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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
MARION, Ind, Aug. 23.-The forty-fourth
annual session of the Grand Lodge. colored.
Free and Accepted .Masons. came to a
close here to-day. The next session viii,
be held in Anderson. These officers were
elected: Grand master, ID. w. Kaine, Sey-
mour: deputy grand master, j. r. Lind
sey, indianapolis; senior grand warden. p.
c.. Terrell, Mitchell: junior grand warden.
T.. s.. Garrett. Mount Vernon: grand treas
urer, Charles Lanier. Indianapolis; grand
secretary. Fred ID. Blake. Terre Haute:
grand lecturer. III. A. Rogan. indianapolis:
grand chaplain. J. II. White. Muncie:
senior grand deacon. w. III. Russell. Wa
bash; junior grand deacon, c. j. hickman.
South Bend; senior grand steward, j..
Ferguson. Richmond: junior grand Stew
ard. ID. Doheny. Seymour: grand marshal.
w. j. Sixemore. Marion; grand tyler. r.
Taylor, Rockport; trustees. James Rey-
holds. Jacksonville: James Lee. Jefferson
vile. and w. II. Anderson. Evansville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind, Aug. 23.-The Repub-
leans of Hamilton township met at Repub-
lican headquarters in this city this even
ing and organized a branch of the Lincoln
League of Indiana, with a charter men,
bership of 200. The meeting was a very
large and enthusiastic gathering of loyal
Republicans. An address was delivered by
the Hon. John c. CLANCY, Of this city.
The organization of the league at all the
principal towns in the county will be COM
pleted this week by County Organizer A. A.
Holmes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
REPORT FROM ROBERTS.
Results Of skirmishing I'm south
Afrfca-De Vets Army Small.

LONDON. Aug. 23-Lord Roberts reports
to the Wal Office. under date of Pretoria.
Aug. %, as follows:
Buffers division marched to vanwycks-
vlei, fifteen miles south OF Belfast, yester-
day. His casualties were twenty.
"Paget reports from Hammanskraal that
Baden-Powell engaged Grobler's rear guard
all day yesterday. Grobler was driven
back east OF Pinaars river. Baden-P Powell
occupied the railway station OF that name.
During the fight Baden-Powell's advance
and that OF the enemy galloped into each
other, the Rhodesians losing Col. Spreck-
ley and four men killed and seven wound
ed. Many OF the Beers were killed or
wounded. They were at Cyferkuil this
morning. with Plummer and Hickman
closely pursuing them.
1T seems certain that De Wet. finding II
hopeless TO make his way eastward. has
recrossed the Magaliesberg, with a few
wounded, with the intention of returning
to the Orange river colony. He Is I'm a very
different condition from that when he left
Bethlehem with six or eight guns and
1000 men. His guns nave mostly been
buried and his personal following cannot
be more than 900.
1T is stated that Teyn. with n small
bodyguard. has crossed Pinaars river on
his way TO join Kruger at M~achadodorp.
THE Beers yesterday blew up a portion
of the railway at Koetze's drift. five miles
north OF Newcastle. and damaged the rails
at a point thirty miles south OF New
castle"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
How Much Money Did He Contributes

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-In reference to a
report which has been current for several
days the World tomorrow will print the
following copyrighted cable from London:
1.-The World correspondent telegraphed
Andrew Carnegie. who is at Skibo Castle,
his Scotch residence, asking whether the
report was true that he intended TO stump
the United States for Bryan because of his
opposition TO imperialism. Mr.. Carnegie re-
piled: There is no truth In the report"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
Plethora of Candidate. Mt Madison.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
MADISON, Ind. Aug. 23.-Colonel Dur
bin, Republican nominee for Governor;
John c. Lawler, Democratic nominee for
lieutenant governor; Representative Grit
fifth and Republican Candidate for Mem
Der of Congress Nathan Powell are attend
ing the Grand Army meeting in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
Seth Benu.

ADRIAN, Mich. Aug. 2S-Ex-Mayor Seth
Bean. law partner of Representative Henry
Smith, died while sitting at the supper
table last evening. Acute gastric srouble
is the supposed cause. He was sixty years
of age. held a prominent place i'm Michi-
gan Democratic politics and ranked among
The leading LAWYERS of the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, Aug. pa Rough
Riders club has been organized at Penn
Vile, this county. with a good membership
and the following officers: President, Jo-
seph Sell; secretary. L. j. Gibble; treas
urer. Samuel Mason.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

HELENA, Mont. Aug. RI. III. Hirsch-
field, ex-president Of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Helena, was acquitted to-
day after a two weeks trial on the charge
OF making false reports to the controller
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
Mrs. WINSTON. Soothing syrup

Has been used over nifty years by millions o.,
mothers for their children while teeth.ng witt
perfect success. Ii sooths tire child, softens IN.
gums. ailays pain. cures wind collie, regulat ties Ia.
bowels, and is the best remedy for clarrhes
whether arising from teethins or other causes
For sale by druggists in every part OF the world
Re sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothin,
syrup. % cents a bottle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24
N.thantel Hnrri.op Hnrr,..

LONDON. Aug. 23.-Nathaniel Harrison
Harris. n brigadier general on General
Lees staff and formerly of Mississippi.
died at Malvern. county of Worcester, last
night. Mrs. Johr Hayes Hammond is his
niece
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

ASHEyILLE. N. c., Aug. "a girl baby
has been born TO Mrs. George Vanderbilt
Va Biltmore House. Mr.. Vanderbilt an
nounces that her name will be Co-nelia
Stuyvexant The little stranger 10 heir to
Z fortune Of D.O00.000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

are cheaper. They can be cheaper only if made
from cheaper materials. Cheaper" means inferior
materials always. To cheaper the cost of an
article of food at the expense of its healthfulness,
as is done in alum baking powders, is a crime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

Friend. a word with you, II you are trouble.
with any skin disease or other cutaneous irn
tation, use Glenn's Sulphur. Soap. Do iikewis
low. You won't regret II. Sold by ali drugxists
Hills Hair and .Whisker Dye. black or brown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-08-24

LONDON. Aug. z3-The Colonial or
fee to-day made public the text of the
correspondence seized at Pretoria Besides
Henry Labouchere. job Edward Ellis.
Liberal member OF Parliament for the
Rushclire division OF NottinghamshirA
wrote to Mrs. solly for facts favorable q
the Transvaal. and DIR. Gavin Clark. Rad
zeal. and former consul general for the
South African Republic I'm London wrote to
President Kruger under date OF Aug. -
1899. OF the unsatisfactory result OF q con-
versation he had with John Chamberlain.
the secretary of state for the colonies.
DR.. Clark said he thought war was fnev.
table and discussed the effect OF Prostdnu4
Kruger seising the passes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
A Strange wooer,

Pitts Is n sharp man. man OF busi
ness tact. and when Pitt goes into @
shop he always gets the lowest cash
price and says:
We'll. I'll look about. and II don,
find anything that suits me better III
Gull and take this"
Pitts. like all sharp men. Is partial tc
women. and young ones In particular
Now. quite lately, Pitts said to him
self:
I'm getting rather along In years
and think I'll get married"
His business qualities would not lie,
him wait. so OF he travels and calls on
q lady friend. opening the converse
ton by remarking that he would like
to know what she thought about bis
getting married.
"Oh. Mr.. Pitts. that Is an affair In
which I am not SO very greatly inter
ested. and I prefer to leave 1t with
yourself"
"But," says Pitts. you are interested,
and. my dear girl. will you marry meY
The young lady blushed very red,
hesitated. and finally, as Pitts was
very well to do In the world and NOR
ally, financially and politically Of good
standing In society. she accepted him.
whereupon the matter Of fact Pitts
said:
"Well, well, I'll look about, and II
I don't find anybody that suits me bet
ter than you I'll come back."-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
HUNTING FOR SAM,

III ran newspaper once st the county
seat OF q bsckwoods Pennysylvania
County," said Col. Jim Ball OF Potter
County, "and one day l started out
among my patrons 10 the outlying town.
ships on q collecting tour. In the course
OF the day came TO clearing 10 which
had been directed ~ the domicile Of
one Samuel Ricketts,, 10 whom l Was
anxious to present my autograph ut the
bottom Of n receipt for 81 %.
knocked at the door Of the Ricketts,
residence, and bye-and-bye sharp-fsced
woman, with snappy eyes and her
sleeves rolled above her elbows, respond
ed to the knock.
docs Mr.. Ricketts, live here?" I
asked.
"'Ssm Rickettss" snapped the woman,
who, rightly guessed, was Mrs. Rick
etts.
"Yes, ma'sm," replied.
Z" He has the name o. livin' here, said
Mrs. Ricketts,, with fine scorn, but
ths's darn little life 10 him.
~ pretended not TO notice the irony
OF my patrons aimsble helpmeer, and
assumed anxiety.
"'He isn't sick, Il hep / asked.
"'No, replied M-s. Ricketts,, she
amt sick
"'Is he iu?' inquired.
"No, he Amt 10 !" was the answer.
"'ls he about the placer / asked.
"'Yes, he's about the place = said Mrs.
Ricketts,. The last l seen Of him he
WAS h'istin' hisself up the ladder TO the
h.r laasla O.. han IsoA
him move In coon's age, and he's
scroochin' In one corner of the NOW
now, shouldn't wonder
"will he be back to the house soon.
| asked.
"'Meauin' this afteruoon?' said my
patrons wife.
"Oh, yes, certainly" replied.
"No, ne WON'T" exclsimed Mrs. Rick
etts with positiveness that satisfied me
that, slthough the deed for that clear
ing might be In the name Of Samuel
Ricketts,, he wasn't the boss Of II,
stood q moment undecided what 10 say
or do next when Mrs. Ricketts, snapped
out:
"'would you want to know why Sam
Ricketts, won't be here so0n?'
III said that would.
"'Well,' said she. Sam Ricketts, had
the snoopinest, sneei inest, humliest old
yaller houn' that ever licked \ platter,
and got sick and tired o. kickin' It out
o. doors. | hate dogs wuss'n p'ison,
anyhow, tlckelly houn' dogs, an so up
an told Sam Ricketts, this mornin' that
II he didn't take that hOun' OF an sell It
or give It away, I'd knock IL In the head,
an him, too, maybe.
$50 Sam'l he took the dog away, an
long about an hour ago he come back.
An what do you think he had done? He
had traded that dog eft for two darn
straddlin' coon dog pups and fetched
'em home. That's the reason Sam Rick
etts hustled up that ladder to the hay
NOW so student and pulled the ladder
up after him. And that's the reason
why he won't be back soon.
'''He won't be back till after I'm gone
to bed and asleep tonight, Sam Ricketts,
won't, and you kin bet your boots on It !"
~ didn't see any point In waiting to
see Samuel Ricketts,, and / heard, =
month or 20 later, that he WAS wonder
ing what In thunder that editor stopped
his paper or.'-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Key to the Pusnler.
Nc. 39i.-Half Square: l. Minaret. 2
Images. 8. Named. 4. Aged. s. Red
8. rs. Z. T.
No. 395.-Illvtrated Rebus: BE back
ward in naught. Be on hand. Be on
time. Be behindhand In naught. Be In
dependent. Be easy. Be benign.
No. 396.-A Diamond: I. c. 2. She. 8
Carat. 4. Satiric. 5. Christmas. &
Earthen. 7. Times. 8. Can. 8. s.
No. 397.-A Riddle: World.
No. 39S.-Arithmograph Boston. /
Bob. . Boon. 8. Not. 4. Boot. B
Soon. 6. Ton. Z. Too.
No. 800. -Substitutions:
As through an i'll matched roof
The pelting rains descend.
So an unthinking mind
The stormy passions rend.
As well matched roofs defy the rain.
30 passions crash and dash against
The thoughtful mind in vain.
No. 4O0-Numerical Enigma:
MY songs are carols sung
At every shrine.
Proclaiming peace on earth.
Good will 20 men,"
No 401 .-R-headings: I. Olive. 2
U-praise 2 Silly 4. Ideal & N-aps
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
Not what He Wanted.

An exchange tells Of the sad disap
pointment which came to all INDECENT
young man at the hands Of his sweet
hearts stern parent.
$50 you love my daughter. do your
inquired this discouraging person
"Can you support her II consent to
the marriageY
II hoped" was the cheerful response
that II you considered my suit favor
ably you could give me a situation
where Il would be possible for me to
RISE"
II could" was the brief reply.
"Oh. thank your said the hopeful
young man. "I"-
II can give you situation where you
VIII have to rise about o'clock every
morning." was the disheartening an
nouncemeut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To accommodate those who are partial
70 the us Of atomixers In applying
liquids into Tho nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the propriet0rs pre-
pare Cream Balm n hQnid form, which
win b known % Elyh Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including tho spraying
tnbs b a Cents. Dspggisss OK ~ nall.
The liquid form embodlse The medicinal
properties Of he solid preparation.
Cream Balm b quickly absorbed By The
membrane and does not dry up the score
lions but changes than 70 natural and
healthy character. lily Brothers, IS
|WaErun etroot, New YoTk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

warwick castle b held By many to
b the most beautiful seat 10 England.
The large baronial han h magnificent
room. Il b decorated with the most
perfect specimens Of armor. furnished
d . Injurious manner. and masses Of
nowses and hrSs palms abound % ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Wise and Otherwise.
When base notes break In upon the
even tenor Of your way. they are likely tc
alter the air OF things.
A man often has to curtail his expenses
TO make both eads meet.
A lucky criminal Is generally pardoned
before he has lived up to his convictions
Cleveland Leader.
"For once I'm going to have my owp
weigh" she said. as she stepped on the
scale and deposited . penny In the slot
Golden Days
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
No, Aoa.-Nunerseal Enigna.

No. ]04--NuneFieal Enigma.
Composed OF 16 letters.
My 9. II. II. 10 deep. cold place 10
the ground.
My IL. 4. 8 10 what We may do to fishes.
Ny 8. Is. IL b when We ought to do
the duties nearest to M
Ny I. 2. 8 will do - much mischief In
the garden as aock Of crows.
Ny IS. 8, 10 sometimes makes q con-
venient seat by the roadside.
My whole will give the name Of be-
loved American poet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
No. 4Os.-Hidde. Dinner.

No. &Os.-Hidden Dinner.
Be esectually prepared for the repast.
Such American games as baseball. golf,
etc. are especially conducive TO good
appetites. Think Of the lazy Turk eyine
shis narghili through half closed lids!
What appetite can he have? ! would no,
7 be such an idler at any price. would
not be a nabob either. would not be
answerable for the effects OF a grillins
climate on my constitution.
To thoroughly enjoy a good dinner one
should be q boy. Siers,itius, the grea,
authority on dining. says, "A lad OF IL Is
happier with bowl OF nice cream and
mush than q monarch with a kingdom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
HINTS FoR HoUsEkEEPERs.

Stir cake only one way.
To cut hot bread or cAks, cut with Z
hot knife.
Onions peeled under water do not
affect the eyes.
Never put pickles in jar that has had
lard In Il.
Put sugar on top Of your jelly TO kssp
Il from moulding.
II you went IN umbrella 70 rot, stand
|it wkeu NJ, haDdb ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Evsneseence-"You haven't had any
lynchings In . good while," said the
visitor at Crimson Gulch. "No," ans
wered Broucho Bob. "All these here
fads seem 70 die ont sooner or later"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Experience. Briggs-You don't know
what you are talking about when you
call me . donkey. Diggs-Pd like to
know Why I don't. I once owned Q
donkey for three months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Different. "Mary Ann, told you II
you cracked another china tespot, you
would have to pay for It." ''Yes, mum,
but didn't crask this no; | broke L."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Cream Balm Is placed into Tie nosezilA spreads
over The membrane and 10 absorbed Rsief b I'm
mediate snd cure followa Il 10 not dzyine-co>s
no, produce snesxins. LArgs Size, 80 snts q Drug
gis,s or By mail: Trial Sine, 10 cent? - nail
ELY BROTHERS, 80 Warren Street.. Nsv York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not
impossible to be prepared for 1t. DR..
Thomas Electric OIL. Monarch over
pain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Two million Americans suffer the tor
turing pangs Of dyspepsia. No need to.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At any
drug store,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

No. <00.-EniHnatic Names.
lFeminine.l
I. Did make and a cord.
2. Gentle and color.
3. A market and an exclamation.
4. Noise and an exclamation.
8. A vowel. poor and conjunction.
8. Part Of violin and letter.
Z. To act. skin and q vowel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

LAjy-why don't you 90 to work for
Ming? Tramp-Well, lady, want to
give everything else.a fair trial frst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

The Funny Paper Goat.
'I'n eat this comic paper"
Were the words the goatlet spoke.
"And show by the said caper
know how to take joke"
Cleveland Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

i.5. "a kind Of corn.
3. 3. IA kind Of gun.
/. 2. "a small. smart, quick sound
or report"
rs 9-"To suddenly ask q question"
1. 1. ITO move from place TO place
suddenly"
g. 8. ITO cause TO expand and burst
suddenly with heat."-Examiner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Terrible plaques, those itching, poster.
ing diseases of the skin. Put an end to
misery. Dosn's Ointment cures. At any
drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

rs your friend literary msn?''
"No, he's just writer. Hes too bald
headed to be literary man."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

No. lO<.-Charaae.
Reader. In thy fancy view,
Mid the scenes Of strife and war.
Where the soldiers. brave and true.
Calmly sleeping are:
It's my FIRST.
Next In dim cathedral aisle.
Lit by early dawn's FIRST ray.
Pause aud listen for awhile
Till thou hearst my SECOND say.
DAY hath burst"
Those who love poetic lore
Must have heard an authors name
Often DER his works must pore.
Not unknown to fame:
Hes my WHOLE.
No. AOS.-Doshle Aerostic.
Ny primals name the beginning Of my
finals.
/. A short coat or close waistcoat. 2
A corner. & Covetous. 4. Concord. B
Pupil Of the eye. g. A country In Eu'
rope. Z. At distance.
No. <00s-DeAnttions.
I. Pertaining to history. 2. The en-
blem OF peace. 3. A dictionary. 4. To
notch. 5. Fearless; intrepid. Q. A repos-
itory for arms. 1. Coming every year.
Initials OF the definitions placed In the
order given win name q festival day.
No. <O7.-Letser SSsares.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
5HE@g6tSb
%N-.S-4~,~o ~


I. A 6ne game. 2 Heard at the tele-
phone. 3. A feminine name. 4. Ere
quently seen In the winter. 8. Lucky;
thriving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30

Larry-Th' doctar said Oh bod an IN
usual thick coat on me tongue.
Dinny-Fsith. IL must be an overcoat
thin,-Chicago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
Hav Pressing.

A. w. Walker & Son have
bought the hay press formerly owned
by A. A. Laferrier Of Norway, and
notify the public that they are now
ready to receive all orders at their
Office for pressing hay.
A. w. Walker Il Son.
South Paris, Jan. 81, 1899.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
1000 AGENTS WANTED for
The Life and Times Of Gladstone, b.
DR.. JOHN CLARK RrDPArH;

~ sorry Of he dfs and dssds Of Ensland's
greatest stssssnaa By Ansrioans greatest
historian; Tie bet and most Instructive
biography Of ths ~; 90 imperial octave page,
lso illustrstions.
BALCH BROrH1Rs CO.,
- Bron1eld D., BostoB.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-01-30
Nasal
cATARRh

IN ~ ~ 49, sS
sAould be Cleanliness
Ely's Cream Balm
eleanses, sootnes and heals
the diseased membrane.
I,eures esfasrh and drives
away Q cold in the bead
ootek1v
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1900-04-13
.sIMPLY MIRACULOus.r

Muscatine, Ia. Mar. u, 1897.
Last January l was taken with a
severe attack Of Grippe, which for
wdeks kept me in constant tormcnt.
Every bone in my body ached; every
muscle sore, and my head seemed
bursting with pain. I employed the
best medical skill I knew Of but could
get only temporary relief. A friend
finally brought me a bottle Of Orlof's
Russian Grippe Cure and it was sirnp-
" miraculous how it helped me from
the start. 7 have never ceased to rec
ommend It for anything in the way Of
colds sidoe; Try il and you viii join
me. ]. X. MEARs.
100 Doses for So Gents.
Sold by Peoples drag store.