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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Boston Transcript.
Miss Foliworth-Oh, yes. 1 have read every
thing you ever wrote.
Inkaman Ohe author)-Have you? Tell me
what you think of my book Presupposed
Causes. my Romance of a Ring and my poeti-
cal collection.
Miss Foliworth-I don't think ever read any
OF those. l meant / had read everything you
had written that worth reading.
Inkaman-oh. that. indeed! Funny but those
are the only things ever wrote.
Miss Folworth-Funny. amt II?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The use OF an automobile for the pursuit
tieth century developments. The machines
could not be put to a better purpose. how
ever. In such light they may be regarded
- the friend Of the horse, rather than
its rival
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
Reversed Romance.

New York Sun.
The lady of Shalott had died while floating
down to Camelot.
mo wonder they exclaimed. 1.-THE poor wom-
an fot on Staten island ferry boat by mis-
take
Later they blamed Tennyson for not inuring
his heroine to modern hardships.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Perhaps the easiest way to settle the dis
pute between Judge Afford and Governor
Durbin as to the pardoning of workhouse
prisoners will be to let these prisoners
serve their terms out. The sentences are
presumably just. and no damage will result
from enforcing them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Any would-be municipal reformer who,
in his minds eye, sees Candidate Hoffman
and Chairman Reach sitting up nights 10
plan for a clean, CLOSED up town. in
which no saloon keeper, gambler or CRATER
dare hold UP his head, is a little too inno-
cent and ingenious for this wicked world.
The ''gobbleuns' will find him easy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The first of the Danville riot trials has
been completed with dignihed and deliberate
speed. and Baker. the vagrant leader of the
mob. has been convicted OF assault with in
tent to kill the sheriff. Other convictions
will doubtless follow in due course IL
courts and sheriffs throughout the country
will but follow the courageous example set
yt Danville there will be a very decided
falling OF In the matter of riots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Turkey has blocked the proposition to
make extensive excavations on the site of
Ur of the Chaldees. from which city Abra-
ham went forth. The Turk has long gone
on the theory that the less people know the
better II will be for all concerned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

There is nothing quite so uncertain in a
campaign as the votes that are expected to
come from the other party. This chunk of
wisdom is thrown out for the benefit of all
the campaign managers now in action. for it
seems TO be the main hope of each of them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
SHOT DOWN BEFORE HIS WIFE.
Seattle Man Fatally wounded by n
Jealous Stenographer.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 26.-Frank
Tanhenbaugh. a fioorwalker. was shot and
fatally wounded in his own lodgings short
ly after midnight by Mrs. III. l.. Finley, a
stenographer. The shooting took place in
the presence OF Tanhenbaughs wife and
six-year-old child. who claim TO have been
menaced by the revolver in the the hands
OF Mrs. Finley for fully twenty minutes
before the husband appeared on the scene
Tanhenbaugh had hardly entered the room
before Mrs. Finley leveled her revolver at
him and fired two shots. Jealousy Is be-
lieved TO have been the cause Of the shoot
Ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
FOR A UNIFORM LAW.
FraternaI Insurance Congress Con-
siders Draft Of Measure.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Aug. 26.-The pro-
posed uniform bill relating to fraternal
beneficiary associations as prepared by the
committee on fraternal Insurance OF the
national convention of insurance commits
sioners was considered by the National
Fraternai Congress to-day. This measure
Is intended to provide q uniform law for all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

1t seems pity that it is even allowed to
consider this route on grade levels. 1t is
one thing to compel roads already built to
reconstruct their lines and quite another
new road
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

A New York exchange assures the public
that there is money in vegetables. House
wives who find that they have to put pref
ty much all their money into them If they
get enough for the family will confirm the
statement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
PARKS SENTENCED.


NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Samuel Parks.
business agent for the Housesmiths' and
Bridgemen's Union, was sentenced to-day
TO not less than two years and six months
nor more than three years and six months
in Sing Sing on charge of extortion.
Parks was convicted OF extortioR in hav-
ing taken $500 from Josephus Plenty, Ho-
boken contractor to call off strike. Three
other indictments on similar charges are
pending against him. Parks is also under
Conviction for assauting rival labor lead
er. hut has not yet been sentenced therefor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The Hicksite Friends resolved in favor of
arbitration a means OF settling all dis
putes. but they did not indicate what should
be done. say. in labor disputes. when one
side. after agreeing to arbitration. mas re-
fused to abide by the decision rendered.
Such proceeding has been a frequent
phenomenon I'm the labor field recently.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
Reasonably Certain,

Chicago Evening Post.
II understand old skinfnt has got religion"
Its possible
do you really think so?''
well. il Skinfiint and religion have come to-
gether at all think it safe to say that he has
got religion. There certainly is nothing to indi-
cate that religion has got him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
How About Henrys

Chicago Tribune.
Maud-Yor can't make me believe an opal is
an unlucky stone 1 wearing one en-
first met Henry.
Irene-1t certainly brought good luck-to YOU
What was Henry wearing?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

People who have not yet taken their
vacations smile unsympathetically, not to
say maliciously. at the other people who
are returning from their outings to find
the hottest weather of the season In full
force. There is good deal of human ma
ture about unrested men and women at this
season of the year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
After Midnight.

Philadelphia Press.
Just think" said Mr.. Staylate, this is the
first time I've seen you in nearly two months"
Yes" replied Miss Bord. suppressing a yawn.
"Did--er--any one call you last night?"
Last night?" she repeated, ostentatiously'
glancing at the clock. mo one but YOU"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The Increasing popular interest in the
subject of forestry is encoura ging. In after
years We shall doubtless realize the tremen-
dous mistake we have been making in per-
Knitting the land to be absolutely denudeG.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

II the Journal reads the Democratic organ
Alright It's assertion Is to the effect that the
Democratic committee is not trying to cap
ture the wide-open element because II could
not get 1t. How long would virtue of that
stripe last after Democratic victory. when
the wide-open element would endeavor to
capture the administration?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Tom Johnson, 1t appears. has a firm
clutch on the Ohio Democratic organiza-
ton. The working end of tine party over
there 10 ''his'A without doubt. Control of
and the Democratic party are not one
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
weekly periodical published in Ne

A weekly periodical published in New
York expresses the belief that the partici-
patton of 1.-The distinguished journalist, -
Prof. Harry Thurston Peck, in the prac-
teal workings of Mr.. Pulitzer's school
promises much for the success OF that VEN
ture. The preposterous Peck may know
a great many things about Journalism,
but what he doesn't know about the max
ing of newspaper would undoubtedly fill
volumes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

There is nothing in Mr. Holtzman's record
or In the record Of his party to give the
least promise of a municipal administra-
ton better than the Taggart administra-
ton. and we all know what that was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The iong-range exchange of courtesies be-
tween Governor Odell and Ex-Governor Hill,
Of New York. is growing a bit strenuous.
The public would be delighted to have them
choose managers and hire hall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

II you take one you will want to
keep In touch with home. The best
way 10 do this IL to have the Journal
mailed to you, Leave your order be-
fore starting. We will change the adj
dress as often as you desire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Johnson and his isms seem to have won
with the Ohio Democracy That. of course,
makes the campaign so much the easier for
the Republicans. but it is not good indica-
ton Of the health OF the body polite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Men have demonstrated the fine results OF
scientific breeding nearly all animals ex-
cept man himself. VIII the time ever come
when the state will interfere with the free
selection of man and woman in order to i'm
prove the quality of the race? Most of US
would like TO see the experiment tried--on
the other fellow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The formation of anti-Keach clubs among
the local Democracy should teach the potato
merchant the folly of being too bossy be-
fore election. Because he expects to be die
tator sitter that event is no reason why he
should antagonize influential members of
his party prematurely. He lacks diplomacy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

Mr.. Hitz seems to be in such a beatific
state OF certainty about his election
mayor tina. II will seem like shame to read
the returns to him on election night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

IL Is much to be regretted that the new
Logansport line can md no other route
into the city except through the city's
largest and most popular park: or. rather.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
RULING WITH IRON HAND.
King Peter COndemning PIOtters Il
Death-A Reign of Terror.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-The Daily Nails cor
respondent at Belgrade says King Peter is
determined TO suppress the military malcon-
tents with an iron hand. On Tuesday three
army colonies. two captains and a news
paper editor were condemned to death for
participation in a plot, which was discoT-
cred and rendered abortive. Despite this,
however. says the correspondent, the King
is obviously in the hands of the recent
regicides. who are causing a veritable reign
OF terror.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
THE HUM0RISTs.
Diagnosis,

They sometimes vow. these gloomy men.
That naught life's cup can sweeten;
They think they're melancholy when
They've merely overeaten.
--Washineton Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
A Wish.
Boston Post.

Boston rust
Thinne-Oh, wish had your voice.
Thiccke-No doubt you would enjoy using 1t.
Thinne-No, faint that, but thinking IL
1t were mine could stop it when 1 liked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
Turki.h Reserve. Called Ont.

coNsTANTINoPLE Aug 2s-The gov
eminent has decided 10 call 10 the colors
all the remaining European reserves belong
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27
Telegraph Wires Cut.

SALONICA, Aug. 26.-The telegraph wires
have been cut between Salonica and VAR
dar.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-27

The corn needed rain and the corn needed
heat. 1t has got them both. Now will it
ne hannv2
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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
One Of Bret Hsrte's Stories.

Bret Harte was once asked in Lon.
don If he did not eXaggerate some of
his western character creations. He
declared that he did not and told this
as true story, which he had always
feared to put into print A well.
known desperate came into saloon,
and, of course, those who knew him
had business somewhere else at once.
An English tenderfoot remained and
the bad man invited him to drink The
Britisher innocently said he did not
care to do so, dangerous remark to
make in those days, whereupon the
desperate YEARLY reached for his gun
and said In a tired surt of way Good
Lord, cant | ever have a drink with.
out killing a man.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
Some Words.

According To the late Richard A.
Proctor, says the London Chronicle,
the phrase Il guess to English ears
so ridiculous, Ia really identical with
the old expression. Il wis, meaning
Il know" The word guess" has
changed its meaning entirely in Eng
land, but has partly preserved it in
America where of course the native
says Il guess when he is more or less
in state of certainty. There are
many other examples of words that
have played fast and loose with "g"
and Wv such as guardian" and
warden guard and ward"
"guichet' and wicket"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19

The trusting widow who gives the
savings Of her industry TO a man whom
she expects to marry in order that he
may set well established in business
before that joyous event will probably
continue to report to the police in va
rious cities of the country indefinite
ly. Along with aged parents who sign
away their property to children in con-
sideration of verbal promise to take
care of them as long as they live"
the credulous widow who turns over
her purse to her sutton is entitled to
such pity as is due to the credulous
and the supplemented whose ears
are dull to the voice of warning.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
THE LATEST PARLOR GAME.
"HockerbalI" Is the Prevailing Fad in
Society,"

"Hockerball' is the latest product in
the way of parlor games. 1t is ex.
pected presently to sweep the world
clear of all that remains of ping-pong
The new game is suitable for either
summer or winter, great advantage
being that it can be played sitting
down by either four, six or eight play.
ers. Each of these has his own par
ticular court" to play on-the table
Is divided by tapes into as many
courts as there are players-from
which he Cndeavors to pass" or to
shoot goals. A neutral territory is
provided. from which players can
either pass to each other or endeavor
to get the ball into their own courts,
where intruders are not permitted.
At each end of the table a goal is kept
In the orthodox fashion and the
game is played with miniature hockey
sticks, being to all intents and pur.
poses table hockey.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
The Soldiers Pass.

Down by the arches OF white and green
The buge Is sounding, clear and keen;
They are bringing flags of tattered
WeaNCS,
There are flowers tucked in the empty
sleeves.
Buyers and sellers, for one short hour,
Are busily throwing wreath or a flower,
And the sun shines down on the slvored
hair
OF these Great Hearts marching through
Vanity Fair.
Up from the streets the war songs come
TIE word of command and the tap Of tho
drum.
But some are grudged Of the revery;
Death had not pleased that they should
see.
Ana on the street great hush dwells,
For the people have mind of these last
farewclls
And the soldiers pass and are no more
seen,
Down by the arches OF white and green.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
LANDLORD AND THE TENANT.
Humorous Instances Of Disaereements
Between Them.

In Ireland, as elsewhere the hard
ship of certain agreements between
house-owners and their tenants is felt
keenly by the latter
A certain gentleman, in taking a
large house, agreed that it should be
completely painted outside at his ex-
pense every year. He began To find
that the obligation was both UNI
necessary and terribly expensive, but
the landlord insisted upon the strict
letter of the bond being adhered to-.
So the tenant called IL painter and
had the whole front of the house paint
ed white, with huge black, yellow and
red spots upon ii in a weird pattern.
The landlord, who lived next door,
protested, but the tenant showed that
he was within his right, and the two
soon came to terms.
In the other case = tenant adver-
tised in the local papers and other
wise, as follows: Wanted. 10000
cockroaches and other insects by a
tenant who agreed to leave his pres
Ont residence in the same condition
as it was when he took it," And he
gave the actual address, too.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
Artistic Japanese Ideas.

In Japan In" well-to.do have almost
always in their houses one room called
the chamber of the inspiring view"
Its essential is beautiful view, but
taste is catholic in Japan, and the de.
lightful view may be a blossoming
cherry tree, glimpse OF q river, a
miniature garden or only the newly
fallen snow, In this delightful coun-
try they get up paftieg 20 visit toe
maple trees in the glory of Hiutnn
color or the fresh, untrodden snow,
as in this country one gives theater
parties and dinners.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
A Soma OF Love.

In the blue morn, the new n
Beneath sun-fllled sky.
oh, | met a little love
When all the clouds were E.@h:
A little love, a wistful love
] would not have him stay;
] loosed his hands, and kissed his lips.
And babe him fly away.
In the warm noon. the sweet noon,
When all the air was gold,
oh, ] met a fair, great love,
With merry eyes and bold:
So wise, so strong, so wonderful,
Too high for my estate,
He loosed my hands and kissed my lips
And left me desolate.
In the deep night the cold night.
Who comes through wind and rain
Little love l babe away
Is at my side again.
And he hath warmed my hands In his,
And kissed my wet eyes dry;
Oh, strange that he should comfort me
For that great love gone by.
John WILDWOOD, in Smart Set.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
On the Road.

'wcet. We must never meet and part
again.
1Ncre too much pain;
We needs must go our journey through
this life
Without much grief or strife for fear we
walk too slow
And we have far to go.
sweet. you and | must never meet and
kiss,
'lWcre too much bliss;
We have TO go our journey soberly
Without much ecstasy for fear we walk
too fast
And miss the way at last.
Sweet. you and / must follow separate
ways
And pass our days
And not too much remember nor forgts
Too utterly, for yet. remains the un-
known Inn
Wherein
(All our wayfaring being past and done)
At set of sur
After the SHINE and rain
We take our ease. and maybe NEE,
again
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
Loves Garland.

Pansles fer thought-so let me lay them
here,
Gently; you must not waken. Take your
rest;
There on your heart-pure thoughts de-
void OF fear,
Sweet, they are best.
Roses, for love-kissing your lips they lie
Gemmed by the dew from out the heav-
ems above,
Dear, roses wither, but they cannot die
Roses for love.
Rosemary for memories - wreathed
around your brow
Saddest Of ilowers-and yet they cannot
Wholly Of sorrow. So | Irvine them now
For memory.
Ruc--sce | close 1t IN your little hand
Keep it--that when you waken you may
bless
In your pure heart one who did under
stand
LIES bitterness.
New York News.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
THE FAD FOR cAAMPAcNEs.
Few Brands Retain Popularity for
Any Lenuth of Time.


If one could only get at the facts
that send one champagne to the top
bubble of favor to-day and the other
facts that push 1t down to the dregs
tomorrow, while another brand occu-
pies its former high place, there would
be story unfolded which would make
some of the exciting political games
appear like a play at blind mans
buff at Sunday school picnic. Not
only to the ordinary looker.on is the
effervescent favor accorded cham.
payne a mystery untathomable, II fas-
cinating, but to some who are very
CLOSE" to the source of supply it is a
story with the last chapter, which
clears up everything, lost. The foun.
tain head of the orders for the mys-
terious passing by of old favorites and
the entry of new candidates for favor
are very difficult to find, as usual
thing, and if 1t is ever your luck to
discover it, don't be surprised at see.
ing it pretty high in the social world
Boston Transcript
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-12-19
Humble Heroes,

When statues are erected to mill
tary heroes, ii is generally to success
ful generals. In France the idea has
been realized of concentrating in
marble even the exploits of individu-
ais of the rank and file. One such
case is that OF Sergt. Robillot, to
whom a monument has just been
erected, and the town of Tulle has
now followed the example by voting a
municipal monument to Sergt. Lowry
who fell while leading few French
soldiers against more than 200 Arabs
in Algeria.