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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

Rangleland-TheH edids and the Shedidnts,
and How They Lost Their Country.
Brooklyn Union.
1t was beautiful island, that is to say, long
very long ago. Roses pinks, lilies. tulips. but
tercups, grew there and the vines bent under
the weight OF the grapes, the orchards broke
down with the fruit, and the birds sang, and the
btterhes fitted. Now the name of this beauti-
full island was Rangleland and the roses, vines
and fruit trees there never were apparently cui-
tivated, but grew of their own accord. Bad
W eeds and tares, by some wonderful process of
nature. were not to be found in Rangleland so
the fruits ripened, the flowers doomed renewing
themselves every year, and the country was like
an earthly paradise.
The only thing the island wanted for many
ages was inhabitants, but in time people came
to Rangleland One family, the very celebrated
one of the Hedids settled on one part of the
island, and to another part came the equally
well-kuown family of the Shedidnts The island
was not very large one, barely more than fifty
miles across, so for some years the Hedids and
the Shedidnts had no acquaintance with one an
other.
These two families did not differ in any great
respect from other families, for there were mem
bers in them of many dispositions,
Some were mild and pleasant spoken, while
others were bad tempered and could
talk without saying harsh things. The
good and we'll behaved members of each family
naturally tried to keep the disaereeabe and
auarrelsome ones from getting into trouble, but
it may be mentioned with regret that the for
mer did not always succeed il their excellent
intentions.
Now it was benehcent fairy who had con-
verified this land into such a beautiful garden.
and she was pleased to think that the people
who had come to live there would be contented
and happy They had very little to
do save to pick the fruit off the trees to gather
the crops of grain which ripened the land,
How the trouble between the two families
arose is rather difficult TO determine. 1t could
not have been for want of room for there was
ample space for them all AS near as the cause
of the difficulty be ascertained, it arose from
habv's bib
Mrs Heidi had washed the bib and hung il on
her own clothes line. and the wind had blown it
into Mrs. Shedidnts field. 1t was great mis-
fortune that both Mrs. Heidi and Mrs. Shedidnt
were the representative scods of the two famil
les. Mrs Heidi at once lost her temper when
she found her bib was gone, and was exceedingly
angry when she learned that Mr. Sheddnt had
said that she was surprised that the Hedids
baby should have bib made out Of common
muslin, while the best linen none too good
for her."
Whether this was the original cause of all the
misfortunes which afterward happened to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Wigs or Natural Hair?

New York Evening Post.
That loneliness rs when unadorned, adorned
the most is aphorism which may pass Ton
truth and wisdom-with restrictions It in
mans privilege to look as well as he can. Ger
tainlv 1t is every woman's duty. 1t is said to ben
a French woman's religion to do so, Clear,
graceful lines, good looks and dress which
adorns and adds grace and beauty to the person
may be accounted among the good things. liz
not among the virtues. of society. If woman
with graceful form and a beautiful
face is crowned with head of flaming.
intractabie red hair, no one could
possibly blame her If she took all the harmless
means within her power to deepen and darken
her fiery tresses and thus change the ugly c0ior
to one of handsome auburn. But what shall va
say of prevailing fashion which allows lady
to change the color of her hair from blonde so
brunette; from powdered wig to golden rinslet
with each change Of her toilet and upon eacn
special occasional blonde In trailing white gown
and pearls one evening, a stately brunette lin
black satin and diamonds the next afternoonf
Yet this is fancy which abroad is said TO be-
followed by many ladies of fashion, and we are
in recent receipt of circular sent out by the
leading hair dressers of this city and Brooklyn,
who. while denouncing the very latest prevailing
styles in hair arrangement, also graveiy
add that they are IN possession OK
numberless wigs, coiffures, etc, m
which lady may appear blondeer
brunette at will. Absurd and detestable fashioni
There are thousands of women who would
soon think OF changing the natural color of their
hair as they would Of changing their religion or
their principles at the beck and nod of priest or
paPson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

London correspondence n. Y. Commercial Advertiser
The upper ten thousand, whose leaders lead
society, are enjoying the last few weeks of the
London season IN the hottest Of hot weather.
Yet little while-a month at the very most
the big city, with it's tour and half millions Of
inhabitants. will be empty. Everywhere and
every day and night grand parties and recep-
tons, concerts amateur and professional, with
mixtures of both; ladies of title on amateur
stages, tripping about in short dresses and in
mans attire for the amusement of
gay Washers who do not scruDe,
in the loudest of whispers, to descant
on the beauties of the leg as displayed by the
aristocracy. One young lady, nearly allied to
Queen Victoria. is very fond of showing herself
from the knees downward. She is married, of
course Her entertainments generally given
in the open air. The elite Of society throng to
see her-sometimes dressed up as a young man,
sometimes dressed or partially undressed as a
refined ballet girl She is always attractive.
She appears in play. People say they are
going to see this play tand they pay guinea
each for admssion-no change givenb, bat they
do not really go to see the play. They go 20 see
this married relative OF Queen Victoria, dressed
in a short frock, gaiiy apparreled as a young
man, or 'chappe." And very nice ''chap.
pie" she looks and draws immensely. No one
wants to know what becomes of the guineas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
An American Pantheon Wanted.
Boston Herald.


1t is on an occasion like the present that one
realizes how much need in this country some
recognized resting place for our illustrious dead.
If we had an edifce corresponding to Westmin-
ster Abbey in England, the Pantheon in
France the question of where General Grant
should be buried would not be raised. Clearly.
if We are to fifty honor those who during their
lives have done the state great service, place
must ba set apart as the common grave of great
Americans If such place could be found it
could be made the receptacle of all that is mortal
of scores Of American statesmen. generals. phi
lanthropists scholars, poets and orators, whose
ashes now rest neglected and often forgotten in
unknown graveyards in all parts of our country
To collect into a national mausoeum the re-
mains of those who have in the last century been
typical representatives of the genius the wisdom.
the eloouence and the virtue of the American
people would be work we'll calculated to arouse
the highest feelings Of patriotism.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
An Advocate of Stanley.

CnrIBtlan AuVOCaIc-
Grave charges have been brought against Mr.
SANKEY'S government by Americans, who, in
the search of fortune. have followed their adven-
furious countryman to the Congo valley. He and
his subordinates represented as being tyran-
meal to the last degree. That the heroic ex-
plOrer may have made some blunders in state
craft is not unlikely; that he is either weak or
wicked, the civilized world will be slow to be
Ieve. But whatever of truth there may be in
the accusations, one fact is certain-the morning
of Africas redemption has already dawned.
Neither the malarial coasts nor interior junges,
neither native despotisms nor foreign ieaiousies,
can much longer defer the glorious day when a
Christian civilization shall spread from Benguela
IN IAN zihar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
She Wanted Some Change.

Americas (Ga.) Recorder.
The conductor on a Southwest Georgia rail-
road was rolling along at good rate about haif
way between stations. Suddenly the engineer
bowed down brakes and the train slowed
M. the conductor saw an old lady, who lived IN
the vicinity waving her handkerchief to stop
the train. As soon as it stopped she walked up
to the car and the conductor advanced to meet
and thank her for her heroic presence OF mind
in saving his train, when, after fumbling about
in her pocket little, she drew out dilapidated
greenbaek, and said, Il wanted 81 in change,
have We any dimes and nickelsP The change
that came over that conductors countenance
would have broken up 81, 600 government bond
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

Central Christian Advocate.

Central Christian Advocate.
That we passing through critical period
of Christian thought, re-examnation of our
doctrinal statements In the light of larger
knowledge and with methods severely
critical than ever before will hardly be doubted
by anyone The only real difficulty which besets
us is the needless or Indifferent teaching of the
past We have not distinguished as we ought to
have done between the faith that lays hold on
Christ. and the assent that does not touch the
spiritual natures between religion and theology;
that which we verify in the souls experience
and that which satisfies mental inquiry. One
who has felt the transforming influence of the
holy spirit in his soul IA not easily moved by
theological or scientific specnlatlon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
HUMOR OF THE DAY.
We All Like Sheen.

"We all like sheep" the tenors shrill
Begin, and then the church is still,
While back and forth across the aisle
is seen to pass the catching" smile.
1--WE all ike sheep" the altos moan
In low, and rich, and mellow tone,
While broader grows the merry grin,
And nose gets further off from chin.
I'VE alike sheep" sopranos sing
Till all the echoes wake and ring;
The young folks litter, and the rest
Suppress the laugh in bursting chest.
I'VE all ike sheep" the bassos growl-
The litter grows into howl,
And g EN- the deacon's face is graced
With wonder at the singers taste.
1--WE all like sheep" runs the refrain,
And then, to make their meaning plain,
The singers altogether say,
1--WE all, like sheep, have gone astray."
Columbus 60. Dispatch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
READING FOR THE SABBATH.
Christening.

Unto my life there came call,
When 6usy hands could scarcely spare
A moments pause, when anxious care
Was deepest, and the present hour
Held me with an unwonted power,
Then came the call.
No nay for answer to that call,
But swift obediencel Quickly fades
The world that so engrossed a. d shades
Of twilight from an unknown sky
Fall thlckly o er me where lie
Led by that call.
Familiar faces cen grow strange!
The world-how far away! How vain
Alike its pleasure and its pain!
While the unseen, which seemed to be
In those past hours 50 shadowy,
Alone is rest.
Waiting upon the border land
Passive and weak--too weak for choice,
yet leaning unto rest) the voice
Comes once again, Not yet for thee
The long desired rest shall be,
But higher work.
LEARN thou how frail thing thy Gfel
And as the moments swiftly speed
Upon thy nobler self take heed;
And though thy hands must labor STILL
Give me thy thoughts, thy work, thy will,
Till thee | call.
Louise s. Mixsell, in Churchman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
A Liberal Duke.

its possessor obnoxious. On the contrary, it
puts an immense power into the hands of man or
woman to do good, to diffuse happiness, to ben
eft society, and so to win esteem and regard.
There Is nothing more beautiful than to see
wealth so employed; and it is pleasant to chron-
icle such examples as the following: The Duke
OF Westminster has arranged to build hand
some new church, vicarage and schools for St
Marys parish, Chester. and to provide suitable
sites for these several erections on his prop
erty within the parish The CT urch and rectory
will cost $l0Q6O0 The Duchess is to lay the
foundation stone of the rectory; the Duke that of
the church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
DIR. Fraser-The Sunday Question.

Two Sundays ago DR.. Fraser, bishop of Man
chester, preached in the parish church of Ken
sington. He made special reference to Sunday
observance. He spoke of the duties which the
more wealthy classes owed to their domestic
employees. There was. generally. he said, a want
or conslderateness to servants. On the previous
Sunday he had seen a large number of fashion
able people driving to one of tho art galleries
lie freely recognized the valuable treasures of
art and science, and admitted their influence
within given limits; but he did not see that thev
had claims to be regarded as in any sense the
moral regenerators of the world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Appropriate to the Occasion.

New York Sun.
"Featherly is something of musician, and
was attending an evening party given in honor
of the eldst daughter of the family.
ii would be glad if you would sing something,
Mr. Featherly,' said the hostess
Certainly, my dear madam. Will you sug
gest a song4'
20, anything that is appropriate to the Occa-
sion. l will leave the selection with YOU
So Featherly with that rare tact and dscrim-
inaton for which he is so justly popular in
society. sat down at the piano and sang, Back
ward, Turn Backward, o. Time in Thy Flight"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Business Is Business.
Pittsburg Chronicle.

In brokers' office. Enter friend also broker.
Hello, old humpy, how are your
Pm pretty WELL but my baby died 'smorn-
ing"
mo, Poor little kid. Devilish sorry old
boy-how did Jersey open up9"
Opened weak, and I'm looking for break.
Mothers all used up"
ut is hard luck. Centrals looking stronger9'
you bet I'm in for a fly it and-say
Cholly-want you to run my deals tomorrow.
Keep me long on Central-funeral's at eleven
and-say Cholly, dump Jersey if she looks sick"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

Texas Siftings.
Little Mamie Smokers, the only child of Judge
Smokers of Austin, wanted somebody to play
with her. She said:
Mamma. l want little brother. The little
girl next door has got nice new one. Why
can't have onel"
Mrs. Smokers shook her head doubtfully.
"Why don't you buy one, mammal"
II haven't got any money right now"
But, mamma, you didn't have to pay any
money when you got the piano and the sewing
machine. You pay little every month by in
stament. Can't you get baby now, and pay
for him by installments?"
On reflection Mrs. Smokers decided that the
installment plan would not work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Presbyterian Giving.

From some tables just published it is gathered
that the total income of the Presbyterians of
Scotland is above $1,000 OOO-$5, 600, 900. The
most liberal are the United Presbyterians who
give at the rate of over f3 los per member.
The Free Church gives at the rate Of e. per
member The Established Church gives at the
rate Of only 13s per member. The United
Presbyterians are also largely ahead in the num-
Der of missionaries which they support in the
foreign field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

Study the pictures drawn by the pens of inspired
men, but study most the character of the man
Jesus His character was perfect 1t is inn
When man determines to put up a costly
structure he is careful that no defect is found in
the foundation. Be sure to start right Other
foundation can no man lay, but that which is
laid, which is Jesus Christ" Then make Jesus
both your model and YOUR foundation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Her Mothers Fault.
New York Sun.


Old man Ito daughter -Young Mr. S. paid
you very fine compliment last evening" my
dear
Daughter delighted What was it, papa9
Old Mantle said you were very intelligent
young lady.
Daughter (disappointed)--Oh pshaw! l told
mamma l would look like fright in the brown
dress, but she insisted upon my wearing it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
He Was Ahead.
Boston Herald.


The disposition of children not to allow other
children to get ahead of them is once moro il
Illustrated in two Record families, as follows;
i've got silver dollar"
i've got two"
'You haven't got a baby in your house."
"Yes, we have; we've got twins"
WELL you haven't got crazy grandfather:
have"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Sectarianism in Switzerland.

Switzerland, in itself alone, presents a fair cam
pie of the divisions of Christendom. The sects
are almost countless. Still, however, they grow
in numbers. These divisions most numer
Gus in Geneva. 1t appears that the
Adventists and the Healers are about
to establish themselves in that
city. The distinctive features Of the creed
OF the latter are that else Sc is the
work of the devil, and that it can De cured by
prayer and Amounting The Heaters have Of
late been exceedingly active, and their numbers
are on the increase
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

EVE LINwooD dedicates charade to "Some-
body" We hope somebody will solve it.
S. AND M.-Your work is very acceptable but
next time you come-and we hope it may be soon
will you please write only one side of your
paperl
DENNIs-Word Square No contains blem-
ish. The others are worthy of space. We trust
you will visit often.
Alive hope You will give the puzzle de-
partment your hearty support. We are in need
of good puzzle contributions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
A Gettysburg Church,

The Episcopalians have decided to build q
memorial church at Gettysburg 1t is to contain
memorial windows, and contributors TO the
building fund are to have special privileges for
themselves and friends. The church to be
national. Inust take broader basis. Americans
are not all EplscopaliAns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Correcting an Error.
Milwaukee Sentinel.

MILWAUKEE, SentIUtI.
paragraph Is going the rounds OF che press
stating that Bavard Taylors father, who died
recently, never saw locomotives canal-boat or
n street ear. The Hartford Couraut says it is
incorrect, since the old gentleman visited the
Philadelphia exposition. The writer of this can
testify further to have met him in Europe prior
20 the Philadelphia exposition. He was then
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
The HuguenOts.

The descendants of the Huguenots throughout
the world are making extensive preparations for
the celebration of the revocation of the Edict of
Nantes, in October. The occasion is to be
marked by the publication OF volume, entitled
'Synods of the Desert" being the ACTS of the
National and Provincial Synods, held in the
Deserts of France, from the death of Louis
XIV to the Revolution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01

about seventy FIVE years of age and his wife,
who was with him. was two or three years
younger. They both remarkably we'll
preserved and active, and had just walked down
me Riei IN Switzerland. a feat that would lame
the muscles of many Younger people but thew
did not seem to mind it
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
'Holiness" Among Southern Methodists.


A prominent Methodist layman said yesterday:
"You are going to see serious trouble come from
the holiness movement. do not refer so much
to it's evil effects on individuals, which have
already been great and will be worse, but to the
disorganizng influence it will have on the
church. The present spirited discussion among
prominent ministers on the subject only fore
shadows a severer contest that is bound to come
in the councils of the church think those who
profess the holiness theory will be carried
further and further in their peculiar notions
until some declaration of the doctrine of the
Methodist Church on the question OF sanctifca-
ton will be made by the General Conference.
There is hardly possibility that any declara
ton by the sober sense of the church on this
question will meet the views Of the organized
holiness people. Many of them are so enthused
with their dogma that they will never surrender
Il, and q schism in the church will be the result
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Universities Mission.

One of the most important of all the African
missions is that which is supported in central
Africa by the universities of Oxford and Cam
bridge. 1t was founded at the suggestion and
by way of compliment to the late DR.. Living
stone. The income this year has been only
slightly over $4,000 The expenditure has been
about 500 COO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
The Wrong Man.
New York Sun


First Genteman-I beg your pardon, sir but
is not your name Smythe2
Second Genteman-No, sir, my name is Smith.
You have evidently mistaken me for my son.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Charaeter-BuildIng

Rev T. Dewitt Peake.
In character building as in building n house,
ii is important TO have a plan to build by If
you would build well, study the best models
men and women of the best type--but remem.
Dor the most famous arc not always the best.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
THE PUZZLE DEPARTMENT.

Everything relating to this department must
be addressed to W. II. GRAHAM, West Scarbor-
ough Cumberland county, Maine Original
contributions and answers to each weeks puz-
zles are solicited from ALL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-08-01
Answers to Puzzles.

No 1873
There is death! the stars go down
To shine upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heavens jeweled crown
They shine for ever1nore
No. 1634-Mo- at
No. 1851. Adam and Ewes Morning
hymn" by Milton. 2 1.-THE Aged Stranger"
by Bret Harte. 3. alexander Selkirk," by
Cowper Tho Bells of Poe" 8. Coming
and Going" by Beecher
No 1636 -