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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
A FAMILY SECRET OUT.
Brought Out by Proceedings of the Wife
for Divorce-A Sensational Case.

WHEELING, W. Va, May 2-Whatpromises:to be
one of the most sensational divorce cases ever
tried before West Virginia Court is now in
arogress al Grafton, the principals, Israel A. Bev-
crime and Elizabeth, his wife. being among the
most prominent people OF Taylor County:
twenty years past. both husband and
wife being members of tue Baptist
Church. and the husband. with his oldest son, a
yong man oil u, carrying on successful Daslhess
In the grocery lice Last October the old gentle
man, who is upward of % years o. age. aud oil
venerable appearance, went to PitIsburg on
bueiness, and on bis return a series ofquarres
broke out between him and his wife, thing be-
lore unknown. and these culnlinated week ago
with no other property than the clothes she wore.
TINS &C ton caused a great uproar. aud prominent
ciuzens and friends sought to bring ABOUT re-
eoucilistlon but all TO no purpose, Beveriine de-
clarlng that h e was never married To the woman
with whom ne had lived in the community for
nearly quarter OF a century, and that ne would
have nothing more to do with her. Finding
all Efforts at regaining his affections futile, Mrs.
Beverline yesterday began suit for divorce and
a division OF the property OF her husband. setting
forth in her bill that she was married TO the de-
PENDANT at West Liberty. Pa, June g. 1861. By a
widow, her name being Elizabeth Foster She de-
tails her life infinitely ana circumstantially down
10 the date of her husbands visit to Pittsb1rS.
aud alleges that he there met young member of
the demi-monde, who ensnared him and induced
him 10 sever his family ties in the rude manner
he did. To these facts Beverline responds by al
leging that he never married to the woman
claiming TO be his wife, as az the time
of the alleged ceremony at West Lib
erty Mr.. Foster still living, aud that
said Foster did not die until October 81 1878, ut
Bellaire, o. He says he met Fosters wife at
Bridgeport, o.. in 1850. when Mrs. Foster
awaiting the termination of divorce suit she had
brought against her husband who, she alleged,
had ran away with another woman In 1857. BE
asked Mrs. Foster TO welt the issue OF her suit be-
fore being married to him, but she refused, and
they accordingly went through the form of cere-
Dony ct West Liberty, both parties knowing 1t
was not legal. Mrs. Fosters sust was afterwArd
decided against her, but the two continued to live
together as man and wife until q week ago, four
children being born to them. He says he has now
tired Of the arrangement and wants cha age.
Owing 10 the prominence of the family the suit
and aitenesDt developments have created a ire
mendous socisl sensation, and the outcome will
be watched itn interest.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
A Tenement House Takes Fire and Burn.
RapidIy-Eight Reported Dead.

NEW YORK, May 3.-The Tribune says: Short
ly after midnight this morning a fire broke
out in the fye-story brick tenement
house 672 Fifth avenue. The alarms
were soon sent out The flames
were discovered on the first floor. 1t extended to
the roof through the air shaft and the house soon
filed with dense smoke, which prevented the oc-
cupsnts of the upper stories escaping. Humphreys
restaurant was in the rear, on the first floor, and
he occupied rooms above the restaurant. He and
his child got out safely, but Mrs. Humphreys
jumped from the window and broke both her
legs. On the same floor Elizabeth Henley was
found dead Ida Rauck and child we're rescued
by the police.
John Hsndon, who helped carry Mrs. Humph-
reys across the street, said he saw a dozen
dead bodies taken out OF the building. The ambu.
lance surgeon said fourteen people were taken
from the house TO Bel evue Hospital, and thought
eight or nine OF them were dead
Another account says: At O'Clock this morn
ing lire broke out in a room at the rear of John
humphreys liquor store, at 672 First avenue.
The building is five stories high, the
upper stories being occupied as q tenement
house. The room spoken OF was filled with trash
OF an infsmmable nature and quickly burned
up. filling the house with smoke. The
tenants became panic stricken. Some jumped
to the street from the windows and
others rushed down stairs falling over each other
ana suffering injuries OF more or less serious rs
ture. Ali the ambulances in the city were called
to the spot. At l:30 it was found that six lives
had been lost. and fourteen persons injured.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
CURIOUS. USEFUL AND SCIENTIFIC.

An Australian naturalist has discovered
the nervous system of the sponge.
very strong solution of salt made boil
ing hot will kill insects and preserve wood.
The lowest recorded tempsrature-393 de-
grees below zero Fahrenheit-hss been pro.
duced by 0iszewski by vaporizing liquid nj
fTogen under low pressure. Liquid carbon
mosoxids gave 800 degrees bslow zero, and
liquid oxygen 2461z degrees.
A liverpool dealer has received an order
for 100 electric cells, which are desired for
the purpose of a scientific investigation OF
the peculiar power OF these creatures. Good
reasons have besn noticed, IL 10 stated, for
doubling that the shock given by them is
really produced by electricity,
few DAYS since a wedding breakfast was
given by substantial farmer blessed with
five daughters, the eldest being the bride,
when a neiehbor, a young farmer, who was
honored with an invitation, thinking, no
doubt, he ought to SLY something smart aud
complimentary upon the event. addressing
the bridegroom, said: well, you have got
the pick of the bstchl' The countenances
Of the four unmarried ones, as may be imsg-
ined, were a study.
Jinks-I tell you there is nothing like
looking after the pennies. Why, some men
pay out 500 year In etreetcar fares alone.
lust think of II. Minks-Wsll, you ride,
too, don't you? mo, sir, don't; l walk.
No matter what The weather, walk to and
from my place of business every day. So
you can see how much / save" But you
live long distance off. Don't you get
tired" "0h, no; there are plenty OF beer
ssloons TO rest n."-Philsdelphia Call.
A gentleman living a. Grinnell, Ia, is in
this city TO. day and relates story concern.
ing General Ben. Butler which We have
never seen in print. Ben. was delivering a
speech at Grlnnell in the last Presidential
campaign, when some parties assembled q
tree overlooking the speakers stand. When
the General began his address they lowered
over bis head string from which q spoon
dangled. Without showing the slightest en-
barrassment, General Batter, as soon as he
saw the dangling spoon, clutched 1t aud
placed 1t In his pocket. remsrking, why,
that's one didn't get
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
COLD COMFORT.
rhe Hope OF the EvoIutionist.
BY MAY KENDALL.


Men say. in the course of the eras-
For the date tits not easy to know,
But we think we may fix 1t as near as
A billion OF icons, or So
That all our intelligent Aryans
(The globe growing w0efally coldl
Wiz slowly revert to bsrbarians.
And shelter in caves, as OF old.
When colonies erumble ssunder,
When the empire of England is DER,
When sweetness and light have gone under,
When savages come to the fore.
When no longer historians languish-
To mark how the remnant may strive,
The DarHinisn win smother his anguish
He knows that the ittest survived
When all that is wooden must perish,
Cabs. tram cars OF happier days,
And archives we solemnly cherish
Are kird died TO furnish a blaze;
When Nihilists fail from their mission,
And when in the perishiug State,
The head of the last Opposition
Arises N final debate.
And says "It's a national crisis;
Let party disSenslon go freeze
hundred of feet when the ice is
Down yonder in tropical seas;
If taxing our cave Is intended.
We take il our duty is clear:
We vote for the bill, unamended,"
And the House Is to chilly 10 cheerl
Then, Prospero. triumph no longer.
Then. Csliban. live and prevail,
Then speed to the arm thst is stronger,
Then woe to the arm that is fra1li
But though Duty and Justice be sleeping,
Though Plumber and Anarchy thrive,
Till Death takes the Stars in his keeping,
As now, shall the fttest survived
-Longman's Magazine
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
Professional Etinuetta

prevents some doctors from advertising their
skil!, but we are bound by 10 such conven-
tioDal rules and think that If We make a
discovery that is of benefit to our fello vs.,
we ought to spread the fact to the whole
land. Therefore we cause to be published
throughout the land the fact that Or. r. V.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is the
best known remedy for consumption (scrof-
ola of the luDgs) and kindred diseases Send
two stamps for DIR. Pierce's complete treatise
On consumption. with unsurpa ised means of
tres tment. Address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
xouns r1enl-Read rhis.

Tho Vcltaic Belt Company, Of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated Electro
Voltsic Belt and other Electric Appliances
or trixl Cor thirty days, to nens(young or
old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss of
vitality and manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for rheumatism. neuralgis,
paralysis and many other diseased Com
plste restoration to health, vigor and man.
hood guaranteed. No risk Is incurred -
thirty days trial is allowed. Write them at
orrs tnv illustrated pamphlet free.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
A Very Delicate Hint.

The editor of leading humorous paper,
when little boy. was very fond of garden
ing IN small way. One day whsn he was
watering plot where he had planted some
early seeds, his father went out to ses what
be was doing. aud said to him, Johnny, why
don't you wafer your garden with soap
suds?'
ut doesn't rain soap suds from the sky,
does it2"
mo; but then it doesn't rain flowers or
cabbsges, or hats or coats"
II know It; il it did. would have q new
pair of spring trousers.n
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
The affair quite slipped my mind as we came

The affair quite slipped my mind as we came
in. Were you annoyed, my dear2"
s-Oh, mol didn't mind it in the least.
thank you. was quite busy working out
mental problem
"And what was that, lover
why they call the front curtain the
DROP"
II see. Did you succeed?"
Yes. think got the correct answer"
And that was"-
Because so many men 90 ont for drop
when it is down, my dear"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
LITTLE FOLKS.

Scene, Sunday school: Young lady cat
ecbizing the children on the plagaes of
Egypt. Y. L.: "And what bscoms OF the
plaques of locusts?" A pause. Then small
boy at the bottom suddenly. "Please, miss,
know John the Baptist ate them"
There was unexpected company in the
psrlor Edna ran out 10 tell Ralph OF the
arrival. Now, Ralph" she said. lyon must
be very polite: when anybody speaks to you,
you must soy yesm; an when they don't
speak to you, you must say, nos m"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

'Ob, after all" returned Hiram. falling
into her tone and speaking airily, 81 don't
know that you did sc much in coming to
that station TO find me. came all the way
from the wilds of the West to find you, you
know. But no." he continued, gro wing seri-
Gus sgain, you did not know that had made
this journey in search of wife yet so it was.
think my good angel inspired me and led
me here. have found my wife nov, thank
GoaU
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
Rheuma,,.m outokl, Cur..,.

There has never been a medicine Cor rheuma
tfsm introduced in this State that has given such
universal satisfaction as .Dursng's Rheumatic
Remedy. 1t stands out alone a. the one great
Is taken internally and never has and never can
fail cure the worst In the shortest time II
has the Endorsement and recommendation OF
many leading physicians In this State aud else
where. II Ia sold BY every druggist ct a.. Write
for free forfy-page pamphlet to z. K. HKLpHKN.
BTISE. Druggist Washington ID. o.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

perceptibly, tAe pain has not increased. how.
ever. very materially. We Kept the doctor
last night. at fathers solicitation though he Is
worse tonight. will have to keep visitors from
him In the future. After the consultation to-
morrow. We will know more definitely what pro-
gress the disease has msde
think progress win be better when his book is
flushed.
DR.. Douglas came at 10 O'Clock and will stay all
night
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
"what Have You Been PsrasiDE So r,

" " nat hdHo 1ou Deen fSrusiuB so ne
tently?"
queried Mrs. Darlington of Ike. "Its a
tact, ma'sm," replied the boy, as he
fastened four clothes pins to the tail of the
house cat. my teacher gave it TO me. aud
said it ought 10 be IN every house." Then
it's Ponds Ex tract" observed toe old lady,
calmly. The very best rhapsody for burns,
scalds, rooumstiz, guitar, and spontaneous
eruptions which sfflict mortsls in domestic
or barbecning land" The old lady was
right. Be careful to get the genuine.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

president Cleveland has been in Office less thsn
two months, he said, yet in that snort space of
time there has come about in tue whole coua ny
a state OF feeling which is certainly unprecedent-
ed, and should say phenomenal. IL were to
say-speaking of that great mass of people whom
we usually call the silent voters. out who always
ote one way or the other-that IL is quiet deep
undemonstrative satisfaction that at last we have
a national administration which is, and is to be.
conducted upon proper principles OF action. The
people OF the country OF both parties see that al
though he is Democrat from conviction he is a
man OF great independence of character and of
some other remarkable qualities. They see that in
those reforms In the evil service which the law
has in some degree imposed upon him OIL
cial duty that he is slow 10 make removals merely
for the sake of creating vacancies TO be filed by
partisan Democrats. and that he is honestly trFng
to encounter and 20 solve the and difficult
problem which circumstances have imposed upon
him.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
He Gave lie Away.

Here" yelled small boy who had bssu
trading knives, sight unseen, that amt
fair -
What ain't2' asked the other ore.
why, this knife's backspring is gone an
d'tsint got no snap"
Course faint; l gave the snap away.
Whard ye reckin' l was trading for2"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
Clad In Glory.

Mamma (pointiDg to some unclsthed cher
u6s)-LiZzie, il you are good girl you will
90 to heaven and be like those little Angels
Lizzie (who hos a strict sense OF propriety)
We'll, hope FL be better dressed than
they are.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

PricklY Ash Bitters is not an intoxicating
beverage. but pleasant, mild laxative aud
efficient Tonic, acting directly on the Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
The nystery solved.

Detroit JournaLl
"Too bad had to go out 70 see that ticket
eeller about tickets for next week." he re-
marked to his wife a. he settled himself
down after = trip down stairs bsswesn acts.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

ITO MANUFACTURER rare opportunity for
i purchase o lease for u term OF years
The E. p Perry Lumber Company. OF Montague,
Muxkegoh County. Michigan, owns large tbree-
story building. 5Ox10o feet well lighted, Shaft,ug
anc pulleys full length, win engine room 50xf0
feet ample boiler and engine: all in good repair:
roomy erounds; convenient for water shipment,
and also alongside O. aud N. w. Railroad track
Address for price and terms ROBERT CATH
NESS. Agent
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

George Ticknor Curtis, the veteran Demo
GRAFT and constitutional lawyer. made some
remarks at the recent Pendletoa banquet
among which we find the following:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

MUNCIE. Ind, Hsy a. Dr.. L. J. Pickett. OF this
city, aud DR.. Spsnn, of Anderson. wilt be
pointed SIS members of the Pension Board. vice
Drs. Winton and Boyden. who were removed a
few days ago. This IS somewhat unexpected t.
The people here, who predicted that Drs. WinanS
and Shields, two prominent young physicians
who were applicants for the places. would be
named. But the eeDtiemen about to be named
will I'll the places with efficiency and credit
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06

Know tbyself, by reading the Science OF
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-eged men.
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Wy AN1ED = ersops to do writing at their
w homes; good pay. send ten cents for paper.
etc. 10 J. q NICHOLSON, 80 Clinton Place. New
York 4sdU
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g. orandum Book. Send for sample copy and
en- receipt Of 30 cents for No. l. OF 20 cent? Tor No.
. AdasarsSKETTNnL COMPANY. IDdiarspoiss'
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-06
D z. . NID
KEN N EDY
mo BIZ
REF E0Y
For the Cure Of Kidney and Liver CONF
plants, ConstipNtou, and all 5isonaers
arising from ETnpurs state OF the BLOOD.
To women VINO sniff ffos1 cav % TIE ills pecGr
lar TO their sG< Il D, unfailing friend. Al
Druggists. One Dallar tctIie, or address d. p
David Kennedy. Roci.s.-. =. y
HE FELL TIE STREETS
KENNEDY'S FAvORITE REMEDY
Cures Terrible Case of Gravel when
Other Help Fafled.s

Otner Help fa1Ied.-
What is Gravel? what causes IT. and who are
most liable 10 IT. II Is frequently attended with
acute pain, and unless relief can be found pro-
duces Inflammation eno death. Both sexes aud
all ages are liable to il. although men VINO have
reached or passed middle age are It's most CON-
mon victims. Nothing is more urgently needed
than reliable medicine for Gravel as the disease
seems on the increase, aud are glad to saw that
such specific is now before the public in the
form Of DR.. DAVID KENNEDY'S FAV0RIrR
the following letter, selected from many similar
communications:
PTrrsHELD. Mass, March. 1854
DR.. David Kennedy
DEAR SIR-You have a right to know and de-
siTe the public 10 know my experience with
use OF your "FAVORITE REMEDY" 1 am car
psnter living In this place. and there plenty
OF witnesses 10 the truth of what say. NY first
comparatively slight attack OF Gravel was in the
year SIS Is passed away. and had little more
trouble until last July, 1883. One DAY when az
WoIk In my shop j suddenly seized with {,
Keen and terrible pain in my left side. / con-
suited two physicians AZ once One said: 81 can
60 nothing for you Your case is incurablei' [
Was frightened and went 10 the second. who said
little but gave me prescription. II did no good.
Then began a series OF experiences. the agony
ana horror OF which words can not depict. Think
Of III was sometimes taken In the street, aud
would fall, whiting with agony, upon the side
walk. II was death in lie Thank Heaven Itheu
heard of .KENNEDY'S FAVORIrE REMEDY"
through blr. 7. Z. Cooley. had not used half
bottle when passed three stones in succession,
one OF which was nearly one-half an inch long.
i persevered with the medicine, the symptoms
gradually abated, and have had no more trouble
since. am well, thanks TO you aud "FAYORIrE
REMEDY" Yours most gratefully,
JAMES d. KENNEDY.
What "FAVO Rite REMEDY did In this case Il
has done in many Others II you desire to do so
Address-Dr. David Kennedy, ROndout n. \.
, 1885-07-25
TRANSLATION.
Christian Henrik AYendrup.
Governor Of the Danish West India Islands,
TRANSLATION

Colonel
Knight Commander Of Dannebrog and Damnebrogsmamd,
N0AKETH KNOWN By virtue of Colonial Law
IJ 9th November 1868 5 3 [ have Professionally
sanctioned the following ordinance concerning the
punishment for damaging the electric telegraph in st.
Croix, as passed by the Colonial Council of st. Croix
at third discussion on the 9th instant.
Whoever shall intentionally either do Injury to the electric
telegraph or any part of the apparatus belonging to the same,
cation becomes damaged or weakened, or the use of the appara-
tus hindered, shall be punished with imprisonment on bread and
stances, With a fine. not under so West Indian Dollars, provided
the act is not from it's general character subject to severer
punishment. When the act arises from carelessness, it shall be
punished with fines not exceeding one hundred dollars or simple
imprisonment not above one month, thus however, that the
punishment may be RENTED, if the party reports the accident
without delay to the police authorities or to an official at the
telegraph station. The party committing the offence will besides
i'll all cases have to pay the damage
All cases in pursuance of this ordinance are liable to prose
cuuOn as public police suits.
To which all concerned have to conform.
Government Of the Danish West India Islands,
st. Croix the 18th July 1885.
Under my Hand and the Seal of Government.
G. Fl. ARENDRUP.
L1MpR1cHr.
PROVISIONAL ORDINANCE
concerning the punishment for damaging
the electric telegraph in st. Croix.
, 1885-07-25

Goucermem for de dansk uestindiske Der,
OberSt,
Oommandeur qf Dannebrog og DannebrOgsmand,
NJOR VITTERLIGT: ] Henhold til Coloniallov
Ul af eide November 1863 s 3 har jeg f~orel0bigt stad-
festet folgende at C0lonialrAadet for ST. CrOiX we'd 3dio
Behandling den Cite Dis. vedtagne Anorlning angaaende
Straffen for at ~beskadige elektriske' Telegraphindret-
ninger paa st. Croix:
ST.
Den, som forsatlig enten ~beskadiger den elektriske Tele.
graph, eller de til samme h0rende Apparater, ener i6vrigt fore
tager nogen Handling, hvorved T1elegraphledningen afbrydes
med Fsengsel paa Wand og Br0d eler med Simpet F8ngNeI eler
under fOrmildende Omst@ndlg!eder med Boder like under 90
vestindiske Daler, forsaavidt Handlingen like efter sin BeSkaf
fenhed medf0rer h0iere STRAIT Skier Diet at UagtSomhed, anvendeS
B6der indtil 100 vestndiske Daer ener simprIt Fpngsel indtil
cen Manned dog kan Straf bortfalde. hvis GjerningSmanden
uopholdelig anmelder Diet Skete for Poiti0vrigheden eller paa
TeIegraphStationen.
GjerningS manden oliver derhOS allie IlLEelde plgtlg at
erstatte den Skete Skade.
Saser Anledning af denne Anordning blive at behandle
som Ohentise POlitlsager.
Hvorefter ALE vedkommende have sig at rctte.
GOurernomentet for de dansk rcstindisRe Der,
St. Croix den 14de JUL 1885.
Under min Hand og Gouvernementets Segl.
C. Fl. ARENDRUP.
%
L1MPR1oHr.
FORELOBIG A~NORDNING
augaaende Straffen for at beSkadige
electriske Telegra phindretninger paa
st. Crolx.
, 1885-07-25
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