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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
William ]. Bryan continues to make wa

William ]. Bryan continues to make war
on conservative Democrats. In the current
issue of the Commoner he says:
For nearly eight years the party has
been trying to conciliate the deserters and
coax them to return. The party has been
pandering to the plutocratic element, and
that element has grown in arrogance. Now
let ii pander TO the moral sense OF the coun-
try. Let 1t make up it's mind to ALLEVIATE now
and forever every champion OF special
privileges, every defender of organized
wealth, and every beneficiary of corporate
greed Let it appeal to the conscience of
the country and appeal with a sincerity
and a consistency that will win to the party
the lovers of liberty, the friends of honest
government and the champions of human
rights. All that the reorganizers can offer
are crooked methods, corruption fund
with which to further debauch politics and
a praise that would blight rather than bless
the party.
AS Mr.. Bryan is grooming Hearst for
President his talk about appealing TO the
conscience of the party. deprecating the
use of corruption funds, etc. sounds like a
misfit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
Hard to Get In.

''Can we get out this way7" asked one OF a
party of ladies of Representative Babcock in one
OF the House corridors the other day.
Yes. madam answered the Wisconsin states
man. who has just come off victorious in a hard
fight for denomination, you can get out most
any way" Then he added, refectivey: 1T s
lot easier to get out of Congress than it is to
get in
''Oh. didn't have any trouble at all getting
in,' returned the woman, who failed to see the
point.
81 did, madam" said Mr.. Babcock as he SOL
EMMY bowed his Observation-Disclosures Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
Not Committing Himself.

man who is noted for the reluctance with
which he declares definite and positive judg-
ments was talking to some friends in his Office
a flock of sheep. newly sheared. passed by.
Those sheep have just been sheared.'' OBJ
served of the visitors
The noncommittal proprietor Of the office gazed
out the window while his guests waited Finally
after the last sheep had passed he said:
1T looks like it. on this sde."-Youth's Com
panion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
The Split Inflnitive.

The split infnitive has always had its sturdy
advocates. but the weight OF opinion has been
against 1t. and proofreaders and editors have
generally had their way when IL came 10 excis-
ing ii from manuscripts and proofs Professor
Lounsbury. OF Yale. has taken up the cudgels
I'm behalf OF the practice. He declares that /,
has survived the assaults for five centuries more
or less. and he is confident that it viii prevail.
In an article in the April Harper's Magazine he
takAs the ground that the split infnittys adds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Mr.. Fillingham, the fighting vicar" of
Hexton, is now in Charleston. 3. c., where
he is establishing THE American Anti
Ritual League" He speaks of the vicar
OF ST. Paul's Church. Charleston, as being
dressed In a kind OF double dshcioth. and
of the service as feeble and ineffective
parody on the Catholic mass. All this is
very interesting. but the vicar does not
seem to be arousing any great degree OF
enthusiasm Church people have come to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

There is a wellkrown newspaper man who
is old enough to be married and have a family
and has one-who is withal OF slight physique,
small stature. and elects to wear a smooth face
He has had assignments; has been
a war correspondent, has been to see Mont
Peee blow up; has lived among the ruins of
Baltimore; has been intrusted with many inn
portant commissions, but he cannot get over the
habit OF looking Young One evening Escsntly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
One on the Doctor.

This story is told OF a well-known Philadelphia
physician who lives not many miles from city
Hall. He was called recently 70 the bedside OF
a man whom he had never before seen.
Why asked the physician Of the patent
wife. did you delay sending for me until your
husband was unconscious
OH said she. tearfully. las long as he re-
tanned his senses. doctor he wouldn't let me send
for you."-Phiadelphia Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

There are Indications that the Hearst
boomers are trying to attach John Mitchell
rs tail to their kite by offering him Sec
ond place on the ticket. The Journal does
not know Mr.. Mitchelrs politics, but it
believes he is much too sensible man to
be lured into that kind of a trap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Recent movements of the Russian and
Japanese fleets recall the mysterious dis
appearances and lodging movements of
the United States and Spanish fleets early
in the Spanish war The Russian feet is
said TO have skipped out of Vladivostok
harbor and to be making for some point
unknown. while the japanese fleet has
temporarily disappeared from view If
they find each other there will be lively
time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
Good Cause for Complaint.

Mary-Fm mad at Clara; she dreamed she saw
a man carry a walnut hatrack in our front door.
Edgar-Well, what's the matter with that?
Mary-Why didn't she dream il was mahog-
any card table? She knows 1 want one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

many of the series now being ready. And
if they prefer TO stick TO the old thought
rather than the New. and TO read frivolous
novels 10 dispeI nervousness they will do so
at the risk of being regarded by the fol-
lowers Of the Yang cult as not worth saw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

him before the public is the possession Of a
lot OF money which he is willing to spend
literally for his own benefit the public
has a right to draw its own conclusions
when it sees Democratic leaders working
actively in his behalf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

The New York Yacht Club has declined
sir Thomas Lipton's latest challenge for
cup race The Englishman wants to sail
with boats that are OF some practical
value. but the Americans cling to their
expensive toys. 1t would appear that the
balance OF common sense leans toward
the side OF Sir Thomas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

The leaders Of the miners union and the
miners themselves are receiving many COM
pliments from the press on the result Of
the referendum vote. 1t marks an epoch
In the history OF labor movements and
establishes a splendid precedent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

1.-THE government regards its defeat as
joke" says a cable dispatch from Lon
don. Since the defeat only took place last
Tuesday. 1t will be noted that the English
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

The Japanese are raising the sunken
Russian cruiser Variag. and expect to add
IL TO their navy within a few months.
This viii be lot OF trouble; and after
this the Japs will be more careful not to
sink the ships. They will simply drive the
crews away and take possession at once
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Two hundred students of Odessa Univer-
sity. Russia. have been arrested, and over
hundred more expelled for taking part in
pro-Ja2anese demonstrations. More Rus
sian patriotism: how they do love their
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Good sense, good judgment and the ad-
vice of John Mitchell have prevailed with
the miners. and a disastrous strike has
been averted. 1t is pleasing to note that
Indiana is on the side of compromise,
though Illinois is against it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

During the month Of February. III per-
sons died Of pneumonia in Indiana. and it
is feared that March win show as grew
some record. Look out for tit Is quick
and fatal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Kuropatkin, the Russian general Of whom
such great things are predicted, announces
that his headquarters will be in a railway
train with steam up. During our civil war
certain general dated an order from
Headquarters in the Saddle" but he was
not a successful general.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

In another column the Journal prints to-
day communication on a phase OF Nor
monism that will be new to the readers in
this part of the country. The facts noted
by the correspondent lead one to wonder
wherein lies the strength of the Mormon
hierarchy II the people are not held to-
sether by religious feeling and enthusiasm,
how does the church exist2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Who shall say that the Mormon Church
Is not improving? Brigham Young, had
eighteen wives: Joseph Smith has only
five. At this rate another generation should
bring the number down to one, and fifty
years should see the Mormons enjoying
lightning divorces just like the rest of the
country.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

college professor in an address on sugges-
ton and crime. lately called the lawiess spirit
in cities alarming and pointed out the necessity
Of stemming this growing tendency. He might
find IL ne looked. plenty of room for the
ercise OF the missionary spirit he calls for IN
the colleges Observation-Disclosures AmericaI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Let's see; who was IL that first said the
presidency is an Office neither to be sought
nor declined. Could It have been a spirit
message from Willie r. Hearst In former
state Of existence?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
Recreation in Sight.

Joey--Pa, l want 10 go somewhere
Pa-Joey, in ten years the Panama canal will
be done; then you can buy tickets and take your
ma and me down there to see it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

New York placed w. d. Howells at the head
of the American Academy of Immortals."
Eyes; lots of New York people have never
heard of Washington Irving
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Robert l.. Cutting, New York million
discovered that he not only did not own
a penny. but that he was in debt $780,
1t isn't necessary to be a millionaire; hav-
Ing the reputation is just as good for all
PRACTICAL PURPOSES
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indianapolis, Ind.

Persons sending the Journal through the malls
I'm the United States should put on an eight or a
tweive-page paper 1-cent stamp. on a sixteen
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All communications intended for publication In
this paper must IN order 10 receive attention, De
accompanied BY the name and address OF the
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Rejected manuscripts will not be returned IN
less postage is inclOsed for that purpose.
Entered second-class matter at Indianapolis.
Ind. pOstOffiCe.
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A Prize Argument.

Mr. Surplice-Do you go to French opera DUR
ing the solemn season OF Lent?
Miss Sprightly-Dear Mr. SurpIice, if French
opera will come along in Lent what else can
do?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
A Dangerous Game.

Polly-Tm tired of work. / believe I'll answer
one of these millionaire husband ads
Doly-Goodness; 'spose you got one with a
long straggly beard or red side whiskers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

OF the dog and started out in the morning 20
fetch in the things he had thrown at the beast
Just he got TO the footprints in the snow he
fell down dead-Boston Globe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
The Wise Woman.

When the scrap grows hotter, hottest,
She ne'er gives in, nor beats retreat;
Swiftly goes she to the closet,
And gets out something good to eat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

RE Nation, and he will not make a real hit
until he smashes something.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Jane-Jula is just tckled to death.
John-What about?
Jane-Oh, Jerry has made fun of her nerves al
these years; and now he's got em.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
Mania.

ION politics. Ellington is as mad as March
hare
March hare! He's as crazy a Welsh rab-
Bit"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
A Defense Manned Out.

Mrs. Smith-Don't you want to teach you to
read and write, Uncle Jerry?
Uncle Jerry-No. sab: no. sab; readin an
wrtin' is too hard on de brains-no sab; no.
sah
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

both cIearness and force 20 expression This Is
controversy which Is not likely to be settled
by even 50 weighty an authority on English a.
Professor Lounsbury.-Philadelph Ledger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
JOURNAL ENTRIES,
An Early Bird.

ANY signs of spring out your way"
my wife has said five times that need a
sterladder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Considering the fact that Mr.. Willie
Hearst has absolutely no qualifications fit
ting him for the presidency OF the United
States, and that the only thing which keeps
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

CraZed by religion, a New York man
drew knife and sliced off another mans
nose. That ought to make a great feature
story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

Recent political dispatches failed TO mention
how many trading stamps II takes TO get .
Democratic presidential delegate.-Sew York
RxaSA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

The Koreans call their Empress ''the
Pearl of the Sunrise" Another yellow
Pearl, evidently.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

The resolution adopted at the meeting of
the Commercial Club and representatives
of other civic organizations relative TO
bridge construction is a step in the right
direction. Now that the city is likely to
secure several new bridges the question
of their beauty is only second to that of
their utility and safety. 1t is universally
conceded that they should be built to last
a long time; so much the more important
that they should embody the best archi-
tectural effects attainable. 1t is bad
enough for temporary structure to teach
q lesson of ugliness instead of beauty, but
for one that is to endure for generations
to do SO is almost criminal OF course, the
first consideration of a bridge is safety
and utility, as that of a dwelling house
is comfort and convenience, but artistic
effect can be had without sacrificing the
other. The resolution adopted at the
meeting Friday night recommends the APP
pointment of a commission to consider the
whole subject and formulate plan TO Sc
cure the best results on the line indicated.
1t is to be hoped the idea will be carried
out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20
MINOR TOPICS.


ped the following. and offered for the care
full, prayerful attention Of Journal readers.
1t is communicated by man who does
not hesitate to sign his full name and
address:
The other evening I started for home
when gale was blowing the wind took off
my hat and carried il as though II had
been shot out of a gun never expected
10 see II again. but when / reached nome
there was my hat, hanging on the 'front.'
door knob. L am curious 10 know whether
history records more marvellous occur
renee.
Oh, yes-these things occur often. But
people usually wake up before they write
to the papers about them.
Gen. Fred Grant denies that he intended
any snub for the President 1t was an i'm
promptu toast and nobody had informed
him of it in time 70 prepare. How can
man simulate the proper surprise or work
up the off-hand eloquence if he is not
warned the night before?
This is the latest method of committing
suicide: Get box of candy, poison it, take
il to distant town and mail it to yourself
Then go home, open the box and eat the
candy If you can't spare the time there
are simpler methods, of course, but this is
the South Dakota idea.
Virginia Harmed refused to play Iris"
before a Pittsburg audience because she
discovered that the crowd had been admit
ted at bargain matinee prices. 1t takes full
prices to pay for the furniture and bric-a-
brac that smashed in that play.
Three shortridge High School girls
jumped out of window to escape a reci-
tation. AS a tribute to their cleverness
they will probably be allowed to escape all
their recitatons for the remainder of the
year.
1t is said that a six-inch gun is being
built at Reading. Pa. that will shoot thirty
miles. Oh, go along-what kind of eyes
do they expect the gunner to have who is
supposed to aim that thing?
Boston papers are complaining that the
streets are full of "squdge." This sounds
! very bad-what is it like? Perhaps
'squdge' is Bostonese for slush; it has a
more Emersonian sound.
The Grand Duke of Oldenburg came over
to see Niagara Falls. stayed week and
went home again. 1t is evident that he
didn't intend to take any chances with
| leap year in full swing.
Having dropped s5,cOOOO0 in the slump,
| Daniel j. Sully is no longer Cotton King.
And another man who tried to buck the
whole world has found that it can't be
/ done.
The Chicago dressmakers' convention can
decree all the ridiculous things il likes.
What woman goes TO Chicago for the
| styles, anyhow?
| Hetty Green has purchased mansion on
! upper Fifth avenue, New York. Her official
tax-dodging retreat will still remain in
| Hoboken y. J., as heretofore.
1t is reported that Admiral Stark, the
deposed commander of the Port Arthur
fleet has attempted suicide. And even at
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Postmaster General Payne is reported to
be suffering from a severe attack Of govt.
Congress should demand an immediate in
vestigation.
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RURAL CARRIERS AND POLITICS.

Whatever present disposition may be
made of the rural free delivery carriers
salary question the discussion has made it
evident that the growth of that branch of
the postal service may develop new po-
litical force. In fact. indications of this al
ready appear in an organization which has
attempted TO lobby a certain measure
through Congress and which has become
prominent enough to be a subject of discus
sion in the House.
The rural carrier has a constituency of
his own. His duties make him personally
acquainted with every man. woman and
child on his route. He becomes their IA
miliar friend and daily visitor. Unlike the
city carrier, who is always in hurry and
seldom sees his patrons. the rural carrier
comes in PERSONAL contact with his. and
always has time to exchange a few words.
BY doing little errands for them he places
them under additional obligation. If he is
a genial sort of man, he has a pleasant
word for the women and pats the children
on the head. In short, every trip he makes
is like the electioneering trip of candidate,
as far as cultivating acquaintance is con-
cerned, with the difference that the candi-
date usually makes only one trip to a
neighborhood, while the rural carrier makes
hundreds and strengthens his friendships
every trip.
The average rural carrier, like nearly all
Americans. is something of a politician. At
least he takes an interest in politics and
likes to talk politics. During campaigns
the average farmer also likes to talk pol
itics. Even if he is busy he stop his
pillow and let his horse rest a bit while he
saunters up to the road to hear the latest
political news and discuss Mr.. So-and-So's
chances of nomination or election. No pro-
fessional politician or candidate could have
half as good an opportunity of getting in
his work as the rural free delivery carrier
on his daily round. There are now 400
rural mail routes and carriers in the United
States, and the number is increasing very
rapidly. Within a few years there will be
| twice as many as there are now, and the
number will be still increasing.
1t needs no argument to show the great
possibilities of such force in politics. OF
course, the rural carriers will have an or
ganization, as indeed they have already.
Members of Congress and others in politics
will be quick 10 recognize the possibilities
of such a force and try to utilize it for
| their benefit. AT present rural carriers, like
| all other postal employees, are forbidden to
come to Washington to lobby for or against
| l,,t tHoxv fOrh
from taking an active part in politics. 1t is
| rather a delicate and difficult question to
handle without interfering with individual
rights, but something will have to be Gone
to prevent the rural carrier force from be-
| coming a great political machine.
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LOUISvILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest corne
Of Third and Jefferson streets. and Bluefels
Bros. Az West Market street.
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1t is reported that Admiral Stark, the
deposed commander of the Port Arthur
fleet, has attempted suicide. And even at
that he failed,