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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27


books. like every other variety of gifts.
have to take their chances. From the evil
dences gathered here
The Journeys and there, it would not
of IA Book. be a bad idea for some
courageous individual TO
open shop. temporarily. for the use and
behoof of people who would like to exchange
uncongenial books or duplicates, bestowed
upon them at the great holiday season.
Il admire Tennyson's poems very much,''
a genial gentleman remarked the day after
Christmas; but three copies, received three
Christmases from the same friend, is what
1 call piling it Il little too thick.
He can be depended on now, l think, to
keep on giving me Tennyson's poems-the
habit seems to have such a good grip on
him-so think shall give several of these
copies away. Books. it seems to me- have
their diabolical ways. just like people l
wouldn't like TO tell you what a time my
self and family have had with The Bonnie
Brier Bush. and the only really fine copy
of the book which 1 ever owned was bor-
rowed and never returned; So now, I'm
clear out of Bonnie Brier Bush But please
don't tell anybody-a vacation won't hurt
me- The worst time ever had with a book
was with a Christmas gift-several years
agO-William Morriss Story of the Gilt
tering Plain 1t seems to me a person of
discernment could tell by looking at me
that l couldn't read such a book: I'm not
aesthetic enough To appreciate William Nor
ris, and I'm too busy. 1t was an elegant
book however. L lent it To several men and
they were all mean enough 10 return il.
Two OF them lied and said they liked it,
and the other man only winked when 1
asked him how he enjoyed IT, The next
Christmas L gave the 'Glttering Plain TO
my brother-in-law, and this year he re-
turns II TO me, with a lovely Christmas
note. Now my wife says she will lend 1t TO
some club woman who has paper to write
on William Morris and maybe it won't come
back Morris chairs are all right; but I'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27

life nowadays as is claimed by some eX-
ponents of refinement, there was a period,
no doubt, when, in
Checkers Fifty business districts, there
Years Ago. was no hustle what
ever.
when 1 read of The Checker Column in
Sundays Journal remarked a citizen over
fifty years of age, cit reminded me of my
fathers place of business. down in good old
southern Indiana. At the rear of his store, 1
distinctly recall, were a number of COM
Portable red wooden armchaIrs. and little
table, on which was big checker board,
always open. In winter, these social adj
juncts to commercial life were arranged
near a big, old-time cannon coal stove; and
in the summer the checker board and
chairs stood near big double doors. open
ing out into mere narrow strip of back
yard.
ITO my certain knowledge. my father, at
one time, played checkers at any hour of
the day. whenever any of his checker cro-
MES dropped in. One clerk constituted his
band of business assistants, and attended
to customers when father played checkers.
One morning about o'clock, however, the
clerk was out on an errand and father was
deeply immersed in his favorite game with
the man from next door when a customer
entered the store-a good friend of fathers,
and in a hurry, it happened. 1t was
fathers move just then, and the game
was at critical point Father looked up to
see who the customer was, then down
again. relying on friendship, probably, to
hold the man until he could attend to him.
Then he heard the mans feet making for
the door.
Hold on. Bob cried father. I'll be there
in a minute
No, SIR answered the irate Bob. If you
would rather play checkers than attend to
business. just go on I'm in hurry.
Bob went out, and father reformed then
and there. A card was at once hung up in
the back office: No Checker-playing in
Business Hours"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27
A Natural History Study

A RED SQUIRREL

lot FAR from where live, a red
squirrel had his winter nest in
a hollow apple tree, near the edge
II Of a wood. 1t was a warm nest,
made of soft brown bark, which
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27

If there is too much hustle in commercial
life nowadays, as is claimed by some ex-
ponents of refinement, there was a period,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27

Circumstances duplicate themselves so
often in such curious ways that the aver
age man might well make frequent resolu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27

When suburban cars get out towards the
end of the line the passengers, who are few
er in number by that time, become more
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-27
AS WE PASS ALONG.

According TO recent advices. TO live In the
suburbs Is not necessarily to be entirely out
of the procession
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
RESTORED BY ACCIDENT.
Bad Effect Of One Injury Relieved by
Another.


Scarhoro. Me, Dec. 3.-Charles LIB
by, for several years g clerk in the
Portland Office Of the Portland & Rum
ford Falls railroad. visited his camp
on Indian Island. Sebago Lake, last
August intending to return the next
day. hut did not turn UP for two weeks.
When found he did not recognize his
wife or his parents, neighbors or
friends, and could give no account Of
his INJURY or his wanderings. He had
to learn anew things which everybody
knows about farm work.
Sunday night. when he was picking
up an armful OF wood in the yard, the
woodpile fell upon him. "A heavy stick
struck him on the head. cutting u cash
and rendering him unconscious. He
was taken into the hous. and a physi-
clan summoned.
The flow Of blood not only restored
the young man to consciousness. but
cleared his brain of the clot which had
hampered him for four months.
His natural mental vision returned
and he recognized every one around
him and was able to clear UP the mys-
terry Of his injury of last August. Ha
had attempted to Jump ashore with the
assistance of an oar and 1t broke IN
der his weight and left him fall on
pile of rocks. 1t was difficult for his
family to convince him that 1t was not
still August.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
NEEDS OF posToFFlcE.
Outlined in Annual Report Of Fourth
Assistant RristoW.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The annual
General Bristow for the fiscal year
ending June 80 last makes these rec
concentrations:
An appropriation to construct in
spectors' lookouts IN postoffices wher-
ever necessary in the opinion OF the
postmaster general; that the inter-
state commerce law be amended so as
to prohibit common carriers from aid
ing and abetting in the green goods,
lottery or any other scheme, carried
on partly by mall and partly by COM
mon carrier. In violation OF the postal
laws: that special agents and postal
inspectors be hereafter designated ru-
raj agents; that the provision that ru-
ra, carriers shall not be prohibited
from doing an express package busi-
ness be repealed.
city and rural free delivery service
during the fiscal year beginning July I
next Will aggregate about $4I000,00O.
There were $1,000 appointments OF
postmasters during the year and the
removals of postmasters for cause
showed a decrease. There were 1852
postoffices discontinued, Of which 2l63
resulted from the extension OF rura.
free delivery, the salaries OF the post
masters OF the latter offices aggregat-
ing s121.S32.
There are now ip operation 1896
rural free delivery routes. It is esti-
-
be established out Of the appropriation
now available. making 22.67s. which
will be in operation or established on
March 1. 1904. To maintain the serv-
ice on these routes during the fiscal
year from July 1. 1904. to June 80. 1905,
will require s13.5so,000.
Mr. Bristow.s report further says:
"An investigation, which Is still In
progress. has shown that for. number
Of years supplies for the free delivery
service have not been purchased with
an eye single to the public interests.
Both in the matter of quality and the
cost OF equipment the ruling has been
individual gain. This applies to arti-
cles furnished under regular contract.
such as street collection boxes and car
riers' satchels and as we'll as those
bought in the open market under the
exigency privilege. which has been
much abused.
L Favored contractors. abetted by 1
trusted but unfaithful official, have
corrupted the public service. An early
and thorough reformation will be UNI
dertaken along the line Of service
..,:x
suit OF improved service at reduced
cost. Fraudulent contracts have been
abrogated. In the re!etting Of contracts
honest competition will have fair and
free play"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03

really active in the pursuit OF corpo-
rations and notoriety he demands that
the prices of all commodities be regu-
lated by law and that any one SO
deprAved as to sell his goods for the
highest prices attainable shall be made
10 feel the weight of governmental
displeasure. The Honorable Adam
Bedt, of Minnesota. who-after sus-
itaihing the democracy by holding Of
flee under President Cleveland-lass
year decided to go to congress as
republican, has devised plan to regu-
late those producers and manufacture
ers who have substantial monopoly
or control of any product or merchan-
disc which the public are accustomed
to purchase or rely upon for the ordi-
nary necessaries or conveniences Of
life. that is sparkling in Its effective
simplicity.
"Mr Bede would have the interstate
commerce commission investigate the
cost of producing and marketing all
the leading articles OF merchandise
and manufacture originating within
the United States. Having the cost OF
production the commission Is called
upon by him to fix a reasonable maxi
mum price for each article, above
which 1t shall not be SOLD for shipment
cut OF the state in which it Is pro-
duced.
"Mr. Bede would require the manu-
facturer to sell at price fixed by the
commission and If he sold at a higher
price of refused to sell at one fixed
would have him forfeit per cent Of
his capital, and pay a fine not less than
one or more than five years If any
manufacturer should quit business be-
cause of governmental interference.
Mr. Bede would have the courts seize
his plant and run 1t for Interstate
trade until he came to his senses"
Concluding its editorial, the Sun
says: The only complete monopolists
in this country are men and women to
whom the government has issued pat-
ents and copyrights"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
The God Of the Unasraid,

Now there are new religions. Many the
codes ana creeds;
Many the clubbing changes to fit with
our fancied needs:
All Of them waxing milder. waning in
strength and tone;
Eonewof the stern and sturdy; mono Of
them stand alone;
None like tho old religions. those that the
fathers made.
Built on tho fearless basis. the God OF the
Unafraid-
Mind you the old time paople. question
Ing nauSht ana storm.
Knowing the lifelong Lesson ere they We're
set to learn;
Seeing the line was rigid. marking for Ill
or good.
Holding to step beyond 1t led where the
sinners stood?
Mind you the old time people. they who
the law obeyed.
Fearing and finding and praying the Coz
OF the Unafraid2
Life was constant battle into wbic,
Thoughts ss we're we're Of ia time sinful ere the
were given tongue.
Aye II hand Offended straightway 1t mus
be cut.
Else would the gates of heaven be t,
them ever shut.
That was the old time picture yet it vii
never fade;
Thus did the people worship the God Of
the Unaffald.
Now shere are new religions fragile ane
Soothing md sols end subtle In all Of
thsls sfashtoninss.
Mind y6a the old time people7 Never
their fears oQasl1 cease.
But they were not as Ws, are; theirs were
the hearts at.peaceI
Theirs werel a. Sosisycomplacent. know
ing and 6hdisrnayed:
Theirs was the Living Master. the God
os the Unafraid.
Chicago Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
arrled hy proxy on Nov. 10 last.

married by proxy on Nov. 10 last.
Rafael Lopez the bridegroom, was at
that time in this country, and she was
in Cuba. Lopez met the young woman
while on a visit to his fathers nome
in Cuba. She was Anna Rosa Fernan-
dez Wegener, an orphan. They be-
came engaged and plans were made for
wedding, which was to have taken
place several months ago.
Owing to deaths in the family OF the
young girl the wedding had to be post
poned and young Lopez was forced 70
return to the United States Then II
was decided to have the marriage cere-
mony performed in Cuba, the bride
groom's father acting as his proxy. and
giving the usual pledges and signing
the marriage contract for his SON
Young Lopez is a mechanical engineer
employed in Paterson. N. j.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
NOT AFRAID OF TARIFF.
Senator Foraker Says Republicans Are
Ready 70 Debate Tariff.


Washington, Dec. 3.-Senator For
aker, of Ohio. chairman OF the commit
tee on Porto Rico and Pacihc lsiahas,
Is earnestly opposed to the suggestion
which has been advanced by some re-
publicans that congress should not leg
islate on the Philippine tariff for rear
that the bill would provoke a general
tariff debate.
~ am not in favor Of the republican
party going into the presidential cam
paign wearing gum shoes; put on bro
gans instead"
Senator Foraker yesterday in this
trite expression voiced the sentiment
Of the strong and positive republicans
of the senate, and the unanimous feel
ing Of the majority party OF the house
against the unlorous and yielding pol
lev of some Of the eastern leaders IN
the senate. It may be accepted as an
expression of resentment against con-
cession to the democrats, and de-
ferring to them for fear Of provok-
ing a tariff debate in congress.
Senator Foraker said:
'sWhy should the republican party be
afraid to discuss the tariff at any time?
II there Is any policy of legislation with
which the republican party is identi-
fed and identified. too, to the salts
faction of the American people, II cleo
ton returns can be taken as an indt-
cation, 1t Is the tariff.
Let them talk tariff if they want
70. what have we to be concerned
about? We admit that some schedules
Of the pingiey tariff act framed in 1897
q No c>ottePnv,fnrv FIR
the conditions OF 1904, but We will use
our own discretion as to the time and
method of changing them and take
the responsibility before the country
for preventing the unsettling Of indus
trial and trade conditions.
II believe there ought to be free trade
with the Philippines, as there Is with
Porto Rico. believe the senate will at
least pass a bill reducing the rate of
tariff on the products of the Phil
ippine Islands entering this country.
That bill should be passed at the reg
ular session of congress this winter.
and give the Philippines the prosperity
Governor Taft pleads should be given
them.
What If the bill does lead to general
tariff debate? Has the position Of the
party which has won on the
issue Of protective tariff suddenly be-
come such that we can not bear to
hear that Issue debated In congress?
That Is most remarkable sugges-
ton.
ut might be we'll for the opportunity
to be offered for the republicans to go
on record and reassure the country on
the eve of presidential election that
its policy In congress Ia to preserve
the Industrial stability which has been
established under republican legisla-
ton. It might not hurt us to let the
give an object lesson Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03

Refunded
If Hyomei Does Not Cure You Of
catarrh, Say Mcbride 4 Will.

IL Hyomei Does Not Cure You OF
catarrh, Say Mcbride 4 Will.
In advertising that they will refund.
the money to any one purchasing Hy-s
or1ei outfit who can say that It has
done them no good In the treatment Of.
catarrh, Mcbride & Will mean exactly
what the guarantee says.
OF course the percentage OF cures by
Hyomei IL nearly one hundred or else
they could not afford to make this IN
usual offer. But II the treatment should
not be adapted to your case there Will
be no questions or quibblings when you
go to get your money.
That the beginning Of catarrh Is due
to the presence Of germs In the air
passages is now admitted by every
physician. It stands to reason that ca
tarrh can not be cured unless these
germs are first destroyed The Hyomei
treatment kills the catarrh germs even
In the miuutAst air celia ooothes ana
heals the irritAted mucous membrane.
and makes complete and lasting cures
In cases that have resisted the usual
methods Of treatment.
catarrh can not be cured by medic
cines administered thru the stomach.
Hyomei Is the only natural method and
lit has made cures that seem miracu-
lous. The outfit costs but 81 and COM
sists Of an inhaler which will last 8
lifetime and sufficient Hyomei for sew
eral weeks treatment. Additional bot
ties Of Hyomei can be procured for
50 cents.
Mcbride & Will give their pelsonal
guarantee with every Hyomei outfit
they sell to refund the money II It
does not cure There Is no risk what
ever to the purchaser Of Hyomei.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
n. Re.t Remedy for GROUP.

Iron the Atchison, Kas.. Daily Globe.i
This is the season when the woman
who knows the best remedies for Group
is in demand in every neighborhood.
One OF the most terrible things in the
world is to be awakened in the middle
OF the night by a whoop from one OF
the children. The Group remedies are
almost as sure to be lost. in case o!
Groups, as revolver is sure to be lost
in case of burglars. There used to b.
an old fashioned remedy for Group
known as hive syrup and tolu. but some
modern mothers say that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is better and does
not cost SO much. It causes the pa
'tient to throw up the phlegm" quicker
and gives relief in shorter time.
Give this remedy as soon as the
croupy cough appears and 1t will pre-
vent the attack. 1t never fails and Is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedl-
ate relief in all cases OF cough. Group
and ia grippe, because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach. but
takes effect right at the seat of the
trouble. 1t draws out the inflamma-
ton, heals and soothes and cures per-
manently by enabling the lungs to con-
tribute pure life-givng and life
sustaining oxygen to the blood and
tissues. DR.. Armstrong, of Della, Tex,
prescribes 1t daily and says there is no
better cough remedy made. Sold by
druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Admiral Taylor Recommends
Creation of General Staff
and Other Changes
NEW CRUISERS WILL BE NEEDED
This Building of Training Vessels, of
Great Use in War, is Also Urged
important Commands Should Be
Given Officers When They Are
Younser-Present System Criticised.

Washington, Dec 3.-The annual re-
port of Admiral H. c. Taylor, chief of
the bureau of navigation, made public
yesterday, recommends the creation of
a general staff in the navy. the APP
pointment of two vice admirals. one for
the Asiatic station and one for the
North Atlantic station, a material in
crease in the number of officers and
the addition of a number of ships to
the navy.
Referring to the Caribbean squadron
an Increase in the number of cruisers
forming the squadron, to eight. IS
urged.
In the interests of true economy. the
building of training vessels which
would be useful in war is urged. The
construction Of eight such vessels is
recommended. to be of the size of the
San Francisco, with sea speed OF six
teen knots. and with large coal endur-
ance but with such reduction In arm
ament as to be capable of berthing
large number of men. For the Europ-
can station six new cruisers are rec
commended. On the Asiatic station,
Admiral Taylor says the situation de-
mands there battleship squadron,
cruiser squadron. and squadron OF
small vessels. Admiral Taylor concurs
in the recommendation of Admiral Ev-
ans, that the naval station in the Phil-
ippines be established at Olongapa,
Subig bay.
Admiral Taylor expresses the opin-
ion that large number of cruisers
will be very necessary during the next
few years.
The repor. treats at length the sub
feet OF assertions, showing that for the
year 1903 the percentage was 10.
Among the various reasons assigned by
officers as we'll as the men themselves,
he says, are discomfort with the food,
discomforts as to sleeping accommoda-
tons, confinement on board ship With
out frequent liberty to visit shore,
| harshness in language and bearing on
| the part Of the officers toward the crew,
the disappointment of the recruit. VINO
believed that the sea service was
pleasant and easy thing, and the rest
less spirit existing among some OF the
men. Attention Is called to the defect
which Admiral Taylor says is common
to most military services. whether at
sea or on land, namely. the advanced
| age at which officers reach the more
limportant commands. The duty> OF
commanding battleship and fleets OIL
battleships, he says, Is one which re-
auires, together with large experience
and ability. the energy and nervous en-
DURANGO which Is found as rule
among men much younger than those
who will command our battleships and
fleets for some years to come. AS q
remedy, Admiral Taylor suggests that
an officer of fifty years who has not
attained the rank OF captain, retire
and that captain who at hfty-tve has
not reached the grade of rear admiral
retire.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness, sleeplessness or stomach
|upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly
dismember the troublesome causes. 1t
never fails to tone the stomach. regu-
late the kidneys and bowels. stimulate
the liver and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and
all the usual attending aches vanish
under its searching and thorough eff
fectiveness. Electric Bitters is only sc
cents, and that Is returned II 1t doesn's
give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed
by George p. Powers druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03
Every Heart H.. Il. Old Romance.

Every Heart Has lts Old Romance.
Where are the loves OF yesterday7
/ All. for an hour Of youth again
Youth that was short as q month OF May.
| Youth with It's pulsing blood and brain:
\ Tee soon came the autumn with mist
ana rain.
Too brief the dream, too short the dance
Yet once on q time we lived In Spain.
And every heart has its old romance.
yrAere are the loves OF yAstefday7
Here u note With 1 yellow stain.
And here H. { bsoh ysithoScd epJuy
OF swese aiysspna fof y&AfA has lain.
But why regret? Al things must wane
Lies sweetest note. loves fondess
glance: -
Yet once On TING Vs lfy4d Ia Spain.
And every h6art hAS III 6id FbfhAn6c.
-RtchsstA Pobt.ExpfssA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-03

ton. together with many similar re-
quests from individual friends In all
parts of the state, have decided to
become, and now am. a candidate Tor
such nomination, and respectfully sub
nit my candidacy to the considerate
Judgment of our party.
Thanking you. and, thru you. the
other delegates to the convention and
the republicans of Piatt county for your
and their confidence, and assuring you
that, II nominated and elected governor
of this state. shall endeavor SO to
discharge the duties OF that high Of
fee as to merit the respect and APP
prevail Of all the people. have the
honor to be very truly yours.
"vESPASIAN WARNER"