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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Routine of Chinese school.


Each Chinese schoolboy must furnish his
own stool and table for school work and
the -four precious articles" which are the
ink slab a cake OF India ink. brush for
writing and paper. With these he begins
his weary task OF learning TO write and
read the thousands of Chinese characters.
These are to open the way 20 the Chinese
classics and a knowledge OF this ancient
the Chinese. At the opening OF Chinese
school a paper on which Is written the
name OF Confucius is pasted on the wall.
Before this honored name the pupils and
and bow their heads three timeG 20 the
floor The teacher then tells Confucius the
day the month and the year when the
school is opened and begs for his favor.
Every morning when the pupils arrive they
must bow twice. once for the teacher and
oace for Confucius.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Make Your Choice.

Mr. Hearst may be very undesirable pres-
Dental possibility but his prospects compel one
of things to be conceded-either that the
Democratic voter is very easily purchased ar
tice or that Mr.. Hearst has abilities as a cam
paigner which far above the ordinary.
Either BARI is a very potent qualification
in Democratic eyes the young editor is show
ing the older politicians OF his party tricks
Iolrr
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Take, oh. take away the map.
Let me hear familiar names;
Speak not Of the foreign chap
Who new martial glory claims.
Tomsk and Omsk and Irkutsk. too.
What care 1 what there may hap?
When these Orient troubles brew,
Take. oh. take away the map.
Tell me not of the Yalu:
Sounds familiar let me hear.
Like Oshkosh or Kalamazoo"
Which fall sweetly on the ear.
Hence with those barbaric nouns;
Do not rouse me from my nap.
Let me hear of homelike towns.
Take, oh. take away the map.
Washington Star
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Yesterdays dispatches contained an ac-
count of what General Kuropatkin in his
Official report called IAN important engage
men.." and which some papers styled "the
first great land battle of the war" A head
line In a St. Louis paper had IL. Japan wins
frst infantry battle Of the war" The in
fantry battle was fought by mounted men,
Besides calling IL IAN important engage
snent" General Kuropatkin reports that:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

If the Shantung rioters are not very care
full they will learn just what Secretary Hay
meant by administrative entity and how
far 1t goes. Germany will bite off a large
piece of Chinese territory for every mis-
eionary harmed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Determined to Be Pleased.

A sign Of persistent satisfaction the Russian
side is presented i'm the fact that, whereas Adj
miral Makaroff's assumption of command at
Port Arthur was accompanied by sanguine pre-
dictions of his going out and wiping I'D the
Yellow with Togo. he is now commended
for taking the opposite course and keeping his
ships in safety. Certainly the determination TO
be satisfied either way is which the Rus
slams may probably cultivate-or any other ma
tion for that matter-Pittsburg Disnatch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal.
Much prominence is given in the Journal this
morning about the will of Col c. NJ. Strader
stating that he was retired army officer and
a graduate of West Point. His name is not to
be found in the army register in the list
Of West Point graduates. Any connection he
may have had with the army was probably as
a clerk in one of the departments.
JOHN Z. HAWKINS,
Indianapolis. March %. United States Army
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

At Denver. Col. twenty Baptist ministers and
some of their Pensioners. failing to get car
penters TO work school building took
of their coats and worked at II themselves II
is lucky the labor union did not come down on
them for working without a label.-Washington
Tine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The existing treaty with China expires in
December and new one will be negoti-
ated at that time. 1t may be that more
liberal provisions will be made for the ad-
mission of the Chinese But there will be
no politics in it: the election will be over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Greaf Gall.

Stubb-Now. that's what 1 call gall. The
idea Of that doctor making calls in an auto
mobile.
Penn-Gall? Why 1 think it is very enter
prising for doctor to use an automobile
Stubb-But he's horse doctor.-Chicago News.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
ROOseyeIt's Hard Heart.

The idea that the ear of President Roosevelt
IS open to every distress is subject to modifi-
cation and exceptions. For example. he re-
NAMED most extensively idle when an Empora
woman wrote him demanding the removal
OF the mayor because the mayor had refused
TO buy her bill of observation-disclosures City
Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

General Kuropatkin's first report to the
Car told of a Japanese victory. The gen.
eral is evidently conservative enough not
+ TO wish to start in by breaking a long es-
tablished precedent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

New York physicians have discovered a
the hand, producing intense irritation. The
itching palm has been noticed for many
years and Is not confined to New York;
but it Is a relief to find its cause. An an
tidote will be a distinct gain to morality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Thirty-four hits out of a possible thirty
five at a distance of one mile is the record
established by the gunners of the Kear-
sarge. Whenever such record Is made the
possibility of war becomes smaller No
nation cares to furnish the targets for such
craftsmanship
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Cautious.

I'VE would like to name cigar after you,''
said the manufacturer to the prominent citizen.
''Have you any objection? %
We'll would like to smoke one Of the cigars
first" the reply. II wouldn't care to be
identified with any confidence game."-Wash-
ington Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
First IrOnclads.

II Is an interesting coincidence that the first
of modern ironclads was used by the French in
the Crmean war. just some fifty years ago.
John Stevens is usually claimed as the origina-
tor Of the idea OF ironclad vessels in lsi2 but
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The Deweys are now up in the Federal
Court to answer a charge OF fencing gov
eminent land in Kansas They were &C
Quilted of the charge OF numbering three
sheepmen and other little irregularities of
. similar nature. but they must not expect
to commit such outrases as this and go
scot free.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

- The Cunard liners are to be equipped with
turbines. That is as important a step for
ward from screw propellers as was the
change to the latter from side-wheels.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Cellar and Cellular.

Now. Mr.. Ramble." said the professor, you
may tell us the difference between the cellar
and the cellular forms OF life
Mr.. RambIe thought for moment.
lone lives in a house, he ventured. land the
other lives in a fat."-Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The murderer of American missionary
Is reported to be hiding on Mount Ararat.
This is the second time that place has been
used as a refuge I'm time of danger
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THE HUMORISTS.
The Thrifty Patron.

I'D like to exchange this book" said this
man who had made the purchase two days be-
fore
Why" asked the bookseller.
Because I've finished reading it-"-Chicago
Dos
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

English and American engineers have dis
covered sixteen millions in pure gold in
Bolivia Get ready for a boundary dispute
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

II has been discovered that the blues
are only form OF splanckinic neurasthenia,
due TO intra-abdominal venous congestion.
Cheer up--it NAV not be true
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Senator Carmack, of Tennessee. says: "If
Hearst is nominated all is lost, including
honor" If he is not the party may save
its honor as a consolation.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Japan has a Doodle scandal in the Diet.
This is her last step toward qualifying as a
completely modern and highly civilized
nation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

very kind of the Sultan. but nobody was
losing any sleep over whether he would or
wouldn't
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The city of Moscow is now saving war
money by cutting down school expenses
which is about the poorest economy gin
able in the long run.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Among others the late Sir Edwin Arnold
was one who taught English-speaking peo-
pie to love Japan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Quite Unfair.

George Fred Williams has declared for Hearst
II seems like unfair advantage take of a
boom that in other respects doing quite well.
Washington Post
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31
Correction.

The report that the oldest in the United
States is dead is not true We are Informed
that the Oldest man in the United States is alive.
Punch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Germany is now the proud possessor of
steel trust. The only thing left for high
and lofty finance Is an international mer-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

man feels much safer with a wife and five
children than with wife and none.-New York
Press
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

A Philadelphia surgeon has discovered
process of nerve grating. IL reports from
the Quaker City are true. he ought to do
a big business right ut home.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The Car said that he should feel relieved
when Kuropatkin took command. He is
also understood to have intimated that
Alexieff too, would be relieved"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

LOUISvH-LE-c. T. Deerine, northwest corne
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Bluefel
Bros, AZ West Market street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The Sultan of Sulu has accepted the
abrogation of the Bates treaty. This is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Sir Philip Burne-Jones says that he can
not see why such place as Chicago should
exist Sir Philip evidently overlooked the
customary visit TO the stockyards
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WASHINGTON, ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House. Fairfax Hotel. willard Hotel.
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Can be found at the following places:
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Hotel. Dearborn Station News Stand
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

On their way to the exposition. the Fill
pinos threw their clothes out of the car
windows. The st. Louis gang will find
poor pickings with that crowd now
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

DIES MONIES. Ia.-Mose Jacobs. 500 Fifth street
Los ANGELES, Cal-Hsrry Drapkin.
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NEW YORK-Astor House.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Since they have been "expurging," why
does not some enterprising publisher get
out an unexpurgated edition of the Con-
gressional Record? There should be money
bin it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

The former husband of Nine. Nordica
wrote to her for tickets to her last con-
cert and she kindly sent them by return
mail. What a beautiful thing it is for a
recently divorced couple to dwell on such
terms of amity-even of warm friendship!
Too often does a divorce result in a GER
tain GOODNESS which must be unpleasant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

Recent changes in the interior arrange
ments Of Tomlinson Hall have decreased
the seating capacity of the hall TO such an
extent that both the Republican and DEM
ocratic state committees are concerned as
10 how the crowds that usually attend the
state conventions will be handled. Secre-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

toy pistol factory in Chicago has been
wrecked by an explosion. No lives were
lost: on the contrary, it is probable that
several hundred lives will be saved as a
result of the accident.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-31

At a bankrupt undertaker's sale in De-
catur, Ala, one man bought enough collins
to accommodate his entire family, which
is large one. With the natural perver-
sity of the human animal, they will prob
ably all remain healthy for many years,
thus defeating all the poor mans plans
for economy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
Died from His Injuries.

A colored man named Frank Stephens,
haiIing from Milton, S. c., was run
over and fatally injured by train of the
ashington- Southern Railway at Guam
tico yesterday afternoon. Both legs
we're crushed below the knees, one hand
vas terribly mashed and other injuries
inflicted. The unfortunate mau was
placed aboard the train aud the run from
Quantico to this city was made in 40
minutes. When the train was passing
Lorton employees at the depot telephOned
here for the ambulance TO meet the train,
but for some reason some time elapsed
before the conveyance appeared. stephens
was placed in the Alexandria Hospital
where his legs were amPutsted and
everything resOrted to in order to save
his life. He died, however, at an early
hour this morning. Stephens, it appears,
ATTEMPTED to board moving train and
slipped, causing him to fall on the track.
He was employed in the double tracking
now in progress on the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
Charged With Perjury.

Samuel ]. Dunlap, formerly private
in the United States army and recently
employed as q trainman on the South
en- Railway, was arrested by Officer
lieltis yesterday on warrant sworn out
bv Mrs. Lena X. Hicks, charging him
with perjury. Mrs. Hicks claims that
on The 2Sth of September Dunlap pro-
cured license for the marriage Of her
daughter, Ola Virginia Hicks, and
Hugh Wellington Crockett, giving the
age Of the former as twenty-one years
and the latter as twenty-three years.
Mrs. Hicks states that her daughter is
only in her sixteenth year that adyant-
age was taken of her own absence from
the city the girl taken 10 the house OF
neighhor, dressed in the clothing OF a
woman, and other means adopted to de-
ceive the officiating minister as to the
age of the bride. The case was called
in the Police Court this morning, but
continued in order that counsel for the
accused could have time to examine IN
to the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
New Enterprise.
weeks.

The building at the corner King and
Pitt streets which has for many years been
occupied by Tackett & Marshall who
enjoyed the reputation Of carrying a
strictly high grade line of dry goods,
notions and carpets is now occupied by
the new firm of GoodlOw q Co., who
will cater to the wants of the consumer
in articles in their line of merchandise
of known quality and style. The hrm
is composed of Mesas Chas. f. Tackett
and A. Goodloe jr. Mr. Tackett has
for many years been connected with the
importing and manufacturing firm OF
James H. Dunham & Co., New York.
A corporation rated as one of the four
largest wholesalers Of dry goods in the
world. Captain Goodloeis young man
of known ability in the business world
After leaving the employment of Wood
ward and Lothrop of Washington he
embarked in the mercantile busiDe IN
Cuipeper, Va, where he has built up a
large trade catering to consumers OF the
better class of m erchan lise. His place
of business in the Masonic Temple, Gull
peper il considered one of the handsom-
EST store rooms and well appointed stock
in Virginia. Mr.. Goodloe is also cons
sidered one vast posted and most popular
buyers visiting the New York markets
With the facilities for buying merchan'
disc in large quantities and at close
figures, which the two stores will enjoy
we bespeak for Messrs GOodloe and Tack
ell much success in their new enterprise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
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42O 420 Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A meeting Of the Friendship Fire Com
pany will be held tonight.
Mr.. 4. d. Rodgers, who conducted
Gospel services at the Village Chapel
recently, will resume the same next Tues
day night.
The sewer at the southwest corner Of
Prince and Union streets has become
choked and the intersection of those
streets Is being covered with water.
Rev. John Cavnaugh, accompanied
by several members Of the Free Metho-
dist Church, held an open-air meeting
at the northwest corner Of King and
Royal streets last night.
Mr.. W. A. Smoot, President of the
Columbia Fire Company, has received a
check for 1913. AZ. one-ffth of the surplus
fund in the hands Of the executive com
mittee which had charge of the recent
freman's celebration. The check will
be turned over to the treasurer of the
company at the meeting tonight.
Mrs. Charles II. Kane. living at ~ south
Washington street, yesterday lost gold
watch and chain and Officer Allen was d.
tailed to investigate the matter, Lewis Jones,
colored boy between twelve and fifteen
wears of age. who had been employed as an
errand 10y by Mrs. Kane. was suspected, an |
when he was searched the missing articles
were found on his person. Jones was locked
up. The case was called in the Police Court,
but continued.
Suit for s., 900 damages was I'll, d in Wash
ington Yesterday by Mary Hopkins against
DR.. George T. Klipstein. of this city, the
owner of the Sumner. 1929 n street, north
west 1t is claimed that Oh July q last, Mrs.
Hopkins, who was an occupant OF one OF the
apartments at the Sumner, was descending
the stairway when board gave way and she
was injured.
The fall and winter opening Of millinery at
Miss Annie Hurdles's store tomorrow, as well
as that Of Miss Louise Ai.ches0n on the same
day, will, as usual, attract many alexandria
| Indies, who always find in the city all the
latest STYLES Of seasOnable headwear.
The heavy northwest wind which have
been blowing almost continuously since Fri
day evening last, brought with it large hocks
of wild ducks, and the river betweed Wash
ington and this city Is well filled with the
| fowl.
In the Corporation court today the suit oil
the City Council VS.. George Day was dis
missed.
The water mains will be flushed on Friday
morning at 7 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
Hurled Brick Through Window.

While south bound passenger train
No 81 of the Washington-Southern Rall-
way was passing Brickhaven last night
shortly before seven O. clock brick crash
ed through window Of one OF the cars
The missile struck Mr. james I Lawler,
of this city, on the back, while the flying
glass injured his face and eyes. The
missile was thrown with considerable
force, and had it struck airy one on the
head the injury, it is believed, would have
been fatal. Mr.. Lawler was further in
iured by suddenly changing his position
and colliding with the opposite seat, he
suppOsing other bricks would be hurled
through the window. 1t snO uncommon
occurrence fos missiles to be thrown at
steam and electric cars while passing be-
tween this city and Washington, and al
though efforts are made to identity the
perpetrators of such Outrages, they man
age to escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-05
Personal.

Rev. John A. Wray, of this city, is
assisting Rev. DR.. w. t. Derieux in
the special services this week in Venable
Street Baptist Church, Richmond.
A letter from King George to the
Fredericksburg Star says Miss Dorsey
Ashton. of Alexandria, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. F. C. Fitzhugh, at Bedford.
MIR. VIM. A. SmoOt, of Alexandria, is
spending several days on his farm in
King George.
Mr.. William Burroughs, son Of Assist
ant Postmaster Burroughs, is suffering
from typhoid fever. -.
Mr.. Edwin K. Sullivan, of Washing
ton, and Miss Netah NJ. Tiger, Of this
city, were married today at the rectory
Of Christ Church by Rev. Mr.. Morton.
Mr.. james Breen, formerly OF this
city, but now of Philadelphia, is on
visit 10 his old home.
Mrs. Margaret V. Heckrotte, of Pitts
burg, Pa, is visiting her brother, Mr..
w. w. Sherwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Tucker left thii
evening for visit to Round Hill.