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In Memory of Author of Crock of
Ages"

A brass tablet has been placed in the chancel
Of Farnham Parish Church 10 the memory OF
the Rev. Augustus Montagu Toplady. author Of
the hymn. Rock of Ages" who was a native
OF the town
The inscription states that the Rev. Augustus
NJ. Toplady was born Nov. 4. 1740. died IN Lon
don Aug. II, 1T7S. and was buried in Tottenham
Court Chapel. London, Aug. II. IT'S.
Toplady. who was a strong defender OF Calvin
ism. a great controversialist and author Of many
poems on sacred subjects. was at one time vicar
Of Broad Hembury, in Dsvonshire. and in 1775
preached in "A chapel near Leicester Fields,
London.-London Express.
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STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
An Eccentric Singer.

Musical circles have been much entertained
by a story concerning Signor Enrico Caruso's
meeting with a noted American prima donna.
He expressed so much surprise as to arouse
questions.
did you expect her to be eccentric or Freak
ish % one friend asked.
well. yes. slightly So" remarked the tenor.
having heard that she gave her performances
with two Poles"
The Inner Circles think 1t is too good to keep
from De Reszkes.-New York Times.
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the Art School maintained in connection with
the institution named CHANGED upon an espe-
cially picturesque old darby. one of the young
women. who had Immediately perceived the
him and asked:
Would you like to make a little money!
Yes, indeedy. miss.'' eagerly exclaimed the
old fellow. Whatever want me to do?"
"Just come with us. We'd like to paint you"
The aged negro hesitated a moment.
oh" said the young woman who had ac-
costed him. tits very easy. and it won't take
long"
Il wasn't thinkin' bout dat. missy" finally
replied the old darby. II was jest wonderin'
how 1 gunner git de paint on!"-New York
Tribune.
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all come out right in the end. There is no
allusion to the navy, and, so far as can be
gathered from the statement, Russia now
places her whole reliance on and forces.
The transportation of these and their sup
plies by a single line of poorly built and
poorly equipped railroad will be a work of
great difficulty. The plea of unpreparedness
for war probably means that Russia ex-
pected to be able to prolong negotiations
with Japan indefinitely and either gain all
she wanted by diplomacy, or, when she was
fully prepared. get in the first blow as
Japan did.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Tbs censorship of war news by the Rus
SLAMS is so rigid that even the st. Peters
burg papers are demanding less secrecy.
We should probably not have learned the
first events OF the war so accurately had
they not come so precipitately. There was
no tine to establish a censorship. But the
Car is never without fear Of insurrection
and disorder at home. and the news of re-
verses might have disastrous results. The
suppression of news will probably go on as
before
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A Discovery of America.

One of the recent 'Parsifal" performances at
the Metropolitan Opera House was attended by
a large delegation Of music-lovers from Phila-
delphia. who had bought up most Of the first
floor seats for the occasion. A certain we'll
known opera-goer met a journalistic friend
while promenading in the lobby after the first
act. and they stopped to discuss the merits OF
the performance.
Did you know" said the friend. that there's
a party Of 400 Philadelphians in the house to-
night?'
'Indeed?' replied the hrst-nighter. why
don't you interview them and get their impress
sions OF America ?'-Harper's Weekly.
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Liked Ii.

Wayne Macveagh. the lawyer and diplomat,
has on the outskirts Of Philadelphia an admira-
BILE stock farm. One day last summer some poor
children were permitted to go over his farm.
and when their inspection was done to each OF
them was given a glass Of milk.
The milk was excellent. II came, in fact.
from a 50. 600 COW.
We'll. boys, how do you like it?' the farmer
said when they had drained their glasses.
Gee. Ffne.' said one little fellow. Then.
after a pause, he added, Il wisht our milkman
KEEP a ow."-Baltimore Sun.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Mrs. Hoyle-My uncle from the country was
here last week and saw a rural play at the thea
ter. He insisted. however. upon attending the
matinee. instead of the evening performance.
Mrs. Doyle-What was his objection to going
in the evening?
Mrs. Hoyle-He said he couldn't bear to see
the farmers sit up so late.-Town Topics.
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Persons sending the Journal through the mails
IN the United States should put on an eight-page
OF a twelve-page paper a l-cent stamp on a six
teen. twenty or twenty four-Page paper. a 2-cent
stamp Foreign postage is usually double these
rates.
this paper must. In order TO receive attention. be
writer.
Rejected manuscripts win not be returned I'M
less postage is incioSed for that purpose.
Entered as second-ciass matter at indianapolis,
Ind. postofice-
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1t appears that an American warship has
been doing a little bombarding near Santo
Domingo. The state of affairs in that coun-
try practically amounts to anarchy. and is
a source of irritation to the United States.
Admiral Wise has been given large dis
cret!onary power, and it is not surprising
If he has been obliged to fire a few shots at
a turbulent town. If this sort of thing
keeps on 1t is not hard to see San Do
mfngo'S finish
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

In the midst of all this tiresome delay and
sickening uncertainty there shines one star
of hope on the horizon of national affairs.
The newspaper readers of the United States
should feel really cheerful when they con-
slider that the Panama canal debate can
only. continue four days longer. By agree
ment it must close on the 23d.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
Money No Object.

THAT instrument" said the music dealer who
was trying to sell a violin, lis two hundred
years old"
Its in a wonderful state Of preservation
replied the customer, who felt that he ought
to say something complimentary. but I can
afford to pay for something that's really mod
ern. Chicago Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

All the Japanese residents of this coun-
try are fervently patriotic in their enthusi-
asm for "Nipcn's" cause. But how about
the Russians? a New York paper quotes
an East Slider as saying: Usually the
East Side is divided on every question, but
on this war 1t is united. 1 don't believe
a Russian Jew in the world would turn
over his hand to help Russia" Some of
Russia's mistakes of administration are
coming home 10 roost.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Having succeeded in strengthening her
navy by the addition of a number of very
nice vessels formerly owned by Russia,
Japan feels greatly encouraged and hopes to
be able to hold her own against her formid-
able adversary in future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Does not Congressman Shafroth's resigna-
ton remove him from the ranks of genuine
politicians? There is an axiom among the
Democrats concerning oficeholders to the
effect that Few die and none resign" Shat
roth has upset a tradition.
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ThOrOughness.

What are the duties Of the United States
Senate" inquired the visitor from abroad.
You see." said the man who now admits that
he can't tell you all about everything, there is
invariably a great deal to be said on both sides
of any question"
Yes"
We'll, it is the business Of the Senate to see
that it is all id."-Washington Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

1t develops that the Eiffel tower is in
danger of tumbling down and smashing
Paris. The owners wish to keep the struc-
ture up six years longer, but if it is true
that a slight increase in the depression of
one side would throw the line of gravity
outside it's base it would better come down
at once. Suppose our monument were four
times its present height and should tumble
down some day!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
willing to Put I'D with Less.

Would you want a man to love you enough
to be willing to die for your" he asked.
NO." she replied, backing away from him.
when fellows love girls enough to be willing
TO die for them they generally kill the girls
-Chicago Record Herald.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Probably Bulgaria was greatly surprised
TO receive a sharp note from Russia the
other day. The Car tells the Bulgarians
that If they aid the Macedonian insurrection
the act will be fOrcibly resented. Russia
has indeed got both hands about as full.
as she can hold. and it would surprise
nobody if Bulgaria should not obey the
warning
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
THE DAILY JOURNAL
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1904.
CALLS.

Either Company a. m. to Midnight through
the week and from s p. m. 20 midnight on sun
days. ask for the Journal. then ask the Journal
operator for the department or individual
wanted.
AFTER MIDNIGHT II WEEK
AND BEFORE 6 +. NJ. on
Old TelephOnc-Eaitorial. Z79s and 2799; circu-
lation. 27s7. c~ouuffng room, Z7ge
New TeIephon-EdItorial. S.. s83 or rs. count
Ing room or circulation aepartment. IS.
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Winter.

Yeast-When we get real cold weather they
say we are getting a taste of winter. What is
the taste of winter?
Crimsonbeak-Why it's when it is bitter.
-Yonkers Statesman.
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In Boston.

Said Cupid: when in Boston town
How altered is my missionl
For /. instead of breaking darts,
Use ice for a~mmunition!"
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MINOR TOPICS.

Radium had done nothing new for several
days. so it was a distinct relief yesterday
TO read that the University of Michigan had
added to the achievements of the modern
miracle. 1t appears that if a tube of ra-
dunn is put in a bucket of water and kept
there over night the water will thereafter
be a cure for cancer, lupus and the NOR
phine habit. Something like this was need
ed to offset the disappointing news that ra-
dunn would not determine sex nor blow up
battleships, after all.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
He Didn't want to Be Painted.

The director Of the Corcoran Gallery Of Art at
washington says that one day while on the way
to their studies three young women pupils OF
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

There is going TO be some fun in New
York II things turn out just right and
Bishop Potter attends to his business 1t
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NJ. reIeske Remored.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1S-M. Peleske
has been removed from his temporary post
OF minister of finance and transferred %
the Council Of the Empire.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Washington announces that the landing
of marines In San Domingo is simply ito
give them a change of climate" And, in
cidentally, to give the Dominicans a change
of climate, also. They need cooling down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

found a pearl in the shell of an egg laid by
one of his Plymouth Rocks. That looks
like the gliding of refined gold. He was
lucky enough to find the egg-pearls are
common.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Tsi An IS reported to be very nervous over
the prospect of another siege of Picking, and
it is said that she keeps up the steam con-
stantly in all ten OF her automobiles. By
the way, Minister Conger must be think
ing it's like old times. too. He probably
has his trunk already packed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Panama has reduced her standing army
to one hundred men, who act the same part
as that of ''supes'' in a comic opera troupe
and don't cost as much. What a beautiful
faith that country has in her Uncle Sam
ueli
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19
THE HUMORISTS.
No Need to Tell Her.

"Do you tell your wife when you have done
wrong?'
mo, she tells me. Houston Post.
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49, aR $500 -
like the gliding of refined gold. He was
lucky enough to find the egg-pearls are
common.
Tsi An Is reported TO be very nervous over
the prospect of another siege of Picking, and
1t is said that she keeps up the steam con-
stantly in all ten OF her automobiles. By
the way, Minister Conger must be think
ing it's like old times, too. He probably
has his trunk already packed.
A Boston paper says that one should
smile just as one is going to sleep Now,
how can that be done? Nobody can tell the
exact instant ne is going to sleep, and the
effort of holding the face in readiness would
keep anybody awake. Try some easier
plan.
An Iowa mayor issued a proclamation
that all unmarried women who did not take
advantage OF leap year and offer them
selves TO somebody would be fined. Now he
has received a dozen proposals. Talk about
your double back-action p-roclamations!
y University of Missouri student recently
sawed twelve cords of wood in three days,
thus establishing a record. This form of
sport does not, however, promise to become
popular in our colleges. 1t has already
been ruined by professionalism.
In the interest of humane methods the
Senate should see to it that a responsible
surgeon is on and TO administer an anaes-
thetic to Senator Morgan on the day the
canal treaty comes TO a vote. There is no
use in giving unnecessary pain.
Hochiman is the name of the japanese
god of war. and it is TO him that the
prayers for victory are addressed. Make a
note of his name; he is doing some clever
work in his line, and may some day rise to
even greater prominence.
1t was only by a tie vote that the bill to
grant ex-Queen Li~liuokalani $4,000 failed
in the Senate the other day; so close, in
deed, that the promoters of the grab will
no doubt feel justified in trying again. Lii
will get that money yet.
A disease resembling lumpy jaw in cattle
has broker out among the soldiers Of the
Russian army. Dispatches do not state. but
it is probably confined to the orderly ser
geants who call the roll, and caused by the
difficulties of their duties.
Berlin doctors say that walking on all
tours three times a day for twenty minutes
at a time is a preventive of appendicitis.
Go tell that to Secretary Taft and Grover
Cleveland and hear What they say to the
remedy.
Panama has reduced her standing army
to one hundred men, who act the same part
as that of "supes'' in a comic opera troupe
and don't cost as much. What a beautiful
faith that country has in her Uncle Sam
ueli
Washington announces that the landing
of marines In San Domingo is simply Ito
give them a change of climate" And, in
cidentally, TO give the Dominicans a change
of climate, also. They need cooling down.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

LOUISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corne
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Bluefelt
Bros, ~ West Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

An Eastern preacher recently inserted a
half-page advertisement in a local paper,
using the largest and blacklist kind of type,
and packed his church as a result Of his
methods. This is pointed out as an instance
of the value of advertising. But the ques-
ton is, did he deliver the goods? The "ad''
is the starter of trade; the fulfllment Of it's
promises is more important still.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

A Boston paper says that one should
smile just as one is going to sleep Now,
how can that be done? Nobody can tell the
exact instant ne is going to sleep, and the
effort Of holding the face in readiness would
keep anybody awake. Try some easier
pIan-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

ST OUIS-Union News Company. Union Depot.
ST. JOSEPH MOI. B. Carried. Station ID.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs' House, Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Berlin doctors say that walking on all
tours three times a day for twenty minutes
at a time is a preventive of appendicitis.
Go tell that to Secretary Taft and Grover
Cleveland and hear what they say to the
remedy.
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y Ridgewood On. j. man announces in
the columns Of the public press that he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

DIES MONIES. Ia--Mose Jacobs. 900 Fifth street.
Los ANGELES, CaI.-Harry Drapkin.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
House. Auditorium Annex
Hotel. Dearborn Station News stand.
CINCINNATI. r. HawIey & Co, Arcade,
Grand Hotel.
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The world watches with doubtful interest
TO see what the japanese sailors do at close
quarters without a swear word in the Ian
guage. Still, they need not despair if they
find themselves handicapped. Admiral Ev-
ans is cruising about somewhere in that
vicinity, and he would doubtless be glad to
loan a little of his picturesque vocabulary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

NEW YoRK-Astor House
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alcohol made from sawdust is already a
commercial success announces a trade
journal. OF course it is. Alcohol made
from anything under the sun would meet
a ready sale. Whisky made of prune juice,
tobacco and rain water is sold by the bar
rel-the only requirement is that it shall
do the business"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

When a Jap wants to say "Hurrahp' he
shouts "Bansai." This. coupled with the
fact that the Japanese language contains
no swear words. constitutes a big handicap
and increases ones respect for the pIucky
lighters who are winning In spite of it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

An Iowa mayor issued a proclamation
that all unmarried women who did not take
advantage OF leap year and offer them
selves TO somebody would be fined. Now he
has received a dozen proposals. Talk about
your double back-action proclamations!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Matches that seem TO have been made in
heaven only come to ones notice once in a
while, but two at least have been made this
week. In Chicago the other day Mr.. Clar-
ence Stein was married to Miss Viola Wurz-
burger-happy combination!-and in Buffalo
Mr.. Augustus Paling welded Miss Dorothy
Fence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

A disease resembling lumpy jaw in cattle
has broken out among the soldiers of the
army. Dispatches do not state. but
it is probably confined to the orderly ser
geants who call the roll, and caused by the
difficulties of their duties.
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Weekly Edition.
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Expressions commencing the fairness of
County Chairman Elliott's call for the
Republican primaries to seIect precinct
committeeman were heard on all sides yes
terday, from the friends of both Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

Perhaps il would pay the owners of the
big department stores to hire clerks who
have some talent for drawing. At one Of
the local, stores the other day a thief was
identified by a sketch made of him by one
of the clerks who had been watching him.
This broadens the field for the sketch artist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

With rare ~self-control. almost unbeliev-
able in a Iatin-American people, the inhab-
itants Of Panama refrained from any DEM
onstration on the election of their Presi-
dent. They are bottling up all their en-
thusiasm until the canal treaty is ratified
then lock out,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-19

y University of Missouri student recently
sawed twelve cords of wood in three days,
thus establishing a record. This form Of
sport does not, however, promise to become
popular in our colleges. 1t has already
been ruined by professionalism.