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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11
The People of Seoul.

To any arriving in Korea for the first
time the most striking feature presenting itself
is undoubtedly the people themselves and their
quaint mode Of dress. On a clear day, long
before landing from the steamer in the outer
harbor of Chemulpo, and while miles from land
white spots be seen moving along the hills
and shores that might be easily taken for some
species of pelican. On landing, however We
see that they are the people of the country, clad
in flowing white gowns unpleasantly suggestive
of grave shrouds Their dress consists of white
baggy pants tied in the ankles with white
padded socks, in small embroidered shoes or
grass slippers peeping out below. while the
headgear is a fat. black disc, from which rises
a tall stiff, conical hat of the hue, woven
out of fine horse-hair
No other race bears any resemblance to these
people. Their features are regular, the face
rather long and somewhat melancholy and
though the city of Seoul their physique is
poor the white dress. aided by an exceedingly
good carriage. gives them stalwart and some
what aristocratic air. The boys. CARRIED also in
gowns generally of bright red color, with
their hair parted in the middle and worn in a
long pIait down the back, usually mistaken
for girls. This has led to the remark of a
well-known writer that the only good looking
boys in Korea are the girls.-London Graphic.
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Senators Didn't Pray.

Senators to go on the principle that
when they pay a man to do their praying he
must do it all himself. The other day Chaplain
Hale invited the Senate to join him in repeating
the Lords Prayer with which he concluded the
morning invocation. There was not single re-
Spouse out of the handful of senator's standing
in the chamber reverently, but silently. at their
desks. This incident led Senator Doliver who
was not present at the time, to suggest that his
colleagues were not familiar with the prayer.
1T may have been a case similar to one 1
heard of in Illinois, said the Iowa senator.
where one member of the Legislature offered
to wager another $40 that he could not repeat
the Lords Prayer
I'll take that bet,' said the challenged
statesman, and began to repeat: Now 1 lay
me down to sleep
g Hold on said the other. I had no idea
you knew it. Here's your s1O.' 4"
Chaplain Hale was little shocked at the re-
port that United States senators were not ia
miliar with this petition, but he soon learned
that it was embarrassment rather than ignorance
that prevented their joining him in it.-Wash-
ington Letter.
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Wanted Full Instructions.

During one of my visits through the country
districts" said the professor, II happened TO
reach small village where they were to have a
fag-raising at the schoolhouse. After the ban
ner had been flung to the breeze there was an
exhibition of drawings which the pupils had
made and Of the work they had done during the
year.
THE teacher recited to them the landing Of
the Pilgrims. and after she had finished she re-
quested each pupil to try and draw from his or
her imagination picture of Plymouth Rock.
Most of them went to work at once but one
little fellow hestated and at length raised his
hand.
% Well Willie. what is t?' asked the teacher
Please, ma'am, do you want us to draw a
hen or a rooster?' philadelphia Press
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BOOK COMMITTEE OF
METHODISTS MEETS
Profitable Years Work by Church
Publishing Houses-Church
Papers Prosperous.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 10.-The book com-
mittee of the Methodist Episcopal Church
began an important meeting here to-day,
which will continue several days. Its prov
ince is to supervise the book publishing as
well as the newspaper interests OF the
church.
The Rev. w. F. Whittlock, OF Delaware.
O., is chairman and the Rev. Dr. w. L.
Mcdowell, of Philadelphia, is secretary.
The committee is composed OF twenty MEM
bers.
At to-day's session a report was presented
showing the extent of the years business
as follows: The combined sales OF the two
book concerns for the year is 81 30. 666 AZ OF
this amount the Western Book Concern at
Cincinnati made 81, 259. O53.21; the New York
Book Concern, $951, 613.H- The profits for
the year amounted in the aggregate to
1891, sol "a, divided as follows: Western Book
Concern, S174, 316.72; New York Book Con-
Germ Sl571S5.32. The church papers all re-
ported a wholesome growth.
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The Map i'm the East.

oh, Russas sending notes with words that end
in off and WITCH
And Japan is very prompt with its replies.
There's the prospect of mix-up where you
can't tell which is which;
There are war clouds in the Asiatic skies.
And the quaint Korean muses. with melancholy
mien,
And feels much like mouse that's in a trap
He murmurs as he contempates the Oriental
scene:
81 wonder what will happen to the map?"
And in the western hemisphere the silent school
boy sits
And scans his book with an expression grim;
He's thinking of the skating rink fishing or
base hits
Geography displays no joys for him.
And when he's learned his lesson and he hears
of doings strange,
He is a most discouraged little chap;
He says: why should I study. when the an
swers always change?
They are always doing something to the mapl
Washington Star.
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DiscOncerting.

De Lancey Nicoll somewhat taken aback
the other day by answer he received from a
prospective juryman whom he was examining
The talesman was the owner Of a boarding
stable upper Broadway.
do you know any Of the other law
yers in this case?' he asked.
No." replied the talesman.
'You don't know Judge Dittenhoefer,
or Mr. Platt, or General Burnett?'
''No"
None of us board any horses at your stable?'
well sir" replied the talesman, ''all can
answer to that is that none of ysu do it under
the names you have given in court this morn
ing"
That line of examination Immediately
dropped and later the talesman was excused
by consent-New York Times
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As TO DECLARATIONS OF WAR.

An attempt is made TO create sympathy
for Russia by charging that the beginning
OF hostilities by the japanese before war
had been declared was a breach of interna-
tional law and civilized practice That such
a charge should come from Russia is not
whole course OF duplicity and false pre-
lenses. 1t is surprising 10 find the
sentiment echoed by the Paris papers
which denounce Japan's attacks before q
, declaration OF war as ''traitorous worthy
OF savages and contrary to all rules OF u
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Men Who Triple.

YOU must often congratulate your
self as l do myself, that you are not like men
who seem 10 suffer from perpetual thirst and
cannot even sit through three-act play without
going out for a drink 1 was reading a man $
novel the other day, and in every few pages
there was something about drinks. / wonder
how many times day an average man Of fash
ion has drink To judge from the book in
question, least twice between breakfast and
luncheon, two or three times between luncheon
and dinner. and after dinner up to somewhere
in the small hours at very short intervals How
ruinous this must be to the constitution! How
duling the brainl And what a fine specific
for shortening lifel But it is the fashion and
men are slaves OF fashion quite as much as
are; in matters of eating and drinking
even more SOLOMON Truth.
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InfautiIe Wisdom.

Little Mildred Magee, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs William ]. Magee of Capitol HILL is Of
rather a religious turn of mind and frequently
discusses heaven with her mother. and the pos
sibility of its attainment.
She had asked number of questions about
heaven the other day. and then began to inti-
mate her interest in the other place. commonly
supposed to exist for those who do evil in this
world
How big a place is 20 she asked
"Oh, a great big place, where thousands Of
bad people punished" her mother replied.
Mildred thought for a minute and then said:
Gee mamma; wouldn't you hate to see that
stover'-Washingto Times.
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To strike quick and hard was Japan's
Idea at the beginning of the conflict. and the
project was carried out with great daring.
The advantage thus gained is great and
there is no doubt iE any ones mind that
Japan will follow il up with other blows
as fearless and decisive. The French pa
pers pretend TO regard the attack as savage
and barbarous" because it was made in
advance of any formal declaration of war;
but the fact is that Russia had every rea-
son TO expect and be prepared for it. Dis
patches several days ago stated that this
was what probably would happen. and the
Russian ships had No business to be un-
prepared.
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STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
The Boys view of 1t.

80 David entered the den of lions" said the
teacher. land they did not touch him..
They didn'ti" exclaimed the boy
NO"
say, that wasn't much of show was it %
do your know whye'' asked the teacher.
ignoring the comment.
sure replied the boy
why was it?' d.
He was a ringer" explained the boy. The
management of she show put up game on the
public Instead of bein' a stranger, like the
people thought. David was the trainer an the
lions knew ham. It's like the feler that comes
in to ride the trick mule. Circuses is always
doin' those things. Chicago Post.
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FAILURE OF 4 SMALL
BANK At NEW YORK

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Equitable
National Bank, OF New York city, was
closed to-day by direction OF the controller
of the currency and National Bank Exam
liner Edward Ridgeley has been appointed
receiver.
The failure of this bank Is due to bad
loans and injudiciOus management The
volume of business done by this bank has
always been small and has decreased 80
greatly in the last few weeks that its fall
ure is almost without Significance, and in
no way involves any other national banks.
1t had practically no business with banks
outside of New York city.
The assets and liabilities are given as
s652 ISL. Its capital Has $4,000 and IL had
denosits of S395273
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vasion. and that is of paramount impor-
lance. AS pointed out by European diplo-
mats. this government has the key to the
situation. being altogether free from en-
tangling alliances. The principle contended
for by Secretary Hay is Endorsed at the Jap
anese embassy, and it is believed that the
representations will be received with favor
at st. Petersburg.
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Didn't Desire To work

A mother was reading the other day to her
young son hiw a little fellow whose father
taken i'll and died. set himself diligently
work to assist in supporting himself and his
mother When she had finished the story. she
said: Now. Tommy If pa were die, wouIdn't
YOU work 10 keep mamma?' why no." said
the little chap, not relishing the idea OF work.
What for? Amt got good house to live
IMP
"oh. yes. my dear" said the mother, ''but
we can't eat the house. you know
We'll, amt We got plenty OF things in the
pantry?' continued the young hopeful
Certainly. dear replied the mother, but
they would not last long, and what theng'
Wei. ma" said the young incorrgible, after
thinking amoment. wouldn't there be enough
to last until you got another husband Pro
chester Post-Express.
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The BoN,s View of IL.

$50 Daniel entered the den of lions" said
the teacher, and they did not touch him."
They didn't! exclaimed the boy.
no"
say, that wasn't much of a show was it?''
''Do you know why?' asked the teacher.
ignoring the comment.
Sure" replied the boy.
why was it?
He a ringer" explained the boy. THE
management of the show put up a game on the
public. Instead of bein' a stranger, like the
people thought. Daniel the trainer an the
lions knew him. It's like the Teller that comes
in to ride the trick mule Cireusses is always
doin' those things brooklyn Eagle.
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lowing: Quinine. rock and rye lemon hot, hot
toddy. Irish tea. beef tea in quantities.
hot milk, mustard plaster externally. mustard
plaster Internally. hot water bag. steam bath.
hot irons. KS mixture. bronchial trOches hot
baths I'd infnitum. flaxseed. nausea. all the ten
minute remedies. stickem's Corn Cure Bumps
Sure Cure for Hog Cholera, DOver's powders.
two different prescriptions Of unknown char
acter.
We viii be genuinely obliged for a long list
Of other things to take.
y. B.-we have also taken fresh cold.-Bal-
tir1ore News
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THE FUNNY YOUNGSTERS.
Must Pay Double.

Among the friends who welcomed Nine. Calve
to New York a few days ago was the small son
of a musician, who is her particular pet.
HE is as full of funny-what is Eat you call
eet?-chaff-as nut is full of meat He
say to me: What chair cost very leetle
boy to hear you sing?
81 say Eat leetle children come in for half re
price.
+" IL Eat SOP say he. Zen, my grandmother,
must she pay double?' New York Times.
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HECTOR FULLER WILL
BE VAR CORRESPONDENT

Hector Fuller, dramatic and literary ed
itor of the News, win leave to-day at noon
for San Francisco and on next Wednesday
will sail for the scene of war in the far East
on the Pacific mail steamer Hong Kong
Maru. He will reach Yokohama on March
and will at once proceed 10 Chemulpo.
He hopes 10 be able TO join the japanese
land forces and be I'm a position TO watch
the movements OF the japanese and Russian
armies. Mr.. Fuller formerly travelled ex-
tensively and has considerable knowledge OF
the Oriental countries. He goes as the
News war correspondent
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IL. G.. and A. ID.

What does 3. c. stand for?' asked the little
boy who was studying his lessons at home. In
formation being given, he bent his head once
more over his book and lapsed into silence.
Knowing full well that the boy never let the
opportunity for asking a question slip and hav-
ing been particularly pestered that evening by
his persistent inquiries, his older sister with
all the petuance of -wearied patience, said
Now, why in the world don't you ask what
A d. means?'
HUH L know that" he retorted scornfuly
1T means after the DEVIL of course. New
York Press.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL NEWSPAPER co.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
In the United States should put an eight-page
or tWclve-page paper a 1-cent stamp; on six
stamp. Foreign postage Is usually double these
rates
All communications Intended for publication in
this paper must, in order 10 receive attention, De
accompanied by the name and address or the
writer.
Rejected manuscripts will not be returned I'M
less postage Is inclosed fer that purpose.
Entered as second-class matter az Indianapolis,
IND. postonice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

Probably one. in Boston would
seriously maintain that IL is in accordance with
good usage TO write. Brown had his pocke,
picked" unless. indeed Brown really wanted
the operation performed; and probably none OF
US would deny that We all who were born and
reared in New England fall victims now and
then 10 the quaint ana interesting little provin-
cialisms that We're all about Us in childhood
Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

The State authorities of Maryland and the
city authorities of Baltimore have unani-
mously agreed to ask the United States
government to send soldiers to Baltimore to
police the fire district. When Congress au-
thorized an increase of the army during the
said it portended the stationing of troops
near every large city to overawe the peo-
pie. Since then the army has been re6cced
to normal, but the government can still
spare few troops when needed to help the
people of particular localities. The regular
army in this country is like the postal serv-
ice-it is only felt through its benefits.
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His Fad.

We express surprise at seeing the vast
stack of bills payable on the desk of friend.
Some Of them date back at least five years and
many of them have threats of legal proceedings
written upon them.
why don't you pay these things" ask,
"and save yourself all this annoyance?''
oh" he explains. "a hates to give up
his fad"
''Fad?"
Eyes. Don't you know I am a bill collector p
Judge
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May Prevent c. Il. Convention.

BOSTON, Feb. 10.-The national officers
of the United Society OF Christian En-
deavor, who already are planning for the
twenty-second international convention OF
the society, which will be held at Balti-
more in July, 1906. are uncertain whether
the fire will make necessary a change. A
consideration of the matter is not yet pos
s.ble. pending definite adyices from the So
ciety's representatives there.
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Didn't Stay.

Parson Graves-Ah. Mr.. Fritter. think I saw
you at church on Sunday. May ask, How did
you like my discourse?
Fritter-Guess 1 didn't hear that part Of your
sermon. You I left Immediately after you
had announced the text. felt sure don't you
know you couldn't improve upon that-Boston
Transcript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

There is no denying the fact that Senator
Hanna is passing through a very dangerous
illness. He had been overworked for some
time before his first attack, and is not
In good condition to withstand a compli-
cation of diseases. 1t will probably be
several days yet before the crisis of his
fever will be reached
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

1t is quite possible that public library
.b6aSs may carry some disease germs. but
50 may thousands of other things that enter
into modern life. Medical experts and
health authorities should remember there
are some other things worth living for be-
sides fighting microbes
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An Honest Confession.

The village scene of the comic opera was oc-
cupying the stage.
Where is the milk maid?" asked the villain,
between cigarette puffs
We'll" replied the innkeeper, II don't mind
telling you that about half of it is made at the
pump in the back yard. Minneapolis Tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

President Morales says he cannot see why
Panama was recognized by this government
In four days. while he is refused recognition
after having been President of Santo Do
mingo for two months But Senior Morales
cannot prove that he is President, and
furthermore he has no canal whatsoever
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

viceroy Alexieff has shown himself mas
ter of the art of breaking bad news gently
and with abject apologies for mentioning
the matter. His dispatches to the Car
concerning the disasters to the Russian
ships are rare specimens of official subservi-
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Trouhle for "A Time.

Because Anna Douglass, a negro girl. was
transferred from School No. 6 90 the coll
ored school on Shelby street yesterday the
mother OF the girl made things interesting
for the teachers and principal OF No. and
a hurry call for the bicyclemen was sent
I'm. Before the bike" men arrived the
mother had agreed TO the transfer and had
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

The demand for seats at the Republican
national convention is reported as already
being unprecedented. Nobody has any doubt
as to what the convention will do. but it
viii doubtless be interesting. though less
exciting and less fraught with surprises
than the Democratic meeting is sure to be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

The recent brutal murder of Miss Schafer
at Bedford has caused a universal desire
that the perpetrator might be discovered,
arrested and punished. Ii is to be hoped
that in the arrest which has finally been
made the detectives have got the right man,
but the information thus far given out is
far from conclusive on that point.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

In spite of the fact that the Baltimore
IRE was confined TO the business district
there will be suffering and want and the
necessity of prompt aid. There will be
thousands thrown out of employment who
can i'll afford to lose a day of work Many
prosperous merchants will be reduced to
absolute penury. 1t is impossible that there
should not be need of organized relief in
view OF the fact that the business of pur-
yeying will be paralyzed for several weeks
Baltimore announces that she can take care
Of herself but she can do il better with
help bin has been introduced in Con-
gress sppropriating 100000 as relief fund
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

The soft-coal production in 1903 was u
per cent greater than in 1902. 1t does not
appear, however, that the consumers were
much benefited. so it is probable that the
increased profits
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-11

The Manhattan Club of New York, has
chosen Judge Parker to be the next Presi-
dent of the United States. AS matter
of custom, however. the Republican party
viii go through the formality of holding
a national convention this summer
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THE DAILY JOURNAL
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1904.
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Either Cornpany-7 A. m TO midnight through
the week and from 70 midnight on sun
DAYS. ask for the Journal then ask the Journal
operator for The department or individual wanted
AFTER MIDNIGHT THROUGH THE WEEK
AND BEFORE y. 81. on SUNDAYS
Old Telephone Editorial. 2l9S and Z's5; encu-
lation. Zs94. counting room. Zs96- -.
New lephoHe-EsiitOrial 50. 50 or TO- count
ing room or circulation department.. 70
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Fashion Note.

Joan Of Arc was urged to wear woman's garb.
Very WE'LL" she replied. bring me a beige
wolfe with empiecement and ceinture Of elan
velvet and jabots of moussene-"
But with bafled cry the English abandoned
the attempt.-The Sun.
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The Indianapolis civic Association win
hold another meeting Saturday night at the
Care OF Trees The paper OF the evening
will be read By John T. Browa. OF Conners-
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a Boston paper mentions a minister in
that city who made the finest prayer ever
addressed to a Boston audience" 1t has
been suspected for a long time that some
of these preachers were addressing their
prayers to the audience instead of to Al
mighty God. Whether consciously or not,
that report is bitterly sarcastic.
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THE HUMORISTS.
Mnre Annronrinfe.

Jack-Do they refer to the law school as their
alma mater?
sam-No; they call it their mother-in-law.
Princeton Tiger.