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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Electrical Notes.

An electric fan that heats the air current that
it delivers has been devised by NJ. De Mare. a
Belgian electrician. The apparatus consists Of
an electric motor and rotating fan, the blades
of which are of mica Upon these mica blades
are fastened resistance coils. which are heated
by the passage through them of a current of
electricity.
An elaborate system of electrical coal roads
in Indiana is projected The filing of s., 900 600
mortgage marked the first step.
The fees charged foreigners in many OF the
schools of Germany have been increased. In
some institutions they are now double those
charged Germans.
The report from France that new method of
Telling trees by means of platinum wire headed
by electricity has been tried with success calls
to mind a similar announcement that came hot
the wires from Lake Superior a few weeks
ago TO the effect that the Canadian forests are
being electrocuted as rapidly dynamos can
be installed in the woods. When il is a matter
of bringing down timber the Frenchman will
have to get up early to be ahead Of the Ameri-
lumberman.
An interesting paper on Mr.. Edison's new al
kaline storage battery, which attracted cOnsd-
cradle attention some time ago, was read be-
fore the London Institution of Electrical En-
gineers by Mr.. w. Hilbert. long series of
laboratory and road tests were described and a
very favorable report on the new cell made
In closing his address Mr. HILBERT said: ''Hav-
ing had these cells under close observation now
for some months. 1 believe they will live in
working order for much longer time than is
usual. How much longer 1 cannot say, but L
look forward with some confidence to such a
duration as will make the Edison cell a perma-
nent and valuable addition to the resources of
electrical engineers"
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why He FnvOrs Roosevelt.

To the Editor Of the Indianapoli Journal:
Seeing so much in your paper from poll
ticians claiming that Senator Hanna would
be a more popular candidate for President
of the United States than President Roose-
welt in Indiana, L desire to give the opinion
of one of the rank and file of the Republican
party, and / am certain ii voices the opinion
of most of the people in the State. Theo-
dore Roosevelt has made, so far, one OF the
very best Presidents this country ever had
First-He is the President of all the peo-
pie rich or poor, white or black.
Second-He enforceS the laws and demands
honesty in all the public officials.
Third-He has the courage OF his convic-
tons. shown by appointing Democrats TO
Office in preference to questionable Repub-
licans.
Fourth-His messages are able compre-
hensive, unanswerable documents.
Fifth-He Is a statesman of the highest
order.
Sixth-He is chuck full of good, practical
common sense.
Seventh-He is the embodiment OF a typ-
ical American citizen.
Eighth-He is physically and morally fear
less.
Ninth-His character is above reproach.
Tenth-Last, but not least, Christian
Z. MURRAY.
Huntington, Ind. Jan. Is.
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Germany's High-Speed Road.

The following is a description Of the road from
Mariefelde to Zossen. on which the astonishing
speed Of $50 miles hour was reached by an
fifteen strong cross-seepers have been laid for
every rail twelve meters long. which rails 81
forty-two kilogrammes weight are fastened by
means Of hardwood pins and screws. At the
side OF every rail lies guide rail cast-ron
chairs, which prevents any lurchng Of the
bogies and contributes considerably toward
strengthening the whole permanent way. The
wheels can only make very Minute oscillations
of few millimeters. The whole superstructure.
including sleepers, etc, weighs 300 kilogrammes
per meter But not only the permanent way.
but the themselves had 70 be improved
For this purpose boyle tracks had TO be
made. After repeated experiments construc-
ton selected invented by the engineers.
Lochner and Won Berries on these new con-
structions all experiences have been utilized ::
the distance between the axles. which yet
amounted TO SS metres, was increased to five
meters. The result of these improvements was
shown at the recent experiments and turned out
very satisfactory After every trip with ac-
CELEBRATED speed it proved that the perma-
nent way not only answered all expectations.
but the difference between the running and
formerly very striking. Whereas during
the trials in the year 1901 disturbing motions
set in from $50 kilometers. and at 100 kilometers
a tremendous oscillation took place, the now
runs with surprisingly smooth and safe mo-
ton over the track. the rail joints not being
felt at all.-Scientihc Age.
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THE PROHIBITION NATIONAL CON-
VENTION.


The decision of the national committee of
the Prohibition party to hold the national
convention in this city is a distinct recogni-
tion of the merits Of Indianapolis as a con-
vention city. The peculiar feature of the
case is that the convention came here with
out requiring any financial guarantee. At
first it was decided to hold the convention
in Kansas City, and that city was given
thirty days to make good the financial
guarantee. That failing, it was decided to
hold the convention here without any guar
antee, the central location and accessibility
of the city and its reputation as conven-
ton city standing as an Offset to such
guarantee.
The Prohibition managers are to be con-
graduated on the wisdom of their decision,
as the city is upon getting a national con-
vention which will bring here quite large
assemblage of the best class of people, and
yet not too large for the city TO handle.
At present, indianapolis has not the hall
nor the hotel accommodations for ma
tional convention of either of the two lead
ing political parties, but it can handle the
Prohibition convention very easily. AS the
committee paid a compliment to the city
by locating the convention here without a
financial guarantee the city government
and citizens should reciprocate by giving it
a cordial welcome and hospitable treat
ment. The convention viii meet June IS
and be in session three days.
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A NEW UNION.

The latest labor organization promises to
be more formidable in its demands and per-
sonnet than any that has yet been formed.
unions start, and servant ladies are the
members. The union demands a minimum
of SO a month for eight hours a day. with
Thursday afternoons and Sundays Off One
servant is to be employed for every three
members in a family None but union food
is to be used. and no remnants saved. The
woman of the house is to give her servant
ladies the use of the parlor three nights in
the week, and the use of the piano for
practice for an hour each morning. The
union will include all maids, laundresses,
cooks, chambermaids, mattresses and extra
help.
These terms seem to be reasonable. There
is generosity in allowing the employer to
use her own parlor four nights in the week
which indicates that the union ladies are not
going to be too severe right at the start. If
a family of nine has three servants-and
there cannot be fewer under the union
rules-each one must have an hour at the
piano each morning. This would leave no
time for the members Of the family TO prac-
tice. but any well-regulated family could
get around this difficulty by having three
pianos.
OF course. the people who employ union
ladies will be obliged to make some changes
in their household economy and habits.
The custom of having a more elaborate
dinner than usual on Sunday would have to
be discontinued. because the cook lady and
the waiting lady would both be off on that
day. This custom is a relic of barbarism,
anyway. and now is as good time as any
to shake it of. Then, again, that rule
about saving no remnants is bound to be
followed by tremendous results. 1t will
have the effect OF abolishing bread pud-
dings. hash. zweiback, warmed-over pota-
toes. cold chicken and other articles too
numerous 20 mention. The rules do not
specify what is to be done with these
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
The Pay of Professors.

Whether it is or is not in accord with the
eternal fitness of things that college professors
should be kept poor, the fact is that they are
One who had studied the subject with some
care was heard to assert not long since that he
failed to see how college teacher could marry
without skmping his laundry bills. Hugo Mum
sterberg, of Harvard, dreams of a day when
American professors shall be paid as German
professors are, s25, 200 a year or thereabouts To
most people this seems not merely a dream.
out something very close to what is vulgarly
termed "piTe dream" that is. a hallucination
induced by some powerful narcotic.
Tho Harvard Graduates Magazine goes so
far as to declare that the college professors of
the present day are more poorly paid than the
college professors Of half century ago. when
the president of Harvard got s.. 500 a year and
James Russell Lowell ST. Cor teaching bellies
lettres and bringing UP the Cambridge youths in
the paths of French and Spanish language and
literature. The best Harvard professors of to-
day receives $1,000 year at the elimination of
their career, but in purchasing power this is
not the equivalent of the s., 200 which the best
were paid in 1S56-Syracuse Post-Standard
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Hugh III. Hanna for Vice President.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
There can be no improperly in leading
and influential Republicans Of the State can
who are intimately acquainted with the
President to cordially confer with him and
for him to encourage such conferences. The
fact that one has been elevated to the high
est position of a public servant does not de-
prive him of any rights of citizenship. Other
Republicans may take different view of
the situation. Perhaps no one stands higher
in the estimation of Republicans of Indiana
than Senator Hanna, of Ohio, but are not all
well satisfied with the present administra-
ton? If a change were desired would they
not favor Senator Fairbanks
worthy and qualified for the position? In
diana is highly honored in having two of
the most influential members in the Senate
and our congressman compare favorably
with those from any other State Indiana
could fill other national offices to the credit
of the State. 1t would be highly proper for
Indiana to furnish the running mate for
Roosevelt on the national ticket Indiana
has a Hanna OF national reputation who
would honor the State and the Republican
party as Vice President and would make a
strong combination with Roosevelt for an
honorable and successful campaign The
senators from Ohio and from Indiana are
the right men in the right place. The nom
ination of Roosevelt and Hugh RI. Hanna of
Indiana, would insure the right men for the
head of the Nations administration. They
would be elected because the people would
have confidence in their worth.
A REPUBLICAN.
Lafayette Ind, Jan. 49,
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KING EDWARDS CHOICE.

New York Herald.

New York Herald.
Prior to deciding on visiting any partic-
ular theater King Edward makes close in
quiries as to the nature OF the entertain
ment presented there. Even then he fire.
quently takes the further precaution of
sending some friend. on whose judgment
he relies, to sample the performance be-
forehand. 1t is on the report of this 'tas-
ter''-generally, by the way. some memoer
OF his household-that the ultimate choice
is made.
AS il is well known, His Majestys pref
forms Of dramatic fare, and like the ma
jority of his subjects, IL is comedy rather
than tragedy that appeals 10 him most
strongly. This has always been the case
with him, and in the days when he was
Prince of Wales. he was particularly ar
dent supporter Of a popular theater that
for a long time has been associated almost
exclusively with the sacred lamp OF bur
lesque.' Accompanied by two or three OF
his intimates, he is said TO have seen more
than one OF the pieces produced there half
a dozen times over In the course OF as many
weeks.
The actual arrangements for royal visit
10 a theater are carried out by Mr.. George
Ashton, the head OF a well-knoWn ticket
agency in London. He is an extremely i'm
portant person in the eyes of theater man.
ayers and is by many reported 10 exercise
considerable influence in the matter of de-
Gliding the particular entertainment on
which royaltys choice is ultimately fixed.
Owing TO variety OF circumstances. II
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is seldom possible 10 give more than a few
hours notice OF the honor In store for him
To the manager Of the theater which has
been singled out for the Kings patronage.
In many instances, indeed. the only intima-
ton that he receives is telegram on the
same day as that Of his Majesty's visit.
This is 10 the effect that the royal box will
be required that night, and also gives a
list Of those who Will be included ia the
party occupying IL.
AS may be imagined, as soon as the graf
flying intelligence Is received. there Is
plenty OF work for every one connected
with the theater. For example the clean
ing staff IS hastily summoned and employed
IN lmparting as smart appearance as
possible 10 the upholstery OF the auditor
ium. These are followed by the painters
and decorators, who soon remove any din
giness which may exist on the walls or
woodwork.
Then the lighting arrangements are over
hauled, and finally solemn cOnclave takes
place between the manager and the official
in charge OF the box Office. This Is for the
purpose or determining the readiest means
OF securing good audience most i'm
portant consideration on the occasion OF a
visit from royalty.
If by any mischance the piece be not at
tracing fun houses, IL must at least ap-
pear 10 DO so on this particular night The
usual method adopted IL that OF dressing
the house, l. e., sending out invitations
broadcast 10 people who may safely be
counted upon TO accept them. such re-
oipients Of the managerial hospitality min
gle with the remainder OF the audience.
and perform the usual function OF flling
such seats as would be otherwise unoccu-
pied.
of materially contributing 10 the applause,
for they naturally feel that this Is the les 81
they can do In return for the opportunity
OF witnessing the play without charge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
WhistIing Fiend.

Some whistling rag time in the car,
and presently there were scores Of sour looks
Eyes wandered cautiously from face to face
and finally settled urOn snooth-visaged man
of fifty years Passengers ratified their
newspapers ominOusly and shifted in their seats
There were scOwls. wicked thoughts muttered
imprecations. Down South or in the far West
a lynchng party might have been organized
right then; but in gOod-naturad New York
everything goes. Whistling comes as near mot
going anything. Finally the suspected per-
son arose hastily, saw that all eyes were upon
him. and nervously exclaimed: Il am not the
guilty party 1 don't know how TO whistler
The offender proved TO be a messenger boy in
the cubby hole where the motorman does not sit
when he is at the other end Of the ear.-New
York Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Hoaxed by His own Hoax.

When Rufus Hatch in his prime there was
a little restaurant downtown where the men
OF finance took luncheon. Hatch went in one day
and found every table occupied. He was in a
hurry. There seemed to he no chance So he
said to the nan in charge. loud enough 10 be
heard all over the small room: Terrible acct
dent down at the Battery"
''What?' asked the manager.
''F'ull-rgged ship has just gone down in the
channel with a lot OF people on board"
There was an immediate rush for the door. Ia
bles were deserted and the men who were eating
ran pell-meIl down Broadway. Hatch sat down
and ate a quiet luncheon. Then he paid his
check and went out. The street was full of peo-
pie running toward the Battery.
What's the matter" asked Hatch
ships gone down with lot OF people on
boardI' gasped
"Gracious!' shouted Hatch. lis that so?
must see that" and he. too. down the street,
hoaxed by his own hoax.-Philadelphia Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
USES OF ELECTRICITY.
New Form of Arc Lamp.

Inventors have been trying for many years
TO improve the ordinary electric lamp. and
they have met with varying success. A recent
modification that promises we'll is what is called
the flame lamp in which the carbons are i'm
pregnated with metallic salts that vaporize in
the intense heat and give very bright light.
In spite OF its name the light from the ordinary
arc lamp comes chiefly from the white-hot ends
Of the carbon points. the itself furnishing
very little OF IL. In the lamp the luminous
vapor is highly conductive. so that a much longer
arc can be used. giving the hamelike appearance
that suggested the The device is said to
be economical and effective. The color OF the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
One Place He Was Born.

Mrs. Robert j. Burdette, the humorists wife
is a great traveller. She has in her California
home collection Of bells from every quarter of
the world, and she has IN her memory a colec-
tion of odd incidents and sayings gathered in as
many and diverse places the bells were
Mrs. Burdette says that. while touring in the
Scottish highlands one summer. she was taken to
q cave in which Macbeth was said to have been
born.
She examined the cave attentively. She lis
tened 10 the eloquent. speech Of her guide. AT
the end she said to the man:
Come. now tell truly is this really the
place where Macbeth born?''
The guide smiled awkwardly. He shifted about
a little
''Weel" he said. ITS one OF the places. -
New York Tribune
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Saw Mighty Sea Serpent.

II was a witness OF the great fire in Hong
Kong" said a New York merchant with three
friends 1 tried 20 get ashore ahead OF the reg
ular boat from the steamer, and We anchored a
short distance out while the fire ragged. Some
thing kept beating our keel until we got nervous
In the dim light we saw an enormous serpent
stretching away on both sides OF the vessel II
appeared in convolutions. rising and falling upon
the waves 1t black and so ugly We got
ready to leap overheard and swim for Shore
as the terrible monster threatened to break our
boat to pieces. To me that serpent seemed to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20

The Rev. Dr. Stires, New York Episco-
pal clergyman, at a banquet in that city the
other night, defined a pessimist as "a man
who would not bet on royal flush" DR..
STRESS definition is epigrammatic, and,
from a minister somewhat startling; but
is he quite right? A man who would not
bet on a royal flush may be a pessimist,
and then again, he may be a gentleman.
A royal flush is a sure thing. No true gem
tleman and sportsman will bet on a sure
thing. DR.. Stires is practical and profess
sional optimist-just as DR.. Parkhurst is
a practical and professional pessimist-but
doubtless he did not stop to think of this
side of the question
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20
Cheap Electricity.

OF his new invention for the cheap production
Of electricity Mr.. Edison says in part: You
wire your house for electric bells. tele-
phones from room TO room. or for anything that
electricity will do. and the batteries in your
automobile will operate them. The cost? 1t is
so trihing. after you are provided with your
plant that it is not worth mentioning. We will
use the word fuel for the want of better term
just at present to apply to the means By which
it is operated. The fuel used in this machine is
one that has never before been used for fuel
under these conditions New York Press.
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Wasn't On the Grand Jury.

IF ratify that canal treaty what are you
going to do for something to talk about?'' asked
Senator Spocner Of Senator German.
''Oh," said German. Providence will provide %
That" said Spooner. reminds me of the
man out in Wisconsin who went to a revival and
pressed to repent He wavered for a time
and finally arose and said:
" Friends / want to repent and tell how bad
have been. but dassn't do it when the grand
jury is in session.
" The Lord will forgive the revivalst
shouted
Probably He WILL answered the sinner but
He amt that grand jury New York
World.
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The Imnroyed Diary.

This" explained the bookseller. sis latest
patent diary. We think it is the cleverest thing
in that line ever devised"
The shopper turns the leaves idly.
But l can't see where it is different from any
other" she observes.
mo? Well, If you will look at all the dates
after Jan. 49, you will that in each space
has been printed, Got up ate breakfast, lunch
and dinner and went TO bed That insures
complete diary for the year Judge
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With Citizen George Francis Train dies
one of the most extraordinary personalities
of modern times. After a life of ceaseless,
nervous activities in strangely diverse
lines, having taken prominent part in crit
zeal points of the history of his own coun-
try and of France, this traveller, writer,
lecturer and fnancier dies, "constructively'
insane and undoubtedly arrived at the limit
of eccentricity. His connection with the
Credit Mobilier. his record-making trips
around the world, the fact that he was the
prime mover in the founding of the Paris
Commune of 1S71-any one of them and
other incidents in his eventful Jife would
suffice to make him an interesting charac-
ter. Perhaps he would have been one of
the greatest men of his age had there not
been "a screw loose somewhere
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-20

Life, thinks Professor Matthews, of Chi
cago, may be produced from an artificial
chemical combination. Perhaps this dis
covery may be perfected until future gen.
erations will be able to produce from the
laboratories, bugs, birds. beasts-and even
babies. Then along will come a trust and
monopolize the method and another home
industry will be taken out of the hands Of
the poor laboring man. and individual en-
terprise will receive the hardest blow of ALL
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What Is Electricity.

Sir Oliver Lodge the eminent English phys
icist, thinks it is time to stop asking this ques-
ton. We know vastly more about electricity,
he thinks. than about ordinary matter. In fact.
in trying TO state the relations between matter
and electricity. Sir Oliver has defined the former
in terms of the latter. instead Of vice versa. In
other We DIS. he asks the question: What is
matter?" and answers it by telling that mat
ter is probably made up of units Of electricity
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