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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Reunion of Officers and sailors Of the War.

CINCINNATI, June 16.-Very widespread
interest has been awakened in the proposed
reunion of the officers and soldiers of the
late War to be held in this city, September
IA, 10 and 16. Arrangements are also made
for the reunion of member of the Navy OF
that War. The idea is to have a general
programme for afternoons and night, in
Guiding a grand parade, and to set apart the
%forenOons for reunions OF the regiments,
brigades and divisions. For these, con-
~venient quarters will be furnished free OF
cost, and it is thought that with the low
rates of fare given by the railroads many OF
these organizations will come here to hold
their reunions. The work of preparation is
10 the hands of COMMITTEES appointed by
the local organizations of ex-soldiers and
sailors. Citizens generally are enlisted in
furthering the interests of the reunion, be-
sides giving quarters for holding regimental
and other reunions. 1t is the purpose TO
establish a large camp in the suburbs,
where free lodging will be furnished, and
where meals will be furnished at rates
established by the Committee of Arrange
ments. The details of the programme is
not yet settled, but addresses from the lead
ing military men will be a part of the plan.
General Sherman has said that he will be
here
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
How Brave Men Feel.
TMnbile Register.I

VII AACbAAC 5AoNl
Decoration Day of the Federal dead,
eral J. w. Burk delivered the memorial
Grafton. The General, who is Collector OF
Customs at this port, is a son OF Green Erin,
who proudly claims a dash of her ancient
rulers blood, whose device was 'Une foy,
une 10y, une Roy" and has been a brave
soldier on what he thought the right side.
We commend to the stay-at-hOme Union
men of the North the noble feelings ex.
pressed by General Burke in the course OF
his remarks, although we very much fear
that in dong so we may furnish weapons
against him to the hyenas for whom ''the
war is not yet over"
"And now, my friends, having lone jus
tice to the gallant men whose graves are
decorated to-day in memory of all this, lei
me not conclude without indicating the
honor and character of our noble dead by
paying a tribute of respect TO the m oil
the brave men who fell on the other side
In life, after the battle, the wounded Con.
federate soldier shared his canteen with hi:
disabled Union foe, and the victoriou;
Union soldier his last crust with his chival'
rous Confederate captive. The springs Ot
twenty years nave heightened the verdurC
over their graves, and whilst We trust that
their bright spirits are looking down TO Us
in peace from a higher and holier sphere,
why should not the survivors regard each
OtACl uCCOlulu6 " thdb III tildl pidCtS uohpi
and love above hate and envy?
A a type of a fearless, chivalric foe; a
noble, self-denying, patient, manly being
no soldier of modern or ancient days ex
celled the men who marched with Bragg
from Shiloh to Perryville, or who persisted
with Hood in front of the icy ramparts OF
Nashville. With bleeding feet and ragged
uniforms, subsisting often on parched corn
and the treasures of crystal spring. without
medicines ar commiSsariat, treasury or re-
serve, those battle-scarred legiOns defied
alike the summer sun and the SHOWS OF
winter, and faced death under the very en-
brasures of destruction.
''lf any man wants ID know anything OF
the herOism and valor of the Confederate
soldier, let him go to the Union veteran,
who faced him on the field. The legions OF
Rome never produced more splendid physi-
cal courage, and the history of wal show:
no greater example of fortitude and en-
durance. And, in saying this, we only ado
to our own glory, and magnify the splendol
of the achievement that resulted in theil
ultimate discontinue"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
THE STATE PRESS.
The Upton Times saws:

Inc 1lpton IlmeS says.
II is possible that Mr.. B. S. Parker, of the
New Castle Mercury, may receive a Consulate
from Garfeld's Administration. 1t is not credit
able to the newspaper profession that IL should
be negligent of its own members. The appoint
ment of NJ. Parker would be an honor to the Ad-
ministratiou. The unobtrusive life of this gen.
tleman OF letters has been honorable TO the State.
Much that he has written ought not TO perish in
yet done he doubtless could do did not the con-
slant meeh ical intellectual labor Of a country
Journalists .4fe dull he higher tendencies of his
mind. Ifthere is a newspaper man who has in
fuence with a Congressman or Senator he ought
TO use IL in behalf of one of the most modest and
able OF Indiana authors.
The Scott County Democrat says:
The Democratic party has a Glorious opportuni-
ty. Butt its leaders must rise to the full level of
the needs of the hour. Petty ~factionaI interest
must be dropped. There must be no questions
of the "spoils OF Office" Great, unselfish and
of the people and for the glory of our free insti-
buttons.
The Democratic party is the party of the future
Let Ii be worthy of the great work before ii.
The Sullivan Democrat says:
Conner says Dorsey gave him money to buy
votes. The same thing is being done in the New
York Legislature. Is Dorsey there, or is the sys-
tenn an established Republican method?
We are not alone in our Poor Farm
troubles. The Nashville Jacksonian says:
The New Castle Democrat shows up the Poor
lnuuct Oi1ltuIg OOuutg III IdtneI u poor Dgnt. III
seems that the inmates of the institution are
whipped with a wagon whip at times, and some
OF thtm are kept there who could. and would,
willingly earn their own living. Let the County
papers keep an eye on these places and the man
agement they are under. Our poor and afflicted
must not be Neglected or abused.
The Ledger Standard says:
The bribery Investigation will have one coed
effect. whatever else IL may do. il will show the
world what kind of men the Republican party I'm
New York send TO the Legislature. By Bradley's
own statements ii is shown that he had testified
falsely IN the Court, and had been mixed up in
other legal matters where his actions were of
doubtful morality. He also stated that he could
receive money for his vote. One day he swears he
had made up his mind TO reveal the bribery be-
fore he accepted the money. At another time he
swears that he had not. II he accepted the money
without having determined on exposing the
scheme, he certainly accepted a bribe. So much
for him.
Senator Sessions, also by his own statements,
Is shown to be a notorious corrupt lobbyist. who
had received money at divers and sundry times
for the purpose of influencing legislation. He
also shows that he was smart enough rascal 10
put. il where it would do the most good-in his
own pocket. He also admits having received
money as a Congressional lobbyist when his
brother was a member of that body. A nice mes
truly. No wonder Ross Tweed, Boss Kelley and
Boss COnkiing could flourish in such a State.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22

put the winter plants out door, dig a hole in
the flower-bed large enough TO set the turnip
init will rot in a short time--and yOur
plants will thrive by not having the tender
roots disturbed.
Gas lime contains some sulphides of lime.
some sulphates and a little sulphate of am
monia, but not enough tOgiveit much value
as a fertilizer. If used in any large GUAM
tity il would destroy vegetation. The best
use to which We ever saw 1t applied was
upon the gravel walks to prevent the growth
of grass and weeds. which it did most effect
ually. at the same time making a very firm,
dry and durable walk.
Grubs in the head of sheep are believed to
be caused by the gadfy, which deposits its
eggs in the nostrils of the sheep during the
summer and autumn; although they cause
much pain they are not usually fatal. To
prevent them. apply tar to the noses of the
sheep, occasionally during July and August,
or smear the feeding troughs with tar. To
cure the sheep when the grubs are once
Matched, blow tobacco smoke up the nostrils
or syringe the nose with a decoction Of to-
bacco.
June, July and August are the best
months for layering roses. If the soil dries
quickly water the layers twice a day, as they
must be kept moist. BY October they will
be ready to be taken from the parent plant.
Cut them off within two inches from the
tongue. Dig deeply with a trowe to take
them up and transplant where they will re-
main. The following spring they should be
pruned down to three or fou buds. Some of
them will flower in the summer.
Our best farmers are beginning to learn,
and, in fact, most of them nave already
learned, that the time spent in destroying
weeds in the autumn is well spent, and that
if they would save time in cultivating hoed
crops they must keep the weeds from seed
ing rs much as possible in all parts of the
farms; a little carelessness in this respect
will soon cover a farm with weed seeds. A
single root of milk-weed in a moving field,
if left unmolested, will spread over and take
possession of a large field in a few years.
At a strengthening of Merinos at Oak
land, Mich, the heaviest fleeces shorn were
"a pounds, 3 ounces; % pounds, IL ounces;
81 pounds, 3 ounces. Tine weight of the
sheep were in the same order as follows:
123 pounds, 114H pounds and III pounds
respectively, the heaviest strengthening the
largest fieeces. AZ Sedalia, Mo-. at a similar
shearing. the three heaviest fieeces were 36
pounds, 4 ounces; 81 pounds, 4 ounces, and
sheep were 135 pounds, los pounds
and 1861 pounds. Mr.. W. w.
Brown, of Slater, Mo-, made the fol-
lowing shearinS from Cotswolds. Six rams
one year old this spring, sheared as follows;
20 pounds, 22A pounds, 21A pounds, 20H
pounds, 1917 pounds and 10 pounds. Six
ewes, two years old, with sucking lambs by
their side, sheared 1871 pounds, 1SA pounds,
liz pounds, III pounds and IL pounds.
The weight of the carcasses of the Cotswold
sheep we have not obtained, but we have nc
doubt they were much heavier than the
Merinos, and that the Cotswold sheared 9
much heavier weight of clear wool when
made ready for the machine than the
Merinos.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
THURMAN
Declines the G-ubernatorial Nomination
Especial to the Cincinnati Enquirer.l

Especial TO the Cincinnati Enquirer.
COLUMBUS, O., June 13.-The' friends of
Senator Thurman will regret that he abso-
lutely declines topermit the use of his name
in connection with the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor. The feeling has been
growing all over the State in favor of the old
Roman. Letters and kilograms have been
sent him importuning him to consent, and,
if he had done so, he would nave been nom
mated by reclamation. The following letter
to Mr.. Allen w. Thurman explains itself:
PARIS, May 2S, 1881.
MY DEAR soN-I see by the newspapers that /
am talked about as a candidate for Governor. i
made up my mind when 1 left the Senate that /
would return to private life for good and forever,
and | remain of that mind. II, therefore, there is
any disposition to nominate me, you will tell my
friends that | can not accept.
My private affairs, too long neglected. need all
my attention; and, besides, | have arrived at that
age when a man ought TO quit holding office. /
have had my full share of the honors. Let the
younger men come to the 'front.' / would not
have accepted the appointment l now hold but for
ny desire to see Europe. and the fact that it
would b OF short duration. ] shall always take q
deep interest in politics, and do my pest for the
success Of the Democratic party; bot do not
want office. Ii the Democratic pfrty act
wisely we shall carry every doubtful Stste next
fall. A. G. THURMAN.
The Thurman men here are disposed tO'support
Hon. John FOllett. P~ICKAwAY.
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A Pair of Georgia Yarns.

IOSleStnOrp Ec0O.
A perfectly responsible gentleman tells us
the following: 1.-The late Mr.. Isaac Thornton
of this County owned an old negro named
Ike. who could walk the bed of a stream
with as much ease as on land, He could
carry a couple of large stones in each hand
to weigh him down. and, fearlessly wading
into a river, pass across by walking on the
bottom. it mattered not how deep the water"
Our informant SAYS be frequently crossed
Broad River thus.
Mr.. NJ. b. McGinty, of Athens owns a pair
of horses that can understand everything
the driver says to them. He never carries a
whip, but governs them by words. If one
of the pair fails to do its duty the driver
simply calls it by name, stating hat when
they get to the stable punishment will be in
hicted. A gentleman tells us that the ami
mai at once shows It's understanding of the
threat by trembling in every limb, and is
frightened nearly to death when the time
arrives for the chastisement. Several clear
instances are recorded TO show that these
horses possess a remarkable understanding of
lanpnapp
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
United States Bond REDEEM ption and Legis
Iation.

~
WASHINGTON, June I6.-It is not thought
probable from intimations obtained at the
Treasury Department, based on the present
Indications, that there will be a recommen-
dation to the next Congress looking to re-
funding legislation. It is evidently the
opinion of those high in authority that the
conversion of high rate bonds under the
present system into bonds bearing a lower
rate is far more advantageous to business
interests than the agitation of the question
by Congress, while the intention of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury is to keep the sinking
fund well supplied. 1t is not probable
much will be done in the purchase of bonds
for that fund until the 5 per cents to which
option of continuance or redemption has
already been extended, are disposed of. Al
though there has been no report received as
to the number or amoun of coupon SIS re-
ceived for continuance at the London
Agency, 1t is understood quite a large
amount of such bonds have been presented.
The Secretary is of the opinion that nearly,
if not quite all the Sis, 600, 600 coupon SIS
will be received for continuance before the
time fixed for their presentation has elapsed,
namely, July j.
The Secretary was asked to-day if there
was any probability of his purchasing 4
per cents of 1907, for the sinking fund in
preference to redeeming the converted
S sesDoDas per t eea's' vat to which ane.t,h he
which had not yet been considered. 1t is
thought in some quarters that, providing
the As could be purchased in the open mar
ket at reasonable figures, it would be good
policy to purchase them in preference to re.
deeming the 81 per cents. Forty-four mil
lions dollars coupon 5 per cent. bonds have
been received tor continuance at 81 pei
cent. to date, leaving $40 0 900 to be heard
from
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Economy of Using Oxen.

The farmers of the Western States are at
greater expense for teams to do their work
than persons engaged in the same kind OF
sbusiness elsewhere. They almost invariably
employ small or m~edium-sizeu horses for all
kinds of field operations, as well as for team
ing They are able 10 do their work with
horses because their land is productive and
yields very large CROPS. Small farmers in
{ New England and Southern States can
not generally afford Ouse horses for blowing
and most other kinds Of field work IN
account of the expense attending them.
The employment of machinery on farms has
favored the use of horses. They move
quicker and can be managed better
than oxen and mules. In many parts
the prairie region of the West
young farmers are entirely un~acquainted
with the use Of any other animals for doing
any kind of work. Still, many farmers, es-
pecially those having small means, would
hnd IL profitable 70 employ oxen for doing
much of their work. Oxen can be put to
work year earlier than horses can, and can
be raised much cheaper. 1t costs less to
keep them, and they are worth more after
they nave outlived their working years.
They require less protection, and will stand
exposure much better. They require no
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Whittaker's Friends Dissatisfied.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., jun 15.-Whittaker's
friends are determined not to let his case
rest with the adverse finding of the Mill
tary Court. They claim that the
evidence taken does not Justify
a verdict of guilty and they propose an
other argument to this effect before the
Judge Advocate General. Then if the Judge
Advocate General approves the finding of
the Court, Whittaker's friends intend to
go before the President and ask him to dis
approve 1t. They make no point on the
color question, and will not. In spite of
their efforts it is more than probable that
the finding of the Court will be approved.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Estimate of the Quebec Fire.

QUEBEC. June 15.-lt is officially annouced
that 642 houses were destroyed in the recent
fire, making homeless l,2l1 families, con-
sisting of COPS individuals, two-thirds OF
whom lost all and without insurance.
The Relief Committee adopted a resolu-
ton passed at a meeting of Protestant gen.
tlemen, that 10 per cent. of the subscrip-
tons received by the Relief Committee be
paid to the Protestant Committee for the
relief of Protestant victims. People seem
to be seized with a panic, and rush wildly
into the streets at each alarm of fire. A
large amount of missing property has been
recovered by detectives.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Saving Mother.

The farmer sat I'm his easy chair
Between the fire and the lamplight's fare;
His face was ruddy and tnll and fair.
His three small boys in the chimney nook
Conned the lines of a picture book
His wife. the pride of his home and heart,
Baked the biscuit and made the tart,
Laid the table aud stepped the tea,
Deity, swiftly, silently;
Tired and weary and weak and faint.
She bore her trials without COMPLAINT,
Like many another household saint
Content, all selfish bliss above
lin the patient ministry OF love.
At last between the clouds of smoke
That wreathed his lips the husband spoke;
There's taxes TO raise, an int'rest to pay
And ef there should come a rainy day,
'TwOuld be mighty handy, I'm bound TO say,
T. have sumpthin' put by. For folks must Gle,
An there's funeral bills, and gravestonesto ouy-
Enough to swamp a man. ,purty nigh;
Besides, there's Edward, Dick and Joe
To provide for when we go.
So Il 1 was you. III tell you what I'd du;
I'd be savin' of wood as ever 1 could
Extra fires don't do any good
I'd be savin' of soap. an Sav1n OF lie.
And run up some candles once in a while;
I'd be rather sparin' of coffee an tea.
For sugar is high,
And all to buy.
And cider is good enough drink for me;
I'd be kind o. careful about my elo'es
And look out sharp how the money goes
Gewgaws is useless, natur knows;
Extry trimmin'
s the bane of women
1 I'd sell off the best o. the cheese and honey;
| And egge is a. good, nigh about, IS the money;
And as to the carpet you wanted new
/ guess we can make the old one du.
And as for the washer. an SEWN machine,
Them smoOth-tongued agents s so pesky mean
You'd better get rid Of 'em slick and clean.
What do they know about women's work.
Du they calkilate women was born 10 shirkE
Dick and Edward and little Joe
Sat in a corner in a row;
They saw the patient mother go
On c~easeleSs errands to and fro;
saw that her form was bent and thin,
4 Her temples gray. her cheeks sunk in;
] They saw the culver of lip and chin
y And then. with a wrath he could not smother,
kOutspoke the youngest, frailest brother:
You talk of savin' wood and lie
An tea an sugar all the while,
But you never talk OF savin' mother"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
Dudley Gets There.

WASHINGTON. June IT,. A. Bentley
rendered his resignation this afternoon as
Commissioner of Pensions. 1t was at once
accepted, and w. w. Dudley, United States
Marshal, of Indiana, appointed to that
place.
1t is learned the Presidents request for
Commissioner Bentley's resignation was not
intended as any reflection upon his personal
or official integrity, but was based upon
complaints which have been ~strenuously
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
rhe Best Breeds of CattIe.

The question is often asked, which is the
best breed of cattle a farmer can keep? Ii
is impractical to answer the question with
out knowing for what purpose the animtls
are raised and where they are to be kept. Ii
the production of beef is the sole object of
raising cattle, a farmer can not do better
thar devote his attention to raising Here
fords, Short Horns, polled Angus, or Devon
cattle. The former are preferable for farms
in a good state of cultivation and we'll sup
piled with barns, and the latter for portions
of the country where animals are Obliged to
travel long distances in search for
food, and to get along with little protection.
The polled Angus and Devon cattle are OF
comparatively small size and quite active,
and are accordingly well adapted to travel
ing. The are also hardy, and capable of en-.
during considerable exposure without great
injury. The best dairy stock is afforded by
the HOlstein, Ayrshire and Jersey cattle.
Holster cows are generally preferred by
farmers who produce milk for supplying
towns and cities, AA shire cows by those
who are interested in the manufacture OF
cheese, and Jersey cow by those who desire
TO make superior butter, or supply theil
own tables with very rich milk and cream
The Jersey is especially adapted to the
wants Of persons in towns. as II
does well when kept in confiRe
.ment. consumes a comparatively small
amount OF food, and continues To give mill
during the greater portion of the year
Many shOrt-horns, particularly those be
longing to the Princess family, are large
mixers. The HOlsteins, AyrshireS anC
short-horns are readily fattened when they
nave become too old to breed or to give 4
large amount OF milk. For working cattle
there is nothing superior to the Devons, as
they are strong ami lively. The shOrt-hOrn:
and Herefords mature early and on that &C
scOunt are preferred by farmers who desire tC
turn off their stock when the animals are
three years old, or younger. In deciding
which breed of cattle to keep, a farmer
should take into consideration the purpos,
for which they are designed and the kind o
treatment they are TO receive.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
A Child in a California Lions Mouth,
Santa Barbara Press. /

Mrs. Long, who lives between the Mission
and San Rookie Canons, while milking her
cows one evening about ten DAYS ago, was
startled by a scream from her four-year-old
daughter. On fastening to the spot she was
almost paralyzed to see a large California
lion with the child in its mouth, making to.
ward an adjoining thicket. She followed.
helplessly screaming, when the brute, taking
fright at her cries, dropped the child and
fed to the mountains. Although severely
bitten and bruised, the little one was not
seriously injured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
The Martin County Murder.

BEDFORD, Ind. June 16.-William Bran
mum, reported yesterday as shot by an u n
known assassin in Martin County, was
killed by John Huff, his son-in-law. They
nave been bitter enemies, and recently
agreed to meet at Wards Church, a lonely
came arm,d. Huff fired first with a shot
gun and killed Brannum. The man who
heard the firing arrived in time to see HUFF
running away.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-06-22
.sMother Has Recovered,

wrote an Illinois girl to her Eastern rela.
tives. ''She took bitters for a long time but
without any good. So when she heard OF
the virtues of Kidney-Wort she got a box,
and it has completely cured her. so that she
can do as much work now as she could before
we moved West. Since she has got well
every one about here is taking it." See adv.