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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
Marion Wickard Dead.

Marion Eloise Wickard. youngest daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard S. Wickard, died
early Sunday morning of tubercular menin-
gifts. She had been critically i'll for two
weeks before her death. Several months age
she received an injury to the knee. This in
jury at first responded TO treatment. but
later developed a serious condition which
contributed to the sickness which caused
her death. Little Marion, although only five
and half years old, had endeared herself
lovable disposition and childish philosophy
Recently many tokens of admiration were
received by the little sufferer from the Wes
and South. where she had been travelling
with Mrs. Wickard. The date of the funer.
al has not yet been fixed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
in DEBT TO EX-FIANCEE
A WARRANT OUT FOR MARION NJ
STURGEON, OF PERU.
The Young Woman, Who Lives in
This City, Claims that He Vic.
tfmized Her.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest
OF Marion Sturgeon. OF Peru, who is
charged with obtaining money under false
pretenses from young woman living on
Ash street. to whom, 1t is said, he was en-
gagged to be married. Sturgeon left the
city last April, and IL IS not known where
he Is at this time. He lived here two years
and was for time a clerk in the Office of
the superintendent Of schools. Later he
was a stenographer for the Massachusetts,
Mutual Life Insurance Company. He
boarded at ILL., North Alabama street. He
has brother named John Sturgeon, living
at Peru Marion Sturgeon. IL is alleged.
became acquainted with the young woman
two years ago. A year ago she consented
TO become his wife. Last October, she says,
he told her his brother was in trouble over
q check, and he asked her to loan him $a5
He knew that she had saved money out of
her wages as a stenographer She loaned
him the money he asked. and he gave her
a note for it. Later he borrowed $40 more
from her. SO OF which she, in turn, bor-
rowed from her brother. Sturgeon did not
give note for the last amount.
The marriage was set for May Is. Ac-
cording 10 the young womans story. in
April Spurgeon told his fancee that he had
20 so on business trip for the insurance
company which employed him. He had per-
suaded her 10 give him his note. and when
she asked him to return it he put her off
on some pretext. She saw him the day he
left the city. but she has not heard from
him since She is not the only person in
the city that he owes, II is said. She had
also intrusted a ring 10 him. and she sus-
poets he sent IL 10 a Lexington, Ky, woman
10 whom he confessed he was once en-
gagged to be married. The young woman
from whom Sturgeon got the money went
20 Superintendent Quigley and swore out a
warrant against him. Then she made in
quiries in Peru and discovered that John
Sturgeon was not in trouble OF any sort
and had forged no note. He came TO this
city and talked the matter over with the
young woman He said he did not know
where his brother was. II was said Spur
geon had gone 10 St. Louis, but inquiries
there for him were futile. He IS twenty
Fine years ola.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
Acton Personals.

II. jenkins of Indianapolis. is guest at
the Steeg cottage.
DR. Wilson. of Indianapolis. was the guest
of friends at Acton Park yesterday.
NJ T. Carrigan and Mr.. Mathers, OF In
dianapolis were the guests OF X. A Nc
Cam and family over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs o. H. johnson. of Indian
apolis spent Sunday at the Big Four cot
tage. the guest of Mrs. Sedgwick and Mr..
w. w. Sedgwick.
Registered at the hotel yesterday were the
following: John w. Enrich, Mr.. and Mrs.
Q. r. Duckworth, Mrs. L. NJ. Adman, Doro-
thy Williams, N. f. Butler, James c: Gipe.
Jeanette Gipe, ". w. yelling. A. Turner.
Earl Young ali of Indianapolis; W. z. Mick
and wife, of indianapolis, and Edna A.
Mick, of Chicago: John Barlow and wife.
of Chicago; John Howe. of Delphi; Mrs. A.
Fawls and Miss Hatfield Of GreenSburg,
and B. s. Coraway of Greenfield
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

DR.. L. c. Cline and family left last even
ing for a three weeks trip to the Thousand
islands and St. Lawrence river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle n. A. Walker will
leave to-day for Washington and New
York. Mrs. Walker will remain until fall.
Misses Katie and Aimee Thomas, Of No.
Ala East New York street, have gone TO
visit friends at Rushville and Richmond.
Miss Jessie Thomas has returned from Wis
IL at RushVille.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
The Sunday Excursions.

According 10 railroad men, yesterday was
rather dull day for incoming excursion
lists. and yet the report of the several rail-
roads shows that Indianapolis is appreciat-
ed by outsiders as place for days out
ing. The Pennsylvania lines brought TO the
city about 800 excuTsionists; the J.. f. & w.
carried about 1000 In three sections. The
brought in ao WITH nnonie TSe Vsnda,a ram nn;
about 100 round-trip fares from people who
saw the city. The Big Four excursion train
from Cincinnati which consisted OF seven
teen coaches. carried about 200 passengers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
FIGHT At NICKEL-PLATE.
Girl Kicked at q
Sunday saloon Affair.

Minnie Crawley, twenty years of age. liv-
ing at $50 South Illinois street. was sent to
the City Hospital last night suffering from
a badly battered eye and face. A fight at
the Nickel-plate saloon. on South Illinois
street in which she was knocked down
and kicked by the bartender is said TO have
been the cause of her injuries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
BIG FOUR HOUTE.
Annual SeashOre Excursion,
Thursday, August II.
R1S-Round TrfD-$1S.

To Atlantic City, Anglesea, Avalon, Cape
MAY. Holly Beach, Ocean City, Rehoboth,
Sea Isle City and wildwood. Stop-overs
10 days within final limit at either Wash
ington and White Sulphur Springs. Va
Tickets good returning fifteen days. Special
through sleepers will leave at z a. m. and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
81 .OO-Cincinnati and Return-S1.0 90
NIa q II f. n SUNDAY. AuR. q.

Two special fast trains; the first VIII
leave at $50 a. M, making no local stops;
the second at 7:15 a. m, stopping at Rush
Vile Connersville, Liberty, oxford and
Hamilton Leave Cincinnati, returning 6:25
.. m Two games of baseball, Louisville
and St. Louis VS.. Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
INDIANAPOLIS TRANSFER COMPANY.
CTrunlks, 25c)
Teller hOne A4O. New md Old COMPANY.

We call for your baggage promptly day
or night. and don't keep you waiting. Two
men on all wagons. at no additional cost.
TO carry your trunks UP and downstairs.
This protects your carpets. walls. hardwood
floors, etc. Our carriage service is the finest
and you get them when you call.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Excursion to Lawrenceburg, Aurora
and Way Points,
gm~Iov AuU a

One dollar round trip to Shelbyville
Greensburg, Batesville, Sunmans, Lawrence
burg. Aurora and intermediate stations
Special trains will leave Union Station l:3t
a. m; returning leave Aurora l:20 p m Cal
at Big Four Office, No. ! East washington
street, and Union Station.
II. N. BRONSON, A. @. p. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

The Western Union Telegraph Company
has it's mileage reduced 3S4, but it's rate per
mile is increased $50. and it will pay on the
basis of 1910 a mile for GAIA miles. The
Postal Telegraph Company assessment re-
mains the same, 800 a mile, with an in
crease of but three miles, total mileage
of 500. The American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company's mileage is increased "a,
but its $3.50 a mile rate remains. The Grand
Rapids & Indiana Telegraph Company is
found to have just half as many miles of
wire as in 1897, and as it's rate is unchanged
1t will pay on a valuation of SO a mile.
ON TELEPHONE LINES.
The following table shows comparisons
on the principal telephone lines in the
State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
Three Things
l==Graham Crackers
2=-Lunch MilkS
3==Reception Flakes

These three will be in special demand dur
ing the month OF August.
Our Graham Crackers are acknowledge
to be far better in every way than any
Grahams that are brought into this market.
Our Graham Crackers have met the indorse-
ment Of all who know their value among
dietetics.
LUNCH MILKS, as the name indicates.
are just the thing for children to use with
milk. Yes. and they are good for older
people. .
RECEPTION FLAKES are the daintiest
cracker made. Just the thing for luncheons.
Ask your grocer for our goods and insist
upon having what you ask for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

The Vernon Insurance and Trust Compan,
are closing the sale OF their stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

and the valuation a mile was reduced from
S125 to $780, The Wagner Car Company's
assessment remains the same, but the mile
age is reduced about 400 miles.
The following table shows how the ex-
press companies Jared with the board this
wear.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
Total
Mr. sdIr for school Commissioner.

Friends of Charles =. Stilz. of 100 Wright
street. have decided TO urge his candidacy
for school commissioner. He lives in the
Fourteenth. ward and is ticket agent at the
Union Station.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
~Doing a Land-Omce business

-Four years ago the U. s. Land Once purchased
forty Densmores. This same department has just
June 29sh) given an order for sixty Densmores
The significant inference from these facts can
safely be left 10 the public. UNITED TYPE
WRITER AND SUPPLIES CO.. Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

Insure with German Fire Insurance OF In
diana. General Offices % South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

Housemaid Fell from the Street Car.
Helen Breedlove. twenty-eight years OF
age, housemaid at the Central Insane Hos
pital, while getting on street car at Blake
and Washington streets last night fell and
broke bones in the forearm and wrist. She
was taken to the City Hospital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
The following shows the assessments of
the telegraph and telephone companies for
1899:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
TAKE THE BIG FOUR ROUTE
To Hot Springs, Va.

The popular resort on the c. & o. Spe
cial low rates. Call at Big Four offices To-
II. M. BRONSON. A. G. P. A.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

Insure with Indiana Insurance Company,
143 East Market street. Fire. lightning and
tornado.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31

Marcy's-piace to buy watches. Jewelry.
and silvcrware. Lowest prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
LOUISVILLE, KY,
81. 5O-Round Trip-$1.5O.
Sunday, Aug. O.
3ennsylyania Line

Special train leaves Union Station 40 a.
m. Returning. leaves Louisville. Fourteenth
street Station 7:10 p. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-31
PALACE CAR AND EXPRESS COM
PANIES.

II there is one unpopular corporation in
Indiana, particularly to the travelling men,
who help pay the wages of palace car por-
tiers. It is the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany. but this corporation was smiled upon
by the State Tax Board. In the first place
its mileage was reduced from 2.l59 10 l,S40.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26
BOGUS MANUSCRIPTS.
ares Were "Faked" In Cen.
a trail Asia. =

Orientalists will do we'll to be on their
guard in connection with central Asian
manuscripts, which have of late bro
vided them with such an endless subject
OF discussion. 1t was CaN. Bower who
first discovered the existence of some
extremely ancient manuscripts during
his journey across central Asia, and DIR.
Sven Hedin brought back q rich collec-
ton for the edification and mystifica-
tion of orientalists. Since then the sup
ply of ancient manuscripts has been
very great, but it il stated that the
gravest suspicion is now cast upon the
authenticity of a very large portion of
these so-called relics of antiquity.
An English officer who is now en-
gagged in some exploring work in GEN.
trail Asia has discovered that there ex-
ists in Khotan regular mandatory
of these manuscript relics. and 80 large
is the output and he believes that Mt
least IS per cent. of the manuscripts
which have reached Europe from CEN
trail Asia during recent years are spuri-
GUS. The process of manufacture has
been explained to him, and 70 impressed
is he with the difficulty Of distinguish
ing btween the genuine and the coun-
terfeit that he has himself adopted
rule of never under any circumstances
buying any ancient book offered to him
for sale. Meanwhile, there il much
Bearching Of hearts among the owners
Of the manuscripts which have already
found their way into European eollec-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26
REPORTING THE WEDDING
A II Was Turned In by the Youn9
Reporter Fit for the Waste
Basket.
reporter on a newspaper was given tho

A reporter on a newspaper was given the
task OF writing up very swell wedding.
He composed a fine account of the wed.
ding ceremonies, but, like many young
writers, he tried to use too fowery Lam
euaze, and, becoming excited, he forgot to
be accurate in the use of words. The de-
ec1ption Of the beauties Of nature read
something like this:
The silvery moon lowered over the
ecere, and the stars twinkled merrily; the
soft signing of the wind in the trees near by
came like q benediction of love to the happy
couple entering upon the voyage Of life to
The reporter sent in his copy, but just
a. the paper was about to be sent to press
he rushed into the editors room, all excite
lnent, saying he wished to make correc.
tioE in the account of the wedding, as, ac-
cording to the almanac, there was no sill.
very or any other moon on that night
And the reporter also said that he had
blundered in writing of the "contesting"
parties instead of contracting" parties.
After few more corrections the account
Of the wedding was found available for the
editors aste-basket-TitB Bits
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26
FOREIGN cossrp.

= 4 8
England consumes & 5000, 900 worth
Of fish every year.
Thirty-three members Of the house
Of lords are octOgenarians, or will be be-
fore this year is out. The house of COM
mons can show only three. af
If all the tobacco smoked In the Brit
ish empire last year were rolled into a
rope an inch in diameter it would
form snake-like roll, which, following
the line of the equator, would go 80
times round the earth. 80
During the visit of . travelling
menagerie to Ely. local hair-dresser
undertook, for wager Of & $, to enter
the lions den, and, in the presence of
the savage beasts. shave their keeper.
This feat he successfully accomplished.
The latest thing in company promot-
ing comes from Paris, where q dogs
cemtery has been fioated with capital
Of $4,000. The promoters are ladies',
who have already entered into . con-
tract for the laying out of land suitable
for the purpose of . canine burying
ground.
Paris boasts of paper intended for
beggars only Here are a couple of its
advertisements. "A vacancy has &C.
CURED for a blind man who can play
the violin. Collections good. Small
premium required" WANTED at once,
for seaside resort, pair of helpless
cripples. Good business. References
given and required; also . moderate
premium" aF
A Scottish newspaper has just taken
. plebiscite of it's readers in order to
find out the length of sermons preached
north of the border on particular
Sunday lately. 1t appears that the av-
erage Established church sermon IS Is
in length; Free Church. 80 min
utes; United Presbyterian church. 80;
Congregational. -; scottish Episcopal,
20; Baptist, %; English Presbyterian.
80; Original Secession, IS. In all de-
the longest sermon was
6S minutes. and the shortest nine min
utes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26
NICELY TAKEN IN.
ne Knew the Ways Of the
World But Got Caught
NappinG.

), The man In question used to say he knew
the way of the world as a cat knows its
own kittens, and laugh at the wiles of those
who live on their wits.
de had beeD economizing at every turn
tor q long time, saving all that he could.
for the holidays were near at hand. He
lett his station the other night in the teeth
OF blizzard. The buses had stopped run
ming, and he buttoned his coat collar about
his neck with a determination to walk
home rather than sQuander the price Of .
cab.
"Beastly night,o said tall, imposing
man, n he tapped our friend on the shout.
der. Get into my carriage there; I'll be
with You in a minute" ami he dashed into
the station after his bag. 1t was too good
an offer to be refused, and the travelling
man put in most of his time in thanking
his benefactor, who politely insisted that
the pleasure was all his.
Just tell him where to drive to, he said,
hter; get out here. No, don't mention
it. Glad Of the opportunity"
Now, it was horrible night, and he was
using another mans carriage, so he could
give him cigar to keep his nose warm. At
last the economical traveller was at home,
and he shouted a CHEEKY. good night" as
he slammed the door of the vehicle and
started for the house.
Here. |" cried the driver, you've forgot
Thanks. What is it," as he hurried
0: Vine .hillipe.."
WHAT" as the narrowing conviction
seized him. why, the other man."
That other man be blowed, dom know
Then our man drowned the voice of the
storm while he was settling, and. going in.
It got out.-Pearson's Weekly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26

Il was not without reason that the
Greeks called beautiful woman Cow
eyed" but though many famous Jer-
sey cow has borne Greek name, Hell
las, never saw cows comparing in beau
ty with the modern Jersey-sO fine and
trim in shape and 50 dainty in color and
shading, or with eyes SO large and
liquid. For many years it was disputed
whether the breed were not a cross be
tween the cow and deer. The JERSEY ss
much surpasses her ancient progenitors
in the richness and abundance of her
milk and cream as in beauty. At the
worlds fair at Chicago. in 1893, the
Jersey, putting aside all question Of
beauty, challenged all other breeds for
quantity and quality of the butter, and
was triumphant winner over all com
Bazaar. i
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26
Ma GETS PAS ADVICE.
q
Ut v1AeH she Gets 1t she Gees
And Does the Other
Thing.

Mite Before Last when paw Come Home
NAV says to Him:
paw, got suthin want you to Tell me- .
Well, paw says: Spcel away. I don't
Spose they are ennything / Can't tell You
a1l about"
Two gurls wants to work Here" NAV
Says, "and / wisht you'd Tell me which one
TO Hire. Ones Swede CURL ard ones =
Ninslish gurl- Which one would you
sHow Do no." say. paw, when ainx
seen them. You OF to no which is the Best. !"
Thay Seem about the Same, NAV says.
"Well sposen we Flip q Penny" says paw.
Tales fer the Swede gurl and Heds fer the
no." nav says, Il think that's Dis
Eraidull. You got to Tell me which you'd
So purity soon Thay Come Back and paw
He Looked out through the crack from Be
hind the Door al Them while Thay was
Tallsin to nav, and when NAV came in paw
says:
Last mite paw Come Home Purity Tired
and when we Got Set Down at the Table
nav rung the Bell and in come the Swead
eurl.
Paw He looks at Her a mint and when
she went out He Says to Nav:
] Bet no what you'd Do if Told you
to Go and Jump in the Lake"
WHAT" nav asst.
YOU'D 20 away some Whair and Climb 4
Tree" paw says, and then He made Swipe
at & Fly what was Buxzen around and
hooked over the vinaear Bottel It was 4
6ad Site.-GeorSie, in Chicago Times-Herl
~ 3 s
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1899-08-26

- - - ~ 8 a
sBut me family hasn't the han mark
81 ancient lineage, has it ?" mo. just
the dollar mark Of present success
Clevland Leader.
He (indignantly)-'I hope I know
my own mind!" She (sweetly)-"Yes!
You surely ought to know as muchas
|that!"-Stray Stories.
In Hot Weather.-'I almost envy the
pickpocket." 1.-THE idea. Why9" BE
cause he takes things 20 coolly."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
IL wonder why some buildings are
called fire traps?" said Mrs Snaggs.
Because they catch fire." replied Mr..
Snaggs. = Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele-
graph. - =
Then die. villain:" cried the hero.
mol" shrieked the villain. ~ refuse
except on one condition" "And that
is?" THAT l have the center OF the
stage and the lime light ~. Y. Jour-
nal.
An Awful Fling.-Mrs. Styles-"I'd
have you understand that know q
good many worse men than my hus-
band" Mrs. Myles-.'My dear. you
must be more particular about picking
your acquaintances." Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Henry, did you attend the lecture
last evening. as you expected?" In;
deed, / did. Amanda, and tell you
had a great treat" "Unless appear
ances belle the facts, Henry, you must
have had good deal more than one"
Dispatch.
BillE"Don't you think that man
Daubs is a clever artist?" Jill-"He's
the worst that ever happened" Bill
"Oh, yes; 1 know he can't paint any,"
Jill-"And yet you call him clever?'
Bill-"Why, yes; he sells some OF his
pictures" Statesman.
Hoax "Here's a professor who
claims It has recently been demon
strated that the human voice can utter
296 words a minute" Joax-"That's
strange" 'Strange? Don't you be-
lieve it?' 'Oh. yes; but didn't notice
anyone but myself within earshot of
my wife when 1 came home late last
night" Philadelphia Record.