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MAKING a CARTOON.


The Bookman.
Few people who are not directly cor.
cerned in its making ever realize how es.
sentially the modern caricature is con-
posite production. Take. for example. TIE
big, double-page cartoon which has become
such a familiar weekly feature IN PUCK
or Judge, with its complicated group q
figures it's suggestive background, its mul.
titude of clever minor points; the germ
idea has been picked out from perhaps a
dozen others, as the result or careful de-
liberation, and from this starting point the
whole design has been built up, detail By
detail, representing the joint cleverness of
the en,ire editorial staff. But the colabo-
ration reaches further back than this A
political cartoon resembles IN way CON-
posite photograph, which emoocies not
merely the superimposed features OF the
men who sat before the camera. but some
thing also Of the countless generations be-
fore them who have made their features
what they are by transmitting rrom father
TO son something Of their own personality.
In the same way, the political cartoon OF
to-day is the product OF Sraoual eFOlu-
ton. mirroring back the familiar features
merely an embodiment of the ideas OF the
satirists who suggested II and the artist
who drew il, but also OF many traditional
and stereotyped symbol, pequeatneo ron
generation TO generation by artists dead
and gone. The very essence OF pictorial
satire. it's alpha and omega, so TO speak
is symbolism. the use Of certain established
types. conventional personifications OF
Peace and War, Death and Famine and
Disease, Father Time with his scythe, the
Old Year and the New; the Russian Bear
the British Lion and the American Eagle,
Uncle Sam and Columbia, Britannia and
John Bull. These figures, as we have them
to-day, cannot point 10 any one creator
They are not an inspiration OF the mo
ment, a stroke of genius, like Daumier's
''Macaire'' or Travies's 'Mayeux." They
are the product OF a century Of evolution
a gradual survival of the fittest, resulting
from the unconscious natural selection OF
popular approval.
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one Of red and the other Of green. The
stripes were the natural width of the goods,
and a space was left for a field. There is
no mention of any stars. This was the flag
which was raised when the Americans cap
tured the fort in lis. which was hauled
down when the British recaptured the fort
in December of that year, and raised again
when Clark captured the fort in February,
1779. 1t is pity it could not have been
preserved as q sacred relic. 1t was not the
stripes and stars. but it was the first en-
blem of American authority ever raised In
the great Northwest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

1t is possible that at some future meeting
of the National Conference of Charities the
exceedingly attractive orator will have a
new topic for discussion and calculation
namely, 1.-The Surgeon as a Moral Re-
former" This prediction is based upon the
accounts OF two surgical cases In which 1t
appears that the moral character OF the pa
tients was entirely changed by the opera
lions. One of these patients was boy be-
longing to a good family who had suddenly
developed brutal instincts which seemed
beyond his control. From being a model
boy he came to be the terror Of the neigh
borhood in which he lived by inventing and
perpetrating all kinds of malicious mischief
and cruelty. His case fell under the OBJ
servation Of a clever surgeon who took him
In hand. He examined his head with great
care and located what he regarded the seat
of the trouble. removed a portion Of the
skull and thus relieved a, pressure which
made the boy criminal The change was
immediate; the lad forgot his previous
tastes and habits and was restored to his
parents a good boy, the opposite OF his
former self.
The other case was that Of a soldier who
was injured in a skirmish. After his dis
charge for disability he became thief and
a burglar. From being soldier Of excel
lent record and a most worthy man blow
on the head with the butt of q musket COM
pletely changed E.s nature. When he was
taken in hand by the surgeons a depression
in the skull sufiicient to bring an abnormal
local pressure upon the brain was found.
and an operation was performed which re-
stored not only his physical but hts mental
and moral fAoultias- After the operation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

From Washington; It's Sights and In
sights"
In 1886 I was abroad with a company OF
Presbyteriana. among whom was a profess
sor IN a theological seminary. TIE most
Of US bought souvenirs in almost every city.
The professor bought nothing. One day he
said: II would so like to have brought my
wife with me. but I was not able to do So
I shall be very saving. so can take her
back nice present" When we were In
Italy some fool woman suggested "a cameo
pin a suitable present for his wife.
Cameo pins have been out Of fashion for
twenty years; He purchased one OF great
beauty for 50. AS we came into port a
friend said: professor, you had better
n ,s, SOM ws,i Ssys frouhe .rbank kor you or
expect to Lay the required duty to nv
country" 'Oh. you do not know your coun-
try yet; you'll get a dosev' He paid 81
duty, and had not money enough left to
get home.
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PART TWO

laureis A brilliant satire viii mar the -.
tunes OF the greatest statesman: a la',le
will turn the tide OF political conventloe
Indeed. the joke Is fast becoming rricht[.
than the pen. The orator has learned h.
value. and even the clergyman resorts -
1t when he desires 10 stir the fiagginr :
terest I'm his flock. IL furnishes sEficls-,
excuse for the impertinence Of chlldre.
highest national dignitaries. What Is t.
meaning of its steady growth IN pops~
and what results may we predict from b,
humorous tyranny? Is there a chance -,
our keen relish for fun may finally pro6nss
a kind of humorous dyspepsia resnlts-
from overindulCence. unless with epicurese
discrimination we demand quality ~.
quantity, and stubbornly refuse 10 swallo-
wholesome, nay. cultivated appetite 4
Jokes?
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Philadelphia Record.


I'm my grandmother's recipe book" said
a Manayunk spinster, II recently found
number Of quaint remedies for badness.
Since my grandmother preserved an abund-
ance Of hair until her death, it is likely
that her remedies are eficacious. Let me
quote one to you. 1t says: In cases where
the badness is total, a quantity OF the
finest burdock roots are TO be bruised In
marble mortar and then boiled in white
wine until there remains only as much IS
will cover them. This liquor carefully
strained off, cures badness by washing
the head with IL every night Here is
complicated remedy for partial badness:
The head must be shaved, then washed
with ley in which is infused the abro-
tanum and such like roots. after which LEI
the part be rubbed with a flannel until the
skin grows red; this done, the application
OF mustard, white lily roots, nitre, tar and
ashes OF southern wood may be directed.
Or, wash the head every night with ley
made by boiling the ashes Of vine branches
in rec wine What, by the way, is q
ley &" the lady ended.
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The Cost of Clothes. in Russia.
New York Press.


Barring the inhabitants OF the earth
who wear practically no clothes at all, the
costume Of the average Russian costs the
least. Ten rubles. or about $50. will clothe
male citizen Of the Cars realm, while
the woman's costume will cost less than s..
The mans costume consists OF coarse
cotton trousers tucked into boots OF half
dressed leather, a cotton shirt and a sheep
skin coat. A coarse Camlet caften bound
around with sash completes the dress.
The women wear a sarafan. or long petit
coat, which is held up by straps running
over the shoulders. a chemise with sleeves
TO the elbow. a kerchief over the head and
a pair Of shoes. Stockings are sometimes
worn. but more frequently the legs and
feet are bound with strips of cotton or
linen cloth. For outdoor wear a quilted
jacket )r long cloak is added.
The simplicity and cheapness OF the dress
is not cue 10 any lack OF vanity. but 20 the
poor circumstances under which the ma
tority of the Russians live.
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]. T. Trowbridge. in the May Atlantic.
One afternoon. in the years of which am
writing. I CHANGED to call upon Mr. Long
fellow just after he had received a visit
from Doctor Holmes.
What delightful man he is said he.
But ne has left me as he generally does.
with a headache" When 1 inquired the
cause. he replied: THE movement Of his
mind is 80 much more rapid than mine.
that OFTEN fnd II difficult 70 follow him.
and IL keep up the strain for length OF
time, a headache IS the penalty"
Everyone who knew the Autocrat must
have been impressed by this trait ascrioed
TO him by Longfeilow-the extraordinary
rapidity of his mental processes Not that
he talked fast. but that his turns OF
thought were surprisingly bright and quick
and often made with kind OF scientinc
precision, agreeably In contrast with the
looseness OF statement commonly charac-
terizing those who speak voiubly end tninA
fast.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

So much is said in the newspapers from
time to time against colonial government,
that It would be fair to assume that the
only spot here and there on the surface
of the globe. When, however, the leading
nations return their real estate under colon
ial governments the footings show that the
colonies occupy two-hfths of the land sur
the worlds population
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

bulletin issued by the Philippine De-
partntent OF Agriculture says that the es-
tablishment Of a SOO-acre rice farm in the
Philippines, including the complete equip
ment. with thresher and traction engine,
can be accomplished for not to exceed
5000. while the gross receipts from a sin
gle crop should amount to from $4,000 to
TO attract capital What wheat is to the
Western world rice is to the Eastern, and,
notwithstanding the extensive production
of the grain the demand exceeds the supply.
NV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow's announcement that no new rural
free delivery routes will be established un-
til after July L means that he does not in
tend TO increase the deficit that already ex-
lists in that service. 1t is quite possible
that ander the loose and reckless manage
ment OF the last few years the service has
been extended faster than good business
methods would warrant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Strange as 1t may seem, there are yet
Intelligent people in Indianapolis who be-
lieve that the way to make the city large
and prosperous is to expend large sums Of
money to induce people to come here. very
largely at the city's expense, to hold meet
ings lasting a few days. Just now it is
railroad into the coal country that Indian
apolis interests demand rather than few
thouslnd visitors to be entertained at half
the current prices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
PHILADELPHIA Record.

Philadelohia Record.
sswhy are our streets always laid cut 20
carelessly?" complained an architect why
is public attention not called 20 the sani-
tary importance OF the proper lay'tiE OF -
streets7
''Instesd OF our highways po'rts 81
they do now. north and south. and 49,
west. / would have them laid a.
They should all point northeast
west. northwest and southeast a 80
know what the effect OF this ch 81 ~
rangemeat would hef IL would ca - al
light TO ffall. at some part or IN ep -
through the year. In every room ' tEe.l
house. We know how few are ~ neose.
whose rooms all get sun now. enf #e nv
how the absence OF sun-with ~ fensr
Queut dampnefs and mold and US e ~sss
much dis ease. Why. then. cont - 21-
orranKfa< Of new residence - afs -
out our streets IN the proper way
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Atlantic Monthly.
Men who fear nothing else shrink from a
joke upon themselves. Soldiers who do not
finch before opposing guns dread to be
made ridiculous. Woe to the na-
tional hero who makes one trif1ing mistake
which may subject him To clever carica-
ture! His mer1torious career II henceforth
shadowed by one colored Illustration A
comic paper VII tip the scales Of tustics
palm and rob the orator ct his choicest
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seasonable Speculation.

Miss sSwellman summered at the Pier,
Shes wintered at the Hall;
Now,i should she spring at Ligonier,
we,wonder where she'd fall.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

BY the time a half dozen associations
have reported to the Worlds Fair Commits
sion the amount of money they would like
TO expend for special exhibits, much more
than s150,000 will be needed in order to give
Indiana any sort of general exhibit at st.
Louis. Fortunately committee has the ap-
portionment of the money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

The organization which large employers
OF labor throughout the country are now
making for self-protection IS the direct re-
suit OF the coercive methods practiced by
labor unions and the constant meddling of
walking delegates and professional agita-
mrs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Chicago News.
She cat f,le reception)-Excuse me. but are you
an artist, j musician or a poet?
He-I habpen to be all three, madam.
She-Poof fellowi You have my sympathy.
He-Youa sympathy?
She-Yesl Your poverty must be something
terrific
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THE HUM0RIsTs.

Not Worth Worryfns About.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
eyes, gentlemen. all am In the world owe
to my wife,
IF that's all you owe you're mighty lucky"
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Time.

Their, was a young man OF Typhoo
Who WANTED 10 catch the 2:o2.
Bus his friend said: Don't hurry
Or Eorry or furry,
It's 4 minute or two to gee"
The Goober
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New York; Evening Sun.
Romeo killed himself on Juliets tomb.
Yes" shey explained. he thought she had
taken a ciSp OF railroad coffee"
Sadly they went for Shakespeare to write up
the obituasy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

The latest issue of Harper's Weekly has
on its cover reproduction OF a photo
graph Of Chief Justice Fuller. OF the
United States Supreme Court. which Is an
pbaect-lssson " Rortyaituys. Its distinctive
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17
The Asinine Reformer,

I am thankful that the sun and moon
Are both hung up 90 high
That no reforming hand can reach
To take them from the sky.
For II they weren't have no doubt
That some prssumptuous ass
Would move to take them from their place
And light the world with gas.
Toronto Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Cities desiring to employ the services of
an expert ring smasher might do well to
correspond with Mr.. James i. Reach, Of
this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

Little boz. does your mother know you spend
your monsy playing craps?'
..well. guess YES. It's de way supports de
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Mr.. Reach has demonstrated, in the Ian
guaee OF Col. Davy Crockett that ''some
things can be done as well as others"
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Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
NO" said the Biilvilie maiden. my mind In
made up. The lips that touch wine shall never
touch miner
.Then I'm all rightr' exclaimed the lover
rapturousy. Corn liquors my tsverager'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-17

physician Of this city was arrested
yesterday on the charge Of violating the
United States postal laws. 1t appeared in
evidence that he had sent certain person
a number of postal cards dunning him for
the balance of an unpaid account and one
letter on the outside of which was written,
Please send me the $3.50 due for the brace"
The common opinion that it is violation of
law to send dunning postal card is erron-
eous. The prohibition is against threat
ening, abusive or scurrious message. The
postal regulations say: "a postal card
with statement of account written there
on may be transmitted in the mails when
it does not contain anything rejecting in
juriously upon the conduct or character
Of another or threat Of any kind" The
number Of postal cards sent has nothing
to do with it. A creditor may send a dun
ming card every day in the year, provided
it is not threatening, abusive. defamatory
or scurrilous.
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you are. u marry = man old that one foot Is
already III the grave,
Miss ysunsthing-rhe risk is fully protector
nv INSURANCE.
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DENVER, Col.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence Streets and A. Serlis. 1861
90
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The trolley railroad has developed in this
country to a degree unknown in Europe,
but over there they are experimenting with
variation Of this system Of which we
know nothing here. This is a "trackless
trolley" A vehicle in the shape Of an ON
nibus is connected with a trolley wire by
two arms or poles instead Of one; the wires
strung along poles which may take
any route desired-along narrow, crooked
streets, or in crowded quarters where rail-
road tracks would not be possible. The two
poles are so adjusted that they allow the
vehicle considerable liberty of movement.
and it can depart several feet from it's nor
NAL course and thus make way for wagons
coming in the opposite direction. Several
such systems are in operation in Europe on
short lines and give much satisfaction. They
are less costly. at least as to the original
investment than the regular trolley sys-
tenn. If they are all that is claimed for them
it will not be long until they will be in
troduced into American cities, where they
will form connecting link between the
electric cars now In use and automobiles.
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DAYTON. OF. v. wiIkie. 80 South Jefferson
street
COLUMBUS. o.--viaduct News Stand. $50 High
street.
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he lived an Industrious and honest HE,
with no disposition toward wrongdoins.
In these two cases, petients whose brain
had been injured by blows were restored to
moral sanity 1t is said that an attempt Is
being made to correct by surgery an IN
corrigible habit in boy, and that otner
experiments are likely to follow While IL
may be more difficult to locate the cause or
criminal desire in a brain where 1t Is a
natural product than to remove its cause
where artifcially produced. it stands to
reason that when it can be done science
has made a discovery that will change the
surgeon into the worlds moral reformer
Once demonstrate that the scientific sur
geon can locate in the brain and remove
therefrom the spot which makes criminals,
and 1T needs no demonstration to prove
that, whether he desires it or not, the front
rank surgeon will become a potent agent
in Kidding society Of the criminal and the
defective classes. There will be no more
criminal courts, no more moral lectures de-
livered by dignified judges to incorrigible
boys, no cases in the courts which will
call forth the idle and vulgar to listen to
vile recitals of the commission Of crime. In
fact, only few moments reflection will be
needed to convince anyone that the sur
geon who knows his business will become
the great moral healer, and that, il
ever surgeons are professionally permit
ted to advertise their skill In the public
prints, they will set forth their ability to
cure every moral obliquity and to restore
mankind to that high moral estate which
experience Of our first parents with the
serpent and the apple so many years ago.
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All-Wool Government Blankets.

Just reed several thousand Govt Blan-
kets, slightly damaged, which we will sell
very cheap. S. Bensinger & Co.. 18th & b NV.
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