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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
A CAT SAVES A SOLDIER.
puss IN A cRIMEAN WAR BATTLE.
Other Stories For the ChiIdren-Carrying
Out Instructions-A Domestic Mugwump
-Bessie's Own Self-A Business Like
Petition-Knotty Problems.

There are so many stories of dogs who
have saved human lives, and so few anec-
dotes of pussy's helpfulness in times of
emergency, that we gladly publish this
story of a cats intelligent devotion.
During the Crimean war, little cat fol-
lowed young French soldier when he
left his native village. The lads heart
chung to this dumb creature and he gave
her a seat on his knapsack by day on the
march. and a corner of hiscouch by night.
When the regiment was first ordered into
action he left her in charge OF a sick COM
rade. He had marched about mile when
he saw puss running beside him. He
lifted her I'D to her usual seat, and soon
the engagement began.
Twice the soldier tell, but the cat kept
fast hold. At last a severe wound
stretched him bleeding upon the field. No
sooner did pussy catch sight of the blood
than she began to lick his wound in the
most assiduous manner. Thus she re-
NAMED for some hours, till the surgeon
carried the lad off TO the tent for the
wounded. When he recovered conscious
ness his first question was, ''Shall live p
Eyes, my good fellow, was the surgeons
answer; thanks 10 your little cat. If she
had not used her tongue so intelligently
YOU would have died from loss of blood.
Contrary to all regulations, pussy was
allowed to accompany the young soldier
to the hospital, where she was RECALLED
with the choicest morsels from his plate,
and became very distinguished charac-
fer
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
HANGING FEELS GOOD.
So Says a Young Man Who Has Gone
Through the Operation.

Says an Elmira correspondent of the New
York Herald: learned from the hotel clerk
here the other day that young plumber
doing business the principal street had
thought 10 be dead. Here seemed q good
chance to investigate from first hands the tor
lures of the operation which has relieved the
state OF so many OF its ornamental citizens.
The young mans name is Miles Doyle. He
is fine, strapping fellow, a member of
Assemblyman Bush's crack Twenty-sixth COM
pany. He has always resided in Elmira where
his parents were among the first settlers long
before it became city.
The event which eliminated in his hanging
happened five years ago. and at the time
attracted much attention from the local press.
although his description OF his
feelings while dangling by the
neck was never recorded. 1t was school
boys escapade. While chasing a rabbit
through the grounds of ex-Alderman Hughes
he attempted to run over a raised platform
upon which the housewives stand while hang
ing clothes upon revolving reel. There is no
date obtainable as TO the length of time which
ensued from the moment he ran upou the
platform and the time when a servant girl
opened the kitchen door and was Mortified TO
see young man, his face black aud blue, dang
ling from rope on this reel One glance at
the distorted features convinced her that the
youth dead, but she gave a
shrek which called the neighbors to the scene.
Ex-Speaker Jere Mcclure was among the
first to arrive, and with considerable presence
OF mind cut young Doyle down and with the
assistance Of Mrs. Hughes proceeded TO re-
suscitate him. At first il was thought life was
extinct but in less than half an hour he had
been sufficiently restored 10 be conveyed to his
home.
Such is the narrative of the occurrences. all
the parties named being well known residents
OF this community.
found young Doyle at his mothers res
ldence, No. 600 COlumbia-st. The young gem
teman was making active preparations to Join
his military company. When | asked him
what were his feelings while hanging he re-
piled:
AT first experienced slight wrench in the
neck, but no pain followed it. | thought then
that l had jumped from the top of a high
building, and when going down 1 kept
wondering when | was going TO alicht
Gradually the air seemed TO thicken, and then
! thought l wasn't going TO fall any
further but that something under me kept NE
floating in the air. | could hear distant music
and wonderful light flashed through the
scene that made the whole place the most
beautiful had ever seen. felt awfully happy
and when ! recovered my senses my first
thoughts we're Of resentment to the rude per
sons who took me away from my beautiful
vision.
Il think hanging is about as happy death
as one can choose if he's got 10 60"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
swARMs OF RATTLesNAKEs.
Thirty. Eight in Spot just Vacated In
Hurry

-
Hurry.
LPittsburg Dispatch.J
Afraid Of snakes? Of course | am. Every
hunter fears them, and not without good rea-
SON. remarked Pittsburg sportsman to a Dis
patch reporter. The last time I down in
Maryland on hunting trip rattlesnakes came
near soaring me out of years growth.
''This was how it happened: l was looking
for squirrels, and had shot several in a narrow
ravine which was following up. | had got
near the head of the gully when q squirrel ran
up tree on the bank to my right. Before
could get shot at him he had disappeared,
leaping into another tree The banks of the
ravine were eight or ten feet high at this point
thought would climb up and see If | could
add that squirrel tothe contents of my game
bag. BY the aid of sapling growing half way
up the bank drew myself up with one hand
holding my gun with the other. Just as 7
placed my hand on top of a rock and was about
ting whether / should try to shoot him where 1
Stood when CHANGED to look where my hand
was resting.
Jerusalem! within two feet coiled all in
heap, was the biggest rattlesnake | ever saw.
He had thrust his head up In the ugliest man.
ner, and seemed ready to spring for my hand.
he had been summing himself on top of the
rock and had disturbed his nap. | forgot my
gun, forgot the squirrel, and everything else
except the snake. There | stood looking at him
dAu NdtCLluS MS E1C Dus must tlllicl tAlluU
up or get down, as my position was decidedly
uncomfortable. When | realized the necessity
for action drew my gun up to my shoulder as
cautiously as | could, fired, and killed the
snake. The squirrel, of course, disappeared,
and concluded I'd better get down where the
earth was more solid. l looked down to the
base of the clif, and I'll be blessed if there
wasn't another RATHER stretched out right
where l would jump on him.
Then changed my mind and resolved to
climb out. The snake had shot was perfectly
dead. drew myself up and was arising from
my knees, when, whir-r-rl off went a rattle just
at my left. A small stone had concealed the
snake from my view. ! didn't stop to load my
gun, but took to my heels. It's lucky did, for
when got q rod or two away l looked back
and the spot where had stood was just alive
with snakes. / had started out whole den of
them. They were old settlers and full OF fight
When saw their numbers-I counted thirty
eight had no ambition to battle with them
single handed. / left that neck of the woods
in quick time. I'd rather face bears than rat
tlesnakes any day-there's less danger"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Other Tenants Of the Air.

I " ashInsIUH ItIItI.i
Harry, aged three years, had been
taught that white-winged angels hoated
through the heavens watching over good
little boys. One day he approached his
mentor with far-away expression in his
bright blue eyes and inquired: "W'at is
'em fings with WINGS"
where, dear?"
A small index finger pointed ceiling
ward. "Way, way up in ee ky, and
they's lookin' for dead people"
"Why, darling" exclaimed the mentor
with flush of pleasure at the thought
that industrious teaching had left an I'M
preston, they're angels
"No-o-o," with stubborn shake of the
head, "no, ems buzzards"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
New vvrlnkIes of Fashion.

Bengaline dresses are in favor for afternoon
receptions.
Gendemen's neck scarfs for summer wear are
made OF pongee.
Black and colored tulle bonnets arc made Tor
midsummer wear
Maids of honor at weddings carry baskets of
lilies Of the valley.
Bonnets for youthful matrons have strings
that come from the back.
Very large ladies should wear plain fabrics
without figures or stripes.
Silver lorgnettes are a shade more elegant
than those of tortoise she'll
a wedding trosseau for a bride in England
consists OF eighty garments
Sleeve buttons, decorated with an initial let
ter in rustic work, are as popular as ever.
The ladies' dress association in London, which
does its best to extend the use of garments con-
ducive to health and comfort. employs a MILL
ner who has invented a cork hat TOR ladies.
"a steel which is twelve inches long and placed
in the back of the dress twelve inches below
the waist line" the latest definition of a hustle.
shows that the article is fast fading from exist
ence.
Gem jewelry is made in a great diversity Of
patterns Each manufacturer endeavors 70
ring as many changes as possible in the group
ing of colors and placing OF the stones, whether
these be real gems or semi-precious ones.
Floral jewelry has been by no means 70.
stricted to the lily for model; all the popular
early spring blossoms are simulated ia 20 Id.
silver and enamel The passion flower, the
golden genista liles-of-the-valley, yellow
daifodils, etc. ETC., are all included.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Rest.

Lay aside your toys, my dearis,
It's time little ones should rest;
Evening shades begin to gather
And the sun sets in the west.
See the golden gates, my darling.
Open wide they now are thrown,
And the baby clouds so feecy,
Lazily are floating home.
Little chickens now peep family
Under mothers shelt'ring breast,
Brides long have ceased their chipping,
Mother bird close guards the nest.
Evening breezes softly murmur
Lullabies for baby's ear,
Little brooklets glide past, grooming
Sweetest songs to soothe the dear.
Lay aside your toys, my darling,
They have broken, one by one,
And the gray clouds CATERING thickly,
Hide the glories OF the sun.
List no more for joyous song-birds,
Long since have they ceased 10 sing,
The bright flowers droop aud wither,
Sad the wind is murmuring.
Close your eyes in safety, darling,
Fold your hands upon your breast,
You shall find your vanished treasures,
God has called you home TO rest.
LAURA A. SMITH.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29

land OF this world which slopes to the
desert, and this glorious land which thy
Father offers thee, running with eternal
water courses? Why let your tongue be
consumed with thirst when there are the
neither springs and the upper springs,
comfort here and glory hereafter?
Let me tell you, nv dear brother, that
the silliest and wickedest thing a man
ever does is to reject Jesus Christ. The
loss OF soul is mistake that cannot be
corrected. 1t is a downfall that knows no
alienation; it is ruin that is remediless;
it is sickness that has no medicament; it
is grave into which man goes, but
never comes out. Therefore, putting my
hand on your shoulder as one brother
puts his hand on the shoulder of
brother, say this day be manly and sur
render your heart to Christ. You have
been long enough serving the world now
begin to serve the Lord who bought you.
You have tried long enough to carry these
burdens; let Jesus Christ put his shoulder
under your burden. Do hear any one
in the audience say: 81 mean to attend
TO that after awhile; it is not just the
time" 1t is the time, for the simple rea-
son that you are sure of no other; and
God sends you here this morning and He
sent me here to confront you with this
message; and you must hear now that
Christ died to save your soul and that if
YOU want TO be saved YOU may be saved.
"Whosoever will, let him come" You
will never find any more convenient sea
son than this. Some of you have been
waiting ten, twenty thirty, forty, fifty,
and sixty years. On some of you the
snow has fallen. I see it on your brow,
and yet you have not attended to those
duties which belong to the very spring
time OF lie. II is September with YOU
now, it is October with you. it is Deem
Der with you. [ am no alarmist. | sim
ply know this: If man does not repent
in this world he never repents at all and
that now is the accepted time and now is
the day Of salvation. Oh, put off this mat
ter no longer. Do not turn your back on
Jesus Christ who comes to save you lest
you should lose your soul.
Monday morning a friend of mine
started from New York to celebrate her
birthday with her daughter in Virginia.
Saturday OF the same week, just after sun
rise, L stood at the gate of Greenwood
waiting for her silent form to come in. 1t
is long journey to take in one week
from New York to Philadelphia, from
Philadelphia to Baltimore, from Baltimore
to Washington, from Washington to Vir
ginia, from Virginia into the great eter-
nifty. What thy hand fndeth to do,
do il
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Journalistic Comprehensiveness
TTrov Times

A little fellow who was earnestly search
ing the columns of a certain religious
journal for something in the juvenile de-
partment. found the paper rather bulky
In reply to his little sister, who was i'm
patient at his slowness. he defended him
self by saying: well, you must remem-
Der that this paper has two parts-the
religious and the sacrilegiousw 1t was
the same boy, by the way, who announced
that the scripture lesson at school one
morning was from the book of Collisions
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
The Colorado Idea.

There are lots OF stories told of queer
witnesses and how they take the oath.
The other day a bright young boy ap-
peared upon a Denver witness stand. and
one of the lawyers thought him rather
young to understand the nature of an
oath. So he began to question him. Said
he:
do you understand the nature of an
OATH"
The boy replied that be did
FfDo you know what will be the conse-
quences if, after taking the oath, you tell
lie?"
Yes, sir"
What will happen if you tell a lie
after taking the OATH"
I'm have to pay the costs, I.suppose, :"
said the how
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
The Domestic Mugwump.
New Orleans Plcayune.l

to" u TUFTS I IN15 4IIS'I
Maud and her George were in the par
lor and Maud's father--who, by the way,
is down on the mugwumps-was laying
down his political tenets to Maud's
George. II tell you" he exclaimed, "the
democratic and republican parties embody
all there is of wisdom in party manage
ment We don't want any third party
here" ''That is it precisely, papa" re-
piled Maud; ga third party is nuisance
anywhere" Maud's father counted noses.
concluded he was the mugwump, and
withdrew from the field.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
No. e7eo-Letter Enigma.

Am com posed of twenty-six letters, which are
represented respectively by the twentysx letters Of
the alphabet, each letter answering 10 a number.
Tine is * of gallon Rio is a covering.
Cain is to show the teeth. Hiss is to stamp coin.
M is A man spoken of in olden Bible times
Far is q mans given name. Dig Is personal pro-
noun. Aris is a wood iron bar jail is gravel
Pin is TO gain.
Sqr is girls nickname. Yer is Greek letter.
Bus is a mans given name.
hiV0 is a she stag. Wig is a yiscount abbreviated.
The whole is proverb.
lNoTF.-The above is an entirely new kind of
enigma snd takes up much less space than in the old
way representing numerals. / hope that in time
II ~1ll be an established method Whoever will, let
hin pattern after II. ARIBUs LAURENTIUs
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Produced From a Bean Diet.
BOSTON Courier

There is no end to the funny things
that are seen and heard by the teachers in
our public schools. One or two anecdotes
are told us by lady of considerable ex.
perience in teaching and a strong sense OF
humor. 1t was a question of volcanoes,
and one was described as dormant.
"What is the meaning of dormant? No
body knows. Very well, young ladies,
look it up in your dictionaries. An eager
girl in a remote corner of the room waves
her hand. "Well, Miss Smithson, what is
a dormant volcano?" ga dormant vol
cano, sir, is one that does not act in
Dublic -
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simultaneously Explained.
lYouth's Companion.

Schoolmasters and others sometimes receive
answers which, in themselves. are perfectly
correct, and yet are not at all what is expected
or desired.
A celebrated American college president was
conducting a lesson in mental philosophy.
"Ah, young gentlemen, have an impression, F"
said he, as he touched his head with his fore
finger. "Can you tell me what an impression
is?"
No answer.
''What? No one knows? Nobody can tell
me what an impression is?" exclaimed the doc.
tor, looking up and down the class.
81 know" said one of the young men. Gan
impression is a dent in soft place"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
No. 275e-Phonetic Charade.

Ohm a simple 0irsh soldier,
But OF have me aspirations;
a footman, boor, OF lowest rank,
II Oi only get me Tations,
Beoike they think it's all OF want,
They do not know me measure;
Add forty-ive inches TO what Oh am,
'Dade. wouldn't that give me pleasure
And wouldn't the regiment toe the mark
Or Ord loike 10 know the raison
Och coTp'rl, albania, PLACE don't lock me up,
Sure OF niver was dramin o. traisonl
HAPPY THOUGHT.
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Bessie's own Self.
ALTON Democrat.l

IAItOu DtIhOcIatI
Four-year-old Bessie was having her
dollie dressed and, when 1t came to the
bonnet, the little maid called for feathers,
refusing to be satisfied with the flowers
mamma brought her. But they don't
wear feathers now, my dear" mamma
said. 81 can't help that, mamma; the
thinks inside of me isn't like the thinks
inside of other folks" OF course the
feathers Won
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
No. 2T5S-An UnprinciI

No. 255S-An Unprincipled Leader.
A lassie liveth hereabout
a wicked spTite is she;
II you should ever find her out,
With me you will agree.
Full well she loves the wires TO pull
For tricks and plottings rare,
While DER cur eyes she "pulls the wool,
And says, "How blind you are.
A chosen leader oft is she,
In spite all her pranks;
But if you should her champion be
You would have little thanks.
And those who follow in her lead
VIII find their pleasure brief
For all such harmful lives indeed
Must surely come TO grief.
[CLANoR.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Fishing For n Sucker.

A boy on High-st., west, placed a big
apple on the front steps and walked across
the street TO see who would take it. A
gentleman who had observed the action
said:
''You should not do that my son. Some
poor boy may be tempted to steal"
That's what Pm fishing for, sir. I've
followed out the inside and filled it with
mustard"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Perhaps.
Merchant Traveller. ]

Merchant Traveller.
t'Why are military men so much nicer than
others, Maude% asked one young woman of
another.
"Why, / never thought Of it."
"But you know they are"
perhaps because it is part Of their educa-
ton to be up in arms"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
A Chapter to Each Chap.

Omaha World
Omaha Belle-'Tm writing love romance
entitled Ny Lovers"
Interested Lover-"And does my pen picture
appear in it?'
o. B.-"Yes, you are chapter XVIII. There
will be several others follow"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Necessary Precaution.

Lie.
Mrs. Passe Ito her maid)-"How is the
weather to-day, Marie"
Maid-"Fresh and windy, madame"
Mrs. Passe-"Very we'll; you will please put
a healthy flush on my cheeks this morning. /
am going out"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Life in Oklahoma.
Texas Siftinrs1

New Clerk tof Bad Lands WI
What you shooting through the register that
way for?"
Col. WhipSaw (of the Rattlesnake Ranch
'Jess putting period after my name where
registered. Al'ays do that with my weepin.
Hope shan't have to write my name on no
fresh young hotel clerk ter-day."
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Wen Provided For.
boston Herald. !

"Halloo, old man. Congratulate you'll How
are the wife and baby getting along?'
"All right, thank you"
"And how is it with yourself"
ooh, / am living away up the things the
neighbors send in for my wife"
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Small Opening for an Apology.

81 hope you will pardon me for yawning,
Miss Silver"
Don't mention it. Mr.. Orwell, It's quite
preparation. | expect to spend the summer at
the Delaware Water Gap"
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The Family skeleton.

The Epoch.
Teacher-"You should take lesson from
your sisters, you naughty boy. Girls don't
fight"
Little Johnnie-''They does when they gets
as old as ma"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29

Time.
Scene-School.room at public exhibition.
Elderly Lady-"Johnnie. what is the present
third singular of 'to leeP"
Johnnie-"He fees"
Elderly Lady-"That's right Now give the
perfect third singular"
Johnny (promptly)-"He has feas."
Elderly lady is carried out in hysterics)
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
A Slight Respite.

Count Bagitnolles Gust after his rejection)-
"Ahal a-ai You refuse one of re nobility of
Fr-r-rance? / go me away for evairw
Miss Kiettletas-"I wouldn't hurry. Mamma
wants you TO stay to dinner with us. We are
to have brazed legs d'frog with truffies."
Count Acknowledgement | will myself
give one more hour of blees before fly"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Among the Kids.

Master Tommy is sick and also indisposed'to
take the prescribed remedy. "Come, my pre-
your medicine" II can't" Zone always can
when one wants TO-" "But don't wantto."
A small boy was recently present at balloon
ascension. As the gigantic. bird-like machine
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Millions In 1t.

Time
"Why do you sigh, Helen"
"Oh. nothing. | was only wishing that
could buy that man just around the corner of
the screen at my valuation. and sell him at his
oxrn ~
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A BusinessIike Petition.
lei LIBERAL

a little boy of six, when saying his
prayers at night, entreated blessing on
his aunt who was lying dangerously i'll,
and gravely concluded with these words:
"My aunt lives in the Gale de Alicia, No.
33, on the second floor to the left"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
InnProhibition state.

Blanche-"Don't you think Mr. Butts is the
least dissipated man in our set?'
Mabel-"By all odds; / never saw him set
cane to his mouth"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-05-29
Business Is business.
lLife.l

"Your excellency, remarked the postmaster
general to Benjamin Harrison, 81 have marked
a large advertisement in this paper. Will you
kindly hand il TO Mrs. Harrison@
ats Philadelphia paper see."
YES sir. Just a gentle reminder. ] see by
the papers that she has been shopping in New
York;
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Carrying Out Instructions.

Stockton Maverick.
Little Jenny's big sister is entertaining
Mr. Skibbers and thinks she can get along
without Jenny's assistance, so she pats the
little one on the head and says:
"Come, little pet, it is time your eyes
were closed in sleep"
Guess not, says Jenny; mother told
me to keep my eyes open when you and
Mr.. Skibbers were together"
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Chicaro ExpIains.

Eugene Field in Chicago News.
If George Washington had red nose, il was
owing to its having been trost-bitten at Valley
Forge.