Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 120, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 April 1904 — Page 6

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, FRIDAY, APiUL 20, 1003.

'life Mbssms Man Dy MARY K. P. HATCH ICopyrisht by Le & Shepard. A Thrilling Tale cf Mystery. Dealing with Startling Ph ase of M-vnnntic! Influence and Double F

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Chapter XXV1L Continued from Yesterday. Wiifh Kid ren said recarclinsr the motives

-f his client, but Mr. Stevens coaien.it u

they -were manifestly as great on the part

? the defendant. There was no doubt he

bad become cnamcrod with his brotnrr s . M

wife and he had decided to possess ncr iu

"his own. lie had repeatedly urgea mar

riage, but not until after the death or

Lenora. who had been murdered to remove so dangerous a witness to his past. When

he became convinced that the workman

called I'rimus Edes was no otner man un true Vane Hamilton, there was but oiu. course open. He must renounce his claims

or remove tne true owner. ..v.

latter The shot was either urea u ni.-s

own hand or by his

Harks, who was a ht

emergency. .u

The case was not, as c:aimea "J

posing counsel, one of a wire s uniauniui-

ness. but of her fidelity to tne iruc iruuu

of her husbaud. She lookea oenemn n

surface, beneath the change nair anu

countenance, aged by mtntai Gisiuruaun, and saw there her husband, tho man to

whom she had given her heart, the iatner

of her children. The younger-ioo-Kin.

hanhr,mir farp of his rival had no cnarmj

for her, for she knew he was

Was that unfaithfulness? No,

have tried to do just rieht, not have bern mistaken?" "No. I am not mi--taken

firmlv convinced lhan ecr.

Dut may you

I am know

mere he is

not my husband, and notiiinff snau liwuce me to Fay otherwise," "How can rou be so sure?" "How can I be so sure? You nevt-r loved, or you would k.iow. Dut take the dearest person you know, and think whether if he went away and re-turned ever to much chau Kfd, you would not know him, or whtthec another person could impose upon

you In place

souls call know my

claimed me

this one. hy, I think

to each other at times, l snouiu husband's soul iu any body if he

I did not know at lust tie-

emissary. Solomon tool for any such

a stranger, it was the

tinfailluR evidence of the heart, which could not mistake the object of its affection. I n-

crringr instinct is often recojsuizeu in um-

dren. and la the truest or'., r 01 woman

hood, aud is allied to coDSO'-nce ano uuij.

Rome call it intuition, and Dy uui iwmc

has been held to work marvels, -aien may

reason Ion and seemingly well, yei while women by sure, quick intuitions

Teach the true conclusion, air. ?ieeiis

contended that such had ben the ca in the present Instance, that Mrs. Hamilton had solved it by her womanly IntuitionsIntuitions which had been counsel, Judpe and Jury to her. She knew which was her husband, aud that it was the man known as Primus Edes. That ought to be sufficient, for no woman of decency and commonsense would support a false claim like this, and Mrs. Hamilton was known, and well known, as a woman of the highest order. . , , The pl;a was a fine specimen or legal acumen, which suffers much from the Imperfect rendition given to It. It was listened to with the closest attention, and the general wonder was that so much had been made of a feeble case. The congratulations extended to Mr. Stevens for his effort were all of this sort, and with alarm he felt that he had been unable to move them to a belief in his statements. He scarcely ventured to hope for a different feeling on the part of the jurymen. The Judge was very impressive in his summary of the case, which he said was different from any other on record. He not only reviewed the evidence on both sides as usual, setting forth the claims of each and explaining corroborating and collateral evidence, but he spoke of the gross charges which would be made afterwards of forgery, perjury, and perhaps murder, against .the person who sustained defeat. oimnlr charred them, therefore, to

deliberate long and wisely before deciding. thKt the gravest conviction of dut. and JuMice called upon the best and wisest faculties of the human mind to aid them In a decision like this, upon which rested such great and unusual issues. It was not alone a question of property, but of family and of life and death. Therefore, let them deliberate well before deciding. Two nights and a day passed before a decision was reached, and the n it was lu the favor of the present Incumbent of the Hamilton estates, who was declared to be the true and legal owner. Vane Hamilton; and an order for the arrest of Henry .Ashley, alias Primus Edes. was filed by the order of the judge, upon the charge of forgery, perjury and embezzlement. Owing to the expected charge to be made In another part of the country he was not admitted to ball, but removed to prison, for a time, at least, to await the action of the court. When the decision was made known it would have been hard to tell which face "was raore pallid of the two men the one who had just been declared guilty or the one who had gained the suit. For a moment they turned to gaze into each other's faces, while a shade of acute regret passed over that of the one declared to be Vane Hamilton, but ou the other a look of terrible anger rested. "Do not think." he cried in thrilling accents, "that you will ever be allowed to enjoy your Ill-gotten possessions. Our mother's spirit will prevent that. You will never know a moment's peace, and a brother's curse will rest upon you to the end. Ilemember my words. As for justice," looking about the courtroom and covering with his gaze the judge and jurymen, "there ü no such thing." "That will do," said the judge, coldly, you have nothing to complain of." and the prisoner accompanied the sheriff from the courthouse. Mrs. Hamilton, leaning on ths arm of Mrs. Fry. went to the latter's house, for ehe- would not enter her house while tenanted as It was. There was no doubt,

thought Mrs. Fry, that she really did be

lieve that the man now a prisoner wa3 in reality her husband; but the good lady herself had had her mental faculties so

played upon at the trial that it almost

eeemed as If the herself were another person.

"I wouldn't resk any case at court, not

one single minute, sne taia to uan. une lawyer gits up an proves It all out that

his man Is vane Hamilton, so you see it all

jest as easy as print. Then another lawyer

gits up and kicks tne Ducket over an proves that tho first Is all a turrible lie, though he's master polite alout it. Ills man is

Vane Hamilton, an he explains it all out

st as plain and easy as t'other did. only

elireck contr'y. It's my private pinion them Jurymen didn't know no more 'bout it

than I did; ten.iy rate they looked puzzled as could be after Mr. Stevens got up and

spoke his piece. 'Fore then I was puny

sure L,des had tne worst on t, and 1 was drerüe sorry for 'im, but after Mr. Stevens

showed out how that Ashley came, an' jest

how it ail happeued, I was jest sure he d

git the case. Dut, Lor' sake! there ain't

no justice In the land."

Dut you said you felt tne other way.

mother, when Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Stone

was tnlkln V said Dan.

"I know lt. I know I did; but what's

anybody goin to do? Either Edes Is Hamilton or he ain't. Now, it's the place of them that sets in judgment to know which

Is which." ' They do know, or they think they do

"Cat's foot! They don't know a thing

about it: ' "Do you. mother?"

"No; but then I ain't the judge nor jury,

neither. Dut one thing, I wouldn't be in his shoes, if 1 didn't own 'em. I know

that."

cause he did not recognize me, but when he did I was sure. I tried not to be precipitate, but all the time I knew knew." "Dut the other man looks more like your husband." "Ah. but his soul is a Etranger to my soul.." and t-he. looked up la an earnest, almost wild manner that touched him greatly. "Do you mean to appeal for another trial?" "No, it would do no good." "Then what can be done?" "I don't know, unless you appeal to him." "I appeal to him?" . "Yes, to the man who has fraudulently got possession of our home. You are a good man, and might know of some way to touch his heart. You are very persuasive, very eloquent." "Dut if he is such a man as you think him?" "Still, there Is seme vulnerable place In his soul. There is iu every one, I think. To doubt it would be to doubt the good Father. Would He, do you think, allow .1113- of 1Ü3 creatures to be so depraved that they could not be redeemed from sin? This man must be the twin brother of my husband, and he must have good In his niture still: for his parents were good

cannot nature.

CHAPTER XXVIII. UNDERCURRENTS. That evening the Rev. Arthur Hammer

ley sat by his study table trjiug to fix his mind upon the sermon he was writing, but It would wander In spite of himself to the

scene in court, peculiarly trying to one of his sensibilities; for he could but pity the

pale, shrinking woman laid byre to the public but pity the one who

whether guilty or was a merciful one,

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FRANCIS AKCHAMIIAI'LT. Basso Soloist of the "Parsifal" Concert.

MM G. HARMON-FORCE. The Soprano Soloist of the "Parsifal" Concert.

DAMROSCH EX PLAN A TION OF THE WAGNERIAN DRAMA WONDERFUL Brilliant Conductor an Able and Scholarly Expositor of German Composer s Themes Audience Astounded

whose trials were gaze, and he could had lost the suit.

innocent, for his heart So when a timid knock

came to his ears he welcomed it as a diversion from troublesome - thought, and wheeled from the table lust as a lady entered in response to his Invitation. It was Mrs. Hamilton. The minister arose and bowed hastily and la some confusion. "This is an unexpected pleasure," he was about to say, but changed it to visit when he saw her anguish-stricken face. "Can I do anything for you?" he said, earnestly. "I will, if I can."

"Ob. I don't know, I d-Mi't cried. "I came to you. for I else to go to. I want some one

know!" she have no one to advise me

good, nnd I know of

who Is very wise ind

no one but you." "I am not very wise nor good." he said, gently, "but I will do my best to aid you in any way that I can." "I don't know that you can aid me, or that any one can. I don't know what to do. I have been so terribly shocked the past week. I have heard such dreadful things ald about my conduct, and you may think me very wicked. Dut indeed I am not. I have tried to do Just rixht," and Eh looked up pltcously ts a child might Into the minister's face. Never before had he seen her stirred from her usual queenly bearing, and the sight moved him as nothing fclJ'J could. "I know it." be said soothingly; "you

people, nnd wicked environment quite change, quite pervert, a noble

can it?' "Perhaps not. Still you cannot conceive of the difference between good bringing up and the reverse. Defore I came here I was engaged iu missionary work that brought me into contact with the most degraded people. They actually had no conception of goodness, no belief in a better life. If people seamed srood they deemed it hypocrisy. They would laugh to scorn any appeals to conscience, for they literally seemed to have none. Such people deserve the profoundest pity." "Dut he is not like that. He U educated, ho is capable of affection; my children love him, and he appears to love them. He has noble Impulses. Such a man can be appealed to. When you consider that he was stolen by wicked people, ns. of course.

they must nave been, and subjected to evil teaching; when you consider that he became engaged in criminal acts that brought hir.i Into antagonistic relations to the public laws, that he might have been driven here for refuge you may be nblo to conceive that were an outlet offered him he might accept it." "Mrs. Hamilton, you are tho one to make the appeal." t "Oh, I cannot. There i3 a reserve between us that no words of mine can bridge.

W hen in his presence I forget everything but that he has robbed me of haoniness.

t other times I can think of him as un

fortunate and to be pitied."

will talk with him. then, for tou. and

do what I can." said the minister.

Oh. thank you, thank you!" she said.

gratefully. "I sometimes think there was

never so unhappy a woman as I. Torn from my husband, and forbidden to mourn, because the belief is general that he is not my husband. And to be called unfaithful'

I, the most faithful of wives!"

"It is, indeed, hard." said the minister. hether right or wtodk in vour belief. I

know your heart is true."

Your faith in me is a zreat comfort."

she said, lifting her eves earnestlr to his

face. "You will see him and do what you

can?

"Yes, I will see him and do whit I can." And then Mrs Hamilton left the studv.

and the minister thrust his rermon ono

side and bnt his head In leen tl-ioueht

How could he touch this man. if he were

the Impostor Mrs. Hamilton conceived him

to be? Could he do it? Could anv ohp?

He doubted it. Still, he would try. It was not late; barely 9 o'clock. He would

go that very night.

Changing his dressing gown for a coat.

and making some other triflinc alterations

in his dress.- he set out on his errand, and soon reached the Hamilton residence. He rang the bell and was admitted into the hall, which held a few boxes and a trunk. Mr. Carter anJ Mr. Hamilton came to greet him, and the former said, as he stepped over a box: "Vane is going to the hotel, for he will not keep Constance from her h?me auy longer. He is a noble fellow, ilr. Ilammerly." The minister felt a chill creep over his resolution, but only for a moment. Whether she was right or not he would keep his promise to Mrs. Hamilton, and as soon as Mr. Carter left the room, -excusing himself on account of some duty, Mr. Hammerly broached his errand. "I do not pay, Mr. Hamilton, that you are not what you seem, but I came sin-mlv

at the request of Mrs. Hamilton, who reallv believes that you are not her husband. It is her solemn conviction, and it Is cruellr unjust to rank her with the many unfaithful wives, some of whom might make pretenses such as have been ascribed to her. You. surely, do not think her capable of such baseness?" "No. I think she Is sincere in her belief. She is a noble woman, incapable of such an act. Itywas not my wish to have her name dragged before the public as it was. but one cannot do as he would at such times." "Mrs. Hamilton is convinced that you are her husband's brother, that you have been led almost without volition of your own to wicked courses which are at variance with your real nature. Sh thinks, with different environments you would have been a different man." "What else does she say?" asked Mr. Hamilton, as the minister paused. "She wished me to appeal to you to give her back her happiness. She is very miserable; very much changed from the happy woman I first knew when I came to Grovedale. She is a rare woman; one among a thousand." "You are right. She Is one among a thousand. Would you give up such a woman?" "I?" The minister's hot face flushed with emotion. "Your fiuestion Is a strange one, from you to me. If she were my wife, nothing should drag her from me. Dut If she were not my wife, no hope, nor her beautv, should allure me. Your question has made me doubt, and I will opeu my heart to you. as I never have to mortal before. I loved that woman profoundly once. It wasafter she donned black for her husband. I had always derived Inspiration from her presence at church; but when he failed to return, I allowed my heart to lead my hopes along. You think, perhaps, that I am incapable of such love as you feel, but I tell you no one can understand what I suffered in wrenching this love from my heart when tou came here. Dut I did it. You can do it. If it is a sin to cherish it." The minister was walking the floor, his face convulsed by strong feeling, but he

stopped before Mr. Hamilton and repeated, "You can do it." His eager words were coldly met. "You mistook my meaning. Mr. Hammerly. I meant to show you how futile were your words. There is a great mistake; Constance Is a good woman, a noble creature. There is no question of giving her up. I respect your motives, Mr. Hammerly, and forgive your suspicions, so evidently the result of hers. As for your confidence, wrung from you by a misapplication of my words, it shall be sacred. I thought you were a good man. I know It now." Mr. Hammerly arose to depart, and the two stood a moment, face to face. Then each reached forth his hand. "Good night," "Good night." they said, and parted. "No use, no use," said the minister. "I laid bare my heart for nothing. She must be mistaken." Mr. Carter came Into the library and found Mr. Hamilton deep In thought, evidentlv. for he did not look up. "I think I will go to bed. Vane." he said. "All right, 1 will close the house," was the reply, and soon Mr. Carter was asleep and dreaming. One of his dreams he recollected in the mornii-g as p little curious. It was of Vane going by his door, light in hand, all dressed in tine black and gleaming linen, tall. fair.

and grand, handsome as a prince. And so

but nothing ejuite

The audience of good proportions that assembled at Tomlinson Hall last night was treated to one of th most Impressive concerts ever heard In Indianapolis. The big auditorium was not completely filled, but the assembly was a large one and a more attentive audience could not have been desired. In a musical season which has been unusually Interesting, no more notable concert has been given In Indianapolis than that of last evening. It was 'Hin Occasion" in the best sense of the word, and the result was a performance which will long be remembered by those who were present. Walter Damrosch's concert version of "Parsifal," as given by the young lecturerconductor himself, the New York Symphony Orchestra, eight soloists and tho male chorus of the Indianapolis Musik verein, proved to be the next best thing to hearing the most wonderful Wagnerian music drama presented in its entirety. Mr. Damrosch was the dominating feature of the concert, conducting the instrumentalists and singers in a way that marked the true musical leader nnd acting as an able and scholarly expositor of Wagner's involved musical themes, which are so replete with symbolism. This young interpreter of great musical masterpieces is surely well qualified to explain the mysteries of the Wagnerian tonal-drama that has so interested the whole civilized world and which has been the main topic for discussion amone musicians and music stu

dents during the last year or more on account of Its first production outside of Deyreuth. Those Indianapolis concert-goers who had attended the lecture-recital given by Mr. Damrosch and David Dispham in this city last fall were prepared for an evening that would be productive both of pleasure and of profit, but to those who were unacquainted with the Damrosch methods of interpreting and explaining Wagner's works the concert of last night, with its verbal accompaniments, must have been something of a surprise. AN INNOVATION. The Damrosch presentation of "Parsifal" is an innovation. A performance just like the one which he Is now offering has never before been provided by a musical conduc

tor. He took the audience into nis conitdence last night and, like, a schoolmaster addressing his classes, taught the people in the auditorium thing3 that had nevfr been wholly clear to them before, and then captained his combined interpreting forces his splendid orchestra of seventy men, his vocal and instrumental soloists and his chorus of Indianapolis singers as they intoned the beautiful score of the consecrated festival play. Theme after theme was explained to the audience in clear, concise language, and then performed by the orchestra and vocalists In a manner that not only met every reasonabVe requirement, but which quite exceeded expectation. Damrosch recites his texts from translations of his own. His knowledge of Wagner Is profound; his skill as a pianist is as great as his skill as an orchestral director, and, with a piano on the stage before him last night, he turned from time to time to the keyboard to bring out the "Parsifal" themes which he discussed so intelligently. His voice is one that could be heard in all parts of the large hall; his enunciation was exceptionally good, and it was a pleasure to listen to his words. He impresses one as a sincere man. There Is nothing of the poseur about him. And, after all. slncerWy is the most desirable of all things in a performer on the concert platform, where affectations nnd "takings" are so often cultivated. Damrocch is thoroughly steeped in his Wagner, and is undDubtedly reverential in his attitude toward the greatest of all composers. Dot he ia a business man, too just as Herr Conreid, of the Metropolitan Opera House, is a business man, and he is profiting immensely by the uni

versal desire of Americans to become on intimate terms with the most talked-about of musical compositions. The lecturer-conductor. In his discourse last night, said that the "Parsifal" legends, one and all, are grounded In German medievalism, and declared that the Christology of the present day and that of the tenth to fourteenth centuries were

distinct and separate conceptions. Wagner, he said, had gone to the fountains of German folklore rather than to the sources of what is known as revealed religion for the composition of his story, and the deeper he delved Into the inexhaustable material at hand. the more was he Inclined to abandon his original Intention to put Into music-drama the Bible episodes of a later exegesis. Tho speaker dwelt upon the religiosity of Wagner, showing that it was the holiest of ambitions that had swayed the great composer In undertaking his mastei piece. Mr. Damrosch wielded his buton like a maji Inspired, and, indeed, the beautiful muVic was such as to inspire any one having a complete understanding and deep appreciation of it. After his explanation of the first act of the music drama, accompanied by his piano-forte illustrations, his orchestra played the prelude to the great masterpiece certainly one of the most beautiful of all the great preludes written by Wagner. Every man in the orchestra seemed to be on his mettle and this delicious number, simple in construction, but strangely mystical, was superbly interpreted. The processional march of the Knights of the Holy Grail, which followed, is a musical work of a powerful. nature, and as rendered by the male chorus of the Indianapolis Musikverein, the solo singers

and the orchestra It was the most Inspiring portion of the evening's programme. The singers having the solo parts were Mmes. Dertha Harmon-Force and Ruby CutterSavage, Misses Katherine Wheeler, Margaret Crawford, Maud Kennedy and Ethel

Dlcomfield and Messrs. Francis Archambault and Daniel Deddoe, all of whom were equal to the demands of the score. A FINE VIOLINIST. The second act from the opera was represented by the excerpt showing Parsifal and the Flower Maidens in Klingsor's Maple Garden, and the scene in which Parsifal is tempted by Kundry, the sorceress. Mr. Deddoe, whose tenor voice is sweet and true, but not powerful, sang the Parsifal music, and Mme. Dertha Harmon-Force rendered the music of the sorceress In a satisfying soprano. Mr. Archambault, the baritone, was heard to advantage in the Amforta's "Lament" of the first act and in the "Defiance of Amfortas" in the last act. The "Good Friday Spell" was the feature of the third part of the programme, this arrangement for solo violin, made by WllhelmJ, being played magnificently by David Mannes, the first violinist and concertmeister of the orchestra. Mr. Mannes is one of the best violinists heard in Indianapolis in a long time, and the audience would have enjoyed hearing more of his masterly playing. Prolonged and Insistent applause at a concert such as that of last night would have been out of the question, however, and the assembly showed Its good taste by not allowing its demonstrations of approval to Interrupt the continuity of the impressive programme. The combined lecture and concert was In every way a success, and young Mr. Damrosch is to be thanked for furnishing the Western cities with such a comprehensive idea of the scope and strength of the wondrous "Parsifal." He has given evidence of his sound musical judgment in his concert arrangement of the sacred festival drama, and has again proved his exceptional ability as a graceful and thorough Interpreter of Wagner. Mrs. Ona D. Talbot, who acted as local manager of last evening's concert, announces that Mme. Ernestine SehumannHeink, the world-famous contralto, will be heard in recital at English's Opera House on Friday evening, -May 20. Mme. Schu-mann-Heink's recital in this city last spring was one of the most successful ever given In Indianapolis.

NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED,

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ISTERN

STAR ADJOURNS

State Meeting of Order Completes Its Work and Delegates Leave the City.

The Order of Eastern Star adjourned yesterday afternoon, after completing all of the work of the convention. In the morning two more officers were elected: Mrs. Frances Finn, of Elkhart, grand conductress, and Mrs. Nellie Goodbar, of Ladoga, assistant grand conductress. In the afternoon all of the newly elected officers were instarfed and the reports of the different committees were received by the convention. Mrs. Nettle Ransford, grand secretary of the order, was presented with a huge bouquet of carnations and ferns by past matrons and past patrons of Queen Esther Lodge, No. 3, of this city, in appreciation of the work that she has done for the lodge. An allowance was made to the delegates for traveling expenses and for expenses while in the city. Most of the delegates left for their homes last night.

ROYAL LEAGUE HEARS A VARIED PROGRAMME

Daily Illustrated Joke

he went on down the stairs, and Mr. Carter

so

wont on drtamlng. realistic as that.

Dut it was not a dream. Mr. Hamilton did pass down the stairs and out the door, dressed with care to look his best, and ho was exceedingly handfome. He saw a licht at Mrs. Fry's, and he went there and asked to see Mrs. Hamilton. "Please say that I want to see her alone. and on Irnpjrtant business," he said, "if she is still vp." "Yes. she's up. She don't sleep no great nowadays." said Mrs. Fry, throwing an accusing look at him before she left to deliver her errand. 1T Be Continued To-Morrow.l

RIGHT. didn't you

Grandpa Why

to-day? Johnny I sprained my ankle. Grandpa That's a lame excuse.

go to school

Two local councils of the Royal League, Marion, No. 162, and ' Hercules, No. 227, gave an entertainment at the German House last night. The programme opened with song-s and comicalities by John Ponic, of Chicago. The first scene of the third act of "Richelieu" was presented by Gilbert W. Dutler. Margaret Wahl. Fred A. Meyer and Francis Livingston. This classic piece, coming so suddenly after the fun created by Pcnic, was a quick change, but the audience seemed nevertheless to appreciate it. The last part of the programme was a one-act comedy, "Which is Which''" This made the biggest hit of the evening Retween the two plays Charles E. Piper, supreme scribe of the order, gave a short talk.

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The Merchants Association of Indianapolis will refund the ROUND TRIP FARE to persons living within a radius of forty miles from Indianapolis upon the purchase of $25.00 of merchandise from one member of the Association or from all combined, and ONE PER CENT. ADDITIONAL CASH REBATE will be allowed on all purchases in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00.) PERSONS LIVING AT A GREATER DISTANCE than forty miles may have their fares rebated. To illustrate: If you. live sixty miles away the Association refunds you forty miles of It both ways, leaving the "cost of only twenty miles to you. Interurban passengers are given entire fare for seventyfive miles both ways, but should ask conductor for ticket or cash receipt, which must be shown at stores where purchases

are made.

ASK FOR A MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION REBATE BOOK in the first store you enter of those named above as members; insist on having each purchase entered in th rebate book in pvery member's itfr you trad, and when through buying present book at 16 East Washington Street, over Columbia National Bank, any time between S a. m. and 6 p. m., and get your rebate. It Is all very fdmpl no extra trouble. Application for rebate book must be made at the time purchase Is made. EVERY LINE OF MERCHANDISE IS REPRESENTED. The Merchants Association of Indianapolis Includes the representative retail stores of the city, and covers practically every line of merchandise needed for personal or home use. You may spend 13.00 at one store, $10.00 at another, 18 00 at another and J4.00 In miscellaneous purchaseethare Is X25 00 expended, for which your round trip fare will b refunded THE MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION r.lüPiwprS

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are maae. y 1 eacu cuaiuwer mo luiiiiiinwii ot mo aoove proposition. For further inforrmtion address J. T. SAULTER, Manager, (6 L Washington St (over Columbia National Bank), Indianapolis

f LANTIC Cm', Ji. J.

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THE QUEEN OF ALL THE YEAR HEALTH AND PLEASURE RESORTS The Features and Attractions are Innumerable

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That magnificent ocean boulevard. five miles in The nonrcl Walk, length. skirting the ocean front, unobstructed view the only structure of its kind in the world. rislilnsr, Suiting, Etc. The spring: and summer season offers an endless array of aquatic pports in both still and rough waters. A fiet of public yachts is always on call. Hot and cold sea water baths in hotels adjoining rooms and Until ine, in up-to-date public bathing establishments. The surf bathing is unequaled on

the coast, the beach being gradual and sloping and perfectly safe. The adjacent meadows, as well as the near-by mainland. Gnnnlngr. are the mott proline. In varied game, and in the spring this sport is unexcelled. Driving, Antomoblllner, Etc. Miles upon miles of magnificent avenues, a speedway of over 7 miles in length, beautiful roads through adjacent country, all go to make driving, riding, cycling and automobiling a most enjoyable pastime.

Th famous links of the Atlantic City Country Club are open Golf, throughout the year, and are well patronized at all times. Tournaments are held at frequent Intervals. This course has had the indorsement of the finest players, and ranks with the best in the United States. Hotel Accommodations. Atlantic City' hostlerles are the equal of the finest hotels in the country and the majority of them remain open throughout the year, ofTering every possible comfort, convenience and luxury.

RAILROAD FACILITIES PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Through trains leaving Indianapolis 5:00 P. M. daily and 6:50 P. M. week days make direct connections in Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, with trains to Atlantic City, via DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE ROUTE, the ALL-RAIL LINE. ATLANTIC CITY LEADING HOTELS. Write to Any of Them for Further Information, or Call at Indianapolis Bureau. v

HOTEL BRIGHTON

Open all the year. F. W. Hemsley & Son. , H ADDON HALL Open all the year. Leeds & LIpplncott ROYAL PALACE HOTEL Chas. B.- Prettyman. Owner and Propr. HOTEL ST CHARLES Open all the year. Newiln Haines. YOUNG'S HOTEL Now open. Jas. R. Keenan. THE WILTSHIRE Open all the year. S. S. Phoebus.

HOTEL TRAY MO RE Open all the year. Traymore Hotel Co. HOTEL STRAND Open all the year. Fairbalrn & Williams. GALEN HALL Open all the year. F. L. Young, Mgr. THE ISLESWORTH Now open. Osborne & Painter. THE GARDEN HOTEL White Etrvice throughout. W. I. Finch. HOTEL RALEIGH Open all tho year. C. C. Shinn.

THE DUNLOP Opn all the year. Robert T. Dunloj. SEASIDE HOUSE Open all the year. F. P. Cook fc Son. HOTEL RUDOLF AMERICAN and EUROPEAN PLANS. Open all the year. Chas. R. Myers. THE CHALFONTE Will open fireproof Hotel July 2, '04. The Leeds Company. MARLBOROUGH HOUSE Open all the year. Joslah White & Hons. Write, wire or "phone direct to hotel. HOTEL DENNIS Open all the ear. Walter J. Buzby.

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SarForthe convenience of residents or Indianapolis nd vicinity a personal representative of fvJ&JL!nt9 at tße.C!a-P001 Aprü 28. 29. 30. May 1. 1904. to disibule booklets and give all information concerning Atlantic City and the hotels.

EBERHARD T

AWNINGS

122 South Capitol Avenue PhonoHi

WHY NOT BUY YOUR Furniture, Carpets and Stoves At WILLIG'S 141 West Washington Street. AND SAVE S ?

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STONE, AND SLATE CONSTRUCTION

Open Throughout the Year

Capacity 600

MARLBOROUGH HOUSE. Atlantic City. N. J.

The Leadlr.ar Hotel on the Atlantic Coast. A whole blook on the Ocean Front and City

Park, with central location. Itunnini? Ice water in1 Ions-distance telt-phonea In the UMt'i rooms, .sea and rreh water in all baths. Hljrh-fria1e mu.lc every Jay in the year. Üolf, rt-UtomoLUing. Yachting. Driving. The finest lathing Narh on the roast. Countless amusements ar.d attraction. JOSIAH WIIITK & KONS, l'roprietor and Managers.

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