St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 12, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 October 1886 — Page 2

THE INDEPENDENT. W’Lk A. ENDLEY, Editor Entered at the Walkerton Pc^to^ce as second-class mail matte*. SUBSCRIPTION: ^or One Year 31.50 For Six Youths 75 For TFree Months ...... 50 Walkerton, inD., oct. 2, issg. Redkey, lud., has a touch of the holine?s business. f The South Bend Times has a libel suit on its hands. Work on the street car line St Michigan City is in progress. Packard and. Shively have arranged to hold joint discussions during the campaign Exchanges, please direct to the Independent. There is no such a paper here as the “Visitor.” St. Nicholas tellh of a dog that can count. But it can’t equal a cat in running up a column —Texas Siftings. It is stated that a young girl in New York is a skillful locksmith. She is probably one of those whom Love laughs at.—Texas SiftingSi The Starke County Enterprise, formerly a greenback paper, has “flopped.” It now swears allegiance to the Republican party. The LaPorte Argus, since increasing its size, is the largest weekly paper in Northern Indiana. We may safely add that it is one of the best, too. “Before I left Vienna the? told me that the Americans were a nation of liars; that I would find them all brag and bluster. Now, when shall go back and tell them all I have seen they will say 1 am a liar, too.”—Herr Sonnenthal. Albion New Eta: Albion has five saloons. So has Walkerton, thank you. Albion has six churches. So has Walkerton, thank you. Albion has four hotels. —Walkerton has three, thank you. An Elkhart county young man was paying Attentions to a young lady, and fiually made arrangements to get married, whereupon the father of the young man '‘kicked” and the engagement was not kept. The girl now brings suit against the old gentleman, claiming SIO,OOO damages. The Redkey (Ind.) Banner, notwithstanding the fact that it is but fifteen weeks old, comes to the front with a black snake story nine feet long and forty feet up a tree subsisting on honey. We used to know Doc. Howe, one of the editors, but never dreamed that he drank that kind of whisky. The St. Joseph County Independent, a seven column folio paper published at Walkerton, Ind., by Will A. Endley, is upon our table and is crowded with the news of Northern Indiana. May the Independent prosper and,ever be able to sustain its independence are our wishes.—Redkey Banner. Goshen Daily News: ^Yesterday a strange phenomenon occuried at the Lake Shore depot just after the thunder storm had passed over, which was witnessed by a number of people. What seemed to be a large dark ball fell in the vicinity of the telegraph wires, and when* within a few feet of the earth exploded into a blaze, making a report like that of a pistol. THENiEW EEOORADOThe Goshen News has the following in regard to the gold fields of Middlebury, Elkhart county: “That there is gold there no longer admits of doubt, the question being, is it in sufficient quantities to pay to work? This will soon be decided, as a lot of the Jsand has been sent to New York to find out what per cent, of gold it produces. That sent to Chicago which assayed $1.90, would indicate that it will pay big, and it the balance bolds out as well, Middlebury sand hills which have heretofore been considered a detriment, will be veritable gold mines for the owners. The sand from the hill where the gold was taken has been used to make mortar and for graveling the streets, and the presence of gold has long been known, onlv it was hot realized that the bright particles in the sand were gold, although it has been spoken of in that light in a flippant manner. When the nugget sent to Chicago was found, Dr. Putt tried every acid in the village without effect and declared it gold, and the Chi. A ago chemist coincided.”

Ex : We have paper locomotive Wheels, papea buckets, paper collars and many other so-called ar - ticles into the manufacture of which wood-pulp enters Very largely, and now we have a new addition to the list in hats made out of the same material that are not only finer and handsomer, but actually better, than bats made out of any other materials. They are durable, impervious to water, not lacking in flexibility, and fill all the other requirements of the man of fashion. What next? The Estelline Eire Company was called out in great haste at about four o’clock yesterday afternoon by a conflagration raging in the Big Sioux river; west of her©. The run to the river was made in four and one-half minutes, and by hard work the fire was extinguished after about six rods of the river bad been destroyed. No insurance. A man has been hired to draw water down in a barrel and repair the break. It is expected that navigation will be resumed in a few days. —Bell. There’s Hood Timber There. While it is no part of the duly of the Independent to advocate the principles and claims of any political party, we cannot refrain from urging the election of W. A. Dailey to the legislature. W. A. is a lawyer of no mean ability, is thoroughly identified with St. Joseph county, knows the benefits to be delived from the enactment of good, wholesome laws as perfectly as any man in the county, and should, and we believe will, re Ceive a sufficiently liberal support to elect him. There’s good timber there. An exchange gives the following account of one of the most peculiar cases on record. Oue of the strangest penalties that was recently itfleted on a member of the human family is reported from Marion, Ind. John Snider is the afflicted person, and his peculiar destiny appears to be that he shall not stop walking until he walks into his grave. Two years ago Snyder became afflicted with a nervous trouble from which ho found relief in a measure by walking until completely exhausted. His strange malady or hallucination grew upon him and he would get up in the middle of the night, and walk five, ten or fifteen miles. Eating or sleeping, in daylight or darkness, he keeps up his travels and perpetual tramp, tramp, tramp. He goes at a steady gait of a little over three miles ar. hour or seven-ty-four L 5—222 miles in every month. He was believed to be insane and was sent to the insane asylum in this city, but it was shown that he was not a subject for insane asylum treatment, as he was rational on all topics. If he halts for a few seconds, his legs become cramped, he is apparently in the most acute agony, and there is no rest or relief but to resume his walk. Some mouths ago, by the uso of opiates, Snyder was put to sleep in a recumbent position. Upon awakening he was so sur prised with the demon of unrest that possesses him that he sprang up and ran for five hours at a a twelve mile gait, and then lapsed into his natural rate of speed. He is about 60 years old, and has a large family. His case is a marvellous one, and apparently beyond the ken of physicians, specialists and scientists.

There is a very prominent business man over on State street, who always wears a demure expression of countenance, although he is font! of a joke. One day he walked into Charley Barnes’ hat store and soberly inquired whether the house made discounts to pastors. Mr. Barnes himself was on hand to assure him that they did and would allow him the usual twenty per cent. off. The solemn man then said he would like a becoming hut. Several were shown him, and after a good deal of thought and inquiry he finally selected one marked $5, which Mr. Barnes said he would sell him for $4. The solemn man put it on and contemplated himself for some time in the mirror. Was the bat becoming to a man in bis profession? Mr. Barnes was confident it was. Would his congregation be likely to take any exception io it? Mr. Barnes was confident they could not. Then the solemn man looked at himself some more, and, after making another inquiry as to whether he would be sure to please his congregation, produced nia $4. Then he started out. At the door he paused and inquired again; “They can't find any fault with P, can they?” “Most certainly not,” said Mr. Barnes confidently. “Because, if they do.” said the solemn man as his Land was upon the door latch, “they cun go to h—J.”—Chicago Mail.

neighborhood news. ISI.AIW ITEMS. Reported by the Independent's Correspondent. Fino weather since tho late rains. Some of the farmers are quite late with their seeding. The Dare school commenced last Monday with. C A. Byers as commander. T. 11. Taylor Sundayed on the Ldand last Sunday. The Stillwell base ball club failed to put in an appearance last Saturday. James HTi/hr, of P lea sant township, LaPorte county, has been appointed postmaster at Stillwell. The right man in the right place. George F. Cook is now engaged in selling the Eureka fence machine. George Stevens and Frank Jones, of WalKerton, are putting the finishing touch on Mr. Mull’s new residence. They know how to put on the paint. Married.—At tho residence of William Biown, Jonathan Taylor and Miss Carrie Brown, both of LaPorte county. Elder Hummer tied the knot. CEE AR CREE Ik. Reported by the Independent's Correspondent. Owing to recent heavy rains farmer.- are being delayed in sowing their win at. Frank Ryder has purchased a fine span of black horses. “Duc.” says he wouldn’t have missed seeing that hail storm for fifty cents. Miss Libbie Rinehart spent a portion of last week visiting friends in North Liberty. The railroad fever has struck this locality, as five of our boys are employed on the B. A O, and fair prospects of the sixth ohe going on soon.

Miss Kate Wolfrain has returned from Valparaiso, where she has been attending the Normal. A party of young folks from this vicinity “took in” the hail storm at South Bend last week. The Misses Nellie and Kate Blake, of Peru, are vistting relatives and friends in this vicinity. Why don’t the citizens of Walkerton and North Liberty take measures to secure the Three 1 road through their respective towns? This surely is a good show for Liberty to have her long felt want supplied. Mis, Julia Ralston, of Chicago, is spending a few weeks visiting with her parents, Mr. amlMrs. B. McCabe. Abraham Emerick, the great and renowned temperance lecturer, was to have delivered one of his famous lectures at Oregon last Saturday night but owing to the inclemency of the weather failed to make his appearance. A full house is guaranteed him should he appoint another night; try again, A perseverance will succeed atjasu. Chase. Ne RTSI LEBSE RT Y. Reported by the Independ^iat's Correspondent. Mrs "ames N. Reece and o UG her children are very sick at this Writing, the 29th. Dr. Hoffman’s store room pre-, gents an improved appearance since the late repairs. D. Newton Straup ’gave an entertainment at Miller’s hall last Friday evening. Leo DeMont, son of Wm. A. and Anna Poynter, passed from this life at an early hour last Wednesday morning. He had been sick but a few hours. Mr. George Cook has placed a sample of the Eureka fence machine just south of Cullar & Pearse’s store. Farmers should examine it—simple, cheap and pot t able. Charley ^Williams, one of Liberty township’s oldest inhabitants, died last Monday after a short sickness. Mr. Williams had reached the very advanced age of four score and six years. The funeral sei vice was conducted by Rev. Pettit from the M. E. church on Wednesday at 1 o’clock p. m. B. F. Houser, of this village, and Miss Liunie Eldred, of Lakeville, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony at the M. E. parsonage here on the evening of Sept. 23d, the Rev. Pettit officiating. South Bend Times: Since the hail storm the Lake Shore road has brought to this city 105,000 lbs. of glass, or fifty-two and a half tons, and more arriving on every train. The other three railroads have also brought large quantitiesSo it will be seen that 100,000 panes of glass that we estimated were broken out here is a small estimate.

THE GLORY OF ST. LOUIPA CARNIVAL UNPRECEDENTED IN THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY. The Fall festivities in the Western metropolis have always been of the most attractive nature, but this year, all former efforts ot not ouly St. Louis, but of any city in the world) have been outdone. The list of special attractions is simply stupen<luuHi The Great Exposition, which opened September Bth and continues until October 23d, is the grandest mechanical, artistic and trades display ever thrown open to an American public. A special feature is the engagement of Gilmore’s world famous band of sixty-live pieces in daily concerts in the mammoth music hall, which has a seating capacity of 10,000. On Tuesday, October sth, his mystic highness, the Veiled Prophet. with a colossal retinue, will make hia annual visit to his beloved city. The illumination of the principal streets of the city more general than ever before, and presents a spectacle never equaled for splendor and beauty. Many other Grand Parades and special displays are promised, including the stupendous and dazzling parades of the St. Louis Flambeau Battallion, the largest organization of the kind on earth. >- The Great St. Louis Fair, opening October 4ih, has too wide a reputation to need more than passing notice. This year’s exhibition, however, will surpass all its predecessors in every particular. While mentioning thus briefly the great attractions St. Louis has to offer, we are pleased to be able to inform our readers that the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway has put rates to St. Louis down to the lowest notch; so no one need stay away on the score of expense. A handsome little pamphlet, giving the entire programme and full par t'culars as to rates, etc , has been issued by the Wabash, and can be obtained by applying to any ticket agVnt of that company. Enjoying Herself. Saw a peculiar specimen of femininity on the train the other night. She was a middle aged woman with good address and more than average intelligence, but she smoked continuously and excessively. She sat in tho smoking room of tiie Pullman with a fragrant Havana in her mouth ami discussed almost every subject, displaying a surprising amount of information. But this festive female also indulged somewhat from a small flask winch contained whisky. She lighted one cigar after another and entertained three or four male occupants of the apartment with her experiences. There was nothing obscene or indelicate in her conversation, but she refused to tell her name. She is the agent of a patent railroad switch, and lives in Texas with her husband ami her 18-year-oM ditughler. — Cincinnati Enquirer. Portuguese Boat-Women. It is remarkable, says a writer in the Art Journal, that although the wineboats are rowed exclusively by men; many other river boats are managed entirely by women and girls. Small, light. Hat bottomed boats, used as ferry-boats, or for passengers going up or down the river, or for carrying market produce, are not only worked, but often owned, by women. With white awnings spread over the heads of the passengers in hot weather, these boats are picturesque objects seen from the high shore as they flit about on the deep green water of the Douro where it Hows through the town. The boat-girls always push the oar instead of pulling it. They seem incapable of fatigue, they are buxom and not ill-favored, and they wear the becoming Portuguese costume When they desire smartness, as on market days, the correct number of petticoats is fourteen, many old ami of thick material. These stick out all around in a manner perhaps rather curious than pleasing, ami the effect is further heightened by a form of padding that goes all the way round just below the waist. This heavy costume is completed by a sort of bodice, usually made of stout linen covered with some bright-colored material, laced up the front and tight fitting. It stops short about an inch above the waist, and the white undershirt bulges out all round. This sort of white shirt with large, loose sleeves, is a real and most effective work of art. Round the neck and on the shoulders it is catight into numerous gagings and some line needlework is inserted in front; over this a handkerchief is crossed. Another handkerchief is put on the head, on the top of which is placed a round felt “porkpie” hat. The black silk handkerchief and the black hat are the objects on which all the rustic wealth is lavished. The hat is trimmed with velvet, ami between the brim and crown is a row of little black silk tufts. A hat is made to last two years among the well-to-do peasants. Its construction is very solid, the felt being nearly a quarter of an inch thick, heavy, and hot. These picturesque Portuguese costumes can be seen at their best in the numerous rowing- boats that come down the Douro to Oporto on market days. The women then put on their jewelry—fine gold ornaments that have descended from mother to daughter for generations. A large gold heart, from an inch and a half to six inches in length, and finely wrought, is one of the oldest forms of these ornaments. The heart is suspended to a string of gold beads, light, ami well wrought on their surface with a design of clearly Moorish origin. The beads also are heirlooms, and some lucky individuals have as many as twenty rows, each strung on common string 7 . Crosses of lilligrce-work of ancient designs are also worn, together with modern checks of German gold. It is said that a bit of ice, or even cold water applied to the lobe of the ear will stop hiccoughing.

FARMERS! Bhil'J (W Lh'ce With the Eureka Fence Machine. MAiiufactnred by tWc Eureka Fence Machine Co., New Paris; 0. “ I' - Uuiru »uiuuaga, of Walxertoii, is the general agent lor the counties of Northern Indiana; Local agents are wanted in every county and township in the state. Address, <lharlcs Wisenbaugh, Walkerton, Ind. * no!0vl2 HENRY SCHULZ, GERMAN WATCHMAKER. (twenty-six years’ experience.) Mr. Schulz, a first-class woiliman in his line, has established himself permanently in Walkerton, and will repair jewelry, watches and clocks in a satisfactory manner. Give him a trial and be convinced. (Copy.) Chicago, April2lst, 1888. This is to certify, that the Illinois Trust ind Savings Bank has this day received from the Union Cigar Company ofChi ago, to be held as a Special Deposit, u. S. 4°lo Coupon Bends, as follows: Ko. 2»028 I>. SSOO. Market Value of which is “ 41204 100. | “ 41205 100. I “ 52870 I ’ (S.) Jas. S. Gibbs t Cash. We offer the above as a FORFEIT, if our FANCY GEOCER” docs not prove to be a genuine Havana-filler Cigar.-Union Cigar Co. CIGZIR 5 y o JS^ 8 1 1 < sole'\/*aoents CIGAR Our LA T.OMA 10c. Cigar Is strictly Hand made. Elegant quality. Superior workmanhip. Sold by al! Grocers. UIV7C>IV CIGAR COMPANY, 75 N. Clinton St., - CHICAGO. Retail by 11. A. WOODWORTH, Walkerton, Ind. n0!2v12 THE lIIIRTY- FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR OF THE LAPORTE COUiNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELU AT LAPORTE, Oct. 5. 6 and 7. There will be a grand exhibition of blooded horses and cattle. Trotting, pacing- and bicycle racing will take place each day on tin one-half mile track. Good mu'ic will be one of the many attraction^ on the grounds each day. Bali games will be another feature ot the fair. The visitor will find many thuigs to ammuse and instruct. There will be reduced rates cn all railroads. Got His Idea From an American. A Fort Worth, Tex., correspondent, writing to the Pittsburg Chronicle, says: The czar of Russia has determined to introduce a new agricultural product into his domains, especially in Asiatic Russia. Some years ago Mr. Francis Vogel, formerly a citizen of San Antonio, Tex., went to Russia, and his superior business ability and American methods of improving the land attracted tho attention of Grand Duke Alexis, who soon became well acquainted with him. Mr. Vogel has been endeavoring to get the consent of the czar to introduce the planting of American cotton. 'I he czar has consented to the plan, and has instructed the grand duke to lend his personal aid to Mr. Vogel. These facts are obtained from Mr. G. J. Frankel, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company in this city, whose sister is the wife of Mr. Vogel. Mr. Frankel has made an investigation of cotton, planting, soils, etc., °in this state, and transmitted the information to Mr. Vogel. He is in receipt of a letter to the effect that the experiment is to be made as soon as possible, and he has been commissioned to purchase a quantity of seed of what is known as storm-proof cotton, which will be shipped to Galveston, there placed on board a Russian ship sent to this country for the purpose, and transported to Russia. Mr. Frankel will endeavor to employ two successful cotton planters to go to Russia with the seed and give personal direction to its planting and cultivation. Labor can be obtained very cheaply in Russia, and cotton can be raised at much less expense than in Texas or the South. It is the present intention of the gentleman to buy the seed from the first cotton made in this and surrounding counties. Implements used by cotton planters of the most improved manufacture will be, sent over with the carg6 of seed. J Mr. Gladstone is not a teetotaller. He drinks daily four glasses of claret and one of port. To the wife of Amos Barden, a son, Oct. Ist,

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