The Recorder

Vol 5 No. 1 THE PARTY ON RECORD Rarely in the history of national political conventions has a body of delegates been aroused to such a pitch of enthusiastic demonstration as was that which marked the delivery of the notable speech of Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York in seconding the nomination of President McKinley at the recent Philadelphia convention. It was when he concluded his stirring peroration that the summit of political fervor and patriotic impulse was reached in that great hall, and a scene thrilling in the intensity of the acclaim which greeted the name of the honored president of the United States was enacted. It was but the beginning of the tremendous ovation which a bit later was given Governor Roosevelt when he was named as the fit running mate of the man whose nomination he had so ardently seconded. In force of logic, in brilliancy of utterance and in its thrilling, lofty notes of patriotism Governor Roosevelt's memorable seconding speech is worthy of lasting preservation. He said: Mr. Chairman—I rise to second the nomination of William McKinley, the president who has had to meet and solve problems more numerous and more important than any other president since the days of mighty Abraham Lincoln; the president under whose administration this country has attained a higher pitch of prosperity at home and honor abroad than ever before in its history. Four years ago the Republican party nominated William McKinley as its standard bearer WILLIAM N'KINLEY WILLIAM M'KINLEY in a political conflict of graver moment to the nation than any that had taken place since the close of the civil war saw us once more a reunited country. The Republican party nominated him, but before the campaign was many days old he had become the candidate not only of all Republicans but of all Americans who were both far-sighted enough to see where the true interests of the country lay and clear minded enough to be keenly sensitive to the taint of dishonor. President McKinley was triumphantly elected on certain distinct pledges, and those pledges have been made more than good. We were then in a condition of industrial paralysis. The capitalist was plunged in ruin and disaster, the wage worker was on the edge of actual want, the success of our opponents would have meant not only physical distress, but also a stain on the nation's honor so deep that more than one generation would have to pass before it would be effectually wiped out. We promised that if President McKinley were elected not only should the national honor be kept unstained at home and abroad, but that the mills and the workshop would open, the farmer have a market for his goods, the merchant for his wares, and that the wage earner should prosper as never before. We did not promise the impossible. We did not say that by good legislation and good administration there would come prosperity to all men, but we did say that each man should have a better chance to win prosperity than he had ever yet had. In the long run the thrift, industry, energy and capacity of the individual must always remain the chief factors in his success. By unwise or dishonest legislation or administration on the part of the national authorities, all these qualities in the individual can be nullified, but worse legislation and upright administration will give them free scope. And it was this free scope that we promised should be given. Well, we kept our word. The opportunity has been given and it has been seized by American energy, thrift and business enterprise. As a result we have prospered as never before, and we are now prospering to a degree that would have seemed incredible four years ago, when the cloud of menace to our industrial well being hung black above the land. So it has been in foreign affairs. Four years ago the nation was uneasy, because right at its doors an American island lay writting in agony with the curse of worse than medieval tyranny and mistrule. We had our Armenia at our very doors, for the situation in Cuba had grown intolerable and such that this nation could no longer refrain from interference and retain its own self respect. President McKinley turned to this duty as he had turned to others. He sought by every effort possible to provide for Spain's withdrawal from the island, which she was impotent longer to do aught than oppress. Then, when pacific means had failed and there remained the only alternative, we waged the most righteous and brilliantly successful foreign war that any country has waged during the lifetime of the present generation. It was not a great-war, simply because it was won too quickly. T. E. B. THEODORE ROOSEVELT but it was momentous indeed in its effects. It left us, as all great feats must leave those who perform them an inheritance both of honor and of responsibility, and under the lead of President McKinley, the nation has taken up the task of securing orderly liberty and the reign of justice and law in the islands from which we drove the tyranny of Spain with the same serious realization of duty and sincere purpose to perform it, that has marked the national attitude in delaying with the economic and financial difficulties that face us at home. This is what the nation has done during the three years that have elapsed since we made McKinley president; and all this is what he typifies and stands for. We here nominate him again, and, in November next, we shall elect him again; because it has been given to him to personify the cause of honor abroad and prosperity at home. We all know the old adage about swapping horses while crossing a stream, and the still older adage about letting well enough alone. To change from President McKinley now would be merely to swap horses. It would be to jump off the horse that had carried us across and wade back into the torrent and to put him for four years more into the white house means not merely to let well enough alone, but to insist that, when we are thriving as never before, we shall not be plunged back into the abyss of shame and panic and disaster. We have done so well that our opponents use this very fact as an appeal for turning us out. We have put the tariff on a foundation so secure; we have passed such wise laws on finance; that they actually appeal to the patriotic, honest men who deserted them at the last election to help them; because, forsooth, we have done so well that nobody need fear their capacity to undo our work. I am not exaggerating, this is literally the argument that is now addressed to the Gold Democrats as a reason why they need no longer stand by the Republican party. To all such who may be inclined to listen to these specious arguments, I would address an emphatic word of warning. Remember that admirable though our legislation has been during the past three years it has been rendered possible and effective only because there was good administration to back it. Wise laws are invaluable, but, after all, they are not as necessary as wise and honest administration of the laws. 16-1 DEMOCRACY G.O.P. POPULIST Mule: "He won't help much with this load."—Washington Star. The best law ever made, if administered by those who are hostile to it and who mean to break it down, can not be wholly effective and may be wholly ineffective. We have at last put our financial legislation on a sound basis, but no possible financial legislation can save us from fearful and disastrous panic if we trust our finances to the management of any man who would be acceptable to the leaders and guides of the Democracy in its present spirit. No secretary of the treasury who would be acceptable to, or who could without loss of self respect serve under Populistic-Democracy could avoid plunging back into financial chaos. Until our opponents have explicitly and absolutely repudiated the principles which in '96 they professed, and the leaders who embody these principles, their success means the undoing of the country. Nor have they any longer even the excuse of being honest in their folly. They have raved; they have foamed at the mouth in denunciation of trusts, and now in my own state, their foremost party leaders, including the man before whom the others bow with bared head and trembling knee, have been discovered in a trust which really is of infamous and, perhaps, of criminal character; a trust in which these apostles of Democracy, these prophets of the new dispensation have sought to wring fortunes from the dire need of their poor brethren. I rise to second the nomination of William McKinley, because with him as leader this country has trod the path of national greatness and prosperity, with the strides of a gain, and because, under him, we can, and will once more and finally overthrow those whose success would mean for the nation material disaster and moral disgrace. Exactly as we have remedied the evils which, in the past, we undertook to remedy, so now when we say that a wrong shall be righted, it most assuredly will be righted. We have nearly succeeded in bringing peace and order to the Philippines. We have sent thither, and to the other islands toward whose inhabitants we now stand as trustees in the cause of good government, men like Wood, Taft and all, whose very names are synonymous of integrity and guarantees of efficiency. Appointees like these, with subordinates chosen on grounds of merit and fitness alone are evidences of the spirit and methods in, and by which, this nation must approach its new and serious duties. Contrast this with what would be the fate of the islands under the spoils system so brazenly advocated by our opponents in their last platform. The war still goes on, because the allies in this country of the bloody insurrectionary oligarchy, have taught their foolish dupes abroad to believe, that, if the rebellion is kept alive until next November Democratic success at the polls here will be followed by the abandonment of the islands—that means the abandonment to savages who would scramble for what we desert, until some powerful civilized nation stepped in to do what we would have shown ourselves unit to perform. Our success in November means peace in the islands. The success of our political opponents means an indefinite prolongation of misery and bloodshed. We of this convention now renominate the man whose name is a guarantee against such disaster. When we place William McKinley as The Newsiest, Spiciest and Best Edited Negro Journal in the State A Journal of Opinions. published in the interest of the Race. Correspondence Solicited Special Inducements to Agents Sample Copies on Application our candidate before the people, we place the Republican party on record as standing for the performance which squares with promise, as standing for the redemption in administration and legislation of the pledges made in the platform and on the stump as standing for the upbuilding of the national honor and interest abroad, and the continuance at home of the prosperity which has already been brought to the farm and the workshop. We stand on the threshold of a new century, a century big with the fate of the great nations of the earth. It rests with us now to decide whether, in the opening years of that century, we shall march forward to fresh triumphs, or whether, at the outset, we shall deliberately wripple opresives for the contest. Is America a weakling, to shrink from the world work that must be done by the world powers? No! The young giant of the west stands on a continent and clashes the crest of an ocean in either hand. Our nation, glorious in youth and strength, looks into the future with fearless and eager eyes, and rejoices as a strong man to run a race. We do not stand in craven mood, asking to be spared the task, cringing as we gaze on the contest. No! We challenge the proud privilege of doing the work that providence allot us and we face the coming years high of heart and resolute of faith that to our people is given the right to win such an honor and renown as has never yet been granted to the people of mankind. THE INDIANA MAN Senator Fairbanks was Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. The Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks, United States senator from Indiana, chairman of the committee on resolutions in the Republican national SENATOR FAIRBANKS. convention at Philadelphia, submitted to that magnificent body the platform upon which the party elected to stand curing the campaign. Build Ships at Home. The experience of the United States in the purchase of vessels during the war with Spain shows the nation just what can be expected if we were to rely upon foreign shipping with which to build up an American (?) merchant marine. An American merchant marine to be the real thing must be American built. THE PLATFORM Doctrines Enunciated By Republicans In National Convention The Republicans of the United States, through their chosen representatives, met in national convention, looking upon an unsurpassed record of achievement, and looking forward into a great field of duty and opportunity, and appealing to the judgment of their countrymen, make these declarations: The expectation in which the American people, turning from the Democratic party, intrusted power four years ago to a Republican chief magistrate and a Republican congress, has been met and satisfied. When the people then assembled at the polls after a term of Democratic legislation and administration, business was dead, industry paralyzed and the national credit disastrously impaired. The country's capital was hidden away and its labor distressed and unemployed. The Democrats had no other plan with which to improve the ruthous conditions which they had themselves produced than to coin silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. The Republican party, denouncing this plan, as sure to produce conditions even worse than those from which relief was sought, promulsed to restore prosperity by means of two legislative measures—a protective tariff and a law making gold the standard of value. The people by great majorities issued to the Republican party a commission to enact these laws. This commission has been executed, and the Republican promise is redeemed. Prosperity more general and more abundant than we have ever known has followed these enactments. There is no longer controversy as to the value of any government obligations. Every American dollar is a gold dollar, or its assured equivalent, and American credit stands higher than that of any nation. Capital is fully employed and everywhere labor is profitably occupied. No single fact can more strikingly tell the story of what Republican government means to the country than this--that while during the whole period of 107 years, from 1790 to 1807, there was an excess of exports over imports of only $833,028,407, there has been in the short three years of the Republican administration an excess of exports over imports in the enormous sum of $1,483,357,094, and while the American people, sustained by this Republican legislation, have been achieving these splendid triumphs in their business and commerce, they have conducted, and, in victory, concluded a war for humanity and human rights. No thought of national aggrandizement tarnished the high purpose when American standards were unfurled. It was a war unsought and patiently resisted; but when it came the American government was ready. Its fleets were cleared for action; its armies were in the field, and the quick and signal triumph of its forces on land and sea bore equal tribute to the courage of American soldiers and sailors, and to the skill and foreseen of Republican statesmanship. To 10,000,000 of the human race there was given a new birth of freedom, and to the American people a new and noble responsibility. We indorse the administration of William McKinley. Its acts have been established in wisdom and in patriotism, and at home and abroad it has distinctly elevated and extended the influence of the American nation. Walking untried paths and facing unforeseen responsibilities, President McKinley has been in every situation the true American patriot, and the upright statesman, clear in vision, strong in judgment, firm in action, always inspiring and deserving the confidence of his countrymen. In asking the American people to indorse this Republican record and to renew their commission to the Republican party, we remind them of the fact that the menace to their prosperity has always resided in Democratic principles, and no less in the general incapacity of the Democratic party to conduct public affairs. The prime essential of business prosperity is public confidence in the good sense of the government and in its ability to deal intelligently with each new problem of administration and legislation. That confidence the Democratic party has never earned. It is hopelessly inadequate, and the country's prosperity, when Democratic success at the polls is announced, hats and ceases in mere anticipation of Democratic blunders and failures. We renew our allegiance to the principle of the gold standard, and declare our confidence in the wisdom of legislation of the Fifty-sixth congress, by which the parity of all our money and the stability of our currency on a gold basis has been secured. We recognize that interest rates are a potent factor in production and business activity, and for the purpose of further equalizing and of further lowering the rates of interest, we favor such monetary legislation as will enable the varying needs of the season and of all sections to be promptly met, in order that trade may be evenly sustained, labor steadily employed and commerce enlarged. The volume of money in circulation was never so great per capita as it is today. We declare our steadfast opposition to the free and unlimited coinage of silver. No measure to that end could be considered which was without the support of the leading commercial countries of the world. However truly Republican legislation may seem to have secured the country against the peril of base and discredited currency, the election of a Democratic president could not fail to impair the country's credit and bring once more into question the in- (Continued on page 4, column 3) Price 3 Cents BIG ENGINE IS SPEEDY Special Train of Colorado Excursionists Test New Locomotive Railway men of all classes are watching with much interest the tests of the "1200 series" of engines of the Rock Island road, the largest running out of Chicago in the passenger service. Engine No. 1201 was given its first service test for power and speed last week. The patrons of the Rock Island's first excursion to Colorado occupied fourteen of the largest and heaviest coaches. This was enough for two trains to be pulled by the ordinary passenger engines of the day, considering the speed required. The big engine did all that was expected of it and more Between Chicago and Rock Island it pulled that train with ease on schedule time, and when called on for a little extra effort developed a speed of over 72 miles an hour. Engines of that class will haul all the special trains which will be used by the Rock Island in its series of Colorado excursions, at the rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Three more excursions will be given, leaving here July 9, July 17 and Aug. 1. The departing time of the special trains will be 4.45 p. m., but on the dates named excursion tickets will be honored on all regular trains. The special trains to be used are high class throughout. Through dining car service is provided and the run from Chicago to Colorado is made with only one night on the road. Excursion rates will be made to Colorado and Utah from all points on the line of the Rock Island between the Missouri River and Chicago.—Chicago Inter-Ocean Select Dancing Class. The managers of the Select Dancing Class, beg to announce that they have secured Hammond's Park, and that the Class will meet there on Thursday evenings of each week, beginning July 12. Every convenience looking toward the comfort and enjoyment of the members, has been arranged. Wagons will meet all cars, and for the return, a chartered car, will remain until 12:45 o'clock. The admission will be 35 cents, which will include transportation to and from the grounds; admission to the dance and return ride to the city on the street cars. Music will be furnished by Messrs Harry Taylor and Alonzo Gaton. The management reserves all rights on this date, and objectionable persons will be refused admission. Dancing will begin at 7:30 o'clock. Housewarming and Smoker. In response to invitations about 200 persons attended the opening smoker given by the Iron League at the new club house, 501-505 Indiana avenue, Friday evening. Music was furnished by the K. of P. Band. The club now has a membership of about 300 and is in a prosperous condition. Eastern Star Meeting. The Grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, will meet in Richmond, Ind., Tuesday, July 10. A fare of $2.80 for the round trip has been secured if ten or more persons go. How to Kill a Newspaper. The following recipe is offered by a Western newspaper. Just let the subscription go; it's only a dollar or two the publisher doesn't need it anyhow then go borrow your neighbors; when a reporters comes, always be busy; make him feel as if he were intruding; when the advertising and job man comes tell him you don't need to advertise; everybody knows you; that you will try to get along without any printed stationery, it's too expensive, you have to economize; near drop in to see the editor unless you want a free complimentary notice or a lengthy obituary of a bəloved relative; never recommed the paper to anybaby; when you speak of it say, "Yes, we have a sheet, but it doesn't amount to much," keep it up a year or two and you will have a dead newspaper, a dead lot of merchants and a dead town,—Ex. Advertising Medium THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS, AND The following poem, a sample of the sentimental love songs popular fifty years ago, is copied from the Boone County Pioneer, dated Lebanon, Ind., April 12, 1553: Oh, they tell me thou art dead, Katy Darling. Or my love for thee had e'er grown cold? When a love like to thine, Katy Darling! Is a goal to the race that he runs. Oh, hear me, sweet Katy, For the wild flowers greet me, Katy Dar- ling, And the love-birds are singing on each tree; Wilt thou never more hear me, Katy Darling! Behold, love, I'm waiting for thee. I'm kneeling by thy grave, Katy Darling. This world is all a blank world to me! Oh, could'st thou hear my walling, Katy Darling. Or think, love, I am sighing for thee; Oh, methinks the stars are weeping. Two Proposals. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ "You love me, yet you will let me go without a word of hope. Judith, I know you care for me, I know it by the flush on your cheek, the tremble of your hands, the light that flashes in your eyes when I come near you. Then why not give me the hope of winning you when I come back?" The man was good to look upon—tall and broad shouldered; his keen, blue eyes that were softened just now by love looked eagerly into the woman's brown ones that glanced away from him. "I—I don't want to bind myself," she replied weakly. "Yet I swear you love me." "You have no right to be so sure that I do," she answered, feeling almost angry with him and uncertain of herself. "Shall I tell you what it is? Lord Carruthers stands between us. You are not sure if he means to propose. Should he do so the temptation to become her ladyship is one that you could not resist. A fine house, position, jewels—ah! I see it all; they tempt a woman more than love, the love of a poor soldier, an officer in a fine regiment ordered to the war. Thank God I have my country and my Queen to serve! What more do I want? Good-by, Judith. I didn't understand women before. I do now, and I congratulate you upon the non-possession of a heart." He dung her hands from him that he had held in his clasp, and, without another look at the woman he loved with all his heart and soul, turned and left her. His bitter words rang in her ears. Something choked her so that she could not speak. She fell on her knees and buried her face in the sofa cushions so that no one should hear the sobs that wrung her breast. She heard the hollow clang of the front door, the crack of a whip and the banging back of the doors of a hansom, then the roll of wheels and jingling of the cab as it drove away down the street. It was all true, every word that he had said. She loved him, but her ambition was greater than her love, and she had promised to see Lord Carruthers that very day. Judith Wilberforce was the eldest of several sisters and her father, a retired colonel of a Lancer regiment, was anything but a wealthy man. Appearances were difficult to keep up with a wife and daughters all inclined to extravagances. Judith, tired of debt and worries, thought it a fine thing to have marked attention paid her by Lord Carruthers; if only—if only she had never met Paul Hansard. And now he had gone and might never return. "Oh, how could I be so cruel, so heartless!" she asked herself, and rose to her feet, pacing the room with agitated steps, her face stained with tears, her hair disheveled, her whole appearance fraught with grief. The door opened suddenly, noisily, and a girl of 14 burst in. "Has Paul gone?" she cried. "Yes," replied Judith, moving across to the fire and turning her back on her youngest sister. "And he never said goodbye to me! Judith, you sent him away," exclaimed the child, indignation expressed in her voice and manner. "Do go, Molly, and don't bother," said Judith, impatiently. "He's gone to be killed, perhaps, and you've sent him without a kind word. I know you have. You are a beast!" And with a whirl of her short skirts, the child ran out of the room. "He called me heartless, and now my favorite sister calls me—a beast," said Judith. "Am I, I wonder, as bad as that?" * Claud, Lord Carruthers, was a man verging on 50, but well preserved by his valet, who flattered his master that he did not look a day over 40. His baldness troubled him more than a little, and he was photographed in his hat. He thought an immense deal of appearances and felt a shade of annoyance that the Wilberforces lived on what he called the wrong side of the park. He could see that his coachman looked down on the locality and reluctantly received the order to drive that way. However, once inside the big house in Marshall Square and in the presence of Judith, handsome, well-dressed, brilliant and fascinating, the neighborhood was forgotten, and Lord By their soft and lambent light; And thy heart would be melting, Katy Darling, Could st thou see thy lone Dermot to- night. Oh, listen, sweet Katy! For the wild flowers are sleeping, Katy Darling, Wilt thou never more hear me, Katy Darling. 'Tis useless all my weeping, Katy Darling! But I'll pray that thy spirit be my guide; And that when my life is spent, Katy Darling. They will lay me down to rest by thy side. And I'll ever be dreaming, Katy Darling, Of thy love every day till I die. Farewell, then, sweet Katy! For the wild flowers will blossom, Katy Darling, And the love-birds will warble on each tree; But in heaven I shall meet thee, Katy Darling, For there, love, thou'rt waiting for me! Carruthers was only aware of the proximity of the woman he loved, the woman he had, after much serious reflection, made up his mind to marry. He was waiting for her now and regarding a large photograph of her taken in evening dress, all her best points made the most of by Lafayette. It stood on a blue velvet table, framed in silver, surrounded by other portraits. There was one of Major Hansard in full-dress uniform. He faced Judith Wilberforce, making a striking pendant. Lord Carruthers looked annoyed, and, with an impatient gesture, moved the major's photograph to another position on the table. Meanwhile, Judith was changing her dress for a becoming teagown of silk and lace. Isabelle, the second girl, was assisting her, fastening a ribbon here, pinning up something there. "My dear, I envy you with all my soul, and hope you won't forget your poorer sisters when you are Lady Carruthers. And, oh, Judith, do give me this teagown when you are married, and your plush cape, don't forget; and mind, you have me to stay with you at once, so that I may get married next year. I don't mean to Miss Wilberforce for long, I can tell you," the girl was saying. "Now go and behave prettily and make him propose; he has shilly-shelleyed long enough. The Dad is getting irritable over the delay, and mother says she won't buy us any more dresses till you are married, so for goodness sake, hurry up." She gave her sister a little push and then leaned over the banisters to watch her rustling down the stairs to the drawing room. Judith stood outside the door for some seconds. Her heart—which she was supposed not to possess—was beating furiously, her hands were cold and she felt sick. The feeling suddenly swept over her that she about to sell herself, body and soul, to this man, that she was despicable, worthless—a beast. "Why don't you go in?" Isabelle called out in a loud whisper. "Don't be a fool, Judith!" The trembling girl turned the handle and went forward to greet Lord Carruthers. She was very pale and involuntarily shuddered as her hand was clasped in his, for there seemed to the girls' imagination to be a third presence in the room—the presence of the man she had sent away hopeless. She tried to banish the memory of him from her mind, but still seemed to feel the clinging pressure of his hands, to hear the rich tones of his voice in her ear. In the meantime her sister was ransacking drawers and cupboards to see what she would claim from Judith on her marriage. "I'll tell you what, Isabel, you're not going to have everything," said the third sister; Lily. "The fair way will be to draw lots—you, I and Molly." "Thank you, I don't want to share your gains; I hate the marriage," said Molly. "Judith has behaved abominally to Paul Hansard; you are all as mercenary as—as pigs," she concluded, her vocabulary not being very extensive. "Paul Hansard is all very well, my dear Molly; charming and good looking, but for a brother-in-law we all prefer Lord Carruthers. Just think how jolly it will be to talk to our sister, Lady Carruthers, and to stay at the 'Towers' and meet smart people," said Isabel. "Hark!" cried Lily. "Gractions! He's going already, and here comes Judith." And as she spoke the eldest daughter came into the room. "What are you all doing here? Do go," she said in a tone of annoyance. "Well? Has he proposed?" demanded three voices at once. "Yes." "Oh, do tell us. And when are you going to be married?" "What a short time he stayed! Did he kiss you? And do you really think he dyes his moustache?" "I know nothing about his moustache. He did not kiss me; nobody has ever kissed me. Why do you suggest such things? And oh! will you go?" exclaimed Judith, exasperated. "Just this. I've refused him." "Judith! Oh, how could you? What ever will the Dad say? And mother? How selfish of you! Just think of the chances you've thrown away for us." THE RECORDER. INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA "Will you go out of my room?" she cried, and stamped her foot in anger, her white face working with passion. Isabel and Lily dashed out of the room, eager to impart the disastrous news to their parents, but Molly remained, and, throwing her arms 'round Judith's neck, kissed her warmly. The kind, loving action touched the girl. She burst into tears, sobbing out. "Oh, Molly! Molly! It's Paul's fault. I couldn't do it!" CHAPTER II It was a sad and sorrowful Christmas that year for many a household in England, Fathers, sons and brothers were fighting in South Africa, and many a family was mourning the loss of one, and sometimes more, dear to them. Anxiously and eagerly did Judith and Molly Wilberforce scan the papers looking for Major Hansard's name among the captured, wounded or dead, but as yet they were thankful to see that it had not appeared. Judith had anything but a happy time now at home, and if it had not been for little Molly's sympathy and love she often felt as if she would sooner go out into the world and earn her own living as a governess. Her father treated her with marked displeasure, her mother with coldness and disdain and her sisters—with the exception of Molly—with contempt and ill-concealed annoyance. Lord Carruthers was furious at his refusal, and ceased his visits to the Wilberforces. He was astounded at what he considered the girl's impertinence in refusing the honor he had offered her. One evening Mrs. Wilberforce and her two eldest daughters were at a dance in the neighborhood. It was the first night of the New Year, and was a small but rather brilliant affair. Neither Judith nor Isabel was ever in lack of partners, for they were good dancers and handsome girls, though people remarked that the eldest Miss Wilberforce was going off a bit. "Getting thin, don't you know, and looking a trifle worn," said one man to another. "Nice girl, though. I did hear that she refused Lord Carruthers. Do you believe it is true." "Not a bit of it. Is it likely? Why, the girls haven't a penny piece between them. Is it likely Miss Judith would let such a chance slip through her fingers?" was the reply, and the man who had spoken went off to engage Judith for a dance. Later in the evening they were seated together in the conservatory and the conversation fell upon the war. "By the bye, Miss Wilberforce, didn't you know Major Hansard rather well?" her companion asked rather suddenly. "Yes, why?" and Judith's hand trembled that waved her hand to and fro. "He's badly wounded. It's in tonight's papers, latest edition. Good heavens! Are you ill? Let me get you something." "No, no; it will pass," she murmured. She leaned back in the shadow of the palms sick with fear. Wounded! and she had sent him from her without a glean of hope, without a word of love. "It may not be serious, you know. I am so sorry I blurted it out like that," said the man at her side, trying to comfort her in his clumsy fashion. "I wish you'd leave me here and go and dance, and if you'd be very kind, come and fetch me when you think mother is ready to go," said Judith, longing to be alone with her misery. So there she sat, unnoticed, unmolested, in her shadowy corner, with the gay dance music sounding in her ears and death in her heart. It was six weeks later that the same man—Bob Heathcote—who had told the news about Major Hansard, met her one day in Bond street. She was with Molly, and, after shaking hands with them Heathcote invited them to go somewhere with him for tea. It was a cold day, with the suspicion of a fog dampening the atmosphere. Molly jumped at the invitation. "Oh, let's!" she cried. So Heathcote took them to a quiet, comfortable place known as The Farmhouse, and while Molly was busy examining the rooms he spoke to Judith of Paul Hansard. "He is invalided home," he told her. "I wanted to see you to tell you; he is rather chummy with my brother and wrote to him just before he started. Miss Wilberforce, he mentioned your name." Judith started. "How? In what way?" she whispered. "He wanted to know if you were married yet to Lord Carruthers." "I'll do that," said Isabel; "you are so extravagant and don't study your father's tastes." "Lil can concoct the menus and I'll do the rest. Judith had better go, mother." And so it was decided, and the following day Miss Walberforce arrived at Brighton. Cold as the March winds were, the air to Judith seemed delicious, and the sea glorious, the huge waves tossing their mountains of spray in the clear. fresh air and splashing right over the sea wall on to the promenade. The invalid aunt was not an exacting person, so that Judith had plenty of time to herself, which she spent chiefly out of doors, enjoying her freedom and the keen salt breezes. She regained her elasticity of step and recovered her good looks and was a notable figure walking briskly along the front. One day, to her surprise, she encountered Lord Carruthers. He, after a moment's hesitation, stopped to speak, and his blase heart was almost thrilled at the sight of her. He called to see her at her aunt's house, and one afternoon, when Judith was out, informed her aunt that he was willing to renew his suit. "Tell your niece," he said half jokingly, "that I want a little encouragement to propose again." But no encouragement came from Judith, and his Lordship still ingered on at Brighton. One day he overtook Judith as she was walking home along the Kings' Road. A man coming out of a shop saw them together and turned pale at the sight of them. "Then it's on again." he muttered. "And what a fool I am. I love her as much as ever." He did not know that that very night Lord Carruthers left for town, having been rejected a second time. The following day he and Judith met face to face. It was a wild, blustering morning, though not so cold as it had been. Fitful gleams of pale sunlight shone across the foam-tossed waves, the white horses were careering madly along, and Judith leaned against the far end of the pier watching the glorious waves. A man wrapped in a heavy ulster, with the collar turned up, hiding the lower part of his face, was approaching her. She turned just as he came up to her side. Astonishment, joy and a great gladness swept over her face. "Paul!" she cried, and put out her hands. He took them in one of his, and then, she saw that his sleeve hung empty. "Oh," she cried, "I did not know of that." And with an impulsive gesture she bent forward and kissed the armless sleeve. "I heard that you were sent home," she said, when she could find voice to speak. "Yes. I am not much good now—a one-armed man, with a bad constitution." Then, after a short silence, "And you? I suppose"—bitterly—"I am to congratulate you on your engagement to Lord Carruthers?" "No," she answered, and, looking straight into Major Hansard's face, "I refused him for the second time yesterday." "Refused him! The second time! when was the first?" "The day you left for the Cape." "Judith!" "Oh. Paul, you know—you know why?" "You did not love him?" "No." "Was there somebody else?" "Yes." The word was so softly spoken that Major Hansard had to come very close to hear it. "A man with this"—pointing to his empty sleeve—and ruined health dare not ask a woman to link her life with his." "Not even if he knows—" "Is that true?" His hand stole into hers. "Can you forgive me for letting you go away like that?" she asked. "I can forgive anything—now," he replied; "my darling, you don't know how happy you have made me." The roar of the wind and the waves drowned the sound of their voices and his arm stole 'round her as he bent his head so that his lips might meet hers. —Household Words. By the conditions of a new fellowship in sociology established at Harvard, the holder will have to make his residence in the tenement district of Boston in a reading room and general resort maintained by one of the students' charitable organizations. The fellowship is called the South End House Fellowship, after the name of the institution. 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Following the prayer Mayor Reed, of Kansas City, was introduced and formally welcomed the delegates to the municipality, and predicted Democratic success at the polls in November. At this juncture Senator Hill appeared in the hall and was given an ovation. When finally Chairman Jones was able to restore order, he introduced Governor Thomas, of Colorado, the temporary chairman. Mr. Thomas addressed the convention at length. He said in part, "We meet under most auspicious influences. On the nation's birthday, in a great central city of the republic, at the close and opening of a century, we come together to reaffirm our allegiance to the principles of Thomas Jefferson, and our loyalty to their greatest living exponent. We are in very truth the party of the people. Our declaration of faith and purpose given to the world four years ago has been strengthened by the passage of years, and is enshrined to-day in our hearts and hopes. The close of President Harrison's administration found the country face to face with conditions of the greatest moment. A deficiency in the public revenues through the reckless legislation and profligate extravagance of the Fifty-first Congress, had become apparent in the preceding October. A bond issue, prepared in February, was postponed as a legacy to the incoming administration. Trade and industry, long stimulated by unequal tariff laws, were staggering towards a crisis. Monetary conditions, disturbed and uncertain, threatened early disaster. The storm came in June, when the elements long pent up and long accumulating, burst in fury on the continent. The line of division between political forces became, therefore, sharply defined in 1896 upon what was called the money question. "At the demand of the so-called financial interests, the present Congress has enacted a new currency law. By its terms the government has presented to the national banks twenty-five millions of dollars, given them control of our circulation, provided for the payment in cash of the premium values of the greater part of its bonds, and created a perpetual national debt. Those who assert that the money question is dead have given but little heed to the lessons of experience. It can never die until it shall receive the righteous solution." Mr. Thomas then reviewed the financial situation and discussed the new monetary law. He arraigned the Republican party in the severest terms for mal-administration and corruption in the Spanish war and concluded his address as follows: "Against the continuance of this party in power we enter protest. With the man exalted above the dollar, the constitution against the combination, the equality of all before the law, with solemn promises to correct the abuses of administration, and to enforce those fundamentalals of government which secure exact justice to all, we shall not appeal in vain to the wisdom, the intelligence and the patroltism of the American people." Chairman Thomas's severe arraignment of the "intrenched enemy" drew a ripple of applause, and as he proceeded his well rounded sentences were punctuated with generous and hearty manifestations of approval. A resolution that the Declaration of Independence be read to the convention was adopted. Immediately following this a life-size bust of Mr. Bryan was unveiled on the stage amid the greatest enthusiasm. When the applause subsided the Declaration was read in a magnificent voice by Charles S. Hampton, of Michigan. Following the Declaration, "The Star- Spangled Banner" was sung by Miss Fulton, of New York, the audience cheering each verse. As she finished the band struck up "America," and, led by Miss Fulton, the vast multitude-20,000 people rang "My Country, Tis of Thee." My Country Tis of Time. Suddenly at this point cries for "Hill" were heard from all parts of the hall. The demonstration that followed was remarkable. Mr. Hill finally arose and bowed in acknowledgment. The New York delegation was tardy in joining in the ovation to Hill and Croker, Murphy, Van Wyck and Tammany refused to follow their fellow delegates and remained seated. Resolutions extending the thanks of the convention to Miss Fulton and inviting Mr. Bryan to attend the convention were passed. The convention took a recess until 4 o'clock. At 4:33 Chairman Thomas again called the delegates to order. A resolution to adjourn at 8:30 p. m. was carried. At 8:33 the convention was called to order. Ex-Governor Altgeld, of Illinois, addressed the delegates on the issues. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Altgeld referred to "my friend Hill." The name of "Hill" again started an uproar that listed for some time. The report of the committee on rules was adopted. The report of the committee on permanent organization was adopted. It named Hon. J. D. Richardson, of Tennessee, for permanent chairman. Mr. Richardson was escorted to the stage and introduced. He addressed the convention, saying in part: "I am deeply sensible of the great honor you have bestowed upon me in calling me to preside over this great Democratic convention. We have been clothed with the authority to formally name the candidates who at the next election are to be chosen President and Vice-President of the United States and to lay down a platform of principles upon which the battle is to be fought and the victory won." Mr. Richardson proceeded to arraign the Republican party on sixteen counts, the last being as follows: "Sixteenth and Lastly-The cost of Republicanism and its twin monarch imperialism. This is neither the time nor the occasion to discuss in detail the increased appropriations made necessary by the Republican policy of imperialism. Briefly, however, I will mention that the average appropriations per year for all purposes of government for the two years immediately preceding the Spanish-American war was about $475,000,000. The average expenditures per annum for each of the three years since that war, including the fiscal year upon which we have just entered, shows an increase of nearly $300,000,000. The total increase for the three years will be nearly $900,000,000. And in like proportion it will go on. This shows the difference in cost of the empire as against the republic. These figures refer alone to the money cost of the change, and do not include the expense of the blood of the American boys, the price of which is far beyond computation. "I said at the outset the issue this year was again sixteen to one. The foregoing are briefly the sixteen parts of the issue. What is the one part? We have seen that platform pledges are made and broken. That good intentions of men are many times set at naught. That plain duty clearly set forth and understood is disregarded. That some men are weak andVACILLATING and may change their solemn opinions in a day. It is apparent, therefore, to all that in this supreme exigency of the republic a demand goes forth not for a faint-hearted declaration of platform platitudes, but for a man. Yes, a man who stands like a mighty rock in the desert; a man who knowing the right will dare to do the right; a man who rather than follow a multitude to do evil, will stand like Pompey's pillar conspicuous by himself, and single in integrity. Such a man as the one part this convention will tender to the nation as their candidate for President. A man who is unsurpassed as a citizen, unequaled as an crator, courageous as a soldier, conspicuous in every element that constitutes the typical and the true American, William J. Bryan, of Nebraska." The close of Chairman Richardson's speech was the signal for terrific applause. The convention became frantuish and a march of State delegations set in the procession being led by Texas delegates. The tumult lasted $29\%$ minutes. Order then was sufficiently restored to enable the chairman to recognize Delegate J. G. Johnson, of Kansas, who made a motion that the convention adjourn until 10:30 a. m. Thursday. At 10:34 the chairman declared the convention adjourned. THE OREGON ASHORE The Great Battleship in Distress on the Island of Hoo-Kle. Shanghai, June 20.—It is reported here that the United States battleship Oregon is ashore on the island of Hoo-Kie, in the M1-A-Tau group, fifty miles north of Che Foo, and that a steamer of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company has gone to her assistance. London, June 20.—The Shanghai correspondent of the Times, telegraphing yesterday, says: "The United States battleship Oregon went ashore in a fog' off Hoo-Kie Island, thirty-five miles north of Che Foo. Messrs. Jardine, Mathieson & Co., are sending her assistance." Beats the Record. Santa Ana, Cal., special: Mrs. Mary Becanon, of this city, has fasted forty-seven days, beating Dr. Tanner's record by seven days. For three years Mrs. Becanon had suffered from stomach trouble. Recently a friend suggested that she try fasting, and on May 2, with the consent of her physician, she started in. At first she expected to abstain from food not more than ten or fifteen days, but when at the end of ten days she was feeling so much better she decided to prolong her fast. Perlia of Chicago. Louis M. Stein, a merchant from South Bend, Ind., was robbed of $4,000 in cash by two men at Twelfth street and Fifth avenue, Chicago, Wednesday night. He was beaten into insensibility and left in the street. He was found by Policeman Maronde, who helped him to the police station. Mr. Stein was waiting for a car when he was suddenly seized from behind while a second thug beat him with a "billy" and robbed him of all his valu- Negro Hanged and Shot. O'Brien, Fla., special: Jock Thomas, a negro, who attempted an assault on Mrs. Keene, a widow living in Suwano county, Friday night, was taken from the sheriff by a mob near Live Oak Tuesday, hanged to a tree and riddled with bullets. He made a confession. Della Fox Recovered. New York special: Della Fox, the actress, who was declared insane from the use of drugs a few weeks ago, was discharged as cured from the sanitarium Saturday THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA NATIVE QUARTER OF CITY SAID TO HAVE BEEN CAPTURED. Chinese Losses Since the Fighting Began Reported to be Between 7,000 and 8,000—Allied Forces Waiting. London, July 5. 2:40 a. m.—The commanders of the allies in Tien-Tsin inform the correspondents that it would be suicide to attempt to reach Pekin with the troops now available, in the face of the colossal force of imperial troops and Boxers occupying the country between Tien-Tsin and Pekin. So far from taking the offensive, the 12,000 international troops at Tien-Tsin and the 8,000 others at Taku and immediate points can barely keep up communications, fighting incessantly with overwhelming numbers, using far more numerous artilleries than the allies. This telegram has been received: "Shanghai, July 4. 11:10 a. m., via Che Foo—Tien-Tsin fell between 7 and 8 o'clock on the morning of June 30." It is understood that Shanghai undoubtedly referred to the native city of Tien-Tsln, from which the Chinese have been bombarding the foreign quarter, and the dispatch is taken to mean that the allies are more than holding their own. Other advice received by way of Shanghai aver that the Chinese losses at Tien-Tsln are between 7,000 and 8,000, according to official estimates. The correspondent of the Express at the Che Foo, telegraphing Wednesday says: "Admiral Seymour was wounded while sitting in a house at Tien-Tsln by Chinese sharp-shooters. Official news received at Che Foo shows that the Chinese have been guilty of horrible cruelty toward the wounded and captured, subjecting them to what is known as Ling Chee, or the slicing process. Under this hideous rite the bodies of the fallen have been mutilated. The Russians are retaliating by a wholesale shooting of natives." The situation, according to the Express correspondent, shows signs of drifting into barbarism and savagery. Revolting stories are told of barbarities practiced upon Japanese and European prisoners captured on the way to Pekin, though it was not known before that Admiral Seymour lost any prisoners. The Chinese troops marching towards Tien-Tsin, the Chinese say, left behind them trails of rapine, fire and blood. Native women were ravished and children were cut in two. THIRTY-SIX PEOPLE KILLED Horrible Casualty at Taoma, Washington, on the Fourth. Tacoma, Wash., special: Nearly a hundred people, passengers on a car bound for this city, were plunged down a gutch at Twenty-sixth and C streets shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. Those who were standing on the platform dropped off, only to be bruised and wounded by the heavy body of the coach, while others inside were killed and maimed before they knew what happened. The car jumped the track, and was smashed to kindling wood in the bottom of the chasm, over a hundred feet below. The dead will number nearly three score, for there are many of the injured who will not recover and who are expected to die at any moment, and there are at least sixty of the passengers of the car now in the various hospitals and under the care of their own physicians. LOST HIS RIGHT HAND. Russell A. Alger, Jr., Injured by Explosion of a Giant Fire Cracker. Montreal, July 4.—A telephone message from Grand Mere, Quebec, to-night states that Russell A. Alger, Jr., who is general manager of the Laurentine pulp mills, had his right hand blown off by the premature explosion of a giant firecracker at 10 o'clock to-night. His arm is also badly injured. McKinley at Canton President McKinley and party left Washington for Canton, O., Friday, arriving Saturday. A monster reception was tendered the President by his old friends and neighbors. The McKinley home at Canton has been thoroughly renovated and refurnished, and the President hopes to enjoy a season of comparative rest and quiet before returning to the capital. Only the more important matters requiring his attention will be referred to him and routine affairs will be disposed of at Washington. A Royal Wedding Reichstadt, Bohemia, cable: Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Princess von Hohenberg, formerly countess Chotek, were married in the chapel of the castle Sunday in the presence of the nearest relatives of the archduke and the princess. The marriage is one of the most romantic in European royal annals, the archduke has resigned his claim to the throne for his bride, whose birth was too lowly to permit her to wear the crown. San Juan School Burned San Juan cable: The model and training school, an insular possession, was totally destroyed by fire Sunday, causing a loss of $25,000. It was erected during the winter at a cost of $10,000, and was occupied as a school for six months. It contained the offices of the insular board of education, in which were all the records for fifty years. They were totally destroyed. Indians Want to Fight China Wichita, Kan., specialist: A. M. Baldwin, of El Reno, Oklahoma, has tendered to Gov. Barnes a company of 100 Indians and cowboys for service to the government in case more troops are required. in China. Capt. B. V. Benson of Ardmore, in the Chickasaw nation, has tendered the Secretary of the Interior the services of seventy-eight men, many of whom are Indians, in case of war in China. Explosion of Oil An engine ran into a car tank containing 6,000 gallons of oil at Parkersburg, W. Va., Wednesday. An explosion followed by a fire killed six men and inflicted serious injuries on many others. A Proclamation Said to Have Been Issued by Aguinaldo Warning Against Civil Commission. Manila, May 24—A Filipino document has lately been circulated in Manila, which is an alleged proclamation from Aguinaldo concerning the coming civil commission. The proclamation warns the Filipino people to beware of the commission and the promises of future benefits and begs them never to give up their arms, in the vain hope of thereby enjoying ultimate freedom and happiness. The proclamation states that the commission was appointed by President McKibraly and not by the American Congress; that they have no authority to treat or take any action whatever in the name of the government of the United States, and predicts for the commission headed by Judge Taft the same end as that which attended the peace commission of last year, which Aguinaldo describes as farcical and ridiculous. The proclamation ends with cries for Filipino liberty and independence, is signed by Aguinaldo, and dated May 4, on the island of Polillo, which is situated on the east coast of Luzon. FISCAL STATEMENTS DECREASE OF $13,897,553 IN THE PUBLIC DEBT Government Receipts and Expenditures, Circulation of National Bank Notes and Work of the Mints. Washington special: The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business June 30, 1900, the debt, less cash in the treasury, amounted to $1,107,711,258, a decrease for the month of $14,897,553. This decrease is accounted for by an increase in the cash on hand and by redemption of 2 per cent. bonds. The debt is recapitulated as follows: Interest bearing debt ..... $1,023,478,860 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity ..... 1,176,320 Debt bearing no interest ..... 328,761,723 Total ..... $1,413,416,912 This amount, however, does not include $723,544,179 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury. The cash in the treasury is classified as follows: Reserve fund in gold coin and bullion ..... $150,000,000 Trust funds in gold, silver and United States notes ..... 723,544,179 United States notes ..... 723,544,179 General fund ..... 139,072,790 In national bank depositories including disbursing officers' balances ..... 101,879,520 Total ..... $1,105,496,490 Against which there are demand liabilities outstanding amounting to $799,790,835, which leaves a cash balance on hand of $305,705,654. The increase in cash now in the treasury over last month is $9,922,124. The monthly comparative statement of the government receipts and expenditures shows that the total receipts for the month of June were $51,435,832 and the expenditures $33,340,673, leaving a surplus for the month of $17,895,159. The receipts for the twelve months of the last fiscal year amount to $68,888,948 and the exports $487,759,171, making a surplus for the year of $81,229,777. The expenditures for the last fiscal year were $118,338,008 less than for the fiscal year 1889. During the month of June the expenditures on account of the war department were $8,230,817, an increase of about $215,000 over the corresponding month of the former fiscal year. On account of the navy department there was an expenditure of $5,494,832, an increase over June, 1899, of $627,613; civil and miscellaneous expenditures, $8,814,752, an increase over the same period of 1899 of $1,750,000. The monthly statement of the controller of currency shows that the total circulation of national bank notes, at the close of business June 30, 1900, was $300,559,719, an increase for the year of $68,291,023. The circulation based on United States bonds was $274,115,552, an increase for the year of $68,851,458, and an increase for the month of $11,206,485. The circulation secured by lawful money was $3,444,168, a decrease for the year of $600,425, and a decrease for the month of $1,955,605. The amount of United States registered bonds on deposit: to secure circulating notes was $284,387,540, and to secure public deposits $833,138,480. The annual statement of the coinage executed at the mints of the United States, issued by the director of the mint, shows the total coinage to have been 184,323,793 pieces, representing a value of $141,201,960, as follows: Gold, $107,837,110; silver, $31,121,832; minor coins, $2,243,017. This is an increase, as compared with the fiscal year ended June 20, 1899, of $2,052- 848 pieces and $4,446,283 in value. The coinage during Jumbo amounts to $6,026,202, as follows: Gold, $3,820,770; silver, $2,094,217; minor coins, $111,214. Lively Time in Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, La., special. In a fight with pistols at the Mayer Hotel, in this city, Thursday, between the three Gorgi brothers, George Duncan and Leon, and J. E. Besson on one side, and Gordon Reddy and Robert Askew on the other, Askew was killed and Reddy dangerously wounded, and E. Stocking, a bystander, received a bullet in his leg. The trouble grew out of business transactions. Japanese Driven Out. Redding, Cal., special: Two hundred miners and smelters employees of Keswick and vicinity. Wednesday night drove twenty-one Japanese railroad workers out of town. The Japanese were put on a train and the railroad conductor put them off here. There was no violence. The miners object to Japanese who are employed to take the places of white men. Crowding Colorado. Glenwood, Col., special: Six thousand summer tourists and vacation people were distributed from the union depot at Denver to the mountains and plains of Colorado one day last week. A large portion of these travelers came from points East of the Missouri, many from Illinois towns and farms. OREGON OFF THE ROCKS. Shanghai, July 3.—The United States battleship Oregon, which ran ashore off the island of Hookle, in the Miao Tao group, thirty-five miles northeast of Che Foo, June 28, has been floated and is expected to reach Port Arthur. GERMANS DISSATISFIED. The Kaiser's Policy in China is Not Popular at Berlin. Berlin, June 30.—(Copyright, 1900, by the Associated Press).—A high foreign official said to-day: "The old theory of 'no war' is still upheld. The understandings between the powers are still intact. No exchange of notes is going on. Japan some time ago asked the powers for their program, which communication was answered. The press has been exaggerating the share which diplomacy has hitherto had in the matter. There has not been any talk of dismissing the Chinese ministers in Europe." Lord Gough, the British charge d'affaires here said he thought the powers were keeping up the fiction of no war as long as possible, out of fear of the difficulties that might arise between themselves in China if war was once officially admitted. The correspondent of the Associated Press also interviewed the Chinese minister, Lui Hai Houan, who said: "There has been no question hitherto in Europe of handing the Chinese ministers their passports. No one knows where the foreign ministers to China are. If they went to Shanghai Kwan, it was a step taken by the Chinese government for their protection and was not their dismissal. The sending of troops hence to China is useless, for everything will be over before their arrival. It will require six weeks to get them to Tien-Tsin, and Li Hung Chang will suppress the Boxers in three weeks." The Chinese minister, however, admits receiving no direct news from the Chinese government. There is growing dissatisfaction throughout Germany with the attitude of the government regarding China, especially because the government publishes little official news, and even some of this erroneous. At the foreign office evasive answers were given to inquiries about the number of troops and ships which may be dispatched. HARD-LUCK STORY FROM NOME Most of the Fortune Hunters Disappointed and Many Suicides. Portland, Ore., special: The steamer George W. Elder arrived from Nome City Sunday, making the round trip from Portland, including five days' layover in Dutch harbor and six days' discharging cargo at Cape Nome, in thirty-four days, the quickest time on record. According to the reports from the boat's officers, the Northern El Dorado has a population of over 40,000 souls, 35,000 of whom are living in tents. Most of these are greatly disappointed with the country, and are sorry for the experiment. Necessities of life are very high. A not too good meal costs $4, while ham and eggs alone are worth $1.50. There is no wood on the beach, coal oil and gasoline being used entirely for fuel. The latter is quoted at $1 a gallon, and can not be readily obtained at that figure. Smallpox broke out on the steamer Ohio, and her 700 passengers were at last accounts in quarantine at Egg Island. The health of the people of Nome City is excellent, though there have been a great number of deaths brought about through the jumping of claims, but there have been not a few suicides through despondency. THREATENS KODAK FIENDS. Roosevelt Objected to a Snap Shot While Wearing His Bathing Suit. New York special: The Rough Rider has been caught without his gloves on his guns. He was also shy on clothes. Two men with kodaks got the drop on Governor Roosevelt while he was bathing in Oyster Bay. All he could do was to show his teeth. He shook the water from his bathing suit, as he shouted after the retreating camera flends: "I will not tolerate it. I will not stand it. I will not be photographed in such a costume. It is an outrage. If necessary, I shall station guards around the place to keep men from taking my picture while I am in bathing. I will prosecute you to the full extent of the law." He issued this warning: "I shall take legal, means to prevent a repetition of this or the publication of the photographs taken." AWFUL HAVOC At Lost 200 Lives Lost in a New York Fire —Property Loss $10,000,000. New York special: The losses sustained in the fire at the docks of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company in Hoboken Saturday are conservatively placed at nearly $10,000,000, the loss of life, while merely guess work at even this late hour, will probably reach as high as two hundred, and there are more than three hundred men in the hospitals in this city. Hoboken and Jersey City badly burned. Up to 11 o'clock Sunday night eighteen bodies had been recovered. Eleven of these were placed in a row at the morgue in this city and numbered, this being the only means the authorities have of maintaining any sort of identity over the corpses, as they are so badly charred and dismembered that identification will be made only by trinkets or pieces of clothing that were found about the bodies. Texas Epileptic Asylum Plans Austin, Tex., special: Governor Sayers Saturday approved the plans and specifications for the building of the State Epileptic Asylum that is to be established at Abilene. The institution will be constructed and conducted on the colony plan. There will be twenty colony buildings, each with a capacity for twenty-five patients and two attendants. The system is similar to the epileptic colony of New York State. The total cost of the buildings will be $200,000. The citizens of Abilene have donated to the State 640 acres of land as a site for the institution. MASSACRE IN PEKIN CONSULS REPORT MURDER OF BARON VON KETTELER. The German Minister Was Killed by Native Troops as Previously Reported —Legations in Ruins. Shanghai, July 1.—The British consul at Che Foo telegraphs that Baron von Ketteler, German minister at Pekin, was murdered by native troops June 15. Three legations (it is not stated which) were still undestroyed June 23. The American consul here states that Yung Li telegraphed June 26 that the other ministers were safe during morning, but the situation was desperate, and he doubted whether the ministers could hold out twenty-four hours longer, as he and the empress could not longer give protection. Shanghai, July 1.—The German minister was attacked while proceeding to the Tsung-Li-Yamen, where he died. Washington, July 1.—Two important cablegrams were received by Secretary Hay to-day from United States Consul Goodnow at Shanghai. The date is understood to be that of last night. The text is withheld, but the consul states in substance as follows: "It is rumored in Shanghai that the German minister to Pekin, Baron von Ketteler, was killed in Pekin on the 18th of June. On the 22d of June three of the legations were still standing—the others had been burned. On the 26th of June a dispatch was received at Shanghai from Yung Li, believed to be the viceyor of the province of Chill, where the principal troubles have occurred, stating that the other ministers were safe. "Dispatches to Shanghai from different sources indicate that Prince Tuan, father of the heir apparent, seems to be absolutely in control at Pekin, and that his attitude is the worst possible and most hostile to foreigners. It is even said that he issued an edict, as far back as the 26th of June, ordering all of the viceroys to attack the foreigners in their respective provinces—an order which has so far not been obeyed." Rome, July 1.—The commander of the cruiser Elba telegraphs from Taku, June 30, as follows: "Advices from the German legation in Pekin state that all the legation buildings have been burned except those of England, France and Germany. All the members of the diplomatic corps have taken refuge in the British legation." PUMPING OF GAS. Precious Fuel Can Not be Legally Pumped Out of Wells-An Important Decision. In affirming the decision of the lower court in the case of the Manufacturers' Gas and Oil Company and others vs. the Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company, Thursday, the Supreme Court decided that natural gas can not be legally pumped out of gas wells. This was one of four cases filed against the defendant to enjoin it from pumping natural gas out of Grant county to supply cities and towns at a distance. It is alleged in the complaint that the plaintiffs own different manufacturing plants in Grant county, in which they have been burning natural gas for fuel which was drawn from their own wells on their own property. The complaint alleges that the gas beneath the surface is contained in a large reservoir, from which all the wells in the district draw their supply, and that when an excessive quantity is drawn from one well the owners of all the other wells in the neighborhood suffer in consequence. It was alleged that the defendant used pumps to carry gas from the wells to distant cities in violation of the statutes of 1891 and 1893, which forbade the use of any device for the purpose of increasing the natural flow of gas from the wells. In affirming the decision of the lower court the Supreme Court held that the surface proprietors have the right to reduce to possession the gas found beneath and could not be absolutely deprived of this right without taking of private property. But, the court continues, there is coequal right in all such owners to take gas from the same reservoir, and no one should be allowed to use his power over the wells on his own land so as to acquire an undue proportion of the common stock of gas to the detriment of others. --- Dewey still "Willip:" Newport, R. I., special: Admiral Dewy in an interview Wednesday night said: "I stand just where I was some time ago, if the American people want me as their candidate for President I am ready." Asked if he would stand for the nomination for Vice-President, he replied he would not. Concerning the political outlook in the West, from which part of the country the admiral recently returned, he said: "There is a strong feeling in the West for Bryan, and if he runs for the Presidency I believe he will be elected." Hill Vlaite Bryan Ex-Senator David B. Hill, of New York, visited Col. W. J. Bryan at Lincoln Saturday and held an extended conference with the Democratic leader. W. E. 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For Treasurer of State, LEOPOLD LEVY, Huntington County. For Attorney General, WILLIAM L. TAYLOR, Marion County. For Superintendent Public Instruction, FRANK L. JONES, Tipton County. For State Statistician, B. F. JOHNSON, Benton County. For Reporter Supreme Court, CHARLES F. REMY, Jackson County. For Judge of the Supreme Court, First District, JAMES H. JORDAN, Morgan County. Fourth District, LEANDER J. MONKS Randolph County. Delegates-at-Large, CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, ALBERT J. BEVERIDGE, JAMES A. MOUNT, CHARLES S. HERNLY, NATHAN POWELL, WILLIAM AMSDEN, THOMAS ADAMS, GURLEY BREWER, HUGH H. HANNA, C. W. MILLER. COUNTY TICKET. For Prosecutor--John C. Ruckles- haus. For Treasurer--Armin C. Koehne For Sheriff--Eugene Saulcy. For Commissioner, First District-- John McGaughey. For Commissioner, Third District-- Thomas Spafford. For County Assessor--Marion Eaton For Coroner--Dr. Alembert W. Bray- ton. For Surveyor--James Nelson. THE RECORDER has remove 1 to its new and commodious quarters, 414 Indiana avenue, where we will be glad to have our friends stop in while passing. We wish to inform our patrons that we couldn't publish several articles this issue on account of our removal Next week we will be able and in shape to handle all matter for publication. Remember that we are equipped to do all kinks of job work on short notice. When you have anything for publication, address The Recorder, 414 Indiana ave. or call new telephone, 1563. THE SAME CHESTNUT AGAIN. The Democrats are in full "bloom" at Kansas City this week, wrangling and resoluting as usual, over the same old 16 to 1 chestnut that defeated them in the campaign of 96, and that has even been dropped since then by the more sensible and far-seeing class of Democrats. It is very evident that the conservatives of the Democratic leaders, are disgusted with the "free-silver push" from the fact that they have been utterly unable to arrive at any common conclusion among themselves As far as the election of Bryan and his 16 to 1 platform is concerned we'1 not let that bother us in the least. For the better thinking people; the people who are financially responsible for affairs in general, and casual observa; and even the liberal-minded Democrats have openly declared that the Chicago "plank" is a fallacy and if adhered to as an issue, means death to the Democratic party. Now to be reasnable, if the Democrats can't agree themselves on issues fostered by their leaders, how can they expect, or even think of being intrusted with the handling of the peoples' affairs. In the first place their ideas are of the waguest kind and their policy is the worst sort of political rot. So Bryan's presidential possibilities are not all encouraging and his chances for election are not as good as they were in 196. It simply shows those silver fanatics certainly haven't made a "hit" with the people at large. Fanaticism of any kind, relative to any particular thing or issue, is detrimental. So, logically speaking, the Democratic party is really swallow an issue, and very much disorganized, so much so that there need be no apprehension, whatever, among the Republican leaders who are always on the alert, and who have the welfare of the people strictly at heart. Peace has practically been a greed to in the Philippines, the only point still at issue between the United States and the rebels being the expulsion of the franks. The United States cannot expel these people directly, and it is pledged by treaty to secure to them their landed property. But it will investigate their claims to this most strictly, and wherever clear titles cannot be shown, will seize it. In any case, the control of the friars over the people has ceased forever. Rathbone's bluff that he would reveal some old thing that would be discreditable to the Republican party, if removed from office, has been called. He has been removed. Now let him go ahead with his libels. Naturally, Mr. Croker, is non-committial about the ice trust. But the general opinion is that somebody ought to be committed for it. Not an Issue. There will be no campaign "issue," in the sense in which that word is generally accepted, on the shipping question during the coming campaign. The American people are unanimous in behalf of effective legislation, and congress is pledged to enact it at the short session. Preaching and Practicing. Preaching and Practicing. The ways and means committee very properly sat down upon Representative Richardson's (Democrat) proposition to admit sugar and molasses free of duty from Cuba and Porto Rico. Its effect would have been to make a present of $14,000,000 to the sugar trust. One Thing Needed. The record of President McKinley's first term will not be complete until provision has been made for the upbuilding of our merchant marine in the foreign trade, a question to which congress will give its attention as soon as the session begins next December. People Won't Have It. The idea of building up an American merchant marine by the purchase and free registry of foreign built ships is entirely repugnant to the American people. No wonder, then, no political party is disposed to stand for free ships. Southern Electoral Votes. Protection builds southern mills; therefore protection speakers should be scattered all through doubtful southern commonwealths and secure, if possible, the electoral vote of three or four more such states for McKinley, the great apostle of protection. In spite of Predictions. The per capita circulation of the country was $26.58 on May 1. It was only $21.10 when Bryan was nominated in 1896. The failure of free silver has certainly not checked the circulation. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA THE RECORDER has removed to its new quarters, 414 INDIANA AVENUE Where we are equipped to do all kinds of Printing on short notice. Address all matters for publication to The Recorder office, or call New Telephone, * 1563. THE PARTY ON RECORD tention of the American people to maintain upon the gold standard the parity of their money circulation. The Democratic party must be convinced that the American people will never tolerate the Chicago platform. We recognize the necessity and propriety of the honest co-operation of capital to meet new business conditions, and especially to extend our rapidly increasing foreign trade, but we condemn all conspiracies and combinations intended to restrict business, to create monopolies, to limit production or to control prices, and favor such legislation as will effectively restrain and prevent all such abuses, protect and promote competition and secure the rights of producers, laborers and all who are engaged in industry and commerce. We renew our faith in the policy of the protection to American labor. In that policy our industries have been established, diversified and maintained. By protecting the home market the competition has been stimulated and production cheapened. Opportunities to the inventive genius of our people has been secured, and wages in every department of labor maintained at high rates, higher now than ever before, always distinguishing our working people in their better conditions of life from those of any competing country. Enjoying the blessings of American common schools, secure in the right of self-government, and protected in the occupancy of their own markets, their constantly increasing knowledge and skill have enabled them finally to enter the markets of the world. We favor the associated policy of reciprocity so directed as to open our markets for desirable terms for what we do not ourselves produce in return for free foreign markets. In the further interest of American workmen, we favor a more effective restriction of the immigration of cheap labor from foreign lands, the extension of opportunities of education for working children, the raising of the age limit for child labor, the protection of free labor, as against contract convict labor and an effective system of labor insurance. Our present dependence upon foreign shipping for nine-tenths of our foreign carrying is a great loss to the industry of this country. It is also a serious danger to our forces in its sudden withdrawal in the event of European war, would seriously cripple our foreign commerce. The national defense and naval efficiency of this country, moreover, supply a compelling reason for legislation, which will enable us to recover our former place among the trade-carrying fleets of the world. The nation owes a debt of profound gratitude to the soldiers and sailors who have fought its battles, and it is the government's duty to provide for the survivors and for the widows and orphans of those who have fallen in the country's wars. The pension laws, founded in this just settlement, should be liberal, and should be liberal, administered, and preference should be given where practicable with respect to employment in the public service to soldiers and sailors, and to their widows and orphans. We commend the policy of the Republican party in maintaining the efficiency of the civil service. The administration has acted wisely in its effort to secure for public service in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippine islands, only those whose fitness has been defined by training and experience. We believe that the public service in these territories should be confined, as far as practicable, to their inhabitants. It was the plain purpose of the 15th amendment to the constitution to prevent discrimination on account of race or color, in regulating the elective franchise. Devices of state governments, whether by statutory or constitutional amendment, to avoid the purpose of this amendment, are revolutionary and should be condemned. We favor the extension of the rural free delivery service, wherever its extension may be justified. In further pursuance of the constant policy of the Republican party to provide free homes on the public domain, we recommend the United States' translation to reclaim the arid lands of the United States control of the distribution of water for irrigation to the respective states and territories. We have: home rule for, and the early admission to stochastic of the territories of New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma. The Dingley act, amended to provide sufficient revenue for the conduct of the war, has so well performed its work that it has been possible to reduce the war debt in the country. The government's revenues and so great is the public confidence in the integrity of its obligations that its newly funded 2 per cent bonds sell at a premium. The country is now justified in expecting, and it will be the policy of the Republican party to bring about a reduction of the war taxes. The government's ownership, control and protection of an isthmian canal by the government of the United States. New markets are necessary for the increasing surplus of our farm products. Every effort should be made to open and obtain new markets, especially in the Orient, and the administration is warmly to be commended for its successful effort to increase the number of customers to the policy of the open door in China. In the interest of our expanding commerce, we recommend that congress create a department of commerce and industries in the charge of a secretary, with a seat in the cabinet. The United States consular system should be reorganized under the supervision of the United States, with a basis of appointment and tenure as will render it still more serviceable to the nation's increasing trade. The American government must protect the person and property of every citizen wherever they are wrongfully violated or placed in peril. We congratulate the women of America upon their splendid record of public service in the Volunteer Aid association and as we have seen in the fall of 1841, cent campuses of our universities in the Eastern and Western Indies, and we appreciate their faithful co-operation in all works of education and industry. President McKinley has conducted the foreign affairs of the United States with distinguished credit to the American people. In releasing us from the vexatious conditions of a European alliance for the government of Samoa, his course is especially to be commended. We have undivided control of the most important island of the Samoa group and the best harbor in the southern Pacific, every American interest has been safeguarded. We commend the part taken by our government in the peace conference at The Hague. We approve the annexation of the Hawaiian islands to the United States. We assert our steadfast adherence to the policy announced in the Monroe doctrine. The provisions of the Hague convention were with whom President McKenna tendered his friendly offices in the interest of peace between Great Britain and the South African republics. While the American government must continue the policy prescribed by Washington, affirmed by every succeeding president and imposed upon us by The Hague treaty of non-intervention in European controversies, the American people earnestly may soon be bound, bonerize alike to both contending parties, to terminate the strife between them. In accepting by the treaty of Paris the just responsibility of our victories in the Spanish war, the president and the senate won the undoubted approval of the American people. No other course was possible than to destroy Spain's sovereignty through out the Western Indies and in the Philippine Islands. The senate also demanded responsibility before the world and with the unorganized population whom our intervention had freed from Spain, to provide for the maintenance of law and order, and for the establishment of good government and for the performance of international obligations. Our security could not be less than our responsibility, and wherever sovereign rights were extended it became the high duty of the government to maintain its authority to put down armed insurrection and to confer the blessings of liberty and civilization upon all the rescued peoples. The largest measure of self-government consistent with their welfare and our duties shall be secured to them by law. To Cuba independence and self-government were assured, a voice by which men was declared and to the letter this pledge shall be performed. The Republican party upon its history and upon this declaration of its principles and policies confidently invokes the considerate and approving judgment of the American people. Where Reform Is Needed. Tammany is anxious to inject a "sweeping reform" cry into the national campaign. At home, in New York state, Tammany has to defend itself against its record for the highest tax rate and for its Tammany ice true Reform should begin at home. NOBLE THOUGHTFULNESS The Old Soldiers and Soldiers' Widows Kittling, Remembered It is to be expected, of course, that Democratic congressmen and politicians should be loud in their denunciation of Hon. H Clay Evans, President McKinley's commissioner of pensions, who, they assert, is unfriendly to the old soldier and the soldier's widow, for the reason that they are desirous of securing the veterans' votes. It may, however, be of interest to these self constituted champions of the old soldier, as well as to the veterans themselves, to know that during the first three years of Commissioner Evans' administration of the pension bureau he allowed nearly 5,000 more widows' claims than were allowed during the corresponding three years of his Democratic predecessor. During the fiscal years 1894, 1895 and 1896 widows' allowances were 52,958 against 57,848 during 1897, 1898 and 1899. This, too, in spite of the fact that the decrease through death of widows of soldiers of the civil war is rapidly increasing from year to year. Bank Notes In Circulation Our Trade With Havana. Our Trade With Havana. The total value of merchandise, gold and silver imported into Havana during the three months ended March 31, 1900, shows an increase of $3,915,281 over the same period of 1899. The total value of merchandise imported into Havana during the month of March, 1900, was $4,333,226. The total value of merchandise imported from the United States during March 1900, was nearly as much as the total imported from all other countries combined. What They Are Not Suffering From. Senator Depew thinks that the present industrial situation "may be described as an indigestion of prosperity." Senator Depew may or may not be right, the people of the United States may or may not be suffering from indigestion either industrial or gastronomic, but one thing is sure, and that is that they are not suffering from empty stomachs, as they too often suffered in the days of Cleveland and "tariff reform." The Home Market Since 1870 the population of the United States has increased 100 per cent and the production of cotton 300 per cent. With 200 per cent more increase in production than in population the decrease in price has been less than 100 per cent, and the quantity used by American mills has increased 300 per cent. This indicates the growth and value of the home market. Subscribe for The Recorder, one year $1 ER Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics of the day. 25c for 3 months SHORT NEWS STORIES. Stephen Crane's Revenge-A Healthy Prince-James Whitcomb Riley's Joke. When Stephen Crane was a student at Syracuse college he some way won the wrath of a certain professor who was instrumental in having him expelled from the institution. Thereafter Crane cherished a beautiful hatred for this professor. The Greek war broke out. Crane was sent to "cover it" for a newspaper. One day he found himself with a companion between the two lines. He could go in neither direction. With his friend he lingered in the hills. They lay under a tree one night, and just as they were about to roll over to sleep the sound of breaking twigs fell upon their ears. Both men looked whenever came the sound. Out into the moonlight stepped a man. He was Crane's old professor. The correspondent called him, and he joined the two men. He had come to the country to study the archaeological remains and had lost his way in the hills. He had been wandering around for three days eating berries. Crane, who knew the country well from three months' loitering there, took the old man under his wing and shared his outfit with him, finally seeing him well within the Greek lines. "He used to tell me I would end my days in state's prison," said Crane in telling the story, "and my assistance to him there in the hills was the sweetest revenge a man ever secured." Out of that incident Crane wrote his novel called "Active Service."—Detroit Free Press. A Healthy Prince. Many stories are current about the Prince of Wales' recent visit to Marien bad, where he was most democratic. It is said that a Polish Jew, sitting on DIDN'T NEED WATER CURE. a park bench next to the prince, not knowing his identity, began to question him about that he paid for his rooms, doctors, etc., ending with digging his royal bigness in the ribs and telling him he looked too healthy to need the water cure. James Whitecomb Riley's Joke. J. Whitcomb Riley did his first literary work in the early seventies, for the Indianapolis Journal, under an assumed name. The first pay he ever received for a poem was a suit of clothes from the late George Harding of the Indianapolis Herald. About 1876 Riley went east and was welcomed by Holmes, Whittier and Longfellow. The New England newspapers made much of his visit, and when he returned he SSITETSSSSSESSESESSESESTSSNG HOT HaD HOT Iy NENT EITFTTFTNETNNTNSTNNTY TIES E +QUR CORRESPONDENTS, + 3 E News, Incidents, Social + and + Personal Activities = FAA AAS MASS SASAS4444455444604A44A44 4445455445 ASS A45SSAASSAASSAIIG cnelbs Hn li bees epee a near aan Thomas Dorsey visited at Frank. ijn last Sunday. Mrs, Allen Easter is the guest o! relatives at Carthage this week \rs, Katie Reed of Indianapolis was the guest of her sister, Mrs Jennie Reed and family during the Jatter part of last week and the first of this. Miss Namie and Carrie Johnsor spent Sunday at Indianapolis, as the guests of Miss Pauline Keller Don’t forget the grand concer the 14, te be given at the Seconc M. E. church; all are invited to at. tend, Sonney Smith who was run ove: by a wagon is reported better, Mrs, Mary Hentchall who has been visiting Mrs. Sarah Owen: for the last two weeks, left for he: home at Indianapolis, Saturday Prof. Arthur Wilson of Frank. Jin spent Tuesday and the thir the city with relatives. Rev. G. L. Sissle, P. E., held the quarterly meeting at the Seconc M.E. church Sunday and Monday nights, He preached an excellen’ sermon Sunday evening. Miss Bertha Reed is reported be ter at this writing.g Mrs. E, Garrett of Indianapolis was the guest of Mrs, Sarah Denni last Saturday. The concert and social given by the Gas club at Heck’s hall, was : grand success, Mrs. Laura and Stella Butle: left Wednesday for Petosky, Mich | where they will spend the summe South Bend News George Irvin has again left for parts unknown, The cake walk given on the 23 of June, at Audson Lake, was won by Carl Grady and lady. ‘The funeral of Fanchin Simpson who died at Chicayo about two months ago will be preached at Bethel church, Caivin, Mich., Sun. day the 29 inst, ‘The rally at the A, M. E. church last Sunday was not as successful ss was anticipated; as only $24.50 was raised of $250 aimed at. Little Floyd Stewart died at the home of his parents last Saturday with congestion of the brain, He was sick a few hours, For a good lunch go to Oscar Higgins stand at the’ fair grounds on the 3 of August. The two churches will give 2 union picpic at Springbrook, July i, Let everybody come out with well filled baskets and don’t for. get the little ones, The A. M.E, church quarterly meeting will be Sunday the 29, _ Mathias Pompey is on the sick list this week. Mr. Webb James and wife haye femoved from Chicago and are re: Sting at 505 S, Scott street, Jno James spent the 4 at Chicago With his best lady friend. Oscar higgins spent a few hours onthe 4 at Niles, J. S. Mitchell spent Sunday at Be Joe, in the interest of the gtand ‘tlebration here on the 3 of Aug. Mrs. Katie Johnson spent the 4 at Lansing, Charley Smith of Kalamazoo, "Pent the 4 in this city among his ™any frends, Frankfort Notes. Mrs. Johnson has returned from Tene Haute, Rev. |. W, Harper is home from Jefersonvilte, visiting his tamily. Archie Cummings of Thorntown was in the city last Sunday visiting his parents. Mrs. Valentine and daughter spend last. Sunday at Latayette vititing friends. Mr. Weaver and wife have re- arned home from Canada, _ Mrs. Ida Mitchell was called to ‘the bedside of her sister who is ill at Lafayette, last Suturday. : Pane Be Greensburg Note. Miss Elizabeth Girton is the guest of Mrs, William Graves. The picnic in which Greensburg and Columbus churches will unite, will occur on the 19 inst. Wm Irvin spent part of last week in the city. He leaves again for Indianapolis to visit friends, Harry Scott left last Monday for Cincinnati where he will reside in the future, Miss Josie Easton spent two days of the week with Mrs. Melvin Good who is visiting at North Ver- non. Misses Elizabeth Thompson of College Hill, Cincinnati, and Sallie Oglesby of Louisville, who were at- tendants at the Godley-Earle wed- ding, returned to their homes this week, Andy Meadows of Kingston, was in the city last week. Anderson Dots. Rev. Jasper Siler was at Terre Haute last Snnday. ‘The Second M. E, church is un- dergoing repairs, Services will be held in a tent until it finished. W. Lake and Miss Marshall of Logansport, are the guests of Mrs, Jennie Gow!. Mrs, Bettie Nelson of Dannille, was the guest of Mrs. Andrew Raglan on the 4th, A reception was given at the residence of. Joseph Watkins on Wednesday evening, June 27, in henor of William E. Jackson who recently graduated with the high school class, A large number of friends were present, Quite a num- ber of out of town people were in attendance, The house was artis- tically decorated. Seasonable re- freshments were served. R.N. Hampton has bought an excellent home in S, Fletcher st. Mesdames Byres, Dudley and little Gatha Mallory are on the sick list Miss Bessie Siler his gone home to Plainfield on a visit. Colored men of this city organ- ized into what will be known as “San Juan Reserved Riders” here last Tuesday. Chairman Heritage ofthe Republicen ,committee and Gurley Brewer of Indianapolis made speeches. William Lampkins chaperoned a picnic party to Coy’s Ford on the 4th, | Kalamazoo, Mich. Miss MIrtha Dye of Chicago is vis. ‘iting Mrs. Joseph Phillips. | Miss Grace Goins died Sunday ‘morning after a long illness; tie funeral was held last Thursday. James Foster of Battle Creek spent Sunday in the city. ‘The A. M. E. church was beav- tifully decorated for Bishop Grant last Friday week. The Bisphop delivered an excellent sermon at- ter which refreshments served. I want it distinctly understood by’ the patrons of this: paper that 1 did not write the article concerning the B, Y, P. U. convention having false statements in it, The names of those who took part in the even- ing program, viz: Miss Brown, THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Mrs, Scott, Miss Pierce and also Rev. B, Roberts who said the bene- diction, were not mentioned. Af. ‘this when there is anything to be sent to the paper, please sign your name and address your matter to the agent, for Kalamazoo column. Mitchell Items, Subscribe for The Recorder, one vear $1 One of the most elaborate weds ings of the season was that of Miss Carrie Russell of this city and Mr. Walter Hawkins of Indianap. olis, which occurred last Wednes+ day evening at the residence of Mrs. Ellen Russell, mother of the bride. The bride was charmingly dressed in a gown of rose colored silk, trimmed with point lace and was attended by her sister, Miss Cora, who was elegantly dressed in pink end pearl silk, The groom wore a conventional biack and was preceeded by his best man, Mr. Per- kins of Franklin, The marriage cere- mony was conducted by Rev. Y. C. Terrell, of the Second Baptist church and each of the contracting parties reponded to congratulations After which a reception was held and dainty refreshments were served. The bride and groom re. ceived many handsome presents. There were a number of out of town guests present. B, B, Alexander, G. M. of the U. B. F. order of Ind., was in the city last week. Crawfordsville Notes. Read The Recorder. Mrs, Ida Smith and Miss Grace Patterson have returned after a vie. it in Danville, I), Miss Eva Johnson is visiting ix Danville, Illinois, Last Friday was rally day at the A.M. E, church, A grand succes: Misses Pear! Boone and Emmu Gipson are visiting in Rockville Ind _ Mrs, Sarah Hale is quite ill with the tonsilitis. Mrs. M. A, Tiester is visiting in Terre Haute, Ind, Miss Sadie Freeman has return. ed after an extened visit in Green. Metgaoaiiiinceiegiaattad: Mrs, Harry Coleman and daugh: ter Lena, have returned from a vis it in Indianapolis, Miss Maude Fisher and Mr, Earr est Rudd of Indianapolis, are visit ing their cousin Miss Blanche Pat terson, Miss Emma Allen of Blooming ton, Ind,, is visiting her sister Mrs Tal. Hawkins. Edinburg News, Preaching by pastor morning and eve which was well attended. Mrs. Mary Goer, Bettie and Em- ma Johnson also Mrs, E, Brown of of Columbus spent Sunday here. Mrs. Wm. Brown of Louisville ‘is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Tilman Long on S. Main street. Mrs, H. Bird went to Inbianapo- lis Tuesday morning to stay a few days. Mrs. Thomas McAvoy of Louis- ville, who has deen visiting he: parents, Mr, and Mrs, Mitchell o1 the past two weeks, returned home Saturday, Mr. Harvey Watts spent Sunday with Miss Vergia Ramsey. Miss Sallie Sims and Susie Mil. ler who have deen on the sick lis are improving. Mr, James Hill spent Saturday and Sunday in Colnmbus. Miss Kate Gooden went to he: home in Shelbyville Thursday morning. She returned to spend the Fourth with her sister Mrs. David Johnson, Vincennes Doings. Miss Engene Rollins left Mon. day morning for Terre Hante, t attended the State Normal, | Georges Waller a well know |young man, was killed dy a trai last Week, near E, St, Louis, Mrs. Harriett Thomas is on the sick list, Mr. John Brewer has taken the Grand Hotel. Mr. John Parker of Princeton Ind., has taken change of Mr. Will Posey’s barber shop during the lat- ter’s illness. Mr. John Nash left Monday for Evansville to visit friends; from there he will go to his future home in Cincinnati, O, Sam Purier, age 50 yrs., died Tuesday morning at the: home of Mr, Charley Purier. Funeral ser- vices was held Thursdry evening Mrs. Cliff Willis of Robinson, Ill is visiting Mrs, Arthur Carter, 1235 Seminary street, Mrs. Liza Colbert of Washing- ton, Ind, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Louise Stewart 140 Nicholas street Mr. Alex Jonier will open a tirst class barber shop next week. Charlestown Notes. Rey. Dr. Parker preached twc able sermons at the A. M. E. church Sunday; the Rally was ¢ grand success. Mr, James Reynolds of Jefferson. ville was the guest of Mrs. Susar Smith Sunday, Cn the sick list. Joseph Hill, Lily Wilson, Luly B. Smith. Mrs. James Harrison, of New was the guest of Mrs. Susan Smith last Sunday Seymour Sights. Mr. J. Wooten of Bowling Green, Ky., is vissting Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. Rev D M Tunner of Crawfords ville passed through the city. Mrs, Louisa Polk of Franklin has come to this city. She will make her home with her daughter Mrs. L, Dehoney. Elder W. W. Harris has raised $25.25 for the repairing of the Second Baptist church. Rev, C, E. Allen returned home fiat scturday from Indianapolis where he was called on business. Marion Flashes. Mrs, John Lester of Lafayette, is visiting her husbaud in this city. Rev. C, W. Mossell’s sermen last ‘Sunday on dancing was strong and logical, He showed very pointed- ly that it was wrong for Christians to dance, | An examination committee from Indianapolis, examined the order of Misterious Ten last week. It met the pro tem body at Mrs. Mel- la Tate’s on E. Third st. at 3 p. m. Sunday, Household of Ruth and Missis. sineway lodge of G, U. O. of O. F, gave a union picnic at the fair grounds on the 4th. The banquet given at the Ma- sonic hall last Friday evening, was one of the grandest affairs of this kind ever given by colored people of this city. Master Harry Weaver went to Ft. Wayne, to spend the 4th. Miss Effie Pettiford left last Monday for Columbus where she will spend the summer with rela- tivesat Columbus and Richmond and also in Ohio, The Stewardesses will hold a lawn fete on Norton’s lawn in Second st., Thursday evening for the benefit of the A. M. E, churh Queen City Tabernacle served icecream and cake at their hall on the 4th. B. D. Pettiford left Wednesday evening for Indianapolis." Mrs. J. W. Burden will go to Richmond as a representative of Mary Chapter, No. 10 O, E. § to the Grand Chapter which met in that city next Tuesday. Mrs. Patsy Hart McGruder and daughter, Mrs. Lucy Jones, of Ind_ ianapolis were in the city Sunday; jn the interest of the United Sisters of Misterious Ten, The protem body of this society was called to- gather at Mrs. Millie Tate’s in East third street and addressed by Mrs. McGruderr Mrs. Warefield. the mother mat- ron of Ada Chapter O, E, S, is spending a few days in the city ‘the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson in N. Meridian street, Mr. Zack Young, of the News office Indianapolis spent Sunday in the city, Band Concert. ‘There will be agrand band concert given at the Second Baptist church, Monday evening, July 9. ‘The Christ: ian Band No. 19, will manage the en tertainment, assisted by the K. of P. band. William Franklin and J, Sweeney, managers, New Officers. Marion lodge No. 5, K, of P. held their semi-annual e’ection of officers Wednesday night, with the following result:— C. C.- Corwin Ernest. V. C.-Thomas N, Sellers, Prelate-J. Q. Brookins. K, of R. & S.-Amos Bybee, M, of F.-Richard Coston. M. of A.-Lee Twine. I, G.-Jobn Curtis, 0. G.-William Holt. ‘Trustee—Walker Brown. NEW YORK STORE Established in 1853 Sole Agents Butterick Patterns, AGAIN s a “Mill Ends” Sale commencing July 2, and -_continning all week. This great merchandise event will be at the “Big Store.” Our fo: mer Mill End sales are fresh in the minds of everyone—the crowds, the enthusiasm and the great bargains there were. This time there will be greater bargains and better values in everything. Don’t Miss This! Come everyday. It will be worth your while, FR PEITISDRY GOODS CO. BROKEN BRIC-4 BRACS Mr. Major, the famous cement man, sf New ‘York, explains . some very interesting facts about Major's Cement. ‘The multitudes who use this standard article know that it is many hundred per cent. better han other cements for which similar claims are made, but a great many do not know the reason why. The simple reason is that Mr Major uses the best materials ever discovered and other manufacturers do not use them, be cause they are too expensiveand do not allow large profits. Mr. Major tells us that one of the elements of his cement costs $3.75 a pound, aud another costs $245 agallon, white a lare shareof the so-called cements and liquid giue upon the market are nothing more than six teen-cont ylue, dissolved in water or citric acid and, in some cases altered slightly in color and odor Uy the addition of cheap and useless ma’ terials. Major's cement retaits at fifteen cents. and twenty-five cents.a bottle, and when a dealer tries tosell a substitute you can depend npon it that hisonly object is to make larger profit ‘The profiton Major's cement is as much as any dealer ouglit to make on any cement. And this is doubly trae in View of the fact that each dealer gets his shareof the benefit of Mr Major's advertising, which now amonts to ‘over$£000 a month, throughout the conatry. 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There, as here, he presents religion as a festivity and invites all the world to come as guests and join in its holy merriment; text, John li, 10, "Thou hast kept the good wine until now." Well, we are to-day at the wedding in Cana of Gallilee. Jesus and his mother have been invited. It is evident that there are more people there than were expected. Either some people have come who were not invited or more invitations have been sent out that it was supposed would be accepted. Of course, there is not a sufficient supply of wine. You know that there is nothing more embarrassing to a housekeeper than a scant supply. Jesus sees the embarrassment, and he comes up immediately to relieve it. He sees standing six water pots. He orders the servants to fill them with water; then he waves his hand over the water, and immediately it is wine—real wine. Taste of it and see for yourselves; no logwod in it, no strychnine in it, but first rate wine. I will not now be diverted to the question so often discussed in my own country whether it is right to drink wine. I am describing the scene as it was. When God makes wine, he makes the very best wine, and 130 gallons of it standing around in these water pots—wine so good that the ruler of the feast tastes it and says: "Why, this is really better than anything we have had! Thou hast kept the good wine until now." Beautiful miracle! We learn from this miracle, in the first place, that Christ has sympathy with housekeepers. You might have thought that Jesus would have said: "I cannot be bothered with this household deficiency of wine. It is not for me, Lord of heaven and earth, to come caterer to this feast. I have vaster things than this to attend to." Not so said Jesus. The wine gave out, and Jesus, by miraculous power, came to the rescue. I learn also from this miracle that Christ does things in abundance. I think a small supply of wine would have made up for the deficiency. I think certainly they must have had enough for half the guests. One gallon of wine will do; certainly five gallons will be enough; certainly ten. But Jesus goes on, and he gives them 30 gallons and 40 gallons and 50 gallons and 70 gallons and 100 gallons and 130 gallons of the very best wine. It is just like him—doing everything on the largest and most generous scale. Does Christ, our Creator, go forth to make leaves? He makes them by the whole forest full—notched like the fern or silvered like the aspen or broad like the palm, thickets in the trophies, Oregon forests. Does he go forth to make flowers? He makes plenty of them. They flame from the hedge, they hang from the top of the grapevine in blossoms, they roll in the blue wave of the violets, they toss their white surf in the spireae—enough for every child's hand a flower, enough to make for every brow a chaplet, enough with beauty to cover up the glaustillness of all the grave. Does He go forth to create water? He pours it out not by the cupful, but by a river full, a lake full, an ocean full, pouring it out until all the earth has enough to drink and enough with which to wash. Does Jesus provide redemption? It is not a little salvation for this one, a little for that and a little for the other, but enough for all. "Whosoever will, let him come." Each man an ocean full for himself; promises for the young, promises for the old, promises for the lowly, promises for the blind, for the halt, for the outcast, for the abandoned; pardon for all, comfort for all, mercy for all, heaven for all—not merely a cupful of gospel supply, but 130 gallons. Aye, the tears of godly repentance are all gathered up into God's bottle, and some day, standing before the throne, we will lift our cup of delight and ask that it be filled with the wine of heaven, and Jesus, from that bottle of tears, will begin to pour in the cup, and we will cry. "Stop, Jesus; we do not want to drink our own tears!" And Jesus will say. "Know ye not that the tears of earth are the wine of heaven?" "Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." I know a household where there are many little children, where for two years the musical instrument has been shut 'because there has been trouble in the house: Alas for the folly! Parents saying: "We will have no Christmas tree this coming holiday, because there has been trouble in the house! Hush that laughing up-stairs! How can there be any joy when there has been so much trouble?" And so they make everything consistently doleful and send their sons and daughters to ruin with the gloom they throw around them. Oh, my dear friends, do you not know those children will have trouble enough of their own after awhile? Be glad they cannot appreciate all yours. Keep back the cup of bitterness from your daughter's lips. When your head is down in the grass of the tomb, poverty may come to her, betrayal to her, bereavement to her. Keep back the sorrows as long as you can. Do you not know that that son may, after awhile, have his heart broken? Stand between him and all harm. You may not fight his battles long. Fight them while you may. I learn from this miracle that Christ is not impatient with the luxuries of life. It was not necessary that they should have that wine. Hundreds of people have been married without any wine. We do not read that any of the other provisions fell short. When Christ made the wine, it was not a necessity, but a positive luxury. I do not believe that he wants us to eat hard bread and sleep on hard mattresses unless we like them the best. I think, if circumstances will allow, we have a right to the luxuries of dress, the luxuries of diet and the luxuries of residence. There is no more religion in an old coat than in a new one. We can serve God drawn by golden-plated harness as certainly as when we go afoot. Jesus Christ will dwell with us under a fine ceiling as well as under a thatched roof. I learn, further, from this miracle that Christ has no impatience with festal joy; otherwise he would not have accepted the invitation to that wedding. He certainly would not have done that which increased the hilarity. There may have been many in that room who were happy, but there was not one of them that did so much for the joy of the wedding party as Christ himself. He was the chief of the banqueters. When the wine gave out, he supplied it, and so, I take it, he will not deny us the joys that are positively festal. I think the children of God have more right to laugh than any other people and to clap their hands as loudly. There is not a single joy denied them that is given to any other people. Christianity does not clap the wings of the soul. Religion does not frost the flowers. What is Christianity? I take it to be simply a proclamation for all the enslaved, and if a man accepts the terms of that proclamation and becomes free has he not a right to be merry? I remark, again, that Christ comes to us in the hour of our extremity. He knew the wine was giving out before there was any embarrassment or mortification. Why did he not perform the miracle sooner? Why wait until it was all gone and no help could come from any source and then come in and perform the miracle? This is Christ's way, and when he did come in, at the hour of extremity, he made first rate wine, so that they cried out. "Thou hast kept the good wine until now." Jesus in the hour of extremity! He seems to prefer that hour. In a Christian home in Poland great poverty had come, and on the weekday the man was obliged to move out of the house with his whole family. That night he knelt with his family and prayed to God. While they were kneeling in prayer there was a tap on the window pane. They opened the window, and there was a raven that the family had fed and trained, and it had in its bill a ring all set with precious stones, which was found out to be a ring belonging to the king's family. It was taken up to the king's residence, and for the honesty of the man in bringing it back he had a house given to him and a garden and a farm. Who was it that sent the raven tapping on the window? The same God that sent the raven to feed Elijah by the brook Cherith. Christ in the hour of extremity! You mourned over your sins. You could not find the way out. You sat down and said: "God will not be merciful. He has cast me off." But in that the darkest hour of your history light broke from the throne, and Jesus said: "Oh, wanderer, come home! I have seen all thy sorrows. In this the hour of thy extremity I offer the pardon and everlasting life!" Trouble came. You were almost torn to pieces by that trouble. You braced yourself up against it. You said: "I will be a stole and will not care." But before you had got through making the resolution it broke down under you. You felt that all your resources were gone, and then Jesus came: "In the fourth watch of the night," the Bible says, "Jesus came walking on the sea." Why did he not come in the first watch or in the second watch or in the third watch? I do not know. He came in the fourth and gave deliverance to his disciples. Jesus in the last extremity I wonder if it will be so in our very last extremity. We shall fall suddenly sick, and doctors will come, but in vain. We will try the anodynes and the stimulants and the bathhings, but all in vain. Something will say, "You must go." No one to hold us back, but the hands of eternity stretched out to pull us on. What then? Jesus will come to us, and as we say, "Lord Jesus, I am afraid of that water; I cannot wade through to the other side," he will say, "Take hold of my arm," and we will take hold of His arm, and then He ill put His foot in the surf of the wave, taking us on down, deeper, deeper, deeper, and our soul will cry, "All thy waves and billows have gone over me." They cover the feet come to the knee and pass the girdle and come to the head, and our soul cries out, "Lord Jesus Christ, I cannot hold tine arm any longer." Then Jesus will turn around, throw both his arms about us and set us on the beach far beyond the tossing of the billows. Jesus in the last extremity! That wedding scene is gone now. The wedding ring has been lost, the tankards have been broken, the house is down, but Jesus invites us to a grander wedding. You know the Bible says that the church is the Lamb's wife, and the Lord will after awhile come to fetch her home. There will be gleaming of torches in the sky, and the trumpets of God will ravish the air with their music, and Jesus will stretch out his hand, and the church, robed in white, will put aside her vell and look up into the face of her Lord the King, and the Bridegroom will say to the bride: "Thou hast been faithful through all these years. The mansion is ready. Come home. Thou art fair, my love!" and then He shall put upon her brow the crown of dominion, and the table will be spread, and it will reach across the skies, and the Mighty One of heaven will come in, garlanded with beauty and striking their cymbals, and the Bridegroom and bride will stand at the head of the table, and the banqueters, looking up, will wonder and admire and say: "That is Jesus, the Bridegroom. But the scar on His brow is covered with the coronet. and the stab in His side is covered with a robe," and, "That is the bride! The weariness of her earthly woe lost in the flush of this wedding triumph." There will be wine enough at that wedding, not coming up from the poisoned vats of earth, but the vineyards of God will press their ripest clusters, and the cups and the tankards will blush to the brim with the heavenly vintage, and then all the banqueters will drink standing. Esther, having come up from the bacchanallian revelry of Ahasuerus, where a thousand lords feasted, will be there. And the Queen of Sheba, from the banquet of Solomon, will be there. And the mother of Jesus, from the wedding in Cana, will be there. And they all will agree that the earthly feasting was poor compared with that. Then, lifting their challies in that light, they shall cry to the Lord of the feast. "Thou hast kept the good wine until now." Arctic Delicacies This is the way an Estimo lady sits at the head of her table and dispenses hospitality, and these are the delicate items in her bill of fare. They were tested at first hand by W. H. Gilder when, in crossing Siberia at the north, he had to accept native customs with what grace he might. No matter how early you may awaken in the morning, you will always find the mistress of the house already up; that is, her position has changed from reclining to sitting. But as soon as she observes that you are really awake, she hands you a small piece of meat to steady your nerves until breakfast time. Then she goes into the next apartment, which is merely an enclosure for keeping the dogs away from the stores, and after fifteen minutes of pounding and chopping, returns with the breakfast. A large, flat wooden tray is placed on the floor, and the landlady takes her position at one end, in the attitude elegantly described as squatting. The family and their guests gather around the board on either side, lying flat on their stomachs with their heads toward the breakfast and their feet out. The first course is some frozen weeds, mixed with seal oil and eaten with small portions of fresh blubber, which the lady of the house cuts with a large chopping knife. The next course is walrus meat. This is also cut up by the presiding lady, and is served with no stinting hand. At this portion of the meal, the one who can swallow the largest piece without chewing has the advantage, and the only way to get even with him is to keep one piece in your mouth and two in your hand. After this joint has been thoroughly discussed, there comes a large piece of walrus hide, which has a small portion of blubber attached to it, and the hair still on the outside. It is about an inch thick and very tough, so that it is impossible to affect it by chewing. It is therefore cut into very small pieces by the hostess, and finishes the meal. Really it is the most palatable dish of all.—Youth's Companion. Spice It was a very homely old lady in Scotland who remarked, as she gazed into a looking glass, that they didn't make as good mirrors to-day as they did when she was a girl, because she thought modern looking glasses made her look so old. * * * It was said to be a Maine man who told an agent for a cyclopedia that he didn't want one, because he hadn't time to ride one, and he didn't wish to risk his neck trying it, anyhow. A story is told of a grocer engaged in business in a London suburb, to the effect that he once declined to attend a very popular concert even though a free ticket was offered him. "Ye see," he said to the person who gave him the ticket, "if I went I'd see so many people who owe me money for groceries it would spoil my fun, and the sight o' me would spoil theirs. I'll stay at home." ** Here is a dog story, which you can believe or not as you please. A gentleman remarked of a friend's dog that the two eyes of the animal were remarkably different in size. "Yes," was the reply, "and he takes a mean advantage of the fact whenever I have a stranger to dine with me. He first gets fed at one side of my guest, and then goes round the table to the other side and pretends to be another dog." Ponce De Leon in Porto Rico. One of the most interesting places in the capital of Porto Rico, our new Southern possession, is the antique home of Juan Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer, of whom you doubtless have read in your United States history. This historic building is called La Casa Blanca (the white house), and was built 390 years ago. Ponce de León conquered and for many years was governor of the island and made the house his home. It was in this home that the Spanish noble planned to march in search of the wonderful "fountain of youth" said to exist in a favored portion of the new world. While in search of the mythical fountain Ponce de León discovered a peninsula, which he named Florida on account of its abundance of flowers. On a second trip in search of the fountain of youth the explorer was fatally wounded by the Indians. His body was carried back to San Juan, the capital of Porto Rico, and placed beneath the altar of the Dominican Church. After resting there for 300 years the body, in its lead casket, was disinterred in 1863, for the purpose of depositing it under a splendid monument that was to be built. The monument was never erected. Every stranger who enters the White House is counted by an automatic register. The instrument is held in the hand of one of the watchmen stationed at the door, and for every visitor he pushes the button. Congressmen, senators, members of the cabinet and newspaper men are not counted. THE HOUSEHOLD. Faded and old is the ribbon, Blue once, as azure-lit skies, Breaking twain with untying, A truce held to Time as he flies. Breathing of rue and rosemary, And lavender pressed in the leaves Yellowed and mellowed, love's dreaming, Tied in the long garnered sheaves. What is the harvest they bring us, Flotsam of life and the years? Kissed by the dust in their sleeping, Bathed in love's sunshine and tears. A verse from a laurel-crowned poet, A garland of faith to the fair. A tale of a ball in its season, A scrap of a gown that was worn, A confidante's news of a heartbreak, A lover's page, tattered and torn; A child's painful hand that was guided To trace out its first words of love; A message of birth and of sorrow, A bridal song, sealed with a dove. They flutter and drift from their moorings, Like white thoughts that quiver and shine. Dropped deep in the heart of forever, The past that was thin and is mine. Ay, ashes of roses, I scatter Your memories, ever the same, Ay, ashes of roses, old letters, I lay your white hearts in the flame. —Virginia Frazer Boyle, in Bookman About Shirt Waists. The smartest and really exclusive walsts differ from their predecessors in several important details. Stiff cuffs do not appear on them, the sleeves are narrower than last year, sometimes tucked or capped at the shoulder and preferably finished with a small rounded, soft cuff. Yokes are not used. There is a stylish yoke which appears now and again. This is trimmed and applied to the shoulders, forming a little epaulette. The white walsts are particularly pretty this year. They are made of the finest, softest and lightest materials. Some of the daintiest walsts are made entirely of white lace and fine Hamburg embroidery insertions. Other very select styles are in embroidered linen and spriged Swisses. These have soft collars, which turn over a little, edged with lace. Some have broad lapels and others have bolero-like pieces fastened in the side seams and crossing the bust, gathered up with a bow. The most exquisite of the white walsts cost from $6 and $7 to $15 and $16. The front of the garment is made with the customary center band, and stitched on each side. On certain styles of waists hestichtics and insertions, arranged in various forms on the fronts and sleeves, and in rare cases on the back, too, will be worn. For backs, the perfectly plain French back, fashionable last summer, will also obtain to a certain extent. While the narrow rounded, pointed or wide oblong soft cuff is most fashionable, stiff collars and cuffs will still be worn. The detachable linen collar can be easily laundered, and it is decidedly more economical than the stylish but perishable confections of silk, chiffon and lace that melt down like snow in hot weather. Games for Rainy Days. Little folks often find it hard work to amuse themselves indoors on a rainy day, and the old games lose their attractiveness. Did you ever try to keep a feather flying about the room without touching anything? It's plenty of fun, but tires you out before long. Each one is provided with a fan, not too large, and the feather is fanned about, but must not be allowed to touch any object or to land on the floor. If there are enough players they can be divided into two sides. Any one who fans the feather against an object or the wall must join the opposite side, and when the skirmish is over the wining side is the one having the least number of players. A more quiet game is "doll theatricals." The fashion papers will furnish the dolls, which are carefully cut out, with a piece of paper left at the bottom and so arranged that the figures can be made to stand. Men and women and children can be secured from fashion prints, and clothespins with ribbons tied around the "necks" will supply servants. Make the stage on a large sofa, and colored prints of landscapes can be placed around for scenery. Small toys will help out largely for "properties." Any one of the children who is good at storytelling can relate the play and make the dolls "talk" to the audience, which should sit in a half-circle and facing the sofa. Each doll figure is brought forward by the storyteller when its turn comes to speak. Plays or scenes may be made up from some favorite book or a cheap copy of "Mother Goose" may be cut up and a play made out of the "Jingles." Funny scenes could be arranged in many ways, as, for instance, the contents of a "Noah's Ark" is set around like a camp, and then without warning it is attacked and destroyed by a company of lead soldiers or cardboard "rough riders." About Croquettes. Croquettes may be prepared of all kinds of cooked meat and fish, such as cold cooked turkey, chicken, duck, game, veal, lamb, pork, lobster, oysters, crabs, clams, potatoes and eggs. The meat is cut very fine and mixed with a thick sauce, to which a few yolks of eggs are added, and seasoned with salt and pepper. The preparation is then put on a flat dish and when cold formed into croquettes. They may be molded into different shapes, pear shaped or pyramidally, or cork shaped, or into balls. They are then dipped into beaten eggs, covered with white bread crumbs and fried in a basket in deep, hot fat, drained on a rack and served on a folded napkin or on a hot dish, garnished either with fried parsley or fresh parsley. They are generally served without sauce, but many prefer them accompanied with a sauce. Croquettes should be soft in the center, surrounded with a thin wall of crispy crust. Care should be taken not to have too much bread around the croquettes. Bread which is about two days old is the best, and should either be grated on a grater, or put in an almond grinder. The use of cracker dust for croquettes is not advisable as it makes them too dry, nor is it a good plan to add milk to the eggs in which they are dipped in order to save an egg or two, for the croquettes will soak up too much fat and will be greasy and unwholesome. Also, the fat in which they are to be fried should be sweet and clear. Nicely prepared croquettes are excellent and the housewife who understands this sort of cooking well is able to use up old meats and serve them in an attractive manner. Hat News. The most noticeable characteristic of the new millinery is not in a decided change of shape from its last season's styles, but in the materials of which both the hats and trimmings are composed. Everything is of a "summer," lightweight style. This is carried out in some of the hats on exhibition so that it is almost impossible to tell whether one is to wear a hat "with a ribbon and a feather and a bit of lace upon it" or whether it is simply to be the ribbon and the feather and the bit of lace with no hat in sight. Leghorn hats are to be worn, but instead of the floral displays which they usually carry, a straw trimming in a loose roll will be draped about the crown and either leaves, fruit or a bunch of tulle blooms with enough ribbon to give it a proper style. Black hats are always to be counted upon. One in particular is worthy of comment. It was a pliable fancy straw, topped with a bunch of green leaves, which were almost flat over the crown of the hat, a graceful bit of lace concealed them just enough to hide the real green look. This hat had a large black ribbon bow at the back. Economical Pot Roast. One of the most economical, though not the cheapest cuts of beef is that part of the round used for a pot roast. It is possible to obtain a comparatively small roast of that cut with no bone to add to the price. Its value as a pot roast is greatly increased if it is larded with narrow strips of pork. In cooking the following is a good method to follow: Put into the kettle a few slices of pork and one large onion cut in slices, also a bit of bay leaf, two or three cloves and one pepper-corn. Let these cook for about ten minutes, then add the beef with its larding of pork, and let it sear over on all sides. Let the beef cook without water for 20 minutes, then pour in about one quart of boiling water and let it simmer until tender. Before it is done add salt and a dash of pepper. New Wash Braid. The continued vogue of the wash tailor-made, which will be undiminished this season, has led to the production of many more elaborate and attractive styles in the wash braids that are such a favorite garment for them. The plain cotton Hercules is familiar to all, but then it is too familiar, so the exclusive woman wanted something different and, of course, she secured it. The combination of a little color in design, on the usual white background, has had a very favorable reception, as, it is claimed, it gives character and style to the trimming. Delicious Gingerbread. For a very delicious gingerbread mix together one-half cup of sugar, one-half cup of molasses, one-half cup of sour milk, a piece of butter the size of an egg, one heaping teaspoonful of soda and one-half teaspoonful of any chosen spices. Stir in sufficient flour for a soft butter. After the flour add one egg, and bake in a moderate oven. The Woman Physician. The London school of medicine for women, in its report for 1899, appends a list of 254 medical women it has trained. They seem now to be called to the furtherest ends of the earth to serve in hospitals and as medical missionaries. Nearly every important town in India has a qualified woman physician. China claims a large number. Even Persia claims one, and South Africa has several. Among the different posts held by women doctors are those of medical examiner to a life insurance company and to the women's staffs of postoffices. Women are inspectors to high schools for girls, and to children boarded out under the Church of England Society for wafles and strays.-Chicago Times-Herald. Hints to the Practical. Remember, that even if your frocks get shabby there may still be a great deal of wear in them. First of all, see if the material will turn or if it will clean; but if both of these expedients are futile, then renovate it with some inexpensive stuff. Cut a pointed bodice into a round one and insert a smart skirt front, with revers of the same material and cuffs to match. Run braid down seams that are getting shabby and, to cover stains, make patterns of braid. If worn out beyond hope round the bottom of the skirt, cut it short for use for cycling or muddy weather. THAT THE RECORDER Is Prepared to do all kinds of Job Printing on short notice? We can make anything from a Bill Head, Letter Head, Minutes, Dodgers, Tickets, Business Cards, Visiting Cards, Book or Newspaper, In fact, everything in Job Printing We make a specialty of first-class Job Printing If you want anything done and are too busy to call, drop us a postal or call telephone 561. If You Want any kind of Printing done let us know. If you have anything to advertise send it to The Recorder. If you have a house to rent, If you have a room to let, If you want a situation, If you want to sell anything, If you want anything, Advertise in THE RECORDER We Want your subscription, your advertisement, We want you to buy the paper. We want a large number of Newsboys to sell the paper, We don't want much but we want to give you the best for your money. Send Us your news, word what your church is doing. Send us what your lodge in do ing, Send us what your club is do ing, Send us word what you are do ing, and we will be glad to publish it. The Recorder belongs to no faction, The Recorder belongs to no security The Recorder belongs to no denomination. The Recorder belongs to the people and it represents them. We Want your trade, your patronage We want your encouragement We want your co-operation; We want you to assist us in mak- ing The Recorder what it really is the greatest, the most newsy, and the best Negro journal in the Sta If You Want to know any mo- call or address The Recorder, INDIANAPOLIS, IN Look in your mirror today. Take a last look at your gray hair. It surely may be the last if you want it so; you needn't keep your gray longer than There's no about this; or time. YEARS --- hair a week longer than you wish. There's no guesswork about this; it's sure every time. To restore color to gray hair use After using it Ayer's Hair Vigor To restore color to gray hair use After using it for two or three weeks notice how much younger you appear, ten years younger at least. Ayer's Hair Vigor also cures dandruff, prevents falling of the hair, makes hair grow, and is a splendid hair dressing. It cannot help but do these things, for it's a hair-food. When the hair is well fed, it cannot help but grow. It makes the scalp healthy and this cures the disease that causes dandruff. $1.00 a bottle. All druggists. "My hair was coming out badly, but, Ayer's Hair Vigor stopped the falling and has made my hair very thick and much darker than before. I think there is nothing like it in April 25, 1899. COA, I. T. April 25, 1899. I. T. Write the Doctor. Write the Doctor. If you do not obtain all the benefits you desire from the use of the Vigor, Dr. John C. ACKER, Lymph, Mass. Powerful. "What a slender little thing she is?" "Yes, but you'd be surprised if you were to see some of the big men she has thrown over."—Philadelphia Bulletin. "Yes, aren't they lovely? Every last one of them looks like somebody I know."—Indianapolis Journal. Tammy—Oh, ma, I don't mean to, but y' see, pa allus has his pockets full o' nickels—Indianapolis Journal. A Dark Secret. Foegligner—How are your senators elected? American—None of them will tell.—Puck. For preventing hoisting engines from lifting the cage too far the derick is provided with a tilting block set in line with one side of the cage, a rod running from the block to the cut-off on the engine, to stop the latter when the cage rises high enough to turn the block. Many buildings struck by lightning at Union City, Monday. Jack Roberts, for 70 years a resident of Manhattan, is dead. Rains last week, did $50,000 damage to farms in Howard county. DETROIT SLEEPING CAR Vla Pennsylvania Short Lines and Wabash R. R., will again be placed in daily service the latter part of May. This will be the only through sleeping car line between Indianapolis and Detroit. Tourist tickets will be sold on and after June 1st through Detroit to St. Clair River points. Niagara Falls and summer resorts in Canada. Full particulars may be obtained from any Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent or by addressing W. W. Richardson, D. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. PENNSYLVANIA SHORT LINE8 Through Sleeper to Michigan Resorts The Through Sleeping Car Line for Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Petoskey, Bay View, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw City, via Pennsylvania Short Lines and G. R. & I. R. R., will be opened about June 17th. The only Tourist tickets on sale over this through car line from Indianapolis through car line after June 1st to principal places of summer sojourn in the lake region. For particulars as to train of trains, rates, sleeping car space, etc., call on Pennsylvania Line agent, or address W. W. Richardson, D.P.A. ODD NICKNAMES. Sobriquats Which Have Been Bestowed Upon Great Persons at Various Times. The longest nickname ever bestowed upon an individual was that given by Sir Walter Scott to his friend and publisher, John Ballantyne, who had a most pompous and dignified manner. It is a name one would not care to be called upon to pronounce—Aldiboront-phoscophornio. Sir Walter himself had a score or more of nicknames, of which one of his best was a Homer of a Poet. We are so accustomed to hear George Washington referred to as the Father of his Country that it perhaps does not occur to us that he had other nicknames—all most complimentary, as is quite right. The Atlas of America, the Flower of the Forest and Lively Georgius are among a few of the dozen names bestowed upon him by admirers. Shakespeare had 30 and one separate and distinct soubriquets given him of which one of the complimetary ones was the Swan of Avon, and that not so flattering, the Upstart Crow, Alexander Pope's friends called him the Little Nightingale, and his enemies an Ape. Among celebrated people who have been likened into animals are Robert Southey, the Blackbird; Percy B. Shelley, the Snake; Voltaire, the Ape of Genius; the Devil's Missionary was another one of his pet names. Cardinal Wolsey was the Butcher's Dog and the Mastiff's Cur; Virgil, the Swan of Mautun; our President, Martin Van Buren, the Weazel. This, however, is not so bad as being called the Best of Cut-throats, as was the Duke of Wellington. Nor were the names given Oliver Cromwell of the choicest description, for example—a Glorious Villain, Imomral Rebel, a Coppepr-faced Saint and His Nosebish. The Nightmare of Europe, was Napoleon Bonaparte; Tiddy Doll, God of Day and Father Violet were some of his other nicknames. Thomas Carlyle was Dr. Pessimist. Dante called himself the White Flower, because he had been bent by the frosts and whitened by the sun. Of effeminate names bestowed upon different people, there is Schoolmiss Alfred, a title given by Bulwer in his poem, "The New Timon," 'to Alfred Tennyson, Edmund Spencer was Mother Hubbard, and Richard Cromwell, Oneer Dick. The woman upon whom the most complimentary epithet has been bestowed was Jane Austin, called the Shakespeare of Prose. The White Rose of Raby, was Cecily, the mother of Edward IV. Mary, Queen of Scots, was the White Queen, because she dressed so much in white. The White Milliner was Frances Jennings, sister of the famous Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. When reduced to poverty she set up a small shop, where, dressed in white, with a white mask over her face, she eked out an existence, until some of her relatives came to her assistance. A Phonograph as a Witness. The phonograph is about to make its debut in a Parisian law court. It has come to be quite at home on the stage, where it is as useful a peg to hang a situation on as ever the house on fire, the railway accident, or the wreck from which the hero swims, through spasmodic billows, to the safety of the footlights. This same phonograph has come to arbitrate in an "affaire" between a music publisher and a chef d'orchestre. The conductor sold the music of the classic song. "Max! Max! How Droll You Are!" to the publisher. The pollster thought he detected resemblances to an air already published in America. He wanted to cry off to the composer, and took the matter of the First Chamber of the Seine Court. Who was the author of the borderer? That was the question. One is not surprised to learn that their worships of the Seine failed to come to a decision off hand on a matter of such nicety. So the phonograph has been subpoenaed, and it will give its evidence in camera. First it will play the American air, and then the French, and the magistrates will have to say if there has been plagiarism.—London Pall-Mall a Gzette What Ends It? A young lady (matrimonally bent, apparently) left her prayer-book behind her one Sunday in church instead of bringing it home with her as usual. Inside of it she had written the following effusion: A bunch of flowers, A look or two, A little billing, A little coo— A little coming And going, till They go to church And say, "I will"— And that ends it. On looking at the book on the following Sunday she observed that some one had penicilled this effusion in it: You surely are: You worked that rhyme Just one too far. It ends right there— Oh, no, it don't! For coming home She says, "I won't!" And that begins it. —Spare Moments. A hound was purchased in Missouri and shipped in a closed express car to a ranch in Kansas. In a day or two it was missing. Investigation proved that it had gone back to its Missouri home, over a distance of 500 miles, on a road entirely unknown to the dog. Cuba has more than 700,000 negroes who speak the Spanish tongue, and who are as benighted as when they or their ancestors arrived from Africa, besides another 100,000 or 200,000 who are more advanced. Of the $18,000,000,000 worth of commerce done by all nations, England's share is 18.3 per cent, Germany's 10.8 per cent, and 9.7 per cent, falls to the United States. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA T. M. ROBERTS' SUPPLY HOUSE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 97 CENTS DOWN. Cut this ad, out and送 to us with 97 cents state, or duties or genes bicycle is wanted, size of frame, and we will send you this bicycle in the same day. Call 800-255-1200 or O. D., subject to examination. Examine it at your freight office and if you find it a genuine 1900 model high grade $50.00 World Winner, the greatest price you can pay, it will cost $1,200 more than any wheel advertised by other houses up to $65.00, pay your freight agent or banker the balance, $14.80. The World Winner is the best quality wheel, from best seamless tibing, finest one-piece hanger, finest ball bearings, Mason arch crown, enameled black or maroon, highly nickel finished, Deli pad, cadidie, adjustable handle bark, best Deli podie bark, high grade granular rubber, high quality polyurethane, alquge free. T. M. Roberts' Supply House, Minneapolis, Minn. Why She Was Afraid. Stella—I was awfully nervous when Jack proposed. Maud—Was it such a surprise? Stella—No; I was afraid some one would come in and interrupt him. Do Your Feet Ache and Burn? Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweating Feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Indians are making rapid strides in the paths of education. The Chickasaws have five colleges and the Creeks have 10. The Choctaws have no colleges, but have 160 common schools in which the higher branches are taught. The expenses of educating the Indians are borne by the federal government. The little waff that was picked up a papoose on the battlefield in the latest war with American Indians, is now a young lady. This serves to show how time has slipped away since hostilities between the pale face and the red man were common. Contrary to popular belief the best eggs have white shells. The department of agriculture experts have proven it. Red Cross is the best Ball Blue the world knows. Large package only 5 ets. To test milk place a drop on the finger nail. If it stays there the milk is good. If it runs off like water, don't use it. Carter's Ink Is Used by the Carter's Ink Is Used by the greatest railway systems of the United States. They would not use it If it wasn't the best. Cow's milk should never be given to infants without a pinch of salt. It prevents the solid coagulation of the milk. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an invaluable medicine for coughs and colds.—N. W. Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. A Muncie man cleared $1,000 Saturday by the rise in wheat. Plainfield will have a new ball park. Boggstown M. E. Church will be rebuilt. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation allays pain, cures wind colic. 250 per bottle. Fulfilled All Expectations. "The word has come," said a friend of the family, "that yer son, Bill, died with his boots on." "Good for Bill!" exclaimed the old man, "I knew he'd wear boots ef ever they give him a chance." HALF A TRAIN LOAD OF COFFEEs. This represents the purchase we made one day last week. 100 lb. 81.75. Better grade, 10 lb. 81.75; 100 lb. 81.75. To those who do not win gains in roasted coffees, as follows: Splendid old Rita Valine, 10 lb. 81.75; Splendid old Tosie, 10 lb. 81.75; Splendid old Tosie, 10 lb. 81.75. In ordering from any of the show, save immediately, because there is a probability of an cash to cover transportation. T. M. ROBERTS' Twisted. Twisted How queerly language gets twisted some times! We speak of a thing for which there is no call as "a drug in the market," and anybody who has had occasion to visit the apothecary knows that a drug commands a high price. STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 88 LUCAS COUNTY. FRANK J. CHENY makes oath that he is the senior attorney in the J. P. Cheney business in the city of Toledo, County, and Suffaesaired, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of Catarath that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarath. Frank J. Cheney Sworn to before me and subscribed in my pres- Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presi- tice this 6th day of December, A. D. 1966. A. W. Gibson. Notary Public SEAL Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by all Druggists. Hall's Family Fills are the best. The advanced woman who sees things as they are sometimes drives her hus- band to seeing things double. $15.77 ONLY 97 CENTS DOWN whether ladies or gentle boys Grade 1900 Mode G. M. Mason find it a genuine 1900 bargain you ever saw bargain you ever saw freight agent or bar from best sequester 8 | 5. 77 freight paid to ANY WESTERN LAND OF ROCKY MOUNTAINS. onth. Order today. Bicycle catalogue free. T. M. WHAT THE WORLD DRINKS. National Beverages, According to an English Parliamentary Return. Under the proscale title of "Alcoholic Beverages," an interesting statement has been issued by the Board of Trade showing the production and consumption of wine, beer and spirits in the various countries of Europe, in the United States and the principle British colonies, together with statistical tables relating thereto, in each year from 1865 to 1898. In many instances it has been found difficult—almost impossible—to collect the necessary information, for, as pointed out, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States are the chief countries which publish any reliable statistics on the subject. Each of these countries derives large and growing revenues from the taxation of alcoholic beverages, the proportion so derived to the total national revenue being (approximately) in the case of the United Kingdom, 36 per cent; in France, 16 per cent; in Germany, 18 per cent; in the United States, 28 per cent. It is interesting to note that in these countries the amount of drink consumed is the largest, while the countries themselves are the richest in the world. Thus do we find luxury and riches going hand in hand. The "per capita" consumption of wine in Great Britain, Germany and the United States is relatively insignificant: indeed, the total amount consumed in these three countries, with their gigantic population of 160,000,000, averages only an eighth part of what is consumed in France, with its 38,000,000 inhabitants. If, however, our wine bill stands stationary, the beer bill gets bigger and bigger, and the same may be said of Germany and the United States. During 1898 31.9 gallons of beer per head were consumed—the total running well into ten figures—l. e., 1,282,470,000. German brewers had a larger output in that year, though, per head, the population of the Fatherland did not drink what is called "the staple beverage" so deeply as did we. In the United States they drink spirits just about as freely as we do ourselves, the average being about one gallon a head. In 1898 the total consumption of spirits in the United Kingdom was well over 41,000,000 gallons, while Germany swallowed more than twice as much. "Whether," says the report, "this large consumption of spirits is due to climate or social conditions, or how far it is influenced by the amount of duty on spirits in each country is a question about which various opinions have been expressed. It is incidentally stated, by the way, that the alcoholic beverages mostly patronized at the Cape are wine and spirits the consumption of beer being relatively small—London Telegraph. What Do the Children Drink? What Do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourishing, and takes the place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about one-fourth as much. All grocers sell it. 15 and 25 cents. Big Thunder, of the Penobscot tribe of Indians on Old Town Island, near Bangor. Me., is preparing to take a 3,000-mile canoe trip to see the Great White Father at Washington. Big Thunder is 80 years old, but he is strong and active, and declares he cannot fall in his enterprise. In the harvest of 1899 there were 1.265,601,664 gallons of wine produced in France; 766,107,500 gallons produced in Italy; 594,393,750 gallons produced in Spain, and 158,505,000 gallons produced in Roumania. The total production of the world is estimated at 3,338,101,704 gallons. Good macaroni has a yellowish hue, does not break while cooking and swells to twice its bulk. **Lane's Family Medicine** Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. Putnam county orchards are infested with caterpillars. It's an important business engagement for a man when an helress promises to marry him. Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! Ask your grocer to day to show you a package of GRAIN-O. the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal 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 coffee. 15 and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers. When Dame Fortune knocks at the door she very often finds the man inside too lazy to lift the latch. Red Cross is the best Ball Blue the world knows. Large package only 5 cts. Fairmount and Summitville will have co-operative glass factories. There is no end of Old Virginia Cheroots to waste, as there is no finished end to cut off and throw away. When you buy three Old Virginia Cheroots for five cents, you have more to smoke, and of better quality, than you have when you pay fifteen cents for three Five Cent cigars. Three hundred million Old Virginia Cheroots smoked this year. Ask your own dealer. Price, 3 for 5 cents. No Wonder. Nell—Maude tells me she is troubled with insomnia. Bess—No wonder, poor girl! She's thirty-two, if a day, and has never been engaged—Chicago News. What Will Become of China? None can foresee the outcome of the quarrel between foreign powers over the division of China. It is interesting to watch the going to pieces of this race. Many people are also going to pieces because of dyspepsia, constipation and stomach diseases. Good health can be retained if we use Hostetter's Stomach Ritters. Nearly 50 years ago an act of Parliament was passed for the prevention of Sunday desecration by London bakers, who were forbidden under a penalty to bake or sell on the Lord's Day. This law has never been repealed but it has not been invoked for several years. The operative bakers are now taking steps to have the old act of George IV. enforced. Mexico in the past nine years has doubled its revenue, doubled its exports, doubled the number of its factories and multiplied by three its banking capital—and the continuance of this great prosperity is now quite as pronounced as ever during the decade. To prevent kerosene from smelling place a tablespoonful of salt in the reservoir of the lamp. BEST FOR THE BOWELS. No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your hair cut. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Beware of imitations. Muncie residents say the June bug is a nuisance. Medical Book Free. "Know Thyself," a book for Men only, sent free, postpaid, sealed, to any male reader mentioning this paper 6p for postage. The Science of Life, or Self-Preservation, the Gold Medal Prize Treatise, the best Medical Book of this or any age. 370 pp, with engravings and prescriptions. Only 25c, paper covers. Library Edition, full pill. $100. Address The Touch of Medical Institute, No. 4 Buffalinst. St. Boston, Mass, the oldest and best in this country. Write to-day for these books; keys to health and vigor. Although the sun never sets on Uncle Sam's possessions, it manages to incubate a lot of trouble nevertheless. VITALITY low, delilitated or exhausted cured by Dr. Kline's Invigorating Toe's FREE. $1 Trial Bottle containing $5 wet treatment. Dr. King's Institute, 323 Arch Street, Philadelphia. To test the flesh it will sink, if it stale will float. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Charles H. Littleton There is Old Virginia to waste, as there is cut off and throw buy three Old Virginia five cents, you have and of better quality when you pay fifty Five Cent cigars. Three hundred million Old Virginia year. Ask your own def. DOLLARS SAVED. By buying your other goods in proportion. Send for prices or send us your ROOFING and Plain Pressed Brick Siding per square Beaded Ceiling, per square, $2.75. Standing Beam Prices, $3.00. In lots of five squares or more, you purchase one pound of nails with each square. WANTED. The goods at retail at wholesale prices. We will make our $2.99 person who sends us the names and addresses of if for FISH. We have everything in fishing outfit and sport LOCUE of Guns and Tents containing 50 pages, size 8. T. M. ROBERTS' SUPER Supreme Court sustains the Foot-Ease Trade Mark. Justice Laughlin, in Supreme Court, Bufalo, has ordered a permanent injunction, with costs, and a accounting of sales from the foot-Building Faul B. Building facturer of the foot powder called "Dr. Clark's Foot Powder," and also against a retail dealer of Brooklyn, restraining them from buying from the foot-Building Faul B. Building which is declared, in the decision of the Court, an imitation and infringement of "Foot-Ease," the powder to shake into your shoes for tread, aching foot, now so thickly attached to the foot that it attaches directly to the country. Allen S. Olmstead, of Le Roy, N. Y., is the owner of the trademark "Foot-Ease," and he is the first individual who fraudulently attaches to protect by the exterior "Foot-Ease" advertising, in placing upon the market a spurious and similar appearing preparation, labeled and put up in envelopes which will be brought against others who are now infringing on the Foot-Ease trademark and common law rights. A normal college in New York city holds an annual wild flower show. Mention No. 92 if you have any us but write your name plainly and and we will send this picture to road station, PREVAILING ALL FUN in any expet to examine it con- nly if every one pronounces it in every margin you ever heard of, pay fre- d is not perfectly satisfactory in this No. 92 machine in our use eclipses all previous attempts at Be- T. M. ROBER TO WOMEN WHO DOUBT. TO WOMEN WHO DOUBT. Every Suffering Woman Should Read this Letter and be Convinced that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Does Cure Female Weakness. "I have been troubled with female weakness in its worst form for about ten years. I had leucorrhoea and was so weak that I could not do my housework. I also had falling of the womb and inflammation of aries mal er- ye and at menstru periods I suffered tribly. At times my back would ache very hard. I could not lift anything or do any heavy work; was not able to stand on my feet. My husband spent hundreds of dollars for doctors but they did me no good. After a time I concluded to try your medicine and I can truly say it does all that you claim for it to do. Ten bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and seven packages of Sanative Wash have made a new woman of me. I have had no womb trouble since taking the fifth bottle. I weigh more than I have in years; can do all my own housework, sleep well, have a good appetite and now feel that life is worth living. I owe all to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I feel that it has saved my life and would not be without it for anything. I am always glad to recommend your medicine to all my sex, for I know if they follow your directions, they will be cured."—MRS. ANNIE THOMPSON, South Hot Springs, Ark. Lilby's $250.00 Cash Prize Offer To Amateur Photographers Two prizes, $50.00 each, for the most original and best taken photographs, and fifty-eight other cash prizes for amateurs. Proceeds are excluded from this competition. Write for me at New Edition of "How to Make Good Things to Eat" will give you many Summer Food Suggestions, Sent free. LIBBY, McNELL & LIBBY, Chicago. If afflicted with sore eyes, use Thompson'sEye Water no end of Virginia Cheroots is no finished end to away. When you Virginia Cheroots for have more to smoke, city, than you have seven cents for three Virginia Cheroots smoked this teller. Price, 3 for 5 cents. Doors, Windows, Nails and all kinds of Building Material lized windows at 670 each, 4-pound doors at 600 each, estimate and will guide your prices. STEEL night at a low price and while they last will sell at the price of $2.75. Corrugated Roofing, perennials foiling complete, $3.00. Roll and Cap Roofing, com- panies here. Fine prices include one pound of paint and mines and postoffice addresses of all who wish to buy pure Grocery Catalogue FREE every two weeks to any reliable Farmers and other consumers. Send two cents for SPECIAL CAT- A-x 11½ inches; it will be sent postage paid FREE PLY HOUSE, Minneapolis, Minn. WE SHIP ON 100 $100 DEPOSIT WE SHIP ON $100 DEPOSIT $15.00 Buy a Hileley Complete. Guaranteed. $17.50 Buy a 100 Bush Joint Hileley. fully guaranteed 1 year. $25.00 Buy a maroon, green, robin a egg blue, black body. Fitted with a blue body. $100 one-supple change on the market; equipment costs not included. C.O.D. subject to approval on receipt of $1.00 of the countries free for the making. WHEELMEN'S CO., 200 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Ind. Send for free Catalog of ZAISER CATHCART CO., Indianapolis, Ind. The best house in the city. Seals, Stencils, Rubber Stamps. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives quick relief & curement care. Book of testimonials and 10 DAY'S treatment FREE. Dr. H. O. Green's box, Box N. Atlanta, Ga. PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best curement good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION I. N. J. INDIAIAPOLIS, MO. 27, 1900 we examined the machine and convinced yourself it is offered at anything like the price. OUR OFFER. Every day, in full, name of postoffice and nearest railroad station, railway CabinetBlueHibbon Sewing Machine to your railroad Cranes ourselves; go there and examine it, call in with machines that offer soils to do, and way the equal of such machines, the most wonderful in with machines, that offers soils to do, and every way, you will be under no obligations to take it, paid by us to any town east of Rocky Mountains for each machine, other than CabinetBlue Hibbon, its machine values. Guaranteed 20 cents. 'S' SUPPLY HOUSE, Minneapolis, Minnesota PERSONAL: MENTION se ST eee ee NT eee: "Mrs. Carrie Jackson is visiting in ‘Princeton, Ind. Read The Recorder for the news-the paper of the people. ‘Mr, BUD, Pettiford of Marion, was in the city Weinesday, ‘Tell your friends to read next week's ‘issue of The Recorder. Miss Carrie May Howell, is visiting “in Louisville, Ky. Mr, Henry Jackson is quite ill at his shome in Toledo street, ‘The Recorder is now located at 4i4 Andiana avenue. New telephone 1563. A.son was born to Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Sisseli, last Saturday. Born to Mrs. Alonzo Haskins last Monday, a fine bapy girl. Little Freddy Grant left Tuesday to wwisit relatives in Springfield, O, Mrs. W, N. Curry and dauzhter vis- ‘ted in Cincinnati, last Sunday. : Nicely furnished room for man and ‘wife. Inquire 411; Bright street. Miss Otte Sharpe of Richmond, visit- sed Miss Kate Mann, Wednesday, Mr. Thomas Poole remains quite iil sat his home in West Michigan-st. Mr. Albert Ship of Columbus, 0., wisited Miss Maud Bass this week. ‘Miss Lamma Mason is home from the ‘State Normal school at Terre Haute, Call and see us in our new. quarters- 414 Indiana avenue. New phone 1563. Miss Georgia Nance of Evansville, swab the quest of Mrs. C. AJ Webb, this vweek. Mrs Ora H. Tutt has returned home after an extended visite in Greentwig Ohio. The Y. P. A. c'ub, of Bethel church will give an outing at Greenwood park duly 1, Miss Fannette Woodring left last cwerk for Louisy lle, Ky., en route for Chicago, Il. _ The Barbecue wil! be cooked on the old style on the i7th, don’t fail to get _ your dinner. R:+. Dr. Rockhold, of Bradford, Car ‘will preach at Wayman Chapel Sun. day evening. Qhite a number of visitors from sur Tounding towns, spent the Fourth of Suiy in the city. A. HE. Mapn’ng attended the Demo eratic Naticnal convention at Kansas City, this week, Mrs. Bertha Turner left Monday for Mackinac Island. She will remain during the summer, ‘The Woman's club met Monday af- ./ ternoon with Mrs. James Sheltoa in Douglass street. Miss Cynthia Caldwell of Co'umbus, -O., is the guest of Mrs. Stella Fisher dn West Tenth street. For Rent:—Faraished front room to ‘an and wife ortwo gentlemea. Call 416 West Twelfth street Miss Sue E. Colbert, 506 Ozden street left Tuesday for Washington, D, C., to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Geo. W. Cable left Sunday for van extended visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. John J. Blackshear is visiting her prrents in Henderson, Ky, She is accompanied by Mrs Edwards. Mrs, Emma Sanford of Rockport, is ain the city, She is the guest of Mrs. ‘Maggie Payne, 640 Superior street. Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Ratliff: of New Albany, were theguests of Mrs, Mar- ‘tha Hall in Bright street, Tuesday. Mr Charl-s Rape won the prize giv- -en by Mrs. G. W, Jackson, Monday. ‘The dinner was a financial success, William Brown, remains sick at his ‘home 440 West Michigan street. He is ‘a member of Marion K. of P, ledge. Mrs. W. H. Merriweather of Fayette street, left Tuesday, for Lake Maxin- kuckee, to remain during the summer. For Sale:— A9 room dwelling bouse 906.N. Senate avenue — A barga‘n a easy ter s.— Enquire, C. M- C, Willis Misses Olive Dickson, Madge Vaugh vand Mr. Charles C. Nichols. will visit Mrs. Stella Ford in Noblesville, Suo- day Mrs. Nathan Johnson left last Satur -day for Springfield, O., to visit her ‘parents. Nhe Will remain about three weeks, ‘The cars will run all night on July 47. to accomodate the veovle wro de. will give @ gtand picnic at the Far Grounds, Thursday, July 19. Read their advertisement. Mrs. Chester Finn and daughter of Chicago, are visiting Mr. and Mrs, W. Neeley in North Capitol avenue. Get ready for the Barbrene and Fcr~ est Glee Concert at Greenwood Park July 17th. under the auspices. of Sec- ond Baptist Ceurch. ‘ , Subscribe for The Recorder and keep posted on the leading topics 8fthe day. 25c for 3 months Wanted—Agents to sell Toilet goods valuable presents given with all arti- cles, Call quickly. Capitol Supply Co,, 639 Indiana avenue, ‘The Famous K. P, Band will furnis hed the music for the Ministerial Pro- gra and the Forest Glee Concert at Greenwood Pask on the I7th. "Mr. JobnD Barber and Miss Ella M ‘Taylor, were joined together in holy matrimony, June 21, at Noblesville: They are at home to friends in Samoa s ret. ‘The Hod Carrier's Union has invest- el in the residence property at 511 N West street. The property sold for 31800 00, and $1200 00 in cash was paid down. . ‘The marriage of Mr. Roscoe Walden and Miss Esther Mason, took place Monday evening. in the presence of a few friends, ‘They will reside in North Senate avenne, Miss Efe Banks entertained.a num- ber of friends at her home in Middle-st last Friday evening, in honor of Miss Kirkpatrick of Nashville, and Miss Easly of Toledo. Mrs Marcellus Twyman and Miss Ollie McCanley, will give a linen show er. Wednesday afternoon, July 11, for Miss Florence Smith, whose wedding ‘occures on the 18th. ‘The cars leave the corner of Wash_ ington and Merdian Sts. or on Virgina Ave. every twenty minuets for the Park Fare round trip 30 cents Admission to the Park 10 cents The marriage of Miss Kate Horton to Mr. Zella Fletcher of Marion, will oceur next Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kelly in West Vermont street, Miss Hallie Delaney, daughter o/ thelamanted Martin R. Delaney, was the guest of Rev. A. L. Murray. Tues. day. She was enroute to Louisville, to visit her brother. Augustus Carter and John W. Lewis spent last Sunday at Wabash, as the guests of Misses Catherine M. Cole. man and Alice Jefletson. They were entertained at dinner by Rev. and Mrs Coleman, ‘The lady who fell off the Ftreet ca: on June 4, would like to know who the lady accompanied by a little boy, was, that witnessed the accident. Cail or address 760 West Walnut street. Mr, ES. Stone, manager of the Propagandist club, has placcd a pool table in the club, for the enjoyment of the members The club has a very large membership and is a leading so- cial organization. Mr Edward McClelland and Miss Sadie Lee, were quitely married last Saturday morning, at the residence of the bride's mother in N. Missonri-st, They left immediately for Benton Har- bor, Mich., where they will reside. ‘Lhe following ministers and con- gregitions have promised to be pres- ent at Greenwood Park on the 17th: Rev'’s ©. W. Newton, N. A. Seymour, E L Gilliam, J J. Blackshear, A. L. Murray, A. Wakefield, W. Underwood R. D. Leonard, J. R. Raynor and J, W Gregory. ‘The W.H. F. M. Union of Marion county will meet at the Mt, Carmel Baptist church, Friday evening, July 18 Representatives from all societies will please be present, Election of of: ficers will oceur. Mattie Griggsby, Secretary, One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the outing given by the ladies of the Progressive Social club, at Hammond’s Park, June 26. Seven- ty-three persons responded to the. in- vitations, and the day was pleasantly enjoyed. Music add dancing was in- dulged in. Supper was served at six o'c'ock. The Rev. F. G. Snelson. M. A.. Ph. THE RECORDER, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA <5: > Te hiss FR a Eas Pek ° 3 SS Caer as x ; a ; TAN ° ° ‘ AED ON Ok of Hair Dressings ‘> (CP B® Kin air S ~ Tad Ned nae ? 7 ‘ as @ BEFORE AFTER, AP ere ae i AFTER. A preparation prepared solely and distinctly to improve the condition of the hair of the negro race, Not a worthless, offensive, obnoxious, greasy mas of PJarious nostrums, but a delicately perfumed unguent. beautiful to look upon; made to adorn the lady, polish the gentleman, benefit youth, and siatin oll age, OZONO straightens knotty, nappy, kinky, refractory hair, OZONO does this alone. No hot irons are necessary ; no plastering down with Brease. OZONO ini. viduelly straightens, without any outside assistance. Tt will cause the hair to come back on bald spots. It will restore gray Mair to its natural color. It will eae: the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and beautiful as an April morn, It will cure all itching. burning, running, humiliating Sealp Discaces, Dan mug Tetter, Scurf, and Eczema. Itch eannot live after OZONO has been applied. It is as pure as the dew-drop, beautiful as the morn, and harmless as thes pling wate! in the babbling brook. Cleanliness is next to Godliness; filth is acrime. If your hair is short and harsh and kinky; if t your scalp is covered with scurt ani day Gruff, or itch, or eczema, it is doubtless your fault alone. If your little ones’ heads are a mass of crusty, Sealy, flaky scurf, teeming with germs and microbes, that ag avisible to the naked eye, but which are sapping the life from the hair and destroying it forever, and you allow this state to go on, itis Scrime, It iene place ts stop this—a duty you owe to yoursalf. to your child, to your Maker. OZONO is your remedy. OZONO will positively and Permanently remove all the de frountg eaten And beautify the'hair, making it silky and glosey and black a8 the raven's wing. OZONO, as compared with other hair remedies, stands a¢ kit as the mountain peak, fair as the lily, and glorious as the sun. OZONO is King, The price is 50c, a box. It requires about four boxes to complete the treatment . a OUR GRAND OFFER. AVrite to ts at once, enclosing the small sum of ONE DOLLAR, and we will immediately forward to you four large boxes of OZONO. We will also send Fou Snel Toad oe eG A RCTLIC SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin. soft and brightens the blackest skin, making it soveral shades lighter. Now iia. : Tous. Gnrie wacticed with face bleaches. " Understend, we do not advertise this bleach to make one white. God alone can accomplish this, and it. would bg wi, Jone. opin your faith from frauds. We assert that dur Refiner will soften-rough skin and brighten black skin, but itean do no more, Take our navice, sont foal with any bleach that is advertised to make you white; it is more apt to poison Tat, We will also include one fancy jar of BLECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, whic isa sure remedy for all Skin Eruptions, Pimples, Black Heads, Liver Spots, and all Skin Diseases. It will remove Wrinkles, Scats, Facial Blemishes, and ‘iil positively take out Small-Pox Pits. This is sayin @ great deal. but itis true. Tt makes the old look young and the young look younger. And, lastly, to prove our liberality we will add a one-pint package of ANII-ODOR. ‘This remedy removes all smells sud odory arising from the human body. Its uses are too numerous to mentin Full directions go with all goods, ‘This grand agyregation is worth $850, "Send. $1.00, mention the sages aa Paper, and you will get the goods at once, We ship all orders same day goods are received. F Teayish to state that we are a thoroughly reliable firm, having many thousand dollars in our business, We refer to the editor of this paper, or to any busines house in Richmond, Our remedies and our business is founded on the altar of truth, Write your name and address plainly. BOSTON CHEMICAL CoO., OZONO IS GUARANTEED. 441 N. Twenty-Third Street, RICHMOND, VA, The above word Ozono &nd the keads before and after, are our trade mark, registered. Any infringement Will beprosacuted. indiana's best Negro Newspaper Miss Stella Hill left Thursday for Covington, Ky. = Miss Marietta Sommers, is visiting her grandmother in Richmond, Mr, L. L. Richardson of Cincinnati, visited his sister, Mrs. H. D. Scott, last Friday. Miss Annie Brown of Versailles, Ky will arrive Sunday to visit her aunt Mrs, Francis Smith, She will remain during the summer. Mrs. Bertha Robinson and Miss May Moore of Franklin, spent the week in the city, They were the guests of Mrs, Graut Coley, in North Missouri-st, Anexcelient program has been ar rangedfor the Band Concert at the Second Baptist church next Monday night, for the benefit of Bind No. 19 Miss Nettie Smith, after a lingering illness, died at her home, 224 Anderson street, Monday morning. The fnner- al occured ‘I'uesday, services being held in the chapel at Crown Hill. ‘The national grand meeting of the Order of United Brothers Friendship will convene in Cleveland, O., next week, Mr. Walter Jameson will rep- resent the State Grand Lodge. Club No. 5, of Corinthian Baptist church, will givea moonlight fete at the home of Mrs. Frances Smits, 300 Muskingum street, next Wednesday evening Bicycles checked free. For Sale:—One combination book- cate and desk; two square pianos; forn iture and household goods. Will be sold for storage charges. J. A. Pur- year, 122-124 W, New York street. Soldier's Relief abs A Sure Cure For Goa Cramps In the Stomach he ON —-DIARRHOEA— V4 . AY SUMMER Complaint and \ BM ‘obs Indigestion. a 211 for it over the Bar. U == For Sale by Druggists. Don’t Miss Thea Picnic AT FAIR GROUNDS Thursday, July 19, Admission *tiMi.d 2... (MF-Stand priveleges will. be sold at the U. B. F. hall, cor. Delaware and Court sts, Thursday eve, July 12, at 8 o'clock. - DICK MLLER. 340 Indiana Avenue Clears and ‘Tobacco CONFECTIONERY Fruits, Bread, Cakes and Pies, Ice Cream by the pint, quart or gallon. Ballards Ice Cream, 20c a qt- Milk and Cream Books, Periodicals and Newspapers. LEWIS C. HAYES © : DRUGGIST 502 and 504 Indiana Avenue ‘The BEST Ice Cream Soda in “Buck- town. Sole Agent in the city for Ozonized Ox Marrow em aa ‘GENUINE WOODBINE Perfume R, P. Blodau's Drug Store GOMEET ME AT...... THE MACEDONIA 415 Indiana Ave. alii Ice Cream and Confection ery Parlor Ice Cream Soda, only pure crushedfruit used, Fine home- madeCandics and Cakes, Good Service. Harry Taylar, Pragriatar. Tam now making............ Serge Suits at $15.00 and up have also an excellent fine of Flannel and Crash Suitings, CLEANING, DYEING, REPAIRING D. L Resbitt, Merchant Tailor. 405 Indiana av 308 INDIANA AVE. JOHN MALONE, Proprietor. Baths I have added two first- class tubs to my shop..... When in need of a Hair-cut, Shave, Shampoo, Tonic, Hot or Cold Baths, or Shoes polished stop in and see us. ‘This is the only Afro-American shop in the state, using the latest Improved Hydraulic chairs, See for yourself. Byrell known artists constantly em- ployed to attend to your wants, as follows: John W. Starling, Samuel E. Gray, Samuel B, Harper, Charles Byrd and Charles W. Love. g&-Cigars and Tobacco. . We Brighten the Home. We'll clean-your wallpaper * And your frescoed walls, We make new your carpets Your ceilings and halls. If you want some work done, Just write us a ine, ‘We know we can please you Our work is so fine. Now be frank, drop a card, Ora message by phone, For we make families happy, 4nd “Brighten the Home.” The Jackson Home Brighten ers- 206 Ind.ave, Phone 2561 L D. Blair. Attorney. I. D, Blair, Attorney and" ounsellor at Law, damage suits, probate prac- tice and abstracts examined a special. ty. Office, 45 Baidwin block, New Telephone, 1608. If you want to buy or sella home, call at room 45 Bald win Block. Money to loanon city. property and farms, at low rates. — ae woe Grant H, Clay, M, D., Dentist, Gowhere your work is Wanted, and you are sure to receive the BEST OF SERVICE. | 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 youemploy Dr. Clay as a Dentist. you get the benefit of 14 years experience. (Reference, 14 years withNew Yurk Dental Co.) Grant H Clay, M. D.; Dentist. 108 North Illinois Street. 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 u your petition. Mrs, Emma L, Person, High Priestess, residence 91 N. 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