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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-30
The OLD, Old Story. Speculation.

OwEGO, y. Y, March 2S.-City Treasurer Craw-
ford has been missing since yesterday morning.
An Investigation Of his books ShOwss shortage OF
over SIS. CeC. speculation vas the cause.
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The Death Roll.

NEW YORK. March 2S-Frederick S. Winston.
President OF the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
died at FernandiDa, Fla, last night.
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An Omcer Shot by a Gang of Thieves.
PITTSByRG. Pa, March 2s.-A gang of thieves
who had robbed q house at East Palestine. o., last
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The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
EXTREME ECONOMY.

"i dent mind man being econom- ical," said Colonel Bonely, but dc despise to see stinginess. You all know John Nutwing-feIler that used to sell soda water and grumbled when a GUS toner insisted in taking it with syrup. We'll, he was the stingiest man I ever saw. Why, sir, he was so stingy that he used to let his meat spoil. Said he couldn't afford to eat it while it was so valuable. One day a cart came along with barrel of water. Just as it was passing Johns gate, the thing broke down. Well, sir, John went out, caugh, half the watel and poured it in his well. Said that he couldn't afford to see any thing wasted. Oh, yes, he was close. was with him when he died. He was perfectly willing, though he dreaded the expense of having grave dug. Colonel said he, addressing me in that anxious way that had become one of his char acteristics, can't you git some of the boys and induce lem to dig the grave as a matter of accommodation ? did in- tend to be buried under the pear tree, butthe land is so valuable can't afford it. You don't seem to be very sick said l. Perhaps you may recover Oh. no, Pm gone,' he replied. T took poison just before sending for you. decided that l could not afford to live. It's too expensive. Alter a fellow dies, you know, and gets settled down, she ex- pense ceases. That confounded druggist cheated me I had to pay five cents for the poison. He should have given me two doses for that sum- He was so stingy that he died without struggle. Taking it all into consideration, John was the closest man l ever saw"
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compiished his mission, he continued to split rails and sing the loud songs that made the woods resound with noise if not with music. One day the people were thrown into an enjoyable state of excitement upon learning that a we'll known man named Badfeed lad been arrested on charge of stealing a Cow. At the trial which soon followed, Bad feeds guilt was proved. Just before re- ceiving his sentence, he requested the privilege of addressing few words to the people. The request being granted, he arose and said:
 q have heard a good many people wonder what object the Lord coulder had in maxim Steve Searcy preach just one sermon. Steve knowed it was for the 'complishment O some good, but doubt nightly if he knows what. l heard that sermon. Twas on my way to commit murder, but stopped when l saw so many people, an thinkin' that l would hear whut was to be said, j'ined the crowd The feller that was gein' to kill had done me big wrong an I had lowed that the best thing could do was to kill him off. Wall, Steve he hadn't preached long till began to think. It 'peered that he was preachin' direct at me, an my heart was so saftened that instead O goin' over an killin' the feller, went over an hepped him grease his wagon an chase the hogs outen his field. That's what good that sermon done, feller citizens"
 The chairman of the committee that had formerly called on Steve, being present, asked the judge if he might say few words. The permis sion was granted.
 "Now that's all mighty well, ;" said he, " fur it shows the good O preachin' but what I'd like to know is this here: The Lawd went to all this trouble to keep Badfeed from being hung, but it peers like, airter all, he lost sight O him an let him steal COW. We all acknowl- edge the good in the fust place, but we'd like for Steve-what see settin' back wander CT chawin' his tobacker an CT spittin' over the dash-board-to explain why his sermon want strong enough to eternally keep the fellow outen mischief"
 For the first time, Steve, without per suasion, ventured to make a direct ex- planation. "Feiler citizens" said he, aft is all mighty plain. It wuz CT easy ernuHf matter in Arkansaw to keep Badfeed from bein' hung, but the Lawd He seed that nuthin' could keep him outen the penitentiary fur he wuz born to ge thar, so intended from the foundation of the world"
 The explanation was satisfactory, and Steve, never again beset by the people of the church, has ever since then been allowed to split his rails and "chaw his tobscker" in undisturbed trar guilty.
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a spirited discussion and ended by one man dying on the point of bowie-knife. The only assassination since then is the biennial murder of English. What an improvement in morals What an at- tempt to put on wings and fit with merry hum around the great lamp of state. The driver is flashing the mule attached so the Car of improvement There were not 90 many murders committed lat year as there werr year before last. One fellow recovered. The cause of education is advancing. A new pine bench has just been furnished Salt Rock school house.
 The state expects great results from the present session of the legislature, and the dog-law should not be overlooked. We have just heard an encouraging piece of news. The man who introduced a resolution declaring that the office of secretary of state should be abolished and that his duties be discharged by the jam itor for ten dollars per month, has just been run over by wagon and is not likely to live.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
HIS SEND OFF.

It is said that Mark Twain is becoming sensitive in his old age. It is possible that he may eventually become a senti. mentalist and association with MT. Cable may give him an idea of pathos. These two gentlemen-the smile and the tear. the haw-haw and the sigh, may, in their featuring tour, create an intellectual re. form. Twain, however, should keep away from Arkansaw City. The town has something laid up against him. "We ain't only got crow to pick" said an inhabi- tant of that town, "but we got a wolf to skin. Wy, confound him, when he come along here, some time ago, writin' up his blamed life on the Mississippi, ," a passel of ns vent down to the boat, tuck him of, tuck him round town, flung drinks into him an treated him like lsrd. We all had lots for sale an we knowed he was goin' to give us good send of in his book"
 "Did he?" asked some one.
 "'Did he wall, listen at that. Did old Nat Williams give his son-in-law a good send of when he said that h-l was too good fur him? Hahp WalI that's the kind of send of Twain give us."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

The Arkansaw legislature is in ses- sion. The members comprise the best looking body of representatives that has ever assembled in the state, insomuch that it is difficult to distinguish them from other citizens. Some of the sena- tors have read "Don Juan," and many of the lower house men can write |" bill for an act entitled an act" This is a great improvement. The representative who, year before last, wore calico shirt and bed-tick suspenders, is now deco rated with shuck collar and plug hat. In the session of 1879. the representative of Dog Trot county chawed new to- bacco and spit through his teeth, but now he smokes cigarettes. He has ceased blowing his nose by placing a thumb on one nostril and throwing himself in an attitude of great agitation. He uses red handkerchief. Though his snort is still loud and resounding, yet the inno- cent on-lookers are not nearly % much endangered. He used to camp in the suburbs, and broil his bacon when the sun hung low in the west now he eats fritters and molasses at a twenty-five cent restaurant. Every state, for national improvement, must look to a higher class of legislation. That this improve ment is taking place in Arksnsaw, nc enc but wayfaring man and dyspeptic can doubt. The man who once moved thasthe house adjourn to give the law. makers chance to see an lrishman break colt, has learned to read the signs as he walks along the streets. Long words still pun sle him, but such simple sentences as |" old Kentucky whisky," i" or "All drinks five cents" are read by him in an easy, off-hand manner.
 Let us all be thankful for these many blessings, together with the fact that there is constitutional limit to the ex- ercises of devotion in behalf of the dear, lamented people. There is another thing for which we should rejoice. The lover of political economy who thought that the governor should receive but seventy dollars per month, is dead. Yes, while enjoying full possession of his great intellect, the "yaller" jaundice came along and settled upon him. In place of his vented complexion of azure, . golden tint spread over his Agammsnoa features. They say that he vas beaah- fal in death. So is hronzed freg.
 Many years ago, fact to which history has devoted . bloody page, two iegis- lstcrs cf Arkansav. engaged h de- haas coacernhg the rssemhIancs hsswsan . bsars ssack cd shs impsink nade by| the hoof of bare-soossd negro. hww
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because he was unworthy, but on accouns of his general slowness in progressive matters. Nothing circulates faster among Old Baptists than piece of religious in- telligence, and upon the arrival of the time appointed by Steve, the largest crowd ever known 10 assemble in the community of Point Return, focked to the Gum springs. The meeting house being too small, the preacher was com pelled to take a place in the door and address the people outside. Unlike most young preachers, he showed not the faintest signs of embarrassment, but, as some one described it, "tuck his text as nachully as man takin' a chaw ter baeker." Had there been any previous doubts concerning the genuineness of Steve's call, they would have been melted into belief by the power which the young man employed in presenting the truths which he had discovered. His strong voice reached every ear of that mighty concourse of people and urged a con- viction against which old Satan was unable to stand. There never was such scene of rejoicing. Men who had never before shouted, stood upon stumps and lifted up their voices, and one fellow, who was thought to be an inhdel, un- buttoned his shirt collar and skipped over the ground in the eccentric caper- ings of a trance.
 "Now,. my good people," said the preacher, Gin conclusion let me say that this is the first an that it will be the last time you will ever hear me preach. 1 was called for this one occasion, don't know why, an it ain't for none O us to ask. Receive the benediction."
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

GENERAL BUTLER, when recently in- terviewed by areporter, exclaimed: {: |" No l am not going to write a book What put such . devilish notion into your headr "I have heard so," the reporter replied" "Oh, no doubt you have heard so. So have you heard of the Ksely motor, and that l stole wagon-load oi spoons in New Orleans. You can hear anything but the truth. Young man, let me advise you. Make an attempt to be Ac.>... nrit she newspaper business" No one has ever supposed that the gen. eral would write much of . book. The public's interest arose from the fear that he might try.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

IN literary work, General Grant 6ud: his only enjoyment Having given up the use of tobacco. the enjoyment oi which luxury formerly occupied SC much of his time, he was compelled to looi around for some other means of hurry. ing the slow drag of time. Literature and tobacco oAen 60 together, fos Lord Ten nyson says that without his clay pipe he could do nothing, but there are instances where they are not on terms of intimacy, Whiie the majority of people would give up literature instead of tobacco, yet there are some few who are willing to make a sacrifice, among whom General Grant is proudly numbered. When . physician said, General, you must either discon- tinse the use of tobacco or stop wrestling with the pen," the old veteran threw away half-smoked cigar and replied Dock. if were to stop the more in-
 urioas. I'd discontinue writing, bat e the financial peculiarities of my soos render 1t bardsnsome for me te s&aad tho ezpease of good cigars, I'll stop smok- ing" Grants vsr papers vil bs the the most valuable contributions ever made ts American history. The greatest histoical character of this nasioa, his writings, b5 future generations, vill be prissd ahsvs tAs grandsst s6esn q our literary mn. It is to bs hoped tAas he VII spend tho ret of his days h ths pseducaioa sf SrapAie psa-rletarss of ths var and, vhile 6sdiny ua employment vhicA c.aaot fail . peovs assssah,a, hs vM sath~.a faascaai rewasa quiAs saf- fcisat te daaas ths voM aaA kssp him naag Isagsss hon ths doos.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

THE following resignation has been re- ceived by the secretary of the state of Arkansaw: "My dear, sir-When l tuck the office of coroner l thought thar wouldn't be nuthin' in it but fun fur a poor man that never seed much fan no- how, but have been disappinted. Times has been lively enough with me an l ain't got no room to complain about a lack O business, but thar air features about the profeshun that is distastefui to my sensitive natur. Tuther day my son Lige he got into a little fracas an wal laid out stiffer'n sorgum 1asses in January The folks said that would have to SC, on his body. Wall, tuck him home an although wife she begged me not to, ye, l couldn't disobey the law. sot on that poor boy all night. It was tryin' time MT. Secretary, but done it. Wall shortly airter this, l killed feller myself had to do it fur he had pizened dog that wouldn'ter tuck COW an calf fur drug him inter the yard an sot on him all night Wall, it jist got SO common that when folks would pass my house they'd say: Hello, old man, who ail you settin' on now?' So, takin' all this inser consideration, lowed I'd quit You won't have no trouble in app'intin' a feler in my place. Lit Purdue. what lives out on the ridge, would like to have the office. He's the !az;sss man ever seed am will set on anything. He has made settin' a reg1ar business"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

THE heir presumptive to the British throne has reached his twenty-6rst birth day. In England, this is regarded as a great achievement. It was feared that the young fellow hadn't sense enough to git there"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

MATTHEW ARNoLD's daughter says that she wants to see aD American cock tail. She probably thinks that it is some thing to wear.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

FRED DOUGLASS says that he does not intend to surrender his office unless Cleveland should hint that some one else could fill 1t just as well. Mir. Cleveland is very likely to hint in a way not to be misunderstood.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

ENGLISH journals, says a London paper, are at last compelled to adopt the Ameri- can system of interviewing. After awhile the London TImes may become readable, but there seems to be no hope for PRnrA.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

"THEY tell me that l am short in my accounts" said state official. "Rather strange, too, for am one of the best fel- lows in the world, you know, We'll, I am sorry for the state"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24
CHAPTER III,

CHAPTER III.
 Everyone was disappointed. "To think, said a leader in the church, "that such 8 great man should only preach one sermon. It do beat nuthin' ever seed. It ain't right, brothers, 1 tell you 'tain't. We must call on that man an make him come gut again an feed the hungry. The Lawd will punish him, 'cordin' ter scriptur', fur hidin' O his light under haffer bushel. Les all go an see him."
 The self-appointed committee found Steve at home. As they approached the house they heard his mothers voice, urging him not to go back into the woods of darkness and split the rails of iniquity, but to stand up in the bright sunshine of faith and point out the way leading to the eternal home of the good.
 The visitors were cordially invited to take seats.
 Brother Searcy," said the chairman of the committee, "we have come airter you"
 What do you want, brotherT
 "Want you to preach the gospel"
 "I have preached it."
 But we want more."
 "I have gin you all thar is. The Lawd told me to preach the gospel am done it. While was preachin' He told me that one sermon would be enough"
 A young steer ran around the house dragging old man Searcy.
 "What was that?" asked the chair man of the committee.
 "Dad's breakin' a steer," replied the preacbkr.
 "Wall," with a sigh of relief, "I thought it was ole Nick draggin' lost soul down to preditien."
 "Whoa whoa p yelled voice, and the next minute the steer darted through the house, dragging the old man.
 "Can't we 'suade the old man to leave off his worldly joyment for awhile p asked the chairman.
 "Dont believe he can," the preacher replied.
 "Why, Is it so important
 "No, tain't that, but it peers like him an the steer is sorter mixed. Look out {"
 The steer bounded through the room again, taking away the chairman's hat and part of his linsey shirt. The rope had broken, and pretty soon old man Searcy, little fatigued, but uninjured, entered and joined in the general per suasion.
 "No use in talkin', gentlemen" said the preacher. "l know my business. The Lord knows that I know it. if waster go back an preach now, would be disobeyin' Him jest as much as would have dene ef hadentsr preached in the fuss place, fur in one instance He said preach an in the other He said don't preach. would like to accommodate the people, and you all know that I've split many rail that was never paid for, but can't preach. The Lord knows when He has had preachin' enough"
 "Wall," drawled the chairman, " that's very well said, but what object could the Lord have had in gestin' you to preach one timer
 " He must've had some good object" replied the one-time preacher.
 "Steve, the Lord oughter know best, but He'd CT pleased this neighboghcod q heep bsster ef thar was little les dis aPpintin' q the folks. Et ever yoa find out what object the Lord had, Steve, wusA you'd como over to my house an lek nc know. Dont vanser py into nothin' that doat consarn me, bat I'd iesl better ef n knoved. Good uaosnin'." rHAWrRR "
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

THE Rev. Mir. burchard, says the New York Morning Journal, has prayed for Cleveland. It is a good thing for the president-elect that the prayer was post poned until after the campaign.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

LEVY, the cornesist, is . vezy untrust- worthy man. To him, an obligation has no meaning. He has ben psesed by fools antil he imagines himself to be sssensiai b tAe happiness of . nation. The New orisans man .vAe, .lapped hin aessmpesd to correct this nistsks, hut Eaea.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-24

AN Enghshman who recently arrived ia Arkansaw had great desire to ill . wild turkey. The other day he vent ont and after rsmsi.ing ssyeral hour, re- tuned in great giee. "oh, Iii got i'm, " said he, "but do you knos that the hlarsasd thing spoiled jusk = soon as 'e it the grounds Hi never saw sacA .
 country as this.s He had killed buxzard.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
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A Fact. tPhdadelphia Cxh.1

fPhnadeiphia CsH.
 Ministers WiSe (to small son) F." Come. yack, Aurry up, CT ycu vill malre us all late to church"
 Jack-"I dou't want to 20 to church- 1t mahes me tired"
 For shame, Jackl Your poor fasher has to 90 to church and preacA, too.D o, yes; but it's great deal vosse so
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The Coago dude veass | boutpnaire of rAinoceros eootA is tAs lnppea ofhk AeA eR.-Pifksksegl C4yeaif2f.
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CHAPTER ".

A year had passed, and still Steve Aeid ost against persaasion. The people offered te baild lazee church fer him, but declaring that As had already ac-
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CHAPTER IT

The saaiuA coaassiay xss, asl.ai.Asd to hear thas Sesve Aad ben called, nos
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-12
A MARVELLOUS STORY OF THE SEA.
A Farmer Kidnapped and Taken to Porto
Rico-His Remarkable Experience.
Philadelphia Special

Rico-His Remarkable Experience.
Philadelphia Special
Farmer James Brookson left his home at
Blu tletoD, Pa, having with him $3.50, on
November 2, to come to this city. From that
time until last Monday nothing Was heard OF
him. AS be had talked of a trip to Chicago
his family concluded that he had gone there.
Inquiries were made, and when il was found
that be had not called on relatives in Chi
cago his wife finally believed that he
was dead. On Monday evening last
was in a dszed condition and
seemed to be under tie influence of some
Supplying drug. A physician was sum-
moned TO attend him. All day Tuesday ne
was delirious and spoke OF strange sights
and frequently referred TO the sea. On
Wednesday he was better and told the story
OF bis alleged adventures during his absence
from home. While travelling toward Phila-
delphia he spoke to aquet.looking man who
occupied the adjoining seat. He proved to
be Isaac Edison, Captain of schooner en-
gagged in the South American trade. Brook
son remarked that Porto Rico was place he
would very much like to visit. Captain Ed
son at once seemed to take great interest in
him, After reaching this city it was ar
ranged that they should meet at Green's
restaurant, dine together and then go down
to see the vessel. After dinner they
went to the wharf and boarded
the schooner Peter &. Hare. Captain
Edison took Brookson into the cabin
aud they had several drinks. When he rose
to 60 peculiar heavy feeling made his limbs
cling to the chair. He was pressed to take
another drink, and then he went on deck.
A sudden dizziness came over him, and he
felt by the motion of the vessel that she was
moving. De went to Sleep aud when he
awoke thirty six hours later he found him
self in comfortable berth in pretty cabin.
A colored man offered him cup of coffee
and a slice of bread. Later in the day he
went on deck. he could not see land any
where. He cal ed for Captain Edison, but
was told that he was not on board. On ex-
aiming his pockets he found that his money
was all gone The mate told him that he
must go to Porto Rico, and that the Captain
had left instructions to treat him well. The
vessel arrived at Porto Rico on November %,
but he was not permitted to land. He was
watched in turns by two of the crew during
the six days the schooner was in the harbor
On Saturday last the schooner arrived at
New York, but he was not permitted to
land. He suspected that he was dragged
that night When he awoke the next morn
ing he was on board train bound for this
city, and in his pocket-book he had $500 in
Treasury bills and this note:
DEAR SRI apologize for the trouble 1 have
ceused you and the anxiety cauSed to your family.
Your money, which now return in iull,s sved
me from ruin, enabled me to run the schooner to
Porto Rico aud make a very successful DEAL
shall never be able to sufficiently thank you.
| Gratefully yours, ISAAC EDS9N.