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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
WATER POWER.
1t Promises an Industrial Revolution
ELECTRICITY Its Tool.
london Spectator.


The closing years of the nineteenth CEN
tury-a century which has been so full of
change and marked by progress in so many
directions-are ushering IN a change per-
haps more important in its significance for
our own country than any that has pre-
coded it, even in this century of progress.
This change is foreshadoWed by the SIrlk-
ing developments of water power for in
dustrial purposes that have been witnessed
in both Europe and America during the
last six yearS-deVelOpmentS when would
appear to point to the substitution OF
water power for steam power in industry
at some future date, and to the transfer
of the chief manufacturing industries from
those countries rich in the possession of
coal to those rich in the possession OF this
modern rival OF coal, namely, water. The
recent development has been chefy due
to the progress of electrical science; and
the successful application of water power
on a large scale to industrial purposes adds
one more TO the large number OF triumphs
with which the electrical engineers Of the
present age must be credited.
The water wheel has been replaced by
the turbine, which can be adapted to any
head OF water, and by means of which
water powers of the greatest magnitude
may be successfully developed for indus
trial purposes. The head of water under
which the old mill wheels were worked
rarely exceeded twenty feet, and was gen.
orally much below that limit; to-day heads
of water of 40 feet and 30 feet are being
used at the two power plants at Niagara
Falls and at Fresno, Cal. there is water
power plant working under a head OF /. 400
feet When it is remembered that the
height or head OF water is one of the fac
tors which determine the amount of energy
developed, the significance of these figures
is apparent. AS regards the amount of
power developed under the old system 100
horse power might be regarded as a maxi
mum. to-day there are at Niagara single
turbines which produce 5000 horse power,
and there is no proof that even these enor-
nous wheels represent the limit in size
which may not be safely exceeded.
Even more important than the results
which have come from the substitution of
the turbine for the older water wheel are
those which have been produced by the
introduction of electric transmission. In
the older system the machinery in the mill
had to be coupled directly 10 the water
wheel by shafting and gearing, and thence
these old mills We're necessarily built upon
the banks of the rivers and streams which
provided them with power. In the modern
system Of transmission by alternating cleo
trio currents, the mechanical energy de-
veloped by the turbine Is converted on the
spot into electrical energy by means of
the dynamo. and this electrical energy Is
then carried by air lines 10 the locality
where it Is To be used. Thus the modern
factory or mill driven by water power need
not necessarily be situated in mountain
locked valleys miles from the nearest rail-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
Guarantees of 'os wheel.

Il A. w. Bulletin.
Very careful consideration is just now
being given by tire-makers and bicycle
manufacturers TO the subject of guarantees
for 1888 There is a possibility that both
bodies may entirely remove them, though
there is d feeling that this may be too
radical step. and the general disposition
seems to be rather to reduce them little.
If anything is done.
There are three principal reasons for the
possible action. 1t is claimed that there is
no rational ground for such a guarantee as
has been given with bicycles and tires; that
1t is unhtard of in other similar lines, and
is an absurdity. 1t is alleged that prices
have come down so much that the makers
cannot longer afford it. and that any
further reduction will make it necessary for
them to do away with the expenses they
entail. And ii is asserted that guarantees
have been so abused by riders that self
protection demands their reduction, or COM
plete removal.
That there is considerable truth in these
statements cannot be denied. The retail
dealers, too, expect 20 benefit by the
change, because the thank YOU work
that they have done under the guarantees
has ottentimes eaten up all the profits Of
their repair shops
Nor can it be denied that the sweeping
guarantee that has existed has been a
great temptation TO human nature TO work
IL everything possible under its provisions
aid II has sometimes been grossly abused
Probably every one would be lust as well
or II there were no guarantee prices for
Vsrts ana repairs were made reasonable,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

the cost OF wheels reduced-and each MAX
er's output forced 10 sell on his reputation.
Under these circumstances il would not
necessarily follow that nothing would be re-
placed by a maker. When years guaran-
tee was given, there were those who were
ready to replace any part actually defective
at any time. 1t is reasonable to suppose
that those who manufactured the best
goods and received the highest prices for
them might maintain similar policy.
II there were no guarantee there would
then be a greater incentive for riders TO
take more personal interest in their wheels,
learn how to care for and adjust them,
and keep them in better running order than
is now commonly the case. The little infor-
nation required could easily be obtained;
the time needed to care for them is not
great, and each one would have the salts
faction of knowing all about his mount.
Makers too, would have an incentive to
surpass one another and establish reputa-
ton for building so good a wheel that it
would bring them trade. Bicycles would
come to sell more on their merits, and the
manufacturer name would become his
guarantee.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

Binghamton IN. W Special.
Alfred Allen, who canvassed for sub
scribers for weekly newspapers here, had
a queer experience last Tuesday. He trav-
els through the country on a bicycle, and
was riding down hill on the read between
fAIontrose and Great Bend, Pa. when he
ran into a lot of rattlesnakes. He saw the
reptiles in the road ahead but was going
so fast that he could not stop. He realized
that he stood pretty good chance of being
stung while going past them as rattle
snake is as quick lightning to strike
The noise of the wheel had put them on
the defensive and the rattles were giving
that well-known warning to keep away.
Allen saw that he was in for it, So talk
ing his feet from the pedals and putting
them up as far as possible, he went coast
ing down the Hill at a lively rate AS the
bicycle passed the snakes twenty heads
darted out, and Allen soon felt them whip
ping him about the back and legs at every
turn of the wheels. He became so excited
that he paid little attention to the handle
bars The wheel soon SHE'D to one side of
the road, dumping him over an embank-
ment. When he got his equilibrium he
picked uD the wheel and found entwsned
about the spokes and sprocket chain a
mass of dead rattlesnakes, crushed and
torn into ribbons. He did not attempt to
fdislodge them. but waited until a farmer
Ncame along and took him and the wheel
TO Great Bend.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

The Brooklyn man who has invented BIZ
cycle that Will run mile a minute ought
to be dragged at its wheels.-St. Paul Pio-
neer-Press.
AS France taxes bicycles and tricycles,
the number of machines used in the cOun-
try is known exactly. On Jan. /, 1897, there
We're 329, 8l4 taxed, an increase of $1,000 over
the preceding year. The revenue obtained
in 1896 was 32T2,339 francs Pariss depart
ment the Seine, heads the list, with e. 1872
bicycles, paying a tax of 626,916 francs.
The Portland (Me.) Express tells the fol-
lowing yarn: A man in that town recently
hung his bicycle from the ceiling of his
cellar, and not far from swinging shelf
on which food was kept. A mouse jumped
from the shelf upon the tire of the front
the floor. The wheel started, and mousie
naturally ran to the highest part of it. 1t
was unable to stay on top of the tire, but
couldn't get enough foothold to jump to
the wall. When found next morning the
mouse was very much exhausted, though
still running. The cyclometer showed that
he had run ninety-three miles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
Park--Murray and Mack.

Murray and Mack, the well-known and
popular Irish comedians, whose visits to
the Park each year are among the most
popular events Of the entire season, will
be there all this week, opening with to-
morrow's matinee in "Finnig ans Court
Ship the best of the Finniean series thus
far 1t is from the pen of George H. EN-
erick. the author Of two of their former
successes, Irish Neighbors' and "Finni-
gAn's Ball" All the scenery, mechanical
effects and costumes will be new. Among
the many in the large company are Chas.
Morgan. Andrew Bode, Henry Elliott,
Chris Bruno, John Hull, Herbert Dilea
Chas. billiard. Sadie Connolly, Annie
Lloyd, Oracle Tyson, Lola Marisse, Lonnie
Deane, Dolly Delroy, Bessie Varse, Oracle
tiers. Fannie and Mae Murray and Mack
always play TO Standing room houses,
and are great favorites. "finnigan's Court
ship will be Civ an all week, with the usual
daily rnatineeS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
WONDERS OF SURGERY.
Fifteen Yards of silver Wire COiIed
in "A CalifOrnian's AOrta.
San Franeiseo Dispatch.

Adrian Dehertoghe is walking about the
streets without much apparent conscious
ness that he represents one of the signal
achievements in medical science. Forty-five
feet of fine silver wire were coiled in the
great artery which leads directly from his
heart
Dehertoghe, who is a machinist, received
the injury which made this operation neces-
sary year and a half ago while at work on
the metal gates in the Parrot building. lie
put his whole weight against number of
the heavy metal structures, which. in some
way lost their equilibrium, and were about
TO fall on his young son, who was working
with him at the time The movement
strained and almost ruptured his aorta. A
violent swelling of the whole left side, ac-
companied by insupportable pains. followed
Dehertoghe became an X-ray subject.
Through a friend DIR. Carlson heard of
him and offered to undertake the case. The
operation had failed so often that the
chances We're many against Its success in
this instance. But as the patient could
not live in any case more than few months
longer. he determined 10 take the risk.
His condition was such that ne was UNI
able 10 take any anaesthetic and bore the
twenty minutes operation. the incision over
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

his heart and the slsillful insertion of the
silver wire, in full Consciousness. The OPP
Grafton was performed at ST. Luke's Hos
pital, DR.. Carlson doing the main work, and
five other physicians assisting him.
A saculated turnor had been formed in the
wall of the great artery. This would have
in time most certainly led to a rupture Of
the artery and the PATIENTS death. These
fifteen yards Of silver wire not larger
around than an ordinary hypodermic needle,
have been placed in this sac. In time they
will form a clot there, which will contract
and be absorbed. Then the artery itself viii
gradually contract to it's normal size.
This wonderful operation was performed
twelve weeks ago. The patient recovered
as rapidly as is usual after operations of any
description He still wears adhesive plasters
over the hole that was made in his chest,
but he goes about among his friends as usual
and expects, after a brief vacation in the
country, to be able to continue his work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
victor Herbert as a Composer.

Victor Herbert, director of the famous
Twenty-second Regiment Band of New
York formerly Gilmores), which will give
a concert at Tomlinson Hall, on the even
ing of Oct. 20, is not only noted as a band
master, but has achieved a wider reputation
as -violoncellist and operate composer.
formed throughout the country of which he
composed the music. They are THE Sere-
nade@ and Prince Anania a:si, which the
the Nile" and 1.-THE Idols Eye, the new
work in which Frank Daniels appears and
d Awhile is to star. 1.-THE Wizard of the
Nile" has recently scored a great success
in London and in Vienna Herberts Band
elsewhere
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

however, he prohibits entirely to those af~
fected with neuralgia of the stomach.
Strawberries and raspberries he recon-
mends warmly to those of bilious, plethoric
and equity temperament, and denies them
to those on whom diabetes is present or
suspected. Of the sweet fruits he consid-
ers that plums are of special hygienic value,
and even preventive in govt and articular
rheumatism. To the grape he accords the
very first place. AS this is the season for
that fruit his remarks thereon are particu-
larly applicable.
He is an ardent advocate Of what in
Europe is called the grape cure. In this
cure grapes for several days form the ex-
elusive aliment The patient commences
with the consumption of from one to two
pounds daily, with a gradual increase to
eight or ten pounds. After few days of
this diet a marked improvement in the gen.
eral health is noticeable. The appetite i'm
proves, the digestion becomes easy and
rapid, and increased capacity to Withstand
the fatigue of outdoor exercise is notice
able. The grape cure is particularly recon-
mended to the anemic, dyspeptic and con-
sumptive, in diseases of the liver and govt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

New York Evening Sun.
There are many rumors going the rounds
about the wheel of 1898. That it will be
chainless nobody doubts. This being the
case, the recent slump in the price of BIZ
cycles is partially explained. 1t is easy to
see why the big firms should be anxious to
clear out their stocks in view of a COM
Rlete change in model. Next years bicycle
viii be a 500 article, and will continue to
be such tor a considerable time. 1t will
be interesting to see how long it will take
to make the use of the chainless wheel toll
erably general. If the new ore differs in
appearance, in shape of frame, etc. from
that used at present, the rate of adoption
Will be faster, for the present model will
be more readily identified as out of GATE. IN
wheels as in clothes it is not pleasant to
be behind the times. But If ii is impossible
TO improve on the present frame in a hurry
the adoption of the chainless wheel will be
comparatively slow. So long as appear
ances are all right many persons will be
content to use the present article rather
than GO to the expense of a new one. 1t
is said that a number of trials of the new
wheel have been made in secret and that
they have been very successful in the mat
ter OF speed. OF course, the present wheel
Is rapid enough for the ordinary rider. But
it appears that without the chain the fric-
tion is decreased enormously, and thus ease
is promoted. In bicycles, as in battle ships
the finished product of to-day will be obso-
lete tomorrow. All this makes for prog
reSS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

1t looks as if the first big musical event
of the season, the matinee and evening
concerts of the Seidl Orchestra, at Tomlin-
son Hail. Thursday, Oct q, would attract
people from many of the surrounding towns
as we'll as the large musical public of In
dianapolis. Anton Seidfs reputation coupled
with that Of his great orchestra, is sufficient
to insure a rare treat for Indianapolis.
Nine. Julia Rive King is the piano soloist.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
New York Tribune.

New 1OTk ITIDuIV
A celebrated French physician, DR.. Du-
poury divides fruit into five classes. each
of which possesses a special hygienic value
the acid the sweet. the astringent. the
oily and the meaIy TO the first, Including
cherries strawberries. raspberries, goose
berries peaches. apples, lemons and
oranges, he aceoFds great merit Cherries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
A Correction.

Washington Post.
We notice that several reckless Indiana
newspapers refer to him as Col Perry S.
Heath. Indiana should do better by her
illustrious citizen, Gen. Perry S. Heath.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Isn't he good deal of trimmer"
YES He lacks the courage of his con-
victions. He spells his name Smythe and
pronounces il Smith,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
NEW SILKS AND VELVETS

Figured Taffeta Silks, in newest fall
STYLES, brocades and plains, change 2e
able colors, at l9c, 2oc, &C. SIC ana
Beautiful line of All-Silk Tatfetas,
handsomest brocaded effects, at O(
ACC, soc, CSC and. ........................
) pieces of 24-inch All-Silk Roman
Stripes, a 59c value; our price, a IL
yard ...............'.'''' '.'''''' ''''.''
. bargain lines of All-Silk Black
Brocaded Taffetas at, a yard, 49c ~
and ................ ..'.'.''''''.'''''''''-
VELVETS
lines of Velvets, in every magma
BILE color and blacks, at, yard, ~
81, 75c and. ...................'.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

AT ................. kpAsOS
Ladies' newest fall styles, and we will
match them against any "a line shown any
where; made of All-Kid stock or with Silk
vesting tops.
OUR LINE OF LADIES' LEAD d or
ER SHOES AT. .PAsOO
Are without an equal. We have gone on
each season improving this Shoe In style
and quality and this falls production can
be recommended to the most fastidious-a
stylish and good wearing Shoe at mod
crate price. Every pair warranted to give
satisfaction.
MEMS CUSTOM-MADE BOX 81 OQ
CALF SHOES. sP
Lace Shoes, coin and bulldog toes, ex-
tension soles-a new line and bargain line
at $1.9S.
MEMS TANNERY CALF SHOES O. QO
AT .................. APA'OS
Newest fall shapes, all solid leather, and
very good value.
MISSES, WATER PROOF SCHOOL
Made Of Dongola and kangaroo Calf, with
heavy soes, spring heels, button or lace,
all solid leather.
Sizes 81 to IL $1OU
Sizes 1la2 to
BOYS AND YOUTHS TAN-G1 D.
merry CALF SHOES. .APA'%C
Made with double soles. a Shoe that will
last full school term all sizes.
MISSES ALL SOLID LEATHER QOc
SHOES AT. .............. OIS
spring neel, OF lace, patent lStl1lSL
or kid trimming; sizes 1l1a to 2.
BOYS AND YOUTHS SOLID Onc
LEATHER SHOES ...........e.0 ~
Lace, all Sizes warranted to wear, fall
styles.
Fall Hosiery and Underwear
CHILDREN'S
Union Suits, white and gray, feeced,
ribbed, drop backs, 25c grade our 1Oc
price ............... ...........,.........
LADIES'
Heavy F'Ieeced Ribbed Vests and
Pants, Vests button across chest Dc
a 39c value t..........................%
Ladies' Natural Wool Gray 75c I'm E0c
derwear at...........:. ..+..............O "
Ladies' Atwood Scarlet Underwear, SOc
a bargain t...........................
MEMS
Regular 81 All-Wool Scarlet, Gray
and Camel s-hair Underwear, a big z@r
bargain, at ..........................'.
Mems regular g1r soc heavy Fleece-lined $50
Closing out our medium-weght
White and Gray Mems Merino Dc
Underwear at ..........................%
BOYS
Fleece, lined heavy Winter Under DC
wear at ..............s......s'sss
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
FRENCH BROCADEs

An extra heavy FAN Black Dres
Goods fabric, also large line of new
Lizard Brocades, couldn't be i'm
ported under the new tariff to sci
at less than Toe yard; our prlc
on this lot is, q yard. ...............
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
The New Fall STYLES

That showing every department
IONS critical approval We crowded
building that hope finished
showing complete and we-assored
Fail Goods and then the crowded condition affairs
you along sell large quantities goods quickly
and in order TO do offering and very substantial
good values Rebuilding Bargains call them.
rB- 20
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

WOTTn I5C - ydTU, L11C
only at, a yard. ....................s'-.
5O-INCH DIAGONALS
Wide Vale Stripes, black, and
worth Toe a yard, heavy weight, 1Oc
and all Wool at, a yard.............
STORM SERGE
46 inches wide, and all Wool, good
ACC worth and very cheap at, .9Oc
yard .................s.ss.s... .''''''"'''
Black Silk and Wool Epingles, yard: S9c
44-inch Black Mohair Brocades, a yard f2c
5O-inch Black Figured Armures, yard y. 50
50-inch Black Brocaded IDENTIFIES, q yd. .$zOO
46-inch Black French Serge a Yard aye
SOC Black Silk-finish Henrietta. .:....::. 59c
Broadeloth bargains, a yard, 49c, 75c
DlU oa - . csc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03
MOHAIR. BROCAHES

10 pieces of All-Wool and Mohai
Black Brocades, 46 inches wide. an
worth 75c a yard; these 10 piece
only at. q ward. ...............
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-03

The Arabic used in the Koran differs as
much from the Arabic used in ordinary con-
versation in the east as the Latin differs
from the Italian. The Koran Arabic is that
of the literary classes; the colloquial Arabic
that of the common people.