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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05

REACHING A DYING WIFE IN
TIME FOR FORGIVENESS.
A Prisoner whose Release Was Accom-
plished just In Time TO Win
Terrible Race Against
Tremendous Odds.

Jacob johnson, q young man OF
Millville. N. j.. was placed in the
Bridgeton jail some time ago for dis
orderly conduct while under the influ-
ence OF liquor. II nearly broke the
heart OF Jacobs young wife when she
heard OF her husbands plight and no
was deeply Inundated by the disgrace
he had brought upon his family and
friends. The latter made every effort
to get him of, but the magistrate
could not be induced to revoke his
sentence and to Jail Jacob had to go.
When his torn had almost expired,
Jacob learned that his wife who had
boon taken sick after his imprison-
ment. was lying at the point OF death.
The doctor said she could not possibly
live till her husband was set free by
due course Of the law. Jacob was
wild with grief and implored Sheriff
Whitaker to do something for him.
he only wanted u chance to see his
vile before she died, IL only for mo-
ment to ask her forgiveness for his
wrong and the bitter sorrow he had
caused her. The sheriff, kind
hearted man, drove over to the house
OF the judge who had sentenced Jacob
and begged the privilege of taking
the prisoner to his home to see his
dying wife. promising to be response
BILE for his safe-keeping.
The magistrate was obdurate. how
ever. and would not consent TO this
proposition, although Sheriff Whittak-
err offered to be locked up himself in
jacobs cell till he returned. 1t was
ascertnined that the state board OF
pardons met ut Trentoa and as IL last
resort the friends of johnson deter
mined to make an appeal there al
thoIgh the dying wife OF the prisoner
was sinking fast. They were SUCCESS
ful. but the papers could not be pre-
pared and sent on until tho next morn
ing.
Meanwhile young Jacob was suifo--
ing the greatest mental agony. He
paced the narrow cell all night wait
ing for the arrival of the papers which
would give him his liberty. They
came early in the morning. and just
oCioro tHdb tlulC IL IneSScDSeF drFlNeu
from Millville. telling him that his
wife was unconscious, and might die
at any moment. The suspense was
terrible, but the sheriff could not let
him go till the authority from the
board OF pardons was in his possession.
The papers came at 6 o'clock. A
was waiting at the Jail door.
Johnson and the sheriff jumped in,
and then began wild ride for Mill
vile, ton miles away. The horses
struck a furious gallop. and mile after
mile was reeled off without any slack |
ening of speed. Death was spinning |
along close behind. In less than an
hour Jacob had reached his home and |
was at his wifo's bedside. She was
sill alive, and as her husband bnelt !
1t her bedside she opened her eyes just
once and gave him a. smile OF recog- !
lition and affection. That was all;
but the glief-stricken man had won
he race and had arrived in time. A
after she became unconscious
again and breathed her last us she lay |
,lasped in her husbands arms.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
A Fish I'm a Jug.

The toad-fish of America usually
haunts the crevices of rocks, where it
lays its eggs; but there is now on view
in the Aquarium of the United States
Fish Commission at Washington an
ordinary jug, in which one OF these
curious fish has made its home. The
jug was picked up from the bottom of
Great Harbor Woods Holl, Mass,
with a male toad-fish inside and
quantity of spawn adhering to tho
walls. Toad-fsh have also been found
at home in old boots, pieces Of drain
tile and bottomless beer bottles. In
the Aquarium at Washington there
are stern battles for the freehold OF
these tenements. but the fish in
possession is generally able to hold its
own.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05

What Is thisp It's poisonl" and his
eyes started and he grew red In the
face as he spit and spuiserel.
Why what's the matter. my dcar?'
asked Mrs. Briggs. In alarm.
Trouble! troubier' he reared. con-
tinuing to spit What Is this hellish
stuff that you have madeP" The
guest. no longer able to contain him
self. gagged. and his portion departed
from him. while his countenance as
sumod deathlike Wilderness.
Were poisoned. continued Briggs,
''send for doctor. Get an emetic;
quick. somebody"
II don't think we need an eh-me-
tic. " said the guest making bolt for
the door.
For few minutes confusion OF the
rankest kind held sway. but finding
that they continued to live, the scare
abated somewhat and Mrs. Briggs
and the aunt confessed to their season
Ing the pottage.
but what" said Briggs makes 1t so
bitterP 1t Is more bitter than the
most poignant grief condensed.
Finally to settle the matter. some OF
the ingredients that had not been used
were brought in.
Whats this; did you use any OF
thatp" asked Briggs, holding up some
leaves.
"Why yes" replied Mrs. Briggs.
1--WE used plenty of that. That's
dock"
'.Yes. it's dock" said Briggs. but
It's burdock, and not curly dock, and
burdock IL the bittercst weed that
grows on the face OF the earth. II you
two women, born and raised in the
country, have so far forgotten your
bringing up that you can't tell curly
dock from burdock, it isn't safe to
trust you to cook green's.
And Mr.. Briggs chum with a ten
der passon for the aunt thought SO,
too, and the aunt will never again try
to reach mans heart through his
stomach. Edwin Ralph Collins, in
Texas Siftings.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
A GREAT INLAND OCEAN.
1t Is an Enormou, One ana L, Found In
America.

Anerlca.
Did you ever compare Hudson BAY
with other and lesser bodies of water
and land? II you mover did. and will
take the trouble TO do so. you cannot
help uttering EXPLANATIONS of amaze
ment when the immensity OF this great
inland ocean dawns upon your under
standing. From Fury Straight on the
north to the most southern indentation
at the mouth of Abbitibbe River it is
exactly 1880 miles while the width
from Buttons Bay to the mouth OF
Whale River is but little under 700
miles. 1t is as long as the first Allan
tic cable, and nearly as wide as the
combined lengths m Lakes Huron,
Erie and Ontario 1t extends over II
degrees OF latitude and covers not less
than half u million square miles. in
GLIDING more territory within its limits
than can he found within the borders
of Great Britain and Ireland, Sweden,
Norway, Greece, Switzerland, Den
mark, The Netherlands and Belgium
combined. 1t drains 3. 900. 600 square
miles OF territory, receives rivers from
the Rocky Mountains, Labrador, the
Arctic regions and some which have
their source almost within the limits
OF the United States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05

ANY one who will look. even casual
ly, over series OF dictionaries OF the
English language. no matter who the
authors may be, will 500 at glance
that our language Is still in its forma-
tive period. Words that u hundred.
even fifty. years ago were In tho most
common use are now obsolete, while
others that were then unknown are now
familiar to every one. Whether in all
cases the changes have been improve
ments may be doubted but II Is surely
true that the English language has
now become q better vehicle for the
transmission OF thought than 1t ever
was before.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
L'ANsE SENTINEL.
q KINNEY, PuB'n AND Paor.
EANsE. MICHIGAN
HANsE,
MICHIGAN

lr has been truly said that congre-
cation learns 10 give by giving: the
more they give the greater and the
easier will the gifts DO. The man who
boards wants to have more and to give
less. The man who learns to bestow
finds the bliss Of giving, and his purse
strings move readily the oftener they
are united. The grace Of giving. like
any other. must be cultivated. Few
can oxtemporisa the habit Many q
pastors salary comes hard because he
does nJs truth his people to appreciate
the luxury Of an open hand.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05

THE bicycle is gaining in favor each
year not simply as Offering an agreea-
BILE pastime, but as an excellent means
Of recreation. Husbands and wives,
brothers and sisters, lovers and friends,
each on their own wheel, may be seen
early in the morning or in the cool Of
the evening riding side by side on the
avenues or boulevards leading to the
parks. There is no rudeness. no dissi.
pation-the wheel requires clear
head and steady hand. The pure air
and increased deep breathing produce
an exhileration and glow which
only those who know the sensation
can appreciate. To deny women this
healthful recreation on the score of
immodesty is as irrational as 1t Is
strained and far-fetched.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
Hallway speed.

The best speed of a railway train is
only little more than half the veloc-
ity of the golden eagle the flight of
which is often at the rate of one hun
dred and forty miles an hour OF all
birds the conder mounts the highest
into the atmosphere. Humboldt de-
scribes the fight of this bird in the
Andes to be at least twenty thousand
feet above the level OF the sea.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
To Make Fabric. Flrcprooc

Get some tungstatc OF soda which
is prepared expressly for rendering
fabrics Are proof 1t can DO had OF
any chemist. The directions for use
are ~ follows: TO three parts OF dry
,tarch add one part OF tung-state OF
soda. and use the starch in the ordin-
AIRY way II the material does not re-
quire st,,rching, mix in the proportion
II one pound OF tungsiate OF soda to
Two gallons OF water. saturate the
fabric we'll In this solution. and dry.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
A Hoo. and shoe Museum.

One section Of the great historical
collection at Dresden is literally mu-
scum of boots and shoes being it is
believed. unequaled in the world as a
repository for the footwear OF cole
brities. Among the things OF interest
shown are pair Of shoes worn by
Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms,
and the toilet slippers Of the great
Maria Theresa. In a sealed case are
shown the boots worn by Napoleon at
the battle of Dresden, and the jack
boots of Peter the Great
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05

Is not one sustained note like bird's.
but a multitude OF tiny soft sweet
sounds. each clear and distinct In IT.
SELF something like the vibrations OF
a wineglass when its rim is rubbed
with the moistened finger. In tho
harbor at Bombay. India there is a
fish with song Ike the sound pro-
duced by an Eolian harp.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
a Birds Peculiarly.

There Is curious popularity OF the
stormy pctral which has caused it to
be styled the lamp-bird of the fisher
men OF the island OF St. Kilda. The
flesh of the bird is very oily. and the
inhabitants OF the island. who kill it
by thousands, utilize this property for
domestic purposes. They insert a wick
in the birds bill and obtain for an
hour a light that is sufficiently bright
to serve their purposes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
A Happy blending.

Lucy-White-haired General Scho-
fields bride is an azure-eyed blonde.
isn't she?
Tom-Yes. It's another instance OF
the mingling OF the blue and the gray.
-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-09-05
musical Fi.h OF CeyIon.

Every bay and inlet on the coast OF
Ceylon abounds with musical fish.
Their song II II can be called song,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
MAXWELL KNOCKED OUT.
Illinois Influence Exerted in Favor O
FI0rida Man.

Illinois Influence Exerted in Favor of a
Florida Man.
INTERLACHEN,. Fla, May 15.-At yes
terday afternoons session of the Florida
Horticultural society, the following tele-
gram was received:
CHICAGO, May IA.
Florida Horticultural Society,"
Chicago sends greeting. Have knock
ed out Maxwell. The directory will
not confirm his appointment. Now,
whom does Florida want? Why not
indorse Jas. D. Reynolds? Illinois can
promise generosity to Florida.
[Signedl G. L. GRANT, Secretary.
Subsequently resolution was passed
nominating Prosper j. Berckmans Of
Augusta, Ca, president of the American
Pathological society, as Florida's choice.
The question relative to the desirability
of other candidates was referred to a
committee for investigation and action,
subject to vote OF the society as to its
first choice.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
ELLIS AND HIS CHURCH.
1T is OVERWHELMED WITH !
BIG DEBT.
Right but the Unpaid Creditors Claim
the Contrary.

The trustees and congregation of the
Central Presbyterian tabernacle met in
the lecture room of that church last
night, says Thursdays San Francisco
Chronicle, for the purpose of having a
final settlement with Rev. DIR. Ellis,
until recently pastor of the church, who
was lately charged with embezzling the
moneys of the congregation and tried
therefor by the presbytery. The Cen
tral Presbyterian tabernacle is in a bad
way. 1t owes $27 900 borrowed money,
and has been running behind at the
rate of $200sa month for long time.
The trustees report closed as follows
Several of the bills were contracted for
in October, 1890. and none later than
the end of November or the first week
in December, some of these people wait
ing seven months for their pay. Settle
ment was made with DIR. Ellis in De-
cember. and sufficient money given to
him to settle all bills and his statement
in full. We now claim that he owes
you at present, as per the statement OF
his account. Some of the creditors
have sent in bills, with interest addi-
tional, and are threatening suit. What
do you desire your trustees to do? To
pay the bills the second time? Interest
must be met at the bank, and so must
other bills-water, gas, salary, etc.
DIR. Ellis then spoke, and the report
says:
eff there be any truth in the asser-
tion that soft answer turneth away
wrath, DIR. Ellis should have appeased
the anger of every one of his hearers,
for in gentle tones he told his side of the
case, and presented his figures, which
showed that he owed the church but
$167. He presented nothing new in
the way of defense, and still claimed
that had he been allowed to continue
his work undisturbed, he would have
paid every bill which he agreed to
SETTLE"
1t was voted to refer both DR.. Ellis
statement and that of the treasurer and
trustees to a joint meeting of the
trustees and session of the church, at
which meeting it must be finally de-
cided whether DIR. Ellis owes $633 or
$l67.
Then was asked the question: "What
about the bills? Shall we pay them a
second time?" And this was settled by
authorizing the trustees to make the
very best possible settlement with the
creditors they could. 1t was then de-
cided to sell the church property.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
An Interstate Commerce Decision.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May 15.-Judge Shi-
ras of the federal court rendered an inn
portant decision, under the interstate
commerce law, today. The plaintiffs in
the case were grain shippers OF Carroll,
Iowa, and the defendant the Chicago
and Northwestern company. The plain
tiffs claimed that they were charged 10
cents per hundred pounds on grain
shipments to Chicago, while shippers
at Blair, Neb., had an 11-cent rate for
the same distance haul. The Judge
ruled that it was violation of the inter
state law, and plaintiffs have right to
recover the differences between the
rates, and also interest on the money
paid in excess of the Nebraska rate. A
large number of similar cases are still
pending.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
A wAYSIDE MYSTERY.
The Decomposed Body of Woman
Found in Secluded Tent

The Decomposed Body of Woman
Found in Secluded Tent
CoLFAx, CAL, May 15.-On Wednesday
evening in the brush one mile west of
town a boy discovered small tent, and
in it was the dead body of woman.
The coroner's jury was unable to iden-
tify the body. On piece of paper was
some writing and figures, apparently
addresses. The tent was made
of light canvas, just large enough
to hold the woman lying
down. An empty half-ounce bottle,
which had contained laudanum, was
found outside the tent. The shoes
showed no wear, which pointed to the
fact that she had either been driven to
the neighborhood, or got off some night
train here, and walked to the spot.
Twenty cents was found in her purse. A
pair of spectacles found showed her to
have been middle-aged. 1t is supposed
that she had been dead about a week.
Her features were unrecognizable, owing
to decomposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
GOLDEN GATE GOSSIP.

. Divers Happenings in the Bay City.
The Odd Fellows Proceedings, Etc.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-The entire
morning session of the grand lodge Of
Odd Fellows was taken up in the case
of Billings VS.. Eureka lodge No. 4. An
amendment to the constitution of the
subordinates was introduced and laid
over, which seeks to provide for a
change of venue, where necessary, in
the matter of charges preferred, or in
investigations as to the right of mem
ber to benefits.
The convention of Daughters of Re-
bekah this morning elected Mrs. Haw'
ley, of California Rebekah degree lodge
No. l, president for the ensuing year.
A VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
The jury in the murder case of Geo.
w. Gushing, tried for killing Dennis
Driscoll, who called at the house of Mrs.
Cushing, on the night of the goth of last
January, and after having used insult
ing language to Mrs. Cushing made an
an attack on young Cushing, announced
this afternoon that they had agreed
upon verdict of not guilty.
DEATH OF CENTENARIAN.
A burial permit was issued by tie
health Office, today, for the interment
of Mary Hurley, widow, aged 1OS years,
months and 20 days, native of Ire
land. She died in this city on the 14th
inst. The relatives of the deceased fur
nished the health officers with docu-
mentary proofs of the age of the de-
ceased.
SMITHS SENTENCE CONFIRMED.
J.K. Smith was convicted of shooting
and killing Percy Williams, in Fresno,
about a year ago, and sentenced to ten
years imprisonment. He was denied
new trial, and this afternoon the
supreme court affirmed that decision on
q writ of habeas corpus.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
PUBLIC WORKS.
Proceedings at Yesterdays Meeting of
the Board.

the Board.
The board Of public works at their
meeting yesterday formulated the fol-
lowing report to be submitted to the
council on Monday:
We recommend that the petition of
G. j. Kubach, asking for an extension
of time of two weeks to complete the
curbing and grading of Centennial street
from Temple street to Bellevue avenue,
be granted.
We recommend that the acquisitions
of the street superintendent for the al
lowance of money for the purpose of re-
pairing Second street, between Spring
and Broadway, Court street and Market
street, aggregating $2S5, be granted.
We recommend that petition No. 2S4
of Regina Weinshank. relating to the
Wicks extension of Second street from
Main to San Pedro streets, be referred
to the city attorney for his opinion in
the premises.
Recommend that petition No. 2S9 of
T. J. Sprinkle ct al, requesting that the
intersection of Hobart and Council
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
SOMETHING SERIOUS.

Gold Commands an Enormous Premium
In Buenos Ayres.
BUENos AyREs, May 15.-Gold fur
ther advanced yesterday, and closed at
29O per cent premium.
The senate rejected motion for the
appointment of a commission to inquire
into the condition of the state banks.
New YoRK, May 15.-James e. Ward
& Co., shipping merchants, received a
cablegram today from Buenos Ayres,
stating that gold there reached 390pre-
MUM, the highest rate ever known in
the Argentine republic. Ward said this
would seem to indicate that something
serious had happened there.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
The PlaintiT Not in It

New York, May 15.-In the action OF
Sarah Branagh against VIM. p. Smith
to recover an interest in the estate Of
the late A. T. Stewart, Circuit Court
Judge Wallace this morning rendered a
decision adverse to the plaintiff, on the
ground that she was a nonresident
alien. He directed the jury to render a
verdict for the defendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
GOVERNOR BoYD's CASE.
Justice Brewer Grants Him q Writ
Errnr.

Justice Brewer Grants Him writ OF
Error.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Justice Brewer,
of the United States. supreme court,
today granted the application of counsel
for Mr.. Boyd, who was elected governor
of Nebraska, for writ of error to the
supreme court, to test the question in
volved in the decision of the majority of
the supreme court of Nebraska, who
decided that he was not an American
citizen, and therefore not eligible to the
Office of governor of Nebraska. The su-
preme court meets again on the 25th,
and it is the intention OF Boyd's coun-
sci to move to advance the case on the
docket and secure speedy hearing.
The court will adjourn for the summer
recess on the 25th, and there is possi-
bility that an effort will be made to
have the case argued that day, or have
the time fixed for hearing at the next
session.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
French Tansy waters.

These waters are for the relief and cure OF
painful and irregular menses, and will remove
all distractions, no matter what the cause, and
are sure and safe every time. Manufactured
by Emerson Drug Co., San Jose, Cal, and for
sale by OFF & Vaughn, The Druggists, N e. cor
ner Fourth and Spring streets. Los Angeles
Cal, and Apothecaries' Hall, 3O3 N. Main st.,
sole agents for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-16
Double Disaster.

LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, says a
terrific coal gas explosion has taken
place at colliery near that town. One
man was killed and many seriously in
iured.
A large cotton mill in the same town
was almost entirely burned, today ;
damages, G45,000.