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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29

of the risky colored artists that keeps every
body in a Of laughter at times. The second
act is largely devoted to dancing contest in
which a dozen of the company take part.
The company is a large and the principal
people Mr.. and Mrs Sam Lucas, John Ruck-
er. James Crosby, Billy Miller. Emma Hall and
Lillian Garay. Some especially fine vocal music
is heard in the last act. In the third act the
Magnolia Quartet sings several descriptive glees.
Lillian Garay appears as 'the banana girl -
Holland and jackson do a sketch called Two
Colored Senators from Arkansas and Florence
Hines gives male impersona tions. The Park was
packed yesterday afternoon and last night. many
people being turned away the evening per-
Torrance. Darkest America remains only to-
day and tomorrow. The Germans come Thurs
day in THE GiIhoOleys Abroad -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
The Republican Sons of Veterans.

r. B. Oglesbee, commander of the In
diana division of Sons of Veterans said
yesterday, in speaking of the reported or
ganization of soldiers. sailors and Sons of
Veterans into Republican Mckinley clubs
that the use of the name. Sons of Vet
Grams, is improper and unjust to the order
1t is the law of the society that it shall
be carefully kept out of politics. Many of
the members belong to the Democrats
faith. and Democrats have held some of
the highest offices within its gift, e zen to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
EVA NANsEN.
Interesting Personality Of the Arctic
Explorers Wife.
New York Tribune

A scarcely less interesting personality
than Ftdtjof Nansens the polar explorer
is that OF his wife, who for three long and
uncertain years waited for the return of
her husband from the wastes of the Arctic
reEions. She never allowed herself TO
doubt that he would come back. When
the first word spoken TO her about
the organization of a rescue party she an
severed proudly that Nansen would be per-
fecriy well a bic TO rescue himself
The description of the manner In which
the wife received the news OF her hus-
bands return is very touching. AS she
sat at home one afternoon. weary in heart
and spirit. a telegram was brought 20 her
AT first according to her own account. she
scarcely cared 10 open it, for she had re-
ceived so many. and they mad always
meant disappointment At last, when she
did make up her mind to do so, she in
stanty recognized his style" almost be-
fore she had grasped the sense of the mes
sage.
parture to the Arctic regions, had been
divorced from his wife in order to leave
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29

commander-in-chief. Sons of soldiers. he
said. have an undoubted right to organize
themselves into clubs for political purposes,
but in doing so they should not infringe
upon the rights of the order of Sons of
Veterans to the exclusive use of the name
adopted by it and recognized as belonging
to it. He expressed himself as being per-
sonaHy in full sympathy with the move
ment referred to. but deplored the unfortu-
nate selection of a name.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29

Clarkson e. Toms, brother of Mrs. Alexander
Stewart, of this city, accidentally shot himself
sunday morning at his home in St. Louis and
died few moments later from the wound. He
He had kept revolver under his pillow recently
on account OF burglars in the neighborhood Mrs
Toms had just left the room where Mr.. Toms
was lying the bed when she heard the shot
She ran back and found her husband fatally in
jured. He remained conscious long enough 10 tell
her that he had taken w the revolver and it
was accidentally discharged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
This Peoria Chief Loses His Badge

c. A. w. Fash, superintendent of police of
Peoria, Ill., writes Superintendent Colbert of this
city, asking Colbert to make an effort TO find his
badge, which he dropped of car window of
a train leaving this city for Canton when the
Peoria travelling men went through. The badge
was in the form of gold star. 1t lad white
enameled eye in the center and small diamond
in the eve
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
Joseph w. Smith Honored.

Joseph w. Smith, of Indianap polls has received
the appointment active member represent
ing the State, of the Supreme Council of the An
Gent and Accepted Scottish Rite for the northern
jurisdiction of the United States. He succeeds
the late DIR. p c. c. Hunt. Nicholas r. Ruckle
and John Caven are the other active members
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
parIs-"Darkest America"

For an hour and quarter after the curtain
rises in Darkest America there is break
in the fun and music. 4 couple OF intermissions
after that give the people chance to rest, and
they need IL. for 1t takes all their time and at
tention 10 follow those first two acts. Life on
the plantation the leyee and the Rabbits
Foot gambling saloon shown with many
entertaining features. The last act shows the
home or colored Congressman at Washington.
where the finest music of the performance is
heard. There Is little pretense to a plot
in Darkest America" IL Is simply a four-act
representation OF how the Southern negroes
amused themselves In the old days. and as an en-
tertainment II serves It's purpose well. There is
excellent singing. dancing and antics the part
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
Dress Goods
Millinery
AND CIOakS
On the Above-Named Days

The ladies of the Free Kindergarten
Society will serve to the public. from IL
a. m to p. M. three-course dinner
for 25c in their building, on the fifth fioor
the proceeds of which viii be for the benz
fit of the Free Gardergarten 5ociety. The
VIM H. Block Company has agreed to pay
over TO the Kindergarten Society per cent
CT their gross receipts of their sales for
the above named two days
Special Inducements to intending pur-
chasers will be offered in every deparr-
nent to swell the sales TO enable them TO
turn over a respectable amount to the So
ciety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29

Many wo
men are as I'M
prepared for
the birth of
their babies as
if they were
found on the
doorstep in the
good, old-fash-
Toned w ay.
Nine-tentlis OF
all the suffer
ing incident to
the coming Of
baby is abso
lutely unneces
sary. 1t is un
natural TIL at
this great func.
ton should be
ftA s4r. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29

farm near Broad Ripple still continues at such
times as the well is opened. II was opened sew
eral times yesterday and the oil spouted up for
a distance of several feet. 1t is believed the
well when completed and finally shot will flow
without humping,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
Otis skinner scores a Hit.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2S.-otis Skinner produced his
new play "A Soldier of Fortune at the Grand
Opera House tonight TO large and enthusiastic
audience II is romantic drama. the period
being early in the sixteenth century and the
place Italy. The story Is well told and interest
ing. young soldier of fortune, Fabian Torelli,
serving under the banners of the Due de Ne
nlours is falsely accused of theft and is drummed
out of the army. Before the final curtain he
wins back the honor he has lost and with II the
hand OF the woman he loves The play is care
fully staged and handsomely costumed. AS the
young soldier Otis skinner is to the very
best advantage. His support is in the main
good. Miss Maud Durhin made a pronounced hit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
The Hollands in a New Play.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2s.-E. NJ. and Joseph Holland
presented Henry Guy Cartoons new comedy.
Two Men OF Business at Mcvickers Theater
this evening. This play deals with social and
business life in New York. 4 brilliant audience
witnessed the initial production. Both Of the
Hollands scored heavily. +. Nj Holland. however,
probably having the stronger character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
st. Louis s2.ooo.ooo Theater.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 2s.--The Century The
alter. which has been in the course OF erec
ton for more than a year. at a cost of
nearly $4,000, 900. was opened here this even
ing. The building covers half a square. and
Is of white marble, with gray granite
foundation 1t is located in the business
center of the city. and is said to be the
finest theater in the United States outside
of Chicago and New York. The decoration
Is of green and gold and the Italian re-
naissance style prevails from the lobby to
the drop curtain. The play presented to-
night was Liberty Hal" by Charles Froh-
mans stock company, from the Empire
Theater New York. Miss Viola Allen had
the distinction of being the first leading
woman to speak from the stage. William
Faversham May Robson, Ida Conquest, w.
II. Compton and Robert Edison were in the
cast.
Al Haymap. of New York. and Will J.
Davis. of Chicago, have control of the Cen
fury Theater. with James Jay Brady, form
erly of New York as local manager. The
opening was literally attended by St. Louis
society people. and every one of the 1000
seats in the house was occupied.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-29
pewolf hopper OPENS "a New Theater.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 2S.-The new Acad-
envy of Music was opened in this city to-
night under the manag cement of Nixon &
zimmerman, the Philadelphia managers.
The house has been so thoroughly re-
modelled that little more than the old walls
are left, There is an addition of palm
garden" concert hall and 'rathskeler3'
The new lessees have expended in the
neighborhood of 100 in improvements.
and have placed Tunis F. Dean as their
business manager. a move which is sure
to be popular with local theatergoers. A
brilliant audience assembled a the opening
tonight, Sousa's Ell Captain rendered by
the De Wolf Hopper Opera Company, be-
Ing the stage attraction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
CLIMATE AND CROP SERVICE.

Willis l.. Moore, Chief of Weather Bureau.
The past week has been very favor
able to the advancement of the remain
ing crops. The rainfall has been slight
ly less than the average, but generally
sufficient to keep the ground in fairly
good condition for fall ploughing and
has improved pastures very greatly.
The rains, however, have not been very
well distributed and in some localities
the soil is very dry and it has been
necessary to feed stock. The tempera-
ture on the whole has averaged very
close to the normal, but has been
marked by wide range. On Septem
Der I'd, temperatures were reported
from all portions Of the state ranging
from S5 to 80 degrees, and this condition
was quickly followed by a decidedly cool
wave which resulted in light frosts in
exposed places throughout the north
ern and middle sections of the state.
In some localities the frosts were of
sufficient severity TO kill tender plants,
but the damage generally has not been
great All early planted corn is now
matured and late paintings and late
varieties are advancing rapidly. 1t is
estimated that about One-half of the
crop is Gow in the shock and by the
end of the present week there will re-
main very small percentage in con-
dition to be damaged by frosts. The
reports indicate that the crop will be
fully up to the estimates made several
weeks ago, and will equal if not exceed
the crop of last year which was con-
ceded to be one of the best ever raised
in the state. The potato crop has
turned out a disappointment. The eX-
tremely hot weather during the early
part Of August, apparently caused them
to blight and the crop is deficient, both
i'll quantity and quality. Buckwheat
has been injured in some few localities
by the frost, but generally there has
been little damage from this cause.
The cool nights, frequently approaching
the frost point have retarded its growth
very materially, and the crop can be
classed as only fair. Glover seed is now
ripe and large portion has been put
up. Fall ploughing is progressing
rapidly and the rains of the past week
have placed the soil in excellent shape
for seeding. The fruit crop is excellent
especially apples
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
Bryan Regalia Not Selling.

From the Chronicle of Sept 7th,
Chicago's greatest Democratic paper,
we clip the following self-explanatory
special:
New York, Sept. 6.-An evidence Of
the tendency Of the political sentiment
throughout the country is found in the
sale of hats and caps for campaign use.
One large manufacturing and wholesale
commission house in this city has been
doing a big business in campaign head
gear in the last few weeks. Their sales
have extended all through the United
States, supplying the wholesale and
Jettil trade of Chicago and the other
large cities of the west.
There has been a big demand for
campaign hats this year." said the pro-
prietor yesterday, land we have sold
an immense quantity of both the Bryan
and Mckinley varieties. Up to within
week or ten days the Bryan hats were
called for by Tyestern buyers in great
number, while those with the gold en-
blem sold more slowly. Since then the
tide has turned, and the westerners
want change.
The call for silver hats seems to be
about over. This week there has been
NC1 lIlIlC uSuld1lN IO1 GItClll, dIIu IL IldS
been constantly on the decrease. Here
is q letter that we received yesterday
from big wholesale house in Chicago
telling US that Bryan hats are played
out and they want no more Of them.
They ask US to send them only Nc
Kinley hats in the future. A letter has
just come in from a conspicuous whole
sale concern in Cincinnati giving us a
large order for republican hats and
stating that the day for silver hats has
gone by"
The same story is told by other manu-
facturers and dealers.
In connection with above we can say
that the sale of Bryan tags works on the
same slow scale in the twin cities A
young local vender of campaign articles
presented half-filled tray of buttons
to US Monday asking for sale. We
could see nothing on the tray but free
silver buttons and upon questioning the
boy why he did not have the other
kind also, he answered: 81 did have
lots of Mckinley buttons, they are all
sold. But nobody wants to buy these
kind" And so the good work goes on
unquestionably pointing toward pros
perity, protection and Mckinley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
MANY WENT.

The great Wild West Show of Buffalo
Bills proved a strong magnetic card for
Stevens Point, and it brought several
thousand visitors to that city Friday
last. Before the big parade aud for
several hours after, the streets of that
place gave the appearance of young
Chicago. Hotel McGregor, which was
headquarters for Twin City people,
handled one of the largest crowds it
has ever had and was almost taxed be-
yond its ability to serve. But genial
Landlord Crotteau and his efficient force
we're equal to the emergency and took
good care of all their guests. About
10000 people attended the afternoon
performance of Wild West, and nearly
as many were seated at night. Three
hundred and twelve tickets were sold
from this city by S. F. Durga, agent
Green Bay & Western R'y which with
the many who drove and wheeled to
Stevens Point made the total represen-
tation from here something over four
hundred people. Nearly all returned
we'll satisfied with what they had seen,
although few didn't like the show.
We wonder what the latter expected to
witness?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
TERSELY TOLD.
(By E. r. Petherick.l

The man who loses his temper is as
foolish as the sailor who bores hole in
a leaky boat to let the water run out.
The highest ambition of woman is to
be able to do something as well as a
man could.
A full stomach and an empty head
can temporarily defy the world.
Mistakes are gentle reminders that
we are becoming too confident IN our
selves.
Love in a cottage will do for sum-
mer vacation; but it has its drawbacks
for steady business.
One of the most foolish and expensive
ways for men to test each other is to try
and see who can hold the most drinks.
People who think that profanity is
funny might as we'll imagine that strych-
nine is nourIshlng.
How soon we are forgotten if we leave
things in good order behind us.
The man who has no secrets from his
wife is WidoWer.
Equal and exact justice to all would
not change the relative positions of
adult humanity SO much as slCklY senti-
mentaiists would have us suppose.
Two people may differ and both be
wrong.
Ridicule is a crosS-eyed cousin of wit.
He who neglects himself in his haste
to serve others is in good luck if he gets
seat at the second table.
SANDER bears about the same relation
to gossip that cigarette smoke does to
the halo that crowns a respectable pipe.
1t is an unfortunate fact that every
time the world stops to think panic
follows.
Many of us devote too much energy
to increasing our wants.
Those who float with the tide can gen
orally have the comfort of knowing that
people who fight it will come down
stream in the sweet bye and bye just
the same.
Meeting an. old friend is much like
falling into a pleasant dream.
Listening to explanations that do not
explain is like feeding u hungry man
with a pair of bellows.
People are generally judged by their
mistakes.
Drinking to drown sorrow is about as
wise as catching the smallpo to avoid
the measles.
1t is always easy to get a front place
by facing the other way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
FOOT BALL.

The High School foot ball boys have
commenced to do a little preliminary
practice work for this seasons games.
They are out every afternoon at the
fair grounds falling on the pig skin and
roofing their noses in the sand Just to
get them seasoned. Four or five of
last years eleven will be out this year,
but considerable good material is at
hand to fill the vacancies. Captain
Bulls is expected here Saturday when
team work will begin in earnest and
the most promising applicants given
places. Word has been received from
key Carol, of Wisconsin University,
that he cannot come to coach the High
School boys and the management is
negotiating for another instructor.
The boys were rather late in getting
into playing trim last year and hope
to have more games this Fall.
A letter received Wednesday morn
ing states that John ?. Gregg, Wiscon-
sin University half-back for two years,
and member the Madison High
School eleven for four years, will be
here to coach the local team. Mr..
Gregg is one of the best men at this
business that could be secured in the
state. He comes for expenses only and
the patrons of foot ball will probably be
called upon to contribute some assis-
tanCe along this line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
Condition of Trade.

There is a distinct increase of conf
dence, due largely to the continuing
and heavy imports of gold, which have
put an end to monetary anxiety, and
also to political events, which are close
ly watched. While it does not yet start
more mills and factories than are clos
ing for want of work, it crops out in
heavy speculative purchases of pig iron,
wool, and some other materials, by
experienced men who believe that Il
revival of business is not far off, and
for the first time in nearly two months
a slight upward turn appears in prices
of manufactured products. IN money
markets, actual receipts of $6,211 POS
gold already, with total engagements in
Guiding these of S24, 100000, have caused
a decided change, SO that much more is
done in commercial loans, though rates
are still high, S per cent, being quoted
for the very best manufacturing paper.
The outgo to the interior was about
s., ,250,00 more tEan receipts. The gain
in confidence and in willingness to lend
and invest gives reason to hope that the
necessary replenishment of stocks,
which cannot be long deferred, may be
liberal enough to stimulate fair activity
in trade and industry.-Dun's Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
Marshfield & Southeastern r. r.

Plainield Sun: The Oasis PROPOSE
ton to bond the town for the sum of
seven thousand five hundred dolIars in
aid Of the Marshlield & Southeastern
Railway Company, has been carried by
a good majority, but before signing the
same the people Of that town required
the company to file written guarantee
that in case the road was built that they
build a depot in that town, somewhere
in the neighborhood of John Horizons
farm, ana that the road be built to
Plaintield village. This seems to be
satisfactory to majority of the voters
in that town. To insure the road being
built to this village, the people Of Plain
field will be required to do their share
III aid of said road. Although our peo-
pie have made no permanent move in
this direction, they are ready and will
ing to give reasonable amount of aid,
and before the end Of the week it will
no doubt be definitely decided what
can be done. At any rate, it behooves
the people to bestir themselves and
raise the required amount "f aid, either
by subscription or some otner way, and
not let the opportunity to secure this
road pass by without a hard and deter
mined struggle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
Hard Times.

Don't forget Norton the Stove man.
He comes handy these stringent times
and is doing livelybusiness in the Fall
trade on stoves. Money saved when
you purchase of him-25 to 80 cents on
the dollar. Hold your money. One
dollar saved Is as good as two earned.
Have your old stove repaired and wait
for good times to buy new. Remember
that Norton takes all kinds of stoves
and furniture in exchange for better
stoves and tinware. DO not tail to call
and see him. He is busy all the time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
Excursion Rates.

Wisconsin State Fair
At Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 21-26, one
fare for round trip via Green Bay &
Western R'y. Tickets on sale from
Sept. 21st to 26th inclusive, limited to
return until Sept. 2Sth.
Milwaukee Industrial Exposition
At Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 18th to
Oct. 18th, fare and a third for round
trip via Green Bay & Western R'y.
Tickets on sale Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays each week during con-
tinuance of Exposition. Limited to
return until Monday following date of
sale. S. F. DURGA Ticket Agent,
Green Bay & Western.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreadful disease
stages and that is CatarTh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to the med.
ical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
so much faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure Send for list of testimonials.
Address, +, J. CHENEY dc CO., Toledo, 0.
Rs Sold by Druggists, 75c. Sept3mo1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-09-10
nckinley Club Tleeting.

A business meeting of the Twin City
Mckinley Club was held at the Busi-
ness Mems rooms in Centralia Monday
evening about 10 persons were present
and Il program for the campaign was
outlined. The club now numbers over
$50 members. Another meeting will be
held next Monday evening at 7:3O
O'Clock at the same place at which
several short addresses will be de-
livered by prominent local republicans.
All are invited to attend.