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Banquet to Earl Spencer.

LONDON July PA banquet was given last eve
ming to Earl Spencer late Lord Lieutenant of Ire
land. Two hundred members of the House of
Commons were present. The Marquis OF Harting-
ton presided. He proposed the health of Earl
Spencer in a euogistic speech. in the course of
which he commended the Earl's administration
of the Vice Royalty. Earl Spencer, replying. said
he had tried to do his duty TO his sovereign and
his country fearleSsly in the sight of the world
RE said that the Crimes Act justified when
passed by the presence in Ireland of $1,000 Fe
mans. who were aided by members of Parliament
America. in resisting the laws of the land. Mr.
John Bright. in proposing the health of the chair
man, vindicated Earl Spencers policy. He said the
men who brought charges against Earl Spencer
and the Irish Judges were disloyal TO the Crown
and directly hostile to Great Britain They had
far they could INSTRUCTED legislation which
crime.
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JUSTICE MILLER.

continuance of their salaries There are
probably hundred or more judges who are
permitted to retire on full pay. The law
which was passed in 1869 permits all United
States Judges who have attained the age of
seventy and served ten years upon the bench,
to retire from active service on full pay and
to draw their regular salaries during the re-
mainder of their natural life. This applies
not only to Supreme Court Judges and the
Circuit Judges, as many suppose, but to all
Judges of United States Courts.
There have been several cases in which SUI
preme Court Judges have omitted to take adj
vantage of this law. David Davis, who re-
signed in 1877, might by few years more OF
service have entitled himself to $4,000 q
year during the remainder of his life. Justice
Clifford preferred to die in harness, and re-
manned i'm his position until the end of his
life. Justice Nelson served three years after
the time he might have retired. Chief
Justice Chase died in harness. Stanton, it
will be remembered, died shortly after his
appointment and confirmation without hav-
ing even assumed the duties of his Office.
Justice Hunt was retired before his ten
years of service had expired, by a
special act of Congress. He mad
rendered him unfit for duty, and Congress
finding him inclined to hold on to the office
until his ten years had expired passed spe-
cal act retiring him at full pay in order that
an active man might be Immediately put in
the place. This was nearly three years ago.
Mr.. Hunt still lives, spending a portion of
his time here and a portion in New York,
his old home. He is confirmed invalid,
however. The other retired Justice OF the
Supreme Court now living is Justice Strong,
who also resides in this city.
The trainers of the law retiring Justices,
after a term of ten years, have had pretty
good idea of the fitness of things. An exam
ination of the records of the Supreme Court
shows that ten years is just about the aver
age length of time the Justices have served
There have been upon the Supreme Bench
since the establishment of the Court, almost
q hundred years or so, fifty-one Justices.
Perhaps il would be more accurate to say
that fIfty-one men have been appointed to
this position, for q few of them have de-
clined, while one or-two others died before
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
AFTER THIRTY YEARS
A Woman Discloses a Tale of Foul Murder.

SHIEIEYsBURG, Pa, July 2j.-Thirty years ago
John r, l+cks a then prosperous young potter OF
this place, mysteriously disappeared Large re-
wards were offered but 10 no purpose. Previous
to his singular disappearance he was known to
have received a large sum of money, and his wife
and the community in general settled down to the
belief that he had left the country for some UNI
known and unexplained reason. as no discovery
was ever made that led to the belief that he had
committed suicide OF been murdered. Now. after
a lapse OF nearly thirty years, comes a remark
able relation that explains and clears away
the mystery OF Hicks disaPpearanee. ON Tues
Vineyard Mills but who lived at Shirleysburg
when Hicks disappeared. made statement in the
presence of Samuel Bard. Esq. and lis family,
wherein she alleges that John Hicks wa murdered
and that his body was concealed at a remote spot
among the rocks in piece OF woods in German
there to this day. Mrs. Beatty states that on the
night of the murder two stopped at her
brothers house in search of lodging. They pur-
ported to be drOyerS and displayed large rolls of
money. Both of the men spoke German tinently,
and remained at her fathers house several days.
They succeeded in gaining the confidence OF John
Hicks and when not securing the country were
constantly in his society. On the night preceding
the disappearance OF Hicks one of the men took
his departure. On the following night the
other left. After lapse of several days they re-
turned and again took lodging at Mrs. Beatty's
house. The himsey partition between her room
and their apartment enabled her to hear almost
every word that was said, and before they left
finally she discovered that they had murdered
Hicks and hidden his body in the spot designated
by her in her statement. Being of an extremely
nervous temperament, Mrs. Beatty RETAINED from
disclosing her awful secret lest she, too. might
suffer the terrible fate OF Hicks For nearly thirty
years she has retained the secret of Hicks myS-
terious disappearance, and now that she is rapidly
nearing the grave she says she wishes to relieve
her mind of its unbcarable weight. She is now in
her seventy-secOnd year. and esteemed by all for
her upright life. Hopes are entertained of bring
ing the perpetrators of the yelled crime to JUS
tice. Their names and present places OF residence
are known to the authorities.
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counted extremely important He is man
OF fine mind, which is supported by a vigor-
Gus body. Indeed, to see him upon the
Bench or upon the street. YOU would scarcely
suppose him past sixty, instead of nearing
the age OF seventy, as he Is. His voice is full
and strong, his broad shoulders thrown back
and his jet black hair and beard only little
mixed with gray. His home is one of the
most elegant and attractive in the city, and
his social entertainments during the season
Mr.. Justice Field looks little
older than the Chief Justice, but
would scarcely be suspected .of carrying
seventy years upon his shoulders. His home
just opposite the Capitol is also an elegant
and attractive one: 1t is part of the old
Capitol Prison building remodeled. of
course but with wall which could tale un-
fold for within them were confined many
distinguished prisoners during the war, and
in the little back yard seen from the win
dOws of Mr.. Fields now elegant home oc-
CURED the execution of WirZ the keeper of
AnderSonville Prison. The history of this
house runs back still further than this, for It
was erected and used for a Capitol building
after the burning of the Capitol by the
British. Mr.. Field points out TO his guests
the spot where Henry Clay sat as Speaker of
the House. and the room which core re-
spends with that occupied by the Senate.
Mr.. Justice Miller is plump, round-faced
old gentleman who always years a swallow
tail coat and CHEEKY smile, and manages to
cover an immense district as a sort of holt
day period during the vacation of the Court.
His judicial circuit covers the States of Min
nesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Kansas.
Mr.. Justice Bradley shows his age. To
look at him YOU will be convinced that he is
all that is claimed for him past seventy He
is little and thin, there are deep lines in his
face, his voice is weak, and his decisions can
only be understood by the closest Observa-
ton when delivered. Nevertheless he is
looked upon by his associates as an extreme
ly valuable man in certain classes of cases
brought before the court.
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entering upon their duties. The fifty
one Justices have served altogether about
$40 years, making their average trhe over
ten years. Some, of course, serve a much
longer time. Chief Justice. Marshall and
Justice Storey were each thirty-four years
upon the Bench; Justice Mclean thirty
three years Buskrod Washington thirty-two
years, and Justice Johnson thirty years.
The four justices whose terms so soon ex-
pire. and who are Liable TO retire at any
time thereafter, are looked upon as espe-
cially valuable men, Chief Justice Waite
ranks very high as a member of the court
and his opinions. especially upon railroad
crSes and other very complicated issues, are
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The West India Convention.

LONDON, July PA deputatiOn headed by Mr.
Tenant NJ. p. yesterday urged upon Colonel
Frederick Stanley, Secretary for the Colonies the
necessity of the Government fulfilling the pro-
posed Trade Convention between the British West
Indies and America. The deputation pointed out
that America was willing to accept West India
produce upon favorable terms; that America and
England were the only markets those colonies
had, and that they would be reduced to starvation
unless allowed 10 trade with America.
Lord Dunraven, on behalf of the Colonial Sec
rotary. replied that the Government had only re-
Gently taken office but the COloniSts claims would
receive the utmost attention. The Government
he added. was already inquiring into the matter
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commemorative service in Westminster Abbey on
the Sth of August of the interment of the body Of
the General in Central Park. Hon. Joseph r.
Hawley. OF Connecticut seconded the resolution,
which was adopted bya unanimous vote and the
committee was at once appointed IL consists of
Mr. Phelps. who is Chairman: Mr. Hawley, MT.
Field, Senator Eustis of Louisiana; Mr.. George W.
Smalley, Mr.. Manton Marble Hon. b II. Brewster
ext nited States Attorney General: Mr. J. = Nor
gan, Mr. J. 7. Lord, Hon. Thomas NJ. Waller the
American Consul General; Mr.. Howard Potter and
DIR. Harwood. OF New Haven. A subcommittee,
consisting of Messrs. Phelps. Field and Smalley.
was subsequently chosen to the Dean. and il
was arranged to visit him, During the afternoon
the subcommittee saw the Dean. who readily
granted the of the Abbey for the desired ser
vices
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
Ont of Sorts.

Many persons complain of not feeling well;
and, though not absolutely sick or in pain,
are perpetually in state OF discomfort,
caused by the digestive organs not properly
performing their work. To correct the dis
ordered condition of the stomach and restore
health. take half-teaspoonful of Simmons
Liver Regulator after each meal. Try this
purely vegetable cathartic, tonic and altera-
tive. and it will convince you that no one
can take it and remain long unwell.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
A Time to Howl.
New York world.l

What's all this talk about Republican
care for the disabled ex-COnfederate soldiers
of the Old Dominion? Is this not the worst
form of treason? The new administration
can not put poor and needy ex-Confederate
into a small Federal office without exciting
the indignation of nearly every Republican
newspaper in the land, and yet the Mahonite
Republicans are in favor of publicly pro-
viding for the sons of the State who were
shattered in the effort to break up the Union.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
Cut on Rates from st. Louis.

ST. Louis, July 25.-The Globe-Democratw will AM
nounce tomorrow that the Bee Line has with
drawn from the Central Passenger Commission,
and that several other roads will soon follow.
What effect this action will have on rates Is not
yet known. The same paper will also say that
freight rates from here to the seab0ard are greatly
reduced. II is alleged on offer has been made to
carry wool TO Boston at a rate below 80 cents. and
that wheat will be taken to Newark at Is cents:
This latter is cut OF cents under the late agreed
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Jimmy had n little goat
Which followed him about.
And every time that Jimmy stopped
That bad goat Knocked him out.
1t followed him to school one day
And scared the female teacher.
But she climbed quickly on bench
Where Billy couldn't reach 'er.
Then when the goat was hustled out,
IL fingered round the door.
And when its owner sauntered forth,
Knocked him rod or more
"What makes the goat buck Jimmy sO?'
The children all they cried.
:" Cause Jimmy plaques the goat, you know"
The teacher quick replied.
no INDIA
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
Severe Fire in Paris.

PARIS, July 25.-The BatiquOles quarter of the
city was visited by severe fire last night The
coniagration in a district occupied by carpet
warehouses, carpenter shops and other work
shops OF various kinds and was not extinguished
until buildings covering five blocks had been de-
strOyed. The loss amounts to several million
francs. One fireman was injured, and il Is feared
that as several are missing they were killed dur
factories
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Crookedness at the Teemer Regatta.

PTTsBuRG, June 25.-The Commercial Gazette of
this morning states that there was shameless
crookedness in the management of the Teemer
regatta II is stated that those who participated
did not get one-half the money they were prom
ised and that Teemer allowed himself TO be
beaten so that those who had charge OF the affair
could get even on the pools.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
The oxford Crew Row to Calais.

LONDON, July 25.-The Oxford crew started from
Dover at 1915 O'Clock this morning to row across
the Channel to Calais. The weather at the time of
the start was fine and there was a dead calm The
crew expected to reach Calais at O'Clock in the
afternoon. \ great crowd OF persons witnessed
the starting of the boat. At 1920 the boat was Il
mile out but at 1915 ii making slow progress
the tide causing il to drift eastward. A dis
patch was received from Calais at 20 O'Clock this
afternoon saying that the boat has just been
sighted from there.
CALAIS July 25.-The Oxford boat crew arrived
here at 2:i2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Americans in London Arranging for n Me-
mortal Service.

LONDON, July pa number of American gen.
tlemen assembled this morning at the residence
OF the American Minister to arrange for memorial
services IN London on the day of the burial in
New York of General Grant Mr. Cyrus W. Field
proposed resolution for the appointment of
committee to wait upon the Dean OF Westminster
and make suitable arrangements with him Tor q
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-07-29

''They are making q door with five key
holes, said Mrs. Anger. whats the use
of having so many?'' asked Mr.. Anger. cit
will be much easier TO unlock. You can find
il much more easily when you come home
late" replied the kind lady. Rubbish
responded Mr. Anger. "Idiocy! When |
come home late one keyhole is about all
care to find y
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Advice TO All Americans.

baltimore Americana
In view of the Pail Mall Gazettes expos
ures, our advise to Minister Phelps is not to
associate too freely with the aristOcracy.
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LOUISVILLE, July Erred II. Fields. the we'll
known railroad broker and ticket scalper, was ar
rested here to-day. charged with forging ticket
over the Louisville and Nashville Road Fields
also has Offices in st. Louis and Chicago
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Now Is the Time TO subscribe.
[MiIwaukee Wisconsin.l

IMIIWaUkct " ltCOllsIIl-I
A city's newspapers are better conservers
of its business and social morality titan are
its police.
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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-28

From a number of kindly notices of
this paper we select the following, and
return profound bow in acknowledge
ment of their complimentary terms:
The Colfax CHRONICLES began its
ninth volume on the l4th inst. under
favorable prospects. We wish it con-
tinued success.-Amite City Gazette.
The Colfax CHRONICLE began its
ninth year last week. Success tO you,
Brother Goodwin, in Your efforts to
give the people OF Grant IA live paper,
is the wish of a friend.-Kuston Cali
graph.
The Colfax CHRONICLE has started
out on its ninth volume. full Of news
and good resolves, aud We hope it may
always I've able to keep in stock the
first and thus fulfill the latter.-Lake
Charles Echo.
That valuable local newspaper and
spirited champion of the interests of
the Red river country, the Colfax
CHRONICLE, has entered upon its ninth
volume. May its present prosperity
continue aud abundantly Increase
City Item.
The Colfax CHRONICLE comes to us
with Vol. 9, No. marked visiOly on
it's title page. We heartily coDgratu-
late MIR. Goodwin ON the success he
has earned, and hope he and the
CHRONICLE may live to see a hundred
more volumes.-Capitolian- Advocate.
The Colfax CHRoxIcLE opens its
ninth volume in steadfast spirit. We
wish it luck. There is more level
headetlness about the CHRONICLE than
the average fiatness of two skulls Ot
our exchanges. The CHRONICLE has a
pointed paragraph ON an Alexandria
murder, and says that Rapitles parish
wants an awakening of public senti-
ment such as was developed lately in
New Orleans toward the Murphy muir
derers." The CHRONICLE shares the
Eagles opinions in regard to the mon
strous mixture of sentiments and shot
guns, passions aud pistols, which clogs
the progress Of this State.-St. Ber-
nard Eagle.
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The Dang srs Of a Policeman.

sssS Ooss0 - . ~ - OssSSsssssss
The following relarive to the benefit
Of Honey of Tar will be read with
interest
LITTLE RocK. AK. May u. lsss.
To the Saiaata Medicine Co.
Gents-Two years ago l was suffer-
ing from very severe scold," which
I thought ut the time bad settled on
my lungs. After using Aeker's Epglish
Cure aud also the celebrated ''Baschee's
German Syrup found NO relief.
Meeting DR.. Ables one night, and
when on duty. told him my feelings.
He said: al can give you relief" and
which he did, instantly. ''Here is
Honey Of Tar; II it doesn't cure y0n
it will certainly help you.r Thank
God. it cured me. Gentlemen, l am.
respectfully, john H. Howe, JR.,
Five years on the Police Force.
A. r. Ballard, merchant at ST.
Charles, Ark, on June 10th, SAYS: !
can't tell all that Able'H Honey Of Tar
did for me last spring; but $50 worth
of good Mt least would pay $50 tor
another bottle under the same circum-
stances. For sale by ID. A. Smith &
Co, and Nash Il Williams. at Culfax ;
Raonl Rachal, Grsnfs point; and Ma
riou ShumateI Montgomery.
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Editor CoIfdr Chronicle /:


The Sugar Planter has entered upon
it's 9th year. This paper is regarded
with kind of reverence by the State
press, on account of the memory Of
our genial old "uncle," Harry Hyams,
deceased, who has been succeeded By
his son Jos. w. Hyams. lately arrived
ON the stage of manhood, his 2lsi
birthday having been announced only
a few weeks ago. Joseph has been ia
charge OF the Sugar Planter for about
three years, and enjoys the distinction
of being the boy editor Of the State,
withal welding a clever peu and a
worthy successor to his hOnored sire
Long life aud prosperity 10 our wish.
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1885 TIE COURIER JOURNAL. 1856
AN ORGAN or
LIVING IDEAS AND LIVE ISSUES.
Al ESEzr or
Monopcnes, Oiisareh:sn, and the
Split OF Sectional strife.

Tho Courier-'ournsi (aEssy wArrrnsoS I'd.
it,r-ia-t hisfD !. the acknowledged Representa-
tins Newspaper OF the Se.in, IL De,socr to in
pntics, si'i hrst, last. snl ali the time is for q
!eau.r9i Of sas War IBgce al levied ON tie
De. nie by the tariff now IA force
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-28

Have you any malaria here :"
asked q lady who was looking at a
rural boarding place for her family.
WELL" said the landlaaly, tive hain't
got none jist now; folks haven't asked
for IL; but we'll get it for your family
if you want it, Most folks get mala-
ria without wanting it. To get rid Of
its nOxions effects, use Browns Iron
Bitters. Mrs- 8. B. Mcdonald. New
Haven, Conn.,, Gays, 81 suffered from
malaria for nearly six years. Browns
Iron Bitters cured me completely
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-11-28

s0ttOn,
flake Charles Echo.I

IA6Ac CudrloS xCuOsJ
Among the decisions rendered by the
supreme court, at its recent session
held at the city of Shreveport, we find
the following, which sets at rest a
question that seems to have puzzled
some of the police juries throughout
the State, and is in keeping with the
action of the police jury of Calcasieu
at its last regular session, as to whether
sheriffs were entitled to extra compen
sation for summonlng venire for the
trial Of criminal cases:
- By JUDGE MANNING.
John Lake, Sheriff, vs.. Parish OF
Caddo. Appeal from Caddo. Tie
plaintiff is the sheriff of Caddo parish,
and sues for fees for serving the venire
ut the several terms of the district
court for five years, commencing with
the September term OF 1880, and end
ing with the April term Of 1885, both
inclusive, amounting to S2260 rs.
Judgment reversed. A sound and
philosophical rule for the construction
of organic as well as statuary law is,
to ascertain the mischief it was in
tended to remedy, aud SO to comstrne
it as to effect the remedy. Express
siOns are not TO he taken in their tech
nical sense, but rather in the common
acceptation. The constitution has not
used the word 'scriminal matters,n in
article II9, rs affecting pending cri,ni-
nal causes alone. but in a larger sense,
and they include whatever appertains
tU the sheriifs services ia criminal
matters. Sheriffs are not entitled t.
compensation for serving the veuirt
for the several courts. because sum.
moning jury for the trial Of criminal
cases is service in criminal matters
and the constitution has provided q
specific compensation for these ser.
vices, which cannot he exceeded.
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Alfonso XII, king of Spain, died on
the morning of Nov. 25th, of consump-
ton, accelerated by dy sentery.

Hon. Thos. A. Hendricks, Vice Pres
ident OF the United States, died at his
home in indianapolis, suddenly, from
paralysis of the brain, at AS p. m.
last Wednesday. In his death the
country loses clear headed statesman,
and the Democratic party one Of its
most hOnOred citizens.
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A. A. Deans new store in Colfax sells

Seven boys wool hats for one dollar.
A good overcoat for only 50 50.
Brown cotton 4hc per yard.
Sheeting DC per yard.
Children's shoes Soc, women's shoes 81.
A good pair OF mems pants Use.
Boys boots 81 30. Mems boots 50 Is.
A good wool hat for SOC.
An axe and two handles for 81
Eagle" brand CONDENSED milk 20c per can.
Corn beef Csc. and ported ham DC per can.
Lunch tongue Sc for large can.
Good vinegar SOc per gallon.