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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
DIR. DA COSTA AND DIR. BRIGGS.

The ordination of DR.. b. F. Da Costa as
a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church
opens the final chapter of a very curious
piece of American UNCONVENTIONAL history.
1t will be remembered that DR.. Da Costa
was an Episcopal clergyman in the city of
New York. and that he left the church
when DR.. Briggs Joined it. The story Of the
case in interesting
DR.. Briggs was a Presbyterian minister.
subject of modern Bible criticism proved
too advanced for the stricter construction
lists of his professed faith, who demanded
that he be tried for heresy. After main
tanning a wordy war with those who dis
approved Of his latitudinarianism, the min
looked about him for more liberal denom-
nation where he might advocate the views
he entertained.
The Protestant Episcopal Church opened
wide its arms to receive the heterodox ex-
horter. Under the guidance Of Bishop Pot
ter, of New York. he was confirmed and adj
mitted to orders. The broad and all en-
bracing quality Of the Anglican faith was
commented upon both favorably and un-
favorably, and the incident appeared to be
drawing to a close when it was reopened
by DR.. Da Costa. This clergyman was in
tensely indignant at the admittance Of an
hereto who had been cast out of another's
fold. He made sensational public repudia-
ton of the act of his church and announced
that he would sever his connection with it
at once. Thus the Episcopal Church had
gained one clergyman only to lose another.
Now, to make things even, DR.. Da Costa
should have cast his lot with the Presby-
terians, whose views appear to have been
the same as his own. Neither sect would
then be the loser, at least as far as numer-
ical strength was concerned. But the in
dignant clergyman was noted for his high
church or ritualistic tendencies and he nat
urally went back to Rome" The mother
church received him joyfully. and he is now
a member Of one of its orders of priesthood.
Thus, then, the matter stands. The Epis-
copal Church has gained powerful pulpit
orator and the Catholic Church has gained
a pugnacious sectarian. The Presbyterians
lose. Perhaps they are better satisfied than
either Of che other two. and if so balance
has been struck which leaves all three
sects in better case than before. AT any
rate, the incident is closed, and it only re-
mains for a disinterested public to wonder
what has been gained for Christianity in
the whole turmoil of pickering and recrim-
nation and bitterness. The irreverent were
inclined to scott at the entire affair, while
the faithful could only give thanks that
these comedies are fewer and fewer as the
world moves forward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

1t Is difficult for the person of normally
developed conscience and sense Of RESPONSE
bility TO comprehend the point OF view
taken by those who lack the moral sense
The absence Of this sense in the young
degenerates arrested at Liverpool. Ind.
seems absolute and puts them almost be-
yond The reach Of pity. Presumably these
men wiz suffer the extreme penalty of the
law. but II by any legal hocus-pocus they
escape hanging 1t is to be hoped that they
will be given ninety-nine-year term Of
Imprisonment and thus be put where they
can do no further mischief. No chance
for liberty should be allowed them even in
the distant future. and this not by way of
punishment for them. but for protection to
the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
The Associated Charities.

This has been a year of great prosperity
for Indianapolis, and great majority Of
the people here have shared in the results.
If they are employers they have had fair
profits, If they are employees they have had
plenty of work at good wages. They have
all enough for their own and should have
something to spare. For. however prosper
GUS the community may be in general,
whatever good times" there may be. the
poor we have always with us. There are
the sick. the unfortunate, the feebler breth-
rem, they who are ill-fitted by accident or
by nature to cope with the world and pro-
vide for their own wants. 1t is the duty Of
those more favored by fortune to look after
these needy ones, to provide for their i'm
mediate wants, to put them in the way Of
better things. The greater the share of
prosperity each citizen has enjoyed the
greater should be his sense of responsibility
to the less fortunate.
The work Of looking after the needy and
suffering is wisely delegated to the Asso-
ciated Charities. and this organization has
well repaid public confidence. Its various
branches have done go4 and thorough
work, and there is the best of reason for
believing that the funds placed in its hands
each year have been wisely dispensed. This
evening, at the annual meeting of the So
ciety, the character of the work being done
will be outlined and the special needs OF
the coming year set forth. The people Of
indianapolis have never needed urging to
keep in touch with this charity work, and
no doubt they will turn out as usual to
learn what the society is doing and what ie
expected Of them. Later they will be In a
position to respond with hearty and intelli-
gent nberality. according to their means.
when they are asked to replenish the So
ciety's treasury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Invitations. which are beautiful speci-
mems of decorative printing. have been
issued in the name Of the Governor of
Louisiana to the celebration of the one
hundredth anniversary of the transfer Of
Louisiana by France to the United States,
to be held in New Orleans OH Dec Is, IS
and 20, next. This celebration, which would
doubtless have been made a feature of the
worlds fair had this been held this year,
as was intended. will. under the present
conditions. be more of local affair; never
theless, the programme, as outlined by the
Journals New Orleans correspondent last
Monday. is elaborate and likely to be ex-
tremely interesting to those fortunate
enough to be present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

A recent dispatch from London stated
that Sir William Ramsay. celebrated
English chemist, had demonstrated that
radium gives of a heavy gas which slowly
changes into helium and then vanishes. AS
helium Is an entirely different substance
from radium Sir William suggested that
this spontaneous change of one element into
another might furnish clew to the trans
mutation OF metals. a problem which the
ancient alchemists spent their lives trying
20 solve. 1t is more likely 10 demonstrate
that nature has many secrets that SCI
entists cannot solve. The world has known
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Two men. one a clergyman, stood convers-
inG the corner OF downtown street the
otlser afternoon and were Joined by another
ch$nged the latest arrival In the tgto said 70
th4 first clergyman:
81 merely stopped to tell you that you came
veSy near having accession of one to your
church membership this week"
Us that soY' the clergyman replied. inter-
es.sd on the instant. even clergyman. like
the famous Mrs. Todgers. have affection beam
int out Of one eye and Speculation Caring QUE
of. the other
;Yes. indeed" the brother clergyman con-
tisued. my son Richard. six years old. came
tonne tho ether day and said. very seriously;
Father / don't want TO 20 your church
arsy more. I want TO 90 to Dr. Burgers
cfsIrch-
las you can easily imagine. felt very Curl
oa.s concerning my sons sudden disaffsction
with his fathers church and congregation
pr..,bed for his reasons at once
l. What's the matter. Richardr I asked.
Are you getting tired OF listening 10 my SER
m;nsr
= oh, no. father the boy said; your preach
irSys all right: you're tip-top good preacher;
bst over at DIR. Burgen's church the woodwork
~ so nne.' Z"
The three men laughed heartily together. and
Is. Burger said small Richards father would
have 10 settle with his disconcerted parishioner
himself. II a family affair. and ~ discrsso
Clergyman ever interfersd In family axAlrA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Johr Is two years younger than his siste4
Clemeatsna. and this advantage IN years has
always been q sore spot TO the small boy. Id
has IA some way acquired the impression that
the boy Of the family he ought to be the
oldest He In taller. can run faster and jump
higher and has In every way proved his mascuS
line superiority, except In the matter Of ageS
and tbs taunt from his sister. "rm oldern you
are. anyhow" never fails to reduce him 10
specifies rage. On the first day OF school the
teacher put the usual question to clementina,
How old your and then asked the sams
INFORMATION Of John I'm the same age as
Clementina." he replied. wrathfuly and un-
trnthfuiy. why. didn't know you children
were twins" said the teacher. I'VE aint
twins" said the truthful clsmentina- Driven
to thu WALL John shrugged his shoulders in-
differently and replied. airily; 20 there's only
a few weeks difference In our asesr'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Grover Cleveland's letter positively de-
elining to accept the Democratic nominal
ton for President is characteristic or the
man. The persistent advocacy of his nomi-
nation by the Brooklyn Eagle and the
strong party drift towards him called for
some expression from him unless he was
willing that his silence should be construed
Is assent. His letter is dignifed, explicit.
and conclusive of the question. The coun-
try has learned to take Mr.. Cleveland at
his word. and it will accept his declination
as sincere and final
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
A Natural Inference.

The teacher relating to the primary class
the st5ry OF the first Thanksgiving. when our
forefathers at Charlestown. being reduced al
most 50 the verge of starvation appointed a day
Of thanksgiving and rejoicing because Of the
ship o. supplies which came to them from their
old hSme the seas. The teacher oweit
earnestly upon the religious character OF the
colonifts. and when she had finished the little
tale she said: NOW. children. when these poor,
starving people met together on the day APP
pointed. what was the first thing they did rs
and tie whole class reared. "Etr'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
ssNIy Rene.0

Tho hero Of this tragic love story WAS barely
three years old ana very babyish for his age,
whes the frst warm days Of spring came and
he get out doors to play he was Joined by little
Irene the eighteen-months-ola baby next door.
Then something happened. What II was he
tried to tell his family his voice ouivering apd
his eyes big with excitement. MY Rene" he
began; my Rene. I like Rene ] take
'RepA's hand. / put my arms round 'Rene's
neck, i kiss Rene Rene kiss me. Ny Rene.
O-c-o-oh. 'Rene's eyes!'
Johnny Coutts like Rene" said an elder
brother. with thoughtless and deeply repented
ieviti, Johnny being the two-and-one-half year
old youngster across the street.
Instantly there was an explosion OF rage and
griec:-a really terrifying exhibition OF jealous
emo'son In the fragile baby figure. Almost In
conyIlsions. he shrieked II hate that Johnny
Coutss! I'll kill that Johnny Couttsl'
Wien his alarmed family had succeeded In
getting him somewhat soothed he sobbed. peni-
tenty, mice Johnny. i like Johnny. Johnnys
Rosd Johnny's Cathie''-generously bestowing
both his older sisters on Johnny a consolation
cup-..My Rene"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

the milk that was the cause of the Will
liams College typhoid fever got there acct
dentaliy. But it is no consolation to the
af1icted students that it was used for cool
ing purposes and stopped over into the milk
instead OF being put there Intentionally.
Water IL singularly likely TO find its way
into milk in one way or another, and dairy
men who use 1t even for cooling" purposes
should have little care as to its quail
f<w
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The seven workingnen and labor leaders
Of Butte who dined at the White House a
few days ago are enthusiastic in their
praise OF President Roosevelt's courtesy
and hospitality. The invitation iodine was
extended during the Presidents last West
ern tour and was accepted with the under
standing that politics should not be mem
toned One of the guests voiced the opin-
ion Of all when he said: HE Is man. and
when we say that out West it means some
fhinc,'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

AS soon imperialism was found to be dis
ease. and its germ isolated. its ravages were
speedily checked.
Centuries pass-centuries Of prosperity and
peace.
1t is evening. A little child bends over pic
ture in her book
Papa" she lisps. who 10 the man without
any clothes. glaring fsrcely through a compound
binocular microscope?'
THAT, my daughter replies the Englishman,
with flush Of pride. ''is st. George and the
microbe."-Llfe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
Why He Came.

''officer. why did you bring this man here?''
Because he wouldn't come by himself. your
Honor"
And what offense has he committedr
He was drunk. your Honor"
what makes you think he was drunk p"
HE staggered. your Honor"
"But q man who IL Ill might stagger"
He staggered In scallops. your Honor"
THAT isn't proof enough"
"weil. your Honor. he looked hard at me an
then he says. says he. I can lick the two OF
youse; come on says he. So then run him in %
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The "Logia,' or sayings OF Christ, found
from time to time recently in papyri frag-
ments, are principally variants Of His say
ings as recorded in the Gospels. One Of
those recently discovered. however, the one
about ''the state Of innocence ye had before
the fall is a manifest invention by an
ancient theologian with point to prove.
Jesus never used technical theological
terms like fall and Estate of innocence"
nor referred in any way TO the story OF
Eden. Any one who has so little literary
perception as to suppose He uttered that
sentence could believe Bacon wrote Shak-
speare. and Ignatius Donnelly wrote Bacon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

In the disputes between larger and more
important countries the public has for a
time lost sight OF the quarrel between
Brasil and Bolivia over the possession OF
Acre. The dispute has been peacefully set
tied In manner which is a credit to South
America Acre is valuable on account of
its rubber trees. which are the richest in
the world. In the compromise Brazil takes
the larger portion of the territory. but pays
Bolivia $40 OOoO OO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Church cares and responsibilities. IL appears.
make an impression on even the youngest menu
bers. of church households. Recently three
yea;<-old. black-eyed girl. Dorothy. daughter OF
a city clergyman. was making a little neighboriy
visit at house across the street. whore her
bright little face and engaging ways render
her very popular. After about twenty minutes
pleasant communion with the members of the
household she looked. anxiously. out OF the
froast window and exclaimed:
sch. there's mamma! I must 60"
'.r,on't go soon. Dorothy" Il was urged.
'w3ly do you have TO go?''
Cause" drawied Dorothy. 81 have e 90 e
soc .sty."
What do you do at society?"
Il sew little bags Z put pennies in for tn
hesfhen.' solemniy answered the child. AN
to-Hlorrow." continued she. evidently much
weyhed down with family and professional
Carl. mamma an me has e 60 q visit
broshers school, an then we has e 30 our
brsslch OF tn Crismus bazaar"
We'll. you certainly will have to go. then %
the, neighbor said. ''Yoa have a great deal %
attsnd to-
'tYes." agreed little Dorothy. IAN papa
sorsetimes papa goes OF e church without iock-
ine up tn house"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

much a mystery as. ever Science can har-
ness. apply and utilize It. but cannot tell
what it is. The chemists have discovered
radium and demonstrated some of its auaii-
ties. but IT is doubtful II they will ever be
able tc tell what it is or how it operates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The Washington Post says that DIR. z.
Benjamin Andrews holds President Roose-
:elt responsible for the advent OF numerous
additions to poor families" The Journal is
not familiar with all the statutes governing
Washington. but in Indiana such state
ment would be clear ground for a libel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The women of Colombia have assured
Commissioner Jiminez that they will stand
by their country to ths end, and will aid
him in any measures he may take looking
to the restoration of Pansma to its former
jewels. In other words, they swear by
Jimiuez
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Frau Cosima Wagner didn't want the
opera "Parsifal" produced in this coun-
try because it was too good for US. Sem
sitive New York clergymen didn't want IL
produced because il was too bad for us.
The objections seem to cancel one another.
and "Parsifar' will be produced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

'T would like to know your intentions. SIR"
my intentions!''
Eyes Are you going to marry my daughter?''
"Say! you and / seem to be- up against the
same puzzle. Suppose we go together and ask
her about it."-Chicago Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Only the well-to-do and the very poor had
turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner this
year. The ordinary citizen with an income
of a thousand year contributed to buy
turkey for the janitor and the mission. and
bought something cheaper for his own din
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

First Society Leader-Didnt he preach beau
tiful sermon?
Second Society Enthusiastically lovely. Why.
for two evenings. I didn't wear my diamonds
with any MISUNDERSTANDING Life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Tcacher-Tell me the name of the animal which
provides food and raiment for the Laplanders.
Tommy-The reindeer.
Teacher-And now what IL the animal which
provides you with most of your food and clothss7
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

A Michigan bachelor who made his own
bread put arsenic in his biscuits, mistaking
it for baking powder. And the moral to
that is plain that it should be carved
ON his tombstone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

hired the veterans on the platform to arise,
and then thrilled his audience by saying:
"Sit, venerable men! 1t is I who should
stand in your presence" must have been
enviably young to suppose that was a new
story
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
STORIES ABOUT LITTLE FOLKS.


''wh.. Mariani What have you done 20 that
pretty white apron put on you an hour sgog''
"It Hasn't my fault. mamma" looking down
at the begrimed and sticky garment. willie
Storms altered me a piece OF candy. and he
didn't alter me a napkin TO eat 1t with"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
His Fiction.

1.-THE only trouble with your magazine" re-
marked the purchaser. lis that you don't pub
lish enough fiction"
"Great Scott. MANI replied the overworked
editor. you evidently don't read our advertis-
ing pa-er. yes. I've thought. so. too. At times!"
Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

American society girls marry foreign no
blemen. Foreign noblewomen elope with
their coachmen. There may be some room
for debate as to which acts the most-or
the least-sensibly in the matter of mar
rage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Since the middle Of October there have
been five terrible railroad wrecks in which
ninety-nine persons were killed outright and
136 seriously injured. All these disasters
were the result of collisions which. with
greater care, might have been avoiGed.
This Is a shocking record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The apple crop in the Mississippi valley
was somewhat short this year, and now
we are informed why. There has been an
epidemic of glaesoporium fructineum. No
body had any idea it was as bad as that.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

In South Carolina during the year 1902
there were 22s murder trials, three of which
resulted in sentences of death. This is no
excuse for lynch law, but 1t is powerful
IN suggesting the cause of it's existence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29
THE HUM0RISTS.
He'll Do.

City Editor Ito reporter)-If q ten-story
building would fall down. what would you do?
New Reporter-White 1t UP. of course.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

And now the little French Canadian
Islands of st. Pierre and Miquelon are ask
Ing to be annexed 1t Is evident that
Uncle Sans kind of colonial government is
popular with the little folk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

1t is reported that forest fires are raging
in the southern part of Texas. This Is
bad news. and yet it is educational. for
nobody ever knew before that there were
any forests in Texas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Balty Moore-That's Miss Utaplace. the famous
beauty.
Calvert. 1r.-what! Not that girl just going
by!
Balty Moore-Yep
Calvert. jr. latter critical scrutiny)-Geeminssi
She must be lot prettier than she looks.-Bal-
timore American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Chicago restaurants have decided not to
have any orchestras in the future. This
will come as great relief to two classes
of patrons-those who do not like music
and those who do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

Judge Hoar calls Blaine the bestowed
American. except President Mckinley.
since Daniel Webster Did the Judge never
hear OF one Abraham Lincoln?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The crank who managed to approach the
President with a cure for cancer showed
symptoms OF misdirected energy. Mr..
Roosevelt does not need medicine Of any
kf md
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The immense number Of marriage licenses
issued for Thanksgiving shows that there
is a long list of blissful citizens who have
much to be thankful for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

William J. Bryan will pay a visit while
IN England, to Richard Croker. That Will
be meeting of two men who have made
politics pay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

The correspondent who selected from
Judge Hoar's "Reminiscences the good but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

went to q party with Janet.
And met with an awful mishap.
For / awkwardly emptied cupful
OF chocolate into her lap.
But Janet was cool-though II wasn't
For none is so tactful as she.
And. smiling with perfect composure,
Said sweetly, 1.-The drinks are on mer'
Harvard Lampoon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

DENVER. Col.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and A smith, lo0i
Champa street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-29

COLUMBUS. o-vladuct News Stand. $50 High
street