St. Joseph County Independent, Volume 19, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 October 1893 — Page 4

£l)c JnDependent. WALKERTON. INDIANA. OCT. 7, 1893. W. A. ENDLEY, Editor. A branch of the Keeley institute is to be established at Hamlet. The Ferris wheel will be taken to New York City at the close of the fair. The biggest day of the world's fair will undoubtedly be Chicago Day next Monday, Oct. 9. The event will be the anniversary of the great lire of 1871. Many factories throughout the country, which were closed, are resuming, but in most instances the employes are compelled to go to work at reduced* wages. The use of tobacco is said to be one of the causes of color blindness. If that was the only mischief resulting from the tobacco habit it would be a blessing. Tobacco is a poison the injurious effects of which are not, as a general thing, fully realized. The paid attendance at the world’s fair on Indiana Day did not reach quite 200,000. This was not quite up to expectations. The disappointment may, however, be accounted for from the fact that Indiana being so close to Chicago patronizes the fair liberally every day. Dr. Baker, secretary of the Michigan state board of health, has made a special study of consumption and has arrived at the conclusion that it is a communicable disease. He accordingly recommended that the board place it upon the list as such. The board has so decreed, and intends to enforce the quarantine laws In consumptive cases. Van Allen’s name may be withdrawn from the Italian mission. There was a large opposition against him, and realizing this, he had the grace and good sense to request the withdrawal of his name. He has been roundly abused by the newspapers all over the country, and he may deserve it all and again he may not. Newspapers sometimes get to going it on a certain line because it is popular to do so. I’rof. Totten, of Yale university, calculates mathematically from scriptural data that the secend coming of Christ will occur within the next six years. He is apparently in dead earnest in his declaration. He says he is no prophet, but claims to be an “interpreter.” “My aim, he says, “is not to excite groundless fears, or to tratlic in credulity. lam predicting no end to the world, and no final crash of matter; but I do delare the hastening of all human institutions towards that universal crisis which is soon to measure every one of them against the laws of the only God —Him of our own ancestors!” It is said that the officials of the United States express company are worried more over the Kessler train robbery than any other robbery that has occurred in their history. This is not due to the amount stolen, but because of their supposed security against such occurrences. With their stationary through safes they believed that they were proof against robbery, calculating that it would require hours for a burglar to open one of these safes. They were otherwise convinced by the Kessler robbers, however, who opened the safe in about thirty minutes. It would seem from this that express companies must adopt more secure methods or still continue to be at the mercy of expert cracksmen. According to an eminent statistician the railroads of the world are worth over $25,000,000,000, which represents one-tenth of the total wealth of all civilized nations and fully one-quarter of their invested capital. It is also estimated that the aggregate plant used in all manufacturing industries does not equal in value the wealth of the railroads, and that the whole world's stock of money, gold, silver and paper, would not purchase more than one-third of the railroads. This enormous railroad wealth is increasing more rapidly than any other invested capital. When one contemplates what vast power for good or for evil railroads may exert with their hundreds of thousands of dependent employees, one is at loss which to wonder at the more, the discretion and wisdom of ; the railroads in really interfering so little in the established order of things l or the injudiciousness of state and national legislatures in not having from the very beginning assumedi greater control over them.—Ex. j

It is unfortunate that so many of ns are prone to allow prejudice, rather than reason, to guide us in the affairs of life. The following are health rules in six words: Strict temperance. Correct diet. Systematic exercise. Aan Allen seems to have changed his intention as to withdrawing his name from the. Italian mission. At least the Senate committee on foreign affairs have confirmed his appointment, and in their report stated that they could see no reason why he should not be appointed to the position. The Walkerton Independent says: It is lamentable, but nevertheless true, that there is more money in train robbing than in the country newspaper business. The above unguarded utterance by ' Editor Endley will, in all probability, excite the liveliest suspicion with a large class of amateur detectives, and every train reaching Walkerton during the next sixty days will unload three or four of these tireless sleuths.— Indianapolis Independent. In a letter to Mr. A. P. Kent, of Elkhart, dated Sept. 22d, Hon. C. G. Conn writes: “It is my judgement that a tariff bill will be presented by the Ways and Means Committee for the consideration of Congress as early as November Ist, and, from present indications, it will receive the immediate attention of the House and probably the Senate. I am also informed that no radical changes will be made in the tariff on manufactured products, and that it is the intention of Congress not to injure our industries by tariff revision. It is more than likely that most raw material will be placed on the free list, and an effort made thereby to cheapen the prices of all necessities that come in common use." The Indianapolis Journal is no doubt correct in suggesting that this is a capital time for making good investments in real estate. The Journal goes on to say: “When the scare is over and confidence returns and money comes out of its hiding (here will be found an abundance to do the business of the country—perhaps a superabundance. There are hundreds of millions of idle capital in the United States today—idle because it has been scared ' out of active business. Under such circumstances real estate at low prices, such as now prevail, seems to offer an ideal investment. There is no danger that real estate purchased now will ; ever shrink. Other investments max ■ fail, stocks and bonds may decline on ' the market, and riches in almost any j form may take wings and ily away, ( but good real estate bought at bottom prices is always a safe investment.” SPIRIT OF OUR EXCHANGES Illinois sets a good example for Indiana to follow, in the indictment of fourteen prominent farmers near Quincy, who are charged with white cap outrages and malicious murder. A reward of S2OO for each one of the mob arrested and convicted, stimulated their detection.—Mishawaka Enterprise. The office of coroner is unnecessary, in the opinion of the South Bend Tribune, and that journal is advocating its abolition. While that office in ' this county is now tilled by a most ex- ’ cellent and capable gentleman—Dr. । Varier, —we believe our contemporary ; is right in saying that the expenses at-. tendant upon coroner’s inquests are an 1 unnecessary burden upon tax payers. —Mishawaka Democrat. BACK BROKEN. Terrible Accident to Chas. M. Berridge, resulting Fatally. Chas. M. Berridge, who resided about three miles west of Walkerton, while breaking a colt Thursday morning was thrown from the sulky, striking the ground with great violence. He became fastened in the sulky in some manner and was dragged quite a distance, receiving fearful injuries, his back and neck both being broken. Dr. Denaut was summoned and administered remedies to allay the man’s sufferings. He seemed to rest quite easy the balance of the day but by night a reaction took place and he grew much worse, dying at an early hour Friday morning. The case, of course, was hopeless from the start, and the wonder is that the man, injured as he was, could live as long as he did. The deceased is survived by a wife and children. He was aged about 32 years. MILES’ NERVE & LIVER TILLS i Act on a new principle—regulating the i liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves. A new discovery. Dr. Miles’ Pills speedily cure billiousness, bad j taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. । Uneqnaled for men, women, children, i Smallest, mildest, surest! 50 doses, 25 1 cts. Samples free at J. Endly’s.

SAY' THERE ARE NO CLUES. Companies Know Nothing About the Kendallville Bandits. The Chicago Evening Post rays: Ihe officials of the United States Express Co. still claim that they km w nothing of the whereabouts of the men who robbed the Lake Shore train at Kessler, Ind. Superintendent Newell, of the Lake Shore, also declared yesterday that he knew nothing about the report that the Toledo officers of the road have positive proof that John Connors and Eva Flint, now under arrest, were concerned in the robbery. Mr. Newell said the case was being investigated still and that the officers made their reports to the eastern officers. Mr. Wygant, of the express company, said yesterday that the detectives appeared to be satisfied that the prisoners could tell something about the robbery, but further than that Mr. Wygant knew nothing. The three men arK^wxl by Kensington officers last week probably be released, as there is nr&Wg-bl- - that they knew anyj.'g- x "Loout the Kessler hold-up.” PROGKAOE * Os the Tancoln Township Sunday School Convention to be Held in the Presbyterian Church, Walkerton, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 14, ’93. MORNING SESSION. 9:ls—Prayer and song service, Rev. S. S. Snyder 9:4s—Welcom Address, . j F Strang Response, - Rev . w . c McLennan 10:15—Reports from Superintendents. 10:45 Plans for more thorough work by the Sunday Schools, - c. O. Wilder ll:3o—What Results should we Expect? Rev. Stockbarger afternoon session. 1 .-30—Devotional Service, - R ev> r I3 ea u I:4s—How to keep the Young People in School, - . Rev Gillette Discussion open to all. 2:ls—How can we Increase tl.e Attendance < f the S.ibl Ith School, Mrs. Maud Tank 2130-Th teacher’s Preparation, Rev. Skinner Discussion < pen to all. 3:oo—Home Depaitment. - C. O. Wilder 3:15—H.,w to Study the Bible, Rev S. S. Snyder 3:3<>—Question Drawer, Conducted by Rev. B. H Beall EVENING session. 7:3o —S ing, - . By Congregation Braver, - - Rev. Gillette Song and chorus. Recitation, “Sleeping at the Switch,” Mrs. Loda Koontz Address, Hm. J. S. North, District President S I ’. - - Miss Lulu Strang Recitation, “The World on Fire,” Miss Josie Robbins Song, chorus, S ig. Misses Josie Robbins, Myrtle Platts, I 1 ra McCarty, Vesta Leiboie Song, “Oh, the Go d wc may be Doitur," By legation Benedict: n, - Re-. S®ckbarger A cordial invitati n is extended to all iMfercsted tn , the advancement ul the Sunday lowest. E. iWHOLE, Townsh^Jjcsidciit. Warning to Men. A man at Hudson was milking a ; cow when she switched her tril in a . way that it encircled his neck and . formed a knot. The bovine started to ’ run ami the man came near losing his life before he could free himself.—Ex. 8500 FOUND. The Review of Reviews says in the June number, “A woman in California last year made over $2,700 on fruit raising. Another lady bought land for $75 per acre and her land is now worth $2,000 per acre. E. M. Nivens says that his figs yielded him SI,OOO per acre. J. S. Dore says his trees net him s7ll per acre’ The California Land and Water Ex change, of Day ton, Ohio, have the name of 90 persons who have after one year’s purchase received sums as high as SSOO : profit. They give you 5 acres of land free, if : you will help- pay for water andirrigat ! iiig it. On these 5 acres they give a written guarantee to plant, cultivate, i pay the taxes, and each year pay you S2OO profit as your half raised on the land. They have as their purchasers doctors, judges, widows, orphans and clergymen. They give you free return ticket to go to California on the harvest of any crop. They will plant the land this year and pay you a profit nexn year. They give references from banki» newspapers and officers in Dayton. Last year the same manager paid ^IWOO to persons who bought the year gefore. This land with irrigation, wil^grow oranges, figs, lemons, olives, bict, any fruit that is grown iu any portion of the world. They only sell 4 acres and hold the other 5 acres theMselves —they do not make any charge for the land. Your first payment is $2. If you send $2 they will send the necessary papers and then you can pay $1 p er month for a short time—depending how much is wanted. Ex-President Harrison speaks very highly of California; ex Secretary J. Rusk ami ex-Postmaster General Wannamaker, during their visit to California speak very highly in its favor. If you remit $2, the first payment, you will get into the 1893 planting and 1891 profit list, as they will pay a profit in December of next year. Do not let the opportunity go by, for it is surely a great opening for a person who wants a lasting income without any ; risk. You do not have to go on the i land, they take care of it for 20 years, j It is near railroad, level, in the eastern I position of San Diago Co. California land bought to day will, with irrigation, ; bo worth SSOO in three years to come. A Californian. I f you can afford to be annoyed by sick headache and constipation, don’t use De Witt's Little Early Risers for these little pills will cure them. Bellinger and Williams.

Illi Sr Fahys Geld Filled Watch Cases arc so far i ahead of all competition that you can ’t sec the . competition at all. These cases are for sale by IDA HUTCHINGS. the Farmers’ Bank, Walkerton, Ind., •JOHN E. JOHNSON, Pres., MORGAN JOHNSON, V. Pres. THOMPSON TURNER, Cashier. Does a general banking business; buys and sells exchange, makes col , lections on all points at lowest possi- i ble expense. Accounts of individuals j and corporations solicited. WE WANT YOU to call and see us when you want anything in the line of FRESH, SALT OR SMOKED MEATS, as we can please yon. We deal in strictly first class meats. We pay highest cash prices for Live Stock. Hides, Pelts, Tallow, etc. We also handle the celebrated RETSOF LUMP SALT for stock. It is far superior to the common barrel salt. D. W. BEALL & CO. Ignorance of the merits of De Witt’s Little Early Risers is a misfortune. These little pills regulate the liver, cure headache, dyspepsia bad breath, constipation and billiousness. Bellinger and Williams. WAKE Now la ths time to wake up your liver. It’s the time when all nature wakes up and the whole human system undergoes a change. Rin Your : future U” health depends largely on the present action ■ of tn© liver, which ; ought to be very ac--1 tive now, to throw 1 off any impurity. To i Io- YOUR ’ you should take Sim- . mons Liver Regulator --Nature’s own remedy h --purely vegetable/ it gives new life to the whole body, Prepared in liquid, j and in powder to be made into tea. • LIVER I

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