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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17
oCHILTREE's ONLY RIVAL
Fall of a Large Meteor in Italy.

Rome Letter.
On the 10th of February, some peasants
working in a field near Brescia we're startled
by hearing a loud report like thunder. Look
ing up they saw the clouds torn open, and a
large body, followed b. a train of blush
smoke, hurting through the air over their
heards with the noise of an express train.
The aerolite buried itsels in an adjoining field,
the fall causing a shock like that OF earth
quake. 1t was felt ten kilometres away, while
the report was heard at Padua and Piacenza,
many miles distant. When they had recov-
cred from their fright the peasants hurried
to the spot and found a clean hole about
three feet deep. running in an oblique dlrec-
ton from north-northeast, and on digging
down they came to a solid block in the form
of a truncated cone, weighing from 400 TO
500 pounds. The surface, which was still
hot. and emitted a sulphurous smell, was
covered with d greenish-black crust, full of
small holes, such as would be made with
fnger-tips in soft paste, which may have
given rise to the report that one of the frag-
prietor of the cover-feld in which the aero
lite fell flew into a rage at his crops being
trampled down by people coming TO see it,
and broke it up, when it was carried away
piecemeal. So he gained nothing but dam
ages to his fields while those who picked up
the pieces found a ready sale for them, one
man getting as much as 1000 francs, for a
lump that weighed twenty-five pounds. On
a subsequent search by Professor Bombicci
of Bologna, several pieces of scori@, appar-
entity detached from the aerolite in its flight,
were found in the neighborhood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17

EVERY spool of Corticelli silk is warranted
perfect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17

Colonel Nicholas Smith, who occupied the
farm until recently has removed to Ken
lucky with his three children, and Miss
Gabrielle Greeley, who, with these children,
is heir to the property, is living in this city.
The farm contains eighty acres and has sew
eral buildings upon it, including Mr..
Greeley's big stone barn. The old home
stead where Busy Life" and the History
of the Rebellion were written, was de-
stroyed bv fire
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17
Doubtful as to carriers Speech.

Washington Special to Uourier-JournaI.
The Eastern papers of to-day contain what
purports to be a speech from Carter Har-
rison at the lroquois banquet, Chicago,
Friday night, taking position against Dem
ocratic principles on the tariff question.
These papers make a great ado over the
speech. Democrats do not think that Har-
rison made the speech reported but unani-
mously agree that if he did he made a howl
ing BLACKBOARD Of himself.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17

society have been admitted to priests orders
in the Protestant, Episcopal Church in as many
years. one of them-Dr. Zaccheus Test-being
Quaker preacher, who had been at the head
of one of their educational institutions. He
is now assistant to Dr. Wakefield, rector of st.
Paul's parish.
With all the innovations and changes that
are going on, the church is growing and Is
very active in its spiritual work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17

SAY, maiden, with the raven hair,
So beautiful and 1.-the and tall,
With eyes so bright and cheeks SO fair,
Why let your teeth destroy it all2
For they are dark. and feel the want
OF q soft brush and SoZodOnt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17

DURKEE' Salad Dressing, ready-made, rich
and delicious dressing for all salads of meat.
fish or vegetables. Cheaper and infinitely
better than homemade. No sauce equal to it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-17
Horace Greeley's Farm to Be Sold.

The famous Greeley farm in Chappaqua,
Westchester county, has recently been ad-
vertsed to rent and will before long be sold
under the provisions of Mrs. Greeleys will.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
sssReE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS ON
UeOE the lookout for chances to in.

crease their earnings, and in time become
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You can devote your whole time to the
work. or only your spare moments. Full
information and al that il needed sent
free. address STlNSON i, CO., Port
land. Maine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
|Everybody's
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28

The DESTRUCTION OF PoMpE1I.-
In a recent lecture a clergyman said
that in 1884 the spade of a Spanish
engineer first stuck the buried ruins
of the city. The city was buried at
depth of from twenty-three to twenty
six feet of ashes and volcanic mud
The lower half of the deposit is dry
ashes and small stones or scoriae.
Then came ten feet of volcanic mud.
This was caused by the heavy vapor
Of the atmosphere which converted the
showers Of ashes as they fell into a
plastic mass. Above this mud are the
scoriao and ashes of later eruptions,
and the soil which has accumulated
upon the surface, Nothing, Or very
little, was burned in Pompeii. The
heat was not sufficient to change the
colors OF the trcsc0es On the walls, and
the wood work was carbonized by its
long entombment in euch a soil. The
lecturer defended the city against the
charge commonly made that it was an
immoral and vicious city It was a
city of art and culture, and was inhab-
tied by men of wealth and rare tastes.
If our modern cities were to be blotted
as Fompeii was blotted out, the future
discoverer would find beneath their
ruins evidence of vice and licentious-
ness to which Pompeii can give but
little comparison,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
a NEW GRASS FOR THE SOUTH

On the 18th of August we published
an article says the Southern Agric"'ts-
rist, from Mr.. B. II. Brodnax, OF
Brodnax, Morehouse Parish, La, CIV
ing description of a new variety OF
grass recently discovered there, which
has rhizomc roots, and has been called
by the botanist of the Agricultural
Department at Washington, Paspol'sm
ouatum. DR.. II. Whipple, Of Hope
Hull, Montgomery county, reading the
article and being impressed with its
merits, called at our office and induced
us to write to Mr.. Brodnax for further
information. In another portion OF
this issue will be found his reply, and
he has our thanks for samples of the
grass, and if DR.. Whipplo will call he
can have the grass to test and plant.
The samples of this new and un-
known grass sent us are about two feet
to thirty inches in length, taking new
root at every joint in some instances,
on other stems roots took hold every
third Joint or new roots at six places
in the length of one foot The numer-
Gus roots give it wonderful capacity
for resisting drought. At each joint
where it takes root grows several
blades resembling that of wild cane.
The detection of the Paspa1aDe OvG-
tim in .Lomciana will prove great
blessing to the Southern people; it
will probably be more prolific and en-
dure drouth even better than Bermuda
grass. 1t is perennial, and grows in
Louisiana all the year round, and will
do the same in Alabama, furnishing
excellent green food FOR stock all sea-
sons, except that the green blades
freezes in our very coolest weather,
perhaps two Or three times in a win
ter, and then grow out again in a few
days time. 1t increases rapidly from
the seeds, and also reproduces itself
from suckers, which sprout from the
nodes Of tho culm after the first crop Of
seeds has ripened. 1t is said these
suckers remain green for six or eight
weeks after the old stalks are dry as
hay, and when the ok stalks have fall
len to the ground, take root and form
new plants. Papsal@ns Ovutaefn grows
we'll on all kinds of dry land. The
plants with roots two or three yeara old
form stools twelve to eighteen inches
across, have very strong roots, and
grow in the longest drouth almost as
rapidly as when it rains Southern
Cultivator.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS,

NEW ORLEANs-DaiIy. Arrives al
800 P. NJ, by train, departs at $50 A
NJ, by train.
NATcHlToCHEs AND SHREVEPORT
Daily. Arrives at 6 P. NJ, by stage
departs at 9 A. Mr.. by stage.
WAsuENGToN-Via Bismarck, Bahbs
Bridge, etc., Semi sveckIy. Arrives on
Tuesdays and Saturdays at ! A. NJ :,
departs Mondays and Fridays at
p. NJ.
LEEsvILLE-Semi-s ceekly. Due every
Monday and Thursday at o O'Clock
P. NJ, departs every Tuesday anu
Friday at 7 o'clock A. NJ:
HARRIsoNBURG-Semi aceekY. D"e eV,
cry Monday and Tllursda! at 3
o'clock NJ. departs every Monday
and Thursday at 6 o'clock +. NJ.
WINFIELD Weekly. Due every Tues
day at l2 O'Clock NJ, departs every
Tuesday at o'clock P. NJ.
r A. I L r O A. u S .
TIME TABLE OF THE NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC
GOING EAST.
No. 402, Mail and Express a:le P. NJ
No. 4lO, Freight. .......,...9 1882 +. NJ
GOING WEST.
No. 40l, Mail and Express, 1913 A. NJ
No. 400, Freight. ...........2:i5 A. M
Arrive at New Orleans. .......S a. NJ
Leave New Orleans. ....... l2:l5 Z. NJ
TIME TABLE MoRGAN's LOUISA AND TEXAS
ARRIVE
No. !, Mail and Express, .6:3S F. NJ
No. 9, Freight, .....,.,,..'l 2:3b +. NJ
DEPART.
| No. 2, Mail and Express. Asa A. NJ
No. 10, Freight. ..,,...,...'5:5i A. NJ
Arrive at New Orleans. $40 P. N
Depart from New Orleans. .....8 A. M
Tickets on sale to all points East and
South East. CIV. MORTON, Agt.
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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
When the Frost is On the Pumpkin.
BENJAMIN +. JOHNSON,

When the frost is or the pumpkin and
the folders in the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble OF
the struttin' turkey-cOck,
And the clackin' of the guineas and the
cluckin' of the hens,
And the ROSTERS hallylooyer az ne tip
toes on the fence,
Oh, it's then's the times teller Is
feelin' at his best,
With the risin' sun to greet him from q
night of gracious rest,
As he leaves the house bareheaded, anu
oocs out to feed the stock,
When the frost is on the pumpkin, and
the folders in the shock.
They's somepin kindo' hearty like
about the atmosphere,
When the heat of summers over and
the coolin fall is here
OF course we miss the flowers and the
blossoms on the tress,
Aud the mumblc of the birds
and buzzin' of the bees;
But the airs so appetizin'; and the
landscade through the maze 49,,
Of q crisp and sunny morning OF Tue
early autumn daJs
Is a picture that 10 painter mas the COL
orin' to mock;
When the frost is on tho pumpkin and
the folders in the shock.
The husky, rusty rustic Of the fossils Of
tho corn,
And the raspin' Of the tangled leaves
rs golden as the morn;
- II, Ia
somelike, but still
-preachin' sermons to us of the barns
they growed to fill;
The straw-sack in the meddor and the
reaper in the shed;
The horses in their stall below, the clo'
yer overhead;
o! it sets my heart q clickin' like the
tickin' OF clock,
When the frost is on the pumpkin aho
the folders in the shock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28

"A JERSEY COW, owned by DR..
Oates, of Vicksburg, recently gave six
gallons of milk i'll one day. She is
valued at $4,000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28

Logansport, Ind. Dec. I, 1880
For long time ! have been
sufferer from stomach and kidney
disease. My appetite was very poor
and the very small amount did cat
disagreed with me. Twas annoyed
very much from non-rctention of
urine. tried many remedies with
no success, until / used Browns
Iron Bitters. Since used that my
stomach does not bother me any.
Myappctite is simply immense. My
kidney trouble is no more, and my
general health is such, that feel
Ike new man. After the Use Of
Browns Iron Bitters for one month,
] have gained twenty pounds in
weight. 0. B. SARGENT.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28

Leading physicians and
clergynnen use and recon-
mend Browns IRON BIT
TIERS. It has cured others
suffering as You are, and it
will cure you.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-11-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
Oh, nyBack!

That's A common express
sion and has a world of
meaning. How much suf-
fering is summed up iii it.
The singular thing about
it is, that pain in the back
is occasioned by SO many
things. May be caused by
kidney disease, liver COM
plant, consumption, cold,
rheumatism, dyspepsia, over
work, nervous debility, &c.
Whatever the cause, don't
neglect it. Something is
wrong and needs prompt
attention. No medicine has
yet been discovered that
will so quickly and surely
cure such diseases as
Browns IRON B1TTERs, and
it does this by commencing
at the foundation, and max
ing the blood pure and rich.
The Republican journal., 1883-05-31
The Nations Dead.

Memorial Day was more generally observed
this year in Maine, and throughout the Union,
than for many years. What caused this revival
of interest in the memory of those who gave
their lives for their country we are at loss to
determine. We are glad, however, to note the
fact, for the debt we owe to those soldiers whose
graves were Yesterday decked with flowers, and
with the flag they fought under so bravely, can
never be repaid and should never be forgotten.
The objection to these observances on the ground
that they tended to keep up sectional hatreds
canoe, if it ever had any. Years ago the South
ern people in decorating the graves of their own
dead heaped flowers also upon those of the Union
soldiers who had found last resting place in
Southern soil, and at many reunion the wear
ers of the Blue and Gray have clasped hands
fraternally with the mutual respect that always
exists between brave men, however much they
may differ in sentiment. We hope, therefore,
that very many years will elapse ere Memorial
Day is less generally observed. and in this con-
nection the work of erecting soldiers monu-
mcnts should also receive the hearty encourage
ment of every patriotic citizen. The flowers laid
upon the graves of the fallen heroes yesterday
Will soon wither: but the monuments of i'm
perishable Maine granite will hand down their
names TO many succeeding generations.
The Republican journal., 1883-05-31
Memorial Day.

IT'S OBSERVANCE IN BELFAST.
The battle of the elements on Tuesday after
noon was followed by bright, sunshiny morning
on Wednesday, just as the cruel war which claim
ed SO many victims was succeeded by the peace
which cost us so dear Flags were displayed at
half mast about the city and the morning was de-
voted to marking the graves and general prepare
tons. The last resting places of the fifty or more
soldiers and sailors in the cemeteries of the city
were strewn with flowers and evergreens, while
those who are sleeping on the battle fields of the
South and elsewhere, We're tearfully remembered
by relatives and comrades in arms. AS near as can
he ascertaned l65 of Befasts soldiers and sailors
are dead, the majority of whom are buried away
from home.
AT l.30 p. M, Thomas III. Marshall Post, &. A.
H., formed in line in front of their hall on High
street, headed toward the east. The members ap-
peared for the first time in new uniform consist
ing of black hats, with gold cord bands, and Il
wreath on the front with the letters G. A. R. and
with white belts worn OVER dark clothing. The of
ticers carried swords The Post mustered some
sixty members Palestine commandery of knights
Tcmplar. twenty men in uniform joined the pro
cession, taking the lead as escort Waldo Lodge.
No. II, L. o. o. F. filed down Spring street falling
in at the rear of the column. The following is the
order of procession
Marshal and Aid.
Palestine Commandery, Il. T.
Firing Squad.
Color Bearer
Thomas H. Marshal Post, &. A. r.
Chaplain and Orator i'll Carriage.
City Government in Carriage
Waldo Lodged o. 0. f.
Citizens
The line of march, under the music of fife and
drum by veterans was down High street to the
intersection with Church, up Church to Miller up
Miller to Congress, over Congress to Main up
Main to the cemetery. The procession filed down
the main avenue and broke ranks. Each member
of the Post sought the grave of a dead comrale and
placed upon 1t an evergreen sprig. Flowers had
ALREADY been lad there. While this was being done
a salute Of three volleys was fired The cemetery
was lhronScd with spectators and many lots
beside those of the soldiers were handsomely
decorated. The procession reformed and march
ed down Main street to Waldo avenue,
over the avenue to Bridge street. down Bridge to
Church and on to Hayford Hall The hall was
densely packed but seats we're reserved for the or
CARNATIONS. Commander Haney called the meet
ing to order, when general order No. 3 was read
by Adjutant Pattce. Comm ndcr Haney then de
llvcrcd the welcome address. Rev W. ii. Will
mans offered Il most carnestpraycr which was fol
lowed by song, Good BYE" well rendered by
Miss Maud Milliken. Adjutant Pattee then read
the following
The Republican journal., 1883-05-31

BURNHAM. Mrs James Bradley died quite sud
| denly May 10Th She had been feeble for some
Time, but was not considered dangerously sick.
schools have begun in nearly all parts of the town
| '...Ha$kell Twitchell has moved into E. Reynolds
store az Reynolds corner and is filling the store
| win 'nY goods and groceries. This enterprise will
DE appreciated by people in the southeast part of
town. \ post-ofce is also needed there as many
OF the Inhabitants have to go six or eight miles to
get their mail. One of VIM. Weeds cows dropped
calf lisst week, which weighed lo5 pounds
Buck SPORT. Mr.. L. C, Wiley Is having his house
singled with shingles of fancy pattern. Rich
ard Leach has sold his dark bay mare to Boston
parties for $500. Mr.. }. Robert Emery, jeweer of
inns place, supplied the rings for the class that
graduated from the Normal School at Castine last
week. Carl sherman, young son of Mr.. Thos
ohermah Eek Secretary Blaine's private secretary
Is the happy recipient Of a very fine watch, given
MN as birthday present, from Gail Hamilton.
Inc programme for the commencement exercises
Oh L. NJ T. seminary is exceptionally attractive this
year. '|he of the items is the annual address on
Tuesday evening" June 18th, by B. H. Pierce D.
D., of Bb-ton
CASTIEE. The annual examinations at the Nor.
mai sch4Ol took place on Wednesday of last week
GoVerndr Robie, Hon. y. A. Luce State Supern
tehdent Pi Schools the full Board OF Trustees and
olher 7ltorS being present. Wednesday evening
l'eV' "eP. Lewis, Of South Berwick, Me, delivered
an interesting address on reading and writing
thursday forenoon the closing exercises of the
graduating class occurred The graduating Glass
| consists OF % members, and includes the follow
ing 1rom Waldo county-Nettie L. Adams and
Nel!le W tarrar, of lincomyille; Burton ;. Zines,
oeafaho ht' rate : foye Moutviile; john =. Gree
The Republican journal., 1883-05-31

Referring to prohibition in Maine, in a recent
address in Music Hall, Boston, Hon. Neal Dow
said great lie" is rolling over the land. Pro-
hibtion is said to be failure by those who
want it to fail. The testimony of Hon. james
&. Blaine and other prominent citizens of
Maine was presented to show that prohibition
there is a success. Were it not so, the liquor
interest would never clamor against this re-
strictivc legislation which is doing the work.
The Republican journal., 1883-05-31
A SANDER OF Early Maine Settlers

Hon. Joseph Williamson called attention to
the SANDER of early Maine settlers in the mono
graph. lately published by Charles Francis
Adams. 1t was voted that Mr. Williamson be
requested to prepare response to the aspcr-
sion. Proceedings Maine Historical Society.
The historical monograph in question is on
>'Sir Christopher Gardiner, Knight" of whom
it is said that, THE episode of Sir Christopher
Gardiner is one OF the puzzles of early New
England history" He was then. ii appears.
and is likely to remain, Il good deal of mys-
terry. He figures AS the 'walking villain,' in
the novel of Hope Leslie, by Miss Sedgwick.
lie had an "equally mysterious companion.
and it is through her that the early Maine set
tiers are sandered. Thomas Purchase, who
came over from England in 1924 and four years
later was settled on the Androscoggin within
the limits of what is now the town of Bruins
wick, had occasion TO be in Boston. Mr. Adams
says:
a man in good standing, it is possible that he
came TO Massachusetts III search OF wife; for,
as VIII presently be seen, marriageabc women
were then much sought after in Maine. But
whether he came on purpose to find wife or
not, he seems to have fallen in with Mary
Grove, and she Notwithstanding the scandalous
charges concerning her, and the unexplained
nature of her relations with Sir Christopher
found favor in his eyes. Presently they were
married, and then he took her back to his home
IN Maine; and not her only, but Gardiner also
At the present time such proceeding on the
part of bridegroom from the Eastward would
create surprise. In the early days, however
the absence of help-nateS was so severely felt
by the settlers of Maine, more hardy than rein.
ed, that. in 1868, the Royal Commissioners, in
their official report to Sir Henry Bennett, the
English Secretary of State made the following
remarkable and, perhaps. even offensive state
ment: They the Maine plantations are iu-
habted by the worst of men for the
most part they are fishermen. and share theil
wives as they do their boats.' This otherwise
than com nendabe practice in domestic reIa
tons is here described as having prevailed
third of century after the Purchase marriage
1t would be rash, therefore, to infer that /;
precedent for it was on that case established
Nevertheless, it would seem that either there
must have been very clear understanding al
round. or else Thomas Purchase had sou
above suspicion.