Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 18 October 1893 — Page 3

to Un U Too Wish, to Live Lone

Aside from the important and controlling influences of inheritance, of diet, and .of temperate habits, the guinte to.be learned from the few sta tisticsidata attainable are that Ion vity is promoted by a qniet, peaceful, tile in a retired and rural community, where there is freedom from nervous train and worrying and excessively laborious toil. The business man, with Increasing cares and responsibilities, the null operative, toiling hard to keep together the souls and bodies of him elf and his family: the politicians, the hard-working professional men are not the chief contributors to the centenarian Ruaks. Medical Journal. Safety fro i a Periodic Bettors. Do yon ant to be nurared, dweller In a m tarlons region, against the periodical scontga which threatens to ail yon In the tarra of chill end fever or come ot the forms of miasaur-born disease? It goes without saying that yon do. Then, instead of suing qninla r other alkaloid and mtneral droga, which assraly relieve an4 an always tMrtarentat to general health, seek aH where it Is always mthcomtnc from the thorough. preTentlre ana remedy. Hostetter'a Stomach Bitters. which. Id regions where malaria is far mors -loieat and j tvaler-t than it is oa this conti nent, eradicates It completely from the sysxem. BUionsnesa. d-upaia, constipation, ndney and nerroaa comblamts. neuralzU. and jnenmatlem are amonsc the maladies to which the a a: tonal ton and corrective la adapted. Htyeiciaaa everywhere know Its lennin Bhoaldat Craet the Fa par. When Theoaore Hook went to the coronation (sava James PavnL it is roorded that he set to work to bamboozle a couple of old ladies from the country, When the bishops came in he told Mm that these were "the peeresses in their own riirh." and whn tha lord Chancellor appeared be said it vat-anal woisey. In this way he went too far, for one of them observed: "We may be simple, sir, but we know that Cardinal Woisey has been dead these many years." "Ladies," he am, "vo nave been deceived bv the ne-apapera; they will say anything." BET. w. P. rARsnJ thnciaiui rv Two bottles of BeWl Catarrh Core compVrtalj r mm. sou oy mimguua, vao. far a tela- Bay. ' TV) the German Emperor is ascribed at trrovgatnu prevision for servant girls, which was tlUt in force two veavra obo. Eyerv maid servant it seems, is pro--uwu wjlu a stamp oooc in mis oooic evflrv week a 3-cent stamp houcht (mm the Government is pasted by tier misj m . i ... areas, x nts is, on ner port, tne tax wnicn ane pays tne Government pre eumaoiy as ner license to Keep a serv ant. The benefit accrues to the girl, cor, should the eirl be ill. the ataamn will be redeemed by the Government jot ner support, otherwise the stamps are kept and become a fund for her old age. A, Great Thing. It Is a mat thing for a man to get oat a littie and come in oontaot with other people and see how they lire. B. F. Johnson Jr. Co.. Richmond, Vn,r are giving many young men a ohanee to do tate, and at the same time to pat money is bank rapidly. Try them and Trewsave Strowav The route from England to India is trewn with treasure, owing to the many shipping disasters. An industri ous statistician reckons tnat some hundreds of millions worth of gold and jewels lie at the bottom ot the sea on tnat frequented way. Coafa nichtsf On going to bed take a universal uougn syrup. Hb Experience. She Bo come to Bar Harbor, Cousin Aom. i mow a nice girl with lots ot money. Cousin Tom 'dejectedly but firmly) uu ww &, .mee giris never nave a cent. Lift!. Iv drowsy after a good night's sleep there is indigestion ana stomach disorder which Beet-ham's Pills will core. No Meed of Calls. little Son Goin'out to make calls? Mother Calling is out of fashion. little Son Does yon see all the ladies you know at the bargain conn tera? Good News. Tern weak and Inflamed eyes a so Dr. baaa Thompson's Eye-water. It is a carefully prepared physician's pnscriptiwL We have great admiration for the woman who gives her best preserves to members of her own family. To aid Digestion take ono Small Bile Bean attar eating Why is it easy to break into an old man's house? Because his locks are few and his gait is broken. "German 99 syrup X most-ay award as to the efficacy of Genua Syrnp. I have used it in my fanily for Bronchitis, the result of Cods, with most excellent success. I have taken it myself for Throat Troubles, and have derived good results therefrom. I therefore recomnend it to my neighbors as an excelbnt remedy in such cases. James 1. Dnrette, Earlysville, Va. Bewtre of dealers who offer you "sometting just as good." Always insist on having Boschee's German Syrup. 4 PM, KILMER'S SWAMP-ROOT CURED ME OfKidney and Liver Complaint, ManamtiM f ttw Katar. Dr. Kilmer 4 Co, Brnghamton, 5. T. ' Gentlemen: -It affords me punra to gtva Ton a recommends tioa for Dr. Kiliaert WlXP-BOI, of which I kare taken S smau Dorjes. it has nearly removed tha effect of the RHEUMATISM . of about 7 jara standing, also a srrero weakness of my stack sod kidneys ot about ! years' steading and , has bemed a severe 1st tack of I INFLAMMATION Of the Madder, wkloh I am sura tWlHP. w. a. cniuor. BOOT will entirely cure me of In a short time. I purchased tha medicine of S.S. Stone, the Druggist hers la Butler, Ind." W. K.Chi!son. March, 1, 18. At tr-aggtata SO cents a $1.00 St-, lawnWOafctossaaahhyfrai PniltaMisi hse. Pr. Kilmer A Co., - PJnghamton,N.Y. r. Mister's PARTCLA LIVER flLLg ArstaeSssi. rtlls, S Mats. - AH . Kut Is as (as ass) WATERPROOF COAT fESS? tetl World!

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CHAPTEIt XIU. THE EVIDENCE; Exceptions were taken to the ruling, and Mr. Lewinsohn called William Bush as first witness. Mr. Bush waa sworn and took a seat in the witness box, and responding to the usual questions stated that he was 42 years of age and had resided in the county fifteen years. Question. Did you ever know James Martin whose name is signed to this alleged will? Answer. I did. Q. How long did you know him? A. Only a few days. Q. Were you intimate with him? A. Quite so, for the short time I ftnew him. Q. Where is he now? A. Dead. Q. When did he die? A. August 14, 1882. Quick as thought, and entirely out of torder, and for the first time approaching anything of the sensational, Mr. Lewinsohn sprang to his feet and fairly screamed: "Gentlemen of the jury, that will is dated October loth, 1882, two full months after James Martin died!" Upon this startling declaration, confusion took possession of the audience and jury, and did not miss the judge. It was an exciting scene in which everybody took part. The bailiff rapped on his desk and commanded silence, and when order was restored, Mr. Lewinsohn announced, with ah air of victory, that Mr. Newcomb, attorney for Groundwig might take the witness. Q. Mr. Bush, how do you fix the date of Mr. Martin's death as having oc curred at the time you state? A. l Keep a diary ana una n so recorded there. My diary never lies. Besides, Martin was boarding with me and in my employ, and my diary shows the day he came as well as the day he died. Q. Was he a stranger in your neighborhood? A. He was. Q. How loner had he boarded with and worked for you? A. Ten days. Q. May you not, Mr. Bash, unintentionally and innocently, have made a wrong entry in your diary? A. I told you, sir, my diary never lies. Martin died on August 14, 1882. I saw. him in his coffin. I saw him in his grave. j Mr. Newcomb: That is all. You can Btep outside. The Kev. Aorton may be sworn, said Mr. Lewinsohn. O. Are vou the nastor of the BaDtist cnurcn oi sanay laKe." A. l am. Q. What was the date of the organi zation of that society? A. January xu, iw. O. Was there anv such organisation In existence on October 15, 1882. the date of the making of this aileded will? A. No sir. As the will bequeathed $3,000 to the Baptist church of Sandy Lake, and as there was no such organiza tion in existence at tne date oi tne will, the inference would seem to be that the will was framed after the so ciety was organized, which was after major jaorarums aeatn. The witness was not cross-examined. "If the court nlease. said Attorney Lewinsohn, "we now introduce a certified copy of the letters patent issued for an improved method of forming letters used by the type writer. This certificate is signed by the commissioner ofpatents, and has attached the patent omce seal." Tne piaintia's attorneys objected to the introduction of the certificate, for the reason that the commissioner of patents should be brought into court. where he could be cross-examined. The court ruled that the certificate Was the best possible evidence to prove when the patent was issued, and the nature of the improvement patented. 'It will be seen by this certificate." continued the attorney, "that the patent was issued eight months after the alleged will was type-written and that the improvement patented was the stgle of the letter used in copying the The counsel for Ground wicr looked upon this evidence as quite damaging to their case. The certificate may have been a surprise to them or it may not. Their client was in no way disturbed, and this fact gave the counsel some encouragement. Groundwig was cery neing pushed to the wall, and ugh a man of almost infinite reMrarces, they were rapidly being exhausted. I now propose," said Mr. Lewinshon, "if your honor please, to offer in evidence the dviner declarations of Matilda Patterson. I hold in my hand the depositions of four reputable per sons who were present and heard all she said in her dying hour." xnis proposition was sternousiv op posed by Groundwig's attorneys, and the motion was argued at length bv lawyers on both sides. The point made in opposition to the admission of the declarations, was that on her death bed her mind wondered and she was out of her head. With her mind in this condition, and when she was unable to understand the meaning of the questions put to her, and When she was running at random, using meaningless phrases, Bhe was asked about the will. Without comprehending the full meaning of the question, or the bearing her answer might have on Mr. Groundwig s right, she replied what no doubt in her lurid hours she had made herself believe "it is a forgery." The counsel contended that her declarations were simply the ravings of a person in delirium; that sho was wild and flighty, seeing things wholly imaginary and entirely unmatured. one was .iu fiucustswiB ui iut:iiuu wcukness that: what sho said ought not to be weigh a feather in determining the equities in this case. To admit as evidence, for this jury to consider, declarations of that woman when in such a delirious condition that she did not recognize her own son who had been abroad only two years, was giving so wide a scope to the law governing the admission of death-bed declarations, as to mako it rule a farce. The judge, in deciding the motion, remarked that ho had been acquainted with Matilda Patterson for a number of years; that he knew her to be a woman oi superior intelligence, Highly educated and possessed of a largo fund of common sense. That night thecourt took home with him the papers introduced as evidence together with a roll of manuscript. sealed and said to have been written by Mrs. Patterson a few days before death. It proved to be a letu-i in which she told of the manner in which hr name had been secured, m a wit-

ness to the will. She said that at the time her boy was imprisoned in the cave, Silas Groundwig came to her and demanded as a ransom for her eons liberty that sho Bhould sign a document he presented. For what purpose? But Groundwig showed her Major Nordr urn's signature and that of th other witness James Martin, both of which Beemed to be genuine. What would it mattor then if she fulfill the requirements Of the law for twO witnesses When her son's liberty was at stake. But she didn't stop to reason; Bhe signed it and Groundwig wont away. In a few days she received a note unsigned which stated that for reasons beyond the control of the writer her boy could not be delivered to her. No signature was needed; she knew too well who was the writer, CHAPTER XIV. iPERJURY EXPOSED. At an early hour the court-room was Crowded with interested spectators, and long before the time for court to convene the deputies had been com palled to refuse admission to scores of atrancerfl who had come a long dis tance to attend the trial. The inter est in the proceedings was on the increase. The morning papers oontained Aunt Matilda's story, and the whole town was in the highest state of excitement. Not a person acquainted with that lady but believed every word was true. It had cleared up many mysterious cirumstances which the villagers of Sandy Lake had from time to time discussed, but only to be puzzled and suspicious. Now all was explained; No longer mystery, no longer doubt, no longer misgivings, but the charaetor of Aunt Matilda shone oat pure and spotless as the fleecy clouds which accompany the sotting sun. The Judge took his seat. "Mr. Bailiff, open court." That officer cried out in a sharp shrill voice: "O ye, O ye. This honorable court is now convened pursuant to adjournment." The clerk called the roll of jurors and found they were all present, and the Judge proceeded to announce his decision on the motion to admit the narrative of Matilda Patterson as evidence. The opinion was brief and to the effect that while thecourt felt the statement carried with it all the sanctity Of an oath, because it was prepared at a time when the writer believed Bhe had not long to live, and, in fact, did not live but a few hours after the narrative was finisned, yet it was not her dying declaration made on her deathbed. Motion to admit must be over ruled. The defense must proceed with their testimony. "If the court please," said Mr. Lewinsohn, "we rest the case of Miss Nordrum." The first witness for the plaintiffs was Stephen D. Hickman, who, upon oemg sworn, stated tnat no was a copyist and had been engaged in that business for many years; that when residing in Hartford, Connhecticut, he was called upon by a f entleman who gave his name as Anrew Nordrum, to make .a copy of a document which he said was his will. The gentleman was very anxious the copy should be exceedingly plain and legible so that it could bti read by per"I had just commenced to use a typewriting machine," the witness stated, "and I proposed to copy his paper With the machine, showing him samlples of the work. He seemed very much pleased and employed ma to make a copy." Q. Do you recognize this document lis your work? A. I do. "Take the witness," was the quick response of Groundwig's attorney. Mr. Lewinsohn: How long were yon eopying the will? A. Off and on two or three days. It was new work and I made errors, which I corrected by re-writing, until I had a copy that was perfect. Q, Where do you live now? A. In Pittsburgh. Q, How long have you lived there? A. Some three years. Q. Who payB your expenses here? A. Mr. Groundwig. Q. Who asked you to come here as a Witness? A. Mr. Groundwig. Q. How did he ascertain that you wrote that document? A. I do not know. Q. Ever have any other dealings with Mr. Groundwig? A. No, sir. Q. How long have you known him? A. Four or five years. Q. Seen him frequently? A. Five or six times. Q. Tho first time you saw him, I suppose, was when he asked you to copy ihis will? A. Yes, sir. "Hold, there, stop!"fairlyyelled one of the opposing counsel, "I object to that question as leading, and I object to the answer. The witness doeB not understand it. They have lod him on in this smooth way until his answers have been made mechanical, and he has answered unconscious of what he has been saying. It is a trick of the counsel. I ask tho court to strike out the answer. Such practice is infamous. But the mischief had been done. The witness had admitted that Silas Groundwig was the man who had represented himself as Andrew Nordrum. "We are through with the witness," remarked Mr. Lewinsohn. Groundwig's counsel were in un awkward dilemma. To ask the witness to explain his answer was dangerous. To dismiss him without further question was to admit he was not worthy of belief. The counsil did the only safe thing he could, and that was to excuse the witness "for the present." trusting that a part of the blow might be warded off by the ruling of the court that the question was improper. "James Martin will please step forward and be sworn," was the startling announcement by Groundwig's attorney. The judge, jurors and audience could not conceal their surprise and astonishment. The council for Miss Nordrum appeared agitated and troublod, but were soon put to their ease by a brief conference with a stranger, who, from time to time, had consulted with them. Somo said he was a celebrated detective, who had been employed to unveil the conspiracy, if such there were. The person unswering to the name Ot James Martin came forward and took his place on tho witness stand. All eyes were upon him. He stood the strain without moving a muscle. He looked like a bundle of nerves, turned, twisted, and shaped into the form of man. Q. What Is your name? A. James Martin. Q. Is that your signature? (showing the witness the alleged will). A. it is. Q. Under what circumstances did you sign that paper? A. one day l was going past major Nordrnm's residence when Mr. Grov "dwig called mo in, and the Major, w was sick in bed, asked me to sign my name as a witness to his signature, telling mo the paper he showed mo was his will. A. Anv other person there beside Major Nordrum, Mr. Groundwig, and yourself A. Yes, sir An elderly lady, whom Major Nordrum addressed as Mrs. Patterson, who, also, at the request of the Major, signed her name directly under mine, and two gentlemen, whose names 1 do not Know. O. Did you ever know a person in that neighborhood by the came of William. Bmh?

A. I never did.

Q. Did vou ever board with a person ... t v o named wiuiani dub". A. No. sir. Q. Did you ever work for a person by the name of wiiuam wusnr A. No, sir. Q. Are vou alivo? A- I think I am. Q. Wer you ever dead? A. Not that I am aware of. Q. Were you ever put in a coffin and Duriear A. Not to my knowledge. "That's all. Take the witness." Mr. Lewinsohn: Where were u barn? A. In New York State. Q. When did you come West? A. Six years ago. O Whom Ha vau live now? A. On a farm about twenty miles from Sandy Lake. Q. Had you frequently passed Major Nordrum s house. ' A. Very seldom. Q. Mr. Groundwig asked you tooom in, did he? A. Yes, sir. Q. Had you met him before? A. I had not. Q. You were a stranger, passing by, Groundwig saw you, called you In, asked you to sign your name, and with' Out any hesitation you did so? A. Yea. sir. Q. The gentlemen you met there did not sign their names." A. Not while I was there. Q. Were they asked to sign? A. Not that I know of. Q. Were you ever at Nordrum's house after that? A. No, sir. Q. Do you own a farm? A. No, sir. Q. You work out by the month ot year, do you? A. Yes, Bir. - Q. Did you Over work for Samuel Turner? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did you ever work for Peter Livingstone? A. I think I did for a few weeks. Q. Have any trouble with him? A. Well, nothing much. Q. Were you indicted for forging his name to a note and oDtaining w. A. Yes, sir. But I was tried and ac quitted? Q. On what grounds were you ao quitted? A. I swore that I I I Q. Well, speak quick. A. I swore I I I could not writs nor read! But TO BE CONTINUED. Onr Household Pets. The custom of having household pets among the lower animals is as old as the human race or the domestic animals themselves. They serve as interesting studies in natural his,tory; they are Rood object lessons for children in thoughtful kindness and patience, and are safety valves for superabundant affection. The dog ranks first, probably because of his naturally demonstrative nature rather than his superior intelligence to some other animals and some birds. The dog becomes not only an actual member of the family, but too frequently he becomes its autocrat, governing it with a rod of iron, making bis own tastes and convenience so paramount to other considerations that he be comes a nuisance to all but his doting mistress. The cat is far less obtru sive in its manner, and, the student ot animals declares, no whit less in telngent or affectionate. It is a quiet, self-contained little beast with a shrewd lack of confluence in the in tentions of its human sponsors which reminds .one of the businessman's maxim: "Believe every man a liar till he has proved himself otherwise." Integrity of motive can scarcely be proved to the permanent satisfaction of a cat, but while there is no attempt at departure from the usual routine of life, it will display a super ficial truthfulness and affection really quite touching. Philadelphia Press. Tobacco and Microbes. Contention between those who ad' vocate and enjoy the use of tobacco and those who look upon it and char acterize it as one of the curses of mankind will never end, and the former will read with satisfaction ot the results of an investigation into the effects of tobacco smoke on microbes, reported by Dr. CassinarL He finds; (1) The smoke of the Cavour, Virginia, and Tuscan cigars, and all black and chopped tobaccos, possesses a veiy pronounced bactericide power. (It is noted in the report that this power is especially potent when directed against the choleri bacillus, and it may be attributed to the products of n-yotlne. This does not follow. The cholera bacillus is a weak microbe, that will die under ordinary circumstances by exposure to the air in a few hours; it will even die in fresh water). (2) In epidem ics of cholera and typhus the use of tobacco may bs useful rather than hurtful; (3) tobacco smoke merits special consideration in the hygiene of the mouth as a prophylactic means of combating mlerobian affections of the buccal cavity. In other words, when microbes are around, the smoker as against the abstainer from tobacco has decidedly the best of it. Typewriter Improvements. An expert in the construction of the typewriter says that one of the great faults even of the best typewriting machines Is that they require too great an expenditure of physical force. People are apt to think that because one letter requires but a slight force, of which only a fraction, almost infinitesimal, can be saved, the saying is not worth considering; but the aggregate waste of power in a day's work with a typewriter resolves itself into a startling figure in foot-pounds. If makers would be content with a simply practicable speed, the strength of the spring which actuates th:t carriage could be reduced, and so the action would be made easier. Besides this, the carriage might b made of aluminum alloy, and therefore much reduced in weight; indeed, the general use ot such alloys, wherever possible, would get rid of half the weight of the machines and make them portable, while lessening the force required to nw them. Sailors Who Can't tfwim. The seeming strange suggestion is made, and strongly pressed in Kngiand, that the men who man the navy should be taught how to swim. Ordinary sailors arc instructed and expected to qualify in swimming; but the marines, firemen, and engineers are not, and it is a fact that a large portion of the latter large body of men who serve on warships cannot swim. It has been said that many more men would hare been saved Jrom the Victoria but for this fact; also that many men who were good swimmers were undoubtedly dragged down by the men who were not. The matter has been taken up in Parliament, and it is probable that swimming will be insisted on as part of the training of every man serving aboard ship. iViten two people have lived to. gether a long time, each ouo has a number of oid stories which the other tUsllltW Tt If much,

ABOUND A BIG STATE.

BRIEF COMPILATION OF INDIANA NEWS. What Our Neighbors Are Doing Matters of General and Loral Interest -Marriages aad Deaths Aceidents and Crinu-ft Per tonal Folntern About lutliauliin Uriel State Items. There aro COO convicts in JeffersonHllo prisohi According to the assessor's report rjauuocK VOTimy lias 1,202 dogs. Clifford Pine, at fell in a watering iruugn ai wrown i'oint, and was drowned. JAMES COLLIN'S, a brakomnn nn 11 Wabash road, was killed near Delphi oy iuiung uetween tlic cars. Stewart Dtwr of Wabash Countv Was given & year's scnten"o In Hi, penitentiary for assaulting a lO-yotir-OIU (TU-I. Joseph Irvin, a L., E. & St. L. switchman at Princeton, was caught between two cars and crushed to death. 1HUMAS 1JOYER, wiilie lying in a drunken sleep on the O. & M.' Railroad at Vinconnes, was struck by a switch Jacob Rinhart of El wood, who stabbed saloon-keeper John Clancy auring a ngnt, was given two years 111 me penitentiary, at Anuerson. THE twenty-fourth annual State Convention of the Young Muns' f'livis tian Association, of Indiana, will bo held at Marion, November 2 to 5. A man giving tho name of P. J, Jones, from Chicago, was arrested in lerro name, cnargoa with forgerv. Several forged notes were found on mm The farm residence and contents of Adamson B. Wiles, northwest of Noblesville, was burned, involving a loss of $1,600; insured in the Ohio Parmer's for $1;000. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill of Bodford, up to last week, had five children; now thev have'eight triolets, t wo sons and a daughter, being born to Mrs. H. a day or so since. Howard Dill, a very popular voting man living three miles east of Brook lyn, accidentally shot himself through the breast and lung with a pistol while out buggv riding with his sweetheart. 1 : . . . - . j ! .. tt . . 1. . .. r. 1 mm ouuiv xiuusuii. lb is lttarcu lie cannot live. iiB. LlAMpton, an eminent suriroon of Chicago, met with a very serious accident at Rockiort, which mav resultin his death, He arrived on the night train, ana. going to tao veranda Hotel. made a misstep on entering, foil and broke his hip. Dr. Lampton is a v enlarge man, weighing about 25 pounds, which makes his recovery the more difficult. AT Hillsburg, Babe Snurlock at tacked William Palmer, an old gentleman, aged (K years, and began to kick and abuse him, whereujKin Palmer drew a knife and inflicted a wound in the abdomen from which ispurlock died in a few hours. Spurlock has long had a reputation as a bully. He severely whipped Palmer two' years go. .fanner surrendered to the officers. A PIHE occurred at Orestes, eight miles east of Elwood, on the L., JC. & w. K.K., tne otner night. The lire was the work of incendiaries and wiped out the business portion of the village lying east of Main street. It originated in the general storeof J. T. King & Co. 1 ne store nao been looted of its more valuable'contents and then fired to cover the crime. This is the second lire paused by robbers in tliat villago in two weeks. Patents have been issued to the following inventors: James B. Alfree, Indianapolis, metallic conveyor; James M. Adkins, Indianapolis, lo -k stock cock; Stephen S. Austin, Torre Haute, platform scale; Georgo W. Daily, tharlottsville, mail bag eatcher or dis patcher; Howard H. Hopkins, lioslu-i:, bicycle; William B. Hosford. MUhatraka, clutch shifter; Georgo H. Hoot, Indianapolis, rail joint; George W. Bmith, Union City, vehicle pole; John 6. Thurman, Indianapolis, fuel oil burner; John Brian, Evansvillo, hoop and handle fastener, Much excitement was created at tho county jail at Brazil by the attempted escape of Noah King,a notorious croon, who is in jail charged with larceny and attempting to wreck and rob a passenger train on the Vandalia. He was being interviewed by a St. Louis detective, when he suddenly jumped out of an open window and ran east on the national roau. xne sneriir, two de puties and the detective followed in close pursuit, shooting at tho fugitive, who after running two miles saw his escape was impossible and gave up. He is now locked in a dark cell, where he will be kept till the Superior Court Convenes next month. Last week Mr. and Mrs. Jesse An drew of West Lafayette, celebrated the sixty-fifth anniversary of their marriage. All day the home of this venerable couple was thronged by neighbors and friends, who called U mingle their congratulations and ex press their good wishes for the future. The guests were presented with neat little souvenirs m tne shape 01 bits or satin, on which was printed in gold the Ugures 1828-1893. Mr. ami Mrs. Andrews were both born in Pennsylvania, the former in 1800' and the latter In 1808. They were married near where Hamilton, Ohio, is now located. Mr. Andrew came to Lafayette when the place had but 260 inhabitants, afterward returning to Ohio to be married. At that time Lafayette was known as the "little town on the Wabash River, opposite two big trees." Tho ttged couple have resided there over since, enjoying the respect and conlideuce of the entire community. It is rnmored that a deal is m pro gress looking toward the purchase of the Diamond plate-glass factory buildings in Elwood by the Rnub locomotive syndicate, to be transformed into a locomotive lactorv. The lurire elevator owned bv tho Wabash Railroad Company and managed by Edwards & Adams in Waluish, was destroyed by fire. The elevator contained 28,000 bushels of wheat, 500 bushels of clover-seed, and some com. The clover-seed was saved. The whei:t was chiefly owned by farmers who,cnrried no insurance. Losses on gram will be $15,000, and on building 5,000. TiiKKE weeks ago Henry Blcrman, one of the workmen employed on tho abutment or tho bridge now 111 process of construction across the Wabash at Delphi, fell and sustained painful injuries. Ho wen to work aguin the other day, and fell from the same nbutinont. Uis Injuries are now probably ratal. domestic money order omcos have been established in Indiuna as follows: At Fountaintown. Shelby Comity: Kurmers' Rretreat, Dearborn County: ilitiicock, Harrison County: Marshliold, Warren county; Tangier. Parke County: Warrington, Hancock County. international money order omces nave been established at Garrett, DoKalb County, and Spencer, Owen County. FakmerJames Hamilton, neai-Mor-guntown, was held up in his own house the other night while robbers searched the premises and secured si SO. They were afterward chased almost to Martinsville, where all trace was lost. Miss ANNA Groebkl committed sui cide at Vincennes, !v shooting hot-soil through the head with a revolver. Death was instantaneous. She left a note saying that life had no longer any pleasures for her and asking that her remains be sent to relatives at Kertz, Jackson County, Indiana. A love trouble is probably the cause. When notified her brothv, John W. Groebel of Kertz, ordered the remains shipped to fain.

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SENATORIAL TORPOR THAT IS IDYLLIC. Expense of .Maliitaluliij? the Senatorial Af -jfroaaUoii What It Costs to Veeil the Senate Aulmuls anil Cleau Out the Sen at Cuses I'ong-rchHloual Proceedings. May Now Do Something-. WaeolBKton correspondence: HE United State Senate has done nothing up to the time this letter is written, and that august body has been doing this nothing in its customary grave and owlish fashion. Tho Semite is a blight, a mildew, a moth to feed on tho warp and wool of mens hopes: a quicksand to oogulf a nationV .1 ii-r.. l.ill,,.3 j'lRa paralysis. It Ml 1 10H9 not, ueivuer ' does it spin. ' As Idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean. What a toothless humbug the Senate is. Ono has to chop up its meat for it. Do you know how much money the Senate has wasted while "deliberating" and chasing the stock board up and down the stairs of value? Do you know how much it costs to feed the Sonate animals unci clean out the Senate cages? Thero should be eightyeight Senators. There are only eightyfive three shy. Senators Come High. Well, it costs Uncle Sam 5,000 a year to have a Senator. In most instances he isn't worth it, but he gets it just tho same. That's $440,000. Now for doorkeepers, flunkies, pages, roustabouts, deckhands, and all that long list of tax-eaters that make up the train of greatness, Uncle Sam pays just about $440,000 more about $80, 000 a year. It falls out, then, that the last two months of idleness have cost tho country almost $150,000. Pretty steep price' to pay for such a case of typhus fever as the Senate. But it seems to be really on the brink of something. The Senate as a disaster will take a new form. For ten days Senators and all sorts of philosophers in statecraft have besieged Cleveland. They have been telliug him that the White House has been cleaned out, that on the proposition of unconditional repeal it was a whipped and " busted " oommunity. Thev told Cleveland that he had bettor realize this, doff Ins hat to fate, limber ui his artillery, order his bugles to blow the retreat, and leave tho field. They pointod out that Washington retreated through seven revolutionary years and now owned a white marble monument 550 sky-piercing feet high. But Cleveland wouldn't l:sten to these prophets. He has directed Voorhees to go on with the dance. Voorhees, in compliance, has notified the Senate that there will be no more adjournment. It Is possible we may soon ex pect something, out what tnat something will be is a question. Senate and llouae. When the Senate tnet Thursday inornlug the repeal bill was taken up. Mr. Call of Florida tecbntrally resumed tbe floor, and on motion of Mr. Vooi-hces tlio Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive Imsinoss. 'llii' Konate remained In executive session nntU 5:13 ni. atd then adjourned until Friday. No business of importance was transacted In the House. Tho House without transacting any mornlnR business resumed tbe consideration of tho Federal election repeal bill and was ad dressed by Mr. Nnrtbway (Rap.), of Ohio, tn ,pXs'tl'm t tbo tn,-niuri, In the Senate Friday senator Blackburn nuhmltled an amendment to tbe bill repoallnit tbe silver purchasing clauses of the act of 100. It strikes out the Voorhees substitute, leaving the bill as It passed the House, and then provides for tho freo c.ilniTO of silver of American production. The debate on the resolution for a commit tee to inquire Into tbe banking system was continued by Senator Peffer, Its author. Seven hours of Interrupted debate on the elections bill occupied the time of the Louse, the speech ot Mr. Cnminmgs ot New York being the feature. Tbe session ot the Senate Monday was Riven up entirely to considering the Sherman ar.u But beyond a discussion, which developed considerable, feeling, nothing new arose. The House also was the scene of rather raoro than usuil lnierost, al though barely a quorum was present. Tho election laws were tbe subjects of dobate. Kothiug canio to a vote. Tho Tucker bill renealinit the Federal slectton laws passed tho House Tuesday without amendment, by a vote of 208 yeas to lol nays. In the fen ate Mr. Turpia. ot Indiana, presented a petition or citizens oi Richmond. Ind.. askinc thattbo use of tha malls be denied newspapers and other mall containing reports of prize fights. P. M. Squire, of Washington, oirerea an amenanmnt to tha nnnilln? sliver repeal bill. Tho resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Allen of Nebraska. t-alliiiK for Information s to money borrowed by tho United States, If anv. since 1883. was agreed to. The res olution offered Monday by Ml-. Dolph of Oregon calling for Information as to whether China has requested an extension ol tho time In which C blnesa latiorers wore re quired bv the act of May. Is'JS, to register. was laid befi re tne senate, ana Mr. iiotpn itarten to speak lu favor of Its adoption. Mr. Shermitu suggested that the mutter should be discussed in executive session. and tho Semite went Into executive ses sion. When the Senate met Wednesday only twelve Senators were present to hear the chaplain's prayer. Tbe repeal bill was t ikon up and Mr. Cockrell of Missouri resumed his speech against the MIL Mr. Coekrell said the opponents of repeal stood to-day. and would stand throughout tho struggle, ready and anxious to pass tho pending bill w 1th amendments. When the House met. .Mr Hunter ot Illinois intro duced a Joint resolution, which was re ferred to t; - Commltio i on Itules. to take recess that members might attend tho World's Fair. Mr. lirickuor of Wisconsin cured tho passage of a resolution au thorizing tlio state of Wisconsin to erect in Statuary Hall a statue to Pore Mar quette, the missionary. - 'lUlnir from the Capital. Gun. Black, of Illinois, and Col. East, of South Dakota, had a narrow escape in a runaway. President Ci.kvki.amd has made a new rule and will hereafter devote less time to applicants for office. Thk monthly statement of circulation shows iv'29 per capita for an estimated vpulation of 07,300,009. Thk quostion of reducing duties and increasing ivvfinuo at the same time perplexes" the House Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. Davis defended fractional currency before tho House Banking Commottoo, saying it tvas bettor than gold. A J.UI.T. has boon introduced in Congress to make contractors on publlo buildings liable to the mechanics' lien law. A resolution calling for information on suspended iicnsion oases, presented ' y Mr. l.ncey, of Iowa, has been favorably repoi-tod to the House. TlIK Hoard of Manager f the National Soldloi-s' Homo completed its labors, and in a hotly failed at the White ITouso to pay its respects to the President. The McGntTithan bill, which has boon bi'foro ( 'ougrosH In some form for tlio past thirty years, has again been favorably roportod to tho House. SKCRETAUY GRESHAM ftppointod Tin mas Iteim'.H, of Illinois, a veteran of tho Mexican war. who lost both arms on board tlio United States ship Princeton in the Mediterranean, to a messenger's position, in tho State Department. Dfjlegatk r'l.v.NN.of Oklahoma, has Introduced a joint resolution allowing all citizens v. lie have been residents on the 'lieivl,-. outlet twenty days prior to Oct. I'l to vote for all 'officers and themsalyaaJioUl.oJEctt

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A 2few Explosive. Chemists tna others interested in Iho discovery and use of new explosives aro now busy studying the component parts and character of an acid recently discovered by a chemist, and to whion he has given the name of hydrazoic acid. This, it is claimed, is destined to nake a new era in the hisjry of explosives. Tho new acid has been christened jydrazoio acid from its composition, ffhich is throe parts nitrogen and one part of hvdrogen. It seems eitrange that in all the years that chemistry has been studied this acid has escaiied discovery till now. It is described as resembling wt.tor, fuming strongly in i on tart with the air and causing painful wounds when applied to tho skin. The acid docs not seem to be Itself explosive, but the salt It forms witih most of the metals are described as being extremely so. It was discovered accidentally, it seems, during the course of an obsetn-o organic Investigation, and the strangeness of its properties led to an investigation, and tbe discovery of tho exact nature of its characteristics. Few spocimens exist in this country, nd the acid has not been studied to any great extent. Wanted Them to Swim for Hi, One evening last week a deacon of a Norwich church and the Sunday-school superintendent wore sitting upon the piazza of one of the Vail cottages, Block Island, when they were suddenly ac ofted by a lady with streaming hair and discolored dress, who cried: "Oh, v.n anybody hero swim?" The two rent! omen sprung up and followed her half a mile over rocks, seaweed, and driftwood to a spot used by the guests for bathing. Thon their guide pointed to the moonlit waters and exclaimed: "Oh, I've lost my bathing suit, and I can never get it again." But the hardhearted Sunday-school superintendent told her sho had better advertise the missing proporty in the Bordeaux (France) papers, and then he and the deacon and the owner of the bathing suit went silently home. Norwich Bulletin. Londonderry. The old town of Derry was almost destroyed by King James' forces in 1808; thereafter, in 1U12, it woe bestowed by the King upon the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London, who formed tho "Irish Society" to rebuild and govern it, and in 1613 it was incorporated under the name of Londonderry. The land within the limits of the county was divided among the "Twelve Great Companies," or guilds, of London. The Irish society still exists and owns property in Londonderry, but simply as a private corporation. It does not pretend to govern it. Tho bishopric is Btill called Derry, not Londonderry. Knrastan. The word "Eurasin" is a compound ot the two words, uuronean ana Asis,n, Eur-asian. and means a half-caste native of Hindostan, one of whose parents is a rJuronean, tne other an Asian. Originally it meant ono whoso father was a European, and generally a Por tuguese, and whose mother was a Hin doo: now the term is applied to halfbreeds ot mi-tcrt Kuropcan a,ncV Astatto blood, and to their oil spring. Tha combined continents of Eurooe and Asia are also known as Eurasia and semctimes as Europasia. All Right In One Particular. One of the most amusing instances of misunderstanding a word is told of an old church-warden of Wallingferd, England. At one time the Bishop of Oxford sent round to the church-wardens In his diocese a circular of various inquiries, among which was: "Does vour officiating clergvman preach the Gospel, and are his conversation and carriage consistent therewith?" To this tho church-warden of Wallingford replied: "He preaches the Gospel, but he does not keep a carnage." THAT JOYFUL FEELING With tbe oxhileratlnfr sense of renewed health and strength and internal oloanliness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond tno old nine meuicmos ana tne cheap substitutes sometimes offend bnt never accepted by the well intormsd, English. If an old woman "axes your pardon," sho is spooking as the most careful ungiisn scholars spoae ior nunareas oi fears, down almost to the end of the sixteenth century. Thus in Wycliffe's New Testament about 1380 wo read: "What man of you iB, that if his sone axe hvin breed, whethir he wole take hym a stoon?" and Coverdale'a transla tion oi tno uospei aecoraing to St. Matthew published In 1534, has "Axe and it shall be given you." Guaranteed to euro Bilious AttickB and Constipation, SdkiM Bilo Beans. Wo.mkn spend money on some things as worthless as whisky. We Have High Opinion Of Hood's Sarsapaxilla at oar house, and with good reason. For eight years I was troubled with rheumatism and all remeillds failed to help me exoept Hood's Sarsaparilia. Like many others I have not taken it steadily; only when the pains cmie on, but it has always given me relief. For many years past I was troubled with quinsy. Since taking Hood's Barsaparllla 1 have not had a single attack. When any of my family are taken sick they resort te Hood's SaraaparlUa. I might write several Hood'ssssCures pages in praise of this excellent medicine, T. W. SACS, ?08 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable. KlCKELgATE. erMork.afjoLkui8rlrl T HRLE EAST rains' WEST DAILY PALACE BUFFET SLEEPERS. SUPERB OINIHB CARS. Mo change of cars between Maw Tork, Boaton and Chicago. Tickets sold to all points at Iowsat Ratss, Baggage Checked toDeatlnation. Special Satsa for Parties, V. WILLIAMS, B. V. HORNER, Gen'l Superintend rt. Oenl Pasa'gT Agank nou ixmsn syrup. Tastes uooa. nupstHarurojMruro

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