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Vol 4 No. 47 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. CONFERENCE ENDS The A. M. E. Zion Conference Closes its Session at Washington, D. C. The general conference of the A. M. E. Zion church has closed. It has accomplished great good and shown the world its strength, its power, and its influence as a powerful and great church organization. The daily sessions from the very beginning have been noted for the harmony, for the great amount of work done, and for the amount of information imparted to the 300 delegates present One new bishop was elected and the selection has been voted a good one, since he hails from Alabama, one of the pillar states of the Zion. To give a full report of the many very excellent reports made by Prof. Howard S. Day, secretary, and many others, would consume too much space, Briefly the work is as follows: There were 2,902 ordained ministers, an increase for the quadrennium of 429; the total number of churches, 3,841, an increase of 229; number of members, 528,461, an increase of 119,020. The church property is valued at $4,865,372, on which there is an indebtedness of $758,462; raised in preachers' salaries, $3,117,000. The current expenses of the denomination have been $614,800; for church indebtedness $3,763,996. There have been sixty deaths in the ranks of ministers sine 1896. A vote of thanks was tendered the secretary. One of the principal matters of interest considered at this session was the report submitted by John C. Dancy on the state of the country, which delt principally with the work of the Negroes since the war. It extolled the bravery of the Negro soldiers in Cuba and the Philippines, pointed to the strides made by the colored race along industrial and professional lines, condemned the proposition to take away the franchise of illiterate Negroes and allow illiterate whites to vote, denounced crime against women and wrong doing of every kind. Following is the roster of bishops who will preside over the affairs of this connection: J. W. Hood, D. D. LL. D. T. H. Lomax Charles Calvin Petty, A. M. D. D. I. C. Clinton, D. D. Alexander Walters, D. D. G. W. Clinton, A. M., D. D. J. W. Alstork, D. D. John W. Alstork, the newly elected bishop, was born in Talladega, Ala., September 1, 1882; attended school at Longwood Institute and Talladega College; joined the A. M.E. Z. church in 1873; was converted in 1878, and licensed to preach the same year; joined the Alabama Conference in 1879; was ordained deacon in 1882 by Bishop J. P. Thompson; was ordained as Elder in 1884 by Bishop J, W. Hood, D. D., LL. D. The honor of D. D. was conferred upon him by the faculty and trustees of Livingston College May 1893. He is a trustee of the fol- Subscribe for The The Recorder. NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COLORED PEOPLE OF INDIANA lowing institutions: State Normal School, Montgomery, Ala., Langridge Academy, Montgomery, Ala., Greenville High School, Greenville, Ala., Hale Infirmary, Montgomery, Ala., and censor of the National Medical College, Louisville, Ky. He is general steward of the A. M. E, Z. connection and was eight years conference stewart of the Alabama conference. He has traveled extensively in Cuba and is a delegate to the ecu menical conference which meets in London, England 1901 WILL CELEBRATE A committee composed of prominent colored men was appointed at a meeting held in New Albany, Ind., last September, the object of which was to formulate a plan for the proper observance of the anniversaries of emancipation. The have issued the following circular: We believe it our duty to perpetuate that sainted Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation, that it might be said of us and the rising generation, 'although he is dead yet he speaketh.' We further belive that there should be a special day set apart so that the whole race could pay homage on the same day. To this end we could have a uniformity of action along this line." "1st. That we ask all conventions, conferences and associations, both local and national, to consider the propriety of setting apart the 22d day of September or January 1st of each year for the whole race to celebrate Lincoln's emancipation proclamation for the following reasons: "1st. Because it is best to have celebration by the entire race. "2nd. This would give us a uniformity of action, and it would be more probable that the government would recognize an appeal from the Afro-Americans to set apart a day in each year as a national holiday. "3rd. Another thought is that the youths will be educated to know their benefactors. "4th. It will also instill patriotism and unify the race. "5th. To have able men speak on such occasions would cause the children to read and become acquainted with the historical points about the emancipation." The organization of a mutual aid association under the direction of a number of leading colored men, which was mentioned exclusively in The Recorder several weeks ago has been completed and the association is now issuing certificates of stock to all applicants. The many good features about this new organization at once commends it to the public, and especially to those who are unable to provide for the "rainy day." As stated the object is to provide for a suitable burial for its deceased members, and at the lowest possible cost. The plan as offered shows that this has been accomplished. The memberseip fee has been placed at one dollar, upon the payment of which the payee receives a certificate of membership in the association. The fact that no dues, no regular meetings, no sitting up with the sick are embraced within the provisions of this association at once it upon a favorable basis. Upon the death of any member all holders of certificates will be assessed the sum 50 cents for the purpose of paying the sum $65, which is allowed for the burial of each and every member. If after paying the assessment there remains any surplus the same will be used to create a reserve fund. Thus it will be readily seen that the organization is in reality a public benefactor. Under its workings the number of pauper or charity burials will be considerably lessened and this hitherto unwelcome duty will not befall those whose foresight and prudence will enable them to partake of this offer Again, the fact that the association was formed and is run solely by men of the race bespeaks much for it. The old and the you f.g. the rich or the INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA SATURDAY, MAY 26 1900 NOT MUCH OF A DOCTOR. NOT MUCH OF A DOCTOR. ANTI EXPANSION FREE SALVAGE "They say when a man arrives at the sician. Now I'm just 40."—St. Paul Plo "They say when a man arrives at the age of 40 he's either a fool or a physician. Now I'm just 40."—St. Paul Pioneer Press. poor, black or white, in fact anybody of good moral character will be welcome to membership. In a recent circular issued by the directors the following reasons are given showing the necessity of the association: WHEEL NOTES The Decoration Day road race ad mits no colored riders. Sam Mu barger, the manager, says that as far as he is concerned he would allow the colored boys a chance to show the The Mutual Aid Association was organized after seeing the great number of pauper burials which occur constantly, and also those which require the assistance of the public. The entire object of this association is to give its members a respectful burial. The sum of $65 is appropriated to each member for this use, and it is our intention to increase this sum as the membership increases. It is an organization which does not require weekly or monthly meetings or tax its members any dues what ever. Any person paying one dollar will receive a certificate, which entitles him to $65 at death. All that is required of him is 50 cents assessment at the death of each member. Anyone is eligible to membership regardless of age or sex Reasons why every one should become a member of the Mutual Aid Association; 1 Because it is on the most improved plan, and is especially adapted to the circumstances and requirements of the working class and all who have small incomes 2 Because it is the most inexpensive organization in the city and gives a neat sum of money to its deceased members. 3 Because there are no dues to be paid, only the entrance fee of one dollar and 50 cents assessment at the death of a member. 4 Because everyone is eligible to membership regardless of sex or age 5 Because it is much cheaper than any lodge or insurance and at death gives $65. 6 Because or board is composed of men who are looking out for the interest of their race. 7 Because there are no meetings and it does not take its members out at night. 8 Because there is no regalia or uniform of any kind to be bought or worn. 9 Because those those who have been barred from lodges and insurance on account of age can become members The officers are as follows: Walter Jameson, president; Thomas Smith, treasurer; R. H. Smith, general secretary; Louis Williams, assistant secretary; C. M. C. Willis, chairman trustee board; Richard Teeters and John H. Sweeney, trustees. The association meets at 536 Indiana avenue. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State ANTI EXPANSION FREE SHOW the age of 40 he's either a fool or a phy- neer Press. WHEEL NOTES The Decoration Day road race admits no colored riders. Sam Murbarger, the manager, says that as far as he is concerned he would allow the colored boys a chance to show their speed but the board would not stand for it. A number of riders will make a trip to Greenwood and Franklin Sunday. The start will be from Monument place at 10 a.m. Jack Crowdis signifies his intention of joining the colored racing fraternity this season and has been training hard through the winter for the coming road race. "Jack-a-Balls" has a reputation of being a hard roadster. Oscar Mason has the high honor of being the only colored rider in the city using a chainless wheel. The northside boys are daily training in anticipation of our annual road race. There are several likely young riders on the northside. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Rastus Jones is riding a Waverly Special and may be induced to train this season. Several colored riders from Cincinnati were in the city Sunday and their admiration for our well-paved streets was freely expressed. Lon Hoosior, the irrepressible "Inky," has been using a "Walker Special" and he considers it among the fast ones. While in Louisville last season "Inky" was given an Indian name—K-We-Ba-Shalto, which means the man who talks too much. Otis Ward and Jimmy Cage have actually worn a path along the canal bank, which constitutes their training grounds for the coming road race. Several of the local riders are quietly talking of getting on a match race between Hyley Taylor and Henry Milliken, two of the best young riders in the city. 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. Bishcps Ordained. COLUMBUS, O., May 23.—Bishops Tyree, Moore, Smith, Shunfer and Coppin were ordained by the A. M. E. conference with impressive ceremonies this morning. At the business session a resolution was adopted that after June 30 bishops and ministers may wear robes. Friday May 25, was set for final adjournment. Anniversary Sermon The United Brothers Friendship and Sisters of Mysterious Ten and Juveniles of the city, held their annual A Journal of Opinions in the interest of the Ra Correspondence Solicit Special Inducements to Sample Copies on Appl A Journal of Opinions, published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application thanksgiving services last Sunday at Tomlinson Hall. The order is represented in the city by thirteen lodges with a total membership of 1,500 as follows: Gibson, No. 2: Friendship No. 3; St. John, No. 10; Sumner, No. 11; Phillip, No. 33. The Temples are St. Mary, No. 2; Deborah No. 3; Western Star, No. 11; Rising Sun No. 20; St. Theresa, No. 24 and St. Ruth No. 33. The juvenile lodges are St. Hannah No. 5; Aurora No. 6 and Eastern Star No. 9, Forming at the hall the order headed by the K. P. band, paraded the principal streets. At the hall the thanksgiving sermon was conducted by Mr. Walter Jameson as Mastea of Ceremony. The sermon was preached by Rev. Charles Williams, pastor of South Calvary Baptist church. Mrs. Patsy Hart-McGruder organized the first state lodge in this city over 26 yrs ago and the growth of the Order has been phenomenal. The Order ha Grand lodges in every state in the Union, but four and is prosperous. Logansport Quarterly meeting passed off quietly P. E. Rev. Saunders was not present Rev. H. H. Thompson, pastor of one our churches in Chicago, passed through the city last Friday. He stopped over long enough to preach that evening. His sermon was highly appreciated. East Lodge, 4284 is making preparations from their annual Thanksgiving sermon on the 1st Sunday in June. Messrs. Geo. C Parker, Albert Scott and P. L. Easterly went to Lafayette last week to be initiated into the mysteries of the F. and A. M. Miss Ida Williams is working hard make the play "Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women," fairly on foot a success. Dr. H. C. Ford made a flying trip to Chicago. Rev. Harris of Rockville, is in the city. He will probably make his future here. Miss Maud Palmer entertained last week in honor of her guest, Miss M. McClelland of Laporte. The evening was passed very pleasantly after which light refreshments were served. Percy Jones has confined with a sore throat. Ollie Keene was in Peru last Saturday. Charley Moss and father of Peru, were in the city last week and pursued barbershop fixture which they shipped to their home. Mr. Henry Patton formerly of the Murdock is now at Maline's. Frank Foster of Richmond, has accepted a position in the city. Harry Russell spent Sunday in Peru among friends. The Dunbar club was entertained by Catherine Goodwin at her home last week. After the program was rendered, the evening was spent in games. Harry Whitaker has accepted a position at the Murdock barbershop. Bedford Notes. Dr. Chase, recently of South Africa, has been lecturing in the city. The quarterly conference fund sacramental service were held at the A, M, E. church last evening. Rev. Taylor of Bloomington filled the in the absence of our Presiding Elder, who was attending general conference at Columbus, O. Quite a number of young people attended quarterly meeting at Mitchell Sunday. Rev. H. C. Moorman will preach at Fayetteville next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Crutchfield of Louisville spent Sunday in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor. Miss Addie Rice who died at Indianapolis was buried at Beach Grove cemetery Tuesday afternoon. She was a member of Eastern Beauty Taberna ncle, No. 5, and her remains were accompanied by Mrs. Jenny S. Boyd, H. and Mrs. Perry L. Allen, V, P. Damon & Pythias. There is a movement on foot among some of the individual members of the Pythian lodges of the city to produce the play of Damon & Pythias in the near future. The characters will be represented by the following; Mr. Sylvester Overton, Mr. John Morris, Mr A.W. Strickland, Mr William Russell and Mme V. Gilliam-Lewis, together with others who have not been selected. A little girl or boy, six years old is desired to take one of the parts. The indications are that this production will surpass anything ever presented in the city. Address S. Overton, 312 W. Ray street, for desired information. Address NEW YORK STORE Established in 1853 Sole Agents Butterick Patterns. SUMMER SHOE NEEDS..... You'll be Satisfied here in these Matchless Bargains Misses $1.25 Kid button Oxford, spring heels, sizes 11½ to 2 89c Boys and Youths $2.00 Tan Lace shoes light and dark shades, sizes 18 to 5½ at. 1.49 Ladles 1.50 Kid button Oxford, turn soles. 95c Ladles $3.50 Tan kid Lace shoes, turn soles, high heels at. $2.48 Rear Main Floor. PETTIS DRY GOODS CO. SELL THEIR GIRLS Pitiable Plight in Famine- Stricken India BOSTON, MASS.--The Rev. Rockwell Clancy, a missionary at Allahabad, who is visting his brother in Medford, speaking of the conditions in India, said: "The condition of famine-stricken Indiana to-day is something strictly awful to contemplate. I can not tell anything about the number dying, but when I left Bombay last February there were some 60,000,000 people suffering and over 30,000,000 in dire distress, and of these only 5,000,000 were receiving government aid. "It is not the cities, but the country places which are stricken, and when you know that it is mostly among the agricultural classes, and that 80 percent. of the population of Indiana is made up of tillers of the soil, you may be able to grasp in some slight manner the extent of the suffering at the present time. "When the famine set in the people began to sell everything they had that they might get a little grain for food. They took the doors from their houses and sold them; sold their furniture and farming utensils; and then when they had no longer anything to sell they sold their children. The boys don't sell well and the traffic is largely in girls. "I saw girls in one town just before I came away being sold for 30 cents apiece. They were bought up by Mohammedans. But they won't buy the boys, so when the parents can no longer support their children they abandon them and henceforth they must get on as best they can. These cast-offs congregate about the doors of the grain merchants' shops, and the only way the proprietors can get rid of them is to throw out handsfull of grain, scattering it wide. The children pick and pick all day and at night perhaps are rewarded by having collected a single handful. Annual Meeting W.M.M.S. To the Presidents of all Auxiliaries of the Woman's Mite Missionary society A. M. E. church of Indiana; Dear Sisters, Our next annual convention will convene in Marion, June 6, continuing three days. It is hoped that all auxiliaries will be represented by at least one delegate. Please do all you can to have a good financial report. If you wish to have credit for the money raised, send it to the convention, don't wait until conference meets but send it right away, so that proper credit may be given. As this is our quadrennium, let us do our duty and make it the best convention yet held, both progressive and financial. If you have no society organized, send in what you can. Extensive preparations have been made by the citizens of Marion toward entertaining the visitors. Hoping to meet all, with hearts filled with love for missions. Yours for Christ and the World, M. A. Teister, State President, 208 W. North staceet, Crawfordsville, Ind. Funeral Directors Meet. The twelfth annual convention of the Indiana Funeral Directors' Association began at the English Hotel. The association has about 400 members and has prospered during the last year. The officers are: President, J. N. Frist, of Clinton; vice-president, C. H. Johnson, of Newcastle; secretary-treasurer, M. V. Weissinger, of Mt. Vernon. The lectures for the benefit of the delegates are given at the English Hotel, while demonstrations in anatomy are given at the Indiana Medical College. C. A. Renouwd is the principal demonstrator. Mr. C. M. C. Willis, of this city, is the only colored member of the Association. THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS, IND The Matter of a Ring. Young Dr. Henderson read with surprise Miss Harrington's note asking him to call that same evening. Only that morning the twain, agreeing that what they had considered a life engagement was all a mistake and would be better ended, had parted, and the doctor was at a loss to account for this recall. "What can she want?" he muttered. "I thought we said all these was to say this morning—more, too, maybe—and I don't know of any more gifts to be returned," and he smiled grimly at a miscellaneous assortment of packages on his center table. "Can she be trying to make it up?" and, though knowing the thought to be preposterous, he was conscious of a thrill. Miss Harrington received him in a small room, almost a den, opening out of the library; it was here that they had passed their happiest hours. She did not offer to shake hands and he caught himself thinking how very becoming that cool little bow of hers was; he had never noticed it before. "Of course, you were surprised at my asking you to call," she began, and then paused for him to deny it, which he, with even the slightest regard for truth for truth's sake, could not do. "Do you not know why I have sent for you?" Miss Harrington asked, indignation growing stronger in her voice. Considering that only that morning he had been convinced that her favor or disfavor could never more be to him a matter of concern, he now felt a strange sorrow, almost fear, at her evident anger; he paused a moment to draw in with a long whiff the warmth and cosiness of this little room—the had spent some delightful evenings here; then, in answer to her question, he made the brilliant remark, that he supposed she wanted to see him. She looked at him scornfully. "No," she declared; "I did not wish to see you. I am leaving the city toorrow morning; so are you in another direction. I have something of yours, something you have forgotten, which I thought too valuable to send by mail or messenger, so there remained nothing but for you to come in person and get it." The doctor shook his head sadly. "I'm—I'm sorry," he faltered, apologetically, "but I can't imagine what you mean." There is some scorn too great for words—for a time at least. Miss Harrington walked swiftly across the room to the mantel, and returning, placed on the table a small red plush case; opened, this showed a handsome diamond ring within. Stepping back from the table, she clasped her hands behind her and looked at him without a word. He stared with puckered brows, first at the ring, then at the girl. "Our engagement ring!" she announced finally, when the silence had lasted as long as she could stand. "Oh, surely not!" he answered quickly. "You gave me that this morning." "And you thought so little of it, it was to you a matter of such little importance, that you went off and forgot it, left it lying here on the table," she interrupted. "I beg your pardon, I have a distinct recollection of taking it with me." To himself he was saying: "I always knew you were pretty, but not this pretty." "You are certainly mistaken," said the girl. "I remember distinctly placing it in my right hand lower vest pocket," and he clasped his hand to the spot indicated. "That is impossible." Did you ever hear two children disputing? "I did." "You didn't." "I did." "You didn't." It came to Dr. Henderson that they were - fast approaching that stage. He pulled himself together to crush her with one fine masculine stroke. "I have too much respect, Miss Harrington," he said with great dignity, "not only for your feelings, but for my own, to treat so lightly as you have insinuated the seal of our engagement. Had I been so careless as to forget it, as you charge. I concede that you would have a right to consider yourself slighted, if not insulted, but if you knew the true state of my heart you would instantly realize that your charge is absurd. A moment's consideration should have convinced you of this, or if your knowledge of me was not sufficient, a simple examination of this ring to descend to material things, should have been. But, womanlike you rush ahead, acting on mere impulse, and, of course, blundered." He picked up the ring, a handsome diamond solitaire, to point out to her wherein she had been so foolish. His face wore a sarcastic, withering smile, but as he glanced at the inner surface of the ring his expression slowly froze, for there stared him in the face this legend: "A. H.—M. H." And what did "A. H.—M. H." stand for but "Arthur Henderson—Mary Harrington?" Seeing his surprise his dismay, the girl laughed grimly. "Now," she said, "I suppose even your—shall we say assurance—will hardly permit you to deny longer that you forgot your engagement ring." He was still staring at the ring with apparently nothing to say. Miss Harrington took a step backward, and with a little bow, said: "I believe I remarked earlier in this interview, Dr. Henderson, that my yonl purpose in sending for you was to restore to you your property." At this curt dismissal the doctor rose quickly to his feet, coloring slightly. "I am going," he said, but he made no move in that direction. Instead, he leaned both hands on the edge of the table and stared fixedly across it at Miss Harrington. His brow was puckered up in deep wrinkles, but whether he was thinking of the girl or the ring can not be said with certainty. "I am going," he repeated, "but—but I don't understand it. I was angry this morning, I admit, and acted foolishly."—he paused to mutter to himself in a kind of wonder, "Lord, what an awful ass I must have been to let this girl get away when I had her"—"but when you handed me my ring it gave me a shock, made me realize then as I had not before, what we were doing. Had I not felt that it was too late, I would then and there have retracted and apologized for every hasty"— "You are pleading then, I am to understand," she broke in, cuttily, "the severe shock as your excuse for forgetting the ring, that it so numbed, paralyzed your senses, that you failed to think of it at all until I showed it to you a moment ago." "No," he continued stubbornly, "I am not prepared to admit that I forgot it. I remember so well—am so absolutely certain that I took it home"—"Dr. Henderson!" Her voice indicated impatience, scorn, indignation, exasperation and perhaps several other strong emotions. "Dr. Henderson, this would be amusing, ridicuolus, were it not so insulting. I found the ring on the table, so you can not possibly have taken it with you. I think we might as well make an end of this interview." When she commenced speaking the doctor had stopped. But he had not been listening; he had been thinking. Now he went on slowly, as though she had not interrupted him: "I took it home, straight home—I laid it on the table while I filled and lighted my pipe—I had it in my hand for almost an hour while I was smoking and thinking"—he was impressively laying it off to her with his finger each link of his chain of retrospection—"I then locked it in a small safe I have in my bedroom. When I started here this evening"—his face broke into a triumphant smile—"I put it in my left hand lower vest pocket, and here she is," and sure enough he pulled out a ring. He picked up the other, and holding them together, carefully compared them. They were exactly alike in every particular, size, shape, setting, brilliancy, and in both were the engraved letters "A. H.—M. H." He passed them across to Miss Harrington, whose turn it now was to show astonishment. "I-I don't understand it," she faltered. "Nor I," said Dr. Henderson, sternly. "You seem to have a plurality of engagement rings, to keep a stock on hand, as it were." The girl flushed. "Of course you know that I never had but one engagement ring," she said. She was stooping to defend herself, so the doctor went on the more severely. "Indeed! Yet here are two. I can not undertake to say how many more you may have with your initials 'H. M. in them. I suppose that even your—shall we say assurance—will hardly permit you to say that I was the giver of both. The rather unusual circumstance of two of your fiances having the same initials has probably been the cause of your mistake—a very natural one under the circumstances. I do not know who is the other—shall I say lucky?—fellow. Oh! 'A. H.' might be Ab Higgrison." "Mr. Higginson's name is Talbot, as you very well know." the girl put in. "Hum—well—maybe it is. I don't care. It doesn't make any difference who the other fellow is—or are. The fact remains that you had other engagement rings at the same time you had mine. Why you chose to add insult to injury by trying to make out that I was the faithless one I can not imagine. Such brazen"— "Dr. Henderson, your conduct is insufferable. I will hear your insults no longer." "Can you deny what I have said?" "Of course I can, and do. I know nothing of this other ring you have brought. It has your initials, 'A. H.' in it, too, remember. How am I to know that it is not one you intended for some other girl who happens to have my initials? Probably you were on your way to see her when you got my note." "Eh!" "Such startled innocence! Don't let"— Just here the library door opened and Miss Harrington's younger brother Gus appeared. Gus was a college senior, a class of young men not often thrown off their dignity, but the belligerent attitude of the two occupants of the room visibly startled him. "I beg your pardon" he faltered. "I—er—did not know anyone was in here. I was looking for—er—something I thought I had left in here." He drew back as though to leave the room, and then, his gaze falling on the plush case in his sister's hand, he stopped. "Why, that's the very thing I was looking for," he said, coming forward, a slight flush on his face, and taking it from her unresisting fingers. "Say, young man," asked the doctor, suddenly seeing a light, "is that yours?" Mr. Harrington drew himself up to his full height and answered with dignity: "Well, that's all right," began the doctor, "when" — "Why, what are you going to do with a ring like that, Gus?" eagerly asked his sister. "What does a man usually do with a ring like this?" asked Mr. Harrington in reply, stretching himself anoth- er inch. "I'm going to give it to the young lady I intend to marry." "Oh, Gus, is it Mary Harbison?" "Yes," he admitted, senior disappearing is the proud, happy boy. "How did you know?" "Then, my dear sir," said the doctor, with a relieved laugh, "I suppose the 'A. H.—M. H.' in that ring stands for 'Augustus Harrington—Mary Harbison?'" "And I supposed, of course, that it was for Mary Harrington," laughed the young lady of that name. "Humph!" sniffed the brother, contemptuously. "Think you are the only girl in the United States named Mary?" and then feeling that he was not being treated with proper dignity, he stalked from the room. PROTECTING SHADE TREES A Cheap and Simple Method of C While Young. After planting a shade tree upon street, or on school grounds, the neglect to give it some protection caused the loss of a large majority of your trees. Some thoughtless person, who out to know better, will hitch a horse or near the tree, and soon the barb gnawed and the tree ruined. Boys at play often destroy your trees on school grounds, and thus When Gus shut the door somewhat loudly Dr. Henderson and Miss Harrington were standing at opposite sides of the table, but before he could have taken two steps this was altered; the doctor marched boldly around to her side. "None but the brave deserve the fair," he muttered. "And this looks to me like an opportunity to undo my fool work of this morning. I'll make a try for it anyhow." "Mary," he said, aloud, taking her hand in his, "I have acted very foolishly to-day; you have been foolish; we have both been very foolish. Hasn't it lasted long enough? I love you—Ah! until this day I did not realize how I loved you; don't believe I could bear many days as this has been, dear—and you love me, I know you do. Come," and he lifted her hands and clasped them around his neck; "let me put this ring back on your finger where it belongs, before it causes more trouble." "But—how can you with my hands up there at the back of your neck?" she asked. "Well"—and he paused a moment to look down into a pair of beautiful eyes to consider, and to—"well, that is a problem; just let your hands stay where they are for the present, and we will attend to the ring later on." "All right," she sald. And so it was—Portland Transcript. Liquid Air in Mining. Ever since it was demonstrated that liquid air could be produced on a commercial scale it has been expected that one of its principal uses ultimately would be in mining as an explosive and substitute for the more or less dangerous compounds now employed. It has been believed that it would not only be safe to handle and effective, but also that it would have no tendency to vitiate the air, as do the explosives now in use. Indeed some time ago a report was published announcing that liquid air had been actually adopted for blasting purposes in the government coal mines of Germany, but the American consul general in Berlin, in a report to the State Department, says that this information was premature. More or less successful experiments have been made by the government, but no definite, satisfying results have been reached yet. It seems that the preparation of the liquid air cartridges requires some time so that much of the substance melts away. As a consequence, while liquid air is an effective explosive and safe in handling, it is less effective than dynamite, gun cotton, explosive gelatin, or giant powder. Military experts, after numerous trials, have reached the conclusion that the present methods of preparing the cartridges are wasteful, and in consequence of the rapid evaporation of the substance the cartridges must be used immediately as a delay of eight fifteen minutes make them unreliable. When freshly prepared they are powerful and well adapted for mining purposes as they improve the atmosphere in the mines by their explosion. But a better mode of preparation must be found before a general introduction of the new explosive can be expected. Experiments are still being made but have not sufficiently progressed to assure the desired results.—Black Diamond. "I will save you a thousand pounds," says an Irishman to an old gentleman, "if you don't stand in your own light." "How?" "You have a daughter, and you intend to give her ten thousand as a marriage portion." "I do." "Sir, I will take her with nine thousand." Dr. Norman MacLeod was once preaching in a Scotch district where the reading of a sermon was regarded as the greatest fault of which a minister could be guilty. When the congregation dispersed an old woman, overflowing with enthusiasm, sald to her neighbor: "Did ye ever hear anything sea gran?" Wasna that a and a good deacon was to lead sulkly. "But he read it." "I wadna he cared if he had whistled it!" "Patrick," said the priest, "the widow Mahoney tells me you have stolen one of her finest pigs. Is that so?" "Yes, yer reverence." "What have you done with it?" "Killed it and ate it, yer reverence." "Oh, Patrick, when you are brought face to face with the widow and her pig on the day of judgment, what account will you be able to give of yourself when the widow accuses you of the theft?" "Did you say the pig would be there, yer reverence?" "To be sure, I did." "Well thin, yer reverence, I'll say, Mrs. Maroney, there's yer pig." A teetotal minister who was very particular about his toilet went to preach one Sunday for a brother minister in a Parish church at Edinburg. On arriving at the vestry he looked round in search of a mirror to see that his toilet was all right before entering the pulpit, but failing to find one, he said to the beadle: "John, can I not have a glass?" "Certainly, sir," replied John. "Jist bide a wee, and I'll get ane for ye immediately," and left the vestry at once. On his return the minister asked: "Well, John, have you succeeded?" "Yes, sir," he replied John, producing a bottle and glass from beneath its coat. "I've brocht a gill. That'll be a glass for the forenoon and another for the afternoon." PROTECTING SHADE TREES. A Cheap and Simple Method of Care While Young. After planting a shade tree upon the street, or on school grounds, the neglect to give it some protection causes the loss of a large majority of young trees. Some thoughtless person, who ought to know better, will hitch a horse to or near the tree, and soon the bark is gnawed and the tree ruined. Boys at play often destroy young trees on school grounds, and this can ```markdown ``` not be avoided without giving the trees proper protection. If a tree is worth planting it is certainly worth caring for afterward. The cambium and inner bark, forming the living connection between the roots and the leaves, require a continuous supply of sap, or moisture, during the growing season. A newly planted tree can not furnish this mols- ture until rootlets have been formed, and this requires considerable time, meanwhile the hot sun, pouring its fierce rays directly upon the bark, injures it, dries up the sap and prepares the tree for the inroads of insects ```markdown ``` —soon the tree is dead. Experts pronounce the cause to have been borers, yet these would never have destroyed the tree but for the exposure of the bark to the summer's sun, without that protection which the foliage and free flow of sap had supplied before removal. It is a simple matter to make a tree box which will thoroughly protect a young tree. It should not be too large—six inches space within is ample; more will permit too great movement of the tree during wind-storms, which sometimes wears the tree at the top of the box, when it breaks off. Two loops of soft cloth, nailed to opposite sides of the box, holding the tree at center, will overcome this. To make a tree box, take two pieces of board six inches wide and six feet long, nail cleats across in three or four places on opposite sides, as shown in cut. Drive two strong, hardwood stakes three feet long, firmly, and at an angle as anchors, nail them firmly to bottom of tree box. One board should protect the south side of the tree, the slatted portion being to east and west. Or, four stakes may be driven into the ground and wrapped with barb wire, care being taken to nail cleats at top to prevent drawing the stakes together when wrapped—John P. Brown, in Indianapolis Press. In ——, Massachusetts, not long since, a church anniversary was held. The Sunday School children had a processional, as in the Episcopal church, and a good old deacon was to lead them. The choir sang the first verse of "Hold the Fort," to which they were to march. The deacon stalked in followed by the scholars, just as the choir began the second verse—"See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on." A clergyman was reading the burial service over an Irish corpse, and having forgot which sex it was, on coming to that part of the ceremony which read thus—"Our dear brother or sister"—the reverend gentleman stopped, seeing Pat standing by, stepped back, and whispering to him. said: "Is it a brother or a sister?" Pat says: "Friend, 'tis neither; 'tis only a relation." "I hear they're going to move the mint." "So they are. What about it." "So they are. What about it." "Nothing, only I suppose the operation is what you might call transplanting the root of all evil."—Philadelphia Bulletin. Ruth—Caesar said all Gaul was divided into three spirits. Kitty—Did he say how much of it Chicago drummer got?—Detroit Free Press. THE CATALPA TREE. BY JOHN M. BROWN, SECRETARY INDIANA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION. Catalpa, the name given by the Aborigines. There are at least two varieties indigenous to the United States and others from Asia. C. bignonoides, common in all Southern States and cultivated in most States of the North. This tree is of small growth, crooked, and seldom forming a well shaped tree. Prof. Austin C. Apgar, in "Trees of the Northern United States," describes the flowers as much spotted with yellow and purple, the lower lobe entire, pod thin, while the following variety has flowers two inches long, nearly white, faintly spotted, the lower lobe notched, pod thick. Catalpa Speciosa. Warder. A large tree, 60 to 80 feet high, becoming from 2 to 5 feet in diameter, indigenous to the lower valley of the Wabash river in Indiana and Illinois, seemingly preferring the overflowed alluvial lands. As freshhets occurred the seed pods were distributed along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, forming limited groves in Tennessee and Missouri. Unlike tree species which have edible nuts or fruits, although its seeds are winged, the distribution of the Catalpa Speciosa was not alided by birds or animals, being almost entirely scattered down stream by water. The beauty of the flowers, quick growth of the tree, admirable shade and the extreme durability of the wood, have combined to cause the dissimination of the catala to all portions of the United States, and the Catala Speciosa has proven to be hardy between latitude 35 degrees and 44 degrees and from 101 degrees west to New England, and also capable of adjusting itself to the soils, location and conditions within the above limit. Upon the sandy semi-arid praries of the West, it has been grown successfully, and promises even there to be a profitable investment. The rapid disappearance of the American forests, the advancing prices of lumber, with increasing difficulties experienced in a supply for commercial uses, as well as the struggle among competing railways to secure enough cross ties for the maintenance of a safe track, bring prominently to every consumer of wood the question: What shall we do for timber in the future? It has been the custom to take the oak, a tree which is slow to develop, as a standard by which to measure every forest growth, and thus impatient Americans are discouraged from forest planting. However, in the catalpa we have a tree combining many of the qualities of oak, besides possessing several features of great value unknown to the queurous family, and, withal, coming quickly to maturity, producing merchantable saw timber and several crossies in from fifteen to twenty years. The Indian tribes who dwelt in the valley of the Wabash, or traversed this region, sought such trees as could be easily wrought with their rude implements, and those which were most enduring, from which to fashion their canoes, and the catalpa was their favorite wood. Usually those woods which are dense, and slow to mature, have great durability, while the quick growing trees with softer wood, soon perish The reverse is the case with catalpa, its chemical constituents being permanent antiseptice preserve the fibers from decay. The early white settlers in the valley of the Wabash were instructed as to the valuable qualities of the catalpa and they made use of it in constructing their houses, boats and stockade forts, which have endured through more than a century. General William H. Harrison often spoke of the catalpa and urged its cultivation, since he had known of its many valuable qualities during his residence at Vincennes. He had seen this wood sound and bright more than a century after it had been placed in the stockades, and he used catalpa for posts in his fence ninety years ago, some of which are still standing. The writer procured one of these posts for the New Orleans Exposition in 1885; it was sound and good for many years' additional service. Evidences of the durability of catalpa wood are numerous and convincing. The earthquake at New Madrid, Missouri, in 1811, threw down many catalpa trees and others were killed, but left standing. These were sound and well preserved a few years since—as mentioned by Mr. Barney in his book. Several catalpa cross ties were placed in the C. C. C. & St. L., Cairo division, in 1879, one of which was taken out last summer (1889), having been in constant use for twenty years. Mr. J. W. Cowper, Engineer Maintenance of Way, officially reports of this tie as follows: "This catalpa tie, taken out of the track three miles north of Harrisburg, was put in in 1879, in mud ballast. The wood is perfectly solid, showing very little signs of decay. * * * With tie plates and good ballast, these ties would, I think without doubt, last fully thirty to thirty-five years." Mr. Cowper furnished the Indiana Forestry Association with a half of this tie. The writer had part of it sawed into boards and a frame was made and finished to determine its value as a furniture wood. In appearance it resembles white walnut, juglans cinerea, also similar in texture. It is as easily wrought as white pine; the polish which it receives places the catalpa on a plane with walnut, cherry and our finest cabinet woods. The late E. E. Barney, the veteran car builder of Dayton. Ohio, who was one of the best judges of timber in America, took a very great interest in the catalpa, having published an exhaustive pamphlet which is now quite rare, giving the results of his investigations, experiments and correspondence upon the subject. Many railway officials, in early days experimented with catalpa trees, the testimony of several being quoted in this booklet. Mr. Barney spent several thousand dollars in painstaking research and demonstrated the value of this wood to railway interests. The late Robert Douglas, of Waukee, Illinois, also expended a large sum in similar investigations and was thoroughly imbued with the importance of the catalpa to commerce. The late Dr. John A. Warden made the subject one of deep study, advocated the growing of this timber and planted many catalpa trees. Mr. H. H. Hunneswell, a wealthy gentleman, of Wellesley, Mass., planted a square mile of catalpa timber near Farlington, Kansas, Robert Douglas & Son contracting to furnish and plant the trees—2,000 per acre—or one and a quarter million trees. The planting began in 1879. Mr. Hunneswell at that time being 65 years of age. In 1900 this plantation of twenty years' growth, has a value which can scarcely be estimated, telegraph poles and cross ties being supplied. The owner is still alive to see the benefit of his investment. As in most plantations of which I am cognizant, the Farlington forest has been greatly neglected in recent years. In a state of nature, where time is no object, a thousand years as but a day, a long struggle takes place between the stronger and weaker trees, both robbing the others; eventually a sufficient number succeed by destroying the remainder. Where dollars are the object and time of great importance, as in an artificial forest, these surplus trees should be destroyed after the object of close planting has been attained, namely an upright trunk free from side branches to a great height. Otherwise the moisture and nutriment required by the permanent trees will be divided and none receive enough. From a report made by Mr. Douglass in 1885 many of the trees six years old, measured 18 inches in girth. While from sheer neglect and overcrowding there has been a serious loss in subsequent years. I have personally measured a large number of catalpa trees in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, District of Columbia, and Indiana, taking trees of known age, and they have averaged one inch diameter increase for each year after planting. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company planted on its line between Richmond and Indianapolis a large number of catalpa trees, part of which were speciosa and others bignonoid, or southern form. These were allowed to grow at random in a blue grass sod. They have been cut back often to prevent interference with telegraph wires, and a majority are worthless from neglect. Yet I measured several that were 48 inches girth after 16 years' growth. One tree in Menifee county, Kentucky, planted in 1840, has a spread of 80 feet diameter, the trunk being 15 feet in circumference. Mr. L. W. Yaggy, Lake Forest, Illinois, is the owner of a large farm near Hutchison, Kansas, on 500 acres of which are growing catalpa trees; 13,000 posts were cut in 1898, after eight years' growth, selling for $1,300.00 leaving the remaining trees close enough for perfect development. Mr. Yaggy considers this a very profitable investment. Mr. D. C. Burson, Topeka, Kansas, speaking of the value of catalpa trees and lumber, says: "Notwithstanding it makes an almost everlasting tie the wood is entirely too valuable for that purpose, as the lumber—40 feet b. m. in a tie, is worth $2.00 to $3.00. In fact, there is no lumber grown in the United States that is more valuable. It takes a finish equal to San Domingo mahogany." A desk was made from a tree which Mr. Burson had grown from seed planted ten years before. It is highly ornamental the wood does not warp, expand or contract, says Mr. Burson. Suel Foster, Muscatine, Iowa, cut a tree of his own planting, at 20 years from the seed; it measured 21 inches across the stump. Furniture was made from this equal to any cabinet wood. Upon almost every railway right of way may be growing 640 trees to each mile of track, omitting the inside line of curves, but planting one row of trees upon each side the track, and 40 to 50 feet from center, trees one rod apart. In sixteen years this will provide 3,000 ties, being enough to relay the mile of track. Since the catapult renews itself from the stump, when cut, and the young shoots grow very rapidly with the well established roots to support the new growth, the trees would be permanent, and fully supply all requirements for ties, fence posts, telegraph poles and lumber. By cutting a portion each year the avenue would remain unbroken. Sarcasm "We'll send you these circulars early to-morrow." "Can't you print them and deliver them to-day?" "Goodness, yes; we'll send them to you yesterday, if you say so."—Chicago Record. Marriage a la Mode The Bridegroom (after the wedding)—Dearest, why do you take this little matter of being married so tragically? It won't last long, you know.—Fliegende Blatter. Still Wonid Save It Blobbs—Poor Bjones has dyspepsia so badly he says his life isn't worth living. Blobbs—But Mrs. Bjones says he insists upon calling the doctor whenever he has an anache or a pain, all the same. Philadelphia Record. Diplomatic. The Plain Lady (at the mask hall)—How do you like me in this costume? The Man—Oh, with the mask on you're simply perfect.—Meggendorfer's Blatter. Smith—Good morning, Jones; I hear you have got a son and heir. Jones—Yes; our household now represents the United Kingdom. Smith—How's that? Jones—Why, you see, I am English my wife's Irish, the nurse is Scotch and the baby Walls. INDIANAPOLIS A HAVEN FOR KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS. Ex-Secretary of State Finley Arrested But Gov. Mount Refuses to Honor Beckham's Requisition-Ex-Governor Taylor Arrives. Charles Finley, ex-Secretary of State of Kentucky, was arrested at Indianapolis, Monday evening, on a requisition from Governor Backham, of Kentucky, and later released because Governor Mount refused to honor the requisition. The document charged Finley with being an accessory before the fact to the willful murder of William E. Goebel. Governor Mount said he refused to honor the papers on their merits, adding: "I would not send any man, Democrat or Republican, for trial before a court that is plainly organized to convict, and not to provide justice." W. S. Taylor, ex-Governor of Kentucky, came to Indianapolis, Monday night. Tuesday morning neither he nor Mr. Finley could be located. The requisition for Finley was issued by Governor Beckham Monday, immediately after the Supreme Court decision on the Taylor appeal. It was sent to Indianapolis by policeman Z. T. Thomasson, of Frankfort, and was served on Finley in the Circle Park Hotel billiard room by Detectives Holtz and Asch, of the Indianapolis force. He did not exhibit surprise, accompanied them to police headquarters and telephoned to prominent Republicans. The detectives carried the requisition to Governor Mount, at the Denison. He asked the Kentucky officer whether Finley had been indicted by a jury composed wholly of men from one political party. The officer pleaded ignorance, and the Governor retired to a private room, returning shortly with the indorsement on the paper: "The within application for the extradition of Charles Finley is hereby denied." Upon learning of this action Superintendent Quigley promptly released Finley and wired Governor Beckham. NO MEDIATION. Secretary of State Notifies Boer Emulsa Ries That United States Must Pre- vent Washington special: The state department has met the issue raised by the coming to Washington of the Boer delegation by declining to interfere in behalf of the South African republics in the present struggle. The meeting between the delegates and Secretary Hay was brought about in the simplest manner. At the appointed time Tuesday the three delegates appeared. They were unaccompanied and were shown at once into the diplomatic room. Secretary Hay, accompanied by Mr. Babcock, his private secretary and stenographer, entered the diplomatic room and cordially greeted his visitors. Just what passed between them probably will never be exactly known, for, when the meeting was over, after lasting an hour, the Boers in departing stated to a number of anxious newspaper men that they had, and would have, nothing to say as to what happened. For his part, the Secretary of State before making any statement, made his way to the White House and consulted the President. Later Mr. Hay gave out a lengthy statement, reciting that the United States had maintained a strict neutrality in the contest between England and the Boer States, giving the history of the previous efforts looking to mediation, and concluding with the statement that while the President sympathizes with the desire of the people of the United States that the war should be brought to a speedy close he feels that under the present circumstances there is no course open to him but to persist in the policy of impartial neutrality, to deviate from which would be contrary to our traditions and national interests. The Boer representatives were unofficially received by the President, Wednesday, their visit to the executive mansion being arranged by Secretary Hay. RATHBONE SUSPENDED The Director General of Cuban Posts to be Succeeded by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. Washington special: The Postmaster General. Typed: issued the fax. general Tuesday issued the following: "Ordered, that Estes G. Rathbone be and he is hereby, suspended from the office of director general of posts of Cuba that Ralph L. Bristow, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, be, and he is hereby, appointed acting director general of posts of Cuba, without other salary than that of Fourth Assistant Postmaster General; that all records, books, papers, supplies and other properties of the department of posts of Cuba shall be immediately delivered to the custody of the acting director of posts hereby appointed." It is presumed that the action was based upon reports received by the Postmaster General from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow at Havana. Nothing could be learned of the details of the reports received from this source, but it was stated that they were of a general character. The Postmaster General, when asked if Mr. Rathbone's suspension was due simply to negligence in administering Cuban postal affairs, said that such might be the inference drawn. When asked whether Mr. Rathbone was at liberty to leave the island the Postmaster General replied that General Wood had control of that branch of the subject and would act as he thought proper. MORE BOTTENNESS. Deputy Auditor Reeves of Cuba Makes Confession and Gives Up $4,500 of Neely's Stealings. Havana cable: W. H. Reeves, deputy auditor of the island, made a confession Friday midnight, and gave up $4,500 given him by C. F. W. Neely, the arrested financial agent of the posts at Havana, to perform certain services the day he left. General Wood and the postal inspectors refuse to disclose the nature of the confession, barely admitting that one has been made. It is claimed $1,400 more will be recovered. KRUGER'S REQUEST Lives of All Colonials Fighting With Boers Must Be Spared or Johannesburg Will Be Lorenzo, Marquez, Saturday May 19. The Transvaal government decided to-day to send a message to Lord Roberts, requesting a cessation of hostilities, demanding a guarantee that the lives of all colonials fighting with the Boers shall be spared, and stating that unless these terms are granted the mines will be blown up and Johannesburg destroyed. The government has been for some time considering the destruction of the mines. President Kruger and the Executive Council were against the proposition, but strong popular pressure was brought to bear in favor of it. There is much uncertainty in Pretoria, where Kruger is the only strong hand. The Boer President told me yesterday that he would fight until the last cartridge, but many officials and burghers are shaky and desire a compromise. They do not want to defend Pretoria for fear that their property will be destroyed by bombardment. A large meeting was held Thursday night, at which the women of Pretoria passed resolutions urging the defense of the capital to the bitter end. Provisions will soon be scarce in Pretoria. All is being taken to Lydenberg, where the capital may be removed. Notwithstanding the discouraging situation, President Steyn maintains a cheery and bold demeanor. A few hundred men of the foreign legion attacked Mafeking Saturday and carried several forts. The Boers failed to support them, and the result was a flasco. The relieving column of British was then within a few miles of the town and the Boer government has stopped all telegraphic news going out. PREPARES FOR THE WORST. President Kruger Said to Have Transferred the Bulk of His Property to Friends to Prevent Confiscation. London, May 23.-The Lourenzo Marques correspondent of the Times says it has been learned from unquestionable authority that within the last six weeks President Kruger has transferred the bulk of his property in the Transvaal to personal friends in order to avoid its confiscation by Great Britain. HOLD THE FORT. HOLD THE FORT. OBSTINATE INSURGENTS REFUSE TO BE WHIPPED. Two Companies in Albay Surrounded by 1,000 Insurgents—Attempt to Organize Municipal Governments Abandoned. Manilla, May 22.—With 50 men of the Thirty-first infantry, Maj. Brett pursued a band of Moro insurgents who had kid-happened 30 women and children and taken them to Pollok, on the island of Mindanao, intrenching themselves in a fort. As Brett's men approached the Moros opened fire, killing a brother of Dato Plang., who accompanied the troops. Fifteen Moros were killed by the Americans' return fire, but they could not be dislodged, and Brett reported the affair to Gen. Kobbe, at Zambranga, who sent Maj. McMahon, of the Thirty-first, to Cottabolo with reinforcements and two three-inch guns. Maj. McMahon has six companies, and is expected to give the Moros a thrashing. Maj. Wise, with two companies, is in Donsel, near Sorsogon, in Albay, surrounded by 1,000 insurgents. The Americans occupy trenches and are continually exchanging shots with the enemy. Gen. James M. Bell, who is in command of the hemp provinces in southern Luzon, has issued an order to his officers not to attempt to organize the municipal governments, as directed by Maj. Gen. Otis in his recent order, on account of the disturbed condition. THE BOER ENVOYS. Cordially Received at New York and Officially Welcomed by Mayor Van Wyck. The Boor peace envoys who reached New York last week were given an official reception by various committees on Friday. They were escorted to the city KRUGER'S R UNLESS HIS TERMS ARE GRAVED UP MINES Lives of All Colonials Fighting in Spared or Johannesburg Destroyed. Lorenzo, Marquez, Saturday May 19.—The ed to-day to send a message to Lord Robert hostilities, demanding a guarantee that the Boers shall be spared, and stating granted the mines will be blown up and John. The government has been for some time the mines. President Kruger and the Executive proposition, but strong popular pressure was there is much uncertainty n Pretoria, which hand. The Boer President told me yesterday last cartridge, but many officials and burghe promise. They do not want to defend Kretto will be destroyed by bombardment. A large meeting was held Thursday night toria passed resolutions urging the defense of Provisions will soon be scarce in Pretoria berg, where the capital may be removed. Notwithstanding the discouraging situation cheery and bold demeanor. A few hundred men of the foreign legion and carried several forts. The Boers failed to was a fasco. The relieving column of British of the town and the Boer government has s ing out. Destroyed. hall, where a crowd of 2,000 people greeted them with enthusiastic cheers. The police were obliged to clear a passage for the envoys into the hall, where they were received by Mayor Van Wyck, who cordially grasped the hand of each visitor, as they were introduced by Chairman Van Rensselaer. The Mayor spoke with deep feeling as follows: "I am delighted to welcome you to the city of New York and to be able to assure you wherever you go in free America you will receive a cordial welcome from the liberty-loving people of this country. I desire to inform you that the representatives of the city of New York have asked me to extend to you a welcome, and that the municipal assembly has adopted resolutions tendering you the freedom of the city. "Never since I have been in the Mayor's office has a more pleasant duty devolved upon me than to welcome you in behalf of this free people and to assure you that you have their full sympathy. I hope that when your mission is accomplished and when you return to this city on your way to your native countries you will again visit us and permit us to welcome you once more." It was after the envoys had each spoken in turn that the Mayor, again grasping the hand of Mr. Fischer, said: "I wish you God-speed on your mission to the national capital and hope sincerely that you will obtain all that you go there to seek." NEELY REARRESTED. Now Charged With Missappropriation of $45,375 While Holding Office in Cuba. New York special: Charles F. W. Neely, former financial chief of the postal department in Cuba, was rearrested Tuesday by a United State marshal. The arrest was made on a warrant issued by United States Circuit Judge Lacombe, in a civil suit against Neely by the United States. He is charged with wrongful conversion of $45,757.25. His bail was fixed at $30,000. The arrest was made on information furnished by George H. Burton, and the order of arrest was indorsed by Edward K. Jones, special attorney general, and Frederick P. Smith. The prisoner was taken to the United States marshal's office and later was arraigned before Judge Lacombe. Counsel for the prisoner made application for a reduction of the bail, but it was denied. Neely was then taken to the Ludlow street jail. 56TH CONGRESS. When the House met Wednesday it agreed that the minority of the jciary committee should have until M day to file their views on the anti-t bill and resolutions reported by the committee. The House then went into committee of the whole and the reading the Alaskan code bill, begun earlier the day, was resumed. The confer report upon the District of Columbia prepration bill displaced the code, and these Washington special: The War Department received Tuesday, from General Wood, at Havana, the substance of two criminal charges to be preferred against Neely in connection with the Cuban postal frauds. They were forwarded at once to the Department of Justice. It is said that the charges are merely specific complaints of matters included in the general charge against the prisoner, but they are regarded as necessary for the prosecution of the extradition proceedings. The Department of Justice telegraphed the charges to District Attorney Burnett, at New York. It is believed that the charges are two counts specifying the illegal conversion of public moneys to the use of Neely. In that case the charges might be prosecuted in the United States, and it may be that it will be the intention of the government officers to provide against a possible failure of the effort to secure the extradition of Neely to Cuba. MORTGAGE EXEMPTION An Opinion Rendered by Attorney General Taylor. Attorney General Taylor Tuesday handed the following written opinion to County Auditor H. B. Smith, of Marion county: "There is more confusion among county auditors respecting the filling of affidavits under the mortgage deduction law. I have uniformly held from the first letter written by me immediately after the act of 1899 was passed, up to this time, that a taxpayer can deduct his mortgage indebtedness existing on the first day of April of the year for which the tax upon his realty is assessed, and that the word 'March' in the law can serve no other purpose than to show how recently the mortgage has been executed. "If the mortgage was executed prior to March 1, that fact may be stated in the affidavit; if, however, the mortgage was REQUEST BE GRANTED WILL BLOW MINES, Lighting With Boers Must Be Johannesburg Will Be Destroyed. 19. The Transvaal government decided Roberts, requesting a cessation of what the lives of all colonials fighting stating that unless these terms are and Johannesburg destroyed. The time considering the destruction of Executive Council were against the future was brought to bear in favor of it.oria, where Kruger is the only strong yesterday that he would fight until the burghers are shaky and desire a com and Pretoria for fear that their property day night, at which the women of Prefense of the capital to the bitter end. Pretoria. All is being taken to Lyden-oved. situation, President Steyn maintains a on legion attacked Mafeking Saturday failed to support them, and the result of British was then within a few miles has stopped all telegraphic news go- executed between March 1 and April 1, then, in that event, section 1 of the law will apply, and the taxpayer is still entitled to a deduction of taxes, based upon the unpaid balance of the mortgage existing on April 1. This has been the uniform ruling of this office. "Human Ostrich" Swallows a Rare Paterson, N. J., special: George Bedow, known to dime museum audiences all over the country as the "human ostrich," swallowed a nine-inch bone beer scraper Thursday, at Boonton, on a wager, and the doctors here are examining him with X-rays to discover just where in his interior the scraper may be. He is suffering intensely. BECKHAM WINS United States Supreme Court Holds That There Is No Grounds, For Federal Interference in Kentucky Governorship Contest. Indianapolis Press Bulletin. Monday noon: The United States Supreme court to-day decided, in the Kentucky Governorship contest case, that the decision of the Kentucky Supreme Court, giving Beckham the seat, must be upheld, and that there was no ground for federal interference in the Beckham-Taylor imbroglio. The decision was read by Chief Justice Fuller. 56TH CONGRESS. When the House met Wednesday it was agreed that the minority of the judiciary committee should have until Monday to file their views on the anti-trust bill and resolutions reported by the committee. The House then went into committee of the whole and the reading of the Alaskan code bill, begun earlier in the day, was resumed. The conference report upon the District of Columbia appropriation bill displaced the code bill and there followed a protracted debate upon a proposition to appropriate $100,000 for a municipal hospital in Washington and over the question of appropriations for sectarian institutions. The conference report was finally voted down and the bill sent back to conference. The naval appropriation bill was sent to conference. Messrs. Foss, Dayton and Cunningham were appointed conferences and the House, at 4:35 p. m., adjourned. Discussion of the administration of affairs in Cuba by agents of the United States occupied the attention of the Senate during the greater part of Wednesday's session. Mr. Bacon addressed the Senate at length on his resolution directing the committee on relations with Cuba to make an investigation of the conduct of financial affairs of the island. The House Thursday passed a special river and harbor bill carrying $400,000 for surveys and emergency work, and devoted the remainder of the day to the Alaskan code bill. the postoffice appropriation bill was considered in the Senate Thursday. The committee amendment on the extension of the pneumatic tube service created some debate and was under discussion when the measure was laid aside for the day. Mr. Wolcott, chairman of the committee on postoffices and post roads, vigorously attacked the committee's proposition to appropriate $750,000 for pneumatic tubes, declaring the extension of the service was unnecessary and the appropriation a waste of public money. Mr. Mason quite as vigorously supported the proposition. An amendment of Mr. Butler to reduce by 10 per cent. the amount to be paid the railroads for the transportation of mail was rejected, 11 to 41. For the first time since the rebellion the House Friday passed a measure to pay Confederate soldiers for losses growing out of the civil war. It was a bill introduced by Mr. Cox of Tennessee to pay the Confederate soldiers who surrendered at Appomattox for the loss of horses and other personal effects, taken from them in violation of Lee's capitulation to Grant, by which officers and men of Lee's army were allowed to retain their baggage, side arms and horses. The bill originally carried $200,000, but the specific sum was stricken out and the appropriation was made indefinite. The bill was passed out of its order as a special compliment to Mr. Cox, who after ten years' service in the House, is to retire at the end of his present term. Many other claim bills were passed. Friday in the Senate was devoted to the pneumatic tube system service in the postoffice appropriation bill. The debate at times was sharp and almost personal. The appropriation was defended by Senators Chandler, Mason, Carter and Wellington, and opposed by Senators Allison, Hale, Tillman, Lodge, and Wolcott. Senator Morgan introduced a resolution to investigate the Panama Canal Company, and in a speech severely criticised that company. Senator McCumber made a speech in favor of the retention of the Philippines, during which Senator Tillman took issue with him over an assertion that the people of the South were glad the Confederacy was unsuccessful. Mr. McCumber, replying, expressed the opinion that 99 per cent. of the people of the United States were proud to-day that they are American citizens and are living under the stars and stripes. After a spirited debate the Senate Saturday, by the decisive vote of 32 to 16, laid on the table the whole proposition relating to the transportation of mail by the pneumatic tube system. An effort was made to secure the adoption of an amendment to appropriate $225,000 to carry out existing contracts for the service in New York, Brooklyn, Boston and Philadelphia, but no action was taken upon it, special orders superseding the appropriation bill. Mr. Morgan, chairman of the committee on interoceanic canals, asked unanimous consent that on next Tuesday at 2 o'clock, the Nicaragua canal bill be taken up and considered. Mr. Lodge, of Massachusetts, said he could not consent to that, as it would displace the unfinished business—the Philippine bill. Mr. Morgan gave notice that on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, or as soon thereafter as he could get the floor, he would move that the canal bill be taken up for consideration. Mr. Perking, of California, presented the report of the committee of conference on the fortification appropriation bill and it was agreed to. Mr. Allen, of Nebraska, offered a resolution that Messrs. Fischer, Wessels and Wolmarans the Boer delegates—be admitted to the floor of the Senate during their sojourn in Washington. "I object," said Mr. Hawley, of Connecticut, and the discussion went over. The House Monday under suspension of the rules passed two important bills reported by the committee on labor—one to extend the eight-hour law to all laborers employed under contract on government work and the other to prohibit interstate traffic in prison made goods by bringing them under the jurisdiction of the police powers of the State. The former bill is designed to carry the law of 1892 to its logical conclusion. The convict labor bill caused some sharp inquiries from members of the Southern States, where prison labor is employed in the fields and in the mines, but upon assurances that it would not interfere with the production of coal, cotton or lumber, the opposition was not pressed. A protechnic discussion of the status of the Boer commissioners was precipitated in the Senate Monday by a resolution offered by Mr. Allen, the Nebraska Populist, extending to the commissioners the privileges of the floor of the Senate during their sojourn in the national capital. The resolution was defeated by a vote of 26 to 21, but not until after a sharp controversy between its author and Mr. Davis, chairman of the committee on foreign relations. Mr. Allen maintained that the resolution was in line with precedents, while Mr. Davis contended that, in the peculiar circumstances, the Senate ought not to take any action that might be considered a recognition of Boer diplomats until the President, who alone had the power to receive diplomatic representatives, had taken action. The post- office appropriation bill was passed finally, the amendment to appropriate $225,000 to carry out existing contracts for the pneumatic tube service being agreed to. The House devoted the entire day Tuesday to the Alaskan civil government bill. Slow progress was made, only twenty-four pages being disposed of. On assembling a Senate bill was passed to reserve certain lands in Hawaii for cemetery purposes. Mr. Knox in explaining the bill said: "In this cemetery the old kings and royal families of the islands lie sleeping, unconscious that they have been annexed to the United States. I trust there will be no objection on this side to the passage of the bill." interrupted Mr. Wheeler, of Kentucky. "A few kings dead or alive are all that is necessary to complete the policy of the present administration." The conference report on the army appropriation bill was adopted. The Senate amendment for the library at Manila had been stricken out. An invitation to the members of the House to attend the tenth session of the Interparliamentary Union at Paris, July 31, was read and at 5 o'clock the House adjourned. In the Senate Tuesday Mr. Spooner made a notable speech in favor of his bill providing that upon the suppression of the insurrection in the Philippines the government of the islands shall devolve on the President until such time as Congress might direct otherwise. Mr. Spooner defended with characteristic vigor and eloquence the policy of the administration in the Philippines, maintaining that no other policy, in the circumstances, was possible, and that none other could have been adopted without dishonor to the country. Later in the afternoon Senator Carter, of Montana, presented the credentials of Senator Clark, of that State. They will lie on the table for the present. MAFEKING RELIEVED Col Baden-Powell and His Gallant, Starving Garrison Succured at Last. Pretoria, May 18—It was officially announced to-day that when the laagers and forts around Mafeking had been severely bombarded the siege was abandoned, a British force from the south taking possession of the place. London, May 18—10:15 p. m.—From the mention of the laagers in the Pretoria dispatch it is understood here that prior to the raising of the siege of Mafeking the Boer laagers around that place were vigorously bombarded by the British relief column and that the burghers were practically compelled to abandon the siege. London, May 19, 4 a. m.—London's millions spent half the night in the streets, and even at 4 o'clock this morning troops of young men are promenading, singing and cheering, and crowds are in front of the Mansion House, Mariborough House and the war office and in Parliament Square, waving flags and joining in the national airs. This sustained bellowing and uproar of hundreds of thousands amazes the Englishman who ceases for a moment to be an actor and becomes merely an observer. Sober, phlegmatic London is beside itself with emotion. Gusts of patriotism have set the town quivering twice or thrice before during the war, but nothing has quite equaled tonight's hundred square miles of almost furious demonstrations. NOT SURPRISED. Washington Officials Now Prepared For Anything That May Develop in Cuban Frauds. Washington special: The confession of Deputy Auditor Reeves, of the Cuban postal service, and his restitution of $4,500 that had been given him by Neely to perform certain unnamed services, does not surprise postoffice officials here. They have passed the stage where additional details of fraud or dishonesty in connection with the Cuban postal service have any surprises for them. They were surpised at Neely's arrest, but when Thompson confessed to technical embezzlement their capacity for further surprise was exhausted. The story telegraphed from Muncie that it had been discovered that the Neely Printing Company had printed $2,000,000 worth of bogus stamps for distribution in Cuba is discredited by the officials of the postoffice department. MONTANA'S SENATORIAL BOW. Gov. Smith Revokes Action of Lieutenant Governor and Appoints Martin Maginnis to Fill Vacancy. Butte, Mont., special: Governor Smith Friday sent dispatches to Senator W. A. Clark, Senator Chandler and Senator Frye, saying he had disregarded and revoked the action of Lieutenant-Governor Spriggs in naming Mr. Clark to succeed to the vacancy caused by his own resignation, and saying he had named Martin Maginnis, of Helena, to fill the vacancy. The Governor gives as his reasons his opinion that the appointment of Mr. Clark by the Lieutenant-Governor was tainted with collusion and fraud. Pension Commissioner Resigns. Washington special; H. Clay Evans, United States Pension Commissioner, has resigned. He sent his letter of resignation to the President early last week. No action has yet been taken upon it. Whether the delay is due to reluctance upon the part of the President to see Mr. Evans sever his connection with the pension office or to difficulty in finding a suitable successor of this most difficult of all offices to fill satisfactorily is not definitely known. INDIANAPOLIS. WHEAT, No. 2 red ... $.71 CORN, No. 1 white ... .32% OATS, No. 2 white ... .26% HAY ... 12.50 @ 14.00 POULTRY—Hens ... .07 Cocks ... .04 Hen turkeys ... .08 Butter ... .08 @ 1.4 Eggs, fresh ... .10% Wool ... .18 @ .22 Hides ... .071% @ .081% CATTLE—Prime steers ... 5.25 @ 5.70 HOGS—Heavies ... 5.35 @ 5.27% Roughs ... 4.25 @ 5.10 SHEEP—Good to choice ... 5.00 @ 5.50 Good to choice lambs ... 6.00 @ 8.75 CHICAGO WHEAT, No. 2 red ... .64% CORN, No. 2 ... .37% OATS, No. 2 white ... .22% THAT HE RECORDER Is Prepared to do all kinds of Job Printing on short notice? 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We will not pay for any matter, however, alese it is or- Gered by us, All matter intended for publica- ion must reach thie office not later than Wed- wesday of each week to insure insertion In the current iseue. 2 ADVERTISING RATES ‘Will be furnished om Application. OS i Batered at the Postoffice as second-class matter, I eee All letters, Communications ant Business aiatters shosid be addressed to ‘FEE RECORDER, 122 W New ¥ cc street. Geo. P. STEWART ,Publisher SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1900 ENITOPIAI re Ss Venere ee For Prosecutor—John C. Ruckies haus. For Treasurer—Armin ©. Koehne For Sheriff—Eugene Sauley. For Commissioner, First District— John McGaughey. For Commissioaer, Third District— ‘Thomas Spafford, For County Assessor—Marion Eator For Coroner—Dr. Alembert W. Bray: ton. For Surveyor-—-James Nelson, ‘THe refusal ot Governor Mount to honor the requisition of Gov. Beck- hham of Kentucky for the return of Finley should be applauded, It Is true that his action is extremely arbi- trary, for which m0 justification can be found under the statute; but this is an extraordinary case. It is the intention of the lew that a-requisition should apprehend and bring offenders to justice. Everyone knows that Mr. Finley woutd receive scant justice at the hands of a Kentucky court. His hfe would be in jeopardy on Kentucky soil. Governor Mount was convinced of this fact. He saw'his duty plainly and had the eourage to act. ‘Tux Negro is rapidly aeguiring edu- cation aud property. The time is not far distant when no constitutional barrier can be oppesd to his right of Geis. WEDNESDAY, May 30, is Decoration Day. On that day a grateful nation will pay tribute to memory of that great host of silent victors who laid down their lives that the Union might live. On this day the loyal men of the North and the loyal men of the South join hands over the graves of their fallen heroes and ‘ill the chasm with roses—alike for the blue and the gray, This day is even more signifi cant toour race. It is a reminder of that great struggle which marks the dawn of our freedom. id Ir is certainly not the spirit of the law that fugitives should be delivered into the hands of authorities who have neither the power nor inclination to protect their prisoners. ‘THE dicision of the Supreme Cour! of the United States in the Kentucky governorship contest declaring that i had no jurisdiction in the matter, prac tically makes Mr. Beckham governor ot Kentucky. It is appearant to every one that Mr. Beckham was not elected Hieutenant-governor and that Mr: Taylor is the choice of the majority of the voters of that state. While the court has undoubtedly lain down the Jaw in the case, there is a conviction in the minds of honest men that some- thing is radically wrong when the law 50 Operates that ite welght is thrown on the side of fraud and injustice | THE proposed disfranchisement of | the colored voters of Virginia is being ‘strenuously opposed by the most keen and far-sighted Democrat politicians of that state; they see in it the down- fall of their party. {The Southern states by ingenious legislation may for a while distranchise the colored voter. They may flatter themselves that he has been eliminated from their politics; their triumph will be short lived and will inevitably revert to their own undoing. The Democrat party has been enabled to present 2 solid front in the Southern states only through fear of Negro domination. Remove him from its politics, new parties will arise, and the measure which was proposed to perpetuate the Democrat party in the South will be the cause of that party's ruin, The vote of the disfranched Negro will be eagerly sought; enfranchisement wiil follow; and the work of the so-called constitutional conventions will have come to naught. Tuxre is a class of colored folks who when they have attained a little noteriety im any particular line ap- propriate the name of some white per son, prefix the distinguishing brand, “black,” and parade their inferiority before the eyes of an unapreciative public, Thus we have a complete as sortment of Black Moses, Talmages, Pattis, Spurgeons and Susas, suppli mented by a few Bronze Melbas, etc As there are plenty more fcols u various: colors scattered over the couuitry-we are assured that this lint ot curios is inexhaustible. NEW USE OF EXHAUST. Waste Steam May Evaporate a Low Boiling Liquid Energy. ee | ee eee a S For many years ft has been known that the steam engine did not utilize all its energies. The ordinary high pressure engine which discharged its exhaust steam into air used hardly more than five ‘per ent. of the value of the fuel burned under its boiler. ‘The compound ‘engine, which con- densed its ‘steam .and ‘returned the warm water to the boilers, used only twelve to thirteen per cent. of the fuel energy. Here Ingenuity ‘seemed to stop ubfil a device was invented for using the heat of ‘the exhaust steam to evaporate another liquid, which, having. ‘a lower ‘boiler point than water, requires less heat for the pro: cess than does ‘water. This process is the joint discovery of G. Behrend, a Hamburg engineer, and Dr. Zimmerman, of Ludwigshat- en, and it gains as high as fifty-six per cent. additional motive power without increasing the expenditure of fuel. ‘The liquid they chose for evap- oration is sulphurous acid, which Is cheap, easily obtained and is so oily that it lubricates the inner working surfaces of the machinery without corroding them. The steam passes into the surface condenser er vapor- izer, in which the cooling medium, In- stead of being water; is liquid ‘sul- phurus acid, the boiling point of which is so low that the liquid is de- composed immediately by the heat of the exhaust steam, liberating sulphur dioxide gas. This gas passes over Sn- to the eylinder of-an auxiliary engine, where its work is done as in an ordin- ary steam engine. Then the sulphur- ous vapor enters the surface con- denser, Is condensed to lauid by cold water tubes and is foreed by a pump back into the vaporizer to do its work over again, With a fuirly economical compound engine using sixteen and one-half pounds of steam for each indicated horse-power per hour, half an indicat- ed horse-power can be produced in the auxiliary machine for every: horse- power developed in the main engine— ‘New York Press. COAL FAMINE. France Affords a Market For Ameri- can Products. ‘The coal famine imminent in France affords an opportunity for American coal of all grades in these markets. The coal famine that has existed in France and a large pare of Europe during the past winter and the con- sequent high price of all kinds of fuel have called very general attention to the coal supply of the world. ‘The the war in the Transvaal and the strikes in the French coal districts have also contributed to the shortaze. It could also be attributed to the un- exampled activity in the channels of mantifacture, which one and all rest upon coal as their foundation, and have been steadily increasing their consumption for the past decade. The governments of several European na- tlons have been asked to take prompt action in the direction of protecting their mines. ‘The annual coal output of France is about two-thin’s of Its consumption, The railroads of France consume an- nually about 4.500,000 tons: the metal- lurgical establishments 6,000,000 tons; the mining industry 3,000,000 tons— over half the output. It is asserted, but not authoritatively, that France can greatly augment her output of coal. The more general opinion is that the country will bave to look for her coal supply to the United States and other lands, where there are rich mines yet untouched. in Japan nanaxercmers are made of paper, cords are twisted from it and imitations of cordova leather are skiil- fully contrived from it. —_——__ Kabki is the latest English shade in fashionable stationery. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA SO rates een | @ evcevcocccece cvecnese: “Prospects in the American trade generally are not encouraging, for the exports of cotton goods are likely ‘to fall away, America haying got ma- chinery by which they cait prednea special effects themselves.” Such is the dismal forecast of the Bradford correspondent of the “Financial Times” of London. For the year 1899 cotton goods formed the principal part of Bradford's tratle with the United States. The gross value amounting to nearly $3,000,000, but the export of woolen goods fell ‘off from about $2,200,000 in 1898 to only about $6,000 in 1899. Five years ago Bradford sent us in one year over $5,000,000 worth of worsted coat- ings, while the amount for last year was & little over $360,000. The Tariff is to blame for it. Through its opera- tions the Gemand for domestic fab- ties has increased, and the trade loss- es lamented by Bradford and other Euron-an woolen centers are repre- sent. by the immense gain for Amcrican labor and material through the purchase and use of cloths made in our own country. Now it appears that by reason of the Tariff on fine cotton American mills are being equipped with ma- chinery that will turn out these goods so successfully as to seriously dimin- ish the amounts heretofore purchased abroad. It would seem that there ts no end to the ravages wrought by the ‘Tariff in that portion of our foreign trade which ts included in the hn- ports, Not so the exports, They keep right on growing year by year. The Tariff is a two-edged sword which cuts both ways for our prosperity. Another Orphan Child. From a financial journal of high standing we learn that the capital ‘stock of a projected woolen combina- tion will be $90,000,000, and that the scheme contemplates the consolida- tion of all the worsted spinning firms in the country. At a recent meeting to consider the plans of the promo- ters representatives of 104 firms were present. It was explained to those present that the basis of capitaliza- tion is that the good will is to be cal- culated at seven and one-half times the profits above five per cent. Where did this meeting occur; and in what country is it proposed, to form a combination of woolen manu- facturers with a capital stock of $90, 000,000? “In the United States, of course, the country where, as we are told by Mr. Havemeyer, the customs Tariff is the mother of trusts.” Not at all. You are more than three thou- sand miles out of the way. The lead- ing financial journal which iniparts the information referred to is the London “Statist,” and the parties in- terested In the formation of this gi gantic trust are the worsted spinners of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It will hardly be contended that the customs Tariff is the mother of; this trust, for England, the home of a very large number of capitalistic combines, is a Free-Trade country. , Work Instead of Mischief. A recent dispatch from Louisville, ‘Ky, reports that the jeans clothiig business in that seetion is booming, Shipments last month showed a gain ‘of 25 per cent. over those for Janu- ary, 1899, and manufacturers have more orders for spring shipments than they ever had before. ‘There are eight or ten jeans mills in the yi cinity of Louisville, and all are ehar- Ing in the general prosperity. There is very little doubt that the present trouble in Kentucky would have taken on a very much uglier as pect if there had been as many idle, discontented men hanging about to swell the mob on the one side or the other, as there would have been when Democracy had closed our fac- tories, put business at a standstill and thrown men out of work. Men with work to do haven't time to hang around looking for trouble, and our policy sees to it that men have work to do—all they want of it, It sees to it in Kentucky as well as in the rest of the country. ‘The result is peace and quiet instead of discontent and mob violence, | i amelie aie ee ‘The short month of February made a showing in Treasury receipts spec. fally gratifying. ‘The receipts from customs ran up to the splendid figure of about $20,000,000, keeping pace with the receipts from internal reven- ue. Notwithstanding the large pen- sion payments, amounting to more than $12,000,000, interest payments of nearly $4,000,000 and expenditures on account of the war and navy ag. gregating about $15,000,000, the _ex- cess of recolpis over expenditures brought a good balance to be added to the surplus of receipts for the cur- rent fiscal year. Compared with Feb- ruary of a year ago, the custonw re- ceipis showed a handsome increase amounting to nearly $5,000,000. ‘Tourist: “I understand prosperity has made Kansas farmers forget free silver.” Kansas Farmer: “Oh, indeed! Yes! ‘What us farmers is mostly disputin’ "bout now is whether a cyclone suller Wonghter be built in the Queen Annie or the e'lovial style!” First Populist: “Old man Winds says Inst Year was one of the 1wost prosperous he ever had.” Second Populist: “He does? The old hypocrite! And only a year ago he was pertendin’ ter have the interests of the people ter heart!"— Puck. Four years ago, under Democratic rule, » ‘ot of Republicans were wait ing fof the mills to open. Now a lot PU = AROUND THE CHURC 2 Ss LOS Ss = ee ” 3 A Week's Happenings in Religious Circles = 33 g “Jeptha and His Daughters,” wiil be DEADLY RATTLESNAKEs, = rendered at this church June 12 by a ‘A Man Who Hi aT f= chorus of forty voices; it will be a eek fer ah ty att os Al grand affair and your can not afford to eg nave, seen a good many ratie 4 a) ‘dest kes in my time,” says Jud Brista R 2 Soe se tains a yeteran ranchman” of Lain: ey iam OW county, Colorado, “ but never saw one peers if J strive but once, ‘and that was enon 5 fal wee FREE BAPTIST CHURCH to satisfy my curtosity for all tine (BL LLL (2 eke (Corner Ruode Island and Newport Sta) | Thad a big one cornered one day at Se ‘ iy cha e Box Hilder and iung. E GH DEG Pas The sick are convalescent a Becent 7 would have a litte = ee ae ‘The clubs are working zealously Bear ey ier ead Bot & willow pole BETHEL A. M.B, cHURCH | TB? Junior Clubis a promising star. | "heme ee a tee Nesta Veuctand yak on Sunday services: preaching by Bro,| erect, und rattling for all that wae Moses Prtterson at 11 a. m,, preaching | Ut, as if to give fair warning to vor Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor. by Bro. Major Turner at 8 p. m. monkey with the band wagon, Yat @abectt aa I took no notice of it and kept on ubscrie for The Recorder. Prodding. SECOND BAPTIST cHURCA, _—_—_ “Suddenly, like a flash of lightning Gn Weet Wick act MYSTERIES OF THE Moon; | that snake darted at me with nil ig ae Specter eg eee Rev,J,W.Carr -- = Pastor Rev. R, W. Christian, D. D,, of Bloomington, Ill., preached two ex- cellent sermons on last Sunday, at 11 a.m.andat8p,m, They were mas. terpieces of oratory and logic. ‘The pastor having recovered sufficiently to be present a great. audience greeted him, and quite an enjoyable time was bad during the day. The Sunday- school was largely attended and was addressed by Rev. Hugh A, Rouse, of Evansville, Ind. Tomorrow at 11 a. m. and 8p. m, Rey. P, F. McWilliams, 2 graduate of the Union University, of Richmond, Va., will preach, He is said to bea fine scholar and a great orator, The entire city should hear him. Remem- ber our services will begin at 10:45, We hope that each person will be in his seat at that time aad not interupt the speaker by coming in late. Do not forget the order of service cards which you will find in your seats. Great interest is meing mansfested in the great rally of July. We expect to pay off our entire curch debt. The pastor has just received a letter from Rev, L. Tolliver stating that he will be with us in July. Do not fail to attend the spring din- ner and supper which will be given at the residence of the pastor, 720 N West street, next Monday from 11 a. m tollp.m. Almost 200 tickets have already been sold. Every member of church is hereby notified to be at church next ‘Tuesday night without fail. JONES TABERNACLE A, M. E. ZION | CHURCH ox Bracerorp & Noxra Strzers) Having just returned to the city from attending our general conferance in Washington, D. C., [ take up where I left off: preparing for our third quarterly meeting. ‘Tomorrow is the fourth Sunday in May and our regular quarterly meeting day. I therefore cordially invite the pastors. members and friends of Bethel A.M. E., Allen Chapel, Simpson Chapel, Wayman Chapel, St. Paul Chapel, Walters Chapel, Penicks Chapel and Barneo Chapel, Second Christian and Ninth ‘Presbyterian churches to be wilh us on that day, ana help uson that day day as they have in the past, for in union there is strength. ‘The concert and drill by the young ladies Occasia club on last Tuesday evening was a success, and the young ladies desire to thank all the partici- ‘pants, especially Pro, Martin’s Orches- tra, Mrs. Georgia Porter and Capt. J. ‘M, Porter for valuable service rcn- eed ST. PAUL A. M. E, CHURCH. Baltimore Ave. and 25th St. fe ve Mo semewn Panaees Services were well attended last Sunday. Rev. Campbell preached at 11.00 a. m., Rev. White et 8 p.m, Miss Nettie Thompson was elected a delegate to the Sunday-school Conven: tion, which meets in Terre Haute June 27 Quarterly meeting will be held to- morrow, May 27 Revs. M. Lewis, C.C. Townsend, C. W. Newton and E, L. Bell are ex. pected to be present. - Rey. Newton will deliver the sac- ramental sermon. Everybody invited LL CORINTAIAN BAPTIST CHURCH Corner North and Spring Streets, The pastor preached two very logi- cal and interesting sermons Sunday The Pipe Organ club will give a bicycle social at the church Tuesday, May 29th, Those who desire to par- ticipate in the parade will please meet early as the start will be made at 8:30. Lunch will beserved on the lawn; all are invited. : Mrs. Lillian Jones-Brown will sing asolo at the morning services. The beautiful sacred cantata, “Jeptha and His Daughters,” wiil be rendered at thischurch June 12 by a chorus of forty voices; it will be a grand affair and your can not afford to miss it ‘The sick are improving ——<<—<____.____.. PREE BAPTIST CHURCH (Corner Rhode Istand and Newport Sts) The sick are convalescent The clubs are working zealously ‘The Junior Club is a promising star. Sunday cervices: preaching by Bro, Moses Prtterson at 11 a. m,, preaching by Bro. Major Turner at 8 p. m. Subscribe for The Recorder. MYSTERIES OF THE MOON. Observations by Prof. Pickering of Harvard University, In a broad, flat expanse on the inoon’s northern hemisphere, known to astronomers as the Mare Seren. tatis, there Is a whitish spot, some four’ or five miles In diameter, to which the name of Linne has been given, It has been assiduously watched for many years, because about. 1866 something occurred whiel eaused a wonderful change in its ap pearance. Before it looked Ike a crater, but, little elevated above the plain, ‘and {ts throat filled with black shadow. Suddenly, instead of a crater, it appeared ‘as a white spot. Later on a dark centre showed in the spot, as if, the missing crater had a covering. But no further changes occurred, and as more than thirty Fears have since passed without ang alteration In the aspect of the Line, some astronomers have began to ques: tion whether the observers of a quar. ter of a century ago did not make a mistake. Now Prof. Pickering rescues Linne’s reputation as a genuine marvel, but at the same time increases the mys: tery. Watching it during the eclipse, when the shadow of the earth passed like @ cooling cloud across the face of the moon, Le found by careful meas: urements that the size of the white spot surrounding Linne increased while buried in the shadow, .. the amount of the expansion in the diam- eter of the spot being about one-sixth of a mile, As the eclipse passed of it began to contract again. But this fs not all, Measurements of the enigmatical spot made when there was no eclipse showed that It undergoes a similar but more exten- sive fluctuation in consequence of the variation in the intensity of the sunlight falling upon ft in the course of the lunar day. A day upon. the moon is equal to about fourteen of ou: days; that is to say, nearly two weeks elapse between sunrise and sunset at any point on the face of the moon. Measurements of Linne made two days after the sun had risen upon it give ita diameter of nearly five miles. Measured after it had been exposed «ght days to the unclouded sun, its diameter is less than two miles and a half. During the long lunar after- noon, as the sun gradually sinks and the fierceness of its heat becomes a little tempered, Linne begins to_in- crease again in diameter, and when the sun gets near the horizon the won- derful spot is seen to have almost re- gained the magnitude that it had Just after emerging from the lunar night. ‘These changes suggest frost spread. ing in the shadow and receding in the sunshine, or a cloud-alternately grow- ing and contracting under similar in- fluences. The fact discovered _by Prof. Pickering that even the shadow of the earth falling for a short tine upon the spot causes it to expand to a measurable degree shows how sensi- tive it is to altere“ions of temperature, But frost or a cloud upon the moon presupposes an atmosphere and yap- ors there. They certainly must. be widely different from such things upon the earth, but if they are abund. ant enough to cause motions and changes visible to our eyes, their pres: ence may possibly indicate the exist. ence of yet more interesting things in the lunar world.—Boston Journal. THIS CENTURY. Cel eta eRe edt neem on nk geree™ Men Living at Once. It Is certain that there is no period to rival the first years of the nine. teenth century in its numbers of great men; no period even to compare with it except the fifth century before the Christian era. In the year 1821, the year in which Napoleon died, the fol- lowing were alive: In literature, Bryon, Shelley, Keats, Coleridge, De Quincey, Wordsworth, Lamb, Lan- dor, Tennyson, the three Brontes, Victor Hugo, Heine, Goethe, Holmes, Dickens, Thackeray, Clough and Blake. Among soldiers were living the Duke of Wellington, Napoleon and Moltke, besides a number of great generals who had either seen the Na poleonic wars or were to see the Cri- mea and the Indian Mutiny. Among philosophers and men of science were Hegel, Darwin, the two Herschels, Owen, Cuvier, Daguerre, Wheatstone, Faraday and Simpson. The painters included Wilkie, Landseer, Turner and Meissonier. Mendelssohn, Beet- thoven and Wagner _ represented musie. Lesseps, Brunel, the two Stephensons, represented engineering. Among statesmen or orators were Gladstone, Bright, Bismarck, Russell, Cavour, Garibaldi, Abraham Lincoln, Thiers and Victor Emmanuel. Among historians were Grote, Niebuhr, Mommsen and Guizot; and of a count- less host of men who were famous in other directions were Sir Richard Burton, Speke, Le Verrier, Rowland Hill, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John Wy: ter. Wilberforce and Macauley. DEADLY RATTLESNAKES, A Man Who Had His Curiosity satis, fied for all Time. “I have seen a good many ratte snakes in my time,” says Jud Bristol a veteran ranchman of Larimer county, Colorado, “but never saw one ‘strike but once, and that was enoss to satisfy my curlosity for all tine Thad a big one cornered one day at my ranch at the Box Blder and one cently thought I would have a litle fun with it. So I got a willow pole about ten feet long and began teasing it, The reptile was coiled. with had erect, und rattling for all that wag out, as if to give fair warning to not monkey with the band wagon, Yat T took no notice of ft and kept on prodding. “Suddenly, lke a flash of lightning that snake darted at me with all ig strength, and it did seem that he would strike and bore a hole plumb through me. I was simply paralyzed with “fear, but, recovering mysulf, top of my speed, and did not stop Gropped the pole and ran away at the until I had got to the house. though there was no more danger of the snake following and overtaking ine than there was of that willow pote, but I was just that seared, and did Dot get over.the fright for a long time. As a matter of fact, the snake merely measured its length, about four feet,-and was: not nearer to me than six feet when I dropped the pole and ran. “I had.a gheep herder one time who thought he would try a similar experi ment, thongh the snake le tackled was a much smaller one. He bezin teasing it with a stalk of weed, when the snake struck and Dit him on the finger. He let that snake alone mighty sudden and ran for the house as fast as his legs would carry hit. T had nothing in the way of an anti dote except a half a pint of alcoho This I gave to the man and he drank it off at one draught, and then we started post-haste for town after some whiskey, Well, I bought a pint of whiskey and the fellow drank it off as if it had been the weakest kind of water, In about half an hour the man was blind drunk, and went on a long booze. That was the last of the shake bite, and, I believe, as T live, that the fellow enjoyed the whole transaction, “Then there was young Jake Arm. strong, who had a ranch not far from mine, He is minus the larger part of the forefinger of his left hand. Oue day he was out building barbed wire fence and chased a Jack rabbit into a prairie dog hole. Tn his, rixlit lant he carried a hatchet. With the ltt hand he reached into the hole for the rabbit, but he took it out again mighty sudden with a rattlesnake bite on the forefinger, ‘The snake hat struck him on the very tip of tlie finger. Well, Jack thought for a tuo ment, ran to the first post at lian, laid the wounded finger upon tt and chopped it off with a single blov Then he wrapped a _handkerchiet around it and started for town, whew he proceeded to get glorious. Well between the hiatehet and the whiskey Jack was cured, but he has sever hunted for Jack rabbits in prairie dog holes sinec, and carries a stump of & finger as a constant reminder of his little adventure.” THEIR QUEUES. Chinamen Were Made to Wear Them In the First Place. ‘The following gives the orisin of the queue: The early Chinese allowed the hair to grow all over the head, ‘They did not eut if; bat wore it bound upoe the top of the head, secured ly ome or more long wooden pins. In 102%, however, the Manchus issued an order that all’ Chinese under them should adopt their style of hair dressing as a sign of faithfulness, on peuaity of death. ‘The fashion thus bexun by compulsion 18 now followed from choice. As no man can safely nile: take to shave the top of his own head ‘a barber is required daily, ‘flo who cannot afford to have one coe © the house go into the street aul si on the box of the strolling barter 1 have face and head shave. ear cleaned, eyes swabbed out and quete braided. Whiskers are seldom worn, oxett by some of the mandarins of vith rank, even by the very few why a raise them. A inustache is uo! sidered proper for a man unler $Y Warship Built by Actors. German actors have deter nel © aid Emperor William in |y'l"ine 0 anavy. The idea occurred son ns ago to Herr Moritz Hoetler. manag? of the Schloss Braunfels Thea, Berlin, that It would be an eseliett idea to have the actors and thes!tcl managers of Germany unite in bull ing a warship, and he at ouce wrott an appeal to the leading mevber that profession, in which be sussestel that arrangements be made (0 £8 special performances in all the he atres, and that the money obtalaed therefrom be spent in building « mam of-war of the best posible type. He maintained that such a gift to the government: would be a splendid eth dence of patriotism, and that te was no feason why the money stool not be collected within a short ume How to Make Home Happy: Mrs. Youngbride— Mrs. (ldwift you've been married for a good ma0y years, I wish you would tell me what in your opinion, is the best way of managing a husband Mrs. Oldwife—It's easy enouzli, mY dear. Always do exactly as he wants you to.—Somerville Journal. Some of the English towns st being infested by fraudulent collect ors for the war fund. OUR CORRESPONDENTS, News, Incidents, Social * and * Personal Activities Mitchell Items. Quarterly meeting held a Bethel church last Sunday. There was baptising at 11:30. Rev. Moorman of Bedford, preached excellent sermons morning and evening. Lyman Terrell, Myra Lewis, James Nicholas and Miss Mary Duncan took in the excursion to Louisville last Sunday. Quite a number of folks from Bedford attended quarterly meeting here Sunday. Miss Carrie Nichols has returned from a pleasant visit to Louisville. The ladies of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Josephine Finley on Brook st., last Thursday afternoon and organized a sewing society known as the "Willing Workers." Mrs. Harriet Henson, pres; Mrs. Cora Simms, sec'y. Miss Emma Terrell is visiting in Louisville. Thomas Lane is on the sick list. Jeffersonylite Items Rev. Harvey Johnson preached at Wesley Chapel last Sunday, Rev. Rollins being some what indisposed. Rev. Venable preached at Bethel church Sunday night. Rev. Manuel and wife of New Albany, were the guests of Mrs. Clara Wilson Sunday afternoon. The Old Maids' convention will take place at Bethel church Friday night. The school of Mrs. E. F. McDaniel closed last Friday. Mrs. Rollins of North Vernon, the wife of Rev. Rollins spent last week with friends in this city. Vincennes Doings The city was almost entirely deserted by excursions last Sunday. Mrs. Susse White has returned home after visiting friends at a distance. Masdames Ollie Finne, Cora Wilson, Ellen Bridges and Misses Bell and Mamie Lindsey, of St. Louis spent Sunday in this city among friends. Otta Cosby was surprised by a number of young ladies and gentlemen calling on him and reminding him of his 17 anniversary. Games and music were indulged in until a late hour when refreshments were served. All departed wishing Mr. Cosby many happy dreams. Mrs. Carrie Clinton has returned from Princeton where she was called to attend an invalid sister who died Wednesday morning. Miss Jane Sanders of Indianapolis, is in the city. Geo. Brewer, Jr., has removed to city again. The Second Baptist church will give a May fair, beginning Tuesday the 29. Wm. Thomas will soon be prepared to furnish flowers for occasions. The Second Baptist Sundayschool and the Methodist were well represented in the recent county S. S. convention. The A. M. E. church will hold its camp meeting this year as usual. Rev. Jones is sparing no pains to make it a meeting to be remembered. He has secured the services of Mrs. Lucy Thurman, of Jackson, Mich., a noted temperance lecturer and also Rev. A. J. Burton of Springfield, Ill., and Rev. W. H. Townsend of Washington. One of the bishops is expected to be present and assit. Harry West the famous colored actor, of Uncle Tom's cabin, will be seen in "Thirty years of Freedom" at McJimsey's Opera house Thursday, night June 28. Miss Luetta Freeman will also return to assit in this great dramatic effort. Benton Harbor, Mich., Notes Miss Effie Gaskins is on the sick list. Walter Brown has accepted a position on the City of Chicago for the season. Services were well attended at Second Baptist church Sunday, Rev. Green preached one his stiring sermons. Mrs. Cora Littleton joined the church, Miss Myrtle Conner is sick at her home. The B. Y. P. U. convention will be held at Kalamezoo in June. Miss Bushy and Rev. Green are delegates. Elder Saunders preached an excellent sermon Sunday night. Marlon Flashes Royal Eagle society of this city held it last meeting at the home of Miss Myrtle Gulliford's and quite a number was present. The meeting was conducted in great style, Opening address was by the president, Miss Myrtle Gulliford. The meeting adjourned at 6 o'clock leaving a motion before the house. Prof. John William, sec'y. Rev. C. W. Mossell returned from general conference on the 22. Rev. J. W. Carr, of the Second Baptist church wishes to thank the ladies of the Sorosis club for the grand entertainment given at his church on the 17. Mrs. Nancy Burden will go to Benton Harbor Sunday to visit her brother. The Progressive Needle club will conduct a May fair at 5th st. Methodist church, beginning 22, it will open with a dumb bell drill by Capt. A. Artic with young girls. Mrs. Lillie B. Harper entertained the Sorosis at her home on 10th st. Thursday. Ice cream, cake and other luxuries. Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis is in the cify attending his official work. John H. Robinson has added to his barbershop two bath rooms. He has a splendid place. The Recorder wish him well. Cora Julian is at Columbus, O. visiting friends. Mrs. W. E Weaver is better at this writing. Rev. T. C. Neal preached a very able sermon at the A. M. E. church, Sunday night. Miss Ella Mossell the organist is on the sick list. Regetta Guliford and Mrs. Chas Spires visited in Anderson Sunday. Edinburg Notes Preaching by pastor both morn and evening which was highly enjoyed by all present. Sunday school at 2 o'clock and well attended. Miss Ella Martin of Shelbyville spent last Sunday here with her parents. Will Gaithers and Elmer Bird of Norristown, spent Sunday in the city. Harry Watts of Indianapolis, spent Sunday here among friends. Long live The Recorder in the "Burg" THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Mrs Tilman Long who has been visiting at Indianapolis, came home Saturday evening. The sick: Miss S. B. Simms and Susie Miller not much better at this writing. Rushville Notes. The Epworth League is in progress at the A. M. E. church. The Baptist Sundayschool is flourishing. The attendance is large and regular. Mrs. Maggie Warfield, presented her daughter with a fine piano. Rev. Woolfolk will organize a century club Wednesday. Seymour Sights. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday was a grand success. Mrs. Miley and Miss Dorah Hawkins, and Miss Siddie Stewart of Washington, were the guests of Rev. C. E. Allen and family Saturday. Grand rally at the Methodist church Sunday June 3. Leader club will give an ice cream and strawberry social Thursday night. Rev. C. D. Lamb will supply you with everything in the grocery line at his store on W. Brown st. The band practices at the new hall built and owned by A. A. Goens. Miss Daisy Evans took her school picnic at Rapp's Grove, Tuesday. Mrs. W. L. Payne returned from Noblesville last Wednesday. Mrs. Terry Farmer and her daughter, Jennie, of French Lick Springs were the guests of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Dehorney. Rev. A. J. Thompson filled his appointment here last Sunday and his rally was a success. The amount raised, $101.78. Rev. H. V. Taylor preached in the morning; Rev. J. W. Clevenger, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached at 3 p. m. Rev. Dehoney raised $62.00; Deacon Faucet raised $40.00. Rev, Taylor preached at night. Kokomo News It was Rev. E. E. Grigsby that preached the Odd Fellows' annual sermon and not Rev. T. G. Hardiman, as stated in last week's issue. Revs. Hardiman and Fisher only assisted. The A. M. E. church is busy building an entertainment hall, and repairing the church interior and will have it all completed by quarterly meeting. Mrs. Julia Foust entertained at dinner Friday in honor of Mrs. Claud Powell of Indianapolis, and Miss Harris of Springfield, O. Mr. and Mrs Milton Russell entertained in honor of Mrs. Claud Powell. Mrs. Annie Nunburn is visiting her daughter at Marion. Mr. Hynds is visiting friends at Marion this week. Misses Rosa Nick and Maggie Suet are at Marion this week. Miss Emma Hynds has been visiting at Indianapolis. Miss Jane Hardiman of Dear Creek, and Wm. Ellis of Bass settlement, are visitors in the city this week. Lafayette Vaporings. Sunday was quite a big day for the Methodist church. At 6 o'clock a. m. Rev. G. H. White, pastor, immersed sixteen candidates in the Wabash river; at 2:30 p. m. Miss Bertha Brown was sprinkled at the church. In all these services the pastor was ably assisted by Rev. Mary E. Wilson of Indianapolis, who is quite a favorite in this city. In token of the esteem which she is held, she was presented a handsome Thomas clock. Last Tuesday evening a reception was given in her honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwerd Manson. Mrs. Mary Holmes is sick at the Elizabeth hospital in this city. Miss Annie Wilson is quite ill at the home of her brother, Ollie Wilson on East Salem street. Mr. and Mrs. Quilla F. Smith gave an elegant Dutch luncheon at their beautiful home on N. 13th st. in honor of Miss Nellie Zinn, who is soon to be married. Crawfordsville Notes. Mrs. M. N. Saunders is visiting her cousin Mrs. Joe Russell, at Brown's Valley. Miss Rena Craven of Rockville, is visiting Miss Pearl Boone. Mrs. John Hale left for a three weeks' visit to her husband at Decatur, Ill. The death of Uncle Jim Craig occurred last Friday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cassie Day. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John Phillys of Indianapolis was in the city attaining the funeral of Mr. James Craig. The remains of Jerry Byas were brought here Monday for burial. His surviving family returned to their home home Tuesday morning. John Oliver will graduate from the high school this term. He will be the first colored to graduate in this city for some time. Nat Davis is quite sick with tonsillitis. The Baptist church will hold a May fair this week. Knightstown Notices Rev. M. V. Saunders of Crawfordsville, was the guest of Miss Maggie Crenshaw Sunday. Rev Harry Bray of Louisville, Ky., who has been the guest of his father for the few days, returned to his home Wednesday. Walter Bass and Walter Winburn were the guests of lady friends here Monday. Rev, J. H. Fisher of Peru, is the guest of Jas Keemer. Mrs. Lena Scott was visiting friends at the Capital last Thursday Will Keelum and wife spent Sunday at New Castle. The Thomas Sisters Rosa and Annia will go to Terre Haute in the near future on a visit. Miss Gracie Taylor is on the sick list. Sandy Brown has sold his interest in the barbershop to Louis Fox. Louis Hoosier spent Sunday at New Castle. Ray Lester was the guest of the Capital city friends Wednesday. Shelbyville Notes. Mesdames Millie Dudley, Viola Dodd, Leona Harper and Robert Reed spent Sunday in Cincinnati. Miss Harper's stay will be indefinite Robert Yates, D. Marchall, C. G. Alexander, C. Hughes, W. Seymour and N. Johnson, spent Sunday at Indianapolis. Mrs. Tillie Estelle of Covington, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Fletcher. William Banks who has been in Dayton, C., for the past year has taken up his abode in this city. He is in the employ of W. S. Major. Harry Esters spent Sunday in Franklin among friends. Miss Ella Martin spent Saturday and Sunday in Edinburg. The ladies' Intellectual club gave their closing reception for the season last Thursday. On next Tuesday, at the Second M. E. church will occur the marriage of Miss Maud Fletcher, daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. T. R. Fletcher, to the Rev, T. L. Routt of North Vernon. A large number of invitations have been issued, and it will be the leading society function of the season. On next Tuesday evening a farewell reception will be tendered Prof. R. A. Roberts at the Second M. E. church. A linen and kitchen shower will be given Miss Maud Fletcher on Monday afternoon. Arthur Saundess of Greensburg was in the city Monday. Mrs. Pearl Curry has returned from a visit at Rushville. Clarence Hodge who has been in Danville, Ill. since last Sept. is at home for a two weeks stay. Please have your money ready for the collector this evening as your term of credit has expired. Kalamazoo, Mich. The funeral of Miss Della Johnson was held at the Second Baptist church Sunday, Rev. Adams officiating. Mr. Adams of St Joe, Mo., can be found at C. W, Sander's tonsorial parlors. Miss Dungill left for her home Monday. Rev. K. Warren of the Second Baptist church, preached an able sermon Sunday. The rally spoken of in last week's paper was held at the A. M, E. church. Miss Grady is in Chicago attendher sick sister. Miss May Butler left Thursday for Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Rebecca Richards has opened her ice cream parlor for the season. You are entertained with music while eating. Newcastle News. A galy day for the G. U. O. O. F. of this city Sunday, May 20, The gem of Ind lodge, No. 21717 held the grandest celebration that has ever been held by any colored organization in this city. Many Odd Fellows and Sisters of Ruth were present from Richmond, Muncie, Anderson, and Knightstown. A procession of about one hundred and arrayed in their most beautiful regalia, headed by the Muncie marine band, formed one of the most brilliant spectacles that has paraded our streets for years. The services were held at the court house to a congregation of about six hundred people, The address by Rev. J. H. Fisher of Peru, was the ablest effort we have heard for years. The State Grand Director, J, H. Keemer, acted as master of ceremonies and performed his part well After the address a collection of $66,00 was taken up. South Bend News The wedding bells are to ring soon in the West End. William Manuel and wife have moved to Dawagiac, Mich. Mrs. Lucy Mathew is on the sick list, The solving of the Negro problem will be Prof, Booker T Washington's subject at the auditorium in this city, Friday, August 3. Miss Hellen Lee has returned from college at Nashville, Tenn. Rev. Geo. Procer is holding a two weeks' revival at the A, M. E. church. Three additions have already been made. The Odd Fellows will held their calendar social at the Occidental club room Tuesday evening, May 29. Twelve young girl will be dressed so as to represent the style of each month of year will be on the program. Julius T. Roberts spent Sunday with his family. The members the Paul Laurence Dunbar club will give a grand entertainment at the auditorium on next Friday, June 8, for the benefit of Epworth hospital. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 Mr and Mrs. James Cain attended the Odd Fellows sermon at New Castle, Sunday. Mrs. Clara Knox's clothing caught fire Monday while lighting a gasoline stove. She narrowly escaped being burned to death. Mrs. Cross of Indianapolis is visiting Mrs. Caroline Walden of this place. Edward Isom spent Sunday in Richmond. Charlestown Musings. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. J. L. Thomas preached three grand sermon and all seemed to be filled with the spirit. The public school closed last week. Quite a number of our people went to Watson last Sunday and had a good time. Fowler Notes Mrs. Mary Wilson of Lafayette, is visiting her Uncle, James Wilson in this city. She will spend several weeks here. Miss Purdy Bigger passed into the high school this term. George Woodward went to Chicago Sunday. Good for 25c. Any subscriber can present this coupon to the following druggistste- 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, 502 Indiana Ave. C. C. 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Texts, Galattans v. 15, "But if ye bite and de At a time when in various districts labor troubles are existing or impending, the effort of Dr. Talmage makes in this discourse to bring about a better feeling between both sides of this difficult question is well timed. Texts, Galatians v. 15, "But if ye bite and demeur one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another," and Philippians il. 4, "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." About every six months there is a great labor agitation. There are violent questions now in discussion between employers and employees. The present "strikes" will go into the past. Of course the damage done can not immediately be repaired. The worst enemies of the working classes in the United States and Ireland are their demented coadutors. Years ago assassination—the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr. Burke, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, in the attempt to avenge the wrongs of Ireland, only turned away from that afflicted people millions of sympathizers. The attempts to blow up the house of commons, in London, had only this effect—to throw out employment tens of thousands of innocent Irish people in England. In this country the torch put to the factories that have discharged hands for good or bad reason, obstructions on the rail tracks in front of midnight express trains because the offenders do not like the president of the company, strikes on shipboard the hour they were going to sail, or in printing offices the hour the paper was to go to press, or in mines the day the coal was to be delivered, or on house scaffoldings so the builder fails in keeping his contract—all these are only a hard blow on the head of American labor and cripple its arms and lame its feet and pierce its heart. But gradually the damages done the laborer by the strikes will be repaired, and some important things ought now to be said. The whole tendency of our times, as you have noticed, is to make the chasm between employer and employee wider and wider. In old time the head man of the factory, the master builder, the capitalist, the head man of the firm, worked side by side with their employees, working sometimes at the same bench dining at the same table, and there are those who can remember the time when the clerks of large commercial establishments were accustomed to board with the head of the firm. All that is changed, and the tendency is to make the distance between employer and employee wider and wider. The behavior of a multitude of laborers toward their employers during the last three months may have induced some employers to neglect the real Christian duties that they owe to those whom they employ. Therefore I want to say to you whom I confront face to face and those to whom these words may come that all shipowners, all capitalists, all commercial firms, all master builders, all housewives, are bound to be interested in the entire welfare of their subordinates. First of all, then, pay as large wages as are reasonable and as your business will afford; not necessarily what others pay, certainly not what your hired help say you must pay, for that is tyranny on the part of labor unbearable. The right of a laborer to tell his employer what he must pay implies the right of an employer to compel a man into a service whether he will or not, and either of those ideas is despicable. When any employer allows a laborer to say what he must do or have his business ruined, and the employer submits to it, he does every business man in the United States a wrong and yields to the principle, which, carried out, would dissolve society. Do not be too ready to cut down wages. As far as possible, pay all, and pay promptly. There is a great deal of Bible teaching on this subject. Malachi. "I will be a swift witness against all sorcerers and against all adulterers and against those who oppose the hireling in his wages." Leviticus, "Thou shalt not keep the wages of the hireling all night unto the morning." Do not say to your employees, "Now, If you don't like this place, get another," when you know they can not get another. As far as possible, once a year visit at their homes your clerks and your workmen. That is the only way you can become acquainted with their wants. Moreover, it is your duty as employer, as far as possible, to mold the welfare of the employee. You ought to advise him about investments, about life insurance, about savings banks. You ought to give him the benefit of your experience. There are hundreds and thousands of employers. I am glad to say, who are setting in the very best possible way the destiny of their employees. Again, I counsel all employers to look well after the physical health of their subordinates. Do not put on them any unnecessary fatigue. I never could understand why the drivers on our city cars must stand all day when they might just as well sit down and drive. It seems to me most unrighteous that so many of the female clerks in our stores should be compelled to stand all day and through those hours when there are but few or no customers. These people have aches and annoyances and weariness enough without putting on them additional fatigue. Then I would have you carry out this sanitary idea and put into as few hours as possible the work of the day. If they can do a good round day's work in the eight or ten hours, you have no right to keep them harnessed for 17. But above all I charge you, O employers, that you look after the moral and spiritual welfare of your employees. First, know where they spend their evenings. That decides everything. You do not want around your money drawer a young man who went last night to see "Jack Sheppard". A man that comes into the store in the morning ghastly with midnight revelry is not the man for your store. But you are not only to be kind to those who are under you, but you are also to see that your boss workman and your head clerks and your agents find your overseers in stores are kind to those under them. Sometimes a man will get a little brief authority in a store or a factory, and, while they are very courteous to you, the capitalists, or to you, the head man of the firm, they are most brutal in their treatment of those under them. God only knows what some of the lads suffer in the cellars and in the lofts of some of our great establishments. And then I charge you not to put unnecessary temptation in the way of your young men. Do not keep large sums of money lying around unguarded. Know how much money there is in the till. Do not have the account books loosely kept. There are temptations inevitable to young men, and enough of them, without your putting any unnecessary temptations in their way. Men in Wall street having 30 years of reputation for honesty have dropped into Sing Sing and perdition, and you must be careful how you try a lad of 15. Then, if in moving around your factory or mill or barn or store you are inexorable with young men, God will remember it. Some day the wheel of fortune will turn, and you will be a painter, and your daughter will go to the work house and your son will die on the scaffold. If in moving among your young men you see one with an ominous pallor of cheek or you hear him coughing behind the counter, say to him. "Stay at home a day or two and rest or go out and breathe the breath of the hills." If his mother die, do not demand that on the day after the funeral he be in the store. Give him at least a week to get over that which he will never get over. Employers, urge upon your employees, above all, a religious life. So far from that, how is it, young men? Instead of being cheered on the road to heaven some of you are caricatured, and it is a hard thing for you to keep your Christian integrity in that store or factory where there are so many hostile to religion. Ziethen, a grave general under Frederick the Great, was a Christian. Frederick the Great was a skeptic. One day Ziethen, the venerable, white-haired general, asked to be excused from military duty that he might attend the holy sacrament. He was excused. A few days after Ziethen was dining with the king and with many notables of Prussia, when Frederick the Great in a jocose way said, "Well, Ziethen, how did that sacrament of last Friday digest?" The venerable old warrior arose and said: "For your majesty I have risked my life many a time on the battlefield, and for your majesty I would be willing any time to die, but you do wrong when you insult the Christian religion. You will forgive me if I, your old military servant, can not bear in silence any insult to my Lord and my Saviour." Frederick the Great leaped to his feet and he put out his hand, and he said, "Happy Ziethen! Forgive me, forgive me!" Oh, there are many being scoffed at for their religion, and I thank God there are many men as brave as Ziethen! Go to heaven yourself, O employer! Take all your people with you. Soon you will be through buying and selling and through with manufacturing and building, and God will ask you: "Where are all those people over whom you had so great influence? Are they here? Will they be here?" O shipowners, into what harbor will your crew sail? Oh, you merchant grocers, are those young men that under your care are providing food for the bodies and families of men to go starved forever? Oh, you manufacturers, with so many wheels flying and so many bands pulling and so many new patterns turned out, and so many goods shipped, are the spinners, are the carmen, are the draymen, are the salesmen, are the watchers of your establishments working out everything but their own salvation? Can it be that, having those people under your care, 5, 10, 20 years, you have made no everlasting impression for good on their immortal souls? God turn us all back from such selfishness and teach us to live for others and not for ourselves. Christ sets us the example of sacrifice, and so do many of his disciples. One summer in California, a gentleman who had just removed from the Sandwich Islands told me this incident: You know that one of the Sandwich islands is devoted to lepers. People getting sick of the leprosy on the other islands are sent to the isle of lepers. They never come off. They are in different stages of disease, but all who die on that island die of leprosy. On one of the islands there was a physician who always wore his hand gloved, and it was often discussed why he always had a glove on that hand under all circumstances. One day he came to the authorities, and he withdrew his glove and he said to the officers of the law: "You see on that hand a spot of the leprosy and that I am doomed to die. I might hide this for a little while and keep away from the isle of lepers, but I am a physician, and I can go on that island and administer to the sufferers of those who are further gone in the disease, and I should like to go now. I would be selfish in me to stay and these luxurious surroundings when I might be of so much help to the wretched. Send me to the isle of the lepers." They, seeing the spot of leprosy, of course took the man into custody. He bade farwell to his family and his friends. It was an agonizing farewell. He could never see them again. He was taken to the isle of the lepers and there wrought among the sick until prostrated by his own death, which at last came. Oh, that was magnificent self-denial, magnificent sacrifice, only surpassed by that of him who exiled himself from the health of heaven to this leprous island of a world that he might physician our wounds and weep our griefs and die our deaths, turning the isle of a leprous world into a great blooming, glorious garden. Whether employer or employe, let us catch that spirit. Important Little Personages. A petted child is a veritable monarch in its way, and must feel for the time being as if the world belonged to it. This immense self-complacency in a being so thin and unimportant moves us to tender laughter. There is something so delightfully incongruous, and at the same time so touching, in the innocent conceit and self-centered assumption of such a pyr* that we feel inclined to foster the intion and keep the little mortal ignorant of its own absolute insignificance as long as possible. "Baby wants baby's ca'iage, Dames," ordered with sweet imperiousness a tiny atom standing on the steps of a brownstone front. And James, the butler, with ready obedience, wheeled down the wicker wagon to the pavement and lifted in the important little personage, who pulped up her white fur rug with the air of a queen. "Do on!" was her next behest to another of her creatures—her equally subservient nurse. And as this command was obeyed with the same alacrity she leaned back among her cushions and looked about her with calm satisfaction. "That child feels as if she owned the earth," laughed a passerby who had been amused spectator of the little scene. "If she were a princess royal she could not feel more important." Entire admiration of herself is another attribute of our little princess. Her naive vanity knows no bounds, and she sees no reason why she should not express her delight in her appearance. "You pitty sing!" another little maid was heard to say rapturiously to her image in the long mirror in the drawing room. "Me tinks you a lovely little dirt. Pitty eyes, pitty checks, pitty curls. You is pitty all over—and it's me!" she announced, turning to her mother. "Me is dat velly pitty little dirt!"—New York Tribune. Russia's New Calandar. Russia is to have a new calendar of her own, and wants the rest of the world to adopt it. There has been much discussion in St. Petersburg of late regarding the necessity of reforming the Julian calendar, or old style, which has become more and more of a nausea as Russia's relations with western Europe have continued ta increase. It has just dropped one more day behind that of the Western Church, thus making a difference of thirteen instead of twelve days. A short time ago, by order of the Czar, a commission was appointed under the direction of the Russian Astronomical Society, assisted by representatives of the different ministries and other learned bodies, and elaborated a new calendar which Prof. Glaszenap has just explained to the general assembly of the society. He said that the defects of the Julian calendar are such that the committee unanimously agree as to the necessity of reform, but consider the Gregorian calendar as almost equally imperfect, and therefore inadmissible. They propose, therefore, to introduce an entirely new calendar, according to which common years will have exactly 365 days and leap years 366 days. The system would be so near to the real solar year that not more than one day's difference could occur in 100,000 years. If the Protestant states of the West do not adopt it, as Prof. Glaszenap hopes they will. Russia will be one day in advance now, and two days in advance from 1920 inclusive. It is further proposed that the month of March shall be called "Peace," in honor of the conference at The Hague, a suggestion which just now has a touch of the comic in it.—New York Post. A Unique Labor Agreement. A unique labor agreement is being effected in Indianapolis between furniture makers and their employees, the double purpose of which is to fix more firmly the status of the labor unions in the shops and to prevent strikes. On condition of a formal recognition of the unions by the employers, a rule will be established that in case of difference in wages, hours or any condition of employment, and no settlement can be reached, the union is not to strike, but each side is to appoint a representative, the two will choose a third, and the three, acting as a committee, will give a decision that will be final. Several manufacturers have signified their willingness to enter into such an agreement and it is expected that the co-operation will be unanimous—New York Post. "As She Is Wrote in Germany." The English language is pretty generally taught in the schools of Germany. How nearly it is mastered, even among some professional men, may be gathered from the following "postkarte," which has been received by the Morning News: "Ausburgh (Germany), 15 March, 1800.—Rev'd Edition! I demand you very courtovus to have the kindness and to send me one number of your estimate and interesting gazette.—I to retrieve you in advance my best thanks for your complaisance in the compleance of my demand, and signing with great respect, your devoted Colleague, L. A. Platzer, Editor of Gazette, Neue Augsburger Zeitung."—Savannah (Gad) News. 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But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then ap- peared the tares also, 27. So the servants of the house- holder eame and said unto him, Str, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? From whence then hath it tares? 28. He said unto them, An enemy hath done this, ‘The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? : 29. But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up alse the wheat with them. 30. Let both grow together until the harvest; and in the time of harvest 1 will say unto the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn. 31. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed. which a man took, and sowed in his field; 82. Which indeed 1s the least of all seeds, but when it is grown it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the alt oe and lodge in the branches there- of. 38. Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. LIGHT ON THE TEXT. 24. Parable.—A fictitious story, true to nature, teaching a spiritual truth The Kingdom of Heayen.—The new order of things which Christ came to ‘establish, ruled by the principles of heaven. Good Seed.—Christians, the children of the kingdom, 0 called be- ‘cause they bring forth good fruit, and ‘are the means of making others good. ‘In His Field—The field Is the world. 25. While Men Slept—tIn the night; perhaps when Christians are careless and ignorance prevails. His Bnemy.-- ‘The wicked one, Satan. Tares.—A spe- cles of grass, which looks, when grow. ing, very much like wheat, but whose seeds are poisonous. The tares are the children of the wicked one, having his nature and deeds. 4 26. Then Appeared the Tares.— When the frait came it was easy to distinguish between the (ares and the wheat, for the grains are very differ- ent, though the young plants are alike. Fruit, not professions, proves who are good. 29. Test... Ye Rost Up Also the Wheat—The wheat and the tares at first look so much alike that they would be sure to make iaany mistakes and injure the harvest. Moreover, the roots of the two were often inter- twined. 30. The harvest Is the end of the world, or rather age, dispensation, whieh ends at the judgment. The reapers are the angels. ‘Tares . , to Burn Them.—Fire expresses the tn tensity of the punishmeat and that there Is no escape. And this for two reavons: (1) This is all they are fit for. It is the just end and right pun. Asbyaent of the wicked. (2) Punish- mert ts intended to keep wickedness from spreading and destroying all the good, just as weeds are burned to Keep them from multiplying and de- stroying the good grain. ‘The Wheat Into My Barn.—The good Into the kingdom of heaven, where they shall shine forth as the sun, glorious and happy in themselves, and giving light and Iife and cheer to all around. 81. Mustard Seed.—The seed of the common mustard plant, which grows }much larger in the Bast than here, sometimes ten or fifteen fect high. 32. Least of all seeds, |. ¢., of seeds they were accustomed to plant. / 38. Leaven—Sour dongh, - with which the women in the Hast leavened their bread, It worked secretly, but changed a large mass Into Its own na: ture. Golden Text—The field is the world.—Matt. 13:38. SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS. ‘Subject: Various Aspects of the King dom of Heaven. First, the Wheat and Tares. The Good and the Bad Growing Together. ‘Last week we studied the formation of the kingdom, by receiving the truth. ent aspect Is present In this para- ble? OT, ‘The Sower and the Field (vs. 24, 38).—What is the kingdom of heaven? What is represented by the field? Who by the sower? (v. 37.) UL The Good Seed (vs. 24, 38).— Who are the good seed? What three ‘characteristics belong to good seed: In what respects are Christians Il, good seed? What is Christ's purpost in sowing fhis great field? (Tit. 2:14 John 3:17.) Ill. ‘Tares Among the Wheat (vs. 25, 26, 38, 39).—What are tares? Who sowed them? What is represented by his sowing in the night? By what were they known as-tares instead of MS SESSES SELES LESS CESK ELEN ERE S SERS CERES CER RRERS SERRE A a ; ‘Rheumatism: 3 4S NOT A NEGESSARY EVIL ‘ a fe Nor can it be cured in a day. But the worst as cases of inflammatory thoumatiem have been _ E ~ absolutely cured by a siugle bottle of =| & ese Byes WH = Bows Swil nS Cue? tA eg & NZ Ly Bes FF phoumattem, Gout, t ago, thie pe |, SF" Rhoumatiom, Gout, Lum | Cif Sze and Kidney Troubles. Se aed femecee | This simple remedy—over 100 years oe SE ae / Boe * hes cured the most obstinate carea—asce see BESS given up by the most eminent phiyei-ians. i | le I Lf. _ Every Suttorer Should write Wie 1 FEZ To-day for the story (free) of this wondertut gma EPpy renedy’s curcs in Richinoud. Weill tell ie a : ane A AA, ‘vst what we can do for you. Se “LE Zh Thisis our guérantee: Send us $5 for six NR A? OS: bottien of ove Swit and Sure Core. Taller peo eee taking according to directions. you have not been bonefited, of do not feel satisfied with the rorulte, write usand we will chet f : fully refund er It is put up in pint bottles, $1, three for $2.75, or six for $5. # Others have been |. Why not you? Ask your druggist for it or write today tothe LOCK BOX 5, | Brown Remedy Goz. kcigiistown, indiana, ee a ee i a ee ee ee ee ee ee ree eee eee eee ee ‘That artless simplicity of the modern woman—how much study. Curiosity Saves Lite, A package marked quinine was sent to & woman, but being curious she took it to a druggist, who said tt was arsenic. A like inquiry into some of the medicines offered will certainly detect the false argon neta ee tetter’s Stomach Bitters has been curing indigestion, constipation and dyspepsia. — A spirit of mutual moderation never yet worked anything but good. 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 nour- ishing, and takes the place of coffee. ‘The more Grain-O you give the chil dren the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when prop- erly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about one- fourth as much. All grocers sell it, 15 and 25 cents. Daniel Murray, of the lbrary of Con- gress, is trying to get a complete list of Books and pamphlets by negro authors for the Afro-American exhibit at Paris, Already he has considerably over 1,000, Rags clement ahaa x sete at lactate: af Write for copy of Western Canada and British Columbia pamphlets, which contain useful and accurate in- formation for those seeking new homes. Yor pamphlets and further informa- tion address J. Francis Lee, General Agent, Pass. Dept., Can. Pac. Ry., 228 S. Clark street, Chicago. A quarrel soon ends when both sides are disposed to be reasonable and kindly. “You Will Never Know what good ink is unless you use Carter's. IShe to ore chat oo ike” a det eS Ses ee cn area Som ae Shue ee ese SEP In everyday life an uninteresting person Lee Reso re ser tana teams ares Peco uretease seat eerie Eoin theives ue Eee ete Bekac aes a esol t canes cae nites Suen Sa na ne 000,000 gallons, SS ure ee cares a Pig ars mes ‘Tostitaee Sot arch Street, Phuladelpna,” Found ist ELSES | THE HEALTH OF YOUNG WOMEN, Two of Them Helped by Mrs. Pinkham —Kead their Lettors. “Dear Mus. Pincizam:—Iam sixteen years old and am troubled with my monthly sickness. It is very irregular, oceurring only once in two or three months, and also very painful. I also suffer with cramps and once in awhile pain strikes me in the heart and I have drowsy headaches. If there is anything you can do for me, I will gladly follow your advice.” @ 9 Miss Many — Goss, Aptos, BG = Cal., July 81, SO? AY 1808, f ay \ anim BE OY Pisxuam:—| Pie. of After receiv. VA q ‘ing your letter S ‘I began the / “use of your reme- dies, taking both 74 a Lydia EB. Pink. 77° DD ‘ham’s Vegetable Com- © ‘pound and Blood Purifier. 1am now regular every month and suffer no pain, | Your medicine is the best that any suf- fering girl can take.”—Miss Many Gomzs, Aptos, Cal., July 6, 1899, Nervous and Dizzy “Dear Mus. Prskuam:—I wish to express my thanks to you for the great benefit I have received from the use of Lydia EB. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound. I suffered constantly from ter- rible sideache, had chills, was nervous and dizzy. I had tried different kinds of medicine but they all failed entirely. After taking three bottles of Vegetable Compound and three of Blood Purifier I amallright, Icannot thank youenough for what your remedies have done for me,”--Miss Marm.pa Jensen, Box 18, Ogdensburg, Wis., June 10, 1899. Morning Tiredness Is a serious complaint. It’s a warning: that should be heeded. It is different. from an honest tired feeling. It is a sure sign of poor bind: Son cen enre it by making your blood rich and pure with Hood's Sdrsaparilla. That is what other people do—thousands of them_ Take a few bottles of this good medi~ cine now and you will get rid of that weak, languid, exhausted feeling. re ““T had that tired: fellie on fd tl have ieee ene tion to accomplish my usual amount of household work. Hood's Sarsaprilla gave me relief and also cured a:scrof- ula tendency.” Mrs, R. Merritt, Dowa~ giac, Mich, Remember. Hood’s Sarsaparilla: Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy. Save theLabels set ao ens eae Rootheer GA tee favorite k SO summer Ll INS OR 4 YEARS AN INDEPENDENCE IS ASSURED PRISB EN fies tart Se Pest aps fe, area W GAiad wr reserce pee erate ‘Sapa ne au nay rae ps Ba tion: Department of Interior, Ouaea eee Manns ee asa the edueges eri al ess Enapolt Tad, agent for Goverament of vate DROPSY seongemices san Brigwenas eaeaumina How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any- quo eaarsh that can ut be ered by Hale tarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O: soligyitspndersiened, have knowi F.. 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All who try it like it, GRAIN-O has that rich sea! brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most. delicate stomach receives it without distress. One-fourth the price of cof- fee. 15 and 25 cents per package. Solds by all grocers. Every square mile of sea is estimates to contain 120,000,000 fish. Libby, McNeill & Libby Housekeepers frequently feel the need: of luncheon meats which are either ready to serve or can be prepared for the table. at a moment's notice. Such a need ix. abundantly supplied in the superior meats. put up by the old reliable house of Libby, MeNeill & Libby, Chicago, one of whose specialties is advertised in another col- umn of this paper, and their booklet, “How to Make Good ‘Things to Kat,” is offered free on application. No man has good reason for making a: hog of himself just because Eve was de~ scended from a spare-rib. 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Indiana's Best Negro Newspaper For Rent—Unfurnish room; Inquire at 1335 Alvord street. Read The Recorder for the news-the paper of the people. The U. B. of F and S, M. T. will give a picnic June 21 st at the Fair Grounds. The Original Star Celery-Seltzer Co. offers good inducement to lady agents in every county in the State. Write at once for an agency, Wanted Agents. A liberal commission paid. Call at Hart Medicine Co. 234 W. Vermont street. Miss Edna Allison. 774 W. North-st is indisposed. Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Morgan are visiting in Chicago. James Walden and Bert Ward left Wednesday for Cleveland, O. Mrs. E. E. Titus, has returned from an extended visit at Lebanon, Ky. S. Smith who has been employed at Terre Haute, has gone to South Bend. How long, O, how long. Chorus at Corinthiod Baptist church, June 12. Miss Bessie Mosby will go to Lake Maxinkuckee in a few days. Prophet O! Israël. Mr. John Morris at Corinthian church, June 12-13 Frank Finney left Wednesday for Vincennes to visit his father. Rev. A. Wakefield has returned from the Zion Conference at Washington, D. C. Camp guard, No. 1. Halt! who comes there? Mr. James E. Dupee at Corinthian Baptist church. June 12-13 The memorial sermon to the G. A. R post No. 70, will be preached by RevStokes at the Second Baptist church, the fourth Sunday in May. Charles Cheatham has accepted a "run" on the Peoria division of the Big Four. Col J. H. Ringgold left Thursday for Chicago, on business for the B. O. Buffaloes. Elon, now art thou ruler of all the land. Mr. E, W. Gibbs June 12-13. Miss Mary E. Porter will visit Mrs. Z. A. Posey, 768 West North street next week. David Primus accompanied by A. Gaton, visited his wife in Connersville last Sunday. Miss Emma Moss of Cincinnati was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Retta Moss last Sunday. Jepthal I'll give her liberty. Mr. M. C. Oliver, June 12-13. Mrs. Susan Bolan of Louisville, Ky. is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Lonas in Osage street. The Topaz Cluster club was entertained by Mrs. William Fisher, yesterday afternoon. Mr. L. A. Morris of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting his son, Mr. John D. Morris for a few days. Mr. E. Scott of Modoc, Ind., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Harry Oglesby 525 Bowman street. Mr. Willis Kersey was called to Mt. Vernou, Ind., Wednesday, by the illness of his father. The Woman's club will meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. William Dixon in North Senate avenue. Edward Sanders, traveling salesman for H. L. Sanders, leaves tc-day for a trip throughout Ohio. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 "On to the battle field" chorus of soli diers at Corinthian Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Fossett and Miss Clara Brown have removed to 1026 N. Senate avenue. Benj Wade the well known contractor was confined to his home by a slight illness, this week. Mrs. Lottie McDade and Rosa Reeze have gone to Macintuckee, Miss Reeze will return in a few days. The dead lie strewn upon the field— Naomi, at Corinthian church, Mr. A, B. Passmore. Eloni to Elon, behold we bring befor you Jephtha—Mr. John Preston, at the Corinthian church, June 12—13. Mr. Charles C. Nichols of Danville, Ill., was the guest of Miss Ollie Dicke- con, 616 Ogden street, last Sunday. Miss Lottie Trout man has returned from a trip to Desota, Kan., and St. Louis. She report a pleasant visit. Miss M. V. Webster of Louisville Ky. was in the city Sundy the guest of Mrs. C. Chism 1017 Fayette Street. Quiet the timbals sound-Adah, Mrs. Bertha Youug, June 12-13. The May fair to be held at Shiloh Baptist church next week, promises to well attended. Season ticket 35c. Mrs. Jacob M. Porter left Monday for Washington, D.C. She will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs, E. E, Cooper. We will strew their paths with flowers, Iphigenia-Mrs. Nora Wilson at Corinthian church, June 12-13. Mrs. Eliza Austin continues quite ill at the home of Mrs. Gray, 420 Rankin street. Friends are asked to call. The Indiana Assembly held its regular meeting last night at the office of E. B. Hampton, 53 Baldwin block. Mr. James Harris of Roger Williams University, Nashville Tenn., is in the city. He will spend his summer vacation here. The General Conference closed its sessions at Columbus, Friday and all the city ministers who attended, have returned. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Green will celebrate their nineteenth wedding anniversary at their home, 420 W, Twelfth-st this evening. Frank Finney left last Wednesday for Vincinnes, hia old home for two weeks' visit to his father after which he will go to St. Louis. Mrs W. Tucker will entertain the Progressive Club at her home, 638 Superior St. next Thursday. - will members will please be present. Mrs. Mary Weaver of Farnlaud, is visiting her niece, Mrs. Harry Oglesby 525 Bowman street. She is 92 years old and enjoys good health. The Marion County Baptist Sunday school union will meet Tuesday evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual picnic. Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell of Bright Street is the guest of relativer and friends in Louisville, Ky. She will remain for an indefinite period. Messrs W. H Jackson and Emory Moss will open to-day at 439 Indiana avenue, a fine saloon and bar. The public is cordially invited to call. The "Buffaloes" will give their annual benefit this year at the Park Theatre, June 5 and 6. The production will be managed by Prof. Sager William Howard, aged 50 years, who was struck by a bicycle "scorcher" on the evening of May 10, died at the City Hospital, Wednesday morning. He was a member of Lincoln Union lodge. Miss Marilia Bradbury left Sunday for Cincinnati, on business for the Son's and Daughters of Jerusalem. A recep tion was held in her honor, Monday evening. The mempers of the Olivet Baptist Church, gave a lawn fete at the home of the pastor, Rev. R. D. Leonord, last Tuesday evening which was well attended. Mrs. Emma Hines of Kokomo, and Mrs. Amanda Mayne and Mr., and Mrs N. M. Hill were guests of Rev. G. H. White and family of Lafayetre last Sunday. Mr. J. D. Porter the popular mail carrier, will on July 1, exchange positions with Mr. Booker Yanthis of Chi. cago. Mr. Porter expects to reside per manently in that city. THE MACEDONIA 415 Indiana Ave. Ice Cream and Confectionery Parlor Ice Cream Soda, only pu fruit used. Fine home-mad candies and Cakes. Good Service. Miss Henrietta Davis, Pro Miss Julia E. Robinson will entertain, in honor of Miss Mary E. Johnson and the friends who assisted in the Music shower, at 419 West Fourteenth street, Thursday evening. Mr. Lewis Wilson of Laffayette, was the gueSt of his daughter, Mrs William Fucker, last week. On his return he took with him his daughter Miss Anna, who has been quite sick. Rev. Jesse Bass of Cedar Rapids, Ia, called at this office Thursday on his return from the General Conference at Columbus, O. He visited his sister in Crawfordsville, Ind., before his return. Mrs. Benjamin Thornton, 525 Bright street, entertainep quite a number of young folks last Saturday afternoon in honor of the twelfth birthday of her daughter Ada. The affair was great y enjoyed by Miss Ada and her friends The funeral of Miss Addie Rice was he d at New Bethel Baptist church Tues day afternoon, under the auspices of Eastern Beauty tabernacle. Rev. N.A. Seymour preached the diseourse. The remains were taken to Bedford for interment. Mrs, Emma Hines who has been visi ing her cousin Mrs. Gertrude Hill 1684 Yaudes street, returned to Kokomo, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hines was the guest of honor at a six o'clock dinner Saturday, by Mrs. William Martin, 1118 Elm street, and on Monday by Mrs. William Tyler in Martindale avenue. Mr. James Craig was born in Nicholasville, Ky., in 1849. Died May 17, at Crawfordsville, Ind. There remains a son, Mr. William Tucker of this city also two sisters, Mrs. Cassie Day of Crawfordsville and Mrs. Nancy John, son of Denver, Colo. The deceased was a member and officer of the A. M. E. church of Crawfordsville at the time of his death, and died in the full triumph of a living faith. The newly organized Pythlan lodge Maceo No. 10, elected their officers as follows: J. D. Porter, P. C.; J. R. Averett, C. C.; A. Posey, V. C.; J. Pittman Prelate; Jas, Shelton, K. of R. & S.; C. Lanier, M. of F.; J. M. Porter, M. of E Robert Moody, M. of A.; Dr. J. H. Ballard, G. L. representative; Dr. E. F. Johnson, Medical examiner; James Wells, John Evans anp R. Street, trustees. Graud Chaucellor J. H. Ward, installed the new officers Tuesday eve Card of Thanks I desire to express my many thanks to the ladies and gentlemen, who so ably assisted me in the production of "Ino Negro" at English's Opera house on the 3 and 4 of May. I also have the highest regards for those who were indirectly associated and used their best efforts for the success of the same. Yours very truly, CHARLES S. SAGER. Walters Agency. W. H. Jackson has opened an employment office at 224 Indiana avenue for the benefit of the waiters and cooks Banquets, parties and extra waiters furnished on short notice, with coats or full dress. Give him a call. THE MACEDONIA 415 Indiana Ave. Ice Cream and Confection ery Parlor Ice Cream Soda, only pure fruit used. Fine home-made Candies and Cakes. Good Service. Miss Henrietta Davis, Pron. Miss Honrietta Davis, Prop. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A.M. 7 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 C. M. C. WILLIS Funeral Director Old and New 'Phones 1173 536 Indiana Ave Indianapolis, . . . 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WASHINGTON, D. C. Grant H. Clark Go where your wor- sure to receive the B. I make $2.50 and $3. them. They are good, be- When you employ Dr. Clay as experience. (Reference, 14 ye Grant H. Clark 108 North Re-opened and Ready for The People's 537 Bright St [Cor. North] We have a Complete and Enti- Meats Dressed Chickens a Specialty Orders deliver Corinthian Baptist Jephthah AND A DRAMATIC Will be given at this church Tuesday and Wednesday With following Cast of Char- Jephthah IX, Ruler of Israel, Mri- ris; Elon, Jewish Prince, Mr. E- Robert Shoab; Eloni, Jewish Ses- enger, Mr. Benj, Penn; Camp Guard, No. 2, Mr. Fred Wood; Mrs. Nora Wilson; Adah, Dau- Miss Bertha Young; Naoma, J- dens Gileae, Ruth, Miss Ollie D Mrs Mary Payne; Leali, Mrs. S large chorus representing Jewish characters and choruses here nam- orth seeing. Don't miss it; come ADMISSION given under the auspices of the B- Morris, Pianist; Geo. W. Prince, D. 333 International Pride of the North Meets the first and third T all, northeast corner of Del- ordially invited to become mu- nour petition. Mrs. Emma L. F. California street, Mrs. An- layette street $2.50 and $3.00 sets of teeth-if they are good, but not the best. Gas or to employ Dr. Clay as a Dentist, you get the benefit to the. (Reference, 14 years with New York Dental Co. Nent H. Clay, M. D.; Dent 108 North Illinois Street. and Ready for Business People's Grocery Store Night St [Cor. North] R. S. Street, N. Complete and Entirely New Stock of Groceries, Meats and Vegetables Jackens a Specialty Ask for C. Orders delivered to any part of the city Brian Baptist Church Nththah AND his Daughter A DRAMATIC CANTATA IN 3-ACTS given at this church (Corinthian Baptist.) two evenings and Wednesday June 11 Following Cast of Characters: K. Ruler of Israel, Mr. M. C. Oliver; Prophet Mr. Jr. Jewish Prince, Mr. E. W. Gibbs; Ibzan, Jewish P. Lib; Eloni, Jewish Soldier, Mr. John Preston; Arnd Benj, Penn; Camp Guard, No. 1, Mr. J. E. Dup. 2. Mr. Fred Woodfolk; Iphigenia, Jephthah's Wilson; Adah, Daughter of Elon and friend to a Young; Naoma, Jewish Maiden, Mrs. Ada Passa, Ruth, Miss Dillie Dickson; Sarah, Mrs. Irene Bag Payne; Leali, Mrs. Sallie Robinson representing Jewish soldiers, maidens, heralds etc. and choruses here named will be in full costume. Don't miss it; come and bring the children. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. The auspices of the Pipe Organ Club of this church; Geo. W. Prince, Director; Rev. J. J. Blackshear, International Order of Twelve Side of the North Tabernacle No. The first and third Thursday nights in each month at corner of Delaware and Ohio streets. Lit to become members of said Tabernacle. Mrs. Emma L. Person, High Priestess, rest street, Mrs. Anna A. Griffin, Chief Reci Go where your work is Wanted, and you are sure to receive the BEST OF SERVICE. I make $2.50 and $3.00 sets of teeth--if you want them. They are good, but not the best. Gas or Air given When you employ Dr. Clay as a Dentist, you get the benefit of 14 years experience. (Reference, 14 years with New York Dental Co.) Re-opened and Ready for Business The People's Grocery Store 537 Bright St [Cor. North] R. S. Street, Manager We have a Complete and Entirely New Stock of Groceries, Provisions, Meats and Vegetables Dressed Chickens a Specialty Ask for Cash Stamps Orders delivered to any part of the city A DRAMATIC CANTATA IN 3-ACTS Tuesday and Wednesday June 12.13 With following Cast of Characters:------- Jepthah IX, Ruler of Israel, Mr. M. C. Oliver; Prophet Mr. Jno. D Morris; Elon, Jewish Prince, Mr. E. W. Gibbs; Ibzan, Jewish Prince, Mr. Robert Shoab; Elon, Jewish Soldier, Mr. John Preston; Arnold, A Messenger, Mr. Benj. Penn; Camp Guard, No. 1, Mr. J. E. Dupee; Camp Guard, No. 2, Mr. Fred Woodfolk; Iphigenia, Jepthah's Daughter, Mrs. Nora Wilson; Adah, Daughter of Elon and friend to Iphigenia, Miss Bertha Young; Naoma, Jewish Maiden, Mrs. Ada Passmore; Maidens Gileae, Ruth, Miss Ollie Dickson; Sarah, Mrs. Irene Bagby; Anah, Mrs Mary Paye; Leali, Mrs. Sallie Robinson A large chorus representing Jewish soldiers, msidens, heralds etc. All of the characters and choruses here named will be in full costume. A sight well worth seeing. Don't miss it; come and bring the children. ADMISSION 15 CENTS. Given under the auspices of the Pipe Organ Club of this church, Mrs. ettie Morris, Pianist; Geo. W. Prince, Director; Rev. J. J. Blackshear, pastor. 333 International Order of Twelve 777 Pride of the North Tabernacle No. 94 Meets the first and third Thursday nights in each month at its hall, northeast corner of Delaware and Ohio streets. Ladies are cordially invited to become members of said Tabernacle. Give up your petition. Mrs. Emma L. 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It is not without danger, moving all the secrections it relieves the the blood, and in this way it prevents it, COLD HIGHS, CICS, By cleansing the blood it relieves Neuralgia, Loss of Vitality and Nerve- duced by imperfect action of the dip prompt and peerless Compound, entire Medicine, slike for both old and young we are told by learned scientists, and i age in which we live, we exhaust the so- workver, both mental and physical, a digestive and assimilate, and hence we NERVEUX EXHAUST with all the numerous "ills that flesh it compounded by an expert chemic Dryness which a daily supply of new, pure, rich retained, will surely cause BRIGHT DISEASE, or some other very severe Disease fearful Mental Maladies, with which o Delays are often dangerous; any diso irrifying the blood, it prevents and cures Malarial Tissue, Aged Tiphoid, and is pronounced one of the best Household Tonsil and Mingy Tonsil, includes Indigestion, Rhabdomyitis and Tuberculosis, and the infections it secretes it relieves the Lungs by eliminating morbous mucus in this way it prevents and cures BLOOD AND CONSUMPTION. Since the blood it removes the cause, and speeds the Sickness of Vitality and Nervous Weakness and all the long list of perfect action of the digestive and secretory organs and furless Compound, entirely free from any deleterious drug, and for both old and young, this guaranteed to give complete sanity and vitality. We have learned scientists, and in order to meet the demands of the we live, we exhaust the supply of the Vis. Vista, or Electrolytic mental and physical, and have been pronounced Nationally and internationally as the chemiest and faintest, and hence we have Stomach trouble followed by NERVOUS EXHAUSTION, INSOMNIA AND INSANITY numerous "ills that flesh is heir to." The Lightning Specific disorder requires chemiest supplies the system with the Vistil, or Electrical Force supplies new, pure, rich Blood is made and the morbid must surely cause DISEASE, NEURALGIA OR RHEMATISM, form of Nervous Disease, complicated with a great variety of Maladies, with which our Insane Hospitals are crowded to en danger; any disorder may reach a stage in which Manufactured by the ORIGINAL STAR CELERY-SELTZER CO., 226 Eden Place, North of Robes to Park Church, on Hudson Ave. Indianapolis, HENRY BUDER, DRUGGIST, INDIAHOLIC, Indianapolis Sts., general agent M. D., Dentist, this Wanted, and you are BEST OF SERVICE. 10 sets of teeth—if you want not the best. Gas or Air given Dentist, you get the benefit of 14 years with New York Dental Co.) M. D.; Dentist. Illinois Street. Business Grocery Store R. S. 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Griffin, Chief Recorder, 111 The Oliver Lightning Specific This gentle laxative, aperient or mild cathartic is a purely vegetable compound. It contains pepsin, a peculiar organic substance required by the stomach to aid digestion, with podophyllum, or extract of mandrake, a remedy without a rival as a liver regulator. It readily assists in the assimilation of food, and therefore it never fails to increase the nerveforce, giving tone and energy to the entire system. The specific destroys