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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
PURELY POLITICAL.

The record of the present session of Con-
gress will be like those of the past-the
Republican party making history and the
Democrats making objection.
If the trade reviews dealt with such mat
ter they would be forced TO record pro-
nounced stagnation and tremendous depres-
sion in Democratic ssue-manufacturing at
present.
The fact that Mr.. Bryan now wears a
silk hat affords little encouragement TO a
weary public for there is every reason to
fear that he can talk through one as well
as another.
When Mr. Bryan declared in his Lincoln
speech. that the Kansas City platform was
sound in every plank" he doubtless over
looked the deadly fact that sound" is
also a noun.
ST Louis might have recovered from the
effects of its Doodle exposures if it hadn't
been for the worlds fair scandals: she
might have got along with the worlds
fair scandals II she hadn't acquired the
Democratic convention. and she might have
v-or I'd ihroreh the Democratic convention
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Gorman's Reason for Delay.

Comte Charles de Galliffet-one Of the titled
foreigners present at the dance given by Mrs.
Ogden Mils-was in Washington the other day.
and presented to a number of prominent
men, among them Mr.. German
WHO did you say he was?" inquired the sem
ator when the French aristocrat had withdrawn.
He is the of the celebrated Marquis de
Galinet. who minister under waldeck-
Rousseau and who smashed the Communards
during the second siege of Paris-the man. you
know. with the silver stomach
with silver stomach? For how long?'
sixteen years"
For the Lords sake,' exclaimed Mr. Cor
man. leaping from his chair. don't let the
count meet Bryan till after the St. Louis con-
vention New York Mail and Express
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
RELIGIOUS Notes.

Australia is not wild after ALL She has
21O churches to every 100 600 people-a larger
number per capita than any other country
England has ia and Russia only about fifty
five.
Thomas Fielding Scott. the first bishop of the
Episcopal Church in Oregon. was elected TO
that Office in 1853. The iftieth anniversary of
his conservation will occur in Portland on Jan
In Turkey. India and Ceylon. China. Africa
and Japan the American board has total Of
forty-two dspensaries and twenty-eight hos
pitfalls. The Missionary Herald states that 253 500
patients treated in these hospitals last
year, under the superintendent of forty Amer
lean physicians, twelve of whom were women
The Church for the Seneca Indians on Cat
taraugus Reservation west New York. has been
consecrated and named the Church of the Good
Shepherd. a large number of very beautiful
memorials have been placed in the church.
Among them a beautifully designed altar
of buff brick, brass altar cross. a chancel
window. also rose window, prayer desk and
lectern.
In of the seamen's missions in London a
pulpit has recently been installed in exact mi-
tation of ship. The pulpit is built of oak
and is constructed exactly like the PROV of a
ship. The design follows the line of the ships
of the ancient Vikings. The pulpit is the gift
Of the commodore and officers of the fotilla
of torpedo boat destroyers which are used as
a scholarship at Midway, England.
The Ruthenian Catholics of this country are
to have a convention in Olyphant, Pa, in Feb
ruary. The chief topic of discussion will be
the appointment of Ruthenian bishops I'm
less the authorities at Rome do something of
this kind the Ruthenians are likely to go over
to the orthodox Greek Church. The convention
will take steps TO bring TO this country some
OF the Ruthenians of Austria and Russia who
are being oppressed in these countries and will
memorabilia Congress to interpret the immigra-
ton laws more literally with reference to these
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
A Bit of Thackeray Nonsense

With verses and flowers sent to Miss Lucy
W. Baxter on her birthday. Thackeray included
the following whimsical note:
Miss Lucy 1 wish you 100 happy returns of
this happy day / wish the verses were prettier
and likewise the bouquay. But Mr.. Grove went
out and ordered it. that is all 1 have to say
And now they've brought the flowers home
0inned up in that queer way the verses read
much too solemn and pompously for they. And
for your prosperity perpetualy 1 pray and
send my very best compliments to your Papay
and your Maymay, likewise to those darling
pink bonnets Miss Libby and Miss Saray with
whom last night enjoyed ourselves so very
much at the play. Subscribing myself your
faithful friend w NJ. Thackeray From Let
tiers in the Century.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Freak Newspapers.

There doesn't seem to be very great demand
for freak newspapers. However, the many re-
cent failures of newspapers which had oddly
their chief characteristic does not seem to
discourage fresh victims from Offering them
selves. Now and then freakish daily ap-
parently makes good. but the appearance is ce-
ceiving and the scheme lasts but a brief period
and shuts down or. as is sometimes the case. is
closed by the sheriff, who is especially promi-
nent feature in freak journalistic circles More
and more it is emphasized that the newspaper
reading public is turning to quality and is Civ
ing its support to quality. which is a healthy
sign Of the times.-Newspaperdo
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Was Going Alone.

At evangestic service at Glasgow recently
the preacher at the end of his address cried:
Now. all you good people who mean to go to
heaven with me, stand up!' With surge of
enthusiasm the audience sprang to its feet
all but an old Scotchman in the front row, who
sat still. The Mortified evangelist wrung his
hands and, addressing him, said MY good
man. my good man. don't you want TO go TO
heaven" Clear and deliberate came the
swer AYE. AVN gangin but no wi a pair
sonally conducted partyr'-Denver Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
A Famous Conductor.

One Of the Jersey Centrars favorite conduc-
tors is Bob Prall, man not easily "guyed"
or strung" The other day Herr Motif was
passenger TO Lakewood. and a commuter point
ing him out to Prall. remarked: Bob. there's
the most famous conductor of all Europe"
He don't look it, said Bob. What line is he
connected with - Hes been with the Wagner
system ever since he a boy Bob
thought a moment Wagner? Did the Wagner
system get TO Europe? I didn't know it,
Anyhow. II absorbed by the Pullman com
pany in 1899. Is he working with the Pullman
people now?" mot at all. He is representing
Wagner in New York. People are going wild
over him" wild over a common conductor !?
1 wish somebody would go wild over me-" And
Bob went punching tickets-New York
Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Defense of Apaches.

When Delegate Smith was representing Ari-
iona in Congress. in order to influence legisla-
ton he gave Congress the following statesman
like information:
than can the rattlesnake upon which he lives"
We have just visited the Apaches in Arizona
and the superintendent of the reservation school
told us the Apaches do not even kill snakes
much less eat them and that some time ago a
few of his boys out the side of the
mountain and found a large snake. Having
heard that white men always kill snakes. they
got switches and drove the snake some distance
to a white man just to him kill it.-Carlisle
Red Man
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

President Roosevelt has paid hand
some compliment to Senator Fairbanks by
designating him as one of the delegates to
the universal congress of lawyers and
jurists which will meet in st. Louis during
the worlds fair. While the appointment is
purely an honorary one it is an appropriate
recognition OF the senator's fitness to sit In
distinguished an assembly as this
will he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
The Better Part of VaIOr.

A certain Mr. Nolan had received long
tongue flashing from certain Mr.. Quigley and
his friends urging on him the wisdom of
indicating his honor by a prompt of his
fists. But he's more than me equal" said Mr..
Nolan. obviously. and look at the size of him"
Sure. and you don't want folks to be saying
Terry Nolan is a coward?" demanded a re-
proachful friend. We'll. L dunno and Mr..
Nolan gazed mournfully about him; I'D rather
that than to have them saying day afther to-
morrow How natural Terry looks.' Chicago
News
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
merits of city and country life.

The service of Hon. Elihu Root as secre-
tary of war will end to-day by voluntary
resignation, and he will be succeeded by
Philippine islands. Mr. Root has been one
of the ablest secretaries of war the country
has ever had, and leaves behind him some
fine monuments of his administrative abil-
ity ard capacity for legislative reform.
Whatever his future plans may be he de-
serves we'll of his countrymen. The new
secretary is very able man, and needs
no higher praise than to say he is fit to
succeed Mr. Root
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Little Great Men.

Andrew Carnegie is only few inches above
five feet in height Henry W. Phipps. his old
partner is not inch taller. and John Walker
the other member OF the trio who revolutioniz
the manufacture % steel. has perhaps a little
the better OF both Carnegie and Phipps. As for
Henry G Frick. his head would just about reach
to the shoulder Of man of ordinary height. II
is said that one day when these four steel mas
tcrs walking together on the streets Of
Pittsburg. a bootblack called cut to his bust
ness rival farther down the block. the mil
lionaires passed: Eth. Jimmy. git to der
cunts ''-A~~opau+
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Equals.

The stork and the doctor met at the door.
1--WE should be friends" said the doctor.
I'VE have much i'm common"
1T is true are both bpeds," admitted the
stork, guardedly.
Here the doctor showed his bill
lone hundred dollarsr' exclaimed the stork.
We'll, you are a birdr'-Puck
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

est toll. the habit of doing good work,
and the fact that anything worth doing
is worth doing we'll are valuable parts of
education. and teachers should supplement
the work of parents in instillng them.
But there does not seem 10 be any logical
connection between instilling these ideas
and teaching boys 10 remain on the farm.
Young men who are thoroughly grounded
in these principles are needed in cities as
much as they are on farms. and are as
likely to succeed in one field as in the
other
Perhaps the superintendent view is
moro clearly stated i'm an address delivered
by him i'm which he said: Boys should
not be taught that the work on the farm
is degrading. but that it is as important
and as honorable as any other work. Any
work that the State needs to have done
feel that the city offers larger opportunities
for them-that they can do more for them
selves and for society by going to the city
they should go, They should not go aim
lessIy." That is true, but neither should
they remain on the farm aimlessy. Per
haps il is enough for the teacher to con-
fine himself or herself to character build
ing and developing individuality without
endeavoring TO decide between the relative
merits of CITY and country life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

IL Hearst hadn't decided to establish a st.
Louis American. But as matters stand our
esteemed sister city is in a sad way
The Sentinel complains because the Jour
nal has so much TO say regarding Mr..
Bryan. The Journal is always ready TO
oblige. but it scarcely sees how it is to
meet the wishes of the Democratic organ 50
long as Mr.. Bryan continues TO be both the
main tent and the side-show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
The Differences.

Johnny is a very imaginative child" said
the fond mother but Willie is more practical.
When Willie decides that he wants anything he
sets out to get it,"
81 have noticed that difference" answered
the unfeeling bachelor. Johnny sings L Want
to Be Angel. but Willie smokes cigarettes
and skates on thin ice."-washington Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

eff Russia and Japan call off the war"
suggests the Atlanta Journal. what will
Murat Halstead do with the history of the
struggle which he has written" That is
easy. He will turn it into imaginative
romance of what might have happened
and John Brisben Walker will publish it in
the Cosmopolitan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

II is believed now that the inquest in the
Iroauois Theater disaster will condemn the
city inspection methods and perhaps locate
the main responsibility on the city govern
merit. II would be a fitting elimination of
the era OF incompetence and corruption
under Mayor Harrison
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

General Reyes has been starting for
home" for the last month. 1t begins to look
as IL he were not reishing the prospect of
the cross-examination TO which he will be
subjected when he gets there. He will have
to explain many things.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The president of Cornell University pub
fishes figures showing that the male stu
dents put in more hours of study than do
the girls. If that is really true, Cornell is
unique among the co-educational institu-
tions of the country. But it is suspected
that some male student has been string
ing" President Schurman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Now comes forward Dublin editor and
claims that snakes are indigenous to Ire
land, st. Patrick TO the contrary notwith-
standing. This higher criticism is knock
ing all the props from under our most cher
ished traditions. But perhaps the Dublin
editor had been drinking Scotch whisky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

On July this year will occur the Tooth
anniversary of the birth OF Nathaniel Haw
thorne. But the Democratic convention
will be a thousand miles away from the
town where Hawthorne was born, so the
celebrations will not conflict.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The people who have taken a high moral
stand on the Panama canal subject are
asserting that the Nicaragua route is pref
cradle. That argument discloses the secret
OF their opposition to the outrage" does it
not? They are Nicaragua partisans and
always have been. and their virtuous indig-
nation Is cloak for their desires in an
ofhcr direcfion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Senator Burton, Of Kansas, seems to
have habit OF getting mixed up in shady
affairs 1t was he who got a friendly let
ter from President Roosevelt about a GER
tain New Jerusalem company and then
published it for advertising purposes, with
out authority. thereby eliciting a repudia-
ton and rebuke from the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The brain of Citizen" George Francis
Train was found at post-mortem by Dr.
Spetzka to be normal in quality and to
weigh 50 As ounces. The brain of the av-
erage man weighs 4s19 ounces; Daniel Web
ster's weighed 531k Turgeneffs brain
weighed II ounces-one of the largest on
record. These figures are all DR.. Spetzkas.
who has been keeping a record of the brains
of famous men for many years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

has been introduced. and an anti-vivisection
petition has already been presented. The
Observation-Disclosures are strongest In Bos-
ton. and the anti-imperialists are the most
vociferous Boston IS "ag'in.' everything.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

II might have been a mistake on the part
foreign diplomatic corps preceded the Su-
preme Court judges at presidential func-
ton. but 1t was small matter for the
chief justice TO call at the White House
ahout
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

A dispatch from Madrid says a great
commotion has been caused in the Spanish
court by the fact that the young son OF
Prince Ferdinand dislocated a finger in
gymnastic exercises. An Indiana boy
walked five miles a few days ago to get
surgical attendance for a broken ankle,
and did not make much noise about Ii,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

young man has been arrested for rob-
bing the Boston public library. His defense
is that he only took very old books, and
no nice new ones at all. Some of the books
he stole were musty things 300 years old
who wanted them, anyhow?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The Kansas City Star has a grievance. 1t
says that Kansas poets are making "Hoch"
rhyme with vote" and wants TO know if
there is not some way of putting a stop to
it. Why? The poet who can make two
words like that rhyme is a positive genius
and should be encouraged. Send him on to
Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Badly Fed.

Never mind. old fellow" said his friend.
consolingy, keep a stin upper lip and you'll
come out all right
Cant" replied the other; my wife has
idea that starch foods ndigestibe. She
never allows me to eat anything of the kind"
Detroit Free Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The President OF an Eastern railroad
feels that ne is rather overworked in being
asked TO prescribe rules for table etiquette
In the dining cars that a complainant might
not be further Disguised by seeing pas
sengers eat with their knives" II railroad
magnates are TO be loaded down with du-
ties like that their salaries will have to be
In al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Imperialism has shifted from Chicago to
St Louis, where you cannot be buried now
IL your hearse driver is not a union man.
ST. Louis will probably add some extra
frills to this delightful state of affairs for
she cannot bear to let Chicago get ahead
of her
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Senator Depew has become an honorary
member of young John Rockefeler's Bible
class 1t would be hard for Chauncey TO
find a better place from which to CLEAN
material for his after-dinner jokes. The
whole thing is more or less of a joke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Purifying the Water i'm Minnesota.

The state Board OF Health took drastic ac-
ton yesterday in requiring all municipalities
in Minnesota that drain their sewage into
rivers streams or lakes by artificial means TO
install septic tanks OF filter beds. In thckIy
settled country there Is great danger from such
diseases as typhoid fever unless the whole water
supply Is pure. 1t Is almost impossible to as
sure purity unless the greatest care is taken to
prevent germ bearing drainage from entering
rivers ~ is;ez.-N irrcaDolis journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Didn't Know How to Use IL.

Miss Howjames Cat the opera)-IIasn't she a
marvellous technique
Mr.. Cahokia-Yes but she doesn t-er-seem
to know how TO manage 1t gracefully. She
gives it sort Of kick when she turns around.
Chicago Tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Democratic harmony is becoming more
harmonious every minute. Judge Parker's
presidential candidacy has now been in
dorsed by Jerry Simpson and General
Weaver. Oh. they're getting together all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

1T is hard to realize" says an exchange,
that the little nation of japan has a pop
ulation OF more than forty millions" Yes.
IL is hard. but Russia appears 10 have sue
ceeded I'm digesting the fact.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The first man tried for boodling in Grand
Rapids. Mich. has been convicted. That
is good start, and 1t is to be hoped that
Michigan will secure much better results in
Furnishing her grafters than did Missouri.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
FOrewarned.

Here's half pie for both of you Do you
want me TO divide t?''
IF you do divide IL, lady, give me frien' de
biggest half"
You appear to be very unselfsh person"
90 'Taint dat. lady. I've been here before"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
THE HUMORISTS.
True as steel.

He's absolutely loyal to the organization,
isn't hep
Absolutely. Why. he'd follow the organiza-
ton even II II was in favor OF decent govern
ment. Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

One Senator Morgan. of Alabama, has
given notice that he will this week submit
some remarks TO the Senate concerning
the Panama canal How refreshing it must
be for the senators to be able now and
then TO listen to remarks on fresh subject
by new speaker
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

A section of the government exhibit at the
ST. Louis exposition will be devoted to a
collection OF the oldest historical documents
relating to the beginning OF our government.
All, that explains why the Democrats chose
St. Louis for the convention. They want
TO have these musty papers handy when
they are framing platform of dead is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Increased.

Boston is keeping up it's reputation as the
headquarters OF the 'antis." On account OF
petitions against everything under the sun.
the Massachusetts, Legislature is the most
Try. Just now an anti-profanity society is
making crusade and wants laws to help
~: an enti-capitaI punishment petition is
hsing circulated: an anti-expectoration bill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The waters high tonight along the Wa
bash: through the fields there comes the
sound of roaring mud. In the sycamores
the farmer boys roosting, waiting for
the falling of the flood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

A st. Louis paper announces that the
mean pay of school teachers in Missouri
rural districts is SOS a year. Well. that
certainly deserves the name of mean pay
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
Excepf Money.

She-Oh. would have given anything 20 have
has IT,,
He-well. why didn't YOU buy IL?
She-The idea. They wanted half a dollar for
n.-BrOwnngs Magazine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Either Company a. m. 90 midnight through
the week and from y. 10 midnight on sun
DAYS ask for the Journal then ask the journal
Operator for the department or individual wanted
AFTER MIDNIGHT THROUGH THE WEEK.
AND BEFORE p VI. on SUNDAYS. OLD
TELEPHON S-Editorial. 3592. circul1tion OBJ,
counting room. $500.
New Telephone-Editorial. SIS or TO; counting
room or circulation department, rs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

Tom Johnson. of Ohio, is about to start
on European trip. Mr.. Bryan must have
suggested to Tom that this is the one thing
needful for recovering lost prestige.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-25

The New England Milk Producers Union
is to be capitalized at $lOOOOOO. Now. how
much of that milk stock is water?