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EMPRESA DE VAPORES DE D. RAMON DE HERRERA --HABANA
PASAJES PUERTO-R
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

THE old superstition that the thirteenth
person at the table will soon die has recent
ly been revived at Wyoming, New York, in
connection with three rather singular deaths.
A young lady, in perfect health, coming to
the dining table little late found twelve
persons already seated. As she took her
place some one suggested that she had better
sit at side table and thus avoid the edict of
fate. She refused. In few days she sick
ened and died. Her physician being de-
tanned one day took dinner with the family
and found himself the thirteenth around
the board. He died in about two months.
A young gentleman from the south, friend
of the host, called not long after these deaths,
and when about to take his place was begged
to break the spell by occupying seat at an
other table, or allowing one of the family TO
withdraw. He ridiculed the superstition, ate
his DINNER, and died few weeks after. Now
A T. Stewart would have gloried in such a
tale as that
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

upon the statute book law which made it
necessary for its political opponents to obtain
1900 majority of the popular vote to get
control of the legislature. This the repub-
licans did in 1873, as the Journal well
knows. And yet it has the audacitY TO prate
about democratic dishonesty and republican
fair dealing. Out upon such mendacityl 1t
knows that its party is in a minority in this
state and in the Union. And yet 1t hopes
to secure majority of the next legislature
by minority vote, and send a man to the
United States senate to represent our people.
This, however, is but in keeping with the
Journals principles. 1t Endorsed the theft
by which Hayes was placed in the presidency,
and sang hosanna when the forger Anderson
was released from prison by technicalty of
the law. 1t stands by its party in season
and out of season, and UNDERWRITERS for it,
whatever may be the risk. 1t sees nothing
good in what the democracy does, but vilihes
and msligns it whenever it can trump up an
excuse. Sometimes its abuse is so coarse
and its lnvective so stupid that people mag
inc a fishwoman of Billingsgate is at its
helm. And yet it processes to be an organ
of decency and an example OF propriety.
The devil once claimed to own the world,
but his claim was not allowed, nor will the
Journals claim to deeency be acknowledged
by any one who is familiar with Its utter
I
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10
sieses OF ConsfansinopIe,

Constantinople has been besieged twenty
eight times since its foundation. The first
siege. according TO an article in the Frem-
denblatt, wa in the year Az &. c., when
Pahsanias marched to the town after the
battle of Platea. In 40 B. c., it was beseged
by AIcibiades; In $40, by Leo, general to
Philip of Macedon; in 1911 A. D., by Septim-
ius Leverus; in 313, by the Emperor Maxi
mus; in 315, by Constantine the Great; in
GIG, by Chosroes of Persia; il 626, by the
chief OF the Ayars; in 656, by Moavia, gen.
eral to the Arab prince, Ali; in $50, 10y Hesid,
his son; in 674 by Sofia Ben Aaf; in 10, by
the two sons of the Caliph Mervan; in 744,
by Soliman, son of the Caliph Abdul Melek;
in 764, by Paganos, king of the Bulgarians;
in 7S6, by Haroun al Raschid; in 79S, by
Abdul Melek; in S11. by Hurmus, despot of
the Slayonians; in $40, by Thomas the Sla-
vonian; in $50, by the Russian Varangians,
undersAscold and Dir; in 9l4, by Simeon,
king of the Bulgarians; in 104S, by Tornicius,
the rebel; in 1884, by Alexius Comments;
in 1904, by the Crusaders; in 1861, by Michael
Paleologus: in 1896, by Bsjazet; in 1402. by
the same; in l414, by his son, Musa; in 1922,
by Murad IL, son OF Mohammed L., aud in
1853 by Mohammed H., who captured Con-
stantinople on the Goth of May in that year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10
THE JOURNALS AUDACIrY.

The democracy have never obtained power
in any state or city that they did not use IL to
pass an infamous gerrymandering bill.-JOur-
nal.
We have heard of the devil rebuking sin.
but the nearest the matter has ever come
home to us is the Journal pleading for an
honest apportionmept law. 1t knows that
its party in Indiana passed the most lnfam-
Gus apportionment bill that ever disgraced
the state. Indeed, we question il there ever
was a parallel to it in the legislation of the
country.
With democratic majority in 1876 OF
over 5000 in the state the democracy elected
but four representatives TO congress, while
the republicans elected nine. Although IN
a minority of over 5000, the republican,
succeeded in electing a majority of the
members of the last legislature, and thus
controlled the legislation of the state. And
il is fact that to-day, with a conceded
state, the democracy is apprehensive Oh
losing the next legislature. And what the
republicans did IN Indiana they have done
in every state where they had the power.
Look at New York, with q democratic ma
jority of 10000 on the popular vote; the re-
publicans have the legislature. They have
pursued the same unfair and dishonest course
in Connecticut; and indeed they have done it
everywhere where they have had the sway.
The democracy ruled Indiana for many
years, but it never passed law to give two
democrats the same political power that was
possessed by three republicans. Itneyes2ut
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10
a PnraIYzea ParfY.
New York SUM-

There has been senatorial caucus at
Washington. Unusual interest has been
excited in its proceedings by the circum-
stance that more than common care seems
TO have been taken TO prevent their being
dlvulged.
But the proceedings OF any caucus of re-
publican senators are of very little i'm
portance. They are bound, hand and foot,
by their past record. To be sure they suffer,
and suffer greatly; they are sick of Hayes;
sick as sick can be; but they are helpless,
paralyze by their own support OF the fatal
electoral commission, and in a most forlorn
and pitiable condition.
One man among them, like Howe. may
rouse himself to a manly denunciation OF
the poor apology for president he himself
has placed in the white house, but the once
towering chiefs in their ranks, like Conk-
ling and Blaine, the day of their glory is
gone. and though they may chafe and fret
and scold in private, they are paralyzed so
far as any adequate public action is con-
cerned. Had Conkling been at once free
and brave, he would have doomed up veri-
table giant of the times. But he is allowing
the opportunity to pass by in silence, and
with it the ground slips from under his own
feet.
There is no longer any significance to a
senatorial caucus of republicans. These
senators, with democratic help that ought
never to have been supplied, themselves
connected the pill they now find SO
bitter They devised the unconstitutional
electoral commission. They can meet as
often as they please. 1t matters not how
secret the proceedings of their caucuses may
be kept. Were they public they would pos
sess but little interest. Ameeting of school
boys would be of just about as much conse
quence. They are mere political parAlytics
in counsel. They can make wry faces, and
that is all.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10
Mrs. Douglas and the Backwoodsmen...

Daring the life of the Little Giant there
was no wife in America more devoted TO a
husbands interests than the slender little
beauty whom Douglas won for his second,
after he had well started on the road to fame.
4 politician, an intriguer diplomat, she
lent the aid of her wonan's tact to the cause
of her liege lord She travelled with MIN on
his eleciioneering tours; she showed her
sweet face at the country hastings; she
kissed the country babies and praised the
rudy checked girls; she listened to the
coarse Jokes OF the backwoOdsmen, and took
no offense at their honest familiarity; she
reigned a very queen in his elegant home in
Washington; she advised with wisdom, she
counseled with shrewdneSs. have heard
that once while in the cars two gentlemen
having heard Der mention TO passing friend
that she was on her way from Washington
to Pennsylvania, asked her II she had lived
in Washington long.
Several years. she replied.
"Well, how is Douglas getting on now?
I've heard that he was going 10 the dogs,
drinking and carousing."
81 think you have been misinformed. /
am sure his habits are no worse than they
have been heretofore"
The gentleman during the conversation
told many scandals that bad been circulated
relative to the senator from Illinois; the
lady heard them with calmness, sometimes
asserting that things they said were not
correct, at other times answering that she
knew nothing OF the follies they discussed.
"Your names, gentlemen said the tray
eler. sweetly, gathering her things together.
at her journeys end. The names were
given.
$40 whom are we indebted for our present
hours conversational returned the enrap-
tured gents.
The lady handed them each card, on
which was the name Mrs. Stephen A.
- Il heard of fhn lompn
relate this inciuent. Maybe we didn't feel
mean" he said. maybe wouldn't run a
mile any time to keep from meeting
that angelic wife of Douglas Maybe L
didn't learn lesson that day; rather think
did,. -
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

NOW UIIefnS IIfntS.I
Home talent must have been at a low ebb
in Mr.. Lindefman's opinion when he en-
ployed raw Englishman to prepare the
design for the new silver dollar; or If not
that, his opinion of the Englishman must
have been enormously inflated. The eagle
of the 92 cent dollar IS thevery worst ever
seen. Probably the Englishman contrived
it as a terrific sarcasm, taking mean advan-
tage of Linderman's confidence to glut a
natural feeling>of revenge against our typi-
cal bird. He has made it fiaring, squatty,
impudent bird, without a particle OF the
spirit and dignity OF the great order of rap
torres. The eagle on the old quarters, where
50 much less space was available, Is infinitely
superior in design and effect to this queer
thing on the new dollar.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

THE Grand Duke Nicholas said to party
of ambassadors and other public personages
few days since, Russia is now fighting for
the liberty of the Slavs, and the Poles ought
TO join her in this glorious task"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

A PRISONER confined in station house at
Keokuk is nInety-six years old. He Is a
common drunkard and vagrant He has
been drinking whisky seventy-five years,
and is yet so strong that in street fight he
nearly beat man to death with his fists
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

LAST year there were one hundred and
fifty murders committed in Kentucky and
only one murderer was hanged.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10
The Excitement ina BOSTON
IBy Telegraph TO the sentinel.l


Boston, April 30 a. m.-There has been
great excitement in business circles in this
city for the past twelve hours, caused by the
development OF heavy forgeries, affecting
the standing of g. prominent Boston
house. The firm compromised is that OF
Messrs. Holt K Bugbee, lumber dealers, I7S
Friend street, and the mischief has been
wrought by brother of the last named men,
Der of the house. Forgery is the Of
Tense 10 which he confesses, and from
present advices his operations have been not
only surprisingly extensive, but wonderfully
shrewd The Boston house was originally
that of III. Cutter & Co. From 1850 TO 1870
Mr.. s. a. Holt conducted the business
alone. He then associated Mr.. John =. Bugbee
with him in the firm under the present style.
Mr.. Joseph w. Bugbee was sent to Indianapo-
lis, Indiana, TO act agent for the
firm I'm its western transactions. He was
given power of attorney, which authorized
him to make drafts in payment OF purchases,
but he was not permitted to sign the firm
name. He proved himself seemingly well
fitted for his new position, transacting a great
amount of business and speedily attaining
HIGH SOCIAL STANDING
at the Hoosler capital. The forgeries have
probably extended over period OF about two
years, and 1t was Bugbee's custom to provide for
the payment Of the notes as fast as they were
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

A TEXAN drawing an eight dollar pension
as a soldier of 1912 is III years old. He lives
with his grandchiId, woman nearly 40.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-04-10

If the journal will study these figures
carefully it may possibly come to the con
clusion that there has been some gerryman-
dering done outside the city of Newark,
New jersey
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29
HENRY CLAY DEAN ON UsURY
LAWS.


To no other cause are we more indebt'
ed for the spirit of communism than the
violations of the usury laws, at which the
courts wink and the people acquiesce.-
1t is argued that all usury laws should
be repealed, because they cannot be en-
forced. If the vagrancy laws are exc
cuted, then must we execute usury laws,
for nothing 30 contributes to vagrancy
and bankruptcy as usury. 1t will not do
for free people to punish the poor Tor
their crimes and give immunity to the
rich for the greater crime of instigating
crime. 1t is this very injustice pun
ishing of the poor for their poverty ard
covering up the crimes of the rich, which
brings law into contempt and makes a
mockery of justice and government.
1t seems rank injustice to punish the
poor for their poverty when they cannot
sell their labor, which is their only cap
ital, and to bring the support of the law
to the usurers, who lives in idlene5s by
deyouring the substance OF labor.
So careful were the Jews to prevent
usury (Which meant pay for the use OF
money at any rate whatever) that severe
laws were enacted by Moses against 1t,
with severe penalties and bitter denun.
Citations. The Constitution OF the United
States Confers upon Congress the power
to enact usury laws. "To coin money
and regulate the value thereof" which
carries with it the power to protect the
people from the abuse of Loarding or
Cornering the market; for if the Govern
ment were not to interpose to protect the
money of the people a few spectators
could, by possessing themselves OF the
money, PROSTATE the entire business OF
the country, which is the present Condi-
ton of the country from that very cause,
commencing with Black Friday, under
the auspices of President Grant. The
United States have enacted usury laws
in the charters of the present national
banking system. Usury laws are a part
of the system of monetary regulation OF
every government in Christendom, as
necessary to control the means of the
payment of debts as the creation of
money is to the regulation of commerce,
There is no greater exhibition of the
perversion of the objects of the Govern.
ment from the protection of the rights of
the people to the aggrandizement of the
monopolies than this fact that the com.
plant comes up against usury laws, that
they cannot be enforced. This is an &C.
Acknowledgement to protect the monopo-
list in his crimes; for it is everywhere
known that the Government Isl employed
and Federal courts find no difficulty in
arresting, Furnishing and impoverishing
half grown boys and feeble old men, who
sell few leaves of tobacco of their own
raising, to buy for their suffering fami-
lies the necessaries of life. These poor
unfortunate people can he punished for
receiving the reward of their honest in
dustry, but forsooth, laws against their
oppressors cannot be enforced.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29

order that If any were violated, and evil
effects followed in Louisiana, our action
would be justified by the country, .
Major Burke read from his dispatch OF
Feb. 29th to Gov. Nichols, which he
said clearly explains their position;
This tended to show the leaders had
agreed that the flibusterng idea was no
longer teRable, and that the count would
90 on irrespective of any previous agree,
ments; in fact, that decentralization had
set in, and for the safety OF all concerned
it must be abandoned.
Q.-What or who was the high author
ity that satisfied you that, unless you
were very much deceived, your plans
would be successful2 A.-Stanley Mat
thews was one. Wilmar Bishop of Lou
isiana went to Washington to describe
the situation to Hayes and Grant, ana
explain that any attempt to install Pack
ard would result in anarchy and blood
shed. ,
Q.-What was the meaning of Wilmar
saying, "Please don't he disturbed IN
louisiana" Al understood by that
that Hayes would not attempt to place
the Packard government over Louisiana
The guarantees and assurances to be CIV
en- by Hayes were agreed upon by the
Nichols government on Feb, 2Bth and
9th, and afterwards endorsed by Sher-
man and Matthews on the part OF Mr.
Hayes. ,,,
The witness denied he ever told any
one Mr.. Hayes in person had authorized
the guarantees and assurances. .,
At this point an intoxicated man said
he was a UAited States officer and wish
ed to address the committee. He was
taken away by friends, but returned and
yelled, "Rat, tat, tat, one, two, three,
causing considerable amusement and
conful ion. The man was said to be for
merIy of the navy, and at present an en-
gineer of the Rartan Canal, New Jersey.
Major Burke promised to produce tel
egrams tomorrow concerning guaran'
tees and assurances.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29
THE WoRMLY CONFERENCE.

New York, Aug 21.-The Potter Com
miLtee resumed its labOrs this afternoon
Major E. A. Burke again took the stand
By mutual agreement, said the witness,
the friends of Hart were to visit General
Grant, with view to asCertaining what
his views were on the question of the
establishment of NiChOlls's Government,
but there was nothing said, as far as
know, about any Commission. was as
sured by Mr.. Hayes and others that all
troops would be Withdrawn.
Witness read from some papers which
he had in his possession, statement
that there was a letter from Hayes to
Foster, under date of Feb. 23d, contain
ing basis of assurances and guarantees,
and verbal guarantees given to Sherman,
Matthews, Foster, Dennison and Gar.
field, both at the interview held in the
committee room of the Senate and at
Wormley's hotel. This letter embraced
all the guarantees and assurances we
had, said the witness. acted as a mes
senger myself, and we did not scratch
Mr.. Tilden until the Democratic party
shook him. | gave the copy intended
for Mr.. Matthews to Mr.. Sherman, who
met on the stairs leading to the FL
nance committee room. never stated
that received any letter of guarantees
or assurances from Mr.. Sherman or 9TH
eFs.
At the conference Major Burke said,
to his knowledge there was no note or
memoranda in writing. He met Foster
subsequently at his room, hut there was
nothing of any conversation committed
TO writing.
Q.-Was there not an understanding
between yourself, Garfield, Sherman,
Foster and Matthews, that you and the
other gentlemen on the otherside should
reduce any proposition made to writing.
The witness said be was confident the
subject under discussion at the time was
not reduced to writing
Here quite passage took place be-
tween Major Burke and Gen. Butler as
to the papers which he had and still has,
but the answer was that all papers were
referred to in his letter. General Butler
then persisted in knowing why the wit
ness left out the "filibustering" paragraph
in his synopsis of the Wormly hotel
conference papers to the associated press,
and Major Burke replied: "My reason
for its omission was probably from pru-
dental motives, and that one of the
members from Louisiana should state our
views on the floor of the House. 1t was
our desire that the substance of what we
expected should be before the country,
and be understood by the country at the
time, In order TO guard against any vio-
lation Of the assurances given; and In
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-08-29
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

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The Mexican Mustang Llniment is matchless
remedy for all external ailments of manand beast.
. To stock owners and farmers 1t is invaluable.
A single bottle often saves a human life or re.
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse, OK,
COW, or sheep.
1t cures foot.rot, hoof.all hollow horn, grub,
screw.worm, shoulderrot, mango, the bites and
stlngs Of poisonous reptiles and insects and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life.
1t cures every external trouble of horses, such
as lameness, scratches, swinny, sprains, founder,
wind.gall, rlng.bone etc., etc.
The Mexican Mustang Liniment Is the quickest
cure in the world for accidents occurring in the
family, in the absence Of physician, such as
burns, scalds sprains cuts, ETC., and for rheuma'
tism, and stiffness engendered by exposure Par.
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1t is the cheapest remedy In the world, for It
penetrates the muscle to the bone, and single
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Mexican Mustang Llnlment is put up in three
sizes of bottles, the larger ones being proportion
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