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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

1t will be with a distinct sense OF relief that
the people of the country will learn that Com
mander Peary will not be able 10 make his most
recently threatened dash for the pole The
ciety. person. or who or whatever IL was that
was to finance the dash has renigged. and
the consequent saving in relief expeditions and
lecture tickets will be enormous.-charleston
News and Courier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD.
Guesf CauIdn,f Come.

Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger tells story OF
Washington hostess who invited attache OF
one OF the foreign legations to cine with her.
The invitation formally accepted. but on
the morning Of the appointed day note, writ
ten by the foreigners valet was received. which
read: Mr.. Blank regrets very much that he
viii not be able to be present at Mrs. Swifts
dinner tonight as he is dead.'-Kansas City
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

remember when IL was loosely said %
some families Of Massachusetts that they claimed
TO have had in the time OF Noah's deluge. .
boat to themselves. and can recall. on the 9TH
er hand. when a social aspirant In Boston asked,
WHO belong TO the really old families. grand
mamma? - and when that relative shook her
weary head and said MOSTLY no one. my dear"
Thomas Wentworth Hisginson. In April ATTAIN
tge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Every dispatch from st. Petersburg calls
especial attention to the perfect order OBJ
served by the Russians in their retreats.
This is not surprising considering the prac-
tice they have had since the beginning OF
this war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
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Ind:anapoIis. Ind.

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Not Quite Dry.

Subbubs-You see. 1 bought the property for
truck farm but badly swindled.
Citman-whats the matter? Can't you grow
anything on it?
Subbubs-Wel l might grow fish on 1t IL
only knew how-Phadelphia Press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Forty-threc years ago to-day Fort Sum-
ter was fired on by the Confederate forces.
and the great civil war had begun 1t
was thirty-four hours before the seventy
defenders capitulated, but in that time a
great nation was rent in twain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

King Christian of Denmark, who has
just celebrated his eighty-sxth birthday,
is the oldest monarch in Europe. He is also
the father-in-law to more royal houses
than any other living monarch. No other
ruler is so healthy. SO prosperous. loved
or so happy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
MINOR TOPICS.

All this talk about the Kaiser's throat
trouble getting worse accords ill with the
story that he made a ninety minute speech
to sailors a few days ago. HE seemed
perfectly fresh at the end of his effort
which is probably more than can be said of
his audience.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
The Bryan Dark Horse.

The report that Mr.. Bryan is supporting Billy
hearst in Pickwickian sense only and that at
the psychological moment he will introduce a
dark horse may be true enough. Mr.. Bryans
dark horse is Mr.. Bryan himself. and the steed
is always saddled and never bridied.-Chicago
Chronicle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
The Man and the Companx,

The Democrats desire ideal man for their
candidate. IL they find him there is a question
whether they persuade him TO put up with
some of the company he will find in politics.
WASHINGTON Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Ma Was Alarmed.

Ma-Did you hear that awful racket in the par
lor just then?
Pa-Yes; 1 wonder what it was?
MAJ don't know, but hope it wasn't Clara
breaking off her engagement with young Got
rox Chicago News
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

safe man. Granted; so are Mr.. Bryan and
Ar. Hearst Ard the country will keep
them safe by not putting them where they
can hurt anything.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

There is a story that Hearst and Parker
have combined and that Hearst will have
= place in Parker's Cabinet. No campaign
cartoon. so far. has been as funny as that
story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Looking Forward.

The Fiancee-Ohl have such a lovely Easter
hat Shall 1 show II you?
The Fiance-I wish you would, and-er-now
that engaged l think it would be only
fair let the bil.-Brooklyn Eagle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

President Roosevelt introduced at
publishers banquet IN Washington SIM
ply as 1.-THE best-known author in Amer
lea" 1t was great and a deserved COM
plfment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Cow-Gee I'm thirsty. I wish belonged
to a waIl-street syndicate.
The Rooster-Why do you wish that?
The Cow-'Cause they never forget to water
their stock.-PGck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
No Cause for Rejoicing.

The Hon. Champ Clarks prediction that the
Republicans will split the tariff question after
the election is not altogether calculated to fill
his fellow Democrats with unrestrained glee just
now.-Proyidence Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
His EXCISE.

Here you is-in trouble agin," said the col
ored deacon. Didn't tell you fight yo way
only wild de Sword de Sperritt?
Yes suh." replied the penitent "But-de
razor wuz so han6y!'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Mr.. Minami will no doubt induce may
travellers to include his country on their
tours around the world if he will circulate
his red-and-ye llow-covered periodical freely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

John Mitchell says it has always been
his experience that in every strike both
sides get licked" Then they proceed to
get even by taking it out on the public.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Bryan asks. why does not Judge Parker
talk We do not positively know. but we
strongly suspect that he has ambition to be
President.-New York Mail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Democratic National Chairman Jones
fears that Judge Parker is not a regular
Democrat; and 1t looks as IL he were
right Regular Democrats either make a
noise or spend money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Pettigrewsome arises to remark that he viii
bolt II Cleveland is nominated. The Democracy
is apt to suffer. II he Is not given excuse for
bolting. -Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Triumph.

There came young man from Bayreuth.
Who played, on a forty-keyed fleuth,
A musical phrase
Lasting three or four days.
Cried artistic New York: Hes a beauth!'
Puck.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Louisville courier-JournaI says that
city and Kentucky are being flooded with
literature booming William r. Hearst for
President. A local bureau has been or
eanized and the literature is distributed by
nsn. A pamphlet giving sketch Mr..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

miners strike is imminent in Kentucky.
and good old-fashioned time may be ex-
pected as coon as the consignment of am
munition is received
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Professor Bovine has been acquitted of
the charge OF heresy by Methodist court.
1t is getting harder and harder to be a
hereto In these days of broad-minded
common sense
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Democrats are proposing to have
John Sharp Williams for chairman of their
convention and to stop his presidential
BOOM They think lot of that man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Brxan,s Ears Not Good.

Connecticut Judge has told Mr.. Bryan to sit
down and be quiet. The people told him the same
thing long ago. but his not as quick
as his gue-Philadelphia Press
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
THE HUMoRIsTS.
Two Exceptions.

Daughter-Are all men bad. papa2
Father-N-ro. my child you Will always be
safe with your grandpa and me-Town Topics
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Must Re Real Civilization.

There must be something more than the thin
veneer of civilization in Japan when its Diet
becomes involved in charges Of sraft.-Provi>
dence Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

A New York dared a girl not to
utter word for forty days. She took him
up, stuck to the agreement, and now she
has married him. For the rest of his life
he'll be- paying for that forty-day silence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

England has announced that she will not
conquer Thibet. WHY'S IL all over so
soon?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbit
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Chicago has a boy street preacher seven
years old. No use; evangelizing Chicago is
no child's play. and never will be-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

ST LOUIS-Union News Company Union Depot
Worlds Fair Newspaper Wagons; Louisiana
News Company Exchange.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Either Company a N. 10 midnight through
the week and from p. 20 midnight on sun.
days. ask for the Journal. then ask the Joufnal
operator for the department or individual wanted
AFTER MIDNIGHT THROUGH THE WEEK
AND BEFORE S p. NJ. on SUNDAYS
Old Telephone Editorial. $500 and 3s3: circuia-
tion. 359l. counting room. $500.
New Telephone-Editorial. IS. So or 10; count
ing room or circulation department. SS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Igorrotes in st. Louis can have theil
dog meat, after all. Humane principles
have won against the Humane Society.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Ladies will please remove their hats. Old
ladies Cto avoid catching cold) need not re-
move their hats" This notice is printed
in the programmes of New York theater
Guess whether any one keeps her hat on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Private residences in Paris are called
hotels" In Utah they are not called
hotels. but they are
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

An Ohio baseball player has been ar
rested for participating in lynching Ohio
evidently has law protecting umpires.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

LOUISVILLE.-C- T. Deering, northwest corne
of Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefel
Bros, Az West Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

In his youth j. Pierpont Morgan wrote
poetry. 1t is only right to state however
that all his money was not made that way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

A merchant writes to know a good way
of preserving his winter goods from moths
during the summer months. If he had ad-
vertised them in the papers he could leave
that trouble to the other fellow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

move their hats This notice is printed
in the programmes of New York theater.
Guess whether any one keeps her hat on.
A merchant writes to know a good way
of preserving his winter goods from moths
during the summer months. If he had ad-
vertised them in the papers he could leave
that trouble to the other fellow.
The Russians did not kill any Jews to
speak of this Easter, and the fact was con-
sidered worth a big headline on the first
page. This war seems to have demoralized
Russia's national customs.
Whiskers are unsanitary, says a great
physician. Disease is breaking out in the
Russian army. Moral. for the Russians
He who shaves his beard away may live
to fight another day
| The scientists say that the silkworm is
doomed to extinction, silk being now made
| from wood pulp. Why not make cotton
out of wood pulp. too. and extinguish the
boil weevl?
Scientists say this world will last 100 000,
| 900 years more, and Chicago prophet only
gives 1t ninety years. The difference will
be too slight to be noticed by the present
generation.
| 1t is reported that the Japanese are using
wireless biography during the lombard
ment of Port Arthur. 1t would suit the
enemy better If they would also use freless
| shells.
Chicago is complaining because the GEN.
| sus bureau estimate gives her 'only
| 1,S73.s30 inhabitants. That is about mil
lion too many for any respectable town.
| The japanese building at the ST. Louis
exposition was demolished by a storm the
| other day. Another TIE Deum and popular
demonstration of joy in ST. Petersburg
| The Yalu river is gaining a reputation
as the Potomac of the East. The reports
| are the same day after day-"Au quiet
along the Yalu tonight
A Chicago man applies for a divorce
claiming that he was in a trance when hi
was married. That won't do; they all fee
that way at the time.
An article in the Saturday Evening Pos
| is entitled, Russia; Our Friend in Need
Well, Russia is in need, whether she is ou
| friend or not.
In his youth j. Pierpont Morgan wrot,
poetry. II is only right to state, however
that all his money was not made that way
An Ohio baseball player has been ar
rested for participating in lynching Obi,
evidently has law protecting umpires.
The Igorrotes in st. Louis can have thei
dog meat, after ALL Humane principle
have won against the Humane Society
Chicago has a boy street preacher sever
years old. No use; evangelizing Chicago i
no child's play. and never will be.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

DIES MONIES. Ia.-Mose Jacobs. 300 Fifth street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

DENVER. Col.-Louthain & Jackson. Fifteenth
and Lawrence streets, and A Smith. 16S
Champa street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

NEW YoRK-Astor House
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

An article in the Saturday Evening Post
is entitled. Russia; Our Friend in Need -
Well, Russia is in need, whether she is our
friend or not.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Yalu river is gaining a reputation
as the Potomac of the East. The reports
are the same day after day-"Au quiet
along the Yalu tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

A Chicago man applies for a divorce
claiming that he was in a trance when he
was married. That won't do they all feel
that way at the time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Japanese building at the St. Louis
exposition was demolished by storm the
other day. Another TIE Deum and popular
demonstration of joy in st. Petersburg
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12
Tua INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
CHICAGO-Palmer House. Auditorium Annex
Hotel. Dearborn Station News Stand
CINCINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co, Arcade.
Grand Hotel.
COLUMBUS. O.-yfaduct News Stand. $50 High
street.
DAYTON. o-J. V. wilkie. 80 South jefferson
street
DENVER. col.-Louthain Jackson. Fifteenth
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Chicago is complaining because the GEN.
sus bureau estimate gives her "only'
1,S73. $50 inhabitants. That is about a mil
lion too many for any respectable town.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

1t is reported that the Japanese are using
wireless telegraphy during the lombard
ment of Port Arthur. 1t would suit the
enemy better If they would also use fireless
Shells
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The Russians did not kill any Jews tC
speak of this Easter, and the fact was con
sidered worth a big headline the frs
page. This war seems to have demoralizeC
Russias national customs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Scientists say this world will last 100000
900 years more, and a Chicago prophet only
gives 1t ninety years. The difference will
be too slight to be noticed by the present
generation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

Whiskers are unsanitary. says a great
physician. Disease is breaking out in the
Russian army. Moral, for the Russians
HE who shaves his beard away may live
to fight another day."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-12

The scientists say that the silkworm is
doomed to extinction, silk being now made
from wood pulp. Why not make cotton
out of wood pulp. too. and extinguish the
boil weevl?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-18

the beauty Of the landscape The steam
railroads often run through the leastsat-
8traotive parts of the country and par
Over and over again Jne hears along .Ae
4ticularly in the approaches to large towns.
trolley route. ~ have often seen this
place fronlfthe railroad and thought how
ugly it was l never before realized that
1t has so attractive a residence section."s
And between towns the trolley gives the
best possible idea of the charm OF, New
England scenery now glluing close to
the September grey waters OF Long ls-
land Sound : now following the course of
the glistenIng Connecticut again enc:r--s
cling the sides OF preciptons mountains
in the Ware valley past the sandy-shorcd
lake OF WicEa boag &, Il and finally coming
Z Into the valley OF the Charles, picturesque
with canoes and other pleasure craft.
The varied beauty Of the landscape and
q the cxhllarntlon OF the fresh air, o; @.
gether with tho freedom from the dust
and dirt of railway travel. make II 7 GERS
stsin&that when the last gap bet Ween the
two cities has been filled in ana tbGr, iln-
provelnents now protested Il by the .sw
#H3ven road in eSneighborhood Of .ew v
York have been completed q very great
volume OF passenger traffic. especially In
the warm months q the year, VIII 5floW
sBostonWard by trolley. 555g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-18
Two 'Tvpica1 Americans

The Yazoo City Blade. not having a per
and desiring Is print his picture, substi-5
tuted that of W.. L. Douglas, the famous
5Brockton shoe manufacturers. Hnrper,,s
Weekly reprints the picture with the FOL-
.s'"The Judge is not quite as bald as this
and he wears another typeEof scarf s.. Ills
reflective 4 However, the picture doubtless
will serve its purpose, and we can .per-4
.celve no real basis for. complaint from
either Judge Parker or, Nj w. y. DOUG;
looking. q & 48#
Ard each has achieved signal success
in his calling. w. l.. has made mil lions
has noblyi earned the higest tribute IN his
upation-thattof a Just judge g$ Both
are typical Americans and men Who
ing 5inRi TROY, n !. y. :, Press
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-18
Beat Tom 4Taggart.

IT have Just been bea ten at my own
game. - laughIngly acknowledged Chair
man Thomas IA ggart, as he and William
II. Sheehan Joined z mutual acalIaiIntance
broadway cafe the other day.
a Replying to q query from the other
Chairman raggart continued:
and myself were not very
hungry to-day, and the colorel walter
only brought lis q check for 50. handed
the waiter a S. bill, and he brought me
back two ones and two half dollars ~
sIi.What do you suppose he said when
asked him why he didn't bring me some
smaller change? He Just shufiled MS rect
a noment, and sputtered:
59'.' DE l.awd loveth u cheerful giyah.'
New York Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-18
Looking Backward.

AtEthe Franklin Inn a literary club Of
Philadelphia, a group Of young. novelists
were Citing smiles and metaphors that
they liked 5 Harrison Norris the poet and
ia Smile that appealed to me strongly
wa. one made In the trial OF q thief. This
pcarance, and during his trial q 1t was.
shown that he had turned to dishonest.
courses Ell in order to earn Sa the 4 money
wherewlth to study for a Clergyman s de-
greed. The prosecuting attorney said Of
his strange conduct:
ffG''sThis young man, becoming 4 thief
In order eventually to become a clergy
man,fis lixe&tlle oarsman who turns his
uck upon the place he Is steering for