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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

John d. Rockefeller never sees the cartoons
that seek to ridicule him, according to Presi-
dent Harper. of Chicago University, who spoke
here to-day at dinner given by the alumnae
and alumni Of the university. DR.. Harper was
asked in regard to various cartoons that have
appeared about himself and MIR. Rockefeller. and
he declared that he didn't look at them, and
he added that Mr.. Rockefeller said that he had
not even seen them. President Harper said
that the reports of a falling off in membership
of the university were absolutely false; that in
the current year there had been increase OF
from 300 to $50 students in the aggregate, and
that there was not a single school that did not
show an increase He spoke of the unity Of the
university and its spirituality from the aesthetic
side-N York Letter.
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Science Notes.

An eminent Berlin nerve specialist, who had
his attention attracted the chronic nervousness
OF many pianists. has been studying the piano
from the pathological point of view. Out of LOCO
young girls whom he examined, each of whom
had begun to study the piano under fourteen
years of age, no less than 600 had some nervous
malady. while out of 1000 who had never studied
the instrument only 100 were afflicted. The spe-
cialist, therefore, has promulgated the theory
shat no child should be allowed to learn the
piano before the age of sixteen.
In recent discussion of the Academy of Med
icine, Paris, M. Lucas Championners said that
every day more confirmation was Forthcoming of
the idea that 1t was the abuse of meat diet
which was the principal cause Of appendicitis
In those countries where the natives eat very
little meat, in Brittany. appendicitis is very
rare. In England and the United States, where
q great deal of meat is eaten, appendicitis is
four times more common than In Paris.
In explaining the necessity for the use OF
scientific the Engineering Record points
out that ordinary words do not have the same
meanings at all periods of their existence. The
rush of affairs drifts them from their original
meanings, as ships drag their anchors In a gale
but terms sheltered from common use hold To
their mornings forever. The word ''let," for
example. has drifted in 200 years from meaning
hinder until 1T means permit but the
term 'bisect'' has remained unaltered in sig
nificance for centuries.
BY the flash of electric spark one hundred
and twenty-five miIlionths of a second in dura.
ton a rifle bullet can be photographed in III
flight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

There were two sisters living up in my
State said Senator Burrows. of Michigan,
.who were fond Of each other and all that, but
who warred constantly about the two great
schools OF medicine. One pinned her faith to
allopathy and the other to homeopathy.
lone day there was great excitement in the
family of the lady who believed in homeopathy,
and 1t was soon announced that she was the
mother of bouncing twin boys.
1.-The other sister down in a hurry
WELL she said. now see what's happened
wanted you to have an allopathic doctor After
this fancy you will listen me- ''--Detroi,
Free Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Nobody took any notice OF her she stood on
the causeykerb,
A-trying to sell her honey and apples. and
punches OF garden herb;
And IL she had offered to give her wares and
herself with them. too. that day.
! doubt II soul would have cared to take a
bargain so choice away.
But CHANGING to trace her sunburnt grace that
morning as I passed nigh.
I went and said. Poor maidy dear! And will
none o. the people buy?'
And so IL began and knew what the
end OF II all must be:
And found that. though no others had bid. a
prize had been by me-
Thomas Hardy.
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correspondent sends this: AN item Of FRI
day, telling OF the suns rays melting a silver
teapot, reminds me OF occurrence In the home
OF my youth. An old gentleman proprietor OF a
variety store. told his brother one day to fix
UP the window. In dressing 1t up he placed
among the wares displayed common reading
glass. In due time the sun got round where
1t could look through the reading glass. and set
fire to SOME goods several feet distant. An alarm
was raised and the fire extinguished. after which
the proprietor proceeded to blow his brother up.
calling him all the names he could think Of.
Finally he wound up by saying You d-n
fool, supposing that had happened at night %
Philadelphia Record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

While Joseph jefferson brewing toddy
for himself and his distinguished guest. ex-
President Cleveland. he descanted at length upon
the high art of preparing hot Scotch.
'If 1 do say 1t myself" observed the host.
II have an especial gift for serving hot Scotch.
Billy Florence used to say that I should have
been barkecper. New try this. Mr.. Cleveland,
and let me know your verdict
Several times Mr.. Cleveland tested the steam
ing liquid thoughtfuly, naming the the ingredi-
ents as he identified them. "Nutmeg-lemon-
v;ater-sugar." he unused approvingly. But
dent imagine you would hold position bar
keeper very long"
Whats wronc?' queried Mr.. jefferson anx-
fously.
You might be great success as attendant
In a hot water hospital" said the ex-President.
But compounder OF delectable drinks you re
certainly failure You've forgotten to pour In
the Scotch."-New York Times.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

The many friends of Col. w. r. Holloway
will give him a cordial welcome on his re-
turn to Indianapolis for brief visit
after six years absence. He will
find many changes in the city, no doubt,
but these changes have not affected the
people he knew, and they will greet him
with all sincerity. Although st. Peters
burg is far distant, 1t is not so far but that
his former fellow-citizens have kept in
touch with him. II only through the papers
and have reflected with satisfaction from
time to time that the man who was making
so good a record in the government service
was an Indianian.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

tical work for the new department The
field is large one, including the control
OF corporations. the enforcement of the in
terstate-commerce law and investigation OF
the relations of capital and labor. and from
a business point of view the department
is likely to become one of the most impor-
tant in the government. Secretary Cortei-
you concludes his report by expressing the
belief that the new department will become
a mighty influence for good in our CONNER
cial and Industrial affairs" and he has
given it a good start and strong impulse in
the right direction.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

1t is no easy matter TO get the best OF life
insurance company. but there is at least one
man who does not have TO die 10 De little
ahead OF the game. IF I feel that I am in q
bad way he says. II make application for
policy OF SIS. OOo and am duly examined by tho
company's physicians and surgeons They charge
me nothing for their professional services. being
paid by the company. learn exactly what 10
the matter with me. and do not have TO 20 TO
the expense OF calling in private practitioner
In this way saving doctors bills. l will
never be accepted by any company. bat 1 80
UP for examination once twice year just
TO learn OF my physical condition I could
heartily recommend this remarkable man 10 DR..
o'Brien--New York Press.
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were so long that they wiped the lenses OF his
spectacies. / mentioned him five or six years
ago. OF course there is just the slightest bit
Of animal oil In ones lashes but enough
TO dim the glasses. You remember he
trimmed of the ends with pair of scissors
The effect to stimulate the growth OF the
fringe Of hair the lid Like the beard. II got
very stif and had to be clipped every few days.
Soon the young man was in such mental dis
tress that he went TO bed and finally became
blind II is said that surgeon-speciaiist is
now pulling out one lash at a time with tweez-
ers and has hopes of restoring the unfortunate $
sight.-New York Press
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
All Had the Measles.

An amusing story is told of Queen Wihelmina
of Holland, when she was quite a little child.
Her Majesty not allowed to share dinner
with the elder members of the royal household.
but was permitted to make her appearance at
dessert. and place herself beside some particular
favorlte. One day she sat by courtly old gen.
eral and after eating some fruit the little girl
turned and gazed UP at him Presently she ex-
claimed:
81 wonder you're not afraid to sit next to me. -
Everybody in the room turned at the sound of
the childish treble.
ION the contrary, I but too pleased and
honored to sit next to my future Queen" re-
piled the old general. But why should I be
afraid?'
Assuming a woebegone expression. the little
Queen replied: Because all my dolls have the
measles-they're all down with tv'-Golden
Penny.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Three hundred and fifty Rhode Island
clergymen have entered into an agreement
90 exercise greater care in the marrying
OF divorced persons than they have in the
past. Only eighteen of these have promised
not to remarry any divorced person under
any conditions. but the others will abide
by stricter rules. or course. people can
easily be married without the aid OF min
isters. but the clergy still has great infiu-
ence, and this action is a step In the right
direction. The clergy of other States might
do well TO initiate Rhode Island.
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Proof Not Needed.

Representative Russell, Of Texas. took a crack
or two at Col. Pete HEPBURN in debate the
other day He told this story about Colonel
Hepburn's claim that the increase OF the national
wealth from sixteen billions in 1850 to eightys
billions at the present time due to Repub-
lcan policies.
Two law students in Chicago were discussing
the proposition to who is the greatest lawyer
in Illinois. They went to a member Of the bar
and put the proposition to him. Colonel" they
asked. who IS the greatest lawyer in Illinois ??
II am" said the colonel. tapping his chest.
WELL colonel" they said '.how will you
prove it?''
Prove it!'' shouted the colonel You don't
have to prove it; admit it."-New York World.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

A dispatch from Evansville says that
William j. Bryan and w. r. Hearst will
speak at a meeting to be held in that city
soon under the auspices of the Jefferson
League. and that the free-silver men have
charge of the arrangements. A political
potpourri OF that kind will be something
out of the ordinary Some of the surviving
free-silver men ought to be embalmed for
future evidence that such party once ex-
fSfed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Again Professor Langley has launched his
ship in cir. only to have it flop into the
water. He should have learned by this
time that his machine is an aquatic bird,
and will not be satisfied in any other ele-
ment. The professor is giving a very good
imitation of hen that has inadvertently
Matched a duck egg. and is shocked mex
pressibly when the duckling persists in fol-
lowing its natural instincts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Of being naughty girl This plea might have
awaited to save the little one from the conse-
quences Of her misdeeds, but for the fact that
thirteen voluminous pockets were found cleveriy
placed in various parts Of her clothing. The
little one was doubtless irresponsible so Tar
as moral accountability is concerned. but she
was apparently used as tool by some elder
mentor, very likely to be the proprietor OF a
fence" where the child's stealings were dis
posed of.-Philadelphia Record
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

The st. Louis Post-Dispatch asks where
the reporters got the idea that Cupid's first
name is Daniel This amplification of the
title Dan" reminds one of James B. FL
more's Benjamin Hur." 1t is fact, how
ever, that few who speak of Dan Cupid, or
Dan Chaucer, know that Dan is the old
English form of the Spanish "Don," title
from the Latin 'dominus," meaning mas
far
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
/ BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.


While Speaker Cannon was making up his
committees OF the senator's asked him how
he was getting along. Well he said, Il am
something like the boy who given an exam
pie by his teacher to ascertain how long IL would
take man to get to a certain point II he went
one step forward and two steps backward. A
few days later he was asked how he was getting
along, and answered: I have got far as
ii, but can't tell whether I will get out or
not Washington Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
Largest Pile Of Diamonds.

The largest pile of diamonds ever brought to-
gether collected at the De Beers mine I'm
South Africa in July 1900 The directors wanted
to know the quantity Of diamonds necessary to
I'LL certain measure. Diamonds of all kinds
We're put in just as mined, and it was thus as
certained that cubic meter of diamonds weighs
II, 600 carats and has approximate value
of about s76.OoO.0oo. Up TO the present time the
Kimberley mines have produced more than
$500 600. 900 worth of uncut diamonds.-National
Geographic Magazine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

He often played chess and n game called
briscola with younger people. This is a game
of chance played with cards. Italians. ma
ton and as individuals. lay and clerical are
all given to gambling. Another italian weak
ness which he shared. and which he developed
at Tombolo. running into debt. In his
case this not due to self-indulgcnce. for IL
was little he spent upon himself. but rather 70
an almost indiscriminate lending and giving.
When ne left Tombolo he left few debts be-
hind him. especially one OF 200 francs TO cer-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

DR.. Frank W. Gunsaulus has declined the
offer of the presidency of Boston Univer-
sity DR.. Gunsaulus is president of the Ar
mour Technical Institute, of Chicago, and
is one of the best known pulpit orators in
the country. He prefers Chicago to Boston.
strange as it may seem to the Bostonese,
and believes he will have a broader field of
usefulness in the West than in the East.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

General Bates thinks there are too many
boys among the state militiamen. He ad-
mits that they fight as well as older men,
but says they have not the stamina to
stand long campaigns and the hardships of
war. Well, they are getting older every
day. and ii may be many years before they
will be- called on to stand the hardships of
war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Photography is urged a means OF preventing
premature burial. 1t recently showed. through
the blurred appearance Of the negative. that a
girl supposedly dead was only in a trance In
cases where the least doubt exists photography
is recommended. Negatives taken on succeeding
days may show a slight difference in the position
Of head or arms. or a blur Of the lips due to the
very slight movement occasioned by breathing
-Pearson's Weekly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

A pathetic but admirable figure is su-
preme Justice Brown. who proceeds calmly
with his work though in day or two more
With the certain prospect of spending the
remainder OF his life in total darkness he
has no intention of giving up any of his
duties. No one has heard him utter any
complaint because of his misfortune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Mexico is considering the advisability of
Axing the presidential term of Office at six
years. This will have no effect whatever
on President Diaz, however. for as long as
he Is alive presidential elections will be
merely a matter of form.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Little Americans will doubtless protest
against the outrage" of landing United
States marines on Panama soil, but as it is
done with the cordial approval of the Pana-
ma government and in accordance with the
new treaty by which the United States
agrees to protect the Independence of Pana-
ma, one fails to see where the outrage
comes in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

Among the pathetic decisions of the great
may be noticed that of Gen. Reyes. who
fondly imagines that Colombia has a ca
nal site for sale. The generals mind does
not work fast enough to keep up with the
course of events.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

1t is supposed by some that Panama derived
its name from the native word for butterfly
Explorers of the interior tell OF swarms OF but
terfies which at times rise the slopes OF the
mountains In dense clouds. darkening the sun
shine. Others maintain that the name is from
an Indian word meaning Astounding In fish,
National Geographic Magazine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

An evangelist in Arkansas is creating
more or less of sensation by preaching
that heaven is located in the sun. He
shows his acumen by choosing this kind Of
weather for the PRONUNCIATION of such a doc
trine. But II won't be very popular next
summer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

An extra session of the Montana Legisla-
ture has passed law whereby ntigants
may have an opportunity of getting fair
trials in the courts The wonder and the
shame and the pity Of it is that such a law
should be necessary. Does any other State
need a similar law2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

New Hampshire and Delaware are the
only States not making any appropriation
for exhibits at the st. Louis fair. Whether
they have nothing to exhibit or no money
to spare does not appear. but st. Louis still
has hopes that they may be persuaded.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

The Canadian minister of the interior
says Canada is not crying over the Alaska
award. If that Is so, our Lady of the
Shows has been giving a wonderfully life
like imitation of a nation in tears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
Il the Sun RadiumY

There is no doubt" says Walter Maunder,
writing on the origin Of the suns heat. that
the discovery of radium compeIs to abandon
completely some Of the conclusions based upon
present theories Of the origin of the suns heat.
w. f. Wilson calculates that SO grammes of
radium per cubic meter of the suns volume
would supply the entire output of the SUMS
energy. He further suggests that at the tenn
perature OF the sun radium may be much more
energetic than at our terrestrial temperatures.
IL so, much smaller weight of radium per
cubic meter may suffice. The computations
which Lord Kelvin and other leading men of
science have made as to the possible length of
time In the past, and In the future, during
which the sun could maintain it's present energy
OF radiation, are necessarily entirely set aside,
for we can no longer assume that the concen-
tration of the suns substance from indefinite
distance has been the sole or even the chief
source Of its energy 1t is not only that radium
itself may exist In sufficient abundance in the
sun to account for its energy, but the same or
similar radioactive properties may be possessed
by other Of its elements. or by the sun itself as
whole. Prof. c. III. Darwin writes: Know
Ing as We now do that atom of matter Is
capable of containing an enormous store OF
energy in itself. think that we have no RICH.
to assume that the sun is incapable of Hber-
atins atomic energy to a degree at least COM
parable with that which 1t would do If made
of radium.' "-Knowledge
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A precociou. Youns.ter.

A little tot only six years OF age. detected in
helping herself 10 toys and other holiday farings
in a department store. made the plea on her
own behalf and through her friends that she
was too young to know that her proceedings were
irregular and likely to subject her to the charge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

The biggest CRATER of the Postofice Depart
ment aprointee OF Cleveland. Demo-
cratic campaign orators however. are not ex-
pected to remember this observation-disclosures
City Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

The planters of the South will receive
&oo0.o00.00o more for their cotton crop this
year than last. An estimate like this ar
CUES that corner" does not necessarily
work evil for everybody
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

That Colombian army of invasion may be
reckoned among the Christmas bargains
was 10000 men, marked down to 5000, and
subject TO discount.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

With one Cannon in the speakers chair at
Washington and another one commanding
the state troops in Colorado. the artillery
seems to have been fairly well modified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

1t is reported that Editor Bryan will seek
TO get an interview with Count Leo
Tolstoy. Does this portend fusion Of Pop
ulists and Socialists?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

tain Zambusi. and he himself has told how he
ashamed 10 return 10 the village TN he was
able to pay what he owed. and this was not TN
he became bishop OF Mantua--Detrot Free
Press
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= The first annual report OF the secretary OF
ready mapped out large amount OF prac-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11

lone Of the saddest cases." says the cptician.
Is that Of the young man whose eyelashes
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work for All.

No man Is so poor but that he may cut some
ice these days.-Pittsburs pispatch.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
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Hotel. Dearborn Station News stand
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street.