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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
DR.. HALE AT HOME.
Daily Routine of the Boston Sage at
Eighty Years.

Philadelphia Press.
Almost at the crest of the hill over which
Highland street, Roxbury. is laid out
stands a house which bears about it the
marks of a distinctive individuality, if the
phrase may be allowed. 1t was built nearly
a century ago, before the Highlands were
considered a part of the city of Boston,
and while they were a favorite building
place of the well-tc-do who wished the
surroundings of a country mansion within
easy access of the city.
This charming old mansion, set back from
the busy street, with it's old-fashioned
front yard with it's flower beds and
~shrubbery, is the home of the citizen, pa
triot. clergyman and author who is 10 be
honored by the city and the country next
Thursday. The house is a mingling of the
colonial and the early classical i'm its archi-
lecture, and in these characteristics seems
to be a peculiarly appropriate residence for
DIR. Edward Everett Hale.
Entering the house from the pOrticO, with
its pediment supported by large, wood
sheathed Doric columns, the visitor finds
himself in the long hall which marks the
colonial house, from which open two large
rooms TO the right and the left. Every
where are to be seen the mementoes of
the traveller and the scholar-paintings,
statuary, rare books and engravings, and
the thousand and one things which are the
sign marx OF tic dppIGCAdNlNt 0pSilOpolIdl
whose father was a cosmopolitan before
him.
At the end of the long hall is a smaller
hallway, lined TO the ceiling with books,
and on one side is the curtained entrance
TO the heart of DR.. Hale's house, the Ii
brary. Although an unusually large room.
at least II by 50 feet. so many thousands of
books have been gathered here that the
walls are lined with cases. and from these
printed boundaries at right angles extend
still other cases of volumes. forming pleas
ant alcoves and CHEEKY corners for quiet
reading.
1t is in this room that DIR. Hale passes
the greater part of his hours at home.
either at a broad and artisticallv Uttered
desk. where the greater part OF his writing
is done. or in "a low and luxurious chair
where he often seats himself with his writ
ing ~lapboard when he desires 10 write at
his ease.
1T is not only an ideal workroom." says
DR.. Hale, but the best possible, for il is
stored with memories as well as books.
My fathers books are here. my sister
Susan's, as we'll as those of my brothers
Charles and Nathan"
Ii Is amid such surroundings that Dr..
Hale is seen at his best.
His tall figure seems to expand as he be-
comes interested in his topic OF conversa-
ton: his eyes fash with almost youthful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
Increase of the Navy.
New York Herald.

New York Herald.
The increase of the navy m
by Mr.. Long is supposed to represent the
least number OF ships that should be pro-
vided if the actual necessities of naval
development are to be considered. This
must certainly be the official opinion of
the secretary of the navy, as otherwise it
would never have been set down cate
gorically in his annual report. Hence. IL
is a little difficult to understand how the
Navy Department can be satisfied If Con-
gress authorizes the construction only of
the larger vessels. The reported disinclin-
alton of the House naval m to
favor the smaller craft is also ~inexplica-
BILE. because in any proper scheme of naval
defense these types have an important
place. 1t is satisfactory. of course, TO hear
that five armored vessels-three battle
ships and two CruiSers-may be authorized,
but this roseate rUmOr is at the best only
an optimistic view, for while naval commit
tees propose. political eXigencies dispose,
and this may not be a navy year. One
thing is certain. If Congress be wise. IL
will stop tinkering with suggested modih-
cations and refuse to be led astray by the
cranky and p~etulant notions of Individual
experts in the matter of ships and foreign
arsenals. The absolute needs of the coun-
try are carefully set down in the official re-
port, and as this is a compromise represent
ing the minimum of production and extern
sion the House naval committee had better.
accept il as a programme worth exploiting.
There is altogether too much interference
and too many afterthoughtS on the part Of
technical busybodies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

tons and over, besides some 1880 barks'
briggs. schOoners, etc. Of smaller tonnage.
plying from Maine and New York TO Texas
and Mexico. TO the West Indies. 10 South
America, Africa, and. in fact, 10 al new or
light-draught ports where trade pioneering
is TO be done and where small cargoes must
be taken. 1t is. it is claimed. the enterprise
AM restless energy of these scouts ana
pioneers or that have opened the
way and are still doing IL for the trade or
the great steamship lines. Therefore a
subsidy bill which provides against the
granting OF a subsidy TO the very large
percentage of sailing ships that are over
twenty years old is complained OF as a
most insupportable injustice
There is no denying that Mr.. Pendieton
and his friends have made out a pretty
strong case from their view point against
the subsidy bill as at present framed. "A
subsidy, as Senator Spooner says. Is a GIT,
and there seems TO be no good reason why.
if the gift is TO be made at all. this deserV-
ing class of ship owners should be de-
prived or their slice of It. Two things VIII
now be palmer than ever 10 the opponents
of the entire policy OF ship subsidies: snip
owners under the subsidy system Will go
en-, like Oliver Twist, asking for more
and will tend more and more TO base their
hopes of success on legislation and doles
from the treasury rather than on attention
70 business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
SENATORIAL
Illness and Advancing Years Account
for Much of ID.

Washington Letter i'm New York Post.
Absenteeism in the present Senate has
been notable. James X. Jones. OF Arkan-
sas, has been in Washington little during
this session; he has plenty of business at
home trying 10 secure reelection. Mr..
Daniel. of Virginia. is another senator who
has been here little. if any. this winter; 1t
is understood that his absence is due 20
illness. Senator Mason spends half his
time in Washington and the other half in
Illinois. looking after his political fences.
Senator Clapp, Of Minnesota. has been I'm
Florida during most OF the important de-
bates. Senator Quay has not been present
much; he left Washington nearly four
months ago for Florida, and has spent most
of the winter there. He is rather fond OF
hshing and had rather sit in the sun wait
ing for a bite than 10 listen TO speeches IN
the Senate. Some days ago he sent telc-
grams TO the Pennsylvania delegation In
the House asking them to get together In
support OF a concession TO Cuba, and he Is
now here to see TO the matter himself.
Senator Vest. of Missouri. Is becoming
very feeble, but il is only I'm body. lie
never walks without an attendant 10 sup
port him. When he speaks. he Is obliged
10 support himself with both hands against
his desk. and there is always some one
near by 10 offer help If IL h needed. But
his mind is as vigorous as ever, and his
speech against the shipping subsidy bin was
one Of the strongest made on either side.
During tts delivery. which lasted more than
two hours, Mr.. Vest had frequent resort
to a small phial which he carries always
with him. He would quote something from
"A report and ask that the original be read
by the clerk. While this was In progress
he would sit down and take his tonic. Then
he would continue his arraignment Of the
subsidy scheme.
Another member OF the Senate who has
become very feeble Is Joseph r. Hawley.
OF Connecticut. He rarely appears in his
place now, and when he does IL Is not for
"A long stay. He does not keep up his spirits
like his Missouri neighbOr. There Is no one
to-day keener for "A joke than Vest, but
Hawley appears 10 have lost much OF his
old cheerfulness of temper
j. ). G. Blackburn. OF Kentucky. Is once
more a member Of the Senate, but no ons
would know il save for the congressional
directory. There has been no evidence OK
his return. such as might naturally be cN-
pected. The tradition OF the ola days ~ or
Blackburn as "a hghter-as an active. ag-
gressive participant i'm everything. noisy,
original and decidedly a force IN the upper
house of Congress. This time he has hardly
opened his mouth except 10 vote. lie -
rarely I'm his seat. and does not appear IN
terested in current legislation; in fact.
there is nothing &c indicate 4 man OF the
character ascribed 10 him when he was az
the surface before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

IRE and over his face sweeps his character
lstic. friendly. confidential smile that at
once puts a visitor at ease. The voice.
which has rung from pulpit and lecture
Ioslrum Tor more than a half a century, Is
clear and bell-like I'm everyday cOnversa-
tlOn, although IL has become cloudy and
husky IN the pulpit. The high forehead,
deep-set. cavernOus eyes under the bushy
Drows. the full beard and hair which al
most touches the bent shoulders give one
an impression of individuality which
grows into conviction as the aged author
and clergyman talks. as he alone can,
among all the men who represent the Int
erary Boston of to-day.
DT. Hale Is still an active man, although
ne mas been forced TO relinQuish many or
the social demands upon his time from
schools and societies. He still is Identified
ana takes an active part in the work OF the
SeNeral pnllsntnrOpic and humane societies
with which he has labored so many years
In the interests of humanity and gOdlineSs,
ana although he has assumed the position
OF pastor emeritus of the South COngrega-
tlonal Unitarian Church.. of which he was
Tor many years the active pastor, he still
breaches once a month.
Every Saturday morning from IL till u
o'clock he may be found at the rooms of
the Lend-a-Hand Society on Beacon street,
IN TINS remaining true to the custom of
years. As an evidence that his declining
years are still those of the active. broad
minded worker in his chosen fields, il is an
nounced that he will deliver a series of
sermons In connection with the University
or chicago in May. But il is with his
books, his friends and in the labors for
others through the media of the societies
which he has done so much to promote that
Dr. Hale Is passing the closing days of his
long and useful life. To the preacher one
sermon a month is a pleasure, not a task;
and his hours in the office of the Lend-a-
HAND Society are bright spots in his every
day routine, for DR.. Hale knows human
nature and loves it, and his greatest de-
light is in developing it's best, sweetest and
purest side.
a considerable portion of the doctors
time at home is passed in his study with
books or current magazines, for he tries to
Keep abreast of the times in this latter re-
spect. He naively adds, however. II never
promise NOWADAYS to read a hook thrnueh -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The Philippine civil government bill which
Senator Lodge has reported TO the Senate
continues the present system of admins
tratioH by the civil commission. leaving
until the restoration of peace the deter
mination OF the future government of the
islands. New clauses provide for the tax
ing of the census when peace shall be estab-
lished and for the establishment of a system
of insular silver coinage by the United
States. The pledge of popular representa-
tive government in the islands is reaf-
firmed, but no promise as TO the nature
Of that government is made and will not
be made until peace is restored to the salts
faction of the President, further than that
it shall be consistent with the welfare of
the natives of the islands and the duties
of the United States to them. In brief,
the Lodge bill is an embodiment OF the
Republican policy for the islands. The con-
ditions which are developed will deter
mine the relations of the islands to the
United States. On the other hand, the
Democrats would offer independence when
the people shall show themselves fitted for
self-government. Much Will be said about
the matter. but the single difference of
policy between the Democrats and the Re
publicans is that the former would now
promise the Filipinos independence when
they are fit for it, and the Republicans
offer popular representative government
when they are qualified for it. but decline
to say whether that government shall be
independent or under the protection of the
United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The Minneapolis Tribune says it is as
serted by those represented in the milling
interest in that city that a considerable
trade could be built up in Canadian wheat
If the duty were repealed. AS the wheat
or -four would be exported there may be
little objection TO the abolition Of the duty
on wheat: but as a part OF Canadian reci-
procity the repeal of the duty on farm
products for consumption solely in our
large border and Atlantic coast cities, for
which the home supply is ample. is a very
different matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
Steam Siren investigation.
Springfield Republican.

Springfield Republican.
The steam sirens for fog signals were in
v~estigated last summer by the British light
house boards. but apparently without any
important discovery regarding the curious
sOundlesS zones that surround the sirens at
various distances. The fact that such zones
house authorities. and more than a quarter
of a century ago Tyndall eXpOunded the
theory that they were caused by an inter
ference with the direct sound waves by
those reflected from the surface OF the
water. one result of the late investigation
was the discovery that in calm weather
a low-toned siren, with notes of ninety
eight vibrations. will carry more than
twenty miles. while higher-pitched tones
are lost at ten. In windy weather. however,
the high notes are heard the greater dis
lance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The testimony OF the railroad officials
before the Interstate-commerce Commis-
sion gives the impression that the freight
charges on staples for export are a little
lower than those for domestic consumption.
This is doubtless due to the fact that such
shading Of rates is necessary to control the
foreign markets. thus proving what has
been known for years. that to get a foreign
market for a surplus lower prices must be
a share. Also. in this case the tariff has no
more TO do with it than it did when. years
ago. Great Britain sold its surplus OF tex
tiles and iron to US at lower prices than
prevailed at home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

or check. II would in effect be a personal
check on the United States government,
as safe for transmission as any bank check.
IL is claimed by the originators of the plan
that ii would greatly facilitate the trans
mission OF small sums and save the time
and expense involved in procuring money
orders. postal notes or registered letters.
The merits of the plan will be examined
by a commission Of postofice and treasury
officials.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
western Editorial Excursion.

Omaha Bee.
The Northwestern representatives Of the
National Editorial Association, which is
chiefly made up of dentists. milliners. dress
makers, photographers, a slight sprinkling
of journalists who have never seen a per-
fecting press. and other people who enjoy
free-ride junkets and love 10 wear press
badges. is said to be headed for Omaha and
the Commercial Club is asked 10 spend a
few hundred dollars for their entertain
ment. The experience OF the club with the
Canadian and Manitoba editorial excursion
would not seem 10 justify a very heavy in
Vestment in that direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

en-, have labored for years to secure the
pardon of Mrs. Maybrick. who is confined
in an English prison under a sentence for
murder. of which they believe she was I'M
justly convicted. Believing that his old
friend has not had fair play. Senator Han
ma proposes 10 investigate the case and do
what he can towards righting what he
thinks an injustice. This is characteristic
of the man and in no way discreditable to
him
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

For a long time past the need has been
felt Of a safer and more convenient plan
es making small money remittances through
the mails than now exists. 1t is not alto
gether safe 10 send small bills, and the
registry letter system involves some ex-
pense as well as Inconvenience. To obviate
the difficulty IL IS proposed that the gov
eminent issue a new form OF currency TO be
known as post check money. According
10 the plan proposed ii would be issued
in denominations OF s. and less. taking the
place OF the one, two and fve-dollar notes,
and in fractional denominations OF ten.
twenty-five and Fifty cents. The notes
would differ from any heretofore issued in
that each one woul have a blank space for
special Endorsement. making IL payable TO
q particular person, and could thus be
transmitted by mail as safely as a draft
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
Raise the Maine.


brooklyn Eagle.
Again it is proposed 10 raise the battle
ship Maine out OF the mud Of Havana har-
Dor. The proposition is surprising only in
ITS lateness. Work should begin on the
wreck at once. and while the Americans are
in contrOl.in order that an assurance can be
given Of a prompt and successful issue Of
the enterprise. If there is delay in this
matter the United States will lose it's right
to resurrect the Maine. and dificuIty may
arise in respect of il. II is better 10 eXer-
else the right than sue for the privilege.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

An amusing controversy has arisen, caus-
ing a big lawsuit, relative to the brand of
wine used in the recent christening of En-
perOr Williams yacht. 1t seems that after
the event leading German papers published
in their advertising columns a telegram
over the signature of the German ambassa-
dor at Washington that the wine used was
the German RheingOld. while a French
house has certificates from Mr.. Downey,
the shipbuilder. and others that the yacht
was christened with champagne of the
Moet-Chandon brand. AS a result Of the
controversy the French house has brought
suit against the firm representing the Ger
man wine for 100000 damages and threatens
to have the German ambassador called to
account COR Misrepresentation. AS the
yacht was built by American hands,
launched in American waters and chris
tened by an American girl they should have
used American wine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The selection of Representative Griggs.
of Georgia. for chairman of the Democratic
congressional committee attracts attention
with twenty-four scattering. or a total vote
of 1923. In this district at the same cleo
tion the total vote was 59.16O-as many votes
as the Democratic candidates received in
eight districts of Georgia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

a remarkable feature of the election in
Chicago on Tuesday was that OF thirty-six
aldermen elected twenty-eight were n
dorsed by the Municipal Voters League
in the interest OF reform. The result shows
the benefit OF that kind OF organization
In city politics. Officers of tie league pre-
diet that the new Council will De the best
the city has ever had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
And Indianapolis BIG.

Salt Lake Tribune.
Again Salt Lake City shows her heels to
the average city of the country in the mat
ter OF bank clearances. The summary for
all the cities except New York shows a gain
OF III per cent, but Salt LAX shows 25S
per cent. II is Q great showing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
They Come That Way.

Philadelphia Press.
Customer-Have you 'Prometheus Bound -"
New Clerk guess we're all out o Prone
theuses. ma'am. but if we had the book at all
it would be bound, sure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

Those papers which have assumed that
all Muncie is in sympathy with Nicely do
that city an injustice. AS usual. the few
people who talk most freely for publica-
ton do not represent the intelligent and
fair-mlnded citizens of Muncle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The higher prices of real estate in this
city come as the result OF a natural growth
which makes values. and not of a boom.
The truth is Indianapolis is growing faster
than many of its citizens realize. and the
advance in the price of properties suitable
for small homes the past three or four
years will surprise those who are not in
the reaI-cstate business.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

indianapolis as well as Indiana desires
that the public building should be built of
Indiana stone. The desire OF the people in
the city that is most interested in the build
ing should be potential when what they
wish Will cost less money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

There is nothing new or important i'm the
recent decision of the New York Court of
Appeals regarding the right of workmen
To strike. They may strike-that is. refuse
10 work-for any cause whatever, however
personal or frivolous, but the point in dis
pste has always been as TO their right to
interfere with others who might wish to
continue work or TO take their places.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03

The meeting of the odds and ends of
crankism and discomfort at Louisville ex-
cites curiosity in these solidly prosperous
times. but in 1896. when they were headed
by Organism. those elements caused wide
spread anxiety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
On April First.

Baltimore American.
Merrily the young wife watched her husband
devouring the cotton-batting cakes at breakfast.
You seem 10 be enjoying them she remarked.
Yes 1 am" he said. They are much better
than the ones you usually make. Did you send
for mothers recipe?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
REDUCED RATES TO CLUBS.

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Nashville American Dem)
If the editor of the Commoner could be
induced 10 stay In his sanctum and let the
Democrats at Washington alone there
would be more prospect for victory in the
congressional elections next fall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
His Definition.
Washington Star.

Washington Star.
''What is your idea of a statesman"
"A statesman" said Farmer Corntossel. sis
an oficeholder who can quit thinking about
quail on toast once in awhile and remember the
American eagle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-03
Lucky Man.

Catholic standard.
Talking about music" said Cadleigh. there
goes a man with a splendid ear for it."
Nonsense" replied his long-haired friend:
hes stonedeaf."
Exactly