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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-09
They Have Received Military Train
ing and Need Only Guns to Convert
Them Into Soldiers.
DISTURBING NEWS RECEIVED
INFORMED ON THE
THREATENING ASPECT.
Minister HOshi's Denial VIII Not Pre-
vent Rushing Annexation Pro-
ceedings in Congress.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July S.-The administra-
ton is somewhat disturbed over advices re
ceived from Honolulu during the last TWEEN
ty-four hours as to the threatening attitude
of Japan with regard to the islands. The
Japanese minister in Washington continues
to vehemently deny that his government
has any intention of Selling the islands or
embroiling itself in any trouble with the
United States, bat it is no violation of con-
fidence to state that the professions of the
MikadoS representative are not accepted at
their full par value. There are q, 600 Jap
aneSe in the islands, of which number it is
understood that at least 900 can be con-
verted into soldiers within a very short
time. They have gone through course of
military training similar in many respects
to that in vogue in Germany, and it is only
necessary to put arms in their hands and
diately available for the conquest of the
islands. This is what the American and
English residents on the islands fear, and
it is what the government in Washington
is apprehensive of, although not openly ad-
hitting it, This critical situation has al
ready influenced the Senate committee on
foreign relations to hurry forward its
port on the Hawaiian annexation treaty in
favor of ratification, in order that the rec
ord may show that annexation has made
some considerable progress. The President
is understood to be quite anxious that a
strong effort be made to secure the ratifica-
ton of the treaty before adjournment, and
he may succeed in so doing, although it is
very doubtful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-09
Japan Not Seeking War.

WASHINGTON, July S--Japanese Minis
ter Toru Hoshi has received late
advices from both Hawaii and ia
pan which show that negotiations
the differences between the two
governments on the immigration question
are going forward peaceably and that there
is nothing in the progress of negotiations
to justify sensational reports that there is
a probability of serious trouble between the
two governments. The minister's advices
show that there is nothing new in the sit
uation and no cause whatever for appre-
henSion. With respect to the editorial
statement of the Japan Herald that Japan
has designs on the Hawaiian islands and
was making preparations to supplant the
Hawaiian with the Japanese flag, the min
lister authorizes the most direct and positive
denial of them as without even a basis of
English newspaper, published at Yokohama
in the English interest and was entirely
dscredited by the government of Japan to
which it had been hostile for twenty-five
years. 1t was entirely without information
from the government and its utterances had
no sanction from Japan or the Japanese
people. The government never gave it any
information or news of any kind and it's
statements as to Japans having designs on
Hawaii. the minister characteriZeS as I'M
warranted and untrue.
Minister Hoshi called at the State De-
partment to-day and had an interview with
Assistant Secretary Day. This is the first
visit the minister has made to the State
Department since he filed the protest
against the Hawaiian annexation treaty
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08


America the laborer, the artisan and
the farmer are ardent readers of the
daily newspapers, and often of class
publications, even If they do not ven
ture into the field of general literature
The magazines owe their enormous
circulation to this widespread love of
reading, there being dozens of them
that sell far more than hundred thou
sand copies every month, thus proving
that they must go into millions of
households. The tremendous and ever
increasing output of books is another
testimonial of the habit of the people
This growth of love for reading must
to a great extent influence the lives of
the people for the better, and although
it by no means follows that library
will make readers, there can be no
denying the fact that a convenient and
comfortable room with something of
artistic simplicity and finish about it,
set apart and dedicated as library en-
courages and fosters the habit. That
this is known and appreciated by the
people il shown by the fact that of late
years very large proportion of the
houses built contain room set apart
for that purpose. It is we'll within the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08

FIRST FLOOR.
memory that when house contained
two rooms on the first floor in addi-
ton to the dining room, one was called
front parlor" and the other "back
parlor." or more euphonious, a parlor
and reception room. At the present
time, however, one of the rooms is al
most invariably dubbed 'the library"
even if it only has a beggarly array of
books. Indeed it is not uncommon for
a house of any pretensions to have a
study" in addition to full fedged
library.
It is meet and fitting that the library
should be a general sitting room and
the place where the best of the house
life centers. Most plans that are
drawn now, give the library one of the
choicest locations in the house, and
full advantage is taken of this fact, in
the fitting and furnishing of the room
Inasmuch as the library is most freely
used in the evening, 1t is not essential
that the room should be the most boun-
tifully provided with natural light, but
still the architect has given sufficient
windows, If he understands his calling
SO that the furnishing of the room may
have quiet, dignified tone that its use
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
ELIZABETH oREAroREx DEAD.

First Woman Of America to Win Inter-
national Honors In Art.
Mrs. Elizabeth Greatorex, who died
a few weeks ago in Paris, was the first
of the women artists in America to
win international recognition and was
the only woman honored by member
ship in the Artists fund. She was also
the first woman to receive the compli-
ment Of election as associate of the Ma
tional academy, says the Boston Even
ing Transcript. She was born in 1919 in
Manor Hamilton. Ireland, and was the
daughter of clergyman, the Rev.
James Calcott Pratt. She came to New
York city in 1910 and nine. years later
became the wife of Henry Wellington
Greatorex, an English musician. After
her marriage she studied painting in
Paris and Munich. She visited Eng
land in 1857, and in the SOS and early
'7O's was in Germany and Italy, and
produced the book of sketches and
etchings known as 1.-THE Homes of
Oberammergau," summer sketches in
Colorado, "Etchings in Nuremberg"
and "Old New York from the Battery
to Bloomingdale," the letter press of
these volumes being written by her sis
ter, Mrs. Matilda P. Despard. Eighteen
of her sketches were exhibited in the
art collection at the centennial expo
sition in Philadelphia. A large pen
drawing Mrs. Greatorex made of
Durer's home in Nuremberg is pre-
served in the vatican in Rome. In the
centennial year she also produced the
three paintings, "Bloomingdale
Church." ST. Pauls Church" and the
North Dutch Church." each painted
on panels taken from St. Pauls and
the Dutch church in Fulton street,
New York city. Mrs. Greatorex was an
honorary member of the Sorosis. Her
daughters, Kathleen Honora and Flea
nor, both artists of repute in Paris.
survive her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
A Race of sun-worshippors.

Two Danish officers; Messrs. Olouf-
sen and Philipsen, have just arrived at
st. Petersburg, on their return from a
journey of exploration to the Pamir
country, where they reached places
hitherto untrodden by Europeans.
They have brought back with them
over 300 photographs of the places they
have visited and types they have met,
among others, tribes who are still fire.
worshippers and totally uncivilized in
their mode of life. The men of these
tribes, and even their animals, are Of
very small proportions. the bulls and
cows being no larger than a European
foal, the donkeys about the size of a
large dog, and the sheep about as large
as small poodle. The use of money
is unknown to them, and their only
trade consists in the bartering of furs.
Women are bought at the rate of five
or six COWS or fifteen sheep apiece.
These natives are very timid, and on
the approach of strangers take to
flight. Messrs. Philipsen and Oloufsen
have also made interesting meteoro-
logical observations. In the course of
their voyage they occasionally reached
a height of $4,000 above the level of
the sea
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
The National Civil Service.

From the report of the United States
civil service commission, recently
made, it appears that the number OF
places in the classified service is now
about $1,000, as compared with $4,000
at the beginning of the Cleveland ad-
ministration. There are about $1,000
places in the unclassified service, OF
which number the commission consid-
ers $4,000 classifiable. OF these, about
$4,000 are postmasters of the fourth
class. Dismissals may be made as free
ly from the classified as from the un-
classified service; but the political mo-
tive is wanting, because new appoint
ments must be made by competitive ex-
aminations. It is significant, therefore,
that during the past four years about
8 per cent only Of the employees in the
classified service have been removed;
while the removals in the unclassified
service were about so per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08

- City than ia any other two places
III the world. but to have long and
stir bristles the hog must be OLD. ana
~ the animals are fattened 10 this
country by the rapid. rush process.
they are stu comparatively young ana
h4yes tender bristles whom they are con-
yerted into the various products. from
sugar-cured hams to fertilizer. The In
ventive genius Of the American has
found q use tor everything about the
hog except the grunt. but the bristlea
can be used only for what Is known
in the trade ~ soft brushes and tor
tooth brushes all because the rush
system cuts the porker on too early n
his career" Xxx
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08

6tton, ana tho head rolled over on the
sand with every appearance Of death.
From fifteen to twenty seconds had
elapsed during these observations. &
It was possibly this story which In
duced De Laborde Of Paris to make GER
tain experiments upon the severed head
OF murderer more than an hour after
execution. In this case blood was In
jected into the arteries an dby means
Of an opening In the skull 1t could be
seen to circulate. The eyelids opened
and upon the placing Of light before
them the pupils OF the eyes grew small
er. Possibly had the experiments been
made Immediately after execution the
results might have been much more
curious. ...s.y
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
4 FAMOUS CLOWNS SAD END

Bsnhamo. Once the Rage OF Paris, Now
Reduced to Distress.
Some fifteen or twenty years ago.
when the now defunct and departed
hippodrome was at its heyday, there
were few greater favorites Of the Par
isian circus-going public, says the Eu-
ropean edition Of the Herald, than the
clown Benhamo. All Paris. in fact.
journeyed to the Avenue de Palma to
see Benhamo's greatest feat-that of
turning double somersault over the
backs Of row OF horses. He was not
only famous-he was also rich, or COM
paratfvely so, for his emoluments were
advanced with his increasing success.
He seemed to be one of fortunes favor
ties, as well as one of the public's. Both
have been tickle. A few weeks ago q
broken down, wheeling characterization
shambled into the police station of the
Avenue des Champs Elysees quarter
and begged to see the commissary, M.
Trelat. He gave his name as Louis
Dilaud, formerly q circus artist, but
now SO utterly without resources
without roof to shelter his head,
bread to satisfy the cravings of his
stomach or money to obtain either
that he asked to be sent to the depot.
There, at least, repugnant as the pro-
miscuousness of the prison lodging was
he would find food and shelter. Death
Dilaud had sought in vain. The pre-
vious night, he told the commissary, he
had thrown himself into the Seine, but
some boatmen had rescued him-to
face his hard fate once more. This
Louis Dilaud, this castaway, was once
Benhamo, a darling of the Parisians
His health had broken down and, un-
able to pursue his calling, he had been
reduced to such state of restitution
that lodging at the depot would be a
blessing. M. Trelat granted him the
boon he so craved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
A New Treaty with Japan.

A commercial treaty between the
United States and Japan, which was
negotiated two years ago, contained a
section providing that, as to patents
and trademarks, the citizens of each
country should have in the territory
of the other the same protection as the
citizens Of that country. But this trea-
ty does not take effect until July, 1899,
and in the meantime the highly in
genious Japanese have been initiating
successfully American patented arti-
cles, and by the aid of cheap labor have
produced them at cost which makes
American competition difficult. To OBJ
viate this, a new treaty has been nego-
tiated with Japan and has been ratified
by the senate, by which the section re-
ferred to in the earlier treaty is given
immediate effect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08

planned nom the beginning the PROD
lem OF fitting the library b compara-
lively simple. Instead Of movable
bookcases, which are always cumber-
some. low shelves should be arranged
around the walls az permanent fixtures
or they may be carried up to the ceil-
Ing to All odd corners. Dust Is a great
enemy Of books, and to keep this out
Is the excuse many people give for
sticking to the old-fashioned way OF
having book cases with glass doors, but
this end is just as well obtained by
pleasing escaloped leather valances on
the shelves or hanging attractively
India silk curtains In the front
Of; them. The tops OF the low shelves
furnish an admirable place for the
display of artistic. bric-a-brac. which,
II possible, should have q classic lit
erary significance. It is needless to
say that this last quality should also
distinguish the pictures that adorn tho
room, none Of the furniture should be
formal. The library should give an
air of inviting quiet, welcoming the
lover of books to its inhabitable inte-
rior. Comfort Is the first considera-
tion. an open fireplace being most es-
sentiol, no matter what heating ar
rangement the house may have.
The central feature Of the room
should be an elegant library table for
books and magazines, desk made for.
writing and not for mere display, one
or two straight backed chairs. several
easy chairs, and comfortable lounge.
Round out the furnishing of the
home library by letting the room reflect
your individual tastes and preferences.
Do not attempt too much elegance or
formality. or it will constitute reproach
to you.
The attached plan shows that the
architect has provided most attrac-
tive library, finished in cherry, with
flooring of maple, the whole room lend
ing itself to the most artistic furnish
ing, and that without a great outlay
of money.
The arrangement and sizes of the
rooms are shown by the floor plans,
the width of the house being "A feet q
inches, and depth, including verandah,
Is feet inches. |
This design can be built in the vicin-
ity of New York for about $500,
though in many sections of the coun-
try the cost should be much less.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08

0KCOND FLOOR.
suggests. If through any oversight the
room is dark and gloomy. light colors
must perforce be chosen, but under
ordinary circumstances rich, warm
tone is far preferable, especially as 1t
is the only one that can be in harmony
with the books that are to play such an
important part in the furnishing.
Reds and browns are the most pleas
ing colors. but these may be shaded
to light fawn color, or terra Gotta or
warm yellow If necessary. Paneled
ceiling and hardwood floor, the latter
covered with rich oriental rugs, If
means permit. OF course these are
not essential, some Of the most de-
lightful libraries have merely papered
ceilings and floors covered with cheap
er carpets or dark mattings.
In new house where everything is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
JEwELRY AND rRlNkErs.

Reeded glass jugs with silver Lip and
cover are used for claret.
Pie dishes show antique silver
mounts and china Innings.
Crystal marmalade pots, resting on
silver trays, please the eye.
Seal rings for women come in yariet-
les Of bloodstones, jasper, onyx, etc.
Chocolate spoons with decorated
Dresden handles have silver gilt bowls.
Among popular sets. in cases, are the
child's spoon, knife. fork and napkin
ring.
A rabbits foot, mounted in gold, is
evidently popular charm with both
sexes.
Hand engraved trays with pierced
borders are in demand. and come in
several sizes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
Austrian Life Insurance.

In Austria the man who loses both
his hands in an accident can claim
the whole of his life insurance money.
on the ground that he has lost the
means of maintaining himself. Loss
Of the right hand reduces the claim
from 20 to 80 per cent of the total.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
just One Question.
the sea.

ooh, dear Mr.. Cocker" exclaimed
Mrs. Gazzam, II am told you are an
expert in dogs. do love dogs so. I
have the dearest little pug. His name
is Cupid. The sweetest little thing,
Just as fat as he can be. Now, Mr..
Cocker, / want to ask you just one
question. You will tell me, know"
Certainly, Mrs. Gazzam."
"Is an ocean greyhound anything
like w"tAr spaniel ?"-Harper's Ia
Ear.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
Value of the Church.

Half the value of the,country church
is the social value. It is where the
families of the country side meet and
shake hands and compare notes. I
used to like to see them assembled on
foot, on horseback and in lumber
wagons. The church was meeting
house-the country clubhouse.
M. w. Reed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
THE LIBRARY AND ITS AT
MOSPHERE.
Copyright, 1897.

There may be one or two countries
where the percentage Of illiteracy is
lower than in the United States. but
there Is no country more deserving to
be called a nation of readers than this.
The peasantry Of other lands rarely
make practice of reading, but in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
THE HURRY PRO less,
THE FACTORY NOW SUP
h PLANTs,TflE FARMERS WEE.
a source of Regret to Many People
soaps, Candles. Knit Socks. Bser
Brushes. 11inoemeat and Prsscrvss No
Longer Home-AIade. 4

HE tendency to do
things In the short
est space OF time.
and to make the.
best commercial use
of every moment.
while It 10 held UP
as one Of the COM
mendable features
of the age, IL q
source Of regret to
many people who
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-08
NJ D B 4 E N a CTS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES INCIDENTS
3S RELATED by HISTORY.
91htsf.s Headlsss Body Cut Up Capers--
ssS Gslas % the MarAels That Have Been
M. Preserved TO Us by tho Ancient chro-
aicles.

HE remarkable ex-.
pertinent mad 9
upon the head OF
the decapdtated
Able Bruneau ;; in
France is by no
m 9 ans without
precedent, says the
Philadelphia Times.
It is impossible to
read much in his
tory without COM
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-03
Race Circuit Formed.

A meeting of representatives OF the
fair and racing societies of Boscobel,
Bloomington, Cassville, Fennimore,
Lancaster, Mineral Point and Rich
land Center. was held at Fennimore
last Thursday, and a circuit formed,
with J. NJ. Donnelly, of Bloomington,
as president, and II. :. We'll, of Min
eral Point, as secretary and treas
urer. Meetings for 1897 were ar
ranged as follows:
Fennimore--July 3 and 8.
Cassville--August II and l3.
Mineral Point-Aug. Is, 10 and 20
Fennimore--Aug.2 rs and z.
Boscobel--Sept. /, 2 and 3.
Bloomington-Sept. s, 8 and 10
Lancaster-Se 10, Is and IL.
Richland Center-Sept. q to "A.
About $4,000 in purses are offered
at these meetings, and it is believed
the races will equal any ever known
in the territory. Posters and com
bined race lists will soon be published
The circuit is named the Southwest
ern Wisconsin Circuit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-03

WE this week publish very in
teresting letter from that enterpris-
ing village of Rewey, the contributor
being Mr.. r. Thomas, young mer-
chant of that burg, and who will fur
nish our readers with Rewey notes
in the future.
JUDGE CIV. MCILHoN was elected
a director and vice-president of the
First National Bank of this city, at
its recent meeting. This selection
shows the sound Judgment of the
board, for Charlie is fully worthy of
the honor, and besides, is an all
around good fellow"
MANY a sweet girl graduate who
this week drops her weighty
thoughts into the stream of time
while her pa and ma listen with
strange pleasure to the sullen plunk
of 'em will fall into disrepute next
week through having forgotten how
much lard ought to go into short
cake.
On the 26th of May Curtis Foster
observed his ninth birthday by in
viting to his home his many play
mates-boys and girls. Besides in
dulging in playful sports, the little
folks arranged a program of recita-
tions, songs and music, which many
older ones listened to and greatly
enjoyed.
MINERAL POINT loses a good citi-
zen this week by the removal of
Mr.. Adrian Hadfield to Madison,
which place is more central point
for his business. He and wife have
such strong attachments for the peo-
pie of this place that they instructed
the TRIBUNE to inform all Pointers
when in the capital city to pull on
their latch string
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-03
GOOD AND BETTER.
::..::::::.:::::.s,ss:::.:.;.:.:::;:.3:sSS:s

Ready mode CiothiRg is oH ri9hf
uhcn II man Wdnfs something chfnp,
and IL not particuior dboW Hc ft or
morkmonshjp, bit Dhea he ~dnfS
somethiag that j. good IN ercry res-
Doct, nat wW retnia Hs sh0pe to the
end, ha fts him property, h. must
hare his suit tditof-mdde from cor
rect measures, and ftted 10 the torH
5y trying It on, and the oniy ptace he
ran get these .frst-cloSs fd'ior-"'ode
clothes outside II He best shol's
IN the largcr chies il from dDAn
DRESEN. Tdiior-madc Ciothes
are not only bcst, bUt in ne ead are
chedpest Hhcn ~ necd Qf o"ytht"g
in my line giUc me n cdH, ~iH g"or-
ontee TO DO the right thing by you....
ADAM DRESEN.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-03
"Out of Schools Life into Life's School.

This week ends another school
year for the teachers and scholars Of
this city, and with it goes "out of
schools life into life's school, ten
young people, girls and 3 boys.
They will find the new field they are
Just entering to be long and broad,
full of many disappointments and
temptations, which it is hoped they
will ever be prepared to meet.
The past year has been one of the
most prosperous our schools have en-
joyed. Teachers and scholars have
worked diligently together to accom-
plished the most good, and the high
standings in the different grades
prove that their engeries have not
been in vain, and that our high school
is today among the best equipped
and most progressive in the state.
The following are the graduates Of
this year:
Florence Bambrough.
Mamie Follard.
Jennie Harris.
Barbara Hartert.
Maud Matson.
Ethel Osborne.
Ethel Waters.
Edward McCabe.
William Blewett.
viii B. Bennett.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-06-03
Particular Notice.

Thomas Fallon having sold his in
terest in the saloon business, and the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned having been
dissolved, all persons having ac-
counts with US are hereby notified to
call and settle the same before July
/, 1897. Mr.. Mediation will contin.
ued the business and will handle the
best brand Of liquors. Also Monroe
and Gilman beer.
THOMAS FALLoN,
22w4 JAMES MCHATToN.