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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-19
ANECDOTE OF JAMES WATT.
The Inventor Gives n Steamboat Engineer
Valuable Lesson.

The Inventor Gives a Steamboat Engineer
Valuable Lesson.
James Watt who did so much to
make the steam engine of practical
use, did not, SO far as can be learned,
take any deep interest in the subject
Of steam navigation. Vet incidentally
he did Il good deal to advance it. In
his old age he paid visit to his native
town OF Gr"aHn>ll. On the 18th Of
August, ISL, y small stca mnOat had
begun making regular trips between
that pia e ana 'ilaSGiow, unA Gradu.
ally the SeIE nee l.as cNtrr dcd to other
point, several boats hcin" put into
commission Vie old engineer went
on one nt IL" y -" vessels H. RothcSay
and ha".,. the ;rip then occupying inc
whole cay. Mr. Williamson, in his
"Mcmo.'irI of James Watt" tells this
story I'll The To%Agc: Mr.. Watt en-
tered into rnnv":sutien with the en-
gino@7 o. 1}e haat, pointing ont to
him The method Of boiling the engine.
With :; iun;-rjli" he demonstrated 10
him what he 1nrant. Nut succeeding,
however, ne st last, 'ndcr the impGlse
of the ruling p,s>i,,a, threw OF his
ovcccoa', "ai p",ting his hand TO the
cngin" lilH~r't, ,hnWrd die practical
application ri NJ, lecture, Previously
to thi, the hn'll-s'rollc OF the steam
boat enigma was either unknown or
not grmr,A)T ;ctul on. The practice
was t" sop III" lElMc entirely a con
;,iIcr:liJ -" tiiNi. !.,,fDr,. he vessel rpuo H.
CT the point % !aooring in order to
allow TIE gr:!t;HI! and nHtural 1imi-
mutton nf hen speed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-19

SO Gale! :;""l't-n of Their Tricks in
A&Iui,nn -,..u1rn Fountain.

so e.&iic'! S"titr-n OF Their Ericks In
A&lui,,sn r,..u1rn Fountain.
a r;1l. Der Of Exile English sparrows
made = 'tHe>: Snow of Themselves in
Mndi"nn square 'ounta;n lately in the
prrS"nc" "i fn'i" TWO hund'cd spcctnt-
ors. Tine spar" ~" policeman, an adj
miltad authority on thr subject. said
it was .nc frs; Tine he had ever wit
messed such I; performance.
When the reporter, attracted by the
crowd, saw tie t:ny birds. there were
about %:: o. them pcrchcd on the
ledge al tho tor n:,e Of the series OF
basins and n succession they would
lily p;,ard ore ~ one, poisc on heir
wings in one "a the flowing lets Of
Nater. ANA, after becoming thoroughly
soaked, woulci allow themselves sud-
denly To drop into the little top basin,
and with the aid uf their wings sN i'm
out TO the basins ledge again. This
performance they repeated again and
again. and the little children gazing
OF it became Gvitc wild with delight
Ism it curi@ns"' said the "sparrow"
policeman to the reporter. II have
seer them birds bathing i'll that basin
again and again, but have never seen
them go further than stand on the
edge and dip their bills and heads and
wings in the w2tcr. These must be a
lot Of visiting Immersion Baptist spar
rows
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-19

Park Eivcr best patent ur-alWays
uniform and reliable every sack WAL
rantcd to please. 34tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-01-19
PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR ROU E.

Pullman service daily between Chicago, St.
Paul, Montana and the Pacific Northwest; and
between st. Paul. Minneapolis and Mblneso ia
North Dakota and Manitoba points.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Mile. Rhen I'm Two Plays.

Mile. Rhea, an actress of fine accomplish
ments, and q strikingly beautiful woman
with 1t all. will make her temperance be-
fore an Indianapolis audience after several
years absence. at English's next Thursday
night. in her new play. Josephine, En-
press of the French" in which she is
credited with having achieved the most de-
cided success of her starring career In this
country. Josephine" whose author Is Mr..
Albert Roland Havens. is spoken OF by the
critics elsewhere as being one of the
strongest historical plays that has been
seen upon the modern stage. Its series Of
half dozen historical pictures form an ex-
ceedingly interesting epoch in the career of
the great Napoleon. The MAN of Destiny"
Is dominated by the ambition TO
have a son succeed him on che throne
of France. and when tho news of the
Prince of Hollands death comes TO him he
decides to act upOn the alternative OF d.
vorce from Josephine. He loves her and
she worships him. She submits to the
cruel fiat of fate and immoIates herself
upon the altar OF her affection. NAPOLEON
accepts the sacrifice and makes an alliance
with Marie Louise of Austria. The silt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
The Coming OF the Eilss.

The Elks are making extensive prepare
tions for their annual benefit. which takes
place Thursday evening, Feb. 2. 1t is the
intention to eclipse all past benefits hereto
fore given by the lodge by presenting
complete and extensive change in their
programme. twill consist of grand min
strel first part. with Mess-s. Hall and Por-
ter as principal end men. aud an 0lo given
by volunteers from the local theaters The
best musical talent has been secured and
under the skillful baton of Prof. n. ID.
BeisseDherz. who Is busily engaged In writ
ing all the music which will be used on
that occasion. and will be treat to lovers
of good music. The benefits given by the
lodge are in and of the charity fund. and
also for the purpose of furnishing their
new lodge-roOms now being furnished on
North Meridian street. The general COM
mittec have spared no expense TO present
10 their friends a tirst-clsss entertainment.
BY the kind permission of Mr.. j. T.. Fen
messy, OF CINCINNATI, James r. Fennessy,
manager of the Empire, has consented TO
appear and give his specialtles. which Will
be given by him at the benefit of the Duck
worth Club, OF Cincinnati. In short time.
The list of volunteers and the programme
will be announced later In the daily press.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

ever the Accomplishment of voice or feet.
American and English girls unquestion-
ably have the advantage of looks 1t may
be that they come from a higher intelli-
gence and class of the nation. but. what
ever the cause. they are certainly more
attractive personalities through this one
great favor of physical beauty.
But even good looks and good voice
do not always answer the purpose with us.
j have in mind a recent case In point. She
was tall. we'll proportioned and graceful.
She wanted to go on the stage. She had no
experience but was fortified with a dainti-
ly-folded manuscript and a chart. both of
which had been given 10 her by phrenoio.
Gist. He had told her that she was adapted
to the stage as naturally as if she bad been
cut out to order and made uD on purpose.
That part was interesting, but not con-.
yinclng. Her comedy appearance and
voice were. did not hear her read or see
her act. but John MoWade and Others In
the company did. This was at Pittsburg
a fortnight ago. Last week when saw the
company at Chicago. she hod taken wings.
j won't tell you what they said. except
that they asked me If she were not n poor
relation; and TO make the occasion pleasant
/ said yes"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

of her union is O son. but the star of Ma
poleon's greatest sets. and In exile at Elba.
he proves the beartlessness of his second
wife in leaving him, cOmfortless, to his lot.
while his first consort. and the worshlper
at the shrine of his greatness. bemOsns the
dissipated power of the man she loved.
The closing climax deals with the death of
Josephine, as Napoleon had broken the
bonds of Elba's exile and was again on the
temporary Great OF popular wave. From
this brief description of this much talked
of plays foundation an understanding can
be had of the opportunities it
affords for the display of Rheas
abilities as a tragic emotional actress of
modern school. Every prominent dramatic
critic in this country has declared her
Jose phine to be tho best til ing the m ghetto
actress has ever done. This is praise in
deed when we remember her "Frou-Frou."
"Adrienne" and Camille" Much has
been written about the Napoleon Bona
parte of Mr.. w. s. Hart He is said to rep
resent a perfect stage picture of the Gold
blooded ambitious man of destiny. Dir.
Hart has studied all the historythat in any
way refers TO the life of the great Napoleon,
and it Is claimed he has perfected himself
In ali those little maunerlsms of speech
and general bearing that the friends of the
Emperor knew SO well, and laughed at be-
hind his back.
Josephine" Will bs gwen Thursday and
Friday evenings. and Camille" part in
which Mile. Rhea eXcels, Saturday matt
nee and evening Seats will be on sale for
her engagement Tomorrow morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Misses Grace Hnmilton. blanche Haydep,

Misses Grace Hamilton. Blanche Hayden,
Laura Armstrong and Ellie Johnson.
Notwithstandingt the popularity OF Tux
edo" the present season Will be Its last
Next year George Thatcher. In conjunction
with his partners Messrs. Rich aud Harris.
will bring before the public new depart,
IRE IN the way of spectacular minstreI
comic opera from the pen OF ). CheaVei
Goodwin. the librettist OF Nv ang and
other comic opers srccesses. number of
comic opera favo.ites, large chorus and
full orchestra will be added 10 the present
Tuxedo company. Special scenery. COS
tunes, properties aud stage effects are now
being prepared and this novelty Will Dc
put on for run at Chicago during the
worlds fair. 1t Will be seen at the Grand
early next season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
a Hoop-Skirt War.
Boston Herald

BUsIUh HerhIU
The uprising against the revival Of the
criIollne appears to be assuming enoour-
aging proportions across the water, and
there is some reason TO hope that this lat
est mandate of fashion may be successfully
dehed. Anti-crinoline leagues are reported
TO have been formed in Paris and London.
and distinguished representatives of both
sexes are united for the fray. We read of
q husband who declares that il his wife
wears the Objectionable cage he will decline
TO be- in her company; while a still
holder spirit asserts that he has solemnly
warned his better half that every crinoline
brought into his home will be destroyed by
his own ruthless hand. This sounds like
business. Let the merry war 60 on TO the
DEATH
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Ha,len & Hart in a New Play.


Hallen ~ Hart, the wide-awake come
dIans, who have made things merry here
tofore In an amusing nod ae-podge called
Later On" will appear at English's to-
morrow night in an entirely new piece
called The Idea" THE Idea" Is said 60
be of a finer grain and purpose than their
familiar skit Later On" 1t found unusual
favor with the critics and public in Chicago
and New York, and the success was so
great in the latter city that serious efforts
were made 10 change or cancel dates in
other cities so that the engagement might
be prolonged indefinitely in Gotham. Ii Is
said to be an exceedingly clever conceit,
bristling with novel ideas and running
over with humorous incidents. jolly songs
end graceful dances. There is said to be
semblance or reason In II all. too which Is.
to say the least. rare In what Ia
generally presented under the name OF
farce comedy. This tangible thread. which
sustains the merry tumble upon plane of
intelligence. if not wit. concerns the help
less maneuverings OF a well-intenrioned
old fellow, who 10 bursting with reform no.
tlons. He Is one of those sensitive old busy
bodies who are always In q state of nervous
agony lest the world 90 to the demnltion
bowwows. lie Is rather like the fellow
whose life Is made uneasy and rest dis
turDed by the record of some atrocity of
the day. unmindful of the fact that even
our little world contains sixty millions of
souls. and therefore this tangible evidence
of depravity should De small and encour-
aging item of comparison. instead of soul
narrowing. The well-neaning old codger,
TO carry out his reforms. "a may be imng-
lned. has busy and exciting time. and out
OF bis helpless and amusing efforts arise
most of the humorous complications of the
play. One sensational scene involves
raid on q fashionable club.
Mr.. Harris role Is that of a speculative
PENNSYLVANIA. with rather more Wit than
wisdom. and predisposition TO the other
sex. which causes u good many humorous
complications. Mr.. Hallen's role Is that
OF feather-brain. whose waking mo-
ments are chiefly occupied with dress and
nonsense. The excellent baritone. John
McWade. and pretty Mollie Fuller have
prominent parts in the piece. In the cast,
besides them. are Alice earle. Fannie
Bloodgood. Carrie DeMar. Emma Seymour.
Lulu and Mabel Nichols, Adelaide Craw-
ford. Florence Holbrook. Al Wilson, Don.
aid Harold. Harry Hilton. w. s. Francis
George ODonneIi and several others of IN
dividual value. The costumes and scenery
will be- new-in short. every detail of the
entertainment will be new. 1t is said, and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
RIBBONS Center Si.l.

The Ribbon Sale will continue all
this week, if the stock holds out. A
lucky purchase enables us to give
you SC, Zoe, 12c, 15c, 1Sc, zoe, 25c and
3Oc ribbons, in all leading shades,
for sc, &c, 10c and 19c yd.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Musical Treat In German.

A rare treat 10 in store for people who are
able to understand German. The entire
Cincinnati Theatrical Company, under the
direction of Mr.. +. Szwirschinn. will give
one performance at the Grand Opera-hous SO
on Tuesday night. Jan. "a. The play is
Moser's excellent comedy, "Fraeuleln
Frau" which had an unprecedented run OF
over two hundred consecutive perform
ances at the Berlin Holtheater. All MEM
bers of the company are artists OF undls.
puted merit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

Madame Cappiani to be one of the finest
contrsltos this country has ever produced.
After studying in New York for several
years. she became one OF the leading church
choir singers there and soon was the best
paid church contralto In the city. She soon
entered upon concert work and was in de-
mand by all the principal clubs and organi-
cations in this country. She did
not give up this work. however.
until the organization of the
American Opera Company under Theodore
Thomas, when she became one of the lead
ing singers of that organization, and after
wares, In the Hinrichs American Opera
Company. ct PHILADELPHIA. of which she
has been member for tho past three sum-
mers, and participated in the original
production of "Cavalleria Rusticana"In tins
country. She has also been a member of
the boston Ideals and other opera. COM
panies; also In the Tavary Del Puente and
other concert companies. and was also one
of the soloists on the great California trim
OF Gilmore's band. and has also been on
other tours with that lamented leader.
George Thatcher's Tuxedo"
George Thatcher's clever combination of
minstrelsy ana farce comedy. Tuxedo
will be seen at the Grand Opera house for
three performances. beginning next Friday
evening. Jan. 81, with regular Saturday
matinee. Tuxedo Is an original idea.
well worked out, which has resulted in
much success. The company engaged for
the double production 10 we'll adapted 70
the manifold requirements of so composite q
play as Tuxedo" The organization COM
prises miscellaneous talent in abundance
miEstrels. comedians. vocalists dancers
and farce-comedy stars. Conspicuous in
the company are George Thatcher. who
will appear In the role of jackson Park. OF
Chicago; Hughey Doughertv, an old
favorite; John A. Coleman. an ex.
ceilant comedian and superior dancer;
DAILY. G.. w. Dukelan and G. Is Wheeler.
The singing. which Is a strong feature of
tuxedo" Is by X. j. JOSE the famous
contra-tenor; Raymon Moore the sweet
voiced tenor balladist: III. W. Friliman.
the basso. and Thomas Lewis. baritone.
That spriahtly soubrette. Alice Evans:
Miss lola Yberri. q graceful'and highly ac-
semDlshed spanish danseuse. and the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
HANDKERCHIEFS Center.

100 dozen Ladies' White Open-work
Handkerchiets at 1c.
81 dozen Mems Coiored Border, fine
quality, sc each, regular price 10c. If
YOU want any of these come Monday.
They may last longer. but we hardly
think SO, considering the value.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
IACES oens sIsle.

Real Handmade Torchon. lie, &c. SC
and 10c a I'D, regular price DC to 15c a
yard.
Black Silk Chantilly, and A inches
wide, &c, 10c and 12l2c a yd, regular
price 15c and zoe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
EMBR0IDERIES d 6sIser

Good quality Cambria Edge, inches wide,
1c, sc and 90 yard; regular price &c. &c and
10c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
CORSETS. ss'f Plso.

Coraline, Yatisl and G. B.
brands, all 81 goods, sale
price SOC.
Warmers Health, G. B.,
Zenobia and Model, $1.25
goods, for 69c.
Madame Warren, Model,
r. g. G.. and 500 bone, $1.50
goods for 79c.
S. C. and r. & g., So and
1925 goods, for $1.19.
P. d. and S. G. Satin, white
and assorted colors, 1915
goods, for $l.29.
r. & G. finest Satin Dress Cor
sets, all shades, all sizes, never be-
fore offered less than $350-now
$1.9S. 1t really looks like throw
ing money away to put these in, but
they're in the lot and have to go.
Misses "Double We" Corset Waists
Soc goods for 69c.
lmetrical and to equalize the
We made up the following list
enefit and ours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Established in 1853.
TEstabIished in 1851

Mr. fuckers letter is selfexplanatory. These goods
all fresh and clean The assortment is complete Not
an undesirable piece the lot We could put it all right
in with our stock and the regular of trade
get the full price for it. That would be the old wayt
isn't ours We're going to follow established rule
going to give you the benefit of buyers brains Our
gain the quick handling of the deal We get our
legitimate, regular profit in two three days instead OF
waiting six months for bigger bite
The sale will open promptly at o'clock Monday morn
ing and will last only long the goods do Our guess
is that Wednesday will end it. Ii you knew we'll
do the actual values of the goods wouldn't last that long
Extra salespeope will be put in the two departments
Well try to give everybody prompt attendance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

Every value is stated for
exactly what it is. We never
try to "paint the rose."
Macbeth speaks Of those
"That palter with US in a double sense
That keep the word of promise to 'our
ear
And break it to our hope"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Underwear.

The lines comprising the
lot are fine Merino Vests and
Pants, Jersey Ribbed Goods.
Sanitary Woods and Medi-
Gated Scarlet Ribbed Cash
mereS.
All Ladies' and Children's
Garments that were zoe, 25c
and 30c will be closed out at
125c.
All 37ioc and 45c goods at 19c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

Choice of our entire stock
Of Cloth Jackets for $40.
Some were as high $50 on
Jan. l.
Choice Of anything Plain
or Fur-urimmed, that was 81
to $15, for So.
Every garment less than ST
for 50.
Choice Of all Children's
Cloaks, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years,
for So; were S., $40 and
$12.
Not a single piece in the
whole stock reserved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Also good styles Dress Ginghams at &c.

Fifty pairs $50 White Wool Blankets &C $3.50.
Heavy Brown Linen Crash, fancy border, 2l2c a
yard.
All linen Checked Glass Towels. &c.
Bigger bargains than ever N DomesticS-and raw
cotton nearly loo pound!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
DRESS MATERIAL x WsSs

Twelve pieces Black Dress Silks, Rhadames,
ne at 69c.
Ten pieces 46-inch Black Henrietta, extra
fine, at soc.
Assorted lot of so pieces of Fancy Dress
Goods. New styles In Stripes aud Checks. 81
inch all-woOl Ladies' Cloth and 52-inch all
WOO Cheviots choice for 49c.
The Toxic Reps and Bedford Cords at the
print counters were SO well received last week
that we have put on another 100 pieces at &c a
yard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

% yards good yard.wide brown Muslin, 81.
10 yards good Al bleached Muslin for 81.
II yards extra fine bleached Muslin, finished
for the needle. 81.
A strong "A unbleached sheeting. Is yards
for 81.
Good A unbleaehed Sheeting 12iac yard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

Entire line Mems Shirts
and Drawers that were 81
and $1.25 go at SOC. Those
that were 75c and Soc at 39c.
There are probably 300 odd
pieces of Mems Wear in all
grades, sizes and weights that
will be sold at evenly divided
prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Tables.

East-5o pieces 2S-inch Outing Cloth Great
variety of good styles. Would be cheap at loo.
&c.
Center-5O Cieces 22-inch Intiia Silks. 25
different shades: usually sold for soc now see
Wet-50 pieces 46-inch Atwood French
serges. All new spring goods. Just received.
Twenty-fi five Shades at 6gc This will G the
popular fabric during the coming seas N.
Also 25 pieces fine French Dress Goods Ia
fancy Veaves. Never before sold for less than
81, for 69c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
Trimmings and Buttons. w aisle.

A lot of large, fine-cut Steel But
tons. suitable for Jackets, Zoe doz.;
worth Toe and ST.
Crochet and Cut Steel Buckles,
25c dozen; worth SOC and Toe.
500 Colored and Illuminated Bead
Ornaments, five different colors,
10c each, worth 25c and 35c.
200 yards Colored Ribbon Fringe,
at 39c yard, worth Toe.
600 yards Colored Marabout Edg-
ing, at Doc yd, worth 35c.
All remnants and short lengths
of trimming, colors and black, at
half the regular price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22
SHOES S Main

Encyclopedia Brittanica halt
leather binding, % vols. Only six
sets left. Will close on; at SO per
set. The cloth binding usually
costs $3.50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22


Have you noticed that the American
girl IS very much in the air just now as q
dancing Divinity" said Manager James
Jay Brady, of Hallen Il Hart. Until
lately we have depended almost entirely
upon foreign beauties for the highest ex-
preston of stage dancing; at least, don't
know that ought TO have said 'beauties.'
either. Indeed. think the lack of this in
those who have come 10 US from other
shores has been the direct cause of the
American girls advance. A ballet girl
from Italy. with q graceful contour of body
aud an attractive countenance. has always
been more like religious hope
than living reality. They gener-
ally have fiat chests. narrow shout
ders and faces that put one very much
In MIND of the universal patent medicine
label before taking Whether or not
American girls can dance so we'll from
high artistic point of view. there is no
gainsayin2 the fact that they a much
more satisfactory vision. Ii Is pretty hard
for poor and fsltering human nature to
rise above the fact of an ugly face. what
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-22

Just to make things symmetrical and
crowd to some extent, we have made up t
Of pleasant things for your benefit and on