Indianapolis Journal, Volume 51, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 February 1901 — Page 3

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FEBRUARY 23, 1901

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Full p:cces, perfect goods, in blue, green, brown, staple and fancy checks; in fact, every style made; are regular 7c quality. Center Aisle. Pettis Dry Goods Co. .Butcher's Polish. . FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS H. E. Hamilton & Co. tcl 493 19 Pembroke Arcade. .... row .... APPLY TO CLIFFORD ARRICK, ID N. Pennsylvania St Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry University of Indianapoll. for all kin J of dental werk. The fees are to cover the costs only. Receive patients from 8 a. m. to it p. m. 8. XV. Cor. Delaware anil Ohio Street. AMUSEMENTS. Jamti OWelll In Monte G'risto" at English's) Opera House. Enough of the much-discussed Liebler production of "Monte Crlsto" was shown at English's Opera House last night to justify the belief that the complete spectacle, as shown during the recent long run of the piece in New York, was really magnificent. The splendid scene showing the conservatory and ballroom of the Hotel de Morcerf and the wonderful landscape of the forest of Fontainbleau were displayed fn their entirety and with all the. dazzling effect lent by brilliant electric and calcium lights. A feature of the forest scene that elicited admiration was the realistic moon that actually roso up through the clouds Into the clear sky, dotted with stars. , In the ballroom scene there was a striking e fect of massiveness and richness given by the apparently heavily-gilded fretwork on each side of the great stairway and the huge candelabra that rose majestlcaly from the newel posts. These scenes surpassed anything of a similar character shown here in several seasons. The full effect of the Chateau d'lf scene was made Impossible of realization by an unfortunate accident the toppling over of the chauteau Just as the escaped prisoner Edmond Dantes was about to emerge to the summit of the rock and proclaim himself master of the world. The curtain was quickly lowered and amid the terrific battle of the elements the entire prison was removed bodily, after which the 6c;ne progressed very nicely. Such a vivid reproduction of thunder and lightning has probably never been given here before. Concerning the work of Mr. O'Neill in his protean role of Edmond Dantes, Abbe Bueonl and the Count of Monte Crlsto little need be raid at this late day, when he has been appearing In it with conspicuous success for many years. He was perhaps most impressive as the abbe and in the early part of hi career as the count; before the exfgencles of the play required him to utter that Inexplicable absurdity, "You are next; you are going to die," a sentence which no actor, however great, could utter without raising a laugh. - Mr. O'Neill was given a royal reception by his host of friends in the audience., So charmed were they by his rich, vibrant voice that they wanted to hear more of it and clamored for a curtain speech, which the actor refused to give. Three members of Mr. O'Neill's supporting cast were welcomed as old friends Thurlow Bergen, Howell Hansell and Frederic de Belleville, and each acquitted himself with distinction, despite the limitations of the parts. Miss Selene Johnson was a beautiful and charming Mercedes. Rose Tiffany handled the insignificant part of Milt. Danglars with grace. Mrs. Annie Ward Tiffany amply Justified her reputation as a character actress by her Impersonation of Carconte. Other excellent character portrayals were those of Abbe Farla, by Mark Ellsworth, and Caderousse, by V. J. Dixon. "Monte Cristo" will be repeated this afternoon and to-night. On account of the great amount of scenery employed the curtain will rise on to-night's performance promptly at 8 o'clock. Xote of the Staff e. The Zoo animals were enjoyed by the usual big crowds yesterday. To-day the little tots" will be lntertglned with an Interesting programme. XXX , To-day and to-night .will be the last chances to see the Bowery Burlesquers a the Empire Theater, where they have been entertaining crowded audiences. The Jolly Grass Widows will begin a three days' engagement with Monday's matinc. XXX Anna Kenwick has proved to be by far the best singer of "coon" songs that ha3 yet tK-en engaged by the management of the Grand. Miss Kenwick's specialty at that house this week is received with extraordinary enthusiasm. The last two opportunities to enjoy a fine vaudeville bill will be given to-day. PEESONAI AND SOCIETY. m Miss Helen Vhitson is visiting friends In Shelbyville. Mr. and Mrs. W. T). Kerfoot and their daughter Ethel, of Chicago, vre visiting Mn. Carleton B. McCulloch. of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard entertained fe fr'enJs informally last night in honor or Mrs. Elizabeth fctay, of Greenfield, Mass. Mr. Charles S. Millard will entertain some friends at dinner Monday evening, prior to going to New York to reside permanently. Miss Annie Fräser gave a small tea yesfua' aft;oon In honor of her visitor. ! Tnrl,te Dr,nP. of Chicago, and Miss Emily Olcutt, of Muncie. an.l Mra- A- Havellck will give a KSSTSS Vr .T;hnL rarty next Saturday evening, at their home, 1901 North Pennsylvania street. In honor of their g""st Miss Francis Husel. of Lafayette Mrs. Earl McKelly Oslo entert Ii fd twelve ladles at hightca MeS "a orI.oon In honor of Mrs. R. A Baker rf ra'rrrfi5' ?? l,if,n "' Ä V. tvlru Kt?te MetcaI,f entertained about thlr. ty g'J4 t at card:? yesterdiv nfr. U cv SteThb' her n,ce- Ma?tfanMe?: cu.f. The rooms were prettily decoAiV In the natlonnl colors; bunch' s of red the lies hung from tne chandeliers hy tJa Ute and blue ribbon, ar.d th "orViruN were oecorated with American rla Tha river? or the guc.ts were small hatrhe t:ed with red. white and blue ribbon and the fee? were carried out In the same colors. AMr-M,J',L lrr an,i lauKhtir. Mrs. W JK.. i:lU. gave a reception yesterday afternoon at thlr home on Kait Tenth str 7t leect-lvlns with thun was Miss Alice Coe J he room were prettily ovcurutexl witli jink roses and Southern rmilax. A frlezJ of the smllajc adorned the walls, and wall rockets filler !tr. pink TW. and feVna were placed, here and th-re. The candelabra m the dlfierent room held pink tauer shaded with tulip shades in three tinu oi greec Xf. uinirg room tabid held, a

mound of pink roses, in the center of whica was a candelabra holding pink tapers; Mls3 Lillian Krauss gave a delightful George Washington tea yesterday afternoon, entertaining about one hundred and twentyfive guests in honor of Miss Urmston. of Hamilton, O., and Mrs. David C. Bradcn. Th5 reception hall was converted into a red. white and blue room, with numerous flags draped about, and red, white and bluo lights In the parlors white ilowers were t-ted in the decorations, with palms and Southern smilax. and in the library the lights were shaded with bluo shades, and white flowers adorned the. chocolate -table The dining room was in red. with red lights and red carnations on the table and buffet. Tiny red Rags were stuck in the ices, and little flags were arranged about the walls. Miss Krauss was assisted in receiving by her mother, Mrs. Charles Krauss. Mrs. Guy Hawkins, Mrs. William Birk. Miss Cora Stubbing, Miss Adelaide Goetz and Mis Katherine Krauss. Ml?s Jessie and Miss Alice Allen passed thi runch. Among the guests were th Misses Henry, Mrs. Lindstrum of Anderson, and Miss Natalie Lyon, of Orange, N. J. DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION. Miss Tarqulnia L. Voss, state regent of the Daughters of the Revolution, entertained the members of the society yesterday afternoon at her home, on Broadway. The rooms were decorated with American flags and a large picture of George Washington and one also of one of the original Daughters of the Revolution, Mrs. Flora Darling.- The table In the dining room was adorned with the colonial colors, blue and buff. A French scarf of blue gauze was arranged diagonally across the table and intertwined with this was blue and buff ribbon. The lace mats were over blue satin, and In the center of the table was a crystal vase of Jonquils. Before the social hour there was a business meeting and delegates were elected to the national meeting of the society, which is to be held in New York In April. Those elected were Mrs. Isaac V. Gray, delegate at large; Mrs. O. E. Williams and Mrs. Ernest H. Tripp, delegates for the Indianapolis Chapter. The delegates to the national convention will be: Miss Voss, state regent; Dr. Marie Haslep, vice regent; Mrs. James A. Mount, regent of the Indianapolis Chapter; Mrs. San.uel Harrell, of Noblesvllle; Mrs. Samuel Judah, of Vlncennes; Mrs. Mary T. Clark, of Laporte. and Mrs. Lytle, of Greencastle. One of the principal features of the afternoon was tho reading of a paper on "War," by Mrs. John T. Barnett. A letter was also read -from the Sons of the Revolution, Inviting the Daughters of the Revolution to attend church to-morrow morning and listen to a sermon on "Washington," by Rev. Allen B. Phllputt; also asking the socloty to assist in flag day exercises, on June 11. Miss Voss was assisted during the afternoon by Dr. Marie Haslep and Mrs. D. M. Vandawalker.A vote of thanks was tendered the Sons of the Revolution for its generous donation to the Valley Forge fund. . A PATRIOTIC CARD PARTY. MIrs Jessie Eckhouse gave a large card party yesterday afternoon at her home on North Meridian street, entertaining in l.cnor of Miss Sadie Freiberg, of Avondale, Cincinnati. The decorations throughout. tae houso were red. white and bluev. In the reception hall above the arch was a large shield, from which depended scarlet draperies tied with ribbon. Small shields wer arranged in the other rooms on the wallü, and pictures of George and Martha Washington, draped with American flags, wer conspicuous. Red carnations were placed about the rooms, in profusion, and cherry trees and palms were grouped about. In the dining room there was one long tabl, ind five smaller ones were placed in thelibrary for tho luncheon whlcn followed the games. The tables were adorned with red nbbons and cherry trees, and scattered over the cloth were red carnations. The silver candelabra held red candles, and at each pi a to the favors were miniature drum bonbon boxes. Little hatchets were attached to the ribbons and strewn about the tabte and hanging on the cherry trees. The ice cream was in the red, white and bluo colors, with little flags stuck in, and twisted candy sticks In red, white and blue were tied with the trl-colored ribbon. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Jenks, of Narregansctt Bay; Miss Gardner, of Wilkesbarre, Pa.; Miss Mabel Jacobs, of Avondale, Cincinnati; Mif-s Gertrude SImor., of Wabash; Miss Irma Rosenfield, of Evansville, and Miss Millie Meyer, of Louisville. A MUSICAL TEA. The Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution fittingly celebrated Washington's birthday yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Alfred Burdsal with a musical tea. Mrs. Burdsal and Mrs. James M. Winters, regent of the chapter, received the guests, and they were assisted during the afternoon bv the ofIIcer3 of the society, Mrs. James It. Carnahan. Miss x.lla Van Camp, Mu9 Mary Foster, Mrs. H. C. G. Bals, Mrs. Frank Morrison and Mrs. J. II. Claypool and other members. The musical programme was rendered by Mr. Arthur Duel Gates, Mr. Ray Lynn, Mrs. A. W. Posey, and Mrs John C. Perrin rend an interesting raper on "Lafayette." The rooms were adorned with American flags and pictures of George Washington. In the dining room the table had lace mats over scarlet satin, and in the center was a basket of red, white and blue flowers, the handle of tho basket being tied with tricolored ribbon. The candelabra held red tapers. The ice cream was in individual forms of Georg-i Washington. - The guests of the society included Governor and Mrs. Wlnfleld Taylor Durbin, Major and Mrs. Charles Shaler, Senator and Mrs. Eben Wolcott of Wolcott, Colonel and Mrs. Charles Noble, Admiral and Mrs. George Brown, General and Mrs. John Hawkins. The entertainment committer included Miss Eliza Browning, Mrs. C. C. 'Foster, Mrs. A. F. Denny, Mrs. I. N. Walker. Mrs. N. A. Gladding, Mrs. P. F. Riley and Mrs. Burdsal. Greenvrood. i Mrs. J. R. Broyles will leave to-day for her new home In Tennessee. Miss Reddenbaugh. of Shelbyville, visited Mr. and Mrs. William Douthit this week. Mrs. Fannie Christian, of Indianapolis, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Hornbuckle. Mrs. Grace Stevenson, of Indianapolis, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Stevenson this week. Miss Alice Lemasters left the first of the week for an extended visit with relatives in Kansas. Mrs. W.:W. Woods left yesterday for Cincinnati, where she will vi5it relatives for several weeks. Mrs. Addie- Mackinmar and Miss Ruth Stevenson are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel George at Franklin. Mr. Grafton Johnson -will return to-day from New Or'cans, where he had been taking in the Mar li Gras exercises. The marriage of Mr. Emory Knapp and Miss Alma McNutt took place at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening. Mrs. K. IX. Morris entertained the ladles of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. J. Felder returned to her home Jn Atlanta, Ga., on last Thursday, after visiting her mother, Mrs. J. N. Johnson, for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Roblson entertained the senior class of the high school on Tuesday evening in honor of their daughter. Miss Bertha. K0 TALK OF. COMPROMISE.

President WntLln Snym There Is othlnc In the Ilnmora. Charles Ruschaupt, secretary and treasurer of the Indianapolis ball club, was asked yesterday If he had received any Information from President Watklns, who is now in New York, concerning the report that there will likely be a compromlsu between the American and National itngues. Mr. Ruschaupt picked up a telegrpvi lying on his desk that he had Just received from Watklns. and the dispatch closed with the information that the rimors of an amicable reconciliation are unfounded and there is not the slightest chance of a settlement bttwecn the American- and National leagues. President Watklns said a few days uro w hile in Indianapolis that the war against the American League will be one to a finish and the outlaw organization cannot now settle the matter. A report was also started from somewhere yesterday that the American Association would place a team in Pittsburg and either Philadelphia or Baltimore would be de?erted. Secretary Ruschaupt said he had received no information concerning this report and is unable to state what might be done. It Is known that the promoters of tho American Association have ill feeling against John 1. Buyers, of the Philadelphia National League club, for the manner in which he treated the American Association and in refusing to permit Koch to place a team lu that city, and It would not be surprising if Philadelphia is abandoned and llttsburg taken Into the American Association, but this is all conjecture at the present.

FATHER BESS0NIES DEAD

AX AGED AND "WELL-BELOVED PRIEST DEPARTS THIS LIFE. Sixty-One Yerr Ago He Wan Ordained a Priest in the Catholic Cliurcn III Work In Indiana. Father Bessonles, for sixty-one years a priest or the Catholic Church, died peacefully yesterday morning, at 8:40 o'clock, at the home of Bishop Chatard, 1317 North Meridian street, after an illness of many weeks, for three of which he was confined to his room.During the weeks of his Illness it was believed that he could not recover, as he gradually grew weaker, but his thousands of friends and admirers hoped that ho might "live longer and the announcement, though expected, was a surprise. Father Bcssonies, . seated in his chair, called his nurse yesterday morning and asked to be carried to his bed, as he was growing weary. He was put into his bed and Father Chartrand was called. He put his arms about the aged priest, who peacefully passed away as one would drop f Into a sound slumber, induced by exhaus tion. The last church rites were administered about a week ago. He was conscious to the last. During his illness he had shown the same interest in the welfare of h!s people as before, and the numerous inquiries as to his condition was a source of much pleasure to him. ON AN ANNIVERSARY. His death, curiously enough, came on the sixty-first anniversary of his ordination as priest, and while seated in his chair he wa3 commenting upon the fact and also that It was the anniversary of Washington's birthday. i The death of the venerable man was one of which every one spoke regretfully. Many who attended his services were unable to understand more than a few; of his words. His admirers were fully as large in numbers among the Protestants and those with no religious connections as with those of his own church. One of his most intimate friends was General Harrison, who said of him, when the announcement of his death was made: "I have known Father Bessonies for many years. He was the very earliest representative of the Catholic clergy in the meetings and work of the Benevolent Society, where I used very often to meet him. He was a man of a very sympathetic nature and of liberal ideas. The result of all this was that he had warm friends in all the churches and outside the churches among our good people. There were few men in the city whose hand was more often or more heartily grasped on the street or in the cars than his. His death will be a distinct loss to a very large circle of friends." The Rev. M. L. Haines, of the First Presbyterian Church, was one of his most intimate acquaintances and greatest admirers. Of his death he said: "It is a grief to me to hear of Father Bessonies's death, for I was privileged to count him one of my personal friends to whom I owe much. I saw him day before yesterday, and though he was very weak, he recognized me and greeted me with oldtime cordiality. For fifteen years' I have been associated with him in the work of our city charities, in which he took a genuine and self-sacrificing interest." FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. The arrangements for the funeral were made last night at a meeting of the Catholic clergy. The body will be taken from tho residence on North Meridian street to St. John's Church at 2:S0 o'clock Monday afternoon and will bo escorted by the Knights of Father Mathew, the Boys' Brigade, the Knights of Columbus and other similar Catholic organizations. " Upon arriving at the church vespers for the dead will be chanted and the body will, after that service, lie in state until Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when the burial service for the dead will take place. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Chatard, who will be assisted in the service by Bishop O'Donaghue. The sermon will be preached by a clergyman of the diocese not yet selected. Nearly all of the Catholic organizations will attend in a body and invitations have been sent tfo all of the Catholic clergy in the southern district of Indiana. On account of Father Bessonies's prominence in church work and his character it is thought that most of the clergy from outside the city will be in attendance. LIFE OF THE PRIEST. His Career Covered Sixty-One Years' "Work In Indiana. John Francis Augustine de Bousquette was born June 15, 1S13, the day on which the preliminary fighting of the memorable battle of Waterloo began, in the village of Souscyrac, near Cahors, department of Lot, France. He was of noble family, though after his removal to this country he took care to drop such parts of his name as would suggest connection with the nobility. In his early years he witnessed the disruptions which followed the overthrow of Napoleon, and the subsequent reconstruction of governments throughout all Europe. Ho was six years of age when tho announcement was made that Napoleon had died at St. Helena, and of this he had a distinct recollection, though he remembered nothing of the events prior to his death. He wa3 educated in the college at his native homo and being desirous of increased knowledge entered' the Seminary of Isey preparatory to entering the famous Seminary of St. Sulplce, at Paris. It was while a student in this seminary that he met Bishop Brute, the first bishop of the Vincennes (Ind.) diocese, who had returned to Europe to secure additional priests for work in the American wilderness. He listened to the taleü of Bishop Brute's "beIeved Indiana," and became possessed with the thought that he would like to como to Indiana and spend his life in converting a strange people. One day he said to Bishop Brute, "Monseigneur, I wish to go to America with you. I may not suit for a missionary, but I can be your coachman." He was told that the new life would be a hard one, and that he would often have to spend his life In the forest. "That i3 what I like," was the reply. "Well, you are the man for me. But I have no seminary at Vincennes. You must remain at St. Sulplce three years, and 1 will send my vicar general after you." When he announced his determination to his mother she was heartbroken and tried every means In her power to dissuade him from his determination. "You will take the yellow fever and die before you are there a week," she said, but the youth, full of ardor, merely replied that he "though not." A SAD FARTING. He finished his education the year following his acceptance as a missionary and was ordained deacon on Christmas, 1S3S, by the archbishop of Paris. Early in the spring of 1S2D Abbe de la Hallandlere arrived in France to gather up the young missionaries and prepare means for their journey to America. He was ready and Impatient, but must flist bid farewell to his widowed and aged mother, and he hurried to the estate of his ancestors. It was a sad and heartrending parting, but he answered the tears and entreaties of a devoted mother by saying to her: "The will of God must le done." In vain he tried to steal pway from the house at midnight to avoid another painful scene. His uncle heard him and insisted that he should not leave the house before bidding his mother a last farewell. He had to submit to this hard ordeal. Summoning all his fortitude, he entered his mother's room, and, awaking her, said: "I am going, mother; I ccme to bid you farewell." She fondly clasped him in her arms, and. leaning over him, shed silent tears. He begged her blessing, and, as she raised her ami to give it, he hastily withdrew with a heavy heart to end of the painful scene. He never saw his mother after that, as h died before his first visit to his home. Often in tho years following, when he-

referred to the parting with his mother, he said: "That night can never be forgotten." The ocean voyage was made on the French sailing vessel Republican, which shipped at Havre Aug. 2. lSOa, and arrived at New York Sept. 11. The party consisted of sixteen persons. Young . Bessonles ! was sick during the entire voyage. As his case seemed hopeless, one of the priests on board prepared him for death. He did not shrink at the idea of becoming the food of sharks. Some years ago, while referring to this Incident of his early life. Father Bessonles said that he regretted that the prediction of his death had not proved true, for he could never again be so well prepared for the Journey from time to eternity. After a few days spent in New York and Philadelphia, the party finally reached Louisville. A part of it took stage and arrived at Vincennes on Oct. 21. The rest of the party, being short of cash, had to trust to their feet to reach their destination. A few days after their arrival the new comers had a taste of what life was in those days in this part of the country. Eastern Illinois then formed part of the diocese of Vincennes, "which also comprised the whole of Indiana. The young missionaries, before settling down to their work, determined to pay a visit to the Rev. John Corbe, then pastor of St. Francisvllle, a village on the Illinois side of the Wabash river and only a few miles distant from Vincennes. He extended a cordial teceptlon to his young guests, but, as the family with which he boarded was not at home, the best-thing he could do to entertain them was to lead them to a persimmon tree that stood near his little church and invite them to climb and help themselves. After a dinner on persimmons they returned with an excellent appetite for supper. ORDAINED A PRIEST. He was then but a deacon in rank, but the second great coincidence of his life occurred when on Washington's birthday, l$-k, when he was ordained a priest at Vincennes by Bishop de la Hallandlere. The cathedral was still In an unfinished condition, not even being plastered, and on the day of fiis ordination Father Bessonles saw a practical illustration of the poverty of the church In the United States, as the rain came pouring down in the sanctuary during the ceremonies. Bishop de la Hallandlere asked the newlyordained priest where he wanted to go. "Wherever you wish to send me, Monseigneur," was the prompt answer. "liut have you, no choice?" "Yes. I would prefer to go among the Indians, near Logansport." "Oh! You all want to go among the Indians, but I cannot send you there. You will have to go to Rome; not to Rome, Italy, but' Rome in Perry county, Indiana. You . will take the . place of the Rev. J. Benoit, whom I am going to send to Ft. Wayne. You will find him somewhere in the forests of Perry county, some fifteen miles from Rome. I cannot tell you the name of the place, as it has no name, but his postofhee is Safford. Go first to Jasper, and there the Rev. Joseph Kundeck will give you further directions." The bishop kindly gave the young missionary an Indian pony. The pony was devout and frequently went down on nis knees, to the rider's imminent danger of being pitched forward on his head. The chief trouble of the traveler was that he could hardly speak a word of English. Before parting with the bishop he asked him how he should inquire for the way. "You may say 'How far to such a place,' or 'How many miles to such a place. " Equipped with thl3 small stock of English, Father Bessonles confidently started on his Journey, but unluckily he had not proven an apt scholar, and his inquiry was "How many miles to such a place?" People smiled and said something that he did not understand. Putting his trust In Providence, he went on and reached Jasper, only to learn that Father Benoit had left that same morning for Vincennes. Father Benoit might not return; so he made up hisvmind, and was soon again in the saddle on his way to the little chapel in Perry county, with a little map that Father Kundeck had drawn up for him. The thirty miles lengthened into one hundred before he reached the chapel. At nightfall he reached a farmhouse, where he Inquired how far it, was to the chapel. As far as he could make it out, it was still five miles. He went on his way; and when he inquired again, the distance had grown to seven miles. He knew then that he had lost his way. He remembered, however, that there was a settlement six miles from the chapel. The way was pointed out to him. and he soon reached the home of John Cassidy, who gave him a hearty welcome. ' A SIMPLE FARE. The fare for supper consisted of corn bread and bacon, which was relished after a hard day's ride, even by a nobleman. Years later, in giving a sample of his English, Father BeWsonies remarked that in asking for more bread ho had said: "More corn, please." A smile went around the table, but he was understood and helped to more cornbread. The next morning Mr. Cassidy starled with him to the chapel, six miles distant. The good old man talked Incessantly all the way, although his companion did not understand a single, word. However, to keep up the conversation, he said "Yes" at proper Intervals. 'He found the chapel to be a frame building, twenty by thirty feet, two stories high. The first floor was divided Into two rooms, one for the priest and the other for the cook and her brofner. The upper story constituted the church. It was roughly weather-boarded inside and was reached by outside steps, which were so steep that in winter time It was a perilous ascent for women', who sometimes lost their footing and came tumbling down. Although there was a clearing around the house, not a single foot had been cultivated. The premises were surrounded by a rail fence, without a gate, and the newcomer, not being an expert at fence -jumping, went sprawling down on his face at his first attempt to climb over. Father Benoit returned to the chaper for Sunday, and, as Father Bessonles had been tongue-tied since he left Vincennes, he made up lost time as long as Father Benoit remained with him. Seeing the precarious condition of his successor, Father Benoit promised to have the bishop buy his horse for him, so he would run no danger of being lost, as the horse would take him home if he gave him free rein. Before he got the 'horse, however, he was lost, and had to spend the night in the cold air. The night was as dark as pitch, and the tired pony obstinately refused to go one step farther. He tied the horse to a . sapling, took off the saddle and sat on it, while he put his saddlebags over his shoulders, as an umbrella. He said his prayers as best he could, as the circumstances did not call for warm devotion. As a panther was known to be lurking in the neighborhood, he felt his courage ooze out of his fiingers' end. At the first appearance of( day the cackling of geese told him that he was not far from a farmhouse, where he learned that he was only six miles from home. After riding through the woods, up-hill and down-hill, for hours, ho began to fear for another night in the woods. Great was his relief when he at last came upon a log cabin, which he learned was only half a mile from the one he had started from several hours before. Fortunately, his last host was a Catholic, and gave his tired pastor breakfast for himself and horse, and sent his boy to take him home. CALLED TO FERDINAND. A few days later duty called him to Ferdinand, Dubois county. He reached his destination safely, but on his return he found that the back-water of the Ohio had swollen Little Blue river enormously. Nothing daunted, he plunged into the stream, but was swept from his horse, which safely reached the other side, while he was desperately struggling in the water to reach some logs as his only means of escape. He succeeded at last, but his hat and cloak were lost and his horse was gone. Shivering from his cold bath, he resumed his Journey on foot. Fortune smiled, however, for he found his horse at a farmhouse a mile away, where a dinner was awaiting him. During the rest of the Journey home he wore a red handkerchief tied around his head, to the merriment of everyone he met." After another month he had to dispense with his housekeeper for want of means. He boarded at the nearest farm, a mile and a quarter away, for 11.50 a week. The fare consisted of cornbread and fat meat. Coffee was not used in Perry county in those days. He cleared a piece of ground and planted some corn, which proved a brilliant idea, for when late in the fall Bishop de la Hailandiere visited him to give confirmation, they both felt too tired to go to the farmhouse for supper. They boiled a kettle of corn, which, for want of salt, was not a culinary success. The bishop never forgot this supper. Father Bessonies at last got tired of this mode of life; neither did he like to walk

a mile and a quarter for bacon and cornbread, and the novelty of long walks in the woods soon wore out. He determined to build a town of his own. Father Kundeck had laid out the town of Ferdinand, and it was on the road to success. He would do fhe same In Perry county. The bishop owned a hundred and sixty acres of Congress land about the chapel, and he gave forty acres as a site for the town. As Belgians had begun to settle about the chapel, he named the new town Leopold, in honor of Leopold I. King of the Belgians. He built a log church and schoolhouse and soon the town was launched Into permanent prosperity by the establishing of a store, a blacksmith shop and a postoffice. He was himself appointed postmaster by President Tolk. As a federal officer he now stood head and shoulders above his fellow-citizens. He was soon reminded, however, that there was more dignity than cash in his official position. Wanting to ape city airs, he had pigeon-holes made and sent a bill of $11 to Washington. The answer returned was: "Your postoHlee Is too small for such luxuries. Pay the bill yourself." RELIGIOUS WORK. His work in the building up of his village did not in any way interfere with his religious work, to which he gave practically all of his time. Besides his church at Leopold he had charge of St. Mary's Church, six miles from Leopold, where he said a second mass every Sunday. In winter time it required two hours and a half to ride the six miles. He also built churches on Anderson creek and Little Oil creek. Speaking of his labors while at Leopold, he said that he was on horseback the greater part of his time visiting widely separated communities; that in one week he said mass on Sunday at Derby, on Monday at Leavenworth, Crawford county; on Tuesday at Corydon, Harrison county; on Wednesday at Newton Stewart, Orange county; on Thursday at Jasper, Dubois county; on Friday at Taylorsville, Warrick county; on Saturday at Rockport. Spencer county, and at Leopold, Perry county, on Sunday. . , Bishop De la Hallandlere resigned in 1847. and his successor. Bishop Bazin, determined to make Father Bessonles superior of the seminary and vicar general of the diocese. With tears in his eyes Father Bessonles declined, saying that he was sure that Leopold would go down and the people suffer. . , . "But what can I do?" asked the bishop In his perplexity. "I will po down on my knees to you." he said, "if you will accept." Father Bessonies suggested the Rev. Maurice De St. Talals, who afterward became bishop of Hatherde St. Palais, to take charge of the seminary. Muricc De bt. Palais was a priest at Madison, and he was appointed upon the suggestion of tather Bessonies , In August. 1S49. Father Bessonies said mass for the first time at the house of Judge Huntington, where Tell City now stands. Later he built a stone church there and held services once a month. WENT BACK TO FRANCE. He remained at Leopold until 1STi2 and then paid a visit to France. On his return he was sent to Ft. Wayne, where he was pastor for one year. He was sent to Jeffersonviile in March, 1854, where he remained until November, 1S57, when he was appointed pastor of St. John's Church, this city, then a small affair and giving no promise lhat it would one day be a parish of 5,000 people, after having sent out half a dozen congregations, each of which now numbers a thousand and more. The church the only one in the city of that denomination at that time was a small brick building fronting on Georgia street. His first care was to build a home for the Sisters of Providence, who had come to open a school. In rapid succession there came a residence and a school for boys. The little church was occupied on Sundays at 8 and 10 o'clock by Englishspeaking Catholics and at 9 by those speaking German. The new St. John's Charch was commenced In 1S66 and opened in 1871. The cost was about $125,000. In 1S72 he became vigar general. In 1873 he brought here the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and later the Little Sisters of ths Poor. At the time the Rev. Francis Silas Chatard was made bishop of the diocese, Fathar Bessonles was spoken of as one of the probable appointees, and among his friends there was much regret that he was not selected, though he was never heard to have spoken a word which indicated any disappointment. Fifteen years ago Father Bessonles was made a monslgnor, a special honor as a member of the Pope's household. This appointment broughL with it the right to wear a hat of a peculiar shape. The hat on arrival was shown to friends of the monslgnor, and to his newspaper friends also. It was a silk hat, very smooth and glossy,' with a low crown, the brim of moderate width at the sides, extending far to the front and rear. No one ever saw him wear that hat in the streets. HIS GOLDEIN JUBILEE. In February, 1S90, Mgr. Bessonies celebrated the golden jubilee of his elevation to the priesthood. The celebration surpassed any Catholic ceremony ever witnessed In Indianapolis. Archbishop Elder, Bishop Chatard and 100 clergymen took part in the procession and ceremonies in honor of the venerable jubllarian, and there were congratulations and gifts from different parts of the country. The religious celebration at St. John's was attended by hundreds of people, and Tomllnson Hall could- not accommodate the crowds that wanted to attend the reception. Purses amounting to $3,000 were offered. A banquet was given, and the celebration continued for several days. A featture of the celebration was the singing of the hymn, "Jerusalem. My Happy home," the favorite hymn of Father Bessonles. During the early years of his labors, there were no choirs and this hymn constituted the principal musical service of the mass. At this time he received hundreds of letters of congratulation from all parts of the country and many of them were from persons of religious belief opposed to ths Catholic faith. Among those of particular interest were the following: Governor Hovey wrote: "It has been nearly forty years since I formed your acquaintance. You were then Just a young priest on the threshold of your ministry, which has been so fruitful of good. It must be. comforting to you to realize that new, when your ministry is coming to a close, you will retire from active labors with the love of all who know you." Rev. M L. Haines: "Permit me to extend my heartiest congratulations in anticipation of that happy anniversary, and in retrospection of all the years you have been privileged to labor in the cause of morality and religion. If all your friends outside the church you serve so faithfully were to gather at the golden Jubilee celebration, the great hall would be much too small for their accommodation. Indiana, my native State, owes a debt not easily estimated t this noble life, and the faithful philanthropic labors of the now venerable priest, whom many In all classes of society and in every denomination of Christ's followers hold In deserved honor." Archbishop Ireland: "You are one of the few survivors of the patriarchs of the West, who came to it when it was a wilderness, and have helped to build it up Into a great empire. I wish I could be sure the race is not going to be extinct, and that the men of the future will be worthy of a Brute, a Flaget, a Cretin and a Bessonies." RELIEVED OF HEAVY DUTIES. Mgr. Bessonies remained pastor of St. John's until 1S32. He was then . seventyseven, and the bishop relieved him of the heavy charge. He continued to live with the bishop, and was active In the performance of parochial duties until a few months ago when his age and falling health compelled him to give up many of his duties. His interest in the welfare of the parish never abated. He arose every morning at 4:30 o'clock. He preached regularly twice a month and often assisted other priests. Until recently he took long walks and street car rides every day and called much upon his friends. A year ago he again went to Europe and visited his old home in France. Two years ago when asked if he ever thought of retiring from active duty and enjoying a period of rest, he said: "Oh no. 1 want to go to heaven." He was always an ardent advocate of total abstinence. Among the temperance workers he was affectionately called the "apostle of temperance" in Indiana. The Bessonies Commandery. K. F. M., was named for him, and a brigade of boys was named in his honor. It was a proud moment for the aged prelate when, one Memorial day, as the children were decorating the monument, this brigade stopped to give three cheers for Father Bessonles, as he approached the monument. He was Indefatigable in the good work.

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THE SLWDAY-SCIIOOL- LESSOX. Feb. 21, UHU Matthew xxvl, IW-Hii Jenas in Gethsemane. "Into th woods my Master went. Clean forspent, forspent; Into the woods my Master came. Forspent with love and shame. Put the olives were not blind to him. The littlf gray leaves were kind to him, Th thorn-tree had a mind to him. When into the woods He came." Sidney Lanier. The harvest moon lighted coldly a weird scene pale faces of tombs peering down into a shadowy valley; a brook, on Its way to th Sea of Death, and running red with the blood of two hundred thousand lambs slain that day; gnarled old olive trees, whose twisted trunks seemed to express for the vegetable world that tribulation under which the whole creation groaneth. As Jesus passed the snowy porches of the temple, and came down into the forbidding chasm, would He not recall to him how Ills great progenitor, thrust out of the same city, had crossed this very brook Cedron, with face toward the wilderness; how, as he went up the further side, he wept and had his head covered and went barefoot? Others may call Gethsemane "cursed ground" if they choose ; but to me it is unspeakably hallowed, for there my Savior began to purchase my rardon. I beg the privilege of saying in confidence to the reader that I approach this lesson with deeper emotions and greater misgivings than any about which I have ever written. The separation of the disciples into two bands was not an act of capric or favoritism. In this instance paradoxically the station most remote from the Shepherd was the safest. The feeling that can be touched for human infirmity showed itself in the very disposition which Jesu on this occasion made of His followers. ' And If even on the burning edge of His inscrutable Borrow He could still think of and provide for the safety of His own, will He neglect, us now that He is exalted to the right hand of the Majesty In the heavens? The two who had asked to be baptized with His baptl.m. ana the one who had first acknowledged Him the Son of God these three, tho same who had gone with Him to the Transfiguration height were deemed best Inured to go with Him into the depth of His humiliation. Jesus wanted the consciousness that human sympathizers were near; wanted to be guarded from intrusion; wanted that there should be witnesses; so that the scene might be transmitted to the church. The disciples were drowsy, but not wholly disqualified for this threefold purpose. Even to these comparatively hardy companions He does not bluntly announce the nature of, His ordeal, lest He should terrify them. He says only, and considerately, that He goes to pray. The source and nature of Jesus' agony Is Inexplicable. If you say it was natural shrinking from the hour and article of death, then I must say Jesus appears to have died less heroically than many a martjr nay, even infidel, heathen or aportate. But this agony was as unlike any merely human sorrow in its nature as it exceeded all in its degree. All human analogies are inadequate, are out of place. There Jesus, as the second Adam, began to bear the griefs and to carry the sorrows of all the descendants of the first Adam. I suggest that, though the suffering1 manifested itself in His physical nature, the chief 'seat of it was In His moral nature. It Was reversed on Golgotha. There only one word out of seven Indicated any degree of moral suffering. Away with the idea that my blessed Savior had a sense of personal condemnation, as if He were the object of His Father's wrath, and so that, in that sense, Gethsemane was the "hell of the Son of God!" It occurs to me that He so become one with us as to appreciate the grief and sorrow of tho whole race with such a keenness and to such a degree as that it became His very own, and well-nigh insupportable. May not this have been that cup which, if it were morally possible. He wished might be supplanted by some other? It is with Him only a question of means. His unshaken purpose is to do His Father's will. The, Father is not hsrrylng the Son on to something which He revolts. Father's will is Son's delight. The loneliness of Jesus Is nowhere more conspicuous and touching thMi in Gethsemane. 11 coveted human sympathy. It failed Him. He looked for comforters, but found none. He trod His wine press alone, unhelped. The quality ' of Jesus' submis sion Is not depreciated by the agony through which He pas-ed. It is rather enhanced. Its perfection is manifested thereby. The Captain of salvation is made to appear as he really is Perfect to us through the medium of His suffering. It 13 sweet to think that from the top of this same mount, at whose base Jesus suffered such agony. He ascended in triumph until the Sheklnah cloud of the divine presence received Him out of the sight of man. He stooped here; He conquered there THE STUDY LAMP. Gethsemane was one of .Jesus' trystlng places. Oft on a starr)' night had He communed with His disciples there. In its deeper depths, a stone's throw from the nearest of them. He had often met Ills Father In completeat fellowship. The ground was already hallowed for this r.nai ordeal. His Father's face was not eclipsed even by Gethsemane' mUnlght gloom. No shadow of a doubt of His sonhip or eves acceptance with His Father crosses His mind. "Father! Father!" is His cunfiJcr.t and reiterated address. The exudation cf Mood from the pores is perhaps not a physiological Impossibility; but It Is not afilrmed. A comparison only Is expressed. The moisture was not first evenly dlpos-d, and afterwards gathered into drops. As in the death sweat, it wks pressed out at once In the form of drops or beads which of their own weiht fell to earth. How true to nature the account of the Savior's primer! The dying and these la extreme distress commonly repeat the same words, e t gtier pronounce the epUtl to the 11.

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brewr, chapter v, verses 7, S, as the "most apostolical commentary on Gethsemane." Spirit willing, flesh weak, is one of the bet Ierverted Bible texts. It is used as a salve to conscience. Meanest vices are excused and Justified by It. The text does net belong to the sinner" at alL Only of the regenerated Son of God can it be truly said. "His spirit is ready, willing to do aa God wishes." But even such a one needs to be ever alert against the susceptibility of the carnal nature. In the sinner the fWh is willing as well as weak. His spirit Is not willing to do at all as God wishes. Key and Analysis. I. Gethsemane. Approach, location, and character of the place. Disciples in two bands. Why? II. Nature of agony inexplicable. Jesus at one with the race in its suffering. III. Jesus made to appear (as In fact He war.) perfect by means of suffering. MOSAIC FROM THE COMMENTARIES. Gethsemane: Oll-prets emblem of trial, distress, agony- Ed. Salth to disciples: A watch against premature surprise. In foreground at eight, beyond them the three confidential; into the holiest of Ills passion He goes alone. L. Jesus withdrew to Gethsemane because He did not wish to Involve His friends 'n trouble in whose house He had spent the eve, and to secure seclusion for prayer. Gilbert. My soul xceedlng sorrowful: Girt round with sorrow. L. Watch with me: Intimation of deepest agony. B. Feel on face: When the fiall of affliction Is upon me let me not be the chaff that files in Thy face, but the corn thtt lies low at Thy feet. Philip Henry. This cup: This suffering and djlng now beforo me. M. Flndeth them sleeping: Psychologically mysterious. M. Extraordinary tension raises the highly developed, while it stupefies the Jess developed. L. ßirep on now: Not sarcasm. but. kindly permission. reloubeU Rise: Thus this heavenly eagle, thoupa loving Ills youn? ones darlr, yet pricks axl beats them out of th nest. Trapp. christian l:dcavor. 'jTrnattiifr In the Lord Jeans Chrlat for Strength" Phil. lvv 4.13. John Addison, at the outset of his carter, was sailing from France to Italy, when his vessel was overtaken by a storm so violent that tbe captain himself gave up all for lost. They wer brought, however, safely to port, whereupon tfaa poet' wrote his Immortal hymn beginning: "How are Thy servants blest, O Lord! How sure U their defense! Eternal wisdom Is their guide. Their help Omnipotence." It Is the storms of life that bring us to a knowledge of God and a firm reliance upon His goodness. If we never undertake hard things, it we never "attempt Impossibilities as a Christian should." If we never breast the waves, we shall never feel the everlasting arms underneath. That is why it is especially suitable that tha preiude of our pledge should be, Trusting Ii the Lcrd Jesus Christ for strength." We cannot long "strive to do whatever He would have us do" without encountering obstacles, even perils. Worldllness will oppose us. sloth, men's opinions, our own lower ambitions, the active hostility of the evil. "I can do all thing," sail Paul. "la Hün that strengttieneth me." 21 could not have said that until he had atternptcl all things. The Christian wants to' know Just one thing about & proposed course of acticn. He does cot Inquire, "Is It easy? politic? saf.? profitabU? popular?" He atks merelj, "It it God'a nUl tor mT" That question answered affirmatively, he knows that the results are secure anl happy. He haa taken to heart Longfellow's) couplet: "Do thy duty, that is best; Leave unto thy Lcrd the restr With this principle to guide us we can never go too fax. The Chevalier Bayard, that "knight without reproach or fear," was once led ly his impetuous courage for so long a distance in front of Ms victorious host that he alone followed the fleeing foe into their citadel and was captured. But in recognition of his great raior they released him. There Is never any real danger when we "follow the Gleam," when wo pursue God's ideal for us. BleJ lnded Is be. a Lowell sings, "a ho Cares to be la the riht with two or three." The danger lies all in the cpposlte direction behind us. When we reach the spirit world we shall see clearly God grant It be not In undying regret! how sad was our defeat when we choa what men call safety and ease in preference to what Christ calls peace and security. Men that would find their lives in popularity, luxury, wealth, lose them lamentably and irretrievably. Men that gladly lose their lives In dlTicult, trust, ful endeavor, they alone find them. And finally It is only by a constant apprenticeship in faith, exercised through small events and dally duties, that we are enabled to mert the severs tests, when loverty, fickntfcs, IcnelJnen or death brings them, with equanimity and strength. Wordsworth, that Christian poet, saw this clearly and wrote: "One a-lt-quate support For the calamities of mortui life i:xtst.v on only; an asured belief That the procewlon r.f tur fate, hone'er Sad or dlfrlurtfd. Is ordered ly a Hrhig uf infinite tenevoIenc and powt-r. Whos everlasting pun-se embrace All accidents, comrrtlr.g tht-ra to g.jod." AMOS R. WELLS. HlRh School Kntrrtnliiturnt. Th? senior clas of the Shortrldge Higi School will Rive an entertainment at th school bulldinc this afternoon and evcnir.fr that will be a miniature carnival. . All th attraction, such as the "Magic Circle 'select side shows," etc.. are udiert!.tj. Uooths have lxert erected whtre various mercantile businesses will be carried on X variety programme will be given this afternoon and to-night the one-act farce, "My Lord in Livery." will be produced. Tb halls and building- have bctu Uttoratc4 la the clas colors.