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The indicator., 1897-12-18
MOST PRECIOUS OF STONES,
Some Interesting Facts About the
NnIu. of Ruhtes


ITO the question:: Which is the
most valuable precious stoneT nine
people out of every ten, at least, will,
without the slightest hesitation, reply:
The diamond. said dealer in gems
But the value of good-sized diamond
cannot approach that of a seV Of the
correct color and similar dimensions.
THE worth of small rubies-stones
that are Of less than carat-is, If any
thing, rather less thanthat of diamonds
of like description, but the rare oc-
currence of large specimens of that
dark carmine tint which is looked upon
as the sine qua non of n perfect ruby
causes the value of these gems to in
crease in n far greater proportion than
in the case of diamonds. Rubies weigh
ing more than four cnrats are so eN-
ceptional that when Il perfect one of
five carats is brought to the market
it viii command ten times as high n
sum as a diamond of the same weight.
while rubies of six carats, without crack
or flaw, and of the proper color, would,
in all probability, bring as high price
as 5000 per carat. or Is times as much
as a diamond of like size and faultless-
ness
IAN over the east rubies are regarded
with the greatest possible favor, and
so it has been from the earliest times
o'which we have any record. The finest
specimens are found in Burmah, and
from time immemorial it has been
law of that country that all rubies of
above n certain size are the property of
the king. whoever may have been fo.-
tunate enough to find them. 1t is
thought TO this day there are concealed
in Burmah, among the treasures which
the British invasion caused to be hid
den away. rubies of far greater size
and value than any which have up to
now been seen either in Europe or this
country.
THE law which gave fine r,Joies to
the ruler of the land has undoubted-
ly caused the destruction in modern
times of many magnificent specimens
of this gem, for the finders of larger
stones than usual have, whenever the
opportunity was favorable, broken
them into fragments, each weighing less
than a carat. to insure themselves the
possession of several rubies incompara-
bly, less valuable, it is true, than the
original in which they were once
united, but still their own instead OF
the kings. s."-Washington Star.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
Stuart Robson.

That famous comedy, ,"The Henrietta
which has made more money for its au-
thor, as well as its chief actor, than any
other legitimate play of American au-
thorship, will be presented with Mr.
Robson as BERTHE the Lamb at the Grand
opera house Tuesda. evening. The
never ending and thoroughly human
spirit of pure fun that pervades the
play, the Photographic accuracy with
which the weaknesses and foibles of
ones neighbors are seen to be reproduced
in 1.-The Henrietta" will doubtless defer,
for many day to come, the time when
it will be deemed advisable to super
sede il
The indicator., 1897-12-18

The INDICATOR will be sent to any
address one year for only $l0o
West Bros. 4 Co, undeha hf,s and
embalmers, w. II. Sweeney, manage
Board OF Trade building. Telephone
No. l9. Open day and night.
Have you called at the Churchill Jew.
elry Co. to examine that fine line Of hol
iday goods? They offer genuine bar
gains.
McMahon Il Collier, undertakers and
embalmers, 1872 South Union avenue,
corner d street. Open day and night
Telephone 226.
The Churchill Jewelry Co. S. Union
av. is selling lots of clocks, watches and
jewelry because OF the excellsncy of ths
goods and low price.
Subscribe for The INDICATOR and keep
in touch with the doings of Bessemsr.
Elegant novelties in small fancy pict
ures for Christmas presents, at Flor.
mans.
Orders for any kiud of good Goa
promptly filled by Anderson & Moore al
their busy yard near the steel works
Only coal yard in Bessemer. See them
A splendid line OF fancy pipes, cigsl
holders, cigar cases and cigarette caset
at Perlets. just the thing for gift fol
gentleman at Christmas.
Ladies' and gentlemen pocketbooks
elegant and cheap, at Bessemsr Phar.
macy.
See that fine large prize doll at Per
let's. A chance given on it with every
25c purchase at the store until Christ
mas.
A knife, handsome celluloid toilet
set, bottle OF good perfumsry, an al
bum or a package Of fancy Stationery
would make suitable Christmas gift
The Bsssemer Pharmacy keeps them.
T. G.. Mccarthy & Co., undertaken
and embalmers, Mccarthy block. Phone
l69 Residence phone 72.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
HO FOR THE KLONDIKE.
4 Strong Colorado Company on
the Nay.

The Rocky Mountain News contains
the following interesting dispatch from
Seattle:
"A Colorado party, led by James II.
Mckenzie and James Casey, OF Colorado
Springs, is in Seattle preparing for Il
trip up the Yukon river. Contracts
have been let for the construction OF the
machinery and boilers of two light
draught river steamers and the hull OF
another steamer. A one thousand ton
sailing vessel has been chartered in San
Francisco to take the party and their
boats to the mouth of the Yukon. The
party will then proceed up the river
prospecting the side streams for placer
or quartz locations.
The venture is backed by W. S.
Stratton, owner of the Independence
mine, Cripple Creek. Other well known
Colorado capitalists are interested"
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Rabbit Hunt Excursion
to Lamar.


On Dec. 15 the A. r. 4 =. F. Ry.
will sell round trip tickets to Lamar
at rats Of $3.50, account Of the Sixth
Annual Rabbit Hunt. Tickets good
returning until Dec. 10.
Train carrying tourist slsepsrs
will leave Pueblo 1t HOS p. m. and
sleeping cars will be loft at Lamar
during the hunt, and accommoda-
tions can be had for e1.00 per night
for double berth. Convevances will
be furnished free TO al psrtieipatiuG
ia the hunt BY citizens Of Lanaf.
For fsstbsr aftieulArs taqn1fsef
81 r T. 1ec<lEtg1ugn1 4 a
The indicator., 1897-12-18

The price on slIverware has been cut
in two at McCluer's, COG S. Union ave.
AS an instance, silver waiter that for
merly sold for $50 can be bought today
for s15, just one-half. Other articles are
going the same way, and you can afford
to get something elegant for the holid1ys
at small cost.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Holiday Rates.

Round trip tickets to all points in
the state and certain points in Wy
oming, will lie sold via Gulf road at
half rate (standard9 Tickets on sale
December %. "a, % and 81, 1897, and
January l, 1898. Good returning un-
til January 4. For further informa-
ton call at city ticket Office, 233 No.
Union avenue, or Union depot.
n. f. BROWN, Z. p. & IT. A.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
WHAT THE W, c. T. us SAY
Fathers, Mothers, where Are Your
Bows?

Read the following extract from an
address delivered before the STATE Lag
NOR league of hio and reflect;
The success of our business is de-
pendent largely upon the creation OF an
appetite for drink Men who drink
liquor. like others, will die, and II there
is no new appetite created our counters
will be empty as will be our Golfers
After men have grown and their habits
formed they rarely ever change in this
regard. 1t will be needful. therefore,
that missionary work be done among
the boys, and | make the suggestion,
gentlemen, that nickels expended in
treats to the boys soon will return in
dollars to you. Till after the appetite
has been formed above all things create
appetite
DO you know where your boy iss DO
you know where he spends his evenings,
and who his companions are!
Oh, father, mother; look into the face
Of your precious boy and let me ask you
the question; Are you going to allow
hun to be caught in the snare of the
serpent? Is he to give up and help to
fill the ranks OF the bloated, reeliug
drunkards, and spend his money to fill
the Golfers OF the drunkard maker. and
finally to lie down and i'll drunkard's
grave? What are you doing to aver,
this fate for your own boy: Have you
no resDonsibility in this regard for your
neig boris boy:
These are solemn questions, and
should claim your earnest and prayerful
attention. Do not pass them lightly by.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
STATE OF COLORADO .s In the District
Pueblo County. tSN' Court.
Emma Gone.
Plaintiff. Summons In Divorce
Thomas ]. Cone.
Defendant

The people of the state of colorado,yto the
Defendant above named, greeting.
You are hereby required TO appear In an ac-
tion brought against you by the above named
plainttn, In the District Court Of Pueblo
County, State Of Colorado, and answer the
complaint therein within thirty days after
the service hereof, II you are served within
this state; or within hfty days after the SER
vice hereof II served personally outside the
state Of Colorado; or. II served by publication
within sixty days from the date Of the last
publication; or trial will b had the same q
though you were present.
This IL an action brought 70 obtain Decree
of Divorce and such other nIfd further relief
as may seem TO the Court just and equitable
from the complaint, . copy Of which Il hereto
attached, an the evidence adduced upou the
trial.
Plaintiff prays that the bonds Of matri-
mony now exciting between herself and you
the said defendant. be dissolved and held for
naught; that she be restored 70 her maiden
name Of Emma Hutton; for costs Of suit, and
Tor such other and further rsltef ~ shall 70
tho Court seem Just and equitable, ~ h more
fully aet ..us In The complalnt q peainti9 MED
Witness II. ,. NsCoy, cIssk q ear ~
cVs sss9sss ~ K n 81 Sss IS ss5:s s.
tsszsl 4 - = ,sscor, ca.
- .<fs14 " Il. III g.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Placards for Sale.

Cards bearing the following inscrip-
tons can be had at the INDICATOR Of
fee:
For sale, for rent, rooms for rent, un-
furnished rooms for rent, boarding,
dressmaking, etc. They are printed in
large plain letters on good card board.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Reduced Tourist Rates.

The U. p, d. & c. r. r. are offering
unusually low rates to southern points
to tourists and is an inducement for ev-
cry one 10 travel and visit sunny Texas
and Mexico. Rates take effect Novem-
ber lst
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Holiday Presents.

Children's solid gold rings only 50cts
Watches, iewelry and silverware regard
less Of cost at Collins jewelry store, 224
South Union avenue.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Cheap Music.

American made mandolins and gui
tars. Guaranteed to stand the climate.
From $500 to S7.0O
HARPER's Music House.
The indicator., 1897-12-18

Buy your jewelry OF McCluer and you
will get better returns than If you
bought OF some OF the more pretentious
houses He keeps honest goods.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Wanted-Furpiture.

w. C. Smith OF 1872 N. Union avenue,
wants to buy $500 worth Of second hand
furniture at once, and will pay highest
price.
The indicator., 1897-12-18
Bound to Sell

500 new folios just received. Hand
somely bound in book form. Price 50c.
HARPER's Music HOUSE.
The indicator., 1897-12-18

The Young Mems association for Mu-
of Mrs. Lee, l0i5 Spruce street, next
Tuesday evening. All young men are
cordially invited TO be present
The indicator., 1897-12-18

pan standing on the ire
tongs arc brought into
the crucihle is turned
A thick lip or red me
self. and from under II.
stream, runs the gol,
mold \ thick cloud
from the contact of Z
and the grease with
has been smeared. r
clamps are looseured |
and Is lifted, a blf well
rectangle, into a ices '
soon cooled, and ru,uo
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28

garment. Were we to resolutely supply
ourselves in the beginning Of each season
Nth an adequate number and variety of
shoes, the purse as well as the body would
ultimately he the gamer.
We wear one pair too steadily. W.
would look upon it as dangerous to our
health to wear any other garment pro-
portionate length of time. From an eco.
nomirat standpoint, it is more profitable To
keep six or seven pairs of street shoes in
wear, using them in regular turn.
notwithstanding the hand, firm, almost
impervious character Of the finished out
side Of the leathern foot. wear, it should he
remembered that the rough inside is more
or less absorbent. The healthy foot should
perspire as freely as does the rest OF the
body; and since we cover it with leather
instead Of with the light and easily cleansed
fabrics employed for the person generally,
we should at least see to it that as many
changes are provided for 1t as for the freer
portions of the body.
Were this done, the leather would have
the same opportunity for publication and
drying out by thorough airing as have
other garments, the heavy texture Of which
prevents them from knowing the cleansing
medium of soap and water.-Harper's
Bazaar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28
HOW THEY FIGURED IT OUT.

Harkins had covered the backs of two or
three envelopes with figures and had begun
a third when Mrs Harkins looked up from
her sewing and said:
"What are you figuring out there?"
ooh! nothing
"Well, it takes good many figures to
figure out nothing. What's it all about?"
ooh, it don't amount to anything. l
was just making kind Of calculation.
"About what?"
"Well, il you must know, l was just
figuring out how much I'd in all probable
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28
SHOES.

The girl of today who slips into her bicy-
Gle boots for morning spin, later into her
tennis shoes for good game, and ends her
day in dainty house shoes perhaps does not
realize the action she is taking toward the
establishment of perfect health. Yet the
same course of shoe changing pursued
throughout the year would work marvcs
in keeping her free from ailments Of The
throat, influenza, and kindred troubles.
If there is one thing more important
than another to which woman's attention
should be called, it is the necessity of tax
-" care of her shoes. The svmrathv
which exists between the foot and the
throat is probably more marked than be-
t'~.e ~ ,"2 Nch4bc.- Of ~ "u-,
and nothing obviates the possibility of
throat diseases and vocal inconvenience so
much as keeping the feet well shod and
perfectly dry.
A generally delicate feeling prevails
when the subject of feet is broached as if
a conversation based upon it might have in
it som What of the indicate; and when
discussed at all, the style Of the shoe, the
cost of it, are about the only permissible
points one may dwell upon. We must all
ruefully admit that the latter is a worthy
subject for consideration, but it would be
less depressing one if taken up more
thoughtfully.
Proportionately it is not one of the great
extravagances Of the wardrobe, but we de-
mand of one pair of shoes at least double
service we ask OF dress, skirt, or other
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28

A woman never really kno WIS the mean
~" ~ r"H";Noe a~I oor+art until clio :,
the mother Of a healthy, happy child. The
health of the child depends on the health
o. ..io AiotnuI, oo1.i ,e4oto ""H a.-tr v,..l..
Most all of woman's weakness and particu-
larly the weakness that most strongly in
f1uences the health of children, comes from
some arrangement or disease of the dis
tinctly feminine organs. DIR. Perce's
Favorite Prescription will cure troubles of
this nature. 1t should be taken regularly
by every woman during the entire period
of CESSATION. 1t gives strength to all the
organs involved, lessons the pains Of child
birth and insures the health OF both mother
and child
Send 81 one-cent stamps to cover cost Of
mailing only, and receive free copy of DR..
Pierce's Medical Adviser. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
n
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28

ity be worth today if hadn't married and
gone to rearing family"
"Humph! S'pose you think you'd been
a milliOnaire?n
mo, hut the way | figure it out I'd been
worth ful! !f;y thousand or so. Not that
| regret marrying and doing my duty by
rearing family and all that. Not at all,
but
GLOW old were You when took pity on
you and married you, Sam Harkins?"
"Why, you know that was So"
"And how long had you been in receipt
of good, comfortable salary"
swell, about twelve years "
"And you'd no one to support but your
self in all that time?"
"Well, no"
"And how much did you have saved up
when we were married."
Hang it all, Maria, you're always ask
ing"
"How much, Sam? I'm doing a little
figuring in my head, and | want to know"
''You know now as well as | do.n
eyes, do. Sam Harkins, you didn't
have money enough to last you through our
wedding trip, that's just what you didn't
have. And had to loan you $50 before
we got home because"
"You're always finging that in my facet"
''It's good time to fling it in your face
when you sit down right before me and try
to figure out how much you'd have today if
you hadn't married me. 1t took you ten
years to pay off your bachelor debts after
we were married, and you'd been in the
poorhouse today if | hadn't married you
and helped you to get rid OF some of your
fast habits You've got a roof of your own
over your head and are fairly respectable
and respected citizen, which you wouldn't
have been il you hadn't married, | can tell
You that"'
And the CALLING part of this statement
was that it was true.-Detroit Free Press.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Quickest and Best Route to all Points in
the South.

the South.
If you are going to any point in the
South, Southwest, Mexico or on the Pacific
Coast, be sure to call for ticket via the
Southern Railway. Double daily trains
from Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
enable you to reach almost every place Of
Importance south Of the Potomac and east
OF the Mississippi Rivers without change
OF cars, and il you are destined to points
in the extreme West or Southwest, you will
find the connections at Memphis or New
Orleans close
Further information will be cheerfully
furnished by Jno. M. Beall, District Pas
senger Agent, 1923 Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-28
THE CAUSES OF CORNS AND
BUNIONS.

The feet are surely plant members when
they can endure the variformed shoes that
from time to time compel them into new
habits with each new pair put on; yet they
rarely rebel or give real trouble unless bar
barously neglected. Corns and bunions
are more often the result of wearing old
shoes than in a wrong selection OF new
ones. A constant change of foot gear in
sures the foot to variety, and even those
who confine themselves wholly to the ready
made article need suffer no ill effects if
they will keep their shoe-supply as carefully
replenished as is the rest OF the wardrobe.
1t is one Of the most fallacious OF prac-
~" to c"""orriGe nv wearing old shoos
about the house, unless they possess all
their buttons, have straight heels and soles,
and are daily brushed and aired, as are
their newer fellows. Only in this way may
the ankles be continually braoed into
straigntness and the toes allowed to move
gently in an almost straight direction.
When the foot is thrown out of balance by
worn-down heels, the toes, attempting to
retain level position, perform prehensile
feats which resemble the action OF the fore
bears some scientists have ascribed to us.
Moreover, the combined heat and moisture
Of the normal foot hardens the leather of
the continuously worn shoe into permanent
creases, which in turn render the foot ex-
tremely sensitive, and struggling againt
its hard environment enlarges the joints
and causes local distress. -Harper's Bazaar.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-14
APPEAL TO THE COUNCIL
MERIDIAN-ST. RESIDENTS VERSUS
THE UNDERTAKING BUSINESS.
Ordinance VIII BE Introduced Mon
day-WeII-Signed Protest Filed
with the City Controller.

About twenty-five North Side property
owners met yesterday at the Office Of Gran
vile NJ. Ballard in the Talbot block to pro-
test against the contemplated action of
Charles T. Whitsett in placing an undertake
ing establishment on Meridian street be-
tw cen Michigan and North streets. AS a
result of the meeting the following petition
was prepared:
'"To the Board of Public Safety the city
controller and the Board of Health of the
city of Indianapolis-The undersigned resi-
dent property holders on North Meridian
street and intersecting residence streets
north of New York street in the city of In
dianapolis would respectfully protest
against the granting to Mr. Charles L.
Whitsett. or to any other person, by your
board or the city controller, any permit or
authority to construct or maintain a build
ing on said Meridian street to be
used as an undertaker's estab-
lishment and morgue. The construc-
ton and maintenance of such an establish
ment in the residence part of North Merid-
ian street would be an unnecessary annoy
ance to the people owning property and
residing on said street, and a great damage
to the value of their property We ask the
boards having the power to refuse to grant
a building permit to Mr.. Whitsett for such
construction on North Meridian street.
The petition is signed by A. M. Fletcher,
w. F. Swiggett. j. r. Hall, E. B. Martin
dale, Mary A. futile, Harriet E, Allen, H.
Van Hummell, w. J. Holiday, p. II. Fitz-
gerald, G. M. Ballard, w. S. Barley S. A.
Richardson, E. F. Hodges, E. 3. McOuat,
M. II. Spades, v. r. Malott John j. Cooper,
F.. F. Claypool. Fred Fahnley, Peter F.
Bryce, V. K. Hendricks, Louis Hollweg,
Henry SeVerin John r.. Elder. by William
l.. Elder John r. Wallick.
Late yesterday evening copy of the petit
ton was left with City Controller Johnson.
The petitioners say an ordinance is now
being prepared providing certain restrictions
as to localities for undertaking establish
ments. This will be presented to the City
Council next Monday night The petitioners
hope to procure the passage of this ordi-
nance, and in the meantime expect to pre-
vent Mr.. Whitsett taking active steps to-
ward carrying out his plan by means of the
remOnstrance prepared Yesterday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-14
TO IMPROVE THE CORNERS.
Changes to BE Made at Meridian and
Washington Streets.

Some business changes are to be made in
the next few months that will materially
alter the appearance of familiar landmarks
at the northwest and northeast corners of
Washington and Meridian streets. Henry
Kahn, manager of the Kahn Tailoring Com
pany, now located in the Lombard building,
has leased the Morrison Bee Hive" prop
erty, northwest corner of Meridian and
Washington streets, and will make extern
sive alterations and improvements at an
expense of 900. Louis Deschler, tobacco
MIST with cigar stores at the corner of Penn
sylvania snd Market streets, in the Bates
House and elsewhere, has leased the cigar
store on the northeast corner and viii also
make extensive changes. When altered ac-
cording TO modern ideas. both storerooms
viii be completely of glass fronts and VIII
present a handsome appearance.
Mr.. Kahn said yesterday that possession
of the Morrison corner cannot be obtained
until next June, as existing leases do not
expire until then. The tailoring company
will occupy the entire building. TO which
another story is TO be added. When the ini-