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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
DIR. sIMs's SERMON
His Christmas Text from the Angel
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Rev. c. N Sims, pastor of the Meridian
street M. K. Church, took for his text yes
terday morning. from the Angel Chorus.
the words, Good will toward men," and
spoke of the influence of the Christmas
spirit as felt by childhood, by early man
hood by the poor and by the aged. He
said i'll part:
..,rhe picture which the gospels give us of
the birth of Christ is the most beautiful
in the whole realm of literature through all
the ages. The new star in the heavens,
ger-cradle of Jesus; the lowly birthplace
the costly offerings of gold and franklin
cense and myrrh; the sheperds on the plains
of Bethlehem seen under the glory OF the
star-illurnined heavens, the annunciation
angel and his message; the heavenly host
and their song, and the final grouping OF
wise men and sheperds around the babe in
the manager is beautiful beyond expression
or comparison. l would study this lesson
from the human side. standing with child
hood with youth, with the struggling poor,
and with ripe old age and voice what each
period Of life feels while it contemplates
the birth scenes of the Savior of men,
Concerning youth he said:
childhood Is the period of play. It's
health its development, its early knowledge
are reached through play. 1t lives IN a
beautiful to-day. But there comes time
when playthings are discarded, when ma
turing youth with longing eye searches the
coming years; when life turns TO its to-
morrow WITH INFINITE yea WIiS iuCetiS
are evolved, when aspirations take shape
and details of outline This is a more criti-
cal hour than we are wont TO realize. 1t
is the time when life shapes its patterns
and outlines its programme. 1t Is the time
when good angels and bad angels suggest
occupations, methods and achievements;
and choices are made which no after re-
vision can wholly obliterate ii is the sus-
ceptible period of life. The soul is like the
photographers sensitive plate-ready to re-
ceive Impressions Turn upon the earnest,
willing spirit at this crisis the fact and sig
nificance OF the Christmas story Let it
contemplate the Christ life coming down
among men. Let it learn that first great
lesson Of unselfish love Though He was
rich yet for our sakes He became poor that
we. through His poverty. might be made
rich'-and how it's ambitions will be chas-
tened. Let II contemplate His longing TO
seek and to save the lost, and how it's
philanthropy viii be kindled! Let it observe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
HAD A BRILLIANT TREE
THE EIHNACHTsFEIER All
THE MAENNERCHOR.
Five Hundred Incandescents IlIu-
and Marches by the Children.

Maennechor Society held its kinderweih-
nachtsfeier, or childrens Christmas enter
tainment. yesterday afternoon. 1t was a
very festive occasion. The building of the
society was crowded with the members and
their families, and they enjoyed themselves
as only Germans can. 1t was an entertain
nient not only for the children, but by the
children, and the older people took back
seat. There were hundred of the little
ones, and they marched danced, sang and
acted. The programme was several hours
in length, winding up with a grand rally
around Il gorgeous tree that sparkled and
scintillated with myriad colors, there being
no less than five hundred incandescent
lights hidden among the cedar and hun
dreds of shining gew-gaws pending from
the branches. The ladies' auxiliary. and
particularly the members of the amuse-
ment committee-vMrs. John Frenzel, Mrs.
G. A. Adam. Mrs. Paul II. Krauss, Mrs.
Osto Frenzel, Mrs. Charles Martindale and
Miss Lena Fertig-had performed unstint-
ed services in decorating the hall and ar
ranging the programme. Mrs. Herman Adj
am had charge of the vocal end of the en-
tertainment and MIS- Curt Toll the dane
ing and marching end. Considering the
limited number of rehearsals that had been
held, the results achieved by both were
truly WOuutFlul programme btSdti
with a grand march, and much amusement
was created by the way in which the tod
dlers at the end of the line would get
mixed up, but they always managed in
some way to come out of the intricate ma
neuVers with flying colors, just the same.
Following the march, which was on the
floor of the hail. the children repaired 10
the stage, where they sang such songs as
Evening star spin, Maiden, Spin,
'.Storch Storch Steiner and "TAnzlied. -
Hearty applause from the floor and gallery
rewarded them.
A kindertheater followed, in which the
play was 'Weihnachten," or THE Night
Before Christmas" In this play Florence
Weiss. Harley Rhodehammel, Oscar Hey
ar and Gretchen Geiger performed the role
of brothers and sisters who were well - &c
in the world and had therefore. received
very kindly treatment by Pelznick i, OF
a visit to a poor widows family. and all
four Of them resolve to give their pres
ents to this family. Bessie Atkinson en-
acted the part OF the widow and Frieda
Hermann and Carl Adam represented heI
children. In the second act the widow 5
family was made happy with a Christmas
tree and many gifts.
After the quaint play was over fifteen lit
tie tots between three and five years OF
song IN very fetching way. cotillion
performed by seventy-tive children fol-
lowed. and then came Pelznickle himself
The Christmas tree suddenly blaZsd up IN
all its glory and the children gathered
eround, singing 20 Tannebaum- The
distribution OF over two hundred presents
was then made. and the festival was over
See the China Closets az VIM. l. Elders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

how gratefully He mingles in society. how
He graces feasts with His presence. how
and its feelings toward the brotherhood
will be more full Of sympathy Let It
contemplate Him on the mountain Of
temptation, putting aside comfort and
power and honor that He may save men
and it's spirit of service and self-devotion
will become more sublime
AT whatever period of life we turn to
gaze upon Him who came as the babe of
Bethlehem. as we look steadfastly with
into glory by the spirit of the Lord.
Let US seek to empty our hearts of bitter
ness and envy and revenge and selfishness,
that He may fill them with the Christmas
spirit of love and good will and happiness"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Anthony Swisher, aged about fifty years,
a patient at the Central Hospital for the
Insane died at that institution yesterday
and his remains were brought to Whit
sets establishment last night. He was
formerly an employe of the Bird Transfer
Company and was taken TO the hospital
about four months ago. He lived at 10 Ed
wards street, West Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
River-Avenue Baptist church.

The River-avenue Baptist Church West
Tndianapolis) has just completed the re-
modelling of its building at an expense of
several hundred dollars, and rededcated it
yesterday with appropriate exercises The
church of late has taken on new life and
its membership promises to be the largest
of the suburban churches. Members of
other churches were invited to be present
at the ceremonies yesterday afternoon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Fine Holiday Wines and Liquors
Sold by the bottle and case at HUEGELE'S. 60
East Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Are the finest fish served in Indianapoli
HUEGELE'S. 80 II. Wash st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
Our Genuine Black Bass

McGilliard Agency Co. Fire insurance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27
Everything Works I

You will find the best restaurant service in til
city at IIUEGELIs'S, 60 Z. Wash. st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

In making HUEGELIsS Restaurant. 60 h. Wa
St, the leading restaurant in the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Try Merchants Lunch
A. Union Station Restaurants cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

Fine Holiday wines and Liquors
Sold by the bottle and case at HUEGELE'S, 60
East Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

See the China Closets as VIM. L Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

KimbaIl pianos Carlin & Lennox, Q L. Market ST.
Music boxes of all makes the cheapest at
WulSchner'S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

sett's establishment last night. He was
formerly an employee of the Bird Transfer
about four months ago. He lived at III Ed
wards street, West Indianapolis
Fine Holiday Wines and Liquors
Sold by the bottle and case at HUEGELE'S. 60
East Washington street.
Insure with German Fire Insurance of In
diana. General offices, 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
McGilliard Agency Co. Fire insurance.
n---
Our Genuine Black Bass
Are the finest fish served in indianapolis.
HUEGELE'S, 90 u. Wash. st.
Feed your horse JANES'S Dustless Oats.
Service Is something's!
You will find the best restaurant service in the
city at HUEGEI4E'S, 50 +. Wash. st.
Everything Works Together
In making HUEGEIIs's Restaurant. 60 Il. Wash.
ST., the leading restaurant in the city.
Try Merchants Lunch
A. Union Station Restaurant-25 cents.
Fine Holiday wines and Liquors
Sold by the bottle and case at HUEGELE's. 60
East Washington street
Kimball pianos. Carlin & Lennox, L. Market st.
Music boxes of all makes the cheapest at
WulSchnerS
Ladies' Dining ParlOr,
In connection with HUEGELEs Restaurant is
on the second floor. Entrance, SO r. Wash st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-27

This is no idle boast, but a
sound and solemn pledge, on
the keeping of which we stake
our commercial reputation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
AROUND THE WORLD ~ 4 C4rr.

From The Springfield Republican.
~; "A novel expedition is that planned 10y Jonathan
olson, or Altoona, Penn. who is going around
the world in a cart. He starts this spring and
expects to complete his journey by June l. 1899
His route as planned. is south TO Texas across
Mexico to South America, thence by steamer 20
spain and so on. His vehicle is home made,
twenty feet long and seven wide. and consists
of four parts. braced together so as to endure
any strain Olson has finished the inside in
pIsis ne iiapIe ana adorned II with hand-carv-
ings or his own design. He is a foreigner. and
In the course OF an eccentric life has picked up
now turns to the adornment OF his wagon house.
Inc interior, besides having three rooms is
Gnarmin 1 conceived in point OF convenience.
IN one room they cook, and in bad weather dine
there also. But the dnng-roon is out Of doors
where the wagon can be pulled up in pleasant
eating places Five days out OF the week it is
planned to halt where the cloth can be spread
under the trees and 4 good cool drink obtained
from spring.
The second room has a couch and small table
The table can be used for breakfast tray or
can be cleared at night and used for parlor
games. 1t also does duty writing table or for
books and smoking set On one side Of the
room there is dressing-table that takes up the
entire wall. 1, has twenty drawers a broad
shelf and mirror, with shelves overhead. Here
the entire winter ana summer wardrobe is stored.
The third room is a trunkroom. Here chairs are
stored. tables piled up and hammocks kept for
unpleasant Weather-the plan is not 10 sleep in
the house. but in hammocks slung from trees
Anything that is wanted be brought from
the trunkroom at minutes notice. There is
chest devoted to dress goods. calico bunting
denim and useful articles for wear and for fancy
work The wagon can stop at town any time
to replenish supplies. but the owner plans IL
so carefully that. except for food. there is no
halt for a month at a time. Provisions are to be
bought OF the farmers. so far as poss BILE who
are expected to supply butter. eggs. vegetables
and chickens cheaply in return for the privilege
OF looking through the novel house.
The kitchen is the most admired room OF all
1t is arranged shipshape. Cups are hung from
hooks. and plates set in LITTLE grooves Pans are
on the walls; all is polished bright as hands
can make it The floors plain boards laid
nicely and oiled. that the rooms look as neat
those in any house. The cabin or nving-room
has much the appearance OF a stateroom on a
night boat, and this effect is heightened by some
very clever wall decorations made from simpIa
pieces OF wood skfully inlaid. The most in
Gcnious ARRANGEMENT Of all is a sliding door bv
which the whole side OF the house" can ha
opened. The doors slide one side and nnaIlv
come completely off and may be laid under The
cart used for n table under the trees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

home in Jersey City. OF n style long pas. 4,
this door key, that seeing IL II might have
unlocked a "donjon keep OF several centuries
ago. II Is weighty, clumsy. and. by actual meas
urenent, nearly eight inches long The lock is
proportionately huge. and almost too heavy to
hold in the hands
Burr stayed here only two years. lon~ enough
at all events to build up his fortunes IL is a
tradition that rests upon good authority that
within ten days after he had set up his desk
within this room cases came pouring in to him
aggrcgating nearly $1,000 in counsel fees-an
enormous sum for those days. History does not
record. however. that he accomplished much at
this time His fame was great. but the ele-
gant-nannered old man had lost his hold. Even
his marriage TO Nine. Jumel proved a failure
and the two soon separated.
In the basement is the shop OF the
plumber An Italian baker occupies the front
"parior;" and the plumber and his household
live in the upper floor and dormered attic to-
gether with policeman. The building is a
frame structure with brick front IL has
frontage OF twenty-one feet. and at the side
an alley four feet In width Fifteen feet Of this
Coward Broadway will be taken for the new
street. and the remaining ten feet will be in
cluded in the new Records Building. The detail
and the work OF demolition. which includes
many substantial buildings besides this historic
Old house. may begin at almost any time.
A curious further item OF interest about this
landmark is that over thirty years Ego it was
purchased by a. T Stewart. and an old servant
Of his. OConnor by name. was installed in it
The present occupant Hawkins has been there
seventeen years. The building is over eighty
years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
PICNICKING IN 4 CEMETERY.
HOW THE RUSSIANS CELEBRATE THE FEs-
TIVAII OF RADONITSA

TlNAL OF RADONlTSA.
St Petersburg CORES ondtnce of The Pail Mall
In st. Thomass week, which follows next after
Easter week the Russians celebrate a curious
festival known 10y the name of Radonitsa, OF
which the chief right consists in picncking on
the tombs OF their dead relatives. The Bull
garians said 10 have the same custom.
on the day OF this feast the main roads of
people of the middle and lower classes crowding
in tramcars. in cabs and afoot toward the Smo-
lensk Cemetery The crowd consists chiefly Of
women and children; the only reason for this
is that the men are for the most part too busy TO
join them: in part of the Province of Kicf how
ever. the festival is known the Wives Fes-
tival. and the women celebrate il alone. the
Roman matrons did MatronaIia. Almost every
body has his burden 20 carry-bags. baskets, bot
ties, bundles crosses, teapots. wreaths and here
and there branch of budded willow saved from
Palm Sunday. In the graveyard every pathway
between the straight silver-birches is filled with
its cheerful throng. Here priest IN skull-cap
poted by u widow through the crowd; behind
him comes his clerk, with great coat and censor:
over the dead husbands tomb. Close behind
them comes a moujik with tub his head
crying Ices, good ices" Children are hurrying
along with teapots of water hot from the aims
house
a Russian tomb of any pretensions is sur
rounded by a fence; within the fence. beside
the grave mound and cross. is always a bench
and table At Radonitsa these Enclosures are
filled with happy family parties; cloth is spread
upon the table and on the cloth a feast of Easter
eggs sausage, ham and pie. to be washed down
with tea beer and vodka The viands consumed
the children get down and make sand pies while
the old folk sit and discuss their usual topics-
rubles. copecks and the conduct of their neigh
bo-s.
Before the party goes home the tomb OF else
the table. is sprinkled with breadcrumbs and
scraps OF the Easter eggs; in some places it is
customary also TO pour libations of the vodka nd
beer upon the tomb. These remnants and liba-
lions were originally destined for the deectation
of the shades. and in Baltic Russia lille they
spread thelr offerings on the grave, they say {:
blessed parents, come and partake Of our bread
and salt; but many of those who observe the
custom believe that the scraps are intended only
al he cticaJ
substitute q handful of grain.
In It's fullest form, preserved in fragments in
the provinces, the celebration consists of two
well defined parts. the mournful and the merry
In Little Russia the rite begins with the weep
ing and a rhythmcal chant in honor Of the dead:
after this Easter eggs trundled over the
tombs from sloping boards In Baltic Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

the Landmark spoken of is OF more than or-
binary interest. despite the fact that it has been
almost forgotten and no tablet marks It, In IT,
sixty-four years ago. up flight Of stairs
locking upon the street the law office OF
Aaron Burr. once Nice-President. then back from
exile. poor and starting life all over again
Aaron Burr. counsellor; 81 Reade Street"
the number in these days is I'D the City Direc-
tory OF 1881 and 1882 reads and the Old house
though tall buildings have lowered about il
for many years. is unchanged 5 regards its out
ward appearance. except for the many signs
that adorn its front. Why H. the only memory
of Aaron Burr left to the present generation
has been neglected and is hardly known about
none can say. In the few years that elapsed
between his return from exile and his death
Gin 1886 Burr had many offices, moving from
No % Nassau-st to No. 81 Reade. back to No.
% Nassau again. thence to No. 129 Bowery
thence TO 10. % Broadway. hut that at No. 81
Readc-st 5 he most historic, besides being
the only one that now remains. 1t in it's
walls, an Old man of seventy-eght. broken but
still intellectually and physically vigorous, that
he first met Nine. Jumel. afterward his sec
ond wife, then a recent widow.
Attracted by his fame and the stir that had
been created by his return. this graceful grande
dame came in her carriage consult with this
courtly eX-statesman. The matter concerned
some real estate transactions. and Burr, in spite
Of the cloud that hung over him and his ad-
vancing years. was acknC wledged TO be the best
real estate lawyer in America. Reade-st. was a
byway then of little cottages precisely like the
Burr building Once place of fashionable resi-
dences, it was beginning to fall from it's high
estate and business had already invaded it.
The room where Nine Jumel and Aaron Burr
had their first meeting is stiI preserved unal-
tered, EXCEPT that partition now divides il
into two apartments Low ceilinged (as was
the fashion of that day. il marks q type of build
ing that is hardly To be in New-York to-
day. The visitor, if he gain admittance for
the old office" is now Il ''parlor,' will see a
famous old fireplace. and the man who lives
there, a plumber and gas filter by the name Of
Hawkins. has to show. his CHIEF possession
the lock. key and nose piece of the door, the
very key that Burr turned when ne was closing
UP for the night and making his way to his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

w'oiH thlS sport Is also practiscd the egg, 49,.
aiterWard given 10 the poor. Next foliowa The
meal, ana last of all in the order OF the ancient
celebration come dancing and music; for this
purpose in many places the mOurners repair 10
some neighboring tavern; but in the good old
DAYS the graveyard was attended by professional
clowns. who took the lead in merry making
Inc Following is a song appropriate to the
occasion OF this feast and endowed with a full
snare or that mystic incOnsequence which seems
10 endear their popular ditties to the Russians
The Son-in law brewed beer for his mo her law
no orewed his beer against Carnival.
no invited his mother-in-law for Radonitsa
hui she came on the Eve OF Christmas Day.
The mention Of 4 mother-in-law and her char
acteristc perversity in preferring come when
not invited might tempt to believe the qua
train humorous. but it may have served as a
hymn in pagan days, inasmuch as beer is In
fact. brewed and drunk cerernonially in honor OF
Tic dead at the three festivals named.