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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

age OF thirty-four they are most common
among single men. and after that age
alcoholism: more occur among married men
than among single men, and that suicide is
practically unknown among colored people.
Some of these conclusions seem TO be I'M
favorable to the married state, but perhaps
they are susceptible of another construc-
ton. The fact that suicide is almost ~
known among colored people. so many of
whom have to struggle hard for living,
seems to argue in favor of their cheerful
dispOsitions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Twenty years ago, when the time Of the
transatlantic voyage was reduced to six
days, 1t was predicted that ii would soon
be lowered to FIVE 1t is not approaching
that point very fast. The fastest time yet
made from Queenstown to New York is
five days, seven hours and twenty-three
minutes. This time was made by the Cum
ard steamer Lucania in 1884, and 1t has not
been lowered since. The German steamer
Kronprinz Wilhelm made the record trip
from Cherbourg to New York in FIVE days.
eleven hours and fifty-seven minutes. This
was in September last year. 1t was thought
the new German liner Kaiser Wilhelm III
might lower this record her first trip,
but her run was five days. twenty-five
hours. 1t is probable the run will yet be
reduced to five days. but from present indi-
cations 1t will not be for some time. The
time was first reduced below eight days by
the City OF Brussels in 1869. below seven
days by the Alaska In 1Ss2 and below six
days by the City of Paris In 1859.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

The people who fancy that the work Of
public charities ends when warm weather
begins are very greatly mistaken. Sickness
and want are to be found in summer ss
well as winter, and the demands upon the
helpers in these directions are heavy. This
is particularly true in regard to the Flower
Mission, which undertakes to look after all
ing children and their mothers, and after
the sick poor generally, including incurable
invalids. The care Of these incurables is a
particularly heavy burden at this time,
since there is as yet no hospital where these
unfortunates can go. That want will be
supplied In time, but meanwhile the suffer-
ers must be cared for. and the mission
needs funds If every citizen with benevo-
lent instincts, though he have but little to
give, Will give according to his means, the
problem that troubles this Woodworking
and helpful society will be solved. An OPP
p0rtunity to show their practical interest
in the work will be afforded this week in
the art exhibit at Tomlinson Hall. The
small outlay involved in the purchase Of
tickets will help to fill the treasury of the
mission, and the reward will be immediate
and tenfold, for the display, upon which
much labor and pains have been expended,
will be well worth seeing. In fact, no one
can afford to miss it. 1t is original and
unique
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

1t is not pleasant, and yet no surprising,
to learn that the original copy Of the Dec
laration of Independence, in the custody Of
the State Department at Washington, has
faded until only one or two Of the sigma
lures can be made out. Even the bold one
of John Hancock is illegible. The text also
is fading. The sacred relic has long been
one of the objects Of interest at the capt.
tai, and, although it possesses only senti-
mental value, its loss will be much de-
plored. 1t is surprising to learn that the
government allowed facsimile copies Of the
document to be made i'm 1890 for the sur
viving signers and their families. This
was done by a crude letter-press method
and resulted in material damage to the
document. If photography had been known
at that time better copies could have been
made by that process without injury to the
original. Some of the copies made in 1890
ought to be still extant, and a photograph
from one of them would furnish a fairly
good facsimile of the original For many
years past the document has been kept in
a glass case in one of the rooms of the
State Department building. where visitors
could see it. and has occasionally been
loaned out for exhibition at great charity
or international fairs. Hereafter it will be
kept in a dark, air-tight case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

A New England novelist, who is his own
publisher, kindly furnishes the press with
an advance notice of a new novel, In which
occurs this interesting personal informa-
ton: HE 0he author) is large stock
holder in several important mining prop
critics in the West. an active official in
several fiourishing companies which he has
promoted, and he is seeking new business
worlds TO conquer. In stature, alertness,
energy. wonderful perceptive faculties, and
generalship, he Is said TO remind che much
of the busy Napoleon" In these days
when personal publicity seems to be an
essential feature OF literary success. a man
who goes into the publishing business
should not allow false modesty to stand
in his way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
COTTON MANUFACTURING IN THE
SOUTH.

Perhaps the most remarkable feature of
South" is the surprising growth of cotton
manufacturing. The new South has not
made very remarkable progress in moral
and educational respects, though it has
made considerable. In political affairs it
is still largely dominated by Bourbonism,
but in manufacturing Industries 1t has
made wonderful progress and In none so
great as in cotton manufacturing. The
growth of this industry is the one great
fact In the history OF the South during the
past ten years. though its beginning dates
back several years earlier. In 1850 there
were 161 cotton factories in that section
of the country against 439 in New England;
in 1890 there were 2S9 in the South and 4Q2
in New England. and in 1900 there were
100 in the South against 3S2 in New Eng
land. The industry has not decreased in
New England as much as these figures
would indicate. II has been specialized
and many mills have been consolidated
under one name and management. But the
mostly in the four States of North Caro-
lima. South Carolina. Georgia and Alabama.
In 1850 these four States had 119 mills. In
1890 they had l9l. and in 1900 they had s55.
But the increase I'm the number OF mills
does not fairly show the growth of the in
dustry. The number of spindles is a bet
ter indication. These increased from Clio.
600 In 1880 to 1.756.o47 in 1890 and to 1895. lss
In 1900 There was a great increase in the
average number of spindles TO mill.
New England still controls the industry.
The last census report gives the number of
spindles in the New England States as
131Z.s7. against 4.s54.o34 in the South. but
from 1880 to 1900 the capital invested In
the industry Increased Il per cent in New
England and 13i per cent. in the South.
In 1900 the total capital invested In the In
dustry in New England States was se3s.-
so. sl5. and In Southern States 500 $50. osl.
The South h still far behind New Eng,xnd
In cotton manufacturing. but u the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

When ]. L. Jones. a Philadelphia trac-
ton magnate. was In this city few days
ago on business connected with interur-
ban lines he said: Indianapolis is ad-
mirably situated as center for interurban
lines. and the development OF the various
systems here has made the city more cos
mopolitan than other cities of four or five
times her population" This view of sa-
gacious business man is based on the fact
that every interurban line extends the city's
sphere Of commercial influence and makes
many towns and a large area OF country
tributary to IL. 1t will not be long till In
dianapoiis viii be known the greatest
interurban line center in the country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

A witness whose attention was called to
IN afi1davit In the Logsdon investigation
took exception to the statement. saying
that while he signed the paper in the place
where one should sign I'm making an afi-
davit. he did not swear to IT, Admitting
that the statement to which he had ap-
pended his name is false. he seems to
think that he escaped the penalty OF perjury
BY declaring he is positive that he did not
swear to the declaration. When a persons
name Ii appended to an affidavit In the
place where those swearing TO the state
ment usually sign. and the attest" Of the
of1cer administering the oath being written
IN the usual place. the fair assumption is
that the statement Is sworn to. II the
person signed the statement and was not
sworn he perpetrated second fraud 1t
could not be defined legally as perjury.
but IL was base deception
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
It was very thoughtful of Mr.. Carnegie

arrange that out OF his endowment for
Tuskegee provision should be made for the
personal wants of President Booker WASH
ington and wife during their lifetime. Not
every capitalist willing to assist in the
work at Tuskegee would have reflected
that the man on whom it's success is at
present dependent had family of his own
20 look after in addition to the affairs OF
the institution. and that inevitably he must
spare some time and attention to a con-
sideration OF their welfare. After all, in
arranging for Mr. washington's future and
thus leaving him free to work for his race
the liberal donor serves the public rather
than the individual.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

After all. il is no great distinction to
have a picture exhibited at the Royal
Academy of London. although the state
ment in connection with a work OF art has
an impressive sound. A rule has recently
been made limiting the number which men,
bers can send to each annual exhibition to
six instead Of eight, as formerly. Last
year 1900 pictures were sent. and II is
morally certain that not all of that num-
Der could be worth looking at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

A Chicago paper says that owing to
lack Of harmony between architects and
librarians the Carnegie libraries scattered
throughout the country are practically
worthless for the purposes for which they
were intended. Most OF them are erected
by local boards and builders who have little
pretty sweeping statement. but why confine
1t to Carnegie institutions? Other libraries
have been known to suffer from like
cauae
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
mo" said the maiden, II am not In the least
afraid to face the throng that will be
present at my wedding"
But she spoke too soon-
And little too emphaticaliy.
She meant to look upon the assembled specta-
tors with an eye in which the consciousness of
an unruf1ied demeanor calmly indicated.
Hut she hadn't the face 10 DO II.
The very day before the ceremony she came
down with the mumps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

An interesting illustration of what the
public likes best in the line of theatrical
productions was seen in Indianapolis last
week 1t was recently asserted in satir-
ical way by a lecturer in this city that the
average theater-goer prefers to attend
plays of light character in order that he
may rest his mind" This taste is not
necessarily cause for criticism. In spite
Of what theorists may say as to the value
of an intellectual drama, notwithstanding
the approval by the pulpit Of plays of re-
ligious character, the fact remains that the
mass of people look upon the theater chief
ly as place of amusement and not Of edu-
and mental relaxation and will continue to
do so. 1t is natural preference and one
not justly to be found fault with. In these
modern days there is a good deal of stress
and strain in life, and most persons feel
the need of relaxation that comes from a
seems to offer most in this line is the most
popular. The amazing thing is. not that
they want to laugh, but that they can
laugh at the sort of thing offered to them
as the best in the humorous line. The per-
Torrance of last week is, one that invaria-
bly, draws crowds of the most cultured peo-
pie Of the city. At least, If 1t is not the
same play each year, the jokes and funny
business are practically the same. Also,
If the audiences are not made up of the
in ho
munity it would not be safe to say SO in
their presence. And what was the play?
An array Of chorus girls, whose kaleido-
scopic gowns, big hats and twinkling legs
made a spectacle so dazzling as to become
almost wearisome to the eye, formed a
leading feature. There were few songs
Of Indifferent merit, sung no better than
amateurs in any private circle could sing
them. There was an abundance OF horse
play-at which the audience laughed. There
were conversations in German dialect in
which stale and coarse jokes were inter-
changed-and the audience laughed. There
were vulgar illusions to shipboard flirta-
tons when crossing the Atlantic-and the
audience laughed. There were encounters
by fiirtatious gentlemen, in company with
dubious ladies not their wives, and the
wives, with facetious talk of divorce-and
the audience laughed. There were sug-
gestive illusions to matters not commonly
spoken of in respectable society-and the
audience laughed. There was at least one
performance that would have caused the
actor to be Kissed or the vaudeville stage
display of after-dinner nausea with its
extreme results-and the audience laughed.
Plainly, this entertainment was what the
very best people wanted. They paid
high prices for it. and unquestionabiy they
rested their minds, since there was no room
for the exercise of the intellect in contem-
plating 1t. Undoubtedly those who provide
public amusement know their public. and
in the catering they surely have an easy
task But II this sort Of thing meets ali
requirements, what, in the name Of pure
fun and clean humor. are we coming to?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

The late Senator ingalls, said in one of
his printed speeches: Washington was not
only the father of his country, but also
of Governor Posey, of Indiana" This reck-
less statement reviving once current
tradition was more indicative of fiippancy
than of regard for the truth of history.
A New York paper publishes letter from
Posey S. Wilson, of st. Louis, showing its
incredibility. Posey S. Wilson is great
grandson of Governor Thomas Posey. He
writes:
General Posey was born seventeen years
and four months later than Washington,
in 1850. In 174S and 1749 and later the latter
was in the employ OF Lord Fairfax some
hundreds of miles from General Posey
birthplace. which 1 believe to have been
at the home Of Capt. John Posey, OF the
Second Virginia Regiment.
The Virginia land office records show
and lands just below Mount Vernon to
Washington in NO. among them 2,S13 acres
which later were cOmprehended in Wood
land, the home which Washington gave
Nellie Gusts on her marriage.
Did space allow could cite letters from
Washington to General Posey and about
him which show Washington's high esteem
for him, such as detailing him early In the
war of 1776 to operate against Brant on the
Susquehanna, against Sir William Johnston
and his Indian and Tory allies in what is
now Ocnoudrle county, new loih, VI W
lead battalion in the assault on Stony
Point, where he bore the brunt, endured
the dust, but was late in receiving his palm.
Washington himself made the detail for the
assault. His regiment, Morgan's famous
rifle regiment, which fought everywhere,
surrendered nowhere" was the last OF the
line to which Washington said farewell at
Newburg.
Washington Endorsed him for adjutant
general of the army after the war and did
appoint him brigadier general when Wayne
was commander-in-chief.
He was first to represent in Congress a
foot of soil west of the Mississippi, being
colleague of Destrahan in representing
Louisiana, was afterward Governor of the
Indiana Territory and major general Of the
kentucky Legion.
AS small things have their weight in his
tory, his second marriage contradicts any
theory of there being bar sinister. That
was to Mary Alexander Thornton, widow
of Maj. George Thornton, relative of
Washingtons.
To this it may be added that young Posey
removed to western Virginia at the age Of
nineteen. and his fame an Indian fighter
and later as an officer in the revolutionary
army was of his own making. After that
war he received various honors from the
States of Virginia, Kentucky and Louis
lana, serving by appointment as United
States senator from the last named State.
He was commissioned Governor of Indiana
Territory in 1872 by President James Madi-
| son and served until the admission Of the
State to the Union in 1916. He died in 1918
at Shawneetown, ILL.,, where he was acting
| as Indian agent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Breakfast food is taking the place OF
candy as means of conveying poison by
mail 10 unsuspicious victims. man in
Florida has died from eating from a pack
age of the food received from an anonymous
person But people who will eat breakfast
food under any circumstances must expect
trouble
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
Trueue Tale.

There once was q Chink with queue.
Who wanted a maiden to wooeue;
But tho maiden so fair
Didn't fancy his hair.
So she said: ~ will bid you adueue."
Philadelphia Record.
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Those Sensational Newspapers.

New York Weekly
Mr. Reader-The papers mention number OF
instances in which labor unions have loaned
money TO employers In order to keep the works
running during the dull times.
Mrs. Reader-Yes. I noticed that: but don't
believe II.
why notT'
II told Bridget about II. and asked her to lend
me some money to pay her wages. and she got as
mad as a hornet"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

A good bank statement in New York
means that the men who bet uron the
prices Of stocks may continue the game a
little more freely for a season. the prices
ranging UP and down according to the sup
ply OF money and the rate for call loans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26
Not Her Brand.

Magazine of Humor.
willie Taddells,'' said the school teacher.
firmly, ''you have a big piece of chewing gum In
your desk. Bring 1T to instantly.
..Yes'm" replied Willie; but II amt the
flavor you use. Yours is orange an this is
wintergreen."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

II the managers of the ST. Louis worlds
fair want to present an interesting novelty
they should exhibit set of life-size photo
graphs Of the bribe-taking members Of the
Missouri Legislature. The exhibit might
be made doubly interesting by the presen-
tation of their Bertillon measurements
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

woman's Home Companion.
Fitzsmart-would you say yoke OF oxen Is
blowing are blowing?
Fttznoodle-Is of course.
Fitzsmart-Would you say the yolk OF an egg
is white white?
Fitznoodle-Is of course. What next?
Fitzsmart-well. should say the yolk Of an
egg is yellow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Hickey, the originator Of the drink known
as ''rickey," is described by admiring
friends as an artist. Now that he is dead
will the beverage whence comes his fame
grow in popularity?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

The mistake made by the United States
and other powers was I'm supposing that
the Russian government would keep it's
promises regarding Manchuria. They have
learned too late that duplicity and false
hood are essential features of Russian
f1iDlounacv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

Eastern papers spell Commissioner Will
liam Dudley Foulke's name with two IFS. :"
Although Mr.. Foulke Is OF Welsh descent.
he has not inherited the superfiuous con-
sonants. One "f' answers bis purpose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

erd voted last fall, and is now assistant as
SCISSOR In his ward. but he will not be TWEEN
ty-one years of age until April %. 1t can
not be said that the effete East offers no
opportunities for the ambitious and push
FMS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

An exchange Of condolences be-
tween an Indiana and a Kentucky
woman who yearned for q glimpse
of the old home. : : :
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

The National Bureau OF Statistics has Is
pusd . bulletin on causes OF death by
oon5ueal conditions which starts some
~uesr Inquiries II shows that OF an aver
80 ct $500 suicides year 1850 are those
g married and LOO those OF single men:
49, e deaths frem accidents up . the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-26

I love to take my pen in hand
On any theme in sight;
The less that I can understand,
The more like to write.
Washington Star.
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THE HUMORISTS.


Philadelphia Press
isn't he?
wicks-Yes, his wife is always pleasant to him
when there's company In the house.
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event IL usually followed by an increased
demand for his productions. Colonel
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The spectacle which Senator Stone. OF
Missouri. made OF himself recently invites
criticism The transforming actor and the
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Persons sending the Journal through the malls
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All communications intended for publication ir
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writer.
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned IN
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Entered az second-class matter at Indianapolis.
Ind, postoffica.
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Washington Star.
Farewell then" he cried, mechanically.
'you will regret your refusal of my proffered
love- / shall take to drink, and then-suicide!'
30 don't say thatv' the fair girl pleaded.
IT am resolved" he said. II shall not change
my plans unless"
20 change them just little. should hate
to think drove you to drink; try suicide first"
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