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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
Samuel johnson.


1t is 100 years ago since DR.. johnson wrote
announced to her that he was very ill, and
that be desired her prayers. Less than q
fortnight later. on the 18th of December.
1884, he was dead. All through the wear
his condition had given his friends more
than anxiety. The winter of 1873 had been
marked by collapse of the constitution; to
the ceaseless misery of his skin was now ad
ded an asthma that would not suffer him 70
recline in bed, dropsy made his legs and
feet useless through half the weary day. II
is son what marvellous that he got through
this terrible winter, the sufferings OF which
are painfully recorded in his sad correspond.
ence. 1t is difficult to uHderstand why lust
when he wanted companionship most. bis
friends seemed all TO have happened TO de.
sert him. OF the quaint group of in yslids
Ia mind and body to whom his house had
been a hospital, all were gone except Mrs
Desmoulins, who was bedridden; and we
may believe that their wrangling company
had never been so distasteful to himself as
to bis friends. Boswell and Mrs Thrale. as
we know, had more or less valid reasons for
absence. and Boswell, al least, was solicitor,
in inquiry. We must, however, from what
ever cause, think'of Johnson, whe dreaded
solitude as now almost always alone mort
fed the spiritual pains no less acute than
ones torturing his wretched nights with
Baxter's Gail to the Uncovered anc
with laborious and repeated diagnoses of hi
own bodily symptoms II 10 strange u
think that although he was the Ieadin,
man OF letters in England, and the centre O
Vhole society, his absence from the meet
iDgs of his associates seems scarcely to bav,
been noticed. 1t was not until in Febusry
when he was relieved that he o. owed himsel
to speak of the danger ne had passe,
q rough. Then he confessed his terror [,
J Lucy Porter in the famous words: "Pra,
for me; death, my dear, is very dreadful
let us think nothing worth our care but ho,
to prepare for it" and asked Boswell to cor
suit the venerable physician, Sir Alexande
Dick, as to the best wsv of avoiding q rs
:. lapse. Boswell felt ii duty to apply not {
Dick only but TO various leading doctors. /
doing so be reminded them, with his extrs
ordinary foppishness, OF "the elegant con
pliment' which johnson had paid to the
profession in his Life of Garth" the poe
!, physician. The doctors, with one accor,
. and thinking without doubt far more ,
Johnson. himself than of Garth. clustere
q around him with their advice and their Or
7 scriptions. and the great man certainly r
{ ceived for the brief remainder Of his de,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
Evils Of ChiIdren,s PARTIES

DR.. CullImore, of London, has published q
protest against children's parties in winter.
His objections apply to the collection Of
children under seven years of age on such
occasions. The Lancet would extend them
to children under wv slve They apply prin-
cipally to the general effects upon the health
OF he children, among which are those to
which the excite ment they have to endure
before aud after the event renders them liza
e, the exposure TO the danger Of chill, and
to improper food and drink, and other inf u
ences that wear upon the organism at this
most tender perioi of life. Besides these are
injuries to the mind and nerves: "A per-
feet storm OF excitement RACES in the little
brain from the moment the invitation has
been received. and the affair is talked about
in the nursery until after the evening.
Sleep 10 disturbed by dreams, or. in some
C sses, prevented by thinking OF the occasion,
and afterward the excitement does not sub
side until days have elapsed, perhaps not
Def ore another invitation Is received" The
amusem ents of young children ought to be
simple, unexciting, and free from srtlf cislty.
Parties" are in no way necessary to the
happiness Of child-life.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
THE LIFE CT THE FIELDS.
A Beautiful Word Picture of q Country
Scene at Harvest Time.
English illustrated Magazine.l

Scene at Harvest Time.
English illustrated Magazine.l
So Guido stopped to see how nicely be
could hide himself, then he knelt, aud in a
moment sat down, so that the wheat rose IN
high above him. Another humble bee went
over along the tips of the wheat-bur.rr-as
be passed; then scarlet fly. and next a
bright yellow wasp who was telling q friend
fly ing behind him that he knew where there
was such capital piece OF wood to bite up
into tiny pieces and make into paper for the
nest in the thatch. but his friend wanted to
go to the house, because there was q pear
quite ripe there on the wall. Next came a
moth, and after the moth golden fiv and
three gnats and mouse ran along the dry
ground with curious snlffling rustic close
to Guido. A shrill cry came down out of
the air, and looking up be saw two swifts
turning circles, and as they passed each
other they shrieked-their voices were so
shrill they shrieked.
They were only saying that in a month
their little swifts in the states would be able
to fly. While he sat so quiet on the ground
Al d hidden by the wheat he heard cuckoo
such long way off it sounded like watch
when it is covered up. Cuckoo did not
come full and distiHct-it was such q tiny
little cuckoo caught in the hollow of
Guido's ear. The cuckoo must have been
mile away. Suddenly he thought some.
thing went over, and yet he did not see it
perhaps it was the shadow-and he looked
up and saw large bird n ct very far up, not
farther than he could fling or shoot his ar
rows, and the bird wss futtering his wings
but did not move away farther as If he had
been tied in the air. The hawk was STAYING
there to see II there was q mouse or little
bird in the wheat. After q minute the hawk
stopped futtering and lifted his wings TO.
gether as butterfly does when he shuts his
and down the hawk came straight into the
corn. go away" shouted Guido, jumping
up and fingipg his cap, and the hawk dread.
fully frightened and terribly cross, check ed
himself and rose again with an angry rush,
And so the mouse escaped.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
Reminded.

All needless of the world, ia SIS own III
Absorbed and dumb. the heart lies while the
day
And dark seem but alike no single ray
OF hopeful light breaks through, its grief 20
still
II lies alone and helple q. every thin
Of bitter pain which nolds in ~ srch sway
seems sweet sign that desth will not delss
But life holds strong. end with unconscious
skill
The mind takes note OF all Keenlv the ear
Hears every slightest noise. the hsifclosed
Sees every pattern on the wall, each line
Is cut upon the brain in figures fine.
Long years elapse, one thinks the grief laid
by,
A sight. q sound, the old hard pain is here.
-Harper's Magazine.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
The Frosted Pane.

She stood and wrote, 81 DO not love:"
She stood and thought-perhaps the same;
Yet while her hand the sentence wove
Her bushes went and came.
Her breath came sweet and warm and fell
Upon the hopeless words that swept
The glamour from an olden spell
That DER my boy hood crept.
LOOKED, and To- the hopeless words,
Cold as the frost wherein they lay,
That pierced my startled heart like swords,
Themselves were swept away.
And shall those words remain effscedT"
asked. 81 can not write again
The words my hand alone has traced
Upon the frosted pane
New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
Lonefellow in Westminster Abbey.

Erelong paced those cloisteral bells, erelong
/ moved where pale memorial shapes con
vene,
Where poet, warrior, statesman, king or
queen
In one great elegy of sculpture throng,
When suddenly, with neartbeats glad and
strong,
saw the face of that lost friend serene
Who robed Hiawatna and EvaDgeline
In such benign simplicity OF songl
Then, swiftly as light mists on morning less,
All history, legend, England, backward
drawn,
Vanished like vision to incorporate afr.
And in one sweet colonial home o er seas
l saw the lamp shine out across the lawn,
heard the old clock ticking on the stair
-Eogar Fawcett in Midwinter Century.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08

men, but books and pictures be could talk Of
with entertainment and instruction. IL he
is gone he'll be missed awhile. II he is only
hiding his return will be warmly welcomed.
Poor Clock is run down for the last time,
and no weight can easily rest him. As for
LeVy-he bids fair to live forever.
uoU.pn
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
"A, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 8, 1885

hats. curled moustaches, fire and fervor and
wrinkled foreheads, patriotic-and safe-how
positively sickening they are. But the So
ciety leaders in the boxes are my fsvorites.
They are the ones to back their gsucheries
on the other side. But forget
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
Are You Going to New Orleans or
Florida!

If so you can go via the Monon Route
via Louisville or Cincinnati, and see
Mammoth Cave, Nashville, Blount
Springs, Birmingham, Montgomery,
Mobile and the Gulf Coast for the same
money that will take you via Cairo, and
through the dreary uninhabited, uHin-
teresting Mississippi swamps We are
confident the tourist cannot select
line to the South enjoying half the adj
vantages that are possessed by the
Mon0H Route and its southern connect
ions. No one should think Of going
South without visiting Mammoth Cave,
the great Natural Wonder Of this CONT
aent, So much has been written Of this
world famous wonder, that it is impos-
sible to say anything new in regard to
it, 1t CO mot be described--its caverns
must be explored--its darkness felt
its beauties seen to be realized. It is
the greatest natural curiosity Niagara
not excepted and he whose expecta-
lions are not satisfied by it's marvellous
avenues, domes and starry grottoes
must be either a fool or a demi-god.
From Mobile to New Orleans, 100 miles,
The ride along the Gulf coast is alone
worth the entire cost of the trip-in
full sight Of the Gulf-all the way past
Ocean Springs, Mississippi City Pass,
Christian Boy, st. Louis, aud Beauvoir,
the home Of jeff Davis. When you de-
eide to go south, make up your mind to
travel over the lire that passQs through
the best country, and gives you the best
places to stop over. This is exceptionally
the A0non Route ln connection with the
It. 81 ~ IL the Cincinnati Southern Ry's
Pullman Palace Sleepers. palace
coaches-double daily trains. The best
line to Cincinnati, Louisville, New Or
leans or Florida. For full information,
description books, pamphlets, etc, adj
dress r.. @. Mccormick, Northern Pas
senger agent, MoDon Route, 122 Ran
dolph Street. Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
Our diplomatic establishment con-

Our diplomatic establishment con-
sists of Thirty six missions, filed by
fifty Ministers and Secretaries of
Legation. There arc four first class
missions. with annual salaries Of
st7, 500 each. These are to England,
France, Germany, and Russia. The
seven missions in the second class are
to Austria Hungary, Italy, Spain,
Mexico, Brazil, China, and Japan, the
salary being SIP 900 a year The
other diplomatic places are worth
from $40. 600 down to 5000 for
Ministers. and from g 500 to 81 SOC
for Secretaries. The cons 1lar service
embraces five places at IS 600 three at
81. 600 one at 81 500, i've at 81 600,
eight at SO 500, twenty a. 5000, nine.
teen at 50 500. thirty.fige at 50 900,
iftv-nlne at 81 500 twenty five al
LOCO: thirty six Cousuls and consular
officers are paid by fees.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
The Conquest Of the Moors

By the spaniards not only led to the discovery Of
America by Christopher Columbus, but it opened
the way for its settlement and development. The
results growing out Of this conquest and discov-
cry were manifold, chief among which was the
erection of the Grand Union Hotel opposite the
Grand Central Depot New York City, whose
owner not content with supplying the travelling
public with more than 600 elegant rooms az 81 ana
upward per day coupled with the opportunity to
save - carriage hire and expense of baggage
transfer, has entered the field Of authorship and
compiled an elegantly illustrated treatise OF the
above subject which win be mailed 10 any ad-
dress upon the receipt Of two , cent stamps. Ad-
dress IS Grand Union Hotel New York City,
n Y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
Isit Really consumption.

Many q case supposed to b. radical lung dis
ease Is really one OF liver complaint and indiges-
ton, but unless that diseased liver can be restor
ed to healthy action, il win so clog the lungs with
corrupting matter as to bring on their speedy
decay, and then indeed we have consumption
which is scrofula of the lungs, in its worst form
Nothing can be more happily calculated to nI
this danger in the bad than is DR., Perces Golden
Medical Discovery BY druggists.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

BEAUTIFUL CARDS. "A set of mag
nifcent Floral Cards, A inches,
sent free to all persons who have used
Browns Iron Bitters State disease
and effect. Write your address plain
ly. Brown Chemical CO., Baltimore,
Md.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
Oairymen Prefer nc.

MEssRs WELLS RICHARDSON d Co;
Since the introduction of your Improved Butter
Color among my customers, it has given UNIVERSAL
satisfaction. The leading dairymen of this sec.
ton who have usedit give II the preference over
all other colors, of whatever name or nature,
They are especially pleased with the fact that It
does not become rancid Ike other oil colors and
their product brings highest pricesin market
W. 5. NAY, Druggist.
UyDERmL1, VT, April 5, 1889.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. Q -Rspresenta-
tive Rankin returned here yesterday
morning quite III, and Immediately
took 10 Ills bed. HIS physicians report
that snsllfuess Is a sort 81 malaria
fever and that he may die within
forty eight hours. Mrs. Rankin has
been telegraphed for.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

A celebrated lawyer once said that
the three most troublesome clients he
ever had were a young lady who
wanted to be married, married
woman who wanted a divorce, and an
old maid who didn't know what she
wanted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

THE Farm, Field d3td StoctmdU, of Chicago,
whose advertisement viii be found in our columns
is old well established, and ranks among the best
agricultural and family journals IN the West. The
paper is published semtmonthly, is ably edited
and finely fllustrated-iust the paper for the
farmer and home The list OF premiums offered
to subscribers IS well worthy Of consideration.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Capt. D NJ Riggs, who is well known al New
ORLEANS and along the Mississippi river says, Il
have been suffering from dyspepsia fer the past
five years, aud from broken rest by severe pains
in the bowels and kidneys | tried every inedi-
cine recommended for these diseases, without
success. At lasteI used a bottle Of Browns Iron
BitterS, which proved a perfect success in my
case, Il cures all liver, kidney and malarih
diseases
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

1t is a law among the Apache In
dams that man and his mother-in-
law must never visit each other or
must never see each other if it can be
avoided The Apaches have been
libelled. They are the pioneers IN
civilization of this land.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Cancer OF the lower bowel sometimes
results from neglected or badly treated piles. BY
our improved methods without knife caJlstic or
salve, we speedily and permanently cure tAe worst
pile tumors Pamphlet, references and terms,
two letter stamps. Worlds Dispensa,y Medical
Association, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, n, Y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
He Was Content.
an 80 Rllzzard

docs the shining steel blade which
| hold in my land cause excruciating
pain ~ inquired an Oil City barber.
WHAT
II asked if the razor hurt you
us it razor9n
"0f course it is. WhyT
81 thought it was saw, but if you
are sure it is a razor go ahead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

The city of Paris has spent $50, 0o0,
900 francs during the last twenty
years in new works. On new streets
and roads 191, 900, 600 francs, on ar
chitecrural works 10, 600, 600 francs,
on water works and sewers 43, 600, 600
francs, and on parks and gardens
5000, 900 francs were expended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

When you visit or leave New York city, save
baggage, expressage aud carriage hire, and stop
at the GRAND UNION HOTEL opposite Grand
Central depot; $50 elegant rooms, fitted up at a
cost OF enc million dollars. reduced 70 81 and up
ward per day. European plan, Elevator Res
taurant supplied with the best Horse cars,
stages and elevated railroads to all depots Fam
lies eau live better for less money at Oh Grand
Union Hotel than at any other tirst-class hot n
the city
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

The surviving Rothschilds will turn
their house in Jews lane, Frankfort
on the Main, into a sort of a museum
of family relics.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

-It is truly wonderful to see how the name
Of Mrs PinkhaIn is a household word among the
wives and mothers Of our land. Alike in the
luxurious homes of our great cities and IN the
humble cabins Of the remote frontier one woman S
deeds have borne their kiu3ly fruit IN health for
others
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

This country produces annually FIVE
and half billion oysters, or, to state
the fact more clearly, one hundred
millions week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

In Brooklyn a young lady found a
poodle dog ia the card basket she hung
on the door knob.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Senator Fair is defendant in a tax
suit in San Francisco for over 800, 600.
His city property is assessed for over
81. 900, 600.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Lynn shipped 296, 9s3 and Haverhill
1874, 76l cases of shoes during the year
Just closed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Sweet potatoes are selling at 25 cents
a bushel in Paiatka, Fla, while good
whisky can't be bought for less than
80 cents a glass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

a Pittsfeld, Mass, citizen recently
paid $500 for an African gray par
rot.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Eliza ]. Ludlow, Of Washington
Territory, is believed to be the first
woman honored with election 70 the
foremanship Of q jury.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
"BUCHU.PAHnA..

Quick, complete cure all Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases Scalding, Irritation, Stons
Gravel Catsrrh Of the bladder 81. Druggists
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
"ROUGH ON COINS.

Ask FOR Wells Rough on Corns" i5c. Quick,
complete cure, Hard or soft corns. warts bun
ions
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15


He wins at last who builds his trust
Ia loving words and actions just.
Who's head who's walk, his very mien
Proclaim the tits Of Carholine
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Paper is now used in Germany in
stead of wood in manufacturing lead
pencils.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
FRr PAINS.

Papitation, Dropsica Swellisgs Dizziness In.
digestion Hea1ache, Sleepessness cured by
Wells Health Remover"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

To break up colds, fevers and inhammatory
attacks, use Or. Pierce's Compound Extract OF
s. .art.Weed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
Loss and Gain.
CHAFTER /.
" was taken sick a year ago
NXfset. a.u4.... 49,. 81

With bilious fever
my doctor pronounced nae cared. but
got sick again, with terrible pains in
my back and sides, and got SO bad /
Could not move,
| shrunk
From 22S lbs to 1870, | had been doc
toring for ray liver, but it did me no good.
| did not expect TO live more than three
months. ] began to use Hop 9itters.
Directly my appetite returned, nay pains
left me, nay entire system seemed ro-
newed as if by magic, and after using
several bottles, / am not only as sound
as a sovereign, but weigh more than
didsefore To Hop Bitters owe my life"
Dublin J}ne6, 81, r. FITZPATRICK.
CHAPTER II.
maiden, Mass. Feb l. 1881 Gentlemen
I suffered with attacks of sick headache
Neuralgia, female trouble, for years
in the most terrible and excruciating
manner
No medicine OF doctor could give me
relief or cure, until l used Hop Bitters
"The first bottle
Nearly cured me-
The second made me as well and strong
as when child,
"And have been so to this day.
My husband was an invalid for twenty
years with a serious
kidney, liver and urinary complaint
Pronounced by Boston's best physi-
ciacs-
"Incurablen
Seven bottles of your Bitters cured
him and | know of the
Lives of eight persons
In my neighborhood that have been
saved by your Bitters,
And many more are using them with
great benefit.
"They almost
"Do miracles Mrs T.. D. Slack
How To CIR SICK Expose yourself day and
night eat too much without exercise; work too
has without rest doctor all the time take all the
vile nostrums advertised, and then yon will want
to know hog 10 get 1peN, which is answered in
three words. --rake Hop Bittersl
sEAIl Ladies should Know TbH
Hoeds scarfs, ribbons, and all fancy articles ca
be made any color wanted with Diamond Dyes
All the popular colors. Toe at druggists, Non
equal them. Wells, Richards & Co, Burlington
VI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
THE HOPE OF THE NATION.

Children, slow In development puny scrawn,
and delicate use wells Health Remover"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

Waldo County, Me-, exported near
ly 1000, coo dozen eggs last winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

! ie77~Et ia a well Known act! In the
Diamond Dyes more cOloring is given than IN any
known Dyes and they give faster and more bril-
liant colors. i0c at all druggists. They are a
great success. Wells Richardson & Co.. Bur
lington. Vt.