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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

WsIking Fifty Miles To Get Away FROM Q
Retreat for the Insane rat Hartford.
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Wslking Fifty Miles To Get Away From o
Retreat for the Insane st Hartford.
Iaestport ;onnl SPECIAL
James Knox Polk q nephew and mama
sake Of the late President Polk, has for nearly
year been en- inmate of the insans retreat
at Hartford. For many years he occupied
laree farm in Til, to Sn on the banks o. ,he
Saugs.uCk River With an income OF $500
month be Of ed bis time almost alone in
al sncieDt house near the etTeam, and was
known ga o great lover OF boating fishing aud
field sports. he was geria aad social but
his friends were selected with care Those
whom he made his fr ends were treated in a
royal msDDer. Why he led a hermit's life
IN bis chateau, as be termed Il, was nevsr
disclosed. ThIes years ago, however, there
seemed to come over him sudden change.
He mingled In society, and after q sh0rt
coUr.sbip married beautiful Swsdish LADY,
to whom he dey0itd bis entire tlms. TIE
old bouee was transformed into q most elab
nJste dwelling plsce. Everything went on
p!tsesnily until there came rumors OF finan-
cjal embarrassment. From that moment Mr..
Polk was a cianged men. he sgain bsca ne
secluded and to forget his troubles took to
the cnp. Despite the efforts OF his family he
drank deeper and deeper, and finally there
weIe indications OF mild insanity. He
seemed TO understand his condition for,
after being advised to seek relief in an insti.
tuition, be consented 10 go to Hartford.
He remained there until March of the
present Year, VIXEN he iusissed that he YES
cured al expressed fes're To- rsturn tn bis
heme He wa allow d TO co So and for
tine ii seemed that the change was sai se
Cne The old appetite reLurs led, ho gsYer,
and be was sgain taKeD TO ina retreat AS
q inmate he has been treated with great
con'tety and allowed all The freedom pos
sibe.
On saturday last he quietly left the retreat.
and. following the TRACKS OF the CONSOLIDATE, d
rosd. startsn for hnros. o rsschios Ssrst.
ford, dis'a0ce OF fifty miles, early Sunday
morning hs went ~ ths residence uf Bsnia-
mir More an oh friend. and tsrrjed
during the day. As his mental condi.
tion was observed, word Was sent 20
Patrick Murphy station agent at the
depot here. and a friend was st once
sent to StIatfcrd 60 take Polk in charge. He
was accompanied to bis home here. He was
not his former self, however, for he would
acknowledge none OF his family as friends,
ard declared open hostility to all who sp.
pToached him 1t was found necessary to
inform the managers cf the retreat of his
wbereab outs. snd Two Ipsu were sent yester-
day TO take him back to Hartford. Polk was
determined not to go. and iv wa only by
the use OF force and thu application of hand.
CT ffs hat be was kept In subsection BE
literally lifted aboard the train last
night. The scene at the depot was most dis
treesiDg as his young wife again parted with
aim.
There is reason to believe that Mr.. Polk
will ultimately recover.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
The President Loves Flowers.
Washington Letter

Every cay magnificent basket Of flowers
from the White House Conservatory adofns
President Olsveland's desk IN his library.
TIE gardener is particular in making this
a6orDment as handsome possible, for not
only does the President alone see them, but
sIl the noble army of office-ssekers gozs
upon them while waiting for the President.
Colonel Lamont has bunch OF flowers, bat
they are placed in vase in somewhat OF
begiee manner. while thoee Ia the Psesi-
dents room are arranged with care. When
Miss Cleveland was at home, the q ,ral
decorations on the table were algays most
elab arate; but now that the weather has
tinEe of summer in it, the President seems
to wish other than hot-bouse flowers aud
to-day he sent William. the steward, sout.
and the latter bought large bunch OF lilacs
for tire dining-room. and, it is sHid. hereafter
only spring foEers will form the floral deco
rations at dinner.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

ST.. LOUIS. May 15-An Au1tn, Tex ;.
scecial to the Post-Dispstoh says: This FORE
noon Governor Ireland received atelegram
from Major Goree, Supsrintendt At of the
Texas Penitentiary, giving infor 1atio of
the most daring and successful Gu. age ever
committed in Texas. Forty Stale convicts
vere employed on Clay's farm :: n Brsz
County, last evening. when work vas stop
psa by great mob of arrned . leu sur
s3lDding the guards and prisou ,rs and
SsmsDded the release of the lat CT. The
guards refused. whereupon q figh ,snsued
18th the mob. The conflict was { terrible
one, and resulted in victory for tt iattack.
ing party, who disappeared with he co.,
victs. There is no information "a te hsther
there we've any killed or wounded, butt Is
reported that several men wert fatally
wounded. The outrage is due h tb hue
md cry against the employment OF convict
Iator outside Of t. t,snitentisries. L,
Governor has offered g.: lsrd Of $500 for tie
conviction of any o .seleadsrs CT the cat
race.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Good advice To- Democrats.

The worst bunder the Democratic lea iers
could commit would be ia quarrel with the
Precedent or ,anse themselves 10 opposition
TO him. II would a:sHredly mean the loss of
he country in 1888. Ii they do not get from
him the share of the offices TO which they
believe they are entitled, they must bear a
under the disappointment. Ii toe honors at
The party ere bssto~ed npou men who ere
least entitled to them. they must be es cheer
tut and happy rs they can under the CIR
cumstances. Fiery denuncistiou will do no
GOOD. II they only wait long enough the
Democrats, under the policy of the Presi
dent will have al tho offices,
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Death of a Young Lady.

MUNcIE. May Is Miss Lettie Prim, o very
esiimable and popular young lady, died at
her home in this city yesterday afternoon.
after several months illness. of consume D.
ton. She was ole of the most successful
teachers IN Delaware County, and for two or
three years prior 10 her sickness she taught
in the schools of this city. and by her pc
culjar kindness and amiabiIiiy won the las
ing friendship of sll, who heard the an
nouDcement OF her death with deep feelipg.
of sorrev. Funeral services will be co.,
cucted at O'Clock tomorrow from the NJ. p
Church by Rev Mr.. Langley. and will bs g..
tended by teachers. pupi's and school officers
IN q body.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

LArAYErrs, II May 1.-THE city was
shape of an eisrsment Casa in connection
with skating rir Ss,whics falls like thunder.
crash in society s-scles. -4s parties compli-
Gated are highl y,ispected citizens and move
In the highest el,s5ss The story went from,
mouth to mout day that the wife of
vell-known citlit had eIopsd with one Of
our skating art'i fte ssvera. months o.
society flirting. which they were at las.
discovered. TX lady before mentioned
could be notice the Kinks both day and
night, and her BIZ gEy and ine skating soon
attracted the attsis.on o fall attendants, and
her actions were IL SUBJECT of much favor.
able comment. zns gentleman (?) men
toned III c0DDectil nwith the affair is a we'll.
known skating as:.st, and through the posi-
ton ne held was AZoxn oy every man, wo-
man ard child in aie county. He il ls.ds-
da young man, a: daring his stay in this
city attracted the I: slt.Gl of people through
his dudish stylea a. G.Ds rfsuners Bat true
love never runs Is o1ta, and resulted that
wsy in this case. -l9 nIsbsud captured his
wife with the abos s,1afgidusi in a position
where all GeBia luls i-apossiols, and his
wrath at the sight inot to ba described
Picking up ti,iR o. o;roe sort the infuri.
sted husband as titst the vile bstra5er,
breaking it over nj sAssad, cpd .hreg hi n on.
81 the room. Whstsvsr occurred between
ne hubbard IA vic ia not Known to the
otter world, bit 1t - sai6 their words we're
ew. The yorag z1Eshe- is ssid to have
hkeD the next 5-air out O tue city, and the
w discarded wife must have folio we'd him
fheir wberps, 3us sara unknown. The af
has caused crest excitement throughout
community, and the results thereof are
fsGlysvaiteG. L-thoug Dthe names of the
- sJe well knowa they are withheld
rom publication at sresez
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

METHODIST BISHOPS


Sf. LOUIS, May 1.-THE Board oil Mstho-
rdist Episcopal Bishops met here this morn
ing ut Union Church. There were present
Bishop Thomas Bowman, of st. Louis, Senior
Bishop. presiding; w. L. Harris. of New
York; r. S. Foster, of Boston; s NJ. Merrill,
of Chicago; e. G. Andrews, of Washington,
ID. c.; II. w. Warren, of Denver, Colo I;
Cyrus w. Foss, of Minneapolis. Mimi; Will
liam X Winde, OF Topeka. Kas.; John M.
Walden. of Cincinnati; w. f. Mallalieux.
Only the preliminary business OF the session
was transacted and adjournment was had to
prepare for . mass meeting tonight to be
addressed By Bishop FOss.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

When they once become acquainted With
IL. ladies invariably prefer parker's Hair
ba)eam to any similar preparation. r.
makes the hair soft aud glossy. arrests its
falling off. promotes new growth, restores
the original color and hss DO riSa, as =
dressing. Not dye, not oily, highly par.
TUNED Only 80 cen ~ n druggists.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Court Notes From Morgan County.

cpeClhI 20 tnt StnQneI,
MARTIEsvILLE. Ind, May 15.-Judge Ken.
dali M. Hord, of ShelbyvilIe, Ind, have been
holding court here for few days, and will
return next week to finish up some bust
ness. The Judge is one of the brightest and
most penia, gentlemen in the State.
The case of Willard Passmore against Geo.
A. Jackson and wife for enticing away Will
laro's wife resulted in a verdict in favor of
plaintiff for $500 Willard is twenty EIGHT
years cid and bis wife about eighty years
old. Jackson is the old lsdy's nephew.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Dangerously Hurt by u Runaway.
EpoCfsl TO the sentinel

MuScIE, Ind, May 14-While hauling
gravel on the streets yesterday. the team
driven By James Shepp took fright and ran
away. Mr.. Shepp held to the lines until the
wagon was torn to pieces. when he was
thrown violently to the street and run
over by the wbeeIs of the wagon. He WAS
badly bruised about the head and face, and
10y for sometime as IL dead. He has no.
tipce recovered consciousness and is thought
20 injured intensity. Bat little hope of bis
recovery il entertained either by fis friends
or the attending ply stefan.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

The Massachusetts, Board of Agriculture
cites suggestive iDstapce--shat of n liverg-
Gao who spread TIE stable r. fuss from ft-
teen horses on oRe and half acres of ma
dow several successive years. aud harvested
three crops each esa'c aggregating seven
AT half tons Of good hay-"as much ss he
weu have secured bad tbs manure been
scattered over three times as much land.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Negro gsurd Hanged.

HUNTERS PoInT L. l., May Is -Chariss
Henry Rueg the negro who murdered Old
Mr.. Lydia Maybe and her daughter, Mary,
At Oyster Bay, l.. L, nearly two years ago,
was hanged in the jail here at I: 40 this mora.
ing. He died without struggle.
WASHINGTON, May 10 john Iangstsr. q
negro ex-csvsl'yman, ex-lunatic despsrAd,
thief and murderer, was hanged n the CORR
dor of the city Jail 1T 9 this morning.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

LoeANsPoRT, Ind, May 10 The trial of
man named Baldenow for attempting TO
rape Ann q Lesh. aged eleven. is now on trial
In the Cas- Circuit Court. Baldenow is
thought to have been insane at the time.
A big lottery hoax has been played here.
friends and gave him telegram Glowing
that their pool had drawn s25 600. It spread
over the city, and u larger sale OF lottery
tickets will doubtless result before the joke
Is fully made known.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Busines Failures During tho Week

New York, May Is The business failures
occurring throughout the country daring the
LAST eeven days as reported to K. G. Dan &
Co., number for the United States 203, and
for Canada, 26 Or u total or 229, ss against
t0tel of 246 last week and 208 ths week pre-
vious TO the last. The casuaItie, ere pretty
evenly divided among the differen injections
of The country.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

Va visited to day by committee from Gin
ci' :sti, composed Of Mn. Mcclellan Brown,
;bldfBtsf the Wesleyan College, and Mrs.
Earle az erdhof, of Washington, in the in
.sresto that sollege. Arrangements were
nsdefor filing local pulpits on SUNDAY.
Quite large number Of preachers from this
and neighboring Ststes are in the city to See
the 3ieoope.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
A My srerious Murder.
special to the Sentinel.

UNION CITY. Ind, May 15.-Lee Collins, a
mulstto barber, war fouod dead this morning
in an alley on the Ohio side OF town. He had
been shot in the breast with heavy charge
Of bpckshot by some one unk SHOWN, and the
CoroDer's inquest held to day develops notn-
IN Of the murderer or the motive.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

Acute rheumatism is an Inflammation of
the joints. merBsd by pain, heat. rsdness
snd tendency 10 Suddenly shift from one
joint to another. With these symptoms sp.
ely Salvation OIL, the greas pain cure. to the
affected parts without delay. Price twenty.
tive cents q bottle.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

ATLANTA, Ga, May 5-The facts IN re.
gard to the alleged wholesale poisoning of
excursionists at Tallulsh, are: A great
many were taken sick with nausea, caused
by eating ice cresm which had been kept
too long in the frstzsrs No serious coose
quences have resulted. and nearly every one
of those affected is we'll this morning. No
deaths have occurred and none expected
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

Fell Between the Cars and Was Killed.
ST.. LOUIS, May 10 "A MarysvilIe, Me-,
special to the Pest. Dispatch says: "Hsnry
r. Gibbie, of Lowville, N. Y, stock dealer,
isst night fell between freight cars on the
Wabash Railroad and was killed. The re-
mains were sent to his home to-day"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Probably Both VIII Recover.

NEw York, May Is The condition OF
Lerry OBrien, who was stabbed, and Free
man, who was shot in the fight between both
these parties last night. were much improved
thie morning The physicians say that both
men will probably recover.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16
Honors Were Easy.
lChicago Tribune.

"You did not dare spees to me- in that
manner bsfore I married you, sir' ehs IN
digD antly exclaimed. ''No nor yea didn't
csre CONS cav0rting around me in oIrI
gspeys add veg Garrett slips before | mar
ried you, mumI' he retorted. Then SIZE
cried and be projsnifsd.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

PiicklY Ash Buffers is not al intoxicating
beverage. but pleasant. mild laxative and
efficient Tonic. acting directly On the Liver,
Kidneys, Stomach and Bowels
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

ITlesl' AInefICan
Mr.. Gladstcne's casa seems to he about
ihis: He was Just spelling for q fighs. but
just at the last moment discovered that he
wasn't loaded for btar.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

The combination, proporhol ard process
Ia preparing Hoods ga perilla are peculiar
- this medicine, and unknown 20 Others.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-16

81. LOUIS, May i5.-The Board of Bishops
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church contin-
ued its sessions TO- day The meetings are
private ana but very little informstion has
been given to the pubic 20 far. The board
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-03

1t is believed that the opposition to
Foraker for Governor is not general
among the colored people, but that the
focus of it is here in Springfield. Here is
where the famous Gazsway case had its
local effect. We should be glad to hear
from other points on, this subject. II it
shall be found that our colored friends
here are raising an unfounded alarm
against the misrepresented candidate Of
1883. the Republican party Of the state is
interested in knowing the fact Will not
the enterprising journals at other points
where there are large colored populations
send out interviewers and get the senti-
ment2 Let Springfield be corrected, if
this sentiment is mere local prejudice.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-03

rupted the BRIDE, looking knowingly at
the majors companion. "Of course, |
can see how it all turned out. You
were the baby, and the major brought
you up and married you"
Just wait till l tinish," went on the
major.
just is we started for the bunk there
was a terrible crash of firing, followed
by yell that would have curdled Your
blood oNe wero attacked by tho
'Paches. They had surrounded US on
snowshoes. OF course we had to jump
to our guns, and it was just nip and
tuck all that night to keep them off.
At daylight our repeating rifles were
too much for them. and they finally
cleared out with a heavy loss.
"And the baby?' cried the whole
stage, while even the driver put on the
brake and turned around to listen.
Then we thought of the baby said
the major. solemnly, land we all went
TO look at it. The bundle still lay on
the bunk, and it was motionless. The
shawl was stained with blood. and we
saw that chance arrow had come
through a loop-hole and literally trans
fixed it"
.'Oh, you heartless thingsn' sobbed
the bride, while the mother on the back
seat hugged her treasure convulsively
and burst into tears.
I'VE had lost private and two 9TH
ers badly wounded" went on the old
soldier. SOFTLY but can tell You we
all felt like murderers as we stood with
our hats off in that little room, and a
tear stole down over more than one
pOwder-grimed cheek as the old general
leaned over and gently opened the lit
tie bundle"
..And it was quite dead?" asked a
mining Tan, who was pretending not
to cry.
Quite dead-quite dead. But you
see it wasn't baby at all, but the kit
ten the little emigrant girl had forgot
ten," concluded the major. That's
all, l believe, and-ahem, l think.
daughter, I'll get out and walk to the
top OF this hill"
And then the major got out, followed
by some indistinct remark referring to
his eyes on the part of the driver that
seemed to be fully concurred in by the
rest of the passengers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-03
"A Good Smoke"

Where the cigars came from is I'M
known. They were dark in hue and of
vast proportions-at least one inch in
diameter. Five of these the mysterious
passenger on a New York ferry boat
had firmly lashed together with a bit
of tape so as to cause a conveyance
of the lighted ends and correspond
ing divergence of the ignited portions.
All these were alight, and by dint of
that muscular effort known to vocal
lists as the ore rotundo, the performer
was enabled to achieve the hitherto IN
classified feat of smoking all five of the
cigars at one and the same time. Pos
sessing himself on deck chair which
had been precipitately vacated by a
cigarette smoker on his approach, he
seated himself near the quarter rail and
soon became the center of an awe
stricken circle of observers. He treat
ed with silent contempt the inquiries
of the scientifically curious and the
chatf of the irreverent, and all the
while cloud Of smoke arose from his
lips as from a smoldering volcano, and
drifted down to leeward, mingling with
similar clouds discharged from the
smokestacks of incoming steamers.
The captain of the boat came aft and
stood at the edge of .he hurricane deck,
and looked on with manifest apprehen-
sion. The deck hands stood uneasily
around in safe corners, and furtively
provided themselves with such loose
spars as they could lay hold of. The
itinerant band of musicians, which
travel back and forth on the boat,
strove brayely to go through their US
ual programme, but their playing was
titful and spiritless. And still the big
man smoked on. All hands breathed
easier when the boat backed into her
berth at Tompkinsville, and the big
man arose to go ashore. When the
gang plank was thrown ashore he cast
the combined ends of his cigars into the
sea, which sizzled and sent up small
Whit of steam as they struck its sur
face. Turning to the expectant crowd,
he remarked: Gentleman, that was a
very good smoke" Then he went
as ore and disappeared, walking
trifie unsteadily, no doubt from the ef-
feet of the nicotine, but still maintain
ing the dignified and decorous bearing
that had marked his conduct during the
entire trip. --NeW York 1eIe0rGas.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-03
A Social Entertainment at the Ha
Cienda.

When a troop of friends invade some
lonesome hacienda in Mexico for WIS.,
itation, great is the rejoicing thereat!
Not only is the '.fatted calf figurative-
" slaughtered, but the finest bull the
estate affords is also sacrificed upon
the altar of hospitality, in the form of
a bull-tight, for the amusement of
any who may care to witness. The
great courtyard in the center of
the square of fort-like buildings is
formed into temporary plaza de tor
ros, professional matadores and plea
doreS are sent for, the word goes to all
outlying ranches that free show" is
about to transpire. As a result. a
crowd is sure to appear at the appoint
ed hour-even in the most isolated sec
tions where one had supposed no hu-
man beings dwelt outside of the ha-
ciendas-and with the graceful kospi-
tality which is the heritage of this easy
going race from their Moorish progeni-
tors, all are welcomed to come in and
make merry with the lords of the land.
A bull-fight costs no more than a ball,
although the best torro on the place is
sacrificed, and the pay of the profess
siOnal fighters is about the same that
skilled musicians would receive for
making dance-music. Generally a
horse or two is also killed in the en-
counter. but these are the aged and
worthless ones. selected for the pur-
pose, because their days of usefulness
are over. After the matadores, in their
Spanish doublets and curious spangles,
have distinguished themselves by first
tormenting and then killing the ram
pant beast for the amusement of the
motley multitude, the dead bull is then
turned over to the mob, who dig hole
in the ground, build fire in it and
roast him whole, enjoying grand bar
becue under the open sky, while their
betters are feasting on more dainty Vi
ands in the great hall of the casa--COr.
Portland Transcript
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-03

Monday last an octopus was caught
in Commencement Bay in about 800
feet of water by fish hooks. When
brought to the surface it was almost I'M
manageable, and it was only by Sc
we're struggle that it was hauled into a
boat and brought ashore. Once it
seized upon the bottom of the boat and
no effort could loosen it, until it did so
of its own accord after the vessel was
set in motion. One of its feelers came
in contact with one of the boys arms
and it was only induced to let 90 by
beating the feeler to a jelly with club.
1t is plenty large enough to master a
man and would be dangerous custo-
mer to meet in the water. 1t was
monster specimen, having arms or feel
ers fully four feet long. The arms are
eight in number and are each supplied
with l20 pairs of suckers, by which they
seize their prey. Its body is purse
shaped, without fins, and is foot long
and nearly the same in width.-Port-
land Oregonidn.