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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06
Waiting for a Letter From Her Boy.
Utica Herald

Molly Hardin, aged about seventy-five,
died at the Little Falls County House last
week. Her remains were brought to this viii
lage on Saturday for burial. During the late
civil WARNER SON Richard was killed. Since
then she has daily called at the PoStoffice for
a letter from MY Dickey," and was of course
as regularly disappointed. No matter what
the weather, the POstoffice officials were sure
to see the old mother at the delivery win
dow, inquiring for that letter that never
came from her Dickey She would return to
hut, near the towpath, anticipating that the
morrow would bring the longed-for mis-
siye
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06
LOUIS NAPOLEON's FUNERAL.
Not t.Se French Emperor, But an Old Friend
of the Fugitive Slave.

/ of the Fugitive Slave.
New York SUM-
| Louis Napoleon was buried from lions
Church, Of South Third and Eleventh
streets. WiIiamsburgh, in pouring rain
yesterday. He was a cclored man whose
when fugitive slaves crowded the Under
ground Railroad" Had he lived until next
Friday he wonld have commenced his
eightJ-first year He was born in this city.
His Ather was free, but his mother
was slave. He xas OF Jewish extraction
on his lather's Side. As Roy he was studi-
Gus an0 industrious. and as he grew up he
contrivsd to pick mp a good deal of general
knowledge. AT the age of 5curteen he was
apprentiped in the tobacco fastory known as
Mrs. Miners" He served his time. bat
did not afterward follow the business of a
tobacconist, for hardly was his apprentice
ship over sefore he m.1ie the s5puuaintance-
of persons connected with the so-called
"UndergrO1nd Railroad" an association
formed for the purpose of smuggling escaped
slaves across the line into Canada.
The anti-S4avery question was then begin
ming to be agitated IN the Northern States
ard one of the most energetic of the MINOR
Pworkers in the cause was Louis Napoleon.
Bn after years the old man never wearied of
relating stories of his experience with run
away slaves. Often, he said, he and his col
leagues packed the fugitives in barrels or
boxes. and seat them across the line as mer-
ehandise. lie was more than onoFarrested
5Or his completely in aiding slaves to. escape.
but always wes released.
lie was well known to all the great anti
slavery champions and he delighted to re-
call his acquaintance with such men as Hor-
ace Greeley He was not forgotten after
the Underground Railroad" had finished
Its work. Its supporters and originators re-
membered his faithful services, and reward
ed them with pension.
Some years sk,o, when Horace Greeley was
the editor of the Tribune. Louis Napoleon
was janitor of the old Tribune building, and
was attached TO DIR. Greeley by ties OF friend
ship. OF late, however, he had not followed
any occupation. He was married three
times, and his third wife survives him. All
his children are dead with the exception of
son by his FIST wife and daughter by his
second wife.
He was cheerful and intelligent to the last,
but some months ago he began TO fail. and,
suffering simply from old age, he gradually
wasted away. For the past two weeks he had
been unable to leave the house. where he
lived with his wife, son and daughter and
on Monday evening he died without pain
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06

The Last Charity Balls.

Charity suffereth long and is kind" There
has arisen fierce discussion among the avowedIy
religious newspapers, taking text the pro-
priety OF giving dancing assembly balls to main
tain Hospitals in the cities of New York, ~ la
delphia and elsewhere, doing evil, it is alleged
that good may come from it. In fact, as one o.
the leading pious organs states it is better to at
once mail 50 to NJ. A. Dauphin. No. $40 Broad
way, New York City, n. Y, or the same per-
son at New Orleans. La, for ticket in the next
grand monthly distribution of the celebrated
Louisiana State Lottery Company, to take place
April L, at New Orleans, and draw $50, 600,
thereby aiding the Charity Hospital in that
CITY
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Eaten Up With Curiosity.
Galveston News

81 would like to know very mooch,n re-
marked Nose Schombprg to Gilhooly, I'll
my brudder Sam wash an honest man."
''Pll tell you how 20 find out if he is hon
est or not" Responded Gilhooly. Next
time YOU go off on the train take him along
to the depot, and just before the train leaves
give him $40 bill and tell him to change
it. If he comes back with the money then
he is presumably honest"
"But ven he don't come pack?'
"Then you lose your $10n
''Shimminy erasmus. lid you suppose
for a moment, Mishter Gilhooly, dot
wash completely eaten up NIT curioshity?'
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Observations of a Western Philosopher.

Smokers who carry the cigar at considera-
bic elevation are generally asses. If the
habit is accompanied by white cashmere
hat, worn on the right side of the head,
they are rowdies as well as asses Beware
of the man who swallows" his cigar, roll
ing il loosely from one side of the mouth to
the other, and chewing the end. He is apt
to be loose in his morals, and indifferent
about payment of his bills.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06
Yon Never Heard apentist

say that Sozodont was not good article to pre-
serve the teeth and gums This fact is not to be
controverted. What gives IT such prominence as
a curative washY 1t is compounded alter years
of scientific plodding, of materials calculated to
harden the gums. remove the septic acid, and
avoid putrefaction.
So all ladies say of Spaldings Glue. They use
II to make lovers stick.
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we are in receint Of the Seed Catalogue Of

We are in receipt of the Seed Catalogue OF
David Landreth * Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
This firm, established in 1854, is the Oldest in
their line in the United States. Their Almanac
and Rural Register and Catalogue is an improve
ment upon former editions. 1t sillustrated with
cuts of their farm buildings and the more i'm
portant vegetables 1t contains valuable
tables and instructions to market gardeners and
amateurs. 1t is mailed, postpaid, to all who
apply for it
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06
It looks suspici.

1t looks suspicious for dramatic critic at
play to laugh until his vest buttons rattle
off like peas from pod be affected to tears
until he has to borrow an extra handkerchief
to absorb the moisture, applaud till he seems
to lead an encore" and then to write a
criticism next morning condemning the
play as execrable and the actors as worse
New Haven Register.
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oueru,s Cod Liver Oil Jelly.

Approved by the Academy of Medicine of New
York for coughs, colds, bronchial and tubercular
consumption, scrofula and general debility The
most mild bland and nutritious form in which
Cod Liver Oil can be used, and with more benefit
secured to the patient by q single teaspoonful Of
this Jelly than by double the quantity Of the
liquid OIL and the most delicate stomach willlnot
reject 1t. For sale by all druggists, and Z. Il
TRUCK, 3 Plat street, New York,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06

delaware County (Pa.) Democrat
An old farmer says those who left thei
corn standing o;It will find it dangero u
husking in the spring, as the shocks will b
full of snakes, who are said TO gather in
them for winter quarters. A farmer neal
Centerport Berks County, was recently
startled one warm day by disturbing nest
of snakes in a corn shock
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-04-06
Now IS the Trying Time.

This is the season, this the kind of weather
in which consumption sows its seeds. Those
seeds are coughs and colds. Their fruit. if
unchecked is death. Remember, in this
connection, that "Hale's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar as n specific for coughs and
colds is without rival in the world. For
the sake of health and life forget not this
Sold by druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early & =
cay, loss of manhood etc, viii send recipe that
viii cure you, free of charge This great re nledy
was discovered by missionary in South America.
Send a self addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH Il.
INMAS, Stauon ID, New York City. nov10
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Forty Years Experience of an Old Nurs @.
MRS. wISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the pre-
scription of one of the best female physicians aud
nurses in the United States, and has been used
for forty years with never-failing success, by
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the child from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea
gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving
health to the child, it rests the mother. Price,
twenty-fv cents bottle.
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Two tipsy fellows endeavor TO induce a
third to enter tavern with them sNo. /
won't; I've had enough. Going to take a
walk round the block" "Who wish?"
wish nobody" You're an ash--a shtupid
ash" "Wha for am an ash?'' Because
you're sush bear-tha's why you're an
ASH
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friend in need, aud the occasion for its inn
tneuiate use may come when il is least ex-
peeled, Follow this advice, and it will not
De long before you will join Us in calling st.
. Jacobs Oil "A National Blessing"
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Mr.. John Miller, of 81 West Fifth street,
tells us that he was cured by the use of ST.
Jacobs Oil of a complicated case of rheuma-
tism of ten years tanding.-Cncinnati
Irish Citizen.
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DR.. Khne's Great Nerve Restorer is the
marvel of the age Tor all Nerve Diseases.
All fits stopped free Send to 931 Arch
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Canvassers make from S25 to $50 per week
selling goods for T.. g. Rideout 4 Co, 10 Bar
clay street, New York. Send for catalogue
and terms
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]. F. Snyder & Co. want agents for en-
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INDIANAPOLIS sETrINEL co.
Dr.. JAMES
Lock Hospital,
204 WASHINGTON ST.

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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
CLEAR AS MUD.
Two Suits Involving Precisely the Same
Points Decided Exactly the Opposite by
Different Judges.

Two Suits Involving Precisely the Same
Points Decided Exactly the Opposite by
Different Judges.
New YORK, May 9.-Judge Spier, of the
supreme court, handed down decision this
morning on the motion in the suit brought by
Rufus Hatch against the Western Union and
American Union Telegraph companies to pre-
vent the issue of $3.50, 500 increase of capital
stock. Judge Spier decides in favor of the
plaintiff and continues the temporary ipJunc-
ton, previously granted, restraining the dis.
tribution of the increase of stock pending the
judgment.
New YORK, May 9.-In the suit brought
by VIM. Williams versus the consolidated
telegraph companies, an action similar in
it's nature to that brought by Rufus Hatch,
Judge TruaX, of the supreme court, rem
dered decision denying the PLAINTIFF
motion for an adjournment. Jay Gould,
DR.. Norvin Green and officers of the defendant
companies will be called to the stand. The
case is first Oh the calendar, and Will, in all
probability, be reached by recess. The trial
will last several days.
Judge Truax also decided to sustain the in
junction previously granted in regard to the
motion to punish the defendants for contempt
by violating the injunction order. The Judge
grants the motion in the following opinion in
The case of VIM. L. Williams al think there
has been technical violation of injunction
order The parties should have entirely re-
Trained from interfering with the suit after
the order was issued. The issuing OF the
certificate of Indebtedness was done under the
advice of counsel and not evasive or in viola
ton of the Injunction. | can't see that the
plaintiff has suffered injury except the ex
penses of proceedings. hey must pay 6
counsel fee to plaintiff or his counsel of S25. ,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
ROCHESTER,.

The fgure-head in the government office in
this city says that should he be superseded,
he has had rendered him remunerative po-
sltion in Washington.
John Dillon tonight at the Opera house.
Rev. John Shanly, of st. Paul, will deliver a
temperance lecture at st. Johns hall Tuesday
evening.
Rev. C. E. Cline is at Geneva Lake duck
hunting.
De Forest Bucklin, formerly in the law
office of c. c. Wilson, has accepted position
as clerk in the judge of probate's office.
The old dining hall at the depot that is being
moved to the lots opposite E. w. Cross !,
has nearly accomplished its journey, and will
be occupied as dwelling.
Workmen began this morning on the foun-
dalton for the new block on the site of the one
recently destroyed by fire, at the corner of
Broadway and Third streets.
No commencement exercises will be held at
the public school, as but one is to graduate
this year, the addition of two years to the
course being the cause.
The seeding of the cereals has been accom-
plished, and corn planting began in good earn
est this morning.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
NORTHFIELD.

NoRTHFIELD, May &C. ]. Waldron left
for Watertown, D. T., to-day.
Mrs. John Stanton had stroke of palsy Sat-
urday.
Uncle Toms Cabin at Lockwood's Opera
house May II.
The thermometer indicated eighty degrees
in the shade Yesterday.
Messrs. VIM. and A. Lowering left for Dell
Rapids, D. T., to-day.
Dedication of the new Congregational
church is fixed for August 80.
Mr. Fred. E. Wheaton, who has been sick
for several months with consumption, is fail
ing very rapidly and is not expected to live.
Herman Laner, the young man who shot
his right arm off while duck hunting some
weeks ago, is around town once more; and is
looking well.
Mrs. Dayton, landlady of the college stu
dents, boarding house, while out riding Satur-
day, slipped over and fell out of the buggy,
striking on her right hip and larcerating 1t in
very bad manner. DR.. Coon was summoned
and on close examination it was decided no
bones were broken, but will lay her up sew
eral weeks.
The fact that E. D. Haskins, deputy
treasurer of Rice county, will be at the First
National bank of Mortified Wednesday and
luuTSQdy, Tie llGu anu lSIu lueI., W ICCciNe
taxes, those who pay taxes, especially the Dem.
ocrats, should be on hand to save the unreas-
enable penalties annexed.
A meeting for the purpose of making pre-
partitions and raising funds for celebrating
decoration day was held last Saturday even
ing. Owing to the inclement weather the
meeting was slimly attended, but considerable
interest prevailed and after some elaboration
it was decided that SIS would be a sufficient
quantity to pay for band and all
other necessary expenses. but all
over. that could be made good use OF
and would. be acceptable. Mr.. Chas. Drew, D.
Kelley, and T. H. Streeter we're to canvass the
city to raise the necessary funds, which will
be done this week. A splendid good time is
anticipated the 30th inst.
A heavy rain storm prevailed in this vicinity
yesterday and day before, continuing from !
O'Clock Saturday afternoon to Sunday s A. NJ
| there being two and one-half inches of water
fall in the lapse of fourteen hours time
| Vegetation of every kind is showing vigor
ous signs of life; the trees have unfolded theil
rustling foliage, and the wheat lifts its gar
nishing tresses from beneath mother earth aud
meets the life-giving showers, the wheat first
sown being up from three to four inches.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
MunicipaI Court.
Before Judge Cooley


The city VS.. Jos. Laselle, W. G. Hellmer
John Anderson, Frank Reed, John Clauson
Nick Clyde, Ole Freinstadt, j. House; drunk
enness. Committed for FIVE days.
The city VS.. Mary Brown and Ole Poleson
drunkenness. Committed for thirty days
each.
The State VS.. John Kelly. larceny. Commit
ted for thirty days.
The State vs.. Frank synder; larceny. Con-
tinued to Wednesday morning.
The city VS.. James Riley; keeping saloon
open on Sunday. Fined $40.
The State vs.. VIM. Graw; assault and bat
terry. Committed for thirty days.
The State VS.. Thomas c. Cunningham; as
sault with dangerous weapon. Held to thu
grand jury in the sum of $500 bail.
The State VS.. Andrew Rowan; assault will
dangerous weapon. Fined SIS.
The State VS.. John Thompson; assault ant
battery. Fined $40 and costs.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
C0rOner'S Inquest.

A coroner's inquest was held yesterday af
ternoon at Warmers undertaking establish
ment over the remains of Thomas Elliot, who
was killed while at work in a well on the
farm of John Flick, in Medina township, on
Saturday. The testimony of William Shen-
ton and Charles Lane, employees of Elliot, was
heard, and Drs. Hamilton and Rogers testified
to making post mortem examination.
The Jury returned verdict that deceased
came to his death by suffocation from carbonic
acid gas.
A telegram was sent to Elliot's parents, who
reside near DEBORAH, Iowa, notifying them of
the sad affair, and the remains await their ac-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
OFFICIAL.
Proceedings Of the Common Council.

Adjourned Meeting.
Correction of proceedings as printed on
Sth instant.
SAINT PAUL, May 5, 1881.
Acting President Grace in the chair.
Present-Ald Allen, Dowlan, O'Con-
nor. Otis, Ringwald, Cornish, Griggs,
Brennan, Minea, Mr. Presidential.
The first business in order being the
canvass of votes cast at the election, 3rd
inst, for City officers, it was proceeded
with, with the following result:
Aldermen.
SECOND PRECINCT, FIRST WARD.
John DOwlan Dos
Theodore Sander Observation-Disclosures. .276
Dowlan's majority. ............. -. So
SECOND PRECINCT, SECOND WARD.
Joseph Robert. ........... Ill
Geo. r. Morton. ..Iio
Roberts majority. .................. 80
SECOND PRECINCT, THIRD WARD.
Charles E. Otis. ...2lO
SECOND PRECINCT, FOURTH WARD.
w. D. Cornish 100
FIRST AND THIRD Precincts, FIFTH WARD.
Herman Trott. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .... 42O
G. b. Bronson. .............. .ooV
TrOtt's majority. .................... l2O
SECOND PRECINCT, FIFTH WARD.
Ed. c. Starkey. ...................... ....S56
SIXTH WARD.
j. Y. Mccarthy commonplace. -. o -
VIM. Berlandi. ........: .2o9
McCarthy's majority. 1890: 50
Jno. Dowlan, Joseph Robert, Chas. E.
Otis, W. D. Cornish, E. G. Starkey and
J. G. Mccarthy having received a ma
jority of all the votes scast in their re-
spcctive precincts and wards for alder
m n, were duly declared elected as such
for the ensuing term.
Herman Trott, having received ma
jority of all the votes cast in the First
and Third precincts of the Fifth ward
for alderman, was duly declared elected
as such to fill the unexpired term of the
late Aid Rhodes
Adjourned.
THos GRACE,
Acting President of Council.
THos A. PRENDERGAsr, City Clerk.
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Advertising Cheats.

1t has become so common to write the
beginning of an elegant, interesting arti-
Gle and then run it into some advertise
ment that we avoid all such cheats and
simply call attention TO the merits OF
Hop Bitters in as plain, honest terms as
possible, to induce people to give them
one trial, as no one who knows their
value will ever use anything else.--Props-
dence Aduerttser
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
Killed by His Hired Man.

DETROIT, May "a young farmer named
Lyman Cody, living near Lamont, twelve miles
west of Grand Rapids, in this State, was killed
this morning in quarrel with his hired man,
German. The origin of the dispute is not
known. The murderer was arrested. Cody
was a respected citizen, and leaves wife and
one child.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

State Of Minnesota, County Of Ramsey, ss.-In
Probste Court, Special Ter +, April Is, 1881.
In the matter of the estate Of Henry Smith, de-
ceased.
Notice Is hereby given that the Judge Of probate
of the county Of Ramsey, will, upon the first Mon
day of the months Of june, July, August, septem-
probate Office In said county, receive, besr examine
and adjust all claims Of su persons against said de-
ceased, and that six months from this e hsse besn
limited and allowed for creditors to present their
claims against raid eetae, at the expiration Of which
time all claims not presented or not allowed eha be
forever barred, unless for cause shown further
time be allowed. HENRY O'GORMAN,
LIS. Judge Of Probate.
aDr16- SW.tue
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DIR. Green's Oxygenated s;i.ters

Are cheap and simple remedy for Dyspepsia
and Biliousness in all their worst forms. 1t is
3 well known preparation, and has been known
and endorsed by physicians for many years,
and has been used by THOUSANDS of sufferers in
all parts of the world as a standard and reliable
remedy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

State Of Minnesota, County Of Ramsey-In Probate
Court Special Term, April 14th, 1881
In tho matter Of the estate Of Thomas Harris, de-
ceased.
Notice IL hereby given that the Judge Of Probate
Of the months of June, July. August, September and
October, A. D. 1881, ct ten O'Clock at the Pro-
bate Office in said county, receive, hear, examine
and adjust all claims Of all persons against said
deceased and that six months from this date have
been limited and allowed for creditors to present
their claims against said estate. ct the expiration of
which time an claims not presented or not allowed
shall be forever barred, Unless for cause shown
further time be allowed. T. NN
IL. ST. s& SO HENRY O'GORMAN,
VI Tvs Judge Of Probate.
Apr18-Sw-Mon