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SAYS 1T Is A FAKE.
Prof. Gatchell Outdoes the so-Called Mind
Reader.

Reader.
Prof Chas E. Gatchell of the homeopathic
department of Michigan University pronounces
mind reading 'fake." He was in Chicago last
fall when P. Alexander tombstone, the great
mind reader, did his wonderful feats. Prof.
Gatchell studied the matter thoroughly and
finally concluded that he could do the same
trick as he calls it, and all the other tricks
which tombstone did. He then posted $500
with Chicago paper, to be forfeited to charity
If he failed, if Mr.. tombstone would do the
same, but the latter gentleman did not see fit
to accept the offer. Mr.. tombstone gave an ex-
hibition at Ann Arbor Thursday afternoon and
Prof. Gatchell has not changed his opinion of
his work, and has made an offer of $500 to the
gymnasium fund under the same conditions as
he before made at Chicago.
The first thing done was to decide on a word,
to be taken from webster's dictionary, and the
committee decided on 'mucilage." A team
had been procured, was driven over a route
thirteen blocks long, turning first one way and
then the other, and complicating the route ss
much as possible, ending where they had
started. The committee then blindfolded Prof.
Gatchell with heavy bandage, and then
drawing a thick hood over his head and tying
it close around the neck.
Everything being ready the professor and
committee jumped into the carriage. Prof
Gatchell took the lines and drove the horses on
a dead run, first turning one way and then the
other, following the exact route taken by the
committee. One of the committee asked if he
could not drive a little slower and he said: ..Us
mind readers all drive this way" and dashed
the horses into a faster run.
On arriving back at the Office he went to the
dictionary, turned, after little hesitation, to
the right page, and, calling for paper and
pencil. wrote the word ''mucilage' without hes
ltating. An ovcrcOat was thrown over his
head during the latter part OF the test as an
extra precaution. The committee then made
another examination of the paraphernalia used
and the test ended, the professor enjoying the
discontinue of the committee, who had ex-
pected & failure.
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b. X. JAMESON 4 co. FAIL.
Inability to Realize on Their Investment
Causes an Assignment,

Inability to Realize on Their Investments
Causes an Assignment,
B. K. Jamison 4 Co., the Philadelphia bank
ers, made an assignment yesterday to Samuel
Cuisine Thompson. The failure .caused little
surprise and had scarcely any effect on the
stock market The firm began to suffer last
August and had great difficulty in meeting its
obligations, as its money was tied up in all
kinds of outside operations, especially timber
and coal lands, upon which it is hard to realize,
The firm issued a statement yesterday after
noon to the effect that the failure was due to
the stringency in the money market and the
impossibility Of replacing loans called by the
banks and also the fact that I'VE have been
compelled to sustain enterprises with which
our name has been connected" These enter
ern Pennsylvania, which were heavily bonded
and the interest guaranteed by the firm.
The liabilities are variously estimated at from
ESQ.,, 900 to 81 ,0QO, 00l, but no figures whatever
have been given out on which to base this esti-
mate. 3. K: Jamison, the the bead Of the
trio Light Company Of Philadelphia, being its
vice president. He is also director in the
Fourth Street National Bank, the West Phila-
delphia Bank, the Safe Deposit Company, and
the West Philadelphia Mutual Savings Fund
and Trust Company. He is also treasurer of
the famous Clover Club, and one Of it's best
known members. He was born in 1887, and
spent nineteen years Of his life on farm, and
then drove cattle for year or two, subse-
quently entering the service Of p. r. Kelley 3
Co., bankers, Of which firm he became mem
Der in 1861. He bad an extensive acquaintance
throughout the state, which he maintained by
annual tours Of his taly-ho casch, the Gram
bier" and his Arm was the correspondent of
many country banks. In May Of last year he
was married at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, Lon
don, to Miss Jean Willard, daughter Of Charles
Duane Willard Of this city.
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Gall has been persistent candidate for such
public honors as might be showered on him
who led the Sioux on that fearful day which
saw the Custer massacre, but his allegations
have never had the support of testimony other
than his own. He is a much more intelligent
man than Sitting Bull, but the glamour which
his own fictions have thrown around him has
done much to spoil an otherwise tolerably
decent Indian. He was undoubtedly in the
Custer fight as was also Sitting Bull, but neither
of them did any leading.
Sitting Bulls influence has always been that
of the medicine man." not Of the warrior. He
never was chief Of anything but that band Of
cutthroats which accompanied him across the
international boundary line and lived as exiles
near Woody mountain, in the British north
west. While there he showed himself an arrant
coward on half-a-dozen occasions and it is q safe
thing to bet that chills chase each other up and
down the old redskins spine when his memory
reverts to the occasion which Major Walsh Of
the northwest mounted police accumulated with
a very business-like revolver. No Indian could
live in Major Walsh's territory unless he be-
haved we'll
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A Triple Execution in Ohio.

Henry Popp, the Stark county murderer, and
Isaac Smith, the Pike county murderer. who were
to have been executed at the Ohio penitentiary
annex Thursday night between II and o'clock,
were granted respite by Gov. Campbell to De-
cember 10. Elmer Sharkey, the Preble county
matricide, has been sentenced to hang the
same night, which with make three executions
at that time unless there should be further
interference ON the part of the governor. The
usual Thanksgiving dinner was served at the
penite ntiary yesterday, after which the 1 600
convicts were given the freedom of the ward,
The gloom incident TO the approaching execu-
tions was relieved by the governor calling
from the number Cornelius Hetherton. a he
man, convicted in Clark county in fS7S abo
was made the beneficiary of the Thank.eivine
pardon. Hetherton had a periect record and
asked the privilege Of remaining over the
holiday with the prisoners which vas granted
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Slit ns Bull has always chained for himself
the b. Ior Of having met the attack Maj Renos
force Iiade on the Sioux village in the Custer
tight. but as a matter of fact the Bull was not
IN 1t, and when crOss-examined about his con-
nection with that struggle had to admit that he
Was away from the camp making big medicine
with which TO protect his fellow Indians while
Crazy Horse was decimating Renos command
with n repeating war club.
The death Of Crazy Horse showed very
clearly that ,sature of Indian character which
seems to have d. y pretty unanimously ignored
I'm the threatened trouble Of a few days ago
The Indian is q free agent, and so long as he is
doing no harm insists on having his fun share
of liberty. Ii Is not a dificult matter for
troop Of cavalry To kill an Indian but il would
be Q labor worthy of Hercules attention 10
make q slave Of a Sioux; he isn't built that
way. When Crazy Horse found that he was to
be treated as q common prisoner and confined
in the guard house at Fort Robinson he drew
. stiletto and attempted to stab the sentinel-a
private Of the fourteenth infantry. The soldier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-29
A CARD.

Talk about Grasty when you win somebody win have
something TO say-a few will say: II don't like his
style OF advertising although must admit that read
them and believe that his true and tbsx
he is really making substantial impression upon the
people" Hundreds Will exclaim: ''Grasty n pubic
benefactor. 1 have been there. and You can ssvo
money right along-and any man who viii reflect ons
moment ought to IL. He does business for cash
and rents much lower than other houses pay ana
be pays cash for everything and the lowest pric~
sc. always read his adys. and I feel repaid every
time" Now have to say TO the FIRST class: shall
not repeat the folly OF the and the donkey in tn
ancient fable and 20 ruin trying 20 pesse every-
body. write my advertisements to please myself-
trying in instance TO simple facts in INV
own peculiar way. and IL fail TO please the sepstivs
taste of some readers regret my clumsy style al
though have the satisfaction that they read What
have to and speak OF t besides To the second cls
would say: No matter how often you come we viii
for interests and show you that our prices
lower than you will find same goods elsewhere For
instance. have Full-size Goatskin Rues Whit o.
Gray, $40. Pure White Dcodorixed do. 40 a
English Tea Set, 81 pieces, &2.sS Woven W,ve Cot.
s1.sS. Antique Oak Extension Table, q fert A
Solid Oak Chairs. sc. Psrlor Suites s27 90 10 s10o
Beautiful Oak sideboard. err TO- None he A. a, ar.
city. - styles willow Rockers from NJ 20 a. s1o
Handsome Plush Seat Rocker, with arm ana ,',,,~n
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once IN long while We call your attention 30
our third floor. We do not do 20 often. becauss
" IS generally crowded there all the time.
We hardly think IL fair to withhold tl.e-e b~r-
gains nom the interested public. 30 you can ali
nave an equal opportunity to select.
We have selected from our Gents Furnishing
pepartineat lAr-e line Of odd Shirts. compr,.-
INK some Of the best manufacture Of the conn
ny out owing 90 the Circumstance that the
szes are broken and our stock entirely too lar.rs
70 aolilcate them. we have concluded 60 plac.
we same ON our third floor 60 be closed out at
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eL-1 We warrant every shirt 20 he made u
. sooI cotton. linen bosoms and hands, and en-
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IA oraer not TO create any Misunderstanding
sizes:
- l2's' II, l3S. II. l6k. IL and i7S.
ID ozen Al-wool Lsdies Balmoral Skirts, In
oinerent oo!ors. rslnced iron 81. - Go sSA.
ITO Heavy Lorraine Atwood Remnants in
uArA designs, ranging in quantity from TO \
sArus' 10 Inches wide. reduced from sl 20 4sc
YET yard, positively for one week only.
pS calling and examining this lot the most
hAelFic VIII he convinced that this IL the most
A"NahtaTeous offer this season ia. the line Of
merchandise.
i"rke line Of garments left over from last
soasoh consisting Of New Markets. short, long
coats ana Jackets at half value. This lot il war
rsntel perfect ana in style and trimming don't
eihef much nom this seasons PRODUCTION
LADIES' Brown Beaver Capes. well made, 10
duoed from e. 20 81 30
LADIES' Cardigan Jackets Cinciudins one
hee'eiess), reduced from O. 80 to sac
several cases Of sicilian Cloth Remnan,s
a'rshged IN suitable Patterns beautiful designs
Only o'4c. per yard. Real value, lOc.
We have placed on sale an odd line az p.sse-
hehier1e trimming in Black and Colors. COM
pris'ng some very fine productions az one-third
Of Manufacturers prices.
~ You have any Use for such trimmings it
VAL be to your interest 10 come and look Over
them.
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A Great Inventor.

He made new invention nearly every other
week,
But something always allied it, and it always
seemed to shirk;
Its functional activity was somehow very weak,
Its whole vitality was low; the blamed thing
wouldn't work.
he made perpetual motion things, but they would
never move;
Aud then he made q big machine for flying
through the sky,
But there was slight obstruction In the piston rod
or groove,
And the only trouble with it was he couldn't
make ny.
And he made marine toboggans for aiding on the
sea,
A very pretty compromise of bicycle and boat:
And on the second trial trip he said I was his
idee
The thing would slide tremendously If he could
make 1t nOat.
And he made panacea that would cure every i'll,
The iong-sought life elixir, to the world so long
denied;
He took the medicine himself, large. green-look-
ing pill,
And twenty minutes later he laid him down and
died.
-fankee Blade. 8. W. FOES.
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The influence of the medicine men, however,
must not be despised, for it is often greater
than that of the chieftains. Some of the Sioux
charlatans have persuaded many of the more
susceptible that their incantations. combined
with the miraculous power of the Messiah, will
be able to overcome all things. A notable in
stance of their persuasive ability occurred when
the French invaded Mexico and endeavOred to
place Macmillan on the throne. The French
had several batteries of artillery. and the Yaqui
Indians (who were anti-Gallic in their tenden-
ciesb feared the solid shot mortaliy. Then
the medicine men-prOmpted by the Mexican
leaders-toid the warriors that if they would
charge the enemy and at the same time hold in
front of themselves wet blankets they would
be absolutely safe. This advice was taken in
the fight at Guaymas, and as result there were
more punctured blankets than Indian history
records elsewhere. while the number Of dis
integrated and desiccated Yaquis left on the
battle field eelipses the figures of all other red
letter days in Yaqui mortuary statistics.
RED CLOUD.
Another illustrious member Of the noble
army of kickers is Red Cloud. His case has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-29
CONFIDENT OF THE FUTURE,
Jay Gould Discusses Union Pacific and the
Financial Outlook.

The New York Tribune yesterday printed an
interview with Jay Gould. in which he expressed
the utmost confidence in the future of the
country and its railroad interests and declared
that sound railroads would issue from the re-
cent financial troubles with brighter prospects
than ever. In answer to n question whether
there would be any further changes in the
management of the Union Pacific he said: no
further changes are contemplated. Mr. Dillon
will devote himself TO the building up Of the
property and his practical knowledge and
thorough honesty will soon have their effect"
In regard to the address Of Charles Francis
Adams in resigning the presidency Mr.. Gould
was somewhat reluctant TO speak I'VE did
not see At he said. until we were on the train
on our return. L was surprised at the tone of
it, for when Mr.. Adams came to see me last
week he thanked me for my efforts to strengthen
the company. HIS statement about the har-
mony in the board during his administration is
not wholly correct. The fact is, as / under
stand, the directors really knew very little
about what the president was doing The
road has been run on principles that hive
never before been carried into practice. The
difference between the two presidents is very
simple, but very great. Mr. Dillon Is practi-
cal railroad man, while Mr.. Adams is a theorist
The change in the management of the
Union Pacific insures harmony among western
railways and the formation of strong associa-
ton on the basis suggested by Chairman
Walker. 1t will be the purpose of the
new association not SO much to adj
vance rates to enable the railroads
to get those now supposed to be in force
Such an agreement viii preserve competition,
for 1t will tend to give the little roads a chance
to live. while the present method is driving them
into the control of the larger systems. Tthirk
every state III the Union ought TO pass Laws
compelling the observance Of an agreement on
that basis. meeting of the western railroad
officers win be held very soon. probably next
week. There viii be no difficulty in gaining
the cooperation of the Burlington and Quincy
or the Rock Island companies have not seen
Mr.. Cable lately, but do not think he will have
any serious objections to the agreement that il
Is proposed to make. 1t will be merely ques-
ton whether a road will be worth more in or
outside Of the association"
In regard TO the money market and t,,e ren
eral financial situation Mr.. Gould was confident
that the most serious troubles had been passed.
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from the Fall Mall Gazette.
1t Ia strange coincidence that exactly a hum
dred years ago young girls in London were in
constant terror of meeting in the streets the
"Jack the Ripper" of that day. He attacked
and wounded several ladies in different parts Of
the town, cutting their garments and gashing
them in the body with sharp-pointed instru-
ment, although DO never went so far as murder
In April, I!Sa large reward was offered for the
apprehension Of ''the monster" as he was popu-
larry called. In July in the same year khyn-
wlck Wiitlams was prosecuted at the Old Bailey
on charge Of assaulting four girls, the daugh-
tera Of an hotel keeper in st. James street, and
woundtng one Of them. He was recognized by
several Witnesses as ''the monster" He lived in
!ermyn street, and fourteen witnesses appeared
70 give evidence TO his excellent character, but
the jury in one minute found him guilty. 1.-THE
monster however, seems to have had some
powerful friends. At the September session at
the Old Bailey certain questions on his case
we're reserved for the consideration Of eleven
OF the judges. At Sergeants' Inn Hall. ON No
yember 10, 1850, nine Of the eleven judges gave
their opinion that Rhynwick Williams, not With
standing the finding Of the Jury, bad only been
guilty q . nisdsmsanor.
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claim agents who have been working him for
several years.
Such a thing as a general Sioux war is no
longer considered possible. OF infinitely
greater influence than Sitting Bull and Red
Cloud and Gall are such chiefs as Young-man-
afraid Of : his horses, Observation-Disclosures
horses. Little Big Man. American Horse and
Blue Horse. Some of Buffalo Bills Indians
Rocky Bear and Red Shirt for example-cannot
fail to have pacifying influence on their hot
headed brethren. Then. again. a great many
Sioux are communicates in the Episcopal. Pres
byterian, Methodist and Roman Catholic
churches; these laugh at the mere idea Of an
outbreak, and SO do the young bucks and girls
who have been educated at Hampton and Car
isle. TO these latter the power of the white
man has been made very plain, and they, more
than any others, realize what the result of a
conflict must inevitably be.
WHAT THE INDIAN COSTS.
Did anybodr ever try to figure out the cost
OF a 'a',:.a cuibr-a IA? Perhaps the attempt
has '.-c: .L:,;c, but the War Department knows
no -l;'s ;.aout it. The greater proportion of
d.'..-.'"s c"HHot be assessed. for more injury is
do - III H.. :erial welfare Of the region in
wh.c:: the trouble exists than can be ascertained
or expressed in dollars. Some of the fgures-in-
definite at best-can, however, be given, and
they are decidedly interesting. Since 1856 it
has cost the United States just ESQ, 32l, 9O2 16
to feed and clothe the American Indian, and
during the same period this great and
rich government paid out the enormous
sum of $3.50, 209, 1861 to keep him on the
reservations and. when he broke away, to sub
due his savage spirit. There were times when
the expenditure of 5000 in provisions would
have prevented tribe from going on the war
path. but the government generally preferred
TO let the Indians go scalp-hunting and then
spent $4,000 in dragging home and making
him behave himself.
THE SIOUX.
The Sioux affected by the present condition
Of affairs number, all told, about 10000 souls
and are theoretically located at Pine Ridge
Rosebud, Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Grow
Creek and Lower Brule agencies. To thes<
people have been and will be issued an immense
quantity Of provisions during the current fsca
year. or beef the regular contract calls fol
IA, 200 900 pounds. There were % OO0, 900 poundi
Of -four ordered, 209 900 pounds of coffee, $685.
600 pounds of sugar, 457 900 pounds Of bacon
2ss 900 pounds of corn, LII 500 pounds Of beans
5000 pounds of hard tack, 5000 pound
Of hominy, $500 pounds of lard, $4,000 pounds
Of rice, l4I coo pounds Of salt and nearly 00l
pounds Of tea Besides these there was ex
pended in open market the sum of sl01 900
principally for beef, and recently the Indiar
bureau authorized the expenditure Of an add
tional sum OF $4,000 for beef at Pine Ridge
And yet there is trouble in the northwest.
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repeatedly been dag
nOsed by competent
persons, and there
seems to be no break
In the unanimity which
declares him to have
long outlived what
ever usefulness he may
ever have possessed.
Today he is the cham
pion American beggar,
ready to be placated at
any time with a larger
portion of rations and
a greater degree of
consideration. When
he dies there will be
no sorrow. save per-
haps in the pockets of
fhOsa sDeculafOra and
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THE SIOUX.
Politics.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Il am the boss fool" said man at the Kim
ball
How sop
swell, 1 got drunk, half beloved myself
hoarse, have spent all my money, got my hat
crushed in and have no place to sleep-and all
on account Of the election Of q man whom
have never seen and know nothing about I'm
. stranger in the city"
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As THERE Arrears RECENTLY

an Increasing fancy scr Stripes. We have A.
tsclpsted the desires Of the Ladies and oousht
out she entire stock Of an importer.
very attractive and handsome line Of eoodA.
bought TO retail ss o. and sl.5o PER yard We
propose 10 give you the sdysntAse 81 our pnr-
chase (Which you vii scknowiedes the bsst
value ever bought for the price) and run them
.; s5c. and 81.
Stripes are rapidly growing In favor and.
made On the bias uike Plsisis). Are truly stylish.
Owing to the great demand for Plaids nercs-
sarily makes them srsrce: bu; our stock b sin
complete. having Just ADDED line Of Ga
Cancels Hair Plsids. suitable for prcss Ms
terial. Jackets or Long wrspa
The goods are Of the most desirable coicrs;
the Fiaids Of the most nobhy order. Nothing
more handsome has been shown by any house
this season than any Of the materials spoken q.
An early inspection Of these stures and Pizids
would decidedly he 20 your ADVANTAGE. wesre
Sun showing In zoe. Pisids and Strips in
serses fun and handsome line. and Justly
Claim them TO be the best to bs found in ths
city.
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From the Atlanta Journal.
my idea of heaven" remarked Col. Bill
Glenn last night, sis place where two lawyers,
who thoroughly understand the case, argue
before an able judge and impartial jury. Just
argue, and argue, and argue-"
Sand never finish the trial?''
'Never. verdict would put an end to my
idea of happiness, which consists in the intel
iectuai struggle. No, sir, . verdict would be
the other place"
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promptly brought his bayonet to charge"
and, so he said, pierced Crazy Horses left side.
probably the correct one. is that the fatal pune
ture was made by the stiletto and it was done
by Crazy Horse himself while endeavoring to
loosen himself from the grip which Little Big
Man, an old friend of his, had upon his wrists.
The wounded chief died happy, because he
could not be held a prisoner.
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lsobbed Of O MILAN

john r. Baker, jr., the miaeing PHILADELPHIA
stock operator, is short si,oOo, coo in his &C.
counts as attorney to the trustees of the estate
of his grandfather, Charles H. Baker. The
missing securities consisted of coup,n bonds
end registered stock and bonds transferred
upon powers, which, so far as can be ascer-
tanned, were forged.