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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

New England Farmer.
The ancestry fad stands in danger of be-
ing run into the ground. A prominent cluo
woman expressed to me recently her belief
that the patriotic societies would in time
kill all but the strongest women's clubs.
She fears that receptions, whist parties,
dances and dress are more attractive TO the
greater number of women than study or
Serious work. also overheard state otfi-
cial of high rank say that he feared the
patriotic clubs were being overdone, and
would come to an end by that error. His
thought seems to me the more plausible.
Using our ancestors who were for the most
part plain, everyday sort of people, as step
ping stones to entering the social whirl is
extremely absurd. But then revolutionary
ancestor is something that money cannot
buy The poorest may have what is out Of
reach of a millionaire compelled to buy
fake lineal descent from crowned head
with privilege to join that exclusive society.
with the patriotic societies, the sons or
daughters OF this State, of that county and
the numberless slight threads upon which
societies are formed it might be as well to
organize as the descendants of Noah, wind
up this mania for pedigree hunting and take
1n1 something new.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

He was a short, stout man, with the best
of manners-just the kind TO step aside and
give another the right of way. And that
was exactly what he did yesterday on a
narrow street crossing when he found a zoo
pound eolored woman with big bundle of
clothes on the piece of flag that he was en-
titled to walk upon. He stepped aside but
unfortunately to the left instead of to the
right The heavily laden washerwoman.
realizing the error of her way, took step
to the right. Once more they were face to
face. The little man. mortified at his stu
pidity lifted his hat apologized, and stepped
to the right. AT the same instant auntie
moved back to her former position. For the
third time they were face 10 face. To the
mind OF the colored woman the situation
had now become well-nigh hopeless. There
seemed but one way out of the difficulty
way that she had learned .'befol the wah"
Dropping her bundle, she exclaimed:
Whats we gwine to dance. honey, q waltz
or a pokah?" Honey made another dodge
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS.
l.. A. w. Questions to Determine Status
of Riders.

The rules of the L. A. W.,which draw the
line between the amateur and the profess
sioal racing men are more strict this year
than ever, and many an amateur will find
himself thrown" for reasons which he him
self may not understand At the time. The
racing board has formulated forty-four
questions, which, if truly answered, serve
to determine a mans status And to insure
true answers. the rider to whom they are
sent is required to answer them under oath.
From saddle to handle bars the questions
examine the mans wheel and he is even
asked If he pays his club dues. and for any
information which might lead to the belief
that he had been accepting Prerequisites
from the manufacturer Of Eny article con-
ne-ted with the wheel. An amateur comes
under suspicion. and he nnds in ais mail
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Burlesquers.

The announcement for the Empire this
week, commencing tomorrow matinee. is
the Manhattan Club Burlesquers Although
this is a new organization of burlesque and
vaudeville, SO FAR as Indianapolis is con-
ceTned. glance at the cast win show that
the performance should be up to the aver
age. A special feature will be the appear
ance OF the Two American Sailors" Irv-
ing and Fields. in their original electrical
aerial act, said to be one of the greatest
acts Of its kind The act comes direct from
the circus at Havana. During the act a re-
production of the battle ship Maine is
shown, with special scenic and electrical
effects Among others with the company
are Wsll 3. Wheeler, king of tramps.' -
Dunn AND Connors, in their comedy, Eff
teen Minutes In an Irish Cyclone;s Bud and
Emma Meley, sketch artists: Miss Alice
Wright, boxer and bag-puncher: Mile. De
fas IN their disTobing act and the three
Sisters Carmonetiles. The performance con-
Guides with a musical burlesQue entitled
Gay Isabel, introducing the entire COM
pssny.
On the evening Of Monday. April IS
testimonial benefit will be rendered Charles
Zimmerman and w. l. Donaldson. man
aver and stage manager Of the Empire. A
great blu viii be presented, among the
many artists being Nina Diva, the ceIe-
brated French changonette who made
hit AZ Roster & Bials Music Hall, in New
York. The sale OF seats is progressing rap
Alx and There Is every indication that the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Boston Transcript.

Boston Transcript.
Hicks-Talking about horseless carriages,
we've got one up at our place.
Wicks-That SO? Say, ] would like to
have a ride in it.
Hicks-You can.
Wicks-AH right. I'll come up this after
noon.
Hicks-Not to-day. You'll have to wait,
you know, till we have bought horse.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10


Lillian Russell is considering an offer TO
sing in German comic opera in Vienna next
autumn.
John H. Garrison is here ahead of "Chim-
mic Fadden," which comes to the Park next
Thursday.
George N. Looms, formerly in advance of
Emma Abbott, has been here several days
in the interest of Sousa's spectacle.
The Grand is to have THE Tarrytown
Widow late this month. This comedy was
successfully produced in the East recently.
Miss Alice Atherton will join Monte
Carlo at the Herald-square Theater, in
New York, and sing her famous laughing
song.
Blaneys "A Baggage Check, with James
T. Kelly and others. will be at the Park
the first half of next week and Washburns
Minstrels the last half
Miss Marie Dressler has been engaged to
support Sam Bernard next season in 1.-THE
Marquis of Michigan which will be pro-
duced at the Bijou Theater In August.
1.-THE French Maid the livel!est of Z. e.
Rice's recent New York successes, with a
big cast of popular people, is now on the
road, and viii be at English's the last week
Of this month.
Oscar Hammerstein, one day last week,
took few minutes off and wrote new
march, which he calls ION to Spain," and
which will be played at the reopening of the
Olympia on Monday.
Henry Lowenfeld, the London theater
manager, has made an application in the
United States Supreme Court to restrain
Messrs. Oscar Hammerstein and Augustin
DAILY from producing La Poupee'' at Days
Theater this week. Mr.. Hammerstein pur-
chased the American rights for the opera
from Mr.. LoWenfeld last spring for $4,000.
Mr. Lowenfeld now claims that Mr.. Ham
merstein has violated numerous terms of
their contract and has thereby forfeited his
rights to the piece.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
why He Is Bored.
Harlem Life


JinkS-Do you know why Pruyn always
wears such a bored expression?
Filkins-Because he fancieS it gives him
an air Of distinction, does he not?
Jinks-Perhaps, but l always supposed it
was because he had to associate so much
with himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
A Coming Terror.


Chicago Tribune,
Strong-minded Woman (pointing to article
in paper-Sir did you write that?
Terror-stricken Editor-Y-yes, madam, I
II wrote it.
Strong minded Woman-It meets my ap-
prevail exactly. 1t is seldom one meets a
person of your sex capable OF such just dis
elimination. Will you marry me, sir?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Harlem Lie.
Ethei-Its too bad it's cold. I prayed for
a warm day. Does God always answer
prayer?
Mamma--Yes, if you ask for a thing in the
right way and if you don't He reproves
you by not giving il.
Ethel-Oh, see now. The governess told
me to try to say my prayers in French this
month, and l guess | made mistakes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
On the Other shore.
Puck.

Solomon-One of those new shades told me
/ was not the only pebble on the beach.
Socrates-Does that hurt your feelings?
Solomon-Not at all. was Just thinking
that if the expression had occurred to me
1 would have Incorporated it in one of my
proverbs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Chicago Post.

Chicago Post.
81 see that Emperor William is going to
Palestine for the purpose of finally settling
just what are the most sacred spots''
1t won't take him long"
Why not?"
Because it's a foregone conclusion that,
in his opinion they'll be the spots where
Emperor William steps"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
HUM0R OF THE DAY.
willing to Chance 1t.

Somerville Journal
And if 1 marry you. what them" she
asked.
"oh. come said he, earnestly, lets not
borrow trouble"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Harlem Life

Harlem Life.
Experienced Servant-Gentleman wants to
see you, sir
Mr.. Richman-Who is he?
Experienced Servant-1 couldn't find out
sir; but, judgin by his clothes, he's either
beggar or millionaire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
A Delay.
Puck.

He-Suppose darling, that some immense
ly wealthy old duffer on the edge of the
grave should want to marry you--would you
throw me over?
She-Not necessarily; but you might have
TO wait few years.
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sOusa's Great Spectacle Next week.

sOusa's Great Spectacle Next Week.
Sousa expects to cap the climax of all his
brilliant successes by bringing out this
week, preceding his European tour with his
famous band, an international spectacle,
Of the Colors." The rehearsals have been
going on in New York since Sousa's con-
cert season closed, and the first perform
ance will be at Pittsburg on Wednesday
night After that there will be tour, IN
Guiding Indianapolis, next week Hundreds
Of people are required in the production.
There are detachments of troops, marines
and sailors representing America, troops
representing Great Britain. France and
Germany, bagpipers from Scotland, Ty-
roleans, a local chorus in each town and
Sousa's Band, augmented to sixty players
The features are avowedly military in
character necessarily from the motive of
the spectacle, and present the various bod
les of soldiery in vivid action aud maneu-
yer in the salute of the nations The
musical features INCLUDE the national airs
Of the various powers. soloists, grand
chorus and Sousa's Band, the. whole Gull
minat!ng in the grand finale in which the
ruiz chorus of soldiers and singers viii be
heard in The Stars and Stripes Forever -
the solo part of which is sung by Ada MAY
Benzng. the Boston contralto, who is the
soloist with Sousa this trip. All troops, ma
vines, etc. are in correct uniform, as are
the baEpipers, continentals and Tyroleans
S0usa's Band concert precedes the spec
tacle, which forms the larger part of the
entertainment. The dates are Wednesday
and Thursday, April 20 and q, at Tomlinson
Hall, and the sale of seats will begin to-
morrow morning at the Pembroke Arcade
A matinee viii be given Thursday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
DULL THEATRICAL WEEK
Park AND EMPIRE THE ONLY PLAY
HOUSES DOING BUSINESS.
ssGayest Manhattan" sousafs Big
Spectacle, and Italian Opera
Coming Next Week.

This will be another duh week at the
leading theaters, with both English's and
the Grand dark but the week following
premises plenty of entertainment, with
italian grand opera, spectacular burlesque
and Sousa's TrooDing of the Colors. =
English's VIII open on Monday, April Is,
for two performances of I'm Gayest Man
haitian" with dozen funmakers, assisted
by a large chorus in the big extravaganza
that made a hit at Roster a. BiaTs New
York Music Hail. where it ran most of last
season In its original shape IL rivaled The
Belle Of New York" for popularity in the
metropolis, and the size of the company
now on the road and the reports from 9TH
er cities Indicate that it is an excellent en-
tertainment In the burlesaue line The Ii
bretto is by w. II. Lytell and the music by
w. H. Bachelor. The cast of the principals
comprises some well-known comedians of
the vaudeville stage, who appear in their
specialties.l Among the number may be
mentioned Richard German, Marie Twohey,
Gus Pixley, Jennie Lind Lewis. Kate
Michelena, Mabel Montgomery, Alta De
herman, James A. Herman, Robert Wat
son, Thomas Herman, Matt Alexander
and Jean McIlmoyle. Besides this cast there
is an accompanying chorus of forty voices.
The scenes in the play are up to date and
their easy recognition renders the we'll
known characters burlesqued all the more
enjoyable. These scenes embrace the Mall
in Central Park with music on Saturday
afternoon; the ballroom of the Waldorf,
with the late Bradley-Martin entertainment
in progress and the promenade floor of
Roster & BiaPs, with the midnight visitors
in the fun tide of pleasure. The music of
"Gayest Manhattan" seems to be its strong
point, on which much of the mirth turns.
Some Of the catchy airs are: u am Prac-
rlcal Politician" For Sweet Charity's
Sake" Deferred Ambitions 1.-The Good
Old Palmy Days., The Dandy Sparrow
Cops ''Titles to SELL" From Skowhegan,
Maine, B'Gosh' and MY Husband Taught
Me to be One of the Boys"
The Baggetto Italian Grand Opera Com
pany comes to EngIish's later in the week
Tor two performances. This company has
made a tour of the South and Mexico af-
forwards playing a long season in San
Francisco. 1t is now on its way east. The
Baggetto Company is the only frst-class
italian opera company in America and its
repertory includes all the standard operas,
only a few of which have been heard in
this city in recent years. The company car
ries nearly sixty people, including the full
chorus. The organization also carries its
own scenery and musicians, and is noted for
its complete rendition of the italian operas.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

benefit viii be a success. A special enter
tainment Is being arranged 10 take place at
the Eznpire Monday night April IS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
lie Quit the Game.

Detroit Free Press.
''Brudder Walter, hasn' I allus done tole
you hon sty wa de bes policy?'
Eyes, sar, but 1 quit policy soons fined
de chu'ch, sah.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Her Econonx.
Brooklyn Life

Brooklyn Life
George dear you remember that love-
ly sideboard that was so cheap? Well, I've
discovered plan to make room for it."
How, my dear?"
by taking a larger fat"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Precedents Not lacking.
Chicago Tribune.


81 wish you were not always wanting
me to go out riding, Clara You ought to
pay a little more attention to the serious
things of life. Remember, you can't go to
heaven in a carriage
why, papa, Elijah did"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Equal Blessings.
Puck.

Edith-Tell me, uncle, do you think it is
better. TO have loved and lost than never to
have loved at all?
good.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10
Rural Ratiocination.


ITuIn.
subbubs-Johnny. why did Diogenes live
in tub?
Johnny-So the neighbors couldn't borrow
it, suppose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Miss Marie Dressler has been engaged to
support Sam Bernard next season in 1.-THE
Marquis of Michigan, which will be pro-
duced at the Bijou Theater in August.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

The Park Tleater will change this week
from a long run of melodrama to vaudeville
and comedy For the first three days, be-
ginning with to-morrow's matinee, the at
traction will be the Watson Sisters Spe-
cialty Company, and the programme gives
promise of good entertainment. The open
ing skit is entitled "Bradleys Fourth of
July" A large chorus is introduced, and
songs and dances follow. The olio is head
cd by the three famous Watson sisters,
who ara assisted by the Mexican gymnast,
Juan de Zamora, in aerial feats on what is
termed the triangul giratorio, an expensive
mechanical aerial contrivance. Miss May
watson is said to be the only lady gymnast
that has ever been able to accomplish the
handling of two people In rnidair at one
time. Clark. Mansfield and Zanfretta in
troduce a new SKETCH entitled The De-
struction of the Battle Ship Maine" Miss
Nay Adams renders negro melodies ana
vocal gems OF various sorts; Weston and
Beasley appear In a comedy act, introduce
ing new jokes; the Irishmen, Fitzgerald
and Kelly, are comedians vocaiists ana
a burlesque entitled 1.-THE Two Dromios."
"chimmie Fadden" will be at the Park
the last half of the week. The play is
dramatization of Edward E. Townsend's
stories, and was last seen here at first-class
prices. The title role will be played by
Charles E. Grapewin. His adventures be-
gin in the Bowery. A glimpse is given of
his life in the slumS, and then Chimmie be-
comes one of the household of a Knicker-
booker family, and, later, has experiences
at a summer resort on Long Island sound.
Comedy and drama are alternately intro
duced In the play, and variety of incident
and strangely cCntrasted character types
are its chief recommendations. The COM
edy is lively and the specialtes promised
frSt-CIA&S.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

1.-THE French Maid" the livel!est of Z. e.
Rice's recent New York successes, with a
big cast of popular people, is now on the
road, and will be at Englishs the last week
of this month
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Oscar Hammerstein. one day last week,
took a few minutes off and wrote new
march, which ne calls ION to Spain,' and
which will be played at the reopening of the
Olympia on Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10

Blaney's "A Baggage Check" with James
T. Kelly and others, will be at the Park
the first half of next week and Washburns
Minstrels the last half.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-02-05
Sang While Burnin&..

Mrs. George Small, rs years Of
age, wife of q farmer living near
Sedalia, Mo-, met with tragic
death one day last week. While
her husband was feeding stock the
residence caught on fire from de-
fective due and Mrs. Small, after
giving the alarm attempted to ex-
tinguish the flames. but was over
powered with smoke and her hus-
band rescued her with difficulty.
Recovering consciousness in few
moments she darted into the burn
ing building and commenced to re-
move treasured articles. Her reason
had become dethroned over the loss
of her home and she could not be
restrained. On her fourth trip into
the circling flames she calmly sat
down in rocking chair aud COM
menced to sing, her voice being
heard above the roar Of flames and
tho falling Of the rafters. Through
q widow her form was seen SUR
rounded by flames that were rapid.
ly devouring the curtains. carpet
and other imflammable material.
A young farmer rushed into the
furnace of FIRE and dragged the old
lady out of tho building, but too
late to cave her life. Portions Of
her body had been burned to crisp
and she died in a few hours.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-02-05
Oomiciled at the White House.

Mr.. Hanna, the gentleman who
il accused of buying a seat in the
United States Senate by purchasing
the votes of Ohio legislators, has
taken up his residence in the White
House so that he can issue orders
direct to the President without the
Intervention of telagraphs, tele.
phones or other telltale instruments,
such az be used when negotiating
for votes with members Of the Ohio
Legislature.
1t has been alleged, since Presi-
dent Mckinley took Office, that NJ
A. Hanna of Ohio controlled his
actions and dictated the policy Of
the Administration. This allegation
seems to be we'll substantiated and
now that Mr.. Hanna has taken
quarters in the White House very
few doubt it. He is the power be.
hind the throne greater than the
throne itself, and is .availing him
self of the hold he acquired on the
President few years ago when be
saved him from bankruptcy by re.
deeming $115,O 900 of his obligations.
That the President is not migrate
full, whatever other faults be may
have, is proved by his consideration
for Mr.. Hanna, whom be not only
permits to run the Government but
shares the White House with him
and furnishes him bed and board.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-02-05
Couldn't Stand the Voyage.

An experiment oy an old Klon-
diker in importing reindeer from
Finland for Alaska, resulted very
disastrously. Seventeen reindeer
were executed by hanging on the
voyage from Hamburg of the Brit.
ish steamer Glanton, which reached
New York last week after q tenn.
pestuous voyage of fourteen days
The rolling of the ship was their
executioner. Fifteen others sur
vived the trip, but one of them had
a broken knee cap, which was
rudely bound in splints.
The fifteen are all that are left Of
herd of forty reindeer started from
a small village in Finland a month
ago, destined for journey Of more
than 10000 miles to the Klondike
region.
4 The. Glanton was the only vessel
that could be secured to ship the
animals to New York. 1t had nc
stalls for cattle, and the reindee,
were tied to stanchions. The vessel
steamed out of Hamburg on Janu-
airy 7h in a gale, which rolled the
ship like a barrel. Two of the
reindeer had their necks dislocated
before the vessel had been out three
hours, and the next day three Others
were executed in the same manner
The fifth day brought heavy gale
which speedily produced five more
dead reindeer. Several days after.
wards:in another gale six more were
killed and the legs of three of these
were fractured in many places.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-02-05

Senator Heitfeld, who was acct
dentally landed in the house OF
American lords, voted against the
Immigration bill which passed the
Senate last week. Whsreupon the
Murray Sun makes the following
comment: Further restriction OF
immigration was generally demand.
ed, especially by organized labor,
yet this Legislative potato digger
says: Let the hordes of Europe
come and destroy the wage field OF
the United States. Heitfeld did
not explain his vote. When he re-
turns home his 'subjects' will have
forgotten the incident"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-02-05

Sanger Pullman, one of the twin
sons of the late palace car magnate,
George NJ. Pullman, who was cut
off with a paltry $4,000 a year, is
now earning his own living. He IL
filling the position of inspector of
sleeping cars. He gets down to
work at 8: 80 in the morning and
quits at in the afternoon. During
the hours he looks over the cars as
they come in to see if they need re-
pairs and then looks them over
again before they GO out to see that
they are in proper condition. His
salary is said to be $3.50 per month.