Ligonier Banner., Volume 30, Number 41, Ligonier, Noble County, 16 January 1896 — Page 4

@h ¢ - ,‘G) ¥ g : ¢ Figonier Banner, e D THE BANNER PUBLISHING COMPANY | J.E, MeDONALD Editor. ‘ THURSDAY, JANUARY 18. 1896. TWENTY-SEVEN fire-insurance companies discontinued business in this country during the past year., Nine of them re-insured, three retired, and the rest met with failure. Sixty.eight fire companies were organized during the year, seven life companies began ; business and nine casualty companies stirted. i :

A Nvw YORK assemblyman has introduced a bill to authorize the supervisors of his county to levy a tax of from 50 cents to $1 annually on every bicycle used in that county, the fund thus derived to be devoted to the construction of bicycle sidepaths along the highways. This is a moye in the right direction and ought to receive the support of eyery wheelman.

THE total area of the British empire is 11,334,806 square miles while the land area of the earth is estimated at 51,238,000; that is Great Britain possesses a little more than 22 per cent. of the earth. Of British subjects there are 381,087,374 out of an-estimated world population of 1,487,900,000, that is, nearly 26 per cent, of the human race now in existence are British subjects, :

ACCORDING to a Florida paper, cigar making has become the most important industry of Key West. Twenty years ago there were but four -cigar factories in the place, now there are more than a hundred. Pome of these are small affairs, occupying shanties or portions of small dwelling houses, but they are all worked to their utmost capacity and the result is the daily product of thousands of eigars most of which are consumed in the United States. The demand is said to exceed the supply. . ,

THE farm crops of the United States in 1895 are estimated by the goyernment statisticians as follows: Hay, 67,078,551 tons; wheat, 467,103,000 bushels; corn, 2,151.139,000 bushels; ‘oats, 824,440,000 busheles; rye, 27,210, - 000 bushe!ls; barley, 87,673,000 bushels, bunckwheat, 15,341,000 bushels; potatoes, 297,237,000 busheis. The erop ot wheat was nine million bushels smaller than the average of the last five previous crops. but the yield of the corn and oats exceeded the largest crops of those grains ever before known in the history of this country,

CoNGRESSMAN HATCH who is fighting tor an appropriation for the suryey says that there is a probability that the present congress will authorize a ‘preliminary survey for a canal to connect the headquarters of the Wabash river with Lake Michigan He has already introduced a bill for a joint, resolution; which has been referred to the committee on roads and canals. Later he will go before the committee and try to have a day fixed for a hearing on the merits of the plan and it 1s not unlike ly that prominent citizens of Indiana will be invited to appear and giye their views on the subject.

o THE MOST deadening thing a news

paper can do 18 to become identified with a ring and an overbearing, corrupt boss, The greatest thing that belongs to a newspaper is good will. It has no good will to speak of when it is boss-ridden.. Next in point of seriousness and damage to a newspaper to being boss-ridden 1s that of being party or clique-ridden. If there

is anythingthe American citizen deligh/ta/in/iﬁ: to have a paper that is erfectly fearless and honest and that \&{l speak its mind without fear or favor on all occasions. It is not long until the average man comes to bank on such & sheet as that.—Cleveland Recorder, ; ;

LiqQuor sellers as well as the officers all over Indiana are greatly interested in the test cases of the Nicholson law, which are soon to be heard by the supreme court of the state. Attorney General Ketcham aud all the attorneys ‘concerned are desirous of having the cases heard by the middle of January but the court has not yet fixed a date. 1t is proposed to bunch the seyen or eight cases, which will bring before / the court all the questions arising un- " der the different sections of the law. Of the cases two of the mostimportant, that against Zapf and that against Dinnin, are from Marion county and will settle the points whether the law -can restrict the amusement features or '‘the lunch eounter attachments to saloons. . A WasHINGTON letter-writer who claims to have personal knowledge of the matter affirms that there are now in the archives of the state department writings 1 Judge Gresham’s hand which, if examined, would show that ‘‘he was preparing to declare the principle foreshadowed by Monroe, just as President Cleveland and Secretary Olney have declared it. Mr. Gresham mwayl regarded his action concernng the Brazilian rebellion as a ‘leader to declaration of the Monroe doctrine. He chafed because the facts ~ in the Corinto episode did not give 'gim ~an opening for calling Great ‘Britain to account. He looked forward to the Venezaelan affair with

THE suggestion has been made that it would be well for the United States and Great Britain, in the interest of continual peace between their respectiye dominions to establish a permanent court of arbitartion, to be composed of an equal number of judges of England’s high court of justice and of the United States supreme court, to whom all disputes like that of the Venezuela boundary line could be referred. THE SCOPE OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE, . There is one aspect of the Monroe doctrine as presented by the administration that has not received as much attention as it deserves. President Cleveland in his message to congress and Secretary Olney in his correspondence with Lord Salisbury say in effect that it is not the extension of British ‘possessions in South America that is dangerous or obnoxious to us, but the manner in which the exten’sion is made. There could bz no objection on our part, they assert, to 'acquisition of territory by treaty or purchase, or in any way implying the assent of the other party. That is to say, if Veneziela should surrender all that Great Britian claims, the Monroe doctrine would not apply and we could not properly interfere. This may be a correct view, but if so, it materially reduces the scope and bearing of the doctrine in question as generally understood. Itis well known that the governments of most of the South American republics are unstable and subject to change by revolu tion at almost any time; and it is easy to conceive that 1n one of these violent changes, power might pass into the hands of men who would barter away territory to European nations. Surely the effect in such a case would be the same so far as we are concerned as if said territory should be acquired by force. ; : It is conceivable also that a small South American country. incapabie of resisting Great Britain, for instance, might choose to part with a portiun of ItB territory in order to avert a war 1 which it could not hope to escape defeat. That would be acquisition by intimidation, ana yet according to the admission of Cleveland and Olney, our hands would be tied and we could not take any steps to prevent such an aet of aggression. There are various processes of corruption by which European possessions might be externded on this side of the Atlantic with the apparent assent of the countries thus despoiled: and in all cases of that sort, our president and secretary of state tell us it would be necessary for us to consent to the proceeding. Tlhis is not the idea that the people entertain of the ‘meaning and purpose of the Monroe doctrine. They understand it to apply to all attempts of European nations to acquire additional territory on this hemisphere’ by any means. The danger to us lies in such increase of European interest and authority and not in the method by 'which the resalt is accomplished, It the Monroe doctrine does not extend that far and can not be invoked to prevent acquisitions of territory by treaty or purchase, by fraud or intimi dation. as well as by military force, then it falls short of being what it is believed to be by a large majority of American citizens.—St. Louis GlobeDemocrat. ; :

The Winter Protection of Live Stock. A common winter sight i 8 a herd of cattle exposed to the severest kind of weather, browsing mn corn fields or standing humped upin chiliing winds. Food is fuel to the animal body. It requires more fuel to keep up steam in 4 boiler when the weather is intensely cold than it does when it is mild In the same manner, other things being squal it requires more food to sustain an animal frecly exposed to the chiling biasts of winter. than it does for one given protection. o . '

In experiments conducted at the Indiana Agricultural Experimenat Station, milch cows exposed to all sorts of weather but provided with night shelter made a yery unfavorable showing as compared with those given the shelger of the stable, except for a orief airing when the weather is suitable. The exposed cows ate the most food, lost shghtly in weight, and also m milk yield. The sheitered ones gained in weight and otherwise made a better showing than the exposed lot. :

At the Kansas Experiment Station, hogs kept in conditions of winter exposure did not produce pork so eco nomically as those given reasonable shelter aithough the same kind of food was fed to each lot. In reporting the feeding experiments with steers at the same station Prof, Georgeson says that steers to give the best returns ‘when being fed for beef should be pro vided -with shelter. Warm, low, open sheds in the feed lot give comfortable shelter to steers. - While live stock should be protected from the inclemency of the weather it 18 important that the stable should be well ventilated and not too warm, disease propagates easiest where the ! air is stagnant and impure hence ‘special efforts should be made to keep the stable air pure, Without doubt ‘tuberculosis is more prevalent among ‘cattle closely confined in stables where ‘the ventilation is bad, than it is where ‘the air is good. Live stock shouwld certainly be allowed outdoor exercise when the weather is mild and comtortable but if it snows or rains and the air i 8 chilling, the animals should be giyen stable protection, . It is also important that the stable ~should not be to warm in- winter. A temperature of 49 degrees is a very ~satisfactory one. When it is as high ‘aB 60 degrees in the barn, stock turned from this into freezing atmesphere to water are very apt to be severely chilled and take cold. When the stable is at 40 degrees animals are not 80 easily chilled when turned from the stable. Every stable should have a thermometer to guide one in keeping ‘the temperature of the room as uniform as possible,—C. S. Prums, Director Purdue Experiment Station. Terrible Hanging Affair, A number of our young ladies and gentlemen have hunF into the necks of the orchestra until they haye prom18ed to give another Old Settlers dance at the city hall. Watch for the date. . Notioe ot Dissolution, ; Notice is hereby given the firm of Gerber & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. All'notes and accounts will be collected and settled by E. B. Gerber of the late tirm. ; : i ; E. B, GERBER., o O. F. GERBER. Ligomer, Jan. 1, 1896. 40w3 1 ~__ Chiidren Cry for

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A STERLING DEMOCRAT. Hon J. M. Robinson of Fort Wayne Leads in the Congressional Race.—Will Make ' an Honest Fight for the Nomination and, if Nominated, a Winning Race for the Place. That the congressional nomination will go to Allen county is understood by all of the leading democrats of the district and the main fight for the nomination will doubtless be made in that county. The Fort Wayne News (Ind.) speaking of the contest says of Hon. J. M. Robinson’s canyas. - The evidence 18 multiplying that the democracy of the twelfth congressional district is going into the next campaign with united front. The last two democratic congressmen have been from counties other than Allen. and as this county only lacks two yotes in the convention of enough to select her candidate, it goes without saying that an Allen county man having the good will of his own coustituency, will be conceded the nomination at the forthcoming conyention, Allen county has just such a candidate in the person of Hon. James M. Robinson, of this city, a respected member of the bar. who, although yet a young man, has achieved honorable distinction in his profession, and whose name hag already been fayora bly mentioned for the office of representatiye in congress by nearly every democratic paper in the district.

Mr. Robinson is an ambitious man but his ambitions have always been honorable, and whether as a lad -selling newspapers upon the street he sought advancement - through the opportunities offered by a trade; or whether as a mechanic he sought to improve his prospects by preparing for a professional career; or whether as an attorney he fixed his eyes upon the goal of political preferment, he has at all times preserved his integrity and maintained the respect of his emplovers. his feliow-workwen and his co leagues. Four years ago, when a young man, Mr. Robinson asked for the uvomination which he now seeks again. He entered the race with a formidable tield of competitors, several of the foremost citizens of Alien county being amony the number. and afler a close and exciting contest was defeated by only four delegate votes. The oraceful manner in/ which he aceepted the verdict of the convention, and the loyal support extended by him to his succesful adversary, challenced the admiration of every Democrat in the district and caused many who had then opposed him to proffer their support whenever he should again be ready to make the race. Nor was that all. Out of his very defeat he wrested a professional victery of the most substantial character; for the campaign made by him at that time gained for Mr. Robinson a wide acquaintance throughout the district, and from that time on his professional services have been sought for from all the counties until now his practice 1s general throughout Northern Indiana. Mr. Robison is emphatically a selfmade man. The News has watched with interest his course from hoyvhood to youth, from youth to manhood, and all the way through it has been characterized by those traits that abound in the career 'of every man who has achieved suceess under adyerse circumstances and oyer obstacles that seemed insurmountable. o He is a man of the people. He was born in a log oabin in Allen county, and ia this county he has lived all his. life. His parents were among our pioneers, and they and he suffered the priyations of poverty. Amidst hardships he had the scenes of his early life; amidst hardships he passed the days of boyhood and youth, and it has only been since he reached man’s es-‘ tate that he has escaped from the depressing environments that shadowed his earlier life, But it was life on-the farm as a lad, and work in thecityas a youth, and toil in the shops as a young man, that developed the sturdy manhood of his mature years, From the day he left his mother’s kunee to win his way in the world. he had been in touch with the peopie. He felt their wants in the depriyations of his boyhood; he came to sympathize with their struggles in his own hard fight in the battle of life; he learned to know the wrongs of the wage-earning class as he toiled in the grithe and smoke of the, machine shop. : .Mr. Robinson seems to have secured in youth a copy of that far-famed lexicon from which the word ‘'fail”’ hag been expunged; for he surely never has learned it, " Every purpose of his mind and every ambition of his heart haye been accomplished, and all has been done, not at the expense of others; never by crowding anyone aside; but simply by the force of his vigorous nature, his indomitable will and untinnionergy, - S One of the most pronounced elements of strength in Mr. Robinson’s candidacy. is the fact that he is a good “‘mixer.”” As he passes from place to place in his actiye canvass of the distriet voters will find in him & gml& man who is always approachable, and reihidone’ o seamnf ie oo be & s roady tolisten o thei pettions,

This is a rare gift; but it means a great deal in the accumulation of votes. A man may have ability without measure but if he be also an icicle, he will not draw many votes to himself or the balance of the ticket. 1t is the man who has a cheerful word for everybody; the man who wins enduring friendship, that swells the ballot box with yotes bearing his name. and that of the party he represents, On this point, and as showing Robinson’s success as a vote getter, the, following table will be of interest, In 1886, when the subject of this sketch was a candidate for the prosecutorship of Allen county circuit court. he ran 700 votes ahéad of the. state ticket and polled nearly double the majority of his colleagues on the local ballot, as shown by the following: ELECTION OF 1886, MAJORITY Democyratic Lieutenant Governor .........2,006 Average'Majority for County Ticket...... 1,256 J. M. Robinson’s Majority......- ..._.;....2,7;05 Mr. Robinson i 3 a successful politician, because he has mastered the art of being a strong partisan and at' the same time a genial adversary, He retired from the almost bitter campaign for the nomination four years ago with the good will and hearty respect of the men whose candidacy had been opposed by his own, He has recently been brought prominently into public notice by his participation in the great Dunfee murder trial. His plea for the prisoner at the close of that trial, is spoken of by those who were present as a masterful effort and one that resulted in clearing away all doubts from the minds ot the -jury as to the innocence of the accused. - Of Mr, Robinson’s record . whiie in office, it may be well to speak. As Prosecutor of Allen county circuit court, he achieved most notable success. The books in the clerk’s office will show that this painstaking official instead of multiplying the number of days of holding . court, until they should constitute almost a perfect calendar of the year, had a way of weaving a net of evidence around prisoners that . almost .invariably resulted in pleas of guilty, thus saving the expense of costly and long continued trials. It is estimated that in this way there were saved to the tax-payers of Allen county not less than $200.000 during his term. In this connection the following extract from the Fort Wayne Journal will be of interest: During his term there has been an average of fifty criminals a year sent to the penitentiary, and one-half as many to the county jail for felonies, and during that time there has been but one new trial granted, but ome reversal in the supreme court, and but three acquittals for crimes. He had prosecuted all cases unassisted except two murder cases and the Waldo Hills lightning rod 2ase. All criminal cases ‘have been speedily prosecuted, and'in Mr. Robinson’s administration the officers and the prosecutor have themselves investigated cases, and filed affidavits and information, instead of prosecuting by tedious, troublesome and expensiye grand jury system, the latter being in session less than a week 1n each year of his regime. Mr. Robinson’s success.in office is due not a little to his great activity in assisting the officers, gomng at all times to the place where he might be of any aid This was shown when Officer Kennelly was shot by the desperado, Kuhns, at Churubusco Mr Robinson, receiyed word, was one of the first upon the Scene, personally aiding in the search for the murderer, and afterward, at his own expense, going to Fostoria with Sheriff Viberg to aid in fastening the coils around a murderer and desverado that terrorized three states.

All over the district there is great unanimity of sentiment among the democratic papers 1n behalf of Mr. Robinson’s candidacy. | The Columbia City Post says in its issue of December 18: Hon. James M. Robinson, the talented attorney who assisted in the defence of Cunningham in the murder trial, made asplendid Impression upon the people of Whitley county. His plea in behalf of the defendant, covering a period of three and a quarter hours, is regarded as one of the ablest efforts ever heard in our new temple of justice. Mr. Robinson possesses remarkable oratorical ability and in the trial of a cause of such consequence proved himself a keen and farseeing lawyer. He 18 not too officious but protects his client’s interest and fights for his rights when they are being trampled upon. Socially he is genial and kind to all, regardless of the positions they occupy in the walks of life, and this in & measure accounts for his poPularity. We are informed that he will ask the democrats of the twelftn district for the congressional nomina-. tion next year, We know of no man in the district who could poll a larger vote. ¢ 1

In speaking of congressional candidates the Monroville Breeze says: | It is hinted that Hon. James M, Robinson, of Fort Wayne, will again enter the field, seeking the seat to be tilled frem this, the Twelfth Indiana district, Attorney Robinson is too well known in Allen and the counties composing this district for us te attempt to introduce him. He is certainly capable of filling the position. and we doubt it the democratic party could hew out any timber that will equal him. In h‘t: former race tor the nomination he py;q

his opponents the hottest neck race that has ever been witnessed in any conyention. . - And again: That other sections of the Twelfth Indiana congressional district sanction the words spoken in the last issue of the Breeze concerning the Hon. James M. Robinson as the coming statesman to suecceed the present representative in congress, is evident from the numerous papers in the district that copied our brief mention. When the time arrives Jimmy will be heard from in a sphere that will cause all, democrats, republicans and other political believers to be ot the same opinion as the Breeze, that no better selection can be made to fill the place. ~ The Noble County Democrat, speakg of the congressional nomination, has this: ' ~ As far as the Democrat is concerned we stand fair and square for the Hon. James M. Robinson. amiong the Allen county candidates, and we predict his ‘nomination on the first ballot.

Says the Garrett Clipper: It is hinted in political circles that J. M. Robinson, of Fort Wayne will be the only candidate presented from Allen county for the nomination of congressman. Mr. Robinson 1s a selfmade man, capable and competent and could not be paid a higher compliment by his county. The Angola Herald publishes the following article highly commendatory of Mr. Robinson from the New Haven News: ?

Mr. J. M. Robinson was in the city Thanksgiving and his presence brought out much favorable comment on his candidacy for congress. No unkind words were ever spoken of Mr. Robinson; he is a man of the people and delights to be with them. Certainly from a democratic standpoint it would be mighty good polities for Allen county to present only such an available man for nomination. He is frequently spoken of as the next candidate for congressional honors from this district and his party could do no better thing than present him to the people tor their suffrage.. He would fairly, creditably and honorably represent the people in the halls of legislation. He 1s a man of and for the people; he knows from experience what a struggle in life means and has the true sympathy for the great body ef our people. Many of our exchanges have frequently spoken of J. M. Robinson as the coming man, it

Editor Parker of the Kendallville News, has the following interview with a Fort Wayne man: e A Fort Wayne man called at our office recently and in conyersation, the subject of a demoecratic nominee for congress came up and this man said ‘‘the prominent man for the position in Allen' county was Jim Robinson.” He. said J. M. Robinsen possessed many strong features for the place. “Jim’’ he said was a good hand shaker and people generally like him. He was a gentleman and a fine speaker and he is the man for the democracy to nominate next year for congress. The Fort Wayne Sentinel of Wednesday evening Jan. 1, 1886, has the following: James M. Robinson of this city appears to bethe only candidate in the field and from appearances now will probably be nominated, Jim is a hustler and has running qualities that will secure for him a large vote. It appears to be generally admitted that he could beat Mr. Leighty or any other man the Republicans could nominate. He is s splendid organizer, is personally popular with everybody and is one of the best speakers on the political stump. His speech in the Dunfee murder case at Columbia City made that county practically solid for him for the nomination. The Democrats could certainly make no mistake by nominating him. S All of the toregoing appeared in the Fort Wayne News. The article was reproduced by the Journal, the Sentinel and the Fort Wayne Post. Below are head lines and introductory remarks of each: .

[Ft. Wayne Journal.] A GALLANT DEMOCRAT AND TRUE, - TaE PRESS OF THE TWELFTH DISTRICT Pays TrißuTe TO THE HON. J. M. ROBINsON. The Daily News from an Independent Standpoint, = Kecounts His Achievements and they are Along Every Honorable Pathway of Life— The Outside - Newspapers do Him Honor. but He Deserves It—Eminently a Man of the People. : The Fort Wayne Daily News. last evening paid high tribute to the Hon. J. M. Robinson of this city a young man who has risen from the ranks, whose life is as clean as his public record is strong, and he can point to both with pride and satisfaction. o [Sentinel.] - , ALLEN UNITED. JAMES M. RoOBINSON ITs CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESs. : Froy A Lo CArRIN HE Wins His WAy To FAME. i THE CAMPAIGN SLOGAN FOR 1896 LiggLY 1O BE. o THE NewsßOY FOR CONGRESS IN THIS DisTrICT. WiLL BE NOMINATED BY THE DEMg OCRATS, 4 As a Farm‘Lad; Newsboy, Shopman, Attorney and¥ Public Prosecutor He Receives Encominms from ; Every Source—Labor In- . terests with Him. T ; Although it has been generally known for some time that Hon. James M. Rebinson;’ ?f this city would be a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress in this district, the formal announcement of his candidacy was not made until Saturday evening, when the Fort Wayne Daily News made known the fact and. in connection published the intare'stinlg story of Mr. Robinson’s life. His career has been one of which he can well feel proud. Qq;nmpnoing life as a poor boy, he has fought his own ‘way in the world, first as a farm lad, then. “f""*’?" R Smpuge, then a lawyer, then prosecuting attor--Iney of this county, until he has gained of e Wit R B e [T RGN TR AAV YRR AR W 8 W

high econium tp Mr. Robinson’s candidacy and presents him as one who will be nominated without opposition, and shows his ability as a public official and vote getter. '

[The Fort Wayne Evening Post]

From time to time the Post has published significant utterances from the préss of the Twelfth district regarding the candidacy of Hon. J. M. Robinson for congress. ‘ ~ Today the Post groups tegether a number of these encomiums, chief among them being an article from the Fort Wayne News, ‘which views the subject from an independent standpoint. , s rt S

- These remarks will be perused with interest by those readers of the Post who are acquainted with Mr. Robinson and to those who may not have met him personally. the Post commends them as fitting, proper and strictly rehiable. : ‘

Township Institute.

The fourth monthly institute of the Perry township teachers was held at Independence school house, Jan. 4, 1896. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, N. N, Lantz. Roll call. Respomse by quotations from Thackery, followed by a recitation by Pierre O’Connor. Lille White and Clara Rush gave a talk on Method, which was followed by Grammar by C. E. Smith. Plays in Shakespeare was next discussed by Pierre O’Connor and John Summers. J. E. Yoder then gave an interesting talk on Geography which was followed by a ‘discussion of the state constitution led by Wm. Wade. N. N. Lantz then gave a talk on Scientific Temperance. The institute then adjourned to meet February Ist. - Obituary. Cora Ann Dull, daughter of Peter and Mary Dull. was born in Noble county, Ind., March 15, 1864, died at her home in York township, Jan. 7, 1896, aged 31 years, 9 months and 22 days, She was united in marriage to Charles W. Clark, Dec. 5, 1885. She leayes a husband, one son, father, mother, brothers, sisters and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. - For more than a year she has been a great sufferer, but suffered as a trae child of God. Seldom do we see one more patient and submissiye. Realizing how much her family needed her she desired to live, but was willing to submit all to *‘Him who doeth all things well.”” Near the closing hours she called her companion and little boy to her and said, ‘‘l am going home and everything is all right.”’ She died in triumph of a living faith and has entered into a rest that remains for the people of God. Her memory will eyer be precious to those who knew her. Funeral services were held at Sparta chapel. Jan. 9, 1896 conducted by Rev: D. D. Smith. Bro. Clark desires to extend his heartfelt thanks to his many friends ‘who were so kind in sickness and bereavement, who cheered many a lonely hour and hghtened many a ' burden. D. D. S.

Daniel Hitler, a brother of Joseph Hittler the well known and popular Sparta township farmer, died at his home near Circleville, Ohio, on the 28th instant of heart disease. Mr. Hitler was 1n his 69th year and all his life had been . a resident of Pickaway county. - The Circleyille = Democrat speaking of his death says: He was a model farmer and abundant harvests rewarded his efforts,, He died possessed of 697 acres of yaluable land, including his father’s homestead. He occupied a fine large ‘brick residence and had every out building necessary to successful farming.” He inherited many of the axcellent traits of his esteemed father, his integrity, honorable character, steadfastness of purpose, morality and clean life, marking him a 8 one of ‘‘nature’s noblemen.” Daniel Hitler was sound 1n judement, wise and prudent and a . safe counsellor. He was unobtrusive, neyer seeking prominence. He was a demo crat in politics, - holding fast to his principles with' his characteristic tenacity, and could have had official positions in this county, but always refused, accepting only offices 1n the township, serving asg trustee and as land appraiser in 1880 and 1890. :

Emeline M. Bales was born in Herkimer, County, New York, October 1, 1822, died at the home of her daughter three miles north-west of Albion, Jan. 9, 1896, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days. At the age of 24 she came to South Bend, where she remained two years. August 19, 1848, she was united in marriage to Charles Wright of Noble county, where they resided until the time of his death, March 25, 1888. To this union there was boin four daughters, threa of whom are still living to mourn her departure. March Ist, 1891, she was again united in marriage to Henry W. Baiies of Cass county, lowa, to which place she moved with her husband where they lived for two years. They then returned to lLigonier where they resided . until her death. She was taxen sick while visiting at her daughter's and did not sufficiently recover 80 as to return to her home. She was a woman of great courage and fortitude and far abeve the average in intelligence. Her illness was protracted for nearly three months and was characterized by great suffering, but she was patient and suffered a true child of God. At the age of 15 years she was converted and joined the Baptist church, living a faithful and consistent member of the same until 1893 she united with the M. E. church in Ligonier. She was a faithful and valuable member and died in the triumphs of a living faith leuving many bright evidences that she woul have ‘‘a part in the first resurrection’’ and thus be forever with the Lord. Her funeral occurred at the home of her daughter where she died, Jan, 12. and was very largely attended. A Valuable Find. After years of study and labor, we have at last discovered a sure ‘and never-failing remedy, We have tested it on patients, who have despaired of ever being cured the results have been in eyery case wonderful. Groff’s Rheumatic Cure is unequaled as a pos: tive remedy in all cases of chronic and acute inflammatory rheumatism, gout, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgiajespecially ovarian neuralgia, dysmenorrheea an all kindred affections. It is also a valuable blood puritier, being especially useful in eczema, S)soriuis'. scrofula, all glandular en nr*emento and diseases of the liver and kidneys. It is absolutely free from all narcotics, Severe attacks are relieved in from one to three dﬂg-s and a positive cure effected from fiye to eizhteen days' For sale by 8. T. Eldred & Co. . -

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