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The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
G,y,n o Tomuv inc Better Part.

The Teacher-It is better, far better to give than receive. Now, Johnny, you may tell me what you mean to do toward following out this beautiful rule.
 Johnny-I'l let brother Tommy do all the givin' when either of us has somethiu' good Chicago Record.
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A TIousehold Convenience.

Mrs. Tidey-I never knew till mar ried Arthur how much a full beard lightens the duties of a housekeeger.
 Visiting Friend-Why, what has full beard to do with housekeeping, Laura?
 Mrs. Tidcy-It makes such a nice crumb-catcher.-
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His Threat.

What do you mean by threatening me as you have? hear that yon swore if I cut across your field again you would shoot me as you would dog"
 "Oh, that's all right. I never shoot dogsL"-Boston Transcript.
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One for the ComplerIon.

Mildred (very literary)-Let us sub scribe for magazine between us.
 Muriel-All right.
 Mildred-What one do you suggest? Muriel (ironically, with glance at her friend)-Let's get powder maga- zine.-Vogue.
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TnMn and Country.

She does not heed the cable-car Which goes with speed intense; She cares not for the trolley wire Whose voltage is immense. The old excursion steamer brings No terror to her brow, But when she's in the country she will run across acres of ground and climb barb wire fences to escape the affable though inquisitive gaze Of an aged, docile cow
 Washington Star.
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Really n serions Matter.

Actor-Hurry, or we'll miss the train Actress-I can't find my diamonds or my purse.
 "Oh, well, never mind"
 "Yes, but the purse had ten dollara in it."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
Rernrdinr nstrich plnme..

In each wing of the ostrich twenty. six long white plumes grow to maturi. ty in eight months. In the male thesd Gre pure white, while those of the fe male shade to ecru or gray,
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Certain of It.

"I've got a cold or something in my cad" was what the simple little chappie said. The summer girl, with roguishness denure, replied: 'Oh, it must be a cold, I'm sure."-N. Y. Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
The Usual Way,

He stopped at a small and elegant place, Down by the sounding sea; And later he said,
 As he rubbed his head: "You can't hardly tell by the size of the house What the size of the bills will be-"
 Detroit Free Press
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The Sure Test.

'How do you know he's real pro- fessional humorist?"
 Because he can never see anything funny in anybody else's humor. "-Chi. cago Record.
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A Strange Case.

T saw a very curious thing to-day What was it?"
 "A woman driving nail with hammer instead of with the back or her best hair brush, ,"-N. Y. Press.
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A Familiar OuotatIon.

Staylate-I must go; it is getting late.
 Ethel Knox-Well, better late than never.-N Y. World.
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Never Idle.

Baseball Crank-Why, doctor! What are you doing out here?
 Doctor-Oh, just killing time!
 Baseball Crank -- Great Scott! should think you would leave your business at home when you come to a place of this kind!-Pucll.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
An Alternative.

Plaintiff (to his counsell-lt l hau known that it was such a difficult may ter to get divorce I'd sooner have r' mained single. Truth.
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He Could Do It.

ClerlS-I really cannot read this letter, sir; the writing is too bad.
 Principal dmpatiently) - Nonsensel The writing is good enough--any ass could read it. Hand it to mei-Truth.
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What Did She Mean 2

Clara-Papa gives me two hundred dollars every birthday.
 May-Ugh; you must have quite a sum of money."-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
Various Airs.

There's mountain air and sea air And foreign air I s'pose, But one must be millionaire To fill his lungs with those.
 Detroit Free Press
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To nn Cnnrrptnlated.

Teacher-For what were the ancl7H' Romans remarkable? .
 Dick Hicks-They understood La'l" IN. Y. World.
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Her Definition,

He asked the miss what was kiss, Dramatically defined; '' It's Q conjunction, sir" she said, And hence can't be declined"
 Indianapolis Journal
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20
Life.
Why He Laughed,
What are you

Professor (to student)-What are yor laughing at?
 Student-At your appearance.
 Professor-Do you laugh over every little tribing absurdity that you chance to see?-Alex Sweet, in Texas Siftinps
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Chance to show His Ability.

He-I have been quite traveller all my life.
 She (yawning)-Won't you please show me how you do it.-Town Topics.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-09-20

Fanny-Who is that handsome fel- low?
 Maude-My intended. Fanny-Why, didn't know you were engaged.
 Haude-Neither Gm Truth.
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Few Indeed.

Few of us need lantern in order .c find fault.-Milwauke Journal
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MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE LYONS EXPOSITION.


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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-26
WORK OF WHIST PLAYERS.
Result of the Contests for Trophies
Officers of the League.

PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-By far the
most important work Of the whist congress
to-day was the final settlement of the laws
of duplicate whist. Law A was thrown out
entirely and a much more detailed substi-
tute was inserted in its stead; the others
were extended and classified.
The first round of the contest for the A.
w. L. trophy resulted in victories for AL
bany, Chicago, American, Newton, Hyde
Park and Minneapolis Tonight play in
same series resulted in victories Tor the
Chicago Whist. Wilmington, Newton and
Minneapolis clubs. The Semi-flnals Will be
played tomorrow afternoon, and the finals
the same night.
The first nalf of to-days round for the
Hamilton trophy resulted as follows: Ham
ilton, S2S; Manufacturers. 25S; University
of Chicago, 31S; Baltimore, 800. The straight
whist contests tonight had twenty-seven
tables in play. The best scores were made
by Mime apcis, Fanwood. Americas. HIM,
ilton, Philadelphia, Capitol, Bicycle and Chi
cago.
These, officers were unanimously elected:
President, Capt. John NJ. Walton, Philadel-
phia; vice president, Theodore Schwarz,
Chicago; recording secretary, Walter NJ.
Barney, of Providence. r. L., treasurer
Ben l.. richards. Rock Rapids, la. Di-
ractors-A- G.. Stafford, Washington, ID. c.;
n A Mandell. Detroit Mich; N. B. Trist
lis, Mimi; c. ID. z. Hamilton, Easton. Ia. !;
II. j. Torney, San Francisco; c. E. Coffin,
Indianapolis. Ind; G. w. Morse, Boston,
Mass; b. D. Kribben, ST. Louis; Il. A.
Shepard, Portland, Ore, and George II.
Fish, Mount Vernon. n. Y
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VICTORY FOR BRECKENRIDGE.
He Secures Late Date from the Con-
greSSiOnal Primary.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 25.-The meeting
of the Democratic congressional district
committee here to-day to select method
and time for nominating a successor to
Colonel Breckenridge, decided upon holding
a primary Sept. 10. The meeting was vic
tory for tine Breckenridge men, as they
much preferred a late primary. All the
eight counties were represented The only
contest was from Fayette county. Yester-
day the Owens members of the Fayette
county Democratic committee held a secret
meeting, without call from the chairman,
and depoSed j. j. Riley as chairman, and
elected w. b. Hawkins instead. To-day
Hawkins wanted to take the place of Riley
and German, who are Breckenridge men,
The committee retained Riley and German.
Z. p. Farrell, Lexington lawyer, and an
Owens man, who championed Hawkinss
case, said if Breckenridge was nominated
that two hundred Lexington Democrats
would not vote for him. The spectators
got excited over this and the applause was
drowned in Kisses. Mr. Owens's friends
wanted an early primary. The meeting
was an open one, and the room was crowd
ed with spectators.
Many prominent politicians were here.
Among them were II. w. G. Owens and
Evan E. Settle, candidates against Colonel
Breckenridge. Mr.. Settle addI eSsed a large
audience this afternoon. Desha Breckenridge
was here for his father. John o. Hodges,
Lewis Alder DIR. +. ]. Omahoney. Sam
McCkesney, Col. S. G.. Sharp, ex-State
Treasurer, and many others participated.
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HONORING DEAD HEROES.
Further Arrangement for the Memorial
Day Observance.

At the meeting of the general Memorial
day committee. last night. IL was decided
TO have the German Veterans fire the ma
tional salute in the city at the courthouse
grounds, the Light Artillery TO fire the ma
tional salute on Crown Hill at the cemetery
and the Sons OF Veterans to fire the salute
over the graves. There was some discus
sion as to having the Sons of Veterans fire
the salute over the graves on account OF
the reported bad condition of their fire.
arms. but when it was stated that their
firearms were in good condition. motion
to have Fremont Camp, Sons of Veterans,
fire the salute over the graves, was carried.
The Light Infantry will be held in reserve
for this part of the programme. Gen. Fred
Knefier, marshal of the day, presented his
report, which was accepted by the commit
tee.
that the Citizens Street-railroad Company
had agreed to furnish six motors and
twelve passenger cars to transport those
in the parade 10 the cemetery. Transporta-
ton for two thousand will be secured in
this way. The committee also reported
that the company had donated fifty passes
to the cemetery, but these will be used for
the chorus as far as they will 60 Car,
riages have been secured for the honored
guests. among them being Governor Mat
Carriages viii be furnished the president
of the Women's Relief Corps and her staff.
The special committee appointed TO see
about the closing of the public schools on
Decoration day reported that President
Frenzel. of the School Board, had promised
to have the schools closed at not later than
1870 o'clock that morning, and, if possible,
at IL o'clock.
The German Veterans will decorate the
graves of the veterans at the Catholic GEM
etery tomorrow. as is their custom. John
+. Ruckle Post. No. 165, will decorate the
graves of the veterans at Ebenezer Gene
terry, on Fall creek, one week from to-
morrow. Commander Harry Snyder will
deliver the address.
A special patriotic service will be held in
Y. NJ. c. A. Hall tomorrow afternoon at
3:45 o'clock. DR.. Lucas will deliver the adj
dress. The music will be conducted by Mr..
Buchanan, of the First Baptist choir.
Music will be rendered by male quartet
and the Plymouth Church Orchestra will
give several selections. Mr.. Buchanan will
sing a solo. George II. Thomas Post and
Women's Relief Corps will attend the
services at the Central Christian Church
to-rnorrOw morning.
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TALK WITH Lands.
The Tenth District Nominee Regrets
the Bitter Contest.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
DELPHI, Ind, May 25-The Carroll coun-
ty delegation TO the congressional conven-
ton, held in Hammond, yesterday, accom-
panied by Charles B. Lands, the nominee
of the convention, arrived home the
noon train to-day. The victorious delega
ton was met at the train by a concourse
of citizens, who. headed by a band,
corted Mr.. Lands to his home. The people
of Carroll county, regardless of party, are
enthusiastic over this compliment which
has been paid their fellow-citizen, 1t being
the first congressional nomination that ever
came 10 this county. Mr.. Lands has been
Hooded with kilograms from all over the
district and State, congratulating him on
his nomination.
When asked concerning the rather turbu-
lent convention at Hammond. Mr.. Lands
said he regretted very much that the feel
ing on either side had run so high, yet the
feeling displayed was but natural, both
sides were thoroughly convinced of the JUS
tice Of their cause.
II still feel" said he, "that it would have
been better to have adjourned the conven-
ton and referred the whole contest back
TO the Republicans Of the district TO be
passed on by them at primary election
held under the Australian system, the
didate receiving the largest number of votes
to be declared the nominee of the party.
strongly urged this as solution of the
difficulty, but Judge Johnston's friends
would not entertain it,"
Referring TO the coming campaign, Mr..
Lands said he would make a thorough
canvass of every county in the district. and
felt certain that the district would be re-
deemed from the hands of Democracy, into
which IL fell two years ago.
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Fired a Load of straw.

Last night. shortly before / o'clock, the
entire central part of the city was illumi-
mated by the burning of a load of straw
in the hay market on Kentucky avenue.
The straw belonged to Elmer Wolfgang,
who resides about three miles east of No
blesville. He drove to the city yesterday,
reaching here about O'Clock last evening.
Patrolmen Holtz and Knauss reached the
scene of the fire soon after IL started. BY
the light OF the fire they saw several col
ored men running away. After removing
the wagon into the open spot away from
the other loads of hay and straw they gave
chase to the colored men, and captured one
of them. He gave the name of John Scott.
Scott's clothing covered with small
pieces of straw. and the officers were led
to believe that he either set fire TO the
straw or knew who was the offender. They
arrested him on q charge of arson.
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FAVORED A NEW PRIMARY.
Proposition by Landis That Judge
Johnston's Friends Rejected.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal
HAMMOND. Ind, May %. = News
reached here tonight of the meeting at
Crown Point at which the thirty dele
gates who walked out of yesterdays con-
vention formulated a protest against the
nomination of Charles B. Lands. with a
demand which is to be forwarded to Dis
trict Committeeman Harley asking him to
call another convention or refer the mat
ter to primary vote Of the Republicans
of the district. The supporters OF Mr.
lands are not inclined 10 favor the prop
osition. although they express the greatest
confidence in their ability TO best Judge
Johnston in the event OF another conven-
ton. should the question be referred TO
q primary election. The Lands people in
sist that this proposition TO refer the mat
ter back to the people comes with es-
pecial bad grace In view of the rejection
OF the same proposition on the day OF the
convention. Yesterday. when IL became
apparent 10 the men having Judge John
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A nusenents.

"Tom Sawyer will be presented at the
Park Theater this afternoon and tonight.
Carrie Louis will appear Monday in The
Buckeye" playing also "A Midnight CALI
and "All Fools Day during the week.
The children who will be seen in the pro-
duction of 1.-THE Brownies in Fairyland"
at the Grand next week. will give a full
dress rehearsal this afternoon.
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A NEW CHURCH.
Liberal Religious Societies Eject
Permanent OrgantzatiO


CHICAGO, May PA permanent organ
ization was formed and officers were elect
ed at to-day's. the last session of the
American Congress of Liberal Religious
Societies, which name was formally adopt
ed. The officers were suggested by the COM
mittee on plan of permanent organization,
of which Rev. A n. Alcott was chairman.
and are as follows: President. Rev. DR.. H.
W. Thomas; vice presidents. Col. T. w.
Higginson. Cambridge. Mass; Dr. E. G.
Hirsch, Chicago; NJ. J. Savage, Boston;
Marion ID. Shutter, Minneapolis; Heber
Newton, New York; William Salter. Phila-
b. Anthony. Rochester; general secretary,
Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Chicago: treasurer,
Leo Fox, Chicago; board of directors, II.
W. Whtmore. ST. Louis; +. e. Dewhurst,
Cal; A. w. Martin, Tacoma, Wash; Car
cline Bartlett. Kalamazoo; j. Fl. Croker,
cisco: j. Fl. Acton. Aurora, H.: Alexander
Kent, Washington. ID. c.; A. j.. Alcott, Ell
gin, H.; Arthur Judy, Davenport, Ia; ].
ID. Ludden, st. Paul; Merle st. c. Wright,
John Faville, Appleton, Wis; w. L. Shell
don. St. Louis: w. s. Grove, Newark y.
j.; ]. H. Eeob, Albany, ~ Y; A w Gould.
Chicago; s j; Barrows. Boston,. W. 1.
Nichols, Philadelphia; Anna Carlin Spen-
Ger, Providence: Mrs. Henry Solomon. Chi
cago; Clara Conway, Memphis, Tenn.
der the laws of Illinois. Rev r. A. White
caused a mild sensation by introducing
resolution inviting to future congress spirit
ualists, theosophists and like organiza-
tions. Objection was raised that no organi-
zation or body had been invited SUCH,
and the matter was dropped. REPORTS were
read favoring the establishment of a week
ly and monthly liberal religious journal,
and the report Of the committee on perma-
nent organization was adopted. The re-
mainder of the day was devoted ts the dis
cussion of papers by Rev. DIR. F.. Z. Pow
ell and Kinza Hirai, of Kioto Japan After
the congress finally adjourned the dele
gates attended a reception at the rooms of
the Ethical Culture Society.
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Hannibal A. wiiliams,s Recitnrs.

Mr.. Hannibal A. Williams, who made a
very favorable impression here in Shaks-
pearian recital several years ago, will give
his second private series in this city at
Plymouth Church, next Friday and Satur-
day. Admission will be by card OF invita-.
ton, the recitals being given under the
patronage of a number of society and lit
erary people. On Friday night Mr.. Will
liams will read from King Henry w.
and on Saturday night from the Winters
Tale" Mr.. Williams recites his plays from
memory, with carefully prepared introduce
tons and running commentaries.
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Bapsi.t PubIication Society.

SARATOGA, n. Y, May 25.-The Amer
lean Baptist Publication Society began its
seventeenth anniversary here to-day. The
annual address was made by Samuel A.
Crozier, of Chester, Pa. Forty-nine new
publications have been issued during the
year OF these $4,000 copies have been
printed. The entire number of books, PAM
phlets, periodicals and tracts. old and new,
printed during the year is more than 3d.
10000 an increase over the number issued
the past year of more than 300. 600 The to-
tai issues since the organization of the So
ciety are over SEQ, 1900 copies of books
pamphlets. periodicals and tracts. During
the year there have been issued over "a
100000 copies of periodicals alone an in
crease of $4,000 copies over last year. This
afternoon was held a memorial service of
the late Secretary Griffith. when addresses
We're made by the Rev. DR.. Warren Ran
dolDh, of Rhode Island. and the Rev. DR..
Henson of Illinois
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ties. and that It's present action may lead
10 division In the denomination
The refusal of the assembly TO sit to-
night was due to WEAKNESS, but il will
give ample opportunity for the preparation
OF large number OF brief speeches,
which promise to prolong the sessions of
the assembly by several hours.
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been removed to this city. 1t was thought
advisable TO make this change, as the chiefs
OF all the executive departments who were
elected at the meeting Of the Supreme Sen
ate held in indianapolis last Wednesday and
Thursday live in this city and vicinity. The
order Is very strong in the Western States,
and also in Ohio and Pennsylvania DIR. C..
j. Weatherby. CT st. Louis. who was re-
elected supreme ruler, will remove his resi-
dence to this city The purposes of the
order are benevolent social, etc.
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Frankfort Evolutionary Contest.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.


FRANKFORT, Ind. May 25.-The third
annual Evolutionary contest for the Salie
May Byers prize in elocution was held last
night at the High School and was partici-
pated in by the following members of the
class of "a: Kate Brant Flora Muller.
De Grace Witter, Mae Allen. Lenora "
Bayless Miss Witter was awarded first
prize SIS: Miss Muller second prize $50
The prizes for English composition, contest
held several weeks ago. We're also awarded
last evening, Miss Muller receiving first and
Miss BranI second Commencement exer-
cises come off June /. Mrs. Emma Mont
McRae, Of Purdue University. will deliver
the address on ..Progress of the Ideal,,
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winchester Graduates.
Special to- the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO- the lnuldnapOlIS
WINCHESTER. Ind, May 25.-The niIe-
teenth annual commencement Of the Win
chester High School was held here this
evening. The graduates were Iva McProud,
Rose French. Lottie TroxeIl Clara Bailey
and Lib6ie Waltz, and Shirley Marsh, Aus
tin Morris. Harry a Smith. orlando l..
Way. David Lesley and Bert Jones The
class gave musical and literary pro-
gramme. The lecture was on TIE Amer
lcan idea b. Levin Irving Hanuy, of New
Jersey. Glass honors. with free scholar
snip 10 different leading colleges, were won
by Austin Morris, whose average grade
was 70. II. w. Bowers is superintendent
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Novel commencement Exercises.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

oFtNfof 10 IIIAIet4IdpOIIo
COLUMBUS, Ind, May 25.-The COM
mencement exercises of the Columbus
High School were held in Groups Theater
tonight. The graduates were Misses
Blanch Banker, Name Massie, Grace Price,
Estella Weaver. Bertha Bland, Ellie
Stephenson and Dois;e Linson. Frank Step
naus, jr., and Martin Barnes. Much in
terest was manifested in the programme
which was as follows: Chorus OF voices
from seventh and eighth grades; saluta-
tory, Frank l.. Stevens; commencement
address, by President Burroughs, Of Wa
pash co.iege. GlpioIdS Preseh tb;i py Prot
solo by Mrs. viii Elk
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DIR. Meyer VIII Not Appeal.

NEW YORK. May 25.-Dr Henry c. F.
Meyer will probably be sentenced to State
prison for life by Recorder SInythe one
week from to-day. Charles w Brooke of
counsel for Meyer. has given up the fight.
He has notified District Attorney Fellows
that he VIII not press his motion for a new
trial. nor take the case to the Court of APP
peals.