Bloomington Telephone, Volume 15, Number 123, Bloomington, Monroe County, 9 May 1893 — Page 2

THE TELEPOHNE.

By Walter B&apfuts.

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BLOOMINGTON

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1 People who are interested in temperance reforms in this country will be interested in the practical workings f the Gothenburg system now in force in Sweden, by which the number of places where intoxicating beverages are sold has been reduced to twenty-seven in Christina, a citv of 160,000 inhabitants, while Stockholmwith 2CO,0d0 inhabitants hs but 143 such places.

otorms here " The editor, hojvjever, .aas failed to interpret the signs, notwithstanding the unequivocal command of his fair correspondent, and ihe waiting world will have to remain in the dark until, in- the fullness of time, all things mysterious .shall be made clear.

An event of great National importance occured at Yale college, April 22. It was the birth ci a boy baby to Mr. and Mrs. Hauslien, students in the graduate department. It is the first occurrence of the kind in the history of the institution. The fortunate child was not exactly 14 born with a silver spoon in its mouth, but the class of '92 will present it with a beautiful 1500 cup as a souvenir.

A Norwich, Conn., gooseologist has been investigating and state? that wild gray geese will jog on fo; an unlimited time at a gait of 100 to 110 miles per hour, making the trip trxvca Florida to Connecticut in fourteen hours, when pushed, although their usual daily jaun-t is 600 miles. They prefer to rest at night, but bave been known to travel for twenty-four hours at a stretch. Wild geese have been unusually plentiful on Long Island Sound this spring.

A strange case of lost identity appeared at Melbourne, Australia, recently in the person of a man who reported at police headquarters, apparently perfectly rational excepting upon the one point of his own name He desired to find out who he was Medical examination disclosed the fact that the man was all right except that he had completely lost his memory of pat events. The police named him "Edward Bellamy," be

cause he could not engage in "Look- J ing Backward." Latest reports in-t

dicate that no clue has been discovered to his past history and the mystery is likely to remain unsolved.

Americans are prone to fancy thai the rapid spread of Republican ideas throughout the world will soon have: the effect of eliminating kingdoms and empires from the maps and geo grapies of this mundane sphere, ye1; at no time in history has the demand for jeweled crowns ben so large, o:: potentates so lavish in their expenditures for this relic of what wo fondly believe to be a weak survival of the pomp and cruelty of past ages. A manufacturing jeweler of Birmingham, England, makes i specialty of this kind of merchandise, and this insignia of royalty is made of solid gold and crimson velvet, decorated with jewels according to the wealth and taste of the purchaser. There are several hundred petty kings in Africa, and this enterprising manufacturer finds a ready sab for his peculiar output. Time was when an ordinary plug hat adorned with turkey feathfers satisfied the savage longings for regal splendor, but the world progresses, and African kings are determined to keep up with the procession as long as there is a demand for ivory or slaves in any part of the world.

All the Presidents and Ex-Presidents who have passed away died in the United States. Andrew Jacksor. died at the Hermitage, James K. Polk died near Nashville. Andrew Johnson died, while a United States Senator, on his Tennessee farm. .Washington, as all know, died at Mt. Vernon, and Jefferson at Monticello. James Monroe went to New York City to practice law and died there. Franklin Pierce traveled extensively and passed his later years in Concord, N. H., but died in Richmond. Three Presidents only, died in Washington. John Adams attained the most advanced age of all the Presidents and died at Boston at ninety-one.

The Owl" is the name of a restaurant on wheels which has been placed on the streets of New York by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Church Temperance Society. It is to be stationed at night in front of the Astor Place Bank, and others of a similar pattern are to follow. The vehicle is fifteen feet long, six feet wide and six feet high, and is handsomely and completely furnished for the business of a restaurant on a limited scale, fcaving a counter across the front end, behind which the waiter in charge serves various refreshments at a uniform charge of five cents for each article. It is gaily painted and has a profusion of windows, which make it very conspicuous when all its lamps are lighted. A number of these wagons are in successful opention in Boston, Fall River, Hartforvi and Worcester. Teerk is a woman in Virginia who can: "see" things in the skies, and she has been writing to the New York -Sun about it. She is certain that war is impending, for she saw directly after sunset in the last week in March a flaming sword thirty yards long across the evening sky. A few evenings thereafter there appeared to this favored mortal in the same quarter of the empyrean blue a battle field with all its horrors oi corpses, wild beasts and birds oi prey, with marching armies of infantry and cavalry. On the third ol April this remarkable woman relates that she saw, about 4 p. m.. in large Roman capitals under the sun the name of ''Christ," and lower down the figures "1893." On Tuesday, April 18, she saw an advertisement of the Columbian Exposition across the northern sky, "Chicago Fair, August 8th. I? She closes her remarkable communication with the rexaark that "tfce editor will have tc interpret the meaning" of the signs in the heavens, and the further information that 14 we are having great

For weeks the society circles of New York have been agitated over the prospective conversion of a plain American g;rl of seventeen into an English countess. The daughter of one of the famous Four Hundred was to wed an English earl, and tie matter was discussed in all its bearings, from the habits and costume of a noble scion of a noble line 1:0 the most infinitesimal detail of the bride's trosseau. The wedding took place in due course, and the 4 'upper ten" found renewed material for gossip in the fact that the father of the bride, Mr. Bradley Martin, allowed his daughter to be married in a dress that she had worn on a previous occasion rather than pay duty on n imported bridal robe. One remarkable feature of this wedding was the fact that the bridegroom, the your g Earl of Craven, did not wed bis bride for the sake f her fortune, as he has splendid estates and a great income of his own. There is plenty of wealth on both sides. The event has served the dilitante swells and swellcses a good turn in having diverted their rambling thoughts in a new channel, and society has been able to give Mr. Ward McAllister a rest.

WIDEJPEIf. Formal Opening of the Columbian Exposition. rident Cleveland Sets the Machinery In Motion Uad Weather and Stirring Scene. The day long anticipated for the tomal opening of the Columbian Imposition at Chicago dawned Monday morning wit) vkics sodden and bleak, and a chilled mist tilled the atmosphere. Tho weather conditions seemed not to have yielded to "Cleveland hick." linntin throughout the city was damp and listless, and a .ene.ral lone of Bloom pervaded the air and streets. But to Chicago, whose day of

history this was, weather conditions I

counted fot naught, and early thfi peiple were astir. The bustling, eager, resi.lesb spirit of the great West was bounding through every artery of this, its capital city. The consummation of an enterprise, the location of which was- bitterly contested with its oldest rival eastward by the soa, took place when the myriad wheels be?an their turning in response to the touch of the Nation's President upon a golden key that reached out through an electric train to the mighty engine, which are to the World's Columbian Exhibition the vita) moving energy. Rain or shine, wet or dry, tixo people of this prairie city wen bound to be early a pon their feet, iiiled

and his associates left their rooms at the Lexington Hotel, and were conducted to carriages, th'S Spanish guests also adding to the notable company embarking for the ride to the great Fair. Standing like mounted litres in bronze, a platoon of

THE LATE CHRISTOrilEi: COLUMBUS. police horsemen waited between the curbs to lead tho procession. Behind them were companies B. and K, Seventh United States Cavalry, under command of Captain Varnivn and flare. Nest were the Chicago Hussars, with Troop A of the Illinois National Guard. The various organizations and carriages which had been assigned to positions in tho parade which

was to escort President Cleveland aud his

Cabinet, Vice-President Stevenson, tho

in appreciative return wo exhibit the unparalleled advancement and wonderful accomplishments of a young nation, and present the triumphs of a viorous.self-re-iant and independent people. We have built these splendid ediiices, but we have also built the magnificent fabric of a popular goornment whoso grand proportions are seen through that work. We have made and gathered together objects of use and boautv, the products of American skill and invention; we have also made men who rule themselves. "It is an exalted mission in which we and our guests from other lands are engaged, as we co-operate in the inauguration of an enterprise devoted to human enlightenment, and in the undertaking we here enter upon we exemplify in the noblest sense the brotherhood of nations. "Let ns hold fast to the meaning that underlies this ceremcny and let us not lose the itnpressiveness of this moment. As by a touch the machinery that gives life to this vast exposition is now set in motion, so at the same instant let our hopes and aspirations awaken forces which in all time to come shall influence the welfare, tho dignity and the freedom of mankind." As the President delivered the last word of his speech he reached forward his arm, and rested his forefinger upon the button of the golden telegraph key, which communicated to the engineer in charge of the great boilers which communicated its power to the machinery of the great Exposition, The scene of historic interest was on tho outside, however. At this instant the men at tho ropes at the foot of each of the great flag-staffs laid hold with a vim, the monstrous Amorican flag, in a balloon-like wad at the top of the center pole, broke forth and broadened out In the

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ADMIXICTRATIOir BUILDING, L FRONT OF WHICH THE CEREMONIES WERE HELD.

Jealousy is an all-consuming passion, and the fellow that gets left, if he does not fall into the "sere and yellow leaf of blighted hopes aid withered desires, is liable to make things warm for those who havec.st the slight of contumely upon his fondest dreams- One-William Kingler, of Camden, N. J., a colored gentleman of infinite resources, has of late shown to the world what may may be done by a nteai who has endured the contempt of those whose favor and recognition he desired. In fact it may be said that William "g;ot even" for slights of the past, with a large surplus of revenge to his credit for future emergencies. William had not only been rejected by the idol of his affections, but insult was added to injury by the failure of his successful rival to extend an invitation to the heart-broken lover to attend the nuptial ceremony either as best man, as is customary among the elite of colored society, or as an ordinary guest. This was too much, and the unhappy lover brooded long and hatched a hot revenge beneath his woolly ringlets that was altogether successful and unique. Procuring a supply of red pepper and arming himself with a hand-bellows, he hied him to the festal scene, and though his bodily presence was not desired, he wafted a hot blast of tropic spice through the key hole that added an unwonted activity to the happy throng. Matters soon reached a climax, and William felt a proud satisfaction as the coughs and gasps of tho wedding party reached his ears. His hopes of revenge were fully realized, but his satisfaction did not long endure. The panic stricken party inside broke for the outer air and the male portion of the company gave chase to the unbidden guest. "Razors flashed and gore might have Ho wed but for the presence of a policeman one of thost? minion of the law having scented a free lunch in connection with , tho wedding festivities. William Kingler. with thft pride of conquest fresh upon his smiling but opaque countenance, was rnarohed to jail, bearing with him the suroxie satisfaction that other colored boll of Camden will hesitate long before omitting his name fror. their list of guests when their happy weeding day arrives.

with ore desire, Imbued with one purposeto witness the practical Inaugura.tion of the stupendous undertaking and to give it all the prestige and interest thE.t comes with the indorsement by popular presence at any function at which the people at large are partners. The centers of interest in the early part of the day were at the Auditorium Hot-el, where was stopping the Duke of Veragua. and the Lexington, which had entertained President Cleveland and tt e Cabinet over Sunday. The halls and office of the Auditorium Hotel presented a lively scene as the members of the World's Fair commission of the local Exposition director's and innumerable members of a hundred and one committees, every man with a big flapping badge, rushed around as duty called, or sat in a chair as inclination led him and fervently wished tlu.t "the Duke would hurry up." For all these

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. gentle Tien, ornamented with gay ribbons and d gnified with high silk hats, were waiting: for His Excellency, the Duke-of Veragua, to perform the act ot riding down in an elevator, and riding off in a carriage to the Lexington Hotel, where the parade to the World's Fair grounds was tu be formed. There were dozens of other people there, too people who had invitations to sit on the grand-standT se e the President press the button and watch the gr jat engine do the rest. They were for thi most part the wives, daughters and male relatives of tho gentlemen who were behind the ribbons. The Duke and his party were scheduled to leave the hotel at 8:45 o'clock and prompt to the minute tho doors of his apartment on the parlor floor swung open

and out came the Duke in an attire that would have caused a rainbow to merge all Its colors in an envioun green. He wore a dark blue uniform, almost every square inch of whicli was decked with golden lacts; massive golden epaulets ornamented his shoulder), and across his breast was a ribbon three times as wide, twenty times is long arid 'a thousand times as gaudy as any thnt dangled on any member of any committee that was gathered in his honor. Other members of the Ducal party were equal ly gorgeous hi their attiro. Sooa after 9 o'clock Ptesidont Cleveland

Duke of Veragua, and other distinguished guesis in the World's Fair grounds, began gathering In the vicinity of the Lexington Hotel, the President's domicile, at Michigan avenue and Twcnty-sesond street. After a hasty breakfast the President and his party, saving been joined by the Duke of Veragua and tho other distinguished guests who were to appear in the parade, they entered their carriages, and the procession proceeded on its way to Jackson Parte. On reaching the Park the procession moved to the Administration Building, where the ceremonies of opening the Fair were held. Entering tho building the notables passed out upon the great platform erected for the event, and looking upon the plaza, beyond which the waters of tho main basin reached out between the Manufactures and Agricultural Building, beneath a noble and grand colonnade which connects o the Music Hall and the Casino. Mos'; of the invited guests were seated whan Mr. Cleveland appeared and faced a crowd of people that thronged every atom of earth upon which human feet might- rest, save the dark green turf which formed a setting for the blue waters of the ba:iin, nature being able thus to combine (lashing colors with exquisite effect. Already th lady managers and other officials not in the procession were seated, and as the President moved down the aisle to the stand prepared for him at the outer platform, a tumult; of cheers shook tho air and well-nigh made the builings tremble. Fifty-five people wero clustered immediately around Mr. Cleveland when he took his seat. The Duke of Veragua was among them, also members of the Cabinet and of the diplomatic corps; legislators, consuls and other officials were banked up behind th:m; The opening ceremonies were begun soon after 10 o'clock with the performance of John K.Paine's Columbian march, followed by an invocation by Chaplain Milburn; of the United States Congress. 'Tho Prophecy a poem written for tho occasion by W. A. Croilut, of Washington, was then presented. Following tho reading of Mr. Croffut's poem, Director-General Davis made the opening speech, which closed with the presentation of Mr. ClevelandMr. Cleveland having arisen, was kept several minttes waiting until the applause should subside, after which he, with bared head, began 3peaking, He said: "I am hero to join my fellow-citizens in the congratulations which befit this occasion. Surrounded by the stupendous results of Ameiican enterprise and activity, and in view of magnificent evidence of American skill and intelligence, we need not fear that these congratulations will be exaggerated. We stand to-day in the presence of the oldest nations of tho world

and point to ine great achievements we have here exhibited, asking no allowance on the score of youth. "The enthusiasm with which we contemplate our work intensifies the warmth of the greeting we extend to those who have come from foreign lands to illustrate with us the growth and progress of human endeavor in the direction of highor civilization. We who believe that popular education and tho stimulation of the impulses of our citi ns lead the way to the realization of the proud national destiny, which our faith promises, gladly welcome the opportunity hero afforded us to see the resu ts accomplished by efforts which have been exerted longer than ours in the field of man's employment; while

air, while at each of the poles at the corners of the Administration Building stout men hauled aloft the great banners, upon which respectively were blazoned the arms of Castile and Aragon. The center banner was that of the United States, and the others represented the colors of old Spain. Simultaneously flags were flung to tho breeze from all the buildings, and the great throng knew that the World's Fair had begun. At the Woman's Building an address was delivered by Mrs. Potter Palmer, and the hymn "America" and a benediction brought the exercises to a close. The buildings are yet in a chaotic and incomplete condition, and visitors who desire to see the Fair and do not care par-

THE KEY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND TOUCHED. (The key is of solid gold, with ivory handles. It is mounted on a handsome base covered with plush in the colors of America and Spain. The figures "14921892". appear on the base.) ticularly ior the city will do well to postpone the trip for some time at least. The amount of money which has been expended for tho purposes of the Fair is 133,000,00 The stockholders in the World's Fair corporation and the city of Chicago have contributed about one-third of the money. Nearly $5,000,000 have been borrowed on Fair debenture bonds. From Dther sources a few millions of dollars havo been obtained. More than half the entire c.ot of the Fair came from this immediate neighborhood. Tho United States t'overnmenent appropriated about $5,000,000, and then confiscated nearly &W0,0;X) of Fair fun is, scalping one of its appropriations for that purpose. The several States of the Union gave about $f,000,000. Foreign nation paid about $6,0 0 000 for their dp'ays. These sums makeup tho amount of Fair expenditures to the date of opening, and the full completion of all the buildings, with the preparations required until every part of the enterprise shall be fully estab libhod a ad in active operation. What Vegetarians Say. Vegetarians say it is a popular fallacy that meat is . needed for strength. One prominent exponent of the faith says it is a fact that the strongest animals in the world are

j vegetarian and not carnivorous.

It is the ferocity of the hon rather than his strength that makes him formidable. An elephant is a match for several lions, and is a vegetarian. The animals with most speed and endurance, the horse, the reindeer, the antelope, and others, are also

! vegetarians. Dog trainers, says this authority, always feed their trick animals on a stictly vegetarian diet, and many hunters do the same thing. 1 Senator Palmer is said to have a

OUE PLEASURE CLUB. Brown wife, she named the little twiai for G rover, and Mhe said To Brown. "You'll get an office when tUc aews of it is read." Buv Brown-he didn't get it, so be toon asother course.

j And he's cussiiT o Jt the Government and sul&f

for diver je. Atlanta Constitution. Appliplicant for Position I have here a letter of recommendation from o:y minister. Head of House That's very good as far as it goes. But we won't need your services on Sundays. Have you any indorsements from anybody who know you the other six days of the week? Charlie Why did they bury poor Gilder at nig-ht? ' v Archie He had no decent clothes but a dress suit.

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The Musician Maria, sent dot child mit der room out. It vos a pity I can't bractise mine bart io aer new ob ra in peace mit quietness An Illustrated Advertisement Puck.

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Sixteen men wanted at once!1

vegetarian dog that is 22 years old.

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i went to the post carrying tons ol j money. -- Chicago Mail.