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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
All About a ~Pocket-BoOk,

Boston Transcript.
A salesman in one of the large dry goods stores
the other day picked up a worn out, empty
pocket-book. and thought he would have a little
fun with it. He therefore placed it on the
counter. half concealed by the goods thereon.
Presently a lady shopper enters. Her eyes light
upon the wallet as by instinct, and while pricing
half a score of articles. she endeavors to cover it,
quite artlessly, of course, now with her handker-
chief, then with her satchel, and again with her
parasol; but the salesman. without appearing to
notice her actions, each time moves the porte
monnaie out of danger and into the hight. Final
ly, she adopts new tactics, and picks it up with
the remark:
Somebody's left a pocket book"
Yes" replies the clerk, nterrocativelv
''thank you" And he takes the leather and dis
appears with it for a moment. Upon his return
the lady asks, with a slight show of interest:
Was there much in it?'
Only three dollars" replies the salesman,
carelessly, and with the ease of one who has
been used to lying all his life.
And who will get it if it isn't called forl'
asked the lady.
THE firm, " is the epigrammatic response.
The lady goes out. In ten or fifteen minutes
a boy comes in and asks:
WAS a pocket-book with three dollars in it
found here this mornine?'
Yes" replies the salesman, but it has been
called for"
Boy says oh and r~etires.
Salesman smiles audibly.
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Aspiration.

o distant Christ! the crowded, daIkeningy years
Drift slow between thy gracious face and me;
My hungry heart leans back to look for thee,
But finds the way set thick with doubts and fears.
My cropping hands'would seize thy garments hem,
Would find some token thou art walking near;
Instead, they clasp but empty darkness. drear,
And no diviner hands reach down to them.
My straining eyes, o Christ. but long to mark
A shadow of thy presence, dim and sweet;
Or fa"-Off light to guide my wandering feet,
Or hope for hands prayer-beating 'gainst the dark.
Sometimes my listening soul, with bated breath,
Stands still, to catch a football by my side,
Lest, haply, my earth-blinded eyes but hide
Thy stately figure, leading Life and Death.
OThou, unseen oy me, that like n child
Tries in the night to find its mothers heart,
And, weeping, wanders only more apart.
Not knowing in the darkness that She smiled.
Thou, all unseen, dost hear my tired cry,
AS |, in darkness of a half belief,
Crepe for Thy heart. in love, and doubt. and grief
y Lord, speak soon to me. 'Lo! here am j."
Margaret Deland, III Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
a WONDERFUL INSTRUMENT.
Something About tho Organ in the Salt Lake
City Temple.


Letter in San Francisco Alta.
The organ has :, 704 pipes and 81 stops. Some
Of the pipes are thirty-twO feet long and large
enough to admit the bodies of three men. The
towers that rise on either side are forty eight
feet high, with a niche left between them for the
Goddess of Music. This immense temple of
music, which is nearly as large as a cottage, is
elaborately carved by hand.
1t is impossible to estimate the cost of it. as it
was built in early days, when freighting was
d0ne by OK teams across the plains, and many
Ct the workmen only received provisions for
thar labor. But they are people who will not
b1ll1 their beautiful organ here the Mormons
at once begin to improve theirs, which was
all show and framework, and have already
expanded $40, 900 on it. Sitting in that vast
auditorium, 200 feet long by $50 wide, where the
acoustics are SO perfect you can hear a pin drop
fran one end to the other, amid the cool, and
silence, and solemnity of the vast amphitheater
for it is circular in its formation. With the
msiodious, rhythmical, silver toned strains of
Skat powerful organ, under the master hand,
oRe Is exalted for the time being, and feels, as |
imagine he will, when brought to face the great
Master. When listening to the grand offertoire
lin d. by Baptiste, | imagined l knew what
Dzates Inferno was; pandemonium seemed
began to sing, and one could only think of the
wall of n lost soul, and the tears unbidden start
so sad, so sweet, so far away is this voice.
which, after all, is no voice at all. but only the
effect Of the organ. Then comes a burst of mel
OGy. like the Hallelujah Chorus from a thousand
serapbim and cherubim. The effect of the
Cornelius March, by Mendelssohn, on this SUI
perb organ. played by this brilliant performer,
can be moro easily imagined than described.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Exposure and Conviction.

The information contained in the report made
by the hygienic authorities of the nation, on
food adulteration, is not only valuable, but sug-
eestlve. The people of this country are getting
to a point where they will not much longer
brook the trihing with adulterators. In this
connection we wish to say that we believe that
the public will not forget the Price Baking Pow
der Company, for their effort. heroic and single
the world to exposure and conviction. The issue
of their war was purity in human diet, and the
decision of the National Food Analysts was that
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder was the only
one they could recommend to general family
use, being free from ammonia, lime and all drug
faint.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
The Song of the Cricket.

Yes, the world is big; but I'll do my best,
Since 1 happen to find myself in it;
And I'll sing my loudest out with the rest.
Though I'm neither a lark nor a linnet,
And strive toward the goal with as tireless zest,
Though l know ] may never win it.
For shall no bird sing but the nightingale
No flower bloom but the rose?
Shall little stars quench their torches pale
When Mars through the midnight glows!
Shall only the highest and greatest prevail!
May nothing seem white but the snow!
Nay, the world is so big that it needs us all
To make audible music in it.
God fits a melody cen to the small;
We have nothing to do but begin it.
SO III chirp my merriest out with them all,
Though I'm neither a lark nor a linnet!
Grace DEMO Litchfied, In the Independent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Hard Up for Beaux.
Astury Park Letter.

fsUHTy FaIk LtILtT.
There must be more pretty girls to the square
yard here than anywhere in else in the world.
And numerous! There are half a dozen houses in
which every room is taken, and yet, except on
Saturdays and Sundays, the clerks are the only
men to be seen. The clerks, indeed, are quite
distracted. Young ladies will insist in sitting
round on chairs and sofas and staring at them in
q way that, under ordinary circumstances. would
be quite too bold for anything. Then they are
constantly asking questions about the moon and
the tides and things that really can't have any
reason in them, but TO get an answer for
the purpose of hearing the sound of the mans
voice.
Only the other night at one Of the hotels the
CLERK consented to take part in the "Lancers. 4"
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To the Poets Who Only Listen.

When the evenings shadowy fingers folR
The flowers Of every hue.
Some shy, half-opened bud will hold
Its drop Of mornings dew.
Sweeter with every sunlit hour
The trembling sphere has grown,
Till all the fragrance of the flower
Becomes at last its own.
We that have sung perchance may 6rn
Our little NEED of praise,
And round our pallid temples bind.
The wreath Of fading bays:
All. Poet, who hast never spent
Thy breath in idle strains.
For thee the dewdrop morning lent
Still in thy heart remains;
Unwasted. in its perfumed cell.
1t waits the evening gale;
Then to the azure whence it fell
Its lingering sweets exhale.
%. W. Holmes. in August Atlantic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
All the Difference in the World.

Vanceburg Courier.
The following interesting conversation oc-
Cured between a Maysville attorney and a wit
ness in a case, in which a certain tree played a
prominent part:
Lawyer-Did you sec this tree near the road
sidel
Witness-Yes. sir, ! saw it very plainly.
Lawyer-It was very conspicuous, then?
Witness-Well, L can't say that. l saw the
tree very plainly, though.
Lawyer-Weli, now, / would like to know
why, if it was plain, it wasn't conspicuous.
What is the difference between plain and con-
spicuous! Answer that, will you?
Well replied the witness. lit is this. I come
into this courtroom and glance over the bar. l
see you plainly among the other lawyers, al
though you amt a darn bit conspicuous
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
An Inguisitive Father.

Boston Courier.
What does your beau do fora living, Mary"
asked a fond father, addressing his daughter.
Hes an entry clerk" she replied with a
bright blush.
Gets about 81 a y week, | SUPPOSED"
"He gets So.
Indeed. Well, I think I can get him some
thing better than that"
ooh, pal" she exclaimed with a glad sparkle
in her eyes; for she fanc:ed her father was about
to admit her beau to an equal partnership in his
business.
Yes continued the father, 'as he is able to
sit up all night when he comes to see you, !
think he would make an excellent night watch
man in a large store, where he could get as much
as $l5 a week"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Tricks of the Surf Bathers.
Atlantic City Letter.

AnAptlc Cfiy Letter.
Behavior frequently rivals costume for pictur-
esqueness. One couple this morning paraded
into the breakers, he in brilliant red and black
stripes and a white parasol, she in bright red
flannel and a cardinal parasol. Taking doegie
IN Is a popular wrinkle now, The little beast is
morally certain to be let fall into the first big
wave, and then oh, my dog. Oh, catch it!
Thank you-poor little puggie-ever so much!
Did he get all wet? Oh. I'm ever SO much
obliged to you, and-and-Im so afraid of waves,
yOu know, and" The dog gets ashore somehow
before long, and she is being boosted by a strong
arm over the outside row of breakers.
A trick still newer, but destined to a great run
among those who can float, is to have a hole in
1he t0s of one stocking. The dimly outlined
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
He Had Met Her Before.
New York Times.

Young F~eeolemind who had just been present.
ed to Miss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I've had the
%playsure of-aw-meeting you before, Miss
Montague.
Miss Montague (quite posit1vely)-I think not,
Young Feeblemind (embarrassed)-Aw-
wern't you at Saratoga lawst season, Nliss-er-
Montague2
Miss Montague--I was never there in my life.
Young Feeblemind ihopelessly embarrassed)-
Well-aw-its doosid queer, you know. | must
have met some young lady at Saratoga lawst
season that beahs a stwange resemblance to
you, or here a happy thought struck him /
must have met you, Observation-Disclosures, at
some place-aw-that beahs a stwange wesem-
blance to Sawatoga, bah Jove.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
A Bitter Reflection.

New York Tribune.
1t is said that the King of Dahomey has cap
tured a thousand French,nen, and that he is now
fattening them for the table. 1t is quite posi-
story, but if the cannibal King has taken and
announced his intention of eating any French
men. We may be sure that the last hours of the
gallant sons of France will be most embittered
by tine cruel reflection that they are not likely to
be properly cooked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
CHICAGO, 81. Louis & pittsbue1.

I.iCdyC4 81. LOUIS q FtLSOuFJs
Depart-New York, Philadelphia, Wash.
ington. Baltimore and Pittsburg
Express, daily, s..-............. do am
Dayton and Columbus Express,
except Sunday am
Richmond Accommodation ....... 400 pm
New York. Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg Ex-
press; daily, s.. Il ..-.-..--...... 4:35 pa
- inmlted Express. daily, 8, h---.-.. $40 pm
Arrive-linited Express, daily 700 am
RichmondAccommodation, except
sunday $40 am
New York, Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg Elk.
press, daily; ana
Columbus and Dayton Express, ex-
eept Sunday: 435 pm
Kew York, Philadelphia, Washing
ton, Baltimore and Pittsburg Elk
press, daily pm
CHICAGO DIVISION VIA KOKoMo, P, C. & ST. L. q. n.
D~epart-Louisville and Chicago Express,
arm
Louisville and Chicago Fast Ex-
press, daily, pm
Arrive-Chicago and Louisville Fast Elk.
press, daily, Observation-Disclosures. 400 ann
Chicago ami Louisville Express,
7. $50 pm
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figure, with nothing but the face and that little
white toe above she water, demoralizes every
man who comes near. The evident temptation
reflected on every male countenanceto pinch the
toe as he passes gives a truly mischievous girl
fun enough to keep her laughing all the rest OF
the day. Another new device is to have the
shoulder seam of the waist torn open just the
least little bit Men who would walk through a
fashionable ball room and never think a thought
will stand for five minutes waiting to get a IA
vorable view of that little tear in the shoulder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Che Child's Taeth.

Teeth are troublesome things, both in coming
and going. Thousands of children die in teeth
ing. Mr.. J. H.. Wicker, of Montezuma, Ca,
writes, Last spring Browns Iron Bitters saved
the life of my little eighteen months old girl, who
was teething." Some people have an idea that
this medicine is only for erown-up people, but it
is Just as valuable for little folks. 1t gives them
health and strength and brings the roses to many
q puny child's cheeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Got Into a Good Family at Last.

Adam Smith was a cattle dealer. and was a
very wicked man. A camp meeting was in
progress in his locality, and among many others
who were converted were several members of his
family. At last he consented TO visit the meet
ing, and during the progress of the service one
of his daughters came around to where her
father was sitting, and in tears she said to him:
Father, | am welded to the Lord"
Welded to who, did you say, Mary Ann?'
'The Lord, father"
IF that's so, b'eosh, the Smiths have got into
a good family at last"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
A Four-Year-oId's Pious Hope.

BUFCOH htCOTu,
A youngster of four, rather noted for his de-
pravity than otherwise, was taken into his
mothers bedroom, the other day, and introduced
to his baby sister, a day old. He seemed to look
on the new arrival with considerable embarrass-
ment, not unmixed with disapproval, and at the
same time to appreciate the fact that it devolved
upon him to say something worthy the occasion.
Finally he remarked, with a rising infection
expressive of great righteousness, "Wel, l hope
she'll be a Christian!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Untitled for the Business.

New York Sun.
THAT boy of yours is not adapted for the I'M
dertaking business" explained the undertaken to
the boys father, who inquired why be had been
discharged.
Whats the trouble with him2"
'He hasn't a realizing sense of what is due the
afflicted. Day before yesterday Mrs. B. buried
her fourth husband. sent the boy up to learn
at what hour she wished the ceremony to take
place, and he asked her what her regular time Of
day was for ~burying husbands. ! expect to lose
her trade entirely"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Quick to Decide.
New York Sun.

c T DUH.
Your duties will be responsible" explained a
kentuckian to a gentleman who applied for a
situation, land will require great quickness of
thought. There will be no time for elaboration.
Do you think you are capable of this?"
II think so. sir"
Very well. l will think the matter over. Will
you go out and take
Don't care if | do"
The promptness of this decision so pleased the
employer that he hired the man at once.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Expenses of College Education

New York Times.
Father-You are not sending George any more
money, l hope. AT the rate he is spending
money his education will cost him more than it
will be worth. He resorts to all sorts Of excuses
to get money.
Mother-But this money is for an actual neces-
sity. He writes me that he is just beginning to
study German and must have a German student
lamp right away.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Evansville & Terre Hauts Railroad.

Nh ' IlId4 4tIIG'F
leave indianapolis t7:l5 am, ll.53 am p, 1915 pms
Leave Terre Haute tl0:40 am, 800 pn p, 400 ans
Ar. at Evansville. 400 pm, 7:05 pm p, 7:25 ana
Leave Evansville -. t6.O5 am, 1890 an p, 8:l5 pms
Ar. at Terre Haute 1000 am, 2:l7 pm p, 11:59 pms
Ar. at indianapolis $3.50 pm 4:40 pm p, 800 ans
tDaily except Sunday. All other trains daily. T,
parlor car; s, sleeper.
Via |. q st. l.. Ry)
Leave indianapolis ..--~.----.tT:l0 am, 1O:55 pms
Al. at Terre HauUe tlO:4O am, 3gO0pm D, 400 ans
Ar. at Evansville. 400 pm, 20 pm p, 7:l0 am :
Leave Evansville 300 am, 1873 am p, 8:l5 pm,
AR. atlndianapolis 1915 pm, 6:25 pm p, 3:45 ans
tDaiiy except Sunday. All other trains daily. T.
oarior car; 8, sleeper.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
The Wane of the Honeymoon.

TIC W aEe OF inc HOneymOOn.
New York Graphic.
She-"How quiet you are to-day! You have
scarcely spoken a word"
He-"Hush, my darling. Don't you under
stand9 Im-Im 'unspeakably happy"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
HUMOR OF THE DAY.


New York Sun.
A gentleman id to a minister:
when do you expect to see Deacon ). again.
"Never, said the reverend gentleman. solemn
ly; the deacon is in heaven
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
TIMETABLE.
Indianapolis & Vincennes.

Depart-Maila and Cairo Express ............ 9:15 am
Vincennes Accommodation ........ 400 pm
rive-Vincennes Accommodation $500. 1040 am
Mail and Cairo Express....---..-. $50 pm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25

Bad Language and BAD Gramma
WashingtonS Special.
You treat ne - shamefully," is the way
in which the President opened conversation with
a distinguished MiSsourian of high position.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25
Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railway.

Over the Bee-line.)
Depart-Indianapolis and Grand Rapids FIX. 400 am
Michigan 11:05 ana
Louisville and Wabash Express. 7:1O pm
Arrive-Wabash and indianapolis Express. 11:25 ana
Cincinnati & Louisville Express. 2:05 pm
indianapolis and st. Louis Express lois pm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-25

Indiana, Bloomington & Western.
PEORIA DIVISION.
Depart-Paci6c Express and Mail SIS am
Kansas and Texas Fast Line, T. c.. $40 pm
Burlington and Rock Island Elk.
press, daily, r. c. and s.-...--..11:10 pm
Arrive-Eastern and Southern Express,
daily, r. C. and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. $3.50 am
Cincinnati Special, r. c..-..-.-....11:00 am
Atlantic Express and Mail.--.-... $40 pm
EASTERN DIVISION.
Depart-Fastern Express Mail, daily s., re. AIS am
Atlantic Express, daily, s. and C. c. 4:o5 pm
Day EXPRESS. 900 pm
Arrive Pacific EXPRESS, daily, 3. and C C. 7:45 ana
Western Express. 4:45 pm
Burlington and Rock Island Ex-
press, daily, S. and r. c.--.---.-.1o:35 pm
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Cincinnati, Indianapolis. ST. Louis & Chicago.

CINCINNATI DIVISION.
D~epart-Cincinnati and Florida Fast Line.
daily, S. and c. c...----....-.. 400 am
Cincinnati, Nashville and Colum.
bus Accommodation ...-.......1l:1 ann
Cincinnati and Louisville Mail, D. c. 3:45 pm
Cincinnati Accommodation, daily 6:55 pm
Arrive-Indianapois Accommodation. daily 1905 am
Chicago and st. Louis Mail, p. c..-11:5O am
st. Paul and Omaha Express.-....- Ass pm
Chicago and st. Louis Fast Line,
daily, 8. and C. 10:45 pm
CHICAGO DIVISION.
Depart-Chicago aud Rock Island Express. 7:10 am
Indianapolis and South Bend Elk. 7:1O am
Chicago Mail, p. 9: 10 pm
Flying Hoosier. $40 pm
Indianapolis and South Bend Ex.. 5:10pm
Chicago, Peoria and Burlington
Fast Line, daily, s., T. c...-......11:20 pm
~Arrive-Cincinnati and Louisville Fast Line,
daily, C. C. and s-.--..-......--. 1856 am
Flying Hoosier 1885 am
South Bend and indianapolis Elk. 1855 am
Cincinnati and Louisville Mail, p. C $3.50 pm
Cincinnati Accommodation .-...... 6:42 pm
South Bend and indianapolis Elk. 6:42 pm
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Cincinnati. Hamilton & Indianapolis.

LIncInnatl, HamIEton q Indlanap0lSs
Dep~art-Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo. 400 an
Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and
New York am
Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and
New York Express. GAS pm
rrive-Cincinnat Peoria and st. Lou1s.-.11:53 arm
Cincinnati Accommodation .--..-.. 500 pm
Cincinnati. Peoria ard St. Lous.. 1915 nm
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VanSsIia Line.
Depart-1ndianapolis and South Bend Ex.. 7:10 ana
New York Limited, daily.....-.-.. 7.15 am
St. Louis 7:35 am
Fast Line daily, o., Instrumentation M
Terre Haute Accommodation 1885,. 400 pm
indianapolis and South Bend Ex-.. 5:10 pa
Pacific Express, daily, s-----..---.1O:45 pm
Arrive Eastern Express, daily-.--..... $50 am
Terre Haute Accommodation ...--.1 1000 am
South Bend and indianapolis Ex... 1885 am
Cincinnati and Louisville Fast Line $3.50 pm
Day Express, daly.--........-... Ais pm
Limited Express, daily, n......... $50 pm
South Bend and indianapolis Ex... 6:42 pm