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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
THE BELLIES OF SUMATRA.
Barbaric Coins the Principal GOVERN: OF
Erincesses' Bodies.


In several parts of Sumatra the Marga is the
state occasion of the tribe and at it gathered
all the notables Of the Eechborhood. There
seems to be no exclusion of the ladies on these
occasions, however, and the appearance of a
portion of the audience is thus described:
''The center of attraction is the long line OF
maidenhood, glittering in silver and gold of
native workmanship. The hair Of each girl,
neatly arranged and odorferous from an
abundance OF cocoanut OIL is tied in knot be-
hind and transfiXed by high backed comb over
laid with gold plates: her head is crowned with a
coronet of gold, Of form and magniticence suited
to her rank; shawl Worn sash-wise hangs from
the shoulder to the ground, whlle from above
the middle hangs rich petticoat of homespun
silk interviewer with gold thread and decorated
with hundreds of coins of the Dutch mint, which
jingle pleasinSly as she dances. Above this the
body is grit with a silk scarf, half concealing
the bosom.
The arms, shoulders and chest are bare, ex
cept for the numerous collars and necklets and
bracelets and other ornaments of gold and silver
which she wears, or rather with which she is
loaded. Often these collars are composed en-
tirely of the large dollar pieces of Spaiu, Hol-
land and Mexico, or OF English half crowns. OF
tho highest born maidens, the arms from the
VIII ST to the shoulders are almost concealed by
the display of the pure barbaric gold, for they
may wear as many bracelets as they choose
while their sisters less fortunate in the matter
Of blood and rank must conform to the regula-
ton number corresponding to their degree The
breast is overlaid with crescent shaped gold
plates, suspended in tiers the waist is circled by
belt of precious metal, secured by an elabo-
rateiy carved buckle Of the same meteVial The
fingers encircled with many rings, and even
the nails are heightened by additions or silver
into talon-lihe claws, so that altogether, the
Lampong maiden presents a dazzling appear
ance The cost OF such costume represents no
mean sum; II is not uncommon for girl to have
as much as tl0O sterling OF ornaments about her
person at "a festival"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
EXPOSING HE MIN.
a Drug Clerk Tells What He Thinks he
Knows-Iien Eho Powder and Lace.

KnoWs-Hen Eho Powder and Lace.
Washington star.
lie was handling some mysterious little parcels
a. the toilet counter of fashionable drug store.
"Ill twcuble You to send it to my quarters, if
you don't mind. You'll send it early. An.
thanks, awfully." Then with few languid
strides he carried himself TO the door and stroled
down street. throwing his heavy horn handled
cane right across his path at every step. then
dexterously jerking 1t away just III time to let
himself by
Vanilla cream said the Star man, tossing a
nicke On the marble in front of the soda fount-
ain The druggist looked amused as he drew
the water and stood smiling at the scribe rs lie
disposed Of it. What is it, asked the scribe
"A dude" was the reply.
ooh thought it something the matter
with the water" and the Star man finished his
glass freed of an awful suspicion
Hes one of EN-" continued the druggist.
"Ahn
''What do you think he buysl You couldn't
guess" Then he went over and whispered IL
the Star mans
What"
Rouge. Yes, rouge, for the checks and lips
and face powder, too ard he wears corsets, ="
replied the druggist in hoarse whisper. Then
he proceeded to LEI out some astonishing secrets
There are lots of them in this city more than
anywhere have ever BEEN and I've stood IN
drug stores in most Of the large cities. We sell
more cosmetics to men here than to women.
Comparatively few women in Washington paint,
and most of them have pretty good compilations.
It's the men. They buy all the fancy French
powders and paints. color their cheeks and lips,
and pencil their brows. | could stand at the
door few minutes with you and point out any
number who do this, and you can see for your
self, if you take the trouble to notice. that they
nil wear corsets. You didn't know that
Pshaw; it's common thing among these fellows,
who don't have anything to do but fix themselves
up to please silly girls"
But what kind of fellows are they?' asked
the scribe, becoming interested il the new dis
covery.
They mostly young men whose fathers
have made some money and then died and left
them to spend it. Then there are the -
Here his voice sank to a whisper.
DO you mean to say -" exclaimed the
scribe
NO: no: I wouldn't tell anybody for the
word broke in the druggist II only imply
IT. imply lt-tnats the word Ofcourse, it's only
the young ones. None of the men who have
seen service would do such a thing But You
know some oil these young fellows who are on
duty here and spend their time in ladies' society
get very efemlnate. | suppose if we should
have q war they would get over it or resign.
Don't mention It, please -" Then the drug
gist became more confidential but they do
use lots Of POWDER and then he laughed at his
own joke.
''les. he continued, lit is sad TO see how
men use cosmetics. They seem to care more
about looking pretty than school girls do Why.
even the girls themselves get ashamed of il, and
Declare they are disgusted aud Will depend upon
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
FRANCES GREATEST NEWSPAPER.
How a journal with q Circulation of 0OO.-
900 Is Managed.

900 Is Managed.
Fortnghty Review.
The greatest French newspaper is the Petit
Journal the circulation Of which, at the present
moment, exceeds 900. 900, and before the end of
the year, thanks to the excitement of election
times. it will certainly reach the unparalleled cir
culatlon of l,OC0, 900 copies day. According to
the latest statistics there are in France about
SIX millions of persons who read newspapers
and admitting that each copy of the Petit Jour
nal is read by three or four persons which Is
low average one may say that the Petlt journal
is read by half the reading population OF
France. The Saturday literary supplement
of the Petit Journal, although it has only
just completed the first year of
its existence, has already attained a circulation
of 200 900 copies and is able to promise it's
readers original contributions by lola. Halevy,
Sardou, Dumas, Caretle Daudet, etc. The
results obtained by the Petit journal are
certainly marvellous, and its chief editor. M.
Henri Escoffier (Thomas GRIMM has displayed
remarkable tact and moderation in working the
paper up to its present position Owing to the
immense number and variety Of its readers its
articles must be absolutely moderate, unmilitant,
and unobtrusiVe in the expression OF opinion.
single word too strong, too decided, too
positively expressive, in direction is enough
TO cause an immediate decrease of 30 600
or 10000 in the circulation Even
in the statement OF mere newS-of
street accident for instance--the slightest de-
darture from strict moderation is Immediately
felt in the sales. The choice Of the feuilletons
is equally delicate. Bosgobey, Jules de Gastyne
jules Mary, Montepin, Bowler, and Emile
Richebourg are the favorites, and the publication
of a sentimental romance of the latter gentle
man in the Petit journal suffces to attract
100, 900 new readers while feulleton by some
other writer will cause a corresponding diminu-
ton The militant influence of the Petit
journal may be very great. At the time. for
instance, of Marshal MacMahon's attempted
coup d'etat, in 1877, the steady. calm, and imper
turbably moderate campaign of this little paper
in favor of the republic was do
cisive in securing France from the
grip of the reactionares. At this moment now
that politics dull, the Petit Journal owes the
continuous increase of its circulation mainly to
its excellent and useful articles on practical
matters, savings banks, and avery thing that con-
Germs the economy and interests of those WHO
work. We must not forget also, the great az
traction the two romans feuilletons. Since this
method of publication was discovered by the
founders of Lee Steele. about 1910, no newspaper
in France has been able to exist without feuil-
Teton novel The last attempt to dispense with
il made by the Franco American Matin, but
a few weeks suficed to convince its proprletors
that it was useless to struggle against traui.
dition which was backed up by all the women or
France.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22

met inquired Does she suit you, Generalr
Yes, said he unhesitatingly But don't she
trouble you in starting out of the stablep
asked, for knew she would rush out badly.
oh, she did that once or twice and then adopt
ed different tactics ] headed her the other way
and backed her out without trouble WELL
never thought of coming such a movement on
her." said Mr. Riley
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
Wooing the Widow.

1t was late summer, and the grass again
Had grown knee deep-we stood. my love aud [,
Awhile in silence where the stream runs by;
Idly we listened to paintive st ain
Z young maid singing to her youthful swain
An. dead days remembered make US sigh
And tears viii sometimes flow know not why;
IF spring be past, said, shall love remain?"
She moved aside yet soon she answered me,
Turning her gaze responsive to mine own
Spring days gone and yet the grass we see,
Unto goody height again hath grown;
Dear love just so loves aftermath may lie
\ richer growth than eer spring days have known
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22

long walks, cold water and flannel for their com
pexions. and will stop using powder of any
kind. There are lots of them who never use
Bit and there's where they sensible The
best thing for the complexion is exercise and
flannel underwear. Flannel stimulates the
skin, brings about a healthy action of the blood.
which is essential for delicacy and clearness of
tint. Freqenty those who have the best COM
n!eXions bother about it least"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
Scratches.

Through the garden
Ran the maid,
Il mp have rose" she said;
Take lily, !" some one whispered;
Take lily, child, instead
But the roses hung in posies,
Brightly blushing overhead;
Up she sprang and, lightly laughing.
Snatched one; but her finger bled.
So she chose
Her own sweet rose,
And her own sweet will-she had it,
Had a cruel thorn as well;
Wouldn't tell-old Pride forbade it,
When maiden says, II Wilt"
Pin may prick in bridal favor,
Still she bears it, wea 5 it, till
All things eLd-no saint can save her.
Temple Bar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22

furnished under the direction of the house
fnrnisher, and which bears not thought nor
suggestion of its owners is lifeless and bare com
pared to the house furnished under the loving
care of tasteful possessor to whom each object
represents careful study. The poorest clerk can
have pretty, attractive home if he saves his
wages prudently and buys gradually, one at a
tine. the cheap but harmonious and tasteful
furnishings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22

New York Correspondent of the Chicago Horseman.
Handsome Matthew Riley was quite intimate
with General Grant, and sold him a nice little
trottirg mare to mate his favorite roadster by
Superb She had one fault" said Mr.. Riley the
other day, ''and insisted on the General giving
her weeks trial before paying for her. In
Jews days received check, and when next We
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22
at Deaths Door,

Death called him friendly from the fields
Where graves were green in flush Of May;
But toward the wide world desert edge
He TUNED his steps away;
Yet looked once more and saw them lie
IN yoodly peace as seemeth best,
The bright stream whispering at their feet
They rest he said--"they rest
Julie X. WetherilI, in The Critic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-22

II WAS all run down, and Hoods Sarsaparilla
proved just the medicine needed write hun
dreds of people. Take it now.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
THE NEW FRENCH MINISTRY

The president of the chamber of depu>
ties. NJ BrissOn, and NJ. de Freycinei
have combined forces and have formed q
ministry in Paris That will probably stand
until the dissolution of the chamber. On.
~ four of these ten new ministers have
had experience in the executive depart
ments of the government, Jean Jules
Clamageran, however the new minister
of finance, is a life member of the senate,
while Nj, Brssou, the new president o!
the council and minister of Justice, has
been in public life since 1871. He is
lawyer and journalist by profession and
belongs politically to what is called the
republican union or advanced left. The
cabinet as a whole represents about AS
many political elements and factions as
there are members, and hence is not des>
tined to remain long unbroken. The cohes
i've attraction of public patronage and Off
clal emoluments may cause it TO hold to
gether during the present emergency.
When cabinet ministers are allotted se>
cret service fund of half million dollars
or more, it is singular that such lucrative
places are ever voluntarily abandoned.
1t looks now as if the Paris press wished
the new ministry to do precisely what the
Ferry cabinet did-that is, propose to
make peace with China.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
New York World

tNtN uTk NOTiu-
was talking the other day with an old
member about women lobbyists in Wash
ington and their influence upon legislation
an tell you he said, about the experience
of a congre sSional friend of mine He was
very much opposed to a certain measure in
which the lobby was Interested There was
not money enough in the country to have
purchased his support Of the bill. The lobby
went at him in a rather ingenious way. They
caused him to be introduced to very hand
some and interesting married lady, the wife
of a retired army officer who happened to be
interested in the bill. This lady began a
mild Irritation with my congressional friend
and soon had him completely captivated.
Whenever she was in the gallery of the
house he would fly up as fast as he could to
visit her
There was nothing in all this but the most
innocent of flirtations. | Will not swear
that my friends intentions we're OF the most
honorable character At any rate he stepped
himself for several days in the warmth OF
the luxurious idea that this lady was slowly
but surely succumbing to a fatal passion for
him. One morning, the very day the bin
my friend was opposed to was to CONS IN,
he received a note from this lady asking him
to call at her house at | O'Clock that after
noon. This was the same hour set for the
consideration of the bill. The member, how
ever, did not remember this He was SO de-
lighted with the note that he forgot all about
the bill. He fastened to this lady's house.
which was in the extreme northwestern part
Of the city.
When he arrived there. full of hope and
expectation, no found this lady with ONE or
two interesting young nieces with her,
whom she presented. She said that she had
taken the liberty of sending for him without
explanation because she desired him TO take
lunch with her nieces. They were to be in
Washington only day and were very anx-
ious to see so prominent a man. The con-
gresham was then led out to a handsome
lunch table and kept occupied for an hour or
50 more in the politest fashion When he re-
turned to the house he found that the bill to
which he was so savagely opposed had al
ready passed. Then he understood the
matter. He never called upon this lady
again. But she always bows to him good
naturally whenever she passes him by The
member added; THAT is the only way that
l know of that women affect legislation.
They have a perfect genius for conspiracies
Of that sort-to draw away members from
their posts at a time when their presence in
the house might be fatal to meas ure >
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14


William Seward Webb the journalist.
married Leila Osgood Vanderbilt, the last
remaining unmarried daughter Of William
H. Vanderbilt, the richest man in America
1t was a love match, too, and the young
pair are as happy as turtle doves in each
others society. Webb was young sprig
and Vanderbilt did not like him. Figura-
lively speaking, he kicked him out of the
house several times, but in this instance love
laughed at kicks, and doubtless would have
taken cuffs at the same time with perfect
composure.
The fact ID, Mr.. Vanderbilt forbade him
the house, but the young girl was in love
with young Webb, and when girl is in love
there is one of two thiDgs-she will either
get over it or 60 through with it. Miss
Leila had set her heart on the young dc c sor
and if the stern father had surrounded his
domicile with fence briStling with spikes
scattered broken bottles at all the approaches
and populated the Enclosure with hungry
bulldogs the Romeo Of my story would have
braved all the dangers, with the additional
one of the Vanderbilt boot, to bask in the
light Of his lady-love's eyes
The old gentleman was unrelenting, and ]
verify believe there would have been an
elopement but for the Interference of Mrs.
Vanderbilt She was the daught, of q
clergyman, you know. She is good-hearted
and sensible, and with a woman's foresight
how things were going and told her husband
that he must not try to prevent the match.
He respects his wife, who is all that a help
meet implies to him, and bowed to her will.
They were married with a good deal OF
pomp Mr. Vanderbilt made the young man
a junior partner in firm of brokers, to give
him Wall street education, and then set
him IN in business for himself
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
An Aged Editor Horsewhipped.

New YORK, April l4-Mrs. David Shakes.
peare and Mrs. William Harris, wives Of
the copStableS of the town of Nyack, horse
whipped John U. Onderdcnk, an old man OF
20, on the streets of the town, for statements
derogatory Of their character. These state
ments were printed in TIE Independent Ad.
vertiser, weekly paper of which Mr. On
derdonk was editor and proprietor until
about week ago. In the last issue the
paper took occasion to abuse the two con
stables Shakespeare and Harris and to re
fleet upon the character Of their Wives. Sun
day the. women followed Onderdonk, as did
halt the village, and when he refused to
answer whether he wrote that article or not,
they dashed the old>sentleman till the blood
came, and he finally begged for mercy and
promised retraction. The crowd thea left
him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14

Col. James l.. Fleming prominent grocery
merchant. a member OF the firm of Fleming a
Lotion, Augusta. Ga. makes the following state
meni OF The treatment OF valuable horse with
SWiit's Specific:
In the TALL of 1888 had a valuable colt taken
with severe ease Of pinkeye, which resulted IN
tic most fearful case Of blood poisoning ! have
ever seen After eight or ten months doct0rng
with every remedy that could hear Of, de-
SPARED Of a cure. At this time the horse was M
able 10 move, because of swollen limbs. His
right hind lc@waS a large Is a mans body, aud
had on II over forty running sores. He had also
number OF large sores on his body and other
limbs. lie was 4 most pitabe looking object
and was advised Ia end his suiIeringS with the
shot gun. He was valuable animal and ! did
moi want 10 lose him. After mcking my brain in
search for another remedy more cflicaCon5.
thought of Swift's Specific. Iknew it was invalu-
able To the human family a blood purifier, and
why should il not be for the animal as well? ]
did not hesitate, but sent last July to Atlanta for
a supply.
began the treatment with OF of s s S and
oz. of water three times day. This | conin-
ued fora week. Then increased the dose to &
OF. Of each. and continued for week, Then
increased to OF and run il for week, within |
went back TO o. again. The result was at tn
end Of the FIRST week the horse had fair appr-
lite. which he had not had since his sickness. At
the end OF the second week even greater improve
mcnt was apparent, for many Of the sores were
healing nicely, and the horse manifested desire
10 move about. At the end OF the third week he
began to show gain in flesh. and had full appetite
The Cling had about disappeared. | used in
all about Il bottles of swifls Specific, and when
quit ITS use the horse had only four small sores
left on him, and they healed up Immediately.
In August last all symptoms Of the disc se
passed away, and up 10 date no signs Of the re
turn of the trouble have made their appearance,
and the horse has done a mules work on my
farm.
regard Il As one Of the most remarkable cures
| have ever known. Thus This great medicine
has proven boon to the animal rs well As 10 the
human race.
Augusta, Jan. @ 1855. JAS. L. Fl EMING.
Send FOR book on Blood and skin diseases. II ia
mailed free. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.
Drawer ,. Atlanta. Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-14
FISH AND FERDINAND.
TWO EXCEPTIONAL FlNANclERS N
THE SAME BOX.
Banker Fish Gone to Join Ward in LUDLOW
street jain, New York Guilty on
Twelve Counts Says the
Jury.

New YoEK, April l4.-The iron doors Of
Ludlow Street Jail shut with a olang oil
FlnancIer James Fish at = o'clock Sunday
III rhing while his youthful lartuer, Ferdi
lh'iid Ward, was sleeping the sleep of tht
luxnrions IN the large, handsomely furnished
r1om Tn the ground floor III which William
III. Tweed died. The jury which sent the
elder thancier. to jail unexpectedly
came To an agreement after celebrating 81,
hours and hall. The jury on the frs
ballot stood II to for conviction Thert
We're twenty -iive counts III the indictment
lhs twelve upon which Mr. Fish was con
Vhted aiiege the commission Of nine Grim
mai acts In violation OF the national bank
ntg law, three of which were the misappli
cation Of the fun Is Of fhe bank, and the re-
ulaning six the making of false entries with
intent to deceive the bans examiner. The
funds misappliei wore $4,000 ON Feb Is
1881, $4,000 On April -, 1884 and Sj53,
o. ", an overdraft made the day before tie
failure.
Cell No "A WAS assigned to Mr. Fish, anG
TIE opuient banker slowly toiled after tht
keeper up tae winding staircase to the second
tier. The iron-Laered door was opened, and
the keeper stood back with his keys in his
hand waiting for MIR Fish TO enter
Are you gong to lock me inf' gasped Mr..
Fish.
Yes; VIII have 10, replied the keeper
Nh Fish sighed and entere the cell The
door was slammed to AMI incaei, aud b,
was all alone. The cell is sAl) feet. 1t j.
furnished with small cot and one wooden
chair Ii was pitch dark, ANA .lie had to find
the head If the cot hy feeling for it. The
door was unlocked at so o'clock Sunday
mo rniug, and half an hour later Mr., Fish
appeared in the common dining on the
first floor He agreed to pay SIS a
week for his board, and is entitle /
To eat at the first table with four others in.
mates OF the jail who are able TO pay for the
same luxury. Ferdinand Ward dill not
breakfast with him. Letter il the day they
met in the corridor, but neither recognized
the other District Attorney Root said sun
day night that he wou oppose the APP
pIlcation tt admit Fish 10 laii pending an
appeal to the court in general term. The
punishment for the crime continued Mr..
Root, lis imprisonment fer not les, than five
and not more than ten years. 1t would be
possible to sentence him on each Of the nine
criminal counts
Mr.. Fish's counsel applied to Judge
Benedict III the United States court Monday,
to have their client admitted TO bail The
court re;u ell to grant the motion Counsel
will renew the application before the court
in banc in May next