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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26

our awakened emotions by a quickened
sense of the veritable presence. the sensible
presence of our Lord and our God.
Ito forget the spiritual in the sensible IS
TO carnalize the faith. To strip the spiritual
OF the sensible is 10 eVaporate IL and 10 re-
move IL from the sphere OF human life. Let
US do neither. Let US realize that the ground
whereon we stand Is holy ground, but that
ii is ground. We draw near to God, but we
draw near TO Him sensibly. We behold Him.
He touches us. His voice is in our ears. This
church. 1t is it's blessedness. 1t is its we'll
spring of joy eternal. We gather here to-
day because it is the natal day OF God
God manifest in the flesh. 1t is freighted
with true joy. True joy is forgiveness of
sim Ii is TO get the individual light which
each ones pee uliar need requires. For each
there is his own consolation, his own touch
of fellowship his own assistance, his own
friendship. his healing, his own
strength. These things are possible because
God is here, because there is here God in
the flesh. Let US win, then, this day, deep
ened sense Of the JOY of the Lord through
a closer communion with Him in body as
we'll $ in spirit. God did not vouchsafe to
St John and the apostles the sensible pres
ence OF the Lord and deny it to us. We. by
faith, are in the sensible presence Of Him,
the dead, is still, by the spirit, in touch
with His people in spirit, soul and body.
Here. in this very church, at this very hour
and at this very altar we can join with
the apostles in the experience of that which
from the beginning, which we have
heard, which we have seen with our eyes,
which we have looked upon, and our hands
have handled OF the word OF life
Dear brethren, among whom have the
duty, the privilege and the high honor of
ministering this very word, / wish you all
a very merry Christmas. in such sense that
1 pray that you may all win here this day
such sensible fellowship, such sweet COM
munion with Him who was born OF Mary
that your joy may be the joy of the Lord"
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Pettis Dry CO
IT WASROUGH ON RATS
Novel ''SpOrt" INDUCED In at
"Jack" Christians Resort.
Number of Contests Between Rats and
Terriers Witnessed by Crowd
Largely Intoxicated.

Yesterday was a sad day for rats. At
Christians road house, near the fair
grounds, several hundred rodents met their
doom at the hands of the local sports, as
sisted by three sports Of the canine
variety. There has been considerable
rivalry between DR.. W. Il. Stuard and ST
Eaglan over the respective merits of their
dogs as rat killers. A contest was ar
ranged for yesterday to take place at
Christians road house. About two hun
dred members of the sporting fraternity
went out to the fun. y crude pit had
been built, which, on account Of its shape,
did not give the dogs a chance to show
what they really could do.
DR.. Stuard's fox terrier. Jack, was the
first dog in the pit He showed his train
ing by killing fifteen rats in two minutes
and thirteen seconds, but he was only get
ting warmed up to the work. The next
twenty-five were despatched in two and
a half minutes. This performance was
greeted with loud cheers. Still Jack had
not yet done his best work. DR.. Stuard
had handful of greenbacks which he
was Offering TO bet in any sum up to 500
that his dog could beat that record, or
that he could kill more rats in two min
utes than any other dog present. Betters
were not very brisk in taking a bet they
felt sure they would lose, so the Doctor
stu has his money. Jack showed by his
next performance that his owner was
justified in placing much confidence in
him. Twenty rats were placed in the pit
and Jack, apparently eager to make
better record, killed them i'm one minute
ana nfty-nfne seconds Before this time
several kegs of beer had been consumed
oy the thirsty crotd. and they were in a
mood TO make a big demons ira ton when
81 Eaglan's fox terrier Dick, was then
given chance to show what he could do
In one minute and nine seconds he killed
ten rats. He killed another pit but the
time could not be ascertained. A Scotch
terrier, old enough to wear false teeth
owned by William f. Brill, did the best
work or all, considering his age. 1t is not
definitely known, but generally supposed
that he Is about fifteen years old. In less
than one minute he killed eleven rats
Another pit OF sixteen rats he despatched
In ono minute and thirty seconds.
Before the sport was at an end three
hundred rodents met their DOOM Billy
Housen, the ex-pugilist was master of
ceremonies, taking the rats from the wire
cage with pair of tongs. by catching
them securely by the tail and depositfne
them one at time in an ordinary SOAP
box, from which they were dumped into
the pit at the same time tine dog was
The promoters of this match say that
i'm the near future they will have a free
for-all match at Tomlinson Hall, when
they expect to have dogs from Louisville
and St. Louis. At this match they will
ten, twenty and forty rats in the shortest
time
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Recently it has become quite a fad among
the ladies TO raise money for their benevo-
lent work by sending out letters To their
friends requesting that they send them a
dime and write to three more ladies' MAX
ing the same request. Then each OF those
ladies are to write TO three more ladies.
and 50 on. each series of letters being num-
bered till the number thirty has been
reached. when no more letters are to be
written. The originator of this scheme sure
ly did not have any idea of the number of
letters IL would take TO complete the series.
AS each letter requires an answer TO the
secretary, inclOsng the dime the grand
total OF letters that would have to be writ
ten 10 complete the series would reach the
enormous number Of 6l1.6l3, $50 $50, H. ESti-
mating the population OF this world at H..
GO. 1000. IL would require Oo9 worlds of
the same population TO contain enough peO-
pie for each one to receive and answer one
Etter. or, TO calculate IL on the basis of this
world only. each man, woman and child
would receive and answer q. ESQ letters. The
ladies would receive as a reward for their
efforts An behalf of charity $50. SS3, Go -.
lo'2D, ana the government would receive
IN postage the snug sum or $l2,353. i61 sl3.-
lezSS-enOugh money 10 pay pensions as long
as the world VIII exist If each letter
weighed one-quarter Of an ounce IL would
require 2ll, 27SG56 tons OF paper TO write
the letters. At twenty-five tons to the car
this would hll 96j1.lf6 ears which at an
average length Of thirty-fve feet. would
make a train $3.50 miles long. enough TO
reach around the world two and half
times And stu the ladies are not satisfied.
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AT THE REFORMATORY.
Plenty Of Christmas Cheer Gud Merri
ment for the Inmates.

There was plenty of Christmas cheer and
merriment az the Reform School for Girls.
Miss Sarah Kelly, superintendent, and her
able corps of officers had worked
hard, with heart and hand, for
days past, to make the hundred and fifty
children realize that there was a real home
surrounding them, with ali the traditions
of Christmas, belonging to them as we'll as
to children of more fortunate conditions.
The chapel, with its new furnishings, looked
a very festive hall. Green garlands and
holly wreaths were every where, and appro-
pirate notices, framed in evergreen, deco
rated the walls. On the platform stood two
gaily decorated Christmas trees, surround
ed by dolls of all sizes and beautifully
draped. Books without number and balls
and toys filled much space. There was
chimney built of bricks, the latter being
boxes painted to initiate the bricks, and
filed with nuts and candies. Two tables
were piled up with popcorn sticks and
formed pretty pyramids, with a base of
oranges. Promptly at 10 o'clock the super
intendent, with Mrs. Walker and Miss
Roache. of the board of managers, and d
few guests. went to the chapel. and to the
music OF the piano received the children.
For some time there was a din of voices.
joy. Miss Cooper and Miss Anderson had
prepared programme, in which Santa
played prominent part GRANDMOTHER
Gray's Christmas was given by one Of the
older girls and three little ones. They had
come to grandma for Christmas treat,
ana, after having been tucked away in an
impr0viSed bed and fallen asleep Santa
Claus appeared on the scene with bells and
bag of toys. The whole play was prettily
acted. and elected much applause. There
was q Christmas sermon, read by one of
the girls, and two poems recited. Gloria
in EXcelsis" was beautifully sung by the
school The choir of about twenty voices
gave another selection, and the officers sang
an anthem. At the close of the programme
Miss Keely stepped upon the platform,
gathered up armful of dolls and held
them temptingly out toward the little ones.
In a remarkably short time every child
held its doll, and then were distributed BON
bons, that yielded paper caps of various
shapes, and when these were put on the
scene was suggestive of a mardi gras
Then went around oranges and popcorn
Pretty boxes, With handkerchiefs, and gifts
sent by home friends. BY this time the can
dies had turned low and the sunlight was
allowed 20 shine in upon the scene. Then
came the tea ring down Of the chimney. and
each child richer for two paper bricks.
The merriment was unrestrained, and when
finally, the children were dismissed there
was but one sentiment TO this having
been the happiest and prettiest Christmas.
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SOfn Pillows.
Harnar'S RnZar.

The fancy for sofa pillows is by no means
on the wane, but many are 50 elaborate
that they serve rather for ornament than
use. One which combines service ana
beauty, however can be quickly and mex
pensiyeiy made OF square OF heavy linen,
on which q pattern of large interlaced
rings is worked in outline stitch with
heavy linen floss. Cut the square OF linen
(Which may be either bleached or I'M
bleachedl the size desired; then, commence
ing at the upper left-hand corner, lay
saucer upside down on the material Gar
enough from the top and side To allow
ample room for turnings), and draw a
line around ii with a pencil. Move the
saucer TO the right till the left-hand edge
just touches the center of the circle. and
repeat. Continue in this way across the
top, then down both sides and across the
bottom, thus forming border. 1t may
save time and perpleNity TO suggest that
the maker should hrst lay the saucer on
the material, get the exact measurement.
and see how many rings the width OF the
square will allow. Divide the surplus. For
instance, if two inches, make the first cir
Gle one inch from the top ami one inch
from the side OF the upper left-hand corner.
II preferred. patterns OF erescents. tri-
angles, pansles clover leaves, or any de-
sign, can be cut from stiff brown paper,
laid on the linen, and traced with a pencil
at irregular distances over the whole sur
face, and then connected by slanting lines.
When the embroidery Is finished. cut an
other piece Of linen OF the same size, sew
neatly together around three sizes, slip
the pillow ia. and catch the fourth side
lightly. When the cover is soiled. IL can
be easily ripped, ara VIII come frOm the
wash looking as good new. a ruflle OF
embroidery or heavy lace can be added IL
desired.
The easiest way to get the pillow is. OF
course. TO buy n so-called down cushion"
at any of the large shops. Bat If expense
must be considered. very nice ones can be
made at home OF ticking stuffed with
feathers, or, II they cannot be had. the
inner husks OF corn torn iengthways in
narrow strips, the finer the better, may
be substituted. This latter filling is also
excellent for boat cushions, which may be
covered with the durable blue denim. on
which the name of the boat or the initials
OF its owner have been embroidered with
coarse white linen thread in outline stitch.
arranged diagonally.
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COSTS S150, 600 A YEAR.
Pretty Sum for Support of Irish Men,
bers OF the British Parliament.

NEW YORK, Dec 25.-A reporter called
at the residence Of DR.. Thomas Adds EN-
NETT, the president of the Irish National
Federation of America, to interview the
Hon. Edward Blake, NJ. p. for Longford,
Ireland, who is one of the executive COM
mittee of the Irish parliamentary party
led by Justin Mccarthy Mr.. Blake was
out. DR.. Emmett stated that Mr.. Blake
mad come to spend the holidays with his
family Toronto, and not on any bust
ness connected with the federation. II
may say" said Dr. Emmett, that Mr..
Blake was never more hopeful of the situ-
alton Of the horne-rule question than he is
now. He speaks very confidently
Asked if the federation would get up a
fund for the evicted tenants in Ireland Mr..
Emmett said: mo. The federation was
not formed for that purpose. The people
of Ireland will have to support them. The
federation of America was organized to
support the parliamentary party, q number
of whom are young men who could not re
main in Parliament without assistance. We
will try and collect as much money for
them as we can, and il there is q bal
ance over it Will be given for the eYicted.
II takes $4,000 year TO support our
members of Parliament. We have over
one hundred branches in the United States,
seventy or seventy-five being in MaSsa
chusetts. New York is rather backward,
there being only about twenty branches
mere"
HAS Mr. Blake expressed any opinion
as to whether the statement made in the
Cronin murder trial in Chicago, to
whether the letter suggesting the neces-
sty of DIR. Crohin's removal and attribu-
ted to Michael Davitt, was written by
him%'
NO" said DR.. Emmett. and l don't
think he knows anything about it. He was
not q member of the Irish party at that
time We expect to try and make use of
Mr Blake before he returns to London by
getting MIN TO speak at a meeting here on
behalf of the interest of the federation"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26

addition to the literature of the subject
that Will find a liking in the minds of many
readeis A. My Arctic Journal by Jo-
discoveries recently filled the attention OF
the scientific world for some days that
were days OF fame and happiness for him.
Mrs. Peary was one of the little company
OF seven people that wintered sixty miles
from the spot where Kane endured his suf
island to which Greely's men had been
lured to starvation by the unfuinlied prom
Use OF this government. This dfary. put out
New York, in excellent form, with cOpi0us
Photographic illustrations, was not written
for for publication, but perhaps it is
easy, running gossip of the expedition and
shows that it had a pleasant side. 1t shows,
furthermore that the books of Kane, Han
and others have given many wrong impress
sions about Greenland and that. at least in
summer, IL is no such desert as popular
fancy makes il. The Peary party climbed
the cliffs near Godhaven in sun tempera-
ture of 81 degrees, crossing fields of moss,
Slapping mosquitoes, chasing butterflies.
gathering anemones, poppies. pinks and the
they were crushed at every football The
only discomforts were those incident TO
than a year at Redcliffe, Mrs Peary can
write, "As for cold, hardship and hunger,
that is nonsense The natives were kindly.
few exhibitions of temper were recorded,
and they were tractable. To-day they are
better off for the simple gifts that they
received from the eXplorers-pots, kettles.
knives, needles, scissors. lance poles, ginl-
lets, saw and timber "A happier. merrier
set of people, l have never seen," says the
author The time spent at the snug little
house during the absence of Peary and AS
trup was not heavy; there were reading,
scientific work instruction of the natives.
holiday dinners, hunting parties care of the
dogs and homework and, when the time
came TO leave il was found that the place
had been endeared to all. Mrs. Peary's
journal extends TO Aug 20 of the present
year, the last of her manuscript having been
brought back on the Falcon A preface for
the book has been written by Mr.. peary,
who also appendS a chapter giving con-
else account Of his successful journey across
he
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26
WILL BE AIRED IN COURT.
Neither Breckenridge Nor Miss Pollard
Willing to Compromise.

WASHINGTON, Dec 25-The Pollard
Breckenridge suit has not been compromised
as reported. Colonel Breckenridge says
there Will be no compromise and that
effort has been made to that end He says
the case must be settled in court. Every
now and then rumOr of this kind is started
for the sole purpose of creating a breeze
among the gossips and affording the
specials an opportunity to deny the ru-
mors thus started. The friends of Miss Pol
lard assert that she will never consent TO a
compromise: that her object is to drag
down Colonel Breckenridge and retire him
from political life. On the other hand, the
friends of Colonel Breckenridge charge that
as it is a case of blacknail he will not rest
until the matter is tried in the courts which
they assert viii be done, and the Colonel
will be indicated Ii Is not likely that the
viii be reached before the latter part
of next spring unless the court should make
1t special at the request of the persons con-
cerned. There can be no question but that
this case will attract almost as much at
tention as the famous Tilton-Beecher trial.
Enoch Totten, one Of Mr.. Breckinridge's
attorneys, said to-day: Il saw Mr.. Brock
inridge day before yesterday, and he said
nothing IL me Of any settlement or in
deed. OF any proposition on his part
the part of Miss Pollard respecting a set
Element Had there been any such promo
sition made l would certainly have
been informed of it, Hence, l cannot only
say that / know nothing Of it, but also
that L am very sure there is no truth in
the story. How it originated 1 am at a
loss to understand. You can say that, as
far as his counsel have been informed,
there is no intention on the part Of Mr..
breckenridge to agree TO any settlement
which would in any manner reflect on his
character
Col. Philip Il. Thompson, another attor-
ney for Mr.. Breckenridge, said: II have
heard nothing OF that If such a report has
become current il has become spread about
with no foundation. We have made 20 ad-
vances looking toward settlement out
of court"
Miss Pollard could noe be seen, as she is
said IA 40 ,--efffr,r- friends n KantncIyy
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German Oru.t1Ds- Home

At the German Orphans Home the lit
tie charges were made merry with Christ
mas tree and a real live Santa Claus. who
gave presents Of candy nuts, popcorn and
other things OF a more substantial charac-
ter During the afternoon the clergy OF
the German churches Of the city were pres
ent and addressed the children This was
followed by song and Rotations by the
children. This holiday occasion is looked
forward to with great glee by the little
German charges at the home, and the
management this year spared no expense
to make it of the most enjoyable
Christmas occasions in the history of the
inCtitufiop
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MRS. PEARY's JOURNAL.
Interesting Notes ON Her Residence
in the Frigid Northiand.
BROOKLYN Eagle

Geography in the Mort becomes ro-
nance. The ice and gran be land beyond
the Arctic circle is still ne OF the few
spots Of earth that keep heir mysteries
a little of il. But the i'm ossible is being
accomplished and If Nau-;sen and Peary
return in safety "A year or two hence the
scientific men VIII probably be able II cor
rect and complete their data respecting the
cartogrdphy. photography, n.eteorO!ogy.
zoology ana all the other olOgies and on
Omies Of the Polar s0litudes. The practical
benefit of exploration IS frequently Ques-
toned. but one of its benefits is that il
develops high qualities In the explorers
for the history OF Arctic voyages is full
of incidents OF generosity and heroism- An
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26
At the Institutes.

At the Blind and Deaf and Dumb insti-
tutes Christmas exercises We're the order
Of the morning yesterday. Devotional ex-
ercises were held first, after which a gen
eral good time was indulged in. The usual
Christmas programme was gone through
with. At the Blind Institute the music
was OF an excellent order, being partici-
pated in wholly by the inmates, who gave
the numbers on the programme Ia man
ner that spoke volumes for the conduct Of
this branch Of education in the instltu-
ton. A large number of visitors were
present at both asylums.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26

The hotels were not slow yesterday in
dispensing the good things Of the season.
At the Grand. the Bates, the Denison and
the Spencer, the bills Of fare were not lack
ing all the Injuries of the season. The din
ing rooms We're beautifully decorated and
their nneSt table ware was brought into use
in honor of the day. Each of the houses had
handsome bills Of fare. especially designed
for the occasion, to be retained by the
guests as souvenirs. The few travelling men.
VINO Were so unfortunate be away
from home on Christmas, but were fortu-
nate enough TO spend Christmas in Indian
apolis say that. the hotels of this city can
Christmas dinner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acta
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
aud 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. KF. NEW YORK, az.
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The Maennerchor's Christmas.

Last night the Maennerchor Society cele-
brated Christmas in their fatherland style
at their hall. Two dramas were presented
by the members what Do You Think OF
Russia?" and Mr.. KaudeNs Gardiner
Predigten." None but members were ad-
mitted. and they had very pleasant time.
Next sunday night the operetta, Servant
OF the society.
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At the Poor Farm.

At the poor farm Superintendent Yeager
treated the unfortunate inmates with
Christmas tree last night, from which was
dispensed presents sent 70 the institution by
friends. In addition the management gave
away an abundance Of candies, nuts, pOck-
et handkerchiefs etc. Exercises consist
ing OF singing and recitationS had
later, and the evening was passed pleas
antlv by the cOunty'S charges.
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Er,,rnirn Thenfcr.

Donaldsons New York London Theater
Speciality Company opened TO two packed
houses at the Empire yesterday. The ca
pacity of the house was tested fully. The
company presented a new and interesting
performance, free from vulgarity and sug-
gestive points. The performance COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-26
Hoods and Only 8ood,s

Hoods Sarsaparilla. Is carefully prepared
from Sarsuparilia, Dandeiion Mandrake
Dock, Plpsissewa, Juniper berries and other
Wefi-knoWn remedies. by a rs-.-tlffor COM
binatiOn, proportion and process. giving 10
Hoods Sarsapariiia curative powers not
possessed by other medicines. II effects re-
Inarkable cures when other preparations
fail.
Hoods Pulls cure biliousness.