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Doom.day Postponed.

There were thousands and thousands of
astonished and disappointed negroes in the
South on Wednesday. Early in the morn
ing the colored population of several States
was up, casting anxious glances at the ris-
ing sun. They were firmly convinced that
they were looking on it's rays for the last
time, and that at midday it would set for
ever. For many weeks the colored churches
had been holding watch and pray" meet
ings. The preachers exhorted their con-
gregations to prepare for the end of the
world. which was sure to come on Nov Is.
Special meetings in churches and school
houses We're attended by frightened people
from miles around. The excitement was so
intense as to remind old inhabitants of the
Millerite prophecy Of seventy years ago.
All this connection was caused by a typo
graphical error in Grier's Almanac The
publication in question is the Southern
.negro's authority on all questions meteor
illogical. astronomical and agricultural. Its
Bible. In this instance the authority of
both books vas cited as absolute proof of
the impending day Of doom. The almanac
for 1903 showed that the sun would set on
Nov. Is at a little after noon. This was
.
net be convinced. They pointed to the
eighth chapter of Amos. ninth verse: And
it shall come to pass in that day, saith the
Lord God. that / will cause the sun to go
down at noon" At last the astronomer
who made the calculation was obliged to
issue an official statement to the effect that
there had been typographical error. But
this did not allay the fears of the negroes:
on the contrary, it increased them. For,
as one preacher said. IL the man who made
the book was not responsible for the fig
ures, then the Lord himself must have in
serted them. The error was not an error,
but a divine warning.
When Wednesdays sun rose clear and
unclouded the negroes Of Georgia pre-
pared for the final judgment. AS the noon
hour approached the terror and suspense
became panic. The churches were crowd
ed and the preachers exhorted i'm the open
air. The hour struck. There was breath
less pause. Nothing happened. Another
hour and another went by. and the sun
drew to it's setting In the same deliberate
way it had always employed. The after
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

worked Nonunion men who take the
places OF strikers are assaulted and beaten,
property is destroyed and officials
threatened. 1t is difficult to see how these
acts of intimidation and outlawry can end
otherwise than In bloodshed. Labor troubles
have been rife in Colorado for nearly a
year, and they are bound to eliminate in
disaster. 1t may be possible to avert
tragedy, but, il 1t comes, not the least
part of the blame will rest upon the heads
of professional agitators
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ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

ance as the wife OF a Cabinet minister at the
public reception New Years day.
Compilers OF ancient calendars declare that
Nov. 5 was the day on which II began to rain
when Noahs food resulted from the steady
doynpour.
King Alfonso Of Spain. has decided that he
will not include Rome In his visits to the sew
eral European courts. shortly to be made. 10
avoid unnecessary embarrassment for the Vatican
authorities.
President Daz is quoted saying: "a strong
personal government is necessary for Latin
race" Another saying attributed to the Mex
lean President is The strongest alliance I
know OF Is a comraercisi alliance
Mrs 8. c. Rinehart. who Is distinguished a.
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The new Democratic leader I'm the HOUSE.
Representative John s. Williams. OF Mississippi.
made very favorable impression by the way
he conducted the Democratic end Of the Cuban
reciprocity debate The following In extrsot
from his speech OF Thursday last:
Now. Mr.. Chairman. this debate seems -
have proceeded with the idea that sugar wss
the only thing in the world. and the only thing
in this reciprocity treaty or In this BIZ. Gen
uenen seem to have forgotten that the duty
all articles Of whatever nature. and refined
sugar even. is reduced by this bill 70 per cent
Gentlemen seem TO have forgotten that We are
making market In Cuba for Western farm
produce and for Southern cotsons and opttou-
seed oil. Gentlemen seem 10 have forgotten
everything but sugar. Some OF my friends on
this side have caused 10 recall q thing that
had not heard for years but which came back
TO my mind while they were talking. In the
early days Of the Republic OF Texas some Eng
lsh noblemen were travelling through that
country. They were entertained by one OF the
local magnates who had settled there. and he
took the English noblemen down 20 the only
'gentiemen's club existing within
the confines OF the Repubiic-the public bar
room. and while down there he concluded he
would impress the bartender with the mssni-
tude Of his social standing. So he turned -
OF them and said:
My lord. 1 believe you are a marquis n
your own countryy
"a. Yes
land. my lord. believe you are an earl -
home?
Yes
Then he said: Jim. these are marcuises ana
earls. What do you think OF thatr
Jim said: oh. WELL don't care much about
that. There amt but two classes OF men In this
place. One Is them that takes sugar IN thsirn
and the other Is them as Amt % durned
particular "-Pittsburg Gazette.
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George s. Boutwell,. OF Massachusetts,. sscre-
tary OF the treasury under General Grant. was
a most efficient executive oficer, and won
treatment OF his subordinates. He was q great
enthusiast baseball. and on almost any ine
afternoon. after his work at the treasury was
over could be found at the ball grounds an
plauding the good work OF the horne team He
encouraged the employees OF the department to
take plenty Of outdoor exercise. He pointed
out that it would be beneficial to their health
and tended to tit the for better dis
charge Of the more important duties OF life. 4.
During his term of once Of the less
efficient men were removed to give place to
new blood. One clerk who was dropped averred
that he had lost his position because he was .
Democrat He appealed to Secretary Boutwell,
for restoration
mr.. Secretary" he said ct am afraid that
have been removed because OF my politics"
what makes you think sof'' asked the sscre-
tary.
II think was dropped because II Is believed
that was Democrat"
Indeed, and what are your
"I am not Democrat-at least not now"
mot nowr' was the amused comment, with
a shake Of the head. mot now, ehr'
We'll, Mr.. Secretary" the rejoindsr,
with little show Of courage. 'I know the time
that you a Democrat"
Yes. was the emphatic reply, but when
I was there never was any doubt about il, and
there seems to be doubt In your case"
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
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thu only woman to enter Thibet in 1885, is In
Denver on her way to San Francisco. from
which point she expects to start to that coun-
try for the purpose Of doing missionary work
Emperor William has taken to smoking a
most elaborate pipe. which was especially pre-
pared in Havana He inherits the smoking
habit from his father. who a great smoker
of the well-known student pipe such as Bis
marek substituted for cigars toward the end Of
his life. The old Emperor neither smoked nor
snuffed. although the latter habit was adopted
by Frederick the Great
Norris williams, OF Wilkesbarre, Pa, who
has Just been made president OF the Penn
sylvania Coal Company. started to work In the
mines as a breaker boy, and has risen through
all grades until he has charge Of 10000
men.
great deal has been heard of centenaries
of late-the centenary OF Emerson. Of Lytton. OF
Managan, and on. Yet another centenary Is
to be celebrated at the end Of the year-that
Of the first appearance in England OF Nine
Tussaud.
The Oldest woman college graduate In Massa-
chusetts. IL not In New England. is believed to
be DR.. Sophronia Fletcher. OF Cambridge, who
recently celebrated her ninety fifth birthday For
thirty years she the attending physician
of Mrs. Wendell Phillips.
Colorado. Wyoming and Utah have many wom-
en- oficeholders three recent elections giving
the Office of city treasurer to women. two re-
ceivin~ the city cerkship and one town elected
q woman clerk and recorder. Both Idaho and
Colorado have women state superintendent Of
public instruction. the one in the latter State
now serving her third term. The national super
intendent OF Indian schools is Wyoming
woman.
Mistleoe was sacred because its berries grow
in clusters OF three-emblematic OF the Trim
ity. They used to hang bits around their
necks as q safeguard from witches. but in mod
ern times 1t leads US toward witches OF a more
attractive kind. The maid that was not caught
and kissed under the mistleoe at Christmas
would not be married within the year. so the
tradition goes. According to the old rules.
says Country Life in America. the ceremony is
not properly performed unless berry was
pulled of after each kiss and presented to the
maiden. When all the berries were gone the
uriyileRe ceased
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A BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.


Automobilsts should be careful how they run
over police justices. Magistrate Crane, OF New
York, a day two ago. lsctured an unfortunate
chauffeur for half hour and fined him the
limit for running his machine at illegal speed
Then losing his temper. the magistrate deiv-
cred an eloquent diatribe the insolence OF
the wealthy and the futiiity Of Furnishing with
q little nne man able to keep and pay repairs
on an automobile. But he gave himself away
In his peroration: why. not week ago." he
said IT myself had to run for my life to dodge
an on-rushing automobile" Men and women
alike shouted with laughter.-washington Times.
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This is the day OF the press agent
The services of this functionary, former
ly confined to theatrical syndicates and
corporations, are now in demand in every
enterprise. The latest field for the press
agent is found in the advertising of cities
Philadelphia is about to spend 100000 in
calling the attention of the country TO
herself, and Atlanta, Ca, has already spent
immense amounts for space In well-known
publications. No matter what you have to
sell-a dog, a canal or a city-it pays to
advertise
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You'll have 10 step inside the car, madam.
You are not allowed TO ride the front plat
FORM" announced conductor to a passenger
in q Broadway
I'm going far she replied, indinerentiy.
But" he insisted. its against the rules
to ride the platform: so just step inside.
please
.'Oh, I much prefer to stay out here. and I'm
going to- rules rules I've paid my fare
and I shall do like" she retorted- And
she did To the amusement and evident delight
OF those who had heard the conversation. she
stood on the front platform until she reached
her destination. while the conductor in helpless
rage, spluttered away in the rear.-New York
Times
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only one year, and was so happy when went
home that did not bother TO criticiss the fact
that the salary was In Steel stock 1T the market
rate, Ny wife and I were beside ourselves
planning a country cottage the dream % our
lives, and, OF course. when Steel began to
slump We held on and hoped for an upward
turn and are still holding MY Christmas
present has shrunk and our dream Is smashed.
and all ask of Kris Kringie this year IN that
he will restore my last years present fts
original size" -world's Work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

Senator Newlands's proposition for the
annexation Of Cuba is untimely and almost
Indecent Our relations to Cuba are those
Of sort Of guardian in her efforts to place
her free government and independence on
stable basis. 1t win be time enough for
the United States to discuss a proposition
for annexation when Cuba herself shall
make It. The making OF the proposition at
this time by a senator OF the United States
Il calculated to injure Cuba and place the
United States In a false position before the
world. Senator Nswlands's resolution is not
deserving o. respectful consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

most astounding case of rebate. During
the bankruptcy proceedings OF the firm of
Potter Brothers 1t was discovered that
since 1886 tho Fruit Growers Express has
paid back $ls.0Oo.o00 as freight rebates,
which was received by the president of the
company. The latter claimed that he had
made the arrangement and was entitled
to the profits thereof. The Interstate Com
mission will probably investigate the mat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

Merchants of Buffalo. N. Y. consid-
ering the advisability of patterning after
ths Indianapolis scheme of giving car
fare rebates to out-of-town purchasers.
Eastern cities the strading-stamp' system
Of attracting trade is in vogue. but it has
not proved altogether satisfactory either to
merchant or customer. The Buffalo papers
are advocating the adoption of the Indian
apolis method
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

Just why 80 strenuous a game as foot
bah should have become identified with
Thanksgiving day is not quite clear. unless
because Of the generally suitable weather
for an outdoor game Coming between the
Fourth Of July and Christmas, Thanksgiv
ing II usually cold enough and not too cold
fos q game that belongs exclusively to
young athletes and their friends, To-day's
Journal contains accounts of many games.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

After the cry about the scarcity of tur-
keys it was a distinct surprise yesterday
to find the local market glutted with them.
At the last minute farmers who had been
holding back for high prices brought their
birds to town. For several days the deal
ers had been asking % cents for turkeys,
but it was possible to purchase them yes
terdav for II
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

The goddess OF liberty the American coin
uttered hasty exclamation.
my land"' she squeaked in q shrfl voice.
They'll be calling Panamamma next!'
whereat the George Washington on the 2-cent
stamp continued to smile inanely.-Chicago
Tribune.
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Unwarranted Enthusiasm.

Eyes. sir. have a fine business here-a
business that's growing rapidly. 1t. is. 1 be-
lieve the nucleus OF what is to be one Of the
worlds great Industries. I have"
"Oh. pshaw. You're too enthusiastic. II can't
amount to much There's no indication that
Rockefeller thinks Of taking it over."--Chicago
Record Herald.
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Not entirely self-Madc.

ct understand that politician is self-made
man."
He is entirely-except for couple OF coats
of whitewash which he has received from in
yestigating committees. "-Syracuse Herald.
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The Department of Agriculture sent a
package of seeds to an Iowa farmer. The
envelope in which the seeds were sent was
marked. Penalty for private use, $500. "
The farmer sent the seeds back with the
remark that he knew of no public use to
which he could put them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

A Cleveland minister says that namby-
pamby songs are what drive men away
from church. That cannot be SOFT does
not drive them from the vaudeville houses;
and for one silly church song ten sillier
music hall ditties can be found. The preach
er should guess again.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

noon waned; twilight approached, and the
sun went down just as it had for thou
sands of ages. and just IL will no doubt
do for many millennium to come. The
negroes were surprised and not little
grieved. But yesterday was Thanksgiving
Gay indeed for the poor unlettered thou
sands who had expected the day of doom
N
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Not Appreciated.

Nero stood watching the confagration.
1T fear" he murmured sadly. that my
talents are not appreciated. Here I am trying
to introduce the art of typography. and the peo-
pie call a 'monsterv
Turning to his violin for consolation, he played
a few simple arias. --New York Sum
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The football player doffs his guards and
lays his pads away-the season of his stren-
uous strife was ended yesterday. But the
small boy doesn't worry-he is happier than
before: Thanksgiving gone. but Christ
mas will be here in four weeks more.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

The Chicago physician who refused to
atteud an Injured motorman because the
latter did not wear union button is a
disgrace to his profession. and should be
severely censured by his colleagues. An
action Ike this cannot be interpreted other
s1nutable many"
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To BE Sure.

What is the difference" asked the inveterate
maker Of conundrurns. between a woman and
q photograph factory?''
WELL" hazarded the obliging listener, 1.-THE
output of the phcnograph factory is meant
to be listened to, but the output OF a woman
has to be listened to-
mo-" the gieeful reply of the conun-
drum fend. You can't shut up the woman.
but you can shut down the factory."-Judge.
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II n generally conceded that the Presi-
dents pacihcation of the factions in New
York has assured that State for the Re-
publicans next year. 1t Is probably the
nrst time that a big State was removed
from the doubtful list by one man at
single stroke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

English newspapers are much surprised
90 md that Mr.. Bryan refuses to talk for
publication; yet it is not at all surprising.
II w. J. Bryan has anything for the news
Papers he is not going to let English dailies
scoop the Commoner. There are no votes
70 Be gained in England. anyhow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

A dispatch from Mexico City says that
PreAdent Eiax viii retire about jan 1. to
be succeeded by Jose Lmantour, present
minister Of finance. The retirement of Pres
ident Diaz has been foreshadowed for some
time and may be accelerated by advancing
age He has served as President contin-
ously for over twenty-five years and is near
~ seventy-four years old Senior Limantour.
who viii succeed him, is very able man,
particularly strong in finance. but it re-
mains to be seen If he can rule Mexico with
~ much wisdom and tact General Diaz
has shown during his long presidency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

Colombia tells Panama that the next
Colombian Congress will certainly pass the
canal bill This looks like case of lock-
1,se the stable door after the horse is gone
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THE HUMORISTS.
A Wide difference.

Little willie-Say, pa, isn't labor and work
the same thing?
Pa-Not on your first reader. my son. poll
tician dearly loves to labor. but he positive
ly will not work.-New York World.
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A dispatch from Philadelphia announces
the death OF an old engineer who is said to
have saved Abraham Lincoln's life by run
ning a special train which conveyed him
from Harrisburg to Washington by cir
cuitous rorte. In the night. thus eluding
plotting his life in Baltimore. This was
when Mr.. Lincoln was going to Washing
ton to be ilaugurated. There is this much
foundation for the story; That at Harris
burg. Instead Of taking a morning train
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Was a Philanthropist.

''rve no doubt" eaid the thrifty contractor.
THAT 1 have saved more lives in South Amer
lea than any other living man."
How did you do it?" queried a bystander.
by selling the revolutionists down there a
lot of guns that wouldn't shoot."-Minneapoli
Tribune.
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For every thirteen children born in
France. 1f7 are born in Germany. DELHI
crate race suicide is putting France into
the list Of dying nations
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An Iowa farmer has been buncoed out
of $500 in cash; and, however sorry one
may feel for the victim, the incident can
not be looked upon otherwise than as an
evidence of prosperity.
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A Christma. Git THAT shrunk.

eft was a wonderful Christmas last year"
said q Waii-street clerk. II received whole
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27

The frost was in its natural place on
the pumpkin yesterday. but there was
none on the pumpkin pie.
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In spite of vindictive fire in the rear,
General Wood keeps steadily at his work
o. converting the Moros OF Sulu.
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Most Men You Know Look
Backward Through Rose
Tinted Glasses .. A Few
are Frankly Pessimistio.
Interesting Replies 20 an
Interesting Question - -
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DENVER. Col.-Louthain & Jackson, Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and A. Smith. 1857
Champa street
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DAYToN. Oh. " wilkie. 90 South Jefferson
street
COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. $50 High
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WASHINGTON. d. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel willard Hotel.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
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T. Deering. northwest corner
Of Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefeld
Bros, az West Market street
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CaICAGO-Paliner House. Auditorium Ann
Hotel. Dearborn Station News Stand
Bisbee daily review., 1903-09-11
FRlllS OF FASHION.

A very stylish French toque has . drapery of Tangerine yellow velvet and brim of dark sable fur.
 White ernlfne and broadtail are very much used for vests and Ievers' on re ception and visiting costumes of cloth and velvet. 4s.es1 :; .g1. rT.as,s
 Facings, revers, vests and cuffs Of white or cream colored cloth still ap- pear on many of the stylish cloth cos tunes designed for special wear. -s
 Kid cloth in biscuit, tan, almond, gray. fawn and other neutral tones has been used extensively for reception gowns and fur trimmed costumes for visiting and theater wear.
 It is significant that the best gowned women wear the simplest shirt waists. The fabrics are of the best. and the most expensive tailors offer models that are comparatively plain and se- were though perfect in style and finish.
 Among the materials that dressmak- CTS are using for evening dressts for the winter are lustrous sattus in npse color. opal gray, sea green and Persian mauve. brocaded with silver missiles, carnation and sweet pea blossoms, hawthorn sprays and half blown roses and foliage. chrysanthemums. etc. in gold or silver embossed work.-New York Post.