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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
UNDER THE DAISIES.

1t is strange what a great deal OF trouble we
take,
What sacrifice most OF us willingly make.
How the lips Will smile, though the heart may
And we beno to the ways of the world for the
sake
Ofiis poor and scanty praises,
And time runs on with such pitiless glow
That our lives are wasted before we know
What work to finish before we go
To our long rest under the daisies.
And too eften we fall In useless fight:
For wrong is so much in the place OF right,
And the end is so far beyond our sight
IT'S as one starts on a chase by night,
An unknown 81 ade pursuing.
Even do we see, when our race Is run,
That of all We have strfyen for little Is won.
And of all the work our strength has done,
How little was worth the doing.
SO most ofus travel with very poor speed.
Failing in thought where we conquer in deed,
Least brave in the hour of greatest need,
And making a riddle that few may read
OF our poor lifes intricate mazes.
Such labyrinth of right and wrong,
Il IL strange that a heart, once brave and strong
should falter at last, and most earnestly long
For a calm sleep under the daisies?
But IL one poor troubled heart can say,
And the tears fall over our lifeless clay,
We shall stand up in heaven in brighter array
Than If all earth rang with our praises.
For the good we have done shall never fade,
Though the work be wrought and the wages
paid.
And the wearled frame OF the laborer laid
All peacefully under the daisies.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
LEGAL ROMANCE.

CURIOUS CHARGE AGAINST THE GIRARD
ESTATE COMES UP IN COURT.
This curious case is reported by the Phil
sdelphis Times: In the United States
Circuit Court yesterday the judge gave a
hearing to an equity proceeding which was
based upon averments of peculiar and
novel character. The plaintiffs in the bill
fled are residents of Louisiana, aud claim
to be heirs of Nancy Brown, who was
daughter of Elizabeth Butler, of Baton
Rouge. The bill set forth that in 1924 Eliza
beth Butler, at Baton Rouge, deposited with
the late Stephen Girard the sum OF $50, 600
for the use of Nancy Brown. the deposit to
continue for 80 years unless the money was
sooner called for by Nancy Brown or
her heirs. In 1913 Abiiah Russ. one of the
hei-P, armed with the certificate of deposit
given by Mr.. Girard to Elizabeth Bntler
and power of attorney, started to this city
to procure the money, but his funds being
insufficient he could not complets the jour
ney. subsequently he had domestic diff
Guilty with his wife, who in a fit of rage
threw the certificate and letter OF attorney
into the fire, where they were destroyed. In
the meantime Mr.. Girard died, leaving
A WILL CREATING CERTAIN TRUSTS,
which are well Known, and naming the city
of Philadelphia trustee under his will. Be-
ing in INDECENT circumstances, the COM
plansnts were unable to take further steps
in the matter until very recently. Their
counsel applied to the trustees tor leave to
examine Mr.. Girard's books for the entry
of this deposit, which application
was refused. Wherefore they pray the
court to order a discovery and account by
the city as trustees under the will. A de-
murrer was filed to the bill, upon which
the hearing was had. The argument was
made by Mr.. Frank Cheney for the COM
piainants and ex-Judge Brewster for the
city. The court sustained the demurrer,
holding that the complainantss remedY-if
they were entitled to one-was not against
the trustees under the will, but against the
personal representatives OF Mr.. Girard; and
also that, as the suit was for the recovery of
personal estate, it should have been brought
by the executor or administrator of Nancy
Brown, and not by her heirs. The judges
said the Claim was strongly cOlored with
improbabihty, but that no difficulty should
be put in the way of counsel's efforts to ex-
anime Mr.. Girsrd's books in order to ascer-
tain whether there was really any ground
for prosecuting the demand.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
THE SELL OF THE SEASON.

LARGE NUMBER OF FOOLS HAVE BUsINFSs
WITH THE CALIFORNIA MILLIONAIRE, LICK.
Probably the biggest and best sell PEREZ
trated on the first instant is TIE one reported
by the California Alta: The celebration of
April Fools Day yesterday was marked by
one of the best "sells" of the season. A large
number OF lawyers, lawyers clerks, promi-
nent business men and members of the
newspaper fraternity, received copy OF the
following letter:
LICK HOUSE, April 1, 1S75.-DEAR SIR:
Mr.. James Lick requests TO see you at his
chambers, at twelve O'Clock to-day. Re-
spectfully, w. B. HOLMES. AGENTO
AS the hour of midday drew near. the
saloon, billiard room, office, halls aud cor
ridors of the Lick House we're filled by an
anxious aSsemblage each and every one
apparently filled with anticipatIons of con-
situations on important matters OF business
with the millionaire in the third story. The
clerk was besieged with requests of various
gentlemen to have their cards sent up to
"Mr. W. b. Holmes, agent" Each distin-
guished advocate and practitioner at the
bar regarded all the rest with uneasy sus-
picion, wondering in his mind what
ali the others were doing on the scene. As
the hour approached. when the City Hall
bell strikes out its deep-sounding "one, two,
three" the odor of a large sized rodent
began to perYade the atmosphere. After u
NJ. the vague doubt became certainty, and
the exodus was sudden. The immensely of
the disgust of all who were present can more
easily be conceived than related. However.
though our reporter sought most diligently,
up to late hour last night he had been
unable to find one single person who had
responded to the beguiling note OF "Mr.
Holmes"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15

turned from Palestine, testified his SYM
patby with Mr.. Beecher by forwarding him,
in care of trusiy messenger, bottle OF
Jordan water. The pastor promptly di ew
The cork, tasted the precious fluid, and,
after smacking his lips, to be s1re OF get
ting the favor, he turned to the messenger
and said: "Tsll Brother Newman prefer
Vichy."
Smokers should paste this in their hats
for reference when purchasing the fragrant
Havana. How many smokers know what
the brands on the cases of Havana cigars
mean? The names Regalia. Londres, Damas
and Entr'operas, do not refer to quality, but
to sizes. The quality is indicated by super
fino, fino, superior, and bueno Maduro
means the tobacco is very strong, oscuro
for that not so strong, colorado tor medium,
and clafo for mild.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
RELIC OF GEN. HARRISON.

DISCOVERY OF A DESK USED BY HIM WHEN
GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY OF IN
DIANA.
A Madison correspondent of the Cincin-
natl ENQUIRER writes concerning relic that
should be sought by the state for preserva-
ton and exhibition: The widow of the late
Judge Jer. Sullivan, from old age, has be-
come partially demented, and her friends are
looking after her affairs for her. Many old
documents and rare scraps of the history of
early Indiana have been unealthed, ard,
among other things, the identical desk or
secretary used by Gen. Harrison when he
was governor of Indiana territory. 1t is
still in good state of preservation, and was
in constant use by Judge Sullivan in bis
study at home until his death, about four
years ago. There is no doubt about the
desk once belonging to Harrison, as it came
into the possession OF Judge Sullivan while
he was on theSupreme bench of the state
and always priced by him as a relic of Gen.
Harrison. AS the old lady is past caring
for herself, this old relic of by-gone days
should be secured by the state and placed
in the state library at Indianapolis.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
DOM DORADOS.
GROIN THE PORTUGUESE BY MArrHER LEwrAs.
From the Atheneum

FROM the Atnen8um
The king said to the fair Infanta,
"Daughteri to the window fee:
can hear the mermaids singing
In the midst OF yonder sea-"
Father! they are not the mermaids.
Ihat you hear 80 sweetly sing;
but, my love, my Dom Dorados,
Gals the daughter of the kingr'
"If, in sooth, It's rom Dorados.
Will have his traitorous head
"Father, IL you kill my lover.
Let my blood be also shed"
80 they slew young Dom Dorados
At the moonlight evenings close:
And the Infanta's head lay lowly
Ere the mornings sun arose.
One was buried in the chapel;
The other, near the portal fine,
An olive tree grew from her body,
And fro IN his royal pine.
Thrives the one, and thrives the other;
And entwined their branches grow,
Then the father, frought with anger,
Bids his woodman lay them low,
From the olive, milk flows gushing:
Royal blood bursts from the pine.
Inen the Queen, with envy burning,
has them cast into the brine.
FISHERS seek the beach for treasure;
Empty nets bring prayer and plant;
But they see a lovely chapel,
An altar, and an imaged saint.
straight they call the priests together,
Sall the priests from near and far,
That they may baptize the chapel
sam joan de Baixa-mar,S
And the saint upon the altar
Blessed Virgin do Pilarl
soon The people thronged together,
And the kind, among the crowd,
struck with sorrow and repentance,
Smote his breast and wept aloud.
cease, dear father, cease yeur sorrow,
Dry your tears, and weep no more;
No earthly power can sever lovers
Joined by God forevermore."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
A HOAX.
THE YELLOW FEVER REPORTS SEMI OFF
CIALL.Y CONTRADICTED.

THE YELLOW FEVER REPORTS sE1II-oFFI-
CIALLY CONTRADICTED.
The Washington special of the Chicago
Tribune and other administration newspa-
pers deny that there is any foundation Tor
the reports of yellow fever at Vera Cruz and
other points, as promulgated by the senate
rial party. The Tribune's special says upon
this subjecT: The yellow fever scare seems
to have been a hoax. Information at the
surgeon generals Office shows that there
were but one or two light cases at Key
West, and that they yielded readily to
treatment. The surgeon general states that
there is not the slightest ground for any un-
easiness whatever on this account; that there.
is not the shadow of a reason for believing at
present that our Gulf ports will be visited
with the scourge in an epidemic form. A
party of wealthy and educated Mexicans,
who arrived here to-day direct from Mexico,
were interviewed as to the alleged preva-
lence of the disease in that country. They
assert that there has not bsen single case
of yellow fever either in Vera Cruz or any of
the Mexican ports this year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15
GAIN AND LOSS.
BY C. BROOKE.
From the Sunday MagazIne.I


When we are weary with the worlds rough
Too weak 10 press our way among the rest,
Too tired 10 guess at lies perplexeo meaning
Too worn 70 follow In its eager quest,
We ask but room beneath still summer skies
To dream In rest, and, waxing, dream again
Calmly to bear what still before US lies,
Suffer IN haired the woes that yet remain.
IT'S then, think, God sends His special spirits
Who siraightway open our cold siumoerine
with love that vie DIS far more than it inherits
With love that claims as much as IL ifnparts.
No winged troop of angels, pure and sinless,
Nor saints. who, too, grew weary OF the earln
But little souls whose life is fresh aud guliele-s
OF human weakness and OF human Dlrlhi
The little children, with their wistful pleading
For love and rength to feed their tender
Yet give Us warmth and sunshine, al unheed-
UNCONSCIOUS teachers of nse-givlng truth.
When baby fingers Irvine within our own,
We can not push their clinglng love away
We can not walk the tedious path alone
When little feet want strengthening on the
way.
When child sh eyes grow lighter with the sun,
How can wesnun the glowing golden llghtF
With little thoughts unfolding one Dy one,
We dare not shut the truth out from our slghI'
Their tender 10 We, dependence full and sweet,
We needs must feed with iuller love ana
power;
AMI eking this will bring us to His feet
Who leeds the birds, unfods the opening
flower.
And doubling souls first know God above
them - -.
When they have felt the spirits moiher-ollss >
And weary hearts God gathers TO his bosom
When in His father love He sends US this.
She took the brown seeds in her hand
And softly turned them one by one,
Saying, "FOr these L only want
a liJJle rain, little sun,
A shOrt-lIved sleep within the earth
Until the winter frosts be done.
Quickly the spring days come again,
Quickly the snowdrops follow snow,
Perchance my little babe shall pluck
Flowers where pant these brown seeds now;
God send Thy sun and rain 10 feed .
Both flowers when they together grow.
Bright shown the sun, fast fell the rain,
The hands that sowed were claSped In resi-
Over some flowers baby's hand
Had laid upon its mothers breast;
God took the seed His hand had soWn,
And planted it where flowers grow BEST
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-04-15

Besides the English and German expedi-
tons to the North Pole now fitting out, Cap
tain Allen Young is to command q private
one, to start very soon, and James Gordon
Bennett, of the New York Herald, and
Lady Franklin, whose husband was lost in
his famous expedition, are to supply some
of the funds. The English authorities re-
fused to allow her to help pay the expenses
of the expedition from England and to
allow her nephew, William Franklin, to 60
with 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

One Of the incessant wants of man is
air. We want air mainly to nourish us
and keep US cool. The quantity Of air
inhaled by an adult in twenly-fotn hours
amounts on an average to about three
hundred cubic feet, or two shousand
gallons. What we take in and give out
during twenty-four hours in tho shape
of.solid and liquid food occupies on an
average the space Of Eve and half pints,
which is equal to one three hundrerh of
the volume Of air passing through our
lungs.
1t will astonish you to hear, perhaps
for the FIRST time, that this amounts to
seven hundred and thirty thousand gall
Ions in ore year, and to be reminded Of
that continuous work which goeson day
and night--a never ceasing bellows blow
ing, by which the organ Of cur life Us
kept in play. OF course the quantity
Of air flowing around tho surface Of the
human body is greater than that. Do
not object that air is sometimes so light
that it need not be taken into account
1t has some weight; water certainly, is
seven hundred and seventy times heavi-
er, but our daily two thousand gallons
have for all that weight Of twenty five
pounds avoirdupois.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

In addition to being thing Of beauty
and joy forever, Venice seems destined
at last to play useful part in the worlds
industries. Among other efforts in this
direction, the ancient brocade tapestry
manufacture has beon revived, and it Is
stated that some very beautiful speci-
mems Of 1t have been made recently for
some royal houses. Another specially,
the lace work for which tho neighboring
island Of Burano WAS once famous, has
also been revived. Under the auspices
of the Countess marcello and the Princes
Giovanelli, an aged woman who UNDER
stands and remembers this art has been
engaged to give instruction in 1t. a
new branch ofindustry has also sprung
up in consequence Of the demand for
limitations Of antique furniture ID ebony
and ivory, for which materials pearwood
and bone are successfully substituted.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

have been watching grass
field since last July (1874) part OF
which was cut early with a mower,
and the latter part three weeks la
ter. The square block of two or
three acres in the center of the
field, which was cut last, seemed
almost killed all the fall. The grass
was timothy and very little after
math appeared, while the outside
of the field, cut first, was bright and
green. The same result appeared
again this spring, and / judge the
middle of The field will not yield
naif ton of hay per acre, while
the outside may go up to a ton and
a half. Add to this that the early
cat grass was best for hay, and it
makes strong case for early cut
ting. 1t is equally important for
clover, and, indeed, unless clover is
kept very closely cut or pastured
the second season, so as to prevent
ils seeding,it is rarely worth keep
ing for grass the third year.--Cos:
Country Gentleman
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

In some of the newly and sparsely
settled regions of New Brunswick, inhab-
tied by unlettered immigrants, good
deal Of difficulty was experienced in es-
tablishing schools. In many instances
the only instructions that could de inn
parted for some time was the A B G,
reading, and little writing. The pay
was slim and uncertain, and at times
the teacher engaged was very illiterate.
A district superintendent visited one of
these schools in the backwoods some
twenty years ago, and found it sadly
lacking. Intending to send some in
structions to the teacher, he asked him,
when taking bis .leave, "What Is your
Post. Office address,"
The teacher, who had never heard Of
such thing, looked blankly at him, and
said, "Sir?"
The question was repeated, and after
a moments hesitation the reply was,
"Oh, Pm Roman Catholic"
The superintendent then said, II did
not ask you any thing about your relig-
ion; I want to know what-is-your--
POST flice-address?"
"Oh," said the teacher, light break
ing over his countenance as he found
himself relieved from his unpleasant
rnbarrassment-"oh, sure I'm an Irish
man, Sir. Wrappers Magazine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
A Bride Without q Bride.

The Richmond, Virginia correspondent
of the Index Appeal relates the follow.
ing. Some time ago beautiful and in
telligent young lady informed her friends
that she was engaged to- be married to q.
Mr.. A. Last, and Thursday night was,
fixed for the wedding anda number 81
cards Of invitation were sent out. The.
guests assembled, but no bridegroom
appearing, at late hour, they withdrew,
full Of sorrowful sympathy for the lady
and fierce indignation against the man
who had 30 overwhelmed her with NOR
LITIGATION and disappointment. On the
next day the lady was raving maniac,
In which sad condition, it is said, she
still remains. The gentleman in the
case, however, asserts that hewas not
engaged to the young lady, and had no.
idea Of it, nor did he know anything
about the wedding that was appointed
for aim. He doubtless tells the truth,
and the arrangements for tho wedding.
on the part Of the unfortunate young
lady were but the premonitory symp--
toms of the insanity afterward fully de-
veloped.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

REMIN ISCENC ES.
WRITTEN FOR THE HARRISBURG INDEPENDENT
BY A BERKELEY BOY.
The Log Cabin and Hard-Cider Cam
paign.

The year 1887 found me practic-
ing medicine at Hedgesville, where
I had practiced previously to my
graduation in 1886, as also after
wards down to the date named. /
had a fair degree of success there.
This was all the more gratifying
from the circumstance of my birth
place being in its vicinity-there-
fore, furnishing as it did an excep-
tion to the popularity accepted ge-
neral rule of non-success in ones
own country and among ones
kindred. / had come to consider
myselfa professional fixture there.
Having experienced good deal
of bad luck in renting out my
lands, etc., l concluded, while pur-
suing my profession, to "run a
farm,n which / owned, near (what
is now the North Mountain Il. r..
Station and adjoining the one late
ly owned by Teter M. French, but
which ] subsequently sold to the
late Aaron Myers. Having stock
ed it, / put it in charge of an over
seer-in the person of Jacob s..
Strayer. jacob was well-meaning
and honest; but he was very little
better capacitated for successful
agriculture than his employer
He was lacking besides in that
persistent attention to matters in
season, without which no man can
succeed as farmer. But as he has
been eminently successful, with
the aid of his rarely gifted wife, in
rearing overseers for his Masters
vineyard. in the shape of several
useful sons now in the Christian
Ministry, we can afford to accept
the totaliiy of his record as IT
stands.
Notwithstanding the drawback
referred TO, in the farming line,
was getting along very comforta-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
He Knew His Age.

In the times when the political war;
are between Wigs and Democrats wax
ed bot and relentless there was q town
out West 10 which the two parties were
so equal in numbers that the variation
of single vote. one way or the other.
might be matter Of most serious conse-
quence. OF course, on both sides sharp
eyes were open aud watchful. A young
man came to the polling place on cleo
ton day and offered his vote. 1t was
his irst appearance in the character Of
an elector, and he had the independence
or audacity, to differ politically with his
father. His father challenged bis vote.
Con what grounds?" demanded the
presiding officer.
"He Amt twenty-one."
II am swenty-one, asserted the yruth.
mo you amt persisted the father;
"you won't be twenty lone till to-mor-
row"
81 say willl' cried the youth. 81
was born on the 18th day OF November.
II is down so in the old Bible.
ssI'hen lis dod-rotted mistake, 4" said
the man. "You weren't born till the
Inornin' Of the 18th Of November, can
swear
'sHow can you swear?'
"How?" repeated the father, indignant
ly. Goodness graciousl wasn't | thar
"Well,' returned the son, with proud
defiance, wasn't there too?'
"The young man voted - Boston
Courier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
THE LAST IlOOK.g

1.-THE following touching and beauti-
full poem is from the pen of Edwin w
Fuller, of Louisburg, N. c., the author
of " The Angel in the Cloud" etc. II
vas written upon the death of his little
daughter, and is dedicated to his wife.
Do not fasten the lid of the coffin yet,
Let me have long look at the face O.
my pet,
Please all quit the chamber, and pull tt
the door,
And leave me alone with my darling
once more.
Ia this little Ethel, 80 cold and so still
Beat, beat breaking heart against God
mystic will;
Remem Der. Obi Christ, Thou dds
dread Thine own cup,
And while / drink mine let Thine arm
bear me up.
But the moments are feeting, I must
stamp on my brain
Each dear little feature, for never AGAR
Can touch her, and only God meas.
ures how much
Affection mother conveys by hel
touch.
Obi dear little head; OH dear little
T hair;
So silken, so golden, so soft and SO fair
Will never more smooth it, oh help
me my God;
To bear this worst stroke of the chast-
.ening rod.
Those bright little eyes that used to
feign sleep,
Or sparkle so merrily, playing at peep,
Closed forever, and yet they seemed
closed with sigh,
As if for our sake she regretted to die.
And that dear little mouth, so warm
and so soft,
Always willing to kiss you no matter
how oft,
Cold and rigid, without the least tremor
of breath
How could you claim Ethel. oh /! pitt
less death.
Her handsl no-Jtwill kill me to think
how they wove
Through my daily existence tissue OF
love;
Each finger print upon memory
page,
That viii brighten, thank God, and not
fade with age.
Sick or well, they were ready at every
request
To amuse US. Sweet hands, they de-
serve sweet rest;
Their last trick was to wipe Bo-peep's'
eye,
ir last little gesture to wave us good
bye.
Little feet, little feet, how dark the
hearts gloom,
Where your patter is hushed in that
desolate room;
For oh, twas sight sweet beyond all
compare
To see little 'Frisky' rock back in the
chair.