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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-12-04
ORCHARD GRASS.

This is q universal grass suited tc
any climate, and is both hardy and
nroIjfc. 1t will flourish on dly up.
land and even on sandy and better
than any other grass: Its size viii
depend upon the condition of the sol
and will vary from three to five feet
in hpighth. II is perennial, and likes
soil moderately dry and porous
fertile aud inclined to be sandy. II
Is especially desirable for il. earl,
growth in the fan. Ii il some infrri,
or to Timothy in nutrition, but j.
better adapted to the cotton statrs
for general use. After heiug cut j.
springs up rapidly, and if not pa>tul.
ed, which it snpul MT be in SAM.
mer, will snon pro'lmce II seronG
growth for another crop. 1t does not
stand drouti, ~ well ~ Meadow
Dat grass. bat better than any otllel
cultivated grasses. M"adpH Dat am
Orchard grass may be Sowu tugeiuel
since both hloS-oii ut the satue time
and may be ciit together. In con
nection with the perennial gra.s-s il
Is vel! for the far'u,'r tu in Informed
If he does not know 1t, that the swaro
which ineSA grasses c.rttn is as lis
fui aud valuable 10 his soil as II goo,
application of the best manure, an,
Tar superior 10 ANY commercial fer
tilizrr for a crop of corn or cotton
These perennial grasses will NJ,
trouble in the cultivation OF the mex
crop il the sward il broken uD dee,
~ 10 should n lwavS hp done. SOM
may say that their laud- are too poo
and not adapted to grass nr hay. Bu
what has Reduced tIi.m thus, an,
rem lere them 80 harrrn?, A cor
respondent IN Southern Live Stnrl
journal, says, anh truly too: Moth
ing but regular continuous an,
persistent 'ppi-"ning by the pow il
the regular cultivation Of gain an'
other crops, aud tn. ahua" bv iotu
exclusion of rotation and sepdin
with grass and clover, both for hu,
and pasturage. Let less hand be ruI-
.ivate1, and have Il portiru aiiuuall,
'eeled down in ciuvr, aua orchard
grass to remain for term of year
hen more and better stock ofai
Kinds can be kept, AMI in Il few year
he annual sales Of cultivated crops
md that without reducing them. II.
he increased quantity of mnnur'
made Will insIrr larger crops of NJ
Kinds. ds.-FuItnn journal.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-12-04

Truth, like the SUNBEAM, cannot b,
solled by any outward touch.
II - the struggle and not the NJ.
tainment that measures chnractrr.
Imitation and sham in any cIi ,rac.
ter are but synonyms for weakness.
Drpcnd upon it, he is II good ma
whose intimate friends are all good
Good will, like u good name,
gained by many actions and ln.t b,
one.
Great good often remains unac
compIished merely BECAUSE it Is no
attempted.
Opinions alter, manners change,
creeds rise and fall, but the mora
law Is written on tablets of eternity
Don't judge II man by the noise h'
makes TX this world. Two trade dol.
lars in the pocket will make NOR
Jingle than ten thousand dollars H.
bills.
Beautiful souls are often put int,
plain bodies; but they cannot be hid.
den, and have u power all their own
the greater Tor the uhronsriousnes
or humility which gives II grace.
, To repress u harsh answer, To con-
Tess a fault, to stop, whether right oi
wrong, in the midst of .elf.defelisr, IN
gentle submissiOu-these, sometimes.
require II great struggle for life and
death, but these three efforts are tht
golden threads of which domestic
happiness l. woven.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
ILLINOIS.

Bogus Detective Who Is Likely To Be
Sent to the Penitentiary.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
MARSHALL Dec THE bogus detective,
Jones, now in Jail here for attempting to obtain
money from the Marshall authorities on pretense
of being engaged on the Powers murder case is
now in dangerous situation. From
his own admissions and from oustside
evidence it is ascertained that he is simply a
partner of the two men he claimed to have
fastened the crime on. To add to his troubles
postofice inspector arrived to-day, armed with
warrant for Jones's arrest for tampering with
the United States mails, and for unlawfully
wearing the United States secretservice badge.
When the Marshall authorities are through with
him he will be tried for these crimes, he is
liable to spend several years in the penitentiary.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

James G. Blaine, jr.. yesterday began work on
the Pittsburg Times as reporter.
A. B. Jarmor, a prominent business man of
Kerrville, Tex. was murdered in cold blood on
Monday night, by Mexican
L. E. Gerlach, general agent for New Jersey
Of the Workingmen's Beneficial Society, was ar
rested, yesterday, charged with being SO, 600
short in his accounts He was taken to Camden
and held for trial.
The Louisville City Council recently voted 500
bushels of coal to each church society for chart
ties, and the Mayor vetoed the measure. Yes
terday the Protestant ministers of the city met
ana passed resolutions protesting against the
use of public money for church charities.
The Ex-Prisoners' of War Association of Goa
lumbus o., with membership of 176, last night
adopted strong resolutions condemnatory of the
appointment of DR.. DabEey as pension exam
iner, and ordering copies of the same forwarded
to Senators Sherman, Payne, Logan and Repre-
tentative Outwaite
An intoxicated man named Burr Woods who
wandered into the salt works of Hallerbeck g.
Co., at Allegheny, yesterday fell into a vat of
boiling salt water. and was scalded so badly that
death is only question of few hours The
attention Of the Waterman was attracted by his
shrieks, and, in looking around, he saw Woods
climbing to the top of the vat When he was
pulled ont the flesh dropped from his body in
large pieces
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08

thousand have signed the pledge. Among these
are many who have been addicted to excessive
drink. The meetings have been under the d.
rection of T. e. Murphy, son of the great tenn
perance advocate. Francis Murphy. Mr. Murphy
Is a forcible speaker, and, in many climaxes and
appeals, becomes powerful. He speaks no harsh
words of any person or class. He breaches
the gospel of brotherly love and charity.
He moves his audience to tears or laughter, and
carries il with him from beginning to end by his
eloquence and good humor. Though compar
atively young. he knows whereof he speaks. By
his genial qualities and deep sympathy he goes
about through the day winning men who other
wise would not be reached. This feature has
provoked the criticism of some of our citizens,
but they now see that he is right. The article
in yesterdays Sentinel was manifestly
vicious, and did Mr.. Murphy and our citizens
gross injustice. Mr. Murphy did attend a recep-
ton given by saloon keeper He was invited
by Judge Hord and Others who thought he could
thereby reach men who perhaps would not be
reached otherwise. 1t did arouse the displeasure
and indignation of a few Francis Murphy was
telegraphed the state of affairs. He answered
the committee approving his sons course, say
ing that it was his mission here ito save public
ans and sinners by Gods grace" The matter
passed over and good has come out of it. Mr..
Murphy goes away with the confidence and best
wishes of all classes.
Francis Murphy addressed an immense audi
ence tonight. On tomorrow night L. e. Muir
ply will address the saloon keepers and drinking
men at their own request The saloons will be
closed, and much interest is felt in the meeting.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Murdered at Country Dance.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LEBANON, Dec. IA cold blooded murder
was committed last night at the residence of
Isaac Metzger. near Shepherdsville, little in
land town about six or seven miles from this
city. About fifteen or twenty couples were en-
gagged in a dance; whisky flowed freely, and
soon some of the men became boisterous,
among whom was Charles Smith,
ahe victim In this case and George
A. Scott, the murderer. About Ii o'clock
Q shot was heard Ia the back yard, and upon the
crowd rushing out. it was discovered that Charles
right eye and lodging near the base of the brain.
n -ttIs rear of the head. He was not yet dead
when discovered, and upon being asked who had
committed the deed answered that George Scott
shot him. He survived about twenty minutes
after he was carried into the house and
placed on bed. AT the coroner's inquest, held
this morning, the facts learned from witnesses
were materially as above stated. James III.
Perkins, who was In the yard at the time of the
ARRAY, testified that Smith and others were hold
ing conversation, when Scott approached him
and saidi g. you, don't you throw any of
your slurs ut me-" Smith said: II have said
Thereapon Scott drew his revolver
and fred. Immediately after firing the shot
Scott went into the house. put on his overcoat,
and proceeding to his horse and buggy, started
to fee across the country. No trace of him can
be found and in all probability he will escape.
Scott is bad character, having been sentenced
to the penitentary for ten years, and served ont
his time, less good behavior.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
The Hartford City Postoffice Fight.

Special to tie indianapolis Journal
Hartford CRY, Dec. THE warfare in
progrsss in this city between the local Demo
cratic statesmen, who have patriotic desire to
serve their country in the capacity of post
master at this place, grows more interesting as
she close of the present occupants term APP
proaches. The two most prominent contestants
for the place are Mr.. Charles W. Timmons and
8. M Briscoe The former is stanch Demo
erat was for several years editor of The Telegram,
the Democratic organ in this county, and has
battled long and hard for the principles of the
Democracy He is backed By large number Of
the most prominent and influential Democrats
of the town and county. Mr.. Briscoe,
the present proprietor of The Tele-
gram, Is young man OF good
character, but has done little or nothing toward
county. He enjoys, however, the distinction of
being the son of ex-senator Tom Briscoe, who
gained world of renown while serving term
IN the State Senate, several years ago. by intro
ducing and securing the passage of the famous
whistle bll' which served the vari Gus pur
poses of frightening babies soaring truants into
obedience, throwing women into hystera. and
withal making night hideous and day unbear
able The bill required that railroad engineers
should cause the whistles on their engines to be
sounded the entire time while passing through
towns and cities. Both Timmons and R-scoe,
in their intense patriotism, are leaving stone
unturned to secure the much prize, but
in their blind zeal both have failej note the
fact that dark horse" in the person of Mr.. B.
F. Van Wirkle, is also longing TO attach Up. M
to his name. He was. Also at one time editor
Of the Democratic organ here, and has many
Way surprise his opponents before the race is
Won
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Brief Mention.

The annual meeting of the Illinois Bar Associ-
alton will be held at Springfield Jan. II and II
next The Hon. Leonard SWEET will deliver the
eulogy on the late David Davis.
Harvey T. Woodman, late superintendent of
the Decatur Electric-light Company, was ar
rested and imprisoned in that city on Monday
for embezzing the funds Of the concern.
On Sunday night Edward Newton, proprietor
OF livery stable in Wapello, attempted suicide
by taking poison. His designs his life were
at least temporarily frustrated though his con-
dition yet is not free from danger.
Governor Oglesby has issued proclamation
offering reward of 5000 for the apprehension
ard conviction of Dr. Benjamin c. Miller who
is charged with the murder of Alexander Cook,
at Fayette, Greene county, Nov. %.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Minor Notes.

The census of Evansville, which has just been
taken, shows population OF 40, 253.
Addington & Cowgill's grist-mill. at Bryant
burned on Sunday night Loss, $4,000; no in
surauce.
A. D. Kellison, residing near Darlington, has
j. G. Overton, county superintendent. of Mont
gomery county His case will be tried before the
County Commissioners on Dec. il.
At Rockport, on Monday Mrs. Fannie Cissna
celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday. Her
father was one Of the founders of Nashville,
| Tenn. Only one of her fourteen children sur
wives.
county, the slaughter-house of Charles Hauss e.
| Son, with engine, machinery, large amount Of
| lard, tallow and hides, was burned, the work of
incendiaries. The loss is estimated at 81, 900; no
insurance.
| John Morris, boy sixteen years of age, and
son Of Prof A H. Morris, super IN OF the
| Knightstown Soldiers Orphans Home, fell from
| a second-story window of the Valley House on
Monday evening" and was badly hurt about the
head and chest.
The Rock oil and Gas Company of Winchester
were compelled to abandon their first we'll, after
boring to the depth of /, 140 feet, account of
| q part of the machinery becoming detached and
so fastened in the well that it could not be re-
moved. They had good indications of oil, so
much SO that they will sink a second well.
Sam Henry Post. No. 63, G. A. R.. held its an
nual election on Saturday night at Decatur, and
elected the following officers to serve the coming
year: Henry Hart, P. c.; M. Wertzberger, s.
V. c.; Ezra Cutting, j. V. c.; David Layman,
chaplain; A. r. Drummond, @. NJ; d. K Shack
ley, o. D.; A. j. Tuple, g. D.; DR.. A. g. Holo-
way, surgeon. The post is in a fiourishing con.
dition.
General Skunk Post G. A. R., of Marion,
elected officers for the ensuing year last Satur-
day evening. The following were chosen: Com
mander, Asbury Steele: senior vice-commander
w. 8. Reeves; junior vice-commander, Amos
FORMER; surgeon, DIR. T. q. Kimball; officer OF
the day, John Rich; officer of the guard Alex.
Rocks; ouartermaster, John Case; representa-
tives to Grand Lodge, Doc Swain and John
Case: trustees. William Hilborn, John W. Miles
and w. r. Davis.
The stockholders OF the Montgomery County
Fair Association held their annual election
for directors ON Monday. The report OF
the treasurer showed balance OF
$l,72494 on hand, after having paid
the premiums and all the expenses in full. The
following are the new directors: J. N. David
son, John L. Davis, j. j. Tusley, F. L. Snyder,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Attempted Murder "a, Logansport.

special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
LoGANsPoRT. Dec. Patrick Cunningham,
well-known Irishman. made desperate but
unsuccessful attempt to kill young man named
Samuel Patton, late last night. The trouble
originated over pretty dinlngroom girl en-
ployed at the New Johnston Hotel. Cunningham
has been showing the young woman, Fannie
Spellman. attention for several years. Recently
a lovers quarrel separated them. Last night,
while Patton was in the girls room, with sew
cral others. playing cards, Cunningham ap-
peared, and. pushing himself in the room, opened
fire on Patton, firing two shots The second
shot passed through his ear, and the powder
burned the young mans face. The wouldbe
murderer was placed in Jail, and will probably
be indicted by the grand jury, now in session,
for assault with intent to commit murder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Lincoln Loyal League,

Special to the lndianapOIis Journal
KNIGHTsTowN, Dec THE semi-annual cleo.
ton of officers for the Lincoln Loyal League was
held at their club rooms here last night, and re-
suited in the following choice: President j. M.
Woods; vice-president, 9. M. Deem; secretary,
E. Henshaw; treasurer, VIM. Foxworthy; chief
justice, J. M. Forbes executive committee, G. A.
Deem. W. P. Wagner, Frank Hubbard, LIE Roy
Furnace, A. P. Barrett, E. Addison, L. Fox
worthy The club was organized three years
ago, and is in thriving and prosperous condi
ton, and is continually increasing in member
ship. Branches of the league will be organized
at New Castle and other towns in the county.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
A Father and Three Young Sons Struck
and Killed by Passenger Train.
Deliberate Murder at a Country Dance in
Boone County-Temperance Revival at
Frankin-Peculiar Libel Suit.


Reuben Hill and His Three Sons Run Down
and Killed by Train.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPoRTE, Dec Reuben Hill and family of
three boys were all killed this afternoon at Mill
Creek. small station on the Grand Trunk rail-
road. twelve miles from here. A young daughter
escaped with broken leg. The whole family
were In a wagon, going to their home, near North
Liberty, and just they drove on to the crossing
were struck by q west-bound train which could
not be seen owing to cars standing on side
track. The horses were uniniured, but a dog
tied under the wagon was cut in two. The only
one left of the entire family is the injured girl.
the mother having died few weeks ago. Mes
ssngers were sent here for physician and the
coroner.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08

Washington Capital
Many persons have the idea that the position
of mistress of the White House carries with 1t
no duties other than the social one of presiding
on state occasions or assisting the President to
receive In reality the position is far from prov
ing a sinecure, for Mrs. Cleveland endeavors not
only to read. but answer personally all communi-
cations directed to her. When ore reflects up
on the size of the mail daily delivered at the
White House 1t will be seen that this is
no light task, but rather one which would give
constant occupation to a secretary especially
engaged for such work. Upon returning from
the Adirondacks Mrs. Cleveland found the mail
awaiting her large enough to fill a good-sized
clothes basket, but she went bravely at it, and
has just concluded her self imposed task of read
ing through and answering this formidable pile
of manuscript.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
The Death of Mrs. Case Explained.
.ciaY IN the lndiAnauolis Journal

Special to the IndlAnaDOa aOurnaL
COLUMBUS, Dec. 7.-Several months ago Mrs.
Case, of Walesboro. in this county, died under
rather suspicious circumstances. TWAS claimed
that she had considerable money, but none could
be found after her death, and there was consid-
cradle talk of foul play. This continued until
last Saturday, when the Coroner had the body
exhumed. held post-mortem examination and
subjected the stomach to a chemical analysis.
The heart was found to be double its natural
size and several organs diseased, but no trace of
poison was found. To-day the Coroner rendered
q verdict that death was the result of heart
disease
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
IND. DUCAs
D STARCH, SAW

nv HEN YOU BUY SOAP AND STARCH, SAVE
yourself some money-Note price below:
Every Day soap 3A9c per bar; per box ~ bars go 40
Werks German SOAP per bar, 312c; per box 80 baes,
1910.
German soap per ID bar SC; per box, SO bars $205.
Big Gun soap, per bar. a9c per box 100 bars 3 40
Dandy SOAP per bar, 9c per box, 100 bars, So 10.
Kyana soap per bar, 3lec; per box, 70 bars, $245.
White Star soap, per bar, 4l4c per box, 100 bars.
S4.05.
Green Seal soap, per bar, 4l4c; per box 100 bars.
Santa Claus soap, per bar, 4l4c; per box. 100 bSrs
Electric Light SOAP per bar, DC; per box 100 bars,
$500.
Palm Leaf soap per bar 2iac per box 90 bars So TO-
Acorn soap per bar. 4c; per box, 100 bars, $3.50.
Lennox soap. per bar, lac; per box, 100 bars 81 90
Ivory soap per 6ounce bar, 4l4c; per box 100 bars
$4.25.
Ivory soap per 10-ounce bar 7c; per box. 100 bars
Pure white CASTLE soap, per TO- 10c; per box 20 bs
$1.90.
Chocolate Bouquet SOAP bars SCI per box $50 bars,
1925,
Floating Tar soap, per box. &C.
Venus soap, per bar, Sci per box half dozen, Zoe.
Pearl starch, per TO- Sc; per 40b box, 2l2c.
Gloss starch, per I'd, 4l4c.
Corn starch, per IL, 6l4c.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Severe Storm in the East.

BosToN, Dec. THE wind-storm here has
lasted all day and has been accompanied by a
heavy fall Of snow, which interferes seriously
with travel in the streets. It is feared that
many disasters have happened at sea, especially
as the signal service gave no warning of the APP
proach of the storm, and the signals were not or
dered up until the storm was here in full force
On Cape Cod wind attained velocity of fifty
miles an hour The storm seemed to approach
from the ocean, and in some respects s one of
the most remarkable ever known on this coast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
A Singular Libel Suit.

special to the Indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Dec. IA peculiar libel suit came
10 our court this term from Morgan county The
acts out of which the suit grows are said to be
il follows John II. Pegs, a druggist and q
0emocrat of Martinsville, applied, through COL
Mason. for the postofice of that place. Matthew
Hancock. Richard NJ Dill. James H. Smith, and
others, all Democrats sent letter to Colonel
Mataon, protesting against the appointment
Of Pegs on the ground that
he was not a "square-toed" Demo
crES that he sold liquor contrary to
law; that he adulterated his liquors and that the
best citizens would dislike to go to his place for
their mail. Pegs did not get the appointment,
and so brings suit against ths signers of the pro-
lest The issues were made up and yesterday
the jury was impaneled and evidence begun,
when suddenly the case went out of court be-
cause the identity of the letter of protest could
not be established. The plaintiff will give bond
for costs, change his pleadings. and the case will
acme up again next term of court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
Richmond Pugilists I'm the Ring.

RICHMOND, Dec 7-Charles Scott and John
Werner, who aspire to fame as pugilists,
and enjoy some local distinction as athletic
sports, crossed the Buckeye border, in company
with eight or ten admirers, and fought
by moonlight late last night. George
Smith, of Kokomo. piloted the fight
as referee. and Scott and Werner were seconded,
respectively, by Bernie Chrisman and Frank
Bescher. Scott got in four kaock-downs and
shut up both of Wermers optics in just three
minutes, at the expiration of which time Wer-
mer expressed himself as having enough. It was
bare-fst fight, and Werner was pretty badly
punished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-08
A Verdict That Causes Comment.

Special to the indianapolis JournaI.
LoGANsPoRT, Dec. THE jury in the case of
d. d. Dykeman VS.. The City of Logansport has
returned verdict awarding Mr.. Dykeman the
full amount of his claim, S., 300 The suit grew
out of the settlement of the L., G. e S. W. rail-
road bond case. Twelve years ago the city gave
this road $8O, 900, and never realizing any re-
turn, repudiated the bonds. Last spring the
matter was compromised, and after the compro-
mise Dykeman claimed, and presented what pur-
ported to be contract giving him cent of any
reduction he might secure. His claim re-
jected, and he brought suit. with the above re-
suit The result of the trial has called forth no
end of comment, as Dykeman was one of the
men who originally assisted in inducing the city
to issue the bonds. The case will be appealed to
the Sunreme Court