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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
ROME IN THE TWELFTH CENTURY.
As 1t Appeared to the Hero of Marion
CrnMford,s Now Romance.

Mr.. Marion Crawford's newly-publshed
book on Rome shows an unusually intimate
knowledge Of the past history and present
condition of the Eternal City His familiari
ty with the subject is still more picturesque
ly shown in his romance of the second cru
the January number we quote this descrip-
ton of the city in the twelfth century, IS
it revealed itself TO Gilbert Warde, the hero
cf the story:
Gilbert had reached Paris in the train of
Duke Godfrey in September; the Christmas
bells were ringing when he first caught sight
Of the walls and towers of Rome. AS he
desolate brown waste of the Campagna
stretched behind him mile upon mile to
northward, toward the impenetrable forests
Of Niterb0. and Rome was at last before
him. Before him rose the huge. half-ruined
walls OF Aurelian, battered by Goth ard
Saraeen and imperial Greek; before him
lowered the fortress Of Hadrian's tomb
vast impregmable. ferocious. Here and there
above the broken cancellations of the citys
square and round marking the places where
strong robbers had fortified themselves
within the city. But from the point vshere
Gilbert halted Rome seemed but a long
brown ruin with portions standing whole
az brown as the rest under the bright
depths of yauted blue, unlocked by the
least fleece of cloud in the matchless clear
ness 6f the winters morning. Profound dis
appointment came upon him as he looked
nation from others who had journeyed by
the same read, he had built himself an
imaginary city Of unspeakable beauty
wherein graceful churches rose out Of sum
lit streets and fair open places planted with
loEdly avenues Of trees. There. in his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

Holsters, which added color by their dainty
pink tints to the graceful table decoration.
After the crabs and Holsters our hostess UNI
wrapped the I'll leaves from around d de
iciOus baked mullet Ca fish similar to
shad. without the plethora of bones), which
she proceeded to break into portions, with
her fingers, and to hand around, in the
same manner, to her guests. Let me state
at this juncture that it is considered the
highest compliment to your host to smack
your lips and suck your fingers as audibly
as possible in token of your appreciation
of the cuisine.
Between each lady and gentleman a Gala
bash, containing what looked like a light
the great staple Of native diet about which
we had heard so much Into this Calabash
one or more fingers are plunged, according to
the consistency of the poi and the deX-
terity of the eater. To this finger or fingers
some of the poi adheres in q large and not
oVerappetizing drop. With deft and not
too easily acquired movement of the finger
the finger is transferred to the mouth to be
withdrawn with a satisfied smack, bereft of
poi This almost proved our Waterloo. 4
last Mr.. Holmes and l, after liberal decora-
ton of our shirt fronts, succeeded in tasting
the national dish IT tastes like nothing else
on earth; and the taste is indescribable, eX-
cept that II is raw and slightly acid as If
fermentation was about to begin. In a MAJ
tive family, where calabashes are scarce, one
large one, filed with poi is surrounded by
the entire family, who in turn dip their
fingers into its mysterious and sticky depths.
In justice to the 'pOi-eaters' it is only fair
TO say that, before eating, a calabash of
water IS always passed by a servant. in
which preliminary dip is always taken"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
GRAND STOCK COMPANY.
GiIIette's .'The Private Secretary the
New Years Offering.

new ear = OUerfn&s
1t has been so long since William Gillettes
comedy, THE Private Secretary" was seen
here that it taxes the memory of theater-
goers to hit on the exact season. 1t is an
amusing story told by this farce. TWO very
lively young men-DOuglas Cattermole and
Harry Marsand - are in love with two
charming girls. daughter and ward of an
old man named Marsland, who is opposed on
general principles to any young men max
ing love TO his girls. One of the individuals
in question Is his nephew. the other the
nephews warmest friend. and they resort
10 various schemes 10 be with their sweet
hearts. Marslund had engaged a quiet re-
firing. ministerial sort OF a parsonage to act
as Instructor TO the young women as well
in the capacity of his secretary. This
man, whose name is Robert Spalding, is
Intercepted by the two young men, who
make a prisoner of him in their rooms
Douglas putting on a curate's coat then
appears at Marslands house, accompanied
by Harry, and represents himself as the
expected secretary. He is received with
much satisfaction especially by the girls
anc they proceed 10 make the most of tins
golden opportunity. After "A time the real
secretary escapes from captivity and puts
III an appearance AT Marslands house. com
pIcaung matters great deal and causing
10 end of fan. An additional comedy tIe-
inert is the presence during part OF the play
of "a hot-tempered, explosive old gentleman
named CattermOle. uncle of Douglas and
who has just returned from india. Finding
Spaiding ia his nepheWs room. ne imagines
the minister to be his nephew and is vastly
Disguised at his umidity and general lack
of spirit. This comedy is believed by MANY
10 be the brightest and best piece William
Gillette ever wrote. 1t served Tor several
seasons TO entertain the country and had
phenomenal runs in the large cities dozen
years ago. The cast at the Grand this
week Will show Mr.. Sheldon IN the title
role that OF the much-a bused Spalding. Afr
Kirkland ard Mr.. Conger as Douglas CAT
Jermole and Harry Marsland, Mr.. Miles as
Mr.. Marsland, Mr. Patton as Gibson a
tailor Mr.. Bradford as Douglass uncle
who Is just home from India, Miss Sh9nnon
as Edith MaTslard, Miss Berg as eva Web
sler her friend and companion, Miss Bridges
as Mrs. Stead Douglass landl liy; Miss
Daily as Miss Ashford who is devoted to
the occult" and Miss Field as Mrs Spald-
ing, VIE Of Rev. Robert Spaldiug CEe sec
retary), This cast VIII get about ali the
Fun out Of Giliettes play that there Is in
It. and the three acts Will furnish rs bright
an entertainment can be wished lsr the
holiday season. The frs, ACT takes pace in
Douglas Cattermoles apartments. IN london
and the second and third acts at Mr. Mars
lands country home. The staging % the
play viii, as usual, be q prominent feature
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01


age of chances of breaking his neck down
to point where it does not vitiate his life
insurance policy.
Accompanied by counsel Thomas @. Sea-
brooke, the actor, visited the clerks Office
of the United States Dictrict Court and
filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy.
The total amount Of his liabilities is $39,-
075.36, he declares and his petition states
that the only property the petitioner has
not exempt under the law IS one scarf pin.
Mr.. Seabrooke does not give the value Of
the scarf pin. His schedule of personal
property is:
Three suits of clothes
one red vest
Two suits of pyjamas.
Six shirts.
Six suits of underwear.
One dozen pairs Of SOCKS.
Twenty~f0ur collars.
One oVercOat.
Two dozen handkerchief.
One watch.
four gold shirt studs.
Ono high hat.
One slouch hat.
one macintosh.
One Satchel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
An Explanation.
New York Evening Sun.

New YORK Evening sun.
A correspondent wants to know why II is
that restaurants patronized exclusively by
men are so much more satisfactory than the
other sort. He says that the experience of
years has taught him that in the matter of
cooking, service and general comfort there
Is no comparison between the two classes
of places. Assuming the criticism TO be
true. there are various possible explanations
Perhaps il is because men when alone are
free 70 express themselves more vigorously
than when they have women with them
Perhaps It IS because men are more care
full about their creature comforts than per-
sons of the other sex. 1t may be, again
because in the masculine haunts there Is
less rush than in the other kind. 1t is a
fact that places which have catered for
an exclusively male patronage, when thew
have extended their welcome to q mixed
crowd have almost invariably deteriorated
Why, 1t is hard TO say, unless the theories
given above are correct.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

thoughts, walked companies of men with
faces like the face of the great Bernard,
hope of life. Thither, in his fancy, came the
true knights of the earth, purified of sin
by Vigils in the holy places of the East, to
charity, and faith. There, in his dream,
dwet the venerable father OF bishops, the
Vicar of Christ, the successor of Peter, the
spotless head of the Holy Roman Catholic
and Apostolic Church. There, in his heart.
he had made the dwelling of whatsoever
things are upright, and just and perfect in
heaven, and pure and beautiful on earth.
That was the city of God, of which his soul
was the architect, and in which he was to
be a dweller in peace that should pass un-
Outstanding
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
park-Hopkins's Transocennics.

one Of the most popular organizations vis-
ting Indianapolis is Hopkins's Transoceanic
Star Specially Company, which will be at
the Park all this week opening with q New
Years matinee tomorrow. The annual en-
gagements of the Transoceanics are hailed
with delight by the thousands who know
the high standard always maintained by this
vaudeville company. This season the or
ganization presents number OF artists, at
the head Of whom is Kara, the marvellous
juggler, whose performance promises to be
one Of the best novelties ever presented at
the Park. To describe the feacs and tricks
of this artist viii not be attempted. He
defes the laws of gravity and manipulates
different objects in bewildering ways. Caron
and Herbert with budget of surprises and
oddities in the tumbling line, have been en-
gagged as one of the big features for this
season, and viii prove as popular as Kara.
One Of the most entertaining features in the
vaudeville world is the Celtic comedy or
the Nawns, their sketch, "One Touch Of
Nature, being all the name Implies IN the
reflection of the mirtn-pTovoking happenings
in the domestic life Of the industrious Irish
man. Polk and Rollins, the banjo artists,
nave been engaged for several weeks in pre-
pairing q series of musical novelties that will
still further demonstrate their versatility.
Plenty Of knock-about comedy amusement is
promised in the speciality offered by Foy and
Clark in their latest sketch, The Man
Across the Street" Nestor and Bennett
have something new. artistic and up to date
in their series Of illustrated songs, accom-
panied by beautiful effects. Ford and
Francis, the sensational operate duo, will
present their one-act opererta entitled THE
Tryst." Charlotte Ray, "the girl of the
period, a clever soubrette completes the
roster. which offers a galaxy Of vaudeville
stars. The TRANSFORMERS will remain all
week at the Park, with daily matinees.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01
Farce-Comedy at the Empire.

Farce-COmedy at the Empire.
Straight farce-comedy, with a plainly Wis
ible plot and numerous situations connected
Herewith, will be the bill at the Empire all
the week, beginning Monday afternoon. 'In
Atlantic City is the name Of the musical
comedy which will be presented by Frank
NJ. and John 3. Wills, with the assistance
Of a capable company The complications
arise from the attempts of Otto Buch
Crank NJ. Wills and Chauncey Van Colt
Weldon Taylor 70 arrange marriages for
their sons without consulting the young
mems inclinations. Van Colts son and the
young woman selected for the son of Buch
are in love with each other, and vice versa.
The play is made the vehicle of bright lines.
Misses Estella and Emma Seigte Wills rep
resent Violet and Rose the two young per
sons about whom the trouble reVolves Miss
Emma Wills's rendition of Rose has been
the subject of q gOodly amount of favorable
Lolita. Numerous specialties the most Of
which in the third act. are given by the
company, the principal being the unique
pantomime dance Of the three Helston sis
thing quite new in character dancing. John
b. and Estelle Wills give a Hebrew sketch,
and EStela Wills sings number nf coon
songs of this years make. A singing sketch
is done by McShane and Carlton, and all
through the play there are ensemble pieces
scenery necessary to the production of the
drama. the most notable bit is the repre-
sentation, said to be of Photographic ac-
Curacy, of the board walk" at Atlantic
ton of summer girls and summer young
men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-01

Besides the special matinee to-mo.fnw. Ike
Saturday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
Brumby's Remains sent SOUTH.

Washington, Dec. 20. = The re-
mains of the late Lieutenant Brumby
were escorted to the railway yester-
day with full naval honors, and sent
to Atlanta, Ga, for interment. The
casket was wrapped in the American
flag. The escort was made up of a
detachment of marines from the
barracks here, headed by the full
Marine band, all under command OF
Lieutenant Commander McCrea,
United States navy. There were
many floral tributes from Admiral
Dewey and friends and relatives of
the deceased. Six sailors from the
navy yard served as the pail bearers.
Admiral Dewey, with the Georgia
congressional delegation, Mrs. Hey
ward, sister of the deceased, and
Mr.. and Mrs. A Du Barry, accom-
panied the cortege from the hospti
to the railway station. Upon reach
infA Atlanta the remains will be
placed in the Hayward vault at Oak
land cemetery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
WatSOn'S Advices.

Washington, Dec. 20. = Admiral
Watson today cables the navy de-
paFtment from Manila as follows:
Manila, Dec. 20. The Concord,
Ackley commanding, and the Pam
pagna, Leigh, commanding, on tie
18th inst, with two companies of in
fantry captured Romblon. John
James, a seaman, was wounded in
in the knee, was the only casualty in
the navy. The Newark's battalion
landed from the Calloa and occupis d
Camp Iona, on the north coast Of
Luzon. The Burwell and Wheeling,
are cooperating with General
Young, performing like service,
landing battalions, and is doing ex-
cellent iwork daily ON the north
coast on Luzon. (Signed)
WATSON"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21

Washington, d. O., Dec. 20.-Mr.
r.. ]. Tracewel, the comptroller of
the treasury, has revised the action
of the auditor for the navy depart
ment in the claim of Rear Admiral
William II. Sampson for pay as rear
admiral while performing the duties
of that grade.
In making the re- 1justment Comp
troller Tracewell finds that Rear Ad-
miral Sampson was allowed s549 too
much by the auditor for the navy
department in arriving at the differ
ences in pay in the various grades,
which Admiral Sampson held.
The comptroller holds that an or
Ger of the navy nominated for ad-
yancement in numDer in pursuance
of section 1906, revised statutes,
which advancement is not concurred
in by the senate and who receives
an ad interim appointment for such
advancement while his case was
pending before the senate is not en-
titled to the pay of the grade to
which 1t was proposed to promote
him.
The comptroller also holds that
there is no law authorizing the pay
ment of the pay of rear admiral, U.
8. N, to an officer below that grade,
because he performs the duty and is
accorded the rank of said grade.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21

Our capes go quickly, 1t is the
price that moves them. We can give
you a handsome cape for CSC.
j, N. Barall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
German Flag.

Apia, Samoa, Dec. i19.-The Ger
man flag was hoisted oyer the court
house today az an official notification
of the annexation of the islands by
agreement. The German CONSUL on
board the Coormoran, was inter-
viewed by the Samoan chiefs, to
whom he said. that the Samoans
could have their own king and
chiefs. They then informed the con.
sui that Mataafa would be selected.
Having declared their government
established, the Mataafaites are
driving the Malietoans out of the
village. Trouble appears imminent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
Registers of Deeds For Territory.

Washington, Dec. 20.-If bill in
troduced today by Delegate Flynn
becomes law Indian Territory will
get five additional federal appoint
ments. 1t directs the secretary OF
the interior to appoint register OF
deeds i'll and for each of the five
civilized tribes of Indian Territory.
1t specifies that the duty to be per-
formed and the fees collected by the
officials shall be the same as those
provided by law for like officials in
Oklahoma. The duties which the
registers would perform are now
performed by the clerks of the
courts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
Creeks to Go TO Washington.

Checotah, l.. t., Dec. 20.-Chief
Porter of the Creek nation sent to
the council at Okmulgee yesterday
the name of Judge Club Mcintosh,
M. D. Hodge, ex-Chief Isparhecher,
G. A. Alexander and A. p. McKellop
as delegates to Washington. They
were Immediately confirmed by that
body, and will leave fer the national
capital to represent the Creek gov
ernment in q few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
killing mt Dallas.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Dallas. Tex, Dec. 81, 1:25 p.
m.-This city was the scene of an
other killing this morning about
8 o'clock. The victim was E. O.
Harrell. who was shot and killed
by F. MI. Etheridge. No particu-
lars are obtainable at this time.
Both parties were lawyers and
prominent in local circles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21

Place your confidence in aremedy
that is guaranteed tc cure. 81 cough
ed constantly and my strength was
all exhausted; Hooked more like one
dead than alive. Reggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup cured me. Mrs. s. ID. Harsh,
Fairport, ,EKan. For all throat and
lung troubles. It has never failed.
Sold by City Drug Store and T. N.
Coleman,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
LaborerS Afraid.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 20.-Late
Colombian advices just received
here, say that while the revolution
in the republic is not abs olutely
crushed, good prospects are enter
tanned of an amicable compromise.
In the meantime. hostilities are prac-
tically suspended. The United States
steamer, Scorpion, with canal sur
yey party on board, is reported to be
mseting with difficulties in the hos
tile attitude of the Indians which
has caused the laborers with the ex-
petition to strike.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21

Nc man can work we'll with tor
pld liver and constipated bowels. A
few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters will
quickly remove this condition and
make work pleasure. Sold by w.
Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21
Cure. catarrh Permanently.

Bunsen's Cream Catarrhal is such
q remedy. Cures catarrh easily and
pleasantly. Cleanses, soothes and
heals the membrane. Contains no
mercury nor other injurious drug.
1t is quickly absorbed. Gives in
slant relief. Regular size fifty cents.
Sample free; also pamphlet free tell
ing how to treat catarrh successful
ly. Address O. w. Beggs, Sons &
Co., Chicago, Ill. Mason * Mason,
druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-21

Miss Annie E. Cunning, Tyre,
Mich, says, 81 suffered a long time
from dyspepsia; lost flesh and be-
came very weak. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure completely cured me-" 1t di-
gests what you eat and cures all
forms of stomach trouble. 1t never
fails to give immediate relief in the
worst cases. w. B. Frame.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-05-25
A Conversational SubterfuEe.

"No, SIR" said the man with heavy
mustache and slouch hat. II don't
ever associate with man who
swears; that is, If l can help It,"
But l thought you were an old
ranchman," said the young man to
whom he was talking. ...E
80 am. But l amt one Of the
kind you read about. I'm too busT
raisin' cattle to spend my time think
In up curious and amusin' things to
say"
But thought there was always a
great deal of profanity on a ranch"
mot necessarily. You'll only find 1t
when some special people is talkin'.
An, as l said, l never hang around
where it's goin' on"
"Well, there is no doubt about the
propriety of discouraging It. Pro-
family is unquestionably very demoral-
ling"
"Yes. An the meanness Of 1t Is
what hurts my feelin's. 1t doesn't
give the other feller fair shake IN
the conversation. The one that uses
it always wants to do all the talkin'.
An there's no use in tryn' to buck
against him. If he happens to run
out of ideas he doesn't give you a
chance. He goes ahead and swears a
few while he thinks up some more and
then starts in where he left off with
out lettin' you say word"
Catoctin clarion., 1899-05-25
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Gnye Her Husband for Cuba.

A touching little story is told of Mrs.
Waldeck, wife of Captain William A.
H. Waldeck of the Seventh United
States Volunteer Regiment Of I'm
munes. Captain Waldeck was for
eighteen years with Hollands army In
the East Indies. Eight years ago he
was given leave Of absence by his gov
ernment, and he spent some of his play
time in trip through America At
Detroit he met Miss Amelia Theresa
Cousins, who subsequently became his
wife. Before accepting him Miss Cous-
ins made it condition of their mar
riage that he should leave the army.
He complied with the condition, and
became an American. When the war
with Spain broke out the desire to
return to his old profession of war
and to serve his adopted country be-
came very strong, and his wife did
not oppose his wishes.
Mrs. Waldeek accompanied her hus-
band to Washington to procure his
commission. On meeting Colonel E.
A. Goodwin, of the Seventh Volunteers.
there, she held his hand in both OF
hers, and, looking earnestly at the
colonel, said: Colonel Goodwin, was
the cause of my husband leaving the
regiment in which he served eighteen
wears, and l feel that it is my duty.
now that my country is at war with
Spain, to give him back his promise
and let him follow his old profession
as a soldier. l only hope that I shall
see him in life again"
Catoctin clarion., 1899-05-25
The Attentive Listener.

The eminent eXhorter came down
from the pulpit at the close of the
service. Many people pressed for
ward to shake him by the hand. He
accepted their congratulations with a
smiling face, but his eyes were on a
certain auditor who fingered in the
aisle. The great preacher pressed
through the throng about him and ex-
tended his hand to the waiting man.
II want to thank YOU" he said in
his deep musical tones, "for the close
attention you gave my remarks. Your
upturned face was inspiration to me.
/ am sure you never changed your
earnest attitude during my sermon"
NO" said the man, II have stiff
neck"