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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-01-20
An Incorrigible Son.

NASHVILLE Tenn, Jan. 16.-When the case of
VS.. Hall, charged with stealing gold watches, in
connection with his pal Dorsey" came up in
the Criminal Court, defendants counsel read an
affidavit of Halls father, asking that reasonable
bond be fixed for his son, and the case be con-
tinued until the next term. Halls aged father
stated that he is minister of the Gospel at
Bloomfield, KY; that his son was a member of
his church in good standing, and that if his son
guilty of the charges alleged, it was
through an effort to emaintain himself in
a circle which his means will not admit
of. His son had heretofore borne a good
character, and referred to prominent citizens OF
Louisville to sustain this assertion. He also stat
ed that he once owned considerable property,
but having sirved in the Confederate army all
had been lost and that that he now has wife
and six children to support.
Defendants case was continued until January
q, as was also the case OF Dorsey. Young Hall
seems ineOrrigibe, and manifested but little feel
ing toward his father when the latter talked to
him about the web in which he had entangled
himself. VS.. Hall and Dorsey had been cutting
a big dash in high society when their thievery
was discovered and they were arrested.
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ables them to select the best teachers avail
able: men who know the amount and kind
of apparatus needed to supply each school;
men who will strengthen the schools by en-
ploying good teachers only, and supplying
them with all needful appliances for eff
cient work. and at the same time save the
hundreds of dollars usually spent for rubbish
by Trustees who know no better
The political party that ignores this vital
question, and dominates John, the farmer.
Jacob, the merchant, or James, the LAWYER,
who knows as little of how to manage the
schools as he does an ocean steamer, deserves
to be beaten. The success of ones party is
desirable. but the success of the schools is
more desirable, and very few true men will
permit the politician to supersede the pat
Iiot, or, in other words, few true men will
refuse to support the opposite candidate if
such course is necessary to place the schools
in better hands. Trustees are essentially
school officers, and parties are not at issue on
school questions; but the people desire their
schools TO be as good as possible, and their
money properly expended. Place the schools
under the control OF experienced men in
school work, and make better schools at
much less expense. A CITIZEN.
January l6, 1856.
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OUR CABLE LETTER.
Emperor William, Of Prussia, Is Congratu-
lated Upon His Improved Health.
Exciting Debate in the Landtag Upon the
Expulsion of POles-Egyptian Affairs
Assuming Serious Shape
Home Rule for Ireland.

BERLIN, Jan. 16.-Although the Emperor, in his
speech at the opening of the Landtag on Thurs
day, announced budget difficult and gloomy
outlook for trade throughout Germany, all the
newspapers congratulate him on the improved
state of his health which, they say, promises a
prolonged reign for His Majesty, and outweighs
the consideration OF everything else.
The first exciting question to come before the
Landtag will be the Interpolation of the subject
OF the recent expulsion of Poles from the Eastern
Provinces of Prussia. This Interpolation is iden-
teal with the one which recently created lively
scene in the Reichstag. Price Bismarck. on that
fusal with the remark that he would not shrink
from an inquiry into the subject in the proper
place, namely, the Landtag.
Herr Winthorst, the leader of the Catholic
party, in the columns of the Germania, exhOrts
the members of the Center to greater effort at the
opening of the session for the purpose OF discuss
ing several important motions.
In the Reichstag fourlmotions have been tabled
by the Poles, Social Democrats, Clercals and Lib
toward foreigners and Poles working in Prus-
STA. Ii is claimed by members of the above
named parties that the expelled Poles were not
foreigners. but Prussan subjects. During the
debate which ensued Herr Liebnock, Social
Democrat, denounced the policy of expulsion
by brute force, and declared that IL proved that
Germany was still under the influence of barba-
rism.
Herr Moller, Liberal, compared the exclusion
the forcible expulsion of foreign workmen, with
the policy pursued by other countries which were
seeking to promote industries with foreign
nations. Herr Windthorst arguud that the ex-
pulsions were ordered becauie the victims were
Catholics. The discussion, however, was result
less, owing to the absence of the ministers
Herr WindthorSt has announced his intention oil
dividing the Landtag on the question OF expul
si0nS.
The Cars ukase ordering the expulsion from
Russia OF all PruSsians not natiOnalized will
affect 1000 persons. employees and workingmen
The employees are allowed eight months in which
to quit Russia, the " orkmen six months and the
peasants six weeks.
The Germania states that the Pope, in his recent
letter to the German Bishops advised moderation
in the discussion of politico-religious questions
and cooperation to obtain settlement of the
question of the education OF the clergy. Other
journals charge the Government with the inten
ton to submit to the Reichstag bill for the
regulation of seminaries for the education of the
clergy, which would be acceptable to the Vatican
indicating the end of the kulturkampf.
The Diet OF SaXony has rejected a motion by
Herr Bebe asking the State to contribute 100000
marks for the expenses of primary education
now falling upon the communities.
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The Miraculous ssCall' of a Boy to Preach
the GOSPEL.

RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. ia most remarkable
case, which is attracting much attention in this
section has given fresh fuel to the fire of super
stition. Romulus Sturdiyaut is an estimable citi-
zen residing in Wake County. He has son
named John, aged sixteen years. This boy stated
to an assembage last week that he had received
direct injunction from God to preach the Gospel
to all nations of the earth. and that this inunc-
ton had been accompanied by a declaration on
the part of the Almighty that in order to further
the confidence OF the people in the special call
made upon him the boy would be made blind for
two days and nights. In strict accordance with this
divine threat the boy stricken blind at IL
O'Clock last night and still continues in that con-
dition, but says he will be restored tomorrow
night He saws God also told him that If people
did not believe the injunction given another COM
mand and test would be instituted.
The boy preached his first sermon last Thursday
night and last night preached again. He says
that God prescribed the text, which was taken
from i. Samuel, twelfth chapter and latter clause
of second verse, 81 have walked before you from
my childhood unto this day" The boy has been
attending school. He is in good health and has
the ordinary education of boys of his years.
While preaching he appears as if asleep or in q
trance, but when the benediction is announced
he throws out his arms and shows evidence OF re-
neWed life.
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A HELP TO GOOD DIGESTION.

Ia the British Medical Journal DIR. w.
Roberts, of England discusses the effect of
Liquors, tea coffee and cocoa on digestion. ALI
of them retard the chemical processes, but
most of them stiumiate the glandular activi-
ty and muscular contractions Distilled
spirits retard the salivary peptic digestion
but slightly when sparingly used.
Wines were found to De highly injurious to
salivary digestion. On peptic digestion all
wines exert retarding influence They slim
ulate the glandular and muscular activity of
the stomach. Effervescent wines exert the
greatest amount of good with the least harm
to digestion. When ones digestion is out OF
order everything goes awry, unless, as in the
case of T. T. Seals, of Bellaire, o., who had
had dyspepsia for seven years, the digestive
apparatus is kept in apple-pie eating order by
Warmers Tippecanoe, the best appetite pro-
Gucer and regulator in the world.
Tea, even in minute quantities, completely
paralyzes the action of the saliva. The tan.
min in strong tea is injurious. Weak tea
should be used, If at all. Strong coffee and
cocoa are ALSO injurious if used in excess
The Cosmopolitan.
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seeking AnnuIment of Marriage

MINNEAPoLIs. Mimi, Jan 16-Dr. G. W. Emery
has served papers upOn Mrs. Emery in a suit for
annulment OF marriage. The action is based
upon the allegation OF a previous marriage in
Toronto. ii is claimed, TO Charles Hayden, before
she knew the Doctor. and he asserts that she has
never been divorced. Hayden is now living in
Toronto or Buffalo. Mrs. Hayden, it is under
stood, was deserted by her husband. In a few
years she became destitute and forced to
make living a. best she could. DR.. Emery then
young man and not yet doctor, soon afterward
met Mrs. Hayden. who had asSymed her maiden
name. The sympathetic Young man much
that attractive in the deserted wife, and asked
her 10 marry him soon afterward he went to the
Bellevue College Hospital. New York. 20 study
medicine. Here Mrs. Hayden came to meet him,
and they were married in 1864.
DR.. Emery says that he did not know at the time
that his wife had never been divorced from her
former husband nor, in fact, that she had ever
been married year after their marriage Dr. and
Mrs. Emery went to live near Peoria, III. They
had no children and the doctor adopted Miss Ber-
tina who is now pretty young lady OF eighteen.
Since coming to Minneapolis the doctor has adopt
ed another child Both children he claims, were
adopted by him and are his. DIR. Emery is a
prominent member of Westminster Church and a
physician OF considerable local repute. Another
feature Of the case is that, ii Dr. Emery wins the
suit for annulment of marriage, no alimOny, il is
said, can be claimed.
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Becomes an Heiress.

TOEEDO o., Jan. ia most remarkable case of
good fortune comes to light to-day. by which
servant girl at one of the hotels here becomes
heiress to one OF the largest estates in England.
Nearly twenty years ago the only daughter of Gen
eral Rutledge Greg of the British army, eloped
from her home in Sunderland, England, with
Charles OConnor, one of her fathers hostlers. He
was handsome young fellow, and Annie Greg
had as pretty a face as could be found in all Eng
land. Furious at his daughters disgrace the old
General disinheriied her, and until few months
ago would have no communication with her, the
letters which she wrote him year two after her
marriage being all returned unopened. Young
O'COnnor and his bride settled in the County
Sligo, Ireland. where he led precarious exist
ence. Six children were born to them, one
of whom. Annie O'COnnor, now eighteen years
old came to this country about year ago. Her
only relative here was paternal uncle She got
work as chambermaid at the New York House, one
of the cheap hotels here, Last summer General
Greg's vile was taken III and besOught her hus-
band to send for their daughter He finally re-
Tented and wrote Tor her to come home and to
bring her husband and children with her. They
sailed on Glasgow steamer last September but
the boat was overtaken by a terrible storm and
toundered many on board being lost among the
number the entire o COnnOr family. The old Cen
eral subsequently learned the address of the
grandchlld who had come to Toledo, and he wrote
TO her to come TO him at once The letter received
yesterday gives the above particulars and was the
first intimatiOn Miss OCOnnOr had of her parents
fate and OF her own good fortune.
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Frozen to Death.

DENVER. COL Jan. 16.-A report reached Den
yer last evening from Benkelman, Col, that six
men had been frozen to death near that place,
and tina: il was feared there were others who
have lost their lives Three bodies have been re-
covered and taken into Benkelman, and large
party is out searching for the Others. Benkelman
is a small cattle station on the Burlington and
Missouri River Road, and it is impossible to get
particulars of the freezing of the men. Two of
the unfOrtunates were hunters named Fair and
Burns two were land pros ectors. one was la
borer and one a teamster. They left Benkelman
Just previous to the recent hard storm. The
weather was fifteen degrees below zero. and the
wind blew the snow into drifts. 1t feared
at the time that the would
perish, and as they did not return a searching
party was sent out. The first body found was
that OF the hunter Fair. His gun was sticking
out of the ground, and his body showed under.
He had evidently become aware of his fate, and,
sticking his gun barrel first into the ground and
snow he had lain down to die. The body of his
away. The evidence was that he died while
struggling to keep on his feet. Another body,
name not given, was also found, and a portion OF
the rescuing party brought the three bodies back
to Benkelman while others continued the search.
1t is feared that large number of settlers the
Government land in the vicinity of Benkleman
have been frozen to death in the recent exteme
cold weather. large number of families moved
on to this land late last fall and were in poor cir
settlers are beyond the beaten paths which cross
cattle country like this and therefore, they can
not be visited until the Snow has LETT the country
at least 10 some extent.
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Fatally Frozen in Her Red.

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 16.-An old woman named
Walsh was frozen to death in the miserable
home in which she lived in the Seventh Ward OF
this city, Friday night. The windows of the
wretched building had been smashed.by boys and
the place exposed to the fury of the elements.
The thermometer registered fourteen degrees be-
low zero, and in the intense cold the poor
woman's limbs were frozen. A rough cot devoid
OF covering, served for her bed, and her compan-
ion was another old woman, named Day, who
was aroused by her cries. Mrs. Day says that the
stricken woman shiyered frantically, tore her
scanty clothing and tumbled from her cot, her
face coming in contact with the base of the stove.
Mrs. Walsh was SPECIFICS several hours before
death relieved her of pain. The case is most
nififr11
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-01-20

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 16.-One of the most
singular wills that have ever been known to be
made in this State has Deen settled in the Probate
Court here. The point upon which the will was
contested has not been presented to any judicial
tribunal in the United States or England in over
half century. The wealthy observation-disclosures,
John II. Tingue, Of Seymour. who died less than
year ago, made will in New York City, IN 1878,
disposing of over $4,000 in personal property.
By the will he gave his property OF every
kind to his heirs, TO be divided as If he had died
intestate. BY a special statute in this State,
passed in 1866, legal Y III made in another State
may be admitted TO PROBATE in Connecticut, and,
this will probated here But a dilemma
arose. When he made he will he left five broth
and sisters the eide. sister being the daugh-
ter OF his father, but not of the same mother.
Under New York laws this lady would have had
an equal share with the others had he died intes-
tate. In this STATE she would be excluded from
sny share in the estate. Thus arose a contest be-
tween the heirs. By Mr.. Tingue's removing his
home from New York 10 Connecticut he thereby
altered the meaning OF the term heirs
There a possibility of a lengthy legal con-
test. but the heirs have finally compromised the
matter and have allowed the claims of the elder
sister exactly the terms of the will Indicated.
The question thus remains undecided, and prob
ably for half a century more the same question
will not arise.
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Loss by Fire

ST. LOUIS, Jan. l6.-A fire alarm shortly before
O'Clock this morning summoned a large part of
the Fire Department to the large four-story build
ing, Nos. %, . and p South Fourth street. which
then in flames and which was completely de-
stroyed. leaving nothing except the walls stand
ing The first floor and cellar of the building was
occupied by Caffarata, Sons d Co., extensive fruit
dealers, and the three upper floors by the Texas
and ST. Louis Narrow-Gauge Railroad Company
The fire started in the basement and spread rap
idly despite the efforts OF the firemen, 10 the
floors above, which soon fell in. Mr.. Caffarata
places the loss upon his stock at $4,000. w. G.
his stock suffered to the amount of several thou
sand dollars The loss TO tina Texas and st. Louis
NarrOw-Gauge Railroad Company and TO the
owner of the destroyed building is not at present
known. The total loss is $4,000, sl5, 900 OF which
is the loss upon the building, which was fully COW
cred by insurance. Caffarata, Sons & Co. were
also insured to the full amount of their loss,
which is $4,000. The loss upon Writer'S book
store and stock was comparatively very slight.
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from the effects of which he died that


NEW ORLEANS, Jan. ia special to the
Picayune from Lake Providence says Will
liam George, colored, was executed within
the Enclosure at the Parish Jail to-day for the
murder OF Peggy Johnson, August 10, 1862.
George assembled the scaffold at 1925 p. m.
He presented fine specimen of colored man
manhood, being six feet in height and very
muscular. He appeared perfectly self-com-
posed, and his face bore quiet smile. After
religious services George delivered ram
bling speech for fifteen minutes, the burden
of which was that he was bound heaven
ward. He acknowledged that he feigned in
sanity during the trial, and at the last moment
he cried out: 81 did kill Peggy Johnson"
As the rope was being adjusted he laughed
aloud as if in defiance of his doom. The
drop fell at 1850, and in twelve minutes he
was dead. his neck having been broken.
From some cause his throat was gashed and
blood was spattered all round. After the
customary inquest the body was buried in
the Jail yard. George was ffty-two years
old. He lived in Vicksburg from 1866 to
1870, and took an active part in the political
troubles in Warren County, Mississippi.
He went to Kansas in 1868 as a pioneer emf
grant from Louisiana but returned here in
1873. He was a Pension Agent, and he
preached that he would be leader of his
raca
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-01-20
CHICAGO SALOONS.
An Order From the Chief of Police to Pull
Down the Blinds.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-The following order was pre-
pared by the Chief of Police to-day and copies
were sent to all the Captains this afternoon:
CHICAGO, Jan. l6, 1886.
To Captain commanding precinct:
Subsection 1850, Article 50, OF the Municipal
code. provides that all doors opening out in any
street from saloons, barrooms, or places where
liquors sold. shall be kept closed on Sunday
from such bar or room where liquors are sold
shall on Sunday be covered with blinds, shutters
or curtains so as to obstruet the view from the
nance is strictly enforced throughout your pre-
cinct on and after January ., and promptly pros
eeFe ai persons 0atn e LIS PS0ysGn
When Chief Ebersold was asked why he lad
issued this order, aud if il meant the inaugura-
ton of positive effort to enforce the Sunday
law, such as was made when Mr.. Medill was
Mayor and Elmer Washburn was Superintendent
OF Police. He begged to be excused from talking
about the matter. The order could speak for it.
self He had nothing to say 10 anybody except
members of the police force.
When Mayor Harrison was asked to interpret
the new order he said the law did not require the
closing up of the business of the saloons on the
days preferred but simply that the doors should
passing by should not be disturbed by
people going in or out, or the confusion that
law was faithfully obeyed, more strictly than the
II O'Clock law. There were be no special liberties
or privileges extended to any class OF saloon
keepers. Tine cause of the order is attributed to
the fact that a citizens movement was recently
started to compel the enforcement of the State and
city laws, through the medium OF the courts, ow-
ing TO the alleged refusal of the authorities to do
so. For several weeks the police have been clos
ing the saloons at midnight, late Grand Jury
having condemned the police investigation of the
midnight places. The local press has asserted,
however. that saloons owned by members of the
Chicago City Council have been, in a measure, ex-
empt from this order, and that when policemen
arrested their barkeepers. the officers were repri-
manded and put on other beats The order in
structDg the closing of the front doors of saloons
ON hnxuaUar has Acf,r nfV-
ing to the fact that for long period no attempt
had been made to enforce il.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
London News,

LONDON, Jan. 16.-A banquet was given tonight
in honor of Mr.. Joseph Arch NJ p. who Is the
first agricultural laborer to be elected to Parlia-
ment.
Mr.. Chamberlain who presided made speech,
in which he enlarged on the Importance of
agrarian reform. He emphasized the fact that
Mr.. Arch is a disSenter, and declared that the
church OF England had never given help to great
popular movements.
Lord George Hamilton, First Lord OF the Admi-
rally and member of the Cabinet in a speech at
Croydon tonight, SAID that the Government had
determined that one law should be enforced
throughout the Kingdom, namely, the law OF Par
lament and of the Queen.
The London Chamber of Commerce has petit
toned the Indian Office to facilitate the establish
ing OF railroad communication between Burmah
and China. Lord Randolph Churchill Secretary
of State for India, promised to consult with the
Indian Government on the subject, adding that
the Government was well aware of the impor-
lance OF opening up trade with Siam and China.
He said il was impossible, however. to decide
upon the best means 10 be adopted pending the
cOmDlete settlement OF Burmah.
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The Grant Monument Committee.

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-The Trustees of the Grant
monument fund to-day considered the numerous
plans submitted for the statue in Lincoln Park.
The following resolutions were adopted;
Resolved That after careful and faithful ex-
animation and consideration of the many artistic
plans submitted for memorial arch, it is the
judgment of the committee that the funds at its
command are insufficient to erect any appropriate
and enduring structure of that nature which
will be worthy OF the subject or park where it
should be located
Resolved, That the Treasurer is instructed to
collect a. soon as possible all subscriptions made
10 the Grant memorial fund, and report the total
amount to. this committee.
Resolved. That the efforts of the committee be
directed TO the selection of designs of al eques-
trian nature and a suitable pedestal therefor,
with or without bronze work thereon, and that
no contract for either statue or pedestal be en-
tered into until after the Treasurer has reported
the amount of funds collected tor the purpose.