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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
Vigorous Old Age

In his reply to the congratulations of the
Maine Historical Society upon the attain
ment of his eighty-fourth birthday, Prof.
Alpheus S. Packard said: "You remember
that in the Revolution there was region
above New York on the Hudson called the
neutral ground. The traveller was required
to answer whether he was from up or down.
Much depended on the reply. and there was
much doubt whether true answer was
given. So in the circuit of our years we
enter on what, 10 regard to age, may be
termed neutral ground-R zone of uncer-
isinty-we are not quite sure of definite re-
suits. The transition from age to age is not
violent and sudden. Years roll on, but we
hear nc rumble; time has wings, but we
hear no whirr. Our days are swifter than
a wesver's shuttle but they are noiseless.
In ordinary health age steals upon US can
dial, velvet-.ooted. The celebrated DR..
Chalmers, of Scotland, when beyond 60,
said he often felt like boy. A relative of
mine at 81 told me that when in his chair
he felt as young as at %. My father left
unfinished letter to Mr.. Stephen Longfel-
low in as steady hand, as consecutive in
thought as any written in earlier life, writ
ten few days before his dea h, at the age
of 81. On my S0th birthday /. was limited
that might have callers. l accordingly
donned my best array, and as stood TO re
ceive, l will say frankly that felt as if 1
was acting farce and my friends were
pleased to join in carrying out an illusion
and pretense. just spoke of period of
anticipation. The aged have como to q
period of retrospection-looking back. There
are compensstions for those in advanced
years. They have the privilege of thinking
that former times were better than the
present. From the hill-tops of life how
vivid and near seem the scenes of early
days. They cherish "reminiscences. To refer
to myself. 1t is pleasant to me to review
my connection with this society. 1 cherish
the memory of most of its founders and its
membership throughout, and what can
say of the "reminiscences. very pleasant to
me, of the seventy classes Of the college
that have passed under my eyes. The world
has little to animate hope or kindle desire
for the aged. If believers, their best hopes
best for young as well as old-are beyond.
The event of the evening may assure US
that whatever of shadow may be cast
upon them, advanced years have their sunny
aspect also. / may have seemed to speak
with unbecoming levity Of what is q most
serious subject. / need not say that / feel
most deeply the solemnity of treading the
outermost verge of the scene. But step
which must be very near for me, and the
vast, Unreasonable unseen is just beyond,
and my first aud greatest duty, as hope ]
have realized in some measure for many
years, is to be girded for that"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
Old Hickory's Wife.

When General jackson was candidate
for the Presidency in 1928 not only did the
party opposed to him abuse him for his
public scts, which, if unconstitutional OF
violent, were legitimate subject for repro.
baton, but they DETAINED the character OF
his wife. On one occasion 8 newspaper
published IN Nashville was placed upon the
Generals table. He glanced over it and
his eyes fell upon an article in which the
character of Mrs. Jackson was violently
assaulted. So soon as he had read it he sen!
for his trusty old servant, Dunwoodie.
Saddle my horse" said he to him in a
whisper, "and put my holsters on him."
Mrs. jackson watched him, and though
she heard not word, she saw mischief in
bis eyes. The General went cut after a few
moments, when she took up the paper and
understood everything. She ran out to the
south gate Of the Hermitage, by which the
General would have TO pass. She had not
been there more than few seconds before
the General rode up with the countenance
of mailman. She placed herself before
the horse and cried out:
"Oh, General, don't go to NashvilleI Let
that poor editor live"
LET me alone" he replied; show came
you to know what was going fort"
She answered: 81 saw it in the pspe,
after you went out; put up your horse and
go back"
He replied furiously: "But I will go-get
out my way"
Instead of this she grasped his bride
with both hands.
He cried to her: 81 say let go efmy horse
The villain that reviles my wife shall not
liver'
She grasped the reins the tighter and be-
gan to expostulste with him, saying that
she was the one who ought to be angry, but
that she forgsve her Prosecutors from the
bottom of her heart, and prayed for them
that be should forgive if he hoped 10 be for.
given. AT last, by reasoning, her entreaties
and her tears, she so worked upon her nus.
band that he seemed Modified TO certain
extent. She wound up by saying:
"Nc, General; you shall not take the life
of my reviler-you dare not do it; for it is
written, Vengeance is mine, will repay,
saith the Lordp'
The iron-nerved hero gave way before the
pleading of his wife and replied:
81 yield to you, but had it not been for
you and the words of the Almighty the
wretch should not have lived an hour"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
All Around the House.


The fashionable table lamp to-day is
mounted upon beautiful painted vase of
spheroid form, and is often of very great
value, choice porcelain being selected for
this purpose.
Lemonade which is intended for q sick
person should be strained. This ia partic-
ularly necessary if there is any trouble with
the stomach, as the tough fbres of the lemon
are hard to digest.
The style Of night drawers with feet at
tached like stocking, is an excellent one
for small children. One careful mother
kspt her croupy child warm at night by
sewing up the crib blanket like a bag and
letting the badly sleep inside of 1t; where,
kick as it might, it could not kick off its
clothing.
To make an spple-custsrd pie, take one
pint OF sweet milk, and one pint of apple
| sauce; beat this sauce till it is smooth and
the milk; sweeten this well-s good full
cup of sugar will be needed, and If the APP
| piles are tart more will be required; to this
add three well beaten eggs, flavor with
lemon, and bake with under crust only.
Tides in some houses take the form of
drsped scarfs. Scarfs or India muslin en-
broidered in bullion or sebreo thread are
drawn up in the middle and fastened to the
back Of upholstered chairs in such q way
that the ends hang as draperies half way
TO the seat. The advantage about these
tides is that as they are securely fastened
they do not annoy visitors by clinging to
their msntles.
Canned pineapple can be greatly i'm
proved by cutting the slices in small pieces,
adding sugar to it till it is as sweet as pre-
serves, and letting it b,il until the pinesp-
pie is clear and almost transparent. 1t is
much less awkward to serve and to eat if
cut in small pieces, and if prepared in the
way recommended no one will suspect you
of serving any but pineapple of your own
preserving,
Crystallized fruits form prominent fea.
ture in all confectioners' windows just now,
and beguile boys and girls into spending
all their spare money for them. If they
care to take the trouble they can prepare
oranges, at home, which will take the place
at half the expense of the costly fruit.
Peel and quarter the oranges, make syrup
of one pound of sugar to one pint of water,
let this boil until it is like candy around
the edge of the dish, then dip the oranges
in this and let them drain; keep them
where it is warm, and the candied syrup
will become crystalized.
A very handsome evening dress Is of pale
blue Ottoman, trimmed with embroidery in
ribbon and chenille and Oriental lace. The
foot of the dress, train and front, is edged
with five narrow gathered founces. Above
these in front is tablier of of alternate
hounces Of lace and embroidery. with bands
of embroidery framing it. The basque is Of
satin, sharply pointed back and front, with
shirred plastron in front, square neck al.
most filed in with lace and lace jabot on
either side plsstron. Full paniers edged
with lace ana embroidery are on the hips
and lose themselves in the full soft satin
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
Dining with Van b uren and Tyler.

The dinner began at Z o'clock and the
guests left the table at 10. What a bore!
As the dinner was on my account had the
place of honor, notwithstanding the pres
ence of the entire diplomatic body, this
being piece of politeness shown to new
arrivals. When dinner was announced the
President took my arm and led me into the
dining-room-s fine room, we'll decorated
and made me sit on his right hand. The
table, at which 40 guests were seated, would
have held l20 The waiting was good for
America and the dinner was excellent.
The French cook told my valet the follow
ing curious fact: For several months,
since the Presidential election has been the
question of the day, many persons who ar
rived daily to breakfast or dinner without
notice threatened to vote against him If
they were not entertained. The cook
stated thst he had all possible trouble in
satisfying them, and that they often re-
turned what he sent up, doing so on the
pretext that it was UNBEATABLE, and ordering
something else; the result being that my
valet remarked in all seriousness, "I should
think it is no easy matter to be President"
/ went yesterday to dine with the President,
Mr.. Tyler. Forty men were
present, but no women; the latter did not
appear till after dinner. / was seated be-
tween Mr.. Spencer and Mr.. Webster. The
latter threw off the pseudo-dignity in which
he constantly clothes his sad mediocrity;
the madeira, of which he drank too much,
not only rendered him agreeable, in the
American fashion that is to say, but caused
him to become maudlin; he clasped my
arm with both hands and said: "My dear
Bacourt, am exceedingly pleased to see
you to night; feel this much moro than l
have previously done, though l cannot tell
why. Perhaps have not hitherto been
friendly enough toward you, but. if you
will allow me, we shall now become pair of
friends; you shall see that am good fell
low. Come and see me daily without csre-
mony; that will please me greatly, my dear
Bacourt because really find you charm-
ing" This fattering svowsl was made in
hating phrase, and, L must tell you, with
hiccups which rendered the neighborbood
of the Secretary Of State anything but
pleasant. All this occurred at the table of
the head of the State at dinner given to
the representatives of all the European
powersl Webster was pompcus
in the extreme and i'll at ease. continue
10 be of the opinion that all the leading
men in this country would be second OF
third rate men in England. They give
themselves stuck-up airs characteristic of
rich London brewers, having sll their
vanity, vulgarity, and absurdity. Mr.. Clay
is man of another type; he is gentleman
fsrmer.-Souvenirs dun Diplomatic de b.
court.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
Fig Leaves.

Heavy repped ottoman velvet ribbons are
much in use.
Black dresses of fine csmePs hair or shoe.
dab cloth have collar, cuffs. vest, and pan
els of black velvet, with cord of gold on
the edge.
Broad strings for hats and bonnets are
again coming into favor. Evening bonneis
are still much trimmed with scarfs of Span
ish lace and point applique.
"India' cashmere shswls, woven in
Lowell, Mass, are being sacrificed by man y
fashionable women to the formation of pei
isses, visites, and dolmsns, which they trim
with wide bands of black lynx or Alaska
sable.
Ornamental combs are much worn in
amber, coral, ivory and conch shell. In the
latter material especially most beautiful de-
signs are wrought, while in the others q
preference is given to those surmounied by
round and cut balls.
Ribbon embroidery is now used for work.
ing monograms or initials upon pocket
handkerchief. 1t is executed go finely
that, at little distance, it appears like
raised EN- broidery In colored silks. An
other style of handkerchief embroidery is
in twisted silks, which are eouched in floss
alike. Occasionally design, as of Il leaf, is
worked in raised embroidery, the mono
gram or initials being worked in cOlored
silks across the centre.
Padding and wadding on the bust and
under the arms is avoided as it is the fashion
of the time TO have the figure supple and
natural looking in preference to the stiff
wooden tightly laced dresses formerly weIn.
To be we'll fted dress must now be easy,
and indeed loose, rather than with tightly
drawn. and strained seams with gaping
stitches, and the slender effect is given by
the low darts and length-wise trimmings
already described. There are fresh efforts
| to introduce the French back with only
two forms,so wide thatthe side formssre dis
pensed with but at present the side forms are
most used, and Worth still makes double
side forms on his handsomest dress waists.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
DUB YOUNG FOLKS.
The First Step.

n NIGHT az the tender cleaning
Vas dnRfng in the evenings gloom'
AnS onlv the glow of the freight
RriSh tened the dark ming room,
I laughed with the gay heartesoneS
mat only to mothers Is known,
For the beautiful brown-eyed BABY
That took his frat step aione'
Hsrriedly running 70 meet him
came tro0ping the household oano,
Joyous, loving and eager
fe reash him helping hand.
Tn watch him with silent rapture,
To cheer him with happy noise,
Nv oae little fair-eyed daughter
And four brown, ronping poyA
Leaving the sheltering arms
That fain would bid him rest
Close 70 the love and the LONGING,
Near to the mothers breast;
Wild with laughter and daring,
Leeking ssksnce at me.
He STUN blea across through the shadows
To rest az his fathers knees.
Baby, rar dainty darling.
Stepping so brave and bright,
With fstter Of lace and ribbon,
0utof my arms tonight
Helped in thy pretty ambition
With tenderness blessed 70 see.
Sheltered. upheld and protected,
How viii the last step BET
See, we are all beside You
Urging and reckoning on,
Watching lest aught betide you
TIL the safe near goal Is won.
Guiding the faltering footsteps
That tremble and fear to fall,
How will II be. my darling,
With the last sad step OF all?
Nayl Shall dare to question.
Knowing that One more fond
Than all our tenderest loving
VIII guide the weak feet beyondf
And knowing beside, my dearest,
That, whenever the summons, twill be
But a stumbling step through the shadows.
Then rest-at the Fathers kneel
-Wida Auaka
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Three Women Who are Dentists.
Tphfladalnhio otfar

Miss Jessie +. Detchon, OF this city, Q
young sister of Miss Adelaide Detchon, the
well-known actress, having taken the full
two years course at the Philadelphia Dental
College and passed her examination with
flying colors, has established herself in thi:
city 10 practice. She is the first lady who
ever received degree from the Institution
but there is one other female dentist in the
city. though there are no others in America
In Europe there is one, German lady who
came to this city to study. and who afte
graduating at the Pennsylvania Dental Col
leee, returned to her own country, wher'
she now holds the position of private DENTS
to the Empress Augusta.
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Carlo: His Story.

sherwood Ryse, in Harper's Young People.I
One raw, dissgreesble night last spring 1
was set down by q local train at a little
JUNCTION on q Western railroad to wait for
the eastwsrd-bound express. The depot
house was s little place lighted by an oil
lamp which gave out choking smell, and
heated by big stove that devoured every
breath of fresh air that found its way into
the close room.
Turning away from il, ! began pacing
the platform in order 70 keep warm, and
had passed an engine that was taking rest
on . side track, but painting heavily all the
time, when, "a came back, / thought /
saw queer little face at the window of the
cab. l stopped, and the queer little face
again showed itself. 1t was, without doubt,
q monkey. As stopped and made signs
to him he began to chatter and to rap on
the glass with his fingers, and the next mo.
meat the engineers face appeared above
his.
"You have q strange passenger there"
said l.
"Well. yes, p'r'aps So" replied the engi-
neer, and he picked up lighted lantern
and threw the light upon my face. ayes,
it may seem queer to strangers" he went
on, "but it's natural to me now. We've
Travelled many q hundred miles together.
En-, Carbo7" addressing his companion.
III think there must be q story connected
with thst monkey" / said. Would you
mind telling it to me II there is?"
"Are you waiting for the express2"
"Yesp
"Well, then, come up into the cab. It's
warm in here. Carlo, you selfish rascal,
give up thst seat TO the stranger. There,
there, know you're fond of me-" he added,
"bat yoa needn't keep on kissing me-"
"Well, sir, it's wonderful the Intelligence
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
London Field.l

That white-faced bay horse you see look
ing at US from among that bunch of mares
and colts is quite celebrated character in
the neighborhood, and if the Royal HUI
name Society gave gold medals to dumb
animals am sure old Bob deserves one.
One rough, stormy day. after a succession
Of heavy rams, which hau swollen the Lit
tie Laramie River till it became q broad
raging torrent running level with the top
ofits banks, old Bob, who was close to the
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31
No More Hard Times.

If you will stop spending so much on fine
clothes, rich food and style, buy good,
healthy food, cheaper and be- ter clothing,
get more real and substantial things of life
every way, and especially stop the foolish
habit of employing expensive quack doctors
or using so much OF the vile humbug medi-
cine that does you only harm, but put your
trust in that simple, pure remedy, Hop Bit
tiers, that cures always at tritllDg cost, and
you will see good times and have good
heslth.-Chronicle.
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Some Things Money Can't Buy.

lOnNASb1dn Ou1OuI
Some boys and girls have an idea that
msney can do almost anything, but this is a
mistake. Money, it is true, can do q great
name you thousand things it can not buy.
It was meant for good, and it is q good
thing to have, but all this depends on how
IL is ased. If used wrongly, 1t is an injury
instead Of benefit. Beyond all doubt,
however, there are many things better than
it is, and which it can not purchase, no
matter how much we may have of it.
If 3 man has not 8 good education, all
his money can not buy 1t for him. He can
scarcely ever make up his wasted opportun-
titles. He may say, as I have heard men
say: II would give all / have if only had
. good education and welltrained mind :"
bat he will say il in vain. His money alone
can not obtain it.
Neither viii wealth itself give man or a
woman good manners. Nothing, next to
good health ia of more importance than
easy, graceful, self-possessed manners. But
they can't be had for mere money.
A man who is what is called 'ishoddy,r
who has no taste and correct manners, win
never buy them, though he would no doubt
like them. They are nowhere for SALE You
might as well try to buy the sky, the clouds
or sunbeams.
Money can net purchase good conscience
If poor man, or a boy, or q girl-any one
has 9 clear conscience, that gives off 9
tone like q sound bell when touched with
the hammer, then be sure he is vastly rich
er than the millionaire who does not possess
such a conscience. Good principles are bet.
ter than gold. All the gold Of Golconds
couldn't buy them for man who hasn't
them already.
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river, caught sight of . little colt which
had fallen into the water and was bang
rapidly carried down stream, in spite of its
struggles. Old Bob tro.ted to the edge o 4
the river, and, with loud neigh, plunge
in. swan 70 the poor little chap, and seized
BIN as dog would rabbit, and, after 9
fight with the stream, landed the little fell
low safe and sound, not much the worse fol
his bath think old Bob is entitled to un-
limited freedom snd grass as long IS he
lives and the happy huntlng-grounds here
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-01-31

draPery at the back. A jsbot OF lace is on
the right side OF this drspery; on the left it
is caught plainly to the skirt. Elbow sleeves
with full frill oflace and ribbon bow.
If when you put up your cucumbers you
you can at any time make very nice, sweet
cucumber pickles. If you have put them
in vinegar, make Q rich, sweet syrup of New
Orleans molasses, 3 little resh vinegar,
some sticks of cinnamon, and some kernels
Of allspice. Take the cucumbers and put
ii this while it is hot, and in two u three
days you viii have excelledt sweet pickles.
Puffs, which are nice made fresh for tea
call for one pint of sweet milk six ounces
of sifted four, four eggs, good pinch ofsalt.
The milk must be ecalded and then be allow
ed to coeg little, then stir the AoIer in, not
leaving single lump. Beat tie eggs till
they are very light, then add them to the
milk s1d -four. Fry theee in hot lard
dropPiug spoonful at a time, as you dc
fritters. By taking pains you can make
these pufs IS round &C balls. Do not LEI
them 9'string" from the spoon, but. holding
it down close to the lard, cut the batter of
with knife Slit powdered sugar over
them just before sending them to the table.
A toilet set, which is very pretty and
tasteful for birthday gift, is made of blue
satin The set is to consist of q pincushior
and two mats; line the mats with blue sile-
STA, and trim the edge with Vslenciennes
lace; on one mat work in outline stitch q
small horseshoe; work this with olive and
pink embroidery silks. Do not put the
horseshoe in the centre of the mat, but 81
one side. The words "Gocd Luck" should
be worked in the ri II OF the horseshoe. The
other mat may be prettiIy ornsmented by
embroidering q fan On it. The cushion
should have the monogram of the owner on
it, and at each corner put 8 satin bow, and
frill of lace around the edge OF the cush.
ION.
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Prize Word Hunt.

From the letters of the word Fearing
IS many other words must be made as pos
sible, using no letter twice in any single
word. Every word must be found defined
in the body Including supplement of new
words) of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary.
The words of each list must be arranged
alphabetically and numbered, and lists must
be sent in before March l.
From the largest list of words received
from any reader of the Sentinel fine gold
pen with holder will be awarded. For the
next largest list nice pocket nife will be
presented. Should tie occur, the prize
will be awarded tor that one of the largest
list from which the fewest words are ruled
out.
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Georgia Chickens and Partridges.
lCovington Enterprise

Oliver Henderson had a drove of little
chickens that took up with covey of part
ridges and have remained with them for
three months. When the birds are flushed
the chickes fly with them and hide out in
the straw and bushes the same way that the
cartridges do.
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Aliens Brain Food positively cures nerv-
business. nervous debility and all weakness
of generative organs; 81; six for S.. AL
druggists. Send for circular to Aliens Phar-
macy, 315 First avenue, New York. Sold in
Indianapolis by Browning d Sloan.
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No. 395-Charade.
Ny first in far and distant lands
Was used for incense sweet.
When for the worship Of their gods
The people oft did meet
Ny second, in all lands and climes.
Is sought for far and near;
But only here In free America
Has she true homage, dear.
Ny whole is said to be espied
When on the grand old ocean;
The sailor views her beauties rare
With a new and STANCE emotion.