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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

The tableaux are taken from familiar hill
dren's stories and include Dump
ty." representing the famous egg falling
off the wall and Humpty Dumpty emerging
from II; Jack the Giant Killer" showing
Jack with the great giants head, which
he has Just cut off and is dragging from
the castle; Little Red Riding Hood" Gin
derella escaping from the ballroom as the
clock strikes twelve and Santa Claus
In his workshop, getting ready for Christ
mas. The scenic effects were designed In
the store, and the participants in the tab
leaux are gowned in appropriate costumes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

III. p. WATSON & Co. began their annual
Christmas show for children yesterday On
the first floor of their store on Washington
street. II consists of a series OF fairy
tableaux. and viii be given every morning
and occasionally In the afternoon until
Christmas. A regular stage, with cleo
tricai effects. has been erected. and the
children Who will take part In the tableaax
lave been engaged especially and trained.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
GROWS STEADILY WEAKER.
william n. Jackson, known as "Unc1e
Billy" Cannot Long Survive.

The condition of William N. Jackson.
who is very i'll, was not so favorable last
night. He was very restless Friday night.
but during a part Of yesterday his condi-
ton was improved. Yesterday evening,
however, ne grew worse. His breathing
became difficult and it was announced that
his pulse was low.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Otto stark's Pictures.

Mr.. Otto Stark will give an exhibition of
his seasons work, consisting of paintings
in oils and water colors, at the Leiber gall
leries, commencing tomorrow and contin-
uing throughout the week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

If you do not possess a deck of c. & O.
picturesque playing cards, with 50 different
views. send Is cents at once to JOHN ].
RYAN, passenger department, c. & O.
Railway, Cincinnati, O.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

liberal share of your fire insurance
ought to be given to the Indianapolis Fire
insurance Company, a safe. sound and
successful company. organized with home
capital by Indiana men. who Will gfve your
business prompt attention. Once. No. le
East Market street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

New Century Caiigraph. Ball Bearing Dens-
more and fost typewriters represent in varied
combinations the highest development of type
writer construction. UNITED TYPEWRITER
AND SUPPLIES Monument place
and East Market Phone 1549.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Insure with German Fire Insurance of
Indiana. General Offices 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Yesterday was the last day OF Cyrus J.
ciark's term OF sheriff OF Marion county.
and no county official ever left his Office
with a better feeling toward him than was
entertained by his deputies and those with
whom he had dealings. He will be sue
cteded BY Eugene Saulcy tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Holiday bargains at Marcy's.

No foreign substance enters into Cooks I'm
perial Extra Dry Champagne. It's the pure
juice OF the grapes naturally fermented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Diamond Sale This Month.
Great JeweIry sale at NJ.

Marcy is selling diamonds at old prices. Bi
bargains; SO per karat. Bargains.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Buy your Christmas presents at Marcy's. Best
stock in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless oats
Look out for Auction ake

And tin silverware goods. Go to Marcy's fol-
reliable goods. 3S West Washington street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Fine jewelry. watches and diamonds. Loves
prices ever offered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Special evening sales. Bargains in every de-
partment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

Great Sale Ladies' Watches.
Marcy's is the place TO buy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
seaton, the Halter,
A Work of Art.

Has 'Dunlap's" Silk, Opera and Derby
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Dress OrimminS
An Economy E1enf Marcel
Gus in IFS %aJfnSs

Its only presidents are the
similar clearing sales held six
months and a year ago. We
don't let trimmings grow old on
our hands. They'd be given
away first. Fact is we almost
do so in asking you such little
prices for these, which are just
such as have trimmed the pref
tiest gowns of the season.
Can't you use them? Dressmak-
ers can, we know, and there are
no restrictions on anyone's buy
ing.
One SOS fancy white Bolero....-.S4-5O
3 yards of IS black, spangled all
over, a yard ..............-....S1.OO
$3.50 fancy spangled Band Trimming.
heliotrope and green on gray, a
yard .-....
Black and white lace-edged spangled
Bands and S~erpentine Effects, 1 and
III inches wide, reduced from
$3.50 and 50 a yard Commonwealth
Black Taffeta Appliques that were
25c and SOC. now..........15c and 19c
Black fringed Taffeta Skirt Trim
ming reduced from soc to.........19c
One 81 Gray Skirt and Waist
~
One $40 Black Skirt, front garni-
ture of mohair braid. Is re-
ouceo 10 90 .9O
A $50 Garniture Of black silk
and chiffon. for suit, is now...S2 80
Two b~iack-braided Garnitures for
the waist, instead of s1-50.-......49c
CSC Silk Fringes. In navy. cardinal.
brown, green, tan or gray, a
yard ....---.-.-.
) All-over Ruled Chifons. that were
$l50 and s. a yard. white. yellow
n light blue. now.-......"......69c
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SPECIAL FOR MONDAY AT AYRES'S
Petite O dfS

|peciaf PrfceS for. Monday
....These Silk Skirts comprise
many odd lots that are thorough
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

A lot of Silk P~etticoats, Of heavy Tai
feta, trimmed deliberately I'm rufies,
tucks, pleatings and cording. made
very full. with deep %1ounces and dust
ruf1es, some Of the skirts
were SIS. SIS and $3.50: choice. $3.50
Another lot of SILK Petticoats, in col
ors only. of best quality. very fun.
with deep hounces trimmed in rufies-
and pleated f~ounces, skirts
which were $ and SO; choice. .S49S
Mercerized Italian Cloth Petticoats,
black or colors. made with double UNI
brella fiounces, with thirty
rows Of cording; choice........$3.5O
Skirts OF Sateen, with deep accordion
pleated hounce and dust rufie.
good quality. worth s1.75; spe-
clal --.---.-.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09

ly elegant In
every particular.
The $3.50 price
doesn't represent
more than about
cha regular
v e. I h e
cheaper quota
tons stand for
values almost as
,.4a1,-- Def
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-09
Pillow Tops

Made of tapestry in new designs
and colors. Your choice. $50
The age-herald., 1900-03-11

keep close in the rear. l shall unite his ankles so that he may walk with us. His arms are tied securely, but if he gets on too rapidly despite this poker, which I fasten to one leg and this hicory stick which I secure to the other'-suiting the action to the word--"you are to have no mercy, but give him e blow that will keep him still for time. Now, sir, will you get up and mover"
 A sullen sheer and a low growing re- mark about kids for jailers" had no ef- feet on the boys. They immediately es- corted him without to the spot Iih>re the others stood in readiness.
 f'What will you do now, do tell? he sneer- ingly inquired, though thinking they woA Id probably endeavor to bind him to tree, he was calculating the chances of breaking from them. Of any other confinement he had no thought.
 His mind was soon disabused of the idea, however, for Jim, who had had an inspir- ation indeed, commanded the boys briefly: ''To the cave" Harry, Ran and Tom had been instructed to precede, marching abreast, while Fred and George on either side of the prisoner were to follow, Bruce still in the rear. and he to command.
 Many a time they had practiced such as this in sport, and they felt veritable thrill of pleasure that they were actually having an opportunity to perform the of- fee of guards to a real live prisoner. It wa. deprivation to them to do as asked, and not to give up the custody or the cul- prit to the constable.
 This was a genuine surprise and the scapegrace was heard to articulate under his breath: 'SBy George" but he scarce yet appreciated the thoroughly business inten- tions of his captors, and was still disposed to look upon the matter as huge joke. He began to consider the probable ease with which he could make his escape from the cave.
 Almost perfest silence reigned among them, till they came to the cave where Jim commanded halt. Then he took the place of the front guard alone, facing the prisoner watchfully, and gave command to the boys to take the axe, brought for the purpose, and to cut two stout posts. six
The age-herald., 1900-03-11
TRIALS OF FEMININE
 WORLD AS SEEN BY BOY

Editor Children Department Age-Herald: I have been wanting to right chew and the public ever Sinse Mordegraw I am verry glad you allough boys to Express theirseves in your collums. And I thank you for the Privileg.
 The subjec upon which I want to rite you a few remarks is one that came to me with grate forse during the festivityes of Mardegraw, when l undertook to mask and dress.
 Ma said she dident hay time to make me sute of close so thot I would dress up like girl or womun, which did. got one of sistus dresses and put it on, which was the cause of me reallzun so grately the matter than am ritin on. It is this: that reform is badly kneaded on the womens dresses subject. I don't know that would ever have thot of 1t if hadn't CT tried to be Marde- graw. But Sir it stands to resin that any one who hfs ever tried 1t, must kno that kno woman has haf chance if she has to wear skirts. Yes, sir, its this way. wint on first with the dress, but it got in between my legs and there was so much of it that I really don't see what was to be done. I went home and tole thim that must be fixed up so I wouldn't fall. Sistur said I must put on more skirts. Now, sir don't that seem rediculus ef one skirt is bad more skirts ought ter be worse. I looked at her to see if she was joking, but she warnt, and then I remim- Der bout the irishman who did not want to sleep on a fea ther bed cause one feather was so hard he couldn't stand 1t, and I thought ma-bee the same rul was the one with the skirts, and thot would try what she said. accordenly put on more skirts, and, sir, that is the way tried to enjoy Mardegraw.
 It is needless to say did ent do it. sir.
 And 1t is my opinion that no one can en- joy nothin at no time when they has on skirts, sir.
 The wind blows the skirts too much, sir. and they trip you up, and you get em in spit or other dirt on the rodes, sir, they catch on nail every time you turn around. they are unhandy, they've got no pockets in them they are too much of them and think womun is very greate and wunderful not to say bad words when she master ware them, sir
 Now the fact is-as folks say bout drunk ards-the old women whats already in the habit will ware them ennyhow, but, sir. cant you editors bring about reform for the risin generation.
 I will rite chew agen if there is need of a boy to speak his min.
 The comin wimmun will be dooly grateful Iscan not dout.
 sir, am respectfully yors,
 SAM JONES JENK EMS.
The age-herald., 1900-03-11

the first three years of it's existence, pros per. However, when 'Doc,' hitherto un- noticed member now rose into prominence as wag and fun-maker, the club seemed to start anew, and we soon fully realized what club life really was. Our club seemed more like club; as, instead of building rag-carpet shanty, we were now laboring to complete a "house." as we called it, which, although but four feet high, was great deal of ground. It was while we were building this that Doc commenced calling each one of us "Scrooge," referring to Dick ems character in the Christmas Carol" As none of us resented this nickname, 1t soon became a by-word. However, the spelling of the word did not suit us, and at business meeting in the completed ''house" we changed 1t to "Skrugan," and voted to have the club adopt that name. This house was the real beginning of the Skrugans as a club, and consequently had many features which we distinctly remem- Der. Of these, the tower and the "cave' were the principal ones. The cave was secret cellar which we dug beneath the floor of the library" It was only four feet deep and four feet square, but the digging of it and the difficulty in keeping it se- cret were both full of fun. We dug at It by lamp light, and threw the dirt out of little back window when no one was Tn sight.
 We had not lived in this house long when our mothers made a great protest against it, claiming that we caught cold there, and wore out too many clothes. This was so forciby impressed upon our minds we were obliged to consider it. and the result was our house was torn down.
 For a few weeks after this our club was scattered. We had no place to meet, and
The age-herald., 1900-03-11

feet high, and two others somewhat short
 CT, but equally strong, and return as quick
 ly possible.
 The prisoner listened grimy to the order,
 but made no remarks, seeming to appre-
 ciate that though he was in the hands Of
 mere boys, they were not disposed to be
 talked over.
 The boys returned after a few moments
 well equipped with poles; then going to
 the place where their lanterns and lamps
 of former expeditions were stored, they
 soon stood in readiness
 Now" said Jim Erred, you are the tall
 est; blindfold the prisoner" Fred did so,
 wondering considerably why the last order
 was necessary but he was a good soldier and obeyed, with no remark to indicate his
 curiosity.
 They were then ordered to follow, as Jim led the way, as 1t seemed to the blind ed captive, through many turns, and over dangerous passes, but really only short distance into the cavern, when they halted and planted firmly the two small stakes
 just in front of a fiat rock, on which they seated him; then back of it, the larger ones, as Fred said jestingly. for his back to rest against. To the small stake they securely tied his ankles and bound his arms, after untieing his hands from behind, to the
 other stakes. Then removing the bandagc
 from his eyes, they left him, only consol- ing him by the remark that some one would bring him food during his imprison- ment, ana cneer ms SOllIuUe Dy so uOlnS at least twice day.
 On returning to Uncle Dicks cabin, they found him very little better than he had been and the entire night through which Bruce, Tom and arry watched him by turns, he was very i'll. Quite early next morning Jim came with the doctor from | the village to see him, and they were told that, repeated attacks of the kind not withstanding, the old man could not sur l vive the day. Giving him some quieting | powders, he left the patient in the care | of the boys, promising to return near dark. Jim and Bert cared for him through the | day till late, when Fred came with the doctor, and seeing that the old mans eyes followed him as if anxious to confide some | thing to him, Fred volunteered to remain. | The satisfaction of the sufferer was evil | dent, and so Will and Fred took the place | of the watchers. while the other boys re- | turned to the village with the doctor. l Notwithstanding the eagerness that Uncle Dick had manifested to talk to Fred It was late in the night while Wilburt was | sleeping, that he undertook to speak of | the episode, which the day before came So near being a tragedy.
 Of the cause of the incident itself and to many other things pertaining to the dy- l ing mans history Fred listened with eager attention, receiving many instructions be- sides, for the future should this be his friends summons to his eternal home. Toward the early dawn Fred observed the death palor steal over the old mans face, and anxiously he called to Will to come and say if it were true that the spirit of their good old friend was preparing to take its flight.
 Silently and breathless they stood by the immaciated form in the grey dawn. The loneliness and the isolation of their friend s abode struck them with terror. The croak
The age-herald., 1900-03-11
How Prick Keeps Down Mems Wages

From the New York Journal. The making of pig iron requires from one and one-eighth to one and one-quarter tons of coke to melt each ton of pig iron. and nearly two tons of Lake Superior ore duced at the Carnegie works, hence the cost of the fuel cuts large figure in the making of the metal.
 The actual cost of making a ton of coke is about S1 The miner is paid $116 per 100 bushels for all kinds of coal he digs, whether nut slack or lump. The men who fill the coke ovens get $2 day, and the best skilled labor in the Connellsville fields gets S2.50 day.
 The cost of making the coke has remain ed stationary for the past year, in spite Of the general advance in the cost of all other kinds of manufactures.
 The explanation for this state of affairs lies in the dow price contract between the 1T. c. Prick Coke company and the carne- gie company by which the latter Is sup piled with furnace coke at $135 per ton. Since this contract was made furnace coke has advanced from $150 to 8 per ton in tho general market.
 In spite of this, the wages paid the work men have not been advanced, because, as the Prick company explains. 1t is tied down by it's low price contract with the Carnegie company. The independent companies say they cannot raise wages unless the Prick company takes the initiative.
 Thus the money paid for labor, with coke at s ton, is the same as that paid when coke was S1.35, and the independent com panies are making enormous profits.
The age-herald., 1900-03-11
Health and Beauty

E,,eanora Duse takes an active interest in Woman's dress. Corset or no corset us the keystone, So she avers, of all physio- aogical fas and ailments. Recently-her daughter being her secretary-sne wrote to Frau Paohhammer in Berlin, president ot the Society for the Improvement or Wom- ans Dress, assuring her that she never wears a corset, either on or off the stage, nor has she ever permitted her daughter to don such mt ssIlievous device. The Rou- rnanian minister of public instruction fol- lowing the example set in mediaeval times, also condemns eorsets. By his instruction a circular has been sent to the head mis- dresses of all girls schools fin Roumania to the following effect: Experiments based on science and practice show that stays are Glurtful to health and ir,.erfere with the action of the organs of respiration l decree that you strictly forbid the use or stays to the pupils of your establishment.' As though minister's or even monarchs, couid cope whsh a woman's VIII! If girls be girls in Roumania, in spite of all ed.cts they will continue to wear the much abused 'istay." In order to make the prohibition effective, a definition of "stay" within the meaning of the act is required
 In Leslie's Weekly Maxine E.Eott writes as follows ''To beginner with any se9i- ous ambition for stage success, beauty g.ves her prominence which cer inexperience and incomplete ant cannot justify, and when, with years of hard work, her latent talents reach their dramatic fulfilment, her recognition as an artist is likely to be much more grudgingGy given, because forsooth, everybody has assumed she cannot de- velop. She Is just d beauty, and, therefore, presumably, a fool. The ugly girl, who begins ller career at the same time, pos sessirg no more fielty than the beauty, has the advantage of working out her sal walton in comparative Joscurlty-that is, she rns no urssavorabqe impressions to ef- face from the public mind, because 1t has never even noticed her struggling up, step by s.eQ, in the same nttle parts the beauty played with more or less adverse com mer,.s.
 Finally, the chance that is worth while comes to the ugly girl when she is properly equipped to take advantage of it. and To. an artist is recognized, and the credit due her work is given to it. Fools do not whisper in her ear, loved you in the part you looked so beautiful Alphabetically looking beautiful never made an audience love player, and she can lay the fattering unc- ton to her soul that something better than that brought forth the compliment, even though the giver did not recognize the fact. Beauty ts a gift that will not let an actress go far unless supplemented with the tenn perament, intelligence and indus.cy requir- ed. Dispense with beauty altogether and the last three qualifications mean success"
The age-herald., 1900-03-11

that he would trust us for all the building material we needed so we felt much en- couraged Plans were drawn, a space given us by my father in our yard was staked on, and we began. We were our own car penters and masons not very experienced, but very enthusiastic and full of confidence. Ine work went along finely. and In Sep tenber, 1898, six weeks after we laid the Foundation" our clubhouse was completed. There were originally four small rooms in it-a library, sitting room, a dining room and a kitchen. Since then we have added a pantry and "lounging room," the latter being upstairs and connecting with the tow CT.
 Upon moving into our new habitation, we found it necessary to make club rules, and to elect officers. Our rules were made sub ject to my fathers will, as he was to act as our guardian. We now have a small library, and the Skrugans, morally, are highly recommended by the townspeople. Our object is to promote good fellowship, and although very exclusive, we are each sure of the staunch friendship of every oth- CT one of the club. And true friend is in- valuable when fighting the battles of the world.
 Our president is called 'TIowdy," an ab- brevfation of his given name The secretary and treasurer are one, and the first ad- mitted new member fills that position We call him 'fBrowning," as a lazy man we all hIiOW OA goes ny that name. inc cnleI char acteristics of Doc are his puns, his clown dsh actions, and his fine @ bass voice with which he makes the clubhouse re- sound every club night. Although we often long to lay hands on him and cast him outdoors, as 1t is absolutely impossible to read when he is within hearing, yet he is the spirit and charm of the club. Doc has a brother, "Skinney," who is the musician of the club. He is fine soprano singer. He is also the youngest of us all, our ages ranging from his, twelve years, up to six teen. Skinney's mate, '+Stiffy," furnishes us with some amusement through his pe- culiar movements and strange way of talk ing. Hubby" one of our new members, is the thorn in Docs flesh, as he is sharp as steel trap, and often gets the best of our wag. Lengthy" our other new mem- ber, certainly deserves his nickname, as the seven-foot ceilings of our clubhouse are none too high for him.
 The Skrugans, through their system of theatrical performances have now paid for their clubhouse, and can easily afford to support the baseball club, whose victory cry is often heard through the streets of Marlette:
 ''Hippity, hppity, hip hooray,
 This is the Skrugan's victorious day.
 We came to win, and win we did:
 1Iippity hippity, hipAboom-zid." l"