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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

Admiral Togo's official report of the re-
cen; Port Arthur fight settles the question
as to how the Petropavlovsk was sunk. In
concise and very clear official language
he tells how the Russian squadron. consist
ing of seven warships. VIZ induced to come
out of the harbor and engage in a fight.
He continues:
Our third fleet, hardly answering and
gradually retiring, enticcd the enemy nj
teen miles southeast of the port, when our
first feet. informed through wireless 'tele-
graph from the third fleet, suddenly APP
peared before the enemy and attacked
them. While the enemy was trying TO re-
gain the port a battleship of the Petropav-
Iovsk type struck mines laid b. us the pre-
vious evening and sank at 1892 a. m. AL
though another ship was observed TO nave
lost freedom of movement, the confusion
of the enemy's ships prevented us from
Identifying her. They finally managed to
regain port.
This proves concusively that che Petro-
pavlovsk was sunk by japanese mines laid
the evening before. This should end dis
cussion on that point, and further misrep-
resentation by the Russian authorities
would be puerile.
Since the war began Russias naval losses
have been as follows:
In Battleships- Retvizan, 1900 tons, tor
pedoed and beached at Port Arthur Feb. 8,
repaired and used fort; Cesarevitch.
b. 100 tons, torpedoed and beached at Port
Arthur Feb. s; Poltava 0.060 tons, disabled
by Japanese at Port Arthur Feb. 8; Petro-
pavlovsk. 0.960 tons, blown up by mine or
torpedoed at Port Arthur April 10; Pobie-
da, 1854 tons, damaged by mine at Port
Arthur April Is or IA.
Cruisers-Boyarin, $500 tons, disabled by
japanese at Port Arthur Feb. 3, sunk on
Feb. IA; Pallada, $3.50 tons, torpedoed at
Port Arthur and beached Feb. s, repaired;
Port Arthur, hole below water line, Feb. 3,
repaired Askold 800 tons. disabled by
Japanese at Port Arthur, hole below water
line, Feb. 3, repaired; Diana, $50 tons,
disabled by japanese at Port Arthur. hole
below water line, Feb. 3. repaired; Variag,
$500 tons, destroyed by japanese at Che
mulpo Feb. ..
Torpedo Craft and Gunboats-Korietz,
destroyed by Japanese at Chemulpo Feb. 3;
MANU-, said to have been seized by Jap
anese at Nagasaki Feb. 9; Skori, torpedo
boat, sunk by Russian mine March 16; Y en-
esei. torpedo destroyer, blown UP by Rus
sian mine Feb. IL; BezstraShni, torpedo de-
stroyer, sunk by japanese April IL.
The naval losses of the Japanese have
been insignificant, and there are several
fighting giants in the Japanese navy SUI
perior to any ship the Russians have.
though the latter do not seem to know
how to handle ships even if they had
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
A NONUNION MAN SUES FOR DAM
AGES.

A lawsuit growing out of labor troubles,
reported from Brazil, Ind, is believed to
be the first of its kind on record. A man
who had been employed by coal company
for several years as hosting engineer,
and who was forced TO resign his position
on account of refusing to join the miners
union, has brought suit against the United
Mine Workers Association of that district
for $500 damages. In his complaint he
alleges that the union was responsible for
his discharge by demanding that engi-
neers should not be permitted to hoist at
the mines unless they Joined the union AS
he declined to do this. the company ae-
ceded to the demand by discharging him.
Now he sues the union for damages.
There have been numerous cases of en-
ployers and property owners suing labor
unions for damages on account of boy
colt or for injuries done by members of the
union during strike. In some instances
also nonunion men have appeared as wit
nesses in criminal prosecutions for as
saults made upon them by members of
unions There have also been cases of
union men suing corporations or employ
ers for blacklisting them, but this is be-
neved to be the first instance of a nom
union man suing a union for damages on
account of the loss of his job brought
about by the union.
The suit involves fundamental questions
OF personal liberty. Under the Constitu-
ton and laws of the land every man has
a right to work. and no person is obliged
to join "A union. He may. If he wishes &c,
but ne ought not TO be forced to nor pun
ished for not doing so. There may be
various reasons for man not wishing TO
join union. There may be personal or
family reasons. he may object on principle,
or 1t may be simply a matter of preference.
In either case he is entitled to the protec-
ton OF the law I'm his choice.
The courts have decided i'm several cases
that labor organizations are liable in their
organized capacity for the results OF their
action. whether they are incorporated or
not In accordance with this view. labor
unions have been held responsible I'm dam
ages for injuries inflicted on employers by
boycotts and by the acts of members of
the union on strike. 1t is quite likely the
courts will apply this principle to the case
Of nonunion man forced out OF his Lob
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Queer Method of Praying.

Along the sacred road of Nikko. in Japan, is
idol about which centers one of the most
curious worships in the world. Upon the
face of the statue little pieces of what
appears be dried paper. If you stand by the
idol for while and wait for a worshiper to
come along, you will see what these bits of paper
The devotee halts in front of the image,
then scribbes a prayer on bit of the paper.
The wad he then chews up into ball and hurts
the god. If 1t hits the face and sticks, the
prayer is sure TO be granted, and the pious pill
grim goes away happy. II the ball sticks to
some portion OF the body, the omen is not quite
so propitious. and If it falls to the ground there
is absolutely hope
Such mode of prayer is even more curious
than the praying wheels of the Buddhists. who
the wheel revolving and reel off prayers by
machinery AS John L. Stoddard, the lecturer,
says: ''One Sees of course. numberless strange
rites connected with religion in travelling about
the world, but Japan is the only land have
visited where deities serve as targets for
masticated NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Germans Preference.

Secretary Shaw. apropos OF Senator Germans
impressive reticence regarding his preference, II
he has any. among the candidates now being
doomed for the Democratic presidential nomira-
ton. thinks the willy Ma-ylander Is looking Tor
ward to a funeral IN November and does not
want to ride in the hearse-
..some years ago." says the secretary, "a large
Marty Of ORPHANS was sent to my home town in
Iowa from one OF the state institutions to be
placed in the homes of people who had agreed 10
adopt them. The distribution attracted much
attention. and while It was going a little girl
ran up to her mother and inquired:
y Mamma why don't you take one OF the or
phansT
'''what do want with an orphan? replied her
mother. i have you. you know.
".Yes, l know you have me. but you Nigh.
want to have n funeral and. IL you did. you
could use the orphan instead Of me- New York
Tribune.
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April Day.

Dip down upon the northern shore.
. sweet new year delaying long;
Thou dost expectant nature wrong;
Delaying long. delay no more.
What stays thee from the clouded moons,
Thy sweetness from it's proper place?
Can trouble live with April days.
Or sadness i'm the summer moons?
Bring orchis. bring the foxgIove spire.
The little speedwells darling blue,
Deep tulips dash'd with fiery dew.
Laburnums. dropping-wells of fire.
o thou. new year. delaying long,
Delayest the sorrow in my blood.
That longs to burst a frozen bud.
And flood a fresher throat with song.
Alfred Tennyson-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

They talking about the intelligence OF
dogs. and after each man in the group had
cracked up his own the Mount Airy man said:
Il have a fox terrier named Troubles. who not
only seems 10 understand everything that Is said
10 him. hut who even takes I'm conversation OF
general Character that isn't addressed him
Our servant girl has been suffering from bad
cold. and the other day. when she went out into
the yard TO hang up clothes. my wife noticed
that the ground very damp. Mary. you
ought TO have rubbers out there she called
from the window. Now Troubles happened TO
overhear this remark and what do YOU suppose
that dog did? He the hall. picked up a
rubber shoe. hustled out into the yard and
dropped IL at the girls feet Then he hurried
back and repeated the performance with tho
other shoe Don't tell me dogs don't understand
the English Language. ''-Philadelphia Record
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
RELIGIONS Notes.

A new edition of the Old Testament. logically
and chemically arranged and translated by Prof
Charles Foster Kent, Phi. D., of Yale University,
is soon to appear in six volumes. 1t will be
called 1.-The Students Old Testament
A christian liquor saloon has been estab-
lished in Raleigh n. c.. and is being run by
church members with good results. The prime
movers in this enterprise are members Of the
Tabernacle Baptist Church and of the Raleigh
Anti-saloon League.
There are quite a number of shareholders in
Teddy the missionary horse ridden by Miss
Jackson and Miss Newc0mb, Bible readers al
Jarrold's Valley. w. Va. Miss jackson and
Miss Newcomb have to travel very rough
mountain roads in their work and find TEDDY"
very reliable at all tines
Holman Hunt, in his old age has painted an
other picture. with a somewhat different version
of the idea embodied in his original picture of
the Light Of the World" Mr.. Charles Booth
the eminent ststistician and philanthropist has
purchased the picture and is planning to send
1t about the British empire as perambuating
sermon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Best Men as an Exhibit.

The most impressive exhibit which de-
nomination can make at the great exposition
about to open will be it's best The ST.
Louis Congregational Club has done wisely to
plan to invite prominent ministers to preach
in the different churches of the city during the
coming seven months Many of these men will
visit the fair, and IL is for the honor of the de-
nomination that they accept. when possible. in
vitations of the committee of the club to preach.
Congrega tional headquarters TO be established
at the First Church, of which DR.. c. H. Patton
is pastor with bureau OF information to which
Congregationalists may address inquiries about
all matters concerning their stay in st. Louis
1t is proposed also to have a Congregational day
using one of the large halls the fair grounds
for public services. Immediately after the ma
tonal council.-The Congregationalist
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

While President Edmund j. James. of North
western University. was in town the other day
he told this story:
tain weIl-known clergyman. a man OF about
sixty. who looks much older than he really Is.
and who hates TO be reminded OF that fact AT
a small meal station aged and bent farmer.
painting violently. boarded the train
Il have had to run he gasped nearly half
a mile 10 catch these cars" Then. addressing
himself 10 my companion. he continued: IT'S
bad Job, sir, when old folks like you and me has
to run
My clerical friend frowned severely
"'How old are your? he demanded.
Pm eighty-six. SIR the farmer replied.
"'weIl.' said the clergyman. there Is at least
twenty years difference between you and me-
Goodness. sir.' exclaimed the older man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
INDIANA VIEWS OF HEARST.

Under the impression that hotel have
votes in the ST. Louis convention. the energetic
Mr.. Hearst sought to make his nomination unan-
imous.-Terre Haute Gazette Dem.)
Kansas maintains her reputation for doing the
unexpected. The Democratic state convention
has just refused to instruct for William R.
Hearst.-Fort Wayne Sentinel Oem)
Mr. Hearsts papers are shrieking in billboard
type that he has great antitrust victory.
They would not itaic less than foot
long IL they could avoid it-Terre Haute Trib-
une
with the Hearst canvass menacing the De-
mccracy there has been a marvellous concentra-
tion upon Judge Parker Two campaigns with
Bryan have taught the Democrats something.
after all.-Logansport Journal.
According 10 the Chicago American of April
the Supreme Court of the United States is but
a OF w. r. Hearst. The asinine
sumption OF that fellow is equaled only by his
moral degeneracy.-Starke County Republican.
1t is now apparent that about the only encour-
agement the Hearst boomers have is that the
farce they have been industriously rehearsing
Will at least be acceptable as a curtain raiser
preceding the Parker performance at the st.
Louis commandments Courier.
Hearst and his yellow journals, aided and
abetted by William Jennings Bryan, will hardly
be able to land that presidential nomination.
Certainly no great party would want such a
grand stand player and scion OF wealth its
chosen leader. Egotism, radicalism and dema-
gogy are the characteristics of Mr.. Hearst. and
these do not make up the kind of whom the
people want at toe head OF this great Nation.
-Middletown News.
The managers of the reorganizers in Indiana
are quoted as saying that they are not afraid Of
the Hearst movement. and that on the contrary
they proceed on the theory that Hearst will
hang himself II they give him enough rope"
Also that they believe that IL they give Hearst
plenty of time he will put himself out of the
running" We suppose this is the reason they
decide to select delegates to the national con-
vention sixty days in advance of the state con-
yentiou-Versaies Republican.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

To cross the Brooklyn bridge twice day Is
liberal education. The inhabitants OF the bor-
ough have no chance 10 get rusty They must be
alert nimble witted and resourcefui n they
would cope with the problems OF the middle pas
sage. Those who responsible for the rules
and regulations supply map printed d.
rectIons. and the platform schedules are changed
every week Those who are really 10 be
pitied are the M9nhattanites who have friends in
Brooklyn. Such occasional travellers not
picious The result IT, that they have all sorts OF
adventures in finding their destination. Would IL
be asking too much to request the authorities 20
have consideration for ordinary stupidity
Why should what Is supposed 10 be a convenience
be turned into painful puzzle ,-New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Song.

o spirit Of the summer timel
Bring back the roses to the deils;
The swallow from her distant cline.
The honey-bee from drowsy cells.
Bring back the friendship of the sun.
The gilded evenings calm and late.
When weary children homeward run,
And peeping stars bid lovers wait.
Bring back the singing: and the scent
OF meadow-lands at dewy prime:
Oh, bring again my hearts content,
Thou spirit OF the summer time,
William Allingham
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
One of Bede's Stories.

Representative j. Adam Bede, the Minnesota
wit. says one of the funniest incidents he ever
knew OF in the District of Columbia was about
a negro servant. 1t happened before he was a
member OF Congress, while resident years ago
OF Anacostia.
1--WE had servant in our family" said he
''who early one week applied TO get off the fol-
lowing Saturday. She wanted 10 attend a flu
neral.
Is the party dead YETI she was asked.
oh no. came the stolid reply.
Well how do you know the funeral will be
Saturday"
Coz replied this far-seeing servant, he's
done goin' be hanged on Friday Wash
ington POst
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

Republicans all over the Union are instructing
for him.-South Bend Tribune.
At last a real has been found for prize
fighters. The pugilst and his trainer who
soundly tkrashed the negro assailants Of two
young women in Chicago recently dealt out
sort OF justice which appeals TO the average per-
son as rather satisfactory. II is pity to waste
such useful muscle in the prize ring.-kokomo
Tribune
Strange things happen in politics. At Terre
Haute the Prohibitonists have nominated a man
for mayor who formerly saloon keeper.
and who killed in a brawl in his own sa-
loon. 1t may be their policy TO reclaim the
fallen by nominating them TO. Office. 1t is to be
hoped that the ends Will justify the means.-No-
blesvie Ledger
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

Says the Atlanta Journal: 1.-The Demo-
cratic party thinks it knows d way to
make beef on the hoof higher and beef
on the block cheaper" Yes, that is what
has always allied the Democratic party. 1t
imagines it possesses some magical FORM
ula which will enable people to get COM
modities cheaper while at the same time
the man who sells them gets higher prices
for them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

The recent terrible accident on the Mis-
souri, has a mitigating feature In the evil
dance II furnishes of the splendid courage
- the officers and sailors of the navy and
their perfect discipline in a moment CT su-
preme danger. Without a moments warn
ing situation was developed that had
endless possibilities OF disaster. even to the
sinking OK the ship with all on board. yet
every officer and man showed perfect mas
terry OF himself and did just the right thing,
regardless Of personal danger. great bat
tle could not better show the stun OF which
the personnel OF our navy lie composed 1t is
Recognising the heroism OF the officers and
uen-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
CHURCH AFFAIRS.


So good authority in canon law the
Church Standard declares that a can be
a regular admitted communicate in two de-
nominations at the same time. say the Episcopal
and the Congregational. More than that. he can
be licensed lay reader in the Episcopal Church
while he remains full minister in the Congre-
gational Church That seems to quite right
but why not go one step further and allow a
man to be a regular minister in both churches at
the same time? We reason.-New York
Independent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
A Senator's silence.

Senator Warren of Wyoming, called at the
White House during the week to ask the Presi-
dent for a consulship- II can't give you the
name OF my candidate he explained to the
newspaper men who gathered about him when
he emerged from the Presidents Office. II would
tell you who he is, but think IT inadvisable Just
at present. Wait till / find whether he is
going TO get it or not. Now. if he was a
did not much about, and was not partic-
uIar whether he got the job not. Id tell you
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

Paul Sabatier writes from Assist in Umbria
to the Guardian that the words of its CORE
spondent. "A Roman Catholic layman.' when
he says that the fight of Loisy and his fellows
lis primarily fight for faith against those who
seek to make it impossible. except under the
scholastic categores which iationalistic with
out being reasonable" is the happiest and most
exact Characterization OF the situation that he
has ever ut is impossible to hide from
ones SELF he says. that the state of the
French Church is very critcal."-The Church
man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
A Detailed EXPLANATION.

''The city of Lassa is high up in the hills.
isn't it?''
81 dunno"
81 was going to say that the British invading
force might suffer from the altitude"
I'm what way?'',
''Why, the altitude might bring on Lassatude.
and the-hold on there. what's your hurry?'
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
No Decline in Methodist influence.

Methodists who have been meeting in confer
ences in New York and in Brooklyn have been
submitting reports which prove beyond perad-
venture that the mighty influences for good which
this church has been exerting for generations
have known no falling Off Their special funds
and their incessant activities fer the advance
ment Of religious progress are worthy of admire
ton, and strong indictments to emulation
the part of other believers in the gospel of
Christianity. The Methodists have accomplished
wonderful things and no abatement of their zeal
can be discovered anywhere.-New York Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
The Answer.

Why do l love you? If my soul could well
The Utmost pulses of it's being tell
How looks reflected from thy visage bright
Change woe to gladness, into day the night;
Then would 1 venture-with all reverence say
The question is beyond my humble way.
Seek I'm thy mirror-there the answer lies
That dooms to hell lifts TO paradise
Transcendent glory of woman's eyes.
New Orleans Times-D Democrat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Yesterday was marked by the opening of

Yesterday was marked by the opening of
the Sunday excursion season of 1904 1t is
not known whether the excursionists came
BY steam or trolley lines, but they were
here in considerable numbers. notwith-
standing the chilliness of the air. But the
visitors seem to have had a premonition of
spring. and they came. AS usual, they
Hooked around the soldiers monument and
admired its magnificent proportions and
beautiful surroundings. as the excursion
1sts Of last summer did. and as those OF
many future summers and generations will.
Indianapolis has become known as con-
vention city, and IL promises to become cell
ebratcd also as an excursion city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
STORIES. THAT ARE TOLD.
Congressional PIeasantries.

Champ Clark was making speech in the House
a few days ago when Mr. Mann. of Illinois, was
called out of the hall on business. He was gone
some time. but when he returned the same robust
voice was still waking the echoes.
us Clark still champing?" asked Mr. Mann
frivolously. of Mr. Mudd, of Maryland, who was
just. coming out.
Hes champng a little bt." responded Mr.
Mudd.-Washington Letter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

''You have been fighting again, TOMMY
81 couldn't help it. mamma. That Stapleford
boy sassed me-"
That reason for fighting. You should
have remembered that a soft answer turneth
away wrath and given him a soft answer"
81 did. 1 hit him with chunk O. mud"
Chicago Tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Hint.

We show the duke about New York.
This explain. lis Wall street"
His Grace yawns.
'Er-where is Brad street. dontyeknow?'' he
asks.
The ladies of the party are much agitated; 1t
is the first hint our distinguished guest has let
fall-Puck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18
Kind Man.

charitable young lady visiting sick woman
inquired, with a view to further relief. to her
family. She asked: us your husband kind TO
you?'
"Oh. yes, miss" the instant response;
"he's-very kind. Indeed you might say he's
more like friend than husband. brooklyn
Life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-18

A Utah man who killed the motorman
and the conductor of street is to be
hanged. The members of the jury had
re sisted the provocation often that they
could not believe the man to be quite
Justified.