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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-12


er bakery The result of this habit sent
several boys to the hospital from overeat-
ing of peanuts, and when they explained
to their parents where they got the peanuts
the boys were kept from the cracker bak-
cry. This resulted in the closing Of the
bakery on more than one occasion for want
of boys and its ultimate sale to Harper
Worthington. the Yankee, who originated
the cracker dust scheme in the Hollis
cracker bakery.
Mr.. Hollis was regular attendant at the
Yardley Episcopal Church, but the cracking
of his peanuts spoiled many a sermon, and
he was finally asked to leave. He tried the
Salvation Army and wss requested to stop
Smelling peanuts or get out of the barracks
on East Hanover street, which he did.
Mr.. Hollis says he has honestly en-
deavored to discard the peanut and that In
the hope Of being able TO do SO he has worn
wooden gloves tied at the wrist. but when
the nervous passion seized him he would
rip the gloves from his hands and take up
the peanuts. He has, he says, locked him.
self in his room three or four miles from
any peanut stand and been unable TO rest
a minute until he could secure few pea
nut shells
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A BACHELORS MISTAKE.
He Rented His Fifth-Avenue studio
on Dewey Day.
New York Evening Sun.

NEW lOTk Evening SuI
tale Some months ago a certain we'll
known magazine writer hired studio at
the junction Of Broadway and Fifth avenue
dows in IL, faced directly on the square
where the Dewey arch stands. Now this
at least a dozen hostesses in town who.
when they heard that he had taken this
studio took In
in the windows Of the studio On the day OF
the Dewey parade. Last week while dining
was said of the Dewey parade. "Oh! speak
ing Of the parade, i forgot TO tell you or
my good luck" said the visitor as he ran
leased that re + mine for $500 for Dewey
day. The h: dropped her fork in as
and then in fun. as tones the hostess opened
Jim Flord," she cried. do you mean to
tell me e, that you had the face to rent that
w Fl .s % p AaSs Z. a didn't s
81 can't believe it." continued the little
woman. II didn't think there was a man
have other friends with windows. But when
l think OF the chances you've lost Why,
Jim. there are at least twenty women in
town who have dined and wined you pretty
consecutively for the last twenty years. and
every one Of them is expecting an invitation
turn some of your social oblisa tiens with
out costing you a penny I'm downright
ashamed of you. First thing you know you
will be the victim of a dinner boycott. Not
one of us viii ever ask you to anything
but pink teas"
But the woman did not let the matter rest
there. The next day she wrote TO three or
four men she knew WELL and begged them to
do her favor. Each OF these men in turn
jourDeyed to the writing room in the Wal
dorf-Astoria, and there on the hotel letter
paper they each penned letter to Mr..
James Flord. The first man had heard that
N1xwl AnA
Dewey day. and he would gladly give him
500 for the room. The next man was even
more liberal. He would pay 500 for the use
his own lunch. Then followed by the mex.
mail offers Of $500, $3.50. $780, Finally the
little womans husband capped the climax
of F1erd's agony of mind by writing over the
name OF a Western millionaire that he
would be willing TO give 500 for the room.
The result has exceeded the womans Wild
est expectations. Not only has Flord worn
out the soles Of his boots in kicking him.
self for his haste. but he has now placed
himself under the strictest regimen OF
economy, and has sworn never TO blow"
his male friends TO a single high BALI un-
I'll he saved UP the SIX hundred extra doiS
lars which he thinks would have been his
Il he hadn't been in such a hurry. AS for
his dinners this winter. well, he's too stout
anyway, so he's going TO fast. Which IL
just as we'll for his women friends that he
can starve himself into a reconcentrado be-
fore they will ask him again.
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To a Magazine Cover Girl.

I'll not gainsay your beauty, for indeed you're
wondrous fair,
But tell me. oh, pray you. how you ever fix
your hair?
It sweeps in wavy pillows up and down and
round the page,
1t winds you and it binds you in an inky, silken
cage.
And, while you are about 1t, lovely type OF per-
feet grace,
Explain the way you manage to secure your
gown in place;
It's made OF airy nothings, and it hardly seems
to touch,
And If you'll send pattern will thank you very
much.
I hope you won't be angry. but another thing I'd
know
A question that perplexes me as seasons come
and go
What do you call the flowers you Invariably
wear
Those little things like cabbages that nestle In
your hair?
Wallace Dunbar Vincent, In Brooklyn Life
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.
Fair Dealing.

Brooklyn Life,
1.-THE minister claims he has been paid the
same salary for five years"
well, he has been preaching the same
sermons, hasn't hep
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Somewhat Twisted.
New York Press,

The Old Friend-I hear your daughters
wedding to Count Wipemoff is TO be the
richest OF the season. Still, i suppose in q
case of this sort, II isn't the cost that
counts.
The Gratifed Father-No it's the count
that costs.
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Western Reserve.
Ohio Writ

Ohio Writer in Atlantic Monthly.
West" said an Ohioan, Its everybody"
Yes, replied the newcomer, land yet they
are all talking about the Western Reserve.
Darned If / see any!'
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Hard Oh the Leg.


chicago Tribune.
Its more painful TO get we'll of a broken
leg than to have II broken isn't it?'
That's my experience The doctor kept
mine painfully stretched for five or six
weeks and then pulled it for a hundred
dollars
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Always.

Chicago Tfmes-Herald-
PA, what are eXtenuating crcum-
stances?"
THE ones that make 1t impossible for a
man to catch the midnight car for home -
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disk fit, 20 inches. The shaft Is hollow, the
axis hole being 171a inches in diameter. The
weight is $40 pounds.


The most coveted distinction open to a
British subject is the Victoria Cross. On
the roll of the Victoria Cross men alive at
the end of 1898 there were but III names.
The Navy Department has issued an order
to place metal furniture on the cruiser At
lanta. 1t was found that the presence of
the wooden furniture aboard the warship
during the late war was most serious
menace to the men. More injury was done
by the flying splinters than was done di-
rectly by the shells of the enemy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-12
New Version.
Harlem Life

HarIem LIE
Sunday-school Teacher-You may repeat
the golden text.
Johnny-Them wot's got, gifts; an them
wots got nothin, gifts left!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-12
A Fraction.
Melbourne Times

Melbourne Times.
What is a fraction?"
"A part Of anything, SIR"
"Give an example"
1.-THE sivinteenth of June"
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Insure with Eeim man Fire Insurance Of In
diana. General Offices. - South Delaware
street Fire. tornado and explosion.
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A Sign.
BROOKLYN Life

Frank knew Penn would be q poet
when he was a baby.
Ida-What were the symptoms?
Frank-He was found in a basket on the
doorstep.
Ida-I don't see anything in that
Frank-Yes, but II was a waste basket
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-12
Force of Habit.

Detroit Free Press.
Don't you think our neighbor a little
eccentric?"
Hadn't noticed il. Why?"
THE other night when 1t turned cold so
suddenly i saw him go out to the barn and
blanket his automobile"
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Cheap.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
THE War Department is buying bal
looms.
What do they cost?"
II think they get 'em for ascent"
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OutgrOws 1t.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Paw" asked Tommy, what becomes of
a cowboy when he grows up?"
Il presume he becomes a horseman, my
son." replied Mr.. Tucker. Don't bother me
with foolish questions"
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A Clever Foil.

A Clever Foil.
| Automobile Magazine.
THAT automobile driver Of yours smelled
| dreadfully of peppermint"
That was my idea. You couldn't notice
| the gasoline, could your
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-12
Reflection ON Her Looks.

Chicago Post.
"She is a regular walking encyclopedia ="
he said, speaking Of the bright girl.
oh, / think you are going little too
far, returned her dearest friend reprov-
ingly: Il should hardly consider her so
ungainly as that"
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outburst. why will you say so?" And she
got out of her chair and crossed over to her
weeping parent. put her arm round her
neck and tried to wipe away the tears which
coursed so freely down her cheeks. Don't
cry, mother" she continued, heres the tea
coming
Mrs. Mason listened The rattle of tea
things could be plainly heard, and she
hastily dried her eyes, put her handkerchief
in her pocket and prepared herself for the
coming meal. Five o'clock tea was great
solace to Mrs. Mason. There were not
many of her grievances which held out be-
fore that enticins cup and those hot but
tered tea cakes which cook knew so well
how to send up to suit her palate. And the
present grievance was no exception to the
rule. IL gave way under the conSoling in
f1uence of her refreshment- and she began
to discuss various items of news with Mary,
who was able to enlighten her on one or two
important points which Mrs. Mason had not
been able thoroughly to grasp.
Meanwhile Kitty was not so fortunate.
She tried topic after topic with John, but it
was of no avail. He refused, almost rudely,
the tea she offered him, and sat and glowed
at her until she really became quite uncom-
Portable. But. being girl of spirit she de-
termned not to succumb to his ill-temper.
ard accordingly joined her mother and Mary
in their conversation, leaving John to chew
his mustache and the cud Of his reflections
in peace. And so he did, looking like a
thunder cloud the while.
! Four days later Kitty, with boxes and
bags of all sizes and descriptions, was
steaming away to London, feeling very
lonely and Insignificant. But long before
she had reached the great city she had
thrown off these unwelcome feelings and
was rejecting on the brilliant future which
she believed lay before her. 1t was q very
| bright and CHEEKY girl who was met in st.
Pancras by the artist-friend with whom
she was prepared to throw in her lot. When
all vas said and done Kitty found great
| solace in the thought that If the worst came
| to the worst and she failed there was al
ways her home to go to and her ESQ a year
| to fall back upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
GIVEN FULL POWER TO ACT.
Bishop 0uigIey's Committee Gets a Cinch
the Situation.


Buffalo, May I3-The committee
which met at Bishop Quigley's residence
yesterday morning agreed to go to the
men and ask for fun power to act The
committee Immediately left for St.
Bridget's annex. where the bishop and
others addressed an enthusiastic meet
ing Of grain shovelers. President Keefe.
of the international 'Longeshoremen's
association was the last speaker and
appealed TO the men to trust the bishop
and the committee and give them full
power to act in their best interests. This
was unanimously agreed to. This ac-
ton is looked upon as a sure indication
that the strike will soon be over. 1t is
well known that the bishop and many
of the other members are in favor of
accepting the proposed concessions of
the Lake Carriers association, and
there is no doubt that the committee
will be a unit in this respect.
Still the conference that went into
session at the bishops house last night
was not ended at midnight. At 1 o'clock
this morning the conference adjourned
without having reached a settlement. 1t
is understood that the point on which
no decision could be reached was the
appointment of boss" scoopers. A sub
committee of four. consisting of Corri-
gan and Wilson. of the Lake Carriers
association. and Mcmahon and WEIGH
representing te strikers, was appointed
to further consider the matter, they TO
report to the full committee at Bishop
Quigley's residence at 10 o'clock this
morning.
At 100 o'clock this morning member
Of the committee stated that the strike
had practically been settled. The sub
committee of four which had been ap-
pointed would draw up a list of boss
scoopers which would be submitted to
the full committee at this mornings
conference. 1t was expected that this
list could easily be arranged and the
entire matter closed up in short order.
There was no material change al the
elevators yesterday. Everybody was
awaiting the outcome Of the conference.
Between thirty and forty colored men
were brought here from Cincinnati dur
ing the night and placed at work on
the central docks. They proved to be
experienced workmen. The Erie brought
in about $50 men, section and other
hands. picked up along the road, TO
work on their docks. a number of the
men refused to go to work
Twenty freight handlers quit
work at the Lackawanna docks soon
after starting yesterday. About 500 coal
beavers and ore handlers struck. as
they say, to aid the grain shovelers to
win their battle. Not only have the
shovelers and coal holsters quit work,
but the engineers on the coal docks and
on the scows as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13

lend its best assistance to the sick
and feeble, his friends were using
Paine's celery compound-the only
spring medicine that physicians en-
dorse, and intelligent families in
every community have come to rely
upon with confidence.
Mr.. Guerra was not long in finding
out the great reliance that is thus
placed upon 2aine's celery compound
by the best informed people, and he
was not slow in taking advantage of
the great remedy himself. Here is
his statement, unqualified, conclusive:
Kansas City, March 16, 1898.
AT times, when l have been seem
ingly exhausted from arduous work
Paine's celery compound has been
of such benefit to me that it seems
now | could hardly have progressed
but for it. When sleep was slow in
coming and my appetite tagged,
general toning up of my system follow
ed the use of the compound. While
l am not versed in things medical, L
do know a fact when / encounter it,
and that Paine's celery compound
helped me and gave me feeling of new
strength is a fact
ENRIQUE GUERRA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
PLAIN, EASY READING.
1t Will Do You Good to Ponder
Over 1t.
A Splendid Article Which All the People
Are Now Talking Much About.

What we say is plain, easy reading
and will do you good. The people OF
Rock Island are saying great deal
about Morrow's Kid-ne-oids just now
because Morrow's Kid-ne-oids have
cured so many bad cases of backache,
sleeplessness and nervousness in this
city. Morrow's Kid-ne-oids is a scien-
tific preparation prepared in yellow
tablet form, and acts directly upon
the kidneys and nerves. Do not con-
meet Morrow's Kid-ne-oids with any
kind of kidney pills; they are yellow
tablets and put up in wooden boxes
which contain enough for about two
weeks treatment, and sell at 80 cents
box at all drug stores.
We ask you to read what one of our
townsmen has to say about the great
merit of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids.
j. III. Ransom, 1927 Third avenJe,
Rock Island, Ill, says: Il have been
troubled with torpid liver, bilious
ness and spells of dizziness for a long
time. 1 heard about Morrow's Liver
lax and decided to give it a trial.
They have affected complete cure. "
Morrow's Liverlax are small, red
granules, and sell at % cents a box at
all drug stores and at Bahnsen's drug
store.
Mailed on receipt of price. Manu-
featured by John Morrow & Co., chem
lists, Springfield, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13

AS spring comes on, most women
and many men who have lived hot
house lives during the winter, find
themselves unduly fretful, unable
to sleep soundly, without appetite,
easily tired, frequently distressed
by headaches, and lacking "snap" and
strength 1.-The result of poor blood and
weak nerves.
To those in this condition, the
thousands of testimonials from people
like Mr.. Guerra who,have been benefit
ed by Paine's celery compound, should
be reason enough for giving this best
of all spring medicines at least a trial.
What it has done for others. it will do
for the reader. 1t will purify the
blood, clear the complexion, rejuven-
ate the exhausted nervous system, in
sure good digestion, bring on healthy
sleep, and restore ones strength and
vitality.
No other medicine in the world ever
accomplished so much, and a single
trial will add another to the long list
of people in every community who
gratefully sound the praises of Paine's
celery compound. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13

No time is so favorable rs March,
April and May for getting strong and
well.
A thoroughly well person eats with
relish, sleeps soundly, works with
zest, and without worry from morbid
anxiety as to the outcome of his
efforts.
If you feel you are out of health,
strength, and spirits; if you show
signs of nervousness and exhaustion
if you have that feeling of lassitude
that comes in the spring to those who
are out of health; if your blood shows
the usual signs of impurity-Paine's
celery compound will turn you right
about-face towards health.
Enrique Guerra, the Mexican con-
sui, has the confidence not only OF
his government, but of the American
public. Through his intervention,
many important commercial questions
between the United States and Mexico
have been happily adjusted.
During his long residence in this
country, Mr.. Guerra has lived in a
circle where the best possible medical
treatment is always obtainable. He
early discovered that in the spring,
when nature seems most willing to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
A HOME Fo2 AGED LADIES.
Mob Undertaking on the Part of the
Kings Taushters of Rock Island.

|
Kings daughters of Rock Island.
A most commendab1e and ennoblins
tmovement-one that should anc
doubtless will receive the hearty Co
Operation of Rock Island people gen.
erallv-was launched at an informal
gathering of the Kings Daughters, al
the home of Mrs. Mary B. Montgom-
cry, on Second avenue, last evening.
The ladies were accompanied by their
escorts and had been invited TO Mrs.
Montgomery's home to partake of a
supper prepared by committee APP
pointed for the purpose. There was
also a musical program cornet solo
by Miss Alma Holt, vocal solos by
Miss Margaret Dart and taps by
Miss Holt 1t was at the conclusion
of the supper that Mrs. L. j. Buford,
in an address. told the plans the soci-
ETY. had made to take up charita BILE
work on broader scale, to endeavor
to gather funds sufficiently to estab-
fish home for aged women in Rock
Island.
More than nine years ago" said
Mrs. Buford, "the Helpful Circle
of the order of the Kings Daugh-
tiers was organized through the in
strumentaiity and under the leader
| ship of Mrs. James NJ. Buford. 1t
| was started with 10 members. Many
have since Joined the order, yet death
and removals from the city have kept
| the number down, and but 80 now re-
spond to the roll call. Many persons
would be surprised did they know the
amount of good these earnest workers
have done under the untiring efforts
of their leader. who has faithfully led
the little band through much that
was discouraging and disheartening.
The mem bers of the order have nobly
seconded her in all the undertakings
that have been planned and sincerely
striven to live up to their divine text:
Bear We one another's burdens, and
so fulfill the law of Christ. carried
OUT
Mrs Buford said it would be diff
cult to tell all the good that had been
done by the Kings Daughters. Each
Thanksgiving day had seen baskets of
provisions sent so needy families.
Helpless and despairing women had
been enabled to keep their homes. A
circle had been formed of the younger
persons, under the care and manage
ment of the parent society, and they
worked on the same lines and were
learning sweet lessons of charity and
helpfulness.
Continuing Mrs. Buford said:
Hitherto the order has had no sin
gle object to which it has devoted it's
charities, and after mature delibera-
ton and realizing the Importance of
the work, it has been decided to es-
tablish home for old ladies as soon
as sufficient amount can be placed
in the bank as a sinking fund. The
order has nest egg of 5000 there
now. Redoubled efforts will be made
by the Kings Daughters,to raise the
necessary amount as soon as possible.
The order>has never called upon the
business men of the city so far, but it
makes the appeal to them now and to
all others who feel that the old ladies'
home is an object worthy of their help
and sympathy, and it is hoped they will
respond to the appeal with such gen
erous sums as shall enable us to see
the beginning of the institution very
SOan -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
ARREST OF MRS. BRUNOT.
In Jail for Completely in the Murder OF
Her Sister-in-Law.

Pana, Ills, May 13. Anna Brunot,
mother of Henry Brunot, who with
Fred Sibley is confined in Jail for the
murder of Brunot's aunt. Jane Brunot,
near Pana. on April 10. crime of
which both men have made confession,
was arrested in this city yesterday. The
warrant was sworn out by s. f. Miller.
her cousin and charges her with being
accessory to the crime.
She was placed under $1,000 bonds,
which she was unable to give and was
lodged in Jail. Mrs. Brunot broke down
and cried. saying: Il am innocent, and
willing to face any charge. This is
merely spite work on the part of the
administrator of Jane Brunot." Mrs.
Brunot's preliminary hearing will come
UP on Monday. Nav p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
Swindled by Two RascaIs.

Springfield. Ills. May IS. - Joseph
Bush, a wealthy farmer of Nation,
accompanied by Detective Bozeman. is
here hunting for two men who gave
their names as Henry Becker and John
Zimmerman. and this city as their
home. Bush sold a churn patent to the
men for $4,000. and was decided a 500
acre piece of land in Montgomery coun-
ty, which they valued at s21, 600. He
gave them $4,000 cash and his note for
$1,000. which they cashed. The deed
turned out to be one to a piece Of land
located on a hill in another part of the
township and worth perhaps $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-13
Glorious News

Comes from DIR. ID. B. Cargile, of
Washita, j. T. He writes: -Four
bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, the best doctors could
give no help. but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent This
shows what thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters is the best puri-
fer known. It's the supreme remedy
for eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
boils and running sores. 1t stimu-
lates liver, kidneys and bowels. expels
poisons, helps digestion. builds up
the strength. Only 80 cents Sold by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists. Guar
anteed.