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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

The people of Indiana and other States
have come to the conclusion that public
business should be managed in the interest
of those who nav the taxes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
A Despondent cerman'. Deed,

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1S.-Raymond
Sellinger, a respondent German shot and
killed his wife to-day and then turned the
weapon upon himself. lie viii die. Selltnger
had been unable to secure employment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

China. in September last. and as TO what,
If any, step had been taken to secure suit
able redress
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

any magazine during the year. and in prom
ising an Improvement on this the editors
undertake q good deal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

Minnie--I wonder if she takes something
for that smooth complexion?
Mamie-No; l think she gave something
for it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
Christmas Hint.



1t Is we'll 20 bear in mind that what your
friend needs Is the thing not to give him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


Tommy-Paw. what is a deadline?
Mr.. Figg-A funeral procession.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

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The Press., 1898-02-24
HIS HIGH PRICED EYE.

How . Clever Bunko Game Was Played
 . Son of Sunny Italy.
 A well planned scheme was worked on @ down town Italian confectioner the other night whereby he lost $50 About 3 p. m. 8 man who had one good eye and one glass eye came wandering along the street and stopped at this Italian s fruit stand. He stopped over to look at some of the fruit, when un- expectedly his glass eye fell from it's socket down among the bananas and oranges
 The pretending purchaser at once be- gan Q diligent search for the missing glass eye. With both hands he clawed into the fruit, scattering it in all di- rectiona The Italian came forward and told the stranger to stop. The one eyed man explained that his glass eye had dropped down there and that he wanted to get it.
 The Italian became enraged and told the stranger to come around in the even- ing and he could get the other eye. The man explained he was 8 stranger and would not be here in the evening, but if he (the Italian) found the eye he should bring 1t to his hotel, where $1OO would be paid to him.
 An hour later another man came along, pretended to make 8 purchase, and while lingering around in the fruit suddenly espied the wonderful glass eye. The man from Italy made a grab for it, but was too late, as his would be GUS tomer already had it. Both claimed the ava and A ouarrel ensued The Italian patched matters up by giving the stran- ger $50 for the eye, thinking he would get $l0O upon returning it and he would have $50 clear.
 He went to the hotel with the eye to get the $lO0 that he was told awaited him there. He found that no such man had been there and no $I0O was left there for him. He then saw how he was worked and notified the polioe.-Pitts- burg Commercial Gazette
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KISSED HER ON A BET.

She Was . Salvation Lassie; He, Her Illus bAnd-TrAveling Men Didn't Know That.
 A clever trick was worked by Walter Redmond and his wife at Union station by which several travelling men were duped out of their money. At the end of @ long seat in the waiting room was . pretty and modest looking young wo- man attired in 8 Salvation Army uni form. She was very intent upon 8 pa per which she was reading and paid lit- tie attention to the crowd of travelling men standing near her.
 Aside from the crowd was a well dressed young man, who was walking back and forth by the newsstand puff ing away at a fragrant cigar. Finally 8 member of the crowd of travelling men remarked upon the beauty of the little Salvation Army worker. All eyes were fixed on the little woman, and she re- ceived many compliments. The prosper ous looking young man who had been walking near the group of drummers drew near to the crowd. He, too, was struck with the appearance of the wo- man.
 "Ill give any one of you fellows $15 if you kiss that girl" said he.
 Those in the crowd took the dare. One spoke up, however, and said to the stranger who had offered the money, "I'n bet you &20 that you can't kiss her"
 The stranger hesitated for several sec- onds and then said:
 "I'l just take that bet.'
 The money was put up. and the stranger, who had given his name as Walter Redmond, walked over toward the little woman in uniform, and, after lowing profoundly, took 8 seat by her side.
 At first the woman seemed to be very indignant, and the travelling man thought he had the $2O won. A minute later, however, Redmond's arm stole around the woman's waist. The specta. tors then began to open their eyes wide. One of them said: That fellow has c whole lot of influence over that girl II may be that he is a hypnotist. Red. mond talked for probably two minutes and then kissed the woman. Redmond walked over to the stake. holder and received his money. He then started from the depot. The little wo. man quickly arose from her seat, and, taking his arm, walked to Ninth and Broadway, where the couple took an East Broadway car. Redmond is tall and handsome. His wife is @ blond and is exceptionally pretty.-Louisville Courier Journal.
The Press., 1898-02-24
COST OF SABLES.
How the Price Advances After the Ski
 Leaves Siberia.

Leaves Siberia.
 Up in the great watershed dividing Biberia and Mongolia lives peculiar race of people, half Chinese, half Tib- stanA Few Europeans have ever seen or two contemplating explorers or geo. graphical enthusiasts who have crossed Ghe Altai range, European eyes have never gazed upon the aboriginal Syots of northern Mongolia.
 Sable hunting in the Siberian noun tains and northern Mongolia is confined almost exclusively to the Syots and oth- or native races, and it would surprise Q good many fur dealers in England to know the prices which are paid by the Siberian traders to these poor aborigines for the skins they collect
 The Siberian trader, knowing his market, makes periodical journeys into Mongolia. It is safe to say he does not take 6 kopek of money with him, but he drags behind him a we'll stuffed caravan loaded with tea, tobacco, gunpowder and shot, strings of beads for the wom- en and roughly made moccasins for the men. In due course he will come across A Syot encampment.
 The trader sits on his wagon and bar ters cheerfully. With the eye of a oon- noisseur and with fingers rendered delft by long practice he sees and feels the smooth, warm skins of the little ami mals
 This small black one-well, a two ounce packet of tobacco is enough for that; that large black one-a handful of shot and an equal quantity of gun powder; . packet of tea for a lovely skin with long black stripe down the center; this one, a fine skin, but 8 lit tie bit hurt by the shot entering the back-wen, say string of beads for that, -
 In thHir original undressed state it il safe to say that the skins do not cost the Siberian trader much more than s few pence each on the average. As the poor sable travels farther westward, howeve he gets dearer and dearer. In Tomsk one can buy 8 very good sable for something like or 6 rubles, about 18s. In Omsk few are sold under 10 ru- bles-e1 Is In Moscow 100 per cent goes on. In. St. Petersburg no one ex- cept the middle class or 8 functionary would wear 8 sable under e5. In Paris and London 8 real Siberian sable skin will fetch anything up to e20, but the imitation sables of the present day have done much to depreciate this wonderful trade Mail
The Press., 1898-02-24
An Unfortunate Synonym.

An American girl who recently stud. led in Germany tells of 8 German girl who was studying English, and who used to write letters in English to hen parents. One day the German girl hand. cd letter to her, saying:
 Here is the letter which have writ ten to my mother. want you to read it over and see if it is properly written. ''
 The letter was all right, excepting the closing phrase. which read as fol lows:
 "God pickle and keep you.
 An investigation proved that ths young German woman in looking for . synonym for ''preserve" had come across pickle. New York Tribune.
The Press., 1898-02-24
Born.

South Coventry, 17th, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Daly.
 Westford, 9th, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Justin Burrill.
 Stafford. 23d, 6 daughter to Mir. and Mira. W. Fl. Webster,
The Press., 1898-02-24
Smith ( Murray,
Silk w aists.

Five hundred of the newest con ceits in the Silk Waist line await your inspection here-fresh from three of the largest and best man. ufacturers in the country.
 When we invite you to look over a silk waist stock, its not a dozen or so waists, but a collec- tion that's worth coming miles for.
 Another feature worth noting is, you can get silk waists here now that won't be shown around here for a month yet, perpaps two. If you care for style, you want it early.
 Then the prices mean a saving from dressmakers' bills.
 Silk waists, newest style, plaid and stripe effects. $3.5O Black taffeta silk waists, tucked front, $4.5O At $5.OO-An immense variety of silks and styles. At $5.95-Special line of fancy plaids and checks-some satin eff fects.
 At $6.95-Handsome waists of satin and fancy silks, some of them tucked all over. Extreme novelties in silk waists, $7.5O, $1O, $12.5O. Second floor. take elevator.
The Press., 1898-02-24

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded
 Price 26c per hox. Sold bv K. K. Taft.
The Press., 1898-02-24
HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you are out Of employment and want DO sitton, paying you from $50 to $100 monthly clear above expenses by working regularly, or, if you want to increase your present Income from 500 to $500 yearly, by working at odd times write the GLOBE CO, 723 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, stating age, whether married or single, last or present employment, and you can secure position with them by which you can make more money easier and faster than you ever made before in your life.
The Press., 1898-02-24
Wm ehm RMw M0x-Nh-

Commissary-We are almost out of provisions
 Arctic Explorer-Then we can't wait longer for the relief expedition. We must return home at once.-Detroit Journal
The Press., 1898-02-24

TONIGHT AND To-MoRRow NIGHT, and each day and night during this week you can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, acknowledRed to be the most suc- cessful remedy ever sold for Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get a bottle to-day and keep 1t always in the house, so you can check your cold at once, Price 25c. and soc. Sample bottle free.
The Press., 1898-02-24
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''Is your play copyrightedr' asked the intimate friend
 "Oh," said the dramatist, with utte1 indifference, "some of 1t was probably I" Indianapolis Journal
The Press., 1898-02-24

The gold production of the world in 1897 was, according to the latest esti- mates, twenty-five per cent. In excess of the united gold and silver production in 1887, fact which of Itself goes far to &C., count for the great fall in the value of silver as a money metal.
The Press., 1898-02-24

Re@oiutions. obituaries or cards of thanks in- merted at one-halr advertising rates- Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. communi- cations received without signature always com mitted to the waste basket without attention
 This paper is mailed regularly to it's subscriD- eru until a definite order to discontinue is re- oeivod and all arrears arc paid in full.
 THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant nsmi-weekly1 furnished for S2.15 per year.
The Press., 1898-02-24
Died.

Springfield, Macs, 21st, Mrs. Mahlon M. Gowdy, 2S.
 Stafford, 20d, Mrs. Margaret Cady, 7S.
The Press., 1898-02-24

The British ship, Asia, was wrecked in
 the vicinity of Nantucket during the re-
 cent gale. and her entire crew of twenty men are believed to have perished.
The Press., 1898-02-24

A dispatch from Pekln to the London Times stating that China is to open all her inland waters to navigation by steam CTS of all nations under regulations sub equently to be framed, means, If verified that there will soon be a larger field for trade cultivation in China.
The Press., 1898-02-24

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS. pi.SO year. If paid strictly in advance ,sl.so-
The Press., 1898-02-24
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The Press., 1898-02-24

The bill making 1t lawful to transmit private postal cards in the United States mails with one-cent stamps affixed, has passed the house, and will probably be- come 0 law. It will confer a privilege which will be appreciated by the public and particularly by business men.
The Press., 1898-02-24

CHANoR.-We are aware that our people who suffer from nervous, chronic or long, standing complaints do not have the same opportunity to be cured as do the residents of the great cities where the most eminent physicians and specialists reside. Dr. Greene, of B West 14th St. New York City, who has the largest practice In the world, and who Is without doubt the most successful specialist in curing all forms of nervous and chronic diseases, offels to give free consultation by mail to all sufferers. Write to him at once about your case. He will surely cure you.
The Press., 1898-02-24

The January exports from this country amounted to $1OS, ,4s9, ,455, which was sum by far the largest of any January for many years, those for January, 1897, being &93, ,S51 ,ss3; those for January 1896, ,$s6,- S7O.02s; those for January, 1895, $s1,- 299, ,964 those for January, 1894. 1885, 94O .228.
The Press., 1898-02-24

The reports in this mornings papers al- lege the cause of the explosion, which de- stroyed the Maine, was from the outside. It Is said that some of the armor plates have been found bent upward
The Press., 1898-02-24

A contract has been signed by the gov ernment with the wrecking companies for raising the sunken Maine. The compa- nies are to be paid $1,371 per day, the compensation not to exceed the $2OO, 900 appropriated by congress. If they sue ceed in raising the Maine and towing her to New York they shall receive @ bonus of $1OO,OO0. This Is the largest wreck ing expedition ever planned.
The Press., 1898-02-24

A most revolting crime was committed in South Carolina Tuesday. Postmaster Baker, colored, and his family were burned out of their home at Lake City. Baker, and a babe in his arms, were killed, and his wife and three daughters were shot and maimed. The crime was committed on account of Baker holding the off1ce of postmaster, and his being a negro. It Is a disgrace to that state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
WARREN.

Letters remain unclaimed at the postofice
for Mrs william Cady, George W Frichette,
Alert Marchall snd Joseph Mason.
Mrs Mary Hunt wife Of George Hunt, died
yesterday at the family residence on Ferry
road after a lingering illness.
There have been upward Of $1,000 bushels
Of oysters planted In Warren river this
year by q p Doane, John Rose n Son, Charles
Stubb, Joseph A Stubs. H n Il Atwood.
r R higgins and George 4 Greene, Jr.
Miss Florence q Foreman has returned
from q visit TO friends in Fall River. Mass.
Miss Gertrude Waite. who has been teach
ing school in hprrisville, has arrived homo
TO spend the summer vacation.
MIR John Bray has returned from q visit Of
some days 70 his brother, James, Of Maple
Vile.
Mr. John Lonergan IL having the foundation
for . building lsid on his lot on Joyce street.
10 besused for stores and tenemonts
Captain Joseph = Dunn, with his brother
William Of Pawtucket and two friends. arc
on y two weeks cruise on tho bay In the
sloop yacht Fay Fox.
Miss Marion Hilton OF Providence. who
has been visiting Miss MAJ Alcazar. has re-
MRS Charles N Mahey. who has been con.
fined TO her home with q severe attack Of
malaria, is convalescent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
THE PHILIPPINES S.
Count Csssini Tells How Russia Would
Regard Ous Control Of Them.

Count Csssini Tells How Russia Would
Regard Ous Control Of Them.
Count Cassini was asked whether
Russia looked with apprehension upon
the American occupation Of the Philip
pine islands. He replied that Russia
was naturally deeply concerned in any
movement affecting the great problem
of the far east. The Philippines were to
some extent a part or M outpost Of the
far east. and who was to control them
II they passed out Of the control Of
Spain was Of interest and Importance TO
Russia But so fnr as Russia herself Is
concerned Count Cassini said that her
sphere OF activity was confined to the
far east proper and not to the Philip.
pines and other outlying islands, which
could have only an indirect and remote
influence In the development Of the east.
In response to an inquiry as to
whether Russia would likely, alone or
with other powers, look with disfavor
upon the control Of the Philippines by
the United States the ambassador said
that he did not apprchend any change
I'm the present good relations between
RUSSIA and the United States. He added,
however, that It seemed to be quito un-
desirable that the possession Of the
Philippines should pess into the hands
Of England, AZ that would seriously dis
turb the equilibrium N the far esst-
Washington Star. ~. 10y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
LIKE A PUNCHING BAG.

st. John. N. b., June 2s.-The night
between Joseph Mullins Of Boston and
Edward Harvey of this city was de-
cidedly In Mullins favor. In the first
round the Boston man sent Harvey to
the moor. but he was UP in two seconds
In the second n third rounds Mullins
administered considerable punishment,
In the fourth round he sent Harvey to
the floor, but the PROSTATE man was uu
when Referee Powers counted six. Null
Inns again forced the fighting and again
sent Harvey to the floor. The referee
had counted eight when the chief OF
police stepped into the ring and forbade
further fighting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28

During the day there were numerous
conferences between the representatives
Of the respective sides Of the contro-
fversy. and several of the anti-annexa-
tionists gave assurance that they had no
Intention to hiibuster. They told Mr..
Davis and other annexation leaders that
when their speeches were concluded
4 vote would be taken on the bill. They
admit in private conversation that a vote
IN AL probability will be secured before
ANAL adjournment. 1t was these assur-
onces which led to the amicable arrange
ment about the adjournment Of yester-
days session. and they have also caused
The supporters OF the resolution to regard
1he outlook as more favorable than at
any time. No one. however. looks for .
conclusion inside Of 10 days.
n . message to the congress Monday
the president recommended that. in
view OF the act of heroism OF First Lieu
tenant Frank III. Newcomb. revenue
Gutter service. during the conflict In
Cardenas bay. "the thanks of congress
Be extended to him and to his officers
and men Of the Hudson. and that a
gold medal of honor be presented to
Lieutenant Newcomb, a silver medal Of
honor be presented to each Of his officers.
and . bronze medal Of honor to each
member of his crew who served with
him at Cardenas." 1t vas also sug-
Gested that Captain Hodgson OF the
Hugh McCulloch be placed upon the
permanent waiting orders on the retired
list Of the revenue cutter service on the
fun duty pay Of his grade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28

ELL the Box That Goes to Tampa.
Way down south in the land OF cotton.
Show the boys they're not forgotteni
Fill away
Fill awayi
Fill the box that goes 70 Tampai
Get out your dimes and get your ~nickels,
Soldier lads are fond Of pickles.
Fill away
Fill awayi
Fill the box that goes TO Tampai
Fourth Of July'l be hot this summer.
Make that menu card n hummer.
Fill away
Fill away
Fill the box that goes to Tampai
Army dinners seldom vary;
Doughnuts' scarce IN the commissary.
Fill away
Fill awayi
Fill tho box that goes TO Tampal
Appetites t~here-boys can't detach 'em:
Chickens scarce, and it's hard to catch 'em.
Fill away
Fill awayi
Fill the box that goes TO Tampai
Pork and beans would be delicious
II they hadn't tasted other dishes.
Fill away
Fill awnyi
Fill the box that goes TO Tampai
Army food IL quite good looking.
Still they long for mothers cooking.
Fill away
Fill awayi
Fill the box that goes TO Tampni
with all the earth's good things address EN-
Nothing too good for the boys-0od bless 'em
Fill away
FIJI awayi
Fill the box that goes 10 Tampai
Hobart IA baltimore News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
WHEN TO HOIST THE FLAG.

Washington. June Ex-senator Frye
has prepared a bill specifying the oc-
casions on which q registered vessel OF
the United States shall hoist the flag OF
the United States. These are as follows.
First, On entering or leaving any
foreign port; second. on entering or leav-
ing any port OF the United States IL the
vessel Is of 80 tons or more; third. on
signal made by a vessel of the navy or OF
the reven'%' cutter service OF the United
States. Failure to comply with these
provisions renders the master liable to a
fine not exceeding 800.