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INDIANAPOLIS JAN 6 1900 PUBLIC LIBRARY Vol 4 No.22 The mysterious Castle given under the auspices of the Second Baptist church, Dec. 23rd was a big success. The Xmas entertainment at the Methodist church proved to be a grand affair. The St. Paul lodge No. 24, gave a public installation, Wednesday evening, at the Odd Fellows hall on S. Meridian street. The banquet was served by the ladies of the O. E. S. Dr. Cabell of TerreHaute attend ed the public installation last week Mrs. Nellie Courtney and daugh ter, Itan, of Danville, Ill., visited relatives here during the holidays. Misses Fanny Wiggins and Bertha Bradbury of Sullivan, were the guests of Miss Mable Mitchell. The Misses Anderson and Batton and Mr. Charles Shepherd of Lost Creek were the guests of Miss Effie Spears last week. Rey. and Mrs Burden entertain ed their daughter, Mrs S, Nail of Crawfordsville, during the holidays Preston Gordon spent the holidays in Indianapolis. Last Thursday eve Miss Johnson entertained a number of friends, in honor of her sister. Mrs. L. Mitchel jr. Knightstown Tid-Blts Mrs Mary Laiter who has been visiting her daughter Mrs S. L. Brown returned returned to her home Wednesday. Elder Townsend presided over the quarterly meeting Sunday Miss Rosa Thompson who has been attending the Normal at Terre Haute. is at home spending the holidays. A number of young people attended the basket social at Newcastle Thursday eve The Arnett Literary Society is progressing nicely Mrs Ora West who has been visiting her parents for the past few weeks, returned to her home at marion this week. Mr Jas H Keemer attended executive meeting at Logansport this week Mr Harry Taylor spent Xmas at Richmond Robert, Hestor of muncie spent the holidays with friends in this city. Miss Amanda Brooks of this city and Miss Grace Kingelsy of Fairmont spent the holidays at Richmond. Mr Edgar Keemer was the guest of mise Bessie Burton of Richmond during the holidays, I. d. a Walter Bass of Richmond spent the holidays in our city. Shelbyville Notes. Nine young ladies entertained their gentlemen friends at the residence of Miss Laura Reed on the evening of December the 29 covers were laid for twenty and two. Miss Mary Esters has returned from a short visit in Franklin and Indianapolis. Miss Florence Mitzgar visited friends in this city New Years day Miss Mabel C. Johnson entertained a number of friends at her residence in S. Pike st, on the evening of Jan. 1. Mrs Mary Robinson gave a very reception in honor of her husband birthday on the 1 of Jan. Miss Verlena Green who has been in Cincinnati since last August, has returned home. Mr, Robert Yates, Bertha Reed, Subscribe for The The Recorder. A NEGRO NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA Mr. Curry, Anna Cwen and Miss Estella Johnson are on the sick list Mrs Gertrude Carter has returned from a short visit to her relatives in Seymour Miss Rose Dent has returned from a visit to her relatives in Springfield, O., Miss Dent reports having a very nice time. Watch meeting was held at both churches Sunday. Miss Laura Dunley and Mrs Curtis James has returned from a short visit to the friend and relatives in Indianapolis, There was a hop given at the residence of Mrs Frank Van Meter the 27 of Dec. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Mr Archie Withall and Lizzie Grissom on Jan 25, Master William Hill h s resigned the agency of the Recorder which is taken by Miss Mabel Johnson. South Bend Notes Miss Lula Hill of Kalamazoo, Mich., is in the city visiting West Huggard family. The choir of the A. M. E. church gave a New Years' concert last Monday evening. During the year 1899 there 16 marriages, 5 deaths 8 births and 6 divorces. The A M E. church has started its revival meetings as is usual Rev Durren is contemplating starting a paper in this city. Mrs Smith of Peori, Ill., is in the city visiting her two sister Mrs Julia Roberts and Miss Cora Robinson 1909 Napeir st Several of our young people attended the dance at Niles, Mich. New Years night. The Odd Fellows are beginning to look around for good speakers for their celebration here next Aug 18, 1900. The masquerade ball and 'possum supper given by Julius Roberts was a financial success, Willie Powell of Chicago is in the city to spend several week with his mother. John Howard who returned from Niles, Mich., reports that he was held up and robbed of $5 50 on the 28 of Dec. The four robbers were caught on the following day, and sent to jail. LaFavette Notes Miss Effie Wilson of Fowler is the guest of her granmother. Mrs Nancy Scott. Mr. Alonza McKinley has recovered and is able to resume his duties at the Lahr hotel, Mrs Maria Carter has been taken from the St Elizabeth hospital where she underwent an operation, to her home. The Household of Ruth 453 G U O O F kept open doors from 2 to 6 p m on New Year's day. From 8 to 11 p m a grand banquet was tendered to a crowed house. Mr J H Wilson of Fowler, subscribed for the Recorder to 1900. Miss Ciara Trail and W F Anderson are home from Teachers association and are busy at Lincoln School. On last Sunday evening Dorcas Chapter, No 14, Order of Eastern Star, held their annual services in their hall. They were greeted by a very full appreciative house. The program was in charge of the Patron, W F Anderson, Miss Millie Eckle, W. Matron made an address paper, Mrs A Graves, A M; Sketch Mrs Bessie Rollins; Solo, Miss C. Wilson; address, L N Silence, P P; Xmas paper, Mrs I E Anderson, INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 1900 Instrumental, Mrs M Carter; paper; Mrs Nannie Nelson; solo, Mr Silence; Benediction, Bro W O Graves The members of the A M E church choir rendered very appropriate music. Logansport. Miss Lavada Jackson of Terre Haute is stopping with her uncle, Mr Henry Harris. Miss Jackson is a student of the 3rd yr.High School and will enter school here Monday. doors at B Ratliffe the was the re quilts from Miss Z. Pullman, I Seymour News. The Tuxedo club entertained for Mrs. Gertrude Carter, at the home of Mrs. John Mitchell, Miss Daisy Evans has returned home after a pleasant visit in Indianapolis. Mr. Theo. S. Dixon has returned to Laconia, Mr. Daniel Goens of Richmond, visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Tellis B. Carter of Shelbyville, spent a very pleasant time relatives last week, Prof. W. D. Cain, G. M. returned from Rockport, where he was called on lodge business. After visiting his family he returned to Charlestown, Tuesday. Mr. Harrison Mitchell aged 83yr a highly respected citizen of this city and state, died Jan. r. The funeral occured from the Methodist church Wednesday, Rev. Allen officiating, Mrs. C. E Allen and daughter are visiting. Mrs. Allen's mother Mrs. Merriam Roberts at Nobles ville. Services at the two churches on last Sunday were excellent. Vincennes Dolngs. The 20th Century bazaar during Xmas week was a very excellent affair and reflected great credit. Among the many visitors in the city were Master Richard and Joseph Nash and sister, who were the guests of their brother, Mr. John Nash. Mr. and Mrs. George Booker of Terre Haute were the guest of Mrs Jennie Ezel, Christmas day. Miss Nellie Browning returned to Terre Haute, after a week's stay in the city as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jones. Her visit was a pleas ant one and her departure was regretted. Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of S, 4th street, gave a five oclock dinner New Years day to a party of friends. An elaborate menu was served and the hostess whose cuisine is noted, merited general praise for the same. Mr. C. Langford of Warsaw, has been visiting his brother, Prof. W. H. Langford principal of the color ed school. Messrs William and Geo. Goins of Lawrenceville attended the Carnival last Friday evening. Mrs. Georgia Wolf and son Clark of Lawrenceville, passed through the city Sunday, enroute from Princeton where she was called by the sickness of a niece. Mr, Edgar Smith has returned faom Evansville. Miss Blanche Whyte a teacher in the schools of Wheatland, visited her parents during the holidays. It is rumored that a wedding in society circles will occur this week Mrs. Nancy Morris was called to Carlisle. Tuesday, by the sudden death of her brother Rush Wells. The pie supper at the Second Baptist church. Friday night was a grand success. One pie containing a dollar, was won by Master Wm. Murphy a bright school boy. The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State A Journal of Opinions, published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application Logansport. Miss Lavada Jackson of Terre Haute is stopping with her uncle, Mr Henry Harris. Miss Jackson is a student on the 3rd yr.High School and will enter school here Monday. Mrs L. G. Brooks entertained New Years day. Among the noted guest were, Rev J. F. Pettiford and family and Mrs Taylor of Peru Ind. Covers were laid for fifteen. Mrs Mitchell of Frankfort was the guest of Mr and Mrs H. B. Turner this week. The Pleastre Seekers social Club a permanent organization of the sociable members of this city, gave their first reception on New Years night and was a grand success. Luncheon was served The music was furnished by Fornoffs orchestra A number of visitors were in attendance. Mr W. L Jones left for his home in Philadelphia. Miss Mabel Parker is visiting in Laporte. Miss Roberts is in Kokomo visiting relation. Mrs Elijah Green and daughter of Ann Ardor were the guest of Mr and Mrs W. L. Parker. Wabash Notes. The X mas exercise at St. John's A.M E church X-mas evening was very impressive and of high order, and was ably conducted by Misses Nannie and Fannie Brown. The Xmas tree was elegant and contained many valuable presents. Mrs Jones of Chicago who has been the guest of her sister Mrs Waller Russel for the past two weeks leaves to day for her home. Dewey Club No.2 presented Mrs B. J.Coleman a 16 pound turkey for X mas. Mr Agustus Carter of Vincennes was the guest of Miss Carrie Coleman during the holidays. Harry Hammons of Marion, visited Miss Ada Daniels, Christmas, The musical given by the Misses Coleman and Russell, was a grand affair. Rev, Mrs Delaine of Wisconsin, preached for Rev Coleman several nights last week. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. J. Murel Rev, Harry Haywood of Saint Joseph, Mich., visited Mrs. George Brown this week. Mrs. Etta Shoecraft of Marion, visited her mother last week. The W, C. T. U. will give a reception next Wednesday evening. Messrs Charles and Thomas Jefferson, spent the holidays in Marion New Albany Notes. Napoleon, son of Rev. and Mrs. Dorsey, was buried from Zion A. M E. church Tuesday. The children of Bethel church, under the direction of Mrs. G. A. and S. A. Ratliffe will present the cantata, "A Jolly Xmas." Mrs. Elizabeth Keller and daugh ter Jennie, eutertained a number of their young friends during the holidays, The members and friends of Howard chapel, presented Rev. J, C. Patton, the pastor, a fine over coat which was much appreciated, This is a week of prayer at How ard chapel, the revival will begin to-morrow night, and continue for 3 weeks, The Rev. G. M. Moore of Georgetown, Ky. will assist on the 9th. The Widow's club held open doors at Bethel church, Jan. 1, Mrs Ratliffe the promoter of the club, was the recipient of two handsome quilts from the members. Miss Z. Laforce has returned to Pullman, Ill. Mr. and Mts. Charles Martin entertained friends last week, Mrs. Black of Brandenburg, Ky. was the guest of Mrs. Lucy Sparks A public installation was held at the U. B. F, hall Monday night. Mr, James Calhoun a promising young man, gave a supper at the home of Rev, Ratliffe, Wednesday eve, for the benefit of the church Mitchell Items Mrs Charles Duncan is on the sick list. Mr Myra Lewis spent the holidays in Bloomington. Mr Jones of Kentucky is visiting his sister Mrs C. Duncan. Misses Carrie Russe of Indianapolis, Katie Taylor, Ettie Lamont, Francis Knight of Terre Haute; Nellie Taylor of Bedford, spent the holidays with their parents. Rev Terrell spent the holidays in Louisville. Messrs H. Eagleston and William Robinson of Bloomington were in our city last week. Mrs Noble Grisson and children of Shelbyville were the guest of Prof. and Mrs Grisson during the holidays. Mr and Mrs Leonard Lewis entertained last Friday in honor of Mr Mrs Wm Lewis Prof and Mrs Grissom entertained at 5 o'clock dinner last Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs N, Grissom. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lewis entertained last friday in honor of Mr and Mrs. Lewis, Music, both vocal and instrumental, enlivened the occasion. Frankfort Notes. Watch meeting was observed in the usual manner. Quite a large was out to watch for the New Year. Mrs Edward Harper spent New Year with his folks. He has returned to college. Mrs Ruth Cumming has returned to Indianapolis, after a few weeks visit with husband. Mrs Ida Mitchell spent New Year in Logansport. DIED AT 104. Her Lover Killed In 1814, and She Refused Other Offers. Miss Elizabeth Jones died last night on Campbell's Creek, about 12 miles from this city. She would have been 104 years old had she lived until January next. For some years past she made her home with Burley Wintree, and her death was caused by a general breaking down of the vital powers. Her death is the ending of a romance such as is seldom found in real life, and the story of her faithfulness to the memory of her lover is one that is not often found outside of fiction. In her early womanhood she was engaged to be married to a young member of the Virginia Militia, who went out in the service of the United States in the war of 1812. He was killed at Alexandria, Va., on August 23, 1814, in a skirmish with the British troops. This was a few days previous to the date set for his marriage with Miss Jones. When the news of his death reached her she was almost brokenhearted, and although she shortly afterward recovered her usual spirits and was a cheerful and welcome companion to all her friends, she cherished his memory to the day of her death, and although would-be lovers came in plenty none found favor in her eyes. She remained true to the memory of the dead, and now, after nearly a century of separation, she has gone to meet her soldier lover.-Charleston, W. Va., Cor. Baldwin Sun. 108-193 Price 2 Cents Agreeable Reading: To buyers of Foot wear. Low prices throughout the house. Infants Mocassins all colors at 19c 12c Infants Button shoes, at 29c, 19c. 9c Childrens Button shoes, sizes 5 to 8. at 59c, 49c. 39c Childrens Lace shoes, sizes 8i to 11, at 89c, 69c ..... 59c Misses Lace shoes, alzes 12 to 2, go at 99c, 79c ..... 69c at $1.35, $1.25 and ..... 99c Mens Lace shoes at $2.00 1.50 ..... 99c Remember. Money back for the skirt. 130 E. Washington Street. L. F. Elmendorf, Mug'n'r NEW MACHINE. To Run a Locomotive and Furnish Fresh Air at the Same Time. If all is true that August Peters, recently of Chicago, claims for a machine he has invented, he can not only run a locomotive or a steamship but can supply the steamer or the train with fresh air—with cold air for the furnace rooms and ice for the storage departments—and, to cap it all, it runs itself, he says. Mr. Peters to-day showed his machine in working order. To outward appearance the apparatus looks like an immense ice chest, but as soon as the doors are opened a mass of piping is revealed. At the back of the chest is a cylinder and a force pump. By means of an electric motor air is forced through the cylinder and force pump into a storage chamber, and thence through a series of pipes surrounded with ice. To start the machine in action to its fullest power, it must be loaded with 90 pounds of ice. After that it makes its own ice. Mr. Peters says the machine is the nearest thing to perpetual motion ever invented; that it will furnish motive power to ocean steamships; that the one he now has working at 113 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn, will easily run a 2,500 horse power marine engine that it will at the same time provide fresh, dry air for a ship at the rate of 1,000 square feet per minute and simultaneously manufacture ice at the rate of 1,800 pounds an hour. Slightly modified, Mr. Peters says, his machine, as it now stands in his Brooklyn workshop, could be fitted into the Holland submarine boat and enable the crew of that boat to remain under water indefinitely. When Mr. Peters started the machine in action a strong current of air was expelled from the escape vent so cold that in a few minutes the temperature of the shop was greatly reduced. He said it was an easy matter to bring the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere down to 50 degrees below zero, and that he could get it down to 200 degrees below zero inside the icebox. There was no ice in the machine at the time of the exhibition. By means of an air tank placed above the machine a sufficient amount of compressed air was constantly being stored, which would keep the apparatus running indefinitely, said Mr. Peters. Peters moved to Brooklyn three months ago from Chicago, where he said he had lived for 27 years—N. Y. Special in Chicago Tribune. TERRIBLE POISON. With Which African Savages Dip Their Arrows. During his last visit to East Africa, Prof. Robert Koch of Berlin, procured some of the poisoned arrows and the poison used therewith by the Wakamba people, a primitive race settled between Kenia and Kilmanjaro. Prof. Brieger, the head of the Institute for Infectious Diseases, has been making experiments with Wakamba poison, which is extracted from plants, and has come to the conclusion that it is a heart poison. In cold-blooded animals it causes a gradual diminution of the heart's pulsations, and finally heart failure. In warm-blooded animals, symptoms of poisoning appear within 10 or 15 minutes after absorption of the poison, breathing becomes difficult, ores of pain are provoked, cramps occur, and death speedily ensues. Prof. Brieger has found that the active principle of the poison is a crystalline body of which so infinitesimal a quantity as 0.00005 gram causes the death of a guinea pig weighing 300 grams within 20 minutes. It is believed in scientific circles here that the investigation of the Wakamba poison is of the highest medical importance, as it will probably prove valuable as a drug having a specific action on the heart. 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Williams is not a resident of the State of Indiana; that said action is for divorce and the said defendant is a necesary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff has by endorsement on said complaint required a defendant to appear in said Court, answer and demur thereto on the 8th day of January, 1900. NOW THEREFORE, By order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 8th day of February, 1900, the same being on the 4th judicial day of a term o said Court, to be begun and held at the Court House in the City of Indianapolis, on the first Monday in February, 1900 said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and listed, will be heard a and determined in his absence. Geo B. Elliott Holland & Mack Co. Clerk Attorneys for Plaintiff STATE OF INDIANA, MARION COUNTY as: In the Circuit Court of MarionCounty, in the State of Indiana. No. 10078. Complaint for divorce. BE IT KNOWN, That on the 11th day of De- cember, 1899 the above named plaintiff, by his attorney, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State Indiana, his complaint against the above nam defendant and the said plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a con- petent person, showing that said defendant Sallie Smith is a resident of the State of Indiana; that said action is for divorce and the said defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by endorse ment on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said Court, and answer or de- sign thereto on the 1st day of March, 1900. NOW THEOREFORE, By order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against against her and that unless she appear and answer or demur thereto, at the call of said cause on the 1st day of March 1900, the same being the 22rd judicial day of a term of said Court to be begun and held at the Court House in the City of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in March, 1900, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence James T. V, Hill, Geo. B, Elliot, Attorney for Plaintiff. Clerk. 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The Recorder belongs to no faction, The Recorder belongs to no seet. The Recorder belongs to no denomination. The Recorder belongs to the people and it represents them. We Want your trade, your patronage We want your encouragement: We want your co-operation; We want you to assist us in making The Recorder what it really is, the greatest, the most newsy, and the best Negro journal in the State If You Want to know any more, call or address INDIANAPOLIS, IND. HUMGR MAW GETS PAW'S ADVICE. Which Is Just About as Much Appreciated as Usual. Nite Before Last when paw Come Home maw says to Him: "Paw, I got suthin I want you to Tell me." "Well," paw says, "Speel away. I don't Spose they are anything I Can't tell You all about." "Two girls wants to work Here," maw Says, "and I wilstou'd Tell me which one to Hire. One's a Swede gurl and one's a Ninglish gurl. Whitch one would you take?" "How Do I no," says paw, "When I ain't seen them. You ot to no which is the Best." "Thay Seem about the Same," maw says. "Well, sposen we Flip a Penny," says paw. "Tales fer the Swede gurl and Heds fer the other one." "No," maw says, "I think that's Disgraisfull. You got to Tell me which you'd Talk." So purty soon Thay Come Back, and paw He Looked out through the crack from Behind the Door at Them while Thay was Talkin to maw, and when maw come in paw says: "I gess you Better take the Inglish gurl." Last nite paw Come Home Purty Tired, and when we Got Set Down at the Table maw rung the Bell and in come the Swead gurl. Paw He looked at Her a minit, and when she went out He Says to Maw: "I Bet I no what you'd Do if I Told you to Go and Jump in the Lake." "What?" maw ast. "You'd go away some Whair and Climb a Tree," paw says, and then He made a Swipe at a Fly what was Buzen around and nocked over the vinger Bottle. It was a Sad Site. GEORGIE. -Chicago Times-Herald. Suddenly a bicycle lamp was turned on a dark corner of the plaza, and a blushing girl was discovered. "Why do you blush?" they asked her. "I-I think," she replied falteringly, "one of those kissing bugs is somewhere about here." The young man sitting by her side got up and walked away with every indication of indignation.-Chicago Post. Could Not Understand. "You're beneath contempt!" exclaimed one French nobleman. "I shall not honor you by noticing you," said the other. And after reading a few columns of similar dialogue the American pugilist looked up wearily and inquired: "Why don't their managers make 'em quit talking and fight?"—Washington Star. Easy Money. Bliffers—Who says women have no heads for business? There's a woman made $1,000,000 by simply turning her hand over. Whiffers—Phew! How? Winners—New. How? Bliffers—She turned it over to Mr. Bullion, and now she's Mrs. Bullion.—Boston Traveler. A Warrior Bold. "Did your husband take an active part in the war against Spain, Mrs. Parvenu?" "Did he? Well, rather. He run an army canteen single handed from the beginnin, an the Spaniards laid down their arms."—Detroit Free Press. Facing the Worst: "We walked 11 miles this morning without stopping," said one Filipino soldier discontentedly. "That's so," answered the other. "We might as well join a golf club and be done with it." - Washington Star. In the Summer. Tapely—Well, whose consent may I ask in order to marry you? Miss Somergurl—Well, you might ask mine—Boston Traveler. The Difference. Teacher--What is the difference between lying and perjury? Tommy—Paw says a man lies because he wants to and commits perjury because he has to.—Indianapolis Journal. At His Mercy. Dentist (to old gentleman in chair)—Mr. Gotoof, I love your daughter, and she loves me. Are you going to consent to our marriage, or shall I give the pincers another twist?—Comic Cuts. Microbes. She was shy of the germs in the water, She boiled and killed them by steam; She was shy of germs in the butter And microbes that flourish in cream; She was shy of the germs in the sirloin, Of germs in the marrowfat bone; She was shy of germs on her money And germs that you meet at the 'phone; She was shy of germs at the playhouse, Of germs on the car transfer slips. But she wasn't a bit shy of the germs, If there were any, on Archibald's lips. -Chicago News "Ived were blasts let off by Harrison. For nearly three weeks he kept ship alone, seeing none of the men and hearing nothing from them except an occasional detonation. He had hung out his lights and was making ready to turn in on the night of Dec. 19 when Tom Harrison and one of the men came alongside with the yawl loaded down to the rail with rough, ironbound boxes. These were lifted on board and stowed away in the cabin. "It is all money, gold and silver," said Tom. "Turn your lights down and get ready to sail before daylight. I'm going back to get father and the rest of the money." About midnight the two Harrisons and one of their men came back in the boat with a few more boxes. "Get up sail and anchor, and let's be off on the ebb," said Harrison, as he came on board. "We must be in Boston before New Years." The Captain knowing that five men went away from the vessel, and seeing only three return, asked Harrison if he was not going to wait for the other two. "It will take too long—till doomsday or later," was the reply. "They are both dead, as dead as the rebellion—blowed up by gunpowder, poor boys. Get away quick, or they'll come and haunt you." Outside of White Head light Tom Harrison came to the skipper and told him that his father had killed the two men just before they left the island, and intimated that the third would disappear before they reached Boston. On the four day's trip to Boston, Capt. Emerson had several talks with Harrison in regard to pay for his services, and a division of the money. Finally Harrison brought up two of the boxes and counted out $25,000 in gold, saying: "There, take the gold and hold your yap. I've got more than a million dollars left, which I'll take ashore and turn into paper. When I've done that I'll come down and divide. All you've got to de is to stay on board and wait for me." The night before they sailed into Boston harbor, when Harrison had his watch on deck, the third man was knocked overboard by the main boom. Harrison made a loud outcry, calling Tom and the Captain, but though the Od Squaw lay on and on in that vicinity until daylight, nobody saw any signs of the lost man, which led Capt. Emerson to infer that Harrison had kept his threat, and put his former companion out of the way. On the morning of December 24, the Old Squaw came to anchor off T Wharf, and Harrison brought the yawal alongside to carry the boxes on shore. Capt. Emerson objected to letting the money leave the vessel until a division had been made. Thereupon Harrison and his son knocked him down and locked him in the cabin, where he lay unconscious until nearly night. Believing that Harrison would come on board and put an end to him that night, the Captain loaded his revolver and stationed himself in the companion way to await developments. Soon after dark he heard Harrison and his son talking on deck. Later on Harrison called out: "Capt. Emerson! I say, Cap'n!" Getting no answer he repeated the call several times and then unlocked the companion way slide. Here he called to the Captain several times and descended the steps. He was half way down when Capt. Emerson put the revolver to his face and said: "Give up my shayar of that money or say your prayers omned spry." Harrison strucled the revolver down and the Captain pulled the trigger. The bullet entered Harrison's breast and came out at his back. (These were lifted on board and stowed away.) "Never mind me," said Harrison to Tom. "Get ashore and off for home as quick you can. Take the money along and be sure to cover up your tracks. I'm all right here." After this he gave a sigh or two, swore a little, and was dead. During the next few minutes Capt. Emerson did some tall thinking. He had killed one man in self-defence, as he figured it, and had another at his mercy. If he killed Tom he would be arrested for murder. If he stayed on board and let Tom go free, he would be suspected of killing the old man. Finally he had a talk with Tom, and they agreed to take the Old Squaw out into Massachusetts Bay and scuttle her. Then each man could go home and report that the schooner had sprung a leak and sunk. The captain made haste to get his papers filled out at the Custom House, and before noon the next day they were away for Milbridge. Two days later a battered yawl, holding the Captain and Tom came into South Thomaston, where the men told the story of how the Old Squaw was lost. Then Capt. Emerson took his boxes of gold and a few things he had saved from the vessel and went home. As the Old Squaw was owned by him, nobody asked any questions about it. CHURCH NOTES. ~A A fey nit "BETHEL A. M. BE. CHURCH BETHEL A. M6. cHURCH ee eee a ee A church congregation and member- ship should aot be a body of one brain- ed ideas; Woe should all look at the samething through different points of view. The richest field in this world is the vital relm of variety thought’ Life is in variety; it takes many col- ore to sake up the white light of the sun; it takes many kinds of food to ‘build up healthy bodies; it takes many tones of harmonies to make an anthem, It takes a great variety ot insteuments to form an orchestra. Gln Fusk’s critical period of American history, we are told that the fifty-five members of the convention for forming the Federal constitution were on the whole, the best selections for the pur- pose. Two or three were of the first order, leading spirits. A dozen were excellent critics, representing conflict- ing interests. The rank aud tlle were thoroughly respectable, commonplace men, admirably adapted to proclaim results and get their neighbors to Sdopt them. The most effective speech in the Massachusetts’ convention to adopt the Federal constitution was by a farmer. Let us learn to cease condemning others for seeing the samething ina better way than we do, Some one once complained to a Methodist minister of the noise made in his meetings, sayiug that the temple was built without the sound of a ham- mer or ax. The minister replied: “I ‘am not building temples: Iam blasting rocks’ Some hearts of stone must be blasted, others coms quietly, almost unconsciously into the kingdom, Some limb the heights by reason, some are born on the wings of song, It is not a question of how they come, but the oae really necessary question is whether they really follow Jesus. Thave heard that one of the diamond fields of South Africa was discovered on this wise; A traveler one day en- tered the valley and drew near to set- tler’s door, at which a boy was amus- ing himselt by throwing stones. One of these stones fell at the strangers feet, who picked it up and was in the act of laughingly returning it when something flashed from it which stopped his haud and made his heart beat fast. It was a diamond. The child was playing with it as a common stone; the peasants foot had spurned it the cart wheel hud crushed it till the man who knew saw it and recognized ite value. The great work of the church must not bein repelling people because they can not bow unreservedly tothe yoke of our rules. Men are like the common African stone with the “diamond in it. Ibelieve more in get- ting the man or woman for the sake of the diamond in them, than to reject them and loose them for the mere sake of preserving some old antiquated moss éovered church rule. The church of today must be broad enough, liberal enough and popular enough to save what is good in men and womed first, And thea save the rule afterward, Sunday was a cold day, Bethel's big auditorium could not be heated on ac- sount of the failure in the company's faulty system of gas supply. The morn- services were held in the lecture room of the church. Not withstanding this draw back, a large, popular, attentive, and appreciative audience greeted the Pastor. The regular service at night andthe watch meeting services were uncomfortable on account of insuflici- oe in the auditorium, Rev. Ma- jetcf Danville, Ind, preached the 8 ‘o'vlock sermon which was well prusent- ed and well received. Dr. 8. A, Elbert reached the 10 o'clock sermon, It was thougntfal, forcible, appropriately and strongly suggestive of the occasion. “The Christian Endeavor Society led the praise meeting which continued from 11 to 11:45, led by Bro John Car- ter. ‘The pastor conducted a fifteen min- utes prayer meeting from 11:45 to 12. o'clock, with the first minute of the new born year, both saints and sinners Were on their knees before God, ‘The trustees are making every effort to put anextra furnace by Sunday. Dr. Joseph Ward one of the popular nd successful physicians of Indiaaap- olis, united with the church Sunday morning, The Doctor comes from the Presbyterian church, Mrs Sadie Boy- er of Simpson chapel M. E church, was also received into our membership ‘The Sundayschool was largely atten- ded and was received by the pastor. It has been charged that our public a ge Se ee et a ge since pastoring in Indianapolis proyes little of this priest and levite passing on the other side from interests and church attendance. The teachers, scholars, lawyers and doctors, have been constant prompters, encouragers and high inspiration to our great work Thanks be toGod for the strength of their hands for the compliment of their intellect, for the warmth of their noble hearts, for the support of their liberal- ity, for the cheer of their encouraze- ment, and the indorsement of their presence. Nothing in all of the wide Telm of our work is more stimulating to ssee our talented young girls at church twice a day, like spring triping forth in her wonderful train of beauty, And our genteel young men eagerly embracing every opportunity to ‘strengthen the hand of the church's cause, ‘The Eas!-End Sewing Circle did their club and the church great credit by their open door entertainment New Years day. The calls were many and pleasant. The affair was enjoyable, Just on going to press we are in- formed of the sad loss of one of good citizens, Mr Hillmen who died at his home, 411 Bright street at an early hour Wed, morning. The Pastor's Bye isin deep sympathy with Mrs Hill- man, the distressed widow who has been so loving and constant at her husband's bedside trying to fight the grim monster off during his very se vere si ckuees, ‘The last two of the thousand rally entertainments will be8 and 11, inst. ‘The boguet club and the D, A, T. W's. Let us put on our entertainment going cloak for once and fill the house each night. Oh membzrs for the ef- forte sake, for the cause’s sake, for the church's sake, for your duty’s sake, for conscience’ sake and for God's sake do, oh do, all come out on nights of the 8 and 9, to these last programs. Put the golden crown of success on these last two efforts and let us have a glorious wind up. Let everybody think that means me, If I go, the house will be full each night, If stay away failure will leave its miserable scar upon our cause, Oh priests and levites who leave the cause wounded and bleeding, hear ye! hear ye!l! hear ye!!! Oh how much going by there is on the other side. ‘The classes are prostrate and bony skeletons, they left their weak hands for their neighbor to come, but four hundred members pass on the other side ‘The prayer meetings are gasping for breath. But five hundred levites pass on the other side, never came The bruised “and wounded caus needs their presence every sunday, but three hundred absentees, pass, on the other side, The church is struggling for success, for honor, strength, and credit on the 14 of January, and for the sake of the honest obligation of a doilar many are passing on the other side. We are trying in all of weekly meet- ings, to keep the spiritual fire, of the eburch burning on her holy alters of devotion, to than the hearts of sinners but we have no helpers, the whole church, all but a few, passing by on the other side. Oh Lord show them their awful con- dition, that are passing on the other side, Five hundred members. and yet, So little of heaven in the church, so little of heaven so our homes, so littie of heaven in our lives, Speak Lord. oh speak. Ob holy hearted Christiuns you may rob your soul, and tell it that heaven is a fable, driftiog upon the dry clouds of ignorant imagination. But in the gult of distair, it, will lift up its feeble hand, and wait for the sweet pearl of eternal sunshine, streaming through the gates of that land of unclouded day. Notice The Y. P. As, will hold their last business meeting before the rally next Monday night at the church par- ai By order of the president, Roxie Pastors's subject. Morning, “Dry Bones of the Valley” Ezekiel xxxvil--4 Evening Subject, Diana of the Ephesians. Acts xix--28, “The power the Christ like,” Subject: Is Christless man a help- 1e88 victim to total depravity?" CLASS DUES. Class No. 1, H, 0. Milliken leader; coliection $1.30. No. 2. Wm, Abstome leader; collec tion $.65. No. 3, D. M. Black; collection $1.65 No. 4, H. Qanter, leader; collection THE RECORDER, INwtANAPOLIS, INDIANA SSS ee pee oww| PERSONAL MENTION Short-Circuited, 4 ee Electricity played a queer prank on a Northern Central car the other night ‘To lookers-on at a safe distance it was merely a remarkable display the like of which as never before seen in St. Louis. To those on the car it had many elements of tragedy. es One man narrowly escaped death by fire and others of the passengers may have been injured in the-pante that fol- lowed. Even the officials of the United Railways Company have not yet ar- rived at he exact extent of the damage done. ‘The cars on the Northern Central line are the oldest in the service. Thelr fus- es burn out freuently, but that night's occurrence was the most serious accl- dent of the kind that has yet occurred. At 9:30 o'clock a car was rounding the sharp down-grade curve at Thomas street and Leffingwell avenue. It was half filled with passengers. Suddenly there was a grinding noise, which deafened those in the car and awakened residents in the neighbor- hood. The car came to a sudden stop. What followed is told by an ¢ye-wit- ness. who was attracted to his window by the unusual sound. “When I- looked out,” he safd, “the street was lit up for several blocks as if a powerful searchlight had been turned into it. The brilliancy all radia- ted from the car, which I at first thought was on fire. I could see the car distinctly. It seemed a shadowy form, seen through a halo of light. The outer edge of this light was a brilliant, dazzling white, but the inner portion, the nucleus, as it were, nearest the car, was the deep red of a consuming blaze. “With the first play of the flames I heard passengers in the car ery out in alarm, Two young men jumped through a window and the other pas- Sengers rushed for the back door. I saw a man leap from the rear platform with his coat smoking. He pulled the garment off as he left the car, “The iHnmination could be seen at a great distance, apparently for people come flocking from blocks around to see the illuminated car. Most of them walked home. Another car pushed the disabled one to the sheds.” Investigation Saturday morning showed that the accident was one of a oumbér of electrical freaks caused by the recent damp weather. At the power house of the Northern Central line it was said that the current had become short-circuited. ‘This meant that the current on coming from the wires, in- stead of going through the controller on the front platform operated by the motorman, went through the one on the rear platform. Unable to get into the motors by that route It passed out again and sought the nearest route to the rails. This was by way of the met- el work about the sides and roof of the car. . On its journey around the car a por- tion of the current escaped into the moist atmosphere, causing the appear- ance of a halo. Enough of the current went through the controller and the motors to burn them out, which caused the red light of consuming flames. It was the burning out of the controller that ignited the coat of the man who stood near it on the rear platform. Street raflway men agreed that the ac- cident was a most unusual one,—St. Lonis Post Dispatch. ‘THREE JOINTS, Removed From a Man’s Backbone and He Still Lives. Minus three joints of his backbone, John Kaller, of No. 50 Willoughby street, Brooklyn, N. ¥., Mes on a cot in St. John’s Hospital, Long Islan¢ City, making a brave fight agains death. The missing pieces of his spinal column were removed on Thursday last by five surgeons. It was an opera- tion almd8t_ unparalleled in surgery, but it was his only chance for life. Kaller has been a telephone lineman. Recently he was sent to repair wires along the Shore Road, in Astoria. About noon he was working at the top of a pole near the Woolsey estate, Just how {t happened neither Kaller nor any one else knows, but suddenly the line- man found himself in the clutches of an electric current. He had grasped a live wire, his body was twisted in tor- ture and puffs of smoke arose from his burning hands. ‘The man kept his senses, Hanging there, burning and in terrible pain, he ‘realized that to remain in contact with the wire for but a few seconds more meant death to him. ‘With strength born of that know!- edge Kaller tore himself free from the live wire on which he had fallen and ‘deliberately threw himself to the road- way. He fell 25 feet and struck upon his head an@ back. He was taken to St. John’s Hospital, and doctors worked over him for eight hours before the dangers from the electric shock were removed. ‘Then they performed the operation. In falling Kaller had broken his back. ‘The seventh, eighth and ninth verte- brae were badly fractured, and splin- ters of the broken bone pressed on the spinal cord. The pressure had produced paralysis, and would have caused ceath if not removed. br, John Francis Burns was in charge of the operation. Assisting him were Dr. H. A. MeGronen, Dr. J. J. Mulcahey, Dr. Thomas Cassidy and Dr. John F. Farwell, Technically, the doc- tors took out the spinous prosesses and transverse sections of the seventh, eighth and ninth vertebrae. The oper- ation was successful. “I do not know of an exactly similar case,” said Dr. Burns, last night. “Three vertebrae were badly fractured, and had to be removed, leaving arches to protect the spinal cord. But Kal- ler’s other injuries make his recovery doubtful, and at my suggestion his rel- atives have telegraphed to his, mother, asking her to come to his bedside. She lives in Titinots.” Kaller’s condition ts very grave. He has remained conscious from the first, and has taken a keen interest in the remarkable operation performed upoa him. Following closely upon the rumor of the retirement of John Burns, of Eng- land, from all active participation in the great movement of organized labor, in Great Britain is the loss of another famous leader in the person of Joseph Arch, the well-known agricultural 1a- borer and member of Parliament. Mr. Arch confirms the rumor that he will retire from all active work in the la- bor field at the next general election. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Flora White is visiting relatiyes in Muncie. Ifyou see it in The Reeorder, it's so. Miss Blanch Patterson was the guest of Miss Maude Fisher last week. Miss Emma, Bradley on Martindale avenue is very ill, Mrs John Oliver entertained a few friends at dinner Xmas day, Miss Emma Smith is sick at her home in Sciota st . 908, Only one more ‘week until the 20th Carnival. Sidney Kirk the yonug baritone solo- ist at the 20th Century Carnival, Rey. Geo. L, Davis of Lincoln Uni. Versity is sponding the holidays in the city, ‘The Mt, Zion Literary society will mest Wednesday evening at the Christ ian eburch, Mrs, Charles Bass is visiting Mrs. Lizzie Earl in Greensburg. They will visit friends in Cincinnati, Sunday. Persons sending local notes for pub- lication should have the same in not la terthan Thursday morning. Mrs, Cassie Seaton, Mamie Taylor aud Miss Mattie Dunn spent New Year in Lebanon with relatives. Mrs Harty Paggan entertain many friends Christmas night. An enjoy- able time was spent Wm, Beti of (incinna‘i, was the guest of Miss Emma Johnson in W Vermont st. Miss Anna Wade of Chicago spent the holidays as the guest her daughter Mrs Cooper in Center st. Mrs, Charity Robinson of Shelbyvill was the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver during the holidays. Mrs, Dawson and Mrs. Mitchell of Ogden street gave a social Iast week in honor of Mrs. Smith Ciacinnati. Miss Pearl Kelly of 1031 Fayette street has returned to her home from a visit in Michigan, Mr. Mathew Lewis spent the holi- days with his parents in Mt Sterling, Ky. ‘ Miss Clara and Dollie Coley enter- tained friends Tuesday evening at their residence Miss Lillian Duncan 615 Adelaids street returned from Louisville, Ky , Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Evans surprised their little daughter Aretha, with a beautiful Kimball piano for Christmas, Miss Ora Nicholason ot Tipton and Miss Myrtle Henderson of Nobelsville spent Sunday in the City. Mrs Alico Battich aad daughter,Leola | spent X-mas with her son Mr Marion Brown in Marion Ind For Rent-2 furnished Rooms, Gentle- men prefered Bath room included, In- quire 938 Muskingum Street. The great 20 century carnival at Bethel Jan 11. ‘The most of the best for the least in our Job Printing department Afeast of music and mirth, Bethel eburob, Jan. 11. Miss Bian she Patterson of Crawdford- ville spent the Hollidays in the city the guest of Miss Maude Fisher in Roanoke Street. Miss Maryette McCord returned to home in St, Louis Tuesday after spend- ing a very pleasant visit with Miss As- bury in West Eleveth Street. Avery pretty luncheon was served last Thursday afternoon, at the cozy home of Miss Alice Mathews, 1005 N. Newman street. ‘ ‘The Anna Douglass club will be en. tertained next Saturday, Jaa. 18, at the resideneo of Mis, W. R. Boyd, 5582 Burgess avenue. = Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver left for Frank fort, Friday, on the account of the ill- ness of her sister-in-law, Mra Willfam | Waaver, | Hear Miss Elizabeth Caldwell and Mrs Rhoda Nance Moody duet in the 20th Century Carnival ‘The contest between the Standard and the female quartettes at the 20th Century Carnival, Miss Josephine Martin of Evansville spent a few days this week with her ‘brother, Wm. H. Martin and family of ‘917 Huron st. For the latest styles in Hairdresing, Straighting, Shampooing, Switehes, ‘wigs, old Indies waves and mameuring gé to -Mrs Emma Garrett’s Parlor 820 I ee eee ky, The Favorite i Pe ay 534 Indiana five, c by Ice Gream Soda and ‘tee Cream: y a? Ml Candies —"s> , y In Sack’s, Baskets or Boxes, Our delicate confection: ', put up ink iA CG Sia ae mae ap ’ 2 “Gj KG) Oysters Served, Try them! igi > how Nuts, Fruits & aaa \ [XY 4 vtot Best Perfumery tut i ey oH ) Telephone’s Old 21182,New sn ~ Reed & Robinson, #8 Also Dealers in Oils and Gasoline.¢p PVVPWLVVSVVPVS DPSS wSwVwS we wera! SHS SSS SSE & 7 CAV’ i) eS i a Ch Ag \ ES a LZ SS » | ZB ~ Reed & | J& Also Dealers in Oils ; PDP DASTDSDDTD = Mrs. H. H. KNIGHT, ot at The Only Colored Milliner ot t Millinery and Dressmaking. Jackets and Overalls msde to Order, All woak will receive Prompt attention The date of the 20th Century Dress carnival, at Coriathian Baptist church has been c anged to Tuesday evening Jan, 30th, A defeative flue caused a firo at the home of George Ballard 27 W. 10th st. Wednesday morning. ‘The damage a mounted to $100. Madam Cecila McClain holds her au- dience spell bound with hor beautiful rien, asd rare voice, 20th Century Carnival Miss Pattio Dean of Alvord st gave | an iormal reception Thursday evening jim honor of Mr aud Mrs Cassey of | Chicago. The Oneida Pleasure club will give a Kentucky oyster supper and dance at 728 Indiana ave., Thursday e 0. Jan 18 Come and enjoy the eve with us, Rev Wm. O. White of the Presbyter- ian Church tendered his resignation a3 pastor, last “ednesday and was ac- cepted in the congregational meeting. Rey White had been in charge 2 years, Miss Martha Craig, of Versailles, Ky., who has been spending the holidays the guest of Mr, and Mrs E F. Ferguson én Fayette street re urn- ed to her home Monday. Misses Clodine Lewis, Mildred Tyler and Daisy Bland have returned from a visit to Kokomo. They were the guests of Mesdames Emma Hines and Adia Hardiman. Misses Maude Buss and Pearl Patter- son entertained New Years day at the residence of Mrs, W.N Curry 727 Fay- otte St, tacy were assisted by Mrs Gus ‘Taylor, Miss Sadie Asbury, and Miss Maryette McCord of Bt Louis. Misses Nellie Prentice, Willa Palmer, Alonza Gaton, David Primus, Micheal Miller, Allie Morton, Ed Toliver, Hen- ry Bracken Everybody one of them a gem at 20-h Century Caraival. ~ Mr Alonzo Smith entertained at the h.me of Mr aad Mrs Carter Smith, in Camp at,, last Wednesday in honor of Miss Martha Craig Versailles, Ky., who has been spending the holidays with Mrs Ferguson in Fayette st. A dainty collation was served. Every- body departed wishing Mr Smith a happy New Year. | ‘The Clytean club gave an at home last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs George Moore in W. Twelth st ‘The guests of honor were Mr, and Mrs Cyrus Allen, Mrs’ Charles Cheathem, ‘Miss Bolden, Mr. Artist, Miss Alexan- ‘der, of Lexington, Ky. Mrs, Samuet Roberts of Shelbyville and the Misses (ara and Belle Woodson of Lexing- ton, Prof. James A. Sterrett announced that he has changed his school from ‘Tuesday night to Monday night, Be- gining next Monday, the attraction of the season will be a Chicken Walk, ay which chickens will be given instead of cake. A coop of chickens will be placed on the stage. Everybody come for there will be chicken on the brain, One of the most brilliant receptions given this season, was the fifth annual reception by the Anne Douglass club at the residence of Mrs Ella Davis in 17th st, New Year's afternoon and evening ‘The house was beautifully decorated’ Music was furnished by Payne’s or chestra. Mrs Sadie Reed, president of of the club, was in changesble silk and pearls trimming. She was assisted by Mesdames Aana Davis, Amanda Davis Ella Davis, Mary Goleman, Ella Lewis Elizabeth Ousley, Mayme Oglesdy, Ida Cushinberry and Mattie Grigg*by. K.of DB, Officers. Pride of the West, No. 2. © ©.,F. D. Patridge; V. C. Thomas Lewis; Prelate, John Edien; M of F, John T: Smith; M of B., Leon David son; K, of R, &S, Emanuet Hart: M. A., Ceal Sanders; G. Representatives, J, H. Ringgold and I. B, Davis; Al'er- nate, H. Hart; Trustee, Heary Sweet- land. Porter & Corbin, Hew Tonsoriat Parlor 844 INDIANA AVE, A new five: chair Stopliwiih first class Baths. 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Furniss: M. of F., Sam Matthews K. of R. & S; Carter Temple; M of A. Benj Smith; Reprrentattves to G, Ly Wm. Floyd and Geo. Elliott Don't fail to come and hear the song of our fore-fathers in the dark days of old, and especially to hear Sister Han- ley sirg “Little Buttercup". Admis sion 10 cents, I. B. Johnson, manager Mrs. Sophia Fleming. President and Mabel Johnson, secretary. Old Folk's Goncert. ‘Tho Old Folk's Coneert to be givea at Allen Chapel, Wednesday evening, Jan. 10th, at which time a programme ot Jubilee music, recitations, sketches ete, will be presented by the company dressed in costumes. ‘The concert com Pany of the Get-a-way club. of Bethiol church is composed of the following Persons; Mesdames Ella Waldea, An- gle Covington, Hanley, Blair, Amanda Glover, Maria Spears: Georgia Caldwel Poa, Harvey, Garnett, Tresia Case and Messrs I. B Johnson, J. W. Jones, H Rogan, Joha Sanders, J. P. Spilimao, Major Gardner, stage manager. 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