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VoI 4 No.32 AN INTERESTING NEWS LETTER FROM THE 24TH INFANTRY Vancouver Barracks, Washington Personal and Social Activities in the Ranks. Chas W. Grayson, quartermaster sergeant of Company B, is undergoing a surgical operation at the post hospital Sam Willism, a private, was discharged without honor on the 26th He remarked, "to get out of the army he would take a discharge without honor. For," he says, "there is no honor for the private soldiers." Arthur J. Robinson, a well-known young man of merit and a student of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, who has been serving in Company H for the purpose of accumulating money to complete his education, has transferred to Company B. We wish we could get more like him E. S. McComas, a business man of Baker City, Cre., paid a visit to the boys on the 29th An order recently issued from the War Department states that no soldier after serving his enlistment in the Fillipines can remain in the island for a period of longer than thirty days. They claim the cause of this is that so many American boys join the Fillipino forces John C. Williams is on the sick list Many changes have been made since Capt. Kellue took charge of the company. The company has been without a commissioned officer since May, during which time it has been trusted to First Sergeant Mack Stanfield, whose management and genial kindness is appreciated by all. Ezekiel H. Hill, a duty sergeant of Company B, is acting quartermaster sergeant while ther quarter master sergeant is on the sick list Read The Recorder and learn of our boys in camp The Twentieth Century Club is preparing to present "Hours in Ancient Egypt," a play from the pen of Mr. Allen Wooten, at the Standard Theatre soon There were 117 privates buried in Luzon last week Many desertions are taking place in the army among the young soldiers; they can't stand the restriction, which is similar to the days before "Lincoln permitted us to wear the blue and carry the musket." George Murray, Sam Taylor, Hugh Smith, John White and Joe Ellon, all of the 25th, were killed in Manila on the 30th New Albany Notes The musicale by the festival chorus drew a large crowd to the Music Hall last Tuesday. The chorus was organized in '98 as the leading musical organization of color in the city. The following program was rendered: "Oui Follis," Mrs Pearl Hicks, Miss Lyda Mitchern and C. Tisdale, R. A. Cambell and chorus; Rev. C. B. Allen, of the Knox Presbyterian church, Louisville, invoked the blessing; "Unfold, Ye Portal," by Gounod, and "The Miller's Wooing, by Fanning, selectlons of some difficulty, were rendered in an admirable manner; by request Mrs. G. A. Ratliffe sang a solo, the ren- GRO NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA dition of which was in touch with her established reputation as an excellent vocalist; "Bill of Fare," Mrs. Pearl Hicks, Miss Lydia Mitchem, S. D. Mucker and R A. Campbell, a humorous quartet, was well received. They appeared in dining room attire. The male chorus captivated the audience in "The House That Jack Built" Clarence Tisdal, a "reuben" with an 1850 hand satchel, was the leading singer. Jas. Calhoun, as dairy maid; E. Blackburn, as the tattered man; and E. Keller, as the priest, were each unique characters Mrs. Annie A. S. Perry, wife of Principle W. W. Perry of Western School, Louisville, sang a beautiful selection, which called forth an encore. Mrs. Perry is a graduate of Fisk Conservatory and possesses a very clear and sweet voice. The serenata, "The Dream," a composition requiring the most careful rendition, was rendered in a faultless manner by the chorus. The leading characters, Miss Blanche Sterrett, Mrs. Fannie Walker, Sam'l Mucker and Chas. Banks, deserve personal mention. The treble clef representing fairies were handsomely attired in light colors, their dresses bedecked with stars and wings attached to their arms. The entertainment closed with Pinsuti's "Good Night," The organization, soprano, Miss Mayme Muckner, Blanche Sterrett, Maggie Carter, Bertha Rickman, Carrie Carter, Mesdames Pearl Hicks, Lizzie Sims, Ida Martin, alto, Misses Lida Mitchem, Tillie Mitchem, Anna Mosby, Maude Carter, Mrs. Fannie Walker; tenor, Samuel Mucker, James Calhoun, Harry Mitchem; bass, Chas, Banks, Dr. Maurice Blackburn, Ewing Blackburn, Richard Carysbell; Samuel A, Ratliffe, director and accompanist Thomas R. Tate, of Louisville, and Robert Adams, of Jeffersonville, served as ushers Louisville and Jeffersonville sent large delegations, Among the prominent Kentuckians present were Pref, W. H. Perry and wife Prof. A. E. Mayzeek and wife and mother, Miss Lucretia Gibson, president of the Louisville Treble Clef, Misses Jessie Carter, Nora Robinson, Florence Nunn, Gertrude Evans, Laura Dickerson, Daisy Conrad and Miss Minnis, teacheas of the public schools; Mrs. Prof. Bush, Rev. C. B. Allen and many others Clarence Tisdale, of Louisville, and G. A. Ratliffe and Eugene Keller, of this city, assisted the chorus James Calhoun was the most successful ticket contestant Connersville Items, Mrs. Cora Huel, of Richmond, was in the city Sunday Michael Smith left for Hagerstown Saturday to visit his sister Henry Vertreace has taken charge of the tire setting of the Rex Buggy Co Mrs. Eli Bass is on the sick list Miss Bertie Bass returned home from Rushville Wednesday Mr. Lewis, who lost his wife a few days ago, will remain at his old home West Williams, who has been on the sick list, is rapidly improving Rev. Harris, of Cincinnati, will preach at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church next week INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 1900 REV. J. W. CARR. NORTHERN EVANGELIST AND THEOLOGIAN. His Birth Life's Work and Crown- ing Success. It is an unintentional injustice and an inadequate designation to denominate the Rev. J. W. Carr, D. D., the boangerges of Indianapolis, Ind., as the Northern Evangelist. He has long since outgrown the Northern jacket. It but partially covers one side of him. The line that is used to measure his fame must reach from East to West, from North to South, Dr. Carr cannot be circumscribed or localized by geographical applications The name of Dr. Carr is known throughout the United States, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the lakes to the gulf. He is not there. fore the Northern, but the great American Evangelist, He has made a never-dying name for himself in Washington. His voice has been JOHN H. HARRIS heard in Chicago, Ill., Galveston, Tex., Little Rock, Ark., Philadelphia, Penn., Nashville, Tenn., Taladega., Ala., St. Louis, Mo., Topeka, Kan., Linchburg, Va., Wilmington, N. C., Louisville, Ky., Columbus, O., and other cities too numerous to mention, but never before at the Naitonal Capitol in the evangelical capacity. As a man Dr. Carr presents a fine appearance. He has a noble bearing a pleasing and well modulated voice. with features such as some people would call handsome. While he is not unduly familiar he is very affable in his manner and cordial in his greetings. great anxiety Carr, to do me of the Lord. truly great, b let us therefore harvest that I laborers into. Mt. A unique of the church idence of M under the di assisted by lister and Dr. Carr was born in Tennessee and raised in the North. He possesses, therefore a strong combination of the Southern fire and the Northern polish His words burn like a refiner's fire and like Fuller's soap As a preaher he has few equals, he can paint a biblical picture on the canvas of his imagination and that of hearers so vivid that often the people in the congregation look to see the real character themselves while he is talking He is thoroughly bibical in all of his teachings His motto is, "Thus saith the Lord." He is one of the most apt and exact preachers in his bibical quotations that it has veer been our pleasure to hear When he has marshalled all of his forces and summoned everything that will help to drive the truth home to the hearts and minds of the people of the congregation he often steps from the pulpit, and as with a rapid fire gun he hurls the thunderbolts and bombshells of God's truth into the camp of the wicked until sinners quail and tremble and cry under the burning eloquence of the evangelist, men and brothers, what shall we do to be saved or inherit eternal life? While with the characteristic of John the Baptist, full of the fire of the Holy Ghost he points them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world Dr. Carr came to Washington on the 18th of January and closed his engagement The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State Sunday night the 28th with 225 converts. His engagement was with the Rev. George W. Lee, the eloquent pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Thousands of people flocked to hear the great evangelist every night of his stay in Washington. It is estimated that at one time there were more than a thousand people clamoring for admission to the church after it had been packed to almost suffocation with the great crowd that were attracted by his eloquence Dr. Carr received invitations during his stay here from pastors in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia St. Louis and Cincinnati to assist them in their meetings. He could be continually engaged in revival services in this section until midsummer if he would only accept the engagements; but he feels that it is his duty to return to his good people at Indianapolis who have been so kind as to allow him to conduct the great revival in in this city Dr. Carr leaves Washington with the best wishes and prayers of all the people. We shall wait his return with great anxiety. Long, long life to Dr. Carr, to do much good in the vineyard of the Lord. The harvest, indeed, is truly great, but the laborers are few, let us therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest that he may send forth more laborers into the field Mt. Vernon News A unique social for the benefit of the church was given' at the residence of Mrs. Sam Baker It was under the direction of Mrs. Baker, assisted by Miss Amanda McCallister and Miss Minnie Bishop. Much of the success of the occasion was due to the skill and tact of these energetic ladies The Free Will Baptist Sunday School is in a flourishing condition. There is renewed interest along all lines; attendance is good and the teachers are enthusiastic There is a fair share of the hopeful youth of the city allied with this Sunday School. They are of good parentage or of good standing in the public school and eagerly grasp that knowledge which it is in the province of the Sundao School to give The revival meeting at the A. M. E. Church is progressing nicely, Father Powell and Rev. McClure, both able divines, are assisting Rev. Baker. The present indications are thus many additions will be made to the church Lillie Hardin and Annie Curry gave a candy pulling at the latter's residence Thursday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent The Recorder can be had at the Blue Front Restaurant Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 A Journal of Opinions in the interest of the Rail Correspondence Solicit Special Inducements to Sample Copies on Appl A Journal of Opinions, published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application DENTAL LAW IS UNSOUND. GIVES APPOINTIVE POWER TO PRIVATE CORPORATION. Judge Alford Thinks Statue Unconstitutional, But Gives Law the Benefit of Doubt. Judge Alford of the Criminal Court overruled the motion of Grant Clay to quash the information filed against him by the State Dental Board for practicing his profess Judge Alford of the Criminal Court overruled the motion of Grant Clay to challenge the formation filed against him by the State Dental Board for practicing his profession without a DR GRANT H CLAY sion without a license issued by the board. In his motion Clay claimed that the organization of the State Dental Board was unconstitutional, since it left the appointing power of the majority of the members to a private corporation—the Indiana State Dental Association. Clay claims that the executive or administrative power of the Government alone has the appointing power. Judge Alford said that, in his opinion the law granting such power to a private corporation was clearly unconstitutional, but that "it is an established rule of construction that an act of the Legislature cannot be overruled by the judiciary in any respect, unless it clearly contravenes some provision of the Constitution. Donbt must be resolved in favor of the validity of the statue "It is quite clear in several Supreme Court decisions that under the provisions of this section, when the Constitution does not provide otherwise for the filing of the vacancy in an office, the Legislature may provide the manner in which it shall be filled. But, unless it is an office created for the purpose of enabling one of the other departments the better to perform its functions, the power of appointment must be lodged with the executive Department. This law places the power of appointment in a private corporation, where the framers of our constitution never placed it and never intended to place it" Judge Alford said that he would have sustained the motion to quash the information, and thus strike down the law, but that the law demands that if the lower courts entertain a reasonable doubt as to whether the Supreme Court would rule adversely on a question, the reasonable doubt on the part of such lower courts should be construed in favor of the validity of the law. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court. REPUBLICAN CLUBS. Great Preparations at Anderson for the Laque Meeting. There is unusual activity among the Republicans of Anderson and the cities of Alexandria and Elwood in arranging for the meeting of the Indiana State League of Republican Clubs, which will be held in Anderson on the 12th and 13th of this month. The executive committee has been granted unusual concessions on the part of the rail roads of the State, and is now able to announce a rate of one fare for the round trip from all points in Indiana to Anderson. The tickets will be sold on the 10th, 11th and 12th, good returning to the 14th, Inclusive. An attendance of one thousand or more is confidently expected, and word has been received from sister cities that special trains will be chartered to carry the delegates and visitors. The sessions are to be held at the Grand Opera House, and the banduet will be held at the Hotel Anderson. The program has been completed for the entire session. The first meeting will be held in the Grand Opera House Monday Afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Attorney F. E. Holloway of this city, presiding. Mayor M. M. Dunlay will deliver the address of Welcome. The responses will be made by the Hon. N.-W. Gilbert, of Angola, president of the league, and the Hon. J. Frank Hanley, of Lafayette, the former speaking for the league and the latter in behalf of the young Republicans of Indiana. Representative James E. Watson, of Rushle, will deliver an address on "The Price 2 Cents WANTED: For Harrison Bros' BIG Spectacular Production of the New Ancient South 50 Colored artists, 30 men and 20 Young Women; men to be decidedly dark, Women, Octooroons, Creoles or light mulattoes; Cake Walkers, Buck, Wing and Jig dancers. Men given preference who play brass and string, and if good in any of the above lines no stage experience is necessary. Men or Women who play instruments state if play by note. Travel in Harrison Bros.' Own Train of Palace Cars, the finest and best equipped Train of Cars for dining and sleeping accommodations of any organization. Show the year round; pavillion in summer, Opera House in winter. Special inducements offered to good singers. $25,000 invested. Apply by letter and must inclose photograph. No telegrams. If lame or deformed in any manner; don't write. Address: No. 11 South 9th-St. Philadelphia Penn. Day We Celebrate." The Hon. C, L. Henry, of Anderson, will preside at the night session Monday. The speakers of the evening are the Hon. John D. Welman, of New Albany, and Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala. The Hon. E. E. Hande will preside as tostmaster at the banquet, and arrangements have been made for the entertainment of 400 to 500 guests. The speakers and subjects for the occasion are; A. M. Higgins, of Terre Haute, "The League;" W. B. Campbell, of Anderson, "The Republican Editor;" E. H. Bundy, of Greencastle, "Burnt District Republicanism;" Judge A. O. Marsh, of Winchester, "The Administration;" J. Frank Hanley, of Lalayette, "Lincoln;" John B. Cockrum, of Indianapolis, "Morton;" Frederick Lansid, of Logansport, "The Army and the Navy;" H, J. Keegan, of Ft. Wayne, "The Hero—Lawton;" G. A. Cunningham, of Evansville, "The Pocet's Gift to the Nation;" Ira C, Bateman, of Bloomington, "The Angel of Light—The Hoosier Politician;" Charles S. Hernly, of New Castle, "The Coming Campaign" THE "PARLOR CITY." News of Interest from the West. Thinking that a few lines in your very interesting paper, might be appreciated by your many readers, I take the opportunity to write you a few lines from the West. Cedar Rapids is called the parlor city of the West and is noted for her great buseness enterprises. Here we have a large packing house that kills from three to six thousand hogs and cattle a day, and we also have the largest oatmeal mill in the world in full operation The city is one hundred miles from the State capital. We have 40 thousand inhabitants quite a number of which re colored people. The colored people in this city are doing well. Most of them own good homes and are thrfty and industrious. We have a fine church nicely located, of which Rev. J. Bass formerly of the Indiana conference, is pastor. He is well liked by all who know him. We have quite a number of graduates from the high school and one young man attending the college in this city. Sunday will be quartarly meeting at the A, M, E, church. Rev, Jason Bundy, P. E. will be present to assist in the meeting, Revival meetings are in progress at the A. M. E. church. The Recorder is a welcome visitor in this Western country; long may the paper live. A Negro Newspaper. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES; One Year. $1.00 Six Months. 50 Three Months. 25 Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice money order, or registered letter. All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer— not necessarily for publication but as a guan- ce of good faith, p. We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in fact all matter affecting the Race. We will not pay for any matter, however, unless it is ordered by us. All matter intended for publication must reach this office not later than Wed- nesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. ADVERTISING RATES Will be furnished on Application. Entered as the Postoffice as second-class matter. All letters, Communications and Business matters should be addressed to TER RECORDER, 122 W New Y i k street. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1900 EDITORIAL There are serious doubts in the minds of many about Kentuckians being capable of self-government. The Chief reason the "anti's" oppose our policy in the Philippines is because those islands were not aquired under a Democratic administration. Thrift and economy, organization and business enterprise are the keys to individual success. Each successful individual helps to pull up the race. General Otis should feel most grateful to the British generals. Since their censors have been at work, the critics of his proceedings in the Phillipines have sunk out of sight. Booker T. Washington seems to be occupying the center of the stage at the present time. His latest honor is an invitation to address the Indiana State League of Republican Club which meets in Anderson Monday. A New York paper, in its account of a banquet, states that "Thomas B. Reed was also present and made a few remarks! How are the mighty fallen! A year ago and Mr. Reed would have his words printed in full all over the country. A dispatch from Nebraska tells of the wonderful increase in windmills in that state. It leaves some doubt, however whether or not the supply has decreased since Col. Bryan and his friends have left home to invade the enemy's country. Philadelphia will produce that $100, 000 in good time. The country must remember that Philadelphia are notoriously slow. By and by, when the city has had time to learn that the convention is going to meet there, it will go down into its pockets and produce the needful. Without excusing in the least the cowardly murder of Mr. Goebel, it must be admitted that he sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind. There is little doubt that the man who tried to kill him did so in the honest belief that he was a sort of Brutus who slew an ambitious Caesar. In this country, however, we do not approve of attempts to temper despotism with assassination. On October 27 last, Gen. Joubert wrote a letter in which he declared that the Boers had made special efforts to deceive the British, as to their state of preparedness for war, and outlined the methods of defense that would be adopted. If his letter were written to-day, in the light of latter events, he would not need to change a work. This is pretty good evidence that the Boers knew what they were about when they declared war. The Republicans of the Rivers and Harbors Committee have decided that there shall be no bill for such improvements this year. It is a very rare thing for this to happen in a presidential year, as the appropriations in the bill are generally considered to give a strong advantage to the party in power. The fact that the Republicans prefer to forego this advantage rather than add to the waste of money for such work, shows that they are ruled by the highest motives. The Indiana State League of Republican clubs, will meet at Anderson, Monday and Tuesday. President Newton Gilbert and Secretary J. W. Egnew, have spared neither pains nor expense in their efforts to make this meeting the grandest and most enthusiastic ever held within this state and it is safe to say, that the thousand delegates and visitors will be royally entertained by the hospitable citizens of Anderson. Hundreds of colored citizens throughout the state, have received invitations asking their attendance. The address of Prof. Booker T. Washington, on Monday evening will be one of the prominent speeches during the meeting. While no one will condone, in the least degree, the cowardly assassination of Senator Goebel, it is nevertheless true that that individual has only reaped what he sowed. His whole life has been a direct incitement to the use of force instead of law in attaining one's ends. His recent course has set his state back fifty years on the dial of civilization. He and his friends have over-ridden all law and justice in their determination to seize the reins of government, and he was overtaken by the inevitable fate of those who take the sword. While we would refrain from speaking ill of the dead, yet we verily believe that his death cannot be of any serious loss to the state. WITH the opening of the campaign comes a revival of the discussion of independence in politics. Under the existing conditions independence in politics, in the broadest sense of the term, is as unpracticable as it is Utopian. What some of our friends are pleased to term "independence" in politics—the exercise of common sense in consistently voting one's opinion—is simply honesty. The man who follows this course is generally a partisan of the most pronounced type. For every intelligent man has views upon the leading issues of the day; and these views he will find incorporated in the platform of one of the great parties. He will most likely find a few minor things in each of the platforms not exactly to his liking, but if he is wise he will support that party whose platform comes nearest to conforming to his own views. Literal independence in politics would result in numerous political atoms without organization or head—political chaos, Only through organization can our political opinions bear fruit LaFayette Notes The revival is still in progress at the A. M. E. church; twenty accessions and many anxious souls at the altar. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Rey, W. H. Saunders P. E., was present and officiated during the day. Ably assisted by Rev. Mrs. Wilson of Indianapolis in the afternoon, Presiding Elder preached a most excellent sermon in the afternoon Collection for the doy $44.90. Amount raised during the quarter, $800. Rev. Mrs. Mary E. Wilson preached at the Soldier's Home last Tuesday afternoon. Rev. G. H. White spent a few days in Indianapolis this week attending to business. Mrs. Virginia Roberts is recovering from an attack of gippe. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bedford who dropped dead on last Tuesday was held at the A. M. E. church last Thursday afternoon; it was conducted by Mrs. G. H. White. Charlestown Notes. Rev, Wm. Kelly is quite sick. Mrs. Luella Mathews nee French, of Louisville, Ky., is visiting Mrs. Sallie Garvin. John Smith has returned from Indianapolis. Robert Wilson is improving slowly. Rev. Wm. Kelly the esteemed pastor of the A. M. E. church was very agreeably surprised Monday evening by a number of his members and friends who brought him a donation of many things. The donors were: Mr. and Mrs. Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith Misses Sallie Wayne, Jennie Douglass Catherine Mason, Maria Stone, Wm. Smith, Samuel Young. Miss Jennie Douglass has returned from Prather: THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA BETHEL'S BIG RALLY. Names of the Persons who Contributed to the $1600 Fund. Club, No. 1, East End Sewing Circle Captain, Dora Payne. $27.35. Book solicitors: Sadie Thurman $10.50. Henrietta Davis, $2.55. Fannie Jones, $6.85. Mamie Shelton, $6 24: Jennie Hill $5.00 Jane Bell, $22 55: Mary T. Davis, $5.00. Mary Wright, $50: Carry Russell, 5 00 Fannie Smith, $2.50: Francis Tucker, $2.75: Sarah Moore, $5.00: Roxie Dixon $8.11: Della White, ; Bertomount Strickland, $4.50: Ella Lewis, $5 00. Club, No. 2, Ladies Alliance, Captain Carry Elbert, $16.00. Book solicitors: Sarah Skinner, $10.50. Elmer Darnell, $1.25: Mary Harris $5 00. Nellie Allen $9.45: Emma Pranks, $7.20: Emma Sheperd $6.00: Addie Rud $5.15 A Scott, 19.75 Mary Elkins, $7 50 Susie Goins $2 06. Emma Floyd, $7.00: Sadie Skinner $3.70. Club No. 3, Independent, W. T Floyd Captain, 3.50 books solicitors: Richard Spaulding, $12.50; Susie Gentry, $6.00; Louisa Coleman, $5.45; Wm. Abstome, $5.00. Wm T. Floyd's report: Collected from Thomas Collins, $5.00 John W. Kern, $5.00; Sindlinger Bros. $5.00; Columbia Grocery $5.00 John T. Gerkel, $3.00; Alice francis 1 05 Wm, Fisher, $1.00; John Burnette, 1.00 Richard Singleton $1.00; Thomas Smith $0.75; Total Collected by Floyd $60.00. Club, No. 4, Usher, Captain, Henry Sanders $7.50, Books solicitors: James Gibbs, C. Allen $15.00; Florence White, 0.50; Chas. Rape, $5.50; Robert White, $8.55; M. Gentry $3.00 Club No. 5, Dewey, Captain, Willis Kersy, $23.00. Booksolist: John Carter, $5.50. J. P. Hoy, $6.10; John Dawson $2.20; Susie Williams $1.00; George Goins. Club No. 6, Willing Workers, Captain, Lucinda Edwards, $3.00. Book solicitors: B. F. Lowe, $3.00 Katie Johnson, $2.00 Maria Allen, $2.00; Pleas onia Washington, $1.70; Pleasant Woods, $150; Allen Jackson $1.50; total for solicitors, $14.70; table collection $3.60; total $18.80 Club No. 8, Leend-A-Hand, Captain, Belle Craighead, $10.00 Book solicitors M. A, Fields, $10.00 Mrs. Tom Howard $10.00 Mary Harveson $11.00 Nathan Pierce $10.30 Mrs, Richard Paulding, $6.00; Mary Campbell, $6.00; Lizzie Philips $5.00 Lillie Neil, $5.00; Elizabeth Abstom $5.38; John Evans, $5.00; Athie Taylor 5.34; Mrs. Don Wells $3.00 Sadie Bridgewater, $2.50; Fannie Hill, 2.50; Mrs Pitts Taylor 1.25; Sarah Jack Jackson I 00; Sophionia Duningtcn' 1.00; Anna Hemrish, 1.00; Lida Sweeny 1.05; Mrs. Balzer, 0.75; Emma Smith, 0.75; Rose Grey, 0.85; contributions $4 03; total received $108.20. Club No. 9, Get-A-Way, Captain, MRS. SOPHIA FLEMING. Sophia Fleming $88.47. Book solicitors Mrs Edwards, $2.15; Nan Stewart $5.00 Ben W, Wade 0.75; Melissa Davidson 0.45; Mary B, Terrell 5.00; Louisa Poc, 5.80 Mrs Woodrow 2.10; Edmund White 13.00; Mr. Spillman, 8.75; Mr. Kemp, 200; Alle Francis, 1.95; Nora Hitchen, 500; Mable Johns 9.70; Geet W, Davis, 400; Annie Brown, 5.00; Fannie Harvev, 598; Mrs Edward Harris 5.00; Nanoy Dawson, 5.00; Maggie Collins, 385; Mrs C. M. Willis, 12.50; Georgia Caldwell, 9.00; Mrs Stout, 9.00; Anna Quinn, 8.00; Lula Garnet, 5.00. Club No. 10, Take-the-Cake, Captain Charles Lanier, $84 00. Booksolicitors: Major Gardner, 58.00; Captain Buckner 12.00. Rev. Newton's report: Dr. S. A. Furniss, 5.00; Dr. E Johnson, 1.50 Cora Jackson 5.00; Ambia Keen, 5.00; Mary Cable, 5.00; Mrs. Parks, 5.00; Mary Dorsey, 5.00; Mollie Davis, 5.00; Josie Scott 5.00; Smith Crawford, 5.00; M. C, Rogers, 5.85; Lucy Edmondson, 6.55; Dr. B. J. Morgan, 5.00; Mrs, Emily Mallory, 1.00; Hon. W. E. English, 5.00; John H. Holiday, 10.00; Harry New, 2.00; miscelaneous collections, 22.60; total $104.00. Club No. 12, Equitable, Captain Gabriel L. Jones, 94.45, Booksolicitors: Edgar Beard, 4.20; Nannie Henry 7.20; Lillian Henderson 4.00; Ella Graw 5.00 Club No. 14, Boquet Club, Captain Mamie Adams, Booksolicitors: Maude Skinner, 1.35; Ednah E.' Brown 4.30 Julia Brown 2.50 Edinburg News The meeting which has been in progress for the last two weeks has closed with much success. Miss Fannie Hill spent a few days in Columbus last week. Mrs. James Martin of Indianapolis, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Tillman Long. Miss Leora Edwards of Franklin, spent Sunday with Miss Myrtle Bird. Albert Davis of Columbus called on a lady friend here Sunday. Messrs. Hays and Gather spent Sunday in the city Miss Lottie Bird of Norristown is visiting here. Plainfield Items. Our Sabbathschool is progressing nicely, there is much interest shown in all its officers and pulpils. The papers read Belle Miller and Lucrecia Siler, were simply grand. Miss Millers paper was a sermon within itself. Come and visit cur Sundayschool. Everybody is welcome. On account of disagreeable weather Rev. W. R. Hutchison postponed his special sermon. The infant daughter of W. W. Wheel or has been seriously ill, but is reported much better. Mrs. Elias Danwhich is quilt' ill with lung fever. Sunday is rally day at the A. M. E. AUTOMOBILES. Chicago is going extensively in the motor carriage business. B Altman & Co., of New York city uses the automobile delivery wagon. St. Louis has an automobile street sweeper. It is said to be a great labor saver. The Electric Vehicle company is about to put cabs in service in all parts of the country. As a hill climber it is claimed that the steam carriage is the superior of the electric vehicle. The Electric company, of New York, proposes putting 4,200 automobiles on the streets. Some one proposes building an automobile in the shape of a torpedo. Speed is the object. These vehicles will be used for carrying heavy burdens, although the horse may still be harnessed to the plow. Postal authorities are about to substitute automobiles for horse-drawn vehicles in collection of the mails. It is rumored that a course of instruction is about to be given in New York as to the manipulation of the automobile. The Traction Truck company, of Trenton, N. J., has been incorporated with a capital of two and one-half million dollars. $50,000,000 will be the amount of capital represented in the trust to be formed by the various air power and autotruck companies. In Berlin there are in use electric omnibuses, that weigh less than three tons and carry upwards of 20 people. It can be brought to a stop in the short space of six feet. Who could enumerate all the things which automobiles can and are doing. Soon those who place them in operation will think it unnecessary to make mention of it. In France it is a common thing to see children in their voluptuates. It is a very light contrivance, is easily manhandled and not liable to get out of order. Wanted to Grumble "Guess we will have to elect Bryan next year," said an old Republican the other day in the Mail office. "When we had a Democratic "President there were lots of men looking for a job. Why, I can't get half help enough to do my farm work. There's too much prosperity. Every farmer is busy day and night. I have a neighbor 80 years old, and he was digging potatoes the other day, and his wire, aged 75 years, was helping him. I never knew the time when we couldn't get help. And everything we have to sell goes like hot cakes on a cold morning." And he went out grumbling at these good Republican times after paying for three subscriptions to the Mall. And he had lots of money left. McKinley times suited him all right, but he wanted to grumble, that's all.—Warren (O.) Mail. Wisconsin ships East 50,000 Christmas trees. BUSINESS FACTS. There is no excuse for the coal mine which is now retarding industry in many parts of the Union. There is plenty of fuel in the bowels of the earth, and its location is well known, and there are thousands of men to bring it to the surface for a reasonable wage. There is some reason to believe that the output is restricted for the purpose of maintaining prices.—New York Commercial. Germany is making a new artificial paving stone. It is composed of coal tar, sulphur and chlorate of lime. The tar is mixed with the sulphur and warmed thoroughly and the lime is added to the semi-liquid mass. After cooling this product it is broken fine and is mixed with ground glass, or blast-furnace slag. The block are then subjected to a pressure of 3,000 pounds to the square inch. The grand opera season just closed in Chicago is declared by Mr. Grau to have been the poorest financially he has had in the last seven years. He says the loss for three weeks exceeds $20,000. The average attendance at the 22 performances is placed at 2,000. Mr. Grau says he will not try it again next year. ONLY FORTY-EIGHT TOPICS TO WORK OVER. It Is Sometimes Hard to Get a Good Start, But After a Time Work Is Turned Out Easily—The Work of Two Bright Men. In Broklyn, N. Y., are two men who have contributed more to the sum of human unhappiness than any other two mortals since the days of Adam and Eve. Every year they lampoon and lambaste 16,000,000 writhing Americans, flaying each one separately. One of these men designs comic valentines and the other writes the verses which add to the pungency of the sheet. Charles J. Howard makes the pictures and his H can be seen on every one of the comic valentines. William J. Rigney takes the picture, glances at it, and dashes off the perky paragraphs which follow it. That is, they are dashed off when he is in the mood and in the rut. "It's hard to find hot stuff to say when I begin," said he, "but after the season gets fairly started it comes easier. It's a good thing, once in it, not to get out of the groove. We have among our subjects tradesmen of forty-eight different kinds. Against some of them, like the street car conductor, or the motorman, or the telegraph messenger, the lawyer, doctor, baggage smasher boarding-house keeper, plumber, and so on, there's plenty to be said, for they are the butt of ridicule generally. But when I try to make a comic valentine of a carpenter, or a painter, or any other kind of commonplace workman, it taxes the brain. "We begin thinking in the fall. The subjects which we will use the following February are discussed and decided upon as to their general features. Then Mr. Howard draws the pictures and turns them over to me for the verses. Along in October we charter canal boats, and send whole cargoes up to Buffalo, where they are transferred to the ships and sent to Chicago, the Western distributing point, before navigation closes. Chicago takes one-half of our output of 16,000,000 a year. "Two or three years ago one of our comics was the cause of a lawsuit on Long Island. The valentine was called 'The Sanctimonious Tippler,' or something of that sort, and it represented a church deacon with a flask of whisky sticking out of his pocket. It happened that at that time there was a split-up church in one of the Long Island towns, and some one belonging to one of the factions sent to this deacon, who was on the other side, this valentine, with an inscription of his own upon it, besides the printed verses. The deacon was mad clear through, and went to law about it, but I am inclined to think the written dedication had as much to do with his anger as the part we supplied. "Sometimes old customers send in special orders—give us ideas for local hits. The Elks once got from us a lot of comics made exclusively for them. A space was left for the verses, which their local poet supplied. And, out of the line of comics, a man once mailed us his photograph, and asked to have it put in a specially made valentine, and sent by us to the idol of his heart, so she would wonder how he happened to know all about it. "Valentines are printed nowadays from presses, the same as other color womens' magazines, he made and not so very long ago—by the Sailors were cut for each color, and girls applied the different colors with brushes. The process wasn't as slow as one would think. Of course, more than one valentine was colored at a time, each stencil plate being big enough for a dozen or score of sheets." "My family had carved out a mercantile career for me," said Charles J. Howard, who designs he comic valentines. "I was put in a grocery at Forty-second street and Sixth avenue, and about all I did was to cover all (Charles J. Howard at work.) the wrapping paper in the store with pictures. This may have helped to sell the groceries, and it may not. Anyway, it was decided, after struggling with business, that I should be allowed to follow my bent. "I have been making the comics for more than twenty years. My brother was in the employ of the firm before me, and got me my job. There was not so very much difference between the comics of twenty years ago, those of to-day, except that the old ones were more crude. We keep up with the times in adding new trades, new fads, and some day all the old shapes and ideas may be rejected and a new start on fresh lines be made. "What is the worst valentine that ever happened?" was asked. "Well, the one that sold the best, and therefore might be considered the worst, was called the 'Sluggard', in bed, with the hands of the clock pointing to the hour of 12, or thereabouts. His long, thin legs, with enormous hairy feet, were hanging over the footboard, and at the other end was a face with a week's growth of beard on it. It was a beautiful conception and it sold like hot cakes. "You can't refine comics. If you did, it wouldn't please and it wouldn't self. I have the same difficulty in beginning drawing as Mr. Rigney has in starting the verse. I have made so many valentines that when I begin to draw a new one I find myself involuntarily repeating those of other years. About the first of March I start on the lot which will go out nearly a year from then. I suppose I'll have to clean my brain some day and make a clean, fresh start." Subject: "Jesus and Nicodemus" (John 3:1-18.)—Golden Text: "For God So Loved the World, That He Gave His Only Begotten Son, Etc." (John 3:16.) Home Readings. Monday, Feb. 5 (John 3: 1-10). Tuesday, Feb. 6 (John 3:11-21). Wednesday, Feb. 7 (Num. 21:4-9). Thursday, Feb. 8 (li. Cor. 5:14-21). Friday, Feb. 10 (Rom. 8:1-14). Sunday, Feb. 11 (Rom. 5:1-11). Topic-Fundamental Truths. 1. The Life and the Spirit (vs. 1-8). 2. Faith and Salvation (vs. 9-18). 3. The Love of God (vs. 16-18). After gaining his first disciples Jesus went to Nazareth, then attended the wedding at Cana and performed his first miracle. Afterward, they, with Mary, went down to Capernaum for a short time and then on to Jerusalem to attend the passover, April A. D. 27. Here Jesus began his controversy with a degenerate church by driving the traders out of the temple. "Make not my Father's house a house of merchandise," was his cry, which has not become still, for the same battle goes on. He saw what it meant to himself; and at that first occasion prophesied of his own death as a necessary part of the contest. 1. He roused the attention of all the people, especially of those really seeking for the truth. One of the rulers of the Jews named Nicodemus through personal fear or caution sought out Jesus by night, or perhaps he wanted to be alone with him. So ever since many hungry dying souls come by night and come alone and all such are graciously received. "Thou art a teacher from God;" tell me about these miracles, lead me into a knowledge of your kingdom. Passing over irrelevant matters Jesus strikes at the soul of things. "Except a man be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God." His only hearer was a son of Abraham. He bore in his body a mark or seal as proof of his belonging to Israel, besides he was a ruler of the Jews. He knew not of a church or fellowship broader than blood and he was proud of his blood and his family. None could come into this Jewish kingdom except by birth or by a ceremony with fleshy symbols; but in Jesus' teaching this was not enough. He would bring out of Judaism into Christianity, out of the flesh into the spirit, out of mortality into immortality and the死less things were understood by Abraham and Moses; but not by the multitudes of their degenerate—can a man receive a second birth?" Jesus reply is self-explanatory if not its entirely; and as he did not not here ordinance, as he did not we need his every effort to lift the mind and heart of His hearer to a higher truth and a higher life than he could ever attain solely by the ritual or symbol. "That born of the flesh is flesh;" your maternal birth is altogether necessary as a preliminary state, in the plan of creation. In the flesh you must live and be tempted; but in the flesh alone, you will surely sin and die. I come to tell you of a life higher than that attained by fleshy birth; and do not marvel, "that which is born of the spirit, is spirit." I know that this is hard for you now to learn, but do you not understand that power and motion operate in the atmosphere as wind in a way which you can not measure, and in the fleshly body as breath of life? The inner man has a life, a breath, a power, entirely distinct from and above the breath and blood of the natural man. Where does the body get its breath? From its Creator; then marvel not when I tell you that you must be born anew and again from above. 2. Salvation is of God, and salvation is life. Ask God for his life to dwell in you. Many take the "water" birth here to mean baptism; but to do so is to destroy the efficacy of the sacred ordinance by putting it under the condemnation of Jesus along with that "which is of the flesh is flesh" and so subject unto death and loss. How much more beautiful the emblem and more blessed the ordinance, when we understand Jesus teachings. Paraphrasing can we not say? Man is first begotten into a lower and fleshy life but I am come to show him another birth by which he may come into his real estate as a child of God. The lower, preliminary life is necessary and antecedent to the higher one. Such as pass from the fleshy into the spiritual only are recorded as partakers in my kingdom. You did not choose your lower birth; but you may choose the higher one; but after you are partaker with me in my spiritual joys, it is your privilege to be buried in water and to rise from it again as a testimony that you have passed from the old birth into the new one. The testimony would be void and false, if it did not tell of the old Adam dead and the new Adam made alive in you. This transformation of life is purely a matter of faith; it is not made or purchased; it is the gift of God. I know of what I speak; for this I am come. Believe in God; believe me. Receive the breath of God, that is the grace of God for you. Salvation is life, and to receive God's life within is to have all there is of salvation. Men sinned in the wilderness for lack of faith to keep themselves safely; they were saved by looking upon the brazen serpent. That was an act of faith. God is ready to save all—to save you. Do you believe it? On that single condition salvation hangs. If you believe enough. If you will not believe me, then God can not do more than is done. 2. Food, medicine, schools, bank checks—all are useful only when received; so it is with the wonderful love of God. Ask and ye shall receive; repent and believe. The golden text of this lesson has been named "The golden text of the entire Bible." Luther calls it "The Little Bible." E. A. DEVOE, D. D. Man is very insufficiently magnetized by the God of love and justice. We hate to love—that is the sum and substance of our sin. Of Saint DLouts, Mo., Pays ‘weekly benefits fer Sickness or Accidents Benefits for Death. Monthly Premiums from 50c to $1,60 E, B. 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One dona of tho firecens cartons (12 tabales) oan be had by mail by sending forty-eight cents to the Rrra Cmncicst,Courarr, No. 19 Spruce Street, New Tork--oF a single carton (TEx TABULrs) will be sant for five cents [Rivare Tancza may to be had of some grovers, general atorekespare, nows agents aad at some Liquer stere ‘coi barter shops, ‘Thay banish pain, induce sloep and prolong life. One gives relist. The Affairs of Europe are faithfully portrayed in the original and exclusive cable dispatches which THE CHI- CaGo RECORD prints daily from the leading capitals of the old world. 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Lave been doingso since ast, Ootober, and: wil say they have complate Jy cured my headaches Fam twenty-nine yours old. You are welsome {to tse tis toatimental ea. 7. Bes omxran, y sesiprear.old bay srutfered With pains 13 bis “head, constipation and complained of bis Stomach.” He could net at like obiidren of hia ago do and what he id oat did not agree ‘with him. He was thin ~ “THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, * DIANA * ’ His Valentine. Datways darkest just before day"—an ee ‘oh, if despondent little Tilly coul Esend my. heart in rhyme to-you, have known what was going to ha With love in every line, pen that very, very day. And should I come in time to you ‘When she entered the kitchen wit To be your valentine, the basket, Kate exclaimed: “Wel ‘Then listen how it beats for you, it's long enough ye've been afth And should you chance to guess bringing the soup bones! ‘The ne The question it repeats to you— dressmaker upstairs was askin’ for J Say yes, sweetheart, say yes! again.” “She wants me to stand on a bc Oh, send young Cupid back to me, | while she drapes people's dresses c Nor let him know a tear; me,” Tilly explained. And may the word not lack to me “Sure! I wouldn’ thin,” replied Kat I long so much to hear. crossly. “The more ye wait on he Without it all is dumb for me, the more she'll ask ye, and no thank And life is loneliness; nayther!” Then let your answer come for me! For a moment Tilly hesitated. Say yes, sweetheart, say yes! wasn't much fun trying on other pe —tLadies’ Home Journal. ple’s pretty things when she had nor ae -| other own, % T YATTON “But father tolti me to be useful THLLY'S- VALENTINE. | as ocean oe ne, be, seta Little Tilly, on her way home from an errand one February morning, stood looking with wistfal eyes at the gay display of valentines in the window. “Folks give them to folks for pres: ents,” she reflected—‘sends them to frfends in envelopes, an surprises ‘em folks that has friends does,” she limit- ed herself wearily. Lonely little Tilly fell to dreaming. How nice it would be if some one would send her a valentine, on Valen: tine’s day—one of those lovely blue and white ones, with a wreath of pink Toses surrounding some verses, and cunning little baby angels peeping over the edges of the wreath, and her name on the envelope. But who was there to send her one? Tilly felt her enthusiasm ebbing away at this puzzling thought. There was Kate the cook; but Kate ‘was so cross she wouldn't; and Mrs. O'Keefe, who came to wash, but it was not likely that she would send her one. And there was Mrs. Skaggs, the landlady, and—and the boarders— “none of them wouldn't.” Tilly gave her head a decided little shake at the idea. p She shifted the heavy basket to the other arm and trudged soberly along. “There isn’t anybody,” she thought. To be sure, since she wanted a val- entine so very much, Tilly could haye al A ea | “ Hea eels Seq Len 2 Ais == 5 SS (“Folks give them to folks for pres- ents,” she reflected.) bought one herself with the twenty cents she had saved up in the little black purse she wore. The pocket was a very large and deep one, and the dress that it belonged to had been one of Mrs. Skagg’s, now made over for Tilly. Old Mrs. Skaggs had a queer habit of always carrying her. valuables around with her, including among other things two silver clasp fruit knifes of ancient design, an old gold belt buckle, and a stout buckskin purse filled with dimes and nickels, with which to make change for her transient customers. So you can see for yourself that un- der the circumstances, Mrs. Skaggs really needed a large, strong pocket. When the dress passed down to Tilly it had been altered enough to prevent her getting quite lost tnside of it, but the dimensions of the pocket remained the same as before. It was so large and so deep that Tilly had al- most to go down on her knees, camel fashion, when she had occasion to use it. But it was not the inconvenience of the pocket that prevented Tilly from buying herself a valentine that morn- ing. It was not even economy, though she would have thought twice before spending her hoaraed-up money. Just a valentine itself was not what she cared for so much," She may not have fully realized it herself, but I think it was rather some one who eared for her, for which the friendless child longed, ‘Tilly was twelve years old, and an orphan. Her mother had died two years before, while the family, in very poor circumstances, was living at Mrs. Skaggs’. Her father had left her with the landlady after her mother’s death to work for her board and clothes and go to school, untii, as he had said, he could get work and come for her. But the days went by, and he did not come back. Tilly learned after, that he had died in the hospital. Mrs. Skaggs had taken Tilly out of school, and, gradually, she had come to be the little dishwasher and knife- and-fork scourer, and _potato-peeler and errand-runner and help-in-general in Mrs. Skaggs’ somewhat dilapidated boarding and lodging house. It was a hard life for a little girl. No one was positively unkind to her, but on the other hand those who lived in the house were too much occupied in eking out an existence for them- selyes to give much thought to” the welfare of quiet, unobstrusive Tilly. And Tilly had grown used to being neglected, and to keeping her thoughts and wishes to herself. But she had a cheerful, hopeful nature, “Things will be better sometime,” she would say to herself. And then she would remember the words her father had said to her at parting: “Be useful and faithful, Tilly, and you'll be sure to find friends in the long run.” But perhaps Tilly had mused too long by the window for her good that Valentine's morning, for as she walked along, and her father’s words came in. to her mind, she almost, for the first time, doubted the truth of them. ‘What was the use of being faithful or useful or anything else—no one cared for her. But there are sayings—“It’s a long lane that has no turning”—and “It’s -always darkest just before day”—and ‘oh, {if despondent little Tilly could have known what was going to hap- pen that very, very day. ‘When she entered the kitchen with the basket, Kate exclaimed: “Well, it's long enough ye've been afther eee soup bones! The new ressmaker upstairs was askin’ for again.” ee o ” “She wants me to stand on a box while she drapes people's dresses on me,” Tilly explained. “Sure! I wouldn’ thin,” replied Kate, crossly. “The more ye wait on her, the more she'll ask ye, and no thanks, nayther!” For a moment Tilly hesitated. It wasn't much fun trying on other peo- ple’s pretty things when she had none of her own. “But father tolt_me to be useful,” ‘she thought, “and Mrs. Skaggs wants me to, and I won't allow myself to get ugly and cross just because I haven't got any folks—I'd just be worse off than eyer!” “Well, I like that dressmaker, pape: she said, “and I like to help ler.” Gloomy little Tilly had resolved to be gloomy no more, and off she flew up the stairs, “I've come to stand for you, Miss Deming,” she said, as the dressmaker opened the door. “Why!” ‘Tilly exclaimed, as she en- tered the room. “That girl you were making the dress for is going to have two dresses just alike, isn’t she?” Tilly looked at the chairs on which were spread two plaid dresses of the same pattern and make. Mrs. Deming laughed. “No,” she said, as she began trying one of the dresses on Tilly. “No, there are two little girls, my little sister that I told you about, who lives with me in my dressmaking shop in the country, and a nice, obliging Kittle girl who lives in the city, in a boarding house—you are acquainted with her yourself, Tilly—can you guess who she is?” Tilly just stared for a moment, then she felt the color rushing into her cheeks. “You—you don’t mean me, do you?” she stammered shyly, a happy light in her eyes. “Yes, I do mean you,” said Miss Deming taking Tilly's still blushing cheeks in her hands and kissing her; and my litle sister wants you to come home with me next week and make her a visit. I have asked Mrs. Skaggs and she says you can go, and if you like stay all the time with us. My lit- tle sister is lonesome and wants you very much.” “Oh, | am so glad she wants me!” said happy Tilly. “I want her, too. T've always wanted some one.” “And you've got me, too,” said Miss Deming. “I am your big sister now, and you must call me Jennie, just as Minnie does. She told me to tell you to put your hand in the pocket,” con- tinued the new sister smilingly. Tilly quickly put her down into a nice little pocket, just the right size, and drew out an’ envelope. “Maybe it's a valentine,” she ex- claimed. She opened the envelope, and, sure enough—a valentine it was. It was just covered with pink roses and wreaths and cupids, but instead of a verse in the middle was written in a round childish hand: “My Valentine, to a real cheery, obliging little girl— because my sister says so!” Valentine Subjects. “Golf got valentines last year, and this year the latest relates to ‘elec: tricity. The use of the X-rays gives us d chance to lampoon these scien- tists, and also get a whack in on the man’ whose nose, like an X-ray, is always in some one else's business. ‘The electrician, whose head is tho bulb of an incandescent light, also is given his punishment. “In the list of valentine subjects of other years can be traced the rise, progress and decay of every fad. Ten- nis, croquet, the camera habit, with its phrase, ‘You press the button and we'll do the rest;’ the living picture, ‘Trilby and the altogether, the Daugh: ters of the Revolution, all of these ara well remembered. Most prominent of all, though, was the New Woman craze, which we don’t hear so much about now. Last year we had over a dozen pictures devoted to her. “You recall the stories that used to be printed about the railroad hog and the ferry boat hog? Well, these ani- mals were immortalized by us. We rang the changes on the phase “in the soup,’ and on that other one, applica: ble to an empty-headed fellow, ‘Rooms or flats to let in the upper story, unfur. nished.’ ‘The anarchist came in for his share, and so did the mugwump in his time, though, as a rule, we steer clear of political or factional subjects. ‘There-ts scarcely field enough for any one type, though we deal with poli- ticians as a whole—Interview with a Valentine Maker. A Maiden's Wish. CUPID. I've a bag of valentines, Of “truly thee's” and “truly thine's ‘Which of them can I give thee? Speak your dearest wish to me. MAIDEN. Leaye me, then, oh, Cupid mine The dearest, sweetest valentine: Give me one with kisses on it, And within a loving sonnet. CUPID. Take thee, maiden, this little one, Brought by earliest morning sun! Cupid comes to you with this, Sealed with many a tender kiss. ‘ MAIDEN. * Saint Valentine to others brings Bonbons, toys and other things; But to me he brings a letter With the love that I like better. ‘Saiel 60 Seen ‘Sear. “Do you know, Miss Willing,” said young Woodbe the other evening, “that your face reminds me of a perfect mirror?” “Does it, and why so, pray?” “Because,” he replied, “it reflects nothing but the truth.” “Oh,” she exclaimed ina tone of dis appointment, “I thought it was for a better reason than that.” “What did you expect me to say?” he asked. “I thought,” continued the blushing maid, “that it was because every time you looked in my face you saw your own.” ‘The engagement has been am nounced.—Chicazo News. LINCOLN GOT ANGRY. [ ee | His Feelings When His Telegrams Were Delivered to Stanton. “I have read several Lincoln anni Yrsary Speeches,” said Mr. Charles Frederick, of Washington, D. ©., “and have been struck with the statement contained in some of them to the ef- fect that Mr. Lincoln seldom got mad, and that when he did get mad he did not allow himself to get very mad. If these speakers spoke from their per- sonal experience, it is all right, but my personal experience with him one night satisfied me that he could get up a terribly good-sized case of mad at times, “I was a boy at the time and was a messenger for the old American Tele- graph Company, which in after years was absorbed by the present Western Union telegraph. For several days there had been a number of tele- grams for the President from army officers, and among them I remem- dered two or three from Gen. MeClel- lan. I do not remember now why they did not come over the military tele- graph lines, Well, one night I started over to the White House with a tele- gram that I knew came from Gen. McCleilan, It was for the President. “In those days there was always a guard of soldiers stationed at the two avenue gates, as also at the other gates, but messenger boys were gen- erally well known, and they were ad- mitted day or night without any ques- tion, at least to the front door, where another soldier guard was also sta- tioned. There was also an officer about the door, who receipted the tele- grams. This night, however, I saw Mr. Lincoin coming toward the outer gate, and I thought I would personally hand him the telegram, which I did. He smiled pleasantly enough as he opened it, but a change suddenly came | over him: “Have you any other telegrams?” he demanded of me. I replied that I had but the one, though I informed him that there had been one or two others that day from Gen. McClellan. “That is what he says,’ added the President, ‘and what annoys me is that I have not received them.’ “Then, turning to the sentry, he said, ‘Send up to the door for the officer in charge and tell him that when tele- grams come. here addressed to me they should and must be delivered to me. Tell him also,’ and by this time the President was very mad, ‘that if he sends any more of my telegrams over to Mr, Stanton’s house I'll drive him away from here. Mr. Stanton has enough telegrams of his own and should not have mine,’ “Though I was but a boy,” said Mr. Frederick, “I could see that Mr. Lin- coln was mad all the way through, and that, for the moment at least, he was displeased with his war minister, Secretary Stanton, and that he intend: ed exactly what he_said.. The Presi- dent then directing himself to mo, continued: ‘Boy, tell your folks that I must have my telegrams, and that if these soldiers about the door inter. fere any more I'll drive them away. I don’t want them and never did want them about the place.” Ligeoin’s Grand. Dictian: In the opinion of the judges and practitioners with whom Lincoln was associated during his quarter of a century at the bar, his most prominent characteristic was his rare faculty for detecting and disclosing the con: ‘trolling point in a legal battle. But ‘not less than this was his clear, full, ‘and accurate statement of a ease; all ways so fair and logical that it was often said that after Lincoln had summed up the Important facts In a controversy there was but little occa: sion for argument on either side. He habituaily employed at the bar the same care and skill in the use of words and the expression of "ideas which he so often afterward extrbited when called to a higher field of labor; instances of which are in all of his state papers, and in the changes for the better which he made in the writ- ings of his scholarly secretary of state, particularly in the correspond- encerelative to the Trent affair, which probably avoided a war with England. A fine example of the grandeur of his diction is to be found in his Gettys. urg address, which has a permanent place in the literature of the world. He thought vigorously and thorough- ly, but did not. speak quickly. In real- ity his hesitation was only the result of his great care to always know his ground. Hs habit before speaking and acting was to deliberately —Inok through, around and beyond every fact, statement. or proposition in volved, and subject to his wonderful powers of perception and analysis. ‘This required time, but it made him successful n every’ important under. taking. While he thought much, he could not truthfully be called a great reader. He knew thoroughly the works of Coke, Blackstone, Stephen, Chitty, Starkey, and later Greenleaf's “Evi dence” and Sory’s “Equity.” He gave but little time in searching for pre- cedents or studying what is called case law. Lincoin's Ruse. A Quaker philanthropist from Phil: adelphia, who did not have a hair on his head, but took a great interest in public affairs, was constantly calling at the White House in behalf of some body or other who happened to be in trouble, and took up a great deal of Mr. Lincoln's time. The President ‘treated him with great courtesy, al- though his patience was frequently ‘tried. One day when the philanthrop- ist Was partiewlarly verbose and per- sistent and refused to depart, although he knew what important delegations were waiting, Mr. Lincoln suddenly rose, walked over to a wardrobe in the corner of the cabinet. chamber and took a bottle from a shelf. Handing it to his visitor he remarked: “Did you ever use this stuff on your head?” “No, sir, I never did.” “Well, remarked Mr. Lincoln, “I ad- vise you to try it, and if at first you don't succeed, keep it. They say it is a good thing to make the hafr grow. Take this bottle with you and come back in six months and tell me how it works.” 4 ‘The astonished philanthropist cov: ered his polished pate with his broad- brimmed hat and left the room, while the next delegation found the Presi- dent doubled up with laughter at the success of his strategy, and before he could proceed to business the story had to be told. . e ; Do-You-Know THAT , 1 HE: RECORDER Is Prepared to do all kinds, of Job Printing on short notice? 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Townsend, presidin, ~ Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor. elder, preached two powerful sermon ~ #88 VIRTUOUS MAN. morning and evening The congreg: _ The Arabs have a saying about the palm tree, that it stands with its feet in salt water aad its head in the sun. ‘They often cannot drink of the brack- ish water found in the oasis where the Palin grows; but they tap the tree and Grint the sweet palm wine. The palm tree by the magic of its inner life can s0 change the elements found in the wnkindly soil around it that they min- ister to its growth, strength and fruit Dearing. So you and I, in our earthly life, must often have our feet in the mire and bitterness of sin around us; ‘and upon our heads will often beat the fierce heat of temptation. But in spite “of these things’ we shall be able tc grow and grow strong, rejecting the evil and ‘assimilating the good, if with us there is the laboratory of a new life, throngh Jesus Christ our Lord; SECOND GREAT RALLY, "The Two thousand, five hundred do Jar rally is on in full force. June 3rd isthe date. This will not be a red let ter day but a red letter wagon day Every club that cannot get up to the two hundred dollar line, must paint in red, dress in red or else be read off ‘Now there has got to be red in it som: way. BLIND FIGURES. — — $210,00 — 250.00 = 125.00 — 150.00 — 40.00 — 60.00 — 225.00 —— 400.00 —— 500.00 — 1,000.00 — 210.00 — 250.00 “Say Generals, can you reach it? All the cause needs is two things; First, Somebody who can do. Second, Some body who will do. ‘The forces are alive the people are up and ready to work. Captains now is your time, ability, ac- tivity and good leadership will reap a great harvest the third of June. This is harvest season, a season in which nature unloads itself and pours forth its golden abundance into the lap of the world. Last Monday morning at 9;39, the funeral services of Mother Endicott were conducted from the residence of Miss Clara Brown one of her grand- daughters, in West Eleventh street. Dr, 8, A. Elbert, assisted by the pas- tor officiated. In obedience to Mother Endicot’s wish, expressed before she died, the funeral was private. A large number of friends of the family were present. She was born in Fayette, Ia in 1800, George Washington died in 1799 and Mother Endicott was born the following year. She lived through the administrations of twenty Presi- dents aud lived in Innianapolis fifty” six years and the State of Indiana for seventy years. A unique figure in history has gone. A good woman who lived a hundred years without.a stain on the beautiful garment of her char- acter, has gone. Bethel church is Proud of the honor of owning the mame of such a striking figure in his- tory. SERVICES, Sunday will bea high day in Zion at Bethel. Quarterly meeting is on and Presiding Elder Saunders will be im charge. Good preaching all day. Rey. Dr. A, L.. Murray of Allen Chap- ¢l will preach the sacramental sermon at 2:30 p.m. Allof the churches and their pastors are kindly invited to be present and assist us with your money and your prayers.. Oh Bethel listen! Let us raise seventy-five dollars, Sun- day afternoon. The preachers are going to help you; Drs. Wakefield, Sis sell, Murray, Christian and the pastor will each have five dollars. Note the following plan of collection Drs, Sissell, Murray, Wakefield, Chris tian and Newton, each in charge of mdividual tables, and the entire con- gregation left at will to piace their money where they want to. Brethren “bring your congregations and your ‘money with you. Phe Christian Endeavor meete at the church, every Sunday evening from 6;30 to 7;45 o'clock. The topic fast Sunday was ably discussed and Jed by Miss Katie Burkett in which she showed great preparation. A “nsmber of visitors were present. The “meeting tomorrcw evening will be led ‘by Mr. John Carter, the topic being, “Seek first the Kingdom of God.” __ Phe Boquet club will give a pie soc- dable at the residence of Mrs. H. Clay 619 West North sfreet, on the evening ‘of George Washington's birthday. Each lady must bring a pie ib order i Ree ALLEN'‘CHAPEL A. M. E CHURCH (Broadway, detweed Text & Eleventh Sts. A. L. Murray, B.D. - pastor Qne accession, Chas. E. Broadus, 328 Puryear avenue Last Sunday being quarterly meet- ing, Rev. C, C. Townsend, presiding elder, preached two powerful sermons morning and evening ‘The congrega tion was greatly inspired At 2:30 Dr. C, W. Newton, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, delivered a masterly sermon. Everyone that heard him was greatly edified. : ‘The love feast Mondsy night was the greatest ever held at the Chapel, s0 says the elder members ‘The revival meeting began Tuesday night by the opening sermon being delivered by the Rev. E. P. Parker. ‘Through an appeal of Presiding Elder ‘Townsend, who is visiting in the meet- ing, eight came forward for prayers. ‘Three were happily converted ‘Wednesday evening the Rev. W. C. Irwin preached 2 Holy Ghost sermon with one converson, Rev. C. C, ‘Townsend is rendering able assistance in this series of meetings. ‘The meet- ing will continue next week We cor- dially invite the Christian workers of the city tocome and help us ‘The following presidents of clubs were appointed by the trustee boaad: Georgia Alexander, of the Auxiliary Society; Ella Williams, of the Men's Club; Ella Murray, of the Missionary Society; Dora Alph, of the Chorus of Forty voices; Ida Miller, of the How-Do-You-Do Club; Lulu Green, of the Young People’s Club No. 1; Lenora Ousley, of the Young Men's Club No. 2; Emma Doke, of the Athenian Sewing Circle, the pastor’s club. A specified amount was given to each club to be raised and reported the second Sunday in April, at which time we hope to clear off the floating indebtedness of the church. We ap- peal_to each member and friend of the church to assist us in this food cause. We have gone td the assist- ance of every church that has appealed tous, Now we ask you to remember us by substatial support. If we are aresuccessful we aim to have a note burning Easter Sunday, at the close of the morning service. Won't that be a grand sight! Qurrterly meeting report: public collection, $57 30; quarterage, $32 30 ladies collected for presiding elder, $13 21; from other sources, ‘$19 62; total, $122 43, Ladies reported for presiding elder: Mrs. Co:nelia Jones, $3 10; Mrs. Mattie Green, $4 31; Mrs Mrs. Ella Murray, $5 80; total $13 21 Tomorrow's service: 10:45 a, m, preaching by pastor; 2:15 Sunday School, Prof Harvey Young, superin: tendent; 7:45 Rev. L. E. Christy, o! Davenport, Iowa, will preach. Bro Christy is one of Indiana’s favorit sons. Let us give him a grand re ception; come in your strength. Don’t forget the concert given by the How-Do-You-Do Club Feb. 22nd Letters in my posession for C. W. Kinnman, Mrs. Fliza Catton, Frank Pauley and Mrs. Rev. J. A. Clay. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCA, (In West Michigan 8t ) Ce ee ie ae ae ee Bi ms Pastor The Plebian Christian band will give an Old Folk’s Valentine concert at this church Wednesday, Feb. 14. One of the brilliant stars will be Bet- tie Stutter,s who will make her second appearance in thecity. Another very amusing feature will be the imposi- tionef the “rag time coon” on the church service. Hear also Einathan Hulda’s family quarrel, see the disap- pointed bride, because of a prior claim ‘There are other attractive features to numerous to mention, Dr. Carr will preach from the fol- lowing subjects, te-morrow; At 11 a. m,,‘“The model speaker” at 8 p. m, ‘The meeting place of two great ex: cursions,” ‘There will bea special church meeiing on the 16th. All mem are hereby uotified to be present with- out fail. Our revival meeting will begin on the 18th and will continue until Mareh 11, The meeting will be conducted by the Texas evangelist, Rev. I. Toliver. All christians are cordially invited. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the services were well at- tended. Dr. Carr preached two soul stiri sermons last Sabbath which were greatly enjoyed by all. The communion was postponed to the third Sunday in this month. ‘The Christian bands which are preparing to raise, means to pay off the entire debt of the arrangement of the church in Novem- ber, 1899, are doing well. ‘The Home and Foreign Missionary band will give a parlor social at 827 Superior street ou the 14th. WAYMAN CHAPEL. Rev E.L. Bell, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Newton of Bethel, after raising the $16,000.00 for his church, has turned his attention to Wayman chapel, the proud daughter of Bethe! and is determined to put her upon a solid foundation. The Macedonian cry “Come over over and help us” has been answered by the reinforce- ment of Bethel, THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, ’ DIANA SS Rey, Ivi Christy ex-pastor and now | of Davenport, lowa, is with us. He gare as an excellent tate, Toceday. |PNEW YORK STOR ee vese aos Sees chap Estabilshed 1853. el Sewing circle have consolidated Pattern: and will give a ‘“Bradley-Martia enter | Joo!’ Agent BUTTERICK tainment, Wednesday evening The stars will appear in rich and elegant > costumes, and the program will be con ‘ so tributed to by first-class talent. yes —————_—— Se JONES TABERNACLE A, M.E ZION g os CHURCH aGs % ee ee rms Rev. A. Wakefield. Dacter ae ‘The Rt. Rev. Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., will be with us to-morrow mora ing and evening. We take this opportunity to thank our friends who were with us Tuesday night and helped to make the Occassia concert a success. Especially do we thank those who assisted on the pro- gram, Wecordially invite the friends to return Tuesday evening, Feb. 13th, to attend the Old Folk’s concert given by the Ladies social club, under the management of Mrs. Georgia Porter- Remember the concert on the 20th, given by the ladies of the Dorcas club, Let everyone do their best to make the $500 rally a grand suc- cess, on the fourth Sunday in Febru- ary. We are expecting the various pastors and congregations to assist us ‘The clubs are striving to do their best Each trying to lead the other, but the young girls Social Club says that all others MUST follow them. If you want a hearty laugh, come to the Old Folk’s concert, Tuesday eve. Weare glad to announce that’ our sick are improving, Miss Henrietta Frye, and Mrs. Burton are still on the ‘sick list. The funeral of little Angel- ine Davis was held from this church Sunday afternoon. "The Get-a-way club of Bethel, will ‘close the rally by giving a concert un der the auspices of the Men’s Willing | workers club on the 27th ‘TheDorcas circle met at the cherch ‘Thursday atternoon, entertained by Mary Allen. ‘The Old Folk’s concert to be given by the Ladies Social club, Fab. 13, ——PROGRAMME——. 1, Chorus, .... Ladies Occassia club 2 Inveoation 3. Solo .......... Miss Ethel French 4, Recitation... Mrs. Maggie Primus 5, Soloand chorus Ladies 8. Club 6. Selection ........ Mrs- J, W. Reed 7. Duet. .....Mrs. C. Mitchell and Ethel French. 8. Recitation..Mrs, Mary Wakefield 9. Chorus........Ladies Social club 10, Solo........Mr. George McCoy 11. Paper, “Rise and Progress of the Ladies Social club, Mrs, M. Stokes 12, Solo......Mrs. Gertrude Guthrie 13, Chorus, The Singing School, by the Ladies Social club. 14. Closing Remarks by the pastor. Oth Presbyterian Churct. Michigan st., bet, Capitol avenue and Illinois st - To all whom it may concern; the Ninth Presbyterian church Call meet- ing will be held on February 14. All ‘members are requested to be present. Business of importance, . H. BRANSFORD, Rev. D A, Graham. ‘The Rev. D. A. Graham, desires to announce through The Recorder that for the nexr six weeks, he will be at leisure to assist any of the ministers of the State, in revival work, who de- sire his services. His permanent ad- dress is Wilberforce, O. Zerebebual Commandery. Zerebebual Commandery No. 14, held their election of officers Tuesday evening, under 2 special provision ‘The following are the new officers; Dr. Charles Chavis, Ph. D. Eminent Commander. R.S Street, Captain General, _ W. H. Johnson, Gen. Lissemere. William Abstome, Prelate W. D. Hightower, Recorder. Henry Thomas, Treasurer. W. Elliott, 8. W. C. C. Brown, J. W, Church Prizes. It has been reperted that there is an overcoat and ladies jacket, offered as prizes in one of the city churches, to the person selling the most tickets. ‘These are gambling schemes, run in God’s house for the purpose of getting money to run God’s business with. Woe unto God’s agonts that allow such things in the house of the Lord. William Harvey. B. Y. B. U. ‘The Corinthian church Union will hold its regular meeting, to-morrow evening at 6:30 o'clock, All members are requested to de present. The fol- lowing is the program: Essay, Miss Ada Bagby; Solo, Mrs. L. Mitchell; Prayer service, led by Mr, B. Pena; Address, Rev. J. J. Blackshear; Busi- ness discussion, by the President; Col- lection; Adjourment. L, R. Mitchell, president. Olive Didk- son, secretarp. Home of Refuge. Atameeting held at the residence of Mrs. Scott, 724 Roanoke street, on Thursday afternoon, the work of rhe society was reviewed at length. Ad- dresses were made by the presiden NEW YORK STOR Estabilshed 1853. le Agent BUTTERICK Pattern: , 22m 5B =o sos GS pes = Eau? & “33st one fae PIs es "3383 Bs 32 8 FF te Pettis Dry Goods Co. and by Mrs. Celia Smock, president fo the Door of Hope. The Home is is need of funds, clothing and also needs a cooking stove. Itis hoped that tie public will respond to this appeal. PERSONAL MENTION Telephone (old and new) 561. Furnished Rooms for Gentleman at 407 W. North Street. @achionable Dress making, remodl ing and Fitting. Mrs Green 1211 Lewis Street. | The Misses Dent entertained at din- ner, last Sunday in honor of Mr, R. Hatch James Myers hax entered the primary ora torical contest at the high achool Rev. Levi E. Chirlaty of Davenport Towa, is in the city ‘There will be lots of fun at tne Gol- den Link's 20th Century Rally and G. Q. M. reception on the 27th. 0. Y. Royall, lawyer, has removed his office to 45 Baldwin block, New tel- ephone 1608. Mr. Royall practices in all courts and attends to all business of a legal nature. A Valentine social will be given at ‘Taborian hall, February 14, under the auspices of St. Rose Tabernacle, No. 90., and Mary Scott Tent, No. 25. No admission will be charged. Attend the 20th Century Rally and G. Q. M. Reception on the 27th at the Taboriaa Hall; - Golden Link Temple No, 386 K. O. T. Mrs. Ida Huddlentov has filed a suit for sup- port and maintenance againat her husband, Robert H., in the Superior Court. She also makes the Bates Hotel Company a party to the sult, Lawyer J, 1. V.Hill appears in the John W. Starling is down with the catarrha! ferer Lacy Butler is asking for a divorce from her husband, George, in the Superior Court Amanda Mayne was divorced from her hus. band, John, in Judge McMaster’s Court last Saturday Henrietta Foster ie asking legal separation from her husband, Alexander, in the Circuit Conse A. W. Strickland, 708 W. 11th steect, was called to Louisville on the 3rd by the sudden death of his brother, James B. Strickland ‘Timberiake and Sellers announce to the public that they have opened a new tailoring and repair shop at 413 Indiana avenue. ‘They will make specialty of pressing and repair. ing gent’s clothing. Invitations have been issued an- nouncing the marriage of Miss Lulu Jones to Mr. Charles Hizer, Thursday evening, February twentienth, 1900, at Noblesville, Ind., also the wedding of Miss Stella Elkins to Mr, Harry Rhod- es, on the 21st of this month. Mrs. Lizzie Venable was called to Chicago, by the serious illness of her niece, Sadie Winchester-London. The McClain lodge, B. 0, B., have in storea treat for their many friends on Valentine eve, Shelton & Dawson will furnish the music for the grand masquerade. Subseribe for The Recorder, one year $1 ‘The members of the Corinthian Bap tist church have elected the following officers and trustees sor the ensuing year; Secretary-Mamie Johnson. ‘Treasurer-Walter Jameson. Board of Trustees—C. A. Webb, Wesley Jackson, Richard Teeters. Christopher Daugherty, Steven Doyle Robert Wright. Great Pie Feast Prof. Jas. Sterret invites the public to be present at the greatest pie eating contest ever held in Indianapolia Tuesday evening Feb. 13th at Mozart Halt, ‘This is the last night this hall will be used by colored people, the hall having changed managers. Williams and Walker and their entire company have been invited to be present. Come early and dance late, Subscribe for The Recorder and posted on the leading topics ‘ef the day. asc for 3 months ie 2 ae : Ses Sd i ae ad ag #3 a ada | Eee res 1 Sra a > a we ! hs Patronize a Race fadustry, The Peoples Grocery Co. 537 Bright Street. Old Telephone i799 R.S.STREET, Manager ’ Te The Favorite | CA\ i , A: a 534 Indiana five, i 2) og eee i \ GPs Wee Cream Soda and tee Gand yA J VF Candies 0 ' \ In Sack's, Baskets or Boxes, Our delicate confectionary, put up ing ~ of o , SI f ~ PUA Nuts, Fruits & Cigarsf fr wy 4 stot Bot Perfemry ttf , Pa ——— it Ye EZ @) Tetephone’s Old 21182,New 2574 i 3 . i! Reed & Robinson, 92-Also Dealers in Oils and Gasoline.e9 ‘ SVLVVVI VS LVL LVS VV V VSS SSS TS SSL Hakosds piokiane: Rey. E, m. Brown, preached an interesting sermon here Sunday night. miss Prudie Anderson who is on sick list is improving. iss Ccra Duncan of madison vis ted miss Carrie Haskins Saturday und Sundy. The A. m. E. Sundayschool is progresing nicely. miss Lila miller of Grayville, spent Sunday with her sister, mrs. Hull. 5 Quite a number of young and old folks attended the surprise party at John Baker's Saturday night given for his son, Walter, it being his a1 birthday All enjoyed them- selves plendidly until a dainty table was set across the room filled with everything that heart could wish to eat. Mr. Ben Jones was in town last week. Paris, ti. Sunday will be quarterly meet ing at Allen Chapel P, E. A. J Burton will be present, Link Bell of Kanes was in the city on business monday. miss Grace Bell entertained the 1900 club Tuesday evening. mrs. Pauline Lamont will bea her new residence in the north par of the city after march 1 The A.M, E, church choir wil meet Rev. ars, Coleman Friday evening. mr. Eli Kirkman was electec president of the ¥. P, C. E. So. ciety. MarlonDots. Quarterly meeting next Sunday. P. E. C. C. Townsend willbe present, Rey, Shelton from Hil Chapel is expected to preach the sacramental sermon at 2:30 p- m. Qarterly conference and love feast Monday night. Elizabeth Smith one of the old- est members of the Household ot Ruth is dangerously ill James S Weaver is quite ill. S. M. Burden is indisposed. miss Ada Daniels of Wabash is visiting mise Hattie Hemmond. Dr. W, T, Thamas who is a can dibate for corone$ of Grant County will probably be nominated Thurs day Feb, 8, We believe that he wili fill the place wijh ability and to his race. Our people are politically wide awake and looking after their in- terest. ‘ misses Rosetta and myrtle Guilli- ford entertained their cousins miss- es mamie and Daisy Yonug at Dutch suppor Saturday evening. A Special Mid-Winter Sale... A Big Reduction ws On Fall and Winter Suit- ings and Overcoats. All the Latest Styles In Stripes and Cashmere, Suits, Covert Cloth Overcoats D. L Resbitt, Merchant Tailor. 405 Indiana av music and games were the pleasures of the evening, Wanted: A competent music teacher at reasonable prices. Ad dress. miss Rosetta Guillitord 1£04 Jeffras ave. * Vincennes Doings. The funeral of Alfred Vincent who dropped dead at his home on Perry street lust Thursday occured at the Second Baptist church Sun day afternoon at 1 o'clock Rev. Jones of the A. M. E. church of ficiated. A large number of relay tives and friends gathered to pay the last tribute ot respect. The True Blue Society, of which he was a member turned out as 4 body Rev, C, Hopkins of the Second Baptist church preached at Wheatland Sunday "The Sunday Afternoon Lyceum of Bethel A. M. E, church met at 3-30 last Sunday at the church A large number were present, Pres. Langford in his inaugural address set forth the object of the society. After a short program by the mem= bers Rev, Woodford of the First Baptist church addressed the s0- ciety on the Moral and Religious Culture of the Young Revival meetings are in Progress at Bethel A. M. E. church and much good is being done | ‘The Christian Endeavor Society ‘is doing much good; many are at- tending Mrs, Alvina Carter lesds Sunday evening Your agent will be around next week to see you At the last quarterly conference of Bethel A. M. E. church the follow: ing resolutions were passed in memory of Sister Lewis deceased wile of the presiding elder: The grim reaper death has re- moved from this life the wife of the Rey. Morris Lewis. Sister Lewis like Dorcas of old was Known for her deeds of love and charity In all of his ministerial