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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
CHILDREN'S ROUND TABLE.
HOW THE SPIDER SAVED HIS LIFE.
Other Stories For the Little Foiks-A Misfit
-"Don't Warner Go to Sleep Girl
on the WaII-Children's We'd
ding The AIIigators.

Yesterday, as ! was going to take a
drink, says Minnie in BabylGnd, 81 found
a spider in the glass. l told Miss Marble,
and she said l might let it be and she
would show us something. She sent Stel-
la after some water. Then she took dish,
filed it with water and set the glass in the
middle of it.
Now, said she, this spider can get
away without wetting its feet.
I'VE could not think how the spider
could possibly do that. We tried to guess,
but she said it would neither jump nor
swim. As it had no wings, of course it
could not fly.
"It kept crawling round in the glass.
Finally it came clear up to the top. Then
1t began to go round and round the top of
the glass. We kept watch, but it did not
come across.
Miss Marble said it might not come for
ten minutes, and that we could study our
spelling with one eve, and keep the other
eye on the spider. So we began to study,
and every little while we would look up
at the spider.
"All of a sudden Allie called out that it
was across, and sure enough, there it was,
running away!
1--WE do not know Just how the spider
did it. But it must have spun thread
and let it float across the water till it
caught the edge of the dish. Then it ran
over on the suspension bridge it had
made
That was Minnie's story. We did not
kill the spider, but let it run away and en-
JOY its little life.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
a Afisfit.
New Haven Palladium

A lady in this city has a child OF three
years which is unusually bright and pre-
cocious. One of the little girls pet say
ings is the question, ''Is that joker" and
the words themselves, coupled with the
information given them, seldom fail to cause
whoever hears them to break into hearty
laughter. Sometimes the question fits the
remarks made previously and sometimes
it does not, and the latter was the case
one recent afternoon when a lady was
calling on the mother of this little' girl.
The fond mother had displayed her pre-
cocious child to the extent usual on these
occasions, and, this over, the little one lay
with her head IN her mothers lap, gazing
curiously at the caller. The two ladies,
not very intimate friends, we're discussing
a church matter which had a common in
terest for them, and the visitor made a
very earnest and somewhat lengthy dis
cussion of it, only on closing TO see the
little one gaze guilelessly up into its moth
er's face and innocently ask: Mamma,
is that joke ?" The Mortified mother
fastened to explain that this was only
another of her child's accomplishments
and the conversation proceeded as
smoothly as before, but the visitor did not
remain long after that.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Mine hosts, ]. W. Litter and |. ]. Rich.


Dear Household and Committee OF the II. L. C.:
was very much pleased when I received the
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL and saw the action
that the Howard literary club members had
taken. heartily indOrse your plan. Indeed.
j thought it perfect shame that our club should
be broken up in that way. II made me very
indignant and had no intention of joining the
new club-they were so selfish. and / do not
am surprised at some OF the members | am
reyy s0rry tHdeed that cannot attend the coming
reunion at indianapolis, but circumstances
prevent il. / wish you success and hope you
will all hays pleasant time Perhaps some of
you know that / was called home because of my
fathers death from Lebanon o., where | was
attending school. Remember me to all my
Howard literary club friends. | remain true
20 the Howard literary club. "BLUE JAY"
Emery Ill Sent %
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
The Farmers Lament.

said honest Hodge 70 Farmer Podge,
Why are the times 80 hard?
Our projuce never was 70 low,
From 'taters up to lard.
I've tOted twenty mile 20 town
All the old mares could heit,
Bought just two drinks and paid the toll,
And not darned cent left.
Said Nelghbor Podge 10 honest Hodge,
The reason | can tell
The tariff doubles all you buy
And cheapens all you sell
Such taxes make the rich man rich,
And keep the farmer poor;
II you could once get rid OF them.
You'd prosper am sure.
said honest Hodge 10 neighbor Podge
do believe your right
Those tariffs, trusts and syndioaies
I'd knock 'em out OF sight.
While Gould and sage and Vanderbilt
Are gobbling all the wealth
I'm doubled up with rheumatic,
Maria's out Of health.
The legislature meets this fall,
And when I sell my beans.
I'm going up 20 lansing town
To see what this thing means.
The farmer raises everything
From wool to wheat. you know,
And II my skull amt tarnel thick
lie oughter have some show.
Your head Is level. honest Hodge!
IT'S here the trouble lies;
The farmer raises ~ much wool,
It's apt 10 blind hiseyes.
The mills no longer buy your wool.
Though you implOre aud beg;
The tariff tax has killed the goose
That laid the golden egg.
Your wheat and oats John RuIl don't need,
Your corn you'll have 10 burn.
Unless Ia some way he can trade
700 something In return.
So farmers all both great and small
Who struggle through this rhyme
Leave OF protection fallacles,
Vote free trade every time
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Don't wan'er Go to s'eep.

At night when sleep has lowered round the little
snowy bed,
And borne away on snowy wings the little golden
head,
Above the clouds and far away to that funny land Of
dreams
merry LAID Of fancy 20 infant minds, il seems
A mother sits and watches, while her heart is filled
with JOY,
As she gazes on the features Of her little, sleeping
boy.
Then OH from under covers chubby hand viii
creep,
And tiny voice say "Muzzer, don't wan'er go to
seep."
A mothers lullaby is heard; then sleep with noise
less wings
Steals little one away once more, while watchful
mother sings.
Then comes blissfuI silence; the mother does not
speak
Though that is speaking for her It glsens on
her cheek
She takes the sleeping baby and folds him to her
breast
A mothers arms gentle. will not rob him Of his
rest
And a prayer Is sent up yonder, that God will truth
full keep
The lips that murmurcd. "Muzzer don't wan'er
go 70 s'eep >. H. GRAY.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
To the Farmers Convention.

Gov. Hovey Thursday appointed the follow.
Ing gentlemen as delegates to the Farmers
national congress, TO be held at Montgomery,
Ala, from Nov. IS TO 10. inclusive:
r. NJ Lockhart Waterloo; Robert Mitchell
Princeton; James A. HARRISON. Breckenridge
ID. p Monroe. saluda; Uriah Coulson, Sullivan
J. NJ. Saulsey, Terre Haute; w. III. Goodwine.
West Lebanon; ). c. Stevens, Centervile; j.
A. Allen. Rockville; d. j. Terhune, Linton
Henry r. Work. New Washington.
The purpose Of the assemblage is 10 discuss
matters that will prove OF benefit 10 farmers in
the various sections Of the country. The con-
gress was held IN this city three years ago, and
last year Il met in Milwaukee.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
30. asso-Rever.ed Rhomhold.

Across a country seal; ,. hunters; s. correct
by punishment l. 10 lessen ), more abrupt; s. even
ing partiesi 7, to fall.
Down. a letter; 2. in the same manner: 3 a
French of account; J. the fore part of the
p, (geOm) straight line uniting the extremities OF
the arc q circle g. Ano, Pros loot of two sylla-
bos Tie first long and thesecOnd short; I. special
privilege or immunity; 5. moves with CELEBRITY; ..
dot genus OF plants with compound flowers 10,
To hedge, shut OF fence in, prov. Eng) H. the sea-
eagle or asprey H. Roman weight OF twelve ounces,
II, a letter. CAL ANDo.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
The PnzzIe-NInkinr

These prizes are TO be awarded for the best lots ot
three original "kn0tty problems" Of the kinds speci-
fed: l. Puzzles OF any kind. fifteen dollars. 2 IL
lustrated puzzles, large atlas OF the world. g
Forms of any kind five dollars. 4 Transpositions
or anagrams two dollars. 5. Charades, two dollars
G. Numcricals. two dollars. :. Letter enigmas
dollars S. Dccaptations, two dollars. q Curtail-
menis, two dollars. TO- Diamonds, two dollars H.
Squares, two dollars. ~. Stars, one dollar. l3
Double triple acrostcs, dollar. II. Half
squares, dollar. Is. Rhomboids, one dollar. In
addition fine books will be presented n special
prizes. Fayors should be sent in early, though the
competition remains open until Dee 81.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Arrival of the "Alhrator.."


A Lewiston lady was talking about taking
some delegates for entertainment al re-
cent convention in this city, and, while
under discussion, her little girl was full of
the wide-awake interest Of childhood.
what shall cook for them and what
will they eat?' were the questions of the
Lewiston lady.
"Oh, they will eat anything" was the
reply. Give them enough plain food and
and they will take care OF IT,
Soon after the door-bell rang Mamma,
mamma" cried the little damsel Juggling
excitedly at hermother' sdress and hasten
ing her toward the door. ooh hurry;
think that some OF the 'alligators' have
come"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
THE HOWARD LITERARY CLUB.

The Household literary club was organ
lied in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1886, as an
independent organization. with president
and secretary. At its next annual meet
ing, held Sept. %, 1887, by unanimous
vote Of the members present, the name
was changed 20 the Howard literary club,
to more fully distinguish it from other
households The name Howard was
adopted that the badges of members bear
ing the letter II might be utilized without
changing them. The clubs medium of
correspondence was the Heekly Enquirer.
last winter trouble arose between the
Enquirer company and the Household
editor who was president OF the Howard
literary club, causing his dismissal from
the Enquirer; this developed a compli-
Gated difficulty between the club and its
president, in which some members took
active steps to dispose OF him without the
consent of the club, and on account of
other members demanding that Justice
and orderly proceedings be followed by the
club, as an organization, a controversy
arose, which became heated and finally
eliminated in an attempt to destroy the
Howard literary society, and upon its
interests of the Enquirer.
To this many of the members OF the
II. J.. G. will not assent, and many more
will doubtless stand firm to the club
when they fully realize the deception prac-
ticed and the methods brought TO bear
against the club bv some OF its designing
members to accomplish this purpose
Now that the Enquirer has ignored the
II. L. {. as an organization and has organ
lied club of its own. it becomes obliga-
tory upon the Howard literary Organiza-
ton to seek other means OF correspond
ence for business, etc. To accomplish
this committee, empowered by the pres
ident, acting in the interest of the club,
has called a reunion mt Indianapolis and
arranged, for the present, to correspond
through The SENTINEL, subject to the APP
proval of the club.
\ good attendance is desired
at the reunion, as business OF
special interest is to be transacted;
new officers will be elected and
steps taken to make the organization far
greater power for good than it ever has
been. The committee would like to have
an expression from as many members as
possible before the reunion, with any sug-
gestions they may deem proper. Address
the committee in care of THE SENTINEL.
Members OF the club desiring TO secure
THE SENTINEL should send their subscrip-
tons at once. THE SENTINEL will be sent
one year for 81; six months, 30 cents;
three months, 25cents. All subscriptions
must be accompanied by the cash.
Mine hosts, ]. w. Litter and |. ]. Rich
ardson of the Brunswick hotel, are max
ing ready for the proper entertainment OF
the members of the Howard club, Sept.
27-2S. The hotel is situated on the Circle,
where the soldiers monument is in course
OF erection, and in the immediate neigh
borhood OF the leading business thor
oughfares OF the city. The state-house,
courthouse, Tomlinson's city hall, opera
house and theaters are all within short
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Idyllic Idleness.

Boston Herald.
Lady of the HouSe-"Why don't you 90 to
work? | don't see what pleasure there can be
in your sort OF life. with nothing whatever in
view?"
Tramp-"YOu're mistaken madam. | have
had something in view since the early spring
q work of the Imagination, so to speak"
Indeed And what is It?"
"a summer idyll, as it were"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
No. asss-Decnnitations.
Entered for Prize.1

Entered for Prize.l
Though nautical, am not bad;
Am ship or schooner, slOop or frigate;
The diplomates peculiar fad
Am practiced At the lager spigOt.
Decapitate, and still float;
On ocean steamers have a station;
am a crowd, kind Of boat,
And sometimes clog free navigation.
Again behead. and at the rear
My place is fixed beyond contention;
Again, measure called linear;
a kind of iron, last l mention.
lCARL GREY.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
He Has "A Policy.
n. 7. sun.
from ~ ha ounriad IA h,

Where you from" he Queried, as he turned
to the other man on the bench.
West" was the brief reply.
Broke"
Cert"
"What you goin to do?"
Look for office"
Pm sorry to have to inform you that it's no
use"
THAT'S the reason I'm Ioolxin'. What sort Of
tramp would be to be lookin' for suDthin' 1
might find? might get stuck on a ton Of coal
some day if had no policy"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
WERE TIRED OF LIVING.
.DeBsmore and Wife OF RushviIle, Ind,
End Their Lives in Detroit.

End Their Lives In Detroit.
DETROIT, Mich, Sept 19.-At an early hour
this morning a morose looking couple were
seen wandering aimlessly about the streets of
Windsor. Later in the day their dead bodies
were discovered lying side by side in what is
known the old nursery grounds. The wo-
man had been shot through the heart evil
IDENTITY by her companion. and an ugly wound
in the mans forehead disclosed the cause of
HE death. Their appearance was that of
country people in holiday attire, and IL is
probable they were visitors to the Detroit ex-
position. From papers found upon the man
his name is evidently Silas Densmore Of Rush.
vile. Ind, and the woman Is presumably his
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
On the Wrong side.
fEpOch,t

An English lady walking down Broadway
with her little girl, saw n lame old beggar bear
ing on his hat the legend, Il fought at Water
loo"
Give him some money, for he helped TO
save your country" said the lady.
AS the child dropped some silver into his
hand the ex.solder bowed and exclaimed:
"Merci mademoselle"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
The ChiIdren's Wedding.
Kansas City star.

Six little children were at play, and
whether it that they grew tired of
familiar games or that that innate princi-
pie, ut is not good for man to be alone"
craved expression, they determined to
have wedding. John, aged eight, should
marry Hattie aged five, and brother Harry
would speak 1.-The words that bind
Now, Harry had never heard marriage
ceremony, and was entirely ignorant of
the prevalent pledges but was he at
loss mot he. He knew what papa and
mamma considered OF paramount virtue,
and surely what they each so eagerly de-
sired must constitute the requisites of
happy married life.
The candidates for wedlock were re-
quested to stand side by side, and gravely
obeyed.
"Hattie, will you get up in the morning
and see that John has his breakfast in
time, and that he has good things to eat,
and never has TO wait for his meals ?"
John, will you give her all the money
she wants ?'
That was all, but does it not contain the
quintessence of married felicity?
Little Girl on the wall.
Now the daylight is done, and the curtains are
And the katydids sing all alone on the lawn.
And my little cries, she comes at my call,
Cant play with the little black girl on the WALTZ"
Tho she's dollies that cry and dog that bark,
NJ cat aud a fully equipped NOahs ark,
What delighted her most, ever since she could
crawl,
Has been what she calls tho black girl on the wall
IT'S bedtime, and Bessie our one little lamb,
Comes bleating, 60 mamma, I'm lonely am
I've no brothers nor sisters-Pve one at all
But that dear little darling black girl on the wall
81 don't see her by daytime0 where does she 20?
But st twilight she follows me-now 10 and fro
Wherever 1 turn, and If get fall,
Why then, down goes the little black girl the
wall!
mamma what does she eat, and, o. what does she
drink
And what does she do all day long, do you think?
Now she's little like and next minute she's tall
But never catch that black girl on the wall! ."
So our pet prattles on, when she's in for n race
with her shadow Co. isn't life just such a chase D
And she dances like mad down the hre-lighted hall
As she hunts for the little black girl on the wall.
Boston Globe.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
How to- Cook Potatoes.
Boston Budget.


There are few WAYS of cooking a potato
as acceptable to a lover of this vegetable
as boiling, providing it is done properly.
II is a mistake made by many women to
cut off the ends or dig out the eyes. If a
nice, mealY boiled potato is wanted, ii can
never be obtained II the skin is broken
before boiling. Always choose as good
potatoes as can be had, and wash in sew
eral waters until perfectly clean, but do
not cut in any part unless there is an APP
pearance of rot, which ought always be
cut out. Have the potatoes as near one
size as possible, put in a pot or saucepan
and cover them with boiling water. Set
on the stove and let boil, but be careful
that they do not boil too fast, or they will
break into pieces before they are done.
Before setting on the stove throw into the
water a teaspooniul OF salt. Keep the pot
covered while boiling until the potatoes
are done, which will be from twenty min
utes to half an hour, according TO their
size. To tell when they are done try with
a fork, and ii the fork goes through the
thickest part OF one easily they are ready
to be taken from the stove. Remove the
pot from the stove and drain off all the
water, then set il on the back of the stove
with the cover partly off, so as to let out
the steam, and shake il once or twice so
the potatoes may dry equally on all sides.
Serve as soon as possible, aud if the pota-
toes are not meally the fault lies in them
selves and not in the cooking. Never
cover potatoes tightly after draining with
out first letting out the steam, or they will
be sure to be soglyy and watery, no matter
how good vegetable they were previous
10 boiling.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
The Inst Prom knocked ont.
Brazil Democrat


The latest proposition from the Indiana school
book company knocks the last prop from the
publishing concerns which compose the trust.
and ought 10 silence for all time the republican
papers OF the state which have opposed both
the spirit and the execution OF the new law for
the relief OF the people
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
AMnnderfnI Innr.nne.

lfrankfort Crescent
IL is evident that the school-book publishing
ring has wonderful influence over the state
superintendent, LaFolette, else why would he
send out circular advising the people not TO
exchange their old hooks for the Haw onesg
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
a Good Program.
fColumbus Hov,ldf

Cheap books for the schools, lower prices TO
the consumer for the necessaries of life, higher
wages and steady employment for labor
through restriction Of immigration aud de.
struction OF combines. is the democratic idea /.
and purpose.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Among the Kids.

Teacher-"Who is that whistling in schoolg
New Boy-"Me. Didn't you know | could
whistle ?'- 7rareley's Record.
Omaha Teacher-"f would like some one Of
the class to dehne the meaning oil vice yersa."
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
Taking IL Literally.

IN. Y. SUM-
Mrs. Sprat dressing for the street)-"O, / do
wish had a new dress"
Flossy-"Eat an apple, mamma
Mrs. Sprat-"What do you mean?"
Flossy-"Why didn't Adam and Eve get new
clothes by eating an applop
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
All the Difference Ia the World.


And will you not be mine" he asked ten.
DERBY, as he took her hand
mo, Percy" she replied. ~ can never marry
horse-doctor; but the moment you become
veterinary snrgaon Lam ronrlv
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25

First is a quadruped easy 10 guess;
!Sec0ad's par OF the FIRST, you'll confess;
Thirf IN large numbers daily pass by;
F0Wyfh is a letter; ana now what am I?
billy BRicur
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
KNOTTY PROBLEMS.

four readers are invited 10 furnish original eng
mas, charades. riddles, REFUSES and other "Knotty
Problems" addressing all communications relative to
this department to f. r. Chadbourn. Lewiston, Ne. ]
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25

The Fountain and Warrsn Democrat Of At
tics, Ind. has been sold TO George B. Mechler
of Eff ngham. Ill. and will be continued under
democratic auspices.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25

Peach Cobbler-Line a dish with biscuit
dough and put in layer OF drained canned
peaches, then a layer of sugar and dot with bits
OF butter rolled in -four, then peaches, and SO
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25
No. ASIA Transformation.


By the side of lake, in an eastern land,
fairy was tripping along tho strand,
When very near by, almost within reach.
A gold fish wantonly leapcd on tue beach,
With joyful cry, the fairy sought
To gain the prize. which soon was caught;
Alas! too soon for when twas gained
Nothing OF either in sight remained,
Save ripened fruit, whether apple or pear,
OR luscious peach, we cannot declare;
Nor can We tell what its fate would have been.
whether eaten 81 birds, or beasts or men,
Had not n bold hunter that very same day
With the chase made weary. happened that way
Who soon ~ the fruit came into his view,
Quickly brandished his knife and cut IL In two
When mirabile dictu' into the lake,
A Qlittorng fish his course did take.
Far greater yet was his surprise.
And scarcely could believe bis eyes,
when a lovely elf 10 thank him sought
For tho great deliverance he had wrought
But further this subject No viii not pursue.
which tiresome h no doubt a. youi
The scene we change. the tale we stop,
For here we let the curtain drop.
III 4. WooDFoRD.
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NO. S85-Compound Acrostic.
Entered for Prize
woaDs or EIGHT LETTERS
l. Household duties. 2 Pouring out g. iu-
active a. Omittlng word or phrase D. Sporiive.
q Repross :. Harmonious To cover .. A
Primais--An apparatus for giving signals.
Fndls-A harbinger.
donabiaea-One who delivers important letters.
PRESTO.
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2s76-The alphabet interviewed. A made gin
gain twice IN ale gave addle; b In all gave able
in vine made IL winoe; twice in beer gave better
wine made n swine; II made cider Glider. vine
whines and ale hale; and lastly, l made water .
waiter.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-25

You must, rs have oft been told,
The head and tai edWcc."
III.
When Temperance men on rackets 70,
And would themselves regale,
I've often seen that they're not slow
To drink some demon ale -
TUNxTA