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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Budding Genius Crushed.

Judge Burr, of Connecticut. who resigned from
the bench last month on account of deafness.
displayed in his address Of resignation a vigor
of speech that has always marked him. HIS
honor thought Providence had been unjust in
inhicting him with blindness. This utterance
surprised the public. but it did not surprise the
friends of the jurist.
lawyer OF New Haven recently told how
he once introduced to Judge Burr a novelist
now famous. The writer young and OBJ
scure, but what he lacked in years and fame
he made up in self-reliance. He believed In
himself: he had doubt of his powers; he
delighted in calling attention to the brillianee
Of his mind
Judge Burr observed the young man closely and
sternly. Finally he said: -
50 you expect to be famous some day, eh p
Some day" said the young man, II expect
to have the world my feet"
What have you been doing all this time. -
said the judge, walking your hands?"-Bos-
ton Post
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

John Mitchell Says the Tide OF Aliens
should BE Checked at Once.

New York Press
John Mitchell. president of the United
Mine Workers Union. says on the immi-
grafton question:
"Immigration should be restricted much
more than it is now. No matter how decent
and self-respecting and hardworking the
aliens who flooding this country now
may he, they are invading the land of
Americans, and whether they know 1t or
not are helping TO take the bread out of
thoir mouths America for Americans
should be the motto Of every citizen,
whether he be a workingman or a capital
list.
There are already too many aliens in
this country. There is not enough work for
the many millions of unskilled laborers
and there is no need for the added mil
lions who are pressing into our cities and
towns to compete with the skilled Amer
lean workman in his various trades and
occupations. While the majority of the
immigrants are not skilled workmen. they
rapidly become so and their competition is
not of a stimulating order.
Living on meager incomes abroad, they
are not constantly battling with the prob
lem which confronts the American whose
income is small. the increased cost of liv-
ing They can live on one-hfth of the
amount which IS required by an American
workman. This Is or the suppOstiOn that
there is work enough for all Such is not
always the case. Let it be supposed that
hard times are at hand. The big mines are
shut down, the factories are not running
and the industrial world is at standstill.
Only a very small fraction OF the vast
horde of workmen who formerly found en-
ployment can get any work TO do. Capital
is squeezed and refuses 10 expend large
sums Then come the foreign workmen
agreeing &C labor for much smaller wages
than the American workmen could subsist
upon, and by accepting the stipend set by
themselves they deprive the American la
boring man OF just that much which right
fully should be his.
In the mines may be seen the worst
specimens Of European paupers working
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Amending an Insult.

Senator Bailey is responsible for this story.
which is going the rounds of the railroad Of
fees:
Not long ago ex-member of the Texas rail-
road commission was visited by a representative
OF a new company which wanted the support
of the commissioner in the matter Of certain
franchises and land grants.
And l shall be glad to let you have say
1000 shares of stock if all goes WELL" said the
visitor in conclusion.
The commissioner was indignant. That suh,"
said he lis an insult. 1t is an insult suh
that you shall pay dearly for. 1 want you to
understand. sub, that l am not to be bought
You shall pay for that word. suhl
How much?" said the visitor coolly.
The commissioner paused. The question took
him unawares Then a smile came over his
face and he answered: well. sub. 1 can't say
just exactly how much; but II you viii tell
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The old sermons of a Texas minister
have been stolen by a burglar Imagine
preacher deprived of his "barrel!" What
the burglar wants with them is hard to
determine, unless he means TO sell them
at bargain rates to other ministers. Such
a trade would not be unprecedented. a
circular recently issued by a Washington
firm advertises "Ready-made sermons for
busy preachers" Good sermons" are
quoted at $780, extra good sermons at
50, and ''frst-class sermons" at so. Furth-
ermore, the so sermons are guaranteed
never to have been delivered in your
vicinity" This is the solemn truth, and
it illustrates the ubiquity of modern busi-
ness methods.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30


he was reelected in 1856. He was sue
ceeded in 1854 by Caleb S. Mills. a fine
scholar and enthusiastic worker in the
cause of education. Under the old district
school system the scarcity of competent
teachers had been a great drawback. and
continued TO be under the new system Mr..
Mills, in his first annual report, said: 1T
is painful to hear the complaints that
reach US from every part of the State of
the scarcity of competent teachers. 1t is
distressing TO know that many localities
can have no schools because instructors
cannot be obtained; and it is but little
mitigation of our grief to be assured by
county examiners that more than one-half
of the teachers they license could not be
legally authorized to teach if rigid con-
struction of the statute on this point
could be pressed" The early superin-
tendents depended on future normal
schools and high schools to cure this evil,
but they did Tot live to see it remedied.
The first step towards the formation of
State Teachers Association was a prelim-
mary meeting of fifteen or twenty per-
sons held in this city i'm November, 1854.
at which a circular to teachers was pre-
pared calling for a meeting on Dec. 25.
At this meeting 172 teachers were present.
representing thirty-three counties. Among
the programme speakers at this meeting
were DR.. Breckenridge. author of the COM
mon school system of Kentucky, Hon. E.
d. Mansfield a distinguished author and
publicist of Ohio, and Horace Mann one of
the greatest of American educators. In
his annual report of 1865 Superintendent
Mills said:
cheering omen of good appears in the
organization of a State Teachers ASSocia-
ton a few weeks since The number and
character of the teachers present, their
professional antecedents, the zeal and
spirit manifested, the exercises connected
with its inauguration, the discussions OF
the occasion, the developed policy and de-
termined purpose of it's leading minds TO
employ the press in the elevation of their
profession. and the awakening Of the pub
lie mind on the subject of popular educa-
ton, are pledges of the earnest reliable
character of the enterprise.
In his report in 1856 Superintendent Mills
spoke of the cause of popular education in
Indiana as being in transition state. ''yet
it is gradually evolving into order, SYM
metry and efficiency In this process of
evolution and progress the State Teachers
Association has been a very important
function. From the first year of it's or
ganization it has grappled with and dis
cussed the practical problems of educa-
tion as they arose in this State, and has
contributed largely to their solution, and
to wise legislation on many points. Since
it's organization the cause of education has
made great progress in the State, yet the
educators of to-day might still draw in
spiration from the zeal and earnestness of
those of fifty years ago.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
King Edward on ing.

1t will be recalled that in July last King Ed
ward s private secretary wrote to a naval officer
that his Majesty will be glad If it is circulated
privately that he considers that his health is as
much honored by those who drink it in water as
by those who drink II in wine" Sir Oswald
Mosley at a recent banquet. drank bumper
of port his Msjesty's health. although his
own was so Indifferent that physicians had for
hidden that manifestation Of loyalty. The baro-
net acquainted his Majesty with this incident
and Sir Dighton Probya wrote in reply: His
Majesty particularly requests to say that
he thinks IL undesirable that any one suffering
fror, your complaint should drink too many
healtns in old port. New York Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Lake Erie's Fisheries.

According TO reports from Cleveland. the Amer
lean fisheries on Lake Erie show an alarming
falling of. One of the reasons that poaching
in Canadian waters has become common is
the fact that fish are becoming very on
the American side of the line. Two principal
reasons are given for this phenomenon. The
first is the pollution of the waters on the south
side of the lake by the great cities which border
it, The other is that the fish find more peace
and quiet near the Canadian shore. The lake
is very shallow and the great lane of traffic
lies over by the southern shore. Some of the
leading fishermen advocating a closed sea-
son to last for three four years.-St. Louis
Post t-Dispatch.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Tolstoy's first question TO Bryan was. Are

Tolstoys first question TO Bryan was, Are
you a Socialist" II am not" answered
Bryan. Il am very glad to hear it, re-
sponded the count; II am not a Socialist
myself" This conversation, if truly re-
ported, is disconcerting. If Tolstoy is not
a Socialist what is he? And if Bryan and
Tolstoy were able to get together on the
same platform, what is Bryan? The former
Democrat becomes harder to label than ever
before; perhaps he and Tolstoy will be able
to form a little party of their own-who
knows?
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Seeming Defeat.

The woodland silence. one time stirred
BY the soft pathos of some passing bird
Is not the same it was before.
The spot where once. unseen. a flower
Has held its fragile chalice TO the shower
Is different forevermore.
Unheard, unseen.
A spell has beenl
o thou that breathest year by year
Music that falls unheeded on the ear
Take heart. fate has not baffied theel
Thou that with tints OF earth and skies
Fillest thy canvas for unseeing eyes,
Thou has not labored futilely.
Unheard. unseen.
A spell has been,
.sz.Es Thomas Bailey Aldrich
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Cotton Planting a Success.

Experiments have proved that cotton planting
be made a success in the southeastern
counties of New Mexico. The land is certainly
there and water for great many acres Of it
can be had at a reasonable cost. The farmers
of that section should go into cotton planting
more extensively. From reliable reports re-
ceived from experienced men acquainted with
the soil and conditions of that part of the Terri
tory, this new industry, if properly and ener-
getically pursued, will prove a money maker
for those who engage in it and who have some
capital, well knowledge and experience
with the staple-Santa Fe New Mexican.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The tenderest conscience on record is now
operating in st. Louis. During the last
week various citizens. companies, railroads
and public officials have been receiving
Sums Of money TO square ali old account"
from some person who signs himself
"Scrupalous Conscience" More than $1,000
have already beer received in small sums
BY different people and the money is still
coming. 1t is a pity that the insane person
who is so anxious 10 get rid of his money
does not choose poor people as the recipi-
enfs
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
A BATCH OF LITTLE STORIES.
Uses of Platforms. =.

Senator Stewart, while travelling in Nevada
stood on the platform of the coach and was
approached by a conductor.
Senator began the employe, touching his
cap respectfully. II dislike TO remind you of
Rule IL. which requires passengers to ride in
side the coaches"
Il own this road" replied the senator gruf-
fly. But if L didn't own it, am L not a
privileged passenger by reason of being a prom
inent politician
Il believe that platforms are for politicians
to get in on. but not to stand on" replied the
conductor.
The senator stepped through the door at once.
New York Times
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Boy Thought Ii a Joke.

A teacher in Of the South Boston evening
schools who served his time as a teacher of a
country school, tells Of what he considers the
most remarkable example OF humor on record
that of q schoolboy who continued to laugh up
roariously all the time he was being whipped
What you laughing at7' inquired the
teacher as he stopped to take breath.
why. I'm laughing because you are whip
ping the wrong boy said the victim.-Boston
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Senator Lodge having announced that our
new Chinese treaty is likely to have a bear
ing on the settlement of the far Eastern
question. Minister Conger is pushing the
fOrmalities necessary TO make the treaty
operative. Some good effect would certainly
ensue IL Russia were Obliged to consider the
wishes of this country as well as those of
japan in regard to Korea and Manchuria.
The sooner the treaty becomes valid the
better il will be for the welfare of the ma
tions involved
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
INDUSTRIAL.


In the Bury district, where suffering has been
more acute than anywhere else owing to the
cotton industry being the chief means of en-
ployment the various relief committees are
aiding between 1000 and 1900 people The
method of relief is still vexed question. There
are many people in dire need who shrink from
taking the relief tickets. II means going money
less TO the tradesmen. and they are fearful of
thus exposing their poverty.-London Daily Ex-
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

War may not come between Russia and
Japan, but it is evident they both intend
to be fully prepared for it. The military
movements are significant and the orders
for commissary supplies are on a stupend-
Gus scale.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Another of the real daughters" as they
are called by the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, has passed away at the
great age of 1O3 This calls attention to the
fact that there are yet a few children of
revolutionary soldiers alive, and that our
country is yet in it's youth. STILL it can
not be long before the last of the real
daughters is gathered to her fathers
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Elijah Dowie says that any man who
votes the Democratic ticket is a jackass.
Dowie is always so blunt and outspoken.
Would it not be more effective t. say that
the man who votes the Democratic ticket
is an erring and deluded brother whom
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
The Question in England.

First Worthy-Where do l get my opinions
from on this ere fair trade? From Squire. o.
course Z gave me two partridges when my
ole CONAN were bad. an
second Worthy-Take care. Giles. take care.
what's that but bribery?
First Worthy-Don't you run on 50 fast, Gaf-
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The reappointment of Mr.. John C. Win
gate as a member of the Board of State
Tax Commissioners is deserved. The board
has never had a more conscientious, eff
cient and painstaking member.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

a step in advance with the changing condi
tions of the times. 1t is distinctly an Ameri-
can sentiment. and is said to commend it
self to the mind Of the new Pontin
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
SUSPICIOUS.

wife-How many people gaze at my dressl
presume they wonder if I've been shopping in
Paris.
Husband-More likely they wonder if I've been
robbing a bank.-New Yorker.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The local Democratic primaries were of
the conventional ana stereotyped variety.
The regular programme of assault and bat
terry. riot and personal violence was strict
y adhered to in the good. old-fashioned
Democratic manner.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Mary Was n Deceiyer.

How old is Nary"
''She says she's twenty y-three."
"She looks Older
Yes"
But of course looks deceptive"
Don't blame her looks-blame Mary"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The Republican State convention of Kan
sas has been called to meet early in March
next. with a view of being the first conven-
ton of 1904 to declare for Roosevelt. Others
may cut in ahead.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The total number of deaths from typhoid
fever in the city of Butler. Pa. has now
risen TO eighty. 1t has been an expensive
lesson, and one that should cause every
city in the land "a look closely to its water
supply.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Business View of Poetry.

I'VE got a can of lard for that last poem
you wrote" said the poets wife.
Yes" he sighed. genius for a can of lardl''
And whole sack Of -four for the Sonnet on
Hope.
'.Ah yes,"
We'll then-why don't you whirl in and
write couple of your sweetest love songs for
a good fat turkey and a sugar-cured ham?'-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

tician to boast publicly over his victory,
but within the sacred precincts of his
private office he has doubtless done some
laughing in his sleeve
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Only per cent. of the population of
Colombia can read and write. Perhaps this
fact may account for that nations COM
plete ignorance of the value of money and
canals and things
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

When -raIstpy- asked William ]. Bryan if
he was Socialist the latter is said to have
answered he was not, but he might have
added that he was a Populist, which is
next thing to it,
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Jumped at Conclusion.

Were your remarks extemporaneous?' said
the constituent
They was worse answered the local states
man. "They was almost profane. Washing
ton star.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The Pope and cardinals of the Propaganda
are considering a plan by which some Of
their functions will be transferred to the
cardinals and archbishops will report di-
rectly TO the Pope, and this plan will result
In a measure Of decentralization of the
church government. The idea is that the
progressive element ia the church means
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Tom Johnson says: "The Democrats
will nominate their best man for the pres
idency next year" Is this a modest and
delicate method of announcing his own
candidacy?
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

I'VE have met the enemy and we are
his" might be Colonel Keach's report of
the first field battle between the Keach
and Taggart forces
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Earthquake shocks have been felt in Los
Angeles and New York The country must
be getting, in the words of the philosopher,
kinder wabbly round the edges
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

If it were to do over again, perhaps Mr..
Reach would not enter politics. Really.
however, has he, OF does he only think
he has?
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

me what the stock is worth. sub. ii might help
TO find outl''
And history says the franchises are now 20.
Knew York Times
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

"'Tis Greece. but living Greece no more"
wrote Byron. 'Tis Reach. but Boss Reach
no more, will be the verdict of the local
historian
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

The Polster method of running a primary
election IS in accordance with Democratic
precedent, but can hardly be recommended
for general adoption.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
What Worried Him.

Long-what you owe $4,000? Doesn't it worry
you?
Short-Not in the least. It's another $4,000 I'd
News.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
THE HUMORISTS.
He Took NeighborIy Interest.

Her voice was tried by famous singing
master"
WAS it found guilty y?"-Princeton Tiger.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Mr. Keach's political career was brief
and for little while brilliant, but it failed
70 round out.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

DAYTON. OF. V. wilkie. 80 South jefferson
street.
COLUMBUS, o.-viaduct News Stand, $50 High
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

fer. The birds was that IGN. we never touched
'em.
Second Worthy-worse an worsei That's bri-
berg an corruptionl-Punch.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

DENVER. coi.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets. and A Smith. loSI
Champa street.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

and competing with the intelligent, decent,
clean American miners, awaiting only an
opportunity TO take from them their op-
pcrtunities for earning living"
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cA+ LOOIo HIOH INtWs Company UIIIUl LcPOt-
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Rfggs House. Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel willard Hotel
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LoUIsvILLE-C. T. Deering northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefeld
Bros. f42 West Market street.
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CfffCAGO-PaImer House. Auditorium Anne1
Hotel. Dearborn Station News Stand.
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Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK--Astor House.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

CINCINNATI. r Hawley & Co. Arcade.
Grand Hotel
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30

State Treasurer Nat L. Hill, Secretary Of
State Daniel f. Storms. State Auditor Da-
vid e. Sherriek and Attorney General c. w.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-12-30
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Senator T. Edwin Bell, of Hammond
arrived on the scene early with his usual
abundance OF Republican enthusiasm. Lake
county will be for Frank Hanly for Gov
ernor and for Dan Storms for secretary OF
state, along with the rest of the Tenth dis
trict," he said, "and will help nominate both
men. Lake county ought TO be good for a
1900 Republican majority next year. and IL
il doesn't deliver il, il will be due 20 just
one thing. The State Board of Tax Com
missioners increased the assessment on
realty in our county 20 per cent, and that
has resulted in some murmuring."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-08
Remarkable Record.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, has a
remarkable record. 1t has been in use
for over thirty years, during which time
many million bottles have been sold and
used. 1t has long been the standard
and main reliance in the treatment of
Group in thousands of homes, yet during
all this time no case has ever been re-
ported to the manufacturers in which it
failed to effect cure. When given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse or
even as soon as the croupy cough APP
pears, it will prevent the attack. 1t is
pleasant to take, many children like it.
1t contains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be be given as con-
fdently to baby as to an adult. For
sale by Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-08
Wife Murderer EIectrocuted.

Ossining, N. Y, Sept. 3.-Smiling as
though about to have his photograph taken
Patrick Conklin, the New York city
wife murderer, took his seat in the
electric chair in Sing Sing prison this
morning, and was shocked to death by
the electric current. State electrician
Davis sent a current of LAO volts
through the murderer's body for fifteen
seconds, then reduced the voltage to
$50. Two minutes then elapsed and
then a third shock was administered for
five seconds. When the current was
turned off, the crucifx which Conklin
had clutched in his right hand dropped
from his lifeless fingers.