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toward the elimination of the physical ills

toward the elimination Of the physical ills
that human flesh is heir to.
When the average man obtains from his
physician a prescription and afterward dis
covers that he has paid goodly price for
sweetened water or for some proprietary
medicine, he is quite apt to rush to the
conclusion that the whole practice of med
icine is fraud. PROFESSIONALLY there is
a heap Of faith cure and petty deception in
the ordinary of practice. not little of
which seems almost necessary to induce
patients TO exercise the power of mind over
matter and throw off diseases. but, on the
other hand scarcely a year goes by that
some devotee of the healing science does
not give to the world something of high
value 1t is one of the few professions pro-
ducing men that will work and sacrifice
for years and give to humanity the ben
eft of their genius and their toll. absolute
ly without price. And when the final roll
is called these will be in the Abou-Ben-Ad-
hem class. with the insignia of their great
profession attached to their names.
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FAIR APPORTIONMENTs.

The decision of the Supreme Court in the
legislative apportionment case. upholding
the decision of the Ripley County Court
that the act of 1908 was unconstitutional
and void. was not only not a surprise. but
was fully expected by all who have been in
formed as to the facts and the law. The
ruling might have been foretold by those
who were responsible for the enactment re-
districting the State for the election of
state senators and representatives, since
the unfairness of certain parts of the new
apportionment was too plain for dispute,
and Indiana courts have invariably refused
to sustain such proceedings. Precedents to
prove this numerous, and the last Legis-
lature had no reason to assume that these
precedents would be disregarded when the
test of the new law was made. In time.
perhaps Indiana legislative majorities. of
whatever party, will learn that it is not
worth their while to secure undue political
advantage in this way, and that the better
policy is fairness and justice TO all con-
cerned. The Journal has always stood for
fair apportionments. and while it is by no
means sure that the division made by the
act of 1897. now brought into effect again,
is entirely just to Republicans. owing to the
shifting of population since its enactment.
yet it is better to be governed by it than to
have proceeded under law that would
have been sure to react against the party
in the end
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-12
RAILROAD COMMISSION TALK.

Whether railroad commission will or
will not prove valuable will depend in part
on the powers given such commission by
law and in part on the character of the
commission AS a general thing state rail-
road commissions have the reputation of
being Intellectual, partly because the COM
missioners, particularly in the Western
States, have been generally unwise. and
partly because nearly all the railroads are
interstate concerns. If Congress would en-
large the powers of the '1nterstate-com-
merce Commission along the lines of the
Culom bill, which has been before it for
so long. it would be possible for that body
to enforce equitable rates and regulations
that would protect all classes of shippers
in various parts of the country. but since
this seems remote possibility. it may be
as we'll for the State OF Indiana TO take
up the question and do what it can. a
commission waving a red flag at the rail-
roads would not do much. but il it should
go about its work sanely and fairly il is
possible that it might do much toward i'm
proving conditions. Whatever measure is
presented 10 the Legislature should be care
fully worked out by men experienced
enough to know the subject thoroughly.
and big and broad enough to understand
that an unreasonable law would be merely
fatility. And whatever men are placed
on the commission. il one shall be author
lied. should be not mere place hunters
after salaries. but men of sufficient calbre
to meet high-class railroad managers on an
equal footing.
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Good Mortgage. Not Riotou..

Buffalo Bill once exhibiting in Boston.
and while giving little reception at his tent
at the close OF the afternoon performance he was
approached by a young and his mother.
After moment of embarrassment on the lady's
part she said
do you consider that you give true picture
of Western life?"
I'VE try to. madam" answered Mr.. Cody.
1.-THE people really ride about and shoot in that
terrible manner. do they?" she continued.
well. yes; OCCASION" the Snowman re-
piled. rather more guardeGly.
II never suspected it." went on the lady, in
some agitation Most of the money left me by
my husband is invested in the West. but
feel doubtful about allowing any more Of 1t to go
there"
'Is it secured by frst-clsss real-estate mort
gage?'
II believe So
Madam" said Cody. with confidence do not
give yourself the least uneasiness. In all my
experience with the West have never yet seen
a first mortgage real estate riding buckng
bronco shooting up the town. doing anything
except grfmy drawing its l. per cent. per
mum. 1 wish l owned a million of EN-"
Saturday Evening Post.
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The reports of extensive defalcations by
Russians of high standing who have had
control of Red Cross funds are. if true. a
painful commentary on conditions existing
in Russian public life. Names connected
with this affair are General Schwedoff
whose position is attested by the fact that
he has been a friend of the Empress dow
ager. Count Lansky and Prince Galitzin.
The Galitzin family has long been prom
inent in Russian history and has always
stood close to the throne. It's members
have served their country as soldiers,
statesmen. scholars, writers, often in a dis
tinguished way. To cloud this great name
with shameful crime as the stealing of
Red Cross funds means startling degen-
eracy. Such Irregularities in high life too,
usually an indication that corrupt prac-
tees are to be found lower down in the
scale, and numerous indications are that the
art of graft is we'll understood in every
branch of Russian public service. 1t is evil
dent that the condition of the army and
navy is not such as the Car has been led
to believe; the equipment of the former
turns out to be surprisingly deficient, an un-
certainty exists the quantity and quail
ity of supplies. commanders are unequal, to
the emergency now confronting them, and at
this distance it looks as if a general demon
alization of the troops might easily come
about-a thing hardly possible if entire con-
fidence i'm the courage and patriotism of
their officers existed among them
When investigation of affairs takes place.
it will eventually. it seems likely that
corrupt conditions will be found to extend
throughout the military department. Rus
STA has had army but has had no for
many years. In that time opportunity has
been presented for the preparation of many
frauds, large and small, that were not like
ly to be discovered while peace prevailed.
The present crisis is bringing them TO light
to the shame and undoing of a powerful
ton. The world looks on in wonder and
pity, for, even though Russia may not have
the entire sympathy of other nations in her
fight with Japan, it is not in the nature of
civilized humanity to feel other than regret
that it should suffer for conduct which re-
fleets. in way,n upon men in positions of
trust everywhere and upon all public serv-
ants.
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1t is understood that the committee OF
fifteen appointed by the General Convention
of the Episcopal Church three years ago
to consider a change in the churchs Off
cial title has decided to report adversely
to the next convention i'm Boston this
autumn. The committee consists of both
clerical and lay delegates, and while these
are of opinion that q change might be de-
sirable. they have been unable to decide on
a name.
A change In the name of this denomina-
ton has been under consideration for about
thirty years. The trouble with the old
name is that it is not altogether distinc-
which is episcopal-the Methodist is both.
To be sure. the Episcopalians say that the
Methodist Church is not truly episcopal,
having real bishops in the apostolic
succession, bat the Catholics say the same
thing of the Episcopal Church. so this con-
again. many good churchmen object to
the title of Protestant, maintaining that
their church is as truly Catholic as is the
Roman communion. These are the high
church" party, who suggest some such
names as 1.-THE American Catholic Church"
or THE Anglo-Catholic Church in Ameri-
ca"
But such a name is distasteful to the
low church" party, whose members in
sist that. as a product of the Reformation,
the denomination is Protestant. The names
they suggest, however, have been found I'M
wieldy or lacking in some other regard. So
matters stand, and an agreement seems as
far away as ever.
1t is strange that more attention has not
been given TO the one name which is his
torically logical. That is THE Anglican
Church in America" The church is merely
an offshoot of the Church of England; its
doctrines. ritual and government are ex-
actly the same This name tells the story
of it's origin; it is one that cannot possibly
offend the sensibilities of either high or
low chuIchmen, and it is not cumbersome.
Popularity it would be called the Anglican
Church. That is what it really is, and such
a name would be far better than the pres
ent contradictory title. But. IL the report
is correct, the committee will recommend
no change at the present time.
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The difficulties Of the stranger within the Rus
sian gates are well illustrated by an experience
OF DR. Edward A Steiner the author Of '.Tolstoi
the Man" In describing his last visi; 20 Tolstoi
he says: II went into Russia at the extreme
eastern border. and found myself suspiciousiy
viewed by the gendarmerie. Ny passport was
held back. and after being called police head
quarters was questioned my purpose in
coming into Russia and 10 my special BUSH
ness-inasmuch as the passport regulations deal
with men according to the trade. business or
profession. / said a professor. and then
l heard one Of the gendarnes ask the other.
Does he look like professor To this ne re-
ceived negative reply / told that / could
not enter the Cars domain until / proved my
tiie. Unfortunately my visiting cards had
neither handle nor tail-just plain Mr. Edward
A. Steiner-and l Was quite that l had 10
turn back the long and tedious way had taken
through Poland. when In despair I pulled out a
letter which had the abbreviated Rev before
my name young lady. the foreign expert os
the police department. called and she took
the letter and read Pro. Yes. he Is a pro-
fessor' felt like embracing her. but the train
was waiting. and departed with no furthee
word. "-iIaroer's Weekly.
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The announcement of the discovery of
Dr. Moore. of copper sulphate solution
which will completely rid water OF dis
ease germs does not come from some in
terviewer seeking good story. as do most
of the weirder tales OF discoveries in chem
stry. but is formally made public by the
Agricultural Department. 1t may there
fore be taken for granted that the discov-
cry has been thoroughly tested out and will
stand.
II would be difficult to exaggerate the
Importance of this discovery in the con-
slant battle that RACES between science and
disease. Where proper application is made
IL will eliminate danger from typhoid fever.
cholera. yellow fever and the whole class
OF epidemcs finding their principal source
in impure water-and this means nearly
every disease of the stomach and bowels.
Thus has been taken q very long step
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ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

An eight-pound king carp stopped the CEN
trifugal pump at the Eccles electricity works.
says the Manchester (Eng.) Courier. by getting
fixed in twelve-inch feed pipe from the Bridge
water canal.
The Republic of Haiti has added new set to
its recent commemorative issue The values are
l. 3 5, 20 and so cents. 1t seems to be necessary
to upon this regular issue the same control
stamp to prevent fraud. which employed
upon the commemorative series. This mars
their appearance, and it will be good for col
lectors if this surcharging is discontinued
Rider Haggard, who is writing letters from
Egypt for the London Mail. notes that ION the
face of of the temples at Abon Simbel. just
above the solitary grave of a British officer, is
a white marble tablet recording General (now
Lord Grenfelrs victory over the forces of the
Mahdi at Toski in 1889. So poor and shallow is
the cutting Of this marble that already it is diff
icult TO read. Within a few yards of it, set
ting out the victories of Egyptian kings. are
many hieroglyphcs almost fresh. after 5000
years the day the sculptor left them! In
less than another century the record of tri-
umph will be indecpherable.'
The greatest Roman Catholic heiress in Eng
land is Lady Margaret Crichton Stuart, the only
sister of the Marquis of Butte. The father of the
Marquis of Butte the original study for Dis
raeli in "Lothair." He very wealthy
that he was able to leave his daughter enor-
fortune without diminishing the large
of the marquisate Lady Margaret
little for society and is very fond of yacht
ing. Her yacht the Zaza, is well known in the
Riviera, and she has many American friends at
Cannes and at Nice. Each year she visits the
Holy Land. Her father invested a great deal
OF money in Jerusalem, and part of Lady
Margaret's legacy consists in ground rents in
that historical holy city.
In France every carriers and every market
cart. instead of injuring the highway improves
it. Many of the tires are ten inches wide. In
the four wheeled vehicles of that country the
axle is fourteen inches longer than the fore.
and a result the rear wheels ins line
about inch outside the level rolled by the
front wheel. After few loaded wagons have
passed over road the highway looks as IL a
steam roller had been at work. A national law
In Germany prescribes that wagons heavily
loaded must have tires not less than four inches
wide In Austria the minimum for similar
vehicles is six and one-half inches. in Swtzer-
land six inches.
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over.treet as n source of News.

of the House committee on postofices and post
roads, was introducing to the President an In
dianapolis who is preparing to write life
of President Harrison How long will il take
YOU to complete it?' the President asked the
man. About year and a half" replied the Wis
itor II must be very careful. you know for the
critics are very severe these days. We must look
out that we please the press. you know Writ
ing hook is nearly dangerous as writing
postofhce committee report isn't II the Presi-
dent asked. with a smile in the direction OF Mr.
Overstreet. well. Mr.. President replied Mr.
Overstreet. II want TO say that don't think the
papers have treated me Just right They ought to
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To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
In to-day's issue OF your paper. in an article
headed MIR. Cannon's Attitude" you say:
There is no case record where the second
place on the ticket has been declined by an ac-
tual nominee" Is IT not true that Silas Wright.
New York senator. received the Democratic
nomination for Vice President at Baltimore in
the convention of May y. 1874 and refused 10
accept IL because the convention had turned
down his friend Van Buren, and given first place
to Polk? Stanwocd in his "A History of the
Presidency states this to be a fact
CHARLES A. REEVES
Bloomington, Ind. May 10.
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Already Pledged.

Apropos of the retirement OF Senator Stewart.
of Nevada, at the close of his present term. in
March, 1905. the story tellers at the Capitol say
this is the best anecdote about him. Years ago
colleague. exasperated by some action of the
late Senator Plumb, of Kansas. came to Stewart
and said:
Don't you think Plumb is the meanest, most
contemplate most ornery, most useless and al
together cussedest man in the Senator"
NO. sir,'' Numbered Stewart. II do not. am
committed to John Sherman all those propo-
stions "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
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Where the Hills of Happiness?
Long-long behind.
We climbed them once when Youth throbbed
high;
But we knew them not till we'd passed them by,
And the way is hard to find.
Where are the Hills of Happiness?
Far far away!
The sad heart dreams of their golden heights
Through the wistful sweetness of summer nights.
Mid thoughts of vanished day.
Where are the Hills OF Happiness?
Alas, too late know
When led by the stars of Memory,
Their shadowy SUBMITS family see
Through the mists of the Long Ago.
David Young, in New Orleans Times Demo-
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Praise for MIR. Beveridre.

Although Mr. Beverdge came to the Senate a
young man. compared with the average age of
members of that body. and without experience in
legislation, he has, by close application and dill
gent attention to duty. developed into "a very use
full senator in the best sense of the term. He As
not much OF a politician as to interfere with
the higher activities Of the statesman. but pre-
sents that felicitous blending of the two char
acters which is essential to national usefulness
He is in word a working senator and his
career has been distinctively creditabIe to him
and to his State. the tribute paid him (by the
Indiana Republican convention) is well deserved.
1t discloses a just appreciation of ability and
good service. ami is at the time a fine ex-
hibiton of common sense.-Washington Post
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Not So Old as the Joke.

One day. when William Dean Howells was In
the editorial rooms OF Harpers Magazine. a
young entered the Office. and as he bore
letter of introduction from Charles Dudley War
ner he was ushered into Mr.. Howells's private
Office. After perusng the letter he asked the
young what he could do for him. The
young man said that he was joke writer. and
he had written joke that he anxious to
have Mr.. Howells read.
Mr.. Howells read the joke. and then. turning
to the young man. he asked:
Did you write this joker?
"Oh. yes sir. Oh yes sir.'' he quickly an
swered.
Well" said Mr.. Howells. rising, you don't
look it. young man. but IL you wrote that joke.
as you say you did. you must be at least a
hundred and twenty years old.'-New York
Tribune
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but with the intention OF canceling the
signature later; sometimes influence of one
kind and another leads them to the with
drawal Too often remonstrances have
been rendered void by this eleventh-hour
repentance when enough names placed
there in good faith could have been OBJ
tanned had the persons circulating the pa
per foreseen the detection. Under the new
ruling insincere signers-those who have
string to their names-are likely to be less
numerous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-12

The ruling Of the Appellate Court that
signers of remonstrance TO a liquor license
cannot withdraw their names at the last
moment before its presentation to the
County Commissioners-to be specific with
in the last three days before the meeting
Of the commissioners-wil meet the ap-
proyal Of temperance people throughout the
State. II happens not infreduently that
men place their names on such papers &c
ave themselves the trouble OF refusing
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A Little Girls Loves.

Bessie. aged five. was accustomed to come TO
her mothers room before the family was up
One Sunday morning while making the custom
airy visit. the doors OF breakfast in preparation
managed to reach the sleeping quarters. Bessie.
with her arms round her mothers neck. gave
one two vigorous shifts. then with an air OF
anticipation announced Mamma. there's two
fings cess love mos of enyhng in der world
What they. Bessie?" asked her mamma
God and baked beans Bessie replied.
smacking her lips.-Iippincott's Magazine.
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STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
Significant Threat.

Abram I. Elkus. OF James. Schell az Elkus.
tells n story of a will contest in which Joseph
H. Choate. ambassador TO England was
opposed to him Mr. Elkuss client had signed
a waiver of her rights. and contended that she
had done under duress. testfying that Mr..
Choate's client had declared that he would
fight her to h-p' if she did not sign. Mr..
Elkus in his argument dwell on this threat
But, your Honor" said Mr.. Choate when
his turn to reply. what does that threat
mean but the Court of Appea,s?"-New York
Times
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Hints.

Mothers reading Household Hints and uncle
Hints Chess"
Susan Hints to Players and Belinda Hints
Dress
Amos Hints on Fashion and father Hints on
Cash"
And the servants in the kitchen closely reading
Hints on Hash"
Alas. Sometimes i tremble. for did anything go
wrong
With all these hint" departments we could
never get along.
And life would be dreary waste. were we de-
prived. I ween.
OF this predigested thought-food in the Family
Magazine.
-puc
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AS to the excuse that conditions at the
City Hospital are good as they have
been. 1T might be answered that Mayor
Holtzman was elected to be an improve
ment on the former administration.-News
But while you were breaking your neck,
or coming mighty near it, in helping to
elect him, did you really expect any i'm
provement? Honestly. now?
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Literature and News.

1t is surprising the number of noveiists who are
on their way TO the front correspondents
successful book. however, does not make a
war correspondent. and when it TO col
lecting facts and transmitting them to headquar~
tiers in succinet shape. the probability is that
the ubiquitous reporter with the long. sensitive
nose for news will wipe the eye OF his more lit
erary brother-Shanghai Times.
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Our friends the enemy seem to be having
lovely time. with their state convention.
Both factions are making serious charges
OF the corruption of delegates. and nobody
doubts that both are coming pretty close
TO the truth. 1t is the pork i'm the pot
that makes the convention exciting for
the average Democrat
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MINOR TOPICS.

From old Virginia an able correspondent
sends the story of a blacksnake which
swallowed fourteen eggs that were under
a setting hen. The reptile was killed and
the eggs recovered. In due time they
Matched. The objectionable omission in
this story is the failure to state whether
the eggs Matched chickens or blacksnakes
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juror in the Gillespie case was rejected
because of his relationship to MrssSeward.
one OF the defendants. His mother. it ap-'
pears. is "a cousin of Mrs. Stewards hus-
band. now dead. Will some one kindly
specify just what the relationship of the
juror to the accused lady is?