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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
They Found Twelve Hundred water-SnaISs
i'm the Pond Where He Was Swimming.

They Found Twelve Hundred water-SnaIres
in the Pond Where He Was Swimming.
The Drummer publishes the following
special from Mt. Sterling, Ky: About
mile east OF this place, on farm rented
by a tobacco tenant, is a small pond, and
on one side is large cane patch. The
hands, in blowing and preparing the
ground close TO the pond, killed quite
number OF small species of water-snake,
but no one remembers going close enough
TO see IT, To-day several small boys who
were rambling through the country ran
across this pond, and, as the day
was warm, boy like, they concluded
10 take a swim. Arthur HAYES was
the first 10 undress, and, regardless of the
risk he was running, jumped into the un-
known water and went under. As he
came to the surface he gave an agonizing
Shrek and made for the bank. When he
scrambled on shore he looked as little
like boy as pig does like a bird, for he
was literally covered with squirming
snakes. He ran screaming to his compan-
ions, who in turn ran from him. Some
men working in an adjoining field came
to the boys assistance and beat off the
reptiles, killing twenty-eight. The boy
was carried 10 house a mile away and a
company was formed to visit the pond. A
hole was dug through the bank and the
water allowed to run off. Many snakes
got away, but the men killed over twelve
hundred. They measured from one foot to
four feet in length and were very slim.
Young Hays regained consciousness in an
hour, but remains very nervous
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
A BRIGHT AMERICAN BOY IN PARIS.
A six-Year-Old CONTEMPLATING Him
Against Sampson-She Was n Bet
ter Girl-An Utter Impos-
sibility, etc.

- YEAR ago a Wall-st. messenger
- boy, Henry L. Levy, not yet twenty,
kresolved to go to Paris and enter the
i French school OF arts, supported by
the government He had taste for
drawing, to be sure, but his friends
thought he might as soon aspire 70 the
possession Of Vanderbilt fortune as to
hope to succeed in a competition for adj
mittance TO this famous institution. New
ertheless he went, and joined himself to
the $40 young men and old seeking en-
trance to the most celebrated school OF art
in the world. The examination was held
ON the LIST of March last, when young Levy
passed first in mathematics, geometry, ar
chitecture, anatomy, ancient and modern
history, in drawing and modelling. The
highest figure any one can get is 500, and
Henry L. Levy was marked 500 for his
drawing from the life, and in the other
branches his score was 425. 1t is to be
borne in mind that the young mans
French was by no means perfect,
but when it is learned that
the next best competitor had $50 to his
credit, it may be seen how great was
young Levy's lead. Eighty passed alto
gether. Now young Levy becomes pu-
pill of the French government until he is
thirty. After his examination he wrote
to his old teacher: 'I am glad to report to
you that was received at the Ecoledes
Beaux-Arts with the title of premier; that
is, / have obtained the highest mark in
drawing from life, and also in other
branches, having a good lead over no. ..
am now exempt from all further exami-
nations for admission. My good fortune
convinces me that I've got lots of hard
work ahead if want to hold my own, and
I'm ready for it. Two weeks hence l am
to be in the studio OF Gerome, to paint
under him, to enjoy his Greatness"
Now genius is something which may
perhaps be heaven-born, though as a wise
man says, at is the infinite capacity for
taking pains" and surely this New York
boy showed early that he had the pains
taking qualities.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Tho Indiana Cyclone.

CHICAGO, May 12.-No serious damage APP
pears TO have been done by the severe wind
storm in Northern Indiana last night, except at
Wanetah and Winslow siding. At the former
place, several buildings were unroofed, trees,
chimneys and fences blown down, and some
live stock injured. At Winslow siding, four
miles west of Wanetah, sixteen empty box-cars
stood on the side-track of the Nickel-plate
railway. Every car was blown off the rails
and turned over. Fifty telegraph poles on
that road and over 100 on the Fort Wayne were
Frustrated For several hours telegraphic
communication was cut off.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Minnesota for rariff reform.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 12.-Most of the Min
nesota county conventions have now been
held, some thirty occurring to-day. Without
exception the democratic conventions Endorsed
President Cleveland and his tariff reduction
views. Almost all the republican conventions
have declared in favor Of a large reduction of
the tariff and large number have endorsed
the tariff utterances Of Congressman knute
Nelson. For president, Blaine slightly leads
Gresham, but the latter is second choice of
most of those who declare themselves favorable
to Blaine should he be candidate.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
A Lesson 20 Young Men.

Two young men and two young women at
tended the theater together in St Louis a few
evenings ago. At the end Of the first act the
young men rose and crowded their way out Of
SHE row in which they sat and disappeared in
the refreshmentroom. Their female friends
were displeased by the maneuyer, and one Of
them proposed that they should also leave and
go home. The other thought il best to give the
young men another chance. The cloye-eaters
returned, pushed their way back 70 their seats,
and the play went on, but the young women
showed less interest In their attentions. When
the curtain rang down on the second act the
young men went out again for more breath.
Quickly the young women left Che theater, took
a cab and went home. The young men, on
discovering the empty seats, flushed in the face
and straightway took their departure. 1t was
q good lesson Tor them.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
East Growing Grain.

If one grain of wheat is put on one
square Of the chess board, two on the sec
ond, four on the third, etc, it would
require merely for the last square 3,02S, 494
million tons, or as much as 494 100000 of
the largest ships could carry, or more than
the freight carrying capacity OF all the
shipping from Noah to now added to all
the railroad cars, carts and wagons ever
made. If you don't believe this just
figure it out yourself
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
She Was n Better Girl.
IS InnIa Post nlanntnh l

AT recent meetingof the Golden Chain
Humane society the following pathetic in
cident was related illustrative of the power
OF humane teachings: Daisy Teasten,
who resided on Chestnut-st, was a nem-
Der of the Children's Humane society,
conducted on Saturday afternoons at Sew
enteenth and Olive by Mrs. Ada Holt, a
member of the Golden Chain. A short
time before her death, which occurred
last week, she called the family 70 her bed
side and said: Il wish to tell you all that
j know that I've been a better little girl
since joined the Band OF Mercy and
learned to be kind to little dumb creatures.
/ want you to tell this 10 all the children
OF st. Louis, and when you bury me place
my little badge on my breast"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
The Chance to Win the Prizes of 500, 81
$40 and s. Nearly Over.

No reader of the slightest ingenuity should
fail TO participate in the puzzle-maLing con-
test, but in order to prepare the twenty puzzles
in season the time now left must be improved
All favors must be in by May % The entrance
form, to be signed on sending the puzzles,
should be procured of the editor of "Knotty
Problems" at once if il has not been already
obtained, for neglect 10 do this another week
may make the intending competitor too late to
participate in the competition. If you would
win send your address without delay.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Would Back Him Against Samson.
lSan Francisco Chronfcle1

He had been discussing the Sullivan
prize fight with some other boys of his
own age. They had been reading a sport
ing paper, and had found out about
Sayers and Heenan, and celebrated prize
fighters who were dead.
Papa" he said, "does everybody 60 to
heaven when he dies ?"
well, not everybody; good people do"
"Was Samson good MANI"
eyes, L guess So"
do you think Tom Sayers and Heenan
are ?"
az don't know. I shouldn't wonder"
and if L die I'll 60 to heaven?"
81 hope so. Why do you ask these ques-
tons %
Cos when / go to heaven I'm goin' to
back Sullivan against Samson"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Emancipation.

He's not Of age, this boy Of ours
In fact, he's only FIVE;
Yet, OF creations rulers, there's
No bigger lord alive.
Upon his baby brow there sits
The very crown and front
OF s0vereignty-an iron will
Is In his naughty "won'tw
Already In his mind he is
A little man-delight
In kniekerbockers, registers round,
just spelling for a fight
He orders nurse 30 clip his hair,
Nor spare a single curl;
y don't want petticoats no more
guess l amt a grill"
Long since he mastered his mamma,
And bullyraggcd his bonnie,
This tiny little tyrant, Ted,
Who's Just put breeches on.
rRosfon CIohe
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. e363-A Diamond.
NELsoSIAS.

This diamond contains twenty-one 1epeti.
tons of the letter S.
Q) In Indianapolis. (2) A small Egyptian
serpent. 90 Dolts. (4) Trees plucked up by the
roots. (5 THOSE who kill by secretassanlt. (6) To
kill by surprise. CD Continued. (S) Stopped.
COZ Certain ecclesiastical dignitaries reversed
Q0) Doctor of divinity. (Abbr) az In SENTI-
MEL. r. X. HUs
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Too Much Fun Afterward.
fBoston Transcript

Harry's mother, having heard for some
little time what seemed to be a moaning or
crying in some distant part OF the house,
had search made and found in a remote.
very small and perfectly dark closet, the
family dog, Leo by name, shut in, with
scarcely room enough to turn round. How
did he get there? Why, Harry had shut
him up, OF course. Harry was summoned
and questioned:
"Why did you shut Leo in the closet ?"
ooh, cause he'd feel so good when he
got let outI"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16

2,342.-March, followed by April.
3.-MagnetO-eleetrical.
2,344.-Mr. Startling will be happy to see Mr..
Eastwood between l and next Wednesday,
to meet DR.. Short who arrived last week by
her majesty's frigate Nelson, now lying al
Portsmouth. DIR. Short is relative, and the
executor of the late Gen. Treele, who died in
Calcutta the first Of March last.
Old Jewry, 4th of May.
2,345.-Awl-man-ax (almanacsk
2,346.-LegendGry.
2,347.-R i A PAREL
ENL r ID r ID
l. A NJ o ID Il
Am PAS
PR OAS
A ID ID 5
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. 2, s5s-A Mystery.

Through the North Of England one pleasant day,
A solitary traveller took his way,
Where primroses bloomed by the highways edge,
And fragrant hawthorne beautihed each hedge;
While his ear was charmed as he passed along
By Plowboy's whistle and the wild birds song.
As the summer sun near the zenith drew
The pedestri'n tired and thirsty grew;
When looking around, he spied limpid pool
Whose crystal waters seemed both fresh and cool
So, kneeling down, as men in early age
Have often done, he would his thirst assuage.
But scarce his lips had touched the tidal wave,
When to his sight appeared phantom gravel
Back from the pool in terror quick he drew;
The sprite as quickly vanished from his view.
The vision gone, his thirst o'ercame his fears;
Again he tries; again the elf appears.
The stranger leaves the place, nor can undo
Tho mystery, kind reader, now can you?
M. C. WooDFoRD.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16

it." The teacher said: 'FYour brother
ought TO be more careful OF his language"
''Oh," said the little one apologeticaily,
'you know you can't stop boys from
bringing slang into the house. Can
Won ?o
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. ese4.-Two Answers.

Tom Jones said 10 a fisherman,
Whose seine was on the shore displayed:
aPray, tell me what you're going 70 do"
"IotGi," was the reply he made.
John Smith said 70 his son one day.
"What shall buy Tor you, my boy7"
The lad for music had an ear;
"T0iai," he said, and meant a toy.
The fisherman and John Smiths son,
As solvers will descry,
in answering the question asked
Both made the same reply. NELsoSIAN.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. e,s62.-A Charade.

j saw a woman clad in ones,
Who grieved for her departed sons;
Conveying railroad tracks l view,
And call them properly t,rO.
A 0ne-flrO garden suits me not,
] like no kind of oae-fico lot.
NELsoNIAN,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
An Experiment.

Fill saucer with water and drop into
1t piece ofpotassium weighing about two
grains. The potassium will instantly be-
come red hot, with slight explosion, and
burn wildly on the surface of the water,
darting at the same time from one side OF
the vessel to the other, in the form of a
red hot fire ball.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
An Utter Impossibility.
FA1hruw &c.,.

A little child in one Of Albany's public
schools was rebuked the other day for
using slang expression, and excused her
self by replying: DWELL, ny brother said
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. 2, 361-Decapitatio

No. 2, 36I-Decapitati
can cast an ugly shade,
AS II by some demon made;
While linger on the face
Nothing can the wearer grace.
II beheaded, tits my fate
Still TO rest upon the pate,
As bonnet or a hood
Worn by those who should be good.
Now, II beheaded be.
Still a big-head you viii see,
Emblem OF the wouid-be wise,
With his gravely staring eyes.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
SO. REPRESENTATION.

II you take a thousand away from me,
You leave me sick as sick can be;
And then from me one hundred sever,
When am as whole as ever.
EMMA r
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16

w ANTED-sALESMEN TO SELL. NURSERY
w stock good wages; steady work for honest men.
Enclose stamp Tor TERMS i. h. Brewer, Ezton,0
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
KNoTTY PROBLEMS.

-FOUR readers invited to furnish original enig-
mas, charades riddles, REFUSES, and other "Knotty
Problems" addressing all communications relative
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
No. e.359-Transposition.

"Rsep SqrSi's' mind fixed on her book,
And see she knows who wrote il,
Oh let her read His sublime verse,
SO oft that she can quote 1t.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
Mo. e.36o-Another Fnrmer,s Problem.

A man at one straight cut took off a seq,
ment OF a cheese which had 4 of the circumfer-
ence and weighed three pounds. What did the
whole cheese weigh?
Lewis, Ind. JOHN +. TANNING.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-16
THE BOY REMAINS NERVOUS.

2,94s.-A set of false teeth.
2,349.-Bad-in-age.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-11
Nhife SS1t-llinU.


 Mr RI. 5. Ha:nIir. one ut the best known ill trance men Ill North Carolina, writes from Winstn, as follows: |" Ever since 1 was seven years of age l h.ve had what the doctors call hip disease, and which call white swelling. My hip was drawn out of rlace. There was a swellil g at the knee joint where there is prcfuse rum ming. which has been there for ye.rs. Of course this has greatly depleted my sys- tenn, together Ui,h surgical op. ration on the leg bone. I tried every known blood purifier to build up my syst-m but none did me good until took S. s. 5. use it every spring. It always builds me up, giving me app'tite and digestion. and ena- bles The to stand the long. trying, ener- |, vating, hot summer days. To me there is no such medicine for purifying the blood and bui ding up the wasted system as s s. $. On using it I soon became strong of body and easy of mind. My color changed from pale, worn look to g healthy, robust comp. exlon
 MT. G. N. Frizzel, of Farmersville, Texas, writes About August 1st, 1865, all eruption appeared on my arms and legs, which paintd me much and seemed 10 affect my physical condition generally. On the advi.e of thysicia Ut this place, l finally commtn need u>ing Swift Specific. l am glad to say that after using three large bottles the >o'es have All healed"
 Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. 1rE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,, Drawer 3, Atiant;, G..
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-11
LAkEVILL E.

The boys have begun playing marbles i" the sunny corners-a sure indication of spring.
 The first thunder shower of the sea- son, last Thursday night, did much toward bringing about the present fair condition of our village streets
 Ben Cleaveland is digging the cellar preparatory to building house on the lot lat. ly owned by W. B. Perry, oppo site Freeland Pulver.
 Rev Mir Reed occupied the pulpit of the M B church Sunnay morning, Rev MT Phillips. the new pastor, being un- able to be present on account of luness
 The primary department of our will age school is still closed, as Miss Bent ley, the teacher, is detained at home because of serious sickness ill the family.
 A dancing bear, with two attendants, passed through this village Monday. Mir Keating has mnve'i away, and MT E. Potter is ow landlord of the Lake vile house.
 Rev s. J. McCutoheon and family lave Lakeville th1s week. His new tiel of labor is Ct Burlington May success aud many friends await him.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-11
CORNW WALL.

The Cornwall Game and Fish Club held their second meeting on Saturday, April 7th. elected officers and adopted 8 constitution and bylaws. The off, CTS elected were: John D Calhoun, presi- dent Chas l. Gold, vice president 1; Russell Bierce. secretary Silas c B 'ers treasurer. The object of the club is to p ot .ct our brooks and fields from tres- passers and pot hunters, who, too lazy to work, depend on fishing and hunt ing for living A sum of money was raised for the purpose and all profess ional fishermen are respectfully warned to keep out of Cornwall.
 Hired help is scarce in Cornwall. A number of farmers are looking for a hired man.
 Chas Strattman has commenced to make regular trips with his meat wagon three days in a week.
 Chas Morris has moved onto the Widow Miner farm.
 Chas Nickerson is to work for T. s Gold.
 Edward Beckley has moved to Corn wall Center, and Wm Kregar has moved on to the John Kellogg place. T, snow is deep in the woods as a party of wild cat hunters can testify, wi thinking it spring, went down to the 5. $. and found it feet deep.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-11
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II, 1888.
4 -NElV FEATURE
OF THE

OF THE
 Lire Sock Echibition at Cd1aan,a, May l.
 AN AUCTION SALE PROPOSED.
 The farmers and live stock dealers appreciate the benefits to be derived by holding an annual stock exhibition and sale at Canaan. Quite number of the farmers are anxious to add another attractive and beneficial feature, viz, the establishment of an annual au tion sale in addition to, or in connection with. the exhibition and private sales. This year some choice and fine bred animals will be sold at auction pr ,vided the auction feature is added to the exhibition, therefore, all who will agree to offer stock at auction are requested to immediately send in & list or descrip- tion of the same to the committee in order that they may make the necessary arrangements, and issue posters giving . list and description of the stock one or more farmers in each school district. but to facilitate the work all correspondence should be addressed to F. O. Box 24O. Canaan, Conn.
 Remember the exhibition will be held hero Tuesday, May 1st, and also remember that if you want the auction feature added you must respond to this notice.
 Bear in mind that the exhibition is not limited to live stock but includes all kinds of merchandise, yet the auction feature at present Is intended for live stock only, bat that will include scrub stock as we'll as blooded stock.
 Alter the close of the auction sale of live stock, other property may be sold ct auction if desired, but live stock only will be mentioned in the posters.
Connecticut western news., 1888-04-11
KEN
fCrowded out last week.

Crowded out last week. The month of March became very docile in it's last days and departed in a most lamb.like manner. The blizzard snowbanks are fast disappearing and our streets are streams of running water And now is the annnal moving time, loads of household goods are being transported in every direction. Henry Waldron and family have moved to what is known as the "Morehouse Farm" in the vicinity of Merryall. c D. Burton and family go to New Haven where Mir Burton is to engage in busi- ness. With so many leaving town and none moving in, there is little prospect of the place building up or being very lively.
 Miss Lena Watson is at home from Waterbury for short vacation. J. B. Mansfield is stopping at the Elmore House.
 James Brown, of New Haven, called on friends here on Good Friday. Chas Jennings Is quite sick with fever.
 MT A. E. Bradley is very feeble and cannot last many days.
 Another household is in sorrow by the visitation of death. F. l.. Bull died at his home, North Kent, on Wednes- day, having been attacked only one week previous with that fatal disease, pneumonia. The funeral was attended Saturday, burial in the new cemetery in this village. He leaves wife and three children, his son Louis is now seriously ill with bilious fever There is more sickness here than has ever been known at any one time. Sixteen deaths have occurred in the town since Jan. 1st, 1888.
 The sociable ct the church parlors last Wednesday evening was success. though because of the nnfavorable weather, the attendance was small. A most excellent supper was provided Every apron had necktie, and those | whose numbers corresponded took SUD- per together (lhe lady and gent who wore the apron and tic of course, we mean) so that all were matched, except | one of our selectmen, who, for once at least. could not Seem to find his match. hut took his disappointment and his supper bravely, receiving particular attention from the ladies. After supper there was some ood music, readings, and a social time generally. Easter morning arose bright and clear
 There was full attendance at the 1 several churches. At St Andrews the floral decorations were very fine, banks of cut flowers, potted plants and trall- | ing vines arranged by the ladies ill most tasteful manner The Easter chants and anthems were we'll rendered and the choir were ably assisted by F. $. Hopson, of Bridgeport, whose most excellent violin music was fully appre- | ciated.