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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21

Tells of His Experiences ina Mississippi-A
Republican, and Reader of the journal.
Sees the Error of His WAYS.
CORRESPONDENCE OF the Sentinel.l
OXFORD, Miss, Jan. 10.-Impelltd by the
abuse aud vituperation hurled at the people
Of Mississippi by those who have never made
their home among them, feel called upon
TO give you the opinion OF q native OF IL
diana.
/ came here two years ago seeking en-
ployment with neither money nor friends,
having been for months out OF work on &C
count of the hard times then prevalent
throughout The Northern and Western
5 ates. felt wheD L arrived, together with
some 800 or 100 fellow HoosieTs. some ep-
prehensiOn as 10 the welcome we should re
csive, but my doubts were soon dispeled
had been raise5 Republican, and that,
in connection with having been reader of
the Journal, had caused some very decided
prejudices in my mind against the inhab
itsDts of this section.
On our arrival
AT HOLLY SPRINGS,
the citizens rendered rs oil the assistance in
their power. We were furnished vita shell
ter ana other comforts, until We fIund eu-
ploymsnt or homes. which was some two or
three weeks.
After becoming acquainted and having a
long conversation WITH Mr.. Howard Fal
coner, sincs dead, my companion and my
self came TO oxford, and from that day till
t1is have nOl lacked EN- ployment for three
week. in all, and part o. my idle time was
caused by lines.
Duiog my two years tc i1eocs among
the citiz-us of Oxford and / ,favette ooupty
! have neither heard of nor seen single
iced or word which would 10 Any wsY
justify the attacks OF the Northern R-pubh-
can press.
The white people are kind. courteous and
hospita5le. holding no malice toward their
fellOw-men. whether from Northern or
Southern. Eastern or Western State,
Strangers coming in are we'll treated and
as Stsd IN every way, and the onHy ones
who go away and give bad reports Of US Il
say MS because | now am q ssissippian by
adoptionj, are those who are either too lazy
to work, or 50 c0nouct them selves e. 20
bring upon them The contempt OF all g1od
citizens both white and black.
THE COLoRED PEosLE
sre, IN the man, contented and happy. the
disconnected and worthless having mostly
gone TO Kansas during the exodus
When | came here ! We as / said, preju
diced, having decided to see and Judge for
myself what was worthy OF indoI cement.
| studied the people of both races, the cns-
toms of the country and politics.
sfTEg TWO YEABs
given to these investigations, ! have become
as decided Democrat as | was formerly
Republican, for the reason tina; ! End that
the masses Of thepsople who are upright
honest and Law abiding citizens are mem
bers of the democratic party.
No man who has never been among the
Southern people can, however, fully under
stand how so radical change could be effect
ed in so short time. CHAs. JAMESON.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21

A girl who can shed three tears 81 criLi-
cal moment, and follow them mp with e
quiVenng sigh, can marry all around o
blonde who does nothing but try to blush.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21
Another Addition TO the Long
List OF Murders Committed
i'm This City.
Robert Keever Buffers Death From q
Butcher Knife in the Hands Of
Louis Antsnat.
The Murderer Arrested snd is Inter
viewed at the Central Station.
He Pleads Self-Defense, ana Says: "IfI Had
TIVE Revolvsrs I Would Shoot Them
Both.'

Another horrible murder was committed
last Friday, and. as far ss can be sscertained,
was without cause. At S;45 Louis Antenst,
a Frenchman, assaulted Robert Keevers, OF
527 North Mississippi street, on the corner of
First sDd Mississippi streets, inhicting a
weand with a huge knife, from which he
died alrnnsf INSTANTLY
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21

Your excellency VIII bear In mind that the
present law requires that the money expended
for pupils clothing when paid ny the cOun-
ties, snail ba CO. cred into he Siafe treasury: :
also the cash receipts tor articles sold. Both OF
these were formerly placed TO the credit ar the
Institution. You viii also notice The fact ihut
the amount covered into the Stale treasury Is
quite lsrg an| with the exception Of small
amount cover Il into state treasury one " ar
ago, IS without prece dent in the financial his
tory of the institution.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21
A HOOSIER

Tells of His Experiences in NTissiS>ippi-A
Republican, and Reader of the journal.
Sees the Error of His WAYS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Shocking Powder Injuries.

! One of those shocking accidents which
| occur from careless use of gun powder
| took place yesterday afternoon, between
| four and Eve o'clock, on the banks of Duck
creek, near the Harrison street road -Four
| Or five lads went out hunting, aud 10 re-
| turning stopped on the banks of the creek
to build bonfire At which to warm them
selves. One of the group was James
Baraolougb. II years old, son of Mrs A
BaracIough. 1917 Harrison street-and as
the fire didn't burn briskly enough, James
though to help il along with his powder
he lheld q copper flask which contained
more than quarter OF q pound OF pow der
in his right hand. and this be inverted
the fire. Quick as a wink, tho FIRE ran up
that stream of powder into the can--and
the can exploded
And as his companions assisted James
to rise from the ground.they were terrified
by his appearance. His right thumb was
hanging by shred of flesh to the hand
and his face looked as if it had been
literally torn to pieces, as strips
OF Hesh were suspended from it. He
was in great pain FROM tho injuries. His
com panions bore him to the home of hic
uncle, MIR. James Baker. about a quarter
of mile distant. and there Docturs Peck.
Cantwel and Middleton attended to him.
The thumb was all gone; tina chin was
gashed from the center OF the lip to
point midway to the throat, aud then
across the under jaw for an inch and
half; the end of the nose was off; the
right side of the nose was split open, the
wound extending across the cheek; over
the right eye was o wound three inches
long, gashed to the bone. the flesh stripp-
ed from the forehead and hanging over
the eye; Besides, his clothing was burned
considerably. and his breast aud arms
singed. TEe edges of these wounds were
Jagged and burned, and all had to be par
ed. that they might be freed from the
inasmed aud crisp flesh aud be brought
together with stitches. The hand YVES
pretty black with powder. and So were the
uptorn portions of the face. The boys
suffarings were great indeed nothing
could prevent that He ramaiaod ct Mr.,
Bakers until this morning. when he was
conveyed to his home. 1t was sorry
ending of the days SPORT Dap. Dem
26th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
A Decided Hit

That is the way to express it when
referring to the rendition Of IN 'liss, a
Child of the Sierras." by the Florence
Herbert Combination, last evening. Har>
per's Theatre was filled before the curtain
rose. and those present last evening who
witnessed the play on Tuesday night,
were just as enthusiastic at its repetition
as upon the first performance, If any
thing the acting was smoother. and many
minor points were better than on Tuesday
night.
This afternoon rousing audience was
present st the matinee, and "Fanchon'
that prime favorite of play goers was
excellently given by the Herbert company,
Miss Florence Herbert, as Fanchon, 10 a
decided success.
| To night the final performance of this
excellent company will be given, on which
occa % the Colleen Bswn: or the Bride
of Garryowen" will be presented, with
Miss Florence Herbert as Ely OCon
nor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Sanitary Matters.

The special meeting OF the city councl
last evening vas au informal one-in !act
was really reception to Dr.. John Rauch
secretary Of the state Board of Health.
The subject Of sewage was briefly referred
to by the doctor aud also the water works
question. On this latter point DIR. Rsuch
was deci.leaiy Of the opinion that a mis-
take had hoea 1lads wheg the preseu,
works were located; that 1t vas only 9
question Of time when change of location
must take place. or the present suction
pipe be extended $50 as to avoid sewage
impurities. The locationof the works cas-,
of Moline jointly for the two towns, was
referred to by the doctor. and in his opin-
ion the location would be a;good one.
La the matter OF a ssaeFal s!aug hteI
house DR.. Rauch said such a place would
greatly benefit the city and be long step
towards sanitary improvement kTheslocR-
ton of the same. was not referred 80, only
informally. that being a matter of local
jurisdiction.
The sewage system was referred to and
iu:the opinion of DR.. Rauch the present
sewers should be continued aud especially
the 5th Avs,sewer which was pu3lic ne
| cessity, and the very best possible means o!
lessening malarisl disease in the slough.
The doctor gave some points in support of
a'sperfect system Of draining, referring to
the need of keeping residence lots dry. and
explaining how beneficial system of
drainage 10 to the sanitarium of town.
The doctor referred to some other points
of general interest and Of a sanitary nature,
and was very attsntively listened to, The
doctor took the Chicago trainilast evening
and will mbraee in al Official report. the
result Of his observations while ia Rock
Island and Moline. 10 his capacity as
secretary of the State Board of Health.
The doctor is very pleasant gentleman.
and made good impression here. He
seems thoroughly 10 earnest 10 his work
and believes 10 practical rather than the
oretical sanitary works.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
The Death Of John Casson.

The report of John Cassou's death a
DssMoines. proves to be a fact, and al
the circumstances leading thereto have
not yet been stated. we give the full par
siculars as given Us by those who we're
present.
Il appears that Casson had been em
ployed at Robertson's brick yard, Des-
Moines. and just about noon on Monday
the clay bank caved in on Casson. iDjuring
him internally. He was taken to his
boarding hoass end medical aid called
but he continued to grog weaker and
shorty after noon on W edBesday. he died
The attending physician gives the follow
ing certificate of the cause of his death: -
DEsMoINEs. Nov. 26. 1880
This il to certify that John Cassou, died
of peritinitus resulting from rupture of the
bladder, from injury.
ISignedl c. Fl. RAwsoN. Nj. D.
Attending Surgeon.
The deceased was % years. 10 months
and 10 days old. at his death. and leaves
q wife and one child. living in Rock Island
where. until recently, Casson's homo has
been. The body was brought to this city
last evening. and will be inferred to-mor
row at 2 p. n. with appropriate services
at st. Joseph's church. If Rev. Father
Mackin, who is out OF town. should return
in time, otherwise the services will be helG
at st. Mary's church.
The Plow works Fire Brigade. OF which
Oasson was a member. will attend the
funeral In body. and also the entire
fire department, as we have received
an official notice to that effect from Chief
Engineer Johnston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling, no energy or cour.
age; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK,
INDIsCRETIoNs OR ExCEssEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured By
%. 1t tones up and invigorates the sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
impsrts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuyenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $l.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of eve walls and $500 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail on receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me
DICINE COMPANY log Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27

Mr. Horace White, the president of ths
Independent Repubi association, has
written "a long letter to Geo. Garfield
urging a thorough reform of tie civi
service, to which Gen, Garfield replies il
very indifferent manner, comp letely
lodging the question aud leaves Mr
White az mnch in me dark as to tn,
course OF the NEW administration, as i
ncthing hsd been said Gen. Garfield
answer, however. clearly leaves chance
for an inference that the new adminis,ra
ton will not be very seriously troubled
oyer any Iaxity If civil service rules.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Zeal Estate,

The entry book in the Recorders office
contains the following:
24-Fredrick A. Stewart to James <.
Thompson. ST Except Is acres} ~, 20, 2
e, $500.
VIM Henderson to VIM Fl Gest. midi
Vided pit of lot 10. block 4. j W Spen-
GERS addition to Rock Island. 81 ,318.
Chas Buford. by executors, TO Nancy a
Piehn. lot /. block SO. lover addition tC
Rock Island, no consideration,
Nancy A and Ida NJ Plehn to Augusta
B Battles, Sc feet lot 4. block 33. lower
addition to Rock Island, $500.
Nancy a Piehn to Augusta A Battles
lot /. block 33. lower addition to Rock
Island, 1925.
Charles G.. Hsllberg to Andrew P
Erickson, W ] 8 90 acres NV fri t 81, ID,
g, $500,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27

No PUFFERY. Nothing can be more
offensive TO conscientious journalism than
,udiscrimnate puffery. But it is a
pleasure TO speak candidly aud correctly
10 praise OF such a medicine as HUNTS
REMEDY for the Kidneys, Bladder. Liver
and Urinary Organs; a specific and posi-.
tive cure that has been before the public
for twenty five years. and has rescued
from suffering and the grave even the
victims of Bright's Disease The facts in
regard to HUNTS REMEDY, the Grea
Kidney aud Liver Medicine. are attesteC
by high authority
Sold by all Druggists. Trial size. x
cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Religious.

Regular services at Trinity Episcopal
church. tomorrow morning and evening,
The rector. the Rev. A. B. Allen, oficiat-
ing. Morning services at 1045 a. m. ::
evening at I p. m. Sunday School at 9 Is
a. N. Mission Sunday School at 8 D. m
In I'll First NJ e church to morrow
there will be preaching morning and eve
ming by the pastor, Text for the evening:
What shall be the sign of thy coming
and of tho end of the world" Young
peoples meeting at els p. M. Sunday
school at 9 a. M
The Christian Chapel The Rev. r.
wing A. Searles. pastor. morning subject:
The wheat and the tares". Evening
subject The DsiectabIe Mountains
the eighth 10 the series on "Bunyon' s
Pilgrims Progress.
Broadway Presbyterian church. the
Rev J @, Holiday, pastor Services al
Mans Substitute, or Human Decisions
the third in the course to young men anG
women. will he diseoursed by Mr.. Holli
day in the evening. Sunday school q
e:l5 a. IN. Young peoples meeting, il
the psr'or, a; ESQ y, u,
The Raw, liar. ey Kiogsbnry will prcac
| 10 the FIRST Baptist church. at lo:45 q
H., to morrow, the Rev. o W. Va
IOsdel. pastor. having to be absent 10 tn
morning, dodiclting the new church a
Taylor Ridge. All .. IN Mr.. Van Osde
will eivs "RsIisioo. a. Related 10 Blsinas
and Values. being the fifth OF his serie
Of eight Sunday evening lectures.
"Chris,ixp Heroism. as Illustrated
the Life of St. Paul llO:45 u. az
rPrecious Promises" Up M will b
lpresched upon 10 the Central Presby terie
church. to morrow. by the Rev. DR.. Nc
Cav, pastor Sunday school at $50
80. Younx peoples meeting ~ d .. III,
* seping the Hsart" tl0:45 a. III an
Joseph IA Grlal Viz or OF E.ypt" Il g
M will D. ,ha topics presehet upon i
the United Presbyterian church. II mcI
row, by ths aIv. j. A, Reynolds, pastor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27

CoUGHs. -"Brown's Bronchial Tr0ch
es" are used with advantage to alleviate
CoUGHs. SORE THROAT, HoARsEEEss
aud BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS. For thirty
years these Troches have been ia use,
with annually increasing favor. They are
not new and untried, but having been
tested by wide and constant use for nearly
an entire generation, they have attained
well merited rank among the few staple
remedies of the age.
THE THROAT. "Broscn's bronchial
1roches" act directly on the organs of the
voice, They have sn extraordinary effect
in ali disorders of the Throat and Larynx.
restoring a healthy tone when relaxed
either from cold or over exertiou of the
voice. and produce clear and distinot
enuneiation. Speakers aad SINGERS find
the Troches useful
A COUCH. Cold, CATARRH or Sore
Throat requires immediate attention. as
neglect oftentimes results in some incnre
sble Lung Disease. ''Br0aDn's RroucI;aI
Troches" will almost invariabiy give
relief. limitations are offered for sale. |
many of which are injurious The geou.
inc ''Broa0n's Brosschiul IIoc1es" are sold
in boxes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27

The BEST REMEDY inlthe World fc1Blliousnes
| or Liver Complaint
It will CURE Dyspepsia when all other remedies
1t CURES Constipation by acting upon the Live
| and producing flow Of BILE which Is natures owl
eathartic.
1t will RELIEVE and CURE Rheumatism in les
time than any other known remedy.
1t is certain specific for AGUE or CHILLS
many cases have been cured by a single dose taker
during the time of the chill.
1t lie the best BLOOD PURIFIEREin USE thor
oughly cleansing the system of all Impurities
| whether of scrofulous or other origin.
1t is especially adapted for females removing
pmples and sallowness from the skin, and produo-
ing beautiful, clear complexion.
1t is the best remedy tor all diseases Of the Kid
neys and Urinary Organs.
tits composed OF Dandelion in combination with
other roots, barks and herbs, and contains no Out
nine, Aloes. Arsenic, Mercury, nor any mineral
substance whatever.
1t is entirely harmless and pleasant to take,
1t costs you nothing If 1t does not perform all
OF give satisfaction or money will be refunded.
The following testimonials speak for themselves:
INDIANAPOLIS July s. 1919
DR.. A. r. White--Dear Sir: can heartily recon.
years from diseases of the liver and ksdneys and at
times the pain in my back and over the region of
the kidneys, was almost unbearable. few doses
of your medicine entirely relieved me, and be-
lieve that by continuing lite short time. shall
be be cured II is pleasant to take and
specially.
J..H JUNBIN.
CHEBoYsAN, Mich, March 27. 1877.
Or. A. lR. white-Dear Sir: Mr.. Farr, druggiss
on this place, recommended me TO use your Dande-
lion Alternative for Liver Complaint and ConstIpa-
ton, but having used so much medicine and OBJ.
tanned no relief would not try it, He told me
that II II did not operate as represented he would
refund the money With this understanding
TOOK bottle, and II has done more good than
al the doctors prescriptions and other medicines
taat have ever taken
Very respectfully GEO. ROBINSON
r. LYNN, IND, April II, 1877.
II. g. K. Whitc-Dear Sir: have bought three
eDatstS OF your pandeiion Alternative for Imy wife,
sse u mas done her more good than anything she
hAs ever taken before can cheerfufly recon-
'Aeho y 10 all who suffer from Liver trouble
Aoqts truly, VIM. BOON,
Dr F, ~, Indianapolis, Jnne 40, 1877 -
az 49, Il White-Dear Sir; Some time ago was
a A. win Chills aud after using various RENEE
a aa anensalng quinine without relief finally
sntirs,y ~. nanoellop trial. few doses of which
nanv serea me, and have not had Chill since,
now Keep 1t on hand all the time using IL Tor
used. W AZ ene pesi remeoy nave ever
Yours truly, ESCAPE uoovrR
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
To the Weak and Emac1ated.

Remember that it is im possible to gather
strength or flesh, while harnessed with q
painful Cough Il is a complaint that
preys upon every tissue and fiber of the
frame. Yet it is easily removed. A
bottle or two of HALK's HONEY OF HoRE-
HOUND AND TAR arrests and cures any
ordinary cough. and more prolonged use
of the remedy will Danish the disease if
more deeply seated. Sold by the drug
trade universally at SO cents and 81
Great saving for the consumer 10 buy
large size.
Mrs. j. T, Mead. Elmira, N. Y, writes;
"HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUNp AND
TAR as selling so fast, 1 can hardly keep
q stock on hand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
The Land League.

To morrow afternoon at O'Clock, the
branch Land League will meet at Norris
Hall, for business. This organization is
for aiding suffering tenants 10 Ireland,
and the object lis one that enlists the
sympathy of every Irish American heart
and native born as well. The sufferings
of the tenantry of Ireland need no desorip-
tion-it is one continuous chapter Of
oppression. Any movement tending to
afford relief is worthy Of hearty encourage
ment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Remarkable Success.

The sciences of medicine and chemistry
have never produced so valuable a remedy
for the treatment of Kidney disease as
the accidental discovery ofthe vegetable
contained 10 DAYS KIDNEY PAD. Its re-
liable character, desirable qualities ADD
mastery curative power have deeply won
upon the confidence of the medical profes-
sion and countless sufferers who have used
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
ANaosrURA Buffers do not only Iii

ANGosTURA BITTERs do not only dis
tlnguish themselves by their favor and
aromatic odor above all others generally
used, but they are also a good preventive
for all diseases originating from the diges-
tive organs. Beware of couuterfeits. Ask
your grocer or druggist for the genuine
Siegert Il Sons.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
Humbugged again.

| saw so much said about the merits of
Hop Bitters, and my wife who was always
doctoring. and never we'll. teased me so
urgently to get her some. / concluded to
be humbueged again; and am glad
d,d tor ln less than two months use of the
remained SO for eighteen mouths since.
like auch humbugging. n. T., 81. Paul,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
LOCAL COLUMN
3 CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and In
iiscretions Of youth nervous weakness early decay
oss of manhood, &c, will send g recipe tn will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
send self addressed envelope to the REV. JOSIAH
r. INHAN, Ststion D, New York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-27
xnckiar,s hrnaca saIve.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chill blains, Corns. and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money Refunded, Price
20 Cents per Box. For sale bys @.