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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-11-24
whns fine LamDer to he Hlg her.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. IA La
Crosse, Wis. special says; White pine
lumber manufacturers have agreed
upon II uniform mark up in prices,
taking effect at once. The advance is
80 cents per 1000 in some grades of
dimensions and 81 1000 on some
grades of uppers. Notice is given that
all grades not advanced now will be
shortly, making a uniform advance of
81 per 1000 all around on all grades.
Verdict for Mrs. Hillmon.
Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 2O.-After
having been out ten hours the jury in
the Hillmon insurance case returned a
verdict for Mrs. Sallie Il. Hillmon-
Smith, the plaintiff, who was awarded
S33, l22. OF this So, 06S was against the
Mutual Life, of New York and Sill, O54
against the Connecticut Mutual. The
insurance companies, according to the
verdict, are to pay the costs of the 30
years litigation, which are said to
reach 100000.
Sally Farmer-lf that summer board
er proposes to me tonight what shall
| tell him?
Mrs. Farmer-Put him off for n week.
think he's got money enough left to
pay for another weeks board.-Judge.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-11-24
for
Duty.

This is an cbisode Of soIdie,'S life. one Of tie
first to aolnnteerj he fought IabEfuly and sceA but
returned physical 5eyech Today he Muds tie Sbc-
attic 7ohtdh MADE him hale and hearty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

Congress opened it's eyes when it found an
swers to its questions coming back, at an
average, in twenty days, then in eighteen,
then in fifteen, then in ten. Somebody tes-
titled his satisfaction by introducing a bill
raising AinswOrth's rank and pay to that Of
major. Still the Improvement continued.
Ten days delay shrank to eight, and then to
seven, and so on. The response of Con-
gress was a lieutenant colonelcy for Aims
worth. The interval went on diminishing,
keeping pace will the systematizing pro-
cess inside the office. The lieutenant colonel
became a colonel about the time that Con-
gress found itself able to address an inquiry
to the War Department on one day and
find the answe waiting for it at the Capitol
when it met the next day. There is now
pending a bill to make Ainsworth a briga-
der general.
This case is cited, not for the purpose Of
arOusing discussion as to the expediency of
extra-rapid promotion, but merely to show
that when a public servant makes 1t vastly
easier for Congress to transact its business,
he does not have to wait long for a subStan-
tiaI recognition Of his work. Applied to the
library, the argument might be made that
the man who. with q firm hand and a
healthy contempt for cheap criticism, went
in there and cleaned up the rubbish, human
and otherwise, so as to make the m
ton Of material of real help TO Congress,
could his own salary as soon as
he had made his maStership felt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
The Bacon-shakspeare Folly.

Prof. John Fiske, in the Atlantic.
Concerning the Bacon-Shakspeare folly. a
word must suffice. AS / ave elsewhere
shown, the doubt concerning the author
ship of Shakspeares plays was in part
a reaction against the ext~ravagances Of dot
ing commentators, but in its original form
it was simply an insane freak. The unfor-
tunate lady who gave 1t currency belonged
to a distinguished Connecticut family, and
the story of her malady is a sad one. At
the age Of "eight-and-forty she died in the
asylum at Hartford, two years after the
publication Of her book, The Philosophy Of
Shakspeare's Plays Unfolded." The. sugges-
ton of her illustrious namesake. and per-
haps kinsman, as the author Of Shakspeare's
works was a clear instance Of the megalo-
mania which is a ~well-known symptom OF
paranoia, and her book has ali the hazy
indifference that is so quickly recognizable
in the writings Of the insane. A friend CT
mine once asked me If ! did not find IL
hard TO catch her meaning. 'Meaningi"
l exclaimed. There's none to catch"
Among the books OF her followers are all
degrees OF eccentricity. That of Nathaniel
Holmes stands upon the threshold Of the
limbo, while as for Ignatius Donnelly, all his
works belong in its darkest Tecesses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

Spaniard," which he recently presented be-
fore the Indianapolis Literary Club. Miss
Daggett. harpist, also gave several selec-
tions.
The Aftermath Club viii meet Thursday.
Helen Hunt Jackson's Ramona" by Mrs.
Wells, and The Indian" by Mrs. Barnhill,
will be the programme.
The Philomathean Club viii meet Fri
day with Mrs. Simpson. '"The Empress
Josephine Mrs. Voris, leader: THE En-
press Marie Louise Mrs. F1ickinger.
Robert Louis Stevenson, I" by Mary E.
Perry, and "A Talk About His Poetry" by
Mrs. Heeb, are the subjects for the Mary
X. Denny Coterie Wednesday morning.
The hostesses for the Veronica Club Fri
cay afternoon will be Mrs. George Wonder
saar, Mrs. NJ. Schumacher and Mrs. Lena
2l5 East Washington street.
The Fortnightly Euchre Club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Schlotten at their home, ,29
Wolcott street, Thursday evening. The club
will meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Arantz, No.
o2l Prospect street, this week.
There will be a meeting Of the Women's
University Club Saturday in the assembly
rooms of the Commercial Club. Rev. Bur-
rs a. Jenkins will speak on the subject of
indianapolis, a University City,"
The German Literary Club will meet
Tuesday with Mrs. Henry SEVERN. Mrs. j..
n. Parkhurst will read a paper on Ernst
Won .Wildenbruck." Miss Corinna Robbins
will lead the conversation and there will be
music by Mrs. H. c.. Adams, jr.
The Monday Afternoon Literary Club will
meet with Mrs. T.. 7 Robson No. 2316
Broadway. There will be papers on THE
Life and Writings of James Russell Low
ell by Mrs. Jockey and Miss Wilson. Re
view of Masterpiece by Mrs. Warth and
music by Mrs. Kistner and Mrs. Elstun.
A number Of letters will be read at the
Portfolio Club, Thursday evening, contribu-
tors being Mr.. Bruce Rogers and Mr..
Joseph NJ. Bowles, of Boston; Mr.. Howard
Mccormick, of New York, and Mr.. Richard
Schliewen, of Cincinnati. The entertainment
committee is Mrs. Ora Lane Folk and Mr..
Karl Schneider.
At the Fortnightly Literary Club Tuesday
Mrs. John r. Miller, of Greencastle. will
read a paper on The Lights and Shades of
read of Books Worth Reading" The con-
versation will be led by Mrs. ]. w. Hess.
Mrs. Miller was one Of the founder of the
Woman's Club, of G~reencastle, the oldest
woman's club in the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

Miss Helen Howe is visiting relatives in
Marion.
Miss verna Glasscock has returned from
Covington.
Miss BernIce Shirley, Of Martinsville, will
visit Miss Alfred Haltom.
Mrs. ROllin Kautz is in Martinsville, where
she will remain a few days.
Miss Stella Fox, of Indianapolis, was the
guest of Miss Clara Shank a few days last
week.
Miss Ruby Knapp entertained a few
friends yesterday afternoon in honor of her
birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Conner, of Mobiles
vile, were the guests of Mrs. B. M. Blount
last week.
Miss Edith Scott, who has been in Holton,
Kan, for several weeks, has returned to
Irvington.
Mr.. Royden Leslie, who is attending Pur-
due University, came home yesterday for a
short visit.
Miss Cora A. Allen, of Cincinnati. is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. j. ID. Forrest, on
Downey avenue.
Mrs. Stevenson and Miss Augusta Steven
son left yesterday for Patriot, Ind, to re-
main q few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. H. Shank will return
tomorrow from Milton, where they have
been visiting relatives.
Rev. r. l.. Frazier has returned to Marion,
after a few days spent in lrvington with
his daughter, Mrs. Walter Howe.
The Sheridan Dramatic Club gave a Mar
tina Washington party last night at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. L. f. Tibbott.
Miss Mary Hawkins and Miss Mabel Cray
craft left Friday for Noblesville to make q
short visit at their homes before returning
TO college.
The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs.
]. +. Gest next Friday afternoon. There will
be no papers, bet the MEMBERS will have a
social day instead.
Invitations have been received to the mar
riage of Miss Grace Waltz, of Marion, and
Mr.. Marshal Williams on March /. Miss
Waltz was formerly a student at Butler
College.
The young ladies of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma fraternity have postponed the tea
which was to have been given at the home
Of Miss Anne Butler on Monday afternoon
until Tuesday afternoon.
The Tuesday Club observed guest day last
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
CraVens. Mrs. =. c. Brown read a paper
and Miss Thompson recited. Those assist
ing Mrs. Cravens in receiving were the pres
sdent OF the club, Mrs. Alfred Johnson. and
the two vice presidents, Mrs. Layman and
Miss Ktngsbury. Mrs. w. S. MofTet and
Mrs. Browning served in the dining room,
assisted by Miss Essie Hunter, Miss Verna
Richey and Miss Kitty Layman. In the tea
room Mrs. Harvey was assisted by Miss
Jessie Cross, Miss Belle Layman and Miss
Charlotte Powell. Colonial costumes were
worn by those assisting in these rooms
Mrs. Charles b. Clarke was the hostesa
Tuesday afternoon for a reception at her
nome, on Central avenue. Those assisting
Mrs. Clarke In receiving We're Miss Merrill
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
In Their New Quarters.

S. H. Knox & Co.'S new 5 and 10-cent store
reopened Yesterday, after having been closed
six weeks to make alterations. With the
new fixtures. electric lights and mirrors the
store presents a very pleasing effect. They
occupy three floors and basement at No. :
East Washington street. a feature of their
over 10 cents. 1t is almost impossible to
give an idea of all the goods handled by this
concern, so great is the variety, and, in
spite Of the fact that the prices are con-
fined to a dime, almost anything in the line
Of household goods Of the smaller kind and
general kitchen utensils can be found there.
me firm takes especial pride in its confec-
tioneTy department, which is said TO be one
OF the, best in the city.
The Knox syndicate, or which Mr.. 5. r.
Knox, Of Buffalo, n. Y, is proprietor, has
Seventeen stores, located as follows: Ycungs-
" o.; Saginaw, Mich. HayerhilI, Mass.
jackson. Mich; Bay City, Mich; Erie, Pa.
Lockrort n. "; Buffalo, N. Y. 395 Main
street: Lowell, Mass Toledo, o.; Buffalo,
II. vi. $50 William street; Detroit. Mich.
Cincinnati, O.; jamestown. N. y; Muncie
Ind: Toronto. Canada. Mr. D.. w. Derby
IS manager Of the store IN this city. Mr.. II.
b. Hudson. of the Cincinnati store, and Mr..
~ T1sV9s~ ~ ne ncie store, are here
to assist at the opening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY
EXPERIENCE OF A BRIDE WHO
WANTED SOMETHING TO DO.
Tried TO HeIpNHer Husband in Bus
iness-The LamentabIe Con-
cIusion.

1t often has been perplexing to others
how brides who ave all of their sewing
done and who go to boarding contrive to
occupy their time. They grow tired of read
ing. attending correspondence and other
duties Of that kind, and no doubt often long
for some work. One bride, at least, longed
for something to do. Frequently she went to
her husbands Office and sat there reading.
waiting for his hour to go home. While
there one day he asked her not to talk to
him, as he was very busy and needed every
minute. So she did not say a word. Be-
coming tired Of her book, she watched her
husband, finally remarking, why cannot /
help you do some of that work? I have
nothing to do, and [ would like to help,
Probably recognizing her restlessness. he
told her she could assist him. The next
morning she went to the Office with him
and lie put her 10 making out pay rolls for
the men. She calculated the time and per
diem, marked the envelopes and put in the
money. When all Of this was completed
her husband gave hex other tasks. She
aided him for three days. Notes began to
come in not long after that, some from the
banks and some from business men in the
various lines with which the husbands
business had TO deal. There were complaints
lAdb tiitchS NSAC WRONG anu requests Tor the
husband TO call to talk about certain mat
tiers. Affairs became so involved that an
expert bookkeeper was called in and ne was
given the books. He opened them at the
beginning and went over pages and pages
OF figures. It never occurred to the hus-
band that perhaps the wife's bookkeeping
had been amiss. Several weeks were con-
sumed and the expert and the husband had
not found the beginning of the difficulty un-
I'll they came to the date of the wife's ar
rival as office helper. Then it began to dawn
on the young husband that his darling was
not as good at figures as she was pretty to
look at and sweet in disposition. For six
weeks the expert worked, and, of course, he
had to be paid. The husband did not like
to tell his wife what she had done, and he
would not have told her had she not told
him she wanted the handsomest tailor-made
suit in town for the early spring. Then he
had to break it gently to her that she must
wait for the suit, as he could not afford to
get it after paying the expert.
A lady recently come into that class known
as the nouveau richie went into a leading
shop to buy a lamp. After being shown a
number she said. Il would like to see some
Of the lamps that rich folks buy" She was
going to furnish her house.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

New York SUM-.
The passing of the chrysanthemum in
London cannot be more complete than mere
lost completely the vogue which they once
had here and the fiction that men who were
we'll dressed always decorated themselves
with white blossoms of this kind has almost
completely disappeared. 1t survives only in
one place. To the actor the white chrysan-
thenium still represents the last word in
fashionable dress. So every stage repre-
sentative of fashionable Insecurity orna-
ments the buttonhole of his coat with a
chrvsanthemum. Some of those who are
supposed to possess the same reputation in
private life select the chrysanthemum to
prove their title to such distinction. The
decline of the chrysanthemum in popularity
in England is said to be so great that one
of the large companies devoted to it's cul-
ture has gone into bankruptcy. Here the
flower is stil more or less popular for decor
alive purposes, although as an article OF
dress it is as obsolete as the short sword.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

The annual election of the Rosemary III
will be held Saturday.
There viii be an extra meeting of che
afternoon.
The Cerosis Club wiz meet with Mrs.
George Burroughs, 32l6 North Illinois street,
on Tuesday.
Rev. f. H. Gavisk viii read a paper on
''SavOnarola" at the indianapolis Literary
Club tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Brodbeck entertained the Charles n.
Todd Reading Class on Thursday afternoon
at her home on North Alabama street.
At the women's Club Friday Mrs. o. B..
Jameson will read q story, the scene Of
which is laid in the time of the French rev.
olution.
Naomi Auxiliary. o. Il. S., will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Haller, assisted by Mrs
Drae, at No. 1850 Woodiawn avenue, Thurs
day afternoon.
The Katherine Merrill Club had a CUES.
day yesterday and was entertained at the
home OF Mrs. John r. Wilson. MI Angus
tus Lynch Mason read q paper on The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
Personality of Presidents.
Boston Transcript.

bUsLUN IIdIIstIIpt'
The President was an object of marked
public interest In Boston. and he was GER
tainly treated with great respect, as he
ought to have been. Mr.. Mckinley impresses
me as a very pleasant and l~evel-headed gem
tleman. He showed, however, to serious dis
sitting IN a carriage by the side
OF Governor Wlolcott, who was beyond all
doubt made to be seen at public functions
and displays. The President looked small,
and curiously pallid A heeting glimpse of
a President, flying about in a carriage be-
tween rows Of stalwart young eavalrymen,
Mr.. Cleveland was absurd under such cir
cumstances, and Genera Harrison looked
small and still paler than Mr.. Mckinley. ]
have seen all the Presidents, / believe. since
Andrew johnson. and / can truly aver that
the one who seemed TO me TO possess the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

words as there are letters in the chosen
word, and each word in the message must
Degln with a letter in the chosen word. using
them in order. Ten minutes are allowed
for composition, and when the messages are
read aloud prizes may be given for the
best ones, as one for the funniest message,
one Tor the most sensible one, etc. At one
party the word regardless was chosen, and
the prize went to the sender of this gTue-
some message: Ruth, Edward, grand
mother and Rose drowned last vening:
send stretcher.' Another time the prize
message was composed from the word gem
tleman' and read thus: Grandma. eIoped
northern train last evening"; married a
native And a close second was: Get eight
new teeth; leave eight more at Nora's.'"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

All, sweet, and we two. can we bring
One sigh back. bid one smile revive?
Can God restore one ruined thing,
Or he who Stays our souls alive
Make dead things thrive?
Let this be said between us here:
One love grows green when one turns gria.
This year knows nothing Of last year,
Tomorrow has no more to say
To yesterday.
Live and let live, as I will do;
Love and let love, and so will i;
But, sweet. for me no more with you.
Not while 1 live, not though / die,
Goodnight, goodbye.
-Swinburne, "Felise."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
Not a o-.sIasseur.,,

Musical America.
Some Of the papers persist in abiding TO
Nine. PATHS new husband as a "masseur. !"
AS a matter of fact, the Baron Ceder-
strom was the director OF a health GYM
nastic institute, IN London, such as Is COM
mon in Sweden, where health gymnastics
Rave made extraordinary progress, so that
they are now being introduced all over Eu-
rope with much success.
why sheer at PATHS choice2
Surely In marrying a handsome, manly
man without n dollar, she did better than
Christine Nilsson. who married a decrepit
old nobleman for his title and his money.
I presume all the ladies will be interested
to know that Ia diva was married In 2 tray
cling dress of dOve-colored satin, embroid-
cred with steel, with a bodice or pale gray
and a bonnet trimmed with mauVe orchids.
Her travelling cape, which matched her
dress, was ornamented with a design Or r U
lovers knots.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

Miss Nina Merrill, Mrs. Scot Butler, Mrs.
Dewhurst. Mrs. M. c. Goe, Mrs. H. v.
Brown and Mrs. e. F. Tibbott. In the din
ing room the lights and flowers were scarlet.
center of the table. Mrs. Orville Carvin
and Mrs. Robert Browning served the ices
here, assisted by Miss Eva Butler, MISS
Inlet Brown. Miss Ethel Carryer and Miss
Ethel Roberts. In the library the color
scheme was yellow. the flowers being yell
low ~jonquils. Assisting in this room were
Mrs. Alfred Potts, Mrs. j. d. Forrest, Mrs.
r. f. Moore, Miss Harriet Ritter and Miss
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

most distinguished, impressive and gentle
manly bearing among them all was one who
is perhaps commonly accounted the least OF
them. 1 refer to Mr.. Rutherford 3. Hayes.
Mr.. Hayes was certainly what the real New
England Yankee would call a fine fgger OF
a man" He could stand up in an open car
riage and bow to right and left with really
royal bearing and grace. He looked and
acted his presidential part with consun1-
~ n clyfII
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
4 Zen

The ladies and pupils of the Girls Indus
trial School will give a Japanese tea early
in March, at the home of Mrs. A. P. Hend-
rickson, No. 1850 North Meridian street.
There viii be all kinds of aprons, including
the artists" fancy and plain, white and
colored, hand and tea towels, hemmed by
the children of the school, and q special
feature viii be the quilt pieced by the little
girls of six or seven years, who excel in
their work. The children from the lowIiest
homes are taught in the school and there is
need of assistance. The tea and sale is for
the benefit of the school.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26

Mrs. Naborly-Is your aunt on youp
nother's or fathers side. lohnnyf Johnny-
Oh, sometimes on one side and sometmea
best of IL.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-26
Music Notes.

The next promenade concert of the Ger
man House will be given Friday evening.
The Alpha Musicale will meet at the home
of Miss Susan Clarke, No. 1908 North New
Jersey street, Friday afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-19
Reply to Adjutant Davies.

Rocky Point. December 16.
Editor Of the Messenger.
Your anonymous correspondent
w. w. Gather, from the rear, asks
space to reply to Adjutant Davies at
the front in regard 10 Brohenborough's
brigade. Had Adjutant Dawes whose
business was AT the front" looked
back on 1st and 3rd at Gettysburg he
would have known my assertion "a
true. My business, as medical officer, was
at the rear" and | saw the failure to
advance.
If the order quoted did not affect the
whole brigade, the rest of the division
thought it might we'll apply. Even
PettigreW's brigade came near being
ruined, by being commanded by an
inefficient colonel, Kirkland had such
a miserable habit of getting wounded
on any and all occasions that he could
not be with the brigade continuously
enough to restore it's efficiency, and it
was not until that f~eerless VIM. McRea
crest his noble sou) OF charge that
it regained it's efficiency and added to
its renown continuously to AppomattoX.
Icannot close without paying tribute
to that paragon of officers, General Nc
Rea. Being an utter stranger, he had
within three weeks won the confidence
VI OllltNlo ~ Pm" NOc III NH1' NS
commander ever had; not even Petit
grew possessed their personal confidence
like McRea. He had the fortunate
faculty of not getting wounded.
Was mad Cthe only time | saw him
soy and put on his old clothes 20 sur
render at Appomattox.
H was, in fact, the coolest officer in
action and had the most complete CON-
trOIi cf his men of any that our brigade
me-. It seemed (near the end that
Lee and McRea We're about the only
owes they kept faith in.
There IAN be no controversy between
the adjutant lat the front" who did
not look back and a urgeon in the rear
as to What we saw personally. IT, adj
jutant, with access to the sad archives,
viii best contradict my assertions by
giving a list of dead and wounded OF
the brigade in question from Gettys-
burg to date"
They got to be a bad lot. Mr.. Editor.
But it seems to me that VIM. McRea
died too soon after all.
w. w. GATHER.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-19
TERMS Oh SUBSCRIPTION.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10, 1899.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The Messenger is mailing statement
of subscriptions, in sealed envelopes.
TO all delinquent subscribers. This was
done to let every one know how he
stood and to give every one an oppor-
tunity to remit amonnt in settlement
OF the same.
Many will respond promptly, we have
no doubt, but some will not, we fear.
We desire to say that the Semi
Weekly Messenger (two papers, s pages
each per week. is well worth the price
we charge, $1.00 per year, and to send
it year after year without receiving
anything for it, is more than we can
afford, or will do. 1t is Ito be hoped
cha those who receive statement will
promptly remit, rs the money is need
ed to further improve the paper.
1t has been the habit Of some in
the past to entirely ignore statement
OF their subscription account, and we
earnestly ask those to remit.
do unto others as you would have
others do unto you"