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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
SHERMAN.
A Serious Runaway in Which aPrs
nent Citizen is Landed on Nj
Head, NOlens Volens.
a Movement on Foot to Organize an A
lery Company-Gov. Throckmorul
Goes ia the Territory.

Special to the Gazette.
SHERMAN, Ten, Sept. 22.-Iasl I'd
ing, late, as Mr.. +. Jouyenat proPts
of the Farmers mills, on West Host
street, was starting from the mill u !
home, on North Travis street, In btgI
his horse took fright and ran yiaei1
in the direction of the public ,qtls
After going about three hundred ND
the horse ran out of the beaten tracE 81
striking some gullies on the sided
street turned the buggy over and iis
Mr.. Jouvenat on his head. Some nHs
passing ran to his assistance and "a
him unconscious. He was taken GpiS
carried home nearly half mile dsl
before animation returned, ani
was thought for a time thi
injuries were so serious ihil
could not recover. Doctors Seoli 4
Stinson were called and after admll'1
ing restoratives the patient revived =
began to improve rapidly. He Va
day very sore from the shock, bulal z,
ger is over and he will DC able 70 il,,
to business again in y
days. The parties who AN y
fall were certain his neck was Di'i'
but it fortunately turned out olaesN
Mr.. Jouvenat is one OF our mos' W. \.
prising citizens, being the owVeia Y
Sherman foundry and machine savl 4
the mills above named.
A meeting of prominent clll'er Y
held here last night to orsaa.t
artillery company. ADolI usi
good names were at once r,,vi,
among which are several good alsla 1, 4,
and gunners. DR.. Wilson, laie y Y I.
insane asylum of Austin, Y QUE y \,
movers in the premises, az
Lieut.. james Crenshaw, . WA. .l
of the Annapolis naval 49, y,
There is much enthusiasm u oguaa
good artillery company for slel .a., X
Friends from Mckinney "a! ua' ',,s
ThrockmortOn has gone 70 ~. :
Gap in the Territory, to recuP' nv,
wasted energies and gam 80 ,.,s
ton of health among ng ma
waters Of that salubrlous ccses
lie rusticated there a year q ~, x. y
and fattcncd on the fresh ~ ,., ns- n, {
CON and fat fowls that his ovi w ".
aim enables him to take down y K
and field, aud he goes agaw M
snnguine hopes of another 70
robust good health as a reward 4 u
man, who Is now enga2eu ~ M Nstt
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
CLEBURNE.
A Big Auction sale OF Land and Cattle
Brisk Cotton Trade.

A Big Auction sale OF Land and Cattle
Brisk Cotton Trade.
Special to the Gazette.
CLEBURSE, TEN, sept. 22.-Threc thousand
acres of land and four hundred head of cattle
belonging to samuel White, one of our largest
cattlemen, who is bondsman Of W. Y. IIud-
son, were sold at auction to day to satisfy n
deed of trust given by him for $4,000, and held
by Heard, Allen & foore of the Bank of Gle.
burnc. They were bought in by j. W. Floorc for
$4,000.
There was a called meeting OF the citizens
and business men OF this city o.night at the
court house to consider and arrange for the
Improvement of the public roads leading into
the city.
Our citizens were surprised at receiving THE
GAZETTE at $50 this morning, as they have
never been able to get morning paper before
O'Clock. II has been arranged SO THE GA.
ZETTE can come by freight when there is any
trim, which Is not the case each morning,
The Mcthodlsts are having a revival meeting.
Cotton commenced coming in early this
morning. About seventy i've bales were sold
"a. day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
TAYLOR.

Special TO the Gazette.
TAYLOR, TEN, Sept 2a.The rain has ceased
and cotton is coming in in lively style. The
average quotations to day were S50.s,5j cents
Il. NJ. HORNE, of the firm of HORNE Brothers
Il 60. of Chicago, has been arranging for the
shipment of 5000 head of good fat bcgyes from
terday.
Upwards of 300 bales of cotton have already
been received, and we expect 800 more to ar
rive for shipment during the week.
The rain has done considerable good to the
stock range, and stock of all kinds look we'll
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
nm nrNNrrr cnAl.,.nNar Cur.

BRENroN's REf, n, Y, sept, - -
Neither of the yachts Gcnesta and Daunt-
less, which are contcsting Tor the Bennett
challenge cup, is in sight, although they
have been out twonty-four hours, The
Interest felt IN Newport In the race is
very great, The contest is watched by
sail and steam yachts The wind in the
forenoon was somewhat from the south
cast. II has since died out, and there il
almost 4 dend calm.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
TIE uAnINEr MEETING

WAsluNGroN, Sept. 22.-The cabinet
to-day was attended by Secretaries Endi-
colt, Whitney aud Manning, and PoStmas-
tcr-Gcneral Villas, Among the questions
considered at the meeting were the trou-
BILE in Wyoming, the possible rcorganiza-
ton of the clyll-scryicc commission, and
the Stcrling.Bacon controversy in the
New York custom-house. The political
situation In New York was also informally
referred to-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23

bales. The staple sold at so TO 90.
NJ. b. Fryar OF Mineral Wells was in
the city to-day
40. Wright, Of the prominent law
arm of w. b. & G.. G.. Wright Dallas,
Tex, was in the city ON legal business
to-day.
DR.. r. J. Dickey of Dallas spent the
day In weatherford and returned home
on the evening train.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
NAyAL noNRn,s nrrnnr.

WASHINGTON, Sept. %. - The naval
board appointed to make an inventory of
all the work done or commenced on the
unfinished cruisers, Chicago, Boston and
Atlanta, and all the material applied
thereto has submitted its report to the
secretary of the navy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
JOSHUA.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
JosHrA, TEX, sept. PA United states OH
Ger from Dallas arrested DIR. d. Is. McNIllon OF
this place to day, having papers charging him
with selling whisky without license. This be-
ing local option town he thought II unncccs-
sary to obtain license.
Mr.. G.. W. Brown, owing to the death OF his
brother and the severe Illness of his mother of
Clrburne, has been in that city for several days.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
prnl.Y ruE oI,m sERvICr.

WASniNGroN, sept, 22,--Tho Evening
Star expresses the belief that the civil.
service commission will be rcorganized
before long, and new men appointed
throughout.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
nnsIo NATION nEMANnrn.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The secretary
OF the treasury has called for the reslgna-
ton OF Martin L. Noerr, as chief of the
division of captured and abandoned prop
erty and lands. Mr.. Noerr was appointed
from the district of Columbia, and is
one of the oldest employees in the seIv-
Ice. There are no charges against him.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
A REVIVAL AT nAInp.

special 10 inc b0Lcttc
BAIRp, TEN. sept. 22.-1hc protraetcd meet
lug at the rock church still continues with a
great deal of interest manifested, and under
the direction Of Rev. Mr.. Thomas, pastor OF the
Methodist church Of this place, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Wood of Putnam. We look for one of the
greatest reviyals ever witnessed IN Baird.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
Louisvu.LrRAcrs.

LorIsviliE, ky, Sept, 22.--Therc was
continuation OF the good weather of
yesterday, The truck was very dusty,
and the attendance was still larger than
yesterday.
First race, purse $500, one mile. -
starters Conkling Irish Lass, Clat-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
WASHINGTON.
DISPOSED OF rur punLrcDoMAIN

WASnINGToN, Sept. 22.-Commissioncr
Sparks OF the land Office has prepared Il
statement of the disposal of public lands
and the receipts thercfrom during the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1856 from
which It appears that the disposals in
acres were as follows.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23

shrewd in many things. He is well posted
in all parts of Texas aud evidently
has been much over the state, and
perhaps wanted in other places. Evidently
The right man has been caught, and as time
lcs the evidence Is fast closing around the
villain. II Is To be hoped that he will soon take
the iclothes line route for the happy hunting
grOunds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23

Total number entries, 32G,isa total number
acres, 20,ll3W;L3S; total value, S7,6sl, ll4.s0.
The grand total disposal of lands,
20,ll8,GGS acres, includes ssl $3.50 acres of
Indian lands This is decrease
in the number OF acres dis
posed OF, as compared with the
year 1885, of G,535, 600, but as
compared with the year $50 it is an in
crease OF GS3, $40 acres. From the sales
OF the Indian lands $933,is8 was realized,
making the total receipts from ali the
sales OF land S7,GSG,ll4.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
A shCOND AMpUrArION.
Special to the Gazette.

SAN ASroSfo, TIN, sept 22.-Young Win
ston, who had his leg 50 badly crushed a few
days ago. had his leg amputated again day
above the knee, on account of gangrene, and Is
In q diving condition
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23
OVER THE STATE.
special Reports from Texas Towns Re-
ported for the Gnzette.
Ar MonGAN.
snecInl 10 lhe Gnzetle.

Special to the Gazette
MonGAN. TEN, sept 22.-The fall lights
opened TO day with II. Llpman, Jewish mer-
chnnt. and a man named Roach. who has been
making a crop on Capt. iIardcman's place, In
the ring. Llpmnn was slightly dishgurcd.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23

WAsnuNGroN, Sept %, m.-For
the West Gulf states Fair weather, north
to east winds; nearly stationary temper
allure,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-23

The oniy cigarettes winch g Y
10 the lips are Opera Puas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-30

things for the country will be the sntirs re-
vision of the rules Of the House % that
business can be transacted and the grasp
of monopolists broken from the throat Of
the representative body of the people. The
appropriations committee will be deprived
oi the power Of legislation and shorn ofits
power over all bills except the Sundry
Civil, the Legislative and Executive, and
the General Deficiency bills All other
matters will be governed BY their respect.
i've committees Heretofore the appropri.
aticns committee has had entire control
over all appropriaiionsexcep! for the i'm
provement of rivers and harbors and sgri.
culture, and this has given the committee
the power to obstruct Legislation. to reward
its own friends and degrade and punish oil
other members of the House.
"Mr. Carlisle told me only last Saturday
that be thought such q change would be
absolutely necessary, and Mr.. Randall
said in the sams conversation that he did
not except to make factional fight
against il, 90 it may be considered settled
that the rules Will be changed, and the
House will become purely Representative
body"
"Do YOU think there will be any action
in regard to the Federal Judiciary asked
the reporter.
Il think 90, said Nr Gibson. "A biA
will be psased cAsekieg The snnecsssazy
power Of the Federal Courts, and curling
the arbitrary exercise Of their powers. /
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ELLAIRE.

The Union service held in the Christian
Church last night for the Y. NJ. c. A.
crowded the edifce. Addresses were made
By several OF the ministers of this city,
and members OF the Association gave short
talks in relation TO the work Of the organ
ization. The meeting was q great success
in every particular.
The Princess did big business yester.
day. Passenger traffic has greatly in-
creased with the little steamer during the
past several weeks.
The dog show begina at the Niagara
Rink this evening.
Several druhks and disOrierlies will an
s=er before the Mayor this morning.
There was no service st the various
churches last night owing TO the Union
service for the Young Mems Christian As
sociation.
The ladies OF the Episcopal church will
bold their bazaar in ths Elysisn rink OF
December IL.
The amber Aoid was used extensively
on Saturday night aud the saloons did the
best business that has been done since be
fore the strike. Trade in merchandise wal
also very large on Saturday night.
The riuks were not very well patronizeS
last Saturday night. In q race ct tn
Niagara rink between ten local sksters, OF
| "uuknoSn" took the heat.
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WASHINGTON, PA.
National Reform Association - SsnsTal
News Notes.
Dnsa;,l IN fls PsdfxLsf

WASHINGTON, Pa November q The
annual convention Of the Nation Reform
Association met at this place on Tuesday
and Wednesday, November oath and 25th,
afternoon and evening sessions being held
The meetings were largely attended, and
addresses were delivered By some OF the
following worthless; Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. J. q. Leiper, of New Concord, O,
talked on Relation Of American Govern
meut to Christianity Evening pro-
grsmme opened with an address by Rev
i. y. Hayes, D. D., of Allegheny City, Pa,
whose subject was This Sabbath Nail Ser
vice" Wednesday, addresses were made
By Rev. ". j. Coleman, of Beaver Falls,
Pa on Christ the Ruler of Nations" and
Rev. d. s. Little, of Clokey, Pa. whose
subiec. was The Duty Of Civil Govern.
ment toward the Liquor Traffic"
The annual meeting Of the Pittsburg
Alumni Association of ". and ]. College
was held in the college building yesterday
morning. This association was founded
October l3, 1882, and the following gen
tlemen fill the places OF honor: John W.
Chslisnt, President; Charles ]. Clark, Vice
President; Rev. Henry 7. McClelland
Secretary, and ]. B Swertzer, Treasurer.
The total membership is about 80: The
meeting was called to order BY the Secre
rary and W. D. Kearns. n. D., was unsni'
mouslY chosen chairman, in the absence
of both President and Vice President Al
the morning session the officers of last year
we're reelected and reports rom standing
committees.
Atl2:30 O'Clock dinner was announced
and recess was taken sufficiently long tc
thoroughly discuss sumptuous repsst
which had been prepared in the chapel
At 2 O'Clock p N. the Association sgsir
convened and addresses were made BY
Rev ]. D. Mofstt, d. D., President of tbs
! College, and DR.. Alonzo Linn, Processes
of Greek, on the condition and prospects o.
the College. Other addresses were made
by Rev Loyal Young, D D., Jefferson
class of %, Rev. W. T. Brown, President
of Jefferson Academy, Rev. ]. F. Msgill
D. D., Washington SO, Rev. ], Brown
d. D., President OF the Board of Trustees
The meeting was successful one and tht
resident alumni we're greatly grshfsd And
encouraged By the report from the visiting
alumni. The Association adjourned 4
meet in Pittskarg next year.
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OK TIE OHIO.
Al Epttsnas OF News Oo1esTninx tho
-pesy 9 and Boafmen.

Al Epttsnas OF Views Oo1osTninI tho
DeDs and boatmen.
The Katie S.ockdsle passed up With o
good trip.
The Elsine leaves for Parkers5urg at IL
a. m. to day.
The marks at Pittsburg last night were
5 feet and falling.
The Jacob aestheripgtcn passed up Jes'
terday With tea.
Ths marks last night indicated s fee,
2 inches and falling.
The Telegram, Capt Booth, leaves fol
Clarington at 3 O'Clock.
The steamer Andes il due up to dsl
from Cincinnati, and viii return to-morroV
afternoon ct O'Clock.
The Dovs Swearinger, New oriean
packet, hes been secured to take ths plsc
OF the Emma Graham, and viii leave Pitts
burg on Wednesday.
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A shower OF Stars,

STEACUSE, n. T., November 2s.-Dr. 8.
T. Calthrop, the astronomer, was on the
lookout last night for 9 shower of stars
connected with The Biels comet, which it
WAs calculated would illuue the heavens
between seven and nine o'clock. At seven
ss The radiant point vas near the zenith
the shower burst into yisW, stars dropping
downward In the north and the east to the
number of l29. About nine o'clock there
was another shower, where DR.. Gslthrop
counted lS0 stars The spectacle was q
very brilliant one. Ithss great sstropon'
ical " Slus on account of Its connection
With the Come, sG51 the promptness Of its
appearance. Tbs sSaser Vas first OBJ
served November 2T, 1871.
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he WILL NOT GO.
President Cleveland Finally Declines the
Risk OF Attending the Funeral.

President Cleveland Finally Declines the
Risk OF Attending the Funeral.
WASHINGTON, D. C, November 23.-
The President this afternoon determined
no. to make the trip to Indianapolis. To
the Representatives Of the Associated
Press he said: "In the first moment OF
the shock of Mr.. Hendricks death yield
ed to my Inclination and declared my IL
teutiou to be present at the funeral.
OF couras, in reaching that
conclusion | did not put
out Of view Peremptory
preas OF public business, or what deemed
3 sufficient consideration Of my duty to
the people. The public business, thought
I could dispose Of by additional application
and more hours Of work, aud considered it
to be my duty to the people, to answer
public sentiment of respect. | sm sstis-
ned now that was in fault, in considering
the question, in that | did not take Gs
ccmpreheusige q view Of the duty
I oRe the public as l should.
That is, | did not look al every
passs of it, and | am afraid my strong per
sonal desire somewhat clouded my jndg.
ment. lam now reminded By some of the
beat and mos, patriotic and thoughtful OF
our citizens that the real and solemn duties
oruy Office are at the capital aud that in
the present peculiar aud delicate situation
| ought net take even the remotest chance
OF accident incident to travel to grstltg
sentiment so general aud so characteristic
as that involved in this subject. have
been profoundly impressed by these CON
siderstious, but most OF all influenced By
their strong and unanimous
presentation by the devoted friends
OF the late Vice President, living IN his
/ State and city, and their endorsement by
the noble and patriotic woman, who in the
infinite sorrow OF her WidoRhood, reflects
toe spirit of her honored husband in her
solicitude for the public good. | am now
ceFtsiu that neither my desire nor the SEN
timent referred to, nor the difficulty that
S...auds in this case, ehaBge of design,
ncr sny stGhhoEp ides of hsroism. will jus
tify me in subieeting the country to any
grestsr chance Of disaster than attends
nv performance Of my strict duty here,
and ought not to inaiet en- my country
men even the unrest and anxiety attend
iug ny departure, absence snd return in
attendance upon the funeral ceremonies
TO ATTEND FHE FUNERIL.
.. WASHINGTON, November 29.-The Sec
retsries Of State, Of the Navy, Of the In.
terror and the Possmsste. General will
leave here tomorrow morning for Indiana
PoGs to attend the fnnersl Of the late Vice
President They will 90 By special train
over the Baltimore and Ohio road
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HE had Just returned from his summer
vacation and describing the beauties OF
aountain scenery 10 . lady friend, he
SSSsS fEc5s you ever seen the Gals
Lin no;r,~tains end she answered: mol
bu, have seen tie Balls cough-sIruP.'
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Lewis Districts Railroad Vote.

SptcidI 70 Me Re0iE'e'.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, November 2a.-
Lewis district, in Mason county. gives 239
votes for subscription TO The Ohio River
railroad and six votes against The other
districts lot heard from.
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GLADSTONE HOPEFUL
That the Liberals wni Yss Pan fhressh

That the Liberals WIN Yst Pan fhresgh
~ vietors.
Lospos. November 29.--Mr Glsdstobs,
in . speech q. Carlisle last nisbt aid be
always kn.v that E1slish boroughs were
the weak points Of the Liberals. bat thoss
borsughs did not determine the slsctieas.
Hs vas confident that Scotland and Walo
would setnrn tsn L;sssA's TO ons ConssE.
vative. The Epglish c:uat -, - said, had
begun veil, and there vas 'plenty Of room
fof the most reasonable hops t6st The Lb
eral canse would triumph. With . 'ope
pail, Q strong poll and . Iull Al toseihe.,
everything soald be right. The sTesoe
was received With applause.
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TGE FaYorise Prescription" Of Dr. Pierce
cares female wesknsss' snd kindred 81.
isedops By druggists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-30

A man hiss been found dead in the cen
Ter of the burned district Of Galveston With
a bullet hole through his brain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-11-30

.,,s.o s,'a54l AttSs head sud TOO, Iarys
lc,., 1 sI!IaHs s1rnountsd Nv white
is.r.,sa33a iS SO sheavss Of rOse5uds, smiiaT S.
r,s. Ia "a; S;a'ns.ioDs we're placed Directly
!ass, ,,.., r,a1o q Tee c9.En very elsborsts Of:
S,s ',a, 97 Patrick Egan President S,Ss \,
!, ~ael s 1sas0e c. Amsries, vas pIsosJ 81 ID
/ i. ,,,-. r,s iset high With q circnIsr to1
1 Ia 4, ,';so !, So'k o-ing Of ivy sDd smiIsT
n. H., q, !, large harp o: w5i,e Gsrs.ci lps j
w ,o'soaIts Gala lilies and bvsc;O,Sss M :
F.,.1A's .i A's the NSrds Erin Nouns r.,
~ A5Toes.s Aud a. rbe b tss the
"a a Z, tst 10, '1; Eal has iasS 6e;n' n Itis N owe, Mn,
d 'a'0v't vsI tae irisDd 'Tss ,Ssi 0i0 bs.
,ops.. s.',2 S3ss. IA o', heart, We dsplsr. l,n.n
ai "a, pillow Of ro,es g'ssS sS5 ,os;1a1 osaG'i
~ s,Ss y oss made Of SSi1 VioIe,, savs ave The q,
''0' CT white with the istter
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-s 'oiands directly il toe Gel
2dSi2g stands
.-s cAr1ENyuE,
s'tJo'..a S.slci1re. The II

.,,-. 80 :. s't'o'..a S.sacllre. The iCeloseS
~ ,,,.,.' : ao'.' 7e.'e o. sftssu feet, the
5s..-.s Is Beng 5y gsn:le iuclines. 10
,.,,,a.,5.ts - Q. E's The bier, raised about
a.. ~ "3n tee t0or aud covered
H., '''alc'o.a. Toe canopy Of
Az all Grape aud
- 80 = supported b7 four columns.
~ - (, N'ia s'srsrssrs srd crape. Be,
4 49,, n - s4',et Sas taken from the hearss
& -, - : SSog'P2nlss and police we're march,
:, -. - Sh't,DS and were stationed so
s,I.'.oo2 ,o2e''y dlsc; tbe expected crowd
d ga IA oel3cs The casket vas brought
\ s.i'I e'Aesl IN tie ca,.islupe, af,er
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TO ATTEND FHE FUSEglL.

WASHINGTON, November 29.-The Sec
retsries Of State, Of the Navy, of the In.
terror and the Postmaster General will
leave here tomorrow morning for Indiana
PoGs to attend the fnnersl Of the late Vice
President They will 90 By special train
over the Baltimore Snd Ohio road.
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TINE.
Spsosai 10 he Resisisr.

| have heard that Alfred the king, be-
fore the invention of timepieces, used to
measure the day by three wax candles
Each wax candle would burn eight hours,
so that when one wax candle was consuu.
ed, eight hours were gone; two wax can.
dies. sixteen hours were gone; ard the
third wax candle had been consumed, then
the twenty.four hours, the whole day, was
gone, o, my friends l wish instead Of
measuring our days and nights and years
on earth By timepiece, we would measure
time and opportunities. which are burning
down and burning out, never to be re-light'
ed; lest we wake up With the discontinue
ofthe foolish virgins aud cry: Our lambs
are gone out.
But, in the second place, | commend
thst behavior Of these disciples in the text
to ell the tempted. ! have heard peopl:
say they we're never tenpted-psople whC
have come to mid-ife that have never beer
tempted. Oh, my friends il is becsuss
they have never tried to DO right. If {
man be handcufsd and hobblei and he Iii
Quiet, he does not test t'e power Of th,
chain or the mauscle; but LET him enc
try to rise up aud break of the handcuff
and the shaskles, then he finds out Ii