Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 December 1884 — Page 4

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•Oct in bakota, or at least in one ^county, they fire having a red hot time despite the fact that the mercury registers 20 degrees below zero at high noon and gets old of nights and mornings. Traverse an Willmott are two towns each claiming to he the county seal. Traverse has hitherto "had the drop,*' to use the local vernacular, on its /•rival, having the county records and a "safe in which thoy are kept. A lew '•days ago a ruol-of Willmotters, having neither the fear of God nor maa, made a •raid on Traverse and carritd off the safe.

When they got home with this vkabie and weighty emblem of counlyseatdom a problem was presented to lhem| which they have ever since been trying to solve. The sale was locked aiid the combination ftnown only to a citiztn of Traverse. As itfa is point a suspicion dawned upon them •that perhaps the ponderous and iron Bidet ~jf the safe only enclosed a choice artiele .-of air, the records having been abstracted -and hidden in Traverse when the raiders approached But still this is not a cers.t*inly and will not be uulil the safe is oper.ed. Feeling that this uncertainty M)n the part of the Will mottora strenthens 4tieir own hand9, the Traversians, to osi* another simile culled trom the Dakota vocabulary, are playing a biif bluff game.

Ths possessors of ih sate are in a quandary and do not know what to do. If **the books are in the safe and they blow Wt open, why »h-n, it they are to keep -tbetn they :mijt buy a safe, ami that is not pkasaut. If—but there is no need recapitulating the points in this little -crubk ni. They are obvious though their solution lies hidden with many mytertea.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1884. —i 01T is proposed to reduce the number of tpeosion agents from eighteen to twelve tana limit lhe (ees ior examining surgeons kO $ in first cases and $1 for each additional examination.

ON and alter January 1,1883, the day *wUl bs reckoned at Greenwich observatory, near London, Eng., as commencing at midnight, the hours, being counted on up to twenty-iour, or midnight again.

For many yeara a dial showing twentylour hours has been erected at the observatory, but in iuiure the twen'y-four-Jhoure day will t« official.

UP to the present the .Washington ?moiiUUKHt has cost $1,187,710, ot yhich $800,000 was raised by voluntary contrihu ions and the remainder was appropriated by the government. Some six hundred thousand more is asked for to complete it according to one plan while cc cording to another plan only one third as much will be required.

BLAINE'S incendiary talk is bearing trnit. "Dudk" W roves, said to be a prosperous farmer, but a fool nevertheless living, near Rushville, Ind suicided to avoid the inevitable ruin toba wrought by Cleveland's election. His iuueral expenses should be borne by James Qoukl B'aioe and the family supported by the isame person.

Fou seme purpose not disclosed and uote. fiyto guess the skeleton of Payne, ene oMhe conspirators in the Lincoln assassination, has been exhumed at Hoimead metary. A bottle buried wilh the remains containing a paper giving the name of the dead man and his crime, was not found. But what is wanted with this skeleton?

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IT is remarkable that in spite ot the rejporte of business depression received /from ell quarters Europeau gold is flowing intoiuBtea.i of out of this country as is •, generally the case during the hard times ^Should gold continue to be received here it would be but a very few months before this present want of confidence among business men would give way to a moie hoptful feeling.

THE will ot the late Reuben Springer '. shows him to have been laithlul to the -caase of music t) the list. The following are a few of his noble bequests: To the musical association of Pittsburgh, 750 shares of guaranteed stock of ths Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago railway, theincome only to be u»ed for the sup. port oi the music hall bui'.ding. He gives V$40,600 to the college of music, and $30, 000 lo the museum association. To -charitable and religious bodies he gives about $400,000, the sum of $100,000 going to 8t. Mary's seminary of the wefct tor be education of Roman Catholic priests. Mr. Springer leaves noble monuments which will endure forever in ..honor of his name.

Meanwtile, learine another raid, the peo-

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ot Traverso are arming and Governor

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called out the militia and, as

Lucius O'Trigger remarked about ihe little difficulty ot ms friend Robert Acres, it is a pretty quarrel as it stands.

Now is the time tor every one to pay up what he owes on the GAZETTE, renew his subscription and do a faxo: to his neighbor by inducing him to take

All persons who chance to see a copy Of the paper are hereby notified that they will be welcomed as new subscribers as eoon as they may choose to call st or send 40 the office ordering the paper sent 4her address.

A CORRBSPOHDENT who has been about the executive mansion at Albany was astonished at the multitude of presents being sent to President-eleot Cleveland With sturdy good sense and an intaitive knowledge of the proprieties, which would have been worth a great deal in the matter of reputation to Hiram Ulysses Grant had he posseesed it, eveland has everything promply sent back to the giver. He can not permit himself to accept presents which he can not retrrn in kind out of hie own pocket and he does uot propose to betray his trust to the whole people by peddling out their patronage in payment for donated lining for his own Lest. This is the proper view for a gentleman to take oi the matter. It is so obvious that it would be foolish to comment on it but for the fact that our recent history has disclesed a monstrous instance of its violation.

What the correspondent saw In the way of a collection of curiosities was in its way amusing. ''An eagle," he says, "flapped his wings dolefully in bis wooden cage with an air that ld plainly it was the first time he had ever been made a show of, and two owls stared in a mournfully knowing way at the express man who was taking the things away, Not a speck ol dust dimmed the brightness of the glittering bicycle that was promptly going back to Boston, and the red plush of a comfortable arm chair shoved its newness through the thin covering spread over it. The only thing that bore traces of year was a barrel cov ered with country mud and with a number ot openings cut in the staves, through which the red and mellow golden of gTeat New York apples showed. A second expressman v:as unloading a hall barrel of cidtr that had just trrived, when the clerk caught him and told him to wait. A careful examination showed that it came from Binghamtos, New York, and, without taking it from the wagon, a receipt and bill of lading, were made out and the s!uff shipped back. Bo it went ail day. As fast as one thing was returned another came in to take its place, and the clerk considered himself lucky if two articles did not come in place of every one sent back. It is easy to UDd^rstand how simple country folks take pleasure in sending little tokens of affection to the man they honor and re spect, and in whose gdod fortune they have had a part. Bus why these tokens so often take the form ot animals is question that sadly perplexes the poor cierk. One man in Brooklyn sends a dog, another in Maine sends two owls, a third forwards an eagle, a fourth believes that nothing less than a Maltese cat will make the President happy, while a fifth hopes to win favor by the presentation of a fawn. If this sort of thing continues, the barn attached to the executive mansion will soon contain menagerie which will make our Barnum haog bis he»d in shame. The Presidentelect takes it all good-naturedly, and as a huge joke. Said he to-day, laughing over the matter: "Somebody out West, I don't remember his name just now, sent me an eagle the other day. What am I to do with an eagle I presume they will be sending me an elephant next." Then, uiusidgly. "He would be juit as useful as an eagle, though."

THE Indianapolis Sentinel has scored two triumphs in the twofold defeat of Mr. Blaine. Mr. Shoemaker is now in a position to command recognition by the incoming administration. He asks for tjo cflice, however, nor is he champion'ng the cause of any seeker after position. Tnere are not a few who say that the responsible editor of the Sentinel ought to have some preferment. But personally superintending the publication of his paper and showing a disposition to continue so to do, the question arises, what can he take. Some went him for Post* master, and should he consent to accept the position the GAZETTE is lor him as the most deserving man.

POLITICS in New York is a dark and myste/ious Bcience. An injunction has been obtained restraining the New York city board of alderman from passing any acts until Friday Dec. 26th. This will prevent tbe confirmation of Mayor Edson's nominations and carry matters over closets the Inauguration of a new mayor. Tammany is feeling sick at the stomach ovv*r tbe matter which was engineered by tne county Democracy.

B. F. JOHKS, of Pittsburg, chairmaa of the Republican national committee, and who is generally credi&ed with having made a bo'ch of Blaine's campaign, if said to be tolerably certain of an election to th-! presidency of the American Iron & Steel Association. A meeting has oeen called for the 6th of January and Daniel J. Morrcll who has been president since 1879. hss resigned.

A wide spreadiag swindle on the various mutual insurance companies doing business in and around Metropolis, Illinois, has been unearthed. Perjury and forgery were links in lhe chain of fraud which a jury should forge into shackles.

A CONTEST has developed between two Democrats tor a seat in the Illinois legislature from the Thirteen* district, which is situated in Chicago. Whatever the issue the result will not affect tbe 'complexion of the legislature.

BIG BLAZES.

Horrigan & Hart's Theater, Brcadway, New York, Burned.*

Panic in the New York Hotel Just Opposite lhe Theater—Other Fires.

THEATRE FIRE-

Harrfgan and Hart's Theatre Burned. NEW YORK, Deo. 28.—Harrigan and Hart's Theatre Comique, Broadway, opposite the New York Hotel, was destroyed By fire tbis morning. The theatre eost $125,000. No insurance on theatre or eontents. The books and money belongiug to the actors fund associa ion in tbe sate in tbeir rooms on the second floor, are supposed to nave beet, totally destroyed. Tne safe in the treasurers office of the theatre contained besides tbe books of tbe establishment, $2,000 aud tbe manuscript of several ol Harrigan's plays. The excitement ID tbe Colonnade Hotel was for a time intense. Waiters bad gone through the building and aroused tbe euestSi Many of tbe latter became terrified and ran down stairs in tbeir nizht clothes. The proprietor succeeded in quietiDg them after a while. The interior decorations of the theatre cost $30,000 and scenery for the "Major," which was tne opening plav of the new bonse, cost $5,000. Siaoe that time the scenery of ten plays has been added, which increases tbe value of tbe stage settings to $75,060. Besides this tbe mountings of Harrigan's new plav "McAllister'# Legacy," which cost $10,000, was in the bouse.( Everything was lost expensive properties and waidrobes of the satire company were destroyed. Loss to Dare Brabam, who u&u his orginal manuscripts, all tbe musio which has made tbe names of Harrigan and Hart famous through the land, cannot be estimated. Tbe proper, ty will be a total loss to the firm, as rbe policy ran out a short time ago, and in tho press of business, its renewal had been neglected. Tbe total loss by the tire is about $200,000.

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TROY, N. Y., Dec. 23.—Cambridge Washington county, was visited bv a great conflagration tbis morning. Four large business blocks were completely destroyed. The probable loss is be. tween $150,000 and $-00,000 estimated insurance between $50,000 and $75,000.

Tbe fire started in Wylie and Van Ostrand's skatinz rink, origin unknown

School Building Burned

SALEM, Mass., Dec. 23.—The south school building on Stone street, Beverly, burned tbis morniag. Totally destnoyed loss $15,000. Four hundred children in tbe building all get out safely. No insurance.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 28,—The Paintertown coal mine is burning. The fire be gan 25 feet from tbe mouth where is a stove in whicb fire is kept by tbe trappers. About 350 men are thrown out of work and although the company are doing all in their power to subdue the flames it may be several weeks before work will be resumed.

Fire at Marshville this morning. Three stores burned loss $12,000 in suranee $8,500. Ta engine was frozen

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YOONG DAVIS' BIDE.

He Walks Twelve Miles to See His Girl,

And Gets Himself Into Trouble by ng Another Man's Horse Home-

A ug farm hand named Davie, aged 10, who lives with his widowed mother near Genterville, Pierson township, has a girl named Cope)ana who works as a domestic in Mr. Jo tin Ryman's family in Honey Creek township. They are between twelve and fourteen miles apart. Sunday young Davis walked the entire distance to pay the idol of his heart a visit. He remained at Ryman's until 9 o'clock Sunday evening, when he started 'for home. He told his girl he rode to Ryman's with a man he met on the road. Two miles from Ryman's lives Newion A. Hull. Mr. Hull's place was on young Davis' way returning home. The young man was tired after his loog journey, and he went to Mr. Hull's stable and bridled a colt. The colt wouldn't go, and then young Davis took a horse. He rode the animal home and then turned him loose. Next morning Mr. Hull discovered the disappearance of his horse. Monday morning he found the animal four miles from Cenlervilie. Suspicion fell on young Davis. They all knew the young man and hardly thought he would do such a thing. He denied it at first, but he flu ally admitted that he took the horse and save the circumstances.

Before Judge Mack in the Cireuit Court this morning, young Davis, poorly dressed and with his ears muffled up in a faded piece of cloth, said he had no criminal inteot whatever in taking the horse, and he thought when he turned the animal looee he would go back home. 'How did yon come to take the horse," asked the court. 'I Just thought I'd take him" replied the youth ia a subdued tone. 'These men here are very kindly disposed toward you," said the court "and do not want to do anythinf that would injure you. Your offense hardly amounts to stealing, but it is a bad kind ol tsking, though you were probably not aware of its consequences at the time. You have promised to never do anything of the kind again and you tell your story with such frankness that we believe you are telling the truth. You can go."

Mr. Huli's father, who was present, said they all felt very kindly toward tbe boy and thought it was only a youthful freak. All they wanted was for Judge Mack to give him a lecture.

I'PILADELTHIA he& at last gdecided to let the eld "Liberty Bell" go to the New Orleans exposition. A committee ot the

council, at the expense ol

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Inspired Not by Love, but by Jealousy.

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Bridgeport's Scandal-How Mrs. Kayitozid, Formerly iflrs. Tomlii^son, Pursued Her Husband ana His -'i Gay Companions—A Suit "v for Divorce- v.

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MILFORD, CONN., Dec. 23.—Excitement has been caused in social circles by the filing of no application lor divorce by Mr. Willard Raymond and tbe ooun ter suit of his wife. Both are well known and bold prominent posiiione in Bridgeport, nine miles from bere. Last Sunday Mr. Raytusnd, accompanied by two other gentlemen and three ladies, drove from Bridgeport to Milford in his handsome, six-seated English surrey, drawn by a spanking pair of grays, for*a "short dinner" at "Smith's." Mrs. Rav mond's suspicions were aroused and-she followed to Milford, driving ber favorite dappled bay and cart. She supposed tbe parly bad gone to Gretuan's hotel and drove there. The patyof six, finding toat they could not be accommodated with a dinner ar. Smith's, also drove to the Oretman House, idrs. Raymond was standing on th« piazza. As Mr Raymond and tbe merry party dashed up, Mrs. Raymond drew from under ber sealskin dolman a nickel-plated revolver with pearl handle, and pointing it at her buaband,said: "NOW, I HATH GOT YOO." '&*• Tbe lady sitting beside Mr. Rtymend laughed and said: "You dare not shoot you are too much of a coward." Mr. Raymond fe&iins tbat she would fire, jumped out of tbe oarriaee and, springing to the veranda, seized his wile and hurried ber into tbe hotel. One cf the gentlemen followed and attempted to explain matters. Whila he was so doing,

Mr. Raymond jumped into bis carriage again, wbeeled bis borses around and started lor Bridgeport. He bad driven as 'ar at the brow of the hill de»oending to the Housatonio Uiver and the Washington bridge, some iour miles, whe.e tbu party were attracted bv tiie sound of Jjurrying horse steps behind. Glancing back they beheld Mrs. Raymond lashing ber horse and following at a breakneck pace. Tbe horse was covered nith white foam, which fell from bis steaming flanks as be leaped under tbe fury of tbe relentless lasb. Mr. Raymond whipped his pair and away they went, down nill toward the bridge. The bridge, wbieh is a long one, re-echoed with lhe sound of the dashing boofs. Tbe toll keeper at tbe Stratford end, hearing ,tbe unusual seundf, rusaed out of bis keep, and, seeing what be thought to be a runaway pair of horses, instantly flung bis toll, gste wide open. On tbey came, Mr. Kaymond lasbing bis pair, and bis wife close behind, desperately whipping her horse. Drawing her revolver again,

SHE FIRED FOUR SHOTS

in quick succession into the carriage re creating before her and its load of oo"U p-nts. None of ths snots, however, took effect. Tbe firing incited Mr. Ray mund to urge his horses into greater exertion, and the hill upon tbe Stratford side of the river was rapidly gained Mrs. Raymond's bo-se wao so blown and used up tbat the chase was abandoned and she returned to ber home in Rridgepoit. Mr. Raymond immediately took up his residence at tbe Sterling Hotel in Bridgeport, where be still remains. He has retained Goodwin Stoddard as his attorney in his divorce proeeedings against his wife, and she has retained Senator Robert K. DeForest. Her attorney has already subpcsc.sed the en tire p*rty who accompanied Mr. Ray mond as witnesses. Tbe trial proml*es to be one tbat will excite more social interest than any tbat has everocourred within tbe history of the city of Bridgeport

TERRE HAUTE.

An Extended and Flattering Write Up of Terre Haute in the Indianapoiis Sentinel

lhe Indianapol is Sentinel of this morning contains a five column article on Terre Haute. As stated iu the head line* the article is "a synoptical review of the history ot Terre Haute, with sketches of manufacturing and other industries—sample industries—prominent men and me&tion of tacts and figures that tell ot a thriving eity—personals, notes, etc." The article is well written and a handsome tribute to our city. Referring to the matter editorially under the head "Terre Haute, Indiana," the Sentinel says:

We present every acceptable sketch of Terre Haute this moraine, together with mentions oi

sample industries and

other matters of gener»l importance. The entire article will repay perusal and will have the effect of attracting public attention to the advantages enjoyed* by our western neighbor. Terre Haute has several large interests besides those mentioned a the sketches, but being in a state of idleness they can not be written of with any degTee of credit to the city at this time. Leaves have their time to fa'l, atd tome factories have their reg~ alar shut ling-down time in the frame City," as elswhere. However, the suspense is but temporary, and ere long renewed vigor will characterise the resumption of general business. Our neighbor to the sou'westward is most tortanate in location and in the enterprise ofitseitiaens. It has taken, the lead of all the cities of (he State in its Teeent strides toward greater development, and on this account it is entitled to congratulations. The immediete future has much in store foi Tere Haute* and when it comes into possession of these good things tbe Sentinel will not be the least hearty of those who wtll manifest rejoicing."

Following the editorial printed above is another about "Crawford Fairbanks," being a biogrophical sketch, referring especially to his war record aud business and political career. The industries particularly referred to in the "write up," after a general sketch ot the ctity. a tribute to Senator Yoor'nees and sketches of Dr. Robert YaaValzah and Philip Schloss, the distillery, Hal man's grocerv, the Artesian Oaths, the Newhsrt Hominy mill, *ue Phoenix Foundry, the Terra Haute Paper Company. A large edition ot the paper ought to be taken in

Terra Haute and preserved for reference. liabilities not known. i' A

for

Infants

Caatoriapromotes Digestion and overcomes flatulency, (Jonstipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, and Feverishness. It insures health and natural

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No. 13 879—btate of lndluia, Connty of Vijro, In tbe Vigo Circuit Court, November term 1884. Fieury F. Keith vt«. Samuel •''asig, adminimrator of the estate William l.iudBty deceased, and Samuel McKeen.

B* it own, that on the 6cb day ot December 1881, ft WM6 ordered by tbe court tbat the clerk notify by publication said Samuel Fasig. aomiuUtrator of the estate of William Lindoy, decoded, as non-resident defendant of the ptndency of this action ag« Inst him.

Said defendant is theref era hereby nodI"d of tbe pendency of said action agalns* him and 'hat the same will stand fortital January 28ih, 1885. the same being November term of said court in tbe year 1884.

and

morphine.

Castorta is so well adapted to Children that I recommend it superior to any prescription known to me." JEL A. ARCHES, M. D., 83 Portland Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Clean. It is the Best (or all Household Purposes.

E'ejtion Notice.

JTFJTK&IUU N. SMITH,

Children.

"ARM & HAMMER BRAND"

To insure obtaining only the "Arm Hammer brand Soda or Saleratus, buy it in pound or half pound cartoons which

hear our name and trade-mark, aa Inferior goods aro sometimes substituted for the "Arm & Ham* inerhiasd when bought in bulk._ Ask for ths "Arm & Hammer'' brand SALSOOA (Washing Soda).

EKT8 soicAlhtng new. lUracnance, |6 outfit free. Write to-day. Empire Co., 381 OunalSt.. N. T.

TO 10AK.

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IiOAN—MONET—On mortgage secured (Stood farm property, for from six months to five years. Apply at the Terre Haute Savings Bank. mmmmmmmwmrnnana—fcp—a—amm—i•%.

S:STjTAYEB 0E STOLEN

L-kTiiYED-uOW-Pjiie rcdtiud white «olored cow. Webb halter witn leather strap wound around nect. Liberal reward for any inrormntion leading to her reoovery. J. A. Wiisou, 230 north Sixth street.

To all whom it may ooneera, this Is to certify tbat Ivy Lodge JN«, 6M I. O. O, ft will on Saturday, Deo, S7th, 18S4, elaal ttuaa trustees to 6erv* for the ei. laing yaar. ®Mls, the 18th of Dae., ISM

B. H. WXITSSLI* Q.

W. W. PUSH, Seo.

APPLICATION KOii LICENHE. Notice is hereby given that we will apply to tbe Board of Commissioners of Vigo Co., a' tbeir next term, for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a less quantity than a quart at a time, with the privilege of allowlog the same to be drank on mr premises, for a period o* one year. My place of business and tb6 premises wbereon Baid liquors are to be sold and draa are located at the rear part of lo. seven f7j subdivision ot out tot fifty t-M)] in tbecitj ot l'erre Haute, Harrison towookip, Yiiro oun'y, Indiana

JAR. J: DOUGHERTY, BASNET E. DOUGHERTY.

QY&BLE CALKS,

Clerk

NOTICJh.

Administrator's Appointment.

Tbift hadersignad has been appointed and qualified in the Cir u'l Court of Vigo county Indiana, as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Tnomas Long, deceased. The estate is probably solvent.

DAVID M. WALLACE, Administrator.

Stlmeon & Stlmron,Atiye.

gHERIFF'S SALE.

Bv virtne of an ordei' of sale issued rom tbe Vigo Circuit court, to me directed and delivered in favor of Joseph Brigra and against Ellen C. Leonard, Jo F. Kcedel and Peter J• Ryan I am ordered to sell the illowinK descr bed real estate situated in Vijto county. Indiana, to-wit:

Lot nambe" tnirty-thre'* fS8] of the original surve of the town (now city) of Terre Haute, Iudiana, except twenty-feur [24] feet off the south sK of said lot and on SATURDAYS 27th DAT of DECEMBER, 1884. between tbe honrs of 10 o'clock A. M. and 4 o'elock p. M. of said dtty, at tbe oourt hovu door in Terie Haute. I will offer the rents and profits of the above described real estate, together with all privileges and appurtenances

the same belonging, for a term

not exceeding seven years, to the highest bidder for cash, and upon failure to realize a sum sufficient to satisfy 6aid order of sale and costs, I will then and there offer the fee simple, in and ta aaid real estate, to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the same.

This 4th day of Decemoer, 1M. Y« Joan CLKABY Sheriff. R. H. Catlln, Atty. Printer's fee, f&

•STSend two stamps for Celebrated MedlcalWorfcs, free. Call orwrite. p. p. CLARKE, M. D. NO. 800 VIMS STREET, CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Assignment at Montezuma. ROCKVILLLE, Dec. 23.—The assignment of Erastus M. Benson, a merchant of Montezuma, waa filed for recorder's office on Saturday, naming John Osborn, of that place, as assignee. It turns over all real and personal property in trust for the benefit ot bona fide creditors. Some years ago. Mr. Bensoa lost over $10 0(K) in one year, which has been the cause of his present misfortune. Assets

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What gives our Children rosy cheeks, res thorn 'Tis CaM«rla.

What cures their JTe vers, mokes thorn sleep: orW When babies fret and cry by turns. What cures their colic, nii» their worms.

But CaKtorla.

What quickly cures Constipation, Sour Stomach, Colds, Indigestion, Bnt Cantorln. Farewell then to Morphine Syrups, Castor Oil and Pferegoric, ana

CENTAUR LINIMENT—an absolute cure for Rheumatism, Sprains, Burns, Galls, &c. The most Powerful and Pene* trating Pain-relieving and Healing Remedy known to man.

DAIRYMEN and FARMIR8 should use only the Arm and Hammer brand for Cleaning and Keeping Milk Pans Sweet and

Hafl O*wtor!*l

HOO DISEASES.—The "Arm and Hammei* brand Soda and Saleratus is used with great success for the prevention and cure ol HOQ CHOLERA and other diseases. Mix with the animal's food.

SHOULD OSB

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NEVERSLIP

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REMOVABLE CALKS.

CAIKMhWAYS SHARP. An entire tet ean be changed in five mlnatea. Coets le?s than the old style of shoe* ing. 8eni tor circulars and testimonials. TtieN.». WBENCH, used for removing and Interfax these Calks, will be found aa»eoial1T usefol for household and siable. The N£V£KSL1P HORSRSilOE CO.,

S6 India Wharf, Boston.

AB0ST0M MILLION AIRE.

Death of Michael H. Simpson, a Leading Massachusetts Manufacturer BOSTON, Mass, Deoember 84.— Michael H. Simpson of this city, best known aa the pnasessor of a fortune ot $10,000,000 or $12,000,000, died to-day of heart isease. He waa born of poor parents in Newburvport, seventy-live years ago, and oaine to Boston when a boy. He laid tho foundation of his fortune in tbis way. Many years a^n, a tailor named N icbols, went to a leadine patent agent in this city and asked if be kvew a man who could invent a machine for taking tbe burrs iff of wool. Tbe agent took him to a Frencb-Canadian named Coulsrd, who agreed to undertake tbe task. He went to work, but was so slow that Mr. Kicbols gave up the prospect on account of the expense. Mr. Simpson, wbo was having tome machinery built at Coulard's shop, became interested in the Canadian's models and purchased tbe invention. He took it to England and sold it for £10,000. That machine waa tbe same on general principles as those now used for the same purpose. The millions have since been piled up for Mr. Simpson by the Jacksonville mills and the llosebtiry Carpet company, both great establishments being contracted by him. The bulk or his fortune was

MADE BY A MA6TRII 8TKOKB

during the war. In tbe early months of the contest, when business of all kinds

Igested

was greatly depressed, his partners sugthat they, like others, should curtail production. Lookiug out. of the windows of bin treat earpet mills, Mr. Simpson asked: ''How much land id there in that vacant tra^if'

So many thousand ff^t the reply. "Very well," replied Mr. Mimpson, "tomorrow we will begin to build a warehouse to cover it. Then we will make carpets to the full capacity of our machinery. When that torebouse is full we wilt build another and fill it." This policy was followed and when the inflated demand tnd prices of a year or two later arrived, the concern put an immense quantity of goods on the market at the highest figures- Mr. Simpson was twice married. The second time about four years ago to a woman nearly fifty years his junior, who survives him. Tbe wedding is remembered on account of tbe impression created by Mr. Simpson's gift to bis bride of $1,000,000 in bo (ids.

Nuggets of News.

Rudolph Scbicke, bookkeeper lor J. W. McFadden & Co., wholesale notion dealers, at Cincinnati, was arrested yesterday, charged with tbe defalcation of over $1,000. Soon alter lhe arrest he took poison and fell dead.

An arbitration ocourred at Dayton, O., by arrangement between the First National bank, oi Cincinnati, and the Citizen's bank, of Piqua. 1 he package of money sent from a Cincinnati bank was $500 short when it got to tbe Piqua bank, and it is decided that each bank to suffer a In&s cf $2,50 and that tbe arbitrators are not icr-ponsible for it.

Willis A Kane, of New Haven, Oonn formerly an employe of the Naugatuck Railtoad company has jost died a raving maniac. He was discharged irom the company for carelessness and this wse the casse of his loss ol mind.

Tbe trustees of the Miami university located at Oxford, O., decided to open the university with a full faculty next September with Prof. R. W. McFarland as president.

The state treasurer ot New Jersey by whom all checks from his office must signed, has been dangerouly ill for nearly three weeks. Not even then smallest bill can be paid.

Tbe Boston tax warrants for 1884 call for $11,285,369. an increase of $1,600,000 over the preceding year. Tbe rate oi taxation, $17 rn $1,0C0, is $1,50 higher than ever before

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