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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
ROOF FELL IN
Man Had a Fortune i'm His Hill, but
Didn't Take 1t.

A farmer in Kentucky had a six-foot vein
Of coal cropping out Of hill on his farm
and used to take out a little for his own
use but when he tunneled in a snort ways
1t caved and he abandoned 1t because the
roof wouldn't stay up"
TIE man who bought the farm. cleaned
out the mouth of the tunnel. put strong
timhers in so that the root remained in
place and he took out over 100000 worth of
coal
The first owner had good and valuable
thing in his hand but failed TO get the good
because of his inattention and lack OF APP
phcation. The good things of this world
come to those who use their reason anu
common sense to develop what they have.
Many a man who needs the strong nourisn-
ment contained in Postum Food Coffee, has
been driven from 1t because the Postum
was served weak and unpaiatable and ne
quickly concluded it was the lauit OF the
Postum
In families where 1t is allowed TO continue
oeiling full fifteen minutes. not aIter y
has been placed or the stove, puS ALLeEE
actual boiling commences. Il Will PC 1plhN
black rich beverage with ripe coI.es-
ike favor. and q powerful 1000 1of aaut.
Or child
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
OFT OF THE ORDINARY.

Indian oak. one of the hardest of woods,
will sink in water.
The eggs of the silk worm are about the
size of mustard seeds.
The State OF Texas is about 1900 square
miles larger in area than Spain.
In fourteen States and Territories of the
United States marriage between first cous-
ms is forbidden by law.
Alaska has seacoast of 26.OO0 miles ex-
ceeding that of the remainder Of the United
States two and one-half times.
Vultures cannot discover a carcase by the
sense of SMELL They rely entirely upon
their sight when in quest )of food.
An electric door mat has been invented
which rings bell as soon as anyone steps
on 1t. thus making it safe to leave the
doors open.
1t is claimed that there has been found
near Carthage. Mo-, vein of zinc thirty
feet thick, and also indications of oil and
natural gas.
In New York city there are more than
loo churches. including all denominations.
There are more than 1900 congregations.
about 400 of which hold services in rented
hills.
The first bridges were of wood. and the
earliest of which we have any account was
built in Rome fifty-fve years before the
birth OF Christ. The next was erected by
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
The Mendicants.

We are as mendicants who wait
Alongside the roadside in the sun;
Tatters of yesterday and shreds
OF morrow clothe us every one.
And some are dotards, who believe
And glory in the days of old: -,
While some are dreamers, harplng SUI
Upon an unknown age OF gold.
They idle in the traffic lands.
And loiter thro' the woods with spring;
TO them the glory of the earth
Is but to hear bluebird sing.
One I remember kept his coin.
PIT when two stroiling pipe players
Came by, he tossed it to the pair.
Spendthrift of JOY his childish heart
Danced to their wild, outlandish bars,
Then supperless he laid him down
That night, and slept beneath the stars.
Bliss Carman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Preliminary Move.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Office Boy-Say, believe the shippin
clerk is thinkin about marryin' you
The Typewrfter-Why, the idea.
ION the dead, / do. / heard him askin'
the booxkeeper how much salary you got
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Yonhers Statesman.
Mrs. Dearborn-How did your parrot learn
to swear so?
Mrs. Wabash-Oh my husband has an
alarm clock in his room.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Gentle Hint.
BROOKLYN Life


Admirer--HaS your father any objection
to my paying you visits, Miss Maud?
Miss Maud--Oh, no; but-er-I think that
he'd rather you paid them in inStallmentS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
The sons Idea.
Yonkers Statesman.

YOnkeTS St3teSfnan.
Now. my son." began the father the
next morning.
Never mind the lecture, pop; didn't you
ever paint the town."
wen, my boy, it's great many years
ago, at least fifty
Fifty years. pop, Don't you think the
town needed another coat2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
HUMOR OF THE DAY.
Indications.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mrs Ferry-Are your new neighbors
well-to-do?
Mrs Terry think they are. The chill
dren have such awful manners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
The Spirit of ,he Times.

Philadelphia North American.
Mother-Willie, you told me a lie this
morning when you said you had not been
in the pantry.
willie-No, mamma; only automatically
denied it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Limitations.
Chicago News.

Chicago NENS
Mrs Jaggs-If got as intoxicated as you
do I'd go off somewhere and shoot myself.
Jaggs-N-no you (hicl wouldn't, m dear.
If YOU wash (hic) hafsh as tox' Gated as /
am you couldn't hit shide of barn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
A Terrible Trial.
Kansas City Star

What was the greatest disappointment
of your life?' asked her dear friend.
when deaf and dumb man tried to tell
me he loved me in dark hallway" she re-
Sponded
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Black and White

Black and White.
Fine morning, your worship" affably re-
marked the man who had been arrested the
night before for being drunk and disorderly
Yes, indeed responded the Justice
quite "A fine morning-in fact, $40 fine
morning"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20
Her Crime.
Life
"oh. she's a selfish thing"
Easily Explained.

'VVhy, / believe she's selfish enough to
wear spikes in her shoes at bargain sale "
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

Julius Caesar for the passage of his army
across the Rhine. Trajan's great bridge
over the Danube, Alto feet long, was made
oIaV IA r0io
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

habits OF late-no DOUBT ne is improving the
golden opportunities. You recollect uncle's
adage, that women are apt to gauge a
mans affection by his persistence, especial
ly where But the waltz is over and here
comes the crowd. My poor Tom, truly 1
pity you.
And with a mock-solemn shake of her
1 mooned up into the billiard room, where
subsequently 1 was badly beaten by my fiji
teen-year-old cousin Harold in a hundred
up game. His flukes were phenomenal
Say, Tom you're bit off color tonight,
aren't you?" he exclaimed patronizingly.
Never saw you make such a rotten show
play, Ell? I've come on lot lately, haven't
l? Fact is, Captain Moston'S been tipping
me a few wrinkles the last day or two.
Jolly clever chap, the captain, you know"
/ offered no comment-audibly.
You had better pull yourself together be-
fore you tackle him at this game" Harold
continued. ION your present display you
wouldn't stand an earthly against him; he
could give you fifty and lick you hollow
even then"
Whereupon the youngster entered into
glowing eulogy of the captains many splen-
did accomplishments and good qualities.
rattle to which | had neither the desire nor
the patience to hearken. Incidentally, how
ever, he happened to mention that the bed
room of the gentleman in question opened
out of the same gallery as mine-was, in
deed. next but one to it. Later, when l
passed this particular room on my way up
to bed 1 CHANGED to observe that the key
projected from the lock on the outside OF
the door, Ere l fell asleep l had settled
upon ruse de guerre.
Waking soon after daybreak, I dressed
hastily and slipped out into the corridor.
Listening at the captains door, 1 could
hear his heavy, regular breathing within;
he was still fast asleep. My fingers sought
the protruding key, and softly, warily, I
turned it, the bolt sliding into its socket
without sound. Now, well knew that all
the apartments in my uncle's house were
fitted with patent fastenings, each having
its special key one key opening any
other lock than its own, and fiattered my
self upon the tactical use to which I had
been enabled to put my knowledge. OF
certainty there would be no Captain MostOn
at the rendezvous that morning. Chuckling
over the success of my strategem. thrust
the key into my pocket and hurried down
stairs
Half an hour afteIward, from the en-
brasure of the library window, stood end
watched Joan issue from the stone torch,
cross tie terrace. and wend down by the
Enthusiastically as l had been ed to
expect. Myself unseen, followed after.
until she entered the ornate wooden chalet
near the tennis court. In a few minutes
she reapneared with bicycle, which she
trundled down to the level, gravelly path
beyond. Here she waited tapping the
ground vexedly with the toe of her boot.
CHANGING this way and that at intervals,
with growing Impotence. i thrust through
the bushes behind her.
How late you are" she cried, turning
round at the noise: then. seeing me, she
stammered confusedIy: sOh, Mr.. yarcoe,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-20

and Boxing Gloves at special low
prices.
20 bars good Laundry Soap........ 25c
Vaseline Observation-Disclosures. &c
Talcum Powder ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sc
Half pint Witch Hazel. 12c
Florida Water, half pint. SC
May Blossom Toilet Soap, per
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China Sugar and Cream Sets at.... 10c
81 Jardinieres ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Acc
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Csc housekeeping Sponges at...... 15c
SO Refrigerator t....................$5.9
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of Ram Hushna, the modern Messiah of the
Vedantic philosophy, that ne separated
he might live pure life-a process which
would not do very we'll for most husbands
But Paul says we are TO carry the NE I,ieo
bands; husbands, be gentle and loving to
your wives; children, obey your parents
parents. provoke not your children; SER
wants he obedient to your master. remem-
bering that you have master: ana masters
be considerate to your servants, remember
ing that YOU also have a master. In snort
Paul starting with this doctrine that Jesus
is the only Christ and the great interme-
diary between the infinite and the un-
known and all humanity as the Creator and
the Redeemer declares that life from Him
is TO flow into Gods children; and this lie
will, on the one hand. make them free from
the ordinance of God, and, on the other
hand. will lift them above corruptions. This
in his letter to the Colossians, briefly stated
ssTis letter to the Ephesians begins with
tbe same sort of definition of Christ, and
proceeds rather along spiritual than along
ethical lines. He declares more elaborately
that this Christ has reconciled pagan and
clares more fully how this life dwelling In
the man makes a new life to proceed from
the man and he defines, more eloQuently
than anywhere else think ii is defined in
Scrinture, the essence OF the Christian re-
ligion For this cause bow my knees
INTO the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
of whom the whole family in heaven and
earth is named, that he would grant You
according to the rich or his glory, 70 be
sfrenrthened with might by His spirit in
the inner man. That Christ may dwell in
voir hearts by faith; that We, being rooted
and grounded in love, may be able to COM
prehend with all saints what is the breadth
and length and depth and height, and to
know the love OF Christ, which passeth
knowledge. that We might be filled with all
the fuliness Of God. This is rehgion-to be
filled with all the fullness or God And
tai men may thus be filled with all the
FITNESS of God His church and the officers
~ the church He has given apostles and
prophets and evangelists and pastors and
teaclers for the perfecting of 1t all in the
work Of service, for the building up Of the
body OF Christ until we are come IN the
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-03
UNIQUE
Hoy The City az Ponce Mas
Surrendered to Oly
Forces.

PONCE, Puerto Rico, via st. Thomas. D.
w. L., July 30.-The city of Ponce was for
mally given over to the Americans yes
terday afternoon. Ferdinand Toro the
British consul, acting in behalf Of the Span
iards, placed the city in the possession of
Gen. Miles, with whom was Gen. Wilson
The scene was more like one on a gala day
than one involving the surrender of the city.
A majority Of the residents remained in the
city to welcome the Americans.
The ceremony was unique. Gen. Miles and
Gen. Wilson, ~ a prea arranged plan, had
been driven from the American headQuar-
ters at Puerto Ponce to Casa del Rey, in
the city proper, where Consul Toro and Ul-
piano Colon the mayor of the city, awaited
them. The bomero, or city fire brigade, was
drawn up in La Luca de Delcia opposite
Casa del Rey, and as Gems. Miles and VIII
son left their carriages the fire brigade
band played Sousa marches. A guard in
front of the building forced a way for the
American generals, and through the cheer
ing crowd they walked into the building,
where they were presented to Consul TorO
and Mayor Colon. Consul Toro said to Gen.
Miles that the citizens of Ponce were anX-
ious to know if the same municipal officers
and system had been in vogue would be
continued temporarily. He was assured that
municipal affairs would not be disturbed
for the time being and that the same local
officers would serve. But it was explained
that they would be responsible to Gen. Will
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endeavors Of the attendants of the family
to prevent publicity being given to what
they consider private details.
The death of the ex-chancellor comes as
a surprise to all Europe.
Despite the family's denial, there was an
undercurrent of apprehension when the
sinking of the prince was first announced,
inspired more by what the family left un-
said than by any information given. But
when the daily bulletins chronicled i'm
provements in the princes condition, de-
tailed extensive bills Of fare, and told Of his
devotion to his pipe, the public accepted
DR.. Schweninger's assertion when he said
there was no reason why Bismarck should
not reach the age of 80 years.
The reports were deemed to be a repeti-
ton of the alarm that Prince Bismarck
was in extremis, which had been often re-
peated in the past. All the Saturday papers
in Europe dismissed Bismarck with a para
graph, noting the improvement while his
condition was completely overshadowad in
the English papers ty the condition of the
prince of Wales knee.
1t appears that the ex-chancellor's death
was not preciptated by sudden complica-
tions, bur was rather the elimination of
chronic disease-neuralgia, of the face and
Inflammation of the veins-which kept him
in constant pain that was borne with the
iron fortitude which might have been ex-
pected.
ILL FOR TEN DAYS.
The beginning of the end dates from July
90 when the prince was confined to his
bed. He had been several days prostrated
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-03

for several hours before the end came, ana
his breath almost failed repeatedly. He
died without a struggle
SKETCH OF BISMARCKS CAREER
Prince Otto Eduard Leopold Bismarck
Schononhausen was born of an old NOBLE
family of the mark (Brandenburg) at
Schononhausen, April l, 1915. He was Great
ed a count Sept. 16, 1865, and Prince (Furst)
Won Bismarck in March, 1871. He was edu-
Gated at the universities of Gotingen and
GriefSwald, spent some time in the army
and subsequently settled down as country
gentleman.
Brought up in the political faith Of the
Junkers, or Prussian tory squirearchy, he
became, in 1916, a member of the provin-
cial diet of Saxony and Of the Prussian diet
in which he first attracted attention by his
fiery speeches in defense of the old monar-
chial policy. During the revolutionary
period of As the services he rendered in
the public debates to the conservative cause
led to his appointment as the representative
of Prussia in the diet of the old German
bund at Frankfort.
Austria was then all-powerful in the Ger
man bund. From the time of Bismarcks
appearance however, the voice Of Prussia
began to have increasing weight. The sue
cessful auda city with which he checkmated
Austrian intrigue at Frankfort was the
source Of constant frrita tion at Vienna, and
naturally tended to produce some estrange-
ment between the Austrian and Prussian
courts Bismarck was sent ambassador
to St. Petersburg in 1850, and held that
position until 1862. IN May of 1862 he be-
came Prussian amba ssador at Paris Five
months later he was made first minister
of the Prussian crown.
MAP OF EUROPE CHANGED.
Within the next 10 years the humbled
Austrian empire, destroyed the French
empire and created the new German en-
pire. He remodeled the map of Europe,
dismembering Denmark and France. He
enlarged the frontiers of Prussia by the
annexation of various provinces, including
the dominions OF three dethroned German
princes; and succeeded in placing Germany
which had previously been the weakest
and least respected of all the great powers,
at the head of all the. states of Europe.
The German bund, having at Bismarck's s
instigation, resolved to invade the Elbe
duchies in support OF the claims of the
duke of Augustenbutg, Austria, Prussia
and Saxony, were entrusted with the ex-
ecution Of the task. and a war broke out
in 1854 with Denmark resulting in The loss
to her of the duchiesi Of Schlesw -Holstein
and Lauenburg. :.
Instead of giving them up to the duke,
Bismarck, who was now a count, deter
mined if possible, to annex them to Prus-
sia. The Austrian and Saxon troops were
recalled and the quarrel eventually led to
war in 1866 between Prussia and Austria,
the last named country being Joined by Ba-
varia, Hanover, Hessecassel, Hessedarm-
stadt and Nassau. The arms of Prussia
)
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NEW YORk'S GALLANT NABOBS.

q. X. Rudyard, in Chicago Public)
Hail to our gallant, glorious Seventh!
It's uniorm is stunning;
Jaunty it's step, martial it's mien! Brave
ly it goes out cunning
For shabby, illbred work;ngmen, those
of all the ages,
Who vex the souls of gentle folks by
asking living wages.
Cleaning with flash of FURNISHED steel,
marching in perfect measure,
Promptly it answers duty's call, when
duty joins with pleasure.
Flower of our best element, pride Of
our leisure classes,
When it receives command to fire, God
help the unarmed masses.
But at first opportunity for meeting
well-armed foemen,
Gladly our Seventh leaves the post of
danger to yeomen.
Why should the idlers who enjoy the
fruits of ill-paid labor
Sacrifice ease and risk their lives to
free our island neighbor?
Let common men, whose toll and sweat
maintain their social betters,
Fight to remove from Cuban limbs the
weight of Spanish fetters;
Let those who cannot find a~chance to
earn a frugal living
Pour out their blood on battleields-
they've nothing else worth giving.
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before an inkling Of his decline reached the
world E
On Friday DR.. Schweninger said: "For
the past nine days ! have hardly changed
my clothes, having been travelling nearly
all the time between Berlin and Friedertchs-
ruhe, as you may notice by my shabby vel
vet jacket. T.
He then declared that his patients lungs.
stomach and kidneys were sound; in fact.
that his whole gigantic frame was sound.
LAS yet" said DE-. SchweMnger, there is
no Qualification of the blood vessels but
the pains in his face and legs worry him
and shorten his Sleep" DR.. Schweninper
added:
with his extraordinary robust nature he
may. excluding complications, reach 9O''
During DIR. Schweninger's brief absence
from Friedrichsruhe DR.. Chrysander was in
constant attendance upon the patient. AL
though Prince Bismarck was extremely low
on Wednesday, he so rallied on Thursday
that he was wheeled to the dinner table tn
celebrate with his assembled family the
51st anniversary of his wedding
He never for a moment believed himself
in danger until the last day. On Monday
he ordered some new pipes and smoked ono
on Thursday; then cenversed brilliantly on
the topics of the day. discussing the NAL
and sentence Of M. Zola and the peace ne
gotiations between Spain and the United
States.
Count Won Rantzau the princes son-in-
law, read to him from newspaper an obit-
uary notice of himself. at which he was
greatly amused. He perused the papers
daily, and this was one reason why the
family deprecated the alarmist reports "a
to his health.
The French press showed unabated en-
nifty when discussing his possible death.
The Temps compared his end with that of
Gladstone, remarking that, though the
British statesman had failed in his policy
and had compromised his party he died
regretted by all on account Of the grandeur
of his moral influence: whereas Prince Bis
marck, whose life had been successful.
would perish execrated by many, even in
Germany, and inquired grimly: what sort
OF funeral will be given him by the millions
of socialists who have been Matched by his
tyrannical LAVISH
The Lokal Anzeiger publishes a dispatch
from Frlederdchsruhe saying that Dr.
Schweninger was present when Prince Bis
marck died, having, arrived from Berlin at
1880 o'clock. The prince was unconscious
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MINNESOTA PEOPLES PARTY TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR-LC C. Long of Magnolia Mobiles County,
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR-Kte Halvorsen, of Bel
grade Stearns County
FOR SECRETARY OF STATEN. Wesenberg of Duluth,
Louis County
FOR AUDITORCharles Hopkins of Fairfax, Renvile County
FOR TREASURER H. Rahly Lake City, Wabasha County.
sey County.
FOR CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT-A. L. Stromberg of
Forest Lake, Chisago County
FOR JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT-I1eft
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Coax your neighhor to subscribe one
year for The Representative, send us
his dollar, and we will send you free
Grams War Atlas, containing 16 beau
tifully colored maps. You need the
Atlas and he needs The Representative
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(By Gable to The Tribune)
BERLIN, July 31.-Details of the death of
Prince Bismarck are obtained with diff
Guilty, because Of the lateness of the hour,
the isolation Of the castle and the strenuous
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-03
BISMARCK
IS DEAD
The Iron CAamceII0y
Jo1ms the Great
Mayor1ty.
Passed AzVay Peace
fully. lust Before
M1dmzght.
HIS DEATH Came as q
HIS DEATH Came as q
Surprise to Hi
EMrobe.

(By Gable to The Tribune)
BERLIN, July 31-Prince Bismarck died
shortly before midnight last night. He
passed away peacefully.
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The Rings steal hundreds Of MILL
tons annually from the People. One
tenth Of the plunder IL used to con.
troll the daily press and buy UP the
leaders Of the two old parties. to
darken intelligence and make the
voters poor. blind and incapable OF
self-defense. Strike before 1t II too
late.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-08-03

To Farmers at wholesale
prices. We do not belong
to the combine and will
sell to you just as cheap1y
az TO a dealer. Write us.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-03-29

TIE prospect Of war is turning atten-
tlon to some neglected Legislation. Tie
adJ utant genera calls the attention Ct
assessors Of tins state 10 section |.
chapter IL. laws Of 1893. which they
have heretofore neglected 10 comply
With: That section 1918, Of the com
piled laws: The several county. town
ship. city. village and town assessors
shall. when making the assessment
make "a list Of all thu inhabitants of their
respective assessment districts liable TO
perform military duty. and file such list
IN duplicate with the county auditor
with the assessment roll. and one COPY
OF the same Shall be seat to the adjurant
general"