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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

One Of the pen sketches in yesterdays
Journal alluded TO the very common prac-
tice of robb.ug coal cars. On any morning
between and o'clock Journey through
the railroad yards OF the city will show
large numbers Of women and children gath
ering coal. the great bulk OF which does not
fall from the cars by accident but is thrown
of by those that carry it away. The rail-
road people and coal shippers are well
aware of the practice. but all previous eff
forts to convict have proved failures. They
ind the easiest way TO handle the matter
is 10 charge Up a geodly percentage to
"shrlnkage." add 1t TO the selling price of
the coal. and let the consumer pay the bill.
Thus everybody that buys coal helps to pay
for this thieving, which has assumed large
proportions in some sections of the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
BOGUS TRANSFER CHECKS.


LYNN, Mass, Ser.- @.-Two employees of
the Boston e. Northern Street Railway
were arrested in this city in connection
with extensive frauds perpetrated on that
company by means of bogus transfer
checks, which Were exposed in Boston yes
terday. The men are Herbert T.. Shawman,
janitor at the Central-square station of the
company. and Herbert Morris. n conductor
on the Lynn and Boston division. Shaw
man admitted having purchased about 81 900
worth of the counterfeit transfers at vari-
Gus times, while Morris at the time of his
arrest had 400 of bogus checks in his pocket
The men will be arraigned in the Lynn
District Court tomorrow on the charge
of larceny.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

lrg Qnd.) Courier.

Edinburg Qnd.) Courier.
Saturday night at Hope the people cele-
brated the anniversary of the closing of
their one saloon. One year ago the place
was blown up with dynamite and the resi-
dents of that place have been both joyful
and sober ever since. The fixtures o: the
saloon were sold at auction Saturday night
and a number of people who frown at the
least suggestion of taking a drink bought
enough bar fixtures to a little qua rt
shop of their own. The reason for all this
was befause they wanted the fixtures as
nil
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
As to Gambling.
Chicago Post

Chicago Post
II never gamble" said the good man, "and
speculation is gambling
'Of course" returned the man who was not
so good; and then he added casually: What did
you do with that property out on the West
Side?''
Oh, rveN got it yet,' the reply ''It
looked ike good investment when bought it,
and 1 am hopeful that it will yet be worth
enough to give me good profit; but just now it
shows loss
The man who was not so good looked thought
full.
ITS mighty lucky thing for your con-
science" he said at last. that it was land and
not wheat you bought"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

he raised his line Saturday morning he
discovered what he at first thought TO be
an eel, but on closer examination he was
amazed TO find that he had caught a water
moccosin nearly four feet long. Mr.. De-
marcus states that the hook that was swal-
lowed by his snakeship was baited with
sunfsh and laid in water fully ten feet
deep. He is an old fisherman and says
this is the first snake he ever caught or
heard of being caught by any one in this
manner. He brought the snake to town
and had il exhibition. We able to
vouch that IL was not delusion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
IBSEN NOT SICK.
Danish Dramatist Writes to May Shaw
that His Health Is Good.

NEW YORK, Sept 2o.-May Shaw, the
actress, is in receipt of a Letter from Hen
rich Ibsen, the Danish dramatist, in re-
Spouse to a cablegram which Miss Shaw
recently sent to him, condolng with him on
his poor health. Mr. Ibsen, in this letter.
accepts his correspondents condolences.
but adds that the reports that he Is in bad
health emanate from his enemies, the truth
being that he is in better health than he
has been for many months. Mr.. Ibsen saws
also that he is at work on "a new drama
which he hopes will take even higher rank
than his 1.-The Dolls House.
His advanced age, he says, further. is
all that prevents him visiting America.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

officer to declare for the restoration of the
canteen feature of the post exchange. In
his annual report to the War Department
he discusses the subject at length, con-
GLIDING with: Although a total abstainer
myself, 1 regard the abolition of the can
teen as vital misfortune to the military
service" He bases his opinion on the
ground assigned by so many other officers,
that the canteen was opposed to excess and
conducive to discipline.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

LAREDO, Tex, Sept. 20.-This city is
still maintaining a vigorous quarantine
against Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Little news
of a reliable kind can be secured from
across the river.
United States Consul DIR. Alonzo b. Gar
rett, who arrived in Nuevo Laredo to-day,
after having passed five days on the quar-
antine at Sanchez station, stated that he
examined several cases Of the prevailing
disease, and claims they are not yellow
fever.
Expert psychologists Of the Mexican
government have arrived and will investi-
gate the cases in company with a yellow
fever expert, who is expected to arrive from
Washington tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

ST. JOHNS, N. B., Sept. 2o.-The body of
Fred Downe, the deckhand who lost his
life Saturday when the steamer David
Weston burned at Craig Point, on the st.
John river, was recovered this morning
and brought to st. John, but that of
stephen Hood-Rewan, the English bow
who was drowned. has not yet been found
Those injured in getting away from the
burning steamer are doing well. None is
seriously hurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Undoubtedly the most successful reformer
of modern dimes is President Roosevelt,
who very early in his career discovered
that the party organization is a necessity
in democratic republic. and that the most
effective reform work can be accomplished
within party lines. not by putting ones self
out Of touch with every agency that can
hope for power. The political critic has his
value. but IL is not in the direction of pos
tive accomplishment of good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

A list of Jewish requests published in
the 1.-The American Jewish Year Book con-
tains one of $4,000 by a wealthy Jew of
California. left in trust for the benefit Of
graduates from universities, technical
schools, etc., OF the State, who shall select
any twenty acres of his property in Tulare
county and settle upon it,. The testator
evidently had pity for the victims of higher
education.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
SUPREME LODGE MEETING.
Improved Order knights of Pythias
VIII Meet Here This Week.

The annual meeting of the Supreme
Lodge of the Improved Order Knights OF
Pythias will be held here for three days
under the auspices of the local lodge. and
delegates from thirteen States in the Union
will be present. To-day the meeting will
be opened at Germania Hall with work in
the first three degrees. Tomorrow evening
a banquet and musical programme will DO
given at Germania Hail. and Wednesday.
from O'Clock in the afternoon on, an OUT
ing party will be held at Bellevue. Elab-
crate preparations are being made to care
for the visiting members of the order. and
a number of special features OF interest
have been prepared for the guests. All the
business meetings will be held at Castle
Hall on West Ohio street and a large at
tendance is expected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

An interview is published with Editor
Stead. Of the Review of Reviews. in which
he pooh-poohs the idea that Mr.. Cham
berlain has any considerable following in
England In favor OF protection of any kind
or in any degree. He says: There is no
tariff situation: there is only Joe Cham
berlain situation, and that is all there is
to it," lie predicts that the campaign on
which Mr.. Chamberlain has now entered
will end him politically. Mr.. Stead is in
teresting. but experience has shown that
he Is not always right.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Extravagant Praise.

Kansas City Journal.
What kind of man. asked the high official,
sis this James Jewell-straight and trust
worthy?'
Absolutely replied the assistant. ''Why.
there's man who wouldn't even rob an In
dian."
The high official looked somewhat skeptical of
this. but made allowance for customary extrava-
gance in speech.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
BANQUET TO MR.. JACKSON.
Prince Ferdinand Entertains the
American Diplomatic Agent

SOFIA. Bulgaria, Sept. 9.-Prince Ferdi-
nand last evening gave dinner party at
the palace in honor of j. B. Jackson, who
i'm the afternoon had presented his creden-
tails as the first American diplomatic agent
TO Bulgaria. The guests included +. L.
H. Elliott. the British diplomatic agent
and the Bulgarian minister and high Of
ficials. Prince Ferdinand proposed the
health OF President Roosevelt, speaking in
English. and the court band played a Sc
lection of American airs.
Great satisfaction Is expressed. not only
in official but also in commercial circles,
over Americas action in establishing diplo-
matte relations with Bulgaria The belief
prevails that a great opportunity exists for
developing a profitable export and import
trade with the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21


VIII Rocker, an indianapolis attorney
who owns a farm south of the city, was
here Monday afternoon looking over his
real estate. He reported that some hunt
ers on his land had shot one of his best
horses with a rifle. 1t is doubtful If the
animal can recover. Such reckless shoot
ing as this is one reason why so many
farmers prohibit hunting on their land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
BEBEL WELL INTRENCHED.


DRESDEN, Saxony, Sept. 2o.-Herr Bebel
has re-established his authority In the
Socialist party by carrying his resolution
against the Revisionists by several hundred
votes. against eleven dissentient voices. and
having elected an executive committee OF
his own choosing.
1t now looks as though the agitation
against Herr Bebel before the convention
met was encouraged by him in order that
his absolute leadership of the party should
be demonstrated and the small faction OPP
posed to him held up to the ridicuie OF the
party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
GOVERNOR DURBIN RETURNS.


Governor Durbin returned yesterday
morning from a weeks trip East. He made
the trip to attend Masonic gathering in
Boston. and 10 be present at and address
the annual encampment OF Sons OF veter-
ans at Atlantic City. Incidentally ne met
the members OF the commission appointed
TO establish a new institution for the Indus
trial School for Girls. and accompanied
them on visits OF inspection To several East
ern institutions of like character The Gov
ernor said last evening that he had a very
pleasant trip. but IL had been busy one.
as he was travelling practically all tie time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Second Nature.

Chicago Tribune.
Il fear" said his host next morning. you
didn't sleep well last night Every time woke
up 1 could hear you thrashing around in your
bed"
II ought to have told you." apologized the
guest man from Kansas City. I've got
used to floods that tread water in my Sleep"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

BrOOkVlIIe AfntTlCdIl.
Smith Scott, of Andersonville, was in the
city last week. Mr.. Scott is lame in one
eye as the result of the contact of that
member with a bunch of cuckleburs that
he was cutting to get them out of the way
of the tails and names of his horses. He
is awfully wide awake in the other eye,
however, and says the left will be right ia
a few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

CLEVELAND, Sept. Ex-senator Hanna
stated to-day that he would pay no atten-
ton to the challenge to debate of the Dem
ocratic candidate for United States SEN
ator, John H. Clarke, until he has heard
from Chairman Dick, to whom Clarke.s
challenge has been referred.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

that he place the union above the laws OF
the United States, which he has sworn to
obey and enforce. The Presidents position
on this point is impregnable and there is
not the slightest reason to believe he VIII
change it, If the union attacks him for not
violating the law it will strengthen him
with the people
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Lawrenceburg Press

LaWrenceDurg PreSS.
Rev. Allen A. Helms publishes in the
Aurora Bulletin a financial report of Will
mington circuit, showing that the churches
of Crozier and Chesterville have paid up in
full but that Wilmington church owes $35.
Brother Helms concludes his report with
the well-known stanza beginning, Jesus
paid il alli'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

The opening meeting of the Republican
campaign in Ohio, held at Chillicothe on
Saturday. presages a united party and
warm campaign. The Republicans have
UNNECESSARILY the best of the argument on
national issues. and Tom Johnson's vagaries
on State issues ought to make his defeat
certain and overwhelming
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

When the general public comes to under
stand that Phoenix Hall is generally used
as a beer garden the Democrats will doubt
less declare that the meeting they have
called for that place next Friday is a Re-
publican gathering
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Now that the battleship Maine. after an
expensive overhauling and repairing, has
returned to sea duty the public will hope
she may not be Jared to pieces again by
the discharges of her heavy guns. Either
she was not properly constructed in the
first place or somebody Numbered in arm
ing her with heavier guns than were war;
ranted by the government specifications.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

The three speakers at the Republican
campaign opening in Ohio. Senators Hanna
for Governor, treated current issues from
different points of view, but all united in
heartily indorsing President Roosevelts adj
ministration and predicting his reelection.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

The School Board of Princeton, Ind, has
made bad record by refusing to admit
Filipino boy. who was sent to this country
to be educated. The action of the Prince
ton board shows provincial narrowness.
There Is not a large city in the country
where the boy would not be admitted to
the white schools
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

BUFFALO, y. Y, Sept @.-James Mears,
seventy years old, to-day shot and fatally
wounded his son-in-law, Michael Crotty,
thirty-three years old, and then sent bull
let through his own brain, dying instantly.
Family quarrels were the cause OF the crime
The trouble arose over the disposition "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
In the United States should put on an eight-page
twe1ve-page paper a 1-cent stamp; on a six
teen, twenty or twenty -four-page paper, 2-cent
stamp. Foreign postage is usually double these
rates.
All communications intended for publication in
this paper must. In order 10 receive attention, be
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer.
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned I'M
less postage Is inclosed for that purpose.
Entered second-class matter at Indianapolis,
Ind, postofiice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Natural Inference.
Rochester Republican.

Rochester Republican.
A Fort Wayne police magistrate has de-
cided that a man whose breath smells of
liquor is drunk. If the matter should be
legally brought before him he would no
doubt rule that man whose breath smells
of limburger cheese is dead
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Possibly those mysterious rumblings
heard in Brown county are the premonitions
of Republican victory in that county at
some future day. That would be an earth
quake indeed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

CITd1lUVItW
Many sad faces and heavy hearts on ac-
count of Rev. w. e. Snyder not being re-
turned to Grandview circuit; but the dark
est hour is just before day. Anyhow, we
His weight is 225 pounds and he is a good
talker. Come out to church one and all
and hear him preach.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Ewes Discovery.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
by observing the fall of apple remarked
the moralizer. Newton discovered the law of
gravity"
YES" rejoined the demoralzer, ''and thou
sands OF years previous Mother Eve discovered
the gravity of the law by merely biting an APP
pie"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
THREE DROWNED MEN.
Their Bodies Found by Life Savers on
- Delaware COast.

the Delaware Coast.
LEWES Del, Sept. D.-Three drowned
men were found at the three life-saving
stations near here this morning by surf
men, one near Lewes Station, one near
Henlopen Station and one near Rehoboth
Station. The man found at Rehoboth has
been identified as Henry Joyce. Of Cape
Breton, N s., by his son Harry, who is
one OF the crew of fishing steamer now
at the breakwater. He has taken charge
of his fathers body and will have him
buried here. Joyce was enc of the crew
of the wrecked schooner Hattie A. Marsh,
as the others are supposed TO be.
The bodies are very much mutilated and
nearly denuded. They were put in charge
of an undertaken and coroner's inquest
held this evening. The three bodies will
be inferred in the local Methodist cemetery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Musical Opening at Waterloo.
Auburn Dispatch.

Auburn Dispatch.
Our ladies' band is without bass drum
mer, Winnie Deitrick having concluded to
get married and leave town, so they will
have to look out for another Yves Mcbride
took her place Saturday night after the
Ping came. Winnie leaves many friends
who wish her all the good luck there is
going.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Kansas City Journal
The polar expedition habit seems 10 be
a disease like the cocaine habit or the
opium habit. Otherwise a man who has
frozen OF his toes ina the polar regions
would not yearn TO go back for further
punishment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Natural Superstition.

Little Chronicle.
Say, pa" queried small Tommy where do
the coolies come FROM
From China" replied the father.
From China?' echoed Tommy why, / al
ways thought they came from Chile"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

ID. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel
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81. LoUIs-UniOn Sew Company. Union pepOt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Owen County Und.) Journal.
Our good-natured friend. ]. Is. Demarcus,
no longer disputes the existence of sea SER
penis. He was fishing in White river last
week as usual and had a trout line out
where the water was ten feet deep. When
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
Great Se1f-COntrOI.
Milton News.

We have decided not to say anything
about the money due us this week. Just GO
ing to whistle and let it pass Speaking of
whistling-it requires some nerve to whistle
under some conditions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Mr.. Bryan told the reporters "a few days
ago that he was in the East on private
business" The people have failed to give
Mr.. Bryan a chance TO go anywhere on
public business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
THE HUMORISTS.
Not Serious.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Nell-The idea of your being engaged to him,
What do you want to be married for?
Belief don't; but / want to show that 1 can
be if / want to-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Washington Post.
With the Newport season at end and
breakfast food concerns going into bank
ruptcy there will be. some occasion for
thanksgiving, after all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

be used for telegraph and telephone mes
sages at the same time. While the OPP
orator is ticking away telegram In Morse
code another person can telephone mes
sage without the slightest interference.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Omaha Bee.
What is a nonpartisan? A candidate who
fails to secure a nomination from one party.
turns his political coat inside out and ac-
cepts the nomination OF the opposite party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

UTICA, n. ". Sept. ao-An innovation in
the line of railroad telegraph service has
been put into use on the New York Central
Railroad between Utica and Albany. BY
Aaeans Of the apparatus q single wire can
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

We do not sell climate by the square foot
here. but if anything finer than the Indiana
autumn exists anywhere in the world 1t has
not been heard of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

IL Is safe to predict that President Roose-
Welt win not change his position in regard
70 the case OF Miller. in the Government
Printing ONCE The demand of the Central
Labor Union OF Washington that ne rescind
~ order Ia the case is simply demand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

The British Foreign Office does not believe
war between Turkey and Bulgaria immi-
nent, probably because Bulgaria has been
threatening it so valiantly and so loudly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21
GLEANINGS FROM STATE PRESS.
What Rumor Says.

Steuben Republican
Rumor has it that there will be another
wedding, Immediately after the one spoken
of elsewhere in this column, of a promi
nent widow and widower of this Vicinity.
Come.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

CINCINNATI. r.. Hawiey & Co. Arcade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-21

Democratic campaign without beer, Mr..
Reach? lit Is 10 laugh"
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Ccl.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets, and A. Smith, 1861
champa street.
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