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tries use paint on their faces. and it has
never been charged that 1t caused oiind-
ness. That may be because civilized women
as rule do not perspire, thus causing the
paint to run into their eyes. Mr. Jones is
entitled to the benefit of this doubt in sup
port of his theory regarding the connection
between paint and blindness. but the pub
lie would have been better satisfied If ne
had produced some statistics on the subject
instead of his unsupported assertion. On
the hair question the facts are against him.
AS far as known there is no evidence or
any connection between short hair and civ
ilization, long hair and barbarism, or be-
tween hair and happiness at all The Chi
nese, who have the oldest civilization in the
world, wear the longest hair of any people.
Some of the most savage races, including
cannibals, are described as having short
hair. The Cavaliers were as civilized as
the roundheads. II has never been discov-
cred that cropping the hair of convicts
made them any more docile. Professional
pugilists always wear their hair short. AS
a rule long-haired animals are not as fierce
as short-haired ones Horses are not made
any more tractable by cutting off their tails
and names. The Jews by their scriptural
law were enjoined not to shave, yet they
were a chosen people. In short. there is
nothing in history or in the analogies of the
natural world to justify the Jones theory
of a connection between the length OF the
hair and the degree of civilization. That he
is not himself fully convinced of the truth
Of the theory is shown by the fact that In
dian women are exempt from his order. Is
he prepared to say that Indian women are
not worth civiliZing, or what reason can he
give why his theory, if it is true. should not
apply to both sexes? These suggestions are
offered from a lay point of view, without
perhaps, the esoteric knowledge that may
have come to Mr.. Jones from long and pro-
found contemplation Of the subject, but
they are believed to be grounded in reason.
1t is not believed the Jones theory will
stand the test of discussion and experience
any better than the blue-glass theory did,
or the obsolete idea of curing liver COM
plant by eating liver.
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AN UNFOUNDED ASSUMPTION.

a man OF some note, in an address in this
city, expressed the opinion that American
congresses have deteriorated in the past
fifty years. class of educated men, to
whom Senator Hoar alluded as hermits, are
disposed to take a pessimistic view of the
political AFFAIRS of the country which affords
a small but conceited class of men who
gard themselves as educated a great deal of
satisfaction. There are only few records
by which the general ability of federal
lawmakers can be judged from the debates,
so those who attempt comparison general
ize. When these men are brought TO book
they will tell that for years there were
sucn men in the Senate Webster. Clay,
Calhoun. Benton. After naming these
four they will pause and leave their listen
ers 10 assume that all the members of the
Senate were OF that high quality. when, as
a matter of fact. most OF the others were
tiles. Take the Congress which expired
March g. 1s47 OF the fifty Senators Daniel
Webster. John A. Dix. William L. Dayton,
Simon Cameron. John NJ. Clayton. Reverdy
Johnson. Thomas Corwin. Thomas II. Ben
ton and Lewis Cass were the only ones the
average reader about American affairs can
connect with any conspicuous public ser
vice. There is no man now in the Senate
with the ability OF Daniel Webster. and it
is not probable that his like will appear
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-26
STATE HISTORY.

The Illinois Historical Society held Its
third annual meeting at Jacksonville last
week, with one hundred members gathered
from all parts OF the State. in attendance.
Among other proceedings it was formally
resolved to ask the Legislature for a $250,000
appropriation for an historical library
building. Indiana has an historical society
of a moribund character which is occasion
ally galvanized into life and makes its voice
heard. If it should rouse its energies to the
point of asking for an appropriation of $780,
600, the Legislature would probably fall
down dead from shock, while demand for
one-tenth of that sum would cause nervous
chills. And yet the history Of Indiana, its
founders, it's institutions, it's development,
is quite as important and interesting as
that of Illinois, and its documents and
relics as worthy of preservation. AS it is,
many valuable papers and memorials OF
earliest times pass into collections outside
of the State for want OF funds with which
TO secure them and of a proper place in
which TO house them. For example, the
late Mr.. Grouse, of this city, who was a
book collector of great discrimination, stat
ed a short time before his death that he
had in his shop nearly 10000 pamphlets deal
ing directly and indirectly with Indiana
history. Not all of them were valuable, but
many Of them were, he said, that he did
not wish to part with any until he could
classify and catalogue them-a task he then
hoped to undertake at an early date. All
Of them, he declared with emphasis, should
be the property of the Indiana Historical
Society, but he had no expectation of dis
posing of them to that body owing to it's
lack of funds and of enterprise. After his
death, the Journal IS informed, the bulk Of
the collection was purchased by a New
York dealer for the use of Eastern histor-
ical societies. Eternal vigilance is required
of the members of such society, If it is
to be successful, and fund upon which il
can draw when occasion requires. In time,
no doubt the Indiana Historical Society
will take on new life and so educate popu-
lar opinion that a reasonable appropriation
will be within the possibilities, but by that
time there is cause to fear that many treas
ures now TO be easily obtained will have
passed beyond reach or be held at high
price
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An English woman novelist recently pro-
tested with some warmth against the dis
position of the public to assume that
women who wrote novels invariably related
their own personal experiences. She de-
MED that they did anything of the kind, and
was inclined to regard those who cherished
such an impression as stupid if not insult
ing. The Journal not being in the conf
dence of any woman novelist now before
the public, is not prepared to speak with
authority on this point, though it may tim
idly venture the suggestion that if the
writer's of some of the tales which have
come under it's notice have really had the
experiences they describe, they are not per-
sons with whom it would care to be on
terms of intimacy. What it started out TO
say, however, was that certain announce
ment in yesterdays issue indicates that the
English woman was too sweeping in her
assertions. There are novelists and novel;
lists. The English woman may draw her
material from sources outside herself, but
an Indiana woman may, on the contrary,
insert those things into her book which she
knows to be true TO life because they actu-
ally happened to herself. This, it appears,
one Indiana woman is about TO do. Mrs.
Rosenbarger, of Princeton, according TO the
account, has been spending some time in
prison, where she was sent after being con-
victed of administering poison to her son.
The son having finally confessed that his
mother did not poison him. but that he took
the drug voluntarily, she has been set at
liberty and will now write a romance in
which the story of her life in and out OF
A. will hr
she has material here of unusual pictur-
esaueness and variety. What would be the
use of going away from home for incident
when she has it ready-made and right at
hand? She will tell about her trial and her
prison life, and a delightful detective ele-
ment will be involved. Her divorced hus-
band will figure one of the villains. and
his picture, as well as her own, will embel-
lsh the pages Here is opportunity for
a tale of much interest and dramatic in
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futed and confused. Instead of regarding
him as man whose pride Of opinion and
faith in his own learning had rather turned
his head. and urging upon him the neces-
sity of a long quiet. they set upon him in
a manner which caused outsiders to sus-
pect that this one human being may be able
to upset the faith which has survived the
centuries and furnished the worlds civil
izing power. The panicky zeal with which
church leaders asSail those to whom they
charge heretical views must cause many
people to suspect that they are not entirely
sure of their creeds Robert G. Ingerson
would have attracted but a temporary In
terest if he had not been assaiIed by church
people. Indeed, in 1876 he had concluded to
cease attacking Christianity, but an unu-
sually virulent attack upon him caused
him to begin a new crusade. But for this
opposition his lectures would not have had
the little influence they exerted. The church
has always had its foes within its own
ranks. Even one Of the twelve chosen by
He made quick end of himself, but if his
associates had wasted time in denouncng
him it is possible he would have been a
much more important character.
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In the mine workers convention yester
day it was stated that in some localities
mail matter addressed to miners is held up
because postoffices are located in company
stores Some delegates declared that
their letters were always two or three
weeks behind time, and that sometimes pa
pers which they ought to receive did not
reach them at all. This is grave charge,
and should receive the attention of the pos
tai authorities at once. AS a matter of
convenience small postofhces are often To-
Gated in country stores. and there is no
special reason why an office should not be
located in company store where the lat
ter are allowed to exist, but the withhold
ing or delaying the delivery of mail is an
outrage which should not be tolerated for a
moment If the miners can substantiate
the charge they will get speedy redress.
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is being attended with great success. The
movement is INSTRUMENTATION, which
is the one nation which may be said 10
have no religion. and. while very intelli-
gent, has not been interested in the Chris
tian religion. The writer of a book upon
Japan a few years ago said that the fall
ure Of Christianity to get hold in japan
was the result of the incompetency and
unfaithfulness Of the missionaries. So
much of their work has been devoted to
UNCONVENTIONAL controversies that when an
intelligent native asked why he did
not embrace the Christian religion he asked
which one
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The symphony Concert.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
will tomorrow night give the second of it's
series of three concerts, with Mr.. Harold
Bauer, the great pianist, to add an espe-
cial attraction to the occasion. Indianapo-
lis has been highly favored in the matter
of musical entertainments this season, but
it is not too much to say that none of
higher class or more satisfactory in every
respect has been or will be offered than
these concerts. The first of the series met
with the enthusiastic approval of the most
critical hearers and the second, with the
sense of this appreciation felt by the play
ers and the added time for practice, may
be depended on to come even nearer per-
lection.
This orchestra is coming to be an institu-
ton in which Indianapolis citizens, even
those without special musical proclivities,
may well take pride 1T has become the
fashion to point to the clubs, the long list
of writer's. to the number of citizens promi-
nent in national life, etc, as proofs OF the
citys intellectual supremacy; but, as
matter of fact, in Eastern cities the ex-
istence here of a symphony orchestra is
more impressive indication of culture than
is any other of our possessions or institu-,
lions. The Eastern people regard such
an orchestra as the browning manifestation
not only OF high musical, but of intellec-
tual, taste. Therefore it behooves all who
take pride in the standing Of their city to
lend their support to this institution. The
civic pride" so strenuously urged upon US
in these days need not be confined to such
material improvements as parks, monu-
ments and artistic buildings
1t is not, perhaps, generally understood
that this orchestra is not a money-making
institution for any one. The proceeds of
the concerts are not expected at present
to pay the necessary expenses, and the
deficit is provided for by number of lib
eral, public-minded citizens 1t is hoped by
the earnest promoters of the enterprise that
in time, when a larger hall can be provided
and the fact is fully realized that these
concerts are an important educational ele-
ment well a delightful high-class en-
tertainment, that the annual deficit will
vanish. Meanwhile the price of tickets is
made low, in order that no music-lover may
be kept away, and the enthusiastic men,
bers of the orchestra board find their re-
ward in the excellence of the institution
which their efforts have built IN
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letter squabbie in the Chicago Woman's
Club. The club has for some years been
accustomed 10 make annual contribu-
ton Of one thousand dollars TO the vacation
school fund, but this year cannot do so. as
all its money has been used in investigat-
ing the authorship Of the letter. The worst
OF IL is that after all the outlay 1t failed to
nnd out who did write the incendiary docu-
ment. although IL has painful proof that
one certain woman did not
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AZ present. as pointed out by DIR. Fox
worthy. there are eighteen separate pest
houses In the city. that being the number
OF smallpox cases Guaranteed. The Health
Board thinks it would be better TO have all
these afflicted people consigned 10 one
building. but the Democrats OF the Council
steadfastly refuse TO permit the authorities
10 take steps necessary to protect the
whole city from possible epidemic
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An Absurdity.

Washington Star
Suppose" said the friend who had been
reading Enoch Arden, that ycI went away
voyage and come back and find that
your wife had married another MANI
That's absurd proposition" answered Mr..
Meekton. Henrietta would be so care
less with to let go away on a sea
voyage"
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Stray Stories.
Jones (who had come with HIS wife 10 call on
the neighbors)-wonder if they've been mar
ried long. Hypatia?
Mrs. Jones-Oh, Evidently newly married.
Jones-How can you tell?
Mrs. Jones-Drawing smells OF tobacco
smoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-26

The delegates in Congress from New
Mexico. Oklahoma and Arizona are so anx-
ious for the admission of the Territories
as States that they threaten to resign their
commissions il the measure fails. That
would be a very childish proceeding BY
the way, the reasons for the admission of
Oklahoma are infinitely stronger than those
IN the case Of the two other Territories.
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No Patience.

Ohio State Journal.
What's the matter little boy?" inquired the
kind lady. stopping before a sobbing urchin on
the street.
II got boil my neck" whimpered the
boy.
Yes. but just think how many boils Job hadr'
Il know. but think tn patience he had
tooP' replied the boy.
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All in Knowing How.

Life
She-I often wonder how you manage TO dash
off these exquisite little poems Of yours And
what lot of money you must make!
The Poet-Oh. it's very easy. 1 sit down. say
in January, and think until about August or
September. Then in November or December
when the poem is completed I sell it for five
dollars, sometimes as high as ten dollars
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1t is said that President Roosevelt has
enjoined lie on those having charge of
Prince Henry's itinerary to be careful and
bot let it be made oppressive with cere-
monial functions. No doubt if the Prince
could be heard from he would second that
motion
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If IL were not always thus, the stir and
evidence of CONSERVATION which the recent
outbreak of Professor Pearson, of North
western University, has caused would be
surprising. The professor denounced a
large part OF the Bible and the methods OF
teaching it, and forthwith many able men
in his and other churches set upon him as
IL the pillars of Christianity would fall un-
der his assault. He must be answered. re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-01-26

1--WE are bound by every consideration of
honor and expediency TO pass commercial
measures in the interest of her Cuba 81
material welfare" This might be the cx-
preston OF any plain American citizen, but
It has more significance than that 1t is
from President ROosevelt's message to
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IL does not appear that Friday nights
st. Louis earthquake did any damage, but
81 it should be repeated the people may
out that the spadeful of earth which has
been turned over on the exposition grounds
has been tipped into place again and that
all the work yet done toward the EXPOSE
tion will have TO be done over again.
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1t is sad to see a man like Ex-Governor
Boutwell,, who has been so useful to his
country. now attempting to alarm labor re-
garding its enslavement because of expan-
sion. At time when labor is fully en-
ployed and wages advanced Mr. BoutweITs
attempt will be regarded as evidence of
mental alteration
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tensity. and If the author rises to the coca
sion as an Indiana woman should, and as
no doubt she will. her book will deserve TO
figure in the list of big sellers at the
literary centers on the lower Wabash. par
ticulariy as a first edition of 10000 is as
s11rnd
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The oversubscription of the German loan
OF 3Oo.OO0.00O marks in a brief space is re-
garded as the most important financial
event in the history Of the empire. 1t GER
tainly tends to discount the stories of I'M
precedented industrial dullness
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The Bargain Spirit.
Judge.

Judge.
He (desperately)-I have proposed to you If
teen times. This is the last. and. in the words Of
the auctioneer. Going at two dollars! Going
goingi Who'll make it two-fifty?
she (involuntarily)-Oh, Georgei if you will
make it 'two-forty-eight'' I'll say yes.
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She Preferred Ii.
Brooklyn Life

Brooklyn Life
He-It is better for US quietly TO live apart
without the scandal OF a divorce
She-I don't agree with you. My social posi-
ton is not so strong at present that l can af-
ford to neglect any means to make it better.
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The talk as well as the acts of James J.
Hill. the railroad magnate. indicate that he
is a very able man and possessed of orig
inal ideas. His theory that the interests of
railroads are identical with those of the
communities through which they pass is a
reasonable one
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During his visit and travels through the
United States Prince Henry will not en-
counter everywhere evidences of a great
standing army and perfectly organized
military machine, but he will see a great
country. ana people OF unlimited resources.
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Austria was the only government that
was anxious to interfere with the plans of
the United States in regard to Spain, but
It is probable that Europe will be com-
PEELED to parcel out Austria upon the death
Of the present Emperor because of the in
durable antagonisms of race.
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For a country whose location on the map
was scarcely known four years ago the
Philippine islands occupy a pretty large
space in world discussion now. When
Uncle Sam takes hold of things they gem
orally become interesting.
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THE HUM0RISTS.
Ought to Succeed.

Boston Transcript
Dick-I say. Harry. I suppose you haven't a
dollar you want to lend me?
Harry-By George. you've guessed right Dick.
With your ability to into the future you
ought TO be worth your weight in money.
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The Democratic members of the City
Council seem to be enthusiastic and uncom-
promising supporters of the doctrine of
free coinage Of smallpox.
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The cut in the Bank of England rate of
discount indicates an easier money mar
ket and no further draft upon this country
for gold.
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ing to finish. so that IL Is evident that only
the readers OF March % and April could
have attempted to tackle IL seriously"
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1t Is reported that the last attempt to
Introduce the Christian religion into Japan
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