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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The Republican party in this county has
had a narrow escape from factionsl fight
that might have had serious consequences
and left permanent scars. The contest be-
tween Col II. B. Smith and Robert Metzger
for the Craftsmanship of the county COM
mittee was almost without precedent for
the activity and determination shown on
both sides. Both of the aspirants are popu-
lar. both experienced in politics. both able
leaders, and each had large following.
The vote at the primaries. leaving the re-
suit still uncertain, showed how close the
contest was.
Such a contest fought TO a finish almost
on the part of the defeated. The last stages
Of such fight are apt to be the most bitter.
Although this one was conducted in fair
and honorable manner on both sides. and
probably would have continued TO be, If it
had been fought TO a finish. the closing
gender a feeling that would have ques-
toned the fairness of the result and fur
nished ground for future disaffection that
might have eliminated in sort Of political
vendetta.
Happily, all this was averted, and the
impending winter of Republican discomfort
turned into glorious summer by the gen.
erous and timely action of Mr.. Metzger in
withdrawing his name and moving that
Colonel Smith be elected by reclamation.
1t is not often that politician is offered
such an opportunity of doing a generous
and self-sacrifcing act on behalf of his
party as was offered to Mr.. Metzger in this
case, and still more seldom that it is so
quickly recognized and promptly embraced.
There was still a possibility that by some
turn of events Mr.. Metzger might have been
elected, but he chose to sacrifice whatever
chance he might have rather than carry to
finish, might have caused the loss Of the
county by the Republicans next fall. His
action and his motive in these circum-
stances deserve the warmest approval of
all Republicans.
Besides the harmony established by Mr..
Metzger's action, the party is to be con-
graduated on having secured for county
chairman so able and efficient leader as
Colonel Smith. With him at the head of the
committee. and with harmony assured, it
only remains for the Republicans to NOM
mate a good county and legislative ticket TO
insure majority next fall that will be a
record-breaker
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
BIG DAMAGES GIVEN
AS RESULT OF STRIKE
Miners Association Generally
Condemned by the Court for
Its Part in Trouble.
LOSS OF WORK IN MINES

LONDON, Feb 2S.-The claim of the Den
adv and Cadeby main colleries for
e150,OOO damages against the Yorkshire
Miners Association ended in a verdict for
the plaintiffs. The hearing of the case has
occupied nearly fortnight. The late Mr.
BENJAMIN Pickard was one of the defend
ants.
The action was brought in connection
with the loss entailed on the collieries by
the well-known Denaby strike. The jury
by their verdict have decided that this
strike was caused by the conspiracy and
illegal combination among the men, for
which they hold the trade union respon-
sible The question Of damages will be
argued before the judge at a later date.
Mr. Justice Lawrences summing-up took
nearly the whole day.
Having reviewed the evidence and indi-
Gated 10 the jury what the law was with
regard TO trade unions, his lordship said
that he could not help feeling sorry that
no man had been found among the de-
up in his place and tell the men that when
they entered into a contract they must
keep IT, He wished he had seen any indi-
quarters Of the Miners Association in
stead of pandering 10 the passions of the
men gave them good advice.
Rough and rude as they might be, he
believed that, like all other Englshmen.
the men were open TO plain ard honest
in great good instead of great deal OF
misery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The Rev Newell Dwight Hills in a recent
address paid the following eloquent tribute to the
Bible: For centuries this book has been mis-
understood by its friends and misused by it's
enemies. Men have gone TO this tree of life,
not for food and for the leaves that heal heart
hurts. but TO hack and hew. The Bible is an
orchard; It's flowers have been fed to war horses,
and it's boughs split into spear shafts. The
Bible is a mine; it's silver has been run into
bullets and its gold wrought into sword handles.
The Bible is a spring of water; its guardians
have fought over it, rolling the waters so that
the people could not drink. Philosophers have
taken texts full of sweetness and comfort. and
hurled them men hurl stones. Dogmatists
have turned this storehouse of mercies into a
arsenal Of war, the Turks hoisted their can
non into the Acropolis. Strange that sinfulness
and ignorance should try teach the dove eagle
hood or train the lamb to strike like lion!
Into what wars and strifes have men carried
this Book! How have men used its materials
for building up barbados between themselves
and their fellowsl'-BaltimCre Sun.
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ment. Failure to do so will probably not
only bring on a general strike. in
which both sides would suffer great losses
and manufacturing industries be seriously
injured, but it may cause the disruption
Of the present interstate movement. which
has worked well for all parties. The dis
ruption Of this movement would be blow
to Cancellation and a long step backward
in the settlement of labor disputes.
Before the temporary adjournment of the
conference held here early in the month
both sides expressed a desire to preserve
the interstate movement. w. Robbins.
speaking for the operators. said: I'VE all
want TO keep the interstate movement in
tact. and this temporary adjournment is
the only thing that may save it under the
present unfaVorabe conditions. Before the
conference is again called together the min
ers will have time to look into our state
ments and see that reduction is neces-
sary and that it will have to come" Pres
ident Mitchell expressed himself strongly
in favor of maintaining the interstate
movement. He said:
mat we nave now IdlleQ 10 COME 10 al
agreement does not mean that the end OF
the interstate movement is at hand. l want
10 say that when we again convene we
should make every effort within our power
to amicably settle this difference. / want
to see the past relations of the operators
and the miners continue, and hope that the
outcome OF the conference will be a contln-
uation of the interstate movement under
the favorable conditions that have charac-
terized il in the past
If both sides are still anxious to preserve
the interstate movement which has been
the means of maintaining peace and pre-
venting strikes in the past, why should
they not take the subject up to-day in a
more compromising spirit than that in
which they laid il down few weeks ago?
The matter seems to be a proper one for
arbitration. The operators and miners all
come here with preconceived ideas and pre-
formed conclusions If they cannot or will
not get away from these, why not submit
the points in dispute to three arbitrators
one to be chosen by each of the parties
and the third by these two, and both par
ties agree to abide by their decision? Both
sides ought TO be willing to concede little
something in the interest of the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
PLAGUE OF STOWANAYS
FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Steamship Companies Have a Sc
rious Problem to Face-Every
Ship Crowded.
GETTING OUT OF AFRICA

LONDON, Feb 2S-How TO get back to
England is a problem exercising the minds
of thousands in South Africa. where de-
preston in the labor market is appalling.
The fact that four stowaways were found
on the Kinfauns Castle on arrival at South
ampton on Saturday affords an instance OF
the risks men are prepared to take in order
to get clear of the country.
The steamship companies are complain
ing bitterly. stowaway after stowaway be-
ing hauled out from the holds OF yes
sells plying between England and the
Cape. The offense committed in securing
free" passage is visited with sharp pun
ishment. but the culprits-mosty recruited
from a respectable class-evince remarkable
temerity
Despite the warnings issued by the emf
grafton authorities. the Cape Is still the
goal Of countless numbers in this country.
and many who are unable to pay their pas
sage out adopt the role Of stowaway-a
method resorted TO when once again they
set their faces toward England. IL is i'm
possible to land without going through end
less formalties. so that the steamship COM
panies have perforce 10 bring back the men
they unwittingly took out
Those emigrants who manage 10 elude
the vigilance OF the custom house officials
are liable to a heavy penalty. and II this
were more generally known IL might as a
Union Castle line official plaintively
marked Yesterday. save the companies a
good deal of expense.
Detectives are on the alert at every SAIL
ing but by mixing with the other passen-
gers one or two stowaways al least man
age 10 keep their places when the ship
weighs anchor.
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Unfortunate Baltimore.

Baltimore has not had fair show with her
fire. Such fire she had entitled her to our
close attention for weeks. She should have
held the middle of the stage and the best out
side columns of the papers for ten days at
least But along with the news that she was
burning up there Feb. Z the first word
of the Russo-Japanese war. The next day.
when ought to have been toting up Balti-
more's losses and sending her kilograms of sym
pathy and encouragement. buying penny
papers every half hour to get the news
1t was a shame. We extremely sorry she
got so burned We grieve at her losses; we admire
her pluck, but feel with special intensity
that as long as she making such a spectacle
Of herself it was too bad that there should
have been any considerable simultaneous ex-
hibition elsewhere.-Life.
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Cannon and the senate.

Speaker Cannon never fails to show good
natured contempt for the Senate. though he
confines his nippant illusions to informal con-
versation. and does not. Mr.. Reed was wont
TO do carry ridicule of the highest legislative
body on earth" into his formal utterances.
The other day he met Mr. Frye Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Washington. and rallied the acting
president Of the upper house" upon the decision
of that body to put in another clock.
Hello. Frye. Hear you're going to have
two clocks in your chamber. What's in the
wind %
why. you see. our present clock is at the
rear of the chamber. facing me, and senator's
are tired Of turning around to consult it. Be
sides. Cannon. don't you TO be able
to say that the Senate is always looking back
ward"
Thank God for that! I afraid that If
you got in two clocks you'd have too much
time on your hands, and God knows what that
means to the country.''-New York Mail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
What German Is Really Like.

AS statesmen go German is not an old man.
Born in 1889. he has sixty-five years, but
they rest upon him lightly. His form is still
as erect as ever, and his shoulders as broad.
Personally German is man of few petty
vices He is baseball crank-or was when
the national game hourished-and wastes money
in raising chickens and vegetables his farm
at Laurel, Md, a few miles from Washington
Unlike some statesmen he is not given to the
amusement known at the Capitol opening
wine" and neither does he smoke tobacco in
cessantly. like some Of his distinguished col
leagues. chew it, like certain eminent jur-
lists. His family life has been ideal.
German is not approachable in the ordinary
He does not wear air of very marked
genalty, and, as a rule, he keeps his own
counsel and makes confidants of few. But his
manner. at all times is and polite, and
he has a fashion of calming enemies that has
stood him in good stead.-Lesie's Monthly.
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sympathy for the Country Boy.

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
After reading in your paper this morning of
the arrest and Imprisonment OF the little coun-
try boy for defending himself it made my blood
fairly boil and 1 cannot refrain from writing
and expressing myself. 1 think the boys who
provoked the assault were much more guilty
than the one who made IL. 1 think il an out
rage TO take that young boy to police station
and keep him all night when his father pleaded
earnestly for him. Had he been some rich
mans some influential politicians son
he never would have been snatched up and car
ried TO police headquarters. 1t might be the
means of running him for life. The nervous
shock must have been terrible. tearing him
away from his father and friends. 1 think the
boy was perfectly justified in what he did. Coun-
try boys too often made sport OF by the
city boys.
believe in justice first and last. and hope
IL Will be shown in this He should be
shown as much mercy the rich and infiuen-
tial. / pray he may have il.
MRS. S. Z. YOUNG.
Anderson. Ind. Feb. z.
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A Trick of the Trade.

The hotel clerk in communicative mood.
lone of the first things" he said, that a
man in my position ought to learn is to read
a signature upside down it is being written.
Indeed, that was the first thing 1 was taught
when 1 entered the business
THE clerk behind the counter ought to be
able TO follow the writing of the signature of
the guest and as 1t is finished he should
be able to call the arrival by name. if
he'd known him from the day of his birth. The
clerk who turns the register around and studies
the signature in order to learn the name of the
arrival is bungler. There is nothing peo-
pie like so much as to be at once apparently
recognized and it is not only easy to learn to
read writing upside down without hesitation,
but it is easy to learn to read the signature
merely by watching the movement of the writer
hand.-Philadelphia Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

"A friend Of mine down South" said Congress
John Sharp Williams INDUCED in the
luxury of a negro valet or body servant as we
call them. This friend. in a riot of extrava-
gance, day bought a pair of loud-checked
trousers. His valet envied them and wanted
them. They did not seem TO be coming his way
fast enough and he threw some grease on them
Charley said my friend. take these trou-
sers and clean them There's a grease spot on
them.
Charley took the trousers. didn't do a thing
TO them, and brought them hack in half day
Deed. bos.' ne said. 1 can't get that grease
out
- Did you scrub them well?''
A." Yes. sab"
Did you try a hot iron and piece Of brown
paper?'
- Yes. sab"
- Did you try ammonia?'
No. sab; I amt done tried 'em on me yet
but 1 knows they'll tit me- Washington Let
ter.
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Pat Was Suited.

We are indebted to an English publication Ct
A. To for capital story, which. il says is
told by our distinguished editor and fellow-citi-
zen, the Hon. Whiteaw Reid. The incident
occurred during Mr.. Reid's youthful days of Of
flee. An Irishman turned up hating England
and desiring to become naturalized American
What is a republc?' he asked.
''Shure'n I don't know
What is a monarchy
II don't know"
And so on right through series Of questions
At last the officer who was the applicants spon-
hidden: Take this man out and in
struct him little" In the course Of quarter
OF an hour the pair hurried back into the pres
ence of the representative of the United States
government
IT'S all roight now. sor." said the sponsor
I've read the CONSTRUCTION to Pat and he's
very pleased with t."-Leslie's Weekly
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Tax the WidOwers.

All this talk about taxing bachelors is mis-
taken philanthropy. The men to tax are the
widowers. A not inconsiderabe revenue was
raised in this way in England, where a duke
who had lost his wife taxed Il pounds 10
shillings, lower peers smaller sums, and a COM
mon person shilling. In 1885 2o.OOO,OO0 women
lived in enforced widowhood in India. Seventeen
widows burned themselves the funeral pile of
a single rajah, and in Bengal alone 700 relicts
made way with themselves in that manner in
one year. Perhaps that is what st. Paul meant
when he said, 1T is better marry than to
burn" Life would be dull among us but for the
widows.-New York Press.
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sion Of the court at which this judge presided.
The court crier very old man: he had
served with fidelity for many years, but age was
beginning to tell on him. He fell asleep while
1 was in the courtroom and in little while he
was snoring.
The snorer. OF course. disturbed the proceed
ings Of the court. but the judge showed great
crier.
% 'Crier Jones' he said in loud voice; 'Crier
Jones. some one is snoringr
The crier awakened with start and jumped
to his feet.
. Silence" he exclaimed. There must be no
snoring in this courtroom and he glared hercely
all about him. philadelphia Press
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

Il is often asked why Russia should have
allowed such a serious break in the ST.
berian Railway line as Lake Baikal affords
present emergency-perhaps.t the most seri-
ous the army has 10 confront. At this dis
lance II is difficult TO realize that Baikal
Is about as large as Lake Michigan. IL is
surrounded by mountains. and to build a
track around IT would be an immense I'M
dertaking. Expensive as it might be. how
ever. Russia is no doubt beginning to see
that II would have been far cheaper in the
long run 10 make the track continuous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
Reason Enough.

Joseph Jeffersons son William once had a
period Of being something of spendthrift. on
the occasion of trip abroad his funds, which
were supposed TO be ample. had a habit of giving
out with mysterious frequency, when il would
become necessary to call upon his father for a
renewed supply. These pitiful appeals for aid
we're endured patiently and responded to most
promptly for time. But at last parental au-
thorty began to exhibit itself and. instead
of remittance came a cable which read ::
What for?'
The reply was swiftly cabled across the water:
For Willie."-New York Commercial.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Women and the Church.

The executive board Of the National Council
Of Women has adopted the following resolution:
That the church universal be asked to place
women on absolute equality with men in the
pew, the pulpit in council and in debate. and
that the church elect from to one-half its
officers and members OF committees from the
women members
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The marked difference between the tao
tics OF Senator German ard OF John Sharp
Williams. Democratic leader of the House.
shows how little fitted the former is for
the leadership he assumes. He has failed
miserably In two efforts 10 manufacture a
campaign issue. and in both he showed an
almost incredible lack or judgment. Con-
trast his bungIing with the smooth meth
DDS OF Mr.. Williams. He is sagacious
enough to keep the tariff reform issue to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The Japs are reported to have seized
consignment OF American beef on its way
TO vladivostook. and the Japanese govern
ment intends to pay for it, This convenient
method Of getting supplies and at the same
time avoiding trouble with neutrals was
invented by America. and II is indicative
of increasing respect for private prop
erty in time OF war Japan is the first TO
toin in this very decent practice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
Russian Tariff Extended.

ST PETERSBURG, Feb. ga decision
Of the Council of Ministers. approved by
the Emperor and published to-day. extends
for a period of one year the tariff on
European imports 10 Russia which was
fixed Feb. 26. 1893. A similar extension OF
time is made IN the case OF the free admis-
sion of tin plate used ia the manufacture
OF kerosene barrels. and also on packing
cases used ia lbs eA~ort tradA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
Vatican Veto Abolished.

Pope Plus Y has shown his energy by de-
Gliding upon most drastic measure to insure
the freedom Of future conclaves. He has pro-
nouneed the sentence Of communication ipso
faeto against anybody. matter what his
dignity, who presumes 10 act the intermedi-
airy Of any power in proposing veto against
any cardinal during a conclave.-Wa shington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

Governor JEFF Davis is reported as now
having everything his own way in Arkan-
sas. III that is the case, he must have
pounded all his opponents into insensibil-
ity. Personal might makes right in the
race for Arkansas gubernatorial honors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

That Long island preacher who insists
that there are no female angels in heaven
Is evidently scheming to make the place
more popular for some misogynist whose
his business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The Paulists have recently gone TO Chicago
and have been given charge of St Mary's Church
In that city by Archbishop Quigley. St Mary's
Is the Oldest parish in Chicago. Probably in
no area Of its size in the world the mod
ern problems of human intercourse presented
so variously and so insstently. Application has
been made to Rome for permission to celebrate
mass for nightworkers at O'Clock in the morn
ing.-Boston Pilot.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

Among other japanese traits it has been
observed that the slant-eyed Yankees of
the Orient have small regard for truth and
veraeity. II Russia hears about this we
may expect another protest about the viola
ton of rules
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

The Pope believes that his life has been ruled
by the figure nine. Speaking To friend in Ven
ice, before the papal election. he said, For nine
years L was schoolboy at Rese; for nine years
a student at Padua; for nine years a curate at
Tombolo: for nine years priest at Salzano: for
nine years l have been cardinal patriarch at
Venice: and when l am Pope. as long as God
wills. possibly for another nine years. "-Leslie' $
Weekly
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Mission Among the Lepers.

John Jackson, +. r. G. s., after completing'a
journey of seven thousand miles through the
ieper settlements OF India, has arrived in this
country and will make a tour of the United
States and Canada in the interests Of the mis-
sion 70 lepers in India Of which he organ
izer. The Hindu doctrine being that leprosy
is judgment from God is in such striking
contrast with the hope that Christianity holds
out to these 100000 afflicted people in India that
they gladly accept the new faith.-Brooklyn
Eagle