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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Philadelphia is taking its turn along with
smaller cities and towns in looking the
Carnegie gift horse in the mouth, and, like
the rest, 1t finds the gift to be costly in a
double sense-that is, to the recipient as
well as to the donor Mr.. Carnegie has
lately given the Quaker City $.5oO.0OO for
the establishment of thirty branch libra
ries. Together with the cost of the sites
and the $4,000 year for the running ex-
penses, it is estimated that these branch
libraries. independently of the Carnegie
gift, will represent capitalization of about
100000 at 5 per cent. This total rather
scares the frugal Philadelphians, and they
are beginning to ask themselves if unlim-
tied free distribution of books pays. And
as the effect of such distribution has not
been long enough In existence anywhere to-
prove it's actual value to the people the an
swer is not forthcoming at once. Philadel-
phia. like other cities. will have to wait
and see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

A correspondent OF New York refers to
THE long and heroic struggle made by Prof.
t0ustaf Karstsn. of the State University,
IN establishing THE Journal OF Germanic
tPhilolosy." The periodical was one of the
smost daring literary enterprises ever
launched in the West, as 1t appealed to
none but patrsns highly learned in very
Sabstruse branch Of learning and scattered
AL over the world. Even the. printing of IT
was 50 iifficalt that no Western house
fsould attsmptiit. and the Boston house that
aid undertake 1t had to have types and
fymbols specially cast for the work. The
periodical Is rttie known in this city. but
& has excited the admiration of learned
men throughoyt America and Europe. Pro-
fessor Karstet showed the quality of
searneI enthusiast in starting the magazine,
and the Journal sincerely hopes 1t has be-
some frtaly established
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
THE JOURNALIST AS NOVEL WRITER

The announcement of the immediate pub
lication of a novel by Mr.. Meredith Nichol-
son, of Indianapolis. has aroused much in
terest among those acquainted with this
gentleman's literary ability in other lines
than fiction. For number Of years he was
a newspaper writer. and in that field proved
himself to be a clear thinker and gained
command of clean-cut style Of expression
which serves him well later in more serious
work. His book 1.-The Hoosiers," is most
valuable contribution to the history Of In
diana. In 1t are traced the sources OF the
population Of the State and the influences
leading to the growth OF the educational
and intellectual movements in comprehen-
sive way equaled by no other writer. These
facts. Of importance In themselves, and
many Of them not to be found elsewhere
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
B00TLEGGERS' PARADISE.

Crime Even to Bring whisky Into
Indian Territory.
Muskogee Il. To- Letter in Kansas City
Journal.
This is the bootleggers' paradise. About
the only way an Indian can get liquor is
through the bootlegger. The white man
has a way Of getting it without patronizing
the bootlegger. But the Indian isn't on to
the combination. The laws are very strin-
gent against the sale of liquor to Indians,
and only bootleggers will take the chances.
Whenever a person is caught introducing
liquor into the Territory he is thrown in
Jail and his stock of liquor and vehicle, If
he has one, confiscated. Bootleggers usual
ly hoof it. They never carry more than a
couple Of gallons Of liquor at time. When
they strike settlement where they want
to do business they hide their liquor in the
brush or grass and then fire a shot from
their pistol. This is the signal. The In
dams understand 1t and they soon flock to
the vicinity where the shot was fired They
pay. 81 for half pint of the vilest stun
that was ever made. In fact, some of the
bootleggers make their own liquor. Some
of 1t sours during a thunderstorm. The
authorities Just recently got on to the code
OF signals OF the bootleggers and are now
No one but a ''tenderfoot'' ever asks a
druggist in this country to wrap up bottle
of patent medicine or bottle of mineral
water. The natives always carry their
medicine or mineral water bottle unwrapped.
II person carries a bottle wrapped up
on the street he is suspected of having
liquor in it. Some Of the old topers watch
him like hawk watches a chicken and
then steal his bottle at the first opportun-
ity, They will even commit burglary for
whisky. They will break into a mans
room IL he Is suspected of having liquor
in 1t and steal the liquor. They will take
nothing else. however. This happens fire.
quently.
When a person orders liquor by express
from Kansas City or some other outside
place he Is not sure of ever getting IL even
though it is shipped to him. The authori-
ties have the right to seize the liquor at
the express Office. This is done OCCASION
ally. The consignee cannot say anything.
If he does he can be sent to Jail for in
PRODUCING liquor into the Territory He must
grin and bear it-and pay the express
charges. While the law contemplates that
the liquors seized shall be confiscated by
the authorities it is seldom spilled. Before
the officers get around to that unpleasant
duty someone else has taken the LIQUOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

I The Toronto Board OF Trade, which Will
hold what 1t calls an "old-home gathering"
-pext Jaly tc.4. offered three prizes of 800.
$50 and s25 for the best poems on the old
sbome idea r'he board could hardly have
sttopped to think that one can hardly throw
u store In this country without hitting a
sboet, and that there Is cheap postage be-
sfween the United States and Canada. AS
- result of the boards offer 1t is laboring
under an avalanche of poetry from nearly
1all Of the oft townships in the United
Estates, besides many from Canada and
NEW Jersey. II was a very rash offer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
TENDENCY TOWARDS PURE
DEMOCRACY.

Thoughtful observers of current events
must have noted a distinct tendency in
this country during the last few years
ment. 1t might almost be said that the
tendency Is from republican form Of
government toward a pure democracy.
The dividing line Is hard to draw. but it
exists 1t marks the distinction between
government by representatives chosen by
the people, with delegated authority to act
for them. and government by the people
themselves. In one case the chosen repre-
sentatives of the people, responsible to
them at short periods, act upon their own
case they are instructed by the people. In
providing for representative government
through legislative bodies chosen by the
people and responsible to the people for
their acts without direct instructions from
the people, the founders OF the government
constitutions went as far as they thought
was advisable in the direction of pure de-
mocracy. The present tendency Is to go
further. Not to speak Of ether matters
1t appears In the progress toward direct
popular legislation as made in the demand
for the initiative and referendum. The
phase has q double significance. 1t i'm
plies first the right of the people to initiate
any measure of legislation and practically
instruct their representatives TO pass 1t,
and. second. their right to vote on every
measure passed by the Legislature before
II shall become operative The principle
has made considerable progress during the
last few years. On June ., 1909. the people
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The annual report and catalogue Of Rose
Polytechnic Institute shows that the insti-
tuition is on prosperous footing. AS a
school exclusively for the higher education
Of young men in engineering 1t occupies
a peculiar field among the educational in
situations Of the State. The degrees con-
ferred by 1t are not literary, but scien-
tific, in electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, civil engineering, architecture
and chemistry. An interesting feature Of
the new catalogue is a list of the alumni
of the institute who are now holding re-
sponsib1e and lucrative positions in civil.
electrical or mechanical engineering. The
list contains about three hundred names.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

There isn't any finish to these magazines and
books.
A feller's bound to notice 'em whichever way
he looks
But when pick one Of 'em Up an read an hour
1t seems quite similar to what I've read long
years ago.
An so close the volume. On the shelf put It
back
An settle down contentej to peruse the almanac.
They're all about gal that's fell in love
with some young man.
1t seems jes' like eavesdroppin' to be follerin'
out each plan
They make fur future happiness. I've got SO
many cares
/ haven't time fur pryin' in young peoples love
affairs.
1 let 'em have their novels. I win never feel
OF literatoor long they get out the almanac.
Washington Star
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of Oregon adopted constitutional amend

Of Oregon adopted constitutional amend
ment which provides that s per cent of
the voters can initiate any measure by
a petition. which measure shall then go to
a vote Of the people, and If they vote for
IL II becomes law, and that per cent.
can call for the referendum on any law
passed by the Legislature This amend
ment to the Constitution of Oregon was
adopted by large majority of the popular
vote. At the same time the city of Port
land. Ore, adopted by a large popular ma
jority a strong direct legislation charter.
In Chicago. under the partial referendum
law Of Illinois. the people. by very large
majority, have decided in favor of city
ownership of street railroads. of gas and
electric lighting plants, and other public
utilities The people of Illinois have voted
by large majority in favor of submitting
to the people a constitutional amendment
embodying complete State direct legislation
In Los Angeles, Cal, the people have
adopted a rule that an ordinance petitioned
for by a majority of the voters shall be
passed by the Council and that any city
officer may be removed from Office by
popular vote. The Missouri Legislature has
passed law providing FOR submitting to
the people constitutional amendment for
direct legislation, and there is little doubt
but the people will adopt 1t. Similar con-
stitutional amendments are pending in two
or three other States, with a fair prospect
of passing. The movement in favor Of a
constitutional amendment providing for
the election of United States senators by
popular vote, which has been adopted by
several States, is another proof of the
same tendency. It's logical conclusion
means less intelligence. less independence
and less responsibility on the part of law
makers and more unrestricted power in the
hands of the people. It's general applica-
ton would effect a radical change in our
form of government. Whether the change
would be for the better or the worse is a
question on which opinions will probably
differ.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

will expend over a million dollars on ex-
hibits at the worlds fair, st. Louis. next
year.
The Khedive OF Egypt is fond OF horses
and has the most costly set of harness in
the world. II was made in England, cost
$4,000 and Is for four horses.
Professor A c. Mclaughlin. the professor
of history In the University of Michigan.
has been given leave OF absence. begin
ming next fall and continuing for a year,
and he will spend the time in Washington
making an examination Of the manuscript
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

A statistical paragraph in a paper which
- careful with its figures offers the rather
semarkahie information that there are now
s1.53s divorced people in the United States,
ri whom over two-thirds are women. This
naturally rous9s interest In the fate OF the
ynen who veretdivorced. as originally there
must have been an equal number with the
sxomen- Did the husbands fade and die
Ssnder tho blight OF divorce? Are they more
tensitive than the wives and unable to
khrive when the cIingins vines are forcibly
orn away by the county court7 Or did the
toa5ority rush on and marry again. thus
kaking themselves out Of the lists Of the d.
6Drced? But does marriage really take
kns out Of such list7 When . man ID a.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The president Of North Dakota Univer-
idents at Chicago on Friday by promulgat-
ing some original views. He was advocat-
ing shorter courses and more elective
studies with view of giving students a
more practical education than they now re-
ceive. When he was told that his scheme
marred the idea of a liberal education he
replied: ITO speak frankly, / can't say,
after twenty-five years Of teaching, just
what liberal education is. When I went
to college the study of biology was un-
known. don't know a thing about BIZ
ology, but 1 teach Greek. I have a pro-
lessor of biology who doesn't know alpha
from beta. Now. 1 literally educated
without biology, or is he literally educated
without Greek?' His conclusion was that
all man gets out Of college course is a
certain amount of intellectual power which
comes under the head Of general culture.
Again. when he was told that he made the
amount Of work which dullard Is capable
of the basis of his system. the North Da-
kota man said he had como to the conclu-
sion that there is no such thing as dull
lard. IT have had boys" he said, who
were dumb in Latin and Greek classes,
but had my eyes opened when we estab-
lished our school of engineering go over
there and those same boys doing things
that seem to me marvellous They have
suddenly become eloquent in their own way.
Those boys have found themselves" The
moral seems to be that college presidents
and professors should discard the tradi-
tons Of pedagogy and study actual condi-
tons and human nature as it is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

After trial of four years in Illinois the
lndeterminate sentence law has been re-
pealed. but che parole system is retained.
Hereafter prisoners will be sentenced for
Eefinite terms and viii be paroled on dem
onstration Of fitness. 1t was claimed that
che working of the indeterminate sentence
Law was not satisfactory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

H. c. Foreman, president of the board of
commissioners of Cook county. Illinois. has
compiled statement showing the average
daily cost OF food per prisoner in twenty
one penitentiaries, jails and warehouses;
In different parts Of the country. The In
diana state prison is the third lowest in
The list.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The authors of the various "E,lizabeths"
that have figured recently in light litera-
ture are now accusing each other of
plagiarism and of stealing each others
capital. But why not straighten the mat
ter out by adding distinguishing titles to
the several Elizabeths. calling one Eliza
beth Ann. another Betsy. another Lizzie
and so on? And anyway. no Elizabeth in
the lot is worth quarrelng over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The many music lovers Of Indianapolis
who felt deep regret when the regular May
music festival ceased to be will be corre-
spondingly pleased over the practical resto-
ration of that institution. At least the con-
certs which are to be given at English's
Opera House next week will serve as a
very satisfactory substitute for those of the
original festivals. A well-trained chorus, a
high-class orchestra and soloists equal to
the demands upon them will present two
great productions, Haydn's Creation and
Rossini's "Stabat Mater" and the oppor-
tunity afforded for hearing such music is
one not to be missed. Mr.. John Stem,
through whose individual efforts these con-
certs have been arranged, deserves much
credit for his enterprise and should receive
the practical encouragement due to one
who Is endeavoring single-handed to MAIN
tain the interest in music that was aroused
by the series of festivals made possible for
a number of years through popular SUBJ
scriptionS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

A clergyman in western New York has
been meditating on the Burdick case and
pas finally reached the conclusion that the
entire blame. is to be laid upon women's
clubs, which are, in his opinion, bringing
about the ruin of society. good many
evils have been charged up to womens
clubs. but this is the first time they have
been accused of encouraging murder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The Offering of house as testimonial
Bift to Attorney Folk shows proper feel
ing of gratitude the part of st. Louis
citizens for the services of that gentleman
in cleaning cut their Augean stables, but
not a very fine sense of the proprieties.
They should: have understood in advance
that in the very fitness of things he could
not accept the gift
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
Not Encouraging.

Philadelphia Press.
Hell was thinking Of speaking to your father
soon.
she-Yes, papa told me he thought you would.
He-Indeed?
ought to take out an accident policy In my favor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Children OF the Omaha parochial schools
who are out on strike for shorter hours
are proving anew that example is stronger
than precept. Their fathers are also
striking for shorter hours in shop and
factory. and how they blame the
youngsters for following in their lead?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The mother-in-law figures frequently in
fiction and the funny column. and the al
lusions to her are mostly of derogatory
nature, but she is so much of a stock
character in these places that no one pays
much attention TO her or takes her very
seriously. When she appears in real life,
however, in an assertive way heed must
be given her. At least that was what one
Chicago woman found, and by way of set
Ting her difficulty left her home, which
was also the mother-in-law's home, and
appealed to the court for separate mainte-
nance. The judge promptly decided that
under the circumstances she was justified
in leaving the house and expressed himself
thus:
If a husband. able to provide separate
home for his wife, takes her to home pre-
mother-in-law and relegates his wife, in
spite of repeated requests, to a subordinate
position and submits to seeing her domi-
mated by such mother-in-law is the wife
thereby justified in living separate and.
apart from her husband and therefore en-
titled to separate maintenance? Under the
circumstances Of this case unhesitatingly
say yes.
Chicago young men who are preparing to
marry and take the wife "home to
mothers" should be warned by this ruling.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
She Kept On.
Chicago Tribur

Chicago Tribune.
Katherine" said her distracted father. when
you play the piano so hard that vase falls
from the top of 1T and raises lump your
head, think it's time for you to stop"
Didn't President Roosevelt say" replied
Katherine, that IL you should get hurt while
playing you should keep right on playingT'
And she kept right On.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The white rowdies who recently attacked
. colored rural free delivery carrier who had
got his place by passing a better civil-serv-
ice examination than some white COMPETE
tors probably wanted to demonstrate the
superiority Of the white race.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Eyes, George, when we 60 abroad want you
to be sure remember that to visit the
Carnegie Temple Of Peace.
1.-THE Temple of Peace. my love? Really. IL
am afraid they wouldn't let you in.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
Question Decided.
Atchison Globe.

Atchison Globe.
An Atchison literary club OF young girls
has rendered decision which will shake
the literary world. After reading some Of
Bacon's essays and his life, the club has
decided that a man OF whom IL Is said,
His love was cool inclination" could
never have written Romeo and Juliet"
and that Shakespeare wrote his own plays.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

1t is not surprising to learn that the re-
bate fare system adopted by Indianapolis
decided success In every way. The plan
has been to refund the entire amount OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

The test of airships in Paris on Friday
was more satisfactory than any previous
miles In All hour and half, be easily
guided. circle around church towers and
return against a strong head wind is pretty
near a success
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
A Recommendation.

''Try one of our SOFAS" said the man in
the furniture shop: they're very healthy. Every
one is stuffed with q new breakfast food"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

railroad fare to all out-of-town purchasers
within radius of forty miles who make
purchases of the syndicate merchants
amounting to SIS or more. The result has
been to bring thousands of new patrons to
the stores and greatly increase their trade.
while the purchaser Of the stipulated
feels that he OF she has been literally
treated. 1t works we'll for all concerned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

It seems hardly probable that the Pope
pleased as he was with President Roose-
velts gift Of the ten volumes of presi-
dents messages and other state papers. is
setting up nights in order to read them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Chicago has hopes that its laundries will
resume work some time this week. Life in
grimy old Chicago without a chance to
get ones clothes washed surely belongs
in the list of saddest things on earth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
Varied.
Judge.

What experience have you had as a cook?'
asked Mrs. Dinsmore of the applicant for the
situation.
"Twinty places In three mont's. num-" re-
piled Bridget proudly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Kansas City Journal
An unmarried preacher in an Oklahoma
town. who was young and new In the har-
ness. was leading the services at a young
fervent eloquences give all clean hcartn
humble hearts. pure hearts. sweethearts."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10

Mrs. Gramercy-Do you think it was in
territorial slight the part OF Mrs. Newrich?
Mrs. Park-Why. no. my dear. She hasn't been
a lady long enough to know how to be rude.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-10
THE HUMORISTS.
The Missing Link.

Baltimore News.
And so Professor Gustavus has at last dis
covered the missing link! Where did he ind it?'
Under the bureau, understand"
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C1NcINNA1I-J. r. HawIey q Co.. Arcade.

1OCISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corner
Of Third and jefferson streets; Louisville Book
Co, 2H Folrth avenue, and Bluefeld Bros, Az
West Market street.
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ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. willard Hotel.
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DENVER. coi-Louthain & Jackson, Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets.
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THE INDIANAPOLIs Journal

Ahh aNDiANAfoLAS SOSnNH
Can be found at the following places:
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Dearborn street: Auditorium Annex HOTEL
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