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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
A Hint to Out-of-Town Buyers.

Boston Record.
There are few things more exasperating tkxn
trying to shop for ones friends out of town Nav
and then some sanity creature is found who lxea
what one gets But usually it is thankfess
task. as all know who have ever tried it Th@
leading stores are all ready to attend to the
wants of customers by mail, and many frsezd :
ship might be saved severe strain if people vko
live in the country could learn that they mSght
be much more easily suited by sending directly
TO the stores for what they want than by takinx
the time and patience of their friends ia tko
ctv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

New York Commercial Advertiser
mere are so many beautiful ornaments for
christmas trees to be obtained at the toy stores
that III is not difficult matter for almost any
imally desiring 1t to have this most pleasure CIV
Ing Christmas adornment A tree of rare beauty
may be arranged in this way: Choose well-grown
fir. one that is symmetrical-it may be or any.
desired size-and place it in a holder made oe
heavy wood, IN the form of cross, with hole
for the stem at the point where the pieces of wood
are fastened together The tree must fit in thu
opening firmly, otherwise it will not servo
Its purpose. Have at hand quantity
of white cotton, which has been first immersed
in solution of alum and water, to render 10
non lnfammable. and then dried. Cover the
tree with this cotton until it looks as if covered
with new-falen snow. From every available
place hang glass icicles by silvercd wires. and
at the end OF every branch have silvered taper
holder with a white taper Be lavish with the
lights. for they are the chief beauty of the tree
Sivered bells hung all about add brillancy TO
the effect and their crystal chime is pleasant tn
hear. A large silver star fastened to the extrema
top will make graceful finish If you do not
have lclcles or bells you may still have an eff
fective tree without them; or you may garland
the tree with strings of white popcorn. prosaiG
enough in itself, but when strung together on
stout linen thread producing effect that is
charming, light and airy golden Christmas
tree Is even more dazzling. The branches ara
covered with gold lametta strips of tiasek
~d as. than tbre stout silk ar.s This tim
Have wv tapers and taper-hoid-
ers, al ing golden nuts or ornaments
from tn inches. The Christ child" shoald
be clad T. golden robes and hung from the top
most branch, unless, perhaps. a golden star ia
preferred If homemade decorations are to be
used. begin their preparations now. Purses and
bags of tulle or illusion sewn together with
bright worsted may be made TO hold the candy.
and nuts may be gilded or silvered Or large
walnuts may be divided in halves and the kernels
removed; then tiny bags made of ribbon half -
long again as the nut shells may be fastened
on the shells with little stiff mucilage, lightly
applied to their inner edges. These may be-
filled with tiny sugar plums. The purse silk
runningstrings of these bags should be o. the
same color as the silk of which they are made
Some persons always have the Christmas tree
adorned with flowers These may be made OF
tissue paper. or of the new filigret, which is
quite brilliant, and may be arranged to form
any flower. Small cornucopias of silver and
gilt paper may be made AZ home and filled wIth
dates or figs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Didn't Want Him to Waste His Time.

Detroit Free Press.
II wanted to see one of your clerks named
Green" said demure little woman the other day,
as she was stopped in Woodward-avenue dry
goods store by the floor walker
''Mr Green is very busy, ma'am."
''Yes, but won't detain him more than min
ute"
You'd better leave the message with me,
ma'am"
''Oh, WELL then, you may tell him he needn't
mind about coming up as usual to night. shall
be married at least an hour before he can get
there"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
WHIMSICALITIES.

"Oh, where are the girls of the past, he sighed,
49,, With gurgle down deep in his throat;
The girls that once were our joy and pride,
On whom wont to dotel
And to hide his grief he went to the show,
His dropping heart to rally;
And he saw the girl of the long ago.
Cavorting in the ballet.
lid Bits.
Oh Persica. Persica pale and fair.
With ripe blush on your cheek,
How pretty-how very pretty you are,
Until you begin to speak!
AS for heart and soul. my dear.
You have not enough to sin;
Outside so fair, like peach you are,
With stone for heart within.
w W. Story.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
How He Fixed Him.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
Country editor: 'Yes the internal jury con
victed me of libel and awarded Sawback $500
damages, but fixed him"
'How do You mean~
"Why you see. the court ruled that had the
right 20 give Sawback credit for the amount on
back subscriptions, and I did il. That's the
only way I could ever get the account settled"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Warranted by Circumstances

New York Sun.
''See here young man." said father, as he
was dressing for church, that sort of language
won't do. Don't you know it's swearing2'
Eyes, pa, but ma gave your collar button
to bring to you, and I've dropped it and can't
find it."
WELL by the-the-er-ha-um-e
hornspoons that collar button must be found. "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
The Maiden,s Hint.

what kind of fruit do you love the best9"
he questioned the maiden fair,
'"The juicy apple with rosy cheek,
Or the sweet and lucious pear2'
The gentle maiden smiled and said:
THE fruit that pleases me
Better than all the fruits I know
Is the fruit of the Christmas tree"
Boston Courier
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
A Converted Gamblers New job.

Denver Trlbune.
A singular conversion made at the Tabernaefs
revival d short time since was that Of gambler
who bad never done anything else from his
youth up. When he thought himself convicted,
he said: Nov know I've got touch of the
spirit 1 want TO mend my ways but what ezn
dol I've never done a days work in my iifa I
don't know how TO work, and shall have t0
starve." He protested religion, however, and
his new made friends got him something to do I'm
tine way of decorating several of the leading
churches in the city for the Christmas festivities
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Christmas-rabIe Humor.
Youths Companion.

Iouths companion.
People like to remain as long as possible at the
Christmas dinner-table. Old friends are there,
new friends, children. After the pudding and
dessert, WHAT Usually. light talk and jokes.
In England comes to many tables the bran
pie. This pie is simply dish filed with odd
Christmas presents, covered with bran. II is
brought to the table after the dessert the last
and browning dish OF the feast
All kinds of presents, except the very expens-
i've, may BIO contributed to the bran pie; pin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
No Black Dolls Wanted.

Mobile Register.
81 don't think them colored chid'n got much
use fur them black niger doll babies no how.
Niger child'n 'bleeged to have white doll babies;
you heer me speakin', boss. I axed Lucindy
what she want fur Chrsmus Gift, an 1 say,
Want wun O dem black dolls, CHIEF An she
say No. no, nanny, dis chile dom want no fool
niger baby. Ef you get em. Use gwine ter
wash 'em TIL err is white Dat sot me think
in, d'ain't no colored chile wants black doll
baby. boss"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

This is the time when Christ was born;
The bells ring through the frosty night
And round the earth the snow lies white,
And children dream, and wake to hear
The herald angels bending near;
While ever. through the drifted snow.
Some outcast feet will come and go.
Frank Leslie's Weekly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Economy.

Boston Globe
Jones-Smith, you are the LATEST man ever
saw.
Smith-Correct
Jones-They say you sleep fifteen hours out
of every twenty-tour.
Smith--Correct.
Jones-What do you do it fora
Smith-In order to economize You see it
costs nothing to Sleep but the moment you wake
up expenses begin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20


The hair is conductor of electricity to the
brain, and it should never be less than two inches
in length. Unless the facts are taught in the
schools so that the boys are warned. In a few
generations more we shall have general soften
ing of the brain among our masculine population.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
A Vanderbilt who Gets Nothing

New York Graphic.
Mrs. La Bau is not mentioned in the will of
her brother, William III. Vanderbilt. Mrs. La
Bau was a warm friend of Woodruff and Claflin
and firm believer in spirituasm. Will the
omission of her name from the will bring her
and her two noted friends back to New York;
Let us hone not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
READING FOR THE DAY.


And viii God shelter, will He grant me foods
Mind, heart,-with all their hungers manifold,
Their first for knowledge midst the gray and cold
ss VISIONS morning,-shall they find it good,
Besieging with their prayers the Never Understood
Nay stripped and naked, shall my life behold
One In Gods name to share with me his gold,
And break with me the fare of brotherhood
Ah, foolish question! Deaf to prayers like these.
Erove, if you wili the Power we vainly tease;
You do but blame prayers. God doth not hide,
Till we beseech the blessings that we need
because He loves as, not because we plead,
He hath provided, and will still provide.
Edward +. Hayward, in Christian Register.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Depends on Circumstances.
London Punch.


First Lady-"And which side is your 'usband
now, Mrs. Manglesp Second Lady-'Some-
times one and sometimes another, M um. When
don't want any money he's Liberal. but when
I'm short he's reglar Conservative"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

New York Mail and Express. -
The society papers now say: ''rhe Ieiiowinxss
n list of those who were invited to be present.
1t doesn't say they were present and this - bow
some social scrubs are advertised.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

"A ChhlSIMAS LESSON AND A REVIEW.
GOLDEN TExT-For unto us child is born, unto
~ son is given.-Isaiah tx g.
1t seems unfortunate that with such an abund-
ance of rich and appropriate material there has
not been given US a selection from the prophet
Isaiah for Christmas lesson. 1t would follow
most naturally after the last two lessons concern
ing the Savior. We need to connect the Bible
account of the birth Of the Saviour with the
Christmas time. The worlds light. and hope,
and joy at that blessed season all spring from the
coming of the Son of God to be our Savior.
Some superintendent will prefer Christmas
lesson to a review, and to such we would suggest
that they give notice in advance to the school
that they are to search the book of Isaiah, or
certain chapters of it, and find all the verses
they can Oh what Isaiah foretold about Christ.
i. The preparation for His coming.
The announcement of His coming.
The way of His coming.
A. His coming to suffer and die.
5. His mission and triumph.
ILLUSTRATION OF THE METHOD.
l. The Preparation for His Coming-The
nations preparation of suffering, captivity, and
servitude for the coming of Jesus as the Mes
eiah. The preservation of royal line
2 The Announcement of His Coming-Isa-
iah had clear vision of John the Baptist. See
H. g. "The voice of him that crieth in the will
3. The Way of His Coming-''For unto us a
child is born" ETC., lisa. tx, 6. Sand there shall
come forth rod out of the stem Of JESSE" ETC.,
lisa. ri. l.
A. His Sufferings and Death-See the lesson
for Dec. 13 on 1.-The Suffering Savior"
8. His Mission and Triumph-The pro
phecy abounds in varied and beautiful declara-
fions concerning the work Christ was to do for
men. He was anointed to preach good tidings
unto the meek, ETC. lisa. Xxi, 1-3.
The superintendent or pastor may well gather
M these points, and bring them to bear on the
children: since Christ has given much for U.S.
We surely ought to give Him our hearts.
REVIEW OF THE FOURTH QUARTER.
First of all, put clearly on the board, and in
the minds Of the children, the division of the
kingdom into the two tribes of Judah and Israel,
and the portions of Palestine occupied by the
two. The old divisions of persons. places events.
affords one of the best outlines for review.
The substance of all these lessons may be
gathered up into one final application. appealing
10 all as to the wisdom and safety of beginning
the new year in the service of God. He will
keep us safely in all danger; He will work out
way of escape from all temptation; He will
answer our prayers; He will make duty pleas
urs, and make life joy, both here and here
after.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

Chicago Tribune.


What is the use of heaping up richest" says
the clergyman In referring to the late Mr. Van
derbilt; mo man can carry his wealth beyond
the grave" What is the use in living in misery2
Does any man expect to carry his misery beyond
the gravel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

cushions, needle-cases purses, vases, bonbous.
books funny toys, each firmly wrapped in many
layers of paper.
Before the pie is served each person at th0
table is provided with a new plate and spoon
The host says: I'VE have here n bran pies
AS it is passed, let each one help ones self"
Each person, with spoon. brings up from Ehe
bran single article. and the opening of isaesa
ODD and often inappropriate gifts, with tho
sprightly comments upon them. adds an agree
able half hour to the Christmas dinner-time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
How to Raise the Harvest Moon.
When Christmas brings abundance

OF the joys that sweeten life:
When the father glads his children
And the husband cheers his wife,
When brothers brighten sisters checks,
And sweethearts, sweethearts bless,
And ali the worlds soul is aglow
And lips their love confess
When Santa Claus, o'erwhelm'd with gifts,
Takes round each persons prize,
The merchants sure of getting left
Who doesn't advertise.
st. Louis POST DISPATCH.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
The Kind of a Mark He Is.


''They say Mark Twain is worth a great deal
OF money" remarked a casual caller, yesterday.
Yes" replied the horse editor, Mark always
had an eye to the dollar"
That is to say" Clipped in the snake editor
Twain is a sort of dollar Mark"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Oh. the Differences!

New York It'd Bits.
Butcher-Porterhouse steak, madam?
Landlady-No; boarding house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

Chicago Tribune
Vanderbilt does not appear, after all. to have
been so much better off than those of us who arc
not worth as many millions as he was Mr. De-
pew. his closest friend, says that ''he was ccn-
stantly in debt and pressed for money"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Still at War.
Pittsburg Chronicle

Pittsburg Chronicle.
81 don't think this new cruiser. the Chicago,
will amount to much" remarked st. Louis
man to Pittsburg acquaintance.
"Why not~
20, give dog bad name, you know, and
you night as we'll drown him."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

spond. Heliotrope powder is excellent for per-
Tuning satehets, and a powder made of four
ounces of orris powder and half grain each of
musk and patchouly is recommended.
DR.. Lapatin. in the proceedings of the eau
casian Medical Society,"" advises that fingers and
toes which have been slightly frostbitten and
which subsequently suffer from burning itching
and pricking sensations, should be painted, at
first oEce, and afterwards twice day, with
mixture of diluted nitric acid and peppermint
water in equal proportions. After this applica-
ton has been made for three or four DAYS the
skin becomes darkened and the epidermis is
shed. healthy skin appearing under it. The cure
is effected in from ten to fourteen days. The
author has found this plan very effectual
amongst soldiers who were unable to wear their
boots in consequence of having had frozen feet
They were. in this way, soon rendered capable
of returning to duty.
A pretty and acceptable present is a sofa pill
low. A down pillow covered with plain satin
does not cost much, and now that plush can be
bought so reasonably an exquisite pillow can be
made for little money. For the outside COW
ering take dark green velveteen or plush with
one corner of cresson green, which forms de-
cided contrast, suggesting scale between the
two shades. In a corner on the dark material is
a cluster of water lilies, silk embroidered aD-
plques, and underneath them in outline stitch
the worker has an opportunity with her needle to
portray the water In which they grow After
being made up. heavy silk cord in a golden shade
is used to border the pillow. and prettily made
bow of satin ribbon of the dark shade is placed
on the corner Of the ericsson tint.
Butter masse NIT ge wuez" is a German
Christmas dainty. Beat half pound of but
ter to cream, two yolks Of eggs and the white of
one, one-half pound pounded sugar, four ounces
OF unpeeled almonds finely pounded, one half
ounce of cinnamon. little pounded nutmeg,
cloves and mace, the rnd Of lemon finely
grated, twenty -four ounces Of fine -four, and two
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20
Christmas Bells.

DETROIT, Dec. 16, 1885.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

Far happier are the dead methinks, than they
Who look for death and fear it every day.
-Cowper.
The threads our hands in blindness spin
No self-determined plan weaves in;
The shuttle of the unseen powers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-20

in his pasture, and no grew, and grew. and grew,
till he got tail and buggy to him. His man
L. Cd
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-12-01
THOMPSON CoMpANY's sMIKADo..
A Fair and Spirited Representation
by Professionals Which Makes
the Amateurs Happy.

The opera OF "The Mkado' needs M
introduction to Salt Lake audience, thil
interesting and most amusing OF comic
operas having been presented severa,
times by the Careless amateur company
rendering the plot, music, and its most
notable solos almost familiar to all. Il
was, therefore, an interested and some
what critical audience that filed the Salt
Lake Theatre last night to witness the
first professional representation here by
the Thompson Opera Company, which
has come heralded as one Of the best and
strongest companies on the road, making
''The Mikado" their specially
The elegant stage settings, the rich
Japanese costumes, and the superb Or
chestration which had been advertised,
were not present; and in no respect did
the stage settings or the costumes COM
pare with those of the local company. A
noticeable feature of comparison was in
the chorus, and here again the Salt Lake
amateurs seemed to have the preference,
except where the ensembles were given,
when the vigor and precision of the pro-
fessionals had a fine effect.
1t was difficult to see, except in one or
two points, wherein the professional in
depreciation by the Thompson Company
is better than the one we have already
seen; it differed, but the difference
hardly amounted to an improvement.
The performance, however, all in all, was
an able one, all the members exerting
themselves to please, and the audience
demanding and re-demanding repeti-
ton of the operas gems, which were
given with feryor and artistic spirit. The
ko Ko of A. w. F. McCollin was fine
piece of comedy, being particularly de-
lightful in his love-making scene
to Katisha, which was enthusiast
tically enjoyed and applauded by
the audience, and secured several
encores. Mr.. Phil. Branson has a fine
voice for the part of Nanki-Poo, and his
scenes with Yum Yum were invested
with so much sympathy and clever acting
that he was Immediately made a
favorite by the audience. His ringing
tones were heard to good advantage |
IN. the concerted pieces, and his |
voice is unquestionably the best one
in the company. Katisha was excellently
done by Miss Carrie Godfrey, her voice
being superior to that of Yum Yum or
either of the wards, while Miss Hall is
much better dancer than singer, and
is lost when instituted
between her voice and that of
Miss Nettie Thatcher. She acts the
'art well however, and leaves everyone
veil pleased with her. Pooh-Bah was
we'll rendered, as was the Mikado; and,
AIKEN all in all, the Thompson company
ave very satisfactory and pleasant pre-
entation of the opera, one which is thor
ughly enjoyable, unless one is disposed
D be too critical, and those who have not
ct seen the performance will certainly
nd good entertainment by being present
t the Theatre tonight.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-12-01
THE SHOTS IN COLLINS CLOTHES.
Who Made the Bullet-H0les in His
Coats-Present Condition of
McMurrin.

This afternoon a DEMOCRAT reporte,
made an inspection of the clothes worn
by Deputy Collin at the time of the
shooting. The garments inspected con-
sisted OF an overcoat, a cutaway coat. a
cheviot shirt and an undershirt.
Through the left sleeve of each
OF these garments, near the point
of the shoulder, are two bullet
holes made in such way as to appear
that one ball made both of them. In
each lapel OF both coats there are two
more large holes, the edges of which
were badly burned and singed. On the
undershirt there was a drop of blood.
This was on the right breast. There are
also some spots of mud on the coats.
The holes in the lapels of the coat may
have been made by Collin when he shot
McMurrn, but the deputy says he thinks
that while the latter had him around the
neck that some one stepped up behind
hlm and, putting his arm around him from
the right side, fired, thus making the
holes in the sleeves. The ball that en-
tered the sleeves, spent its force and fell
In Collins hand, and is at present in his
possession.
The excitement of the shooting ARRAY
Is slowly subsiding, and the feeling on ali
SIC sides is assuming steadier equilibrium.
That this fearful tragedy should have |
happened is regretted by all sensible peo-
pie, Mormon and Gentle alike.
The condition of McMurrin is about |
the same, there being at last reports ap-
parently no great change Dr. Benedict
has little hope of his recovery, and not
outstanding that he rests pretty easy,
ne may at any time take turn and die
n few hours.