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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Lord ESelvin's estimate OF the age of the world
is mot great 4O,OOO,Oo years; possibly as
little as 10000 900 years: probably 3OOOOVO
years" These estimates are based on mathe-
NAUTICAL and physical considerations. The geoio-
gists have another way of arriving at their re-
suits The stratihed rocks attain average
thickness Of 100000 feet. Some OF the sedimentary
rocks. they observe. have grown a foot in
730 years; others have taken $50 years to rise
that height Thus the period OF time required
to build up 100000 feet of sedimentary rock has
varied, according to locality. from 100000
years $50 O0O 600 years 1t follows that the &C
tive work of creation has lasted for cycle be-
tween these two figures Volcanic disturbances
or glacial action. they conclude. may have re-
tarded the work. but cannot have accelerated it.
London Post.
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ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

The Pope is an enthusiastic postcard collector
Before his accession to the chair of st. Peter
he had accumulated 10000
The Rev. Richard l.. Burtsell, rector of CT
Mary's Church. Rondout, N. Y. is spoken of
as likely to be of the new American
bishops in the Philippines.
DIR. Franklin Alpine Hill, secretary Of the
Massachusetts Board OF Education, is dead He
was one OF the most prominent promoters of edu-
cational thought in the United States.
WI Tingfang former Chinese minister to the
United States. is at the head of the newly
created Department OF Commerce in his coun-
try and looks after the foreign commerce of
China
In recognition OF his twenty-five years rector
ship Of Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
of Boston. the parishioners the Rev. Dr.
Leighton Parks have presented him with a purse
OF $40. 600.
The Rev. DR.. Robert CoIlyer, the famous New
York divine. celebrated his eightieth birthday
quite recently. II have never been sick q aa
In my life," says Dr. Collyer. land I have
never eaten my breakfast in bed What Is my
recipe for longevity? Live natural life. eat
what you want, and walk on the sunny side of
the street"
Even Greenland's icy mountains have their
plutocrats. One Kor-ko-ya. of East Baffinsan nd
literally stupehes his fellow ribesmen with his
luxury. He lives in a wooden house owns a
table and a paraffin lamp. and recently to cele-
brate the fortieth anniversary OF the founda-
ton Of his business he distributed cod liver oil
all around to his employees Such scene OF
unrestrained reveiry has never been witnessed
In the country before.
John wanamaker continues to make extensive
purchases of real estate in New York His
latest acquisition is the old London street and
colonnade properties fronting 40 feet on Broad
way and i35 feet on Lafayette place, Manhat-
tan. He paid 81. 100000 in cash for them. He
already owns a large tract near, on which he
will build an immense new store to cost 81 600 ooo
and that will cover nearly three city blocks
II is thought he will build big modern bote
on his newest purchase. as there are not enough
hotels in that part of New York
A familiar hgure in Toronto is Goodwin Smith
Every fine day he takes his carriage drive and
one sees a shrunken old man. as thin as he 1.
tall. silent and grave OF demeanor preoccupied
it would SEEM with his own thoughts ..on.
might make the mistake OF supposing" said ar
observer. that the aged citizen-he has cele.
brated his eightieth birthday-was dyspeptie
pessimist. that life had lost its charm for hin
and that time had forgotten him In its merc,
less march toward a future that Is never over.
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Science Brevities.

The eyebail Is white because its blood vessels
are so small that they do not admit tho red
corpuscles.
Ethnologists Of the Smithsonian Institution
have investigated the Philippines. with results
that are of interest to science. They have
called attention to the fact that in the veins OF
the tribes Of the archipelago flows the blood Of
all the races and varieties of mankind.
The rays of radium are of three kinds Those
of one class are but feebly penetrating. An
other class negatively charged electrons
moving at a high velocity. like those discovered
in Crooke's tube. third class are not de-
fected by magnet and highly penetrating.
like those of Roentgen.
rainstorm. whose drops closely resembled
blood, fell near Salerno Italy, recently. In
medieval times this would have been regarded
as some supernatural event but the investga-
tions of scientists soon attributed an authentic
cause The storm came from the south across
the Sahara desert. and in passing picked up suf-
fcient red sand to color the drops deep red
when they fell.
DIR. H. G. Wells, in issue Of American
Medicine, states that every wound caused by
blank cartridges should be treated as danger
ous on the theory fhat tetanus Qockjaw) germs
may be lurking in the wound. In injuries Of
the palm the patient should be anaesthetized.
the wound thoroughly cleansed and then cauter-
lied He also urges the use Of anutoxin In ey-
cry case in which tetanus develops.
II We must discard the atom, what are we to
accept in its place? Two new conceptions have
been found necessary-the Ion as the unit OF
matter the "electron as the unit Of force.
The new chemistry holds that matter and force
are different manifestations of the same thing.
Inertia is the characteristic. indeed. the tndis-
pensable property of both matter and electricity.
What would be simpler than to assume that
the ultimate particles of each are one and the
same? Professor Fleming has declared that
1--WE can no more have anything which can be
called electricity apart from corpuscles than we
can have momentum apart from matter"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Philadelphia merchant. noted for his penuri-
BUSINESS. walked into his office the other morn
ing and effusively greeted his bookkeeper, who
had entered his service just twenty-five years
before. at the same time handing him closed
envelope with the remark:
This is to serve as memento Of the present
occasion"
The grateful recipient did not venture to open
the envelope until encouraged to do so by his
employer When he found inside nothing but
the merchants portrait he was dumfounded.
well, have you nothing to say" was asked.
Sir came the bookkeepers reply. with a
bow eft is just like u"-Philadelphia Ledger.
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His Real Worth.

There were some rafting speeches at the BAN
quet OF the Southern Society at the Waldorf
the other night. and one of them made
by Thomas Nelson Page, who put in a plea for
the better class Southron'' and placed the
nre-eater and batherskite'' in the pillory.
Among the telling sentences of Mr.. Page
was this: For the best sort of men the South
is good place TO go to. because down there
we take man at his personal worth" The
sentiment won the cheer of the evening. AS
the party was breaking up James w. Osborne
approached Mr.. Page and congratulated him.
But, see here. Page. when you spoke Of the
South taking man at his personal worth.
whom do you think pictured?''
Give 1t UP. Osborne"
Il thought of BENJAMIN Ryan Tillman. DO
you estimate his personal worth? What price
the South Carolina senator?''
About 30 cents."-New York Mail and Ex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Was a Great swearer.

Archbishop Howey, who lived in the eight
zenith century. most unjustly got the reputation
of swearing like a trooper The explanation is
that the Duke of Cumberland who fought the
battle of Culoden and who was unspeakably
profane. once went in quest of the primate to
get his assistance about a certain bill which he
disIiked- He returned to the House of Lords,
saying, Its all right. my lords. I've seen the
archbishop and he says he'll see the promoters
to - before he'll for the bill" AS
a matter OF fact all the adjectives had been
supplied Quite in the ordinary run Of CONVEX
sation by the duke.-Chicago News.
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A BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.
How He Knew.

She was connected with the College Settlement
and was very serious in her work. The other
day she was showing a small urchin a series
of photographs from pictures by the old masters
and finally asked her pupil whether he knew
what a certain group represented In his own
words, the pupil said it represented the Holy
Family
Yes said the delighted teacher, ''you
recognize it, of course, because OF the beauty
Of the faces
The urchin scratched his head
fe-es' he hestatingly admitted, but it
was the rings around their heads that gave
them away."-PhiladeIphia Fsess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

The Boston Herald says that II President
Mckinley had not been candidate for re-
nomination In 1900 the Republicans would
was not nominated for Vice President with
an expectation that he would ever be Pres
ident. That expectation has never entered
into the nomination OF any person for Vice
President. Mr.. Roosevelt was as strong be-
fore the convention In 1900 for second place
- Mckinley was for first. and he was NOM
inted with the same unanimity. What might
have happened II President Mckinley had
not been candidate for reconciliation is
mere conjecture. but at that time no other
Republicans was more prominent or more
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
The Umbrella.

man went into hotel and left his UNI
brella in the stand, with card bearing this
inscription attached to it:
This umbrella belongs to man who can
deal blow of $50 pounds weight. I will be
back in ten minutes"
On returning to seek his property he found
in its place card thus Inscribed
This card left by a man who can run
twelve miles an hour. shall not return -
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

1t has been discovered that the Mormons
are working hard to make proselytes among
the schoolgirls OF New York city. Tracts
and pamphlets have been distributed among
the girls OF the high schools. and II is sig
nificant that the boys were let alone. Fur
thermore. kindergarten has been found
whose teachers had been for several months
teaching Mormon doctrine TO the little chill
dren. Does reputable religion work in this
manuer7
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

There was a worthy Irish member of Parlia-
ment who generous that request for
financial assistance never refused. But his
checks had one little drawback-they were never
honored. The shortcoming naturally in time
became known. but 1t did not affect his popu-
larity. visitor To the district. hearing OF the
members popularity. asked leading politician
how it was that public faith in the member
was not shaken. why. sure. IL is because he
shows his willingness assist but for lack Of
funds was the reply.-Chicago News,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

OF course, the statement that is going the
rounds OF the press of the country that
Senate Chaplain Edward Everett Hale Is
Congregatfonalist in way detractS from
his eminence as perhaps the most represen-
tative Unitarian in this country. Boston
Herald.
That is the trouble with the Boston
brand of Congregationalists- You can't tell
them from Unitarians. and then half the
time they prove TO be something else. En-
erson was both, but before he died he was
neither
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Mayor Sam Jones. of Toledo, his way
home from a trip to Texas recently. and found
on arriving at Chattanooga that he was out OF
cash He had his check book In his pocket.
but with characteristic eccentricity pawned his
watch for IS and proceeded on his way. arriving
in Toledo with about half dollar left, The
story became public when he received his watch
from Chattanooga in exchange for a check.
which he might just well have use5 there.
Atlanta Constitution.
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Constitution evidently intended that ne
should exercise this power when necessary.
whether the Office had been previously
created or not. Senator Germans conten-
ton is mischievous and based on political
motives. Its establishment as a principle
would tie the Presidents hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

The New York World devotes much val
liable editorial space to showing that Pres
ident Roosevelt cannot carry New York.
and that therefore the Republicans would
be foolish TO nominate him. II that is the
case. it is difficult to see why the World
doesn't keep still and allow the pig-head-
ed ignorance Of the Republicans to carry
them to ruin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Minister Powell has secured a precedent
In San Domingo which will be as valuable
to that government to the rest of the
world. He has succeeded In having the
provisional government assume the obliga-
tions of its predecessor to foreign interests
Since no one government lasts long enough
in San Domingo to complete agreement.
this will mean much to foreign capital and
TO the DEVELOPMENT of the island
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

The Turkish government has seen the fu-
tility OF trying TO convince the United
States of false version Of the Alexan-
dretta affair. and has agreed accept the
American version and to apologize for the
assault on Consul Davis. Apologies cost
nothing and are worth the same amount.
From government like Turkey there
should be demanded a guarantee of better
behavior and a suitable PREPARATION.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Somebody has taken Richard Harding
Davis to task for his ignorance of her
aldry. as shown in the title of his story,
THE Bar Sinister" There is no such
thing as a bar sinister; Mr.. Davis should
have said 1.-The Baton" And then nobody
would have known what he meant
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

There are indications that the Southern
Democrats In Congress are not in sympathy
with Senator Germans attack on the adj
ministration's Panama policy. They are ex-
ceedingiy anxious for the canal because
aside from the general considerations, they
believe 1t will be very beneficial to the
South. Mr.. German would subordinate the
canal to party politics. The Journal thinks
he Is making blunder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Biographers gathered about the deathbed of
the illustrious Englishman.
I've ready. SIR" they said, ito take
down your last Words
Il hate to die" the great man sighed
He would live for his country's sake" whis-
pered the historians.
Yes" he sobbed. IF could live thered be
one less laureate poem for folks to read."-Bal-
timore American.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

The Methodist Year Book for 1903 has Just
been issued. and IL contains something over
200 pages of information in regard to the
progress OF the church. The church mem
bership this year is estimated at SOS. $50.
increase of %. 265 over 1902. There are at
present 2S.213 church buildings, represent
Ing an aggregate value of s131 l2O. II Is
doubtful II any other church can show
greater progress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

William Rockefeller caused the arrest of
a fisherman for fishing in the streams OF
Rockefeller's estate The defense set up
the right TO fish in streams that had been
stocked at the expense of the State. The
court sustained this claim The Rookie
fellers may own all the oil, but they don't
III
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

The French War Department has discov-
cred that bees can be used messengers
in time of war in place of carrier pigeons.
They would certainly possess the advant-
ages of being hard to shoot, harder to
catch, and altogether too hot to hold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

PA, what is a model man?'
"A model man. my son. is generally very
small sample copy. or facsimile. Of real man,
and is usually made OF putty."-Smart Set.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

1t is reported that j. Pierpont Morgan
paid large price for some Gobelin tap
estry which turned out to be an imitation.
Be careful when you're buying rugs. and
look what you're about, the Gobelins IL
get you if you don't watch out.
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Nebraska's Great Man.

1t is reported that when gentleman with
curly black hair. Roman nose. Caesarean mouth
and tragedy written his face approached
the Pope the other day. the pontin nudged his
chief secretary and whispered: Bet l6 to l
that man is from Lincoln. Neb.." and he was
-Detrcft Tribune
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The people of this city will be glad to
know that the Indianapolis Southern Rail-
way has passed the critical stage in its pro-
motion. and is we'll financed and in good
hands The road will open up new sec
ton OF country. and besides traversing ex-
tensive coal fields will be valuable addition
10 the city's railroad facilities.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Gen Reyes has had Senator Hoar's
speech translated into the Spanish tongue
and Ii will be circulated in Colombia Thus
history repeats itself; several years ago
one Aguinaldo had Senator Hoar's speeches
translated into Spanish for circulation in
the Philippines. The results will be sim
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Japan setting time limit for an answer
from Russia to her demands is little like
q plucky small boy saying to giant. IF
you don't give me satisfactory answer
mighty quick you'll be sorry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Rare Combination.

''Baw Jove. 1 have made wemarkable dis
covewy."
What is IL. Choy?"
II have discovered that christmas hardly
evan comes on both Fwiday and the 18th day
of the month. Doosid lucky, isn't it2'-Kansas
City Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Russia Is examining carefully all Christ
mas cards bearing Japanese postmarks.
There is no knowing which one OF them
may have ultimatum hastily scrubbed
on the back.
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Would BE Remembered.

Sir" said the angry poet. who had missed
another opportunity TO break into print 81 will
be remembered when you forgotten"
''Oh. very likely, rejoined the man behind
the blue pencil. 81 always pay cash for my
groceries. Chicago Daily News.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Among the humors Of the season may be
mentioned the articles a woman buys for a
man who smokes. But the man is gener-
ally just as grateful, though he hasn't the
slightest idea what these articles are for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Governor Aycock, of North Carolina, Is
both philosophical and picturesque when
he advises that the colored brother be per-
mitted to work out his own salvation and
to tote his own skillet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Not "A Dimcult Task.

Carter Harrison is a little slow in proposing
"a better Chicago" but the influences Of his
several administrations have made the task COM
paratively easy. so to speak.-Butte Inter Noun
tain
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THE HUMORISTS.
Low.

Madge-They say she got that gown she Ii
wearing at bargain.
Dolly-I shouldn't be surprised. It looked -
If it half off.-Town Topics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

With heavy heart President Roosevelt will
earn that he must carry out his Panama policy
anaided The Hon. ]. Ham Lewis distinctly
disapproves Of it-chicago Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Pope Plus expresses himself as highly
pleased with the sale of friar lands in the
Philippines. So are the friars. and so Is
this government. Everybody Is satisfied.
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Governed by Cycles of Nine

MY life has been strangely ruled by the
NUMBER 81 Plus X is quoted as saying previous
to being chosen Pope Mine Years l was a
schoolboy Ut Riese. nine years q student at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Nearly every public IN the United States
has taken shot at the capital and labor prob
lem. and not a single buiis-eye has set bsn
scored.-St Louis Globe Democrat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

years priest "a saizano nine years canon
at Treviso nine years bishop at Mantua now
for nine years have been cardinal patriarch az
Venice II become Pope-as long 3 God wills.
perhaps another nine years''-Nex York Press
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II Is an important fact that the least desirable
citizens least prone to commit suicide. This
is attributable to their lack OF appreciation OF
the eternal fitness Of things-New Orleans Times
re,uccrat
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popular than Roosevelt. His speaking tour.
the most extensive ever made. gave positive
strength TO the ticket.
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taken. Such is one picture Of the old professor
a mental snap shot taken from a curbstone."
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DENVER. CoL-Louthain & Jackson Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and A Smith. 1851
Champa street
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Fiendish Ingenuity.

Brooks" said Rivers. '1ook at that cane
Upgardson carries"
What's peculiar about it?" asked Brooks.
It's deadly weapon-that's ALL
''Sword?
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Worse than that"
Patriot to the Last.

Worse than that" said Rivers. in an agi-
tated voice. ''Its flute Chicago Tribune.
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