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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
A Tar-Heel Baron.

Publishers praise of their own product Is
seldom to be relied upon for entire accuracy.
but the claim of the Lippincotts that Mrs
Pelton has come close ts creating. in Baron
Won Rittenheim, a new character will be
granted by the most exacting reader. Man
ly. courteous, learned, proud, the baron
makes strange figure in the Tar-heel State.
North Carolina, where he wins his way in
the fortunes Of life and In love. Mrs. Pei
ton makes one feel the languor and slowness
of life in an out-of-the-way part OF the
South without including these qualities In
the story itself. She has Southern dialect
and character described in such terms and
shown in such dialogue that they are abso-
lutely convincing. The chivalry of the
baron. that of the German military order,
and that OF the typical colonel Of the
South make comparison and contrast
that add to the story's interest While the
baron may not at all times have the read
ers complete sympathy, he is eminently
iovable and to be respected. This novel Is
first of all entertaining; then 1t gives to one
who has not a first-hand intimacy with the
disposition of Southern people clean,
strong. dramatic exposition of their life.
For those who spend their vacations on the
other side of Mason and Dixon's line this
is an excellent book of summer reading.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
A COMMON FALLACY.

Mr.. Hitz, nominated by the Prohibition
lists for mayor, accepts the nomination and
party emblem. but announces himself an
independent candidate on a platform pre-
pared by himself. evidently without aid
This platform. stated briefly, puts forth
these pledges:
1. A business administration"
q Economy and lower taxes.
3. Enforcement of the law.
4. Property owners to decide when and
how paving and other improvements shall
be done.
5. Adjustment of the vehicle tax
6. Tenure OF firemen and police deter
mined by merit.
Z Adjustment of the grade crossing.
without any defined method of doing it,
s. just and satisfactory arrangement
further than refusal TO permit the use of
natural-gas mains for this without a new
franchise.
In the course OF his statement Mr.. Hitz
introduces this paragraph:
After thirty years OF business experience
in the management OF my own affairs. let
that speak for itself as TO its success In all
of its many branches. 1 feel that IL is not
egotistical to think that L am as well
qualified properly TO perform the duties de-
volving upon the mayor OF this great city
win be any Of the candidates for the
office.
Mr.. Hitz and his candidacy are not in
themselves particularly important, but his
announcement illustrates so we'll a very
common fallacy in regard to municipal NOM
nations that IL Is worthy OF Comment.
Like very many other unthinking citizens.
Mr.. Hitz is impressed with the notion that
any man who has been fairly successful In
any business and Is possessed of reasonably
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

nature, with the result that the more
human, the more tender. wins. The de-
velopment of the tender love of Walda
among her austere surroundings. like the
growth and unfolding OF a beautiful now-
er from stony soil. Is told attractively.
though the book as whole takes too
much OF its atmosphere from the cold en-
vironment Of the love story When Walda
te"s Stephen she returns his love, she does
it with an emotional seriousness that is
pathetic. The severity of the community,
the complete differentiation of intellect
from heart. the basing of theories on iso-
lated passages of scripture interpreted lit
orally. are characteristic of similar COM
munities. 1T is a sorry day when the
women of Zanah are permitted to hear
maiden boast Of a love that knows no
bounds. 1t is an indecent confession that
Walda Kellar maketh. Truly she belong
eth to the class of women that should be
stoned"
One who enjoys a cold. severe. religious
setting to a story, pathetic with natural
emotion struggling for free and fun ex-
preston i'm surroundings that tend TO re-
press both emotion and the expression of
ii, will find all he desires in this book. The
author is Mary Holland Kinkaid. Harper
& Brothers, New York
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
disappointment.

Twas tempting fat and looked well ''billed; =
with Joy the villains heart IL filled.
These women have no sense he said,
AS he approached with stealthy tread.
''They tempt with their foolshness,
And so I'll take that purse. / guess
A sudden grab. and then a scream:
A cry, stop. thief"' and through the stream
or moving people quick there glides
The man. and in an alley hides
There gloatingly he eyes the purse.
''Ohor' he cries. ''rn reimburse
Myself for all the pains / took
To get this well-filled pocket book
'Tis open. and within he sees
A yard OF tare and two trunk keys.
postage stamp Che wakes wroth).
spool OF thread. piece of cloth:
And. sole reward for this bold crime.
He finds at last silver dime.
Chicago Post
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
AN UNSATISFACTORY EXPLANATION.

Recently, when c. G. Leland, superin-
city, dropped "Uncle Toms Cabin from
the list of supplementary reading books, so
much criticism of the act was aroused that
the Board of Education ordered the volume
restored. Mr.. Leland now explains the
matter thus:
In making a short list of books to be rec
commended for class libraries in grammar
schools Uncle Toms Cabin was not in
cluded, principally on the ground that ii
was not essential to collection of fifty
books. although ii might properly be in
cluded in library of 1000. 1t was also
considered that IL is not a true picture of
American life, and that it was written in
prejudice, and not at all in line with the
modern national spirit, although it was, of
course, one of the weapons of a great fight
The explanation fails to put the superin-
tendent I'm better light, but proves him to
be a man unfit to judge books, and. there
fore, unfit for his position. 'Uncle Toms
Cabin is admitted by fair-minded and TN
prejudiced Southerners to be a true and
vivid picture of phase of American life
at the time it was written. Except that
Mrs. Stowe was undoubtedly opposed to
slavery, the book was not written In preju-
dice; she had the broadest charity for the
shareholders and full understanding and
appreciation of their difficulties and of their
point of view, and evidences of this aro to
be found throughout the book. The story
Eliminates that period of national history
as no other book can, and 1t should be read
by every young student for educational
purposes If nothing else. The modern ma
tional spirit hardly goes to the length Of
ignoring all history that may be unpleasant
to any class Of citizens.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

For those who enjoy historical adventure
merely for the excitement it produces one
well-written novel will serve about as well
as another. Among the dozen or SO novels
Of this kind a reviewer picks up in the
course of a month there is usually not
much choice. Excitement is not hard to
furnish. and 1t is as much a newspaper as
strictly literary accomplishment. Hence
the success of much of the fiction produced
by the newspaper fraternity. whose chief
Claim for consideration is that il is written
in pure English (sometimes) and excites
ones emotions without drawing on ones
intellect. "A Rose of Normandy" by w.
r. A. Wilson, is an entertaining and fairly
well written historical romance of France
and Canada in the reign of Louis XIV.
Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Sale and Henri
de TOnti, his faithful lieutenant, who is
hero of the story. are leading characters.
The explorations of La Sale, the love of
Tonti for Renee, 1.-The Rose of Normandy
and adventures with the Indians are inter-
woven into a spirited tale. There is moth
ing to distinguish "A Rose of Normandy
from the mass of this kind of fiction, of
which ii Is a fair average specimen. Little,
Brown & Co., Boston.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

An interview is published with Charles S.
Mellen, president of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, in which he says that If President
Roosevelt is renominated he will contribute
$4,000 to the campaign fund for his re-elec-
ton. He expresses great admiration for
the Presidents honesty and fearlessness.
When surprise was expressed that the
president of one of the component COM
panies Of the Northern Securities Company
should be in favor of the reelection OF Mr..
Roosevelt, Mr.. Mellen said:
President Roosevelt is advised by his at
torney general that the merger is unlawful
and is sworn to uphold and execute the
laws. 1 hope the time will come when cap
ital will be permitted to combine for its
own protection, when the interests of the
people would not be endangered thereby.
But in the meantime il is very essential
that the chief executive of the Nation
should enforce all the laws without fear or
favor against the rich and the poor alike.
That is what he is honestly endeavoring to
do, and would not admire him one-half so
much were he not doing as he is.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

In delivering the diplomas to the grad
uating class at West Point the secretary
Of war said: Before you leave the army.
young men. according to all precedents in
our history, you will be engaged in another
war. II Is bound to come. and will come"
The secretary spoke from history, which
shows that we have had a war about every
from what quarter 1t will come, or who
our antagonist viii be are matters for
conjecture. but the secretary was doubt
less right when he said 1T is bound to
come"
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
Among the Publishers.

"Brewster's Millions a novel issued
early in the spring by III. s. Stone & Co..
of Chicago, is receiving much favorable
attention and is said to be having a large
sale.
r. III. Russell. New York. issues a pretty
booklet giving In brief the story OF THE
Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Bur-
nett. with illustrations from the stage pro-
duction of the story by Charles Il. Dilling-
full original story will enjoy the pictures
even IL they have not seen the play.
One of the new Macmillan importations
is a volume on the "Rise and Fall of the
Anabaptists" Herein Mr.. E. Belfort Bax
concludes his series OF three volumes on
The Social Side of the Reformation in
German Society at the Close of the Mid
die Ages" and THE Peasants War in
Germany: 1525-l526,'' were favorably re-
ceived by scholars and students of history.
especially the first volume OF the series.
1t has been an exception in recent fiction
for a Jew to play an important part I'm the
story In Alfred Henry Lewis's first COM
plete novel. Peggy O'Neal," just issued
from the publishing house Of Drexel Biddle.
Philadeiphia. Mordecai Noah-a foremost
Jew and the great New York editor Of his
day-is featured prominently. Noah was
once partner OF the elder Bennett and
W
York.
Among the Scribners publications for
June is a unique book for sportsmen by
Dwight w. Huntington. entitled .Our
Feathered Game" The authors object is
TO describe all the game birds OF the United
States and to tell where and how they may
be shot. With the aid OF the descriptions
and of the photographs. an amateur will be
able to Identify any bird. Chapters on
Guns and Dogs" and on Game Clubs and
Preserves emphasize the thoroughness
with which the subject is discussed.
The Putnams announce for immediate
publication in their Questions OF the Day"
series. the authorized American edition OF
an anonymous English work entitled Ger
man Ambitions as They Affect Britain and
the United States of America" The au-
thor signs himself Nigilans sed Aequus.
The chapters of this book originally APP
peared as letters I'm the London Spectator.
OF which the editor. Mr.. j. ST. Loe
Strachey. has contributed an introduction
to the work now published In book form.
Mr.. Carl Snyder. whose New concep-
tions in Science Is just OF the press OF
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

The Modern woodmen OF America. who
meet here to-day, stand fourth In point of
membership among the fraternal societies
Of the United States. Unquestionably this
country surpasses all others in the num-
Der. variety and membership OF fraternal
organizations. A few are borrowed from
England. as the Ancient Order OF Druids.
founded In 17sl. and In this country in 1899
and the Ancient Order OF Foresters. found
ed In England In 17R and in this country
IN 1886. but much the largest number are
Of American origin They show the ten
dency Of our people to unite and organize
for social. beneficial and fraternal pur-
poses. According TO the latest statistics
there are about forty such societies with
. total membership in the United States
and Canrda Of over 100000 The Odd Fell
lows. ezt. b.'shed I'm 1906 head the list with
. memt - sa,r OF LOO coo; the Masons come
next with sbor. 100000 members: the An
eieat Order OF Foresters third, with some
what less than . million. and the Modern
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

was a Baptist. This claim rests on the
testimony of Baptist preacher at Dallas.
Tex. who says that his great-grandfather.
Baptist preacher of New Jersey, and
chaplain in the Revolutionary army, bap-
tized Washington by immersion at Valley
Forge during the encampment there. The
Texas preacher says that when he was
Washington's baptism from an old man
who, was an eyewitness of the ceremony.
On the strength of this testimony the own
ers of the hall in Valley Forge have re-
fused to allow it to be used by Episcopal
ians, and the supporters of the parties to
ing to their beliefs. The journal would not
like to be drawn into sectarian controver-
sy, but it must take leave todoubt the Texas
preachers story--not his personal veraci-
ty. of course. but the accuracy of his in
formation. The chances are very strong
was about ten years old that he saw Wash
ington immersed during the winter at VAL
ley Forge, was mistaken. Besides. the rec
ords of the Episcopalian church at Alex
andria. Va, show that Washington was a
vestryman in that church. and the family
pew which he occupied is still pointed out
to visitors. Washington was naturally a
deeply religious man, but he was not sec
tartan. He too great a man and too
truly religious to care much what church
he belonged to. but all candid persons must
admit that the claim that he was Bap-
tist rests on very slight evidence.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

walda Kellar. of a serious beauty. has
been singled out as the coming prophet
ess of a religious community where love
and marriage are tacitly discouraged.
stephen Everett, man Of the world, en-
tiers the community and opposes his per-
sonality to the traditions OF Waida's edu-
cation and training, which also are op-
posed to love and marriage. When Ever
EFT declares himself she has a struggle
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

It has been the custom of all govern
ments when a ruler was assassinated to
send messages Of coincidence to his sue
cessor. with expressions of sympathy for
the people. The custom will have to be
suspended in the case OF Servia, where
the prospective successor of the late King
was probably cognizant OF the plot for his
assassination and where the people are
rejoicing instead of mourning. They seem
to desire messages of congratulation.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

Doubleday, Page & Co. are issuing ''The
Poultry Book" in eighteen parts. each part
to cost go cents. Judging by the first in
stallment, the work when completed will
contain all that is to be said on the poultry
question and will be an authority as to
care, breeds. mating and all the innumer-
able questions that confront even the ex-
perienced poultryman. Its author, Harri-
son Weir, an Englishman, is assisted In
preparing this American edition by Willis
Grant Johnson and various experts The
eighteen parts will contain i'm all thirty-six
color plates and $50 black and white draw
ings. 1t is very handsomely printed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
Golden Fleece.

Like all Of David Graham Phillips's books,
Golden Fleece is interesting. because 1t is
full of action and up to date. In brief, Mr.
Phillipss new story relates the expert
ences Of Lord Frothingham, who comes to
the United States to marry an heiress but
who finally returns to England to wed his
first love, after leaving his heart (if he has
one) in possession of a Chicago girl. The
book contains several ''roasts" on Boston
and Washington society. and satirical allu-
sions to the money-making class of Chi
cago and the fashionable set of New York.
Golden Fleece" will serve to while away
a few hours of q summer vacation. Nc
Clure, Phillips & Co., New York
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

Mr.. Hitz accepts the Prohibition nominal
tion, but does not wish to he known as
the Prohibition candidate for mayor. If
the Journal correctly interprets what he
says on this subject, his only reason for ac-
ceptance is that he may be entitled under
the law to watchers at the polls. He need
not be alarmed on that score. Nobody will
have any objection to counting all the votes
Mr. Hitz gets Moreover. the voting ma
chimes will do the counting at many points.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

Mr. George Hitz. independent Prohibition
and Reform. candidate for mayor. invites
support on account OF thirty years Of
business experience in the management
OF my own affairs" and in the next breath
declares himself In favor of "a carefully
protected natural gas ordinance that will
secure to the consumer no charge greater
than the actual cost of furnishing the gas,
with a margin sufficient to give the sup
plying company a reasonable profit on the
actual investment" Such a proposition as
that when everybody knows the supply Of
natural gas u exhausted is a poor outcome
OF thirty years business experience
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

One who enjoys the musical novel, such
a novel as Charles Auchester." for in
stance, will like angelo. the Musician"
by Harriet Bartnett. Music. love and a sort
of pathos of the mortal set into infinity
appeal to the musical temperament This
novel is not strong from the standpoint of
composition but its sentimental interest is
well sustained. The scene is San Fran
cisco. Godfrey A. 8. Wieners. New York,
publisher
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

The last cf the Spanish Catholic dignita-
ries Of the Philippines has resigned and will
soon leave he islands. The Vatican has
Amerfcanized the Roman Catholic clergy
Of the islands very quietly. but none the
less thoroughly. And it is impossible to
the problem OF governing the Archipelago.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
Italian Cri.i. Continues.

ROME. June 1.-THE political crisis con-
tinues Former Premier Zanardelli was un-
able to go to the Quirinal to-day TO see
the King owing to sickness. He arose this
morning. but was obliged TO return TO bed
This circumstance is delaying the solution
OF the crisis. 1t Is reported that IL Signor
Zanardelli persists In his refusal TO form a
Cabinet the King will call on former In
terior Minister Giolotti.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
Hans, the EskimO.

This little story Of Arctic adventure is
based on the history OF Hans Christian, an
Eskimo of Fiskenals. Greenland, who ac-
companied DR.. Kane on his north pole ex-
pedition. The incidents are set in a simple
narrative of Eskimo home life, the object
being to bring the lives Of the little chill
dren of the cold north nearer TO the more
fortunate children OF the south. The author
is Christina Scandlin; the publishers Silver,
Burdett & Co., New York.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
The New Watch.

Philadelphia Ledger.
Youngman-I got this watch on my birthday.
Sharp-So you had birthday this week?
Youngman-Yes: but how did you know IL was
only this week?
chamois case that came with Ii.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
Current Periodicals..

St Nicholas for June contains an un-
usual variety of good stories and sketches
One of the best describes the civilizing in
fiuence OF dog upon troublesome boy.
Good Housekeeping is one of the most
practical and useful OF the long list Of
family magazines. Housekeepers OF little
or long experience can learn from its pages.
"Out o. Kishineff," to be issued immedi-
ately by the G. w. Dillingham; Company.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
DiscOrds.

This is the name given by Anna Alice
Chopin to ten short stories that are bright
in way. They are well written. but SAVIOR
too much OF the so-called society trash: In
fact, they such stories one might
expect to hear at the clubs of the New York
smart set, so called. Where not simply
suggestive. they trench on the immoral.
The Pelham Press, New York.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

William ]. Bryan publishes an article an
alyzing eloquence and telling how to make
an orator. He holds that mastery of q SUBJ
indispensable to the successful orator. OF
course it was his knowledge and mastery
of the money question that enabled him to
discourse on it with such convincing elo-
quence to thousands.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

Philadelphia Press.
"Naw.' said the head waiter that man that
Jest went out amt worth much"
How do you known inquired the favorite
customer.
"Ohl it's easy for walters to take mans
measure"
II suppose you measure him from tip to tip.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

The strike of hotel and restaurant wait
ers in Chicago was well planned, but it
was doomed to failure from the start be-
cause the strikers had not good cause
and the hotel and restaurant proprietors
were united and determined against them.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

The health department officials in Chi
cago have found a new way of bringing
good out Of evil. They say the strike of
hotel and restaurant walters will prevent
their patrons from eating too much. They
may be right. but the patrons will not ap-
prove the treatment
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

The Hon. Bourke Cochran was toasted
by the Irish members of Parliament in Lon
don as lone of the most powerful unofficial
citizens of the United States" Perhaps so.
on the theory that the voters Of the United
States listen to Mr.. Cockran's advice and
then do the other thing
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

1t Is difficult at this distance to under
stand the hesitation Of Colombia in adopt
ing the necessary measures for the clos
ing OF the canal negotiations. But the mind
easy to fathom
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

1t is learned from the dispatches that the
Sultan was affected by the tragedy at
Belgrade that he could not listen to the
word assassination" 1t is probable that
of the Latin-American statesman is not
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
A Coin Of Edward VII.

The G. w. Dillingham; Company, New
York, publishes "A Coin of Edward VII"
a detective story, by Fergus Hume, who is
best known by 1.-The Mystery of a Han
som Cab" Mr.. Humes stories are among
the better detective tales of the second
class, since, though the plots are sufficient,
they lack literary taste and finish. They
are such as men of fine taste in belles-let-
tres sometimes read for the sake Of pure
diversion and contrast, like that one gets
in a social way from visiting the slums.
The atmosphere is different, the language
Indifferent, there is mystery and excite
ment of a physical rather than a mental
kind. Perhaps the very crudity of the Ian
guage adds to the peculiar color of the
book The book under consideration is
English in setting and is fairly good as
these stories go.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
The Exclamation.

A man and his wife live in Medicine Hat;
The one eats no lean and the other no fat.
So coolness arose,
And II froze and II froze.
And all our cold waves. it is said, come frol
that.
-n0Qda1a
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

European governments are united in
their detestation OF the savage butchery
at Belgrade. but they are at loss how
to deal with 1T. There are too many blood
stained thrones among them
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15

'Aisy Boss" Platt lunches at the White
House and recommends to Theodore Roose-
velt an acceptable candidate for civil-serv-
ice commissioner! Surely times have
changed within the decade.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-06-15
OF Fishes.

The fish we catch are smaller now
Than those our fathers caught, fear;
But those that get away. / trow,
Grow swifter, bigger. every year.
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