two
such demands are in evidence just now.
One OF them, requiring cooks to undergo
a civil-service examination, makes 1t i'm
possible to conduct series of government
experiments to test the purity of foods,
and another suggests compulsory pen
sion law for government employees. The
chemist of the Agricultural Department,
who has the food experiments in charge.
says he could go out and find a cook in
two hours who would answer his purpose.
but the rules require that the cook shall
have passed a civil-service examination,
and he finds that none of the ''eligibles''
possess the knowledge that he particularly
desires. There good cooks I'm most OF
the old countries, but this Is probably
the first time that culinary artists have
been required to pass a civil-service ex-
animation.
The suggestion regarding pensions comes
from the Civil-service Commission, which,
in Its annual report, recommends that all
government employees from the date of
their appointment be assessed a certain
sum annually, to be held in trust by the
government as an insurance fund for the
benefit of aged and disabled employees.
The suggestion has nothing to recommend
1t. 1t is offensive on the ground of pater-
nalism as well as on account of its COM
pulsory feature. The government is under
no obligation to provide for aged and i'm
pecunous employees who have failed to
make any provision for themselves II
government employees wish to insure
against accident, disease or old age there
are companies that do that sort of bust
ness. 1t is not government function.
The advocates of civil-service reform
should be careful that 1t be not slain in
thing as crowding reform to death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

Washington Star.
Mr. Roosevelt's nomination in 1904 has not
al any time been In doubt since he entered
the White House. His prompt pledge 20
carry out his predecessors policies. and the
vigor with which he took up his task I'm
pressed the country at once And that ne
has made his prospective nomination Of
more value by his performance OF the past
few months will probably rot be disputed n
any ouarler.
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when the Grea6 Corbin Speaks.

Baltimore American.
General Corbin's tfSory that poor young
officers in the army ssould not marry is in
direct conflict with tL.e constitutional right
in this free country ybf every man TO the
pursuit of happinessS Sand to the assertion
of the declaration oJ the inalienability OF
this right: but. of ctSrse, the Constitution
and the declaration Sill have to give way.
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New York Herald
"'smyth. II you please: not Smith
have a " in my name. Good evening ="
And he walked from the corridor OF the
Fifth-avenue Hotel. apparently very much
offended.
II declare" said the man who had been
so sharply corrected. that Is the third time
| have made that same mistake with
Smyth- and he IL the most sensitive man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13
Only One Fourth"

Philadelphia Ledger.
Reading school teacher, addressing a class
of small boys the other day. inquired. "How
many days there in a year,
Three hundred and sixty-five and one-fourth,"
answered a precociSus youth. land the fourth is
the Fourth of July
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Emcacy of competition.
Boston Transcript. =

Boston Transcript. =
The American tin Ilste trust has reduced
prices to meet the cog petition of independ-
ent companies. This T. another Illustration
of the fact that IL IL hard TO maintain an
artificial standard of Arices permanently In
the midst of great natural resources and an
energetic people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

The suggestion of Senator German as
Democratic candidate for President is re-
ceivfd in silence by the Democratic press,
whna other newspapers are pointing out
that Senator German is a protectionist
who made over the Wilson tariff so that
N was half protective
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

New York paper congratulates itself on
the increasing facilities afforded the out
side public for getting into New York. 1t
neglects to mention the important fact that
trains run both ways and 1t is just easy
to get away
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

A prominent citizen of Wales, now in
Canada. made the statement that the coal
recently as anthracite was mixed with
other coal. and that only half of the car
goes wis anthracite. That is trick which
has not been learned in this country
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

With the pupils OF one Chicago school
building on strike and those of another
threatening a boycott, and with the
transe Of the teachers organization into
the Federation of Labor, education in that
city seems in a fair way to become
thoroughly unionized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

From addressing the Chamber Of Com
mer9e in New York to hunting bears in
Mississippi is a pretty sudden change, but
President Roosevelt can adapt himself
10 az
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THE ,HUMORISTS.
Disappointed.

WASHINGTON star.
what is your favorite song?'
II haven't any," answered Colonel Stilwen. OF
Kentucky. ''Since 1 found out that Comm
Through the Rye referred to a common little
water course, 1 don't trust any Of EN-
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A SetnsatiOna1ist.
Puck.

Puck.
you say your pastor is introducing novelties
into the pulpit?'
Alas, yes He tas left the weli-beaten paths
OF politics, society, finance and vice and is intro
ducing discourses on the Bible and the New Tes-
lament"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

1t lis doubtful IL II would be wise for the
Legislature to require all the counties to
purchase voting machines. but the larger
counties ought to be able to see the neces-
sity of doing so. II 1t cost $4,000 to hold
TO assume that with machines the cost
coulh be reduced more than one-half
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

With so many Democrats disgruntled
over the treatment of Mr.. Bryan and will
ing 10 vote any but the Democratic and Re
publican tickets. II is remarkable that the
Prohibition vote was not more than
doubled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13
To Entertain tft Four Hundred.

Chicago Chronicle.
Professor Garner has returned from
Africa with everalThundred monograph
cylinders filled with raonkey talk. The pro-
lessor undoubtedly hopes 10 do business In
the way of furnishing entertainment at
Newport dinners nexF summer.
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Costly.

Philadelphia Press.
Some sorts of rubber, they say. are very ex-
pensve."
look back at couple OF girls on the street and
he stumbled and fmashed a 500 vase he was
carryin'."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13

1t is rather too soon after the election
for Democratic papers to begin the print
ing 5f stories about Republican dissatis-
faction with the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-13
whi.l.er. GroN After Death.

Muncie Qnd.) Times
The Minneapolis Jo4'rnal says that Pop
ulism is past and gorrS" But they say that
whiskers grow even sSlfter death.
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LOUISVILLE-C. T. Deering, northwest corner
OF Third and jefferson streets: Louisville BOOK
Co. zS4 Fourth avenue. and Baufeld Bros-' AZ
West Market street.
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PerSons sending the Journal through the mails
IN the United States should put an eight-page
or q Twelve page paper a 1-cent stamp; on a SIX
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All communications intended for publication In
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accompanied by the name and address OF the
wrftee-
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned I'M
less postage Is inciosed for that purpose.
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Ind. postoffIce-
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A dispatch from Bangor. Me-. says:
There were brought to Bangor from the
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found the following places;
NEW. YoRK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Paimer House. p. o. News Co, zi7
Desfborn street: Auditorium Annex dotei'
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Dayton. OIL. v. wfIkie. 20 South Jefferson
street.
COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. sS4 High
street..
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DENVER. COL--Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
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ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
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r.. Hawiey & Co.. Arcade.