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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Romance of an Ear of Corn.
Peoria Journal.


1t has always been thought that ears Of corn
have an even number of rows, and that one with
an odd number of rows would be an impossible
ty. In slavery times this question was discussed
and a negro in Kentucky claimed that he had
sown ears of that kind His master told him he
would give him his-the negros-freedom for
an ear of corn with an odd number of rows This
was in early spring, but in the fall, during corn
gathering time, the negro came with sound
ear of corn with thirteen rows. He got his free
papers. A long time afterward the old negro
said that in roasting-ear time he took a sharp
knife, cut out the one row of grains, bound the
ear together, and knew just where to find it
when gathering time came.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

Dark was the Silly night and the distant glare
of electric lights and the occasional fitful flash
of a November metior only served to deepen the
shadows of the massive brick buildings which
line Fourth avenue, when two Pittsburg attor-
neys ran into each other
''Oh, is it you, r. A!' said one and was imme-
tSne3 tbn rst ny Tep voica
did you hear that story about 2S8' to-day9'
No" answered the 9th ar excitedly, what is
''Oh it's too gross, too gross entirely" replied
his companion in mournful voice.
Tell away" resumed the first, "and I'll try to
stand it. If must hear such dreadful things,
must.'
We'll, exclaimed his friend, GA is one gross
and 288 is two gross, isn't it,"
A meteor shot across the sky like fash of
lightning-a lIud-a moan-a chuckle-a dark
form stealing away in the darkness-and all was
silent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Quits.

Indeed, they have not grieved me sore,
Your faithlessness and your deceit;
The truth is | was troubled more
How I should make good retreat;
Another way my heart now tends;
We can cry quits and be good friends.
found you far more lovable,
Because your hcldeness | saw,
For / myself am chsngeable;
And like, you know, TO like doth draw;
Thus neither needs TO make amends;
We can cry quits, and be good friends.
While was monarch of your heart,
My thoughts from you did never range;
But from my vassal did l part,
When you your former love did change;
No penalty the change attends;
We can cry quits, and be good friends.
FAREWELL Wen meet again some day,
And all our fortunes well relate;
Of love let's have no more to say,
TITS clear we re not each others fate.
Our game in pleasant fashion ends;
We can cry quits, and be good friends.
Chambers journal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Ida May Davis.

The water-wheel goes round and round
With mournful signs of heavy sound,
While dreary cries and weary means
Unite with sadly fearful groans,
While dismal waves of water throw
Afar the echoes of their sadness.
And cadenees of plaintive woe
Dispel each little tone of gladness.
Ny daily life goes round and round,
While rest for me is never found;
The sobbing dirges of distress
Are more than songs of happiness
While shadows of despairing doom
Condem to-day and curse tomorrow,
And mufiled music fills the gloom
Which offers anguish to my sorrow.
But hope, o, heart, for future veal!
The waters rest beyond the wheel;
So life may sing when toll is done,
And all its battles have been won.
There lives a sweeter music there
of gentle and melodious measure,
Where weeping never comes and where
The ages perish into pleasure.
freeman E. Miller
Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Why 1t Was.

Atlanta Constitution.
'WhyP asked Fitzgoober, with the air of a
man who is about to spring some grand scientific
truth on the world, why is my tailor like
postman with a love letter2S
Because he's just come from goose sug-
gested Pullett.
'No; all wrong"
A short silence fell upon them, broken by
Plunkett timidly saying
''Why is it them"
Because he's got a billet doux," answered
Fitzgoober. casually stepping aside to avoid a
rush of bricks that came suddenly into view.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
What Wnnld the World Do

Without woman! asks the essayist who starts
out to say something new on this oft treated sub
jcct OF course, the human element of the
world would not exist without woman, so the
question is gratuitous 1t would have been far
more sensible to ask: What would the world do
without the salvation of woman without pana-
cea for her physical ills, and a for her pecu-
liar diseasesl In word what would the world
do without Dr. Pierces 'Favorite Prescription, ="
the great remedy for female weaknessesf 1t is
Indispensable for the ills of womankind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

In the far-of land of childhood
That now. when my heartis weary,
Seems evermore to my memory
All sunshiny and CHEEKY,
Spring came from a fair green island,
And Summer stole DER the meadows,
While Autumn, the proud and stately,
Stalked forth from the forest shadows.
King Winter, away on the mountains,
His palace hall uplifted,
Where skies were forever stormy,
And deep SHOWS fell and drifted.
Back to my soul, with these fancies,
Comes some of the old glad cleaning
Of island, and meadow and forest,
And mountain and mystic dreaming.
And now I smile to remember
My smile is akin to signing
A song that would have written
Had time but paused in his flying.
began a verse of welcome,
'Oh spring, thou fair new conner"
At the second line she vanished,
And in her place stood summer.
Then went to rhyning on roses,
And summer, and summer fairies,
But the autumn wind blew me,
And / wrote, How chill the air is"
As out of a dream I wakened
On Writer'S dreary highland,
But saw in the woodfre's pictures
The springtime's fair green island.
And year after year, so many
While tireless time is flying,
And the seasons coming and going
This unborn song keeps dying.
uBIIN, Ind, Nov, 1884, Louise V. Boy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
What Drives Men to Crime.

Summerville Journal
What are you doing, Maryl" asked Sum
merville husband, addressing his wife.
Il am sewing on d crazy quilt" she replied.
Are there any buttons on it,"
''No"
Il thought not, he said; sit wouldn't be like
you to be sewing on anything that needed but
tons, and drawing deep sigh he proceeded to
fasten his suspenders with half burned match
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
The Oldest Mason.

Buffalo Express.
THE Oldest Mason in the United Statess will
hold national convention in Vermont during
1he coming winter The meeting should have
been called for some date before election, as
newspaper statistics show that the oldest mason
is now numerous enough to hold the balance of
POLITICAL power
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Put Him Down as Friendly.

New York Sun.
How do you feel regarding the Christian re
lgonl" asked an interviewer of a rich but very
cautious man.
''Wel-er-" he hesitated, not knowing what
might be behind the question. 'You can-er-
put me down as-as friendly, 1 think"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Christian Evidence.
Detroit Post

Detroit
a little boy who was fishing that God doesn't
love little boys who fish Sundays9"
Just then pull on the line occurred, and the
boy landed two-pound trout
Don't Hel" exclaimed the boy, placing the
fish in a basket that contained about a dozen
just like it. Don't He7 You look in that bas-
ket, mister, an see if he don't"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
Joy.

Take Joy home,
And make place in thy great heart for her
And give her time to grow and cherish her;
Then will she come and oft will sing to thee,
When thou art working in the burrows; aye,
Or wedding in the sacred hour of dawn.
1t is comedy fashion to be glad
Joy is the grace say to God.
There is rest remaining Hast thou sinned2
There is a sacrifice. Lift up thy head;
The lovely world and the over.world alike
Ring with song eterne, happy rede:
''Thy Father loves thee"
jean Ingelow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

OOO and the Duke of Cambridge, 800, 500 All
the nation has as set off to all this is ST. SOC, 900
paid in on account of the Grown lands 1t
would have been much better to have left the
lands as they were
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
WHY 1t Is Called a Brief.

Washington Hatchet.
What is that lovey dovey9" asked newly
married Mrs. Legalcap Demurrer of her hus-
band as he laid heavy volume on the mantel.
THAT is my brief in the Jones case, sweetie,
he responded with kiss.
'Why does lovey call it brief"
Because it contains 1856 pages"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22
How 1t Was Written.

New York Graphic.
How do you like my last story2'
''Well enough"
Il wrote it out of my head"
II am not at all surprised thought you must
have been so when / read it"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

A CERTAIN philanthropist in the State of Ohio
buys a large quantity of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
every winter, and donates the same to the poor
suffering from coughs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

Including imported and native born, it is
claimed that there are now in this country about
%, 900 registered Jerseys
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

THE most reliable article in use for restoring
gray hair TO its original color and promoting its
growth is Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Ro-
newer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-11-22

HooD's Sarsaparilla, acting through the blood,
reaches every part of the system, and in this
! ~ positively cures catarrh
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
A Dawn Town MsrchAni

Having passed several nights, disturbed
by the agonies aud cries ola suffering child
and becoming convinced that Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup was Just the article
needed, procured supply for the child
On reaching home aud acqualnting HE
wife with what he had done, she refused 10
have II administered 20 the child, AS she
was strongly in favor OF Homeopathy. That
night the child passed In suffering, aud the
parents without sleep. Returning home the
day following, the father found the baby
still worse; and while contemplating an.
other sleeplesg night, the mother stepped
from the room 10 attend 10 some domestic
duties, aud left the father with the ohild.
During her absence he administered a por.
ton OF tho Soothing Syrup TO the baby and
said Hothing. That night all hands slept
we'll, and the little fellow awoko In the
morning bright and happy. The mother
was delighted with the sudden and wonder.
ful change, and although at first offended
at the deception practiced upon her, has
continued TO use the Syrup, and suffering
crying babies and restless nights have dis.
appeared. A single trial OF the Syrup
never yet failed 10 relieve tho baby and
overcome tho prejudice OF the mother
Sold by all druggists. 25oents u bottle.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
Woman


Depend more on Tho regularity OF her
menstrual functions than on any or all
GAUGES comb!neo. An actual or living
death is the inevitable result OF deranRe'
ment OF function which makes woman
what she Is in every respect, and especially
In her mental and bodily constitution.
Hence Immediate relief from such derange-
ments II the only sa'egu,rt against wreck
and ruin In al CAGES of s;oppags, delay
or other i;resulurity Of the COURSES" DR..
J. Il adfeld's Female Regulator Ia the only
sure remedy. It acts by giving tone to the
nervous centres, improving tho blood aud
DETERMINING directly to the organs Of men
situation. II is scientific prescription,
and the most intelligent phi. $ clans use It,.
Prepared by DR.. J. Bradiield, Atlanta,
Georgia. Price: trial size, 75c; large size,
81 so. For sale by all druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
A SUNDAY STAINING.

II. t. Flynn. who lives near Pleasant
View church, six miles north Of tho city
made uffidsvit before County Attorney
Gin. Yesterday morning Tor the arrest OF j.
w, franklin, charging him with stabbinG
L. w. Fry, OF thai nel.hborhood, Sunday,
The quarrel rose over Fry Offering to ssl
Frsnklin hog, and from what was learned
n snnesrs that Frankie twitled Fry nb nj
being poor and hard up. Hot words
followed, when Franslin whipped out d
knife and stabbed him, inilioting dangerous
woundp, one in the hack and another
under the left arm. Fry has family and
10 respected in the community In which he
lives. franklin, who skipped ont, has not
as v, been npprehonded.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.

OF late abont the most important changes
In the railway mall service OF Texas 10 tho
etesdy and rapid increase OF mails. Alter
the LIT OF July there are expected to DO Q
great many changes in the service OF this
state, no doubt there will be good many
new lines established, The Dallas & Kemp
railroad, the Tyler a. Alto railroad, the
Ouero & Indiauola railroad, and the Hous.
ton 4 Columbia railroad, ell need postal
clerks appointed on them. The post.ofiioee
located on these lines are ut present uppl'ed
bv closed pouches made up at post offices
located at terminal points. The chief clerk
Of California was In FL Paso on the l7th
instant, making arrangements Tor the CLERK,
post-ofics to change their hesdquartsr1
HON Dsming, Ne~ Mexico, to n Peso
Texas. He paid that 1t was impera
lively necessary for this 10 be done, and
that the change would OCCUR IN few days.
The increase Of registered mail alone from
n Peso hes made II necessary for
changed daily between that offics and Be-.
Louis. Some idea may b formed from
this Of the corresponding increase OF ordi.
nary mail matter. Nor 10 thte wonderful
incfesss Of mail confined to FL Psso alone
but from ell intermediate post.ofnoes DO.
tween 81 Peso and Dallas. That portion o.
Texss between Dallas and ri Paso 10 des'
.iined ia the near future to be tho garden
spot Of the state. To give the public {
fsint conce ption OF the rapid growth OF this
lotion ofths state We will cite two instanoee:
A new post-ofiice. "Germsnis," established
about 9 week since, 10 nothing. sut . =
tion. house with . population q psrhape nvs
o. vix. But there 10 Q company OF b00 Ger.
nane on their way 10 this place now. and
n : lev days more 1t will be . good sised
town, CON posed OF good, solid citisens, who
"hsvc come TO Otay;" men who VII CON
tribute TO the growth, prosperity and popu'
Istion Of THE part Of the state: Midland,
another section on the Texas d Pacific rail-.
rosd, Of about the same pretentions ct
present - 0ermsnis, will, In the neal
future, be Q city. for last week there vas
4 public ssls OF town lots, ut which the cash
eeles amounted TO over $4,000. The cexss
a Psci6o railrosd 10 the only railroad
through this part OF Texas, and We would
sraio urge the great aid pressing neosssity
81 eivine more help, larger cars and bst,eI
faoiiitis6 for working mail between the
Tsxsrksns and Fl Psso railroad post-onace
II should, By ali means, be made first
So railway postal line. with ct least tsr
nan 70 ths car from Tex.rksna. Arksnsss
"a n Psso. Texas. IL V only matter o
dime when the Texsrksns and III Pas
rsilvsv psst-ufficts viii he one Of the f<s
nal lines Of the United States, becsus.
- Immense amount Of local mail cod
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
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The Eipgcr-Bowl In Nevada.

The fnger.bowl Is tabooed, according
TO society journal. Many years ago q
distinguished French gourmet declared that
the use OF this appliance indicated igDor-
ance OF the ert oi eating, tiucs an accom-.
plishad master OF the knife aud fork would
never soil his fingers al the table. This has
always been tho COmstoek notion. Mead
ow Lake was the only mining town on the
Pacific coast that stuck up for the finger
bowl. The town Is now deed. It may be
that the finger-bowl killed it. 1t is said
that In early dayss fewtinger bowie were in
use In Johnstown. Well, II may be so-the
town has been dead for many ysars.-[Vir
ginia, Nevada, Enterprise.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
A Now Drug Firm.

Mr.. NJ. II Hickox, druggist. has removed
from his former stand, No. Cos Main etreet.
one door wesl 10 the corner Of Main and
Lamar atfeets, and sssoolet himself with
w, III, Patterson, druggist, under the firm
name and style OF HiokoS h Patterson
They keep corps Of polite, attentive, eflic.
lent clerks. skillful componnders. and the
store Ia open day and night. Goods and
prescriptions are delivered 10 any part OF
the CITY free OF charge. The store has tele-
phone connection. They carry iull and
complete line OF drugs and druggists sun
driaa
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
A New Bank.

HAMBURG, May lS.--Ihe articles OF the
new Colonial bank provide for capital OF
30. 600 600, with power TO increase 10 90 600 =
900 marks. The incorporntors are author
aud bills OF exchange between Germany
and trans.oceanio centres. The bank 10 for
hidden TO issue notes. to desl In its own
shares, to engage III speculaiy' businens or
business connected with real property,
10 acquire or advance money on landed
property or 10 receive money on deposit in
fernlAuy
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
CLEIiURNE.

CIXBURSE, May IS 0ouespondenco.l j
This afternoon ut O'Clock, 90 the reGideDc
OF the bride. Mr.. Alonzl Armstrong ene
Miss Alios Anderson were Joined la mntri
mony. Rev. Mir. FranEa officiating. A
splendid dinner wsB set and was much en-
joyed. The bride was the recipient OF sew
eral handsome presents, and both wer'
warmly congratulated By many fIiends,
There were four tcoetaions 10 the notho
dist church to-day,
Farmers from the eastern portion Of the
county report serious dsmsge to crops BY
wind and hail on Friday lAst.
Tho criminal docket OF the district court
will be taken up tomorrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20

The funeral of Mrs Anna X. Robertson,
who died yertstday morning at the resi-
dencs OF Mrs. rennison on Grifhn street,
will take place this D. m. from the resi-
dence to Trinity cemetery. Friends anc
acquaintances OF the deceased are invited
to attend the funersl.
of eagle Ford, will take place today al
$50 The hearse will meet the corpse Of
the bridge and the procession will be form
ed at the same place. lnterment at th'
Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
Purity, Freshness Elmo Flavor

Are mighty aud viii prevail. Rionosa,
the perfection OF roagted coliee Ia pro.
nounced by ali who use IL, the best roasted
coffee ever placed ia the Tex,B market.
Prepared at the largest coffee mill Ia the
south. H. 10 shipped direct 10 tho dealer
and resChes the consumer quickly, possess.
Ing undlininished, the beautiful flavor ard
aroma, which distinguishes hno coffee,
Sold Immediately after roasting, by all
grocers, Ia pound peokaeeu. Guaranteed
absolutely flesh aud pure. Those who are
not familiar with the superior qualities OF
Rionoss, should IN justice TO themselves,
give u 40 early trial and b. convinced.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
TIRED OF LIFE.

Yesterday morning a German gin; n ser
want In the employ of Colonel O. q. Slsugh
ter, took several grains OF strychnine with
the intention OF putting an end TO Der tI'
istence. Her condition was discovered by
some OF the family aud medical aid Vac
which will probably have the desired effect,
When asked Why she osssyed 10 take her
own life che replied thst abe was tired oil
life, At a late hour last night the unfor
tunate girl was resting easy, and hopes q
her recovery are entertained.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20

Cure for Piles.
Piles are frequently preceded by sense
of weight In the back, loins and lower part
of the abdomen, causing the patient to sup.
pose he has some affection OF the Kidneys
or neighboring organs. At times symtoHs
of indig estion are present, as fiatulency, un'
easlness of the stomach, etc. A moisture,
like Precipitation, producing very disa-
rreesble Itching, after getting warm, Is o
very common attendant. Blind, bleeding
and itching piles yield at once to the sppli'
cation of DR.. Bossnko's Pile Remedy which
acts directly upon the parts affected, abb
sorbing the tumors, slaying the intense
itching, and affecting a permanep, cure.
Medicine Co, Piqus, Ohio. Sold BY W. h.
Patterson n Co.,. Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20

Attention is called 10 tho advertisement
of Mr.. Ksne Shields in another column, who
Ia acknowl edged as one among the mort &C.
complished decorative artists In the ooun-
Try. He keeps full stock Of all goods In
his line, which he offers at wholesale and
retail. He gives special attention to house
decoration. The HERALD can assure III
readers that Mr.. Shields 10 reliable and
promp. in all his business engagements
and ss one with whom II Is always a pleas
ure TO transact business.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
tn tbe Younr Indies of Dallas.

To the Young Ladies OF DnlIns.
Here is a cuance to get fine photograph
album, worth $40, without money and with
ont price. | offer the above prize 70 the
Young ladies OF Dallas between the ages OF
is and 25 years, to be contested TOR IN the
following manner: Bv calling AT my photo
graph gallery, 70l Elm street, you will be
given a ticket, and as soon as sufficient
humber OF tickets can be disposed o., the
slbum will be drawn for. Plan Of drawing
will be made known at my art gallery. Call
early and yet your ticket. Remember tick
cts are entirely free and without cost to
yourselves rhe object OF the above 10 to
snow my appreciation for your liberal
patronage since l opened In Dallas. Re
specttul!y, j. II. WEBSTER,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
CITY COURT.

City w. w. A. Taylor, interfering with
private properly; finec 50
City vs.. John Drisoell, druuk: fined 81. :,
City W. w. Smith and M. h. McNeal
drunk; fined each So.
City w. J. Dowd, fighting; fined So;
City vs.. Gus Bowel. profanity; hned 81.
CITY W. Mollie Drawn, vagraucy; haod 81
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-20
TOMPSIss MACHINERY AND NIPPLE
MENT COMPANY.

MENt NOMiANf'
The Tompkins Machinery and lmple-
ment company OF Dallas. Was fully organ
lied Yesterday with capital II 500
The officers elected were; X V. Tompkins,
president; J II. Henderson, vice'pretidenii
George Il. Bennett, superintendent; George
E. Uasssll, teorelary and treasurer The
stockh olders Gre X. V. pOmpkins. j.. To-
Henderson, Il. +. UoweD, George u. Ben
nett, John N. simpson, Il, n; plres' j. "
O'Connor, George Il, Oas,etl, 4 Dallas, a.,
k, Root, OF the iirmo J. u, Hayner Il o.,
OF g., Louis. aud @ Skipner, OF the fiIm
Of Skinner & Wood, Of Erie, PennsylyAaia.
This list embraces some. OF our largest
capitalists whose nance insure success.
Major Tompkins will iraneier to the new
company his extensive machinery and I'M
plement business, aud ip,ends 70 seii i.n
Europe on the 3lst inst !, IN company WIN
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Davis, Mr.. IL. L,
Cowen, aud Mr.. ]. q. O'Connor. HIS
health for some tim. psf hss oecn
broken down by ovetwnrk, and he MAKES
this trip by command Of his physician. No
man In Dyilas hos moro friends than major
Tompklns, ard they hope that his health
may be- entirely restored By this trip.