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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
A HEROIC MOTHER.
She Nearly Loses Her Life I'm Say
ing Her Children from Consuming
louisville Courier-Journal.l

Flames.
louisville Courier-Journal.l
A very distressing calamity befell the
household of Mr.. Henry Lamke, one of the
proprietors of the grocery corner OF Sixth
and York streets, about half-past IL o'clock
yesterday morning. Mrs Lamke came
down stairs after bucket of water, leav-
ing her little daughter, Emma, FIVE years
old, in the family room. She had been
absent from the room but min
ute or two when she was startled by the
screams of her child. She ran to the foot OF
the stairs and looking up beheld the poor
little girl in the doorway at the head of the
stairs enveloped in flames. The mother
rushed up the stairway, and seizing the
child in her arms endeavored to put out the
fire by rubbing her hands over the burning
garments. In doing so Mrs Lamke burned
her own hands very badly, but succeeded
after long time in extinguishing the flames.
But it Is doubtful whether her assistance
to the child was in time to save her life, as
she was lying in very critical condition
last night. Her legs, up to the hips, were
burned terribly, while her arms suffered
very much. Her face was also burned, but
not enough to disigure her countenance
The fear of the physician is that she breathed
the flames. While the mother was engaged
in saving the life of her little girl,
attracted by the noise, ran up
stairs into the family room and found the
cradle containing her infant also on fire.
Had it been left undisturbed minute long
err the little babe would have been burned
to death The child was unable to give any
account of the manner of her catching fire,
and il is supposed she swept her dress
aginst the fire in the CRATE, and then, in
running away, communicated the flames to
the bed clothing in the cradle.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
A FADED PHOTO.
fTinsley's Magazine.l


70 quick bright things come to confusion. y
hope it's not significant
OF some one getting tired or jaded,
But find some ones photograph
Begins TO look all faint and faded.
OF course i wear it-some one knows,
Though not another soul suspects 1t
As close as may be TO my heart,
Perhaps il IL the warmth affects II;
Perhaps the cold! never swerve.
I'm faithful as the Roman legions.
But now and then some one appears
VoyagiDg in the Arctic regions.
Anon a CLEAN has thawed the Ice,
But yet has scarcely quite removed It,
They saw that warm seas grid the Pole;
But then, you know, they haven't proved
IL.
That picture fades decidedly,
As dwindles Luna to a ere cent;
1t looks washed out. Say, does II prove
That some ones love is evanescent?
Such thoughts upon these sunless days,
Despite my bosom's ardOr, strike it.
i wont believe the augury-
And yet IL looks a little like 1t.
Arise, fair sun! revive those tints;
Our olden plighted troth remember
Her smile-how well somebody knoWsi-
Could make q sunshine in November.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
ROLAND THE ROBBER.
The Most Famous Bank Cracksman
Goes 10 d IL Cell I'm State Prison.
Harrisburg Patriot1

Yesterday mornings IL :55 train, Conduc-
tor John Miller, brought to this city from
Chambersburg the famous bank robber,
Ralph ROLAND, on his way to the eastern
penitentiary to serve out an imprisonment
of ten years, eight for bank robbery and
two for breaking Jail. The prisoner was
in charge of Sheriff John Sweeney, OF
Franklin county, accompanied by his two
faithful henchman in guarding ROLAND, Ed
ward G. Etter and John E. Harmany. The
prisoner was accompanied by his father and
beautiful wife, and with the official escort
occupied the through Cumberland Valley
coach, which runs to Philadelphia without
change at this city. The distinguished pris-
oner was handcuffed and sat in q seat with
his wife by his side, the sheriff i'm 3 rear seat
and his two deputies Immediately in the
front seats.
When the train arrived at the depot a
considerable crowd were in attendance,
anxious through morbid curiosity to see the
notriOus criminal. The railroad officials
offered no restrictions to the mob-as it may
be called-as they ru~hed into the car pell
nell to crafty their curiosity.
As soon as the train arrived a Patriot re-
porter made himself known to sheriff Swee-
ney and that official INTRODUCED him to Rol-
land and his wife. The latter received the
reporter with lady-like diffidence, expressing
in her countenance an apparent sub
toward her husband, as much as to say,
that is he; all we have to give to the public
will be impaired by him." ROlland's hand,
cuffs did not seem to discomfort him much.
as be rose when our name was mentioned
and warmly shook us by the hand. Il have
nothing to give to the public; the press has
treated me kindly in many respects, though
some of their representatives have grossly
misrepresented me-" These were the re-
marks of ROLAND while our reporter shook
his shackled hand.
Said he: 81 fully appreciate my situation,
yet have the strongest hopes that will yet
come out all right. / would rather not con-
verse on my ca9e. As 1t is still in the hands
OF my counsel you will excuse me from say
ing anything that, If published would in
terfere with what my legal advisers may do
in the future. You will, therefore, excuse
me from further controversy in nv case"
And that was all he would say about his
affairs He appeared to he in excellent spir-
its and looked we'll. A lunch was brought
for himself and wife, of which both partOok
heartily. He appeared to be amazed at the
inquisitive throng who pushed through the
car TO gaze upon him, but he mad e no re-
marks. He received number of persons affa-
bly, who were introduced by Sheriff Sweeney.
Among the latter many expressions of sym
patty we're made that such fine looking
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
FIvETHOUsAND BOOKS GIVEN AWAY
FOR THE ASKING.
Marl4-3w

While DIR. II. James was attached to the
British medical staff in the East Indies, his
high position enabled him to call about him
the best chemists. physicians and scientists of
the day, and while experimenting with and
among the natives, he accidentally made the
discovery that Consumption can be positiv, ly
and permanently cured. During the many
years of his sojourn there he devoted his time
to the treatment of Lung Diseases, and upon
his retirement he left with us books and papers
containing full particulars, showing that
everv one can be his own physician and pre-
as we have received we now offer to the p bile
without price, only asking that each remit a
three cent stamp for return postage. Address
CRADDOCK d CO, 1882 Race street, Philadel-
phia, giving the name of this paper.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
EXECUTORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
administrator Of the estate OF Matilda HUH
man, deceased, will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, at the late residence of said deceased, In
Washington township, Marion county, lndi-
ana, on Friday, March 10, 1871, the personal
property of said estate, consisting of one horse,
two milk cows, one heifer, two fine brood
sows, two buegies, corn in the crib, wheat In
the granary, two cooking stoves, three heating
stoves, household and kitchen furniture, and
various articles too tedious to mention.
TERMS: Sums of three dollars and under,
cash; over three dollars, a credit OF nine
months will be given, the purchaser giving
note with appTove freehold security, waving
valuation and appraisement laws.
ALFRED HUFFMAN,
Executor of Matilda Huffman.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

young man should go for 10 years to the
penitentiary. The distinguished appear
ance of ROLAND and the extraordinary role
he has performed stamp him as the most ex-
traordinary criminal of the present age. He
may remain obscure in the cells OF the east
ern penitentiary for the next 10 years, but
it would not at all surprise US if his willy
counsel find loophole in the law through
which the great bank robber will again ap-
pear upon the public stage.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

Castoria is perfect substitute for Castor
oil, without any of its objections, for it is
pleasant to take, and does not nauseate or
grippe. For Costlveness at any age, but es-
pecially for Sour Stomach, Wind Collie, Worms
and the Disordered Bowels of Children, 1t is
the most effective remedy in existence. 1t is
harmless, it is reliable and 1t is cheap.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
EXCURSION

Ito! FOR TEXASEWe have succeeded in
I l. getting excursion rates to all prominent
points in Texas and return. All who wish to
avail themselves of the low rates will please
call at office. Tickets good on all regular
trains. DIR Lotion, some of our com pany and
a number of hers will leave about April
as and Indiana Emigration Bureau. w. s.
WEBB, President.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

There need be no pain where Centaur
Eminent Is used. Burns and Scalds are
healed without a scar. Rheumatism, Sprains,
and most flesh, bone and muscle ailments can
be absolutely cured. There are two kinds
The White Centaur Liniment is for family use
the Yellow for horses and animals. One trial
will convince the incredulous.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

A duty that every man owes to his family
is to look after their health enough to see that
they have the best cooking stove that can be
had. We believe the "FAvoRIrE" to be that
stove.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

We call attention to the advertisement of
Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway Lands in
another column
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

We call attention to the twenty-seventh
annual report Of the Charter Oak Life Insur-
ance company Of Hartford. In this day OF
doubt in life insurance circles, when all the
rascs'ity of " ars seems coming to the surface,
1t is pleasant to look over the showing Of a
staunch company, that Is what 1t processes to
bean insurance company. The Charter Oak
has surplus over its liabilities OF nearly a
million and a quarter. 1t Is q good, sound,
safe company.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

TTNO SELL OR EXCHANGE, two or three
Il houses and lois in a village OF 5000 inhab-
itants on the Illinois Central railroad, on the
direct line from Chicago to New Orleans. In
this village is Gran1 Prairie Seminary ano
Commercial College; also, seven church. s. twt
Touring mills, two grain elevators, wagon,
blacksmith, harness and other shops TO make
up one of the liveliest towns in this country.
We will exchange any of the houses and lots
for a printing press and materials, a stock OF
furniture. stock of undertaker's good or a
nice pair of black or bay horses, heavy enough
for hearse horses. Address
WEBB Il N,
Alden. Erie county N Y.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

Forty years experience in the manufac-
ture of White Lead warrants us in saying that
our "Pbenix" Brand Pure White Lead can
not be excelled In any of the requisites that
tend to make the best paint. Its white, nne,
has the greatest body and covering capacity,
and for durability is unsurpassed. Every keg
is warranted perfectly pure, and to give entire
satisfaction. Sold by dealers in paints gener-
ally. Eckstein, Hills & Co., Cincinnati, o.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
SILVER and GOLD
PREMIUMS To EVERY SUBSCRIBER.
a $3.50 set Of extra plated
SILVER SPOONS

Given Special Premium
S --eN' N''N
favorable
handsome Spoons,
CHI
express che Earle GSd and Silver Plating
uwi
nail free
mali
not snn % Who reeof
OYyIcH or EAGLE GOLD Plat
(
assure all erbs the
- - $500 ~
PLATING CoxPA
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

All needing DR.. Won Moschziskers medi
cal services, and wishing to be restored to sight
ana hearing, to be cured of noises in the head
catarrh, asthma, of maladles OF the throat,
lungs, chest, of complaints of the liver, kid
neys, nervous and general debility and other
chronic, obstinate diseases, requiring special
medical skill and experience, should call at
his Office, Grand MOTEL, without further delay,
10 enable him to give all his personal atten.
ton that cases c-pted may require during
his further stay in Indianapolis. Testimo-
malls OF cases from the following citizens have
already been published: David Macy, ESQ.,,
the Hon. John c. Shoemaker, the Hon. c. s.
Hubbard, G. Fl. Heinrich, Esq, Capt. T. b
Wightman. Charles l.. Downie, NJ. w. Groves
Harvey r. Harris and numerous others.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14

HELsBoLD's BUcHU.-Helmbold's Buchu
has long been know one Of the most valua-
bic medicines attain BILE In certain classes OF
diseases, such as dyspepsia, chronic rheuma-
tism, dropsy, cutaneous affections, and espe-
cially affections Of the urinary organs. As a
diu'etic 1t Ia superior to almost any other
medicine In use, and the great care with which
1t prepared, the absolute purity of the prepa-
ration, and the diligence used In the selection
of the crude material, have made IL known
far and wide Ak reliable and effective prepa-
ration, and one that can always he used with
safety and benefit. The great success OF Helm
holds Buchu has led TO the production of
many spurious preparations, which are made
cheaply and plao-d upon the market to be
sold on the reputation acquired by Helmbold's
original preparation. Parties who desire
really good medicine should be careful AMI
use Heimbolds only.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-14
II FL [ $

To pay Two PROFITS on
Clothing and Furnishing
Goods. when you can buy al
the
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Abraham Highlands, guardian OF Elvira Isa-
mind, etc. Petition for sale OF real estate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02
II A Z RE D .

In Charlestown, September Goth, BY Rev. T: B
Shepherd. Mr.. r. w. HILL and Miss VIRGINIA
MILTON, ali of this county.
At Morven the residence of the bride g parents,
the goth September, by the Rey'd Robb White,
assisted by the Rev'd James II. Winchester. the
Rev'd II. B. LEE. formerly of Shephe dstown. to
LUCY j., only daughter Of Keith and F. l..
Marshall, all of FauauIer County. We. No cards.
On the 15th of September. at Harper's Ferry,
bv Ray: A. McFaden. JOHN NJ: Fly and Miss
BETTE BEALL. both of VIRGINIA.
On the Goth of September, at Harper's Ferry,
nv the Row. A. McFaden, JACOB WATERS
aud FANNIE GARDNER.
On tho 2lst of September, at Hatper's Ferry,
nv Rev. J. A. McFaden, ISAAC B. CANNON and
Miss MARY II. MERNAN, of Winchester, Va.
On the Goth of September, at the residence OF
DR.. II. e. Btckham. in this county: by Rev 5: O.
Ferguson, Mr.. SAMUEL H POLINER to Miss
ANNIE l.. DUNN, all of this county.
In Martinsburg, September 18th. by Rev. A. NJ
Evers. SILAS WRIGHT and Miss ANNIE TAY-
LOR. both of MartinsburR
In Martinsburg September 10th. by Rev. A. NJ.
Evers. JOHN HOUSER. Of Washington county,
Nd, and Miss SALLIE V.EELSON, of Martins
burg,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02
d. e D..

At the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr.. O..
w. Rowland. near CharlcstowD. on the gath ult..
ELIZABETH A, beloved wife of John W. Row
land of Howard county. Md, aged 40 years.
In this place, on Friday mig t last, Capt. JOHN
REED, ut au advanced age.
September 2lst. 1877 at the residence of its
grandfather. p. II. Ruuss, Esq, in this county
LAURA BELINDA, aged Ironths, only child
of Jonh A. and Flora e. Faw, of Jonesboro',
Tenn.
Hopes that clustered around tie first-born
have early vanished like mornings mist. But
sit IS we'll with the child" For He. who
"gathers she lambs with his arms. and carries
them in his BOSOM" has Gorne this little one
away to the heavenly fold.
At his residence. near shepherdstown, on Mon
day evening last, the Gath of September. lS77. at
8 o'clock. after lingering illness. MI. EHUD
At the residence of the late w: Fl. Mong. in
Martnshurg, on tho 18th Mlt., Miss BETTE
RAMER. eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Rauer, in tue 9Th year of her age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02
THE FISH LAW.

In another column We publish the notice
Of G. 8. White, Commissioner of Fishes for
this Congressional District, and We would
call the attention of all interested to the sub
ject. The matter is an important one, and
we hope will receive che attention it de-
serves, and especially on the part of owners
of mill-dans and others to whom it is par.
ticularly addressed. A strict enforcement Of
the law will enure, either directly or indi-
rectiy. to the benefit of all classes of citizens,
and ready compliance with its provisions
will do much towards keeping our waters
supplied with large stock of the best food
fish, of which they are now constantly drained
by the fish going down stream and being an
able, for want of proper facilities. to find
their way to the upper waters again to spawn.
Our Society for the Protection of Fish.
Game, Sc, can do much towards aiding the
efforts of the Commissioner and making the
law effective, and its support should be COR
daily given. Let us sec that the waters of
our own State are provided with suitable
eonveniences and then we may be in proper
situation to join with others in urging upon
the General Government the propriety of
erecting fsh>way over the Great Falls of
the Potomac, SO that shad, Sc. may ascend
our waters and become as plentiful here as
elsewhere. OF this We may have more to
hora Ftar
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02

No EXCUSE FOR ANY ONE BEING Our
OF EMPLoYMENT.-Our attention has been
called to some new and useful cooking uter-
sils, recently invented which make baking
and cooking pleasure, instead of 4 dreaded
necessity. One of which, the Patent Cen
teanial Cake and Bread Pan, made of Russia
iron, is SO constructed that you can remove
your cake when baked, instantly from the
pan, without breaking or injuring it, and you
can remove the tube, and convert it into q
plain bottom pan, for baking jelly or plain
cakes, bread, etc. Another-the Kitchen
Gem-a plated wire boiler or steamer to
hang inside of an ordinary iron pct for boil
ing or steaming vegetables, etc., which when
done, can be removed perfectly dry. without
lifting the heavy sooty iron pot off of the
stove, avoiding the danger of burning the
hands with the steam in pouring off the hot
water, and the vegetable .caa cot possibly
barn if the water boils dry. as the steamer
does not touch the bottom of the pot. These
goods are sold exclusively through agents to
families, and every housekeeper should by all
means have them. A splendid opportunity
is offered to some reliable lady or gentleman
canvasser of this county to secure the agency
for a pleasant and profitable business. For
terms, territory, etc., write to J.. +. Brown
& Co, Nos. 214 and ZIG Elm Street, Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02
DEATH OF Rev. DIR. DUNCAN.

Rev. DR.. James A. Duncan, president Of
Randolph Macon College, died at Ashland,
noar Richmond. Va, on the 24th ultimo.-
DR.. Duncan was about fifty years of age, and
apparently in the full vigor of life. He began
bis ministry when he was not moro than
twenty years old, and has ever since been one
of the most distinguished divines in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South. His first
marked successes in the ministry wero
achieved in Odd-Fellows' Hall, Alexandra.
Va, when be was in appearance but nero
youth. During the late war he was for sew
eral years pastor of tho Broad and Ninth
Street Church in Richmond, where he had
one of the largest and most influential of the
Methodist congregations in the capital of Vir-
ginia. DR.. Duncan was distinguished MS
pulpit orator for glowing thoughts and fervid
eloquence, backed by sound understanding,
logical reasoning and convincing argument.
Personally he was genial and warm hearted,
and one of the most attractive men to the
young. His scholarship was good, and his
resources in the pulpit extensive.
In 1874, at the last meeting of the College
of Bishops of the Methods. Episcopal Church
South, in Louisville, Ky, DR.. Duncan came
within very small vote of being elected
bishop for thesjurisdic.ion now covered by
Bishop Kecner, and the next vacancy would
no doubt have been assignedito him, as one
of the foremost men in tho Church. About
the same time he was made presiden. of Ran
dolph Macon College, but he evidently pre-
forred active ministerial duties, as be last year
asked to be relieved to re.enter.the pulpit
Under his presidency the college prospcred.
and his loss will be severely felt by that in
stitution.
On tho 18th of May. 1876, DR.. Duncan
appeared with DR.. L. c. Garland as fraternal
messengers of the NJ. E. Church South to the
last General Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. 1t was only on the 9th
of September that DR.. Duncan was in Balti>
more, and had an operation performed on his
jaw aud a bono removed by q surgeon. He
contracted cold upon returning and infam-
nation set in. Erysipelas followed, which
was the immediate cause of death. The last
hours Of the deceased we're painless and peace
His first wife was NJ iss Twtty, of North Caro-
lima. and his last was Miss Wade, at the time
of her marriage q resident of Charlestown,
aud daughter of Rev. W. A. Wade, of the
Baltimore Conference. He leaves widow
and a number of children.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1877-10-02

FRIGHTFUL STATIsTIcs.-Ne,o York.
Sept. 1S.-At o meeting of the goth ward
auxiliary committee of the Society for Pre-
vcntion of Crime, held last evening, ex>
Judge f. D. Culver, of the Law Committee
of the Parent Society, said the official returns
for the year 1870 show the total consumption
of 200, 800, 900 gallons of intoxicating liquor
in the United States. Enormous as these
figures are, the returns of 1872 show still
larger quantity, 3S7, 900, 900 gallons of spirits
being consumed in that year. The retail cost
of this large quantity is s735, 900, 900, which
is equal to about one. fourth of the entire debt
Of the country. At the close of the war in
the United States there were $50, 900 dram
shop keepers. Wo have 100, 900 drunkards
in the country whose services estimated
at s. so per day. The total value of liquor
consumed in twenty i've years is equal to the
entire value of all real estate and personal
property in the United States. New York
State supports 1ss, 900 paupers. 1t is calcu>
lated that about three. fourths of this entire
number are paupers through the use of intox-
icating liquors. New York State has ~ 600
criminals, four>Gfths of whom can trace their
fall to drink. During the past three years
there has been one hundred and sixty murders
in New York City, and within few months
fifteen wives have been killed By their bus
bands, and all through rum,