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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Circulars have been issued announcing the
twenty-sixth annual exhibition OF the Society Of
American Artists, which viii open IN res
York city March 9s. the private view being
given the Gay preceding
Chicago. paper says: THE eighth annual OF
the Society OF Western Artists wears well. Re
peated wits bring to light the merits Of mod
est works which were either overshado~ed by
more pretentious compositions failed 20 speak
for themselves through disadvantaseous hang
ing"
II Is asserted that the French contribution 10
the art department of the St Louis exposition
are representative of the best artists OF the two
rival societies. Of the Champs Eiysess and that
OF the Champ de Mars. 1t is SAID Also 90 be
the best collection of French art ever sent
abroad.
Joseph Isrse1's eishtisth birthday, which win
be celebrated az The Hague and other European
cities this month. 10 remembered at the An In
stitution OF Chicago An exhibition Of con
temporary Dutch paintings n being shown there
CT which a special fsature 10 . ss1irry devoted
entirely to the work. OF ths venerable master
In question.
In reviewing tho or the year n
London paper says; TT Is distinctly sstisfaotorv
&c notice the increased interest taksn by On.
public In art matters. which found ~. mos,
striking oppression IN the keen controversy about
the ma nagemcnt OF the Chantrey Beuuest p>,na
and IN the starting OF National Coy,.ctfons
Fund" for the purpose OF acquiring for eur
public galleries ancient or modern works OF art
which might otherwise be snapped up by Con-
tlnentsl American collector
The City Council Of St Petersburg Russia of-
fers premium 20 those who vill In future a.
sist in beautifying the national capital. for II
has declared that Il Is henceforth its intention
to eNemp; from taxation all nea builaiass which
shah be adtudged not emily useful but orna-
mental. This, IL is to be presumed. applies
to interior decoration as well as 10 the arohi-
lecture Of the buildings. There may says a New
York paper. be a hint fer activity I'm a lesis.
latory way for rome Of our art -ocseties such as
the Society of Mural Painters tho Sculpture So
city and the Architectural League all headed a.
a matter OF course. by Fine Arts Federation
oo-uperation with our Municipal Art Commits
sion.
One hundred pictures have been chosen BY the
jury of fifteen American artists IN Paris TO rep
resent the American colony OF France al the
st. Louis exposition. cut OF 800 works submitted
there were accepted eighty paintings in oil. and
twenty pasteis. drawings. miniatures and art
objects Sxty-four painters are represented. be-
sides three miniatures and workers In dec
orative art. In the Acid OF sculpture. the jury
consists OF Messrs Barnard. Bartlett Brooks
and Macmonntes. II r. be hoped that among
the exhibits sent viii be- some OF the work al
ready accomplished at Noret by Mr.. Barnard
for the Pennsylvania state Capitol At Harris
burg.
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To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal
II suggested the other day by the Journal
that the Civic League could get practical ideas
~ TO the meu urgent needs OF the city IN the
way OF Improvement by going about ana look
Ing At the terrible condition OF the uncleaned
streets. II wuuid not be necessary for some
OF them to 20 beyond their front windows
TO do this. On my way down town each Morn
ing I pass many stretches Of sidewalk where
the snow Is not cleaned on from the time IL
fairs until n r. washed away by the rains and
have noticed. with edIacasion. that two Of the
sfrpcr1cst lengths OF pavement in front Of
the residences OF estimsble citizens who are
enthusiastic members OF the society for beauti-
flying the city. PEDESTRIAN.
Indianapolis Ian r.
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VIEWS OF JOURNAL READERS.
hearing on NapoIeop'- Predletioa.


To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal.
With the threatened war IN the East wl'.sh
may involve all the powers % the world. NJ
the possibility OF some of them passing out a
existence before the conflict ceases. Il h<hcoses
this country to be careful and make rsisstf n.
Napoleon shortly before his death. remarked a
DIT o'Meara that inside % century t,sis
world would DO al cossack or al Republican /
The onward march OF Russia IN the Fast u
recent years begins 10 show that the cossack
10 threatening quantity and Liable - maiSs
good the prediction Of the little corsiean TIE
only nation shape 20 meet the encroschmenss
OF Russia on the liberties of the worh is TIE
United States. n seems that Napoleon bad this
country IN mind when ne spoke q the I've great
conflicting forcss that would eventually stru{-
gle for the supremacy OF the world Russia -
no position 10 invite this nnsl contest vet an1
neither Is the United States. II these two ma
lions have 20 meet on the nnsl held decide
whether liberty or despotism shall prevail. that
time Is OF some Years yet. II IL inevitable that
the Eastern ana Western continents shah meet
some dsy for supremacy. Russia IL deing ne
part Napoleon predicted for her In the East =
Russia Is endeavoring 20 cement the nations q
the East for the final contest Why should this
country not OPEN its eyes and endesvor to do
the same thing on the Western hemisphere There
II no time 20 Russia Is travelling AZ a,
raake consolidated Russia In Asia II Il not
time for this country to open lie eyes ana DO ss
much 20 make a consolidated United states in
America? With the United States strong pow
srfui and resouresfui the chances OF conflict
with Russia at future day viii he min
Isizsd. As Russia r. seeking to add territory
TO herself in Asia that she uubroken
Empire from me atlantic 10 the Pacific for Of
fensve and defensive purposes. should this
country add 90 It's territory In manner 80 that
re vulnerable spot shovld be left on either side.
Canada only needs q little oosxing 10 Join he Z
political fortunes with this country. and as
matter OF precsgtion and 20 take full warming
from the predictions OF Napoleon. this 'eouutry
cannot too rapidly hasten the time when Canada
United States. Csnsds is this Nations bpwsrk
on the north. IL il the open gate 90 the Invasion
Of this country. IL is necessary that Canada
should be part OF this country az II ss for
England to own Gibraltar for her maritime pro-
lection. This country should set busy trying
10 link Canada vith her as Russia IL endeavor-
ing 10 link Korea and Msncburts. Destiny shows
that Russia and the United States shall prevail
on the respective continents. and this Nation Is
much justified In making good her security
as Russia Is endesvoring 10 entrench herself.
This country must wake up and exercise precsu-
ton. and Nspoieon's prediction viii come that
Hrpueiiesnism shall prevail over cosssckism.
T. J. SIMPSON.
Indianapolis. Jan %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Bishop Potter loves little joke. A certain
metropolitan Newspaper man recently had oc-
casion 20 call on him and submit en- interview
written from somewhat brief notes. sishep Pot
ter read the manuscript carefully. and then.
turning 90 his visisor aslc:
Are you a member or any denonfnation?''
Il am Presbyterian" was the reply.
do you happen to know the religious tenden-
cies Of your procfresder-
II think he 10 a consresationalift."
We'll" said the bishop. soienniy, II have
hope for the future OF everybody except an
editor who permits his reporters to split innni-
tiyes,''--Success
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INTERESTING BOOK REVIEWS.


This is one Of the most delightful bits OF
humor that has been peeled from, the press
this century. II is the story OF q search made
by ions-eared mule for rider and IL pre-
scented in fascinating farce-cou,edy style
which holds the rspt attention Of the reader
until the 6nal climax The unuie. a droii and
wftess creature. is made 90 pass through
series Of coniicsi and thrilling adventures which
suggest the reader times that the
thor has either attempted an extravagsnt parody
or the search by Jason that his situations
have been colored by familiarity with that
noted hero's life and adventures In II Am
It., instead Of medieval and mythical assist
ants or obssructionsfs. the mule encounters
such unique characters as Happy Hooisgan"
''Katzenjamn,er KIDS" Foxy Grandpa"
Gloomy Gus" and others, all OF whom con-
tribute greatly to the reliability OF the work.
The climax and the last page arrive stimuli
taneously. There the reader discovers the mule
in attitude Of rapt admiration and satisfac-
ton. as a long faced young man, with bkurcated
locks. prepares to mount him. The most alb
sentD,ineed will recognise in his features the
likeness OF the author OF the work Beneath
this touching tsbieas are the significant words.
Il Am IT. The Significance Of the title hav-
ing I'D to this time been ciereYiy concealed.
the reader experiences deiishtfui surprise. II
II pcunu IN yeloW cfotn. as are most OF DIS
works. and the letters Of the title ere 90 largo
that they extend over the edges Published by
the YeIlowback Syndicate. Price, six bits
s.Water Power by j. r. Morgan.
As the title suggests. this is . scientific trea-
tise the value OF water applied power.
The author touches but lightly on the we'll
known but old-fashioned method Of Harvesting
the fails of streams or efh.rwise. by nechsuieaf
devices. conserving and mailing available ths
energy Of water when sc.tsl upon by gravity
He dweIls at length. however, upon fhe mod@rn
process Of instiiing and infusing water into
bonds and stocks thereby making Of them
smooth course for the transportation OF ss-xes
OF shekles from tin savings bsnss to steel cct-
fers. He claims 10 have originated the fa.s.
and pparentiy believes that he has grounds for
applying for a patent. lie also sets forth a
history OF his fruisiess sss, u.rss perfect q
bond OF a stock that would hold water Tor an
Indefinite tine. He has nna-iy abandoned his
experiments in this direction rs hopeless The
best that he could produce has always been
liable 20 5prine a leck. he complains. and be-
have like sous sponge" Is be poetically en-.
presses H. without any warning from Wall
street or the local Weather Bureau. "watey.
he states in his closing chapter, 'is a world
powe~; ! my all ~" lie facetioosfy
adds that he is not IN the habit Of paying
such debts however TIE book n o. interest
than of value. for IL sesfs. not much
what may be done with water bot what has
been done with fl. The price 10 SHARE %
Shfpbuilding trust stock. Published by Aeas-
GUS Saueezunn a Co
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To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal.
The foIIo~ins editorial. which appeared in
the Journal OF the 18th. should be read by
every one who has the public school system at
heart:
With the school year half finished the New
Tess that there stfi1 go fe5 children nho
prevented from attending school In the lnetrop-
Oils by lack OF room. Such state 81 AFFAIRS
n in 1ss a5etsi1r is dstnety wrong ~fts
the system.
II is not dffhcuit TO understand why these
conditions exist In the metropolis OF the United
States. The public schools OF that city. as
will as most everything else OF q public char
acter, are controlled by a class Of politicians
who are. in turn. largely influenced by those
who are enemies OF the public school system.
II 10 safe TO assume that there II not county
seat in all Indiana where the teachers Of the
public schools on the whole. not more
competent and better uuslhed TO nj the positions
Than those occnpyipx similar positious IN the
public schools Of New York city There IL no
city perhaps, In all the country where the pub
Ire schools encounter the diniculties and where
the public school system IL 80 set at vsrsnce
with the orisiaai porpose. ss In the city ~
New York II the public schools are worthy
Of confidence. they should be encouraged, and
csntro1ied in their entirety by the friends Of the
public schcol system. When this Is true the
deplorsbie condition in New York city, alluded
co by the Journal, will be remedied. W. V.
Indianapolis Jan. a.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

The caucus OF Democratic senators held
IN Washington last night on the call of
Senator German was 10 decide as 10 the
position to be taken by the minority toward
the Panama canal treaty. Several South
ern senators had previously declared their
intention TO vote for ratification Of the
treaty. regardless OF the action OF the eau
cue The Republican leaders In the Senate
are entirely confident that the treaty will
be ratified. With 81 Republican votes for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Ths latest report from Washington an
nounces that eleven Democratic senator's
win vote for ratification of the canal treaty.
Well, that Is more than enough to pass II,
but nevertheless IL 10 probable that even
more OF them VIII get on board the canal
boat They win throw a sop 10 the ants
by supporting a resolution Of inquiry into
the Panama revolution, but this will not
delay matters. 1t VIII be in the nature of a
courtesy 60 Senator German
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

George Francis Train considered that he
was not properly appreciated in this world.
ard who shall say he was not right in
thinkng so? He was a genius-a genius
with a screw loose. If you will. but still a
gsnius-and men OF his kind are never APP
preciated at their true worth. Given a lit
might have turned the world bottomside up.
As Il was. he used to say that he felt like
q coeosnut rafting around in a sack Of
peanuts.
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vent him from extracting any number OF those
oiiis. many OF which were sufnciensiy well pre-
served to be circulated. There vas then no COM
mitiee 20 pess what bills should be de-
stroyed. and the head OF the redemption division
could just do as he pleased. He might have
charged OF thousands OF dollars having been
worn out and destroyed, and no one would have
known the difference. And yet to-day he L.
comparatively poor man, who works for his iiv
ms just like the rest Of ns."-wsshington
Times
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
The New Hampshir. Legislature is con

The New Hampshire Legislature Is con-
sidsring the proposition OF supporting
State labor employment bureaus in several
cities Of the State. There is to be no fee
charged either employer or employee, aud
adsquste advertising TO keep the people
informed as 20 the work is also provided
for. Such bureaus are already In operation
In thirteen States. and have proved sue
ceSsful in every case
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deciding on courses of study. The young
man who enters one of these schools is
there for a distinct purpose which must
be achieved in the shortest possible time,
and he knows that the outcome depends
on himself
This department OF Y. NJ. c. A. work
meets such definite want that especial
efforts are being made 10 extend il. A
branch OF the organization is. for instance,
about 10 be organized in Havana as an arm
of the New York city association. its pur-
pose being largely to supply the wants of
young Cubans, anxious 10 learn English and
such other education will promote their
interests among Americans. No other in
stitution could so well provide the desired
instruction as the Y. NJ. c. A, and IL seems
likely that it will prove to be a strong
Americanizing force on the island.
incidentally. it rnay be said that the
Y. NJ. c. A. of the United States is show
ing an amazing growth. A recent review
OF its progress says that in 1903 il added TO
It's equipment a new building every six
days. with a total cost of nearly 100000,
and now has III such undertakings on foot.
with 100000 pledged for more buildings.
1t also paid of nearly $4,000 in debts on
property and received nearly $4,000 for en-
dowment. AS indicating its popularity, it
Is said that in one new railroad association
In the Southwest 80 per cent. of the male
population are members. The liberal en-
dowments prove that it's work is meeting
the approval Of hard-headed men of bust
ness, who consider carefully the uses of in
stituticns for which they give their money.
Altogether, the Y. NJ. c. A IS to be re-
garded as an important educational and
religious force in the community.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

New York State has law which offers
inducements 10 the planting of shade trees
along highways. in the shape of deduc-
ton from the planters assessed tax of %
cents for each living tree. Indiana has
done nothing to encourage ree-planting
from taxation any tract Of land planted to
trees, and this is perhaps of more impor-
tance than the New York law
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Russia is still playing for time" IL the
information impaired by the latest cable
dispatches. Well. they may call IL time in
Russia. but to the outsider it is beginning
to look a great deal like eternity. But, then,
the Russian calendar is several weeks be-
hind time and that may account for IT,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

A woman election clerk in Denver has
been arrested on a charge of abetting
fraudulent voting. That incident is rather
a severe blow to the argument that woman
suffrage would eliminate corruption from
politics. 1t appears that when you make
a politician out OF a woman you get much
the same kind Of politician as IL she were
q man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

All this magnificent snow. and not
single auto-sleigh has appeared on the
streets of Indianapolis why doesn't some
one hurry and invent one before the next
thaw comes and it is too late for another
whole year2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Rev. Thomas Ewing Sherman, Catholic
priest and son OF the late General w. T.
Sherman. declares that socialism is opposed
to the American idea OF progress. "Ameri-
csnism Is indivfdusIisn." he says. Social
ism IL all negative and our position Is all
positive. The Catholic Church 10 unaitera-
bly, oppossd 20 socialism
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Jacques Lebaudy. Emperor Of Sahara. is
recruiting an army with American officers.
and purchasing some large guns. but he has
not yet begun to consider a navy. When
he gets one it will probably consist alto
gether of ships OF the desert
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

IL is whispered that ell building ma
tsFiais Win be much cheaper this year than
IN fsoa II that 10 the case. and as the build
Ing trades have no especial grievances just
nov. Indianapolis capitalists would better
begin right away to select sites and get
their timber ready. The city can stand a
big building boom this spring.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Themes Hardy has written a drama
which contains nineteen acts and 100
scenes Thereby he may be proving how lit
tie great novelist knows about the stage;
or he may be fixing 1t so that his play
will have at least a weeks run if it is ever
rrOduCed AT all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Senator oorman's resolution calling for
Information concerning divers and sundry
matters connected with the Isthmus Of
Panama VIII probably elicit an avalanche
Of facts from the State Department that
time TO reading history and less to playing
roYlffcs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Probably the Washington government
clerks envying the only class OF men
In the United States who have real sine
cures. and are wishing that they. too.
might be dramatic critics on Chicago
NEWSPAPERS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

The exposure OF the Kaisers friendship
for Russaa is not by any means pleasing to
a large proportion of the German people.
They do not wish 10 help the Gar, and
sh<y would say no plainly IL they were not
AFRAID Of being arrested for iese majesty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Boston paper comes out with the start
ling and interesting statement that Ii takes
the hides Of three horses 10 uphoister
first-class automobile. This is fate indeed;
but the auto can no longer be called
'horseless carriage"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

me Deisv.re preacher who was charged
With inciting the people of Wilmington 70
lynch q negro last spring is demanding a
public trial. One would think now that the
matter has blown over. he would be con-
tent to let II drop; but the notoriety he
SEEMED at that time appears to have created
In him q thirst for more. and he is anxious
10 keep his name before the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

The National Mothers Congress is to be
held in Washington in May. The mothers
are evidently bent on securing President
Roosevelt's presence and approval before
his mind is altogether fixed on the con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Doctor-our vibration treatment cures nerv-
business.
Patient-oh, come Of doctor. Our banging
Office door was what gave the nerves.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

With radium going down and eggs going
up. the two articles are expected TO strike
a balance at about the middle OF next
week and become interchangeable COM
modities. pound for pound.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

There win be one delightful thing as
consolation for newspaper readers IL Mr..
Hearst is elected President. Nobody can
ever get up dispute as to who the original
Hearst man was.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Millionaires see the subway in hand
cars" announce the headlines of a New
York evening paper The question which
naturally arises is. What had those mil
lionaires been drinking?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Clergyman-Your dear husband had a long i'll
ness. -
Mrs. Chc-Oh, yes indeed. We were right
UP against il for six months.
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authorities of having reached a certain
grade. The State should not permit boys
OF tender age to become the victims of
heartIess parents and greedy operators
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
Insomnia or Not

Hariet-what do you want to look at your
watch for?
Harry-Well il I'm awake at o'clock I'll be
mad; if it's 8 % clock it's all right
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II only four more will be needed TO make
two-thirds. and at least eight or ten Demo-
Gratis will vote for ratification.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

a Eisscur. state Judge has upheld the
payment OF an election bet. What else could
Be expected ia a State which has made such
. record OF political corruption and lax
Justice within the last year?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

SAYS the Boston Herald: Tho Bryan
Dollar Dinner out at Lincoln seems to have
been . sort Of a nrty-oentsr.'' Wen. isn't
that about what Bryan dollar N worth?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

King henehk, OF Abyssinia, draws the
color line very close. being full OF race
prejudice But his method 70 60 be con-
demnsd. as II fsawes the whites on the
wrong side Of the fence
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Jones and brown.

Pane nowadays has another advantage over
notoriety."
What's that?''
Fame out in about three months, but
notoriety lasts years and years"