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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-20
The Wages of Farm Labor.

This is the time of the year when labor on
the farm becomes the question OF the hour.
1t has been said that among the drawbacks
TO intelligent culture in our country is the
uncertain tenure of the soil. The agricIl-
tural laborer. as q general thing, IS EN-
ployed for about nine months in the year
In the spring he is to be looked after, and
before he is secured numberless lit:le mat
tiers, which result in great moment after a
while, are left undone till the help comes
when il is too late to do them properly for
the best results for that season.
Where farms are large enough to afford
it, and those who farm are engaged in a life
pursuit, the best results have been found to
follow from so managing as to have the help
employed all the year round; and all the
better if such help be married and can be
comfortably domiciled in tenant houses on
the ground. Advantage can thus be taken
OF every turn OF good weather to get the
work done at the proper moment, to the
great benefit of the subsequent crop. More
over a man regularly employed is likely TO
take more interest in his work than one who
knows he is but temporary, and the EN-
ployer has more chance to bear patiently
with the man while both are learning one
anOther's ways
There is besides the absolute Question of
labor at this season. another which always
troubles one, namely, that one of wages.
The carpenter, for instance, who gets in the
city 81 so to 50 per day, has to pay perhaps
sic or SIS per month for house rent, while
provisions of every kind have to be pur-
chased, and often at high rates. Even the
smallest scrap of fuel has to be bought, and
there is nothing but what costs hard cash to
g,tit. A hand on q farm, especially il he is
comfortably tenanted, has less rent, less ex-
pense in provisions and less demand on his
wages in every way, and this should
Always enter into calculations as TO
the worth of services. Even when the single
man is boarded in the family. it is still about
the same. Sixteen dollars per month and
board in family on a farm is better for the
hand than $3.50 without any other privi-
leges in city, as any single young man who
has tried the difference can readily testify to-
1t is not, therefore, a fair omIarison be-
tween the actual cash of the city and the
cash wages of the country. Nominally less
| the result is generally greater. and this re-
suit should be the basis of calculations
There is no doubt, however, that we lose
much by transitory labor, and it will be
| wise for all who can to make such arrange
ments as will enable the laborer TO be
steadily employed the whole year.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-20
MANHOOD RESTORED

victim of early imprudence. causing nervous
debility, premature decay. etc, having tried tr
vain every known remedy, has discovered a'sim
plemeans of self-cure, which he will send free o
his fellow-snferers. Address j. II. REEVES, -
Chatham street. New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-20

Ladies probably think that bangs are kill
ing. They are sometimes fatal. The one
that Goliath got in the forehead did the
business for him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-20
The Largest Cow.

Posey County, Indiana, claims to have
raised the largest COW in the world. Her
name is Lady Posey; breeds, mixed Dur.
ham and big English. Her measurement
are: Greatest height five feet ten incb&
girth, eight feet nine inches; length. ten
feet six inches, on including tail, sevspteen
feet. Her form is good; and, thoVb not
fat she weighs 1900 pounds Her 6Or is
red and white, red predominating. Age,
six years. Her present owner lives in
Stark County, Illinois
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-20

WANTEOn.11s r 9s soasTs Ss1nfs safs
the permanent local agency for the sale Of our tes,
coffees sfc in packages, This agency
requires no peddling and but a moderate amount q
soliciting, and properly managed VIII pay from 80
70 1900 per year. Particulars free.
PEorLrs TEA Co. p. o. Box bc2s. s.. LOUIS. No.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
4 GTRL SHOT DEAD BY MIsrAKE.

Maggie Helms, girl fifteen years old, was shot
and instantly killed last night in front of her home
No. 40 East Eleventh-st by John McCusker a
drunken house painter. McCusker lives at No Ala
East Eleventh-st His wife and children forsook
him some years ago, and since then he has given his
neghbors much trouble. He has been arrested more
than once for drunkenness. HIS is a large awkward
lrislman, about fifty years old. Last night
he had a quarrel with John Foley, who lives in one
OF the adjoining tenement houses. lie accused Foley
OF having stolen some money from HIM and de
manded that Foley should pay him. Foley IT isl
said. threatened TO give McCusker a heating. Nc
Cusler went TO his rooms and procured large navy
revolver. As soon as he returned to the street he
began TO shoot at Foley. He fired two shots
Foley escaped unhurt, but of the bullets struck
Maggie Helms in the head. The girl was standing
on the sidewalk when she shot. She fell deaf
without word. McCusker was arrested and taken
tn the Fifth Street Police Station. He was very
drunk when he was locked up. When questioned
about the shooting he said that he did not Intend to
hurt the girl, but fired at Foley because he was
afraid that Foley meant to iniure him. The body of
he murdered girl was taken in charge by her pa
rents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26

aiem 1 had rendered up to that time representing
as they hey did the best medical talent in the city
do to continue the large number of medical gentle
nlo men, IN attendance. Such number of surgeons
"Vulu DC cumbersome and unwieldy.'
" said, Then, Mr. President. it is YOUR duty 10
'e! !s ~ your medical attendants now.'
my, lie replied: i desire you to take charge of
skill and have full confidence As'iiH in y a%G
5Hn oafanet and wish You to thank the
hhn an | thanked him and replied that it would
pe necessary to select three or four medical men as
sRaI a IN the case He replied; He replied
mmoW what talent you require and your judg
them %Sn' s Is best upon ,, that point
who We're immediately associated in the case stat
said ~ t each instance, the for doing. He
then tn nre vas emlnently satisfactory to him.
ss o Sgr counsel shall IT, be harry yts ths%
one 10 the number You have selected and want to
y 10 YOU doctor, that you shall not be embarrassed
N any way in yonr future treatment of the case
Neither the President nor Mrs Garfield nor any MEN,
Ie household from thai time to the present sg-
enent conn a9 81 any other physician except the
hoId uesre to say at this time that Mrs. Gar
mas G,t44tscentiousy kept this promise to me
'niI33uenout The entire case"
IN. ne next question propounded was:
were the evidences of pyemice or blood
pp as developed by the autopsy convincing
MY position upon this point has been declared
aru pdpnshed heretofore now wait tbe ind on,art
3l tne profession upon the merits of the ease 5s
DE presented in its surgical historyn ' 40 ""
was the condition of the President no oefo;ou
declared IN the bulletins, systematically and inten
uonally misrepresented not ~ ~ ~
am surprised that even suspicion of tbo accu
racy OF the bulletins should be dnfertoined The
most scrupulousc care exercised bv the surgeons in
council to construct the bulletins so as 70 Tive tho
exact condition OF the President at the time of their
lSSue, without presenting any individual opinion or
scnssng the medical aspects of the case before the
public" " VIZ 0 '0ioio 'ne
II misrepresented the object iustifable p,
. Il thnk the surgeons would not have beon iustified
IN mlsreprcSentlng the condition of the President in
any particular" "
10 what extent were Drs. Hamilton and Aqnew
praGtticaiy connected with tho case ~
+ iheH were associate counsel from the
tlne they entered into the case which
was forty-six hours afrer the President received
MS INJURY, aud from that time were kept fully adj
olse ahd soon after, one or both always pres
emu uhtli the case terminated They had full con-
troll As consulting surgeons
hal any OF the surgeons connected with the
case cit direct or remote interest in any stock
speculation which could be affected by the Presi-
oeht condition or the report concerning itlD
regard the question as an insult
10 me professional and social integrity OF the
ITnt,emeH Concerned in the treatment of the case
Ia sulnCient answer to the implied INSULT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
h DEVASTATING SYORII.

THE CITY OF EIMIRA, n. Y, SWEPT by A HURRI-
CAEE-UOUsEs UNROOFED AND TREES UPRoorEp
PRECEDED BY AN EARTHQUAKES.
EINuRA. n. w. Sept. "a terrible hurricane
struck this city this afternoon Mt 1870 o'clock ac-
companied by severe rainstorm. A great amount
of damage was done in about two minutes the dura-
ton of the storm. Entire roofs with heavy timbers
were carried away hundreds of feet The Rathbun
House unroood, the spiro of the ledding Meth
odist Church blown across the street into a
yard about two tons of brick were deposited in the
organ of the First Presbyterian Church. and holes
were blown through the walls of several brick build
ngs and the brick scattered in all directions The
river bank is covered with dohris-roofs blown from
buildings chlmneys etc. Immense oak, elm and
maple trees snapped at the roots like pine
stems. Hardly street il passable because of the
number of trees blown across Thorn. WoTkmon are
busy with axes and teams clearing away the ruins
The re Department is taking care of endangered
buildings >. A, Mannarng blown from his
buggy and seriously injured. The spire of n negro
church was blown upon n house adjoining and
crushed it, but injured one. The roof of tho pal
ace car shops was blown over tho freight Office a
distance OF several hundred feet. The streets are
full of people, and tho greatest CONSERVATION pre-
vailed The storm was preceded by an earthquake.
and now there IL perfect calm Rain fell so heavily
that the pipes insufficient TO carry Oft the water
aud damage was done to furniture by this means
the water backing up and over the cornices Ii is
impossible 30 estimate the damage done but in this
lcity alone, III Will reach thousands of dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
MICRIGAN'S PRESSING NEEDS.

TO he Edttor OF The Trt6uns
SIR have been personally through that DOR
ton Of the district devastated by fires naturally ribu
tary to this place, and from observation can say
that the condition OF the people is ptable The
suffering is extreme. and will continue so for long
time 10 come There is absolutely covering for hun
dreds Of families, all the lumber and lumber mills having
been burned with the houses household goods fodder
grain, many cattle, horses, sheep and swine, farming
utensils wagons harnesses, and oven yokes all tools
such hoes and spades. Our people have given
great deal of their time and substance to preparing
and distributing cooked food and the most necessary
articles or clothing and bedding, and s the dest ion
unparalleled. Your city is noted for charity: There
has seldom occurred more pressing necessity for its
exercise than the present Clothing and Provisions
VIII probably be supplied by points but money
Will be required for many things. Laundering which
has supplied thousands with work during the long win
ter Is practically finished 10 this part o. Michigan,
work can only be procured by going long distance TO
obtain it, Any relief sent TO this point will be sacrediy
used for the direct benefit of the fire sufferers,
- N NJ. RICHARDSON
Caro-, Tuscola Co., Mich. Sept. II, 1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
ATTEMPTING no COMMIT SUICIDE.

Joseph Mechan, who was locked up in the
station OF the Third ubPrecinc Brooklyn. for ntox-
cation, yesterday attempted to commit suicide by hang
ing himself to the door Of his cell with his suspenders
His groans heard and he cut down time to
his life.
Bridget ONeill, age twenty-seven, OF No. d37 West
Twenty eghth-st, this city jumpea into the River
ut the foot OF Miltonst Greenpoint, about 430 D. M
yesterday with tho evident intention OF committing
eide. She rescued by Charles Gluly, of No. 326
Greenpont-ave., and taken home by Patrolman Dill.
She would give reason for her act.
Nicholas Money, fortyaeven years OF age after quar-
reng with his wife at No, 100 Humboldtst, BROOKLYN
yesterday afternoon, attempted to end his life by shoot
ing himself In the forehead with revolver 1t Ia prob
able that he viii recover.
homeless sailor, who gave his name M Leopold
Brown, thirty years old, attempted to drown him
self last night ut Forty fourths and tho North River
He was rescued and sent to Roosevelt Hospital by
police of the Twenty second Precinct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
MIDNIGHT WEA TIER REPORT
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis for The pds: "a hours.

WASHINGTON, Sept 26. l a. m.-The bar
ometer Is highest in the South Atlantic States and Iowes,
in the St. Lawrence Valley The temperature has risc
slightly in the Middle Atlantic States and from 90 20
l6o in the Northwest elsewhere 1t has remained nearv
stationary Light fallen since last report in tho
Lake region and heavy rain In the East Calf State
rainfall of LAG inches is reported from Port Eads
Southerly winds prevail in the West Gulf States and
districts east Of the Mississippi River.
The temperature in NIL Il
tricts east of the Rocky Mountains being from a.
ITO in the Northwest from 80 ITO ia the Ohio valley
and Tennessee; from 100 to 5o in the Lower Lake re-
gion from 80 to 100 in NewEngand from 70 To l3o
above ia the Middle Atlantic States.
Indications for today
For New-Engand far weather. south to west winds
stationary or higher barometer and temperature
For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather south 4,
west winds, nearly stationary barometer and tempera
ture.
Indications for tomorrow.
The Indications that fair weath er Will preva
and probably tomorrow ia and the Mddle
Atlant States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26

appeitmhed also to the wealthier classes and pro-
Nhc'al nobes 1t is very clear that in those DAYS
no longer ago than our fathers time, there must
nave pech whole societies, who, however noble"
never dreamed OF stIaying far from their own re-
mote localities. 1t would take a fitty-milliner
power TO describe these dresses even if Won couI5
allow me space for the enterprise IL must suice To
say that the predominant material was rs might
pe expected woollen, and the largely prevailing
I M scarlet The addition of gold in some form of
''SSue was the means mainly relied on as the out
""'u ana visible sign of mobility" though fire.
f"o'V used also for the marking of a saint day or
monday AS whole the collection is most in
'ereStlng one, and of infinite suggestion to those
VINO love to amuse themselves with the atten,pt tn
sure 10 themselves the world rs it really was and
i've" even lew decades Of years before our own
uay' IL would be thousand pities if The collection
was dispersed without having been made durab,e
IN The form of careful and accurate drawings for
this will be done
The locality of tho Exposition is the privoto oar
zen attached TO the Kings Milanese villa. These
S"'uehs not usually open to the public arc of great
beauty. When his Majesty was asked to allow tbc
Apos'toh 10 be held here. he granted the reouest
only begging the architect and managers 70 snare
1 'no trees IL possible. When his Majesty came 70
'S'' inc Exposition, and to inaugurate its opening
'he members of the committee who werc in attend
great ana warmly expressed satisfaction that
matters had been so cleverly and carefully man.
ageu mat not tree nor shrub had been touched
In TACT one secs them all sides rising through the
roohng OF the various galleries and courts The
main gallery, containing the most delicate and
precious products, occupies the site of a grand
avenue where nothing of the kind was necessary
s mat portion OF the gardens, which are extremely
extensive. not occupied by The buildings of the
Exposition, is open to the visitors to it, and CON
tributes not little to the attraction.
In conclusion / may mention that the (" Leone
oil Caprera' the small craft in which three ma
\ rlners crossed the Atlantic, has been brought TO
/ Milan and placed on lake in the royal gardens
wthIn the Exposition. One of the triumvrote
which constituted her crew, sits by the side of the
lake where she is moored. and charge of twenty
ahve centmes-5 cents-is made for the privilege of
stepping on board her and viewing the arrange
mcnts.N The view of these consists of peepinr
through small hole into the extremely small space
l below the flush deck of the boa+ in which il was
lust possible for two of the crew-not co sit but to
/ lie and sleep, under some amount of shelter Our
Trend on the bank assured us that they were I'M.
ceasingly wet TO the skin during the whole hundred
and twelve days of the voyage And In truth il
needed no assurance glance at the boat to he
lahundantly certified that such must have been the
I ease. / heartily trust that ancient mariner may
have made a satisfactory collection of cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
MORE BRITISH SYMPATHY.
THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY PROFOUNDLY MO

ihh RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY PROFOUNDLY MOVED
A GRAND TRIBUTE AT ST. PAUL's.
LONDON, Sept. 23.-St. PauIs Cathedral was
crowded tins afternoon, it having been announced
mat the services would relate to the death of Pres-
dent Garfield, and the majority of the congregation
were III mourning. When the Dead March in Saul
was played the whole congregation, numbering
many thousands rose and remained standing amidst
profound silence all showing grief and many weep
ling.
canon Stubs preached and specially referred to
the cruel manner OF President Garields DEATH He
]eAtoiied ms life and virtues and expressed SYM
pathy for the sorrowing American Union
AT both the morning and evening services in
Westminster Abbey reference was made to Presi-
dent Garheld's death. The Rev. Mr.. Harlzns said
tnat the late President, who came from old Puritan
Soock' afforded bright and noble example to all
mankind Mr. Garfield, he said was not only a pro-
lessor OF literature, but likewise a lawyer a
statesman of great celebrity and further preacher
OF righteousness. In conclusion no said that none
could fail to sympathzc with their kinsmen across
the Atlantic
AT the afternoon service Canon Duckworth said
inc American people were richer to-day in all that
conid dignity National life by President Garfieds
heroic death. Had the shattered frame revived il
would be hard to believe that he could have i'm
pressed ms greatness moro eifectually.
At ST. Margarets, Westminster the Rev Mr. Rob
erts described the assassination as a crime against
the whole English humanity
AT all the principal churches of all denominations
General Garleids death formed the subject of
sympathetic alusion At several of the Hebrew
Isynagogues on Saturday the death was alluded to-
resident Americans present Mr.. Shaw the
American Consul. speaking under great emotion,
sald ne loss OF General Garfield was the worlds
I"sS. Inc voluntary manifestation of English sym
pathy would win the lasting love and gratitude of
Americans. The Rev. Mr. Johnson. of Chicago, also
to W Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
CRIME OF d CONFIDENTIAL CLERK.

Alexander II. McIlvaine, O book keeper in
the office OF J. w. Arke Douglas shipping merchants
lot No. 116 Pearst gave mp his position two ago.
and leaving the Office carried away with him tho
t.ok and check book He arrested and looked up
at Police Heaquarters week ago, and afterward
committed to tho Tomb prison. He refused
to tell where the stolen books wore, when
promised his liberty II he would give them up
Deteotve Hess learned that McIlvaines vito lived
|dceS hsr to rive nm tls hcoSs IN hsng that
the books Ia tho Of tho police Molvane
broke down and confessed that he had taken them to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
Post Once Nenee.

the fofeisu mails for the enling SATURDAY
October i, 1881, will close q Office on TIhSDaI
at for EUROPE By steamship Arizona wa aueenstern
on W EDSEcDAi at m. for Europa by steamshin A.
bic wa queenstown ocrespondence for must oe
specially sdorcssed and at direct by efssn
smp ~ laurent wa HAVE ON THURSDAY at s;S0 a NJ
steamship Celtic
deace for Germany ana France must be specially adressd
ana ~ so m Tor kuroPe. by steamship Wes8d VIA Fym
Europe by Steamship City Of Rchmond VIE %
toi 9ernsoy and Scotland be sDei
sddressed and a, ga i Scotland direct hy
ncho.la VIA 0iesg0w and a. for Belgium direct h
s s gessn,,and va AntyeIR and AZ II w.
The mails for Cape Hayu. 81 Domingo TURKS LAND
close on WI hsDAY az p The nails tor cafa ths
West lndiet ana Nexoe close On THU RSDAY
Tie mails toe IsnaioA The West Indes savanis 60 eies
on NtDAf ~ a M The mails for Aspinva aud Soutf
Sess 60 ftpAY st iDA TAs malls for Brasil
vsnezmsia ana Cnraeca close on sATU m m
maus tof CANA and Japan CLOSE September so
msis for Australia &c slsss October is, a. 7:Sop IA
,.,. HENRY O. PEARSON, PsstnaSt.r
Pest odAca NeH-Yerk sent a lssI -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
DIED.


NiSle Iaaod his country residence BucSingha Farm
short nnSss william S fa1y 2. 2 20 ss after
eners services At the house son. FIanklin BARTLETT
1881, at IL O'Clock D''''' i"O'""s e'P'eD Der ~
BbsTERaAt West Haven Conn., September a. Elizabeth
VII be buried IN Greenwood Cemetery at 1890 m weas
Services in Chapel in Greenwood.
I1EneIed into rest PlaInheId " J. suddenly
9Ga Esert,t Youngest daughter l. The late I've
Funeral services the Of her father East Foutt
InterneDt At Greenwood Cemetery
On P Of %5 a a SsPSi q NowYO
HoPPER-At Newark, n J.. on Thursday, september %
FnSerss is ssr,c a. H,9PgeSE sgca 80 years
Newark " j., Monday september 20 al O'clock nj M
npe S6o :; TaPra Friday 2d ns cstharne
nom her late residence Tapps MONDAY the 26th
Northern r. r. Of NewJersey train at 10 A. M from Cham
MocREERY-A his residence near Beuevuo X On Son.
"a James McCreery, in the 6sth year his age
M ~ siveSS 10 - Peters Church, Bellevc Gas A.
Train leaves foot chambers-st. at s:sOam
MORRISON Philadelphia Thursday September % 1891
Ae1ander Morrison. --''0i'
Funeral services at his late residence corner ssb and Walnut
St Fhnadeiphia Pean, Monday inst al ociosk
Of heart disease Saturday evening
Ses s "a Caroline IL Sherwood, wife shor.
Funeral services at the residence $50 Monroe Brook
Relatives and trends sre 81 a. Ssoet P
sIBELL-On Sunday morning, September 2s Iizvis 4
youngest daughter Of sarah 4. aud The late William -
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
H-ssturday september %. inflammation q the
P ALBERT Valentine smith, son OF James Ella
Fnners seT Wees vi, az az BY y 60 60; = ~, h.,
NJ Sa' NO o" East ~ t-st this Mondsy
$40 a. m train from New York. " Wv
WEEKS-At the residence OF Sanford II weess yortt,r-
on seventh day. Path inst, James Weeks, year
Relatives and friends invited ATTEND his funeral at
on ol,ia gay me 2lth inst, az II O'Clock.
at Chappaqua- 0''"' O'"' 4 D'p''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-26
LATEST SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF NETWORK SEP

ARRIVED.
Steamer City OF Richmond (Br) Leoh Iverpoo sent
and Queenstown 49, with mdse and passongeis John
Dale - :
steamer Rheola (srl crowest days. with ndso
TO Geo BuIey.
with sulphur to order, vessel "a seager Bros. -
Steamer Wyanoke Couch, Richmond, City Nor.
folk With mdse and passengers 20 Old Dominion So 90.
land passengers to Old Dominion SIS
steamer X 9 Knight Chichester. Georgetown, ID C. and
Aexnndrfa, with mdso and passengers TW WHITMAN
Bark Mary Baker Of Yarmouth, MS sutton, Cork az
days la ballast 10 lloyd q Hincken - -
BARK Wsrwfck Castle of Lancaster. c1ancharty Manila
Bowring n Archibald. -
BARK Hattie Dixon Sawyer Fernandina ~ davs with
lumber 70 Southland d co; vessel to Metcaf q CO.