Ligonier Banner., Volume 15, Number 5, Ligonier, Noble County, 20 May 1880 — Page 4

The Zigunier Sanner. f}; STOLL, Editor and P;gprié;or. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1880.

IT is claimed that a large majority of the delegates of the Marion Democracy favor the nomination of John A. Holman for supreme judge. :

Miss TILDEN, who is keeping a millinery store at Westville, LaPorte county, Ind., is said to be a cousin of President de jure Samuel J. Tilden, -

" T Indianapolis Journal, under its new management, is rather “sweet” on all the distinguished Republicans aspiring to office. It has discarded all its former combatiyeness, so far as its treatment of men “inside the party” are concerned. _ ' i

THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS met in State convention yesterday to appoint delegates to the national convention. The Grant men werein the ascendancy. ‘They.look upon Washburne as a double dealing trickster and upon Blaine as a pestiferous demagogue.

LANDERS stock is still| advancing. County after county is wheeling around in his favor. A few weeks ago Sullivan county was set down solidly for Gray; now nearly every delegate from that democratic stronghold is for Landers. Just as fast as people become familiar with the sterling qualities of Fraoklin Landers, they become his earnest and enthusiastic supporters.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Indianapolis Journal argues in Friday’s issue that absolutely nothing has been gained by the adoption of the constitutional amendments. He regards most of them mischievous in their tendency. ‘The author of the communication is a stalwart Republican. We feel more than ever convinced that the people will regret having voted for the amendments, should the supreme court decide them to have been constitutionalIyratitted, - - . o

SAGAcIOUS observers of the signs of the times agree that the Democrats will undoubtedly ‘elect the next President. There is a general determination among Democrats to insure harmonious action at the national convention and to give the nominee an earnest and determined support. The Republicans, on the other hand, are doomed to defeat no matter whom they may nominate. If they should rominate either Grant or Blaine, their defeat will be overwhelming. _

Tue Elkhart Democrat, in a sensible and well-considered editorial, sets forth thesuperior merits of Capt. MITCHELL as a suitable person to succeed Judge Biddle on the supreme bench. As a sman, Capt. Mitchell is without blemish— honest, upright, sincere, candid; a 8 a lawyer, conscientious, trustworthy, talented, industrious; as a Democrat, firm in his convictions, to true principle, and always for the greatest good to the greatest number. lle fully comes up to the Jeffersonian standard of honesty and capability. o

Tag SpIrIT of rivalry that exists between railroad Presidents is manifested in the fact that since the Hon. H.J. Jewett has been “boomed” for the presidency, the Hon. John W. Gar--rett, President of the Baltimore & Ohio road, has been afflicted with the presideatial itch. He has written a letter to the Culpepper (Virginia) T'imes, in which Be says, in reference to his candtdacy for the presidency of the United Btates: “If there is any chauce in the world of the Cincinnati nomination being conferred on the present sSpeaker of the House, then I qm not 4 candidate, ‘% .x% % JOMe Randall has no chance then I am in the hands of my friends.” 1t is to be hoped the friends of Mr. Garrett will mot let him slip out of their fingers.

Hox., WM. H. ENGLISH emphatically <denies that he is in any manner or form antagonizing Mr. Hendricks, and declares that he is not a candidate for Vice President, nor any other office, for that matter. It occurs to us that Mr. English ought to be let alone. He hasn’t done anything, to the best of our knowledge, that would justify anyone in charging him with trying to undermine Mr, Hendricks. The latter gentleman has repeatediy declared that he does not want to be Vice‘,Prm»idant,; and he surely has the right to deter~mine that matter to his own satisfac‘tion. . If Mr. Hendricks is not nomisnated £or the Presidency, there will be -asplendid chance for some distinguish«ed- Indianian £0 obtain the nomination for Vice President, Our first choice /dor‘#that position wowld pe Hon. W. 8. JHolman, but if the convention in its "wisdom should determine upon Mr. English, we could endorse its action most heartily. He fs a man of unquestionableability and woyld in many' respects add largely to the strength oﬂ the ticket. But whether nominated or not, Mr, English is entitled to fair, and respectful treatment at the hands «f his democratic fellow-citizens, |

IN the death of Chief Justice Sanford E. Church, of New York, the Empire State loses one of its most eminent, honest and upright jurists, and the Democracy one of its gifted leaders.

THE PRESIDENT has appointed Hon. Horace Maynard, a former member of Congress from Tennessee, as Postmaster General, in place of Gen. Key, appointed to a federal judgeship. Mr. Maynard is at presen} minister to a foreign court. - - .

Toe Auburn Courier recommends the nomination of Hon. Freeman Kelley, of DeKalb county, for Lieut.-Gav-ernor. After speaking of-his splendid race for Congress in 1874 and 1876, the Courier says: - | : In view ‘of his valuable services to the party in the campaigns named, more particularly during the last presidential campaign, and in view of his ability as a public speaker, the Democracy of north-eastern Indiana desire to present the claims of Mr. Kelley to the Democrats of the State in convention assembled as a candidate for the office of Lieutenant-Governor. Mr. Kelley will be remembered by those who attended the democratic State convention at Indianapolis in 1876 as having made a rousing speech ;ft:om the balcony of the Palmer house during the evening after the nomination of Gov. Williams. Mr, Kelley is a great reader, an energetic, hard-working farmer, a man of excellent jydgment and a powertul speaker; he has a way of presenting his arguments that seldom fails to convince his hearers:of the correctness of his theories. We are authorized to say for Mr. Kelley, that if nominated he will make a thorough canvass of the State, and speak in every county if possible. -

a SRR We understand the Constitutional question as to their adoption will be testified in the courts at once., At the recent city election in New Albany the judges of the election took the position that the amendments had been adopted, and required thirty day’s residence in the ward to entitle an elector to vote. A lawyer, whohad resided-in the ward where he offered to vote, only twenty days, was denied the right to vote. From this decision he takes the case into the courts with the purpose of testing the matter as to whether the amendments were adopted or not.—Lawrenceburgh Register. " The utmost confidence is expressed in legal circles that the supreme court cannot do otherwise than decide againstthe amendments. And we feel assured that many of those who voted for their ratification will be pleased with such a result. The little experience which our people have had since the alleged adoption of amendments one and three is such as to awaken a general wish that they had kept hands off blindly tinkering with the constitution. They’ll know better next time.

: : Sensible Talk, The Holmes County Farmer has the following * very timely and sensible editorial: “Mr. Hewitt, formerly chairman of the National Committee, but now understood to be a special friend of Mr. Tilden, 18 reported as saying that every effort toward union aund harmony in the democratic party should be supported cordially, and that any attempt to turn such an effort to the advantage of any candidateis very reprehensible, and should be opposed. This is sound and ;pertinent, and accords with the geLgral sentiment of Democrats everywhere, except within a very limited circle in New York. Whoever sets up his individual opinion either for or against the renocmination of Mr. Tilden as irrevocable, or for or against any other, occupies an untenable ‘and digloyal position. In the minds of many there are strong considerations which fayor his nomination, some of which apply tono other eandidate. On the other hand, the peculiar state of things in New York is having its influence to direct attention in some other quarter. It isquite certain that democratic success cannot be predjcated upon anything short of real unity, The only danger to-day 1s in factious efforts for and against individuals. Wherever this appears it should be discountenanced 3nd reprobated. The majority must rule and whoever opposes that principle, though nominally a friend, is at heart an enemy to the democratic party. “Any man byt Tilden” is a disloyal sentiment. “Tilden b% all means,” is in the same category. This ig his jown doctrine, and if the Democracy of the Union are not content to accept it be-l fore the meeting of the convention and' live upito it in good faith while canvassing individual preferences, it will be too late afterward. A word to the wigg js sufficient.” :

’_ Andisng Guphernatorial Timber. (Special dispatch to she Gincinpati Enquirer,) ~ LOGANSPORT, May i¢,—The fact is ‘becoming more and more appareni egch day that in the Gubernatorial race the gritty Gray is fast losing groumt as regargg Cass county, at least. Spme months age interviews published in the Pharos here ghowed that Gray was farin the lead of other gcandidates, and this was supposed to be the .{geling sti]l, until last evening, when the s‘amel paper pyblistied the views of many of our locai efafesmen on the question. Men who three ipopths ago announced for Gray to-day séy that Landers ia the best fitted for the étm This ehange, they claim, results from the fact that they were given an opportu- ’ nity to meet the fwo men personally and to hear them “spoals their pieces,”’ and Lo canvass their good apd bad points. As the feeling ig either of the men could get & strong vote |n the county, yet Landers has made big advances over his competitor, and is likely to 80 continue, : g

Grant for King. b Mr. 0. M. Wilson, an Indianapolis lawyer and prominent Republican, delivered himself of the following sentiwent at Washington & short time ago: “I aw for Girant for King, or for that matter I am ,ﬁﬁ“gﬂ#mn Fred to follow him, so long as there is gy danger of the Demoeracy ruling)” ° 77 = Mr. Wilson no doybt voiges tha fepling of g large | o-ftiog of hl}é@{ﬁﬁé in; Indigna a 8 wefl ag elsewhete, 'blit it'is’ to be hoped not al) are of that way of thinking. : '

GRADUATING EXERCISES. EIGHTEEN STUDENTS OF THE LIGONIER HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVE THEIR oy DIPLOMAS. = They Attest Their Educational Advancement by Well-Written Essays and Excel- : lenf Oratiohs. - ‘The Citizens Manifest their Appreciation of Prof. Luke's Labors by Attending the Exercises : : en Masse. 2

The graduating exercises of the Class of ’BO from the Ligonier High School were held in Union Hall last Friday evening. The decorations of the Hall and Stage displayed unusual good taste. The stage was arranged so as to have the appearance of a rich and elegant drawing room. At the rear of the stage was the beautiful motto of the class, wrought in letters of gold. Beneath it was an arch drai)ed with lace work of fine design. Lace curtains were noticeable to the left and right of the motto. On each side of the motto were beautiful English Ivies, which were trellised up the wall and twined over the motto and the top of the stage. In frout a piano was on the right, and an organ on the left. At the end of the piano and the organ was placed a Calla Lillie, both of which were in full ploom. Geraneums in bloom sat near each lillie, Between the two musical instruments were plaeed two beautiful bouquets. The furniture on the stage was rich and in keeping with the fine decorations. Thehall was draped with evergreens,. and immediately in front of the stage, between the chandeliers, was hung the word *Welcome’ wrought in beautiful letters of evergreen. On the walls in front and on each side of the stage were hung fine oil paintings. | Taken as a whole the hall and the stage presented a view rarely excelled upon occasions of this kind. The chairs and sofas were so placed on the stage that the whole class when seated could be seen by the audience. No one bat the class occupied the stage, and their fine appearance in movement and dress added gracefulness to beauty. Before the doors were opened, early in the evening, the streets about the hall were filled with people anxious to gain admission. The doors once opened there was a perfect jam to get into the hall, and in fifteen minutes from the time of opening there were neither seats nor standing room left, and hyndreds ‘'were obliged to go home without hearing the exercises. The interest manifested in the success of the class and the schools seems unbounded. As soon as possible after the hall was filled the exercises were opened with an Overture by the Ligonier Orchestra, after which Rev.J. M. Monroe delivered the Invocation. An Anthem was then sung by the class, after which the -audience listened to the-

ESSAYS AND ORATIONS, Miss Epita M, HorrMAN followed her salutatory with an essay on the motto of the class — ““ Per Angusta ad Augusta’’ — through difficulties to grandeur, The writer developed her theme by bringing to view the difficulties that illustrious characters had to undergo before the beauty and grandeur of their exalted nobleness manifested itself to the world. That discouragements frequently followed where individuals lost sight of the great principles of nature pervading human affairs,is embodied in the fact that no great achievements can be accomplished without many privations and hard labor. That-it is a delusion to hope. for greatness of character without incurring manifold difficulties. She thought the darker the dawning the brighter the day, and so in life the greater the effort to surmount obstacles and difficulties the brighter‘and grander will the illustrious character envelop the world with the light of his glory. Her enunciation was clear and distinct, and in every particular she performed her part with much credit. ‘ WiLBUyRr W. WooDp had for his subject *“The %pn‘i.t of Discovery,” a subject that ‘afforded him an excellent opportunity to bring to view the many usg.ﬁ{)} discoveries of the world. He did not content himself by simply enumerating great achievements ‘in the field of discovery, but searched for the incentive force that impelled men on‘ward and upward. It was the spirit that actuated man to push his way into the mysteries of nature that the writer brought out grominently in his essay. He illustrated is topic by numerous examples and succeeded admir%l)}y well in making plain to all the gist of kis argyment. His delivery was good. sl Miss JENNIE A. WATCHORN had fer her theme ‘‘The Dress is not the Man.” She proceeded to show that we can not judge man by his dress, that it often happens that roughly dressed individuals are cultivated and mannerl , While often finely’ dressed pegrsons are iﬁ;te,rgpe and foppish. She succeeded very well in bringing into contrast true manliness anE the 54m§a§’? of some who regard dress the man, She regarded character the first element, and since character was dependent upon other elements founded upon education, she regarded education of prime importance; that it was indispensable no matter what the individual wished to follow. Her manner of reading was good.

HirrY W. HOSTETTER had for the subjeet” Of ‘1,,1g gration ‘George Stephenson,” the -%reut ngihices, He introduced his subJect by bringing inte tontyget the methods of estimating a man’s work while living, and viewing the same work after he i deag;. He cited many examples from the pages of history to show how the public contemned the labors of great men while they were ivigg, but no sooner dead than all extolled 10 thé sy R‘{g great deeds. He thought George Stephénscr wps an excellent example of a great prineipis iajzmphing over ignorance and popular pre‘;u‘&ic&. That he had by close application, and gerseveﬁilg labor raised himself from Stephenson, the itman, to Stephenson, the great engineer. fie 73 c%f}ilphe life of Stephenson through all ' his v-t@ﬁf‘ ude.s ip bringing to general use the lbcox)goti e and é&% railway system. He thought the o,txrgta, tﬁ 6{@;}%&;}39!l an exemplary one. The oration in everf' AT - ticular was well prepared and- del ,vgre'&* with gredit to himself and friends; = - - 1 $ Ajdcg A, BEEVE had for her theme, “ls%c.l!s.idﬁ;’ qu%ﬂ!‘%? ’? The writer discussed with cotisiderable foroo the jmport: ‘gneg of cultivating fifmnéss, g,n‘ eongiaded fhap x{otfpip‘g of ‘hofe cotld Be acconip-! lished §n life :;Ipere chargéter wag tjo ‘weak | to take a stand, &heoited to the great meén | of histery to show that thelr gucoess de. pended wholly upon that trait of n&arlaexgrwhich we call decisiveness In action,— Strong wills are the leaders, Bhe thought that decisiveness of character could be oultivated and thus every ‘person mightL by careful attention to the formation of character strengthen himself in will power and firmness. Her delivexgr was clear, and her gutﬂect was amplified with considerable ~ CHARLES f{) WoLF had for the subject of his:oration eca’ty‘ of ftates,” Hesurvey. ed the fleld of history for'an examplg of a e R R A .-’,‘4 P, {dg

government that has not been subject to gradual decay, but could find none. He dwelt upon the causes which led to the rise and fall of the different sl{stems of ghvernment among the ancient Romans, and bro’t to light the elements of decay asthere manifested. He next discussed the Grecian systems. and there found that similar forces of decay had led to the fall of Grecian glory. Having by various examples shown that the geological history of the earth was a histor{' of vast changes, he concluded that the world’s political history was no exception to the law of change, that nature’s forces were the same to-day as yesterday, and that we may look for similar changesin the future. Havingreached thisconclusion, he asks: “Will the United States government always be what it now is?”? He concluded not, for it, like past governments, could not nullify the forces of decay. Heshowed how certain elemeénts were at work that tended to weaken our Republic. He cited the frauds committed in the late, presidential election as an example of the discordant elements ot decay, and concluded that with an increase of diversified interests, and a heterogeneous population, that the ability to govern the States in their present form would be 80 great that we could not hope for success. Therefore, the conclusion that the United States government can not become a fixity under any one form. The oration was listened to with marked interest, and was delivered with great zeal and presence of mind. Milss BELLE CHAMPER’S theme ‘was *“The Ideal and the Real.” She brought into contrast the labors of an Idealist and the Realist, and succeeded in showing that in mere realism no advancement could be made, no new thing could take its place among the great inventions of the world. That the Idealist followed his model, and in that way was enabled to look higher than the Realist. She made a difference between the Idealist and the Dreamer, the former associating with the ideal the practical, while the latter combined with his ideal the speculative and the impractical. She succeeded quite well in contrasting the Ideal and the Real, Her delivery was clear’ and distinot, :

ELI M. STRAUS had for his theme “Avoid Extremes.” He illustrated his subject by discussing the political, religious and mercantile movements of the world, showing that an extreme in any case can always be proved destructive; that if one would sueceed he should take the golden mean; that it alone leads to the harbor of safety and success. He denouneed the extreme in intemperance, dress, etc. Heread with great clearness and with the utmost ease. HARRY K. VArL’s theme was “The Young American.”” He developed his theme by showing that the government, as it grew older, would become more scomplex and hence more difficult to govern, and since these difficulties were pressing themselves upon the American people, and the future weltare of the government depended upon the youth of the land, he concluded that a thorough preparation on their part was indispensable,—education of a bread and liberal character was needed, and to that end all should look. Heread well and deserves considerable credit for the manner in which he handled his theme,

- Miss Ipa KiNG had for her subject ¢“Progress versus Conservatism.” The writer showed in a happy way that progress was constantly pressing upon conservatism and that conservatism was as constantly giving way to progress. Whatever view she took, whether in the domain of science, or religion, or politics, the same thing was to be seen,—progress held sway in the end. Her essay was well written and read with good effect, Her enunciation was clear and regular, S

WiLLiAM E. HARSH had for the theme of his. oration ‘The Revolutionary Spirit.” The orator showed how old systems of'science, religion, and governments had gradually given way to the force of the Revolutionary Spirit. In astronomy, medicine, and history the same spirit was at work. ‘He discussed the causes which led to the French Revolution with considerable force. The American Revolution he considered an accomplished fact before the war for independence made it manifest to the world. His method of treating the subject was new, and the historical characters cited showed that much research had been made to make his subject clear to his hearers. He succeeded beyond expectation and he certainly deserves due credit for his fine effort. .

CLARENCE E. KIRKLAND had for his theme ‘“No One Lives for Himself Alone.” He discussed the necessity of social organizations, and concluded that inasmuch as man had to live in a society where each component exerted an influence that noone could be just and wise, and live only for himself, regardless of the prosperity of his fellow.man. That each has the need of assistance from others, and hence all must live to do good not only for themselves but others. He kept the unity of his theme quite well, and showed by striking examples the importance of avoiding selfishness, that we may make others happy while we share their happiness. He read distinctly, and was heard by all in the hall. v

MilsB VICTORIA KEASEY discussed the nature of *‘Restiess Pegple.” She did not confine herself to the ordinary accepfation of the term Restless,” but carried her theiye to a ?igher element of usefulness, thus coupllng{ with the great movements of civilization, restlessness in man, as the prime moving power. Shethought the grandest discoveries were the result of restlessness, or a dissatisfaction of man to be content with what he hasand knows, She carried out the leading points of her essay with marked 'ability. Her manner of reading was %uite good, ‘and sufficiently loud to be heard distinetly. ELLS\VO_I{TH S. BU(}FTEL had for the theme of 1§ oration ‘Our Duty as Citizens.,” He traced the social gl?‘racter of man through all forms of society and found jhat in no g@ge could society prosper without a toimbin glbn of social beings acting in coneert; that t ]'el welfare of the whole must depend upon the welfare of 'the components. From these facts he concluded that no citizen could perform his duty without doing justice and right in all his relations to soclety. It was then a duty to be honest, upright and manly, In ,mgn?s relation to gioyernment it was his I}uty to defend his counfry and his groperty. nasmueh as the gove;rgment ?ad its einﬁ t ué%ugh the efforts of indiyiduals, the speaker thought no Inan wog‘lq be doing his duty as citizen if he did not take an pefive interest inthe general welfare of the government. Mr. Buchtel’s delivery was quite good, and by diligent practice he certainly will make a successful speaker. :

Milss LELLE CHAPMAN had for her essay the subject *The End is Not Yet,” and certainly she did full justice to her theme. She traced the proEress of science and art, and in no case could the end be found. She applied the lesSous fpught in the past history of pro%ress to the progress )é; eduycation, and thought that some were of ti e%"):n‘l%n ﬁhm Khe(n a girl graduated from the gﬁl chodl Depariment pf a graded school that she ought to ‘kr‘mw‘everg-é thin% in the sciences, the arts, and that she should be able to vie with the greatest roets. or solve the most intricate problemsin mathematics, but to.such she would say ‘‘the end is not yet ;”’ that we are only begmnln§ but yet we are mindful of the full responsibility resting on us, ‘“%hg writer carried out thé theme in good style'and debevves we}t deal of credit for the happy manner in' which'she gave her thoughts to the audlence.v yon bk s el ey . 8 JAMES D. CASEY had for bis theme “BusyBodies.” He introduced his sub]}?ctby deﬂning 'a busy-body, This he did in his happy an RQJ ted way that left no doubts in the minds of ‘éé%p 8 t;)ﬂ]tc; what he meant bY a busg-body. | I;fe G NRIe Was no commodity in the market thaf usy-bo;gﬁs Hid iiqt rize ; that they. had do I'eFa‘.rd for'the seorpfs of others ; that no news could "stir ‘except’ pa.sz hélr‘dlgoré";‘that they were evils ih Society, ‘causing' many 'dis‘coyragementsinlife. and bringing much misery igto sociefy. He concluded that their ifves gl;]ere nlavked v{wh Itsl'mme, and when ,the¥ died m¢y h dyn%ns 0 gd t};y t{%m pr ’rén_?urpéthe &:lgss. | e essay Wis 3¢, ugh forcé and dis--188 MARION A. RERYE had foy heg subject “',El%e fel lp‘torgf and in‘lts_ %néllﬁ.cﬁ&oh Jg ef brogfm oub mz;ny %Q%ll p%ﬁ %q pr%.l gl }gl‘:pléﬂ %qeflgggsg%tﬁ)tufgr %ﬁ?{”fney ‘xnn%?ie tie transitions to life and character. Jtim showed how_ careful the scnlptor who stood over the{ block of marble had to be in making his incisions, that he might not cut too dee{) and_mar‘ the whole Ibeauty of the statue. If thern the. seulptor, with mallet and ¢hisel in hand before his ma.rblp block had to be so cautious, what must we think of the care to be taken in the carving oﬁcharuoters for life an%cternity? Bhe thought that ye are the marble blocks and the

carvers of our own destiny ; if we fail to act our part properly and wisely the statue will be marred and a character ruined. Then let us look well to our work of carving that we may nos mar our statue, but earve it out to shine with immortal glorf' in the temple not made with hands. Bhe developed her theme gradually and with precision. Her manner of reading and presence of mind were commendable, an showed thorough discipline. Miss SARAH B. WooDwoORTH had for her subject “Histor{.”\ She discarded the prevalent idea that history isa mere narrative of facts that have occurred in the past. She discussed her topic in a peculiar original manner, that ce;tainlfy speaks highly for the thorough discipline of her mind. Her views of history were very broad and comprehensive. She looked uﬁxon the sub&ect as_ a science of the highest character, and stated briefly the great good that might be accomplished in the future y a careful study of the real moving forces of society as they are manifest in the teachin%s of history. She thought history the great school of human nature, and since human natures were subject to the law of nature, she thought the events of history must also conform to law inasmuch as all its matter was the outgrowth of the forces of the human intellect. Since then the events of historfn are not outbreaks of chanee, but the working of llaw, she commend - ed the study of history to all who would advise themselves as to the probability of the results in the future of certain forces at work. The valedictory beiug the first honor, and falling to the essayist, she followed her essay with the valedlctory. Her effort in that direction was marked with: much feeling and pathos. She has shown herself in both the essay and valedictory to be a young lady of fine feeling and a strong intellect, : A PRESENT AND A SURPRISE,

After the essays and orations followed the conferring of Diplomas by the Superintendent, Prof. D. D. LUKE, This work was accomplished. after a few brief remarks in behalf of the class and their labors. As the Superintendent was about leaving the stage the President of the Senior Class, Mr. CHARLES H. WOLF, rose and made the following neat presentation speech, the Professor’s countenance bearin gevery evidence of genuine surprise : .PrROF, LUKE :- In al] asso¢iations and societies, and all causes for the furtherance of education, when any person throuﬁh his leadership and zealous work liives new life and force to his class and Promo es their happiness and welfare, it is customary to present to him something as a token of their appreciation of his labor and guidance. But weresuch acts not usage, had such a practice never yet come into existence, the Senior Class of 1880 would be highly honored to know that they could to-night usher in such a custom by presenting to you something as a memorial of their regard for you and your efforts in their behalf. As a representative of the Senior Class, and for them, I bave the pleasure of now presenting to you the *Waverly Novels,” the works of Sir Walter Scott, We do not present them as an equivalent of all our indebtedness to you. but merely as a sign of our great esteem for you and your labors for us.

In response to President Wolf’siaddress Prof. Luke said that his surprise was too great to alJow him to reply, and hence hée could only say to them that he! telt rejoiced that his labors were so heartily appreciated by each member of the class. He admired their taste in making their selection of books and assured them that he should always regard their most excellent present as:a token of their warm friendship and esteem. ; THE MUSIC | Was furnished by home talent. The Ligonier Orchestra supplied the instrumental music and rendered it with marked effect and rare artistic skill. The soprano solo, “Lover and the Bird,” by Miss Clara Luke, was sung with marked effect, the audicnce manifesting its delight and appreciation with continued applause. The duet, “Cheerfulness,” by Misses Clara Luke and Libbie Dunning, was sung with expressiveness. Miss ALLIE WooD presided at the piano for the vocal musie. Miss ANNIE SACK played the piano with the Orchestra, v

“Soldiers’ Chorus,” by the scliool, accompanied with the organ, piano and orchestra. was a beautiful piece, and was rendered in a style highly complimentary to those who took part. . VISITORS—FLOWERS—THANKS. The Senior Class from the Kendallville High School was present, and presented the Ligonier Class with a beautiful basket of bouquets, for which they received, through Superintendent LuxkE, the thanks of the class. This good feeling between the schoois of Kendallville and Ligonier is certainly commendable and encouraging. The Alumni of the Ligonier High School also presented the Class with a handsome pyramidal bouquet, for which 'they received thanks. . ;

“Rebel Democraey.” . It is now claimed that there are 108,000 persons on the Government pay-roll and | that five persons are dependent on each one of these for support—s4o,ooo souls all told. The Democracy. has this army of office-holders and their dependents to whip before it can see the glory of the Lord. And these folks have been supported at the public crib so long that any movement which squints toward their removal looks to them like veritable treason—and they actually howl rebel at every one who opposes them politically. These cowardly pap-suckers cry *“rebel Democracy” at men who have had holes shot through their bodies in defenge of this nation, Reader, do you know that it is a pretty tough thing for a man who has voluntarily set himself up as a target to be shot at that his country might live—do you know that it grinds that man like Ceesar, to be called a rebel and a traitor by some stay-at-home sneak who doesn’t know the difference between a Henry rifle and a Parrot gun? It does; and by the Eternal! if an old soldier everlastingly lay out the wretch who thus insulfs him) and we were called to pass upon hig case we would say: ‘‘Well done, good and faithfnl servant, step up to the head of the clasg.” This is the kind of religion we carry about with us.—Pekin (111.) Times. :

Doesn’t Pay. “No business man ever made a cent by giving an order for printing to a foreign office, because there are forty times during the year when the editor can say something of benefit to the merchant and he will be sure to do it if he gets his patronage. Oth‘erwiseitis unreasonable to expect it.”’—Ex, That’s go—every word of it. And -an editor who would say a good word for & merchant who'sends hiB job work to a foreign office, ought to be'paddled. Our motto is to patronize those who patronize us, and to get as many of our friends to do 8o as possible.” We.can’t print bill and letter heads as cheap as it can Le dope in Cincipnati, neither can our merchants Eeﬁ goodp as: cheap as the Cihcinnati ‘merchant,” therefore if he gets his printing done away from home, we ought to send away for our goods, and we’ll do it rather than buy’ from; guch’ merchants.— Connersville Examiner, ‘ (it l PR R i e L ] . “I Dot Want That Stuf Is what a lady of Boston said to her husband when he brought home some medicine to gure her bf sick headache and neuralgia which had wbdg lof myisorabls for fourtoer | years, "A% thdfirst a_,ggz}.ck therenfter, i was administered to her With good résults, that s ouniined i yag until outed, and mae 8o @nthusiastic inl}ts praise, thatshe indueed twenty-two of the best families in her circle to adopt it as their regular family nmedicine. This “stuft” is Hop Bitters. ‘

The stone masons have been successful in a strike for $2.76 per day at Indianapolls, | : ;

Y 3 ® D.i & r Rail Road Directory. x ’ eAN ) e ich. S Rail Road Mich. Southern Rail Road. On and after December 14, 1879, trains will leave : - Stations as follows; . TNY GOING EAST. iAtlamic ExExpress, ‘ é_ltutlons. | press. «» ¥20am..|........Chicag0.,......|.. 535 pm.. < 110pms Fooo ol Rlkhars o ..t 980 v« 130 sefreaap s ONNEn; L 1010 g 5 -- 143 sofsanecnMallomsbarg oo oe Sl < 156 S .....Lig0uier.......1..108S 5 e 207 sofiseec. . Wawaka ..ol | ———— w 216 cafsedizßrmteld o 0 Lol e .- 230 ..1......ngndn11w11e...... Llll3 < 640 pma. . ... .. Toledoo ... | 240 am . Chicago Ex-| GOING WEST, | Pacific Bx- " press, I Stations. pressa. <ll obmm. ... .. T01ed05...... [ /1901 4. -- 230 pm..[......Kenda11vi11e.....|.. 307 0 s~ 245 - 101. Brimteld OLoSI S .= 205 silaaßin e Wawaka.;.....|—-—-——~- .- 307 ..1....-.‘. Ligonjer .. ..0 V.. 840 i @ 3832 s }-s--=.Millersburg.. . : I—-—--- - 0338 calismsonssAßOßßEON oL Ul g o .. 400 celv i FONRRRRE Lo Lol Ll s .. 800 pm.. ........Chicug0.......v.1.. 820 fw.. Where time is not Pt;"i,ven, Lrains do not stop, Atlantic and Pacific Express trains leaves daily both ways. CHAS. PAINE, Gen. Supt., : ; . Cleveland, Ohio, T. C. MONTGOMERY, Agent, Ligonier, Ind.

i . 2 . B e s Pittsburg, Ft. W. & Chicago R. R. : ] ‘From and after November 10th 1878, trains wi'l } _ ' leave stations as follows: LFastEx.l Mail lqome ,wnsr.,Pac AEx.,Nb. Ex. ~NoI. | No. 5. | Stations, No. 7. | No. 3. 1145 pm: 600 am|. Pittsburg..| 900 am| 150 pm, 1253 am| [745 ..Rochester.. {lOl2 l 255 3100 11100 ..Alhance...[l2 5¢ pm! 533 450 1255 pm|...Orrville ..| 226 I 113 700 'St ..Mansfield .| 440 420 730 360 pmiCrestline..A.! 515 | 945 pm 780 ... ....|Crediline.L.f 540 | 955 pm 925 ....,,..L'...FOrest-...1 733 1125 1040 |........|....Lima....] 900 |i29sam 120 pm|.... .... | Fort Waynellss , 240 89 ~..'..Plymouth.’.l 246 am| 455 700pm|........|..Chicag0...| 600 am| 758 am Nt. Ex.|Fast Ex.' GOING RABT. ‘Anc Ex.l Mail: No. 4. . No. 2. Stations. No. 6. | No, 8. 910 pm/ 830 amj.. Chicago..| 515 pm|.... ... -2 46 am 1148 '.*Plymouth.l 855 AR A 655 ' 225 pm Fort Wayne 1130 ..., .... 855 420 o ima 0130 amt 1010 ! 597 |2 Povesti) 9885 LT 11 45am! 6 55 pm|Crestline..A. AN Al 1205 pm; 715 pm Crestline..L.| 415 am| 605 am 12935 74 .-Mansfield .| 455 655 226 | 938 ..«Orrville ..| 700 915 400 1116 .-Alliznce...| 900 11 20 622 I'2o am |.. Rochester. |ll 06 200 pm e 30pmf 230 am/..Pittsburg .12 15pm/| 330 pm . Traing Nos. 3 and 6, daily; train No. 1 leaves Pittsburgh Qaily except Saturday; train No. ¢ wily leave Chicago daily except Saturday. All other daily, except Sunday. . F.R. MYZRS , . General Passenger and Ticket Agent.

Cincinnati, Wabash & Mich. R. R. Time table, taking effect May 11th, 1879, 80yTH. » NORTH. No. 4. | No. 2. |A Stations, LI No, 1, } No. 2, 110 pm'll.lo pm|lndianapolis.| 4 20 am| 655 pm 10 55 am| 940 pm Anderson J.,| 805 am| 835 pm 1028 | |9lO. -]'.Ale.xandr'l&., 637 | 916 939 817 I... Marion.. ’ 734 10 05 850 724 |...Wabagh..! 845 1116 804 635 iN Manchestr; 925 1150 718 545 l... Warsaw .. ‘]o 19 1843 am 649 ‘513 -.-MiTford. .. 110 52 117 634 - | 457 .New Paris. ]ll 8y 134 620 .| 440 ‘.,..Gnshen...ﬁlm- 160 | 6.00 am| 420 pm, L. Elkhar{. A 11 50 am! 210 am

Close connections made at Goshen and Elkhart withthe L 8 & M S R R; at Miiford with the B & ORR; at Warsaw with the P, Ft W & C R ; at North Mancheeter with the D & E R R R at Wabagh with the T, W & W R R; at Marion with the P. C & St L R R.. Through coaches will be run on traing No. 3 and 4 hetween Elkhart and Indiapolis. <NORMAN BECKLEY, Gen. Man.

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