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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
REDUCTION OF THE STATE DEBT.

An announcement in the Journal day or
two ago regarding the State debt shows
that Indiana is fast approaching a condi-
ton OF unique distinction in her finances.
Briefly, the statement was that on Tues
day, last, the auditor of state paid $4,000 of
311 per cent. bonds issued in 1895 and not
due until 1915. BY thus paying them off be-
fore their maturity the State saves a large
amount in interest. 1t was further stated
that on next Jan. 100000 more of the same
bonds will be paid off, thus making a still
further saving in interest and reduction of
the debt.
The rapid reduction of the State debt
during the last few years reflects great
credit on the management of it's finances.
In 1894, during the last Democratic admin
istration Of State affairs the foreign indebt-
edness of the State was s7,436,6l5; during
the last eight years of Republican admins
tration it has been reduced to 81, 953, 615 with,
Of course. corresponding reduction in the
annual interest account. Payments on the
debt during the last three years have been:
Jan. 3, 1901, $20O,0O0 June 90 1901, 100000;
Jan. 2, 1902. $4,000; July e. 1902 ST. O00. 900;
600; Dec. 1. 1903. $4,000; making total of
s., $4,000 in three years The auditor of
state expects to make further payment of
100000 next Jan. 1.
The recent payments on the State debt
have been of the 31A per cent. bonds re-
off To-, HI
port the auditor said: 'Tt will be seen there
is only $1.313.OOO of debt bearing the option
clause. redeemable at the pleasure of the
State. With no excessive appropriations
this can easily be paid during the term of
the present executive. 1t would be better
to pay a slight premium. if necessary. and
take up the $10S5,0O0 not redeemable until
1910, permitting the option bonds to run, and
thus wipe out all of the State debt within
four years. The 3 per cent. specific debt
levy realizes about 100000 yearly, and this,
with the surplus from fees and taxes to the
general fund. will readily meet all of the
States obligations in four years, if the 1910
bonds can be purchased"
In accordance with this plan the 31a per
cent. bonds are being reduced as fast as
practicable, after which the s1.313000 OF 3
per cents. will be paid of. leaving the State
practically free from debt.
The steady adherence to the debt-paying
policy during the last eight years of Repub-
lican administrations is in marked contrast
to some other periods in the history of the
State when debt was piled up year after
year and the annual interest was serious
burden. AT present there are only three
debt and Indiana will soon be the fourth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Knew His Last Name.

The son OF an artillery officer at Fort Hamil-
ton recently celebrated his fourth birthday.
Among the gifts he received was a goat. The
pet is object of considerable interest to Wis
itors at the fort, and the other day q woman
rsked the youngster what the animals nam
was
"A dunno" he said. Then he added. apparent
ly as an afterthought His last name is
goat"-New York Mail and Express.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Joseph Chamberlain. in one Of his recent tariff
reform speeches. told umbrella story.
Mr.. Chamberlain wished to point out that ignor-
ance to blame for much of the censure that
had been attached to his tariff reform scheme
He said:
why. my friends. many of my opponents are
ignorant OF my proposition a certain
farmer. many years ago. of the umbrella.
This farmer had made journey Of some
twenty miles foot to a small town. AS he
was about to set OF for home again a hard rain
came up and his host loaned him an umbrella
a novelty at the time-opening IL himself so as
to save his friend all possible trouble.
"A week later the farmer took the umbrella
back The weather was bright and fine. but he
held the instrument open his head.
This contrivance,' he grumbled. is more
trouble than it's worth. There wasn't door
way in the village could get 1t through. and
had to tether it ali the week in a neld."-New
York Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
December.

The year is DYING Chant the death song low
Like to requiem for a passing SOUL
Let Natures diapason upward roll
Soft as the signing of the stricken snow.
Gently as winds which in the valleys blow,
May every mountain. field and grassy knoll
Be draped in white pure unsullied scroll
On which to write the epitaph OF woe.
Farewell. forever to the going year
Its joys. its sorrows. save to Memory. lost:
Oblivion shall CLEAN each smile and tear
Shall cover trace of all paths we have crossed
As meath the snow our footprints disappear,
AS Mornings sun dissoives chg meadow frost
Dexter Smith. in VIII Carl pms Magazine
Every Where. r
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
hundred policemen AID a score

hundred policemen and a score
tives and Secret Service men shouNyHc
dismissed with sneer at the police. -
Illustrates what has long beer proved In
Europe-that IL is impossible to safeguard
any ruler so as TO secure him from every
attack. The numerous attempts upon the
life OF King Humbert OF Italy Were warn
ings enough. yet they did not I'm the end
save his life. So in Germany, beloved Is
the first Emperor William was. all the in
genuity of the Prusaian police could not
prevent his being attacked twice within
a year. and once seriously injured AS
King Humbert put IL after one of the un-
successful attempts 20 kill him. This Is
a perquisite Of my srade." II II one OF
the risks that must be assumed by every
ruler, and this should be borne in mind
by those congressman and senators who
would surround the President with a spe-
cial military bodyguFrd and have him go
abroad only when in fhe center OF hollow
square of bayonets. BY this we must
not be thought TO advocate any careless
ness in safeguarding; the President but
experience proves that too much guarding
frequently attracts the crank the candle
does the moth. IL would be a great pity
If yesterdays incideRt should move con-
gressional hotheads 20 propose more un-
just and iH-cousidered exclusion laws. or
more uniformed guards for the Whitehouse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
COrnered.

mo. sir" said the proud millionaire. II
can't consent to let you have my daughter"
May ask why?" the young man begged.
"You may. and I'll tell you frankly. 1 don't
want to trust my child to the care Of man
who don't know the value Of money"
But. my dear Mr.. Packenham I don't see
how you can charge that up to me. I've made
a comfortable fortune through my own efforts.
and think get along with very few luxuries
for one in my circumstances"
'Bahl Didn't you go and pay money to see
Ulysses when there a burlesque and q
horse racin' play in townr-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
why She Hesitated.

The girl to whom the old bachelor had finally
proposed looked worried.
II am trying to make up my mind" she said.
And is it hard?' asked her friend.
Very hard. You see he has lots Of money,
but no bad habits"
do you want him to have bad habits?''
well, they shorten life. you know."-Chi
cago Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

There will be general regret at the an
nouncement that the bitumirous coal oper-
ators In the middle Western States, in
Guiding Indiana, will insist On reduction
Of 20 per cent In wages mex. month. The
action is unexpected and thl proposed re-
duction unusually large. Perhaps the oper-
ators demand more than they expect to
get and viii compromise OF considerably
less. If any reduction is infisted upon it
win precipitate controversy and perhaps
r strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
SideIights ON History.

'Have you ever had any attacks on your
life?" asked the young with the note
book.
mot yet" replied DR.. Samuel Johnson, mus
ingly. but 1 believe Boswell is about to at
tack it."
Here the great man. observing that he had
spilled spoonful Of the soup over his shirt
front, drank the rest OF it out of the bowl in a
series Of loud gulps-Chicago Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

All the Sunday-schools report a sudden
and remarkable increase in attendance
This would be encouraging were Christmas
not so close. 1t is feared that this sudden
access of youthful piety is due to a desire
to get solid with no higher power than
Santa Claus.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Serious rioting is reported among univer-
sity students at Athens. When trouble of
that kind occurs in this country it is termed
''class rushing" but they have no sense of
humor in Greece. The students there are
arrested for these playful pranks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
A Postscript.

A little st. Paul girl had very large family
connection to pray for, and one night when she
rose from her knees her mother said
why, Edith, you forgot grandma She got
right down on her knees again and said
''Oh God. wouldn't that give you cold feet
forgot acknowledgements Magazine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

: swhat Il graft?" asks a London news
paper. Well, II is hard to give. an exact def
milton in few words, but for comprehen-
sive essay on the subject the inquirer is d.
rected to perusal of the Brsstow report
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

DR.. Nicholas Sem, Of Chicago, says it
would be a good thing for humanity if
everybody could have his appendix cut out
This must be a dull season for DR.. Sem,
but it is not believed his business will In
crease. Humanity will spit out the grape
seeds and continue to preserve all its
anatomical points, necessary and unneces-
sary, as long as they give no trouble
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

A protest against iynchings in America is
being circulated among European countries.
1t will undoubtedly have gseat moral eff
feet on the lynchers. Europeans seem to
think that iynching is a natio:lal institution,
fostered by the American government, and
that it is only necessary to pass laws
against Il TO uproot the evi. forever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The desire OF the young Chicago bandit to
see his mother made comfortable in case
of his own punishment is doubtless very
commendable, If it is not meraly pose. In
any case it should not nave; the effect of
making either a hero or martyr of him.
II does not palliate his crimes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

II the glut of soft coal ii. the Chicago
market and the shutting down of some
mines in this State are due, to the inter-
ruption of manufacturing by labor troubles
the promoters OF the latter are being
hoisted BY their own petardi
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Could Only Smell Them.

La Montt-we have some fast automobiles
way They go fast you can't see any
thing but streak Of maroon.
La Moyne-That's nothing. Some of them go
fast out way that you can't see them
at adjust smell olne."-Chicago News.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The Panama canal treaty. would have
been just binding if the Panama au-
thorities had signed 1t with a gray goose
gull as with a new gold pen. but the young
republic can be pardoned for having some
sentiment I'm the matter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

1t is a disappointment to lovers of yacht
racing to learn that the Kaiser has with
drawn his offer Of cup to be contested
for next year 10 transatlantic race. The
reason for the retraction Of this offer is
his Majesty's i'll health, and the event will
undoubtedly only be postponed. The an
nouncement appears to indicate that the
Emperor's trouble is more serious than was
rapartpd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The circular issued by the Gas Consumers
League is a clear and strong statement of
the rights OF the people in reference to the
Consumers Trust and the object of the
league. The latter. IT shotld be under
stood. Is peoples movement intended to
strengthen the hands Of theinew directors
and hold the trust to its original purpose.
AS 1t Is working for the Isubhc good, it
should have popular suppor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Spain has decided to spend $4,000 on an
exhibit at the St. Louis exposition next year.
That is some of our s2O.OOO.O0 coming back
Spain Is doing her best to forgive and for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

In talk to Boston school teachers Prof.
Perrin. of Boston University. said: AS a
people we are not thrifty. This is shown
by our neglect to use cigar holders" The
professor should be told that it is unsan-
itary to smoke too much of a cigar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Representative Hildebrant, Of Ohio. tells this
story Of Irish Ohio Democrat and his esti-
mate OF Senator Hanna
1T was during the last campaign" said Mr..
Hiidebrant. land had arranged for q big
Republican rally at my home town OF Whining
ton. and Senator Hanna was to be there and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Curse of War.

Mrs. Henpeck Visiting her first husbands
grave)-Yes here lies a hero. You would not
be my husband to-day had he not been killed in
the war.
Mr.. Henpeck (hercely)-Yes, what curse
war is.-London Tid-Bts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Some people may think thai Dreyfus has
been tried often enough witbUs.t the latest
re3pening of the case, but .hey are mis-
taken. 1t is not Dreyfus's character that
needs clearing. but the character of France.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The directors of the Consumers Gas Trust
have acted wisely in employing one of the
best fuel gas experts in the country to
come here and inspect the plant prepara-
tory to reporting on the feasibility of manu-
featuring artificial fuel gas. That is the
turning point of the whole case, and the
directors should take the best advice they
can possibly get on it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Could Make Room.

1t at the Thanksgiving dinner. and the
socitous aunt asked Teddie II he didn't think
he could eat another piece Of pie.
Tedde's eyes widened wistfully. He sighed
IT think I might" he answered at last 1T
stood up."-New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The spectacle of a city of 10000 inhabitants
seized for debt is not common one, and it
Is something the people hope never TO see
repeated The United States doesn't want
that kind of cities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

According to one of Russia's representa-
tives In the East, the Cars government
Is about to 'crush Japan with blow"
Meanwhile. Japan is doing a; little blowing
on her own account
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

There will be total eclipse Of the sun
next August. Get a good piece of smoked
glass and go to Spain-that is the only
place where you can see 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

much disturbed by General Reyes's talk
Of marching an army of 5o0.o10 Co1ombians
on Panama They are too much accustomed
20 election predictions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
THE RDIASapOLS JOURNAL Newspaper co.
indianapolis, Ind.

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IN the United States should put an eght-paRe
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
THE QUEER YOUNGSTERS.
He Knew His Bible.

Small Boy-Mamma says you are a very rich
man.
The vistor-Your mother exaggerates, Willie;
I'm not very rich.
..Ant you rich enough to go to hellr'-Life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
THE HUMoR1STs.
Very WITTY Child.

Papa-Tommy. you mustn't eat much
Everybody will be calling you a little ''glut-
ton" Do you know what that is?
TOMMY suppose it's big glutton's little
boy.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

The reversal Of the policy of the Gas
Consumers Trust Company is a pretty
good Illustration Of what tie people can
do when they take matters in their own
hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Imperfect Financial System,

There is something wrong with the modern
system Of finance. Mr.. Morgan Is busted the
vatican is in distress and Elijah Dowie is
being sued for debt.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
He Wrote Much.

The late Theodor Mommsen wrote reams: In
fact. he produced almost as much as a newspa-
per editor.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Born Well Fixed.

Panama Is the new baby nation that was born
with ten-million- dollar silver spoon in its
mouth.-Toronto World.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

In Oregon they are making business of
canning jack rabbits for the market. They
ought to go fast. ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

New York Evening Post
President Roosevelt yesterday despite Ave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
Demonstrations Are Not Noisy.

The noise of the falling Of Democratic bou-
quets at the feet Of Cleveland isn't sufficiently
strenuous to demand excess OF attention.
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

1t will be many long day before money
comes easy In Grand Rapids asain--chicago
Inter Ocean
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

Senatorial dignity has been offended again
by criticism Of It's postponeIhent of action
pm the Cuban reciprocity treaty and refusal
10 adjourn as the House dessres. The Sen
ate could vote on the Cuban reciprocity
treaty as inteIligentIy Tomorrow as 1t can
on Dec. Is. and the postponesnent of action
Is waste OF time. Senator's should under
stand that this Is a government of the peo-
pie and no branch OF the government or pub
Nc official Is above criticism. Experience
has shown that criticism OF the Senate does
no good. but the people win ave their say
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03

DENVER. Col.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and e. Smith. 165
Champa street.
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The oleomargarine cases now being
Involve large interests and; represent a
great legal fight The oleosaargarine law
imposes q prohIbitive tax 5f 10 cents =
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T. peering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefeld
Pros. AZ West Market street
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Fine New club ORGANIZED

The marvellous success achieved by
John s. Critchlow as a member Of the
cast of uncle Toms Cabin" given by
the Press club last June has led to the
forming OF the Uncle Toms Cabin
John s. CritChlow club. the main end
Of the club being 20 further the can
didaCy of Mr.. CritchlOw for city re-
corder on the Democratic ticket. The
idea has caught on in great shape. It
was originally conceived by members
OF the company, who felt that IN JUS
tice to Mr.. CritchlOw the public should
be advised that he was the one who 30
successfully and pathetically portrayed
the character Of Little Eva in the big
show. The club is already well or
ganized and is doing great work. All
who paid admission to the Uncle Toms
Cabin show are entitled to member
ship in the club and one vote each for
Mr.. CritchlOw on Nov. 8. To secure
membership it is only necessary TO
prove the payment of the admission
price to the Tom show and promise to
vote once for Mr.. CritchlOw Anyone
Offering to vote twice Will be referred
to Republican headquarters, where he
viii no doubt learn Of something to
his advantage.
Applications for membership should be
made to Mr.. Critchlow. who has beer
delegated by the board Of control Of
the club to pass upon the same. II any
persons desiring to join the club find
it impossible or incOnvenient to cali
upon Mr.. CritchlOw and will so notify
him. he will be pleased to call at their
homes to arrange the matter. If the
meeting cannot be BROUGHT about be-
fore election time. candidates for mem
bershiD should nevertheless vote for
Mr. Critchlow on Nov. 9. take a re-
ceipt for the vote and present the Same
to Mr.. Critchlow at the earliest mo-
ment afterward with proof Of attend
ance upon che Tom show. This viii
suffice TO secure membership. The
club will be a permanent institution
Each member viii be given a season
of 1903 pass to Lagoon in December
and a ton of coal'" the first Of July.
"The name Lagoon is used against
the expressed wish of Mr. Critchlow
that II be omitted.
c@See above