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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
Willie's Text.

After five-year-old Willie had gone to
bed on Christmas eve, his mother Went
into the room to see if he had hung up
his stocking properly for Santa Claus.
Much to her surprise she found that the
little fellow had appropriated one Of
hers for the occasion and had attached
l slip of paper on which he had printed
IN a bold hand one of the Sunday
School texts: THE Lord LOvvEtT
CheaRfuLL GiVveR. Chicago
Daily News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
dough its full o. holes.

Perhaps Use des tiny coon without Il
sign o soul;
Perhaps l won't git way mp dare to
hear 'em call de roll;
Perhaps dere's muffin l lin DO 'cept
sing an dance an watK;
Perhaps dere's muffin / kin git 'cept
liclin's ef I shirk-
An yit dere's one conclu sion dis pick
aninny draws:
Is got a soul or sumpin-'cause Use
got a SANITY Claus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-24
Brother Dickey's Philosophy.

Des erbout de Chris mus season is de
time ter give good gifts. De only trouble
is, mos er us waits fer de yuther folks
ter give 'um.
Dey do say dat troubles never comes
single. In fac. l allus did think dey wuz
in de married state.
He dat gives ter de po' lens ter de
Lawd. But some folks thinks dat de
LaWd is too fur off ter trust.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
M,s. STORY.
Doctors Wife Says Her Life Il the
One I'm Danger.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, April 26.-Dr. Pat
tens sensational action in making an official
ante-mortem statement TO the coroner Of his
belief that his wife had administered slow
poison to him before she left him, three
months ago, is not accepted as seriously
now as it was at first. principally because
facts in regard to his affairs are coming
TO the surface. Mrs. Patten, who has come
here from her home at New market, Mont
gomery county. 10 prepare for the trial Of
her divorce suit. is indignant and enters an
emphatic denial of his accusations. She
says a denial should not be necessary, but
that there may be some persons not ac-
quainted with either herself or DIR. Patten
who may believe there is some basis for his
charges.
In her behalf a relative has made a state
ment for publication in which he says that
IL there were an attempt 10 take a life it
was made by the doctor. She has frequently
said 10 her friends that on several occasions
she had awakened IN the night almost over
powered by the fumes OF chloroform. Pat
ten on these occasions claimed that he had
been using the narcotic for himself and that
he did not think IL would affect her. Mrs.
which she took from the doctor while he
was In a drunken stupor. She is also main
tanning the girl who staid I'm his office
who will be a witness 10 testify that she was
afraid OF her life while the doctor was on
sprees. The friends OF Mrs. Patten say
widow Fletcher and learned that size had
500 90 worth OF property he set about secur-
ing a divorce from his former wife. in the
meantime scheming TO induce Mrs. Fletcher
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
CHOCOLATE CASE DECIDED. o
An Old Dispute settled I'm Favor OF
American Manufacturers.

NEW YORK, April 2s.-The old dispute
between German and American manufactur-
ers OF chocolate was decided to-day. "nen
General Appraiser sharrott sustained the
ruling of Assistant Appraiser Nathan in the
Iatter's advances in valuations upon choco-
late imported by Stollwork Bros, Of Ger
many. The decision involved only 10000 IN
customs duties. but has been pending Tor
six months and has been taken 10 Washing
ton. 1t is said hat the case is In no small
way responsible for the present investisa-
ton by the administration OF the appraisers
Office in this city. American chocolate man
ufacturers combined 10 test what they al
legged had been the continued naturalization
OF the Stollwork chocolate, which, they main
tanned was hurting the American industry
and being imported ia controyention Of the
existing tariff. The Stollworks maintained
that as their goods were not offered for sale
I'm m they had no market value. IN
that country. Examiner Jenkins offered a
brief, maintaining his valuation OF the 5toll-
work chocolate. but this was oyerruled to-
day. the case being decided in favor or the
American manufacturers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
r H PAIN.
One Of the Best Features Of the
New Pile Cure.

The Pyramid. Pile Cure cures all forms Of
piles without one particle of pain. This de-
sirablc point IL not obtained by the use OF
injurious opiates which simply deaden and
paralyze the nerves OF the part and make
matters worse in the long run But IL IL
done solely by its remarkable healing and
soothing effects.
AMI while il thus gives immediate relief.
at the same time the disease Is not merely
checked. but a radical cure IL accomplished.
Ami the point We want 10 make clear Il
that all this Is done without a particle OF
pain.
This fact is one great reason for the popu-
larity OF the Pyramid Pile cure. and consti-
tutes one very great difference between IL
and almost any other treatment for piles.
Every kind OF surgical operation for piles
is overwhelmingly painful besides ~endanser-
ing the life OF the patient and In most cases
is not to be compared with the Pyramid
Pile Cure neither In making successful cures
without pain nor in cheapneSs and safety.
The Pyramid Pile Cure has been before
the public so long and it's merits recognized
by too many people TO allow IL TO be classed
with the many salves, suppositories, pills,
etc, and YOU run no risk In trying IL. as ig
Il often the case with untried preparations.
IL you are ever troubled with any form Of
piles or rectal disease do not forget the
pyramid Pile Cure Prepared by the Pyras
mid Drug Co. OF Marshall. Mich. aud sold
by druggists al ~ cents per PACKAGE j
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
GOMPERS TO STRIKERS
ALEXANDRIA GLASS WORKERS
URGED TO STAND BY THE UNION.
soning Story-Judge Meals Wife's
Cross-COmplaint.
sneciar 70 The Tndianapo,,s journal

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA. Ind, April 26~.-Samuel
Gompers, president OF the Federation of La
Dor. spoke in Tammany Hall last evening to
a large gathering OF striking glassworkers
and citizens. and some of the plate-glass
officials were present. Mayor Shannon
opened the meeting with a short address
and introduced Mr.. Gompers, who spoke
for about an hour and a half. Above all
other things he urged the men TO stand
firm and stick 10 their union. He said that
no company. corporation or syndicate has a
right TO deny the labor unions of what
small rights they do possess i'm order to
reap a large fortune from the hard toll of
its employees. Mr.. Gompers spoke of the
Plate-glass Company as having worked its
men on Sundays and overhours, and said
better let the plant rot than have the men
disable themselves and destroy their health
by working more than the physical consti-
tuition will stand. The union wants new
machinery, he said; 1t wants the best and
should indorse modern improvements wher-
ever possible. Speaking of strikes, he said:
You want to shun strikes II possible. but
don't renounce your union TO prevent a
strike. Better go through one than 10 re-
nounce your manhood" Mr.. Gompers urged
the men TO obey the laws and continue to
conduct themselves quietly and peaceably
as in the past.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
MRS. MEALS CROss-COMpLAINT.
Charges the Judge with Composing
bad Poetry on Her.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, April rs. - Mrs. Laura
Neal, wife Of ex-Judge Stephen Neal, to-
day filed a cross-complaint in his suit for
divorce, charging cruel and inhuman treat
ment. She AYERS that he has called her a
liar. has frequently called her Judas and
at different times referred 10 her words and
acts as Inmate meanness" on her part. She
alleges that Mr.. Neal has taught their
minor son TO disrespect her, and that on
different occasions Mr.. Neal has sat for long
periods of time and composed vile poetry
for their son TO read TO her and her daugh-
ter. She declares that during the first ten
years after their marriage she almost en-
tirely supported herself, her children and
Mr.. Neal, using for the purpose the income
on her interest In her former husbands es-
tate. She declares that when she went TO
California, Feb. !, to see a sick son she
who is quite old and completely blind. She
AYERS that while she was gone she received
a number Of anonymous letters signed Xxx
May" which Were written by Mr.. Meals
minor son at his dictation. These letters
stated that Mrs. Neal had gone to California
letter it is stated: Public opinion is divid-
ed. Some say you were insane. some say
you were hypnotized. The majority believe
1t was the work of seven devils"
tives here and in California were investigat-
ing her actions. Mrs. Neal asked for a
divorce. custody of the children and 81, 500
alimony. Both parties are elderly people.
Mr.. Neal was married twice previous TO
his marriage with the defendant. Mrs. Neal
one term as judge OF the Boone Circuit
Court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27

frank boyish laugh and all the unrestrained
commanding manner Of Clorinda I'm the story
the real character of the girl Is suggested
rather than portrayed. She says dammit
and challenges Sir John Oxen 10 a fencing
bout with the air of one used TO the bust
ness and then rips off her pretty jacket and
fences like a trooper, removing any doubt
Of the manner of her bringing up. This
last revel on her birthday before she casts
off the boys clothes and comes out in
woman's dress affords the most artistic
The scene is absorbing in interest, delight
fully frothy and full Of spirit. No little as
~sistance Is given by Robert McWade's work
as the chaplain. come 10 protest against
the conduct OF Clorinda. The act closes with
Clorinda's appearance In her fine gown,
standing like a queen on the stairs and COM
pelling all to kneel in honor of her sudden
transformation TO w~omanhood.
From this on the play is panoramic In
the succession of beautiful scenes and the
dramatic nature Of the incidents. The scene
pany of lords and ladies. In picture cos
TUNES. is strikingly poetic. This closes with
the powerful scene at the sun dial, where
the beautiful Clorinda spurns John Oxen
more impressively If possible than described
by Mrs. Burnett. The third and fourth acts
are in C1orinda's new home, at Dunswolde,
where the climax is Sir John Oxens fatal
interview with Clorinda and her impetuous
rage that results in her Staying the taunt-
ing coxcomb. The incident of the killing Is
rather trying on the nerves and the audi
ence is glad enough when Miss Arthur has
finally concealed the bo1y under the couch.
The last act is emotional in the extreme.
The telling Of the murdtr is effective. but
IL tires the actress to the limit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
BLUE JACKETS ASSISTED.
Confederate Decoration Day Exer-
cises at VicksburE and Elsewhere.

VICKSBURG, Miss, April 0.-The Con-
federate decoration day services to-day
were the most notable which have ever oc-
Cured here. a detachment of 10 marines
and sailors from the United States gunboat
Nashville. fully armed and equipped. took
a leading part in the ceremonies. The blue
jackets were heartily cheered by Camp 80,
U. c. Volunteers. when they wheeled into
line Just behind the old soldiers. and they
received a tremendous ovation all along the
line of march and at the cemetery. Several
officers of the gunboat also took part in
the exercises. The Nashville leaves early in
the morning for Memphis.
SAVANNAH. Ga, April 2s.-The feature
OF the Memorial day exercises here was the
presence at the head of the procession of
two companies of the Second United States
Infantry tregulars), under of
Lieutenant John l. Hines, and the firing
by that body of the customary salute TO
the dead at the Confederate monument in
Forsyth Place. This is probably the first
time in history when a salute i'm honor of
dead Confederates has been fired by regular
troops of the federal army.
AUGUSTA, Ga, April 26.-The graves of
the Confederate dead were decorated here
to-day with appropriate ceremonies. The
Memorial day parade was headed by the
band of the Third Nebraska Regiment
kindly loaned by Colonel Vifquain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. April I'D. z.
Greiner, who was postmaster IN the Harrl-
He had several strokes I'm the past i've or
six years and his death had been expected.
Mr.. Greiner was a local leader OF the Re-
publican party until he retired from once.
He was born in Greene county, ONO. In
1874 and came 10 Terre Haute IN 1901. he
served through the war in an Ohio reGl-
ment. He leaves a wife and four children
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, April &CJohn
Diskey, one of the oldest residents or this
city. died yesterday morning of consump-
ton at his home on North Walnut street
He was born in Bedford county, Pennsyl-
vania. on the 18th day of December. lbl-
He leaves a wife. a daughter and one son.
NEW ALBANY. Ind, April &Josepn Il.
to-day. aged seventy. He was born In
Georgetown, KY, and years ago conducteo
n wholesale drug business IN Cincinnati. He
leaves a wife and two sons
SEYMOUR, Ind, April &--This morning
James s. Kits, a prominent soldier resio-
ing on his farm here, died of stomach and
kidney trouble, aged ffty-hve years
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
ACTORS NOT LABORERS.
Chinese Conjurers Will Be Permitted
TO Stay i'm This Country.

CHICAGO. April 26.-Ching Ling Foo. the
Chinese conjurer. and his troupe were dis
charged to-day from the custody Of the
United States authorities by United States
District Judge Kohlsaat. who thereby de-
termined an important point in the atti-
tude of the United States government to-
ward Chinese actors and performers. Be
cause he is an actor and not a laborer
il is decided that the alien labor law does
not apply to the conjurer. The Chinaman
came 10 the country under the provisions
OF a special act of Congress admitting la
borers and others for the purpose of par
ticipating In the construction and opera
ton of exhibits at the Omaha exposition,
and providing they should leave at the close
OF the exposition. Because he did not re-
turn 10 China Ching Ling Foo was arrested
while under engagement with the Hop
kinss circuit of theaters. An application
for a writ of habeas corpus followed. Judge
Kohlsaat. In the decision rendered to-day,
holds that the alien labor law does not APP
ply TO performers In the same sense as
laborers. The ruling is final and the troupe
will be permitted TO remain in this country
as long as they choose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
NENTTCT DR.. A. e. BUCHANAN
31.33 When Building.
ADJUSTMENTS.
EngIi.h'.-"A Lady of quality


Another successful effort at dramatizing
a novel. It's brilliant scenes reproduced in
stage settings and it's thrilling features re-
tanned IN character portrayals, was shown
at English's last night when the curtain
*ent up on Julia Arthur's production Of
Mrs. Burnett's "A Lady Of Quality In the
material environment of the five acts of
this play nothing has been seen here with
which 10 compare il except the great pro-
auctions OF Mansfield and Irving. Miss Ar
thur is employing her wealth TO give the
very best pictorial representation that can
be devised, and throughout the action of the
play the faithful copies OF the interesting
people of the story move and act as near to
the way they were described by the author
as rapid as in the stage version Of "Trilby,S
nor as absorbingly dramatic as in Tess"
but as a whole IL is a faithful and excellent
dramatiZation, at all times full of interest
and affording immense pleasure in the study
OF characters with which the readers of
Mrs Burnetts novel have become familiar.
For Miss Arthur herself one is tempted
to pluck all the perfumed roses of rhet-
oric and hurl them AT her In one glittering
bunch OF praise. 1t is Miss Arthur's unusual
beauty OF face. figure and manner that com
pei the admiration OF an entire audience
rather than any complete mastery OF the
dramatic art. Her triumph is as complete
as that OF any actress before the American
public. but IL is a triumph of personality,
Wnicn IN this day OF dramati successes
has come to be regarded with more acclaim
and is rewarded with more fattery than
simple perfection in art. Personality with
out any dominating degree OF art has made
q star of many. while artistic worth with
out this subtle influence called personality
has kept and Is still keeping many really
great performers in the ranks.
Miss Arthur is gifted with a remarkable
voice. In which Is also much of the secret
OF her power over an audience. Her
heaviest scenes result In no strain, although
there Is a dead monotone much OF the time
which some ears may not enjoy. She dis
plays few OF the tricks OF old-time actors.
playing with the naturalness of a woman
living the part without regard 10 whether
her back or face is fronting the footlights.
Her company contains a number OF excel
dividual attention. Ii Is really unfortunate
Torrance here of "A Lady of Quality The
interest I'm the play was attested by an au-
osence that filled English's. Tonight Miss
Arthur will close her engagement with the
double bill. "Pygmalion and Galatea' and
Mercedes" both of which plays are said
to be staged with as much pretension as
last nights production.
Miss Arthur's boyish laugh is heard off
the stage in the supper room, where she is
easily Imagined bandyine tests and out
swearing the guests Of old Wildairs before
her formal entrance In the play. The coarse
ness OF the hoyden pictured By Mrs. Bur
nett Is wisely kept from the view OF the
audience, and although the girl In boys
clothes comes on with a male stride and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
M'CORKLE CHOOSES PRISON.
Refuses to Take a Whipping in Court
to Save a Sentence.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, April 26.-Walter
McCorkle. twenty-five years of age. mar
ried and divorced. refused a whipping in
police court this morning and was sentenced
by Judge Whitney to the Indiana Reforma-
tory for from one TO three years. McCorkle
comes from one of the Oldest and most
esteemed families in the city, and seems to
be a degenerate. Monday he stole a fine
horse from his grandfather's barn and sold
II to a gypsy for S12.5 30. The theft was
traced to him and he was arrested in the
"Tenderloin' district. Yesterday he was
given the alternative of aking a whipping
by his grandfather or being sent TO the
penitentiary. This morning McCorkle's
mother appealed in court and declared she
believed a whipping would do him no good
and that other punishment should be given
him.
She's right" said McCorkle, I'll let 'er
go the other way" McCorkle was then
sentenced TO the Reformatory on an in
sentence of one TO three years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
EASTERN STAR ELECTION.
Mrs. sarah +. Gardiner. for Grand Ma
trOn, Succeeds Mrs. w. II. Smythe.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, April 26.-The regu-
lar session Of the Grand Chapter Of the
Order of Eastern Star was held to-day at
the Masonic Temple with a full representa-
ton from all parts Of the State. Grand
Matron Mrs. William H. Smythe and Grand
Patron W. II. Glasscock. Grand Secretary
Mrs. Nettie Ransford. all of indianapolis,
and Grand Treasurer Mrs. Carrie W. Fan
ming. of Butler. read their reports, and
showed the order to be in fine condition.
There are now ls4 chapters in the State and
a membership of 1900. New chapters have
been organized at Stylesville, Romney, Will
liamsburg, Ashley. Redkey, Albany, Pleasant
Lake. Rome City, Dayton. Flora, Zionsville:
Newport and Knightstown. The election OF
part OF the officers took place this afternoon
and resulted: Grand matron, Mrs. Sarah T..
Gardiner. Terre Haute; patron Edward w.
Barrows: Indianapolis; secretary, Mrs. Net
tie Ransford, Indianapolis: associate matron,
Mrs. Alice Stewart, Marion. The rest will
be elected tomorrow. To-day being the
twenty-ffth anniversary of the organization.
a silver jubilee and reception was held in
the Masonic Temple parlors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
Old Business House Closed.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ANDERSON, Ind, April 26.-The Barnes
hardware store, one Of the oldest business
houses in Anderson, was closed to-day by
Sheriff Moore on a writ Of attachment is
sued by the Marion court to satisfy a judg-
ment recently returned there for $3.50 in
favor of the Van Camp Hardware Com
pany. of Indianapolis. Mary Jane Catlin, Of
indianapolis, is the owner of the store. Ii
is stated that Mrs. Catlin is in very pool
health and her demise is not improbable
at almost any day. The heirs TO her prop
erty are now said 10 be wrangling about
the adjustment of her estate and the Van
Camp Hardware Company took this step TO
protect their claims. The store was founded
many years ago by John p. Barnes. OF this
city. but who has recently managed the
store for Mrs. Catlin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
MINT In A PRISON.
Counterfeit silver Dollars Made I'm the
Colorado Pe~nitentiary.

CANYON CITY. Col. April 2.-The dis
covery has been made that some very sue
cessful coiners have been operating inside
the state penitentiary here The counter
feits made are silver dollars, and IL is beS
lieved they are of a combination principally
of babbit metal. which was used In setting
the gratings during the construction Of the
prison. 1t is supposed the coins were made
In plaster Of paris molds. The coins were
first detected by merchants who sold deli
cacies to- the prisoners. This led 10 an in
vestigation, and twenty-eight Of the bogus
dollars were found in the possession OF the
prisoners, though no clew was obtained az
TO the identity OF the coiners. The coins
are so well executed as TO deceive almost
any one.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-27
To Test the New Fish Law.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT. Ind, April Pa meeting
of the Bridge City Fishing Club was held
last night, at which further report Of the
canvass for funds with which to fight the
new fish law was heard. 1t was found that
the subscriptions would be sufficient to car
ry the fight forward, and the club now has
only to wait until after the LIST of May to
open the fight. 1t is the intention to begin
the contest here on the first conviction
the provision of the new law. One of the
members of the club will become the first
victim. Deputy Fish COMMISSIONS j. j.
Hildebrandt, of this city, will make the ar
rest. +. NJ. Kistler has been retained TO en-
ter the contest In the Circuit Court, and if
1t becomes necessary to carry the case to
the Supreme Court Hon, T.. B. Sellers, Of
Monticello, will take the matter up. Month
cello fishermen are much Interested in the
matter and will aid in the contest.