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MILLIONS IN BICYCLES.
Enormous Investments OF Capital I'm
MseAi@e sho1s.


MacAiMe Shops.
From the PhiladelpI4 Eimes. =
It Is estimateA Hat about twelve per
cent Of the popuAtkSn Of Philadelphia, or
100000 persons. iHei6ding men. women and
children. stride b bicycle and probably
the proportion OF cyclers to Inhabitants
elsewhere does not greatly vary. The chief
evolution Of the Whsel has come since the
invention of the Ynfumatic tire. In 1889
Belfast Doctor Heterinary surgeon. in
fact. named DunPis having a regard for
the spinal colun4 his eldest boy. con-
ceived the idea ost&king piece Of garden
hose, wrapping iesaSound the wheel Of his
sons bicycle, Welding the two ends to-
gether with melted Eubber, and thus FORM
eng tine III FIRST ,bs IRE THIS hsvs gave na
made Its mounting OF obstacles easy and
c,:shion-lke. Dunlop had friend. who
abandoned the business he was engaged in
and risked his wealth in the formation Of
a company that had for its object the ex-
plottation Of pneumatic tire for a bicycle.
1t was capitalized at 100000, and fifteen
months later-that was in the early part Of
1s9l.it declared dividend of ten per cent,
or $4,000 in all. and added 900 to its sur
plus fund. Two years later that same
company declared a dividend of $500. OOO
One year ago the rights Of that organiza-
ton were sold to British syndicate for
100000 900. and the purchasing party cap
italized the company at s20.0OO.OOo and
openly asked for subscriptions to that
amount: The proffers were nearly three
times the amount OF the capital stock. In
Belfast, at one bank alone, where books
were opened. $1,OOOOOO was subscribed In
less than three hours. At first no one
seemed to think of America and the new
tire attracted little attention here. Mean
While two years elapsed, ard under the
patent laws 1t was too late to get an ex-
elusive franchise in this country. The re-
suit Is that today the pneumatic tire in
stamped upon it. Any maker Of a wheel
can use 1t, but the owners of the British
Invention have deprived themselves Of
many millions Of good money. That this
Is true Is demonstrated by the fact that in
the last year there has been spent in this
country for bicycles alone the enormous
sum of 500, 100000
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Polygnmy In Oklahoma.

From the CHURCH StAnuHru.
The Oklahoma courts have struck puz-
zler in the Indian custom relating to plural
marriages. The law Of Oklahoma is very
severe on polygamy, and Indians on reser-
vations are not exempt from its opera ton.
The Kickapoos have an average Of five
squaws each. The Cheyennes and Arap-
ahoes arc nearly all polygamists, as are the
Kiowas and Apaches, Comanches and Wi
chitas. 1t is stated that the courts have
decided to take action in the matter at
once unless polysanous practices cease.
Capt. Woodson of Anadarko agency has
issued orders commanding Indians on his
agency having several wives to at once de-
eide on the wife wanted and give I'D the
others. and no little Iuneasiness has result
ed in all the polygamous tribes. as 1t is
claimed by the Indians that one squaw can
not raise enough 9corn to support an ex-
warrior in becoming dignity.
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Couldn't Tell a Boy From a Girl.

He
From the Chicago Times Record
An officer of the Woodlawn police station
picked up a little child wandering down s3d
street near Woodlawn avenue yesterday.
and took it to the police station
Here is a little lost girl found" he said
to Sergeant Veil
The sergeant looked up. and, after taking
a description of the yonngster, sent out the
following message:
We have at this station lost girl about
two years old. with light. curly hair blue
eyes and fair complexion She has on a blue
checkered Bingham dress, and a red silk
handkerchief around her neck"
The message was sent out about O'Clock
In the afternoon, and about o'clock an
anxious mother came into the Hyde Park
police station to report that her little son
Alfred had strayed away from home.
She said that he had on q blue checkered
gipgham dress and red handkerchief
around his neck. Sergeant Walsh looked
over the message book and found the de-
scription of lost girl, and 1t correspondent
exactly with the description the mother had
given or her boy. 1t was finally discovered
mat the tot at the Woodlawn police station
was not girl, but boy. and the very one
That was wanted. The little fellow proved
to be Alfred Clisbee of No. 1863 Cottage
Grove avenue. He had been missing since
IL o clock in the morning.
Sergeant Veil was made the butt NJ rnanv
Jokes over his mistake as he is a man Of
family, having six boys and girls of his
own.
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McGONIGALSs DILEMMA.
He Was Much Confused by the Strik-
Ing Of the Town Clock

"Phwats the manin' Of that" said Po-
hceman McGonigal to himself as he lazily
pushed aside several bundles of shingles
beneath which he had hidden to escape
from the rain, and possibly to take a nap
''Phwat is the manin' that the new town
clock do be afther stroiking wan three
times running?' -z.-- 49,
1t was late at night and Mr. McGonfgaI
had been hired by the local temperance
union to watch Casey's saloon for stray
deacons and other outlaws. As he crouch
ed among the bundles Of shingles In the
back yard waiting for the hour of 2 am
when his relief was due, his last waking
remembrance was that the town clock
struck wan" In a few moments as he
believed, he heard the bell again toll
wan" but when the third time wan
came booming through the air. the Nc
Gonical blood was up, and the remark
quoted at the beginning of this tale was
uttered. Some blaggard is sthriving to
sport wild me. or mebbe its draining Oh
am" To assure himself Of his lucidity of
MIND he rapidly and accurately ran over
some detective formulas in humble imita
ton of the late Sherlock Holmes. IFS
CABBAGE they've had for supper; OF know
II by the schmell It's beer they've been
drinking bsyand; OF can tell it by the dhry
feeling in me troat" Treasured by thess
practical tests, he became positive that his
mlnd was as clear usual but he was
UNEQUAL to the solution Of the problem of
the three vans on the clock. To solve the
puzzle ne crept up to the back door of
the saloon, where his presence excited M
comment. Calling softly to Mrs. Casey.
she approached with a mug of beer where.
with to propitiate the majesty of the law.
DID We hear the dom clock stroke wan
the mint ago Mrs. Casey?"
Oh did not, but OF heerd it stroke half
past wan. Mr.. McGonigal"
Then OF was dramin'," said McGonigal.
~ fought OF heerd 1t stroke wan"
Did ye hear 1t stroke wan awhile aforo
that. Mrs. Casey?"
"Oi did at one.'
"Thots roight so did Oh" I'VE didn't
Casey?'
"Oi did not. Oh heerd it stroke half-past
Then Its sick OF am Mrs. Casey, and me
mead Is not roight wild me hard woork,
o1 fought OF heerd the clock stroke wan
three times runnin. Would We give me an
other sup Of beer afore OF go home3'
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Girl Thirteen Years of Age Divorced.
From the Chicago Tribune
In the circuit court at Galesburg today
was tried the divorce case of Flora J.
Stewart VS.. A. H. Stewart. The evidence
showed that plaintiff is but thirteen years
old, and the defendant is forty-two. and
that they were married in Peoria in the
were extremely sensational, but in behalf
Of the girl was urged her extreme youth.
Her bill was dismissed for want of equity.
ard the defendant was granted a divorce
on his cross bill.
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Only Depew.

From the New York Sun.
He was ragged and bewhiskered," said
DR.. Depew. 4 met him out here on
Broadway. He asked me for dime and
gave him a quarter. He thanked me pro-
fusely, and then he said:
"'Will you not tell me your name. sir?
Certainly i said. taking him into my
confidence. i am Grover Cleveland, Pres
ident of the United States. Now tell mo
your name He blushed and replied:
Me. sir? I'm nobody. I'm only Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew.'"
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A Trine Particular

From the SOmervilie Journal
Bunco-"Stranger in New York, I see.'
Farmer-"You've jist about struck It,
b'gcshv'
Bunco-''That's what thought Now, let
me give you a steer"
Farmer-"Much obleeged, but I'm rayther
long on steers. Eff you kin make 1t a couple
o. young mich kyows, I'll take 'em,
bgoshr
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BObby's had Break.

From the Montreal Herald.
Bobby (at the breakfast table)-"Maud.
did Mr. Jones take any of the umbrellas or
hats from the hall last night?"
Maud-"Why. of course not. Why should
Bobby-'That's just what I'd like to
KNOW. thought he did, because l heard
rim say, when he was going out I'm go
ing to steal just one, and-Why, what's the
matter, Maud?"
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Patho. of National Convention.

Joseph b. Bishop in the Century
No one can examine the records of pres
ldential conventions, with their personal
successes and failures. and easily escape
the conviction that there is far more of
tragedy than comedy in our national poll
tics. There are touches of humor here and
there, but the DE- minant note is that of
pathos. Behind every great success there
Is to be seen the somber shadow of bitter
DISAPPOINTMENT, Of wrecked ambition, of
lifelong hopes In ruins. AS one pursues
through biography, autobiography and me-
NOR. the personal history of the chief
ngures IN the conventions that have been
passed since that method OF nominating
presidential candidates came into use, he
nnos 1t almost invariably ending in sadness
and gloom. Not one of those seeking the
presidency with most persistence has sue
ceeded in getting possession of that great
once and few OF them. when final failure
has come, have shown themselves able tn
bear the blow with fortitude.
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t9sgtsRE5r; ~ : xN N, 80 ,,4,,
3is|iI| \ 4 "; III,
{IT&1ASk THINGS 'IHEARD+n5 sEEN:TX
(q EZ Y1ElE='

suth was then prominent. and the Kossuth
hat, with its black feather. was considera-
bly, worn as an Offset to the Oxford. The
Kossuth hat, by the way. was the pioneer
soft felt hat in this country Indignation
meetings were held in many parts of New
England. at which protests were made
against the Oxford. The Oxford hat dis
appeared entirely for nearly ten years. but
finally was reintroduced. 1t was always
more strongly favored by ladies than men.
ter on a young lady than 1t does on a man."
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Returns Not In.

From the Chicago Record.
Il congratulate you. Wigginton, on hav-
ing your three daughters married off,"
Just wait awhile, Hopkins; I can't tell
vet whether 1 have three daughters mar
ried off or three sons-in-law married on
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How Would sbs Look in ones

How would She Look In Onef
From the Chicago Record
GEORGE T.
Eyes, dear?" !
''Why don't you buy me one of those
Havana wrappers that you were talking
to Mr. Smyth about last hight?'
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Waiting for q Smash-Up.
From the Yonkers Statesman
Bacon-"It's funny you don't rider"
Egbert-'1m waiting until they have bi.
cycles built for two"
You can get tandems now"
Il know: mean bicycle built for S."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Mr.. Richard B. Gruelle. who has been
spending the spring months in this city. is
now in his native city, indianapolis. where
he is holding an exhibition. The work
shown consists in studies from nature
rather than ambitious landscapes. but
there is a true outdoor feeling in all, and
the scenes taken on the Potomac and else
where in the neighborhood of the national
capital are attracting much attention and
favorable comment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

In couple Of weeks Mr.. r. LIE Grand
Johnston will join his family In New
Hampshire. and spend the entire summer
in gathering data for his exhibition here
and the one which he intends to hold in
New York next February. His outdoor
work Is always so good that one may rca-
sonably count on a very strong showing in
both cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Miss Grace Patten paints considerably
out in the country, and has done some very
conscientious landscape work. but she is
equally good. il not more so. in portrait
ure. Two canvases, different views of a
young lady friend, which she has recently
painted, show her skill in that direction
One Is partially profile view, differing
from the conventional portrait in that only
part Of the face Is seen. and the other q
full-front view Of the same girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Mr.. Robert L. Keeling. whose miniature
painting is quite well known here, Is now
in Paris following up the same line Of
work, and has been very successful Sue
cess means something there, as with the
revival of interest on the part of the pub
lie in miniatures many artists have taken
1t up. and Paris. always foremost in any
such movement, contains many competi-
tors,
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Commanders shiveIy's Party.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Ind, May ia special car
containing Department Commander H. B.
Shively was attached to the G. A. r. head
quarters train on the Big Four at this point
this afternoon. Commander Shively was ac-
companed by his staff and fifty members
of the local post, together with q number
of members of the Womans Relief Corps.
Mrs. Minnie Brown, of this city, has been
appointed secretary of the State meeting
of the w. r. c., which convenes tomorrow
at South Bend.
Less than One Hundred from Here.
The special train Of the Pennsylvania road
to the State G. A. r. encampment at South
Bend did not take more than fifty people
from this city yesterday. The Big Four
took even less. 1t is thought that less than
one hundred people went from here.
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NOT PERMITTED TO DRILL.
The NeeIey Zouaves Barred Out OF the
Contest ut savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ga, May 12.-The interest
in the military contests increases daily and
the city is crowded with visitors. The Au-
rora Zouaves. of Aurora, ILL.,, gave a drill
this afternoon In the zouave interstate con-
test for a first prize of 1000 and a second
prize OF $500. The Neeley Zouaves, Of Mem
phis. were to have met them, but just be-
fore the drill William Girard, of the Sa-
vannah Volunteers Guards Battalion, re-
ceived Information from the Adjutant-gen-
eral Of Georgia that the Neeley Zouaves
had entered the State without permission
of the Governor, and he insisted that the
company should be prohibited from entering
any. contest. Capt. +. X. Duffey Of the
Neeleys, has obtained legal advice for his
future guidance in the matter. The Neel-
eys shipped their arms into Georgia by ex-
press after being denied the privilege of
bringing them here. Captain Duffey de-
clares that the action of Georgia's Adil-
tant-general was inspired by Brigader Gen.
eral Taylor of Tennessee, who is acting, ne
claims, through malice and spite. All de-
cisions will be given out Friday.
The rifle contests on Avondale range are
becoming exciting. The Georgia team made
a worlds record, breaking the score to-
day in the contest for the Derenne cup
against the combined team of the District
of Columbia and the New Jersey rifiemen
at the two-hundred-yarl range. Georgia
made $40 out OF a possible 400. and the con-
solidated District of Columbia and New
Jersey team 349. At three hundred yards
Georgia made sis out OF a possible 42G
against the other teams 3io At the five-
hundred-yard range Georgia made 36S
against 351 out of a possible 420. The rec
ord OF the Georgia men for twelve men has
cup, the most valuable trophy offered, re-
mains here for at least one year.
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ALL DECLARED IRREGULAR.
Action OF Chicago Board of Trade ~
to Armour e. Co.'s Elevators.

CHICAGO, May 12-All the elevators in
the Armour system have been declared lr-
regular by the directors of the Board of
Trade. The directors acted to-day after
they had heard charges OF unmercantile
conduct preferred against Armour & CO.
by various members OF the board. This
conduct consisted of issuing large number
were dated as TO compel the owners 70
handle their wheat short of the ten days
usually accorded in such cases. BY this az
ton, il Is alleged, Armour 4 Co. profitefi
because they were enabled 10 buy in tn. 8
wheat when tx was thrown on the market,
taer elevators. Complaints about the re-
ceipts were made some time ago. and II
was declared at the hearing to-day that
Armour & Co. offered to take up the ie-
ceipts and make satisfactory arrangements
with the holders In some cases this was
done. but the others who did not fare 80
well made complaint to the directors OF the
Board OF Trade. and the action of to-day
was the result T5e elevators affected are
seven In number. with a combined capacity
of 12.05o,0o0 bushels.
Neither President Baker nor Secretary
Stone. OF the Board OF Trade, would say
anything about the matter beside giving
rae bare result OF the meeting OF the direc-
tors. Ii is hinted. however, that further
action may be taken against individuals OF
the Armour firm- This. however. is very
indefinite.
BY a decision OF the Illinois Supreme
Court to-day Murray Nelson is permanently
This is reversal OF the decision OF the
Appellate Court. The case originated over
the alleged breaking OF rules In the famous
elevator light
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LANTERNS AND GAS.
Combination That Caused Injury to
Six Men at an Ohio InsfitutiGn.

COLUMBUS. o.. May 12.-During a storm
yesterday a falling tree slightly displaced
and made hole in the gas tank of the State
School for Feeble-mindedh Youth. At !
o'clock this morning men from the city who
move safes we're replacing the tank in po-
sition- They supposed the gas had all es
capped. but ignition caused by lanterns re-
suited In the burning of DR.. G. A. Doren
who has been superintendent almost forty
years: Theodore Lents. chief engineer: Rob-
ert Joiners, George Churchman. William
Banks and Thomas Hunt. expert laborers
Superintendent Doren and engineer Lents
are badly but not critically burned about the
face. hands and neck. Hunt is believed tc
have been fatally burned. The others are
badly injured
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The Infnnta EIvira.

NEW YORK, May 12.-The Infanta Ell
vira Maria Theresa Henrietta de Bourbon
who arrived here yesterday, is daughter
or Don Corlos, the pretender to the throne
OF spain. and a cousin of the Princess Eu-
lalia. wife of the Duke OF Veragua. Infanta
E.vira Is accompanied by her suite. the
Countess De Iasdes and her secretary The
party Is stopping at the Holland House
lnfanta Elvira left Veragua. Spain, on the
advice OF her physician to make pro-
tracted journey through the United States
on account OF her health. The daughter
of Don Carlos refused 70 be interviewed.
and all the Information furnished by her
cling for her health and did not seek pub
iiciy.
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B'NAI FIRTH TO MEET HERE.
Sol kfser Elected President of the
District Grand Lodge.

COLUMBUS. o.. May 12-The District
Grand Lodge OF the Order OF B'Nai B'Rith-to-
day elected the following officers: President.
Sol Kiser. Indianapolis: vice presidents. Lee
I>ownhart. Lexington, KY, and Fred s. Spie-
gel. Cincinnafi: secretary, Victor Abrahams.
Cincinnati. treasurer Morris Bauer Cincin-
natl, trustees endowment fund, VI. A Marks.
Cleveland. and Moses Bloom. Paducah. Ky.
sergeant-at-arms. r. L. Segar. indianapolis:
messenger. Joseph Mayer. Cincinnati The
next annual meeting will be held in Indian
aooile.
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Headquarters Train from Indfanapo-
lis, Bearing Commander shfveIy,
Given an Ovation.
DELEGATES ARRIVE SLOWLY
FIRST SESSION TO-DAY OF THE
SEVENTEENTH ENCAMPMENT.
Review Of the Annual Reports Of De-
pnrtment Commander and Assist
ant Adjutant-General.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND. Ind. May 12.-Although
but comparatively few visitors have yet ar
rived in South Bend, the seventeenth an
nual encampment of the Indiana Depart
ment, G. A. r., has Begun in earnest. The
first Of the day arrived in the forenoon. and
this afternoon special train came in from
the south bearing number Of veterans and
visitors. The principal event of the day was
the arrival, at $50 o. clock this afternoon, OF
the headquarters train from Indianapolis,
with Department Commander Shively, of
Wabash. and other prominent officials of the
order. The train was met at the Lake Shore
passenger station by Auten Post, No. 8, of
this city, Elbeps Third Regiment Band and
a large number of citizens. The guests were
escorted to the department headquarters at
the Oliver House. accompanied by the In
diana Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
Band, Of Knightstown. The council of ad-
ministration met at 7:SO o'clock this evening
at department headquarters and discussed
important matters.
The opening campfire reception was held
tonight at Turner Hall, and the large han
was filled, Gen. James r. Carnahan, of In
dianapolis, presiding. An address of well
come was delivered by Hon. D. b. j..
Schafer, Mayor of South Bend, and short
addresses were made by s. T. Stott, presi-
dent of Franklin College; Very Rev. Will
lam Corby, of the University of Notre
Dame; Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler, president Of
the Indiana Department, w. r. C. of
Greensburg, and Mrs. Martha J. Paugh, of
Logansport, president of the Indiana De-
partrnent, Ladies' of the G. A. X. These
addresses were interspersed with ebugle calls.
drumming by Maj. r. H. Hendershot, and
instrumental and vocal music.
Gen. Lew Wallace and Hon. James A.
Mount will arrive in the city tomorrow.
They Will be guests of James Oliver, the
well-known plow manufacturer and their
visit is being looked forward to with much
pleasure by the citizens and the veterans
now in the city. The city was never deco
rated as 1t is tonight, and the city is bril-
liant with extra illumination Much praise
is bestowed on the arrangements made TO
entertain the guests. Those who have at
tended many State encampments say that
never were preparations SO complete.
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for embezzlement; and Scott Jackson is
shadowed by detectives. but he was never
arrested. Detective Doyle goes on the stand
for the prosecution and says that Scott
Jackson was never arrested. Then, what
wrong had he done?
They talk about Jackson's orazen man
ner but have YOU seen any brazenness, any
posing, any afrectation. any impudence
No. sir, you have not. Where is the eyi-
dence OF mental distress? Why, when he
was being traduced, and cursed, and insult
ed, and called a vile murderer. when the
bloody evidence was thrown into his face,
he sat there a dignified man, an unaffected
gentleman.
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its most active and conspicuous members
In the death OF Comrade Weaver there has
gone from US department officer who for
assistant quarlermas general in faith
ful, conscientious and efficient manner. BY
tsIe death OF Comrade Sexton we have lost
a member who occupied many official places
in the department. with credit and honor"
The commander next congrataiaies the en-
campment In having secured headquarters in
fulness of the last Legislature Following
this is an account OF the consideration OF
the offices OF assistant adjutant-general and
quartermaster-general, which he heartily ap-
proves and recommends a continuance Of
the Arrangement