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The Recorder. Vol 4 No. 42 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. Will Offer an Unusual Opportunity for Science In one respect the sun's total eclipse of May 28 next will be without precedent. Its path instead of extending over the sparsely settled regions that intervee between Iowa and the western coast, as in 1878, or stretching over the watery expanses of the Pacific, as in 1883, when the United States had to send an expedition to the Caroline Islands, 4,000 miles west of South America, or let the eclipse go unobserved, will cross the six states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, touch Virginia and traverse a very fairly settled portion of the republic, which is covered with a perfect network of rail. The track of totality begins on the Pacific ocean just west of Mexico at sunrise, trends due eastward over Mexico, enters the United States very near New Orleans, La., and extends northeastward over Mobile and Montgomery, Ala., passes close to Atlanta, Ga., and Columbia, S. C., over Raleigh, N. C., and leaves this country in the region of Norfolk, Va., and Cape Henry. Besides the cities named it includes thirty other towns that are large enough to find place on the smaller maps. After leaving the United States the path of the eclipse crosses the Atlantic ocean and touches Europe at Coimbra, Portugal, takes in Algiers nd northern Africa and terminates near the northern end of the Red sea at suset. The eclipse will last about 1 minute and 12 seconds near New Orleans, and 1 minute and 40 seconds near Norfolk. The accessibility of the path of the eclipse will render the coming event of incalculable value to science. Preparations are being made by nearly all the scientific institutions in the country to place their best instruments and most scientific observers in the field. The United States Government will spend thousands of dollars establishing observation stations along the path of the eclipse. As Uncle Sam's chief star gazer, Professor Brown, will have charge of the government's principal observations. He is making preparations for the work with a knowledge born of long experience and a natural genius in all matters appertaining to his science. He has been connected with the observatory for nineteen years. He is a graduate of the Naval Academy at Annapolis and holds the rank of commander in the navy. "Greater results are probable from the observations this year," says Professor Brown, "than from any taken heretofore. During the half decade since the last total eclipse there have been great strides in improvements in the apparatus employed in the work. Photography has been wonderfully developed and the improvements in photography alone may effect remarkable discoveries during this year's eclipse. Moreover, the ease with which the eclipse region may be visited will increase the number of scientific observers enormously. "The government is already preparing to occupy several stations along the path of totality. The necessary apparatus is being gathered and arranged, and men especially adapted for the work are being engaged, and their special parts in the observations are being outlined. Congress has allowed $5,000 to the naval observatory for expenses and $4,000 to the Smithsonian A NEGRO NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA Institute. The naval observatory will send out two exeditions. "The eclipse will be a great attraction for amateurs—persons who own photographic outfits or other scientific instruments used in observing the phenomena of the solar eclipse. Letters have been received at the observatory which warrant the prognostication that probably 1,000 of these unattached 'amateurs' will be somewhere along the path of the eclipse. The government does not discourage these amateurs, but rather gives them every encouragement and courts contributions of photographs and data from them to add to the government records. It is remembered that one of the finest sets of photographs of the eclipse in India in 1896 was taken by an amateur with a home-made camera but one having an excellent lens. Amateurs have been a help in the field in many instances, and they are always ready to volunteer their services. When Professor Cambell of the Lick observatory went to observe the eclipse in India he took only his wife for an assistant; on the field he found all the trained volunteers necessary to manipulate the seven instruments he made use of." Longest Tunnel in the World. The Simplon tunnel, beginning near the little town of Brig, in Switzerland, and ending near Isella Italy, will be $12½ miles long, and will cost $13,413-500. Work is in progress at both ends, and the contract calls for its completion in five and a half years. When finished the new tunnel will accomplish a saving of 43½ miles in the railway journey from Paris to Millan over the Mt. Cenis or St. Gothard tunnels. HANDSHAKING. Custom That Dates Back to the Beginning of Time. "It is said by ancient astrologers that shaking hands is a scientific custom which dates back to the beginning of time. There is all the difference in the world between the various modes of shaking the hand of stranger or friend as to the resulting impression obtained by and through that operation, consciously or unconsciously," said a society woman at a select afternoon tea. "I claim that the result depends upon the proper position taken by the two hands clasped, although a mere touch will tell much. We shake hands in order to form a connection between us which will result in the exchange of planetary vibrations which notify us whether we have met a friend or foe. Few people go into such an exact scientific analysis of the reasons, but perhaps think that they do it because other people do it; that it is the custom of the country, or because the person met offers the hand. It remains an indisputable fact, however, that we form likes and dislikes upon touching the hands of strangers, and that friendships or dislikes often start at that point whether we realize it or not. The exchange of impression is strong at the moment of contact of the palm. It makes us unhappy to touch some people, and we will not if we can help it. "The most effective handshake is not the close clasp in all cases, but varies according to the sizes and shapes of the two hands which clasp each other. However they may meet, there is one spot which is the magnetic centre of the entire being—the mount of the sun, speaking from the standpoint of palmstry—which has the most direct nerve contact with the brain and also most direct blood connection with the heart, and is, therefore called the ring finger—with the magnetic pole at its base. "The physical and mental strength are there united in the strongest magnetic centre of the body. If the two hands thus clasped are placed with magnetic centres in close contact, no matter where the rest of the palm may be, I insist that there is a strong magnetic current established between these two people. "It may be intensified in effect if the mounts at the bases of the other fingers also be brought into as close contact with each other, thus bringing the minor magnetic poles also together. Then if the third, or ring finger, curls around the mount of Venus—astrologically situated at the base of the little finger, above the heart line, and traversed by the marriage line or lines—and the thumb extends across the back of each friend's hand to the knuckle at the base of the 'ring finger,' clasping those chief magnetic poles the more closely, the law of magnetics is carried out to complete perfection, the effects are more pronounced, and we enjoy the pleasurable interchange of vibrations, whether we know the 'whys and wherefores' or not." WORK AND WAYS Of the Master of Vibration A Peculiar Man HE EARNS A BIG INCOME Gathering in Coin in a Rocky Mountain City—He Claims to Do Miracles and Has Many Patrons The "Rev." Thomas J. Shelton, the "Great I Am," the "Christian Healer" and master of "Vibration," has turned up in Denver, Colorado, and is earning money at his trade. He had not ben heard from since he left Little Rock, Ark., several years ago. Now, as confident and buoyant as ever, says the New York World, he is gathering in the coin in the Rocky Mountain city. In 1887 Shelton appeared in Little Rock, Ark., as a Christian minister. His church was a ramshackle shed and the congregation few in numbers. He started a revival on remarkable lines, and inside of a year had a fine stone edifice and a fashionable building. Then dissention arose. It was said he drank. "I do," he acknowledged calmly. "I am a dinnamoniac. I can't help it." Instead of losing his pulpit, the elders placed a jug in the vestry of the church, where he could take a drink before and after services. One day he appeared in the pulpit incoherent. That split up the church, but many stuck to him. Then once he acknowledged in a sermon that he loved another man's wife. Such was his individuality that he was forgiven. After that he started his "vibration" scheme and began to publish The Christain. Shelton's theory, as he claims, is: That from his ego, or inner self, for the small sum of $1, he will send out a vibration for you that will enable you to do anything—make a hit in Wall street, cure any disease, cure a dog of the mange, bring back false lovers, make hens lay, or do anything else imaginable. Incidentally, he makes about $50,000 a year out of his trades. As he expresses it: "God is a universal principle. I am the person of that principle. Each individual is the person of the individual principle, and his power consists in the recognition of his personality. As long as you believe God is a person outside of yourself you are dependent on this other person. When you recognize that you are the person of this individual you become independent. The 'I Am' is the personal name of the Diety. The God, the universal principle, is not named Jesus or Josh, but the 'I Am that I Am.' "I believe that individually I am associated with all the power that there is in the world. If the 'I Am' should suddenly cease to use me as a means to work through, it would make no difference to me. I have plenty of money to live on, and I have just invested $10,000 in a mine. If it were not that I have this work of the 'I Am' to carry on, I would be just a plain, bald-headed gold-bug Republican. "I am the most practical of men. There is nothing of the crank about me. I believe the almighty dollar is the shadow of Almighty God. When I brought my paper, the Christian, to Denver, and asked for bids from printers for getting it out, I took the lowest bidder. "It is not to women alone, but to men as well. I have many men friends, one of whom is seventy-five years old, and I call him 'sweetheart.' There are men who address me in the same terms of endearment. You know, it is pleasant to all of us to have loving and affectionate words employed in our intercourse with each other. It is simply in this way that I use these terms. "How do I give people treatments? Well, I go into the silence. If I am to treat for poverty, I send vibration of success. I have patients in Wall street who pay me from $25 to $50 a month. Once I built a house worth $5,000 when I didn't have five cents to begin with. I saw the whole thing as in a picture, and knew that was the thing to do—and it was." Shelton claims to have vibrated for E. Burd Grubb, of New Jersey, ex-Minister to Spain, who lost his fortune so successfully that the fortune came back. He says he receives about 2,000 letters a month, each containing $1. In his answers he always addresses the inquirer as "sweetheart," and some of the answers to young women are hurid. "Carrie, my darling," he wrote to one young woman. "I believe I have more sweethearts than any other man on earth. "I began my awakening by loving a woman I should, and now I love all women—black white, red, yellow and mixed." The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State A Journal of Opinions. published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application GREAT SALT LAKE Is Gradually Disappearing Several Causes REGARDED WITH DISMAL The popular outing and picnic grounds of Salt Lake City is the Great Salt Lake. Thither they start Saturday afternoons, in fine weather, which is the rule here—every Saturday in droves. But what if Salt Lake should disappear? Already the lake, through evaporation and other causes, is greatly reduced in size, and this, too, with the memory of men still living. What effect the ultimate disappearance of this body of water will have upon the wonderfully rich and fertile valley which the original Mormon emigrants pre-empted, settled and made to blossom as the rose, it is too soon to prophesy, but its gradual disappearance is regarded with forebodings and dismal apprehension by landholders in that neighborhood. To one who has never bathed in its waters the first experience is unique. At Garfield Beach, where you can make a dive or jump from a considerable height, you naturally, if you have not been forewarned, expect to enter the water all over, but in the Great Salt Lake, so brackish is it, that it is all but impossible to go in over your head, or, if diving, over your feet. When you first strike the water you have the feeling of having landed head on against a pneumatic cushion, for the further in you go the greater becomes the force opposing your entrance. Not the least wonderful thing in connection with this lake is its altitude, lying as it does 4,200 feet above sea level. Compared to the waters of the Dead Sea, those of Salt Lake are comparatively fresh. All water carries a percentage of salt, and in both the cases of the Dead Sea and the Great Salt Lake there is no outlet to the lakes—and they maintain their levels through evaporation. Through the countless centuries during which they have existed this salt, since it does not evaporate, has accumulated until these bodies of water have attained their present brackish condition. Bathing in the Dead Sea is really fearful. In the first place, you are so buoyed up by the water as to literally lie on its surface, and after a bath in it you are almost as sticky as you would have been bad you taken a plunge into a hoghead of molasses—a state you must endure for some time, as fresh water does not lie near it. It is only to be able to say afterward that you have bathed in the waters of the Dead Sea that induces you to take that nauseous plunge. The Dead Sea, as you look from its borders, is seemingly surrounded by lofty hills, but when once you reach their summit and your eye again roves over the level stretches of plain, you come to a realization of the fact that the sea lies below the crust or surface of the earth, and what you had taken for hills were simply the sides of the indentation or cup in which it is sunk. But even Salt Lake bathing is an experience as delightful as it is novel. It is impossible to drown in its briny waters. CAPE NOME. Immense Yield of the Gold Fields There Not Exaggerated. R. T. Lynz, of St. Michael's, Alaska, is at present stopping at the Waldorf-Astoria, and when seen there said: "No; Nome is not a figment of the imagination, nor are the reports from there exaggerated. Last year the beach sands yielded $1,500,000, and the creek mines $2,500,000. I and my partners own the Eskimo claim on the beach in front of Nome City, and have just received the report of the assayer at San Francisco, to whom I sent some of the sand for analysis. The report shows the presence of 3.02 ounces of gold and 0.98 ounces of silver, worth $62.99 to the ton. This is, of course, exceptionally rich. The sand is covered over with tundra, a species of moss. "While so far the creek claims have yielded the greater quantity, within five years I believe the beach claims will produce the most gold, for the reason that, while it is not nearly as rich ground to work, there is a great deal more of it. In some places the beach sands are very richly impregnated with gold. Indeed, I have known it to run as high as $100 a rocker, and the 2,000 men who were at work on the beach last year certainly averaged $20 a day each. Cape Nome lies on the peninsular that terminates in Oonaaska, and for hundreds of miles the lay of the land there is the same. We do not as yet know how much of this great coast line is gold bearing, but personally I think a large part of it is. The prospectors will let us know next year. "I see Wright, who is Postmaster at Nome City, has stated that the lawless element was so much in evidence there that the peaceably inclined needed governmental protection. That is all rot. There is, of course, as in every new mining camp, a lot of scalawags who occasionally make trouble, but the majority of the population are miners who are strictly honest. "Last year lumber sold at Cape Nome as high as $200 a thousand feet, which had originally cost not over $15 a thousand, so you can see that money is to be made there in other ways than by mining." - N. Y. Tribune. What Ailed the Dog. Marjorie was spending the night away from home. As evening drew near the little maid struggled bravely against the feeling of homesickness that oppressed her. She was diverted, however, by the dismal howling of old Fido. "What can be the matter with that dog?" some one exclaimed. Marjorie looked sympathetic. "I spect he wants to see his mamma," she said thoughtfully. FOUND USEFUL. A Burglar Bombarded With Electric Light Bulbs. "Of all the outlandish weapons ever employed in a fight," said a business man of the South Slide, "I think I brought the most fantastic on record into play one night last week. "My family are away on a visit at present, and I am keeping bachelor hall out at the house. On the night to which I refer I was aroused about 3 a.m. by a noise somewhere in the region of the dining-room, and, thinking I had shut up the dog there, I jumped up very foolishly and came down stairs in my night clothes, without so much as a pocket knife. When I opened the dining-room door I was startled to see a big, rough-looking man bending over the sideboard at the far end of the room, and after he had stood there en tableau for a moment the fellow made a rush at me. I leaped back into the hall and glared around for a weapon. On a table nearby were a dozen incandescent light bulbs, which I had brought home to replace some that had burned out, and purely by instinct I grabbed one of them and threw it at the burglar. It hit the door casing cloak to his head, and, to my amazement, exploded with a noise like a young lydite shell. I suppose it was a still greater surprise to the other fellow, for he let out a yell and broke for the rear, followed by a rapid-fire bombardment of sixteen-candle-power incandesces, which I continued to throw at him as long as he remained in range. They smashed against the furniture with a series of clashes that alarmed the whole neighborhood, and I have been gathering up fragments of broken glass ever since. "The burglar must have thought I was chasing him with hand grenades." It was the first time I ever knew that incandesces made such a row when they broke. An electrician tells me that it is caused by the air rushing into the vacuum."—N. O. Times-Democrat. The Reformer's Fate. "What is your idea of a reformer?" asked the inquisitive friend. "A reformer?" repeated Senator Sorghum, "why anybody knows what a reformer is. A reformer is a man who has managed to get himself disliked by the regular machine."—Washington Star. If the machine is wrong, why then are not all who love the right reformers? Is it not the preachers' duty to condemn wrong as well as to encourage right? It is no wonder that John was discouraged; and that he should desire to know whether Jesus were or were not the Messiah. Strange as it may appear, from first to last, Jesus did nothing whatever to get John out of prison. Did John deserve such treatment? Was it right for him thus to suffer while the world so badly needed his preaching? His doubt was honest, his questionings were sincere, therefore John sent a respectful message to Jesus. The Master did not chide him for his doubt, or blame him for his questioning. He gave visible proof of himself and sent the witnesses back. The word was sufficient. The faithful man was satisfied, his soul took courage, and he was able to die in peace. Need of a Heavenly Vision. It is not through the judgment that a troubled heart can be set at rest. It needs a revelation, a vision; a something for the higher nature that breeds and infolds the intellect, to recognize as of its own, and lay hold by faithful hope.-Macdonald. NEW YORK STORE Established in 1853 Sole Agents Butterick Patterns. TAILOR MADE..... suits $6.95 Good dependable quality too. Suits of all wool, Venetian Cloth-principally black, a few colors. Made with the natty fly front Jacket and new box plaited skirts. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. LIQUID AIR Experiments in Catridges Unsatisfactory Ever since it was demonstrated that liquid air could be readily produced on a commercial scale it has been hoped and expected that one of the principal uses to which it would be applied would be that of an explosive material for blasting purposes particularly in mines, where the new explosive would have the important advantages of safety in handling and of not vitiating the air, like gunpowder or dynamite, by the gases of ignition. Some months ago a report announced that liquid air had been formally adopted for blasting purposes in the government coal mines in Germany, says Consult General Mason, of Berlin, in a report to the State Department but inquiry proved that this announcement was at least premature. Among the most systematic and interesting practical experiments this far made in this direction has been the series of tests lately undertaken by the Vienna Crystal Palace Ice Company in the presence of experts from the Austrian technical committee for the War Department. The liquid air used in these tests was obtained from the Linde Company at Munich, and shipped to Vienna in open flasks, provided with the Dewar vacuum jacket and packed with felt and cotton wrappings in wooden cases, with a loose cap of felt over the open mouth of each flask. When put up at the laboratory for shipment the liquid contained 75 per cent. oxygen and 25 per cent. nitrogen; but before it had reached Vienna and was used in the experiments it had lost about half its bulk by evaporation, and what remained contained 85 per cent. oxygen to 15 per cent. nitrogen. The absorbents used in preparing the cartridges were silious marl (Kieselguhr) and 'solar oil," and, according to the report, two methods of preparation were employed. By one process the marl and oil was mixed in a wooden vessel, and the liquid air gradually added until a stiff paste was formed, which was packed in paper cartridge shells covered with asbestos. By the other plan, the mixture of marl and oil was put into the cartridge, which was enclosed in a lead case with a layer of felt between, and the liquid air then poured in until the paste was completely saturated. The cartridges prepared by both methods were safe and readily transportable, and their explosive power tested by fire at the bottom of deep holes bored in rock. The results showed that while liquid air is an efficient explosive, it is far less effective than dynamite, guncotton, explosive gelatine, or giant powder. The conclusions of the military experts were concisely as follows: Both methods of preparing the cartridges were pronounced wasteful, and in consequence of the rapid evaporation of the liquid air they must be used immediately after being prepared; beyond fifteen minutes the evaporation will so affect the cartridge that it is likely to miss fire and its strength cannot be even roughly guaranteed. On the other hand, the cartridges when freshly prepared are powerful and well adapted to coal and other mining. The net conclusion to be derived from these and preceding experiments in Europe is that, notwithstanding the obvious advantages of liquid air as an explosive for mining purposes, the rapid deterioration of the cartridges and their varying and uncertain strength are obstacles so serious that, until they can be overcome, its value and application to that use will remain experimental and comparatively limited. Advertising Medium THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, IND --- LORD ROBERTS' VIEWS ON SPION KOP DISASTER. Censures Buller, Warren and Thornycroft -Says the Latter's Assumption of Authority Was Inexcusable. London, April 17: The War Office to tonight published in the Gazette a dispatch from Lord Roberts dated February 13, submitting General Buller's dispatches describing the Spion Kop and other operations from January 17 to January 24. Lord Roberts deals severely with General Warren and some others. Even General Buller does not escape. Lord Roberts complains that the plan of operations is not clearly described in the dispatches. After sketching General Buller's intents, as communicated to Sir Charles Warren, who commanded the whole force, Lord Roberts points out that General Warren seems to have concluded, after consultation with his officers, that the flanking movement ordered by General Buller was impracticable and, therefore, so changed the plan of advance as to necessitate the capture and retention of Spion Kop. Lord Roberts continues: "As Warren considered it impossible to make the wide flanking movement which was recommended, if not actually prescribed in the secret instructions, he should, forthwith, have acquainted Buller with the course he proposed to adopt. There is nothing to show whether he did so or not. But it is only fair to Warren to point out that Buller appears throughout to have been aware of what was happening." Regarding the withdrawal from Spion Kop, the retention of which had become essential to the relief of Ladysmith, Lord Roberts says: "I regret to be unable to concur with Buller in thinking Thornycroft exercised wise discretion in ordering the troops to retire. I am of the opinion that Thornycroft's assumption of responsibilities and authority was wholly inexcusable. During the night the enemy's fire could not have been formidable and it would not have taken more than three hours for Thornycroft to communicate by messenger with Major Generals Coke or Warren. Coke appears to have left Spion Kop at 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of consulting with Warren. Up to that hour the idea of withdrawal had not been entertained. Yet, almost immediately after Coke's departure, Thornycroft is under the order, without reference to superior authority, which upset the whole plan of operations and rendered unavailing the sacrifices already made to carry it into effect. "On the other hand, it is only right to state that Thornycroft appears to have behaved in a very gallant manner throughout the day." "The attempt to relieve Ladysmith was well devised, and I agree with Buller in thinking it ought to have succeeded. That it failed may in some measure have been due to the difficulties of the ground and the commanding positions held by the enemy, and probably also to errors of judgment and want of administrative capacity on the part of Warren. But, whatever faults Warren may have committed, the failure must also be attributed to the inclination of the officer in supreme command to assert his authority and see that what he thought best was done and also to the unwarranted and needless assumption of responsibility by a subordinate officer." FORMALLY OPENED. OFFICIAL CEREMONIES AT PAR-IS EXHIBITION. President Loubet and Other Dignitaries in Attendance--The President's Address. Paris, April 14: By a miracle of energy Paris was able to throw open, Saturday, the great institution which no travesty of words could describe as an international exposition. It would not be polite to examine too closely the many decorations or most of the interiors. In fact, the exhibition is open only in its exterior aspect, but this is quite imposing enough to satisfy the most exacting sightseer on his first visit. Not only the exhibition reservation, but all Paris was gay with bunting and the flags of all nations. At the Salle des Fetes, at the furthest extremity of the Champ de Mars, where the inauguration ceremony took place, there was a splendid scene when President Loubet arrived, escorted by M. Millerand, the French Minister of Commerce; M. Picard, the Commissioner General of the exposition, and the chief officials. The wives and friends of high functionaries occupied seats in special galleries. In the same places there was a great chorus which began singing the "Marsellailla" as President Loubet entered the building. The President was escorted to the temporary tribune and Minister of Commerce Millerand handed over the exhibition to the state on behalf of the exposition managers. In reply President Loubet said: "In convening the governments and people of the world to make with us a synthesis of human handwork, the French Republic has thought not only of assembling here the visible marvels of the earth and renewing on the borders of the Seine the courtesy, hospitality and elegance of early renown. Our ambition is higher. It goes infinitely beyond the eclat of passing fetes, and is not limited by whatever patriotic satisfaction we may feel to-day by the promotion of our amour propre and our material interests. "Gentlemen, this harmonious work of peace and progress, however evanescent its decorations, will not have been in vain. The friendly meeting of the governments of the world will not be barren. I am convinced that—thanks to the constant reiteration of certain generous thoughts which have been with the expiring century re-echoed—the twentieth century will see outshining somewhat more of brotherhood, over fewer miseries of all kinds, and are long we shall have advanced an important step, though the labor is slow, in our progress toward the happiness of humanity. "Under these auspices and with this hope, I declare the exposition of 1900 soon." Two Decisions by the United States Supreme Court Courts Express Company Washington special: The Supreme Court Monday decided the cases involving the tax stamp as it applies to express packages, the question involved being whether the shipper or the carrier shall pay the stamp charges on packages. The opinion was handed down by Justice White and was favorable to the express companies. There were two cases before the court involving the question at issue, but the opinion was based on the case of the American Express Company vs. Attorney-General Maynard, of the State of Michigan. The cases came to the Supreme Court from the decision of the State Supreme Court of Michigan, which decision was adverse to the claims of the express companies. The opinion Monday reversed this opinion and held that express companies may compel shippers to affix and cancel revenue stamps at their own expense to receipts and bills of lading. TEN INDICTED. REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY AT FRANKFORT. Wholesale Indictment of Kentucky Republicans on the Charge of Killing the Late Senator Gobel. Frankfort, Ky., specialist: The Franklin county grand jury, Tuesday afternoon, returned indictments against ten persons, charging them with complicity in the murder of William Goebel. The principals named are Henry E. Youtsey, James Howard, Berry Howard, Harland Whittaker and "Tallow Dick" Combs, colored. Those indicted as accessories before the fact are Secretary of State Caleb Powers, Capt. L. Powers, ex-Secretary of State Charles Finley, W. H. Culton and Wharton Golden. In the indictment relating to the alleged accessories three other men are indirectly referred to as accessories, though no indictments were reported against them. They are Governor W. S. Taylor, Green Golden and Capt. John Davis. The grand jury was not discharged and will continue the investigation. Bench warrants will be sent to Clay and Harlan counties for the arrest of Jim and Berry Howard. It is not known what plans the officers have for bringing into custody the others who have not been arrested. The defendants who are in custody will probably be arraigned during the present term, but there is no likelihood that the trials will occur at the present term. About 100 witnesses are named on the back of the indictments. Charles Finley, one of those indicted as accessory to the murder of Mr. Goebel, has been in Indianapolis for the past five or six weeks, a guest of the Plaza Hotel. When apprised by a reporter of the action of the Kentucky grand jury, he said he had already been informed of his indictment by a telegram from Kentucky. Said he: "I am not at all surprised, for I have anticipated for some time that an indictment would be returned against me. I can not say anything of my future plans, for I do not know that I have any. I do not know whether they will come after me or not, but if they do it will only hasten my return to Kentucky by a few days, for I expect to go back there and defend myself in the courts." RIGHT FROM THE MASH. Copper-Distilled Story of the Killing of Goebel by Jack Chinn. Terre Haute special to the Indianapolis Journal: Gay Webb, who has charge of the fermenting room at the Merchants' Distillery, says he saw Jack Chinn shoot Goebel. Webb stands well with his fellow employees, is about forty-five years of age, and now tells the story of the shooting for the first time. He went to Frankfurt in January, and was employed in a distillery there until March 28, when he came here. He says he had a room in the Kentucky House, opposite the State House, and was sitting in the window of his room when Goebel, Lillard and Chinn came along. He says: "When the three came to the gate of the State House yard Goebel and Chinn stopped and Lillard walked on. I noticed this in particular, for I thought at the time that it was funny they should separate after going along together. Then Goebel walked ahead of Chinn, about four or five feet and to the right. Then I heard the shot, and, looking quickly, saw Goebel fall. The instant before the shot was fired I saw something glinting in Chinn's hand, and as soon as Goebel fell it disappeared. Chinn started to run way, but came back to Goebel and seemed to be trying to help him to his feet. I was, as you may suppose, much excited. I knew that if it were known that I had seen the shooting my life would not be safe, and so I said nothing there." The story told by Mr. Webb is substantially the same as told by two women in Frankfort. DASHED THROUGH FLAMES. Meteor-Like Spurt of a Train on a Chicago Elevated Railway. Chicago special: Panic reigned in an elevated train Tuesday night as the cars shot through a mass of flame. The fire had been fanned out to the elevated structure from a burning frame dwelling at 404 Hermitage avenue. Choosing quickly between blocking the road and risking a singeing Motorman Collins flung wide his controller, and his two cars dashed, meteor-like, through the crackling blaze. In the burning house policemen risked their lives to save the five persons within. Mrs. John Sternburg and her daughter were carried down a ladder by Patrolmen Ryan and Madden. The mother was almost dead by smoke, and the girl, sixteen years old, became hysterical, and her wild cries added to the general excitement. Patrolman Decker rescued Albert Blade and his wife and Albert Sternburg. Loss on building and contents small. Louisiana Goes Democrat.ic New Orleans special: The election Tuesday in Louisiana for members of the legislature and a full State ticket resulted in a Democratic landslide. The ticket headed by W. W. Heard swept the State and the Legislature is overwhelmingly Democratic. The Democratic majority in the State may reach 50,000. THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA A BOER DEFEAT. AN UNCONFIRMED REPORT OF BRITISH VICTORY. Official Account of British Losses at We- pener-Boose Receive 1,000 London, April 16: The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, telegraphing Sunday, says: "An unconfirmed report is in circulation here that General Brabant has inflicted a crushing defeat upon the Boers at Wepener, capturing guns and taking prisoners." London, April 16, 4:55 a. m.: The War Office had nothing to communicate to the public yesterday. It may be taken for granted that the rumor of General Brabant's victory at Wepener is premature. With the remainder of his force he left Allwal North on Saturday for Rouxville, and there has scarcely been time for an engagement. A dispatch from Reddersburg, dated yesterday, said: "Colonel Dalgely wired yesterday: 'All well. Enemy apparently slackening attack.' General Chermside's division is encamped seventeen miles east of the railway. Boers are supposed to be in the vicinity, but an attack by them is improbable." The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Times, telegraphing Sunday, says: "It is reported that reinforcements for the Boers, with sixty wagons, have arrived at Dewsportd en route for Wepener. This should precipitate an action. The statement that President Kruger has been south seems to confirm the reports that the Boers are getting disheartened. This continued exertion of his personal influence appears now to have become a necessity." Allwal North, April 14: It is officially reported that the British losses at Wepener in Friday's fighting were elevenen men killed and 132 wounded. Colonel Grenfell wires that the casualties include Quartermaster Williams, Lieutenant Halford and Lieutenant Duncan and fifteen men wounded. Sir Godfrey Langen, resident commissioner at Mascru, telegraphs that no shelling has been heard from the direction of Wepener to-day. A regiment of British infantry and a battery of artillery arrived on Friday. General Brantab's healquarters and all the mounted troops have gone to Rouxville. The Northern Post asserts that the Rouxville district furnished 1,000 recruits to the Boer force as a result of the invasion last week. Five hundred Boers under Commandant Swanepoel, forced the Royal Irish Rifles to evacuate Rouxville. The former landstro, who had been acting for the British, offered to go to the front to prove himself a true Free Stater, and almost to a man the Free Staters, who had taken the oath rejoined the Boers. Nearly every one produced a Mauser, Looting, however, was repressed. "BRAVE AND STUPID." Sweeping Criticisms by English Papers of Their Own Army Methods. London, April 14 (Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press); The unsatisfactory turn that has recently marked the campaign against the Boers is resulting in astonishing and sweeping criticisms by the English papers of their own army methods. When Buller struck snags in Natal, when General Methuen and General Gatacre made terrible mistakes, and before the British arms had secured any progress, a somewhat similar wave swept over the press. But then it was directed at individuals and chiefly confined to papers which were willing to condescend to "slang" one or several generals. Now names are not mentioned, but there is widespread, deeply rooted conviction that the method of selection of British army officers is altogether wrong. About this conviction there is no bitterness, nor is it based upon conclusions rapidly arrived at. "Our officers," says the conservative, common-sense Outlook, "are as brave as taints, but as a rule they are stupid." "The warmest champions of our regimental officers," says the Saturday Review, "are beginning sorrowfully to admit that their courage often makes them careless, and when not negligent they sometimes show themselves ignorant of their business." Vanity Fair, which formerly denounced vigorously any such forms of criticism, admits sorrowfully that "our officers seem to play at war rather than to carry on war. It is all wrong." DUKE D'ARCOS AFFRONTED. The Spanish Minister Resents Invitation to Dewey Celebration. Chicago special: The Dewey Reception Committee, in sending out the invitations to the diplomatic corps in Washington to attend the Dewey Day celebration May 1, invited the Spanish minister, the Duke D'Arcos, to attend an event which commemorated the annihilation of Spanish power in the Western Hemisphere. The Duke considered the invitation an insult to the Spanish nation, and, in a letter to the committee declined to be the guest of the city of Chicago. The letter, it is said, is couched in diplomatic language, but it does not disguise the minister's feelings. W. F. MILLER CONVICTED. The "Get-Kich-Quick" Syndicate Man Gullity of Grand Lecurcy. New York special: William F. Miller, of Franklin Syndicate fame, was found guilty by a jury in the County Court in Brooklyn Monday night of grand larceny in the first degree for taking from Mrs. Katherine Moeser $1,000, which she invested in his $20 per cent. scheme "to get rich quick." The prisoner was remanded for sentence a week from next Friday. His counsel stated that the case would be appealed. Robert B. Hauna Nominated The Twelfth district Republican convention at Auburn, Wednesday, nominated Hon. Robert B. Hanna, of FT Wayne, for Representative, by acclamation. Resolutions were adopted congratulating the country on the general prosperity which has existed for the last three years, indorsing the McKinley administration on all matters of both domestic and foreign policy and favoring the renomination of President McKinley. 56TH CONGRESS. The entire session of the House Wednesday was devoted to the Senate and passage of the Porto Rico tariff bill. The Senate Wednesday passed the Pacific cable bill appropriating $3,000,000 for the construction of a cable to Honolulu from San Francisco, the work to be done under the supervision of the Navy Department. A bill appropriating $100,000 for a Soldiers' Home at Castle Pinckney, Charleston, S. C., was passed. The District of Columbia appropriation bill carrying $8,000,000 was considered. The House Thursday adopted a resolution—130 to 120—to designate depositories for government funds in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. A Senate bill which will permit the dependent mothers of soldiers or sailors of the Spanish war, even though they married Confederate soldiers, to receive the benefit of the general pension law was passed. The remainder of the day was devoted to debate on a resolution from the committee on election of President, Vice-President and Representatives in Congress for a constitutional amendment empowering the Legislatures of the States to decide whether United States Senators shall be elected by the Legislatures or directly by the people. An effort was made in the Senate Thursday by Mr. Morgan to displace the present unfinished business, the Spooner Philippine bill, by the substitution in its stead of the Nicaraguan canal bill. While Mr. Morgan's motion failed—15 to 33—the Philippine measure had a narrow escape from being displaced by the Alaskan civil-code bill on motion of Mr. Carter, the motion being defeated on a roll call 22 to 24. The feature of the day's proceedings was an exhaustive discussion of the Quay case by Mr. Burrows, of Michigan. The House Friday adopted a resolution -24 to 15- for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people. Fourteen Republicans and one Democrat voted against it. The remainder of the day was devoted to consideration of private pension bills. During the course of debate there were several sharp attacks on Mr. Talbert (Dem., S. C.) for his course in delaying action on bills. Mr. Sibley, of Pennsylvania, said a simple calculation would show that it cost $26,000 a day for a session of the House, or $7,000 an hour. The time frittered away by Mr. Talbert since he came to Congress, he said, would more than pay all the special pension bills passed during that period. Mr. Norton, of Ohio, protested against Mr. Talbert's course. Mr. Lamb, of Virginia, joined in the appeal, and his remarks drew a seathing denunciation from Mr. Talbert. He said the trouble was the gentleman from Virginia had claims before the House he desired to get through. The same was true of other gentlemen. It was a log-rolling combine. They dared not fight these unjust pension bills, as he was doing. The House favorably acted upon fifty-three bills, among which were two Senate bills to increase the pensions of the widows of Captain Allyn Capron and Captain Allyn K. Capron, father and son, who fell during the Spanish war in Cuba. The Senate fixed the rate of each these widows at $40. The House reduced the amount to $25 in the case of the former and $30 in the case of the latter. At 5:05 the House adjourned. After an hour of routine business the House Saturday devoted its session to hearing cologies on the late Governor Oliver P. Morton, of Indiana, in connection with the acceptance of his statue, which has been placed in Statuary Hall at the Capitol by the State which he served. The speakers included Messrs. Steele, Miers, Crumpacker, Overstreet, Griffith, Hemenway, Brick, Alexander, Faris and Watson, of Indiana; Grosvenor, Of Ohio, and Cannon, of Illinois. Previous to this order of business fifty three private pension bills were passed, and notice was given that the naval appropriation bill would be called up Monday. The House Monday entered on the consideration of the naval appropriation bill, with the prospect of a struggle ahead over the question of armor plate, building ships in government yards, and the provision in the bill for the coast and geodetic survey. The bill carries $13,000,000 more than any previous naval bill. Mr. Foes, the acting chairman, and Mr. Cummings, the ranking minority member of the committee, defended the bill. The latter declared himself in favor of paying $45 for Krupp armor, at least until all the ships authorized were built, and said the committee had information, the source of which he was not at liberty to reveal, showing that we could obtain Krupp armor at a price lower than any other country in the world. Mr. Kitchen, of North Carolina, one of the members who signed the minority report, criticised what he termed the general extravagance of the bill and advocated the establishment of a government armor plate factory to protect the government against extortion. During almost the entire session Monday the Senate had under consideration the Alaskan civil code bill. The amendment providing for the mining of gold along the beach in the district was perfected, after a discussion lasting nearly four hours. When the Senate convened the House joint resolution in favor of a constitutional amendment providing for the election of United States Senators by the people was laid before the Senate. As it was about to be referred to the committee on privileges and elections, Mr. Butler, of North Carolina, asked that it be read and then addressed the Senate briefly. He declared it was the function of the committee of the Senate to consider, not to smother legislation. He thought this question had been so thoroughly considered that it was not necessary to send it to a committee and he therefore moved that it be placed on the calendar. After further debate the motion to place the resolution on the calendar was withdrawn and it was referred to the committee on privileges and elections. The second-day's debate on the naval appropriation bill in the House Tuesday was confined closely to the subject-matter of the bill and was as a rule devoid of interesting features. The questions of armor plate and the building of war ships in government yards attracted most attention. Mr. Wheeler created something of a sensation by expressing the opinion that "an officer in the uniform of the United States" was responsible for the armor plate trust. He did not name the officer and was not questioned as to who he meant. A joint resolution was adopted authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to exhibit the printing relics at the New York Printing Exposition, May 2 to June 2. At 5:20 p. m. the House adjourned. For three hours Tuesday Mr. Hoar, of Massachusetts, occupied the attention of the Senate with a speech in opposition to the policy of "imperialism." The speech was brilliantly written, was illuminated with splendid rhetorical figures, and was rich with citations from history. One of the notable parts of the address was the eulogy of Aguinaldo. In statecraft he likened Aguinaldo and his associates in the leadership of the Filipinos to the best minds ever produced in the Astatic race—a race which handed down to us "the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, the poetry of David, the eloquence of Isaiah, the wisdom of Solomon and the profound philosophy of Paul." One of the most effective parts of the address was his fancied roll call of some of the distinguished statesmen of the United States on the question of the retention of the Philippines. He began with George Washington and closed with William McKinley, each, in a sentence, giving the reason for his vote. Every one was in the negative except that of Aaron Burr, who voted "yes" and explained: "You are repeating my buccaneering expedition down the Mississippi. I am to be vindicated at last." When the name of William McKinley was called he replied: "There has been a cloud before my vision for a moment, but I see clearly now. I go back to what I said two years ago: 'Forcible annexation is criminal aggression; governors derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, not of some of them, but of all of them. I will stand with the fathers of the republic. I will stand with the founders of the Republican party. No.'" HUSBAND'S DIABOLICAL ACT. Tried to Murder His Wife and Cut His Tarrot When Discovered. Winterst, O., special: At the home of John Sterling, a farmer living two miles north of Bevington, hay was plied under the house and barn early Wednesday morning and set on fire. Mrs. Sterling and her children were awakened by the plunging of the horses in the barn, and managed to save the house. The barn, stacks and crisbs and every outbuilding on the place were burned. Four horses and a number of hogs were burned to death. A month ago Mrs. Sterling applied for a divorce, after having Sterling arrested for beating her children by her former husband, John McMichael. The justice gave Sterling time to get bonds and dismissed him. He was not seen afterward. After the fire, tracks, supposed to be Sterling's, were found leading from the house. Officers and citizens searched all day for him without success. Saturday Thomas Casey, a farmer, discovered him in a hole in a strawstack on the McDonald farm, on North river. He orderel Sterling to come out, and on his refusal to come set fire to the stack. Sterling remained in the stack until the flames reached him, and then cut his throat with a jack knife, plunging through the flames and falling at Casey's feet. The man was horribly burned and nearly bled to death before Casey could obtain medical assistance. The physicians say he will live. SALE OF MEXICAN GOLD MINES Ceilid Rhodes Said to Be Interested in a $4,000,000 Deal. Toluca, Mex., special: One of the largest mining deals ever made in Mexico has just been consummated here by the sale of a group of four exceedingly rich and productive gold mines, located in the Zacualtipan district, near here, by their Mexican owners to a London (England) syndicate, for $4,000,000 gold. The properties were originally examined in behalf of the purchasing syndicate by John Hays Hammond, the noted American engineer, who spent several weeks in the district about two months ago. The syndicate secured an option on the properties for the $4,000,000 upon his recommendation, but, before closing this option, six other mining engineers were sent to Zacualtipan to examine thoroughly and report on the mines. Each of their reports agreed with that of Mr. Hammond, and the deal has been closed. Cecil Rhodes is said to be one of the principal stockholders of the syndicate. MOUNTAIN MOVING. Seismic Disturbance Causing Havoc in a Bohemian Province. The Vienna correspondent of the London Telegraph says: "The mountain which overlooks the town of Klapp, where the landslide recently occurred, has undergone a siesmic disturbance, which is spreading throughout the entire province of Bohemia, between the rivers Elbe and Eger. The heights of the Bohemian middle range are moving, with them houses and churches have collapsed in some thirty villages. Railway embankments have been moved, streams diverted and roads sunk. Thus far there has been no loss of life, but a constant watch is imperative." Sergt. Douglas Assassinated Sergei Douglas Assassinated. Sergei Itallans at Croton, N. Y., became riotous last week and several companies of militia were sent to the scene of the trouble. Monday night Sergeant Douglas, while relieving guard duty, was shot and killed from ambush by an unknown assassin. Sheriff Molloy, said, Tuesday, that the shooting put a new complexion on matters and there was no telling what might happen now. Camp Molloy is an armed camp of about 1,000 men. The Itallans will probably not make an open fight, but will depend on guerrilla warfare during the night. Celluloid Comb Exploded. Elkton, Md., special: Miss Emily Hunt, of St. Michaels, will likely die from burns received while she was combing her hair which hung almost to her knees. She was using a large celluloid comb, which exploded. The shock caused her to fall and her hair was almost burned entirely from her head. Gen Winter Welcome General Sir George White, the defender of Ladysmith, arrived at London Saturday, and was given a great ovation. He was presented with an "illuminated" address, and was received with the customary ceremonies by the authorities, who escorted him from Southampton to London. General White will go to Mettley to recuperate. --- Missouri Girl Caught a Husband With a Romantic Note. Enid, Okla., special: The marriage of James George, a clerk in a store at Enid, will be the culmination of a year's romance. Last June, during the strawberry season, Mr. George found a note in a box of strawberries which had been packed by Miss Bessie Vaughn, of Humphrey, Mo., in which she expressed a desire to correspond with some worthy young man, in the hope that it would ultimately lead to matrimony, or possibly alimony. Mr. George answered the letter. Photographs were exchanged and the flirtation ripened into love. Last fall the young man paid the young lady a visit, and she evidently came up to his expectations, for he has now gone to Missouri to wed her. ROBERTS TO KRUGER His Lordship's Protest Against Il-Treatment of Prisoners. Bloemfontein, April 14: Lord Roberts, in his telegram of protest to President Kruger regarding the treatment to which the colonial officers and troops who are now prisoners at Pretoria have been subjected, complains that the Boers have treated them as if criminals confined in jail. He points out that there are ninety cases of enteric fever and dysentery in the prisoners' camp at Watervaal; that the Transvaal government failed to supply, on demand of the doctor, the necessary medicines and medical comforts; that the prisoners were forced to bivonae in the open veldt; that the sick were placed in an open shed, with an iron roof and that it was only when the new doctor threatened to resign that medicines and mattresses were supplied. He invites President Kruger to remedy this state of things and contrasts it with the treatment the British give to Boer prisoners, sick and wounded, who, as Lord Roberts says, "receive the same treatment as our own soldiers." Four farmers who had taken the oath to abstain from further co-operation with the Queen's enemies were found signaling to the Boers at Karee Siding and have been brought here. EXCLUSION ACT EVADED. Thousands of Chinese 'said to Have Been Illegally Admitted. San Francisco special: The Call says "Thousands of Chinese are passing the barriers of the custom house, and not only are being landed, but are being made native-born citizens of California, each with a vote and qualifications to participate in the present affairs of this city and State. It is asserted that during the past thirty-four months over 10,000 Chinese have been landed, and of these at least one hundred a month have been admitted on the ground that they were born in this State, which fact being admitted entitles them to the rights of citizenship. Charges are made that this infux of Orientals is only made possibly by fraudulent evasions of the restriction act." FOR KILLING A PEDDLER Negro Hanged and Body Riddled With Bullets, as Usual. Tunica, Miss., special; Moses York, a negro, was taken from the custody of an officer by a mob at the State levee crossing in the lower end of this county Tuesday afternoon and hanged. His body was then riddled with bullets. York murdered in cold blood Joe Costello, an Italian fruit peddler. Before being lynched York confessed to the killing, and also told of having murdered a man some time ago in Arkansas, and of several other crimes of lesser importance. The mob is supposed to have been composed of people from across the river, in Arkansas. RELIGIOUS FERVOR AT MANILA. How Holy Thursday and Good Friday Were Observed. Manila, April 14: There has been a remarkable demonstration of religious fervor during the past few days. On Holy Thursday and Good Friday, business was entirely suspended, and everybody in the city appeared to be occupied with devotions. All the flags were at half-mast; no bells were rung, and not a carriage was to be seen on the streets. All the people who had occasion to go cut walked. Men, women and children made pilgrimage to the churches. Ten thousand persons marched in a procession on Holy Thursday and fought for the privilege of carrying images of the saints. 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One critic of note said that it was instinct with classic grace, another that it was inspired by the true spirit of Hellas, a third that it had a whiff of Hymettus, a fourth that it was hardly suitable for family reading, and on the strength of all this laudation "To Lalage" was a success. Imagine, then, the bitterness of heart with which Adrian Potties, the gifted author, saw himself compelled to conceal from the world thirsting to know him that he was the 'A. P.' whose initials appeared in old English letters on the title page. Yet he did not hesitate, for he knew that if his uncle, Mr. Thomas Pottles, of Clapham Common, discovered that he wrote verses—his means of present livelihood would vanish into thin air. So poor Adrian had to make up his mind to remain unknown and to hold his tongue, even when he heard that another man had been claiming the authorship of "To Lalage." The secret was well kept, and Adrian received the usual cheek at Christmas time, and with it the usual invitation to spend the festive season with his uncle and to bring with him his young friend, Peter Allison, to whom old Mr. Pottles had taken a great fancy. They went down together, Adrian bewailing his hard fortune and denouncing the impostor, Peter warmly sympathizing, but counseling continued silence and prudence. For a day or two all went well at Clapham. The old gentleman was in the best of tempers, and the two young men did their best to keep him in it, and when they had done their duty in this way they rewarded themselves by going next door and having tea with Dora Chatterton, a young lady whom they both thought charming. Indeed, Adrian thought her so charming that after a short acquaintance he sent her a copy of "To Lalage"—with the author's kind regards. Now, Miss Dora Chatterton adored genius. She had thought both Adrian and Peter very pleasant young men, and she had been rather puzzled to know which of them she would make up her mind to prefer. "To Lalage" settled the question. It was the gifted author A. P. who deserved her love, and A. P. obviously stood not for Peter Allison, but for Adrian Pottles. The next morning she called early at Mr. Pottles'. She found him alone. The boys had gone for a walk. Dora was disappointed, but failing the author himself she was content to pour her praises into the ears of an appreciative and proud uncle, expressing immense admiration for Adrian's modesty in not having told Mr. Pottles of his achievement. "Humph!" said Mr. Pottles. "Let me see these—er—things." The effect of "To Lalage" in Mr. Pottles was surprising, and particularly so to Dora. In less than ten minutes she found herself being shown the floor and intrusted with a letter to her mother in which Mr. Pottles stated that she had been reading wicked books. Thus it happened that Adrian and Peter, as they were returning, met poor Dora on the steps. They were just hastening up to speak to her when Mr. Pottles himself appeared on the steps holding out "To Lalage" in his hand. Adrian grasped the situation. "For heaven's sake, Peter," he whispered, "say you wrote the beastly thing! I'm ruined if you don't." Then Peter spoke up like a man and accepted the blame of "To Lalage." "But your initials aren't A. P," objected Mr. Pottles. "To avoid suspicion I reversed the order. Mine are P. A." "James," said Mr. Pottles, "pack Mr. Allison's bag." But Dora gave Mr. Pottles the kindest and most admiring glance as she murmured softly to Adrian, "They're lovey! Oh, don't you wish you could write verses, Mr. Pottles?" Adrian started. He had not bargained for this, but Peter had overheard and interposed: "I am more than consolled by your approval, Miss Chatterton." Mr. Pottles called to Adrian, and he had to go in to assure his uncle solemnly that he had been entirely disappointed and received in Peter, and worse still, in Dora, and that he wished never to see either of them again. Mr. Pottles shook him by the hand and forgave him. Adrian passed a wretched week. In several newspapers he saw "To openly stated that Peter now admitted he was the author of "To Lalage." Peter wrote that the £50 were most convenient and that he had had a most charming letter from Dora, and that all the literary world was paying him most flattering attentions. Adrian ground his teeth, but he had to write back, thanking Peter for all his kindness. Meanwhile Mr. Pottles grew restless. Every paper he took up was full of the praises of "To Lalage." The author was becoming famous, and Mr. Pottles began to doubt whether he had lone well to drive him forth with conunely. "Adrian," he said suddenly one morning, "I don't know that I did justice to young Allison. I shall have another look at that book." "I happen to have a copy," said Adrian timidly. "Get it," said Mr. Pottles. Mr. Potles read it. "Ask him to dinner," he said. "I wish you could do something to get your name up, my boy." "You like it, uncle?" "Yes, and I like the manly way he owned to it. If he had prevaricated about it I'd never have forgiven him." After this Adrian did not care to confess. Here were both his uncle and Dora admiring Peter for his poems and crediting Peter with candor and courage. He was to lose both fame and Dora. A sudden thought struck him. He went to town, called on Peter, and, as* the police reports say, "made a communication" to him. "It makes me look like a scoundrel," directed Peter. "Two hundred at six months," suggested Adrian. "And she is a nice girl— No, I'm dashed"— "A monkey at three" cried Adrian. "Done!" said Peter. It was a sad tale of depravity on one side and self-sacrificing friendship on the other that Mr. Potties and Dora Chatterton listened to that evening. "He had made," said Adrian sadly, "a deliberate attempt to rob me of my fame before, and he repeated it. And yet, uncle, an old friend—boyhood's companion—how could I betray him? It was weak, but I could not. I stood and let him deceive you." "You're a noble fellow," said Mr. Pottles in tones of emotion. "Indeed, yes," said Dora, with an adoring glance. "There, let us say no more about it," pursued Adrian magnanimously. The next time he met Peter he said; "I am really immensely indebted to you, old fellow. My uncle has come down handsome, and if the monkey now would be conv"— "By gad, yes!" said Peter. He took it in crisp notes and carefully pocketed them. "And is Miss Dora kind?" "She is an angel." "And you are generally prosperous?" "Thanks to you, my dear old friend." "Then," said Peter, producing a piece of paper from his pocket, "you might persuade your publishers to withdraw this beastly thing." It was a writ, and it claimed an injunction to restrain Peter from claiming the authorship of "To Lalage." "Then you've been publicly claiming it?" "I had to keep up the illusion, Adrian." "But," said Adrian, "how, Peter—how does it happen that the writ is dated the day before we went to Clapham?" Peter grinned uneasily. A light broke in on Adrian. "Why," he exclaimed, "you're the villian who"— "Exactly. Wonderfully provident of me, wasn't it? What, you're not going?" "Never let me see your face again," said Adrian. "I have done with you." He rushed out. Peter whistled gently and said to himself, "Glad I got it in notes. He'd have stopped a check. Now, I wonder if old Adrian'll make five hundred and fifty out of it? Not a bad deal, Peter, my boy." Not Swelled Head. "Either all the hats are bewitched this season," said a young man who was trying to find a satisfactory piece of headgear at a North Side haberdasher's the other day, "or else my cranium swells and shrinks, and that's no joke. I have been wearing a No. 7 for at least twenty years, and it always fitted me perfectly until last fall, when I suddenly discovered that most hats marked 67% were a tride loose on my head. The average 7 goes down over my ears like a four gallon pail, but in trying on a lot, I have been doing just now, I notice I occasionally run across a 7% and even a 7% that is none too large. Now, that's all very strange. What's got into the hats, anyhow?" "An hydraulic block," replied the salesman promptly. "No, I'm not joking." he went on, with a smile. "The hydraulic block, or shaper, is really at the bottom of the trouble, which has not been confined to yourself by any manner of means. You see, it's a new invention that is being generally adopted by hat makers all over the country. Under the old method the hat, when ready for shaping, was drawn down over a sectional block made in five pieces that could be taken out one at a time after the felt was partially dry. The new block is in one piece and forces the hat against a mould by hydraulic pressure. Then it is drawn out with one powerful pull, the effect of which is generally, but not always, so slightly enlarge the hat. That wasn't observed at first and the consequence was that hundreds of cases of goods went out with the wrong marks, and a subsequent effort to get things straight resulted in a further mixup. They understand the machine all right at present, but hardly a day passes that some customer doesn't wonder why his old size has ceased to fit him. I can't explain to everybody so I let most of 'em think their heads are shrinking."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. BESJUKOVSCHTSCHINA Pronounceable By Limber Tongues of Women Who Run It. The State of Besjukovschtschina, in Russia, is probably the only place in the world that is run entirely by women. This state is made up of seven villages, each presided over by a Mayoress, the whole under the superintendence of a lady named Saschka, who acts as President. There are women policemen—in fact, every capacity in the state is filled by women. The roads are made by women, and women sell milk and deliver letters. If you want to bring an action against your neighbor in this state you go to a woman lawyer; and if there is anything in your house to be stolen, then a burglar of the weaker sex steals it. No place of any importance is filled by a man. RECORD PROFIT Made on Small Investment by an Australian Mining Syndicate. Papers received by the last Australian mail give particulars of the final work of winding up a syndicate whose profits are probably the largest on record. In June, 1893, ten Adelalde men subscribed $75 each to form the Coolgardie Prospecting Syndicate, which sent mining prospectors to West Australia. Several rich properties, including the Great Boulder, the Associated Gold Mines, the Ivanhoe and the Lake View were discovered. For these the syndicate received in cash $7,500,000, and a number of shares which, if capitalized at present, would realize about $45,000,000. On Apples. Apples be so divers of form and substance that it were infinite to describe them all; some consist more of air then water, as your Puffs called Mala pulmonea; others more of water than wind, as sour Castrans and Pomewaters. To be short, all apples may be sorted into three kinds, Sweet, Sour and Unsavory. Sweet apples ease the cough, quench thirst, cure melancholy, comfort the heart and head (especially if they be fragrant and odoriferous), and also give a laudable nourishment. Sour apples hinder spitting, straiten the breast, gripe and hurt the stomach, increase phlegm and weaken memory. Sweet Apples are to be eaten at the beginning of meat, but sour and tart apples at the latter end. All apples are worst raw, and best baked or preserved. Philip of Mecedonia and Alexander, his son (from whom perhaps a curious and skillful Herald may derive our Lancashire men) were called Philomell Apple-lovers, because they were never without apples in their pockets, yea all Macedonians, his Countrymen, did so love them, that having near Babylon surprised a fruiterer's boy they strived for it that many were drowned.—Dr. Thomas Muffet, 1575. The Ideal Man. The telescope which is now in process of construction is expected to bring the moon within a mile's eyesight of this world, and to reveal the secrets of the planets. It may cause as great a change in the world's thought as Hostetler's Stomach Bitters does to sufferers from dyspepsia, constipation, liver or kidney troubles. Not a Mirthful Subject Spacer—You haven't turned out a stove-pipe joke during the past six months. What's the trouble? Humorist—Well, you see I bought a stove last fall on the installment plan—and making the payments is no joke.—Chicago News. Catarrh Cannot be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATION, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it kure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucus surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine¹. It is prescribed by one doctor and is taken internally and ends in a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucus surge. Kure is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testinonials, free. J. C. HENYE & CO. Proledo, Toledo. O. Soldano. Sold by druggists, price 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills are the best. It is easier to convince a loser that gambling's wrong than it is to convince a winner. What Do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourishing, and takes the place of coffee. The more GRAIN-O you give the children the more health you distribute through that system. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about 1/4 as much. All crops sell it. 150 and 25c. The man who is going downhill meets a ot of his neighbors who are going up. Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease: A powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet, Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating feet and increasing Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes aew or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. Truth is so irresistible that it at once convinces the understanding and forces a passage to the heart. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All ruggists refund the money if it falls to cure. 25c. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. Says a woman's rights agitator: "Before a man is married he is only half a man." Possibly, and it sometimes happens that after marriage he is no man at all. Hrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children soothing, softens the gums, reduces inflammation dips pain, cures wind colic 25c per bottle. A man with a single aim in life—the pachelor. Nothing in the Wide World has such a record for absolutely curing female ills and kidney troubles as has Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Medicines that are advertised to cure everything cannot be specifics for anything. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will not cure every kind of illness that may afflict men, women and children, but proof is monumental that it will and does cure all the lilies peculiar to women. This is a fact indisputable and can be verified by more than a million women. If you are sick don't experiment, take the medicine that has the record of the largest number of oures. Lydia E. Plikham Med. Co. Lynn, Mass. THE RECORDER. - Rape ss A Negro Newspaper, ——$<——— Pousuisuap Every SaTURDAr AT Ispranaporis, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES; Ome Year... -.-seereneenecenee = ererersers $100 Subscriptions may be sent by postoffice ‘money order, or registered letter. Allconimunications for publication should ‘be accompanied with the name of the writer— ‘sot aecessartly for publication but as a guaras- tee of good faith, » ‘We solicit news, contributions, epinicns and Anfactall matter affecting the Race. We wil! ‘not pay forany matter, however, unless it is or- dered by us. Allmatier intended for publica: tion must reach this office not later than Wed- pesday of each week to insure insertion im the current isaue. « ADVERTISING RATES ‘Will be furnished on Application. Entered at the Postoffice as second-class matter. All letters, Communications aa* Business auatters should be addressed to ‘THE RECORDER, 122 W NewY <i street. Geo. P. STEWART ,Publisher SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1900 EDITORIAL a ree COUNTY TICKET. For Proseeutor--John C. Ruckles haus. For Treasurer—-Armin ©. Koehne For Sherifi—Eugene Saulcy. For Commissioner, First District— John McGaughey. For Commissioner, Third District— ‘Thomas Spafford. a For County Assessor--Marion Eaton For Coroner—Dr. Alembert W. Bray- ton. For Surveyor—James Nelson. Rev. L. E. Gilliam, pastor of Simp- son Chapel M. E. church, created a lively discussion at the Methodist ministerial alliance (white) Monday mornining by the reading of a paper advocating the election of a colored bishop at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church which meets in Chicago next month, It is gratifying to know that some of the davines present spoke heartily in favor of the paper. ‘The’ keynate of the op- Position to the measure was sounded by the Rev. Mr. Quayle when he said: “{hatinent were not equal socially. If the church conference elected a coléréd Dishop, it ought not to do so under the hallucination that a colored man would not want to preside over white conferences,” ‘Theres’ the cub. A colored bishop would aspire to preside ‘over the deliberations of a conference composed of white men. Most assuredly ke would. Why not? If capable, we can see no justifiable reason why he should not be permitted todo so, It is peculiar fact that the church—the advocates and followers of the precepts of the great teacher of the equality of men—is conspicnonsly niggard in guaranteeing to the colored man those priyileges which it professes to believe are the rights of all men, Mental and ‘moral qualifiacations should be the ovly barriers between colored divines of the M. B, connection and the bish- opric; ascuredly not the mere incideat of the color of the skin—a circum- stance for which God alone is respoasi- bie. We have received from Booker T. Washington excellent 24x36 lithograph showing:the buildings and grounds of the Tuskeree Institute. There are fifty-seven buildings, large and small, represented and it gives a proper con- ception of the vastness of this great institution. This lithograph — wily make a valuable addition to your col- leetion of pictures, Price 60 cents. Send for one, 7_—_ EVEN a casual observer is struck by the large number of intelligent young ‘men in the cities without occupation —do-nothings—appearantly drifting aimlessly along. This is a deplorable ‘condition and creates the impression that we are a lazy, good-for-nothing race. The fault, however, does not lie so much with these particular young men as with the condition in which they find themselves placed, ‘The greatest need of our young people is a chance to work--an opportunity todo something. We can not all be lawyers, doctors or teachers. Weave rapidly nearing an over production of that class. No matter how lofty our ambitions may be the cold fact re mains that with the exception of a very small percentage we must belong to the great laboring class. The sooner we recognize this condition and accept the situation the better it will be for us. Parents should see that their boys learn some useful occupa- tion so that when they leave school they will know how to do something and not become educated loafers. Nor should the girls be neglected in this line, They should be taught that there is something more in life for them than teaching school or marry- ing and sitting down on come deserv- ing young man who is scarcely able to support himself. The paramount ‘question with every parent should pe: am I best fiting my child for the po- | sition he must occupy in society. In the death of Henry Demas, which occurred Thursday at New Orleans, the race looses au able and astute politician. Mr. Demas belonged to the “old guard” and came into prom- inence during the days of reconstruc- tion, since which time he has been foremost in Republican politics of the South, He was for a number of years a state senator in Louisiana and a familiar figure at the national con- ventions of his party A NuMBER of prominent divines seem to be imbued with the idea that is their duty to demonstrate how Christ wonld conduct certain business insti- tutions. It would be a good deal more ifsome of these divines would show ‘the American people how the “lowly Nazarene” would treat the colored ‘brother. ‘Tue Democrats all over the country celebrated Jefferson's birthday with great eclat as the patron saint of their party. It issafeto presume that if the shade of the immortal Thomas had been present it would have ex- perienced considerable difficulty in recognizing its party. As WAS expected the Frankfort grand jury has succeeded in dragging a colored man into the Goebel murder trials, Had this been some honorable affair that Negro would have to move heaven and earth to break in. General Race News Since his freedom the Negro has taised $10,000,000 for his own education The colored people have reduced their illiteracy forty-five per cent in the last thirty-five years ‘The house at Guinea's Station, Va. where Stonewall Jackson died, is now the property of a colored man. The Stonewail Jackson Memorial Asso- ciation has offered to buy the property for $5,000 ‘The Rev. George W. Gaines repre- senting the John Brown Memorial As- sociation, composed of colored citizens of Chicago, appeaaed before the park commissioners of that city last week and requested that a site be set apart by the board for the statue of the “hero of Harper's Ferry” The speci- fications for the monument call for the expenditure of $10,000,000. There will be a statue of John Brown in heroic mold, surrounded by smaller figures of that historicband. The colored porters aud trainmen of the Northwest have organized a Union Investment Company. The company is incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, and its object as set forth in its prospectus is: “to buy lots and build modera improved houses for our members, who can purchase or rent them at reasohable prices, and to encourage our young men to marry and save their money; to do something to encourage education and foster civ- ilization among our beople,”” The or- ganization is unalterably oppored to strikes and promises its firmest moral to the arbitration of differences be- tween employer and employed, and it is also a fixed policy to secure when- ever possible friendly relations with general labor interests. The pro- moters say that our young men in the rail road service do not marry fast enough, and that those who are mar- ried have more to show in material ac- cumulations than the the single men. ‘Therefore marriage should be insisted upon and every enconragement given by helping the men to secure homes and acompetency, The membership THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA is at present abont 500 and it is expect- ed that about 1,000 men wil! pe en- rolled by July 1 J.G. Groves of Edwardsville, Wy- andotte County Kas,, is said to be the richest colored man living between the Misouri River and the Rockies. His wealth is estimated at more than $100,000, He owns a number of farms and has investments in’ city property as well. His life furnishes an excel- lent illustration of what hard work and economy will do for any man ‘even under the most discouraging cir- cumstances, He left his home in Ken- tucky in 1875 with exactly $1.25 as jeaetas He worked his way to Chi- cago and thence to Kansas City with- out spending any of the money. There he was unable to get any work, and was finally obliged to hire out to a farmer for 40 cents a day, his wages being later advanced to 75 cents. He saved his money and had several hun- dred dollars laid up, when he was per- suaded to leave the farm and look for work again in the city, He failed in the attempt and spent all his money. ‘Then he got married and he and his wife walked back into the country, where they found a chance to work a farm onshares. Groves and his wife were economical, and within five years were in a position to pay $2,500 as a first payment on a farm of their own. Mr. Groves is now known as the potato king of Kansas. A Letter from the Philipines ‘The following letter from Lieut. J H. Thomas was received by A. C Richardson 2 ER PORS SIGS, ese’ January 31, 1900 Dear Friend Bud:—After many very pleasant sights and ‘through scenery of varying interest we are at this point 12 miles from Manila, where I think we shall camp for some time, I shall not attempt to describe to you ina letter what I have seen. It is too great an undertaking. On the way over I had the pleasure of staying three days in Honolulu. We arrived at Manili on the 2nd of this month and went into camp in one of its suburbs for three days. I didn’t get torsee much of the city as ebig battle pending and we were rushed to get into it. On the 6th we broke camp at noon and started to the firing line. Say, old man, you think you have seen hot work. When you have marched down a road from six to eight inches in dust and the heat at about 104 in the shade, add the dust so thick about you that you can’t see more than ten or fifteen feet from you then you are doing hot work, ‘My blue shirt and yellow trousers were all the same color atter half an hour. “We marched only four miles that after- noon as the troops in front of us. were strung out for about fourteen miles. We started at daylight the next morn- ing and after an hour’s march we heard the roar of big guns and pretty soon the rattle of rifle shots, After “hiking,” which means marching over here for eight miles our regiment was ordered to guard two towns and a bridge, So here we are with two companies here, one there, and so: on; Weare strung out now for about ten miles, My company and one other is guarding the bridge over the Zapote River. This is the hardest fought battle field on the island, and about fifty feet from my tent there are sev- enty-nine Filipinos buried in one grave. Iam using the skull of oné for a tobacco pouch While there is no enemy in sight yet we are always on the lookout, and we have slept in our shoes ever since we landed. The war may be over and it may have just commenced. No one can tell what these devils will do next, | ‘The weather here is not any better than it is there in the summer iand as ithe nights are very cool it is not so bad. ‘The water is very bad and our supply for drinking is sent ont from Manila. I have had my tarn at the ‘tropical fever and bowel trouble and at this writing I teel as well as I ever did in my life. I am enjoying one luxury. We are only afew miles from the sea and as the tide raises our river Itake my salt water baths every day J. H. Thomas, Ist Lieut. 49th Inf. Fantasma Concert. ‘The grand Fantasma concert will be given at the Mt Zion Baptist church, Thursday evening. April 26. Invocation by the Pastor. Recitation .,.......Mr: Chas. Marshal Sol0.....+..++0+++++++Miss Alice Head Instrumental Solo Miss Mary Vancleve Solo........Mirs. 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 .........Mre. Daisy Brown Instrumental Solo ....Mr. Wm, Pierce SolO ee. eeeesees+e sMMiss Effie Banks Proceeds for the benefit of church Mistes Effie Banks and Daisy Brows Magers, Admission, 10c Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 acusit SUESTSISESTEHSSSSTTSSTSAE RED EE SITET HEE RSD ET TED ETD eS ey ers ne ny rate = = AROUND THE CHURCHES 3 = . = = Jo Tie ee aS 3 = A Week’s Happenings in Religious Circles = =~ = FUSES Peak Sister's concert given by Bequet| Don’t fail to attend the Spring Fair Z club, Thursday, 26, Shakespearian |23,24 and 25, next week, under the AY and humorus reading by Prof. George, | auspices of the various clubs at which — of Chicago. ‘Thisis the pastor's enter-|time there will be for sale many VAN] tainment for the rally fund. choice articles, toth useful and orna. 4 Aen Don’t forget the crazy social’by Mrs| mental. Admission, seasn ticket goog peat >] Spears, 754 Center st., for the beaefit | for three nights 10e. A good program Kemer ork of Getaway club, No.9. Three prizes|every night. Lete very member of a ‘al el to the three persons who dress the cra-|the church be sure and donate some. fl i fh EEE | zies. Remember the date, Friday, 27.| thing toward making? this our tact See Sunday subjects: 10:80 a, m. Text, | fair, a grand sucess, EPa@ED Pee Joshua x,-12. And he saidinthesight| ‘The pastor has but two more Sun. ae THS of Israel, “Sun stand thou still upon|days before leaving for the genera] “~SETHELA. ME CHURCH |Gibeou. and thou Moon in the Valley |conference at Washington, D.C. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH of Ajalon. PA soulaibe pleased to tee aliot the shes Sone At 1p. m. sharp, Mother Jackson's | bers at services before he goes, Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor, funeral services will take place. She] You should have been ont Easter died Thursday morning the 18, at the| Sunday and seen the pastor. A PURE HEART. eee ec ee aoe ena SERRE S SO LAS PUTS AR MORES Tor Tey shall see God. First. A pure heart, Itmmst bea blessed thing indeed tc have this gift. This is the essence of all there is in the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Tho world seems tc have little time or care, for the cultiva tion of such order of affection as this Indeed affection is the proper term. ‘The word heart is used because it ex Presses the very core of this sense or feeling, called affection, But wait. ‘This is not broad enougt ‘To make the word heart, as it is use¢ in this sixth Beauatitude a term mean- ing nothing more than emotion or feel ing is not wide enough. The term heart has nine different meanings eight of which are Psychological. In com: mon and literary usage: (1.) The seat of the affections and passions are dis tinguished from the intellect and will; the emotional nature; feelings; as his heart is better than his head; to win ones heart; give me thine heart. He who has no heart ot his own cannot reach mine and make it feel. (2.) Sometimes the intellect and will or even the entire personality consider ed as capable of being moved or infln- enced; as she is such a good heart, and if he does not like there, I care not what other success may befull him, he does not live, I will take it that the ‘heart in this Beautitude means the moral, mental and emotional man. ‘The whole man in. the better sense. Purein heart. Man must be good in of the realm of his higher nature. Blessed are the God like in heart. A pure heart means a pure motive, pur- Pose and love. Illustration, there is a pleasing story that when a beloved artist picture, growing weary and dis- couraged by reasou of the many faults of his work and had fallen asleep by his easel, the master came softly and with his own hand corrected the pupils mistakes and finished his picture. Sc when we strive to be holy and do our best, and yet are disheartened by our failures, the master will come and with his own hand correct our mistakes and finish our work--the fashioning of his own image on onr soul. For they shall see God. There must bea likeness of nature and feeling, ix order to understand another. There. fore to become Godlike in heart, ena. bles us to understand God, and great. lyenj yhim, To see God means to him, when we understand a thing we say We see it. ‘The Easter song service rendered by the choir was grand The congrega- tion large and pleased. The cho'r was supported by f:ur beautiful solos, rendered by Miss Cora Jackson, Prof Ezra Roberts, Mra. Chas Lanier and Mr. Frank Brown. ‘The sentiment anc arrangement of their music was o! very high order, and their renditior equaled their music, The pastor here with offers his sincere thanks to the choir and the other contributors for what they added to the interest anc sublimity of Bethels high Easter serv ice. Miss Ida Miller of Allen Chapel choi: sang a beautiful solo for the morning service. Miss Ida displayed a rict ‘voice. Many thanks for this valuabl offering Bro Carter and the teacher had ; grand Sundayschool Easter. The at tendauce was, as usual, large. Th children were beautifully dressed fo the occassion. The program was « feast of things to all who witnessed it Prof. Collins had charge of the singing Beautifully decorated eggs were giver away in abundance. ‘The teachers anc the superintendent deserve great cred it for the success of the school’s Eas tercelebration. The Sundayschoo!’ offering was six dollars. Never will two congregations a beautiful as those of last Sunday morning, gatherin Bethslagain. Th floral decorations were a grand sigh ‘The stewardess board had charge o the flowers. They eclipsed all pes records. Easter offering for the da} was $37.00 by the congregation an 86.00 by the Sundayschool. Entertainment notices: April 23 Peak Sister’s concert given by Bequet club, Thursday, 26, Shakespearian and humorus reading by Prof. George, of Chicago. This is the pastor's enter- tainment for the rally fund. Don’t forget the crazy social’by Mrs Spears, 754 Center st., for the benefit of Getaway club, No. 9. ‘Three prizes to the three persons who dress the cra- zies. Remember the date, Friday, 27. Sunday subjects: 10:80 a. m, Text, Joshua x,--12, And he said in thesight of Israel, “Sun stand thou still upon Gibeon, and thou Moon in the Valley of Ajalon. At 1p. m. sharp, Mother Jackson's funeral services will take place. She died Thursday morning the 18, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Hous- ley on Roanoke st at 6:54. She was seventy-seven years of age. A great and gocd woman has gone. At 8 o'clock sharp on Sunday evening the special sermon to the Daughters will begin. Text, 1 Cor. xiii,~8, “Charity Never Faileth.”” ALLEN*CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Chicedatie, seteana Toute & awa ees Rev. A. L. Murray, B.D. - pastor ‘Two accessions to the church last Sunday: Mattie Johnson, 337 N, Penn st., James Hafford, 1418 Yandes st. ‘The following children were bap- tised: James Edward Garrett, Helen Stewart Garrett, Lillian Crabtree, Ed. ward Berry, Willie Stewart and Sarah Booker, A large concourse of people greeted the pastor at the morning service, wh Giscoursed tothem upon the theme of the “Res-urraction,” and. from the hearty amen, praises and shouts it was highly enjoyed by all who heard him, ‘The Haster music rendered by the choir under the directorship of Prof Chas. Green, was above the best estab: lished record. At2:15 the Sundayschool rendered the beautiful cantata, “The bells of Easter Tides,” under the directorship of Mrs. Saddie Dudley, who has long since established herself as a quea and mistress among children. Prof. Young: the superintendent of the Sun- dayschool, through. ardent efforts, has brought the school ton high standard, we are proud to say to the public that our school stands second to none in the city or State, At§ p. m. the chorus of torty voices rendered the enchanting cantata, “The Glorious Dawa,” to the delight of a packed house. They were ably sup- ported by Mrs. Ella Williams in a pa- per, intitled “The Women in the Mie. sionary Cause.” Solos by Miss Ida Mae Myller and Mrs. Don Cosby. Complimentary expressions of the ex- ercises were prevalent at the close, Thus we close our fifth and last Easter successfully. Thanking the Lord and our friends for their liberal support through these years, NexiSuuday the pastor will preach at 10:45 a, m. and 745 p.m. Our third quarterly meeting Sunday, the 29, we will unite with some other churehes, which will be named in the next issue, and havé our baptising in the canal at9 a. m., near the Yellow Bridge. Dr. M. M, Moore D. D., of Washington D. C., financial sec'y. of the A. M. E. church and Rev. C. C. Townsend, P. E., will be present and assist us in our meeting. The pastors and theit | congregations of the city ars most cor. |dially invited to unite with us in the |afiernoon service. Itis the wish of all [to make this the grandest of the ad. | ministration, Will you do your part? | The presidents are asked to make | their final report Sunday afternoon o} the quarterly meeting, Each club is | asked to report at least $10.90. Please | call your clubs and arrangement with | your members for that amount. The | amount being so smallit will not tax |any one very much. |N. B.-Owing to the large amount of |news matter this week, the names 0 | those who assisted in the rally. could | sick Hn wieBlckna.c PGA tein JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E. ZION CHURCH (Cox Bracxvoxp & Noxrst Srrzzrs) Sunday services as usual 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Sabbathschool 2:30 p, m. ‘The Faster services by the Sabbath- school children last Sunday afternoon was fine. During the session the Sundayschool was presented with a handsome organ by Mrs Kate Frye, The gift was made by her daughter, the late Miss Henrietta, who was form- erly the teacher of class No 6, Mrs. Frye also presented Easter eggs to the scholars of class. ‘The Sermon to the various club’ on the 17, was well attended notwith- standing the inclement weather each one of the clubs was well represented After the sermon by Rev. R. P. Ohris- tian, refreshment were served free to an Don’t fail to attend the Spring Fair 23,24 and 25, next week, under the auspices of the various clubs at which time there will be for sale many choice articles, toth useful and ora. mental. Admission, seasn ticket good for three nights 108. A good program every night. Lete very member of the church be sure and donate some. thing toward making? this our last fair, a grand sucess, ‘The pastor has but two more Sun. days before leaving for the genera] conference at Washington, D.C. He would be pleased to see all of the mem. bers at services before he goes, You should have been ont Easter Sunday and seen the pastor, ee _ WAYMAN CHAPEL. Xandes and 17th Sts. — Rev E.L. Bell, Pastor. Sunday, April 22, is our grand rally day and quarterly communion service, ‘The Rev, Dr. Newton of Bethe! will the discourse at 2:30 p.m. Rev’s Mur- Tay; Gilliam, Wakefield. Herod, Cray- en, Christian, Donohoo and others, have promised to be present. All the other churches have held their Tallies and with glowing success, now cones Wayman, the most picturesque ia the city, yet the worst off financially, Will the true hearted Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Christians, Catholics (for all worship at the same shrine) permit this beautiful edifice to slip from our hands?- No, we believe that there is too much race pride inthe hearts of the people--to much church pride to permit such a disgraceful act, $200 00 is the amount needed. Birds, flowers, new costumes were in great evidence at our Easter service, An excellent program was rendered by the Sabbath school and the hearts ot the little ones were gladened by the egg distribution. In the evening brother Kelly with a number of other ‘locals’ from Allen chapel, came over and we hada spirit- ualfeast. Come again. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCA, Gn West: Michigan St’) Rev.J.W.Carr - <- Daeta The Easter services were all that could be desired. The church was charmingly decorated with beautiful palms and ferns. whose stately green leaves reaching high into the fresh morning air. played their part in gain- ing our realization of (haucer's words “Nature the vicar of the Almighty Lord.” Ati1 a m. Dr, Carr presei- ed a very powerful sermon on the ‘res- urrection of Christ.” The charms of music were by no means lacking, The Program rendered by the choir was to its credit, At8 p.m. Rev. E. Hall of Quincy, IlL., preached quite a practical sermon, one which was very instructive and highly enjoyed. Rev. Hall has quite the capability to interest aad hold the attention of his andiences. We will very much appreciate hearing bim again before he leaves the city. As previously advertised, the Moot Court was the grandest entertainment of the season, There was a large au- dience present, many persons of which said that they enjoyed it from start to finish. It was conducted as a real court, O. V. Royall as judge. Hon's J. H. Lott, Gurley Brewer; A. Man- ning. W. W. Holland and W. Allison weeney represented the State with dignity and honor. Hon's J. T. °. Hilland W. E, Henderson for the oe fense, did great credit to their profes- sion. The verdict was not guilty, this of course being a great relief to te prisoner, “Mr. S. M. Banks,” The jury was composed of some of the mest intellectual persons of the city. Hon. Geo. L. Knox as foreman of ti? jutv, made a fine bearing . ‘The church and pastor tender their heartfelt thasks to the officials of the moct Court for aiding the chureh to cancel its db! The Moot Court is requested to try the famous Pearl Bryan murder cast i? the near future. Watch for the date. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH or. Soward and 1ith Streets, Services begin promptly at 10:55 + mand 7s prem, ‘The Old Fashioned prayer meeting each Sunday eve, at 7;30 p. m. is 0 coming quite a feature of the Sunday services. 2 ‘The Class meetings will open at 815 p m. sharp each Tuesday. ‘The leat: ers are making earnest efforts to i crease the attecdance. You are it vited. Rev. E. I. Gillism our pastor bas removed from North Indianapolls where he has lived for the past $v years, to 530 West Twelfth-st. Steps eimoee taken to organize® company Of orth guards. ‘There were two ascessions 10 U2 church last Sunday, Mesdames Nasal Franklin, tormerly a member of Fourth st Baptist chugch, Owensbor® Ky.. and Bettie Logan of Louisville. ‘There wiil be an interesting meetiOg: of the Epworth league each Thurs4#¥ evening. ‘The Easter services were largely # tended and the pastor preached two'2 ‘teresting and helpful Gospel sermons OUR CORRESPONDENTS. News, Incidents, Social * and * Personal.Activities Plainfield Notes Easter was observed as anniversary day of the A. M, E, church; an excellent program was rendered The little chilren under the training of Mrs. Florence Kellar did unusually well, and the larger ones under the management of Miss Hessie Siler also surpassed all previous efforts. The collection was a slight increase over that of last year; there is a great deal of enthusiasm in christian circles. The pastor, Rev. W. R. Hutchison, rendered a most instructive sermon at 11 a. m. Mr. Alex McCulley addressed the audience in the afternoon on "The Progress of the Black Man." Mrs. General Swan, vice-president of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society, gave a social at her home for the benefit of the society, the proceeds of which were $6.55 Mrs. Harriet Dupee has returned home from Indianapolis, where she attended the bedside of her sick mother Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Poston were among the many visitors here from the Capital City Easter. They were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Hutchison Mrs. Mary Wilson is visiting in Terre Haute. Mrs. Nancy Dandage is still ir- disposed Jeffersonville Items. Easter services at Bethel church were quite interesting Stephen Parks is somewhat indisposed. Miss Maria Parks is quite sick at her home on Broadway. There will be an entertainment at Bethel church by Miss Flora Williams Humphry Felson, who has been sick for quite a while is somewhat improved Fred Hughes, of Rushville, was the guest of Miss Sophia Parks last Sunday Miss Mattie Steele has gone to Lexington to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Agusta Anderson Crawfordsville Notes. Miss Hattie Hammonds, of Marion, was in the city Tuesday on her way to Bloomington. Mrs. M. A. Tiester, who has been very ill, is improving. Mrs. Belle Patterson and daughter Blanche, attended the funeral of Miss Stella Gates last week at Danville, Ill. A party of young ladies attended the opera Tuesday evening. Miss Minnie Hale entertained a few friends Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Hammonds Mr. Charles Hunter spent Sunday in Indianapolis Miss Anna Jones spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Rev. Graham assisted in services Sunday Mrs. Mary Hartwood is on the sick list Lafayette Vaporings Josephine, daughter of Mr. D. I Sewell, died last Monday morning. Miss Clara Frail has returned from a visit to relatives at Terre Haute. Mrs. Francis Smith is entertaining guests from Laporte Special Easter services were held in all of our churches. Fine pro- grammes were rendered Edlnburg Notes. We were glad to see our pastor able to be out last Sunday. Miss Mattie Simms and her company and Mr. Meadows of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Miss Sallie Simms, east of town. Miss Daisy Jackson and Harnett of Franklin spent Sunday in the city. Frank Hill of Anderson is visiting his folks in this city. Miss Nomie Morris of Indianapolis spent Sunday in the city, the guest of friends. George Holman of Romona spent Sunday in the city. John Hayes, Laurence Gaither, Clarence Bird and Harris of Morristown spent Sunday in this city the guest of friends. Virgie Ramsey. James and Frank Hill and George Holman spent Sunday evening in Columbus. Mitchell Items. Edward Pinkston and Mrs. Cora Simms are on the sick list. Miss Neal Finley was in Bedford last Sunday. Fred Frazier of Bedford, and Miss Katie Terril of this city, were married last Thursday night at the Methodist church, Rev. Moorman officiating. Mrs. Susan Thomas of Paoli, and a number of folks from Bedford attended the Frazier--Terrell wedding last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis, of Bloomington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lewis last Sunday. Mr. Bess, Misses Nellie Taylor and Alice Finley of Bedford were in the city last Sunday, Excellent Easter programs were rendered at both of the churches last Sunday night. At the Baptist church the program consisted of recitations, essays and songs. The solos, "Cavalry," by Mrs. H. L. Raine, and "Beautiful Lilies," by Mrs. E. Q. Grissom, were well received. A. H. Lawhorn, the florist is in the city and is meeting with much success. Connersville Sayings Mrs. Clara Bradford, of Rushville, is visiting her uncle, E. Bass ville, is visiting her uncle, E. Bass Miss Amanda Rogers, of Indianapolis, is visiting Mrs. Sallie Crocket. T C. Y. M. S. C. club gave a social Monday night Mrs. Maria Bell is convalescent Mrs. Eliza Williams, of Laurel, is very ill Mrs. Cora Coodson spent a few days in Laurei the guest of Mrs. John Williams Mrs. Smith, of Maplewood, is convalesing Henry Patton is convalesing Presiding Elder Sissle of the M. E. chnrch, is in the city Hanover Pickings. Rev. H. Williams of Sanders, Ky., preached two able sermons here Sunday. The flagdrill which was given at the Methodist church Monday night was a grand success. Miss mamie Sanders of Indianapolis is at the bedside her sick sister Miss Hattie Sanders, near town. Mrs. Nellie Stewart and husband of Elkhart, are visiting their parents near town. Sunday will be rally day at the A. M. E. church. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Kalamazoo, Mich. The Knights-Templers, and Ladies of the O. E. S. of this city and Battle Creek, turned out Sunday in full regalia at the A. M. E. church where their annual sermon was preached by pastor, Rev. Benj. Roberts. Mrs. Minnie Christmon and Miss Martha Cousins entertained in honor of their birthday anniversary at the home of Mrs. Robert Nelson. Light refreshments were served. Covers were laid for twelve. The Second Baptist church sewing circle celebrated their anniversary at the home of Mrs. Joshua Phillips Friday evening. The Household of Ruth of this city has accepted the invitation from the Household of Ruth of Battle Creek to join in their Thanksgiving services, May 6, in that city. Mrs. A. Bowlin is on the sick list Knightstown Items. Joe Henry Knox, of Camridge, was in our city Sunday Harry Taylor and Nathan Bailey spent Sunday with Rushville young ladies Chas, Brandy and wife were the guests of Louis Fox and wife Sunday. Ray Laster spent Sunday with Louisville friends. The decision of judge, Elder Bray, in the case of Louis Hoosier in the moot court trial was that the defendant was guilty. James H. Keemer attended lodge at New Castle. Miss Arvada Brooks was canvassing in Rushville last week. The Arnett Literary Society will close its meetings on the last Thursday in next month with a grand musicale; everybodd invited. Louis Fox was in Indianapolis on business Wednesday. Our people are repairing the church; may the good work go on. James Bailey was the guest of Oma Taylor Sunday. South Bend News Jack Pompery, of Calvin, spent Sunday with his family here James Wilson went to Michigan City Tuesday on business It is to be hoped that our church members will hereafter prohibit the white people from holding political meeting ia our churches The ladies Lunbar Club will give a grand banquet at the home of mrs. J. S. Mitchell April 23 The Willing Workers of mt. Zlon Baptist church will give a grand concert on the 24th George T. Johnson has been nominated for councilman of the Second Ward on the Prohibition ticket The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Club met at the home of Zora Sanders Tuesday evening. Albert Smith, of Indianapolis, spent a few days with his wife in this city last week The Odd Fellows gave a dance Wednesday evening at Kosciuszko Hall The colored people of this city held a caucus Wednesday night and nominated Geo. Ward as candidate for the police force Mrs, Renda Dunga, of Calvin, was in the city last week Howard Ramsey was initiated into the Odd Fellowship this week. The ministerial and Deacon Convention will convene at mt. Zion Baptist church Friday morning and continue over Sunday, that being mission day. Several ministers from surrounding towns will be present Jennie matthews is on the sick list Albert Brown, of Casc county, is visiting his parents here William Gossum was robbed of $11 and a revolver Sunday night Jasper Sanders is on the sick list. Luther Hays, mary E. Hays and Lueck Wilson, of Calvin Center, spent a few days visiting relatives and friends here this week Greencastle Hints. Mrs. Tim Hoosier who has been quite ill for the last few weeks is able to out again. Mrs. Anna Mayho who has been visiting in Muncie for some time has returned to her home in this city. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kiser, last Tuesday, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Modlin of Spiceland were the guests of Mr. Joe Hoosier, Saturday. Rev. B. W. Kirtley who has been the pastor of the Second M. E. church for the past two years, left for Clover Park, Ky., last Tuesday. Mr. Young of Madison, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberson last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks and little daughter of Knightstown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fears last Sunday. Mr. Harry Taylor of Knightstown called on ladies friends in this city last Sunday. Mr. Martin Dean is now suffering with a bad arm. Edward Holland is visiting friends in Greenfield, O. Mrs. Frank Claborn is, quite ill Rev. Hester of Madison, will be pastor of 2nd M. E. church in their city for the coming year. Mrs. Jennie Fletcher Anderson, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Willis in this city. Mr. and Mrs Carter, Mesdames Ed Turner, Ella Cox, Sallie Brown and families were the guests of Mrs. Jessie Harnett for dinner Sunday. The W. H. and F. M. Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Will Lamkins on Park ave., Thursday afternoon. The G. U. O. of O. F. gave a grand concert and supper Wednesday evening. The Household of Ruth will give rag social at Allen Chapel on the 25 inst. Easter services were held at the Chapel and Second Baptist church last Sunday. Second M. E. church will have its Easter services next Sunday at 2:30 p. m. All are invited. The Baptist literary society will meet Thursday evening, at the Second Baptist church. There will be an excellent program rendered. P. J. Blakemore, of the Record, will read his paper at the society. Mrs. Lizzie Tanks spent last Sunday in New Albany, the guest of her sisteters. Messrs John Steaples, Baker, James Fields and Uerly spent Sunday in Indianapolis. On the sick list: Mr. Ables and wife, Mrs. Anna Lampkins, Misses Kate Kiser, and Edell Owens. Miss Jennie Fletcher spent last week in Newcastle as the guest of her sister. Rev. B. F. Farrell of Indianapolis, will preach at Second Baptist church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Eliza Means died at her home in Central ave., on the 9 inst. She was 46 years old and the wife of Albert Meens. The funeral services were held at Second Baptist church last Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. W. Williams officiating. Interment in Anderson cemetery. Mrs. Lizzie Holmes, living with her sister, Mrs. Watkins on West 14th st., died last Tuesday morning of lung fever. She was a widow and 50 years of age. The remains wero taken to Cambridge City for burial Thursday morning. Mrs. Disa Walker, wife of William Walker, living at 1528 Forkner st., died Friday evening after a lingering illness. She was 26 years old and had a host of friends. She died with consumption. The funeral took place last Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Benton Harbor, Mich., Notes The Wedding bells are ringing. Miss Bell Hackley and Mr. Atrher Mitchell were quietly married on the 9 at the home of Mrs. F. P. Green. Only a few friends were invited. Mr. Walden and Mrs. May Goods were married on the 10 by Rev. F. P. Green, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidia White. It was a very pleasant affair. The Easter exercises at the Baptist and Methodist churches were very nice. Both churches were crowded and a good programe was rendered. And also a good collection was taken up. Elder Green is out of the city attending the ministerial and deacons convention at South Bend. Miss Letha Roberts spent Easter with her cousin, Mrs. Mary Brown of this city. Mrs. Nathan Lynch of St. Joseph died last Wednesday morning after two years illness. The remains were taken to Janesville O., for burial by her nephew. Rev. F. P. Green has moved to 153 Center st. Miss C. E. Boone has taken a room with them. They are in the dress making business. Mrs. Julia Jones is dangerously ill at her home in Center st. Mr. W. N. Brown is also very sick at home in St. Joe. Charlestown Musings. Easter was observed at the A. M. E. church, with appropriate exercises. Mrs. Mary Wilson of Alexandria made a hurried visit to the city. Messrs. Clitton Holloway and Lawrence Evans were the guests of Miss Maggie Doyle, Sunday. Mr. J. W. Paris lost his barn by fire last week. Mr. Dunn of Jeffersonville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Jones. The box social at the A M. E. church Friday night was a great success. Prof. D. W. Caine will give a lecture on "Charles Sumner" next Friday night. Mrs. Kelly is getting the home department of the S. S, in good condition. Mrs. Eliza Basket, who has been indisposed is able to be out again. The Republicans have placed two colored men on the ticket—Josiah Wilson for magistrate, and T. S. Smith for constable. Seymour Sights. Easter exercises were held at the A. M. E. church. Sunday morning the pastor's subject was "Ressurrection." The stag social given by the Leader club was a success. The Y. P. As, will give a pink tea social at the Methodist church on the 19. William Maddox and daughter, Rosa, spent Easter in Indianapolis. Miss Sallie Jackson visted friends in North Vernon Sunday. Miss Cora Wallace of Indianapolis was the guest of Mrs. Nancy Smith Sunday. Rev. Taylor of Connersville, came to our city Monday and preached at the Baptist church Wednesday night. Rev. A.J. Thompson filled his appointment here Sunday. The entertainment given at the Baptist church. Sunday was a success. Friends from Indianapolis visited Mr. and Mrs. Finch Sharpe Sunday but we failed to their names. Miss Cora Wallace returned home. Indianapolis, last Tuesday, Rushville Notes. The new Presiding Elder George Sissle, held quarterly meeting last Sunday. He also preached two splendid sermons. Messrs, Nathan and Walter Bailey, of Newcastle, spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. Montgomery and wife and Miss Reach of Shelbyville, were the guest of Miss Cora Radney, Sunday. Harry Taylor of Knightstown, spent Sunday here. Miss Georgie Turner is much better. Mrs. Lizzie Dewman was called to Carthage on account of the serious illness of her brother. Miss Janie Richardson and Miss Byrd who have been on the sick list for the past week, are better. Mr. Wm. Keys has moved to this city and is making nice improvements on his property. Fowler Notes Mr. T. H. Carlisle and wife spent Easter Sunday out on Pine Creek with their daughters, C. and A. Biggs. Miss Carrie Wilson of Lafayette, visited her uncle Sunday Jame Wilson. Mrs. M. W Wilson is able to be out again. Mr. W. M. Biggs moved to the country last week and we greatly miss the family. Shelbyville Notes. Miss Maude Fletcher, of Covington, is in the city, where she will remain a few weeks the guest of her parents Miss Mamie Johnson spent the evening with friends in Greensburg Sunday Miss Leona Harper, Henry Montgomery, jr., George Montgomery and Mr., and Mrs. Henry Montgomery were the guests of friends in Rushville Sunday Maggie Miles, Emma Anderson and Mrs George Johnson visited friends in Indianapolis Sunday James Matthews of Greenfield, visited friends in this city Friday and Saturday Thomas Vaughn returned Thursday from a business trip to New York Mrs. Mattie Roberts visited friends in Indianapolis Sunday Master Earnest Johnson made his first appearance in long trousers Sunday Rufus Morgan, of Seymour, was the guest of his wife and children at Hogansville Sunday and Modday The minstrel given at Manilla last Thursday by the "All Star Company" was a swell affair. A full house greeted the boys The Easter exercises at the churches were quite interesting Alice Hill, Ada Gore, Jas. Larne and Walter Qinn, of Edinburgh, were the guests of Mrs. Maggie Martin Sunday The masquerade reception given at the 2nd Baptist church was largely attended Saturday night Earnest Johnson is reported quite ill Hase Starke, Nellie Starke and Rutherford Starke and Pearl Pattern were in the city Sunday Vincennes Dolngs. Easter services were well attended Rev. Chas. Hopkins baptized four in the river Sunday Miss Luetta Freeman, of Paris, Ill is visiting Mrs. S. B. Jones Rev. S. B. Jones, Miss Maggie Rolls, Miss Letta Clinton and Miss Blanche White attended teachers' institute at Evansville last week Miss Blanche White is visiting in Evansville. Messrs. Cherlie Thompson and Joe Corby spent Easter Sunday in Evansville and Henderson, Ky. Thursday eve, at 7:30 o'clock Mrs Josie Thomas breathed her last after four weeks of intense suffering. The funeral was Sunday at 2:30 p.m at Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. S. B. Jones officiating. Mrs. Thomas was highly esteemed by all who knew her. The floral offerings were a pillow given by the Pastime club and sheaf of wheat by the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Hyde of Des Moines, Ia., is in the city. She is a sister to Mrs. Thomas. John Hammonds a veteran of the rebellion, lies in a critical condition at his home on Perry st. His recovery is doubtful. The many friends of Mrs. Alice Jackson, will be pleased to hear of her return and hope that it is permanent. Mrs. Surgeon Marshall has returned from a three weeks' visit to her hus band's farm, located near Washington. She reports a pleasant visit. G. A. R. ENCAMPMENT. A GRAND TIME EXPECTED AT COMING MEETING. The Parade and Camp Fires Arranged For Will Surpass All Previous Demonstrations by the Organization. The Citizen's Committee having in charge the arrangements for the Twenty-first Annual Session of the State Encampment of the G. A. R., to be held in Indianapolis, May 16 and 17, have issued the following: This committee, with D. M. Parry as director, and Peter Zinn, secretary, is a guarantee to the citizens of the State that all things connected with this encampment will be well done, and upon that proposition, they have appointed Colonel I. N. Walker, as chairman of a Committee on Invitation. They have also appointed Mr. A. A. Young, financial officer, to consult with other public-spirited citizens together with General James R. Carnahan, who has charge of the parade on this occasion. To make it the best for many years, they have some new features that will make it a veritable Mardi Gras. This will occur on Wednesday, May 16, and it will be a great day for the people of Indiana, together with the campuses, in charge of Captain William H. Armstrong, who understands this line of work. There will be four in number on Wednesday night, all presided over by gentlemen who are on this committee, and we have no hesitancy in saying, they will be a grand success. Indianapolis proposes to hang out Old Glory, under the direction of Mr. Robert Martindale, chairman on decorations. On reception of the people to the city, Rear Admiral George Brown, has a well chosen committee, who have this duty to look after, and all will receive a warm welcome, and the press of the city, under the leadership of Colonel Oran Perry, and his committee bid all a hearty welcome. Mr. E. K. Cruley has been appointed chairman of the hotels, and any assignments entrusted to him will have prompt attention. Transportation is under the direction of W. W. Richardson, of the Penn Lines, and he has procured a 1 cent rate for this encampment, and for any other information, apply to your railroad agent. For public entertainment, the committee has appointed Captain H. C. Adams, chairman, and he is in touch with his committee on this line. Besides we have beautiful parks and statuary, to say nothing of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, with its War and Peace groups—and last, but not least, the stone soldier on guard at its entrance—the grandest monument in the world. Our advice to the stranger is, take the elevator and view the Capital of your State. The Committee on Halls and Stands, Mr. E. M. Johnson, is ready to look after places for regimental and brigade reunions. Mr. Charles C. Roth, chairman on public order, and a member of the City Board of Control, insures a large demonstration on the part of the city's police and fire department in the parade, which will have music galore, furnished by the committee, Charles E. Merrifield, chairman. To those wanting information about the city, apply to Mr. Evans Woollen, chairman, who will provide booths for that purpose, and all who want to know about the W. R. C., Ladies G. A. R., Ladies Aid, Sons of Veterans, apply to Major H. C. Mercrew, chairman, G. A. R., A. A. G., R. M. Smock, who informs this committee that from present indications this encampment will surpass anything held in the State for many years. Commander-in-chief D. D. Shaw, Department Commanders of Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and possibly others, will be invited and, no doubt, will be here on this occasion. In a recapitulation of the foregoing, the chairman, Mr. D. M. Parry, desires to say to the citizens of Indiana, that on this occasion, the Citizen's Committee will endeavor to do honor to the Capital of our State, and the State as well. To the citizens, ex-soldiers and their friends, we extend a most cordial invitation. D. M. PARRY, PETER ZINN. Secretary. Table Mountain Ropeway. Table Mountain Ropeway. The ropeway located at Table mountain, in South Africa, is an important example of a line 5,280 feet long. It consists of a single fixed rope, on which one carriage is drawn to and fro with an endless hauling rope, the driving gear having reversed motion so that the direction of travel of the carrier can be controlled. Commencing at sea level and following the ground on posts spaced about 300 feet apart, the cable takes a span of 1,500 feet, rising to a projecting rock some 1,420 feet above the starting point. Resting on a support at this point, the cable again takes a span of 1,400 feet to an upper terminal 2,200 feet above the lower one. This ropeway has worked so satisfactorily that it is not only used for the carriage of materials employed in the construction of a reservoir, but is at times used for passengers.—Engineering Magazine. Mixed Emotions To illustrate the feeling of Ireland toward the predominant partner, an actor who has lately been touring tells the story of an old waiter in a Dublin hotel. "When are you going to get home rule in Ireland, John?" was the question. "See ye here, sorr." said the old man. "the only way we'll get home rule for could Ireland will be if France, an' Russia, an' Germany, an' Austria, an' maybe Italy—if they would all join together to give those blayglards of English a rare good biding. That's the only way we'll get home rule, anyway." Then, as he looked cautiously round, a twinkle of cunning and a smile of courtesy were added to his expression. "And the whole lot of 'em shoved together couldn't do it," he said. "Oh, it's the grand navy we've ron"—London Chronicle. TOO "OCCASIONAL." Sermons That Might Have Been More Appropriate - Some of the Late Bishop Howe's Clerical Stories. A former vicar of Newbiggin received a message one Sunday morning from a neighboring clergyman, who had been taken ill, to ask if he could provide for his duty. So he sent to his curate (my brother-in-law) to tell him he should not be at church that morning, ordered his carriage, and put an old semon, which he had no time to look at, in his pocket. When he began to preach he soon found out that the sermon was one which he had preached on bidding farewell to his first curacy. For a page or two he tried to omit the more pointed allusions to the occasion of its previous use (which must have been many years before), but, to quote his own account, "I soon found that wouldn't do, as it was all about it, so I spoke boldly of the close of my twelve years' ministry among them, and I do assure you, sir, I left many of the congregation in tears." ```markdown ``` A shy, nervous clergyman near Bradford was about to help a friend by reading the prayers when a message came to say that a neighboring incumbent was taken ill and to ask for help. The rector could not go, so the friend had to be sent, but, having no sermon with him, he borrowed one from the rector, who wrote a clear, good hand. He selected one well written of which the subject was "The Value of Time," and meant to read it over on the way, but did not like to do so, as he sat beside a servant who drove him over. So it happened that he had to read it for the first time in the pulpit. He got on very well till he came to a sentence saying that, as the parish possessed no church clock, it was his intention to present one. He was too nervous to omit the sentence, and (I was assured at Bradford) did actually present the promised clock, which cost £70. *** Canon B——was on a voyage to Egypt in a Canard steamer, and on Sunday, in the Bay of Biscay, he undertook to hold a service. He read one of the sentences, and said: "Dearly beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us in sundry places," when he had to bolt and collapse. He told me he thought this a record service for brevity. *** A former young curate of Stoke being very anxious to do things rubrically, insisted on the ring being put on the "fourth finger" at a wedding he took. The woman resisted and said: "I would rather die than be married on my little finger." The curate said: "But the rubric says so," whereupon the deus ex machina appeared in the shape of the parish clerk, who stepped forward and said: "In these cases, sar, the thoumb counts as a digit." Pauperizing Influence of Soup Houses. A systematic attack is being made on the Philadelphia soup houses, on the ground of their pauperizing influences. The attack comes from within and is led by the board of women managers of one of the houses, who believe that they have established their accusation by the result of a house-to-house canvass. This canvass showed that of 248 families assisted by one soup society, only eleven, by the most liberal construction of conditions, could be regarded as needing the aid. This soup house system is the oldest charity in Philadelphia, having been in existence nearly a century. The first society was organized in 1805. Others followed at various intervals, until now there are eleven houses in the city where soup is dispensed to about 80,000 persons each winter. About 800,000 quarts of soup and more than 240,000 leaves of bread are given away each season, at a cost to the charitably inclined of more than $25,000.—New York Post. Has Any One Seen Her? Supposing your wife, says the Kansas City City Journal, should run off with a handsome man and you were called upon to give her description to the police—do you think you could do it any better than was done by a Coffeyville man who communicated as follows with the officers at Wichita: "My wife left here last night at 10:30 on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and she wore a white straw hat and a black dress, but she has got a lot of other dresses with her. They are green, plush, striped and two silk wasps, one is red and the other is pink. She is with a fellow named A. M. W., a traveling man for some binder company, and if you find them I wish you would hold them and put them both under arrest and wire me at once and I will come on first train. Do all you can and you will be paid for it. I am, yours. E. S. "P. S.—Excuse poor writing. She is a small-like woman, weighing about 120 pounds and a fair looker." Humorist or Dullard ? There is a boy scholar in one of the down-town grammar schools who has set his teacher wondering whether he is one of the most unsophisticated 1 students of the age or a humorist. At a recent monthly examination one of the questions in physiology the pupils were called upon to answer was "What is the patella, or knee pan?" The answer of Young Innocent, oroker, was as follows: "The patellas or knee pants is trousers which extend from the waste to the knee, and were worn by grown up men during george Washington administration. They are not worn by men in the present Time except bicycle riders and men who play golf, but are only worn by small Boys. Every Boy is glad when he is old enough to take off his pantelas or knee pants and go into long pants which extend from the waste to the ankle."—Philadelphia Record. An Exhausting Role. "I'll wager I know what Dewey is thinking about now." "Well, what?" "He is wishing he could hire an understudy."-Detroit Free Press. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA The Blue-Eyed Monster. There are few better fellows to be found in Lincoln's Inn—ay, or in King's Bench Walk—than my friend Aurelius Marcus Yelverton, of the Chancery Bar. I predict for him the highest professional success. I am much mistaken if Aurelius Marcus will not some day take a well cushioned seat as Mr. Justice Yelverton. But he has not always been, be is not always now, the sedate and anxious "old head upon young shoulders." He can unbend occasions. The spirit of fun—half buried it may be, under the accumulation of legal lore—is till there. He keeps to one old habit, bad habit, too, but of it directly. "If you go to the Bar, Jack, you must make it your bridge, for you won't afford any other, my boy." So my father said to me when I was beginning to "eat my dinners". But the condition did not deter me; it had few terrors for me just then, when I was tasting of the early pleasures of club life, and old bachelorhood and a solitary sick room seemed so very far off in the future. But a time came, and that, oddly enough, when I was not much older nor much nearer to the woolsack, when I began to doubt the truth of my father's dictum, or at least its application to my case. Circumstances alter cases, I argued. The circumstance which altered my case was not only a pretty one in my eyes, but in others' eyes a rich one. And the latter fact converted a great many people to my own view of the case. Shall I go back to the very beginning and tell how and where I met her—Miss Amy Bowker, I mean's Shall I tell of an hotel in the lake district—a crowded hotel, in which our party took refuge one wet Saturday evening, because it was said to be a comfortable place to stay over Sunday? Of that crowded "table d'hote" where the tables elbowed one another? Of how, when I rose from dinner, a bupton, the third cutton from the top, caught in something? There is a little, exclamation of astonishment, and I try, with clumsy fingers, to disentangle it from the thick, fair hair of a young lady, whose chair, by luck, is back to back with mine. She is wearing a creamy flannel dress, with high ruffles round a neck that is whiter even than the hands she puts up to help me. I stammer an apology for my awkwardness (I feel confoundedly awkward), I meet her eyes, and never again gave more than a passing thought to that dictum of my worldly minded parent. So I met her. Enough, that she was divine, and an only daughter. She returned to town; so did I. Halcyon days followed; and one happy morning I. Augustus Perle, walked down the steps of the house in St. George's Square an enraged man. "Petrish ambition!" I cried, as I passed along the streets; but by the time I reached St. James's Park I had reflected, not without complacency, upon the handsome proposals of Bowker pere. And it was pleasant to be congratulated at the club. My golden-haired and golden-dowered Amy was all that my fancy painted her. She had not a single fault; or, if she had one, it should have flattered me—she was just a wee little bit given to be jealous. Why should I not wish it so? Ah! it was a goodly time. And then, a month before we were to be married, Amy came to stay with us in Earl's Court Square. "Let me put that button on your coat, Gus?" said she, one morning; and, remembering that we were much indebted to a button, I surrendered the coat to her. "Augustus," cried my mother, putting her head discreetly into the room, "will you come and speak to the coachman for a moment?" So away I had to go, little thinking any harm could possibly occur in my absence. Somehow the man kept me longer than I had expected, and it was half an hour later when I went back, looking for a scolding from my "young woman," as my brothers always called her. It did not seem prepared. She was standing by the window, and upon the carpet by her was lying my coat. "Why, my dear," I asked, as she did not turn, "is anything the matter, Amy?" Then she did turn with a vengeance, and I was startled into sobriety, so real was the anger and passion in face and figure. "The matter, sir! How dare you call me Amy, with that in your pocket?" "That!" was a postcard which she had been crumpling in her hand. I remembered that it had reached me that morning, and I was familiar with its contents, and conscience-clear as to them. But I felt compelled, by the angry tapping of a little foot upon the floor, to read it again. It was short and simple enough: "Dear Gus—Come and dine to-night. You have not been near me for an age. Eight o'clock sharp and never mind your clothes. Your abandoned friend, Amy." "Well," said I, obtusely, but with perfect sincerity, "what of this? It is rather informal, but it is merely an invitation to dinner." "An invitation to dinner! and you tell me so?" She was at white heat. "Yes, why not? What's the row?" "I think, perhaps, Mr. Perle, if you have any explanation to offer, it had better be given to my father." "Explanation to offer? You foolish girl—it is from Yelverton, asking me to dine at his club. You've heard me speak of him." She only smiled incredulously and pointed to the card. "Have all your club friends feminine names, and dre in the habit of signing themselves 'your abandoned friend'" The emphasis Miss Bowker managed to throw into the utterance of the last three words was new to me. "It is merely putting his initials together. Aurellus Marcus Yelverton. Don't you see, Amy?" "Yes, I see 'Amy,'" answered my lady, quietly, but not one whit persuaded; "your explanation does your ingenuity credit, but though you have called me a foolish girl, I am not so foolish as to believe it. Will you permit me to leave the room? "No, I will not," I cried with sudden heuemence, and I was proceeding further when the door suddenly opened, and the man servant— "Beg pardon, miss; Mr. Yelverton wishes to see you for a moment, Mr. Augustus." "Show him in." I answered with enthusiasm, and in a moment Aurellus Marcus himself, gold eyeglasses and business umbrella, ready for the day's work, and rather late, entered. "Oh, I really must apologize, Gus, for coming in at this early hour, but I just called—" "In time," I cried, now fully master of the situation, and brusquely staying his further advance into the room; "consider yourself under examination-in-chief. Never mind the young lady for a moment; look at me, please." And, rather foolish, friend Yelverton—embarrassed by his hat, his umbrella and his surprise—looked. "Now, is not your name Aurelius Marcus Verlerton?" He looked dumfounded, as well he ought, but he answered mechanically. "Yes, sir. But I should like to know——" "No explanation. But you please. Are you not in the foolish habit of signing yourself by a nickname——" "Stop! he cried in turn interrupting, all the lawyer rising in him; "that is a leading question." I waved aside his objection, but complied with it. "Do you not sign yourself by a nickname, and by what name, if so?" "I do. By my initials, which form the name Amy." "Is that your handwriting?" putting before him the card. "It is." "I am so sorry, Jack," said a voice behind me, which, notwithstanding my friend's presence, was ostentatiously penitent; "I am quite satisfied." "Pardon me," I answered, with studied politeness. Then, turning to Yelverton, I handed him a pencil. "Will you write your nickname in your usual manner on this piece of paper?" He did so, with much mock gravity and the keenest enjoyment. I compared the two signatures, and turned to submit them, but the culprit judge covered with confusion, had fled from the room. I don't think that the sound of our hearty peals of laughter tended to stop Amys flight to the upper regions. Of course, I had to explain the scene to Velerton, who, however, had pretty well fathomed it by this time. Then I persuaded him to come in and dine with us that evening, and make my own Amy's formal acquaintance. That was our first quarrel. By dinner time we had made it up, and you may be sure I took due and mute punishment from Amy for her suspicion. Sale of Ostrich Plumes About 1867 the ostrich was domesticated in South Africa, and now a large trade, almost entirely in British hands, with London as its center, has developed in ostrich feathers. Naturally the supply has been greatly affected by the war, and there will be a deficiency of nearly £45,000 worth of feathers at the next sale at Mincing Lane, the show preliminary to which opens soon. To these sales, which take place six times a year, buyers come from every part of the continent, and even from America. Over £800,000 worth of feathers are sold every year, making an average of £135,000 at each sale. Since the capture of Khartoum there has been a steady supply of ostrich feathers from Barbary, and though the South African feathers still command the higher price their supremacy is threatened by the Barbary feathers. Some of the latter are nearly a yard in length, and the "fine" is so thick and heavy that it only needs to be curled to be ready for use, whereas it often happens that two feathers have to be pointed together to make the plume retailed at milliners' shops. At Mincing Lane the cost of the feathers ranges from 30 shillings to £15 or £16 a pound weight. The best wing feathers give about 110 to 120 in the pound, and at the highest price this works out at less than 3 shillings each. As many of the white feathers scarcely need cleaning, and as dyeing and curling is very inexpensive, either the middleman or the milliner must reap handsome profits from the fashionable weakness for these beautiful feathers. The smaller feathers from the tail and body of the bird are used for boas.—From the London Chronicle. One of Them. "Look here," said the approached, "I gave you 10 cents not five minutes ago. Now you are at me again." "I'm such an absent-minded beggar," said the mendicant, apologetically—Philadelphia North American. Revised Version Myer—As Shakespeare says, "Jesters do often prove prophets." Gyer—Yes, and he might have added that prophets often prove jesters—especially political and weather prophets.—Chicago News. The Graball Family "Politics," ventured the long-haired passenger, "is on the decline." "Well, that's more than you can say of the politicians," replied the cigar drummer. "They not only accept everything offered, but kick for more."—Chicago News. A Philosopher in Knickerbockers. Mother—Johnny, come right into the house! You are getting your new clothes all dirt. Johnny (to himsef)—The women are all alike. Funny she never can leave off, bossing me or pa.—Boston Transcript. His Misfortune. Mother—Alice. I was very much surprised and shocked last evening when I passed the parlor door and saw Mr. Woodbeil with his face close to yours. Daughter—Yes, mamma; isn't it a shame the poor fellow is so awfully near-sighted—Chicago News. "The wolf is at our door at last," cried the poof's wife in despair. "What shall we do?" "I'll fix him," replied the jovial bard. "I'll read one of my poems to him."—Chicago News. The Prairie Lands of Western Canada Being Filled with Excellent Settlers. The salient fact that presents itself in taking a birdseye view of the Canadian West is that of intense activity in every department. Whether the glance be turned upon the district east of Winnipeg, the Red River valley south or north, the Dauphin and M. & N. W. district, the southwestern, or whether it take in the great central division along the main line of the C. P. R. stretching away out to the Rockies and from there bending north and south to Prince, Alberta and Edmonton, McLeod and Lethbridge—whether the examination be made in any of these directions the same activity, growth and honestfulness is observable. The Canadian West is not only a good place to locate permanently, but it is also a good place to invite their relatives and friends to come to. This is the spirit that seems to animate the West at the present time, and its effects are to be seen on every hand. To enumerate the towns where handsome and substantial blocks and residences have gone up this year would be simply to give a list of the towns and villages along the railway lines. And this movement has not been confined to these centers of population, but in many cases it has been overshadowed by the improvement in farm buildings. BLUES Ever have "the blues"? Then you know how dark everything looks. You are completely discouraged and cannot throw off that terrible depression. A little work looks like a big mountain; a little noise sounds like the roar of a cannon; and a little sleep is all you can secure, night after night. The truth of the matter is, your nerves have been poisoned and weakened with the impurities in your blood. The thing for you to do is to get rid of these impurities just as soon as you can. You want a blood-purifying medicine,—a perfect Sarsaparilla,—that's what you want. You want a Sarsaparilla that is the strongest and best nerve tonic you can buy, too. That's AYER'S "The only Sarsaparilla made under the personal supervision of three graduates: a graduate in pharmacy, a graduate in chemistry, and a graduate in medicine." $1.00 a bottle. All druggists. "During last year I was suffering from nervous prostration. For weeks I grew worse, became thinner, could not sleep, had no appetite, and was in a wretched condition. After taking several kinds of medicines without result, I took Ayer's Sarsaparilla with more than pleasing results. My appetite returned, I slept soundly, my strength and weight increased, and now I am well and strong without the slightest trace of my old trouble. Indeed, I would hardly believe it possible for medicine to bring about such a change in any person."—CLARA MEALY, Winter Hill, Somerville, Mam., Dec. 21, 1899. Dernier Resort. THE TEEMING WEST. So far as one can see, this is no passing phrase, no repetition of any temporary boom following a period of good crops and fair prices. It is a movement more spontaneous, more general, more marked than anything that has gone before, and seems to indicate that the great West, like Samson bursting, the encompassing bands, has awakened to a period of activity and development that will surpass anything we have known in the past and which will only be paralleled by the opening out of some of the most fertile of the Western States of the Union. Look at some of the figures. Over a thousand schools in Manitoba, and the number going up by leaps and bounds. Something like five hundred schools in the territories, Winnipipe as representing the gateway of the West, the third city in the Dominion in regard to bank clearings, postal business and probably in regard to customs, the customs returns at Winnipipe running about thirty to forty per cent greater month by month than in the fiscal year of 1897-8, the largest previous year for actual business entries, when over $000,000 was paid through the Winnipipe office for duty. The C. P. R. and Canada Northwest land sales together run over $1,500,000 for the year. These, and a thousand more signs, show how the West has leaped into new life. This is an inspiring and cheering spectacle, but it brings with it great responsibilities. The business men realize this, the banks realize it, and have spread their agencies through every bustling little town clear out to the coast, the churches realize it, and one denomination alone has opened an average of about thirty new stations in each of the past two years, and will increase this in the year now entered upon, the Government departments realize it, and there is talk of redistribution and additional members. The educational branches realize it and new schools are springing up everywhere. Over 12,000 settlers came in from the United States alone last year, and these, with the people who came in from the East, prove the most vigorous Westerners. They lose no time in developing their farms, in filling their grazing lands with stock, and in every district are to be found evidences of thrift and prosperity. Stomach Troubles in Spring Are THAT BILIOUS FEELING, bad taste in the mouth, dull headache, sleeplessness, poor appetite. No matter how careful you are about eating, everything you take into your stomach turns sour, causes distress, pains and unpleasant gases. Don't you understand what these symptoms-signals of distress—mean? They are the cries of the stomach for help! It is being overworked. It needs the peculiar tonic qualities and digestive strength to be found only in HOOD'S Sarsaparilla The best stomach and blood remedies known to the medical profession are combined in the medicine, and thousands of grateful letters telling its cures prove it to be the greatest medicine for all stomach troubles ever yet discovered. A Boat to Run Fifty Miles an Hour. It is, perhaps, interesting to examine the possibilities of speed that might be attained in a special unarmored cruiser, a magnified torpedo-boat destroyer of light build, with scanty accommodations for her large crew, but equipped with an armament of light guns and torpedoes. Let us assume that her dimensions are about double those of the thirty-knot destroyers, with plates of double the thickness and specially strengthened to correspond with the increased size—length, 420 feet, beam 42 feet, maximum draft 14 feet, displacement 2,800 tons, indicated horsepower 80,000. There would be two tiers of water-tube boilers; these, with the engine space, coal bunkers, etc., would occupy the whole of the lower portion of the vessel; the crew's quarters and guns would be on the upper decks. There would be eight propellers of nine feet in diameter revolving at about 400 revolutions per minute, and her speed would be about 44 knots. She could carry coal at this speed for about eight hours, but she would be able to steam at from ten to fourteen knots with a small section of the boilers more economically than other vessels of ordinary type and power, and when required, all the boilers could be used, and full power exerted in about half an hour—Hon. C. A. Parsons, in Appletons' Popular Science Monthly for April. A. Privilege Ignored "There's one thing I can't understand about the rich." "What's that?" "They can afford to keep out of society and enjoy themselves as they want to, and they don't do it."—Chicago Record. An Astronomic Observation. "If th' wurl-rud was square," said the janitor philosopher, "thor'd be a saloon on aych corner."—Chicago News. FARM SIN WESTERN CANADA FREE If you take up your homes in Western Canada, you will illustrated pamphlets, giving experiences of farmers who have be- come farmers, wheat, wheat, reports of de- gates, etc., and full in- formation as to reduced application to the Superintendent of Immigration, Department of Interior, Ontario, Canada. Write to F. Pedley, Supt. Immigration, Ontario, Canada, or the undersigned, who will mail you an imprint of the Farm SIN, Impellis, Ind., Agent for Government of Canada. THEY BLOOM ON EARTH AS EM- BLEMS OF PARADISE ebrating the Burstinz of the MU pot Chriat— Easter Beason of ‘rejoicing ~Dr. Talmage’s Sermon. ‘This sermon of Dr. Talmage rings Bes |. all the bells of et Zagge,) ladness, especial: bey. iy appropriate at e 8 | this season, when bs es all Christendom is lacs celebrating the 9 resurection _ of A 74 PF Christ, Text John GAY | xix, 1: “In the A Ly garden a new sep- 4 fy” - vicher.” Fi Looking around the churehes this Mmornine nats fe a he. 156. querer tahwlnhae i Seren with @ ‘Bew sepulcher. And, first, post-mor- tem honors in contrast with ante-mor- tem ignominies. If they could have afforded Christ such a costly sepulcher why could not they have given him an earthly residence? Will they give this plece of marble to a dead Ghrist in- stead of a soft pillow for the living Jesus? If they had expended half the value of that tomb to make Christ comfortable, it would not have deen so sad a story. He askea vread; they gave nim a stone. Christ, like most ef the world’s ben- efactors, wa appreciated better after he was dead. Westminster abbey and monumental Greenwood are the world’s attempt to atone by honors to the dead for wrongs to the living. Poet’s corner in Westminster abbey at- tempts to pay for the sufferings of Grub street, Go through that Poet's corner in Westminster abbey. ‘There is Handel, the great musician, from whose music you hear to-day; but while I look at huis statue I can not help but think of the discords with which his fellow musicians tried to destroy him. ‘There \s the tomb of John Dryden, a beauti- fal monument; bet I can not help but think at seventy years of age he wrote of ils being oppressed in fortune and of the contract he had just made for thousand verses at sixpence a Ine. And there, too, you find the monument of Samuel Butler, the author of “Hu- dibras;” but while I look at his monu- ment in Poet’s corner I can mot but ask myself where he died, In a gar- ret. ‘There I see the costly tablet in the Poet's corner—the costly tablet to one of whom the celebrated Waller wrote: “Phe old blind schoolmaster, John Milton, has just issued a tedious poem on the fall of man. If the length of it be no virtue, it has none.” ‘There is a beautiful monument to Sheridan, Poor Sheridan! If he could have only discounted that monument for a mut- ton chop! Oh, you unfilial children, do not give your parents so much tombstone, but @ few more blankets—less funeral and more bedroom! If 5 per cent. of the “money we now spend on Burns’ ban- quets could have been expended in making the living Scotch poet comfort- “able he would not have been harried with the drudgery of an exciseman. “Horace Greeley, outrageously abused while living, when dead is followed to Greenwood by the President of the United States and the leading men of the army and navy. Massachusetts tries to atone at the grave of Charles Sumner for the ignominious resolu- tions with which her Legislature de- nounced the living Senator. Do you think that the tomb at Springfield cart pay for Booth’s bullet? Oh, do justice to the living! All the Justice you do them you must do this Side the gates of the Necropolis. ‘They can not wake up to count the number of carriages at the obsequies or to no- “tice the polish of the Aberdeen gran- ite or to read epitaphal commemora- tion. Gentleman's mausoleum in the suburbs of Jerusalem can not pay for Bethlehem’s manger and Calyarean cross and Pilate's ruffian judiciary. Post-mortem honors can not atone for ante-mortem Ignominies. Again, standing in this garden of |the sepulcher, Lam tmpressed with the fact that floral sud arborescent | decorations are appropriate for the place of the dead. We are glad that | among flowers and sculptural adorn- ments Christ spent the short time of | his inhumation. | 1 ean not understand what I some- | times see in the newspapers where the obsequies are announced and the ‘friends say In connection with it, | “Send no. flowers.” Rather, if the means allow—I say jf the means al- [ow—strew the casket with flowers, the hearse with flowers, the grave with flowers. Put them on the brow— “it will suggest coronation; in their ‘hand—it will mean victory. | Christ was buried in a garden. | Flowers mean resurrection. Death is sad enough anyhow. Let conserva- | tory and arboreum contribute to its alleviation. The harebell will ring the victory; the passion flower will ex- press the sympathy; the daffodil will kindle its lamp and illumine the dark- ness. The cluster of asters will be the constellation. Your tittle child loved flowers when slie was living. Put them in her hand now that she can go forth no more and pluck them for her- self. On sunshiny days take a fresh garland and put St over the still heart. Brooklyn has no grander glory than Its Greenwood, nor Boston than Its “Mount Auburn, nor Philadelphia than its Laurel Hill, nor Cincinnati than its Spring Grove, nor San Francisco than its Lone Mountain. But what shall /we say to those country graveyards, with the vines broken down and the slab aslant and the ground caved in and the grass a pasture ground for the ‘sexton’s cattle? Indeed, were your father and mother of so little worth ‘that you can not afford to take care of their ashes? Some day turn out all hands and straighten the slab and bank up the mound and cut away the weeds and plant the shrubs and flow- ers. Some day you will want to lie down to your last slumber. You can not ex- pect any respect for your bones if you have no deference for the bones of THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA ‘small properties are scattered an@ wid owhood and orphanage go forty inte cell charity! The departed left 4 small property, which would mave been enough to keep the family to, gether until they conld take care of themselves, but the funeral expenres absorbed everything. That went tor crape which ought to have gone for ‘rend. A man of moderate means car hardly afford to die in any of our grea cities. By all means, do honor to the departed, but do not consider funeral Pageant as necessary. No ome waa ever more lovingly 2nd tenderly put away to sepulcher than Christ ont Lond, but there were only four people In the procession. Again, standing in this garden with a new sepulcher, T ain Impressed with the fact that you can not keep the dead down. Seal of Sanhedrim, com: pany of soldiers from the tower of Antonia, floor of rock. roof of rock, walls of rock, door of rock, can not keep Christ In the erypts. Come out and come up he must. Come out and come up he did. Prefiguration. First, fruits of them that slept. Just as cer. talnly as we come down Into the dust, Just so certainly we will come up again, ‘Though all the granite of the mountains were piled on us we will rise. Phrough buried amid the corals of the deepest cavern of the Atlantic ocean, we will come to the surface. ‘With these eyes we may not look Into the face of the noonday sun, but we shall have stronger vision, because ‘the tamest thing in the land to which we go will be brighter than the sun. We shall have bodies with the speed ‘of the lightning. Our bodies improved, ‘energized, swiftened, clarified—mortal- ity, hinmortality. The door of the grave taken off its hinges and flung flat into the dust. Oh, my brethren, death and the grave are not so much as they used ‘to be; for while wandering in this gar den with the new sepulcher I ind that “fhe vines and flowers of the garden have completely covered up the tomb. Instead of one garden there are four “gardens, opening Into each other— garden of Eden, garden of the world’s -sepulcher, garden of tne earth's regen- eration, garden of heaven. Four gar- dens. Bloom, O earth! Bloom, 0 heav- en! Oh, my friends, wake up to glad ness on this Easter morning! This day, if I Interpret it right, means joy —it means peace with heaven, and it means peace with all the world. | Oh, bring more flowers! Wreathe them around the brazen throat of the cannon; plant them in the desert, that it may blossom like the rose; braid ‘them into the mane of the returned war charger. No more red dahlias of ‘human blood. Give ns white lilies of peace. All around the earth strew Easter flowers. And soon the rough “voyage of the church militant will be ended, and she will sail up the heay. enly harbor, scarred with many a con flict, but the flag of triumph floating from her topgallants, All heaven wil 'come out to greet her into port, and with a long reverberating shout of welcome will say, “There she comes up the bay, the glorions old ship Zion After tempestuous voyage she drops eae ae RS Worship Underground. | Welsh miners have constructed what is probably the most remarkable “existing church im the world. ‘Their house of worship is located 750 feet under ground, constructed entirely by the miners themselves in the heart of a coal mine at Myndd Newydd, near Swansea, in West Glamorgan. ‘The walls of the chapel are formed of rough pine logs and loose scantlings and the roof of hard, smooth clitt whitened with lime. The “house,” as it Is called, is timbered with pit props on either side and there are two rows of benches along either wall with sents for one hundred men, Circular seats on either side of the high desk which “serves as a pulpit seat about twenty more. The chapel is an unattractive place in appearance, but it has served its purpose ever since 1845, shortly at. ‘ter the mine was opened. As it ts safe to work the colliery with naked lights, the little chapel is iluminated with ‘candles, stuck on pillars and pitted vaults all around. ‘There being no regular minister, a vol ‘unter is called upon for each occa- sion, and there’ fs no lack of willing yolces. Service is held every Monday -motning at 6 o'clock, before the men begin their day's work. The service ‘opens with a hymn, given out by the ‘conductor, and the religious chorus rings out through the modern cata- combs. All the seats are occupied and a row of men sit outside with their lamps at their sides. ‘The service {s entirely in the Welsh language and consists of a chapter from the Bible, two hymns and two extempore pray: ers, The Bible is taken from its tin case on such occasions and one of the miners reads the chapter with em. phatie, measured intonation. Another miner offers prayer, and the sense of the common danger of their perilous occupation tends to intensify the ven- eration and devotion of all ‘the audit. ors. One more hymn and another prager, and the little gathering dis- perses after half an hour of service. ‘Dhe service is most impressive, sole- ly by its simplicity and spontaneity. Scoffers are unknown there, and it Is admitted that the Mynydd’ Mewydd pit has an unusual proportion of so- ber, upright workmen. No sect or cxeed is specttied, and representatives of all sects take turns with equal heartiness at the prayers, and the hymns used are such as ‘will do for any and all denominations. Three men are still attending the services who were present at the first service held in the little chapel. They were boys then, having, been allowed by the lax regulations of those days to start work in the ménes at the ages of ten and twelve years. Wrong Impression. He—Am I right in preswmming te think that you «re for me? She—No, you are left—Chicaga News. Those Loving Girls. Mattle—Loss of sleep, you know, means loss of beauty. Helen—Indeed! How long have you been troubled with insomnia?—Chi caso News. * ‘Fhe Most Wondertul Cure of Poisoned Blood ever made In Europe or America, Is the cure of this Boy by the use of .... Hoyt’s Poisoned Blood Cure ss SA ott : ea. es aes e oly = : A Bs I ice Ne SS \ 2} TRO Zo hy a OSs RO iy eZ HT INNS SATA EA TAKIN fis ty HG NS iy Zana V—7,9 V DECI | Ma Ue g J. B14’ GREERST. INDIANAPOLIS-IND - US. is ee The above cuts show the condition of this boy—FERGIE » Kaiwpact—when he began the use of HOYT’S POISONED ae ae ; : BLOOD CURE, also the rapid improvement in his case in » , the first go days’ treatment. ‘This dread disoase first made {ts appearance fourteen years ago, with pimples on the face, and gradually grew worse up to the very day of his commencing the use of Hoyt’s Pole % Soned Blood Cure. “‘Thia boy has beon treated : ‘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 torrible 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 #o thick that : ‘they were on @ level with the nose, notwithstanding the fact that the nose was four times its natural size. vm His checks 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 Indian- {polis 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 condi- ‘tion he was in when ho 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 casa, my ‘through disinterested parties, in order to eatiafy themselves that this statement is true, READ THIS. We have known the Kmmsatt boy for years and know that his case {s the worst ever om 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 Potsoned Blood Cure, . Gro, C, Moxnisox, Druggist, Virginia Ave. & South St. Joun P. Furrz, Druggist, 637 Virginia Ave. Cuas. C, Watson, Druggist, 865 Virginia Ave. Because we knew that the above cure was genuine we commenced to take Hoyt’s Poisoned Blood Cure ourselves, for long standing cases of blood trouble, and the medicine has already dona ‘more for us than all other medicines combined. Larnam & Baxer, Grocers, 312 S. East St. Dr. Ornvopp, Vet, Surgeon, 1323 Olive St. SDEVS tod RipORs Tavties wits ou uuOn sete fection tbat I can cheorfully recommend tenn. Have been troubled for about three youre with what Toslled sitous attacks coming 08 regularly Gace a waek. Was told by diferent physicians Mat tt was caused by bad tooth, of which 1 Bid feveral T bad the tooth extracted, but the at- thors continued. I had seen advertiscmnente of Ripane Fatcles in all the papets but had nogaith tn theta, but about six weeks since « friend n: ‘duced mie to try them. Have taken but twoof the ‘small Srent boxes of the Tabules and have had ‘Go recurrence of the attacks. Have mover given a festimonial for anything before, but the great gues of good mice Ibelove hue been cove me by Ripane Tabules induces me to add mine to the many tertimonials you doubtless hare tn your pemeaion now. “a. T. DaWirr, GT GR on OTe ee ee ae | RIPANS | a I S| The modem stad-| ‘5 || The modern stand- @) ard Family Medi-| : w|icine: Cures the} $| 2 || commen every-day © || ill of humanity. 7 ee h z h } f | one on SS ne, ‘Tabules regularly. Ghekeops afew cartons Ripans | Reading some of tho testimonials in favor of Tabules nthe hotae and vaye he will note witty | Ripaneebules, tried them. Ripans Tabalee ot ent them. The heartburn and tleoplesaneas have | only relieved but actually cured my younger, Hisappeared ‘with the Indigestion which wos | the Meadaohes” have disappeared, bowels are tf formeriy s0 greata burden for her. ‘Our wile | good condition and be never complaina of ht tarafy take the Tabules regularly, especialy after | stomach. Ho isnow aed, chubby.faced boy. ‘Tale S hearty meal, My mothe ie Afty years Of axe | wonderful change Tattribute to Ripaus Pabules tad ts enjoying the bestot health and spirits; also | Tam satiaied that they will boseSt any one (om ‘sis eray meals, au ipomalbiig before ehe | tp crude to old age if taken aooord'ag to direo. Sook Ripens Tables Avro H.Barems. | Mons, 2 W. Pace ‘now style packet onotaining Pax RarArs tascize packet in. paper carton (without wise) ts mew for ale some, Crug teree-Pos Fivr certs. Thislow-prioed wort is Inteaded for the poor and the economical One ftoeon ofthe Sve-cen cartons Guo tabulen con, be Bad by tall by sending for ylght cent tothe RIPARS ‘marcas Cour ir, No. 10 Sprace Steet, New Tork-or a single carton Crax TARUUs) wil be wat for iv conta. Rovams Taxrins may ao be had of eome grocera general storkeopers, news aguata aad at some liquer ores Sed ber shepa Taay bank pain, induoe hey and trolong fe, One gtves relat Of Saint Louis, Mo., We nved uot refer you to people in Europe, Asia, etc., for recommendation, but can furnish testimonials from reliable persons in yourowncity. . . . . We pay Sick accident and Death Benefits Also furmsh Free Medical attention in case of Sickness or Accident Beon the fe side and Insure withus, . , . E, B. HAMPTON, Organizer. Room 43 BaLpwix Brocx. Indianapolis, Ind,, ph CLES A Sim, fied bea SA Ge iyi Fy Ee Paste? = Uneaten mas ad Be ‘Ge re RS ee cs US SAG Sah (GF. PS BEFORE AFTER, King. of afl Hairtcensingn| Ozomo™"x.%h.dnect reeds" OZONO Money refundec If dissatisfied. Positively stralghtens kxot!s, nappy, kinky- tsoablesome. refractory hale. Caron baldness Heat igiaies ui ettee. cunatons Sraty, eam HBse scalp discases: Caures’ the. Bair to sree ag straight, colt, ne and besutifal as Ee pril’imora’ Price 2 cents a box. Four Baee’doce the warts” OZONO caesot fall GOR, GRAND OFFER, Cot ou the adver: moat aoa cued with tee dolige and we Til estou immediately: Fans vores of OFONO, Site Zee bottle akie. reaver” waacanteed t6 sake Soci and reugt ein cit and right, ae acbotus ssiia Foot cares all skied’ Stes, removenwrisklen recklen moth pic SSor recioves ail otors acisiag from the nme SES creea culibistons sore throat cts, Tels Hinediter levnadetototindece honest ko de Saidvore iltentratiow anows the tera of an fup’Osoue ete. Register ‘your ietiers to. pro- telidien and write your same and address RGS7ON CHEMICAL CO., RICHMOND, VA ‘Ne Ail M. Twenty. third arrest. ee ee es mm "Words of highest Fre, °F, the bene ave derived from ‘Ripans Tabules. Tame professions) nurse and fa this profession aclear oad is always needed. ‘Ripans Tabules does tt ‘After 200 of my caves found myseit completely run down. Acting on the dvice of Mr. Geo. Bow: er, Ph. @., 628 Newark Ave., Jersey City, 1 took Ripana Tabules’ with ‘Frand resulta, ‘ise esate Wonomas, Mother was troubled with heartburn and leeplessness, caused by Indigestion, for » good many years. One diy fhe saw testimonial fm the paper indorsing Ripans Tabules. sho etermined to give them 8 trial, was greatly felioved by thelr uso Seneves Sy | Soetr’ eae for over Gve youre, Noibing gave ms any tellat My feot and logs and abdomen wore bloated #0 Toould not wear stoeson my fect and oaly a loose rece, ‘Tsaw Ripans Tabules eaverciasd tm our ‘dally paper, bouxht some and took them as direct fed. Have taken them about three weeks and there issuch a change! Tam not coustipated any more ‘and I owe ff ail to Ripans Tabules, Tam thingy. seven years old, havo no cocupation, only my household duties and nursing my stok husband. Ho hae had the dropsy end { am trying Ripant ‘Tabules for him. “Ho foals some better Dut twit take some time, he has been sick so long. Yos ‘Ray uso my letter and name aa you lize. ‘Mire, Mast Goma Cranea, 3 Rave boon suffering from headaches, ever since I was a little girl. Iocould never rideins ‘Reading some of tho testimonials in favor of ‘Ripans Tabules, I tried them. Ripans Tabules not only relieved but actually cured my youngster, ‘he Readaches have disappeared, bowels are if good condition and he never complains of hi Stomach. He is now a red, chubby-faced boy. This ‘wonderful change Tattribute to Ripans Tabales Tam satiated that they will beneSt any one (from {ie cradie to old age) If taken sooording to reo toms. ‘% W. Paice, baa ed Hl dae Ua marae dna ah lke | Le ee 01a) OO ges ae ee ase re Peete Geta eee SAMPLE COPY FREE. fee Lump and Crushed fickets can be obtained at the Office of the {ndianapolis Gas Ce lace without getting a Roadasbeend elsxatiy stomach. Theard about ‘Ripans Tabules from an ‘sunt of mine who was ‘taking them for oatarrs fof thestomach. She had found such rellef trom {thelr use eho wavisnd me to take them too, andi have been doingso since Inst October, and will ‘say they bave complote- ly cured my headaches. ‘Tam trenty-nine years old. You are welcome to tse this testimonial a J. Ba eras. ‘Ry seven yoarold boy muffered with pains fo Bis ‘hesd,” constipation and complained of his ‘fomsch. He eould not ‘cat like obiidren of his age do and what be aid eat did not agree with bim. Ho was this Curly Hair Made Straight By] fed Ler Dex ¥ & LA ey is 1A. CLIO EWG A mow tare srvond se Do nae, OZONIZED OX MARROW} etectenaia sate hte teeta Portaprisiee fee naacecenee mateo Warranted harmiaee. 'Rostimanicte tree on aes Sree ener es paemeee Scans ce okie oad iblees ot tisconatolromae at bee Bea teetersir te preleveea eaataerte Rncmccriat ats ne iat fier rasta Si:ae erat cst OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, til. For sale by Lewis © Mayes, Deng gist, 502 Indiana ave; Indianapolis. It has always been claimed for The ceeere ‘Tribune that it would, in all probability, pass with the highest ecko fe any coped Tire enema Emon the" nevepapers cf tie United States for exznlenen ta ll departments of journalism. 1 Gra WoneSftertd,edittaly ane SRGetos te GP" tne ate bet TREES Tata cout als “SGT tae acbap ape may eta ip “Ge wean Be [steer ano 1809 Reet givee (oe ander WARS Mec Geass of healing 1 Arte pews ange SQOSHES Arraiatocedlmatinrae SAPs tea THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEADINGS: “(Mont ap bet noms, foreley 26a wea Hae io ein “(@ cidifiettion'SP?aeme by ae. BU istee netwane, te Salat Pala eats ett “arb SPmenton der oaey tor Stet Weadh Mom the elaber Pia aa Practically all high-class intelligent oqapapae rave Comprising th bat fad idde nnn jn Chloago ad vitae ity, read Fhe Chicago fribnne. A eiéee majority ‘of thems road no’ other Sersing wewrbaper ‘The Chieago Tribune prints more Seyerlitng gone tn aud yout out then ty nowepaver inthe Wat A Great Advertising Medium, . 60 YEARS’ sees 3 EXPERIENCE ORME. Trace Manx Orsic ene ease qulckiy ascertain our opinion free whether an Soe ence eee Se Sees ae seme eieee ieee Scientific American, aSeentghe tape pens Pomares 36 1Broedway, IUNN &Co,20r2-eam, New York PERSONAL MENTION Patronize our Advertisers. Telephone (old and new) 561. Recommend The Recorder to your friends. 3 months, 25c. Mrs. C. W. Jackson is convalescing. Will Dawson has returned to Chicago Louis Edson is confined to his home in West North-st by serious illness. Miss Emma Butler of N. Senate-ave has gone to Chicago to her sick brother Mrs. H. H. Knight, Millinery and Dressmaking, 440 Indiana ave. Miss Ollie E. Dickson has accepted a position with the Hoosier Transfer Co The Easter carnival. Monday night William Thompson will leave Sunday for Cincinnati. Mrs. Ella Dent of West Eleventh-st is on the sick list. Miss Flora White of Roanoke street is indisposed. Mrs. Retta Moss is improving from her recent illness. Mrs. Annice Thomas of Agnes-st is visiting in Rushville. Wanted Agents. A liberal commission paid. Call at Hart Medicine Co. 234 W. Vermont street. Wanted a bright boy to learn the printing trade. Inquire, The Recorder. For Rent—Furnished room for two gentlemen or man and wife. Inquire 416 West Eleventh-st. Note the 25c coupon on page 1. The only medicine for Spring tonic-Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure Mrs. Richard Taylor of Marshall, Mich., is visiting her daughter Mrs. T W. Lewis, 622 Hudson-st. Mrs. Willis Martin of North Capitol avenue, will have charge of the Flanner Guild next week. Miss Carrie Harper of Frankfort after a pleasant visit as the guest of Miss Mable Brown, has returned home. Hoyt's Polished Blood Cure 500 and $1.00 per bottle. See their adv. The Peoples Grocery store, R. S. Street, manager, will reopen for businesses next week. Mrs. Geo. P. Stewart and infant daughter Joyce, have recovered from their recent illness. Mrs. Ethel Sweeney nee Nance, of Chicago, is visiting her sister Mrs. R. Moody in West North street. The annual opening of the Favorite confectionary, will take place next Sunday, April 29. The public is cordially invited. Music and flowers. The annual sermon of the G. U. O. O. F, will be preached by Dr. Newton of Bethel church, May 6, at the Second Baptist church. Have you noticed the Kimball boy how he is looking? This is due to his taking Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure. the big adv. The National Order of Buffalo'oes will give a grand promenade at Cleveland Hall, Tuesday evening, May I. Invitations were issued this week. Norbert Landgraf, Merchant Tailor, Designer and Maker of Ladies' Gowns, 123 N. Penn. street. Established 1873. 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. Mr. Manuel Williams has bought the Pythian Cafe, 312 Indiana avenue, where he will be pleased to have his many friends call. Miss Anna Johnson gave a birthday dinner Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Julia E. Robinson, Covers were laid for 10. The host was presented a handsome silk crazy quilt by Mrs. Robinson. Easter Sunday was observed at all the churches of the city in a very appropriate manner. The decorations were superb and the special Easter programs were witnessed by large audiences. There will be an entertainment at the residence of Mrs. C. Tyree, 427 Hiawatha-st, April 23, under the auspices of the pastors club, Rev. R. D Leonard, captain. Marion lodge K. P. will give a literary entertainment at Castle hall, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, consisting of short lectures, recitations musical numbers etc. Visiting Knights and the general public are invited. Indiana is well represented at Washington by Fairbanks, and at home by Hoyt's Poisoned Blood cure, One purifies politics, and the other purifies the blood. The Getaway club of Shiloh Baptist church will give an entertainment Tuesday evening, May 1 The Caprice quartette will assist in presenting the program. Rev. Wm Underwood pastor Mr. Oscar Hightower who has been seriously ill; has resumed his position at Marott's shoe store, where he will be pleased to have his many friends see him. Always ask for No. 19 if you want good service. Attorney J. H. Lott, has been asked to appear for the defense in a murder trial at Cairo, Ill. Mr. Lott formerly practiced in the Illinois courts and has quite an enviable reputation, both in that state and Indiana. The Indianapolis Silk Waist Co., at 34 Virginia avenue, are making an unprecedented offer of silk waists or skirts for 20c. Investigate their line of goods. The concert given at the Ninth Presbyterian church, Thursday eve, April 12, by the Latoring Men's Association was a financial success. This is an organization for the benefit of the latoring men of the city. What made Indianapolis famous for its beautiful complexions and healthy people? Thousands of people are taking HOYT'S POISONED BLOOD CURE and all look and feel 50 per cent better. Everyone who has tried it recommends it, because it is the right med cine and reaches the right plack. The Woman's club elected the following officers: Mrs. Roxie Dixon, president; Mrs. Lizzie Dixon, secretary and Mrs. A, C. Richardson, treasurer. The club will be entertained next Saturday by Mrs. Bertha Turner at the residence of Mrs. Dora Payne, in N. Missouri. All members are requested to attend. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis a Star with "The Negro" Everything gis as sun iig an enormous shape for the grand dramatic benefit M. at English's Opera House, May 3 and 4. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Imito, Elocutionist and D.amatic reader—the greatest of the race—will positively appear in conjunction with Mr. A. Albert D. Young, the Western Tenor. Rehearsals are progressing nicely and there are more applications than can be accommodated. Bills, cards and tickets are out and everything looks prosperous for a very large audience. Red, White and Blue Luncheon. The committee on entertainment extends thanks to their many friends who patronized the luncheon given by the Launfal Circle of King's Daughters for the benefit of the Flanner Guild, Saturday, March 24. at Mrs. John H. Allen. The net proceeds of the entertainment were $32.68. One fifth of that amount goes to the sinking fund of the circle. $20.14 has been paid on the previous decorations of the walls of the guild which include window shades, lamps flags and pictures. The balance $10.91 will be spent for more pictures. The total amount given the Flanner Guild through the efforts of the Launfal Circle is $31.05. Kate A. Mann, chairman. Mamie I, Ward. I. D. Blair. Attorney. I D. Blair, Attorney and 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. 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 toilets! clean towels! best hair-cutting! The man with the vandyke. 344 Indiana avenue. ave Gertrude Taylor sister of Marshall Taylor the famous bicycle rider, died at her home in Worcester, Mass, last Sunday night. Her remains were brought to this city. Thursday night and the burial was from Simpson Chapel Friday afternoon. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Cards were issued this week by Mr. William Hubbard of Campbellsville, Ky., announcing the marriage of his daughter, Lenora, to Mr. Nick Rice of this city, Tuesday evening, May 1. Mr and Mrs. Rice will reside in this city and will be given a reception, Friday evening, May 4 by Mr, and Mrs. Nathan Johnson, 426 Toledo street. Mr. R. S. Street and Miss Ella Davidson of Topcka, Kas., were quietly married Monday evening, at the parlors of Bethel church, Rev. Newton tying the nuptial knot. Mr. Street is the manager of the Peoples Grocery store. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Baker have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Gertrude Meaux to Mr Bailey Pursley, Wednesday evening April 25, at 320 Bird street. Miss Anna G. Franklin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Franklin, will be married to Mr. John D. Mayo of Terre Haute, next Thursday evening at 427 W, Twelfth street. Mr. Fred. Anderson of this city was married Thursday evening to Miss Vena Richardson of Ypsilanti, Mich. They will be at home Sunday at 818 Blake street. In Memory of J. S. Hinton. On next Wednesday evening, Mr. Felix Davis will present a life size picture of the late Hon. J. S. Hinton to the literary society of the Propagandist Club. A number of prominent gentlemen will deliver speeches befiting the occasion. The public is invited and especially the old friends and associates of Mr. Hinton. The Propagandist orchestra will furnish music. A Music Surprise. Miss Mary E Johnson gave a beautiful birthday surprise party on Miss Julia Robinson at her residence, 429 W. 14th st., on the 12, ins'. The crowd gathered at the home of Mrs John Grissell, 423 W. 14th st. At 9:30 they marched to Miss Johnson's home where Miss Robinson had gone to spend the evening. Miss Johnson led the crowd carrying a large white birthday cake with 16 lighted candles on it and all sang 'Old Kentucky Home' and then knocked on the door and marched in and presented Miss Robinson with the birthday cake and 34 pieces of music for her handsome music box. She was really surprised The refreshments were served in white and pink. The evening was spent in listening to the beautiful selections on the music box and piano. The were 50 friends presented Miss Robinson wishes to thank her many friends for presenting her with over $20 worth of music, and hopes to return their kindness in the near future. She will at home to friends on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 3 to 7 p. m. at her home 393 W. 12th st. Easter Carnival. Monday Night. All preparations are completed for the grand Easter Carnival. Monday night, at Tomlinson Hall. The decorations will be the finest seen for some time in this magnificent building. A pleasing feature will be the determination of the management to begin dancing at 8:30 o'clock. The invitations issued have been exclusive and the attendance will be very representative. Messrs Smith and Anderson M. A. M. have labored incessantly in behalf of the success of this affair and deserve a vote of thanks for this grand opportunity. The refreshments have been taken in charge by Reed & Robinson and this is a guarantee that an excellent cuisine will be served. For the convenience of the public, tickets have been placed on sale at 'The Favorite' 534 Indiana ave. In Memoriam. Docia Catherine Combs, departed this lite April 14 at 7:20 a. m, after an illness lasting just one week, from the pneumonia. During her short residence of eight years in our midst, she had drawn many dear friends to her by her kindly disposition to scatter sunshine and seeds of kindness along the pathways. Docia was so well loved and respected by her many friends, that she was lovingly attended during her brief illness; not one wish being left undone. When the hour came to transplant this loving flower, from a field of sorrow to that beautiful land of love: with sad, loving hearts she was laid to rest, under the auspices of Sacred Heart Tabernacle, No 42; Rising Sun Temple No 20; S. M. T. Sisters of Charity, No. 4 and the Royal House of Media. We will miss those rays of sun shine, we will miss those words of love in our grief remembering that "None knew Docia, to but love her, None named her, but to bless." We commit her body to earth, looking forward to the general resurrection, when the dead in Christ shall rise, when we shall meet our loved ones again. While we mourn the loss of a priceless jewel we know our loss is heavens gain: A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled The boon His love had given; And though the body slumbers now, The soul is safe in heaven. Lizzie and Came Brown. New Arcade. The New Arcade Clothing House, 10 West Washington street, Messrs Kantrowitz, proprietors, has been refitted and refurnished from top to bottom. A new and complete line of boy's and men's clothing and furnishings is now being carried and the firm cordially invites the colored people to call. Mr John Carter our well known fellow citizen is employed as a salesman at this establishment. The Great Wallace Shows Monday, April 30, will witness the appearance of the Great and United Wallace shows and museum. This mammoth production will be given in three rings and is well worth the price of admission. Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months Good for 25c. Any subscriber can present this coupon to the following druggists-it is good for 25c 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, 627 Indiana Ago Lewis Hayes, 502 Indiana Ave. C. C. Watson, 865 Virginia ave. I am now receiving SPRING STOCK, for the Spring and I extend an invitation to my many friends and the Public, to call and inspect the same : : : : : : : CLEANING, DYEING, REPAIRING D. L Mesbitt, Merchant Tailor, 405 Indiana av 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. FREE GOLD 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 munes 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. 31-4 Porto Rican Restaurant 532 Indiana-ave. N. Lawrence, Prop Meals and Lunches at all hours Cigars and Tobacco. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. 31-4 OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A.M. 2 to 4 P.M. 7 to 8 P.M. DR J. H. BALLARD 1434 Hill Avenue Residence 1203 Woodruff Place Phone. Old, 2 rings on 26350. New 2680 Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months --- $6.00 Silk Waists or Skirts 20c Pulley Belts and Belt SetsHalf Price. Large Display. INDIANAP01IS SILK WAIST CO. This reception will be a fitting tribute of respect to the pastor. A first class program has been arranged. SPECIAL! The Sulky sisters of Kokomo will make their first appearance before an Indianapolis audience. A wonderful Cimematograph machine. At the close, a reception will be tendered the Republican candidates for Governor. Gurley Brewer, Chairman. Miss Eva James, assistant. Tickets: 10c 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 th SKIRTS see th and ad We show everything that We Sell on Easy ... WEEKLY P Men's and Boy's Clothing. Trunks Con 332-334 206 Indiana Ave 108 West Ohio Street LADIES SUITS a much better line than we have ever shown before SKIRTS see the new skirts made with overskirt and accordeon plaited, with aplique. We show everything that is new in Skirts and Waists. We Sell on Easy ..... * NO PAIN Experience is the best work is the Cheapest samples before you have your 14 Years Exp Grant H. Clay 108 North WONDERFUL R For the Benefit of the Begining TUESDAY, April The Directors have opened a well New and Second-hand goods of all de we can sell them at Marvelously Lo give us their patronage. Call and for Easter; There will be a large Eastern Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Ribb Ready Made Clothing in Books, Pictures, Bric-a-brac, Dishes, All kinds of Household and Hardw Jelly glasses, Bicycles, Curtains, Can In fact a tremendous variety of just Remember 1900 = Green GRAND EASTIN At Tomlinson Hall, Music by Full Orchestra don't miss this Management of H. Carter Refreshments will be so DON'T have your wall paper cleaned until you have consulted The Busy Bee Wall Paper Cleaners. Experience is the Best Re The best work is the Cheapest. Get my prices samples before you have your work done. Gas or 14 Years Experience Grant H. Clay, M. D., D. 108 North Illinois Street UNDERFUL RUMMAGE the Benefit of the Girls Industry Bringing TUESDAY, April 10, at 10 Directors have opened a well-stocked Department Second-hand goods of all descriptions. As this all them at Marvelously Low Prices, and we neir patronage. Call and See Us, at least Easter; There will be a large Millinery Display- ats, Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, etc., to body Made Clothing for Children, Men- pictures, Bric-a-brac, Dishes, Glass and Siliverw ads of Household and Hardware goods and fur- resses, Bicycles, Curtains, Carpets, Wall Paper, c tremendous variety of just those things you al Remember the Place. Greeting = GRAND EASTER CARNE fromlinson Hall, Monday eve by Full Orchestra. Admission p don't miss this grand agement of H. Carter Smith and Fre Refreshments will be served by Reed & Ro 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 DONATIONJ we can sell them at Marvelously Low Prices, and we urge the public to give us their patronage. Call and See Us, at least For Easter; There will be a large Millinery Display—just in time for the Eastern Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, etc, to suit young and old. Ready Made Clothing for Children, Men and Women. Toys Books, Pictures, Bric-a-brac, Dishes, Glass and Siiverware, Plants, Seeds. 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. 1900 = Greeting = GRAND EASTER CARNIVAL. At Tomlinson Hall, Monday eve, Apr. 23 Music by Full Orchestra. Admission per couple, $1 don't miss this grand affair. Management of H. Carter Smith and Fred. Anderson, Refreshments will be served by Reed & Robinson ed until you have consulted The Busy Bee Wall Paper Cleaners. Don't think your paper is too old or dirty to be cleaned. We make a speci- alty 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. Your Hair.... Try my improved system of Hair Straightening and Culture. Satisfaction Guaranteed Miss Florence Edwards, 613 Indiana Ave. --- ```markdown ``` Best Reference. It. Get my prices and see my work done. Gas or Air Given. Exerience M. D., Dentist. Illinois Street. UMMAGESALE Girls Industrial School at 10, at 40 S. Meridian-st. Stocked Department Store, containing descriptions. As these are DONATION new Prices, and we urge the public to see Us, at least. Millinery Display - just in time for the mms, Laces, etc. to suit young and old or Children, Men and Women. Toys Glass and Silverware, Plants, Seeds. are goods and furnishings, Fruit jars, petts, Wall Paper, etc. Those things you all need to wear or use the Place. Sing = = = 1900 ER CARNIVAL. Monday eve, Apr. 23. Admission per couple, $15 is grand affair. Smith and Fred. Anderson, loved by Reed & Robinson 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. Series of Entertainments —Under the auspices— THE BOQUET CLUB At Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday evening, April 23, The Peak Sisters Concert. Admission, 10c.