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INDIANAPOLIS APR 14 1900 PUBLIC LIBRARY Vol 4 No. 41 The Recorder A Representative Paper Read by 20.000 Afro-Americans each week Subscription price One Year $1.00 Will be sent to any address in the United States on receipt of subscription price Agents Wanted. BRUTAL BOERS Treat Natives with Extreme Cruelty in the Transvaal—What Boor Domination Would Mean The shocking brutality of the Boers in their treatment of the black race in South Africa is described in a letter just received by the Indianapolis Superintendent of the Pentecost Band from the Rev. G. H. Agnew, an American missionary. The Rev. Mr. Agnew has been in the Transvaal for fifteen years and left Johannesburg at the outbreak of the war for more congenial residence in Natal. He gives the reasons of the blacks for sympathizing with the British in the following timely letter, which also throws additional light on the reports that President Kruger had deposed Gen. Eubert before his death, and why: "Enquabeni, Near Harding, Natal, Southeast Africa, Feb. 7, 1900—We are opening a new mission station here near the border of Amapandaland, about forty miles south of our mission at Fairview. A great war is raging here in South Africa; already thousands have been killed and wounded, and the end is not yet. The Boers have invaded Natal and we have been forced to leave our work in the Transvaal for the time being. It is a question of who shall be dominant in South Africa—Boers or British. Boer domination would mean slavery for the colored race. Wherever the Boers have been in authority the poor natives have groomed under the iron heel of oppression. People talk much about the Boers being a simple, pastoral people, God-fearing, etc., but missionaries, who have labored in their country know the contrary. The Transvaal government has lately dared to make a law that the wages of the natives shall not exceed £1, or about 5% a month. "Under a Boer government, at least in the Transvaal, colored persons have absolutely no political rights. They cannot hold property, cannot engage in business for themselves, have no vote, and have absolutely nothing to say in either municipal or governmental affairs. In the British South African colonies colored people can hold property, can engage in business for themselves, and, under certain conditions, can vote. In all the British colonies colored people are allowed to walk on the sidewalk; in the Transvaal it is prohibited, and the punishment for a breach of the law is severe—£5 fine, of fifteen lashes, or both. Quite often poor, green natives, ignorant of the law, are caught and lashed unmercifully for walking a few steps along the sidewalk. Flogging a native to death was publicly stated, in the Volksraad (or senate chamber), by Smuts, the present state's attorney of the Transvaal, to be no dishonoring crime. "I do not remember of hearing of a white man in the Transvaal fined or punished in any way for knocking down a native. Even policemen in broad daylight, will pound natives unmercifully, out of pure spite, and no notice is taken of spite. In the British colonies quite often assaults on natives by whites are punished, and many magistrates will take the side of the natives against the whites. A Boer in the Transvaal flogged two native girls to death. He beat them till their kidneys protruded. two other girls that he flogged recovered. After much delay he was sentenced to two years in prison without hard labor. As this happened just before the war, he probably stayed in prison about a week. In another case, where two Boers deliberately pounded a native's face with their fists until they broke both jaws, the assailants were discharged. In still another brutal case, where a native was kicked to death, the "landrost" remarked to the murderer, who was a rich man. A NEGRO NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA that as it was a brutal affair, he would have to fine him £50. "Individual British colonists occasionally doubtless do treat natives as badly as individual Boers do. That is, there are some bad English and some good Boers; but when it comes to governments, there is absolutely no comparison. "The one honest man in the government was Gen. Joubert. Faithfully had he withstood Kruger, the monopolist and his corrupt gang. Always in favor of a reasonable franchise, and fair, above-board dealings, this Christian man had been forced into a war which his soul abhorred. Having but few old men who are anything but farmers, good men for judges and other high positions in the Transvaal, are scarce. The result is that the Supreme Court Judges and other officials are young men, say from twenty to thirty-five years of age. One illicit liquorseller who lived near us built our magistrate a mansion and presented it to him thus effectually closing the eyes of justice in that direction. Positively, no such general, barefaced corruption is allowed in onies. When it comes to the treatment of the colored people and their any of the neighboring British col-privileges under Boer government, I can only say in their behalf, as one who loves them: 'From Oom Paul and Boer domination and gross injustice, Good Lord deliver us.' "I am hoping to go to Inhambane next month, and expect to stay there till the war is ended. My wife hopes to join me there in May. Owing to the war, I have seen nothing of the Pentecost Herald for some months, but would like it sent to Inhambane. Address simply, G. H. Agnew, Innambane, S. E. Africa. Well, pray for us. Your brother for Jesus." "G. H. Agnew." STATE ENCAMPMENT OF G. A. R. Indianapolis Citizens Will Heartily Welcome the Veterans Welcome to the Veterans. The last time that the State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic was held in Indianapolis was in 1891. At that session it was voted to hold the next Encampment in Fort Wayne. One of the reasons given for going the rounds of the other cities was that Indianapolis gave the veterans little or no attention. This was doubtless true, but it was not due to any lack of appreciation but because public attention was not called to the matter. The encampment having been held in Fort Wayne, Evansville, Lafayette, Muncie, South Bend, Richmond, Columbus and Terre Haute, the invitation of Indianapolis was accepted because no other city desired to assume the responsibility of the reception. And now that it has come to Indianapolis again, its citizens have taken action which will insure the Grand Army and other bodies a welcome and a provision for their entertainment and appreciation of the ever-honored associations and creditable to the patriotism and public spirit of the capital city. The session of the encampment will begin Wednesday, May 16 and close the 17. A rate of one cent a mile over the railroads has been secured, inside of Indiana—a rate which the Grand Army in no other state has ever had. The tickets will be sold Tuesday and Wednesday and will be good until Saturday. The Grand Army headquarters will be at Hotel English where the rates will be $2 per day. The rates in other hotels will be from $2 to $2.50 or $3 according to rooms. Accommodations will be obtained in boarding-houses or private families at lower rates on application to Peter Zinn, secretary of executive committee. One of the special features of the occasion will be the parade. Wednesday afternoon. The march will be only a mile long so that all can walk it. The military, the fire department and other organizations will participate. Wednesday night camp-fires will be held in Tomilinson Hall. Plymouth Church and in Fletcher Place church which will be addressed by men of national reputation. An abundance of music has been provided. All the theatres will have attractive programmes for the entire week. These are but a few of the attractions. Indianapolis, one of the handsomest cities in the country, will have on its spring dress to welcome the veterans and their friends. Good for 25c. Any subscriber can present this coupon to the following druggista—it is good tor 25¢ on a dollar bottle of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure: A. M. Eyster, 1202 N. Senate Ave Geo. W. Sloan, 22 W. Wash.-st Frank H Carter, 15 W. Wash.-st Geo. C Morrison, South & Va-ave J. P. Fritz, 627 Virginia avenue. Park Theatre Pharmacy, Lewis Hayes, 502 Indiana Ave. C. C. Watson, 865 Virginia ave. BEAUTIFUL VANCOUVER Inspires Poets and Artists—a Noted Health Resort. Vancouver is considered a regimental post and was used as such for a long time previous to the Spanish war. At present it is occupied by only one company—Company B, Twenty-fourth regiment. Vancouver Post must largely depend on nature for its beauty. The artificial part is relatively insignificant. The buildings are all of wood and of limited pretensions. They consist of 12 sets of two-story barracks, all on the same general plan, and 37 sets of officers' quarters, all G [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie]. HON. GURLEY BREWER frame buildings. Some of the officers quarters are very pretty, and their attractive appearance is enhanced by the beauty of the surroundings. Besides these are the department headquarters, post headquarters, hospital and the clubhouse; several sets of married soldiers' quarters, the army canteen building and the library. The bath-house is the pride of the post. This is modern in all its appointments with hot and cold shower baths and concrete floors, and has a capacity of bathing for 90 men an hour. Apropos to the health of the post, when the Eighth California volunteers were at Vancouver they brought typhoid fever with them. There were 21 cases, all told, and all of them recovered. This is something remarkable in army history. Very few men die from disease contracted in Vancouver. Most of the people who are buried there owe their death to accident. Few posts in the country have been the homes of more famous so than Vancouver. Gallant Phil Sheridan was here, when fresh from the military academy at West Point. Grant was here, when he was only a lieutenant in the Fourth infantry, and again after he had conquered the armies of the Southern Confederacy and had twice been ruler of our great country. It was while returning from his trip around the world that he last visited the post. Harney was at one time stationed at Vancouver, and there is a spot called Harney Hill, named in his honor. Among others who lived at the post may be mentioned: Jefferson C. Davis, Generals Otis, Gibbon, Miles, Merriam, Kantz, Carlin, Longstreet, the brave Pickett, O. O. Howard, Brooke, Shafter, Schofield, McDowell, Pope, Wheaton, who is now retired and in England, and Wright, who was drowned when the Brother Jonathan was wrecked. When the impetuous Picket was in charge at Vancouver he became entangled with the British authorities at Vancouver Island, and had to be called away by his superior officer to save the government from embarrassment. Shades of the mighty, can it be This is all that's left of thee? —Goldsmith. Vancouver Town was first called Columbia City. It was considered a place of much importance, and was a promising hamlet. It even threatened to obscure the rising glories of Portland. It was founded the same time the fort was built. Defective land titles repressed its growth, however, and the years make little changes in its development. It will probably never be more than an appendage to Fort Vancouver. For a long time, it depended chiefly on the sale of liquors to soldiers for its existence. Of late years, owing to the The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State great beauty of its location, its proximity to the Metropolis of Portland, and the salubity of the climate, retired army officers, and military people generally, select it for a place of residence. Every inch of it is historic ground; it has ben the seat of warliko operations between white and red men. Its altitude is from 50 to 100 feet above the level of the sea. The military reservation extends one and a half miles north of the river, and three-fifths of a mile along its bank. A great deal of it is yet in heavy fir timber, affording remarkably fine driving and bridle paths. The view is simply sublime. Along the bank are the drilling-grounds. GREAT BRITAIN with their covering of perennial green; just above, on higher ground, are the long lines of buildings and officers' quarters, and on the higher, or table land, are beautiful walks and drives and the towering trees of the virgin forest. Between and below are the broad waters of the Oregon, that gleam and glisten in the sunlight like a silver lake, and far away in the distance stand lofty Mount Hood, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens, guarding the fort and the garrison like grim sentinels. It is a view that inspires did-minded to dream of romance.—poets and artists, and causes the sor-James G. Cole. HON· GURLEY BREWER A Representative and Influential Citizen of this State. A Natural Orator and Lesding Politician. Among the few colored men, of Hoosier birth or residence, who are at present attracting the attention of the country and winning new laurels to crown their efforts, The Recorder has the pleasure of presenting to its many readers, the Hon. Gurley Brewer, a lawyer and a politician of ability as well as an orator of repute. Born in this city, June 28, 1868, his parents being Edward and Mary Brewer, his successes can truly be attributed to Hoosier influences. Although born in Indianapolis, the subject of our sketch was reared in the historical town of Vincennes, his parents removing to that place. Mr Brewer possesses a common and collegiate education, having graduated from Wilberforce University June 21, 1888. Immediately on the completion of his studies, Mr. Brewer, who possesses natural oratorical powers was called to stump the state for the Republican party, and he has never missed a campaign, whether local, state or national, since that date. While living at Vincennes our subject read law in the office of Hon. W. C. Johnson, a well-known lawyer of southern Indiana, and was admitted to practice in the courts of that county. In the field of politics, uncertain and unproductive as it is, Mr. Brewer is unquestionably a recognized leader. He has traveled and spoken in every county in the state—that affords a race representation, and enjoys a larger acquaintance with politicians than any other colored man in the state. His services upon the platform and the stump are constantly in demand, and his power as a "spellbinder" is so great that the Republican committees in the states of New York and Pennsylvania in 1898 made use A Journal of Opinion in the interest of the R Correspondence-Solic Special Inducements to Sample Copies on App A Journal of Opinions. published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence-Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application of him in a number of speeches for that memorable campaign. In the state convention of 1892, Mr. Brewer in a speech filled with eloquence and thought, seconded the nomination of Hon. F. J. Shultz, candidate for treasurer of state. With all the glory and achievements of his successes Mr. Brewer bears his honors modestly. Affable to a marked degree, charitable to a fault, unassuming and of easy approach. He is unmarried and resides with his parents, in this city. At present Mr. Brewer occupies the position of deputy in the office of the state statistician, enjoying the distinction of being the first colored man to be appointed to a deputyship in this state, which office he is filling with marked ability and credit to himself and race. The Recorder believes that greater honors are yet in store for the subject of this sketch and would point with pride to his successes and say to the young negro that merit and ability will win. SPOKES FROM A WHEEL. The cycle season of 1900 is now on and cycle dealers affirm the report that the interest shown in wheeling heretofore will be totally eclipsed this season. For several seasons the wheel was an object purchased only by the riho and for pleasure. Within the last few seasons the price on wheels has been lowered greatly and the laborer pedals as proudly to his daily toil as does the broker to his office. The colored man is an enthusiastic cyclist, and it common to see a workman speeding along with a pick and shovel on his shoulder. Recently a writer asked what becomes of the old wheels. An Eastern paper answered that two-thirds of the old wheels are shipped to the South and sold to the poorer class of colored people, who will pay eight or nine dollars for an old wheel and prize it more highly than his more highly than his more fortunate Northern brother does his new chainless, As soon as the weather permits the local racers will begin training at the Newby Oval, which track, by the way, is now being controlled by the National Cycling Association. There will be several races held at the Oval this season, the first being on Decoration Day. Several fast men from out of the city are expected to enter The demand for Eastern-made wheels is exceedingly great. The cycle dealers say the pressure brought to bear on them is very great. Carl Fisher says he sells from thirty to forty wheels every day, and Sterne has sold over 250 since the beginning of the year. Of the many well-known local colored riders there seems to be very few left on the track. They are dropping out slowly one by one. But the few who are left say that this season they must "do or die." Woody Hedgepath says: "I am going to show these local track men some fast riding this season." Carter Temple says: "Watch the Blue Streak." Lon Hoosier is still with us. Bert Ward, George Granger, Bell Howard, Jack Robinson and several others will soon begin their training. * † † With the coming of the few warm days last week the agitation of a colored road race was commenced. It is true that the affair of '99 was poorly managed and has long since gone down in history as the downfall of colored racing in Indiana. Yet the enthusiasts who are longing for another road race declare that if the right ones manage this road race it will be the most successful since run since '95 Hon O V. Royall, judge; Hons. J. H Lott, W. W. Holland, Gurley Brewer, A. E, Manning, W. A. Sweeney as the prosecuting attorneys. Hons. J. T. V Hill, E. O. Mack, R. B. Bagby and W E. Henderson for the defense. The jury; Hon, Geo. L. Knox, foreman, Profs. W B Williams and D. E. Young Revs. R. H. Walker and W. A. Bowen H. Terry; ladies, Mesdames Ora Reed, Mamie Benson, Lillian Thomas-Fox Landonia Williams, Annie Griffin and Miss Lena Howard. Address THE RECORDER, + + + +++ +++ +++ Officers of the Moot Court. Price 3 Cents NEW YORK STORE Established in 1853 Sole Agents Butterick Patterns. Ride a Barnes White Flyer and keep in the lead. No better Wheel made. See them. Bicycle Department. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. CHURCH METHODS Lines of Advertising that Are Followed by the Progressive Churches of this City and Elsewhere. Next to love, advertising has been said to be "the greatest thing in the world." That advertising is great there is no question. The possibilities of a well-defined and executed plan of vigorous publicity or advertising are so great that there is probably not a successful merchant in the United States to-day who does not do a great deal of it. Advertising is of several kinds, but that sort which seems to be the most successful is that placed in newspapers and magazines. Competition was the original motive for advertising, and keener and increased competition caused its increase to such startling proportions as exist to-day. Among the lines of advertising which have increased in such tremendous volume within the last few years are the mail-order and church advertising. Not many years ago ministers advertised their churches and special attractions from the pulpit only, and when there was something of particular interest would get their brother ministers to make announcements from their pulpits. About the only newspaper advertising the churches got was in the way of legitimate news items. Now that is all changed, and ministers, as professional men, seem not to think of advertising in the same light as doctors, lawyers and other professional men. Among doctors and lawyers it is considered non-professional, as offending professional dignity, to advertise. Most of them are, however, patrons of the newspapers, keeping in them a standing "business card." None of them follows the practice of the merchants and department stores in setting out the advantages to the public to be gained by patronizing their establishments. The Smaller Churches. An examination of the columns of church "announcements" shows that, as a rule, it is the smaller church, whose life depends much upon the attendance and the collections, that most prominently displays its "attractions." And it is also the smaller churches that so explicitly tell what car to take to get to their places of worship. This church advertising is not by any means confined to Indianapolis, though it is not so common in cities of smaller size. Nor is the church advertising here limited to newspaper publicity. There are several churches that have cards printed for general distribution. These cards are along the lines of the newspaper announcements but are more on the "display advertising" order, the church name and subjects of sermons being set out in large type. The churches evidently appreciate the well established rule among advertisers that the first thing an advertisement should do is to attract the attention, and to this end the cards are printed on bright colored paper and the type arrangement is usually well executed. The Y. M. C. A. is one of the organizations doing a great deal of the card or "circular" advertising and it is said the method has given good results. In Chicago one preacher makes use of bill-boards in announcing his "strong preaching," the reading matter being painted on the posters in colors. In several other places "display space" is used to advantage and in Fostoria, (O.) the rivalry between two churches became so great that from small newspaper announcements they resorted to hand bills, then display newspaper space, and then to stereoptics. 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Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. 6. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn again and rend you. 7. Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you; 8. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10. Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a seepent 11. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 12. Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. 13. Enter ye in at the straight gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. 14. Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. LIGHT ON THE TEXT. 1. Judge Not.—To judge is not to form a true judgment of men and things, but to impute wrong motives to others' words or conduct; to condemn harshly or hastily. 2. For, etc.—Retribution is sure to follow. Those who stab others with the tongue will be stabbed by the tongue, as Haman was hung on his own gallows. Mete.—Measure. 3. Mote.—A small speck (a small fault). 4. Beam.—Huge stick of timber (a great fault). 5. Hypocrite.—Because he pretends he is good by trying to make others good, when he is guilty himself and is really rejoicing in their faults. Then . . . See Clearly.—When one has repented and forsaken his own faults, he is in the only position where he can help others to get rid of their faults (not condemn, as before he wanted to). 6. Holy.—That which belongs to God; sacred things. Unto . . . Dogs.—The Oriental dogs, not like ours, were prowling and fierce, feeding on garbage. They represent the fierce enemies of the truth. Swine.—Unclean, sottish, sensual animals. 7. Ask. . . Seek. . . Knock.—A gradation; first asking; then using the means, then knocking at the door of one who can help. 8. Bread. . . Stone.—The Oriental loaves often looked like stones in shape and color. He would not give a useless thing when asked for a good one. 11. If Ye Then, etc.—God is infinitely better than human parents, and loves infinitely more; and therefore is more ready and glad to give good things to those who ask him. 13. The Straight Gate.—The narrow, the difficult gate. The gate is the way to heaven and to life. It is narrow of necessity. If we would look at the north star we must look in one direction. There are millions of other directions, but every one leads away from the north star. 14. Few There Be that Find It.—There were few then, but it will not always be so. Every one can find it who seeks earnestly. Golden Text.—Whatsoever ye would that men should do to von, do ye even so to them.—Matt. 7:12. SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS. Subject: Some Crown Jewels of the Kingdom of God. What is the Golden Rule. (v. 12). In what way can you connect it with the other portions of this lesson? Show what part the Sermon on the Mount had in Christ's mission of salvation. I. The Law of Judging Others (vs. 1. 2).—What is it to judge others? Compare. Give some examples. (Luke 13:14; Rom. 14:1-13). Why should we not judge others? What will be the result to ourselves? From man, or from God? II. The Mote and the Beam (vs. 3.5).—Explain the figure of the mote and the beam. Why are we more likely to see others' faults than our own? What must one do for himself before he can help others to cure theirs? What is the effect upon character of seeing others' faults more than our own? III. Pearls Before Swine (vs. 6).— Who are referred to under the symbols of dogs and swine? What by pearls? What is it to throw pearls before swine? What will be the result? What should we do? (Rom. 12:20. 21.) Apply to our time the command of this verse. IV. The Key to the Treasure-borne of Help (vs. 7-11).—Can you think of any reasons why these promises to prayer follow immediately after the above hard duifies? What three ways of seeking are given in v. 7? What is the difference between asking, seeking and knocking? How does Christ prove that the answer of prayer is certain to come? Will it always come in the way and time we expect? Why will not God give us the best things without our asking for them? Good ink is a necessity for good writing. Carter's is the best. Costs no more than poor ink. 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All communications for publication should be accompanied with the name of the writer—not necessarily for publication but as a guarantee of good faith, We solicit news, contributions, opinions and in face 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 Wednesday of each week to insure insertion in the current issue. ADVERTISING RATES Will be furnished on Application Entered at the Postoffice as second-class matter. All letters, Communications and Business matters should be addressed to THE RECORDER, 122 W New Y k street. Gee. P. STEWART, Publisher SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1900 EDITORIAL For Prosecutor--John C. Ruckles haus. For Treasurer--Armin C. Koehne For Sheriff--Eugene Saulcy. For Commissioner, First District-- John McGaughey. For Commissioner, Third District-- Thomas Spafford. For County Assessor--Marlon Eaton For Coroner--Dr. Alembert W. Brayton. For Surveyor--James Nelson. GREETING As promised in the last issue The Recorder presents to its many readers this week eight pages of live news matter. The change from the old familiar four page form to the size of the present issue has been made without fussing and fuming or blare of trumpets. Nor will the chang involve an additional cost to the subscribers, the subscription price remaining the same. Single copies, however, beginning with this issue will cost three cents per copy. It has been our aim to give to our readers a representative race journal—a fearless and uncompromising advocate of our rights, and an up-to-date, wide-awake news sheet. How well these two ideas have been, blended and carried out is evinced in the rapid growth of The Recorder from a small 8 by 12 hand bill affair in 1897 to its present size. The various changes which have been made from time to time and which mark the growth of The Recorder's influence, have not been fitful and spasmodic. It has been a steady, healthy growth based upon a rapidly growing business and an ever increasing subscription list. Through the efforts of our energetic agents The Recorder has become a welcome visitor in every town and hamlet in Indiana. While to our wide-awake correspondents do we attribute a large share of our success in giving to our readers more live, original matter for less money than any other race paper published anywhere in this country DEWEY has announced that he is a Democrat, but as there several varieties of that article the Admiral should be a little more definite. GUBERNATORIAL NOMINATION We are now on the eve of the Republican State Convention and the interest has reached a white heat, The popular interest, however, centers almost wholly in the nomination for governor, and the convention will be particularly fortunate in quantity of good timber to choose from. Each candidate has made an active and thorough canvass. With so many good men before the convention it is difficult to predict who will be the victor. But to an experienced observer indications point strongly to the chances of Hon. John L. Griffiths. From the beginning of the race Mr. Griffiths has been in the lead, and the question of location, which has been used as a draw-back to Mr. Griffiths's ```markdown ``` candadacy has proved unavailing. The Republican party in Indiana is too broad to consider the location of more importance than the man. Mr. Griffiths is eminently fitted for the lofty position of Indiana's chief executive, and his brilliant record recommends him to all Republicans. He is a lawyer of unusual ability, and his fame as an orator is national in its scope. Mr. Griffiths belongs to the aggressive element of the Republican party, and if nominated can do more than any other candidate to unite all factions in the state. There are particular reasons why the Republicans should nominate a strong man for governor at this time. With McKinley and Griffiths before the people of Indiana this state is sure to be landed high and dry on the Republican side next November. The convention may deliberate long but it can do no better than to place at the head of the state ticket this fall the name of Hon. John L. Griffiths. THE Democrats are seeking consolation in the assertion that they could have defeated the Porto Rican tariff measure, but allowed it to pass that it might embarass the Republicans. Sour grapes! NEW PROBLEM FOR THE SOUTHLAND. A Louisiana correspondent of the New York Sun notes an interesting industrial change that is rapidly taking place in certain sections of the South The advent of Belgian, German, Dutch, and French immigrants is changing the agricultural status, especially in Louisiana. These newcomers are thrifty and practical farmers and truck gardeners, accustomed to make the most of every square foot of their ground. The great plantations of other days are being broken up into small farms averaging thirty acres, for which the Belgians are willing to pay $150 an acre. Under the old one-crop system the planter was content if he got a gross income of $40 to $50 a year per acre from his cotton or corn. The Belgian thinks himself ill-used if he does not get $100 a year, and he often gets $200. This he does by a constant rotation of crops of every sort. The Sun correspondent says these new inhabitants are prospering so well and are increasing so rapidly that they are changing the whole economic aspect of Southern agricultural interests. They are producing the early vegetables, strawberries, fruits and melons that now come in increasing quantities from the South, and at the same time they are crowding out the Negro. The intense, patient, and ceaseless industry has nothing in common with the easy-going ways of the colored population. If they hire help they want men drilled in the hard European school, who are willing to work from daylight to dark every day in the week and to live as frugally as themselves. In such a system the Negro cannot hold his own and is being crowded back upon the plantations where the old and shiftless methods still prevail. It will be seen at a glance that the Southern Negro is confronted with a new and very perplexing problem. In this emergency he must pin his faith to Hampton, Tuskegee and other industrial schools. A knowledge of practical scientific farming is necessary to overcome this competition SPIRIT OF THE PRESS. If the time spent in protracted loafing, loud and aimless conversation, street and household gossip, and contemptable "curbstone convention" were employed in reading the best class of magazines, books and the Bible—in association with the master minds of the past and present, and with the Infinite Himself—the appearance of a much better class of citizens would soon be the result, and one of the most intricate problems confronting the nation would much sooner approach a final solution—The Oil (city, Pa., Standard If anybody thinks Justice is blind let him hang up a $100,000 purse. Now, take a squint at Kentucky; down there Justice not only isn't blind, but she carrie a gun. The latter, we presume, s only a matter of self-protection— The 'Plaindealer' ** We cannot all be lawyers, doctors, preachers or teachers, and some of our young men had just as well make up their minds to be farmers. It will not be a wit to your disgrace if you are a tiller of the soil if you are an educated tiller. Ignorance disgraces any calling.—The Biloxi, Miss., Gazette. The Caucassion race is either superior to the Negro or it is not. If it is, then it need have no fear of Negro supremacy, for it is a physical impossibility for the inferior to dominate the superior. But it is not superior and gives testimony to that fact by setting up the calamity howl of the fear of Negro domination, and the more they howl the more the world becomes convinced that their boast of superiority is all a lie General Race News The colored people of the District of Columbia pay taxes on $12,000,000 worth of real estate. * * Rev. P. A. Hubbard, D. D., of Butte, Mont., has been appointed a delegate of the A. M. E. church to the Excumenical Conference which meets in London January 1901 * * Booker T. Washington has invited all persons going South to witness the to wintess the total eclipse of the sun May 28 to come to Tuskegee and be present at the commencement exercises. Tuskegee is in the path of the path of the eclipse. R. C. O. Benjamin, editor of The Lexington Standard, has been engaged to defend Richard Combs, the colored man implicated in the assassination of Goeble W. Calvin Chase, editor of The Washington Bee, will be a delegate from the District of Columbia to the Republican National Convention. The colored people in the United States own real estate to the value of $725,000,000 Robert E. Rhodes, the projector of the Cape Nome, Alaska, colonization scheme, died at his home in Chicago Monday night. Mr. Rhodes was a Georgia product and came north about twenty years ago. He served for a time as a member of the Chicago police force, and also conducted a private detective agency in the same city. Last winter he conceived the idea of colonizing Alaska with Negroes, and at the time of his death had about perfected plans for the establishment of such a colony, Chas. Harris, the vice-president of the association, and who will succeed Mr Rhodes as executive head, says the project will receive only a temporary set-back, and that by the last of May the colonists will be on their way to Alaska Palacestoen Cafe, 419 Indiana ave At English Opera House. At English Opera House. As arrangements have been completed for the presentation of the popular melo-drama, "The Negro" at English Opera House, Thursday and Friday evening's, May 4 and 5th 1900. It will be under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias lodgas in Indianapolis. The cast includes some of our most churming set, and judging from the enthusiasm shown in the various parts assigned, it is apparent that Indianapolisians will have a genuine treat in witnessing this now popular play. Special costumes, ipeal scenery and with a "specially selected" cast it will have a lot to do with the success of the attraction and Prof. Sager is to be complimented for his diplomacy as well as his ingenuity. Fantasma Concert The grand Fantasma concert will be given at the Mt Zlon Baptist church, Thursday evening, April 26. Invocation by the Pastor. Recitation.....Mr. Chas. Marshall Solo.....Miss Alice Head Instrumental Solo Miss Mary Vancleave Solo.....Mrs. Alice Crockett- Scott Recitation.....Miss Virgie Whitsett Selections.....Prof. Brown's Orchestra Solo.....Miss Hager Hawkins Instrumental Solo Miss Mamie Taylor Duet Misses Amanda Turner and Eva Wisdom. Recitation.....Mrs. Daisy Brown Instrumental Solo.....Mr. Wm. Pierce Solo.....Miss Effie Banks Proceeds for the benefit of church Misses Effie Banks and Daisy Brown aqrrs Admission, 10c Bill of Fare. Easter Sunday Dinner. Oyster soup, Consomme, jaedinere Oyster soup, Consommer, Jacqueline Celery, Radisher, Onions Roast loin of Beef, au jus: Roast Spring Lamb with Cucumber sauce; Fried Spring Chicken, cream gravy Mashed Potatoes Aspargus with egg Brown Sweet potatoes, anglaise Cabinet Pudding with Foaming sauce, Corn Bread and Butter Milk. Lemon Pie Strawberry Shortcake Neapoliton Ice Cream Angel Food Caramel Cake Tea Coffee Milk AROUND THE CHURCHES THE CHURCH BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH [Corner Vermont and Toledo Sta] Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor. Easter. The coming of Easter is a glad return. It is nature coming back with gladness in its eye, sunshine on its face freshness on its face youth in its step, elegance in its hand, perfume on its breath and beauty on its form. Easter is the open gate through which life comes back from the dreary tomb of winter. Easter comes to put an the bare form of nature the robe of Lprihg. Easter is the gentle hand that turns the bright side of a new leaf, in the great book of nature; the queenly form of the young moon: rides forth, Empress of the night, in the beautiful chariot of the clouds, christened in the silver bath of the maiden light of her nocturnal train. When Easter comes, the glorious Sun puts on her new mantle of life, trimmed in hem of gorgeous fire mounts the circle of its mighty orbit and drives its golden beams into the buds, unlocks their hearts and releases from prison the flowers, and leads them forth, blushing in the divine splendor of their loviness to greet us, with the rich fragrance of their breath Easter comes and the voice of nature rings with a new music. Easter comes and the voice of nature rings with a new music. Easter comes and the waters laugh and gambol; the valleys weave about their necks garlands of of beauty and draw around their shoulders the refreshing mantel of the leafy shades pinned with the darting sun-beams peeping through. Easter comes and the angels look down from the battlements of heaven through the blushing stars upon the bosom of the sweeping plains, heaving beneath its nightly carpet of rich verdure. Easter comes and roses nestle upon the brow of the vine clad hills. And the wee birds nursed in the kindness of their rugged laps, pour forth their sweet melodies to gladden the weary hearts of the toiling world. Easter is the star-eyed beauty of spring triumphing in the victory of resuscction over the tomb of winter's death. In October winds, comes the deep sigh of death. The sad winds wonder, weeping funeral dirges for the death of the beautiful flowers. Like a consumtive maiden, all incarnadined with the poisoned frosts of winter's first breath, the leaves tremble under their burden of decay. And like a kind mother, the gentle hand of nature lays their tiny creeps softly down upon earth's bier to rest. The hoarse winds whisper their low death notes and our hearts sink. The muffled voice of nature weeps over their grave. The muse joins the sad lament, and dips his sympathetic pen in natures tears, places upon the funeral altar the beautiful tribute of the flowers: The melancholy days have come the saddest of the year, Of wailing winds, and naked woods, and mea dows brown and sere. Heaped in the hollows of the grove, the autumn leaves lie dead; They rattle to the eddying gust, and to the rabbit's tread. The robbin and the wren are flown, and from the shrubs the jay. And from the wood top calls the crow through all the gloomy day. Where are the flowers, the fair young flowers that lately sprang and stood; In brighter light and softer airs, a beauteous sisterhood? Alas! they all are in their graves; the gentle race of flowers Are lying in their lowly beds, with the fair and good of ours. The rain is falling where they lie, but the cold November rain Calls not from out the gloomy earth, the lovely ones again. The wind-flower and the violet they perished longage. And the brier-rose and archis died amid the summer glow; But on the hills the golden-rod, and the aster in the wood, in the wood, And the yellow sunflower by the'brook, in the autumn beauty stood, Till fell the frost from the clear cold heaven as falls the plague on men. But Easter comes and a new world jives. Easter is the doorway of life. Standing here in the glowing portals of the purple dawn of life's morning. God calls nature back to life. God speaks and rose hued tints, like smiling infants, paint the complexion of the horizon. Easter is the morning of life brought back from death. Easter is the sweet voiled herald that proclaims nature in her blossom life. Easter is the open door policy of nature. Easter is the great author of the sweet melodies of natures music. Easter gives new inspiration to the human heart. It gives stimulation to human pride, quickened by Easter's sweet impulses, we strive today, to emulate the grace, the elegance, the culture, the beauty, and the spirit of the flowers. Easter is life's birthday. The birthday of relief to our hearts from the anxiety of winter's cares. The birthday of the blessed flower of immortality, bloomed from the memorable tomb of Joseph, in the ages of long ago. He is risen indeed. Indeed, means never to die no more. Wonderful blossom that shall never die, never fade, never grow old. Easter morning speaks with the world's sweetest voice of hope. From Easter comes the divine proclamation of eternal life. I am He that liveth and was dead; and behold I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hells and of death. Christ the world's Savior, the author of immortality, is the richest and best of all of Easter's treasures. The Y. P.A. were entertained with grace, refinement, elegance and plenty on Monday night in the spacious rooms of Mrs. Amanda Mayne on Washington st. Forty-five were present. After a business session the club was highly entertained with a musical and literary program, under the management of Prof. Collins. The program consisted of two solos by Miss Ida Miller; paper, "The worth of the true woman," Mrs Hill; piano solo, Mr Wm. Pierce; solos and reading by Jones. A talk upon Arlington heights by Rev. C. W. Newton. The club entertained the invited guest: Mrs. Retta Moss, Miss Ida Miller, Miss Lillian Pettiford of Michigan, Mr. E. M. Viney of N. C., Mr. Wm. Keelum, editor of the Knightstown Banner. Mr Keelum is the only colored editor of any white paper in the State; and Mr. W. White of Cincinnati, Eight new members were admitted. The magnificent luncheon was the liberal hospitality of Mrs. Mayne and Mrs. Roxie Bell. It will be talk of many days. Why not? It was the noble Mayne and the indomitable president. Sunday Services: Morning 10:30 sharp; Easter sermon, Subject: "Immortality." The sermon will be followed by the ceremony of baptism for infants children and adults. 5:30 p. m. sharp, Sundayschool; Easter exercises in the auditorium. Easter eggs will be given to all members of the school. 8 p. m. sharp, sacred concert program will be rendered by the choir. CLASS DUES. Class No. 1, H, C. Millikon leader collection $2.00 No. 2. Wm. Abstome leader; collection $1.30. No. 3, D. M. Black; collection $2.45 No. 4, H. Canter, leader; collection $0.00 No. 5. John Sanders, leader; collection $2.70. ALLEN·CHAPEL A. M. E CHURCH (Broadway, between tenth & Eleventh Sts. One accession to the church last Sunday. Femina Hicka 1433. Lumberaxe axe day, Emma Hicks, 1433 Lexington ave Pastor preached at 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. At 3 p. m. Rev. Dr. E. L. Gilliam the popular pastor of Simpoa church, preached a powerful sermon. Thepeople were carried up to the gates of heaven and permitted to 1 cock inHe established himself. Our grand rally was a signal success for which we are very thankful. As this is Easter week, we will not be permitted to insert the names of those who gederously contributed. But will publish them in ncxt issue. REPORT OF CLUBS. Presidents change places: Men's club, Ella Williams, pres..... $203.25. Get-up-club, A. L' Murray, pres. reported Sunday night $187.00, collected since $30.00, making a $217 ota1 to date..... $217. Auxiliary society, Georgia Alexander, pres. $101.05 Mite Missionary, society, Ella Murray, pres. $101-50 Atheneum Sewing circle, Emma Doke pres. Owing to sick- ness, Mrs Harrison Brown acted $90 35 Anxious workers, Lula Corn- nell, pres. $58.45 Bnsy Bees, Lenora Ousley, pres. $46.17 Chorus of 40 voices. $36.00 How-do-you-do-club, Ida Miller pres. $50.66 (Grand total $90.20) Grand total $903.43 Many thanks to our many friends, notwithstanding what ever might be said to the contrary. The following noble hearted and true co-workers were present and rendered us able assistance, Revs. C. W. Newton. A. Wakefield, E. L. Gilliam, J. W. Carr, E. L. Bell, J L. Craven and R. P. Christian. I wish here to thank the presidents members and frinds for undivided support. You have done your duty and I feel to thank you for it. Some one will ask why always be thanking the people when they are doing their duty? I answer by saying that even a dog appreciates an expression of kindness when he has performed a feat. I must stop as I promised two of my staunchest friends that I would refrain from saying all this week that I intended to say. EASTER SUNDAY. 10:45 a. m. Easter sermon, by pastor and Easter music by the choir under the directorship of Prof. Chas. Green NOTE BURNING. Baptising Children. 2:15 p. m, Sundayschool exercises by the children, the cantata, the bells of Easter tide, Supt., Prof. J. H. Young; Cheister, Sadie Dudley. This promises to be the best of exercises given by the school. 7:45 p. m, sacred concert, CHORUS OF FORTY VOICES Program: The caorus of forty voices will render the beautiful cantata; "The drawing of the Morning." They will be supported by the following: Instrumental Solo. Mrs. Roxie Bell Paper, "What Easter is to me." Prof. J. A. Young Solo ... Miss Mattie Mitchell Paper, "Our Women of today." Mrs. Ellen Williams Solo ... Miss Ida Mae Miller Paper, "The great light as I see it" Miss Gertrude S, Garnett Solo ... Mrs. Don Cosby Rev. Murray director. Chaplain B. W. Arnett, Jr., A.M., of Crampaign, Ill., delivered his famous lecture, "The Negro as a Soldier and a Citizen," last Wednesday evening to a fair sized audience. It was a masterly effort and the people were carried away on his flights of eloquence He is a natural born orator of the first water and the lecture from start to finish was fraught with wholesome food. The people left for home feeling inspired for greater influence. His wife made a queenly appearance and sang two solos to the delight of all. The West concedes to her the first place and we display our wisdom by so doing for her sweet voice steals its way into one's heart and before you know what you are doing, you are lost in a sea ecstacy. We will be pleased to have them come again. They are welcome guests at Allen Chapel. Each president is asked to hold his club intact until the last Sunday in this month, reporting $10 or more. Then after the Club reception, Thursday evening, May 3, disband. Harry Williams has been appointed to the trustee board, and William Comar to the steward board. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. J. W. Carr Pastor The the five o'clock prayer meeting was largely attended as it usually is. There was an equally large attendance at the Sunday school At the morning service Dr. Carr discussed the subject: "The wisdom of the world versus the knowledge of God." The sermon was very much appreciated. At 8 p. m. the third of the series of sermons on "Sampson" was delivered to a large and appreciative audience The birthday party given under the auspices of Christian Band No. 10 at at the residence of Mrs. Laura Jackson. 607 W. North street, on the 9th being a very enjoyable affair was very largely attended, and neat sum was realized for the church The K P. Band concert at the church under the direction of Band (Continued on Page 8) News, Incidents, Social + and + Personal Activities Greencastle Hints. Mr. and Mrs. Willirm Case have removed to Indianapolis. Mrs. William Miles visited in Indianapolis last week. Fields Ellison is able to be out. The five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs was badly scalded last Thursday week. John Bellmany of Lexington, Ky after an extended visit with his father, has returned home. Bloomington Dashes The Rev. W. H. Taylor, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Bloomington, was united in marriage to Miss Eva M. Dyson, an accomplished young lady of Marion, last Wednesday, April 4, at 10:30 a. m. The ceremony was performed at the home of Mr. Nathaniel Dyson, father of the bride, in the presence of relatives and friends. The occasion was graced by the presence of Rev. Morris Lewis, P. E. of the Evansville district who officiated. The contracting parties, accompanied by the officiating clergyman and Rev. Siler of Anderson, left for Bloomington via Indianapolis, at which place they were joined by Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs. Annie Bell, Miss Georgia Bell and Mr. & Mrs. Major Davis. The bridal party arrived at Franklin at 4 p. m. where they were entertained by Mr and Mrs. Asa Taylor, parents of the groom. After a short stay Rev and Mrs. Taylor departed for Indianapolis, where they were the guests os Mrs. S. H. Thompson. On their return to this city they were given a reception by friends and members of the church. Rrv. M. S. Johnston the newly appointed pastor of Vincent M. E. church, has begun his labors. The members are well pleased with him Mr. Douglas Roberts one of our energetic young men was married to Miss Emma Fines a charming young lady of Lyons, Ind. last Sunday. They were given a reception by Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Roberts parents of the groom. Rev. Rogers, pastor of the Second Baptist church, filled his pulpit last Sunday. Kokomo Notes The Klondyke social was a success. Miss Mattie Burnett after a very pleasant visit with relatives has returned to her home in Fairmount. She was accompanied by Mrs. W. G. Walden of this city. Earl Hardiman the efficient and popular agent for The Recorder has secured a large number of subscribers. L. H. Winburn is buying lumber for the Peabody Lumber Co. Ezra C. Roberts has returned to Indianapolis Harry Smitherman of Indianapolis is employed at the Clinton. Aaon Burnett and grandson are visiting friends in this city. Aunt Lucy Pulley, aged 106 yrs is very ill. T. A. Byrd is meeting with success as a buckster. Mrs. Ellen Russell is convalesing. There was an egg-breaking social at the Methodist church. Walter Langford has gone to Chicago. William Ballenger will spend Sunday in Fort Wayne. Miss Nora Roberts, Miss Keene, and Mrs. Taylor of Indianapolis returned to their respective homes. Homet Parker of Frankfort was in the city. The members of the B. C. D. club will give a prize fight soon. Kokoma is organizing a crack baseball team and will challenge the Logansport team. Charles Milton is the new member of the B.C.D.club and is the committeeman from the Second Ward. Seymour Sights Rev C. D. Lamb preached an instructive sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday morning. Mrs. Susan Hill is improving. The entertainment last Thursday night, given by the Dewey club was a success. Mr. Alex Foins is erecting a hall for society meetings. Rev. C. D. Lamb is building a residence and storeroom on West Brown-st. Easter will be appropriately observed at all the city churches. Mrs. Anna Booker and Mr. Finch are on the sick list. Miss Evans entertained friends from New York last Sunday. Mr. Morgan will spend a few days with his family in Shelbyville Kalamazoo, Mich. Mr. John Sanders is very sick. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. Benj. Roberts, pastor of the Methodist church and his wife entertained a number of friends at 5 o'clock dinner. The Ladies Aid society of the A. M. E. church has a membership of 30 and is doing a great work. Mrs. William Hardy of Cass Co. is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs William Hill in Michigan avenue. Mrs. Joseph Phillips and Mr. S. Wheatly, our sick are improving. Miss Lamma Weaver gave a party April 10, at Otsego. The marriage of Miss Edith Hill to Oscar Bird will take place next Wednesday at the home of the bride EASTER PROGRAM. At the Second Baptist church. 1. Singing, by congregation. 2. Invocation, Rev. K. Warren. 3. Address, Julia Johnson. 4. Song by the School; Responsive reading; Recitation, by the following children, Vera White, Flossie Ash, Grace and Eddie Hailstock, Furley Stewart and Flora Frazier. 5. Solo, Miss Florence Brown. 6. Recitation, Julia Johnson; 7. Recitation, Myrtle Kersey; 8. Solo, Cora Montgomery; 9. Recitation. Melvin White; 10. Solo, Mrs. Thomas Woodford; 11. Remarks by the pastor. 12. Benediction. Miss Bessie Thompson, Organist. Frankfort Notes Church was well attended Sunday. The Sundayschool is preparing to give a fine program Easter. The April fool entertainment that was given last Thursday, night was a success. Miss Carrie Harper was in Indianapolis this week to attend the medical commencement and visit friends. Mrs. Lindsey entertained a few friend at 6 o'clock tea last Sunday Knightstown Items. Willis Allen accompanied our Postmaster. Edgar Cole to Battle Creek, Mich. last week. Mrs. J. H. Keemer who haa been on the sick list is at present no better. James Keemer and Mrs. Susan Woods attended the Household of Ruth meeting at New Castle last Thursday evening. The Moot Court at Payne chapel, given by Arnett literary society Monday night was conducted in a THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA very intelligent manner. The decision will be given Monday eve. Don't forget the rally of the trus tees April 22, for Church repairs. Ray Laster and Miss Vada won another prize at the Cake Walk at Arlington, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Estella Keelum was the guest of Miss Margar t Crenshaw last Sunday. Mrs. C. Modlin of Spiceland passed through the city Sunday. Mitchell Items. The Southern Troubadors played to a crowded house last Monday night at College hall. Mrs. Anna Taylor and Mrs. Wm. Lamont entertained the Southern Troubador troupe while in the city Mrs. Eliza Raine is improving Mrs. Louis Wilson of Bedford was in the city last week. Mrs. Alfred Jones and son were in town last Saturday. Mr. Gales of West Baden was the guestof Mrs. Moorhead last week. S, T. Dunmore was a pleasant caller at our public school Monday morning. Prot. E. Q. Grissom grand sec'y of the U. B. F. Order of Indiana, was tendered a grand reception by the Royal House at Evansville last Friday night. About 200 guests were present. Mr. Grissom was called upon for remarks and which well takn, and responded to by Attorney G. W. F. McMeehen, J. H. Frey and Sandford Wharton all of the order. Mrs. Julia Campbell and children and Miss Alice Finley of Bedford were in town last Sunday. New Albany Notes The annual commencement of the Louisville National medical college occurred Tuesday evening Quite a number of our citizens were present: Profs. W. O. Vance, C. A. Martin, Rev. R. L. Cherry. Dr. Gaddie, Mania Blackburn took part in the exercises. Mrs. Rebecca Rickman has returned from Evansville. A mass meeting is called for April 23 to further arrangements for celebration of the emancipation proclamation. The silver tongue choir sang in Jeffersonville Monday night. The rally at Zion church netted $64.68 for the pastor, Rev. J Nichols. Shelbyville Notes. The B. Y. P. U. has reorganized at the Second Baptist church, Mrs. B. W. Clark being president, much interest has been aroused in the meeting. Mrs. Georgia Allen was called to the bed side of Mrs. John Williams at Laurel, Saturday. Emma Angus of Indianapolis has been down practicing with the marine band, for their concert to be given at Manila on the 12. She was called home Wednesday and could not fill the engagement. Mrs. A. Penick. Mr. Allen and Johnnie Dudley are on the sick list. Prof. R. A. Roberts and miss R. E. Dent returned from Evansville, Saturday, they report having a good time, and were royally entertained. There were more colored teachers at this convention than ever before. Madams metzger Ferguson and Hammocks, and misses Florence and Rebecca metzger of Franklin were the guests of Street Hodge in W. Franklin st. Thursday. Both churches are preparing to have Easter exercise. Rev. tevis of the Indiana avenue Baptist church, preached quite a an interesting sermon to the Willing workers club. Sunday afternoon. There will be a grand concert at Bethel church, monday night under the auspices of the Silver toned Quartette of New Albany. There will be a parlor concert at the home of Miss Mayme Lee on thursday night. An interesting program has been arranged, The funeral of Mrs. Linton occured from St. Augustine Catholic church. Sunday morning. Caroline Russell nee Edwards, died at her late home on wall-st Saturday evening, of spinal menengitis. Plainfield Notes The Odd Fellows are preparing to celebrate their 56 anniversary on the first Sunday in May. The sermon will be delivered by Rev Hutchison. Lillie Mitchell is indisposed. Sunday services were interesting. The pastor preached an able sermon in the evening. Charlestown Musings. Mrs. May McElroy of Nnewcastle was the guest of Mrs. Amanda Hill last week. Mesdames Eliza Simms & Booker of Jeffersonville visited relatives ast Sunday. Mesdames Sarah Parit & Amanda Hill visited in Watson and Jeffersonville last week. The Household of Ruth, No. 419 is steadily increasing in members. Prof. D. W. Cain made a trip in western Indiana this week. Rev. Tiller of Madison will assist Rev. Kelly in his Rally. Miss Alice Dunn of Jeffersonville is the guest of Mrs. Julia Jones. Fowler Notes Miss Della Stanton, who has been confined five weeks with rheumatism, is able to be out again James Wilson is out again after a week's attack of the grip The Biggs Brothers were in from Pine Sunday Rev Dr. Chase will lecture Saturday on the "Colored race W. M. Wilson is on the sick list Lewis Edwards had his hand severely burned while lighting a gasoline stove. South Bend News Omer Powell of Calvin, Mich., is in the city visiting friends and relatives. Owen Fowler is on the sick list at his niece's, 120 W, Water st. Mrs. Kitty Anderson of Calvin, was in the city Saturday on business Atline Calaway of Cassopolis was in the city a few days visiting her son, Charley. Henri Thompson has gone to Jersey City to live. Mrs. Alice Irvin is recovering from her illness. Sanda Evans is working at the new Oliver hotel. Samuel Sanders of Williamsville Mich, is visiting friends in this city. The Houshold of Ruth gave an entertainment at their hall, Tuesday evening. Mr. James Coker had a paralitic stroke a fews ago, but is getting better now. Paul Dunbar's club met at the home of Mrs. J. T. Roberts Tues-Tuesday evening. Little Winnie Anderson gave a delightfull birthday party to her friends who presented to Winnie many little presents and wished her many happy birthdays. The Willing workers will give grand concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 17th The Ladies of Paul Dunbar's literary club will a grand banquet at the home of Mrs. J. S. Mitchell, 226 N. Birrsell street on the 23 inst in honor of Rev. Browney of Adrain Mich. The Ladies Home Circle of the A. M. E, church met at Mrs Frank Wilson Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Henderson, president; Mrs. Wilson secretary. Mrs. Martha Taylor died at the home of her niece, Mrs Sneed 734 Jefferson street, Sunday morning, the 1st inst. Aged 57 years, seven month Marlon Flashes The Y. L. R. Society under the leadership of Mrs. B. D. Pettiford, is progressing very rapidly. The membership consists of twenty young ladies. The society is preparing for a grand entertainment to be given about the last week of April. They meet each Wednesday at the home of Mr. Pettiford The Philomathians are coming They will be here the first week of May. Come out to hear them. Their singing is excellent and no one will regret hearing them Mrs. A. P. Julius is convalescent The State Missionary Society will meet here June 6, 7 and 8 Rosetta Gulliford was elected delegate here to represent the society. Easter Sunday will be appropriately observed by the churches of our city. The Milk maids' convention will be held at the A. M. E. church on the 19 inst. Those wishing to attend had better secure tickets in time as seats may be at premium. Burr Ford died Monday, aged 10 years. Major Weaver, aged 49, died Saturday afternoon of pneumonia. Interment at Weaver. John Robison has moved his barbershop from 4th and Bronson to the Jones block on West 4th st. The old frame building occupied by W, J. Sisemore on on the cor, of the square will be replaced by a modern brick building. Mr. Sisemore's shop is now located in the basement of the Whcn building. Augustus Ford aged 10 years son of Emma Ford Burdon, died Tuea- Connersville Savings Charles Mason died March 31st, ann was buried from the M. E. church, Rev. E. A. White and Rev. Cotlins officiating. The A. M. E. church gave an entertainment at the Odd Eellows' Hall last Monday night. Mrs. Lulu Allen is in the city. Mrs. Lydia Mason and Mr. and Mrs. George Mason returned to their homes after the funeral of their brother. There will be an entertainment at the Baptist church Thursday night. Edinburg Notes. W. Baker and Will Martin, of Irvington, spent Sunday in our city. Mat Bell came down from Franklin to visit Miss Sims John H. Marity, of Uniterroad, was the guest of friends here Sunday Miss Fannie Davis, of Columbus spent Sunday in our city. Richard Hodge spent Sunday in Columbus. Miss Ella Martin, who has been here the last six weeks, left for Shelbyville Monday morning On the sick list: Misses L. Sims and Susie Miller and Mrs. H. Bird. All are reported as being better Logansport Items. The Hall of Cass Lodge No.4284 G.U.O.ofO,F.was the scene of a pleasant reception given in honor of the colored teachers who were in attendance at the annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Teachers Association which convened in our city last week. Unlimited praise must be given to our colored citizens who responded so faithfully in making this such an enjoyable occasion, and one that will reflect the hospitality of our citizens. The following program was rendered: opening remarks by Prof. G C. King, address of welcome, Mrs. H. C. Ford; response. Prof. W. F. Anderson, of Lafayette; recitation. "Hamlet's Controversy with the Ghost," Miss Ida Williams; solo, Dr. H. Ford; recitation. "As My Mother Used to Make." Mr. L. G. Brooks; solo Mr. Harry Russell. The evening was then taken up in a very social way, after which the citizens and their guests assembled at the banquet table, which was arranged in a very artistic style. Much credit must be given to the following ladies for their untiring efforts: Mesdames C H. Parker, George Hodge, H C. Ford, G. C. King, H. W. Russell and Albert Scott. The visitors were so impressed with our city and its citizens that this event will be written in their tablets of tond recollections. Miss Catherine Goodwin entertained at dinner Sunday Misses Ida Williams, Margurite Roberts, Amanda Stewart and Nevada Jackson and Messrs. Ben Smith, L. Easterly and Geo. Stone. John Heath was in the city. Messrs. Griffin and Howe, of Peru, were in the city last week Arthur Jones has gone to Kokomo to accept a position Mrs. Virgie Dawson has departed for her home in Clarksville, Tenn. Percy Jones has accepted a position at the Murdock Two of our prominent young people are to marry this month Mrs. E. T. Winslow has returned from her trip to Indianapolis, where she was called by the death of her mother, Mrs. E. Ferguson. Paris, Ill. Booker T. Washington, who was to have letured at the Second Baptist church, has cancelled his date as it was impossible for him to be present The Baptists are building a new parsonage to cost $900 Mrs. A. L. Beetle, of Chicago, will visit Rev. and Mrs. A. L. March soon. The Boer and English entertainment and debate will take place Thursday evening. The entertainment given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church on the 5th was grand success socially and financilly. Mrs. Isaac Reeding left Thursday night for Frankfort, Ky., called there by the severe illness of her mother Henry Goins is visiting in Vincennes Mrs. Gib Jackson and daughter, of St. Louis, are visiting the family of Paris Thomas. Grand Concert. Will be given at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Wednesday evening, April 18. Some of the best talent will appear in this concert. Read the program: Remarks..... W. W. Holland Recitation..... Little Clara Moore Solo..... Miss Ida Miller Recitation..... Miss Vergie Whitsett Instrumental solo..... Wm. Pierce Recitation..... Mrs. Bao Booth Solo..... Mrs. Julia Early Recitation..... J H. Thurman Instrumental Solo Miss Jennie Miller Recitation..... John Young Solo..... Miss Lena Beard Select Reading..... Miss Eva Winn Solo..... M. C. Oliver General Admission 10 cents. Notice! A general invitation is given to the public to a reception to be given at the Place de Vandyke. Hot shop! hot towels! fine face toilet! clean towels and best hair-cutting! The man with the vandyke, 344 Indiana avenue, ave. R. D. Leonaad. Pastcr. Rev. W. M. Underwood of the Shiloh Baptist church, assisted in the meeting last Sunday afternoon On Easter Sunday there will be a grand covenant meeting in which Rev. J. W. Carr, D. D, will will preach a very interes tig scron at 2 30 On the following Tuesday evening the Olivet Literary Society will render a grand program; don't miss this. On the following Wednesday evening the Old Maids' Convention will be held at this church. Don't forget the date, Wednesday, April 18 The social given by the United Social Club at the residence of Mrs. Julius K. Cox last Friday evening was a successful affair and highly appreciated by both north and south people. Don't forget the above mentioned meetings by any means. A THRILLING DRAMA. THE AMBUSH AT AI AND ITS LESSONS. Joshua's Generalship a Type For Moral Victories—Flee From Temptation But Assail All Evil—Dr. Talmage's Sermon. From an old time battle scene Dr. Talmage in this discourse makes some startling suggestions as to the best styles of Christian work and points out the reason of so many pious failures; text, Joshua vill, 7, "Then shall we rise up from the ambush and seize upon the city." One Sabbath evening, with my family around me, we were talking over the scene of the text. In the wide open eyes and the quick interrogations and the blanched cheeks I realized what a thrilling drama it was. There is the old city, shorter by name than any other city in the ages, spelled with two letters, A, I, Ai. Joshua and his men want to take it. How to do it is the question. On a former occasion, in a straightforward, face to face fight, they had been defeated, but now they are going to take it by ambush. General Joshua has two divisions in his army. The one division the battle worn commander will lead himself, the other division he sends off to camp in an ambush on the west side of the city of Al. No torches, no lanterns, no sound of heavy battalions, but 30,000 swarthy warriors moving in silence. Joshua takes the other division, the one with which he is to march, and puts it on the north side of the city of Ai and then spends the night in reconnoitering in the valley. There he is, thinking over the fortunes of the coming day with something of the feelings of Wellington the night before Waterloo or Meade and Lee the night before Gettysburg. There he stands in the night and says to himself: "Yonder is the division in ambush on the west side of Ai. Here is the division I have under my special command on the north side of Ai. There is the old city slumbering in its sin. To-morrow will be the battle." Look! The morning already begins to tip the hills. The military officers of Ai look out in the morning very early, and, while they do not see the division in ambush, they behold the other divisions of Joshua, and the cry "To arms! To arms!" rings through all the streets of the old town, and every sword, whether hacked and bent or newly welded, is brought out, and all the inhabitants of the city of Ai pour through the gates, an infurated torrent, and their cry is, "Come, we'll make quick work with Joshua and his troops!" No sooner had these people of Al come out against the troops of Joshua than Joshua gave such a command as he seldom gave—"Fall back!" Why, they could not believe their own ears? Is Joshua's courage failing him? The retreat is beaten, and the Israelites are flying, throwing blankets and canteens on every side, under this worse than Bull Run defeat. And you ought to hear the soldiers of Al cheer and cheer and cheer. But they huzzu too soon. The men lying in ambush are straining their vision to get some signal from Joshua that they may know what time to drop upon the city. Joshua takes his burnished spear, glittering in the sun like a shaft of doom, and points it toward the city, and when the men up yonder in the ambush see it with hawklike swoop they drop upon Al and without stroke of sword of stab of spear take the city and put it to the torch. So much for the division that was in ambush. How about the division under Joshua's command? No sooner does Joshua stop in the flight than all his men stop with him, and as he wheels they wheel, for in a voice of thunder he cried "Halt!" one strong arm driving back a torrent of flying troops. And then, as he points his spear through the golden light toward that fated city, his troops know that they are to start for it. What a scene it was when the division in ambush which had taken the city marched down against the men of Al on the one side, and the troops under Joshua doubled up their enemies from the other side, and the men of Al were caught between these two hurricanes of Israeliitish courage, thrust before and behind, stabbed in breast and back, ground between the upper and the nether millstones of God's indignation! Woe to the city of Al! Cheer up for Israel! Lesson the first: There is such a thing as a victorious retreat. Joshua's falling back was the first chapter in his successful besiegement. And there are times in your life when the best thing you can do is to run. You were once the victim of strong drink. The demijohn and the decanter were your fierce foes. They came down upon you with greater fury than the men of Al upon the men of Joshua. Your only safety is to get away from them. Your dissipating companions will come around you for your overthrow. Run for your life! Fall back! Fall back from the drinking saloon! Fall back from the wine party! Your flight is your advance; your retreat is your victory. So, also, there is a victorious retreat in the religious world. Thousands of times the kingdom of Christ has seemed to fall back. When the blood of the Scotch Covenanters gave a deeper dyer to the heather of the highlands, when the Vauols of France chose extermination rather than make an unchristian surrender, when on St. Bartholomew's day mounted assassins rode through the streets of Paris, crying "Kill! Bloodletting is good in August! Kill! Death to the Huguenots! Kill!" when Lady Jane Grey's head colled from the executioner's block, when Calvin was imprisoned in the castle, when John Knox died for the truth, when John Bunyan lay rotting in Bedford jail, saying, "If God will help me and my physical life continues, I will stay here until the moss grows on my eyebrows rather than give up my faith," the days of retreat for the church were days of victory. Lesson the second: The triumph of the wicked is short. Did you ever see an army in a panic? There is nothing so uncontrollable. If you had stood at Long bridge, Washington, during the opening of our sad civil war, you would know what it is to see an army run. And when those men of Al looked out and saw those men of Joshua in a stampede they expected easy work. They would scatter them as the equinox the leaves. Oh, the gleeful and jubilant descent of the men of Al upon the men of Joshua! But their exhilaration was brief, for the tide of battle turned, and the quondam conquerors, left their miserable carcasses in the wilderness of Bethaven. So it always is. The triumph of the wicked is short. Lesson the third: How much may be accomplished by lying in ambush for opportunities. Are you hypercritical of Joshua's maneuver? Do you say that it was cheating for him to take that city by ambuscade? Was it wrong for Washington to kindle campfires on Jersey heights, giving the impression to the opposing forces that a great army was encamped there when there was none at all? I answer, if the war was right, then Joshua was right in his stratagem. He violated no flag of truce. He broke no treaty, but by a lawful ambuscade captured the city of Al. Oh, that we all know how to lie in ambush for opportunities to serve God! Lesson the fourth: The importance of taking good alm. There is Joshua, but how are those people in ambush up yonder to know when they are to drop on the city, and how are these men around Joshua to know when they are to stop their flight and advance? There must be some signal—a signal to stop the one division and to start the other. Joshua, with a spear on which were ordinarily hung the colors of battle, points toward the city. He stands in such a conspicuous position, and there is so much of the morning light dripping from that spear tip, that all around the horizon they see it. It was as much as to say: "There is the city. Take it!" God knows and we know that a great deal of Christian attack amounts to nothing simply because we do not take good aim. Nobody knows and we do not know ourselves which point we want to take when we ought to make up our minds what God will haev us to do and point our spear in that direction and then hurl our body, mind, soul, time, eternity at that one target. In our pulpits and pews and Sunday schools and prayer meetings we want to get a reputation for saying pretty things, and so we point our spear toward the flowers, or we want a reputation for saying sublime things, and we point our spear toward the stars, or we want to get a reputation for historical knowledge, and we point our spear toward the past, or we want to get a reputation for great Liberality, so we swing our spear all around, while there is the old world, proud, rebellious and armed against all righteousness, and instead of running any farther away from its pursuit we ought to turn around, plant our foot in the strength of the eternal God, lift the old cross and point it in the direction of the world's conquest till, the redeemed of earth, marching up from one side and the glorified of heaven marching down from the other side, the last battlement of sin its compelled to swing out the streamers of Emanuel. O church of God, take aim and conquer. It is comparatively easy to keep on a parade amid a shower of bouquets and hand clapping and the whole street full of enthusiastic huzzas, but it is not so easy to stand up in the day of battle, the face blackened with smoke, the uniform covered by the earth plowed up by whizzing bullets and bursting shells, half the regiment cut to pieces, and yet the commander crying "Forward, march!" Then it requires old-fashioned valor. My friends, the great trouble of the kingdom of God in this day are the cowards. They do splendidly on a parade day and at communion, when they have on their best clothes of Christian profession, but in the great battle of life, at the first sharpshooting of skepticism, they dodge, they fall back, they break ranks. We confront the enemy, we open the battle against fraud, and, lo, we find on our side a great many people who pay their debts. And we open the battle against intemperance, and we find on our side a great many people who drink too much. And we open the battle against profanity, and we find on our side a great many men who make hard speeches. And we open the battle against infidelity, and, lo, we find on our side a great many men who are not sure about the book of Jonah. And while we ought to be massing our troops and bringing forth more than t'e united courage of Austerlitz and Waterloo and Gettysburg we have to be spending our time in hunting up ambucades. There are a great many in the Lord's army who woul like to go out on a campaign with satin slippers and holding umbrellas over their heads to keep off the heavy dew and having rations of canvas back duck and lemon custards. If they can not have them they want to go home. They think it is unhealthy among so many bullets! I believe that the next year will be the most stupendous year that heaven ever saw. The nations are quaking now with the coming of God. It will be a year of successes for the men of Joshua, but of doom for the men of Al. You put your ear to the rail track, and you can hear the train coming miles away. So I put my ear to the ground, and I hear the thunder of the lightning train of God's mercies and judgments. The mercy of God is first to be tried upon this nation. It will be preached in the pulpits, in theaters, on the streets—everywhere. People will be invited to accept the mercy of the gospel, and the story and the song and the prayer will be "mercy." But suppose they do not accept the offer of mercy—what then? Then God will THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA come with his judgments, and the grasshoppers will eat the crops, and the freshets will devastate the valleys and the defalcations will swallow the money markets, and the fires will burn the cities, and the earth will quake from pole to pole. Year of mercies and of judgments; year of invitation and of warning; which of jubilee and of woe. Which side are you going to be on—with the men of Al or the men of Joshua? Pass over this Sabbath into the ranks of Israel. I would clap my hands at the joy of your coming. You will have a poor chance for this world and the world to come without Jesus. You can not stand what is to come upon you and upon the world unless you have the pardon and the comfort and the help of Christ. Come over! On this side are your happiness and safety; on the other side are disquietude and despair. Eternal defeat to the men of Al Eternal victory to the men of Joshua ROUTED THE BOERS. The Defense of Ladsmith and How it Was Finally Relieved. A little ten-year-old girl who belongs to a perennially impacuous upstown family, was doing her front door attending stunt on Saturday last First it was the milk man. The little girl went to the front door to answer the ring. "Nobody in," she said to the milk collector, who departed growling. After a while the ice man's with a dog's-eared bill dating from last summer, showed up. The little girl mother, who was sewing in the dining room, made sundry and divers motions with her head for the instruction of the little girl when the bell rang. "Nobody home except me," said she to the ice collector, who said a few muttered things and went away. About half an hour later there was another ring and the little girl got the nod from her mother. "Paw and maw's both out," said the child to the collector on the installment furniture. The collector looked incredulous, and said rude says under his breath, but he, too, went away. Ten minute. later there was another fierce ring and the child again opened the door and told the sulky, looking grocery collector that she was the only member of the family at home. The grocery collector went away, banging the gate after him pretty hard. The little girl closed the door, put her hands on her lips, looked thoughtful and signed. "Talk about your Ladysmiths!" she breathed softly, and then her impenulous father descended from his koplep put on his hat and coat, gazed around the laager to see if the way was clear and went out.—Washington Post. Cigarettes and the Crimean War. Another correspondent writing on the marks that previous wars have left on our manners and customs, says: "Up to the time of the return of our soldiers from the Crimean war cigarette smoking in England was practically unknown. The poorer classes of Englishmen smoked their clay pipes and the wealthier their meershaums or cigars, and here and there an effeminate foreigner might be seen in the street puffing at a cigarette. But no Englishman had the knack of rolling up cigarettes, and despised such apologies for a good, honest smoke too much to deem it worth while to acquire the knack. They were not unknown when our army went out to the Crimean, though nobody but foreigners made them or smoked them either in this country or America. When, however, our men went out to co-operate with our allies the French against Russia, they caught the trick of cigarette rolling, and brought it home at the end of the war, and from the military officers' mess room the fashion. crept out among civilians, and has been growing ever since. It is computed that the annual consumption of cigarettes in this country can not now be much less than eight billion—London News, Stories About Blackmore. His occupation as a market gardener gave him a good deal of amusement. He was full of stories of the experiences with his men, with the carters who took his fruit to Covent Garden and with the people he bought his seeds and manure from. The general effect of these stories was that he knew he was often cheated, and that he enjoyed the simplicity of the means employed to hoodwink him. One story, I remember, was of a carter who dropped into the trap of the boy in the legend who rendered his master an account beginning: "A shilling's worth of eggs—eighteen pence." The work worked for Blackmore for many years at a workman's wages, and while his master lost on an average of £500 a year on growing his fruit his gardener built a row of cottages on selling it. The whirlwind came, however, one Saturday night, when the man had the ill luck to return home from market drunk, and the money in his purse showed a surplus of several pounds over his account. Another of Blackmore's stories was of buying manure from a farmer who knew nothing of his celebrity outside the business of market gardener. "How much a ton?" asked Blackmore. "Well," said the farmer. "I'm charging the gentleman seven and six, 'but you shall have it for five.'" -London Daily News An Island of Black Cats. One of the queerest corners of the earth, according to Captain John C. 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"Well hit, my man, well hit," said the officer, as he looked through his glass. "That cottage could not have been very solid. It is completely smashed." very solid. It is completely smashed." Turning around he noticed a tear stealing down the gunner's cheek "Why, what's the matter?" he exclaimed roughly. "Pardon me, colonel," was the answer. "It was my own little house—everything I had in the world." Improved Medical Instrument Improved Medical Instrument. A Paris manufacturer has received much commendation lately in medical circles for the production of a new and ingeniously constructed caustering instrument. While formerly such appartus was bulky, a blow pipe or blowing belows forming part of it, the new device is not larger than a fountain pen, and built somewhat on its order. The scientific principle involved is the well known property of platinum to remain incandescent after having been previously heated to glow heat, while a carbureted current of air is directed upon its surface, its incandescence rising in proportion with the strength of the air current. To work it the fountain part is filled with ether and operates like a syringe. When the point is heated, the head of the reservoir is also heated for a moment—the ether expands and through a small opening is directed upon the platinum blade. The pressure of the jet can be gauged by the operator through pressure upon the button at the end of the rod going through the entire length of the reservoir. Although operating at a pressure of three atmospheres, the instrument has been tested upon pressure of one hundred and fifty atmospheres and more without damage to the tube. Powder Put the Fire Out. A belated war story comes from Ponce, Porto Rico, and is told by Lieut. Juan Arato, of the Spanish engineers, says the Philadelphia Post. "When the war broke out," said the Lieutenant, "we found that our supply of ammunition of all sorts was very low. Some was new and some old, some was black and some brown, some was fashioned and some was smokeless and mysterious. There was one lot of brown smokeless powder which was marked 'Use with care!' Very powerfull. Keep cool and dry!" and to it was attached a legend that it had burst a Krupp field gun. "I determined to try it. I employed a small charge in a gun, and, to my surprise, it refused to go off. My gunners were very much disgusted, and one of them said: 'Bah! This is no good for war. I'll use it for cooking our-supper.' "We all jumped as he threw a double handful into a small camp fire. Judge of our feelings when we saw the fire go out. I afterward learned that powder of this sort deteriorates with age, and that long before this case was opened it was as harmless as wet sand." An Ambitious Bankrupt A good story is told by one of the officials of the United States court in this city, which illustrates either the unlimited nerve development of a certain person or else his juvenile innocence, says the Jacksonville Times-Union. The gentleman in question had been cited to the court to be adjudged a bankrupt under the laws of the United States. His schedule of liabilities, however, made but a poor showing, compared with the list of his debts, and, taking advantage of his privileges, he had announced his intention of claiming his full rights of exemption. This exemption to a person in his situation in life amounts to $1,000. His entire property reached a total of $860, or $40 less than the exemption allowed. He thereupon requested an order from Judge Locke that his creditors be required to make up to him the forty missing dollars, in order that he might have the full benefits allowed for the exemption. The lawyers quietly refried, and among themselves voted to him the palm for unrivaled nerve. Solved. Marjorie is the small and only daughter in a family which boasts of several sons. Aged 4 is Marjorie, petite and imperious, and enjoying excellent opportunities for being spoiled. She has lately attained to the dignity of the kindergarten, and comes home daily with some fresh acquisition of wisdom. A few days ago it was addition, and she proclaimed proudly at the dinner table: "I know how much two and two make, and free and two, and four and two." "And what," said her father, "so you and I make, Marjey?" Without a moment's hesitation over these new factors in her problem, the little maid answered with a dimple and a smile: "Sweethearts." And all the family were satisfied with Marjey's arithmetic—Detroit Free Press. Waning of the Honeymoon Mrs. Newed (homeward bound)—John, dear, suppose I were to fall overboard, what would you do? Mr. Newed—What would I do? 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INDIANAPOLIS NO. 15 1900 The Saint-Lazare station is a gay station in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the opera and the boulevard, five minutes from the Champs Elysees, twenty minutes from the Bols de Boulogue. In the waiting room, the Hall of the Lost Footsteps, lined up before the booking offices or seeking quem devorent, there are always a lot of pretty girls with extravagantly yellow hair crowned by marvelous hats. They walk down the Rue d'Amsterdam, their noses in the air, striking the echoing curbstones with their little high heels and generally carrying small leather bags, supposed to give them a countenance. What a countenance! Hence trips to Saint-Germain or Versailles, starting from the above mentioned gay station, are true pleasure trips. Yesterday I was obliged to go to Versailles, and, profiting by my experience—in garrison there for several years—I strolled up and down, in no haste to choose my compartment. The railway carriages standing high above the level of the platform, the women passengers have to practice regular gymnastics to get aboard, and there are, therefore, all sorts of picturequeens sights to be seen, not to speak of services to be rendered. For the latter purpose the best thing to do is to stand opposite the revolving platforms. They make the steps at least a foot higher—enough to make one quite dizzy climbing in. I was on the look-out for a pretty fellow traveler. I might even say that I had the embarrassment of choosing. It almost looks as if the Western company has the monopoly of good-looking ticket holders. But, alas! Not one of them was alone. Naturally I avoided cavalry officers; they all go to the terminus of the line. The infantry add to the chances of a tete-a-tete, for they generally get off at Courbeville, St. Cloud or Ville d'Avray. As to the artillery—that's a risk to run. There is a battery at Suresnes, but there are two regiments at Versailles as well. I was at this stage of perplexity when, in one of the last of the first-class compartments, I caught sight of a pretty brunette—to be classified among the piquante brunettes—velvety eyes, fringed with long lashes, a faintly shadowed upper lip and above the left corner of the mouth—a souvenir of a bygone century—a dainty little black patch that our gallant ancestors would have called killing. She wore a maize colored bengaline bodice, trimmed with gulpure. On her head was perched a big hat with outspread white wings that made her look like a valkyrie—but a gay, not a warlike one. Beside her was seated a large, elderly gentleman, with big mustaches and a decoration in his buttonhole. He had a military air and imposing eyebrows and was reading the paper. But, from time to time, he raised suspicious eyes on her—the eyes of a proprietor defending his domain—the husband, evidently. I got into the carriage and seated myself discreetly opposite the pair, but in a far corner. Although I had made a slight bow on entering, I did not have the good fortune to claim the lady's attention. She seemed preoccupied and kept her head out of the window, as if she were expecting some one. The mustached gentleman, however, returned my bow most politely. He was no doubt obliged to me for having left the seat opposite him unoccupied. At the moment the train was starting a handsome blonde young fellow carrying a brief case under his arm, spring inside breathlessly. He rapidly exchanged a smile of intelligence with the lady and then sat down opposite her, knee to knee. "Look sharp," I said to myself, "This is going to turn out interesting." Naturally, the big, elderly man, absorbed in his paper, had noticed nothing. The whistle sounded, the train started, and the fair young man, no doubt to appear occupied, began to turn the leaves of the voluminous document in the leather case. But every now and then he raised his eyes, and then it was easy to see that the lady with the patch smiled at him imprecipitely. It would have been impossible to be more imprudent, and this little maneuver, barely concealed, ran a great risk of being discovered by the man with the terrible eyebrows My soul is instinctively lenient to human weaknesses, and at the bottom of my heart I always find a secret pleasure on learning that the corporation of husbands counts one more victim. So as far as was possible I decided to come to the assistance of the sweethearts by attracting the attention of the husband. Seizing the first sigh pretext, I engaged him in conversation. As we approached Asnières I uttered a reflection that suddenly passed through my mind: "To think that that bridge was cut in 1870! What was the good of it, pray, with Mont Valerien just opposite" "It was idiotic," returned the decorated gentleman. "At that time I was on the safft of Admiral La Ronciere Le Nouny. You have no conception, sir, of all the mistakes that were committed during the siege of Paris. Just fancy"— Here the big man obligingly changed over into the corner seat, to be nearer me, leaving the pretty brunette opposite the fair man, and he went on with his course in tactics with broad gestures, pointing out the magnificent borrhon, the Selme like a silver ribbon at the foot of the green slopes of Courbevoie, and far in the background, Paris, with its houses and its monuments, among which stood out the glamour silhouette of the Arc de Triomphe, dishonored by scaffoldings, and the gilded dome of the Invalides. Remember," continued the decorator. "mattered some of the invades. "Remember," continued the decorated gentleman, "that we were occupying the region near Clichy." But I hardly heard him, for I saw with terror that, profiting by my tactics, the two lovers had begun to whisper in smothered tones. The brief was still spread out on the young man's knees, for the looks of the thing, but it was easy to see that he no longer even cast a glance at it. And the train sped along, and the soldier, absorbed by his memories, went on with his discourse on military history that I feigned to listen to most devoutly, so as to draw his attention to the left side of the line. We reach St. Cloud; we enter the tunnel, and in the pitch darkness, on my word, I would swear that I heard the sound of a kiss. When we rush out again into the light, I cast a glance at the fairhaired man, who is once more deeply absorbed in his case. What do I make out on his left nostril but a funny little black spot! Saprisit! It is the patch, the killing patch, that in a thoughtless contact has loosened and passed from the lips of the dark beauty to the nose of her admirer. I foresaw a horrible tragedy, for my tactician turned a questioning and suspicious look upon the lady, as if he had found something altered in her appearance, he hardly knew what. I would have given worlds to have been able to whisper to the good looking young man, "For Heaven's sake remove that compromising patch at once or you are betrayed!" Unfortunately, it was quite out of the question, seated as I was at a distance. So it seemed wiser to recall the officer's thoughts to the war of 1870 and the heights of Virolay. But he no longer paid any heed to me. He chuckled in a sinister way behind his fierce mustache, gazing at the bepatched nose of the fair young man. As for the woman, crimson, overcome with terror, she began to fan herself violently, a most distressing sight. What was going to happen? What terrible sentence was the implacable judge going to pronounce on the guilty wretches cowering beneath his gaze? Was I going to be obliged to look on in this narrow railway carriage at a challenge, a boxing match, perhaps, a butchery, a massacre? Suddenly, to my intense relief, I caught sight of the three little yew trees, trimmed into sugar loaf shape, that guard the entrance into the grand monarch's town. A guard called out: "Versailles! Versailles!" The train stopped. I got out, determined to stick to the officer to see what would happen. Judge of my stupor on seeing the lady take the fair man's arm and trip along at his side, while the decorated gentleman said to me as he saw them disappear: "They are charming, I know them. They live quite near me in the Rue Duplessis. The husband is a lawyer. They are halfway through the honeymoon, as you might infer, sir. What a hug he gave her in the tunnel at Ville d'Avray, to be sure!"—Translated from the French for Argonaut. The First Coaches in London. The First Coaches in London. Riding was the only alternative to walking at the beginning of Elizabeth's reign, and a lady never rode without six or seven serving men to carry attire suitable to all contingencies, and the means to repair a toilet which might suffer on the journey. To diminish this cost coaches came into use. They were introduced in 1564 by a Dutch coachman of the Queen, but we are told "a coach was a strange monster in those days, and the sight of it put both man and horse into amazement; some said it was a great crabshell brought out of China, and some imagined it to be one of the pagan temples in which the cannibals worshiped the devil. But at length these doubts were cleared and coaching became a substantial trade. So rapid was the increase of coaches that in 1861 an act of Parliament was passed "to restrain the excessive and superfluous use of coaches within this realm." In spite of this innovation, no method could be devised which made locomotion pleasant through streets which were alternately torrents of dirt finding their way to the Fleet ditch, and thick deposits of black mud, which furnished a ready weapon to any one who wished to express disapprobation. It is difficult for us to picture London without either cabs or omnibuses.—Cornhill Magazine. A White Ball. A white ball has been given by Princess Metternich in Vienna that should inspire New York society, to say the least, when Lent is over, or next winter, if the fashionables are too dispersed to rally for the occasion so late in the season. The Princess sent forth the decree; Every one in white; white, only white. In spite of this, says a correspondent, she was inundated with letters, cards, visits, all the same question: "Would a colored ribbon matter? Might such and such flowers be worn? Would not a pale shade of this and that suffice?" But all received the same answer: white, and white only; pure white. And so they went like fairy, ghostly dames, accompanied by solemn sober, swallowtailled knights, and the effect, with quantities of splendid diamond ornaments, is said to have been most beautiful. Princess Pauline, in a robe of white illac brocade and white chrysanthemums in her hair, headed this glistening throng, and Vienna is still talking of the scene amidst and between penitential lenten prayers. Surely let us have a white ball—Boston Herald. A Wonder Cave. Some persons who have just returned from the neighborhood of Hustaceca Potosina, where they were in search of coal, report the discovery of a very wonderful cave in the mountainous regions of that country. It is decorated inside in a very elaborate manner and is evidently the temple of an aboriginal god. In fact, there is now in the cave a huge stone image of an Indian idol. From indications it is evident that the idol is still receiving the worship of the natives. It is thought that this worship may have been going on for many years in the same place, and that the natives, when they found that they could not carry on their heathen worship openly, took the idol to the cave and there fitted up for it the best and most elaborate temple their facilities afforded.—Mexican Herald. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Boards Hidden in Cannon. When, five years ago, the Chinese men-of-war were about to go into action at the battle of Yalu, some of the European officers found that the native sailors had been in the habit of desecrating the costly machine guns by keeping in them such articles as bottles, chop-sticks, native dishes and money. This sort of thing is not totally unknown in the British service in the case of men who have charge of guns, and missing and eagerly sought articles have not uncommonly been found hidden away in the great guns. But cannons of the old-fashioned kind have in many cases that have come to light been used as hiding places for little hoards. Not many years ago there was found in a solitary cannon that stands in a fort at Shoreham, near Brighton, a parcel containing many beautiful gold articles of jewelry, from which the precious stones had been removed; and in a gun at Peel Park, Bradford, there was, not long ago, found a wash-leather bag containing seventy sovereigns. At Liverpool there are certain old cannons which were taken from the Russians in the Crimea, and in one of these, in 1897, some inquisitive children brought out a soldier's discharge papers, in which were wrapped notes to the value of over £100. Several years before a discharged soldier had given notice to the police of the loss of his papers and the identical sum, he having been drinking when such loss took place. After the discovery he was traced, and recovered the greater part of the money. The man had undoubtedly hidden the money there himself, for he had lived close at hand. One of the cannon at Whitehall was, when cleaned, found to contain a large number of empty purses, doubtless thrown there by some pick-pocket—London Tit-Bits. Titles as Christian Names. Title's as Christian Names. A popular proprietor of a traveling circus is known throughout Great Britain as "Lord George Sanger," and I remember reading on a poster of his a few months ago an account of what purported to be an interview with the Queen after a performance given by command at Windsor. At this interview Her Majesty made amused inquiry as to Mr. Sanger's assumption of title, Mr. Sanger replying that he was christened. Sir Squire Bancroft's is another example of a somewhat novel Christian name. "Major" Howe is a well known London bootmaker, and I have come across several people who would have ordinarily been known as Mr. G. Jones, Mr. M. Smith, etc., who were invariably referred to as General Jones, Major Smith, etc. "Major" as a christian name is somewhat inconvenient, for when his friends speak of Major B. it is sometimes thought that they are referring to a military man. A clergyman friend told me some years ago that he refused as baptismal names a string of titles which was proffered by a working man as his selection of christian names for his child. My friend thus saved one humble Jones or Robinson from having to declare himself, whenever asked for his name in full, to be Prince Duke Earl Count Esquire."—Notes and Queries. Calculating Machines Babbage's calculating machine, which was adopted by England in 1821, was capable of computing any table by the aid of differences and of extracting the roots of equations and printing its own results, but its complexity prevented it from coming into general use, and when grants from the English government were discontinued it was put aside. The machine used in the census bureau at Washington is one of the most marvelous mechanical calculators ever contrived. By the use of a system of perforated cards it tabulates and records the returns with which the office has to deal with absolute certainty and with a speed which could not otherwise be reached save by the employment of a very large clerical staff. Naming the Country Roads. In many sections of Indiana the farmers are planning to name the country roads, as streets are named in a city. The purpose is to erect guide posts at every cross-roads which would direct a stranger in finding his way to a farm house with which he is unfamiliar. Instead of numbering the houses along the country highways, it is suggested that each farmer attach his name near the front gate. This idea, is carried out to some extent in the oil regions of the State, where nearly every farm has a large red barn, on which is conspicuously painted the name of the man who owns it. The plan is worthy of wide imitation.—New York Post. Nuggets From Georgia. When the dollar rings, there is always a rush to open the door. There is gold in the land, but we enjoy it most when the other fellow digs for it. Take time by the forelock. It is also wise to take the mule there. You can't get on the sunny side by waiting for the world to turn round waiting for the world to turn round. Men who live in the stars generally think this is a hard world when they come tumbling down.—Atlanta Constitution. English Suspicions Aroused. "Why," we ventured to inquire, although it was none of our business, "did you begin with treating the Boer as a joke?" The British winced. "Because," they answered, with an effort, but candidly, "we could not see him." The Boer, we hereupon recalled, does the bulk of his fighting from cover—Detroit Journal. Why He Despised Jokes. "If there is anything I despise," said one diplomat, "it is a practical joke." "I feel the same way about it," answered the other, as he laid down his newspaper, "and I know what I'm talking about. I was a delegate to the peace conference at The Hague"—Washington Star. The Most Wonderful Cure of Poisoned Blood ever made in Europe or America, is the cure of this Boy by the use of . . . F. Kimball 814 GREER ST. INDIANAPOLIS-IND-U.S.A. The above cuts show the condition of this boy—Fergie Kimball—when he began the use of HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE, also the rapid improvement in his case in the first 90 days' treatment. pimples on the face, and gradually grew worse up to the very day of his commencing the use of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. This boy has been treated by eleven local physicians in the city of Indianapolis and three specialists outside of the State; he has also been before the class of all three of the Indianapolis medical colleges; but, in each and every case, he was dismissed as incurable. As terrible as this photograph may look to the observer, it does not even picture the condition of this unfortunate boy. His lips were so swollen that one could not see his teeth, and were so thick that they were on a level with the nose, notwithstanding the fact that the nose was four times its natural size. His cheeks were greatly enlarged, and the entire swelling was covered with matterated sores. He has been refused admittance to the public schools since 1894, and was not allowed to sell papers by the Indianapolis Journal, Sentinel or News. We make the above explanation of this, the most wonderful, as well as the most unsightly, case on record, to prove that the curative qualities of Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure by far surpass anything before offered to the public. There are 10,000 persons in Indianapolis who know this boy, and know the condition he was in when he began taking Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure; they also know that all other remedies and doctors failed, and that it was this medicine, and this alone, that made the cure. We should be pleased to have anyone wishing to try this medicine to first make a thorough investigation of this case, through disinterested parties, in order to satisfy themselves that this statement is true. We have known the KIMBALL boy for years and know that his case is the worst ever on record. We know also that people would pass on the other side of the street so as not to meet him; and that, although he has doctored with the best physicians and taken the best medicines on the market, nothing made the least impression but Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure. Because we knew that the above cure was genuine we commenced to take Hoyt's Polsoned Blood Cure ourselves, for long standing cases of blood trouble, and the medicine has already done more for us than all other medicines combined. I have used Ripans Tablesau with so much satisfaction that I can cheerfully recommend them. I have used them in the past when I called Silous attacks coming on regularly once a week. Was told by different physicians that it was caused by bad teeth, of which I had the tooth. The teeth were the attack, but the attacks continued. So an advertiser named Ripans Tablesau in all the papers but had no faith in them, but about six weeks since a friend insured me a book of the Tableau but two of the books were no recurrence of the attacks. Have never given a testimonial for anything before, but the great amount of good which I believe has been done me with the Tableau. I have many testimonials you doubtless have in your possession now. A. T. DEWITT. R·I·P·A·N·S The modern stand- ard Family Medi- cine: Cures the common every-day ill of humanity. TRADE R·I·P·A·N·S MARK --- Tabules regularly. She keeps a few cartons Ripans Tabules in the house and says she will not be without them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have flapped with the indigestion which was formerly so great a burden for her. Our while family take the Tabules regularly, especially after a hearty meal. My mother is fifty years of age and is enjoying the best of health and spirits; also eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she took Ripans Tabules. A new style packet containing ten ripans tabules packed in a paper carton (without glass) is now for sale at some drug stores for five cents. This low-priced sort is intended for the poor and the economical. One dozen of the five-cent cartons (120 tablets) can be had by mail by sending for-weight cents to the Ripans Chemical Company. No, 10 Spruce Street, New York—or a single carton (ten tabules) will be sent for five cents. Repairs Tabules may also be had of some groceries, general storekeepers, news agents and other liquid stores and barber shops. They banish pain, induce sleep and prolong life. One gives relief. American Mutual Aid Association We need not refer you to people in Europe, Asia, etc., for recommendation, but can furnish testimonials from reliable persons in your own city. We pay Sick accident and Death Benefits. Also furnish Free Medical attention in case of Sickness or Accident Be on the safe side and Insure with us. E. B. HAMPTON, Organizer. Room 43 BALDWIN BLOCK. Indianapolis, Ind., BEFORE AFTER Ozono King of all Hairdressings An honest remedy Ozono THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contains a Reliable Record of all the Events in the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. $4.00 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 10 CTS. Money refunded if dissatisfied. 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I am a professional nurse and a graduate of the board is always needed. Ripan Tables does you after one of my cases I outwitted you in run down. Acting on the advice of Mr. Geo. Bower, Ph. G., 688 Newark that I took Ripan Tables with grand results. MISS BREESH WINDMAR. Mother was troubled with heartburn and a persistent indigestion, for a good many years. One day she saw a testimonial from Ripan Tables. She determined to give them a trial, was greatly impressed and now takes the READ THIS. KIMBALL boy for years and know that his case is the people would pass on the other side of the street so he has doctored with the best physicians and taken the least impression but Hoyt's Polished Blood Cu GEO, C. MORRISON, Druggist, Virginia Ave JOHN P. FRETT, Druggist, 637 Virginia Ave CHAS. C. WATSON, Druggist, 865 Virginia A At the cure was genuine we commenced to take long standing cases of blood trouble, and the medicine he medicines combined. GEO. C. MORRISON, Drugglst, Virginia Ave. & South St. JOHN P. FRITZ, Drugglst, 637 Virginia Ave. CHAS. C. WATSON, Drugglst, 865 Virginia Ave. LATHAM & BAKER, Grocers, 312 S. East St. DR. ORLOPP, Vet. Surgeon, 1332 Olive St. I have been a great summer from suspicion for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief. I had to buy new shoes. I could not wear shoes on my feet and only a loose dress. I saw Ripan Tables advertised in our daily paper, bought some and took them as directed. Have taken them about three weeks and there is such a change I am not sure I will ever love it. I own it all to Ripan Tables. I am thirty-seven years old, have no occupation, only my household duties and nursing my sick husband. He has had the dropy and I am trying Ripan Tables to help me. You take some time, he has been so slack long. You may use my letter and name as you like. Mrs. MARY GORMAN CLARER I have been suffering from headaches ever since I was a little girl. I could never ride Reading some of the testimonials in favor of Ripans Tables, I tried them. Ripans Tables not only relieved but actually cured my youngest, my 12-year-old daughter. I had good condition and he never complains of histiom. He is now a red, chubby boy. This wonderful change I attribute to Ripans Tables. I am very grateful to Ripans Tables for the credits to old age) if taken according to directions. E. W. PACE packed in a paper carton (without glass) is now for sale short is intended for the poor and the economical. One is by mail by sending for eight cents to the RIPAN single carton (THE TABULAR) will be sent for five cents. storespers, news agents and as some liquor stores long life. One gives relief. I Aid Association Mours, Mo. people in Europe, Asia, etc., an furnish testimonials from city. Death Benefits Also furnish case of Sickness or Accident live with us. Organizer. Buck, Indianapolis, Ind., It has all价 average among States of Purica Und Oms sweat new one The five espe in a THE FO (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (58) (59) (60) (61) (62) (63) (64) (65) (66) (67) (68) (69) (70) (71) (72) (73) (74) (75) (76) (77) (78) (79) (80) (81) (82) (83) (84) (85) (86) (87) (88) (89) (90) (91) (92) (93) (94) (95) (96) (97) (98) (99) (100) THE NEW YORK CLIPPER Contains a Reliable Record of all the Events in the THEATRICAL WORLD AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. 54.00 A YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 100 cts. For Sale by all Newsdoalers. SAMPLE COPY FREE. Address NEW YORK CLIPPER, NEW YORK. Coke For Sale Lump and Crushed Flokets can be obtained at the Office of the Indianapolis Gas Co. car or go into a crowded headache and sink as my stomach. I heard about Ripans Tables from an adult taking them for cataracts taking them for cataracts of the stomach. She had such relief from their pain that to take them too, and I have been doing so since last October, and will out of fear cured my headaches. I am twenty-nine years old. You are welcome to use this testimonial Mr. J. B. HENRY --- We seven year-old boy suffered with pains in his head, constipation and complained of his headache like children of his age do and what he did eat did not agree with and of a salmon color ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair, straighten hair, prevent the hair from failing out and makes it look longer. It is made by thousand Warranted harmers. Testimonial. 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"Under the May 2, 1899, edition of World-Herald, editorial answer-answering a letter from Inquirer, the New York Times, the best newspapers in this country, points out that a newspaper may excel in writing. The World-Herald gives lists under five general headings, leading to a public presentation of news briefly. "Classification appearance. "Classification of news by departments. "The Chicago Tribune is the only newspaper in the United States that is worthy of mention under four different heads." -From the October Plain Trial Practically all high-class intelligent newspaper readers, comprising the best and middle classes in Chicago and vicinity, read The Chicago Tribune. A great majority of them read no other newspaper than the Chicago Tribune prints more advertising year in and year out than any newspaper in the West. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patentable or not. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken already. Mum & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of patent information. Copyrights for four months. $1. Sold by all newspapers. MUMN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F. St., Washington, D.C. --- Tickets can be had of any member of the Brotherhood of K. of P. and are to be exchanged at the Box Office of the Theatre for seats desired Prices 25c, 50c, and 75c Box Seats $1.00 each English's Opera House. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Eliza Coward is seriously ill. Miss Albertha McWilliams is sick. Miss Flora Morin has returned to Muncie. Miss Edna Allison has returned from Louisville, Ky. Mrs. John Taylor will go to Terre Haute, to day. Miss Eva Turner is improving after a recent illness. W. M. Hollaud is convalescing after a slight illness. Fellx Davis is improving from his recent illness. R.v. T. E. Wilson of Muncie was the guest of frierds this week Miss Gertie Brown is employed at the office of Dr. Jaeger. Miss Hester Watson left for Bowling Green, Ky., to visit her mother. Mrs. H. H, Knight, Millinery and Dressmaking, 440 Indiana ave. Frank Brown and R. B. Shelton are assisting in the school enumeration. Wanted a bright boy to learn the printable trade. Inquire, The Recorder. Mr Oscar Hightower is seriously ill at his home rear 1821 N, Delaware st. Harry Taylor, 407 W. North-st is seriously ill with inflammation of the stom ach. Mrs Steadman Smith will leave for Terre Hante to-day to visit her husband. The Topaz Clustsr club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Cooper in Center-st. Don't forget the grand concert at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, April 18. It will be a grand affair. For Rent—Furnished room for two gentlemen or man and wife Inquire 416 West Eleventh-st. Wanted Agents. A liberal commission paid. Call at Hart Medicine Co. 234 W. Vermont street. Misses Pearl Patterson, Maud Bass, Bertha Sweeney and Sadie Asbury attended the State oratorical contest at Richmond last week. Mrs. Charles Bass and son Carroll of Sullivan, will spend Sunday as the guest of Mrs. W. N. Curry, Miss Emma Miller 1113 West Twenty-seventh street, is recovering from an attack of the rheumatism. The Rev. Jno. J. Blackshear is conducting a three weeks meeting at the Fifth-st Baptist church, Louisville The Flanner Guild was in charge of Mrs. Lillian Henderson during the past week. The Concert Friday night The B. Y. P. U is requested to meet at Corinthian Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. A program will be rendered Have you noticed the Kimball boy how he is looking? This is due to his taking Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure. the big adv. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bridges of Greencastle, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Fannie Collins in Patterson street. Mrs. Katie Miller, 1118 Twenty-seventh street, was pleasantly surprised by a visit from her brother Mr. H- Thompson of Chicago. Mrs. Tillman Long, of Edinburg is in the city and will spend Easter Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Martin. 1456 Brooker street. The National Order of Buffaoes will give a grand promenade at levelland Hall, Tuesday evening. May 1. Invitations were issued this week. Miss Mattie Bennett returned to her home in Harveysburg, Ohio. Mrs Richard Sawyer of St Joe, is visiting her sister rs. Susie Clark, in State avenue. Miss Lottie Higgs returned to her home in Benton Harbor, Mich. last Tuesday. Last Monday evening, Mrs George Woods entertained a number of friends in honor of Mrs. Armistead of Henderson, Ky, Mrs, Rich rd Sawyer of St Joe, rich, and Miss Lesta Higgs of Benton Harbor, Mich. Cards and M. B. music were enjoyed by all present. Mr. Ambrose A. Gordon and Bertha W. Wright were quietly married at the home of Mr. Oscay Hightower, Rev. B Farrell officiated. The members of the Y·P. A. of Beth el church, gave an informal reception last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Amana a Mayne in W Wash- st. A few ladies of Simpson chapel tendered the former pastor kev. Hagood now of Covington. Ky. a reception, at the home of Mrs. James Jackson last G. C. Morrison, South and Virginia avenue, sold 100 bottles of blood medicines during the month of March-87 were Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure. Just think of it. William Jones will open an Confectionary and Lunch Room to day at 1414 North Missouri-st. It will be a first-class place and the public is cordially invited to call. Mr. and Mrs Frank Jackson gave a unique birthday party Friday evening Wareh 30, at their home 322 Orange-st Quite a number were present and the affair was a brilliant one. Last Thursday evening Mrs. John D. Morris gave a surprise tag social for her husband. She was assisted by Mesdames A. W. trickland and A. B. Passmore. It was a pleasant affair. All persons who are to take a part in the sacred cantata are requested to meet at the Corinthian Baptist church for rehearsal Wednesday night. —Geo. Prince, director. The Ladies Enterprise club mot with Mrs. Ella Ferguson in Fayette-st fast Tuesday, April 3. A delicious repast was served The society met April 10 with Mrs. Ada Passmore in Oriental street. The first annual anniversary and Easter ball of the Propagandist club the leading club of the city, occured at Lyra Hall, Tuesday evening. It was a grand and successful affair. Music was furnished by Dawson & Shelton's orchestra. The Woman's club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. N. Curry. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. A. C. Richardson in W. St Clair street, at which time a paper, "The Woman's Club" will be read and discussed. All members are urged to attend. Miss Myrtle Wallace who has occupied the position of Society Editor on The Recorder; for the past two years was quietly married to Mr. Firman C. Brown, last Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed in Detroit, Mich., at which place the grum holds the position of Headwaiter in the Cadillac hotel. The Recorder extends congratulation. There will be a jury consisting of six ladies and six gentlemen at the Moot Court. The church will be crowded on the 16th. The Moot Court at the Second Baptist church on the 16th is the first that has ever been arranged to be given in the city. Note the 250 coupon on page 1. The only medicine for Spring tonic- hout's Poisoned Blood Cure If you want to enjoy yourself, attend the Moot Court on the 16th. Get ready for the Moot Court at the Second Baptist church April 16th. McKernon solicits your trade for his fine line of gent's furnishings Invitations have been issued for the grand Easter carnival, Monday evening, April 33, at Tomlinson Hall. Norbert Landgraf, Merchant Tailor, Designer and Maker of Ladies' Gowns, 123 N. Penn. street. Established 1873. Hoyt's Polished Blood Cure 500 and $1.00 per bottle. See their adv. I. D. Blair. Attorney. I D. Blair, Attorney and 'n counselor at Law, damage suits, probate practice and abstracts examined a specialty. Office, 45 Baldwin block, New Telephone, 1608 If you want to buy or sell a home, call at room 45 Baldwin Block. Money to loan on city property and farms, at low rates. CHURCH NOTES (Continued from Page 4) No. 14, was a grand success The K. P. Band and Prof, T. O. Brown's THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA ":The Negro" The Progress of the Negro from 1865 to 1900 From the Cotton Fields to Citizenship A magnigent production, resplendent with grand choruses, and characterizing the sterling qualities of "the Negro" from the cotton field to a place of authority Orchestra rendered one of the finest programs ever heard in the city. A large and attentive audience was in attendance. The Moot Court on the 16th will be largely attended if indications mean anything. Those who delight in oratory and legal contests should attend the Moot Court Do not fail to attend the Easter services to mo row. The church will be beautifully decorated The earth's sweeet songsters will mingle their beautiful lays with the praises that will be given to the Supreme Dr. Carr will preach a special seminar at 11 a. m.; and at 8 p. m. he will conclude his series of Sermons on "Sampson" The choir will render special selections; Mesdames Lizzie Dugan Clark and M. L. Terry will sing solos The annual sermon of the Sisters of Charity will be preached at this church on the 29th The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows will take place on the first Sunday in May We are pleased to see such a working spirit in the church We are determined to gain the victory in July; we are to free our church from debt. Not only the member of the church are laboring to cancel the entire debt, but the great host of friends of the church are rendering substantiial aid. God help each member and friend to do his whole duty. As you go into the church take a look at the roll of honor and be sure that your name is recorded there JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E. ZION CHURCH (LOE BLACKFORD & NORTH STREETS) Easter service all day Sunday. All lend a hand on Monday, the 16th to the W. H. and F. M. "ham and egg social" Admission 10 cents, lunch free. A sermon to the various clubs on the 17th by Rev. R. P. Christian The Stewardess Board No. 2 return thanks to their many friends who helped to make their concert and entertainment a success on the 10th Mrs Belle Kennedy received the dress pattern from Club No. 1 for selling the most tickets Miss Amelia Hynes received the Muslin from Board No. 2 for selling the most tickets. The boards presented the pastor with a handsome suit of clothes for General Conference, which convenes in Washington May 1st The pastor returns his thanks to the stewed desserts for their handsome gift. Don't forget the Spring Fair April 28, 24 and 25 under the auspices of the different clubs. Let us make this, our last fair, the grandest and best of the six years we have been together Union baptising the fifth Sunday, April 29th at 6 o'clock a. m., corner Canal and Indiana Avenue. Don't forget the hour. Be prompt Our sick are improving Let the members of the church give something towards making the Fair a grand success There was present at the class meeting Tuesday evening last the Revs. Franklin, L. M. Haygood and M. S. Johnson We note with pride the interest manifested on the part of our pastor to be present and to take part in our Epworth League The pastor's first twenty minutes talk on "The Women of the World" b-guns with the "Hindoo Woman" Thursday evening Mr. Smith and son of the Woodside Epworth League, were present and took active part in the spiritual department with Simpson Chapel E. L., Our Sunday school is improving nicely. Present Sunday, the 8th, 97 men scholars admitted, Mr. J. N. Sharp and Mr. Preston Visitors always welcome Rev. G. Lliam, our pastor, will read a paper before the Ministers' Meeting, veridian Street Church on Monday April 16th by special request on "Colored Bishops in the Methodist Episcopal church." Series of Entertainments —Under the anspices— THE BOQUET CLUB At Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday evening, April 23, The Peak Sisters Concert. am now receiving SPRING STOCK, for the Spring and I extend an invitation to my many friends and the Public, to csll and inspect the same : : : : : : CLEANING, DYEING, REPAIRING D. L Mesbitt, Merchant Tailor. 405 Indiana av MRS. WEBB'S Of Easter Millinery and Hair Goods. The old and reliable place where, when you go home, you will feel like you have the worth of your money. GIVE US A CALL. C. M. C. WILLIS Funeral Director Old and New 'Phones 1173 536 Indiana Ave Indianapolis, Ind EDW, BREWER CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER. Shop,1721 Alvord Street. McKernan's Men's Furnishings 344 Indiana Ave. EASTER TIES NEGLIGEE SHIRTS The Safety Deposit Gold Mining Company desires to correspond with investors and others who can place a limited amount of treasury stock in one of the most promising free gold mines in Eastern Oregon. Mine will surely poy Dividends this year. Lots of other Mines to invest in also, Address, Cole & Wooten, Agents. Vancouver Barracks, Wash. Porto Rican Resaurant 532 Indiana-ave. N. Lawrence, Prop Meals and Lunches at all hours Cigars and Tobacco. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. 31-4 THE CAFETEREIA. 425 Indiana Avenue. The Finest. Colored Restaurant in the City. Everything up to date. Game in Season. Luncheon a Specialty, Ladies and gentlemen cordially invited. GIVE US A CALL. S. Ford & Son, Props. Your Hair.... Try my improved system of Hair Straightening and Culture. Satisfaction Guaranteed Miss Florence Edwards, 613 Indiana Ave. Negro' Negro from 1865 to 19 n Fields to Citizenship Special Costum DON'T have your wall paper cleaned until you have consulted The Busy Bee Don't think your paper is too old or dirty to be cleaned. We make a specialty of cleaning Wall paper. Carpets taken up, renovated and relaid. Old Paper Removed We Guarantee Satisfactory Work R. P. Booth, Mn'gr. Office 618 Ogden-st New Phone, 2770. Old paper removed from wall and general repairing done. Our excellent work and reasonable prices keep us busy. H. L. SANDERS, Established We take the lead in Novelties of Ruff lars, Our fine line of Neckties for Ea to move at 15c, 25c and 50c. Our swell line of Shirts are up to do collars and cuffs; price 50c, 75c and $ We have just received a big line of derwear. We are right in line. Give We will treat you righttr H. L. SANDERS Indiana Ave 108 West ADIES SUIT a much better line than we have ever SKIRTS see the new skirts m and accordion plaited, show everything that is new in Skirts We Sell on Easy ... WEEKLY PAYMENT You have the use s and Boy's lthing. crunks Conrad's Muff J 332-394 Mass. Ave. H. L. SANDERS, Established 1889. We take the lead in Novelties of Rubber and Linen Collars. Our fine line of Neckties for Easter has commenced to move at 15c, 25c and 50c. Our swell line of Shirts are up to-date, with detachable collars and cuffs; price 50c, 75c and $1.00. We have just received a big line of Suspenders and underwear. We are right in line. Give us a Call. We will treat you rightr H. L. SA 206 Indiana Ave LADIES a much better line that SKIRTS see the and acc We show everything that i We Sell on Easy ... WEEKLY P You Men's and Boy's Clothing. Trunks Conr 332-334 LADIES SUITS a much better line than we have ever shown before SKIRTS see the new skirts made with overskirt and accordion plaited, with aplique. We show everything that is new in Skirts and Waists. We Sell on Easy ... * NO PAIN * NO PAIN Experience is the The best work is the Cheapest samples before you have your 14 Years Exp Crent H. Clov The best work is the Cheapest. Get my prices samples before you have your work done. Gas or 14 Years Experience Experience is the Best Reference. The best work is the Cheapest. Get my prices and see my samples before you have your work done. Gas or Air Given. 14 Years Experience Grant H. Clay, M. D., Dentist. 108 North Illinois Street. For the Benefit of the Girls Industrial School Beginning TUESDAY, April 10, at 40 S. Meridian-st The Directors have opened a well-stocked Department Store, containing New and Second-hand goods of all desiptions. As these are DONATION we can sell them at Marvelously Low Prices, and we urge the public to give us their patronage. Call and See Us, at least All kinds of Household and Hardware goods and furnishings, Fruit jars Jelly glasses, Bicycles, Curtains, Carpets, Wall Paper, etc. In fact a tremendous variety of just those things you all need to wear or use Remember the Place. don't miss this grand affair. Management of H.Carter Smith and Fred.Anderson Refresnments will be served by East End Club of Bethel church. 100=PEOPLE=100 Grand Chorus of 75 Well-Trained Voices under the Direction of Prof R. Byron Shelton - Educationally and Intellectually A TRIUMPH!!! ```markdown ``` DICK. MILLER 340 Indiana Avenue. CIGARS and Tobacco CONFECTIONERY Fruits, Bread, Cakes and Pies. Ice Cream by the pint, quart or gallon. Milk and Cream Books, Periodicals and Newspapers. RS, Established 1889. Novelties of Rubber and Linen Collar Neckties for Easter has commenced and 50c. Shirts are up to-date, with detachable price 50c, 75c and $1.00. Received a big line of Suspenders and unight in line. Give us a Call. Treat you rightr ENDERS, 108 West Ohio Street SUITS In we have ever shown before new skirts made with overskirt ordeon plaited, with aplique. Is new in Skirts and Waists. AYMENTS We have the use of the Goods. Bad's Musical Instruments Jewelry and Watches Mass. Ave. Best Reference. Get my prices and see my work done. Gas or Air Given.