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Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12
OUR GREAT WAGS.
How n European Editor Turned the Tables
 Larry Jerome.

When Mir. Larry Jerome was in Nice some years ago he didn't confne himself to painting the town red and astonish- ing the natives. Among the Americans who were in the city at the same time were Mir. Mackey, the representative American millionaire, and the talented proprietor of a famous newspaper. While looking around for target for one of his practical jokes Mir. Jerome's eagle eye espied piece of cheap iewelry in a shop window. He paid franc for it, put it into handsome case and sont it to the newspaper editor with the com pliments of Mir. Mackey.
 "Here's a nice affair r exclaimed his friend as Jerome met him an hour later.
 "What's the matter?" inquired the joker. Anybody dead ?"
 "Dead No, but somebody will be, if am to be insulted in this way. Just look at this jewel that Maokey has sent me. He wants to subsidize me by offer ing me bribes."
 Mir. Jerome took up the jewel, and immediately uttered an exclamation of surprise.
 "Goodness gracious p said he. "That's the s15, 1000 gem I've been wish. ing I could buy How fortunate you are, old boy. Mackey must think an awful lot of you to send you such a valu- able present.
 "Ill send it back to him, said his friend. "No man can purchase me, and I'll let him know it.
 "My dear boy" urged Jerome, "that would never do. Mir. Mackey is A very kindly gentleman, and am sure that he was actuated to this princely generosity by his disinterested regard for you. Don't send the jewel back, for you will only hurt his feelings"
 MT. Jeromes eloquence prevailed, and it was not until the editor met Mir, Maekey and thanked him for his mag nidcent gift that the joke leaked out.
 The editor determined upon revenge, and the opportunity soon presented it. self. A number of French naval officers had shown Mir. Jerome marked atten- tion, and as an evidence of his apprecia- ation he purchased case of the finest Turkish tobacco and number of deli cately carved meerschaums and dis patched the handsome presents to the man-of-war, which lay in the harbor. The editor intercepted the box on its journey by bribing the congressman, and after removing the contents, filled il with the rankest tobacco purchasable, and threw in a number of old clay pipes.
 Mir. Jerome was never able to explain the matter, and to this day is an object of intense hatred to every officer in tho French navy who has been told the story of his supposed outrageous conduct.- NetU York Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12
"Ho. there [" cried 8 voice.

Pierre opened his lips to reply. But, just at that moment, he felt fine smack sink beneath him and flood of salt wa ter roughly filled his mouth and ears.
 Pere Landure's vessel plunged down. ward, bow first.
 When he came to himself, lying upon his back in the ifeboat, Pierre saw Q huge bearded face bending over him. AS he opened his eyes the face spoke.
 "It was lucky for you, my boy, that your smack caught fire Had it not been for that we should never have seen you amid the thick darkness p
 
 When Pierre, year latter, married Marie, he told her the story of that ter rible night.
 "He was 8 bad fellow, that Jean, , said; "don't you think so, my love i? Still, it is because he tried to kill me that I am alive today
 eff you think proper, my own Pierre" said Marie, "we will burn wax candle for his poor soul p
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12
FOOD FOR THE PUBLIC.
Meals to be Served 10 Families Like GRs
 and Water.

At the next session of the Legislature, says Philadelphia paper, an applica- ton will be made for charter for com pany with capital of S1, 100000. The purpose of this company is to revolu- tionize housekeeping by furnishing meals and heat in about the same man. ner as houses are now furnished with gas and water. It is proposed to divide the city into numerous districts, and in each district to erect mammoth kitch- en, where meals from the simplest to the most elaborate will be ready for ser vice from six o'clock in the morning until ten in the evening. Pipes will be laid from the kitchen to the houses receiv- ing service, and meals will be dispatched through them by means of compressed air. By the purchase of provisions at wholesale, the incorporators expect to be able to furnish families with meals at cost much less than they could pre- pare them in their houses. Immense boilers will be erected at the central kitchens, and steam for heating houses will be furnished at most moderate rates.
 "What will be some of the advan- tagss ?" asked thereporter of gentleman interested in the work.
 Primarily, its convenience. For in- stance, the pipes will be laid under ground and will enter the houses served on the line with the gas pipes. Con- nected with each service pipe will be a speaking tube. We will begin in the morning. The family will rise, say, at seven o'clock. They seat themselves at the table already spread for the break fast. The meal desired is determined on and ordered the night before through the speaking tube. In minute after the order is given the morning that the family is awaiting breakfast, so perfect will be our service, the choice steaks, fish, omelet, potatoes, coffee, rolls, or whatever has been ordered, will be on the table, and prepared in such man. ner that the most fastidious could not find fault with them"
 "Your service, presume, will be for the better class of people only ?'' queried the reporter. "By no means, " answered the gentleman. "On the con- trary, our service will be such as to in- clude the most humble households as well as those of the wealthy. To the poor it will be found blessing. It will relieve the wife from many cares and will add years to her life. By preparing her own meals the wife is forced to arise about five o'clock in the morning. Half the time the fire is very low or else out, and then comes the worry to make it burn, and all is hurry and hustle to get the meal on the table for the husband, who must be at his work at seven o'clock. Half the time the meal is improperly cooked, and bolted down in a manner that cannot fail to result in bad temper and bad health. With our service the wife would be given an additional hour of slumber, and good cooked breakfast would await the family"
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12
CLEARING UP WEATHER.
What the Pike County Old Settler Has t
 Offer on the Subject.

"Major, what's the chances of it's clear ing up this week ?" asked the County Clerk, as the Old Settler spread his um- brella wide open in front of the base burner to dry.
 "Clearin' up ?" replied the Old Set tier. 'I hain't ben able to see no sign O any clearin' up yit. It usety be, b'gosh, that ye could go a little by the moon in maxim yer calculations bout things; but fur all the use the moon is now fur that, ye mowt jest ez well scoop the in'ards out'n a skim-milk cheese, light taller dip, an put it in it, an hang it up on a flag pole. I ben sayin' along during this damp spell, Wait till the moon changes, an this weather'n flop 'roun' with 8 jerk, an we'll hev it dryer'n temper'nce picnic, an colder'n an icicle offn the North Pole We'll, the moon changed t'other day, but 'stid O the weather fetchin' up with short jerk an takin' the back track, it just tuck to rainin' all the harder and gives me durn nice record fur knowin' thing or two. I tell ye, b'gosh, that these gastrominers that's settin up nights all over the country, pokin' their eyeglasses 'roun', drawin' bead on a comet ev'ry little spell, an wingin' 8 new star now an then, an 8 gossipin' bout what they imagine they've foun' out, like lot O ole women at a tea party, is playin' hob with things on this mundane spear. Fore we know'd that they was mountains on the moon, things worked all right. We know'd jist wen to pole our beans an stick our peas; wen to 'spect wet weather an wen we was gointer hev drout; wen to go fishin' an wen to kill our pigs. But now we're gittin' too smart, an we don't know nothin'. 'Twon't s'prise me 8 durn bit to wake up some fine mornin' an find ev'rything drownded out, or burnt up, or knocked pizzle-jee-whang by comet gittin' on its ear. 'Twon't, b'gosh
 "I don't believe that even Noar could find fault with sech weather ez this, boys" continued the Old Settler, ''an' he were good jedge O wet weather, too. I says to M'riar this mornin', ez I looked out O the winder an see that it were still so damp outside that could float canal boat in the moistur' that had gathered in the dooryard: 'M'riar, I says-the fire in the cookin' stove didn't seem to be springin' up very lively, an M'riar were kinder settin' in front of 1t, blowin' agin' 1t, an not lookin' ez cheerful ez I've see her fore now Mriar, l says, if I was in the ark buildin' business, now, I'd think forum were ruther edgin' round my way, sartin, to set up with me a spell. Mriar says: 'Mebbe so,' she says, 'Silas; but bein's ye hain't in the ark buildin' business, an hain't rushed with work in that line, s'posin' ye go out an kinder cork up the roof O the woodshed, an see if ye can't keep the kindlin' dry. Seems to me, boys, that it alluz happens that sumpin's the matter with the kind lin wood when wanter make quiet leetle pint over hum, an it iist knocks my pint so'z t'ud ben durn sight bet ter if I'd laid low an said nothin'.' ED. MoTT.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12
Blown Up.

Apassenger on the train on the Colorado Central which was blown bodily from the track by the wind thus describes the event: "We had gone but short dis tance-say four or five blocks when the wind bore down on us with tremen- dous force. The cars began to rock and I told the conductor, who was standing beside me, that we were going over. Ifirm- ly grasped the seat, when I felt the car rise in the air and then turn over. We came down so hard that lost my grip and I found myself somewhere in the roofing, with several others. The car took fire, but all made their escape by scrambling out of windows and doors, and the flames were speedily extinguished. There were fifteen passengers on the train and all were hurt, but none were killed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

How TO TRY Our LARD.-Choose fresh fat from pork lately killed; see that it looks clean and white, and is free from kernels; cut the fat in pieces about an inch square, carefully removing every particle of lean; put a quart of water into an iron kettle, then put in the fat, place the kettle over a gentle fire and boil the fat for about three hours, or until it no longer bubbles; then strain it through cloth and put it into stone ware jars; when the lard is cold tie waxed paper or cloth over the jars, and keep them in a cool, dry place.
 The scraps are- to be drained, sea- soned with salt, pepper and powdered sage, and served with hot baked or boiled potatoes.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

ToREIT ALL UP.-The evidence seemed overwhelming against Edward Johnson, a colored man on trial for burglary in Batavia, Ohio. His trial had lasted four days, and the audience in court thought him sure to be convicted. He asked permission to speak and talked for forty five minutes. He fairly tore to pieces the States network of evidence, plunged most of the jury in tears, amazed the court, captivated the audience and made a speech which the Cincinnati papers say has no parallel in rude eloquence since the days of Chief Red Jacket. He was acquitted.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

A CHEAP HoNm.-under the head of "Cheap Homes for Worldngmen" Q coi- tage costing only S10,0O0 is described. A workingman receiving salary of $50 a month, ought to be able to save S2 a week; and it takes very little figuring to show that in about eighty years he would have enough money laid away to build one of these "cheap homes. "- Norrfstot0n Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

GIVING IT UP.-The Methodist minis ters of the Ohio Conference have voted to sign pledge of abstinence from opium and tobacco. It is not assumed that many, if any, of the clergymen are given to indulgence in opium, but there are number who decline to give up tobacco.
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

Men who am hoein' 'taters to-day am nabobs to-morrer. Men who used to believe in savin' up fur a rainy day now scatter deir cash aroun' as if de sunshine mus allus last. Whar' I used to be sat istied wid bean soup now want ox-tail, an dat's what ails de hull kentry, ye has got to slow up an simmer down or de top-rail am gwine to give way an gives us all drap."
 BROTHER GARDNER FINISHES.
 "Gem'len," said the President after various other members had proclaimed their opinions, ''it am patent to all dat de kentry has an ailment, but we am not agreed as to de natur' of de disease nor de reEedy to be used as a cure. In dis eHba-rassin' situashun I suggest dat we have patience an continer to hope. While it seems sartin to man holdin' down a cracker-box in co'ner grocery dat de kentry won't hold together mo dan two days longer onless he am 'leck- ted constable or draws prize in lot tery, we has managed somehow to dodge de dangers an pull frew de narrer chan nels. It am my opinyun dat we kin go home an go to bed widout fear dat we won't find at least half de kentry hangin' round heah to-morrer. We will now dismember."
Connecticut western news., 1884-03-12

K the worst of times there IS more cause to complain of an evil heart than of anevl world.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
THE STATE FAIR.
Free Admission for School Children To-Day
The Arrangements at the Grounds.

The continued rain yesterday interfered
somewhat with the preparations for the opening
Of the State fair and in consequence the entry
books were allowed to remain open until last
evening. The scene in the Exposition Building.
and in all the departments was one of tumult,
between three and four hundred exhibitors be-
ing busy with their preparations for the OPEN
ing Several hundred entries were received
during the day, and never before has there been
such demand for space. "The exhibit in ev-
cry department, President Mitchell says, sur
passes that Of any previous fair The exam
ming committee, will begin awarding premiums
to-day.
1t is expected that, If the weather is fair,
there will be an attendance of between $1,000
and 20, 900 to-day, as free admittance will be
giver to all pupils Of the city schools. The
amusements will be Of special interest to chill
dren. The fair promisesto be an unprecedented
success if the weather during the week should
be favorable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Tha YEahash Pav car.

The item which appeared in the Journal last
week regarding the dilatory movement of the
Wabash pay-car, has brought forth the follow
ing official response:
ST, LOUIS, Sept q, 1884
To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
inclose little clipping taken from the Jour
nal of the 25th, which hardly does our road jus
tice. Since the appointment of the receivers
and the taking charge Of the line by Mr. Tai
mage the matter Of starting the pay car has re-
ceived as much attention as any other important
matter We started the car on the 18th Of last
month and on the22d of this month and as soon
as matters can be worked around to that point,
it will be started out on the 10th of each month.
It has been Mr. TalInage's aim to take care of
the pay-rolls among the first things that are
given attention. CHAs M HAYS
No one more fully appreciates the difficulties
the present management Of the Wabash labors
under than does the journal, and thrice, OF late,
has the decided Improvement in managing the
affairs Of the road been favofably commented on;
but it was feared that amidst the numerous mat
ters Manager Talrnage had been called upon to
straighten out more prompt movement Of the
pay-car had been overlooked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Wants A. .OoO for sIande,..

John r. Wilson has instituted suit against
Henry J. Prier for 5000 damages, for SANDER.
The complaint recites the fact that on one occa-
sion the plaintiff was arrested and tried for rob
berry, and that subsequently Prier publicly said
Of him you a thief; you were charged with
being thief and if you had not hired witnesses
to swear you out Of it, you would have gone to
the penitentiary." On account Of these alleged
scandalous and false statements Mr.. Wilson
says his good name and reputation have been de-
famed and he wants damages in the amount in
dicated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
ASSIGNEE'S SALE

Notice is hereby given that by order Of the Marion
Civil Circuit Court the undersigned will offer at pri-
yate sale for the next thirty days all the ready made
and partly finished stock Of furniture and lounges,
and all the machinery tools materials fixtures and
all other goods belonging to the lounge and furniture
manufacturing business Of Harry A. Hoffman. at Nos
1910 North East street. in indianapolis.
Said sale viii be whole II said stock and ma.
chinery is not disposed of at private sale, will on
the I'd day of October at 10 o'clock m, offer the
same. on the premises, to the highest bidder And,
if no bids are received Twin proceed tosell said ar
cles singly or in lots.
Terms for the sale Of the entire stock$1 600 cash
balance IN six and twelve months to be secured by
notes with good security.
For further information apply to
A. SEIDENSTICKER
Assignee Of r. A. Hoffman, No. % s Delaware st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Indiana in California.

Indiana is doing her share in building up the
new civilization of California. We sent a colony
from Indianapolis to Los Angeles county in 1874
and 1870, who have built little paradise in the
valley Of San Gabriel and named it Pasadena
Now, the newspaper printed there, comes
freighted with the proceedings attending the
opening Of an institution Of learning called the
Sierra Madre College. The colleges Of Indiana
were represented in responses to toasts by NJ. D.
Conway of DePauw University and A. o. Por-
ter Of Hanover. Wilhel Thompson, Of Hanover
College is professor of engineering in this new
college at Pasadena P. Ne Green, formerly Of
this city, is secretary Of the board, and J. w.
Healy, D. D., of New Jersey, is president.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Criminal Court Matters.

In the Criminal Court yesterday, Holman A.
Ross, who was tried for selling lottery tickets
lastweek, was found guilty BY Judge Norton,
but sentence was withheld pending motion
for new trial The extreme penalty is $500.
Ross is one Of the men who has been engaged in
selling policy tickets
Some time ago Wilson W. Sprague proprie
tor Of the Occidental Hotel was tried for rent
ing his rooms fol. gambling purposes The case
was taken under adyisement, and yesterday
Judge Norton found Sprague guilty and sem
fenced him to pay a fine Of $40 and costs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
suit for nIalpractica.

In room No 3, Superior Court, before acting
Judge G. W. Smith, William r. Parry, admins
traitor Of the estate of Christian Fisher, is suing
Horace R. Allen and William p johnson for
$1,000 for alleged malpractice Fisher had his
arm broken and was treated at the Surgical In
stitute, which is controlled by the defendants.
It is alleged that his death resulted from inn
proper and unshillful treatment there, and on
this account damages are asked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Jurors Drawn for october.

The following jurors have been drawn for the
October term Of the Superior Court:
Room No. William s. Hubbard, Louis Hol-
veg, jackson Saylor, Matt Marony, H. NJ Mars
ton, Center township; James Mcfarland, David
R. Smock, Perry; Oliver Royster. Harry Carpen-
ter Wayne John f. Craft Franklin; Albert
Hockensmith, Pike.
Room No. 2-Wm. r. Evans, julius Burrell
Isaac @. Hays Thomas Cottrell Center town
ship John n Kemper, Henry Lane, Ebenezer
S. Toon Franklin; Ben Tyner, Ambrose Daw-
son, Thomas ]. Wright, Samuel Sheets, Wash
ington; Nelson Patterson, Henry Bristow, Perry;
Reuben Hamilton, Pike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
The Shakers SHAKING.

What makes man feel as shaky as chills and
feyerl It is shake, shake, shake, until you al
off your coat What drives chills and fever o,tt9
Browns Iron Bitters. If you have never tried
y get some at once, and don't shake any more.
M Az Chas Al. Newell Of Lexington, Va. says,
n used browns Iron Bitters last fall for chills
best tonic known :, ~
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THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

Room No. Hon. N. B. TAYLOR Judge.
Nicholas mccarthy vs.. John Al. Drew ct all suit ON
note Judgment against the defend ant for $3.50.
Indianapolis Manufacturers and arpenters' Union
vs. Christian Haberle; suit note. Judgment for
plaintiff for 1897.
Room No. 2--Hon. o. W. Howes Judge.
Susie Taylor vs.. John Taylor; divorce. Decree
granted on grounds of failure to provide.
Room No. SC. W Smith, Judge pro tenn.
William R. Parry, admir-, ETC., VS.. Horace r. Allen
and William ?. Johnson Damage suit for malprac-
4ica
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
chicago Parties Want $40, 900.

Wilson H Stubbings Of Chicago, fled suit in
the federal court, yesterday, asking Judgment
against Mary A. Roberts, Of this city for $40 00O
having previously obtained Judgment in the same
cause in the Cook county Superior Court for S.,
638.67 and 81, 2O6.67.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Why Is It

That the sale of Hoods SarsapariIla continues at
such rapidly increasing ratel It is
LIST. Because of the positive curative value Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla itself
3D.. Because of the conclusive evidence of re-
markable cures effected by it, unsurpassed and
seldom equaled by any other medicine. Send
to G. /. Hood & CO., Lowell, Mass, for book
containing many statements of cures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30

Philadelphia was chosen for holding the next an
nual convention S. NJ. Sevens and e. v. Debs
of Terre Haute Ind, were chosen grand organ
izer and instructor and grand secretary and
treasurer, respectively.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
MARION Criminal Conrt.

Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge.
John Cochrane false pretenses. Evidence being
heard.
Wilson W. Sprague renting rooms for gambling
purposes Fined $40 and tosts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
WANTED.

XXTANTED- SALESMAN TO
w sell on commission a line of printed paper pa
per bags folding boxes, twines cordage and cotton
goods in the State Of Indiana, headquarters m Ind
annapolis. or near. Reference required. E. r. GARD
NER 50 Sixth street, Pittsburg Pa.