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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Wednesday evening, Mas q, for the benefit
of the Foreign missionary Society OF Trim
itp M. i. Church.
Miss Mona Mccormick. assisted by Mr..
Walter Crow VIII give an entertainment at
Spenocr's Opera House Thursday evening.
Kololo Council NO. 20. -. of p, gave an
entertainment at Spencer Opera House Fri
day eve ning. They presented The Wronged
Wife"
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pilgrim
Congregational Church viii meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. Stanwood, on Shower
street.
Mrs. NJ McCannon. of North Vernon, Ind,
who has been the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. A. Buchanan on Division street, re-
turned home.
The Epworth League viii celebrate its
ninth anniversary at Trinity Church on
May S. Special services viii be held. Elec-
ton of officers will occur Monday evening.
The Afternoon Club met Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Sheridan. Next week the
club will meet With Mrs. D. A. Williamson,
of South Reisner street. King Daugh-
ters' Will be discussed
Mr.. f. w. Ball, and. Miss Jessie Gillespie
were married Wednesday, evening at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. William
Gillespie. on Oliver avenue. The house was
prettily decorated in palms, pink and white
roses. The guests from out of town We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J.Gillespie. Greencastle;
Miss Margaret Gillespie. Greencastle; Mrs.
McNary of Fillmore, and DR.. Joseph Giles
pie, of GreencaStle. .Szs ~
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
An Umbrella Tragedy.

Jack, what hideous umbrellas you al
ways carry one man said to another as
they waited for an IlIinois-street car.
HIM the other man said, this umbrella
cost so cents and 1 would carry a cheaper
one than this if 1 could get it. I'm an UNI
brella fiend-always lose or break about
two week in the rainy season, and sim
ply can't afford to carry any umbrella at
ALL And my wife-weIl, if 1 took an UNI
brella that belonged to her she wouldn't
do anything but have divorce papers wait
ing in the hall for me when l got home at
night. She thinks these old brown cotton
umbrellas are too good for me, and so they
are.
Butt owned a silk umbrella once--owned
it over night and just u few hours the next
morning. She gave il to me before we were
married. 1t had af~g dfaashandle with my
name engraved on ii; Of course she didn't
know then what an Umbrella lunatic I am
or she wouldn't haze fooled money away
me. She gave Tito me one night. and
I was proud of it, you better believe. 1t
was raining the next morning, and carried
it down town, firmly believing that l
couldn't do any evil; IA gold handled UNI
brella my girl had given me: When l
reached my store door found my keys had
peeH Aorsotteh, SO Went anto my 4dtueI ,
place of business, the next door, went up
in his third story, Which Joined mine, and
came down the freight elevator. When |
pulled my freight elevator UP | remember
leaving something agaiilst'its framework on
the side. and when halfway down, heard
something snap, and a gold umbrella handle
dropped down and hit me on the head. /
didn't dare go up and look at that umbrella
for several hours;sit WIS a. perfect wreck,
twisted and wrenched TO fragments. OF
course had to tell a lot of lies about it
all through our engagement days, and only
after we had been married whole year,
took it up home and showed it to my wife"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Gladys Wallis has been engaged to play
fhc title role In "The Lady Slayey'' at the
Casino next week.
Jefferson De Angels will probably go to
Europe next season, taking The Wedding
Day" 'T'he Little Trooper - Madeleine
and another play. Miss Della Fox may join
his company and assist in the invasion of
london.
Mr.. Mckee Rankin took the poor debtors
oath at Boston last week He was arrested
three days ago on a judgment for $780, OBJ
tanned IN New York. in favor OF G. ]. Clark.
another actor. He testified that ten years
ago he was worth Sl50CO0, but all had now
been lost In unfortunate theatrical ventures
Miss Amelia stonp. who played the detec-
tive IN "a Strange in New York." has sue
ceeded 10 The roe Of the jolly widow. for
merry intrustee to Miss Sadie dartnot.
1atas MartinotE has left the company in
Chicago as result Of certain exalted no.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Vigorous Measures--Its In the Air
CLOAK DEPARTMENT
Vigorous Measure


Short klinediu
. ... .....
of
linedan
oe
perfectly lined deand
Kerse
of
quality z SO
"A of
scian Chevio F crepons and Baadere perfectly lined made
while
SHIRT WAISTS of Navy Blue fine Dot Pcale blouse
~
SHIRT WAISTS
trimmed quality
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
PLAY BILLS THIS WEEK
RIcE's "FRBNcH MAID COMING TO
ENGLIsH's NEXT THURSDAY.
The Grand to Have .Tarry town Wild
CIV, on wednesday-"Under the
Dome Retarns 90 the Park.

RiCd's sllttering production Of The
French Maid coming 10 Englishis next
Thursday night for the last three days of
the week approaches more nearly being a
rival Of 1.-THE Belle Of New York than
anything. Sent .ouk OF. Kew YoIA this sea-
son. Rice has always been famous for his
gorgeous productions ever since the day
of tlsvangeline" Previous to 1.-THE French
Maid ne established a reputation in a new
direction with that musical farce of gay
action. The Girl from Paris. On the heels
of this SUCCESS came The French Maid =
which more than ever elaborated the mu-
sieal-comedy idea It was beautfted with
ballets composed of great numbers Of the
effervescent Rice chorus girls and was also
interpolated with a number of songs that
have not been heard in any other produce
lion. The list Of principals includes enough
bright comedians and singers to supply an
extravaganza while the musical numbers
arc as frequent as in an opera.
The French Maid" was originally writ
ten by Capt 13as1f Hood. the music being
composed by Walter Slaughter. 1t is in its
second year fn london and has Just con-
cluded run Of rs performances at the
IIerild-square Thtater, New York city
The piece Is said to be staged with all the
sttention to detail for which Edward Il.
Rice is famous. There win, OF course, be
picturesque scenery and rare beauty show.
The entire New York cast IS promised, in
ctueing Olive Redpath, Eva Davenport, Yo-
lande Wallace, Fannie Burkhardt, Hallen
Alostyn, Henry Norman. Edd Roadway,
George Honey, William Armstrong, L. s.
Wentworth Henry Leoni and Charles A.
Bigelow, who is one of the drollest and most
inventive Of American comedians. lie will
impersopate the nervous little cockney
waiter, who Is one of the many charac
tiers in love with tho little French maid in
the piece There are several beautiful bal
lets ana some sensational solo dancing by
Saharet, the Australian girl, who is aero
bat and contortionist as well as dancer.
The action Of the piece occurs in Boulogne
and tho two acts cover some comic compli-
cations at the Hotel Anglais and at the
masquerade given ut the Casino gardens.
Stizette, a maid at the hotel. is the cause
Of all the trouble She is beloved by a
head waiter and gendarme. All these and
many more characters attend the ball, and
their mistakes OF identity cause them to
become involved in = comic--but to them
dragic-series of events. The mistakes
cross-purposes and general entanglements
are further complicated by the offers of a
French waiter to assist all parties for
financial consideration. Mr.. Rice has been
credited with having lavished on this pro-
duction all the resources which have made
him famous as a purveyor of light enter
tainment. There will be a Saturday
matinee
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
The Retort CIericaI.

Small Walter makes deal of noise him
self, but, strange to say, when he accom-
panies his father and mother 10 church he
has a prepossession in favor of peace and
quiet. Several times. after church services
were over (his father generally sleeps liz
church, Walter complained to his mother
that he didn't like to so to church because
DR.. Mobley "hollered 50 loud"-but his
mother laid trifiing stress on his views. and
certainly had no apprehension that he would
ever disturb the family happiness by ex-
pressing them where they would do any
damage. A time arrived. however when the
reverend clergyman had come to dine with
young Walters father and mother The
urchin was silent at the table until con-
versation seemed to flag trife. and then
he asked, with great earnestness:
Doctor AobIey. what makes You heller
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
MERE PLEASANTLY.

Bad memories often run men into strange
capers. In bookstore the other day. a
young man was making an attempt to
learn the name Of the author of the some
what famous poem, " 'Ostler joe" He had
asked several clerks without any satisfac-
tory, response, and finally asked a learned
legal gentleman who was lounging at the
case in the book corner. "'Ostler Joe?" the
lawyer repeated, taking off his eyeglasses
and rubbing them thoughtfully on his chin.
'Ostler Joe?' oh, yes; now I remember.
'Ostler Joe was written by Mrs. Potter
Palmer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Century Road Club Presidencv.

William Krieteastein. Of Terre Haute,
says he has been informed that he will have
no opponent ASA candidate for the presi-
deacy of the Century Road Club of Amer
lea. He will succeed w. A. SlinkIe Of
Cleveland Mr.. Krietenstein has been chair
man OF the roads record committee and the
legislative committee. The club member
ship now amounts to 1000. The voting has
been going. on for several weeks and the
canvass will he made to-day. President
Krietenstein will appoint the several com
mittees and some of the state centurions
soon after he goes into Office
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

A genius proposes a. cycle path made of woven
wire. claiming for it that it VIII never become
dusty or muddy and viii remain the same all the
year round and in all kinds OF weather. II is
estimated that such path would cost more
than d good cinder or gravel path.
The cause of collisions awheel has been diseov-
cred by Boston girl. She SAYS lit is hypnotic
influence Of concentrated ATTENTION, rendering the
movements inco- ordinate. that the rider be-
less effort and tho abjeet subject of optical
delusion."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

It was essay day in the primary school,
and Abraham Lincoln was the theme. Va
rious commonplace efforts were read, and
then chubby little Eliza came forward--the
widest and latest little girl in the school.
This is what she read
Abraham Lincoln was a great man. He
was tall and thin. I'm trying. to be just
like Abraham lincoln
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
First Run to cartersburg.

The first run of the season was made last
Sunday to CarteTsburg Springs. 1t was for
Rambler riders and about seventy Of them took
advantage of the opportunity. They went as the
guests of B. Koehring & Son, who had provided
a substantial luncheon at the hotel at the springs
about half dozen ladies were of the party. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Grand-"The Tarrytown Widow

Grand-"The TarrytOWn Widow"
The Grand has two nights of comedy this
week, the engagement opening with a. mat
inee next Wednesday. The attraction is the
farcical piece in four acts by c. II. Darcy
called "The Tarrytown Widow" This COM
edy had quite a run in the Eastern cities
The last two acts are said to be better and
more hilarious in merriment than the first
two. The plot deals with the affairs of Ben
jarhin Bascom, a Wall-street broker, who
for the first time in twenty-one years is
released from the hen-pecked restraints
OF domestic life by the departure of his wife
on vacation to the country. Bubbling
oyer with his new sense OF freedom he i'm
nedidtely proceeds to fall in love with a
pretty young widow who is rich and is look
ing for an ideal young husband. She sub
Sequ0ntly meets the son of old BaScom, who
has just obtained his majority, and falls in
love with him The elder Bascom, who is
parading under an assumed name, is led
merry dance by the young widow and is
made the victim of a number of changing
complications, prominent among which is a
gushing old maid, who is forced on him, and
an exciting and reVengful French count,
who is also in love with the widow and is
made to regard old Bascom as his deadly
rival The sudden and unexpected return
OF his wife leads him into all sorts OF pre-
varications which result only in his greater
discontinue The double elopement of the
widow and the son, the Frenchman and the
old maid, finally brings the old broker to
the end of his string and he is forced TO
confess his giddiness and throw himself
upon the mercy of his wife. A strong COM
pany including Beatrice Mckenzie, Otis
Thayer, William ferrance. Eugene Sanger,
Maud Killan, JoSepha Crowen Augustus
HoibaNh and others will be seen in the
comedy The matinee Wednesday. which
viii start the engagement, is to be at pop
ular prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Give us menle
Give us men
An Easy victory.

Chicago News.
"Ah' the fond mosher sighed, you say
you love my daughter now, but will you
love her when she is Old2"
Steadily looking her in the eyes he re-
piled.
at glance that she takes after you"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

so loud in church," CONSERVATION was writ
ten on both parental countenances, but DR..
Mobley was equal to the charge. He leaned
over the child, and said in a low, confiden-
tial tone: Walter, I'll tell you why 'holer'
so loud in church, have toto try and
keep your papa awake
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
The Other Path.

He-Your life with me would be a path of
roses.
she-Yes; but with Jack Wheeler it would
be a cycle path.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Harlem Life.
Teacher-Now, Johnny. who was Robin
son Crusoe?
Johnny-TIe. was de duck wot got long
term on de island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
War Into Africa.

Detroit Free Press
Your wife is somewhat strong-minded
isn't she. IittlejOhn2"
"Stroax minded a furniture polish ped
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Chicago Record
How did that Boston girl receive your
letter Offering marriage ~
She wouldn't have me because I don.f
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Two Reasons.
Life

II you insist upon knowing, there are two
reasons for my refusing YOU
And they are2''
Yourself and another man"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Moving Millinery Prices

Never in our history have we been as
busy In this ENCHANTING LADIES RE-
SORT as the past week. HUNDREDS of
READYTRINTD1ED and dADE-TO-OR
DER HATS and BoNNETs were turned
out.
For this week we propose to increase the
volume by placing on sale startling values
such as will double and treble any past
record.
Extra Specialize extremely stylish and
very handsome $50, $50 and $40
ORIGINAL PATTERN HATS that have
price that, in many instances, would
barely pay for frame and MAX
ing; cnolce -....s.................- - 600
The extremely low price on the cream of our
stock. named in above, makes it neces-
sary for us to continue down the line.
WE HAVE. THEREFORE,, REDUCED
DRESSY and PRACTICAL HATS
to the one price of....................$7.6 90
All of the Hats that were priced
from SO to 80, now. ...............SSS.OO
The S4 and SIS Trimmed Hats. 50. 90
20 small Toques, neatly and stylish
ly trimmed, So qualities.
TRIMMED SAILORS of white fancy
straw braid, Use style. SOC
LARGE TOQUE SHAPES of mixed
straw braid, very desirable SOC quail
AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES, one . -
RoSEBUD FoiIAG:E, with Buds, e %
spray punches, 49c quality. C
ROSES-A collection of fine Roses,
75c and Csc qualities. .................59c
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Truth.
stairs waltz Ag for YOU.
sister GLADYS Oh. is that xoe / wasn't
expecting a caller this evening
observing brotl:er-- Did you think he vas
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Give us mens

Give mesi{
Men-froIn every rani0,1
Fresh and free and frank
Men of thought and reading,
Men OF light and leading
Men of loyal breeding;
England 3 welfare speeding:
Men of faith and not OF faction,
Men Of lofty aim in action;
Give US men--I say again.
Give us meH
Give us ment.s ~
Strong and stalwart ones;
Men whom highest hope inspires,
Men whom purest honor fires,
Men who trafnple self beneath them,
Men who make their country wreathe them
AS her noble sons.
Worthy OF their sires,
Men who never shame their mothers,
Men who never. fail their brothers,
True. however false are others;
Give US men-I say again,
Give us men,
Give us men,
Men who. when Ike tempest gathers.
Grasp the STANDARD Of their fathers
IN the thIckest fight:
Men who strike for home and altar
(Iset the coward cringe and falter),
God defend the right
True truth. though lorn and lonely,
Tender-as the brave are only:
Men who tread where saints have trod,
Men for country. Queen and God:
Give US meni say again, again,
Give US meni
Bishop OF Exeter
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
A Woman Mad.
Statesman.

Yonkers Statesman
Isucretia--I should hate to be two-faced.
Lulu-I should think you would especially
II your other face was anything like the
one / see.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

New York Evening Journal.
Dearest" she whispered. after falling
school, - SooAiAA
The young man shuddered
Never mind" he said. we can hoard -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
He Knew the species

San Francisco Examiner.
Johnny--What's hypochrcndiac?
Papa-Hes man who suffers terribly
from things that don't all him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Baltimore Jewish Comment
Say, Mister would you give a nickel to
a man what never told q lieY'
.Oh. go way. what are you giving n,e?''
&c an fer me, Mister st's fer me deaf
and-dumb brother
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Brooklyn Life.
Bridget. j told you five times to have
mullins for breakfast. Haven't you any in
tellect?"
mo. mum; there's more in the house."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

der came here yesterday and in five min
utes' talk she sold him some polish she had
made herself"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

Y~r~<&~%~<~~~~~~~~A
/. We pay transporta =
! tor on all purchases !
Z ofS5.00 or over with !
! inl00miles of Indi- !
+! annapolis. !
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

IKE Ibsen. but she said my spelling ana
p ,s t9astion were better than she ex-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
The Vim. II. Block CO.

entail thi
desirabI ndisen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Black Dress Goods

BLACK POPLIN--A new number at
a new price, per. yard. ..................S5
CREPONS-A most complete assortment
of this popular material at $1.65,
Sl.DO and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ .25
EXAMINES make a stylish spring
gown; our prices are ST., SJc and. $50
BRILLIANTINES in all widths and quail
ties bought very close and sold 70 you
closer at 81, T5c, Csc, 50c and. 500
SERGES-We anticipated an advance in
prices, so, governed ourselves according
ly, which enables US TO give you the
best values al ST, T5c, S9c and. 800
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24
Colored Dress Goods

EXAMINES This desirable weave for tha
coming season. made of PURE WORSTED
YARNS. 40 inches wide, in PLAN aud
fancy The regular price Is soc: to be
sold at the RIDICULOUS LOW
PRICE, while they last, per yard. go
NOVELTY CHECKS and PLAiDS-Theye
are high grade and strictly ali Wool az
inches wide, NOBBY AND ARTISTIC
DESIGNS, made 10 sell at 81: the
special price for to-morrows sale. .l!lo
BULB OVERLAPPED NOVELTIES In an
the NEW spring combinations, very de-
slrable for Separate Skirts. They are
46 inches wide; our zoe quality. $50
EPINGALS-S and Wool Corded Novel;
ties. ENTIRELY NEW AND EFFECT.
I'VE. In two-toned combinations, a.
inches wide, regular price, 75e; to-
morrow ....-. -..-s.s..-....-..-.. s)tlc
PATTERN SUITS-A Few OF these HIGH
CLASS NOVELTIES in Dress Pattern
lengths left, the price has been
S12 and So; your choice to-
morrow 1890, .........''.'...'.',..S7 90
TAILOR SUITINGS--Our assortment OF
this special line is uneXcelled In quality
or price. WHIPCORDS, COVERTS.
BENGALINES, CLAY WORSTEDS and
POPLINS, in all the new desirable spring
shades, at S1.7:5, &1.0O, SI.37
-. 80. ~ III
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS OF GRAVEL AND
MACADAMIZED ROADS.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Com
mssoners of Lawrence county, Indiana, will, up
to o'clock p. m. of Thursday, Feb. a. 1885,
ceive sealed proposals for the construction Of the
1ollowing-named roads in Marion township said
county and State eight divisions, to w.t.
Division l.-Bryantsville and Mitchell road;
length, II, 056 feet
Division Mitchell Spice Valley and Bryants-
willie road: length. Is. ZOE feet.
Division 3.-Spice Valley and Georgia Switch
road: length. SEQ feet
Division 4.--Bryantsyille and Bedford road:
length, 154 feet.
Division 5.-MitcheH and Juliette road; length,
~ 700 feet.
Division 6.-Bryantsville. Juliette and Palestine
road length 762 feet.
Division Goal Bin and Greenwood School
House road: length 49, $50 feet.
Division S-Hamers Mill Hill and Palestine
Ford road; length. 7.754 feet.
All of said roads to be completed on or before
the LIST OF December, 1898. Said proposals to be
accompanied by good and sufficient bond for twice
the amount of the bid, on blanks furnished by
the auditor. Only Indiana sureties accepted. Bids
viii be received by divisions.
Said bids to provide that the work on said
roads bid on shall be in all things in strict ac-
cordance with plans, profile and specifications
file with the auditor. and the order of the
Board of Commissioners herein. The successful
bidders for this work will be required to buy the
the amount of their contracts, provided the treas
urer shall not have sold the same on or before
the 18th day of May 1898. Said bonds to bear
date of 18th day of March, $685. The board re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids
hhould be addressed John B. Malott, Auditor
Bedford, Indiana.
Witness my name and official seal the 25th day
of January, 1898. JOHN b. MALOTT,
IL. 81 Auditor Lawrence County.
(First published Jan. Y, 1881