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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-30
Can and L viii.

Washington Hasbrouck, Phi. D.
My young friends who read Golden Days
will remember that, in the first and second
numbers, told you something about two
boys-one who didn't care, and the other
who was distinguished for his close applica-
ton to whatever he wished to do until it was
done. Now shall tell you something about
another schoolboy of miIe, who began early
in life to adopt as his motto: IF can, l
willl''
How many boys there are who can, but
never do, because they have no will-power,
or, if they have, do not use It'll Before I'M
dertaking to perform any task, you must care
fully consider whether you can do it, and,
once convinced that you are able to accom-
plish it, then say, II will do it," with de-
termination that you will never give up till
it is done, and you will be successful.
The difference between "Give up and
81 can't" and 81 can and will" is Just the diff
ference between victory and defeat in all
the great conflicts of life.
Boys adopt for your motto off can
will" and victory will be yours in all life's
battles.
al can and will' nerves the arms of the
worlds heroes to-day, in whatever depart
ment of labor they are engaged. 81 can
aud L will' has fought and won all the great
battles of life and of the world.
But must not forget my schoolboy. He
was preparing to enter the junior class of
the New York University. He was study
ing trigonometry, and gave him three ex-
amples for his next lesson. The following
day he came into my room to demonstrate
his problems. Two of them he understood,
but the third-a very difficult one-he had
not performed. said to him:
"Shall help your"
He replied, mildly, but firmly:
"No, sirl 1 can and will do it, if you will
give me time"
said: 81 will give you all the time you
wish"
The next day he came into my room, to
recite another lesson in the same study.
"Well, Simon" this by-the-way, was not
his name), shave you worked that example?"
"No, sirl" he answered; "but 1 can and
will do it, if you will give me a little more
time"
Certainly you shall have all the time you
desire"
always like these boys who are determ-
ined to do their own work, for they make
our best scholars, and men, too. The third
morning, you should have seen Simon enter
my room. knew he had it, for his whole
face told the story of his success. Yes, he
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-30
Blue NiOlets.

Listen! No; you can not hear them;
Never do they make a sound,
All these thousand sweet blue flowers
Starting up from out the ground.
Scattered are they up the hill side,
Hidden in the woodland hooks,
Sprinkled over sunny meadows,
Nestled close by sparkling brooks.
Where, wonder have they sprung from?
Do they live In worlds below?
Have they slept the liveong winter
Underneath the soft white snow?
All! If only they had voices,
What strange stories they might tell
OF the land where winsome fairies
With the flowers love to DWELL
Oh, you dainty wee blue iowersi
Brightest roses June may bring,
But they can not match your sweetness,
Gentle messengers OF spring.
-Harper's Young People.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-30
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.

Jamie, the Gentleman
There's a dear little ten-year old down the
With eyes merry and smiles 50 sweet
love to stay him whenever we meet:
And 1 call him Jamie, the gentleman.
His home rs of poverty. gloomy and bare;
His mother is old with want and care
There's little to eat and little to wear
In the home of Jamie, the gentleman.
He never complains-though his clothes be
old,
No dismal winnings at hunger or cold;
For cheerful heart that is better than gold
Has brave little jamie. the gentleman.
His standing at school is always ten
"For diligent boys make wise, great men,
And I'm bound TO be famous some day, and
them
Proudly says Jamie, the gentleman.
my mother shall rest her on cushions Of
down.
The finest lady in all the town,
And wear a velvet and satin gown
Thus dreams Jamie, the gentleman.
-'Trust ever in God" and "be brave and
tue
Jamie has CHOSEN these precepts, two;
Glorious notices for me ana for you;
May God bless jamie, the gentleman!
Wide Awake.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-30

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cure your Heart Disease. Give 1t trial.
Pamphlet on symptoms of Heert Disease
free. Address F. E. Ingalls, Concord, n. II.
Price 80 cents and 81 per bottle. Sold by
druggists, and Stewart & Barry, Indianapolis.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-06-30

Nervous and general debility overcome by
Malt Bitters, because nourishing and quiet
inc
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

project for Boston. They decide that the
 Massachusetts law does not provide that the
 company shall have the route which it pre-
 fers or that which is the most profitable;
 and second, that the law forbids the granting
 of any route running longitudinally in or
 through any street. townway or highway.
 The Commissioners say that if the promoters
 of the road demand it they must grant routes
 between the termini mentioned Bin the peti-
 tion, but the route cannot run in any street
 or avenue, any park or common, or on any existing bridge. Such route cannot be taken without full compensation to property owners for the land taken, and all incidental damage to property must also be paid for. Every landowner can require security for damages, and his land cannot be entered until the security is given. This is mentioned, the Commissioners remark, ito quiet the ap- prehensions of those who might suppose that the grant of route insured the immediate construction of a road, and of others who may believe that a road costing many mil lions of dollars can be begun on a subscrip- ton of forty thousand" The conclusion of the Commissioners is simply this, they will conform to the strict requirements of the law, but the route which they will grant will not be one over which any road would be likely to be built. Those who would be dis turbed by trains running by their second or third story windows at all times of the day and night will not find much fault with this decision
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
CRIME IN NEW YORK CITY.

The popular idea is that crime has greatly increased in New York city during the last few years, but this idea does not seem to have basis of fact. During the last five years the population of the city has increased by at least 7O, 1000 persons, yet crime has de- creased some 25 per cent. The total arrests have fallen from 84, 399 in 1875 to 65, 344 in 1879, and the commitments from 54 ,655 in 1875 to 42,8 ,879 in 1879. This has been, too steady decrease-only varied by the mum Der of Excise cases in 1876. It has not de- pended on the times, but has gone on in bad years and good years. The arrests run thus, beginning with those of 1875: 94,399, ST. 309, 79,S65, S,533, 65,344. The commit ments show the same regular diminution, ex- cepting in the year of the execution of the Excise law, thus: 54,655, 57,OS4, 1S76, ) 51,696, 51, ,786, 42, 2,979 In examining partic- ular otfenses, we find that male ''felons" ar rested have fallen off from 4, 16O to 2,9O8, and females from 57S to 4O2. Burglars have diminished among males from 79O to 679, and females from 20 to z. The cases of as sault and battery have fallen from 514 to AT, of grand larceny from 1,263 males to 609, and from 274 females to 17O and of larceny from the person from FPS to 557. Mir. Bergh has evidently Lad influence, for among misdemeanors, cruelty to animals has fallen from 295 to 273. The number of pet ty thieves has diminished in one year about 700, (the scale for five years not being giv- en;) of those arrested for disorderly con duct, 1,423; of intoxicated persons about 5000; of vagrants falling off of 39O in one year.
 The statistics of crime in New York city do not show that the worst crimes and mis- demeanors are committed by the foreign born, though it is believed that nine -tenths of the criminals who give their birthplace as the United States are of foreign parentage In assault and battery, cruelty to animals and disorderly conduct, the American born are in the plurality, while in petit larceny they exceed by over 1000 the Irish or the Germans. In vagrancy, too, they run far ahead. Only in intoxication do the Irish lead by an enormous majority, the Germans only showing 824 against 7,803 Irish In fact, if numbers be considered, the Germans are proved much the most law abiding of all nationalities by the police reports of New York city.
 Those who are battling against crime and ignorance in New York city have much req son for encouragement in the criminal record of the last five years. A decrease of 9 per cent. is an important one, and goes to show that the labors of the reformers have been much more effective than is generally sup posed.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
Too Old for the Boys. From tha Datrojt Fraa praos I

A Detroiter who was travelling in Isabella county on business last week was approached by the leading citizens of small village and asked to make a political speech in front of the hotel in the evening When he asked what sort of speech they wanted the spoke sman replied:
 Well, we are sort O split up here. We've got some democrats, some republicans, few greenbackers, one or two communists, and about dozen men who don't hang to any party nor believe in God. We'd like neutral speech. Don't hit anybody, but make al feel good We are going to make up sh all purse to buy candles and hire music and all must be treated alike. "
 The Detroiter thought the matter over and concluded to oblige. When evening came he was the hero of the hour. There was quite respectable gathering, general good feeling, and he was introduced with grand hurrah. It was impossible to make @ political speec uader the restrictions imposed, and he, there fore, hoped to get away with them oratory When all were ready he began :-
 ''As great and grand as is our country-as rapid as has been it's increase as amazing as have been it's inventions-we may look to the future for great results"
 This was considered pretty good, and he was given three cheers and tiger. Feeling enthused, he went on :-
 Hires may rage-hoods may come-famine may cast its black shadow over the land-war may sound it's loud wail but nothing"
 Here there were yells, whoops, cat-calls, misses and hoots, and the crowd melted away like frosted cake at picnic The Detroiter was thunder-struck. One man was still left, and to him he appealed for the excuse for such singular conduct.
 "Well, you see, the boys have been caught on this once or twice and it has become old"
 Caught Old! What do you mean?''
 t'Why, they knew you were going to finish withf-but nothing will ever be invented which will knock cold as quick as Dr Kyans cough syrup We are up in the woods here, but the boys tumble to a racket almost by telepraph D
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
The Wicked Mariner.
From the Detroit Free Press. l

Buffalo lake captain, when interviewed regarding his experience of the great gale of two weeks ago, answered that he spent more than an hour in prayer. A Chicago captain said he was made to feel what an awful sin ner he was. A Clevelander replied that he made solemn VOW to quit swearing in case he,was saved. An interview was held with a Detroit captain yesterday to see how he felt. It started of as follows:
 "You were in the great gale, were your"
 q was.''
 GAS the gale increased. the seas grew high CT and your foretop mast was broken off, did you realize what miserable old sinner you were i"
 'sNo, sir My time was occupied in clear ing away the wreck and thinking how the owners would blast my eyes"
 By and by, when the seas swept your decks and carried off your yawl at the davits, did you make any vows ?"
 T did not. I told the mate that we'd got to square off and run before it, or we'd all be in - in less than 20 minutes"
 ''You meant Texas, did you not ?"
 'I did. I knew we were headed directly for Texas, with the seas Pihng right over us"
 ttDid your mate suggest holding prayer meeting or singing any gospel hymns?"
 Mot by gone sight He suggested that we'd better be mighty lively about paying of or the internal old tub would be at the bot tom of Lake Michigan"
 nen the dW1ul NOlc0 O1 Luo EOdFeu in your ears, and the mountainous combers rushed down as if to bury you from sight, did you have the least thought of making VOW to quit swearing if you were spared ?"
 'tNo, sir on the contrary, I believe I swore faster than usual I was in a hurry to get her around. ''
 'sAs the wheel was put over and she fell into the trough of the sea for a moment, where were your solemn reflections ?''
 ssWelI, sir, solemnly reflected that if the blasted old sticks ever wanted to play dirt on me then was the time to do it.''
 tsWhen you got squared away before the wind did you tell your crew that they ought to return thanks to Providence for having escaped certain destruction ?"
 ''No, sir. told lem to ask the steward for about three fingers of good whiskey apiece and then turn in all standing"
 t'Do you feel that you have any particular cause to be thankful?'
 q do The elevator men in Buffalo didn't steal but forty bushels of wheat out of this last trip, while on the other they took ninety onel I am very thankful for that ffty-one bushels, and shall strive to be better man hereafter. Take suntl6n', sir ?''
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

Sournal allo Courier.
Friday Morning, Nov. 5, 1880.
THE NEXT LEGISLATURE.

AHAh NH1A1
 Good work may fairly be expected from
 the next Legislature. There will be plenty
 of good material in the House. Prominent as a leader on the Republican side will be Hon. Lynde Harrison of Guilford, who was a member in 1874, 1875, 1876 and 1877, be- ing Speaker in 1877. E. A. Merriman, of Meriden, an able member of the last House, will be useful member of the new House. Hartford county sends Hon. John L. Hous- ton of Enfield, Hon. William 0. Case of Granby, Charles E. Mitchell of New Britain, W. M. Wadsworth and s. o. Porter of Far mington and Lewis Whitmore of Rocky Hill. Holland county sends among others Milo W. Pember of Vernon and E. P. Skinner of An dover. In New London county Norwich will be well represented by John P. Barstow. Stiles T. Stanton of Stonington, the present executive secretary, is another of the good members from New London county. Among the members from Middlesex county are c. M. Whittelsey of Old Saybrook and George A. Olcott of Clinton, both of whom have had legislative experience. The most prominent members from Windham county are John M. Hall of Windham and Colonel Charles L. Dean of Ashford. From Fairfield county there are David B. Booth of Danbury, who has been clerk of both houses, the Hon. Tal- madge Baker of Norwalk, our present State Treasurer, and John H. Perry of Fairfield Among Litchfeld county Republicans in the House there will be N. Taylor Baldwin of Plymouth Aaron Thomas of Thomaston, a leading member of the Seth Thomas Clock company, and George Dudley of Winchester.
 On the Democratic side will be Hon. Ori- gen s. Seymour of Litchfeld, who will of course have great influence. Other promi- nent members on the Democratic side are Judge Luzon B. Morris of New Haven, sx-Mayor Sprague and Mahlon R. West of Hartford, and Albert T. Burgess of New Lon don
 Talk about the speakership is already growing lively. Naturally, Hon. Lynde Ear- rison, who made as good a speaker as the House ever had, is mentioned, but we are authorized to state that he has no idea of be- coming candidate for the place. Others mentioned are Hon. William C.. Case of Granby, Hon. John M. Hall of Windham, Hon. John l.. Houston of Enfield, and Hon. John H. Perry of Fairfield, who was mem Der of the House in 1877 and 1878. All of these gentlemen have excellent qualifications for the place.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

DO Lney DOtn CllulDeO 1nGO the arm Cnd1r
 The bee can deliver stinging retort and yet keep its mouth shut. This is where it has the advantage of the campaign orator.
 q believe in bananas in the abstract, but not in the concrete" said the old gentleman as he painfully arose from the asphalt walk.
 The disquietude of man who is always reaching for dictionary is as funny as that of 8 spider anxious to see his web stir KeokaLt Consultation.
 An insignificant little barrel-hoop lying upon the sidewalk has been known to yank a man right out of the bosom of the church and hurl him into the ranks of backsliders.
 A petrifed woman has been discovered in Cascade Lake, Nevada The petrifaction is described as small, scrawny, brown, emaci- ated, shrivelled and hideous. How mad the woman who was petrifed would be to know that she had been preserved for posterity in such shape.-BufalO Commercial.
 ''What are you laughing at ?'' asked Sopho- cles of Hschylus, as they stood at the side of the stage and looked over the vast audience. 'At all those Athenian donkeys,'' answered Eschylus "who have paid from five to ten drachma for the privilege of listening to this Persian actress, when they don't understand one word she says. "-Pucb.
 Justice Smith said, on opening his court at Connorsville, Tenn: "William Henry Smith is arraigned for assaulting his father" The magistrate had on the previous day knocked his father down with a club, and it was him self that he was now arraigning. He contin- ued ''The evidence is conclusive, and Pm not sure but I ought to send myself to jail for ten days But as this is my first offence, and certainly had good deal of provoca- tion, will simply impose a fine of ten dol lars" 7"
 Rev Mir. Sturgeon was once annoyed by three young men persisting in wearing their hats in church. He appeared for time not to notice them, but proceeded to tell his aud fence of visit he had paid to Jewish syna- gogue. "Whsn entered he said, q took of my hat, but was informed that the great mark of respect was to keep it on did so, though I assure you I felt very strange wearing my hat in a place of worship. And now, I paid that mark of respect to the synagogue, may I ask those Jews in the gallery to conform equally to our rules and kindly uncover their heads?" Which was enough.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
Price Four Cents.

In private life the self-conscious soul contents itself with becoming more and more the cen Ire of it's little circumference, taking none
 within it's orbit who will not consent to re- volve around it and emit light and warmth for its enjoyment There have been many noble definitions of what friend is People of real individuality, strength and sensitivenesa, doubtless have fewer real friends than they
 are apt to think, unless they have been cherishing, unconsciously low ideals. But whatever friend may not be, certainly that sweet and noble term is unmerited by one who. however generous in other directions, is selfish of himself.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
To Advertisers.
 Geo. P. ROvVeu & Co.'S
 Select List of Local Newspapers.

An advertiser who spends upwards of 5000 year, and who invested less than 1850 of it in this List writes: [" Your Select Local List paid better last year than all the other advertising df1.'' It is not 8 Cooperative List.
 It is not a Cheap List.
 1t is an Honest List.
 The catalogue states exactly what the papers are When the name of paper is printed in full face type it is in every instance the best When printed in capitals it is the only paper in the place. The list gives the population of every and the circula- tion of every paper.
 The rates charged for advertising are barely one fifth the publishers schedule. The price single States ranges from B to $50. The price inch month in the entire list is $625 The regular of the papers for the space and time S2ss0 A. The list includes 952 newspapers of which 187 issued daily and 765 weekly. They located 7SS different cities and towns which 26 are State Capi tals 363 places of 5000 population, ty Seats. For copy of List and other information, address GEO. P. HOWELL CO.,,
 10 Spruce St., New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
OutgrOwinR One's Friends

There are men and women in public life whose pathway is marked by the "remains'' of whilom friends whom they have squeezed dry and dropped, like so many sucked oranges. In politics it is said of such man that he is kicked down the ladder by which he climbed. In literary or other walks of life the human sponge often swells up with the thought that he has tout
 grown his humble friends of other days.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

Twins were born to Mrs Bedell in Valley Stream, L. l., last week They were named Garfield and Hancock. Hancock died the next day. Garfield is alive and we'll The Brooklyn Uaat0n-ATyus thinks that Hancock thought life was only local question" of it.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

A Chicago paper prints list of 516 resi- dents of that city who carry large life insur- ance policies. Of these ninety-sN are insured for $50, GOO apiece or over. 200 for from $20,- 900 to $5O,0 and 220 for from $1O GOO to $20, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Mir. Moody's sermons have been translated into Arabic. Protestant missionaries in Syria read extracts from them every Sunday even ing to their converts.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

HIsroRY OF POLITICAL PARTIES and of the Federal Government, from colonial times to the present date Entirely in design, comprehen- sve and exhaustive with beautifully colored maps and diagrams Contains all the platforms of politi- cal parties. The most valuable publication of the age. Non partisan. Should be in every household school and library Issued in book form ct $5 and wall chart at s. Agents wanted everywhere at ers IndisDaEolis Ind.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05

We shall probably hear less now about the consuming desire for free trade and import ed commodities by which we have been told the citizens of the northwestern States are possessed If the success of the Republican party means anything, it means that not only in the east but clear across the continent American citizens believe in the policy of protecting home industry.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
EOR GAI.E

Ik4sA BUILDING LOTS on Nicholl, Eagle and both Esi: sides of Nash street; 400 feet in place {; EasL price low; terms easy.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
Boston and New York Air Line

Railroad Company.
 A SPECIAL meeting of the Boston and New York "A Air Line Railroad Company will be held at the Common Council rooms in the City of Mtddletown, Connecticut at l o'clock D. m, on Thursday, the Jourth day of November, 18S0 to take such action as may be deemed expedient to authorizing the issue of the bonds of the company to an amount not ex- ceeding S500, ,000 and the execution Of new mort gage of all the property and franchises Of the com pany to the sae tsaid bonds to be used solely in retiring the existing issue of $50o009 mortgage bonds Of the company, which have been called in), and to do other proper business incidental thereto By order of the executive committee.
 o25 lot T. L. WATSON, Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
T0 RENT

1O SssA A DESIRABLE Furnished Room will be Ezssii5 rented to or two gentlemen. Call at MiT 26 ELM STREET, my1S If Corner Orange.
 FOR RENT, S$e2, BRICK BUILDING, with engine in good or Es;iH der, with without barn; possession any time E.II ANDREW MARTIN, f23f 1s Pearl Stree4.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-05
B. HEALY, 79 Congress Ave. or 36 Broad St.

First-Class Residence for Sale.
 AeA4 OWING to contemplated change in business E's location the ensuing fall, offer my residence, EsIlE corner of East Grand and Ferry streets, for sale This is by far the finest place in Fair Haven, Lot 131x230 feet well stocked with every variety of fruit in bearing condition. House built of founda- tion stone contains ten rooms, all heated by steam also gas and water stationary range and wash tubs. Large barn and carriage house; accommodations for five horses gas and water; room for Large hennery and garden Parties meaning business can apply the premises.