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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18

[Rose Garfield Clemens. in Literary Life]
In Belmont there lived a lady of rare
beauty, by name Portia. Her father,
dying, bequeathed her large fortune;
also three chests made of gold, silver
and lead. There were many suitors for
fair Portals hand. and the will of her
father stipula ted that the one fortunate
enough to select the chest containing
Portals portrait could claim the lady for
his bride. Portals fame was wide spread
and she had many suitors among lords of
high degree.
In Venice lived Bassanio, who longed
TO win the fair maid of Belmont, but
feared to make the attempt because he
lacked fortune. Antonio was his friend,
. monied merchant OF Venice, and man
generous of his wealth. To him Bassanio
made known his desires and asked the
loan of three thousand ducats for three
months. Antonio told him frankly that
his wealth was all at sea, but he could
borrow the amount upon his credit. Bas
sanio goes to Shylock, rich Jew aud
money lender, and asked him for the
loan of three thousand ducats, naming
Antonio as his bondsman. Having full
knowledge of Antonio's wealth, the Jew
accepted the bond after much deliber-
alton. During the controversy Antonio
Joined his friend. The Jew was jealous
of Antonio because he was like himself a
money lender, and hated him for his
christianity. Antonio asked no interest
upon his loans. and this had long since
aroused the hatred of the Jew. Their
nate was mutual, yet the Jew assumed
the manner of a friend as Antonio ap-
preached. Antonio repulsed him with
dignity. but the Jew still preferred his
friendship, offering to lend the money
without interest, but with affected humor
asked the privilege of taking pound of
flesh from the body of Antonio in case
the money was not returned upon a
certain day two months later. Antonio
accepted the offer and the bond was
signed-
After the departure of Bassanio for
Belmont, Sbylock's daughter Jessica,
despising her fathers acts, determined to
leave his house, marry her lover and be-
come christian. She carried out her
determination, taking with her many
jewels of great value and large sums of
money. Shylock, discovering the theft,
Was Wild with rage, and mad with shame
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18

with his horns, one of which pierced
Mr.. Kelly's leg and ripped of about six
inches of cuticle, together with q little
raw flesh.
The scene was instantly changed. Mr..
Kelly struck for the fence at a Maud 5.
gait, and the bull gathered himself to-
gether for another charge. In the mean
time. Mr. Brown, fearing mischief to his
friend, leaped recklessly into the arena
and seized the animal by the tail.
This distracted the bulls attention
from Mr. Kelly, and gave that gentle
man time To climb over the fence. The
trouble now was To get Mr.. Brown out
of the dilemma. The bull Was getting
warmed up, and had a decidedly bellig-
erent aspect. Mr.. Brown dared not let
go of the animals tail, because the bull
would instantly have turned the other
end towards him, in which case Mr..
Brown felt that the situation would be
exceedingly awkward.
So he hung on to the tail, and every
time the bull turned, MIR. Brown would
turn also. Meanwhile Mr.. Ross, Mr.
Kelly, Mr.. Redson and Old John took
up reserved seats on the fence and en-
couraged Mr.. Brown to hold on, as 1T
was only question of day or two when
the bull would become tired out.
Mr.. Brown did not require much en-
enlargement, however. He felt that
the necessities of the hour were such that
he could not afford to let go. He asked
for help, but the audience on the fence
only Knocked, and jeeringly mentioned
that they would call back after lunch
and see how be was getting on.
Finally, the now Infatuated animal
and his tormentor approached the fence
when Mr.. Brown, to the utter disgust OF
the spectators, suddenly let 60 the tai
and passed over the fence like stresl
of lightning. He was saved, but II tool
about quarter of an hour and little o
something else to restore him TO bis nor
nal condition.
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Detroit Free Press.l

A boy who has no desire or opportu-
nifty TO learn trade or select profess
sion may secure fair situation at many
other things.
A light and nearly always profitable
business is that of confectionery, and it
can also be started on a small capital.
Here, too, one would do we'll to secure
experience in an established house. A
confectioner must make the bulk of his
candies TO make any money, and as an
ice cream parlor has become recognized
attachment, he must know all about ice
cream.
There is still another light and easy
business which can be managed by a boy
having little capital. 1t is that of pic
ture framing, but the boy who has no
skill with tools can make no money out
of it. There is hardly village in the
country without its picture Trainer, and
cities the size of Detroit, Cleveland and
Buffalo support scores of them. The
frames are now made entirely by large
manufacturing companies, and are
bought by the FOOT. A boy who can
handle saw, rule and miter-box, can do
all plain framing. The stock can be had
on three months credit if he has proper
backing, and he can have thirty to
ninety days time on chromos and en-
cravings.
For boy who is clever with tools and
machinery there is money In the manu-
facture of shelves, brackets, paper-holders,
and other ornaments and conveniences
made of wood. know young man who
started in the business six years ago with
a tread-power bracket saw and 81 worth
of stock. His shop was his mothers
kitchen, and he worked one entire week
on bracket which he sold for forty cents.
| paid him a visit in his shop the other
day and found twelve men and boys at
work at the various machinery, which was
driven by ten horse power engine. He
is now selling his work all over the United
States and filling orders from London and
Paris. That capital of 81 has grown to
$4,000.
am not one who believes, with the
majority, that boys have no heads for
business, and that they must have no
show until they reach their majority.
But tell you just as plainly that the boy
who goes into business, either tor him.
self or in the employ of others, must
make MS mind up to certain things: He
must be honest and truthful above all
else. He must be on time, study the art
of pleasing, avoid all bad habits and keep
himself free from all associates who
would pull him down. Our best business
men are our most upright citizens. Vice
may be backed by tens of thousands of
dollars, and yet failure viii be inevi-
table.
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because his daughter had fed with
christian. He suspected Antonio as an
accomplice, and swore revenge, declar-
ing he would have pound of Antonio's
1esh-would cut out his heart 10 bait fish
withal.
Old Neptune favored the Jew, for An
tonio's ships were lost at sea, and Bas-
sanio in the midst of his pleasures at
Belmont, having won the heart and hand
of Porto, received letter from Antonio,
who related he misfortunes and told of
his approaching death in forfeit of the
bond, saying at the close: ''If your love
do not persuade you TO come, let not my
letter"
Portia witnessed the emotions of her
lover as he read the letter, and at its con-
clusIon Was curious to- learn what ''steals
the color from BassaniO's cheek" He
told her all, and her wOmanly heart WAS
moved with sympathy for her lovers
friend She urged him to hasten To
Antonio and pay the forfeit, even if the
sum was six thousand ducats, and Bias
saDio obeved
Shylock closed his ears 20 all entreat-
les, and cried aloud that he would have
his bond. In despair, Antonio urged
his friends to let the Jew alone, and pre-
pared himself for death. His only wish
was that his friend Bassanio would ar
rive in time to see him pay his debt.
the day tor the trial of Antonio came,
and vast multitude assembled in the
court of Justice The Jew was alone
and friendless. He swore he would
have the pound of flesh, and naught else.
Bassanio was present, and offered twice
the sum he borrowed, but Shylock
spurned the compromise. "The pound
of flesh which / demand is dearly
bought, and will have il" cried the
jew
Portals maid disguised as lawyers
clerk entered the court, and presented TO
the duke of Venice a letter from BallariO,
learned lawyer whom the duke ex-
pected to be present at the trial. The
message told of Ballario's illness, and
recommended young doctor of Rome,
who accompanied the messenger. The
young doctor of Rome was the fair POrtia
in disguise. The duke babe her welcome,
and the trial proceeded. The alleged
Young doctor of laws informed the Jew
ludL Luc law dllOMcu VIC Hohho va
flesh. The Jew was rejoiced, and AntO-
Mo and his friends were in despair. The
young lawyer further said, that in secur.
ing the pound of flesh, if Shylock shed
one single drop of Antonio's blood, his
lands and goods should be con6scated.
The Jew, hOrror-stricken at this threat,
agreed to accept the six thousand ducats.
The court replied that once he had re-
fused the money offer, and his only
course was to take the pound OF flesh, but
that in making the attempt to take the
life of Antonio, the Jew WAS guilty OF a
serious crime. the punishment of which
was that half his wealth should 60 to
Antonio and half to the general govern
ment, and further, that the offenders life
was at the mercy of the duke. The duke
spared the life of the sniveling Jew, and
willed one half his wealth To Jessica and
her lover, Lorenzo. The Jew retreated
in shame to his home to live hermit's
life. Later, three of Antonio's ships
came back from sea, after long and peril
Gus voyages, and brought him wealth
| and happiness.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18

Thoroughness need never be impeded
by prompt and swift action, and although
"slow and sure" has passed into q prov.
erb, it Is not one of universal application.
Punctuality also goes a long way towards
insuring success, and the time saved BY
IL is marvellous.
Life contains twice as many possibili-
ties for those who finish their task at the
appointed moment, and begin again
without the waste of ten minutes or a
quarter of an hour, a. it does for persons
who yawn and look around them, and
occupy many precious minutes in get
ting up the resolution necessary for the
next
There is nothing so inspiring as sue
cess. 1t brings the merry heart that
"goes all the day" and even if its arrival
be tardy, We know very well whether We
have deserved it, and all things come
round to those who can but wait.
There are very few circumstances over
which man has no control; he can to a
great extent order his own life and take
care of his own health, and, as occupa-
ton is eminetly healthy. the busiest
people rejoice most in this best of bless
ings.
He can refrain from self-indulgence,
and always keep himself well in hand
and ready for anything that may turn
up. He can act in the living present,
and the habit of his doing so will ensure
his doing so in the future.
People do not grow weary of well-do-
ing when they see what it leads to. and
ne who aims at the moon shoots higher
than his fellow who merely aims at q
sparrow in tree.
Let US set one goal before US in what.
ever we undertake, and skill. prompti-
tude, and reliability will surely conduct
us to the winning-post, and enable US to
realize the substantial pleasure of sue
epse
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18

The most fashionable evening costume,
according to an exchange. is bracelet
of violets worn above the elbow. We are
glad that our society bellies are beginning
to feel the need Of some adequate cloth
ing Burlington Free Press.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18

Thought is always busy, and when il
moves only in a useless circle, it is more
wearisome, because more uninteresting.
than when IL marches with steady aud
elastic tread To tho "1al of knowledge.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
Weak and Debilitated

GARRISON HOSPITAL, Vienna, Austria
Johann Hof's hat Extract has been largely useS
In the above hospital and cheerfully indoise is
use TO the medical profession for general debility and
convalescence for which il has proved 20 be .
estimable remedy.
(Signed) DIR. LOEFF,
Chief Physician Of II. NJ. the Enperor's Carr Hosp
DE-. P0RlAS, House Physician.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
FOR
.YSpE PSIA


To NJ. EIssER Esq, Agent for Johann Ho's Genuine
Malt Extract, $50 Race Street, Philadelphia
DEAR SIR: DR.. L. Wilson recommended Johann
Hot's Malt Extract the best and only kind for oar
purpose. With kind regards, yours truly,
CHARLES ;. TURNBULL NJ. d.,
Assistant Professor Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia.
Mr. nj. EIssER: / have used the Johann Hof,s
Malt Extract sent me with very good effect
WILLIAM PEPPER, NJ. D.,
Dean Of the University Of Pennsylvania.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
FOR NURSING MOTHERS

Johann Hof's Genuine Malt Extract has been
chemically Investigated In the laboratory Of Prof Won
Ketznsky and has been found contain only articles
which great benefit in Of imperfect dise--
tons and bad nutrition, also affections Of the chest
for convalescenee and general debility.
PRoP. DR.. GRANICHSTETTER
University of Vienna, Austria
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-18
Weak Children

i have brought suit against
Messrs. TARRANT a. CO.. for
bOttIfDg End selling another
preparation upon the reputa-
ton Of my Genuine Malt Extract
for which / have received s.
Medals from Exhibitions, Me-
dical Societies, etc., etc.
BEWARE of INVITATIONS!
None genuine without signature JOHANN
H0PF" and sk0R1Tz EIsNER," on the mech OF
everv bottle.
JOHANN HOFF,
Berlin, Germany.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-03
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

Flour Pudding: To one pint a
sweet milk take one egg, four table
spOonfuls of -four: sweeten and favor
to taste.-Boston Budget.
Fashionable parlors now represent
every kind of furniture, and seldom
are two chairs, sofas or tables alike in
pattern or Chicago Journal.
The pear blight generally begins
ut the ends of the branches or short
| spurs where there are tender leaves or
more tender fiowers.-N. Y Herald.
For ordinary nervous toothacne.
which is caused by the nervous system
being out of order or by excessive
fatigue, very hot bath will so soothe
the nerves that sleep will naturally fol-
low. and upon getting up the patient
! will feel very much refreshed and the
toothache will be a thing of the past
Chicago Times.
Our housekeeping friends will find
the following recipe for chocolate pie
good one: One coffee cup of milk,
! two tabiespOonfuls of grated chocolate,
three-fourths of a cup of sugar. the
yleks of three eggs. Heat the chocolate
and milk together; add the sugar and
yelks, beaten together to cream.
Flavor with vanilla. Bake with an UNI
dercrust, and spread \ meringue of the
whites over the top.-N. Y. Examiner.
The presence of weeds. boards or
other rubbish in or around gardens
ofiords fine protection to noxious in
sects. One of the best growers of Hub
bard squash attributed his success to
keeping his gardens free from rubbish
under which squash bugs could hide.
He fall-ploughed his gardens so late
that If any insect had found a harbor
under ground the chances were that it
would be exposed to the yicissitudes of
winter and destroyed.-7oledo Blade.
Fish Pudding: Take well-cleaned
fish. and after boiling. pick it free from
the bones. which last put over the fire,
with little of the water that the fish
was boiled in. and let them stew gently.
In the meantime. put the flesh Of the
iish on a mortar and pound fine. Then
mix it with the water from the bones
and sufficient milk or cream Season
with white pepper. salt and a CRATE OF
nutmeg. After standing short time.
this will become white jelly, and
should be served with a rich white
sauce.-E1change.
Excessive feeding BY which work
ing animal is made fat may be exceed
ingiy injurious. The result is to weaken
the muscles. interfere with the respir-
alton and the heart's action, and in
some cases to induce permanent dis
ease. A horse of one thousand or one
Observation-Disclosures pounds is suf-
ficiently fed upon twelve quarts of
ground feed and twenty pounds of hay
daily. Many horses do not need so
much. unless the work is very hard.
Overwhelming. especially directly after
feeding. is quite as injurious as over
feeding.-Pr0i1'5e Farmer
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-03
The House Of Lords.

The worst upper chamber conceivable
to the mind of man is the House of
Lords, consisting, as it does, of heredi-
tary landowners, who are recruited by
additions of very rich men, or of men
who have proved failures as statesmen
AID have to be shelved. Nothwith-
standing the wealth of its members,
they are not independent. Some of
them fight and quarrel for posts of
profit, and the greater number of them
are poor, prejudiced creatures, who
obey their leader like sheep, and vote
as he directs them. There is, more
over, a permanent Conservative major
ity in this assembly. This majority is
used by the Conservative leaders to
emasculate ali liberal legislation, when
they do not care to run directly counter
to it. That such a legislative assembly
should continue to exist under truly
democratic system of government would
be an absurdity. Nor will it. If one
thing be more certain than another it
is that the hereditary house of landlords
is doomed. 1t mar be that it will be
held advisable to replace it by an elected
Upper House possessing some soit of
temporary veto upon the decisions of
the Lower House, but it is more prob
able that one legislative assembly will
be deemed sufficient-LG6oUckeTs, 10
Fortnigh:ly Revies0.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-03
WORKING A WIDOW.
How She Was Induced to Countenance .
Dog Fight.

How She Was Induced to C0untenanco .
| Dog Fight.
Some weeks ago widow moved into
Detroit from a town in the western
part of the State. She brought with
her bulldog, which showed game in
/ every movement, and it was not long
before every butcher and sport in the
neighborhood wanted to buy that dog.
The widow wouldn't sell at no price,
The next thing to buying the dog was
to get up fight between him and
another canine of bloodthirsty appear
| ance. but the widow wouldn't hear to
this
II want you to understand" she in-
dignantly replied. THAT am respect
able woman and give no encouragement
to such things"
Still, there were one or two men who
did not despair. They began to con-
spire, and as result they led a fighting
dog into a barn near the widow house
the other day and one of them paid a
call at the house and said:
lin course we knows how you feels
about this dog-fighting. We feels the
same, but there's a woman across the
! alley who owns dog which she brags
on
''She can't be no lady" was the re-
tort.
Exactly, lam, or she wouldn't
speak of you as she does"
Speak Of me? Why, don't know
herlf
''In course you don't, and should
hate to tell you what she says of you"
'.But you must! If she's talking
about me l want to know what she
saysr'
..But, ma am, you'll excuse me. you
know"
mo, won't! What does she say?"
''Well, then, begging your pardon.
she makes fun of your red hair"
"She does?"
"And she ridicuics your dress"
"The vixen!'
"And she says she never saw such
feet on a woman"
..I'll sue her for SANDER! "I'll see
a lawyer at Once" exclaimed the wO-
man.
"We've got her dog in the barn,
ma'am, It's dog she brags on. She
was a-saying yesterday that if her dog
could only get at your dog once
there-''
..But he can! You 90 into the back
yard and unite Bravo and take him
over there! Ii he can't whip any such
woman's dog I'll disown him.
Exactly. ma am. and YOU can trust
me to see fair play. The arrogant head
of sich slanderful, boasterous woman
should be humbled, you know, and it's
you who'll do it."
The dog was taken to the barn, and
he did not disappoint his hackers.
After fight of fifteen minutes he was
declared victor, and as the referee gave
his decision the widows voice was
heard saying:
Good! That pays her for abusing
my hair! I'll fix her on the feet before
the week is outr'
She had been watching the fight
through the cracks of the barn.-De-
trOit Free Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-03
CHEAP VINEGAR.
Enterprising New Workers Utilize Sawdust
in It's Manufacture.

EnterprtStnS New Workers Utiuze Sowdust
in Its Manufacture.
A sign in a Third avenue grocery
window reads: "Pure Russell Cider, 4c.
q Quart"
THAT cider was never moved by 4
breath of country air." said man in a
blue-checked jacket, who was passing
the window yesterday, land it was
never any nearer an apple than it is
now, as it stands in the barrel at the
rear of the grocery"
made of sulphuric acid and glucose,
then" suggested companion.
"No, that's too expensive"
"What is it made off,
"Sawdust. work in the shop where
it's made. Pure apple cider is worth
thirty cents a gallon. Sawdust cider
Gusts about one-fourth of that. We
take the sawdust from a couple of
wood-yards- hemlock, hickory, maple
every kind, just as it comes. We
dump it into big retort and heat it
with coal fire. Just forty-seven per
cent. of what boils over is crude vine>
gar. 1t has to be purified bit and
boiled down little, but it is pretty
good vinegar. When the wood reach
es q certain point in the heating process
it becomes charcoal, and is cooled off
and sold to filter-makers. We can beat
the grangers on the vinegar business,
and not half try."-N 7. Sun
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1885-12-03
A JEALOUS WIFE.
Why Submissive Husband Destroyed Five
Dollars Worth of Tickets.

Why Submissive Husband Destroyed Five
Dollars Worth of Tickets.
my DEAR" observed Mr. Crap, as
he came in little late for supper, II
am sorry that couldn't get here SOON
er, but l stopped on the way up to get
some tickets for the theater."
"You ought to know better than to
waste your money in that way, Mr..
Crap"
Yes. my dear, but I got them for
Mary Anderson"
'.YOu did, hey! You got some tick
cts for Mary Anderson? You ought to
be ashamed of yourself. Mr.. Crap. Here
am left at home to work my hands off
while you go out and buy tickets for
Mary Anderson"
But. my dear, l was going to take
you to see Mary
II don't want to see her, and you
ought to be ashamed to tell me that;
it's bad enough for you to go and buy
theater tickets for her."
''But, my darling"
"Look here, Mr. Crap, want to tell
you one thing. If You mention that
woman's name to me again you'll be
sorry for it. You needn't try to ex-
plain. for 1 won't have it. Mary An
person. hey, suppose you gave her
the tickets?'
"No, my dear, -"
"Then the best thing You can do is
to put them in the fire.
"But, my"
"See here, John Crap, if you don't
put those tickets in the fire you'll re-
greet it,
And John goes and puts the five dol
lars worth in the stove, mentally re-
solving that the philosopher was right
when he divide mankind into two
varieties of fools.-N. y Mail and En-
DreSS