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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01
Herbert Spencer on Dictation.

London Mail
In Mr.. Herbert Spencers recently pub
lished book, Facts and Comments" the
last volume that the world is to have from
his pen, he mentions the fact that since 1870
he has dictated all his books and articles.
and that he has noticed that dictation leads
to diffuseness. This is a very curious point,
and as there is no doubt that there is an
increasing tendency among authors to die
tate their books directly to typist, 1t
would seem that unnecessary verbiage will
become more and more the prevailing vice
of the modern book. Even if the author
uses the typewriter himself, the mechanical
work of writing being diminished and the
pace increased, the same fault will be likely
to occur. Mr.. Herbert Spencer adds that
when he finally revised the proofs of his
First Principles he cut out one-tenth as
being unnecessary repetition. If every au-
thor followed the same plan with the same
conscientiousness, one wonders how much
would be left of some books. Ii will be a
somewhat unexpected development if the
future literary historian has to chronicle
the fact that with the invention of the type
writer books were artificially swollen 10
twice their necessary length.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Once there was a Multi-Millionaire who
felt jealous when he saw Carnegie throw
ing $50 Gold Pieces at the Squirrels. while
Coal-Oil Johnny Rockefeller was handing
his pet University another Million every
time a new Student came in out OF the
Tall Grass and Matriculated.
He saw that very Rich Man who wishes
to be Respected must fill his Clothes with
Currency and go out and slather it around
and holler for everybody to have Some
thing on him and keep the Change. He
decided to follow the prevailing Fashion
and spend his Money before he died, there
by giving the Ha-Ha TO the Legal Profess
sion.
But when this would-be Philanthropist
got ready to cut the Strings on his Bundle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

In what year was the Baxter Brooks fight
in Arkansas for governorship?-Inqu
In 1874, Baxter having been first declared
elected in January. 1873
Where can be found the quotation land
Satan came late?'-C. Il. w.
We do not know. And Satan came also"
is from Job /. g. and it, 1.
Why did not George Washington sign the
Declaration of Independence?-B. L. ~
Because he was then serving as COM
mander-in-chief of the colonial armies.
What books did o. S. Fowler write? . Is
he still nving2-B. 4.
Many works on phrenology-how many
we do not know. ?. He died Aug. Is, 1857.
VIXEN and where was Gen. ]. B. McPher-
son killed?-B.
Before Atlanta, July %. 1864, while in com
mand OF the left grand division of the fed
eral forces.
What is the length of the railroad bridge
across the river at Memphis, Tenn. 20.
O. B.
The bridge proper is 1900 feet the iron
viaduct approach $500 feet more
If German leaves his native land at
the age OF tiftoen, renOunces his allegiance
to the same and comes 10 the United
States. is he citizen when he becomes
of age, or is II necessary for him TO take
out naturalization papers?-J. X. G.
He must be naturalized.
From what country does the plover come
and 10 where does IL migrate ?-R. Z. B.
Plover are notably wide rangers the
golden species breeding in arctic North
America and moving southwark nearly or
quite 10 Patagonia Gray plover breed In
the northern part OF this continent and I'm
GUNNER get away below the equator
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Roses bloom in June and the Editorial
Writer calls attention to the prevalent
Peace and Happiness, there were thousands
of sad-eyed Men and Women who put on
their Good Clothes when they would rather
not do so, who went out when they would
rather stay at Home, who Ate when they
were not Hungry Drank when they were
not Thirsty, Conversed by the hour with
People who bored them, listened TO
Speeches they did not want TO hear.
Whooped it up for Amateur Performances
that were absolutely punk. applauded Vocal
Music that was too fierce for words. fondled
the Infants that they wanted to throttle
and read Historic Romances that caused
them to have CharleY-Horse Dreams
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01
He Who Knows n Book.

With staff in hand and dusty shoon,
] walked from morning till high noon;
Then rested for a little while
Upon the green grass by a brook,
And with morsel and a book
Forgot me many mile.
And then upon my way I strobe
With bending back beneath the load,
Until the night beset my way
With cheerful thought song and tale,
And so L fare by hill and vale,
Contented day by day
For he knows a book to read
May travel lightly without steed
And find sweet comfort on the road
He shall forget the rugged way,
Nor sigh for kindly company,
Nor faint beneath his load.
R. r. Kirk, in Frank Leslie's Monthly fc
June.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Washington Post.

Washington Post.
The historical novels which for the past
few years have been put upon the market
by nearly every large publishing house in
the country may be pronounced the cheap
est and most unsatisfactory literature ever
offered 10 the public Indeed, II may be
honestly questioned whether they may be
classed as literature. one publisher in a
recent interview frankly stated why he
accepted such efforts from authors
THE historical novel; he said. covers
a multitude OF defects The epoch on
which IL is based Is necessarily unfamiliar
TO all save the scholar. Only few know
whether the incidents are exaggerated
or the pictures overdrawn. The littlo de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

The old Norwegian myth of the
search for the cup that would
grant its owner every wish, re-
told for children by Professor
LOuis c. Ward, of Bloomington,
Ind. -.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Four-year-ol Molle-Oh. Pa, you'll get it
when Ma comes home.
Pa--Why, Mollie, you spilled the milk on
your dress yourself.
Molly-Yes. but you will most certainly
catch 1t for not taking better care OF me-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Milwaukee Sentinel
Altogether. Corporal oBrien appears to
be a dumdum liar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

The agent at this station claims that
locomotive cannot pull more than its own
weight, claim the contrary; how IS this?-
O. II. y.
The pull OF most locomotives on the
draw-bar is between one and two TONS
which is far below the weight of the en-
CINE. They can, however, start and draw
on an ordinary grade trains many times
their weight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Just what is pekOe tea? .. Where does
the coffee bush grow wild?-M. +.
Tea is made from the bud-like tips of the
tea plants new shoots These are the most
tender part of the plants foliage, and are
rolled, dried and tied in punches with rib
bon. Pekoe tea brings such a price in
China that it rarely is seen elsewhere ex-
cept a curiosity. From the next leaves
to these buds is made orange pekoe, or
Tyson. ?. In Central Africa and Abyssin-
ia, and originally it was a native of Arabia
and Abyssinia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

Has there been a Republican United
States senator from Alabama since 1892 2.
Has there been any Republican represent
alive in Congress? If so, how many and
what were their names u. NJ. NJ
No. ?. John V. McDuffie was seated in
the 51st Congress, William f. Aldrich was
returned for the 54th, 55th and 56th Cong
resses, and Truman H. Aldrich was in the
5ith. All these were Republicans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

There are a hundred species of the plover
family. SO with their wide migrating, they
may be said literally 10 come from pretty
nearly all over the globe.
VIII hailstones in the North cause it to
turn cold in the South. when the wind
is blowing from the sOuth?-T. II. H.
No. Hailstones are followed by cooler
weather, but ordinarily this is limited to
the areas affected by the storm. These
areas usually are not large.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-01

What were the politics of Mai. Gen. s.
r. Curtis, of the civil war? How many
offices did he hold? Was his political
career before or after the war?-C. II.
He was sent as Republican from Iowa
to the House of Representatives for two
terms and part of third, resigning to
take an army commission. For a few
months in 1865 he was a commissioner to
negotiate treaties with Indians and to ex-
anime the Union Pacific Railroad. He died
| Dec. 26, 1866, so had not much chance for a
career after the war.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Grape-Nuts.

this food the starch changed sin
ndreadyo
danda
thepa Of the for ridon ands
otaxg from
OF appendicitis
byan
only of
white must
P
Potash for rebuilding the brain
eofth
n The white
users
GrapeNus areB Bamy Nery, Healthy people
Does (raPeNu food taste good? Try dry
milk
in ebookine
The old food the
absolute scientific cal edupon
hotels
made Co, eFoodF Creek
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
SINGING LEADS TO FIGHT.
One Negro Killed and Two Men Fatally
Wounded.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 16.-The ques-
tion of whether negoes have a right to
sing at their work has led TO a race war
in Harrison county. in which one negro
was killed. one negro and one white
man fatally wounded. and others less
seriously hurt. The shooting occurred
at the creosote works near Houston,
where both whites and negroes work
The latter have been in the habit of
singing while at their work, as is the
way with nearly all negroes.
The whites objected to the singing as
disturbing them and announced their
resolution TO stop it. Nelson Randall,
negro, armed himself with Win
chester rifle and conflict ensued in
which there was heavy firing on both
sides. which was continued until sup
pressed by the mounted police.
1t was then found that Randall was
dead. William Anderson. colored, and
William Hamilton. white, fatally wound
ed. and several others less seriously
wounded.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
REPRESENTATIVE In A
PERSONAL ENCOUNTER
Mr.. j. S. Williams and a
Marshal Clash.
Controversy Over Martinique Relief Ap-
preparation Vote Results
in Blows.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug ia personal
today between Representative John
Sharp Williams and Edgar Wilson.
United States marshal for Mississippi.
Mr.. Williams IS a candidate for re-
election. and his fate will be determin-
ed at the Democratic primary to be held
in that district this month. and where
no less than three Representatives. Gen
eral Hooker and Messrs. Williams and
Pat Henry. are candidates, the Missis-
sippi reapportionment havingAthrown all
three of them into the same district
Mr.. Wilson, who was formerly a DEM
ocratic leader. is United States marshal.
and also correspondent for Democratic
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
AMERICAN GENERALS SAIL.
Young and Cofbin Start for Germany
on the Vaderland.

NEW YORK. Aug. l6.-H. c. Corbin
and Maj. Gen. s NJ. B. Young. accom-
panied by Lieutenant Mckinley, nephew
Of the late President. as aide. sailed
this morning on the Red Star Line
steamship vaderland for Antwerp.
They win go direct to Berlin, where,
as representatives OF President Roose-
welt. they viii be the guests OF the
German army officers until September 2.
the date set for the great military re-
view by the Kaiser. to which the Presi-
dent was invited to send representa-
tives. They viii then proceed with the
army, on the Kaiser's stan, on the
march to the field of Posen. where the
elaborate army maneuvers are TO be
held from September . to I6.
General Corbin said this morning that
lie expected 20 be gone in ell about two
months, and that General Young and
himself would visit the English military
post al Aldershot and later travel to
France before their return TO America
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Willy BOERS AVOID
ENGLKND'S OVATION

leans will understand our business when
We tell them We are over here TO col
lect bit of money. and mean to go to
America as soon as We can manage il.
Just then a porter handed in two let
ters containing checks. When Mr..
Brebner opened them and saw the con-
tents. he said, in a cheerful way:
Let 'em all come"
Mr.. Ferreira said the generals were
not overdelighted with the enthusiasm
OF their reception. II was something
which they We're not used to, and had
not yet accustomed themselves and
they found it embarrassing. For this
reason they were negotiating with the
porters to pass them in and out of the
back gate of the MOTEL.
Had a Busy Day.
They had had. he said. very busy
day in discussing affairs with Delegate
necessary that they should settle on
their attitude toward the King. who
rad evinced an everyday. almost nat
ural, curiosity to see them.
The reporter suggested that perhaps
the King would come down handsomely
OF the subscription list. To this Mr..
Ferreira replied:
THAT is not altogether the attitude
we are discussing. After a few days we
intend to go to Holland, where we ex-
pect a great reception.
After this, Air. Ferreira said. they
would go 10 the United States. but he
could not say when or whether they
would return to South Africa in few
months or years. This would depend
altogether on oircumsi ances.
Voyage Was Pleasant.
The secretaries. continuing their
story, said the party had a very pleas
ant voyage in a most friendly ship. and
took part in the sports on board. Gen
eral Botha was unrivaled at quoits
and skittles. hut the British officers
beat him at chess and cards. Generals
De Wet and Deiarey were occupied most
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

of the time with their papers, the lat
ter in writing some personal reminis-
cences which ne will probably publish
later.
AT Madeira" interjected Mr.. Brebner
'it was the greatest treat to get astride
of horse again There we met the BoeT
General Esselin and a prominent Dutch
politician. Mr.. Labouchere met us at
Southampton. The generals were very
much pleased with the cordial greetings
OF Lord Kitchener when they boarded
the Nigeria at Southampton, but the
conversation with Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain did not go beyond the ordi-
nary topics.
Not So Badly Of.
The reporter suggested that what had
created the most wonder during the war
was the intelligence system of the
Beers. To this Mr.. Brebner replied:
oh. we got newspapers dropped for
us on the veldt as the English went
along"
The interviewer suggested that the
general must be glad of q rest after the
hardships of the campaign. To this Mr..
Brebner replied:
I'VE did not do so bad: we had most
everything we wanted. See here. and
then the secretary held out an eenpond
of 1902. coined exclusively on the veldt
even to the shilling. This is a remarka-
BILE tribute to the adaptability of the
Beers to circumstances.
Mr.. Brebner has any number OF
trophies OF this kind. He carries in COM
mon with most of the delegation treas
rred little slip of red, white, blue, and
orange ribbon.
Jan Botha Present.
While the reporter was interviewing
Messrs Brebner and Ferreira. Master
Jan Botha, the nine-yearold son OF the
former Boer commander in chief. who
had been often under fire and had gone
through the war unscratched. stood at
the door thoughtfully regarding the con-
tinuous crowd outside, which seemed to
interest him great deal. AS they pass
ed he indicated who they were by say
ing: Soldiers, sailors, postmen, butch
ers. cabmen, policemen" etc.
The entire party is in good lealth, al
though Mr.. Brebner remarked signif-
cantly at the close of the interview:
"It is the rheumatic effects Of the
campaign that we are fearing more than
we did the British bullets.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
CUBA'S SWEEPING
TARIFF CHANGES
BROOKLYN YACHT CLUB
ExPELS E. F. GLOVER
Commodore of Knickerbocker Club As
serted He Could Not Get Prizes
When His Yacht Won.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Commodort
Edward F. Glover, OF the Knicketbocke,
Yacht Club. has been expelled from
membership ia the Brooklyn Yacht Clut
for having failed to explain why. OF
three different occasions, he had made
public statements to the effect that he
could not secure a prize which his yacht
Gladys had won.
The resolution expelling Mr.. Glover
and which Commodore Cook, of the
Brooklyn Yacht Club, says was passed
unanimously. follows:
Whereas charges have been duly
preferred against Mr.. E. F. Glover. a
member Of this yacht club, and he hav-
ing admitted in writing that he made the
statement attributed TO him; be It
Resolved. That the check for dues
and resignation of Mr.. Glover be return
ed to him, and the said E. F. Glover be
and hereby is expelled from membership
in the Brooklyn Yacht Club.
Commodore Cook explained II. two
others had won prizes at the time Mr.
Glover was winner, and that the club
member having the engraving on the
cups delayed little.
The club directors charged that Mr..
Glover caused to be published in the
newspapers an article saying that there
after he would only race his yacht on
the sound. where he would be sure of
securing the prizes it won. making the
inference, the directors believed. that he
could not get his prize from the Brook
lyn club.
The Brooklyn club had the cup ready
for delivery before the article was pub
lished. Mr.. Cook said, and Mr.. Glover
was given three chances to appear be-
fore the club and explain his action. He
failed and expulsion followed
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
KILLED BY HER BROTHER.
Girl of Seven Years Shot Dead by Boy
Thought Gun Unloaded.
Especial to The Washington Times)

Especial to Tie Washington Times)
Ella C. Gamer. seven years old was acct
dentally shot and killed by her eight
year-old brother. Drury Gamer. about
three miles from here, yesterday after
noon about o'clock. The lad found a
gun in room at his home, aud not
knowing it was loaded. pointed it at his
little sister and fired. TIE shot tore
nearly half the little girls iace off. She
died before medical aid could reach her.
Deputy Sheriff Robert l.. Wells sum-
Eoned a jury. which exonerated the
little fellow from all blame.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
LANDING OF IMMIGRANTS.
New Official Closely Studying All the
Phases of the Situation.

Mr. Frank p Sargent who, since his
accession to the office Of Commissioner er
General of immigration. has taken pains
to make himself familiar with all phases
of the work of his office, returned from
Boston Friday, where he had gone
to be present at the landing of immi-
grants.
Mr. Sargent is desirous of closely
studying the immigrant question. so as
to enable him to maize proper recon-
mendations to Congress when required.
Mr.. Sargent said the Boston immigra- :
tion service is being handled in high
ly satisfactory manner.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
Minister SquIers Says That
imports of All. Kinds
Will Be Affected.
AN OFFICIAL COMPARISON
Increase Aimed at the Principal Articles
Sent to Cuba by the United States
Almost Exclusively-s5o,o 900 900 Ag-
gregate Annual Imports Involved.

The State Department has received by
mail from Minister Squiers, at Havana.
detailed statement showing the in
creased duties proposed by Cuba in the
revised tariff passed by the Cuban SEN
ate. This statement shows that the in
crease is applied to nearly all the prin-
cipal articles of import, and affects a
total importation for the United
States Of nearly 10000, 900.
An official comparison made of the
imports into Cuba from the United
States and all other countries shows that
on wheat flour. of which S7,6i2,955 worth
was imported into Cuba last year from
the United States alone. as compared
with 19.O75 worth from all other coun-
tries. an increase of 100 per cent is made
in the duty.
Affect United States Almost Exclusively
That the proposed changes affect the
United States almost exclusively is in
dicated by the statement that the i'm
portation from the United States of
-Four. corn, potatoes, beans and peas.
q. eggs. EDltts DuNtti bitcAiaf
rine, hams and shoulders, salt meats,
fresh meats aid condensed milk, amount
ed to a total OF s35, ,s97 1913 in value last
year, as compared with an importation of
the same articles during the same period
from all other countries amounting to
a total of only s2.465,21i.
In other words the importations of
these articles from the United States
was nearly twenty times that from all
other countries combined. The effect of
the proposed tariff on the American
trade IS still further exemplifed by the
following statement from Minister
Squiers. showing the increase in duty
Coal IS Cents Per Half Ton.
Coal from free list to % cents per
600 pounds; stearine 50 per cent IN
crease; common soap, an increase of 15G
per cent; pine lumber 40 per cent; poul
try 100 per cent; canned beef. fresa
beef, fresh mutton. salt beef. hams. her
ring. coffee. cider, beer in wood and bot
ties, 80 per cent increase; fresh pork,
salt pork. bacon lard. cheese. condensed
milk. wheat -four, Goldfish, jerked beer.
rice, eggs, benis and peas, onions. pota.
toes, olive oil and preserves, 100 per
cent; butter. wines, liquors. 20 per cent;
Corn, 333 per cent; boots and shoes, 10
to Il per cent. and hats from 20 per
cent ad valorem to 60 per cent ad va
lorem
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

tions on Mr.. Williams vote against the
Martinique relief appropriation is said
to have led TO the encounter. The
Martinique question has figured con-
spicuously in the campaign. and Mr.
speech in which he defended his vote
from constitutional point of view.
In the encounter today Representative
Williams. IL is alleged. struck Wilson
in the temple. drawing blood A gen.
eral mix-up followed. but neither OF the
parties to IL was seriously hurt.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
PLANT ESTATE DECISION.
Virtual Victory TOR the Executors in a
Connecticut Court.

NEW HAVEN. Aug. 16.-A decision
handed down in the superior court today.
in the litigation pending over the estate
OF Henry F. Plant. the millionaire steam
ship owner. is virtually victory for the
executors.
The court ordered the release Of at
tachments amounting to over ST .000.0
the Plant property in Connecticut. which
tied up :he entire estate. practically.
These attachments were made in be-
half of Charles E. and Horace u. Hoad
ley. sons of half-brother of Henry T.
Plant. who claim to be heirs to the es-
tate.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
SANDHURST'S NEW HEAD.
Colonel Kitson to Be Sent to British
Military College.

LONDON. Aug. 16.-It is stated tina;
The new governor of the military col
lege at Sandhurst, who will fll the va
oancy caused by the removal of the
tive system OF education and the in
subordination of the cadets. will be
Colonel Kitson. recently the British
military attache at Washington.
The appointment is regarded by Lord
Roberts as one of the most important
In his scheme of reform.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17
NEW AUTOMATIC SWITCH.
Washington Traction Company Installs
One at Sixth and Pennsylvania.

One at Sixth and Pennsylvania.
The Washington Traction and Electric
Company has introduced an automatic
switch at the corner of Sixth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue northwest The
new switch obviates the bother of hav-
ing conductors leave their cars to turn
the switch or the expense of employing
switchman for that purpose.
1t is operated by slight pressure of
the foot by the motorman as the car ap-
proaches the switch. II can be closed. If
desired, by the conductor. on the rear
platform. as the car passes over it. The
mechanism of the new invention is SO
constructed that it will not only arrange
the track switches. but all slot switches.
The Washington times., 1902-08-17

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Your food either makes breaks That's easily understood
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IF
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solid body
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