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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
How the Moon May Bring the Earth to a
Standstill.

O vi n 1NRfg
The tides are caused mainly by the moon, as
it were, catching hold of the water as the earth
r~evolves around on its axis. This must cause
friction on the earth as it revolves, and friction,
as every one knows, causes loss of power.
There is reason to suppose that the action of the
tides is slowly but surely lessening the speed of
tho earth's rotation, and consequently increasing
the length Of the day, and that this action will
continue until the earth revolves on its own
axis in the same time that the moon takes to re
volve round the earth. Then the day, instead
of being twenty-four hours as now, will be about
twenty-eight days, and the earth will be exposed
to the full blaze of the sun for about fourteen
days at a time.
The change this will bring about on the face
of the earth can hardly be exaggerated. All life.
both animal and vegetable, will be destroyed; all
water will be evaporated; the solid rocks will be
scorched and cracked, snd the whole world re-
duced to a drearY and barren wilderness. 1t is
supposed by some that the moon has already
passed through all this, hence its shattered and
bare-looking surface. That the earth, being so
much larger, has more quickly acted upon the
oceans which once were upon the moons surface
and stopped almost entirely its revolution round
its own axis, thus causing it to have a day equal
to twenty-eight of our days, and the heat of the
sun has already done to it what in future ages it
will do to the earth.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15

DetrOlt Times
"Hallucination.' said DIR. jerks. 'Knew a
man once who thought his legs we're made of
glass. Lived down East. An old, wealthy, dys-
peptic bachelor. 1 think the idea about his legs
was the result of dyspepsia, but l was quite a
boy at the time. Anyway, the old boy was so
afraid of having his legs broken that he cried
out when anyone approached the bed. There
was an old doctor within the vicinity who was
half mad himself, and this old fellow determined
to cure him. One day he called and asked the
old man to come out for a drive. Of course the
old fellow was Mortified, but the doctor insisted,
and he at last consented to go. A bed was made
up in the doctors conveyance and the dyspeptic
carried out and tenderly laid in it. They drove
off and about, until over IA hill a little distance
off they saw the stage coming.
'"Then the doctor, by a dexterous twist of the
lines, overturned the buggy and tumbled the old
man out into the middle of the road. OF course
he cried out that he was done for, but the doc
tor riglted his buggy and drove off, leaving him
squirting in the middle Of the road, and quite
unable to move, owing to his glass legs. Sud
denly he was alarmed by a shout, and saw the
stage come tearing down the slope, heading
straight for him. lie gesticulated, but the doc
tor had fixed things with the driver and the
stage came right along. Well, the old fellow
stood it until the stage was only a few feet away.
Then he Jumped mp and ran-ran clean back TO
town-and was never bothered with glass legs
again"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
HOW TAILORs SIZE US UP.
How Clergymen, Doctors, Lawyers, Actcrs
and Politicians Array Themselves.


New York Star.
There are always certain classes of men who
have styles of their own. They pay little atten-
ton to the latest fashion, except to modify them
into the direction of their ideas This
habit, sir, said the tailor, with dignity, 81 re-
gard as the flower of a high civil
ization. 1t gives the individual a marked char
acter. 1t distinguishes him from the herd. To
the civilian his garments are as much an evil
dence of the calling-to one who can read the
signs-as his uniform to a soldier Oh his livery
to a footman. There are c%lergymen, for in
stance. Who can mistake one, even though he
doesn't affect the clerical cut, which he ought to,
by the by2 l cut for a number of prelates, and
tell you, sir, they have got to wear a coat with
a straight collar and a vest that buttons around
the neck-Church of England costume, sir, or
none at all, from my establishment"
But how" inquired the reporter, ''are you to
distinguish the doctor and the lawyerl"
Only a novice would ask that question. Ply
sicians in good practice-and, of course, | have
none other among my customers-are the most
particular of men. Take a Madison-avenue
practitioner as an example-and he's the ideal
doctor for you! Large, stout, not to say a trile
fabby, and wearing a belt, carries himself we'll,
great dignity, immense pomp! He dresses al
ways in fine black diagonals, with rich. black
kersey top coat, and all must fit him without q
wrinkle. Sometimes he INDUCES in a fancy CASH
mere vest, and the big bunch of seals he bangles
at his fob sets off the neatest stomach to fit in
the world. In hat, gloves, and boots, he is un-
exceptional and extravaganza. His scarfs are the
richest, his linen and cambria the finest. He
wears three diamond studs-no other jewelry
but the seals. Well, sir, he's an impressive
spectacle; rich, neat, elegant, finished, and more
pleasing to the eyes Of a rich woman than hot
house flowers.
"But l~awyers-pshaw! They're the worst
dresscrs in the world if they amount to any
thing. Want something black, and take the first
goods that come to hand. Never want a new
suit till their old one gets disgracefully shabby
or falls to pieces entirely. Boots generally look
well, for they like warm feet, and pay big prices.
But hats!-shockingl The worst tiles in this
town are partially distributed on the heads of
our most eminent lawyers. You can hardly get
them 10 come here and try on a suit, but must
send it on the chance of fitting. They'll always
take it, don't care how it looks if it goes on
easily. But, bless you, that isn't what a true
artist wants. Big lawyers have paid me high
prices for suits that when saw them on them sent
a SILVER through me. Such garments would give
any establishment but mine a bad name
Another class who dress Enthusiastically"
continued the tailor, garrulously, 'are men of
business. They want a dozen coats andas many
trousers and waistcoats and the like, in mp'ti-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Folly and Flowers.

Boston Letter in Hartford Post.
The tribute of flowers on mortuary or nuptial
occasions is so common and profuse that they
actually offensive to good taste. A sentiment is
touched by either event, and flowers are the en-
bodiment of grief or joy. The modest and beau
tiful bouquet that was deemed sufficient in
former times is superseded by floral displays
~riyaling q Horticultural exhibition, and in
congruous piles of devices, hardly re-
garded apd perhaps not known save
in the reports of the gentlemen
of the press, crowd the mourners or the mated
with such profusion that it becomes a puzzle
what to do with them. 1t is the fashion to do it,
and florists are taxed to produce original pieces,
not so much to express respectful or more ten
der grief, but for the sake of getting up some
thing new. At funerals is this excess most man
ifest, and whole carriages are at times devoted
to bearing to the grave the various Tyres,
baskets, pillows, broken shafts, gates ajar,
and what not, that are but half seen
through the mourners tears, and subject
to the curious, who speculate on their cost and
~criticise their construction or appropriateness.
The latter criticism often obtains where designs
are sent that have little or no relevancy in their
meaning, as was the case some time since,
where a spectator said, regarding the floral
tributes for one who had led a life that would
not have met the approval of the angels: Why,
the designs were elegant, and among the rest
was a beautiful gate ajar that was very grace
full" A modest old lady, who had heard the
eulogium of the flowers, and knew the party
honored, replied; (Which gatep
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
SOME FASHION HINTS.

Fichus of bright crimson velvet are worn with
black dresses with good effect.
Olive green. with pale lavender, is a new Par
islan combination in millinery.
The newest skirts remind one of an umbrella
case, with a lot of drapery attached to the back
Of it.
Bonnets of black lace in Escurial or Spanish
designs over foundations of satin will be worn
all winter.
Folds inside of French dress sleeves and col
lars seem to rival the frills so long used. They
are made of silk muslin or of crepe lisse.
For a matron a Hack velvet bodice, richly en-
broidered or beaded, with skirt and t1nic of
black satin trimmed to correspond, is very hand
some.
A very handsome suit of ecru cloth, with the
sides of dark brown velvet, and the front OF
still darker brown velvet brocaded in peacock
feather.
Black lace dresses look we'll on brunettes,
made up of thread or Of gifted net, in combine
ton with black satin and pale yellow velvet,
garnitured with yellow roses.
A pretty effect in a ruffe trimming is to make
narrow rudies very full, catching them up at
equal distance with narrow ribbons, which fall
in long, narrow loops and ends.
Cuffs and collars come in jetted laces, cover
ing velvet. The cuffs are worn outside of the
sleeves; the collars have a stiff lining and have
ends of satin ribbon with which to tie them.
The corsage this season may be plain or full,
basqued or pointed, round waist or princess
shape; it may have a ~plastron or vest, or it may
be a jacket or cuirass; for each and every form
is alike in favor.
Instead of hair cushions and pads. the best
modistes are using p~leatings of haircloth or buck
ram set in with the foundation skirt at the back
of the waistband. These are far less heavy than
the hair pads formerly used, while they hold the
dress out more ehectually.
A convenient form of collarette for any one
who dislikes anything but the high collar effect
is to have a standing collar made of velvet, over
which is laid lace insertion. 1t has 4 plating of
lace along it's edge. The revers are also laid on
velvet and have a jabot dow the inside edge Of
each.
The pretty colored silesias and Italian cloths,
used for lining gentlemeu's clothing, have been
adopted for ladies' dresses by dress makers, and
the carefully finished inside of the garment,
with the seams bound with silk tape, and the
silk feather stitching down the fronts, is almost
as attractive looking as the right side.
People who have an. overabundance of color
should adopt gray. There is no hue which so
mercifully subdues a ford complexion. By the
same reason pale faces should studiopsly avoid
the contiguity of any shade of pearl or gray,
since it is apt to give p CHASTITY tinge to a color
less complexion. With a rosy blonde it is a sue
cess.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
A MIND
What a Homeopathic Physician Proposes to
DO for the Human Passions.
Galignani's Messenger,

Galignani's Messenger.
A physician of the homeopathic school at Ly-
ons processes, seriously, to have discovered a
remedy for human passlons-those moral dls-
eases, such as envy, hatred, malice, anger, Jeal
ousy, obstinacy, avarice, ETC., which render so
many homes unhappy. In, a pamphlet, to show
chow homeopathy may improve the character
of man and develop his intelligence, " he gives
some wonderful instances of the cures alleged to
have been effected by his special treatment,
which he declares to be infallible. .
In one case a suspicious, jealous and violent
husband, who had ill-treated his wife for a period
of sixteen years, was cured, unconsclousiy TO
himself, by a few globules of nuX vomica dropped
quietly into his broth, and his wife was soon de-
lighted to hear him humming some operate airs
and addressing her as ''cherie," ina poupoule,'
etc. After a few days experience of this regime
the terrible Barthold was transformed into the
tenderest of husbands. By a skillful alienation
of other indictments a rascaliy husband
was COZ rected of his inherent faults and willful
outbursts of anger. A misery father, on being
subjected to a few doses of c~alcarea carbonlca,
gave his consent to his daughters marriage,
which he had previously resisted. By this
same medicine, varied in its preparation, a
young student, who was backward In mathe-
matics, was enabled to master the science with
out further study. The calcarea carbonica,
it will be noted, cured a miser and a dolt-
both suffering from the tyranny of sums and
figures.
The Lyons physician has an antidote for
everything-nuX vomica for jealousy, sulphur
for drunkenness, salicea for obstinacy, arsen-
icum album for malice, and belladonna for i'm
b%ecility. Those patients who do not happen to
be laboring under these inirmities, and for
whom the remedies just mentioned might be
prescribed for other ailme nts, will probably pro-
test against their use. But unhappy partners,
who believe in the efficacy of this latest appllca-
ton of the science of homeopathy, may be
tempted to resort to it as a means Of avoiding a
divorce, and certain husbands invoke its aid
against their mothers-in law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Elephantine Intelligence.

INV . OOhth q
On one occasion l arranged with a mahout to
bring up his elephant to where l was standing,
that | might indicate the work to be done, the
mahout to be absolutely silent. Standing by a
six-foot log, | beckoned to the mahout, and up
came the elephant. Arrived at the spot, and be-
ing without chains, he must have opined that
dragging was not intended. There remained,
then, pushing or carrying, the latter operation
being the one which the sagacious creature saw
was intended, for he proceeded at once with his
awkward preparations for carrying it away.
Throughout this test the mahout was absolutely
silent, and, as far as l could see, quite passive.
The result of it was that the elephant OWNED
what l, a stranger, wished it TO do. and did it.
On another occasion, | applied the test to a
difficult object, an eighteen-inch cube of teak,
which the dear old fellow at once arraD ged to
carry off; but how to do it, he could not a first
eighteen inches, they were no support,
and the many sharp corners of the
cube sorely tried the delicate trunk. AT
ter some failures. he managed to seiz the
fragment by the center, and then raise it up be-
low the tusks against his lower lip. AS he had
virtually accomplished the task. 1 discontinued
the experiment, expressing my satisfaction and
delight to the manager, who somewhat damp
ened my arder by informing me that the mahout.
while abstaining from use of voice or stick,
might have conveyed his wishes to the elephant
by pressure with his heels.
But a moments reflection increased my admi-
ration for the elephants intelligence, for, allow
ing that the mahOuts heels had pressed his side,
how could such pressure inform him that he was
neither TO drag nor push. but carry2 Surely the
mahout could have possessed a code of pressure
signals with which he had indoctrinated the ele-
plant in prospect of curious visitors. If he had,
then it must have included voice and stick sig
mailing as well, to either of which / might have
resorte6. No; l believe that the elephant acted
Independently of signals, and reasoned on what
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-15
Gloves Worn when in Full Dress.

New York Truth.
The long glove for dress occasions, reaching
almost to Che shoulder and above the elbow, is
an almost necessary adjunct to the sleeveless
gowns now so fashionable for full dress. 1t is a
pretty fashion-just a knot of ribbon tied
almost at the shoulder, and the glove nearly
meeting it. There are an indescribable piquancy
and artistic simplicity in this style for nlaidens
far particularly that make US revolt against
long sleeves and short gloves.
Then there is a certain shade of yellow kid
that is always pretty and desirable, especially
for more matronly ladies, and looking very well
with black velvet and diamonds. Gentlemen
affect this color also, and the contrast with the
dress suit is pleasing. Yellow, like white, is
open to the imputation of making the hand look
large; but the shade must be delicate, or at once
they become conspicuous. 1t is hardly worth
while to go into the merits of the castor or
feecelined gloves for winter wear. Many per-
sons prefer a kid glove all winter, and find them
sufficiently warm; others, with cold hands, must
have a thick glove to be comfortable.
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DR. PRICES Cream Baking Powder has been
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gained its popularity from its being the most per
feet baking powder made. 1t is prepared from
n,re, refined materials. For purity, strength
and healthfulness. it stands alone. It's perfect
excellence will ever be fully maintained
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Brown,a Bropobial Troohes

For Coughs and Colds; Il do not see how it is
possible for a public man to be himself in win
ter without this admirable aid"-I:ev. r. NJ.
DeYens, Pocasset, Mass.
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bed. and will eat almost anything that may be
given it, but it shows an intense love for cara
melS.
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FREQUENTLY.

No man can obey two masters, but ire qusntly he has to obey both hiI wife and mother-in-lRw.-Chicago Sun. We probably would not be so fearful about how child en are to turn out were we not SC we'll acquainted with their parents.-Boston Transcript.
 A French dramatist makes one of his char scters in 8 recent play declare that he is holding up the trousers of despair with the brace of hope"
 ''Young Orator" wants to know what Is the best exercise for the lungs. Try attracting the attention of street car driver on his last trip home.-PhiIsdelphia Call. An advertisement in 8 contemporary reads: ''Wanted-A girl to cook" We suppose the advertiser wants girl who lights the fire with kerosene.-Oil City Blizzard.
 An exchange says ''stra Wberries are now within the reach of all" That's so, but who wants to go to jail just for stealing 8 little box of sour strawberries ?-Barhngton Free Press.
 Jones has been in the habit of taking physic in the spring for twenty years. He says he does not know ss it does him any good, but he thinks 1t shows his physica en- durance Boston Advertiser.
 .eThe boy am looking at" said the cross eyed school mann, twill come here to me and get the whipping he deserves Every boy in the room starts forward. Tbe school ma am postponed the matinee.
 s'Pa, are uninstructed delegates men who have never been to schooi2" asked the small boy. 'It often happens so, my son." re- marked the old gentleman, as he mentally re- so ved to bring his son up as politician Boston Post.
 The folio wing notice of singer appears on programme of the day: ''She is a Criohton in language, Catherine Hayes in melody, 8 Parepa Rosa in sacred song. and an Arabella Goddard on the pianno, while she is cousin of tke Rev. Dr. Kiernan. of St. Charles Bor- romeo's college, Oserbrook, Pa"
 Paris rnilliners have abandoned plumes, and are now using vegetables for trimming bonnsts. A small bonnet trimmed of with two watermelons, pumpkin and a bushel of cucumbers on each side might look Very pretty. but it would probably give the wearer the headache. - Philadelphia Chronicle Herald.
 A bill has been introduced into Congress authorizing tho lighting of the rivers by electricity. This scheme las many advan- tages It will assist largely in reducing the surplus revenues, and it will also be 8 splendid thing for the fish. who will be able to stay up all night and read the newspa- pers instead of retiring at sundown.-Oil City Derrick.
 Ihe crafty farmer new brings eth 4 lit piece of pine, And with brush he marketh out The usual summer sign. The legend which that pine contains
 Has Cften pail tea been, It's truth will be denied by none.
 'Tis "Eoarders taken in." -Bosrcn Post.