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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-03

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, April 1.-THE forty-fourth
Annual Conference of the Evangelical As
ISOLATION of Indiana opened this morning.
at Urbana. this county. with Bishop s.
Breyfogle. of Reading, Pa. presiding. About
one hundred ministers Of the church from
northeastern Indiana ana western Ohio were
present. The Bishop ana Reys. Kruger and
D. s. Cakes conducted the devotsonals. the
former reading the ffty-third chapter OF
Isaiah. and making brief address s. III.
Baumgartner was appointed secretary. Mem
bers OF the conference were then examined
and all passed. III. Mattill. of the Eyangeli-
cal publishing house, Cleveland. was re-
ceived advisory member In the after
noon the committees on letters and docu-
ments reported. Rev. j. z. Thomas and F.
Finkenbiner We're located. r Burgener. D.
Suit, W. Bermeghy. A. weisjohn, J. Gaber,
b. Koenig, NJ Sunderman, p. Smith and
s. Cramer were granted license 10 preach
REV. III. Mattfl preached TO large audi
ence tonight.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
ToNIcs.
Two Edged Swords Capable Of Mischief
as Weil as Benefit.

Two Edged Swords Capable OF Mischief
as Well as BENEFIT.
There ia perhaps no class Of remedial
agents more abused than tonics The
abuse consists both in the excessive use
and the misapplication of this class of
agents. which, within restricted field,
possess an indispensable aud important
therapeutic value. The misuse Of tonics
is doubtless the outgrowth of a miscon-
ception Of the real nature Of this class
of remedial agents and its limitations.
Many physicians also seem to lose sight
Of the fact that tonics are, as has been
aptly said of drugs in general, two edged
swords, which are as capable Of mischief
rs Of benefit. Indeed, " hen the true ma.
ture of tonics-as is true, in fact, of most
medicinal agonts-is thoroughly under
stood, il is apparent that even in cases
in which they accomplish the maximum
of benefit there is also a certain amount
of injury inflicted upon the organism,
so that the effect obtained is really and
simply the difference between the mis-
chief done and the good accomplished.
If the difference is Oh one side, the total
result is benefit; if on the other side, the
result is harm. This principle holds
good with regard to most remedies,
whether the means employed is a drug
or a nonmedioinal agent.
The popular idea of tonic is well
expressed in the following definition,
which we find in the National Medical
Dictionary, "An agent which qugments
gradually and permanently the strength
and vital activity Of the body or its
parts. A stimulant is defined by the
same authority as being AN agent which
increases the functional activity Of any
organ or series Of organs The distinc-
tion made seems TO be that a stimulani
produces temporary excitement, whereas
a tonic produces a permanent increase
Of strength and vital activity. Good
Health.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
Incorrigiblc.

4 man Of this city who thoroughly
loves q good cigar was indulging in q
smoke after dinner, when friend who
is given to moralizing touched him on
the arm and enid:
I'm sorry that you still havo that
habit"
"I'm not " was the emphatic reply
II was examined for life insurance yes
terday, and the doctor says my health is
iirst rate. So there is no use in telling
me that st is hurrying me into my
grave, for tho facts don't bear out the
assertion. -
Bat IT'S very expensive habit "
Il lind the satisfaction slch as TO
make me content to foot the bill. "
How long have you been smoking?"
Fifteen or 20 years. "
Do y0u realize that with the money
you have spent in that way you might
have laiG the foundation for fortune?
Why, you might have been the owner
Of that block Of houses over there.
Il have heard that kind Of an arpu-
ment before, aud it does not impress me.
If / had bought them with money saved
in that way I'd be miserable thinking
of the good times / might hayo had
smoking if hadn't wasted my money
on blocks of houses. Detroit Free
Press
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
THEY DRIED UP.
rour Sailors on Desert Island Were
Cremated BY Natural Heat.

Cour Sailors on a Desert Island Were
Cremated BY Natural Heat.
Uncle Robert William Qaimhy Of
Lewiston says that he has travelled in
all the warm countries Of the globe and
that he has been ia the coldest latitIdes.
Ho does not think that we have such
very hot weather. II people would make
provision for the hot days as they DO in
India. he thinks We should not notice
it so much.
"But, says he, "the warmest wealth
er that l ever experienced was on a
small island called Johns Biscuit, off
Cape Gracias, on Honduras. The Eliza
beth jennings, on which l sailed in
1870 from Portland, stopped there for
water, and @ boats crew went ashore
for it. 1t was a lttio volcanic island
and awful dry and hot We didn't know
whether there would be any water there
or not, but we did find spring with q
stream as large as a broom handle pour
ing out all the time And, do you be-
lieve me, the water was dried up and
soaked up before it had run four feet in
the sand The place was covered with
dried trees, and little distance away
was what looked like a hut--a habita-
tion for man. We went in and found
the shrunken remains of four men--sail-
ors probably-whohad died in one night,
to judge from appearances. One was
leaning against the wall in a sitting
position. There was dry food on the ia.
BILE, dry meat in box, and everything
was burning dry.
"a letter in the pocket Of one man
was dated Liverpool, 1916, and on tbs
table was bottle with note in it, eyi
IDENTIFY intended to be cast adrift. ltsaia
they were four English scamen. ma
rooned by the captain, left to die. The
noted was dated 1916, and l suppose
they had been there deadin that hut fol
over 80 years, and they must have died
of heat one day and cried right up. We
left them where we found them. -
Lewiston Journal.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
low a Letter May DO necaiied.

The public is not as familiar with its
privileges about postal matters rs might
be supposed, says the Boston Transcripts.
Many times people would like to recall
q letter after it has been mailed. This
can be done, even II the letter has reach
ed the postofiico Of its destination. At
every postofiice there are what are called
"withdrawal blanks On application
they will be furnished, and when a de-
posit is made 10 cover the expense, the
postmaster will telegraph to the post
master at the letters destination asking
that il be promptly returned The APP
plicant first signs this agreement: lit
is hereby agreed that, If the letter is re-
turned to ne, will protect you from
any and all claims made against you
for such return and will fully indemni-
fy you for any loss you may sustain by
reason of such action And | herewith
deposit g. TO cover all expenses incur
red and will deliver 70 you the onvel-
ope Of the letter returned. Ia many
cases persons have made remitiances to
fraudulent parties or irresponsible firms,
not learning their true character until
after the letter had gonc and have sue
ccedcd in recalling them.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
stm a Chnncc For Iiuslnes..

Tho monotonous voice of the trainboy
broke in upon the meditations Of tho
sleepy traveller.
"All papers, any Of tho sporting or
comic publications, books by popular
authors
"Not any," drowsily answered the
traveller,
II few moments the boy came back
ard spoke to him again
"Bananas, oranges, ap"-
"Now
Again the boy went away, and again
he came back.
Gigs, chocolate caramels''--
Don't want anything. / wish you
wcvld quit bothoring me. ."
Oaco more the boy went away, and
onco more he returned.
"Now, see here" said the traveller,
thoroughly awake by this time, "young
chap, / don't want any lead pencils,
prize packago stationery, books, pa
pers of any kind cigars, fruit, candy or
skullcaps. l hayo no use for nuts.
shelled or otherwise, and you can't sell
me any soap. buckles, combs, razor
Etrops, cuff buttons, almanaos, papers
Of pins, oornstarch, rugs, walking
sticks, mustard spoons, umbrellas,
nightshirts. clothespins brocaded silks,
rubber bands, carpets, bicycles, shaving
mugs, yachting caps, diamonds, knives
or forks, cut glass, flour. bacon, pickle
dishes, perfumery, coffee, tea, fine cut
tobacco, coal, baby carriages, elephants,
/ horses or any other kind Of animal-four
footed or otheswise-saw logs, mining
stock or real estate. Now, will you 60
away and let me aloao.'
Eyes, sir, >" rcjoined tho trainboy IN
/ the same mouotonous tone "Waut any
chewing gum:n-Chicago Tribune,
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
NJ. Icons Vote.

It was often said of NJ. Adrion Leon,
who has just died near Bayonne, France,
that be saved the republic by a single
vote On Feb %, 1875, when the re-
modelling Of the constitution was debat-
ed, NJ. Walton's amendment fixing the
conditions for the election of the presi-
dent was regarded as the crucial test ON
which the fate Of France depended.
Leon, sitting in the right center, hesi-
tated, but was persuaded by Gambetta
to support the Republicans at the last
moment, and the amendment was car
ried by a majority Of one.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
eaoEp oN TIE DOCTOR.
A Napoleon Of Finance Meets His Water
loo In New Hampshire.

A Napoleon Of Finance Meets His Water
loo In New Hampshire.
An itinerant corn doctor took posses.
sion Of the public square in Charles
town. N. H., one evening and proceed
ed to transact business which was Of
land office dimensions while it lasted
But he closed up early.
Eggs wero hying at bin from all di-
rcctions, ard he was sorry looking
sight when he reached the friendly shell
ter Of the hotel
EIo had imposed upon the confidence
Of the unsophisticatod, and the shower
Of eggs was their way of expressing
their righteous Indignation.
Tho doctors" modus oporandi was
something like this: Ho had corn
salve that was unequaled and unap-
proachable in its virtues. He wished TO
advertise it and would for 10 cents give
q sample Of the salvc and check, on
the presentation Of which later hc would
give a present.
Tho present end Of il caught many
who were old enough to know better and
several children. but great was their
surprise when on presenting their checks
they wero handed % cents as n present.
This was making money very fast.
Each purchaser had realized 5Oper cent
on his investment Tho doctor had ar.
ticle No. 2 to advertise and would also
give present TO every purchaser who
would pay 20 cents for a sample.
Those who had bought one package
of No. l took two aud three of article
No, 2 and were given checks, as in the
previous instance OF course they
thought this man who gave them ! b
cents for 10 would certainly give them
at least 35 for %.
But he didn't.
He probably thought he had gone
the limit, and when the spectators
presented their checks they were given
"A bit Of tafTy candy by the smiling doc
tor, who said, II told you would give
you a present, and have done SO, " and
/ while he continued to give them the
laugh they began TO see the 'joke.
Several of those on the outside Of the
crowd got their heads together and ther
went 10 a nearly provision store and in
vested all the money they had in eggs,
and the less modern they were the more
desirable for their purpose
When they returned, the voluble doc.
tor was telling his audience not to feel
bad over the matter. lie had he said,
travelled a great deal and had "got it in
theneck" himself and never complained
Well, just then be got it IN the neck
and in the back, and on the head, and
in several other places There was o
perfect shower of eggs.
The doctors smile vanished, and he
did not stand upon the order Of going
but got quickly Ho made 50 or $50, but
ho needed new suit of clothes -Bos
ton Globe.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
SPEAKING PIECES.


GOSH But them actor chaps rooito
The plays tos .-url Ike talk.
Speaisin Ia public 10 a!n't right
TO 3oi.o nn chat an walk.
wy dent they yoll un stomp the door
As me an Marthy would
A-spcokin pieces up before
The hull ecfn nCighhorhoodY
practiccd IN the hoss barn lof.
Then wen the tino had come
Ia murmur "Diarll" low an sof'
Or mako oio Caruay hum
As Spartacrs. Tie roof I'D snake.
Locrifl q hcwa-o the day.
liy pa wuz sartia gura Ia make
a president somo dpy.
ChMon "a pr-sntl wore their best
School c.hiiiUon Gays
An liko IS vision o. ttr llest
Wc1 Niarily Lilel Hays
Acyin curfaw rvstn't sing
ny gosh, s'io iacant It. toni
a sigAt TO masa un nagcl sing
j. tao gownd her 'aa dyed blue.
o. course SAME cal1 wuE ruther shy,
Twistl thor anun strings,
An somo boys trimilod--l dunno wy
Drt on the huil BY jings,
We heat them player Il Hers fair.
An 40 fer form an face,
No Nco York actrces could compare
ith Narthy Ellcn'a rracc.
y. J.. Hcaton "a "Thc Quitting Zee. ="
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
Ills WITS SAVED HIM.
rhe liver Teigned Death That lie Might
Escape with His Life.

Tie Liver reigned Death That lie Might
Escape with His Life.
Some years ago. upon the coast Of
France, there occurred one OF those ro-
mantle episodes that seem to belong to
the realm Of fiction. a vessel had found
cred within sight OF port-gone down
with all her cargo Two divers were
sent to report upon the cause Of the dis
aster and the prospect of raising the
goods. One Of these represented the in
surance brokers, who had instituted the
investigation, aud the othor the captain
and owners Of the vessel.
Tho brokers man touched bottom first
and found himself on a he'd of white
sand He was fortunate enough almost
Immediately TO discover the wreck and
ut once climbed the orags upon which
the vessel rested Investigation showed
hiia that there had teen fonl play, for
an auger hole was plainly visible in the
hull of the ship
He had turned topoint out his discov-
cry TO tho other diver, who was now by
his side, when he felt himself suddenly
olutcheG by the waist and dragged down
upon the sand. Here his assailant muir
derously attempted to break the glass
of his helmet, but the assailed man
fought desperately for his life.
He firmly believed himself to be in
tho clutch Of a mailman, and for a few
minutes the water was thick with sand
that flew up around the oombatants. In
the end the first diver was worsted, and
/ his assailant forced him to lose hold
upon his line.
Death seemed imminent, but the div
| er's wis did not foIsake him. Finding
that he was no match for his adversary,
he fell back and apparently swooned,
and in this condition the other man pre-
pared to leave him, cut Off from COM
munication with tho upper world. He
/ gave the signal to bc drawn up, but as
be began 10 ascend the apparently swoun-
ing man sprang to his feet and cluiched
the rising mans legs with firm grip,
and the two were hauled to tho surface
together.
Then, indeed, tho ready witted diver
tainted in earnest, and before horegain-
ed consciousness his enemy had escaped
to land and when captured was attempt
ing to leave the country. At the trial he
explained the reason Of his conduct
1t was the old story Of greed leading
to unlawful deed and of tho resulting
danger inciting to fresh crime-an over.
insured cargo, a scuttled ship aud then
frantic effort on the part of the ship.
owners to avoid disgrace ard punish.
ment by Offering to the diver share Of
the profits on condition that the discov.
cry sure to be made by his rival, should
never be heard Of Youths Companion.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
A Hmnan No.e 80 90 In Ieaeth.

Elephantiasis is a peculiar form Of
leprosy in which the limb and featurc1
swell to horrible proportions aud out of
all semblance to the legs, arms and
faces Of human beings. Cases are known
where the legs have become so swollen
that they measured 4 = feet in circum-
ference. The ears Of the same victim,
Walter Brisbane, an English sailor
were s inches in length and his q s'
elongated to upward of feet when y
the last stages Of the horrible malay. -
ST Lonis Republio.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
The Poppy.

The poppy throughout the east is an
lblem of death. In many parts of H.
4 this flower is planted upon graves
d in cemeteries. Whether or not the
"a was suggested by the poisonous
araoter Of the juice is uncertain. It
believed that the poppy was known
a funeral plant to the ancient Egyp-
rs, for upon the tombs opened by Bel
ii there appeared representations Of
ants which were evidently intended
4 poppies.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
As TO Bullets.


A Bridgeport Comm inventor has
patented "mushrooming bullet - This
is designed to fill very important want
in modern warfare, the new styled rife
projectile having proved too humane.
The trouble with the latter is thai, hav-
ing only the diameter of lead pencil
and travelling with a velocity Of half a
mile "a second, it is apt to pass clean
through q man without disabling him.
It lacks what is technically called "stcp-
ping power F" The bullet devised by the
Bridgeport man has cavity near the
point, which causes it to "mushroom" +"
ii. e., spread-on striking, SO as Ito
produce large and lacerated wound,
accompanied by great shock. " In time
Of peace it may be employed for killing
lions, tigers and elephants
Tho very newest thing in this line,
however, is the aluminium bullet. OF
course it is very light, aluminium being
Only about as heavy as chalk. 1t 10 not
intended fer use in war, but for hunting
and shooting at targets. Ordinary bull
lets have an excess of force fer such
purposes, travelling unnecessarily far.
Thoso Of aluminium, on the other hand,
hevc abc1t the samo force Tor short dis
tanccs, but their velocity diminisaes
rapidly beyond 800 yards For small
game a person fond of shooting may
avail himself Of the novel idea CT an
other inventor, who suggests that tin
plate shot would he preferable to tins
kind now in use. These latter are coat.
ed with graphite, TO blacken and polish
theu, and this is alleged to be objoc
tionable becauso the graphite fouls the
gun Furthermore. the lead is acted
upon chemically by the animal juices
SO as TO be injurious to the eater Of the
flesh. This is obviated by the coating
of tin. Boston Transcript
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
AN IMPORTANT ARREST.

Officers Hurley and Aikens yesterday
arrested Hubert Gleich. who is wanted
by the New Jersey authorities on thS
charge of larceny. He win have hear
ing on Monday mernipgs 49,
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

From 40 to so pounds equal q bushel
Of cornmeal in various states, the lower
figure being he legal weight in North
Carolina. tho latter in Arkansas ana
others.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26
REarsrvR.s ORDER
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,

REGISTERS OFFICE.
New Castle County Del. Nov. 2, 1890
Upon the application Of Susan John
son, executrlx OF Amy DuBols. late OF
Columbia. South Carolina, deceased
Il Is ordered and directed by the
notice OF granting OF letters testamentary
upon the estate OF the deceased, with the
date OF granting thereof, by causing ad-
70 be posted within forty
days from the date OF such letters In six
OF the most public places OF the county OF
New Castle, requiring all persons having
demands against the estate 70 present the
such case made and provided; and also
cause the same to be Inserted within the
same period In the Evening Journal, q
newspaper published In Wilmington, Del
and to be continued therein three weeks
Given under the hand and seal
OF office OF the Register atore-
said. at Wilmington. N New
IL. 81 Castle county AFORESAID, the
day and year above written.
CALVIN W. CROSSAN,
Register.
NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that letters testa-
mentnry were In due form Of law granted
unto the undersigned on the seconni
persons having claims against the estnte
OF the deceased must present the same,
duly attested, 10 the said executor on 90. OF
before the second day Of November. 1877,
or abide the act OF Assembly In such case
"''''' '''~ SUSAN JOHNSON,
ExecutrIx.
Address. Columbia. South Carolina.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

Spoons are Of nearly the same size all
over the civilized world, and four table
spoonfcls make what in medical par
lance is denominaied a wiucglassful
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

From Warsaw, the capital Of ancient
Poland, 10 our capital the distance is
4,0l0 miles.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

Edgar, the Saxon king Of England,
was the PeacoaLle, from his dislike Of
war.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

vou can he well when your blood |
rich. pure and nourishing. Hoods Sarsa
pariila makes the blood rich and pure and
cures all blood diseases, restoring health
and vigor.
Hoods Pills are easy to take. easy I
operate. Cure indigestion, heaaavhe, 25r
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

'sToEcKLE'S SELECT" Ask for
is beer, and you will have the perfec-'
n In the art of brewing. ..s...sa
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

-One new railroad line eight miles
length has been constructed in Della
re in 1896.
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. DRUG
Evening journal., 1896-12-26

STOECKLE'S three ''s" SELECT IS
illustrated by the words BEST BEER
RREWEp,
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-30

the surgeon picks up his small steel
burr. which is run by electricity, and
which revolveS many hundred times a
second, and the bone is soon ground
down and beautifully rounded off, The
other jaw bone undergoeS the same
treatment. and then the ugly girl rests
a month from her ordeal, denying
herself absolutely to her friends.
AT the end of the month her cheeks
are beautifully round, their only fault
heing two thin straight scars over
each cheek bone and a slight flabbiness
Of the skin, causing a wrinkle at each
corner of the mouth. On the whole.
the result is not encouraging, but now
that she has embarked in the enter
prise she proposes to go through with
it,
On her next visit the surgeon deals
with the nose question. That organ
was sharp and hooked, like an eagle S
beak. Again the woman is placed un-
der the influence of ether. There are
two ways of making new nose. One
method is to take all the bones out,
leaving nothing but a soft piece Of
flesh, and then to build it up with new
bones and cork splints into any shape
the patient may desire.
The other is the electrical method,
and this the surgeon selects as more
suitable to the occasion. A vertical in
cision is made through the skin the
length of the nose and the flesh is
folded back on either side. Then the
steel burr is again called into requisi-
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-30

and false vows. You will love me as
you know how to love and as you can
love. What I have looked for in
vain in other men / shall perchance
not find in you, but can always be-
Heve that 1T is in you. The looks and
caresSes of love, which have always
lied to me, you will allow me to eX-
plain at my pleasure without adding
to them any deceitful words I will be
able to interpret your reveries and to
turn your silence into eloquent speech.
l will attribute to your actions such
motives as I may desire When you
look at me tenderly, I will believe that
your soul is holding communication
with mine; when you look at the sky,
l will believe that your intellect is
speeding back to the eternal center
: from which it emanated.
Let US remain then as we are. Do
not learn my tongue; l have no de-
sire to find in your language the words
which would tell you of my doubts and
fears. I desire to remain in ignorance
of what you are doing with your life
and of what part you are playing in
the world Of men. / would be willing
even not to know your name-nay.
hide from me your very soul, so that
may always be able to believe it is
beautiful
1t is said that on the back Of this
letter George Sand wrote the Words
ITO the stupid PageIlo." The wonder
is, were these words written in
pleasantly or contempt? Did the gifted
woman merely mean to jest with her
big shouldered lover or had she learn
being wasted on a man who, instead
of proving himself the Apollo of her
dreams, had at last shown himself to
be Of very ordinary clay?