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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
The Revised Bible.

In the lightweight years of it's existence the
American Bible Society has issued more than
10000. 900 copies and portions Of the Bible in
many languages. Its constitution required il to
print only the text of the authorized or King
James's version. This prevent it from
lending it's authority to tfanslations made by
private and unofficial persons and bodies, which
have always been more numerous than the gen.
eral public imagnes; and the prohibition was
wholly wise.
Some twenty years ago. however, the revised
version of the Bible appeated. prepared by an
official body of eminent scholars and issued by
the authority of Oxford and Cambridge universe
ties. This new version not accepted gen.
that time has been making its way slowly into
the confidence of the Bible-reading public. The
Bible Society, however. had no part in issuing
the book and could have none.
At last. however its managers have decided
that further adherence to the old rule is mad
visable and have taken steps to alter the consti-
tuition to permit the society to issue the revised
sion. This move indicates that the version
has arrived and is important in that. by
lending the authority ofrthe society to the trans
lation accepted by scholar, the best now
available il will increase the circulation Of the
revision. and make it more generally read.
While most Of the changes from the author
ICED version merely verbal. there. some
of the greatest Importance such as the omis
sion of the last nine vers.s of Mark. of tho
seventh verse of the fifth chapter of the First
Episte of John These and others are 81
weighty that they should be known to Bib.
readers more generally; and the decision of tn,
Bible Society TO issue the revised version is di
rectly in the line of making known the Scrip
lures as they are. not they imagined
to be.-New York Mail and Express.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
NAVAL DETACHMENT MAY
Be LANDED At TANGIER
1t Is Hoped, However, that Perdi-
carts May Be Released With
out Doing This.
FLEET HAS NOT ARRIVED

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Should Amer
lean interests in Tangier or other places in
Morocco be imperiled in any way as a re-
suit of complications growing out OF the
capture Of the American, Perdicaris, by the
Moorish bandits, IL may become necessary
to land marines from the American men,
of-war now on their way there.
This contingency. however has not been
seriously considered by the administration
as there has been no evidence that such
step will be necessary. Officials say II
never has been contemplated that marines
should be sent into the interior OF the
country TO assist in the rescue Of the cap
tured men. They say marines could not
accomplish anything because of the mac
feasibility of the country
1t was expected that Admiral Chadwick
with the cruiser Brooklyn, would arrive al
Targier to-day, but Secretary Moody saic
that nothing had been received from the
admiral up to tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
Bible Translation.

One hundred years ago the Bible was current
In some forty languages-to-day in some four
hundred. 1t is necessary to use sixty different
sets of types to print in these many tongues.
while some fifty languages require to be printed
In more characters than one to be legible to all
races and creeds in that particular country.
Again. to translate the Bible into foreign
tongue is in itself work of more than life
time very often. What must be. then, the labor
required to learn some barbarc tongue which has
no writing. no characters alphabets of its own.
and to supply all deficiencies before the task of
translation begin? Moreover the biblical
metaphors and SMILES have to be altered and
made comprehensive to unfutored minds. One
translator, Henry Mott by name. spent twenty
years in Tahiti 70 learn the language, after
which he spent another twenty years in trans
lating the book into the Tahitan tongue.-Lon-
don Chronicle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
Against the Higher Criticism.

young theologue at Garrett Biblical Insti-
tute asked in written examination at the
end Of his first year two simple questions, which
he answered follows:
l. Where was Jesus born? Answer: I'm
Rome"
2. When he born? Answer: "I do not
exactly recall, but 1 think it was some time
about the opening of the Christian era
These answers brought the career of the aspir-
ing youth to close at Garrett. He told
that he had reached the climax of his blunders
and must seek the advantages of a preparatory
school. Instead of doing so, however, he went
to one Of the Illinois conferences and applied
for admission on trial. The presiding elder who
had his case in hand asked him where he had
attended school, AT Garrett" the reply.
How far did you go in tie course?" ST was
there part of a year." why did you not stay
and complete the work." why" said the in
geruous youth ito be honest, doctor, the higher
criticism taught in that institution had begun
to undermine my faith. and 1 had to leave lest
/ might backslide."-Rev. Or. Jesse B. Young,
in lions Herald.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

In case where the right is so obvious
that only utter stupidity or dishonesty can
fail to recognize it a judge may properly
send a jury back to reconsider the subject
when it has failed to agree, but the Giles
pie case was not one of this kind and a
natural doubt arises as to whether Judge
Downey was justified in ordering the Jury
back to its room after its first report of
disagreement. No doubt failure to render
verdict was irritating, since it involved
a retrial and additional expense to the coun-
ty, but when it comes to deciding in a
matter that means life death it would
seem that a jury should not be subject to
the influence even OF the judge except
through his formal charge. Even if it
were one stubborn juryman standing out
against eleven for the guilt or innocence
of the accused he should be free to hold
his opinion, nor should his honesty be ques-
toned. AS 1t proved, the Rising Sun Jury
did not succumb to pressure; had it done
so a responsibility not his by right would
have rested on the judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

In declaring that the officers of the Union
Railway afforded ample protection for girls
at the Union Station. Superintendent Zion
was evidently misinformed. 1t is the cbser-
walton of everybody that has occasion to 20
to the station often that street walkers and
all their ilk are not interfered with there.
and. though il is known that many innocent
girls have been brought from the country
TO Indianapolis brothels in years past, it is
not recorded that the station officials turned
these cases over TO the police. Doubtless
they would do so If they knew Of them at
the time. but the point is that they are not
organized for this purpose, and such at
tention as they can give the subject must
be purely incidental to other duties that
they regard as more immediate, if not
more important.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
UNITED PRESBYTERTANS
MEET 1T GREENVILLE
Pennsylvania Town Crowded with
Delegates and Visitors to Cen
eral Assembly.

GREENVILLE. Pa. May 29.-Greenville
was center OF religious zeal and enthusi-
asm to-day, through the interest in the
sessions OF the General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church Meetings were
held morning, afternoon and evening i'm all
the Protestant churches of the town, with
leading members of the assembly in the
pulpits II was estimated that FIVE thou
sand people heard the speakers.
One of the interesting services was an
open-air meeting. conducted this afternoon
by the Rev r. NJ. Little. d. D., of Chi
cago j. Campbell White, secretary of the
WAYS and means committee OF the General
Assembly delivered an address on "Mis-
sons' this afternoon in the Presbyterian
Church.
The real business of the assembly will
come up tomorrow and the Following two
DAYS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
FATHER TIME IN COURT
ROOM At KANSAS CITY
Remarkable Aggregation of Aged
Men Appear Before Judge
Teasdale.
SEEK SLAVES ESTATE

KANSAS CITY. May 29.-Longevity was
on display in Judge Teasdale's court tho
other afternoon. 1t was the case of ]. K.
Trogden against j. E. Culigan-a suit In
volving the estate of Jerry Collins a for
mer slave, who died at the age of l07 years.
leaving valuable Kansas City realty. A
lawyer beyond the allotted three score and
ten appeared on one size OF the case. six
witnesses were eighty to eighty-five years
and the beneficiary of the estate is in his
ninetieth year.
The latter is son of Collins. He lives
in Kansas City, Kan. and is familiar
figure in the streets of that city
Trogden, plaintiff in the present action,
is the administrator of the estate of the
former slave, who died in 1885 Culligan
was. during the last years of Collins's life.
a grocer, and sold goods to the old negro.
Collins died in the poorhouse. and it is al
legged that he had been an imbecile for
three years prior TO his death Culigan
supplied the old man with groceries during
1892 and 1893. and ia lieu OF cash took mort
cages Collins'S property Among the
negro's possessions were about seven acres
OF land near Fiftieth and Oak streets,
which is now reasonably worth $4,000.
This had been the centerarians home but
in the restitution of his last days he mort
gagged ii to Culligan.
The administrator alleged that when the
deed of trust was executed Collins was an
impecie. Upon that contention he has
based his suit its object being 10 recover
the tract for the benefit of Collins's son.
"A similar action was brought soon after
CollinS's death, and went TO the Supreme
Court. 1t was thrown out of court upon
a technicality, IL being stated that the pc
tition was defective. The new suit reopened
the contest. If the younger Collins wins
he will he a rich man. When his father
lived the land in question was of little value.
To-day ii is skirted by handsome dwellings
and is in the line of greatest growth.
Six witnesses were examined to prove
Collins's imbecility. All were past eighty
years of age. and all colored. They had
related to Jerry Collins. is white-bearded
old darby, "A type Of slave-day gentility.
He could not read or write, but made
nle witness, teStifying to Jerry Collinss
habits in 1894 and 1895.
He said that the old man was plumb
outen his head two years previous 10 his
death. The witness had called twice
month on Uncle Jerry" and never knew
him TO utter a sane word in the years re-
| ferred to.
Senator Allen was leading counsel for the
| plaintiff; J. -. Johnston assisted him. The
| latter said at the conclusion of the trial
| that Cullgan declared that he supplied
| several hundred dollars. but as a matter OF
/ fact he had been paid for everything he
/ ever sold 10 Collins except a bag or two OF
| meal.
He took all that the old man had on
EARTH. stated this attorney. Mules. cattle,
chattels of every description, and finally
| the Negroes real estate went 10 satisfy a
| paltiy debt.
Judge Teasdale took the case under adj
| yiSprnent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
why Men Do Not Go to Church.

The reason why men do rot go TO church is
obvious enough. 1t is as ar parent as the reason
why play fails to draw crowd to a theater
They are not interested in the church because
they not interested in religion. They have
not the deep and vital relig Gus faith Of which
church worship is the outwa1 expression They
may think they believe but 4ctuaIy they do not
believe in the religion they profess. They arc
not convinced that their for all eternity de-
Ponds on faith in its dogmas and obedience to
its obligations.
How to get 10 to church? Let there
be revival of true and genuine religious faith,
and the churches will not be large enough to
hold them. But such revival can be started
until Christian ministers themselves turn from
criticism OF Christianity to actual and fervent
belief in it as the only means of salvation.
New York Sun
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
RAILS TWISTED BY
THE TERRIFIC HEAT
Unusual Feature of CottonWare-
house Fire at Montgomery,
Ala.-Loss of 100000.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. May 2s-Fire de-
stroyed the plant and warehouse OF the
Alabama Storage Company here to-day.
entailing a loss estimated at $4,000. which
is practically covered by insurance. The
plant is located in a suburb Of Montgomery
and about mile from the nearest fire sta
ton.
The blaze originated In the cordage de-
partment and spread rapidly. Between the
plant proper and the warehouse. where was
stored 4,600 bales of cotton. was a parapet
wall twenty feet high built for fire protec.
ton The. flames leaped this wall, and the
warehouse was ignited- A strong wind was
blowing at the time. The heat was ter
rife the rails on nearby tracks reaching
white heat and being warped and twisted
out DOSitiOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
A PHASE OF SENATOR QUAY's CHAR
ACTER.

Senator Quay was one of the most per-
sistently abused men that have ever en-
gagged in American politics. Only few
could be compared with him in this re-
spect. Simon Cameron during a part Of
his public career and Senator Hanna for
two or three years are among the few ex-
ceptional cases. But for decade after dec
ade Senator Quay was represented as the
very embodiment of all that was bad in
public life and dangerous to good govern
ment and public morals.
Beyond the fact that he a profess
sional politician, that he played the game
to win and used every weapon he could lay
his hands on it is doubtful if there was any
foundation for the serious charges made
against him. He was a successful boss"
and therefore excited the animosty of
his place. But it is not recalled that he
was shown to have been connected
with any corrupt transaction, and all the
time that charges of corruption were being
hurled at him the people of Pennsylvania
mot merely the political managers but the
confidence. When Governor Pennypacker.
of Pennsylvania, heard of his death he
said: Now that he is gone the people of
Pennsylvania will know what they have
lost and what they never quite appreciat-
ed. No other man has been able
TO accomplish so much for the substantial
benefit of the commonwealth" This could
|
was chiefly intent on personal aggran-
diZement or corrupt schemes. President
Roosevelt in his message of sympathy to
the widow, said: Throughout my term as
| President Senator Quay has been my
stanch and loyal friend President
Roosevelt is the last man to encourage or
| permit for years the close friendship of a
man who there was reason to believe was
corrupt above the ordinary of politicians.
| There was one phase of Mr.. Quay's char
| acter that makes distinctly against the
| idea that he was a man of exceptionally
| dull conscience or low standard of polit-
ical morals This was his love for liter
| allure of the best kind. There are men in
| public life who find no time to read the best
| authors. Senator Quay cultivated them
during all his busy life. He had a splen-
did library, and his friends say he was
| never so happy when among his books.
| Two days before his death he asked his
| attendants to take him into his library,
saying: Il want to see my books once
more before 1 die This lifelong love of
good literature would not harmonize with
character Of coarse moral fiber and a low
standard of public morals. Now that Sem
ator Quay is gone the best points in his
| character will come out, and it is likely to
be generally admitted that most of the
abuse heaped on him during his life was
undeserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
FLOOD TROUBLES ARE
REPORTED IN KANSAS

Topeka, Kan. May @.-Heavy rains
throughout the Kansas river valley have
caused higher water than at any time since
the flood OF year ago. 1t is expected that
the Kansas river will be very high by to-
morrow, though no dangerous rise is looked
for.
The rain has been general over the State
for thirty-six hours and has extended 10
the Colorado line. All the railroads are
having trouble.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
ARMENIAN CONVENTION
ASSEMBLIES IN BOSTON

BOSTON May "a convention of Ar
menians, attended by delegates from all
parts of the United States. where there
are Armenian colonies. opened here to-day
The object of the convention is 10 form
an organization TO promote the general vel
fare of Armenians in this country. Bishop
Havseh Saradjian was chosen temporary
chairman.
An effort will be made to have the or
ganization adopt a. petition to be presented
to the International Peace Congress set
ting forth the condition OF Armenia and
asking for amelioration through the en-
forcing of existing treaties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

The prima donna was received with vociferous
applause The hand-clapping more deafen-
ing than usual.
foreigner sitting in one OF the front rows
looked startled at first and then smiled with
satisfaction- Turning to the friend at his side.
he said:
FOR the nrst time understand what you
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Translation of Some: Native Idioms.

In New Britain a missionary. in translatfng.
was seeking some native idiom to convey the
idea Of a binding oath when a chief suggested
that the desired phrase wgts II would rather
speak to my wifes mother than do such and
such thing" In British Columbia mission
airy wanted his catachists TO translate. "A
crown of glory that fadeth not away" This
was done 10 the satisfaction of all concerned.
but ultimately the missionary found to his horror
that il had been rendered "a hat that never
wears out.'-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
| MRS, LAURA JOYCE BELL
IS DEAD At NEW YORK
Comic Opera Singer and Wife of
Digby Bell Passes Away at
Her Home.


NEW YORK. May 29.-Mrs. Laura Joyce
Bell, the comic opera singer and wife OF
Digby Bell. died to-day al her home in
this city. aged forty-six.
Mrs Bell was born in England. her par
en;s being named Maskell. and received
her musical education at the Royal Acad-
envy OF Mlrsic. London. Her professional
debut was made at the Strand Theater.
London, and her first American appear
ance was at Niblo's Theater, In lSl2 Sub
sequently she sang in comic opera com
panies managed by McCaul. Duffy, Daily
and Bell. taking such parts as Evangeline,
Little Buttercup. Katisha and other lead
ing contralto roles. She married Digby
Bell in 1852.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
Not in His Line.

Now" said the pert salesman sarcastically.
as he started to put back the rolls of silk.
cant you think of something more I might
show you, ma am2'
Yes replied the shopper. 'but I don't
think you have it,"
What is it?''
More co,1rfesv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

but in the streaming or regenerating pro-
cess Of the body, moving from the basal
to the oral pole. Any one wishing further
information on this interesting point may
consult Mr.. Loebs bulletin. Concerning
Dynamic Conditions Which Contribute
Toward the Determination of the Morpho-
logical Polarity OF Organisms" which has
just been issued at the university. Those
who feel a little faint can call for a fan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30
TAGGARTS GAIN
IS HIS WIFES LOSS
Henpecked Husband Hears That
Wife Was Struck Dumb
While Gossiping

NEW YORK, May 29.-Robert Taggart q
well-to-do resident Of East Orange. declares
that his wife deserted him over a week ago.
The only word he has heard was that his
wife was suddenly stricken dumb while dis
cussing boarding house matter at Ocean
Grove.
Though they have been married many
years. it is said that the marital pathway
of the Taggarts has not always been rosy.
while ago. in the police station. both
made counter charges against the other.
This matter was patched up.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

The appeal of ,the Rev. Mr.. Wheeler.
superintendent of 'the Rescue Mission. for
help to extend the work of that institu-
ton should not pass UNDECIDED. 1t is doing
Good In a field that is reached in no other
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

A brief dispatch from Pexing states that
has Joined the Red Cross League. The
step is significant The Red Cross. as every
body knows, is the most advanced of mod
ern organizations for mitigating the hor-
rors of war. by establishing field hospitals
and nursing the wounded of both sides.
All civilized nations are in the league. and
the action of China is progressive step.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

II Mr. Hearst fails TO secure the nomination
he will at least have the consolation OF know
ing that he has distributed considerable
amount of money and thus added to the prosper
fly of the masses. To a man sosdeepy devoted
to the welfare Of the common people this should
be quite comforting.-Kansas City Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

1t is good idea to put the overflow Of
Republican editors at the national conven-
tion in the visitors gallery. other visitors
may be crowded little, but nobody ex-
cept delegates has SO good right at po-
litical conventions as editors. The Presi-
dent has the right idea
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

II is pretty custom, that Of the scat
tering of flowers by school children about
the soldiers monument. and one that
should never be allowed to die out. The
children who participate in the ceremonies
will acquire certain patriotic ideas that
they should not miss.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

The striking miners in Western State
have promptly obayed the adverse decision
Of President Mitchell to their claim against
the railroads They do not always Show
similar prompt obedience to the decisions
Of the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

There is no question that Bryan will be
enc Of the delegates at large from Ne
braska to the st.: Louis convention. 1t is
becoming increasingly evident that there
0oor of that convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

The demands OF. the Moorish bandits for
ransom for the American and British citi-
DDns they have kidnapped are beyond rea-
IN Both governments will doubtless bring
: proper pressure to bear on the Sultan
of Morocco TO obtain the release of these
nen- II the government OF the Sultan is
,ot powerful enough TO do it. he should
indicate In favor OF one that is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

Leavenworth prison is becoming quite a
resort for Indiana bank officers. The ten
dency of certain local papers to regard it
as a sort of pleasure resort and source Of
social news is. however to be deprecated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

WASHINGTON, Pa, May 29-The jury
in the case OF Milovar Pattrovick. tried for
the murder of Conductor Samuel T. Fergu-
son at West Middletown, this county. on
Sept. Is last. after being out more than
forty-one hours. to-day returned verdict
of guilty OF murder in the second degree.
The finding of the jury was compromise
verdict and was brought in only after
hundreds OF ballots were taken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-30

IL was in Chicago that gang of bandits
walked into one Of the big shoe stores in
the center Of the city. held up all the
choppers and CLERKS at the revolver's mAz-
sIe and got away with the cash drawer.
shopping in Chisago must be a rather
thrilling amusement.