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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01

The London agent of the department re-
ports the general crop prospects in Europe
as fair. The season has been quite gener-
ally backward, and there is general need
OF warmth and rain. In Great Britain the
month just passed has been characterized
by great extremes OF temperature with
sudden changes but no serious damage is
reported. The prospect in France is gen
orally satisfactory. though there is some
complaint as 10 the appearance OF wheat
in the North.
Low temperature and lack of moisture
have characterized the month in Ger
many, but no serious results are appre-
hended. Lack of moisture is causing
some uneasinessin Austria, but the drouth
was broken to some extent during the last
days of the month. There are indications
of improvement in the situation in Russia.
The weather has been seasonable, and 1t
is believed that the damage to the wheat
crop heretofore has been exaggerated.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

exactly how it happened, but suddenly,
when Bladon seemed tottering TO the
earth, when Damiens' massive form
lowered above him in shrieling tri-
umph, the old mans hands slipped from
his opponents waist to his knees, and,
with one supreme effort, he lifted the
burly Frenchman from the earth and
flung him stunned and beaten from him.
Before the mailman could move doz-
en- hands had bound him.
"a trick of the old 'rastling days in
Derbyshire, when the lads used TO meet
on the hillside" Bladon said, when
eager friends crowded round to give
him congratulfSon.
This feat Of Bladon's served him well
while he sojourned in Havana, for the
riversiders were as ardent worshipers
Of courage and strength as the Romans
in the height Of their glory.
But the old man did not linger to en-
Joy his triumph. He turned to Wanda
Arlington, who having recovered from
her swoon, was standing gazing in
dazed wonder at the scene.
"Coom, lass" he said, kindly.
"Thee'dst better be winning home wi
me-"
lTO BE CONTINUED
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

"Yes, I thought You lknowed IT, An
from what could learn as passed by,
he was offerin' man a hundred dollars
II he'd go afore a justice O peace at
Glastonbury an swear to CONVERSE
ton he'd heer'd atween you an 'Phonse
Damiens in your stable last night"
Mr.. Dolman's face was picture OF
discomposure.
'An' what did the feller say? Did he
take the offer?" he asked, wiping the
big beads of perspiration from his brow.
"That couldn't quite tell you, Jim,"
was the unconsoling reply, but the
chap went to Glastonbury in Bladon's
return rig. Like ez not he's layin' for
yer, Dolman; guess eff was you I'd
make tracks for Canady ez 'Phonne hez
done"
''Then all | kin say" Dolman de-
clared, ''is thet it is base conspiracy
to take away the character of q honest
man. What Is the word Of a tramp
ter be took agen church member OF
nine years standin'? Ef thet worthless
cuss es slep' in my barn ses ! didn' du
my level best ter persuade 'Phonse not
ter hurt the blind man, he lies. Why,
when seen 'Phonse so set agen him,
an heern him mutterin' to hissen es
we harnessed the hosses what he would
du ter the fcller when he got him out
on the ice, argyed with him all / coul d
The idee of sayin' encouraged him!
"Phonse,' scs 1, don't yer go for ter du
It, or yer'n be foun' out. an"
Dolman stopped, as though instan-
taneously bercft of speech; for there,
not dozen feet from him, stood
Damiens, with such a malignant scowl-
on his face that the old mans blood ran
cold. All were amazed at the appari-
ton, for it is little startling to see
standing before you the man you be-
lieve to be IA foreign country fleeing
from justice.
Though his face was pale as death
and wild light lurked in those mag
nifcent dark eyes, he was the most
self-possessed man in the store.
"Don't let me interrupt the .conversa-
tion, Jim. What wel1 you saying,
which interested our friends so muchp"
"Fer thl Lords sake, 'Phonse, don't
look at me like thct!" Dolman cringed
with ashen lips; "ther's a suthin' in
/ yer eyes which"
Nonsense! Why, Jim, what is the
matter with you?"
"Keep off Don't let him come near
me. He's crazy mad, tell yer!" Dol
man cried, retreating behind the gro.
GERS burly figure.
At this moment O woman hurriedly
passed the door. II was Wanda Airing
ton Fastening to the telegraph Office
with message for Mrs. Eyesham, i'm
ploring her to come at once TO her as
sistance, for the physician had said thai
with good nursing George Arundel'i
life might be spared, and she had moi
much faith in the "gyurls" as minister
ing angels for sick mans bedside.
The madman saw her. and his eye.
cleaned with uncontrolled passion.
"She is there-my darling, my life
Away Let inc go or will brain your
and, with bound. which shook of tn,
grasp of half dozen men, he dashed
into the street after the girl, who, al
unconscious of approaching danger, wa
walking along wrapped in thoughts o.
George Arundels sufferipgs.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
LINcoLN,s FIRsT DOLLAR.

A.
What the Pres ticHt Considered tho Most
Important lbccuFrenco In His Life.
One evening in the executive cham
Der there were present number of
gentlemen, among them Mr.. Seward,
says the National Stockman. A point
in the conversation suggesting the
thought, Mr.. Lincoln said Seward,
you never heard, did you, how ! earned
my first dollar?"
"No." said Mr.. Seward.
swell" said he, "I was about eight
cen years Of age-belongcd, you know,
10 what they call down south the
scrub People who did not own land
or slaves were nobody there. But we
had succeeded in raising, chiefly by my
labor, sufficient produce, rs | thought,
TO justify me in taking it down the river
to sell. After much persuasion | got
the consent OF my mother 10 go and
construct u hatboat large enough 10
take barrel or two Of things that we
gathered, with myself and little bundle
down to New Orleans. A steamer was
coming down the river. We have, you
know, no wharves along the western
streams, and the custom was, II pas
sengers were at any OF the landings,
for them to go out in boat, the steam.
er stopping and taking them on board.
/ was contemplating my new aatfloat
and wondering whether could make II
stronger or improve IL in any particular,
when two men came down 10 the shore
in carriages with trunks and looking az
the different boats singled mine and
asked: Who owns this?' | answered
somewhat modestly: 4 do VIII you
take us and our trunks ont 10 the steam
err? said one of them. Certainly, said
/. was glad to have the opportunity
to earn something. | supposed they
would give two or three bits. The
trunks were put on my latboat, the
passengers sat down themselves on the
trunks and pushed them ont to the
steamer. They got on board and I
lifted up their trunks and put them on
the dock. The steamer was about'to 10
put on steam again when called out
that they had forgotten TO pay me. Each
took from his pocket silver half dollar
and threw It on the floor Of my boat. I
could scarcely believe my eyes us |
picked up the money.
Gentlemen, you may think It very
little thing, and in these days It seems
to me trine, but il was the most inn
portant occurrence in my life. ] could
scarcely credit that |, poor boy, had
earned one dollar in less than day,
and by honest work. This world seemed
wider and fairer before me. was a
more hopeful and confident being from
that tincn
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

WASHINGTON, Jan. lie. b. Seeley,
immigrant inspector at Suspension
Bridge. N. Y, In letter received at the
treasury department Yesterday contra
diets emphatically the published re-
ports about United States soldiers at
Fort Niagara being engaged in tho
wholesale smuggling OF Chinese from
Canada into the United States and in
some instances robbing the smuggled
Celestials after bringing them over tho
river from Canada Inspector seeley
saws the officers Of the command there
have arrested nearly every person com
ING into the United States unlawfully
In hat vicinity.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

body Of the girl upon the snow, and
with wild, hoarse cry of fury, sprang
upon his brave assailant.
It was an unequal contest. Youth
and age, and the thrill Of madness lend
ing inhuman vigor to the limbs Of the
stronger.
With arms entwined around each
other, as they swayed to and fro, it did
not seem difiicnlt to say who would fall
first, for the Frenchman was head and
shoulder taller than his aged antagonist,
and his superb limbs yielded not an inch
to Bladon's vain efforts to throw him
backwards, while the old mans heavy
breathing told the tale of his distress.
Often to this day do the riverside men
tell the story of that wonderful strug-
gle.
1t seemed as though there was no
hope for the brave old fellow-indeed,
not one of the many who, paralyzed
with fear, looked on in shuddering
wonder could for the life of them tell
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
CHAPTER XIII.
AN ANXIOUS MOMENT.

AN ANXIOUS MOMENT.
Not man who saw the stalwart
Frenchman dash from their presence
but knew that the light ofmadness was
cleaning in his eye. With the strength
Of maniac he had hurled them on one
side like SO many children, with the
speed Of wild animal he was bounding
on his prey-a timid, helpless girl, who
had nothing but her weakness to oppose
to the blind fury OF his passion.
And she was so cnwrapped in bitter
thoughts that she did not even hear the
hurrying footsteps, but was going along
with low bent head, wondering whether
the miseries which surrounded her
would ever end. She had heard the
story Of Damicns' fight, and, though
she was 10th to believe such brutal vim
dictiveness in even him, had more than
half suspected the Frenchman's treach-
cry.
Suddenly q hand was rudely laid up
on her shoulder.
Before she couldspring from his grasp
his arms were fang around her and his
hot kisses fell fast and furious upon her
lips and face.
Wanda! my own. my darlingP' the
madman cried in ecstacy, his eyes flash
ing with the CLEAN Of q tigers. ~
have you in ny arms at last. Hal Hal
That poor, silly, blind fellow thought
that he was going to rob me of you; to
steal your kisses from my lips; but he
is lying yonder in the snow. Aye, tho
brave bashaws did their work nobly.
went out just TO take one peep at him
as he lay there so cold and still, and
then-then / was frightened and fed,
Wanda. But I've come back now.
Come to take you with me that we may
flee together and never see that cold,
white face again"
l would not like my reader 10 Inn
agine that Wanda Arlington, for all
her softness and delicacy, was af-
flicted with nerves." and so must beg
him TO remember that the poor girl had
endured great prostration and was OF
the very moment Of the assault In n
state Of trouble bordering very nearly
on the hysterical. Therefore II is not
remarkable that she just closed those
heaven blue eyes of hers and fell back
without sigh into her captor's arms,
blissfully unconscious Of everything.
He dragged her along with rude
haste, hurling threats on the crowd
now gathering round HIM, and occa-
sionally kissing the white cheek, for
there was not man who dared fling
himself upon him. Not that the river
siders were towards, " dismayed at the
Herculean strength OF the young
Fronchman, but they looked with a re-
iigious terror on insanity, and there
was not a lad among them who did not
know that Alphonse Damicns was mad
as March hare.
But presently the ranks divide and
the squnre-setform of old IEadon is seen
In the front. He is spent with running,
and breathless. So he stays minute
that his painting lungs may breathe
more freely; then, with bound, he Is
on his foo.
Dariions clarcd upon the old man IN
say-sc w'oldcr, threw the senseles,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

an the schoolmarm for deluderin' his
boy was caution. So It was the blind
man he was after. was it? / kind o.
suspicioned it, though | didn't care to
ask him questions, he was SO ALFRED
hot an angry. Well, I'd look out II I
was you, Jim Dolman, for heer'd him
say again an again after they'd carried
the poor chap into your house, that he
would be even with you all. &"
Even with meg' Dolman grinned.
"Guess he's OFF his base a-tallSin' sich
nonsense"
Then Augustc Fontaine, the black
smith, slowly gathered himself together
for the effort, and spoke, for the man
was pondcrous as one of his own great
hammers, and words seldom came from
his lips save an oath TO some refractory
horse or roar of anger at his wife II a
meal was late. Therefore, when he did
giveutterancc TO q thought his remarks
commanded attention.
"An' seen him tallsin' TO that tramp
teller rs slept n yorr barn last night"
+Iisi. what" Dol.nan calculated. "a
tlamp 10 my bar5 ifff =
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
IN A STATE OF STARVATION.


Deplorable Condition OF the Inhabitants
of chihuahua, Mexico - storehouses OF
Wealthy Citizens Robbed by Famishlng
People.
CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Jan. THE suf-
fefing among the people Of the state Of
Chihuahua on account OF the drought
has greatly increased during the past
few weeks and the situation is alarm
ing TO say the least. In this city there
are several hundred OF the poorer Mexi-
cans and Indians in an actual state Of
starvation, while the reports from the
more remote districts are Of heart
rending nature.
Lorenza Manchez, wealthy Mexi-
can, had stored on his ranch ten thou
sand bushels Of corn which he was SELL
ing to his famished neighbors at the rate
Of about SIS per fanega A few nights
ago mob OF several hundred men, wo-
men and children attacked the ware
house and carried off several hundred
bushels OF corn. The miserly and hard
hearted owner was then notified by =
committee Of citizens that unless he
placed reasonable price on the grain
another attack would be made upon the
warehouse.
The American missionaries in this
city are doing noble work in aiding the
sufferers, but it is impossible for them
to meet but comparatively few of the
demands made upon them for assist
ance. There have been no less than
100 deaths from starvation, and the
remainder of the populace Of 1000 peo-
pie are in pitiful condition. There
has been no rain in that section Of the
state for four years, and every particle
Of the grain supply has been con-
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13

3oth the method and results when
5yrup Of Figs is taken; It is pleasant
md refreshing to the taste, and act
tently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
10 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xE NEW roRK, N.Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
SHERMAN NOMINATED
By the Republican Caucus for
United States Senator
On the First Ballot The Vote stood
Sherman $751; Foraker 1885, Foster II
Mckinley 1 : Both Contestants
Make Happy Speeches when
the Result Is Announced.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 7--As expected,
the Foraker and Sherman men first
locked horns in the senatorial caucus
last night on the question Of how the
ballots should be taken-secret or viva
voce The Foraker men urged secret
ballot on the ground that it had been
charged that number of members
were being coerced. They wished, they
said, to relieve all members OF con-
straint The Sherman men contended
that each member represented con-
stituency; that he was supposed to vote
their wishes, and they should have the
privilege of knowing whether he repre-
sented them or misrepresented them.
Fully an hour was spent in. debate on
this question. The vote stood AZ in
favor Of the viva voce vote to "A for Sc
cret ballot 1t was thus evident that
some Sherman men wanted secret
ballot and some excitement followed
the vote.
Senator Nichols presented the name
of Senator Sherman in an eloquent
speech dwelling upon his record as q
fnancier. Representative Griffin pre-
sented the name of ex-Gov. Foraker, ex-
patiating upon his soldier record. Nu-
merous seconding speeches to both
these nominations were made. Repre-.
sentative Welch, in what must have
been his maiden speech, presented Maj.
McKinley's name, but it was soon after
ward withdrawn by a telegram from
Maj. Mckinley This did not deter
Welch, however, from voting for his
candidate. Representative Dicks pre-
sented the name of Charles Foster
AS the ballot proceeded, there was no
demonstration except that when Por-
ter, Of Cleveland, doubtful man, voted
for Foraker, the Foraker men shouted
and when Pudney, of Cleveland an
other doubtful man, voted for Sherman,
the Sherman men raised a whoop. Tho
first ballot resulted: Sherman SO, For
aker 3s, Foster 1, Mckinley 1. Neces-
sary to choice AZ.
After the vote was announced both
Sherman and Foraker were brought to
the hall. Senator Sherman spoke first
and after thanking the members Of the
caucus, complimented Mr.. Foraker upon
his fight, saying it was the hardest fight
he had ever entered and he hoped he
would never have him for an opponent
again.
Ex-Gov. Foraker spoke in a good
natured way, saying he did not foresee
when he entered the fight that when a
man begins to fight John Sherman he
has to fight the whole United States.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
FATAL WRECK.
Front Collision on the New York, On
tario q Western Railroad Results In the
Death of Three Allen.

Front Collision on the New York. On
tario y Western Railroad Results In the
Death Of Three Allen.
SMYRNA, N. Y, Jan. About 8
o'clock yesterday morning light en-
CINE going north on the New York, On
tario & Western railroad had front
collision with a freight engine on train
No. 6s coming from the opposite direc-
ton, q quarter Of mile north OF Smyr-
na, and the result was a compile wreck
ing Of both engines and the killing OF
both engineers and one fireman. Fred
Young, Of Utica, was the unfortunate
engineer on the freight engine. Engf-
neer Sheehan. Of Norwich, was running
the light engine. His fireman, who was
killed, was Adelbert Cady, Of Norwich
The fireman on the freight engine es-
capped with slight injuries
1t appears that Sheehan had instruc-
tions to wait at North Norwich for
freight train No 6s to pass there He
failed TO follow instructions, and pro
ceeding northward crashed into the
aouthbound locomotive.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
rim. Around IN. world.

The time required for a journey
around the earth by u man walRing day
and night without rest would be 4oS
days; an express train, 40 days; sound,
at medium temperature, s21I hours;
cannon ball, si9i hours; light, littre
over ono-tenth Of a second; electricity,
passing over a copper wire. little less
than one-tenth Of a second.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-13
national cemetsrIes.

There are cighty-two national ceme-
terics in tho United States, possessing
c,7.sIa = a-cs, rsout oae-haE OF .9lish
avs r..s.scd ''l-..u,.n.'
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
meaning Of Precious stones.

A perfect sapphire is as dificnlt to
find as perfect ruby. or, indeed, as
perfect any other gem. Too often
streaked and spotted in parts, it is
sometimes also transparent only in
parts. Sometimes the color is not right,
and instead of that soft, rich, lovely
blue, which is in it's way unique, it is
too pale and washy, or too dark and
somber. When perfect, however, it is
''find" to be guarded and treasured with
care and tenderness. The sapphire was
dedicated to the sun god, and even as
st. Jerome declared that it softened the
ire of Jehovah, SO did it procure good
influences for the sufferer from Phoebus.
the Far Barter. Sapphire signifies hope
in the language of gems, even as the
ruby is love, and the emerald faith, and
in the opal lies the whole doctrine OF
good works. And because of it's calm
ing and Christening properties a sapphire
is held as the best stone which an eccls
siastic can wear.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
A Brave Young Rurler.

The erection of monuments in mem
ory of military heroes is as much of a
craze in France as it ever was. The
latest man to be thus honored is Andre
He it was who distinguished himself at
Arcola. Bonaparte hesitated to storm
the bridge in the face of hot and
steady fire from the Austrians on the
opposite side of the river. Andre, a
young bugler, leaped into the water,
swan to the other bank, rushed into
enemy's ranks, and began blowing his
bugle. The Austrians were SO aston
ished and excited that for moment
they believed themselves surrounded,
and taking instant advantage of their
situation, Napoleon stormed the bridge
and captured it. The intrepid young
bugler seems entitled to a monument.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Women's plain, hemstitched, all linen,
121 to SOC.
Plain, hemstitched, initial, all linen,
Csc to SOC.
Embroidered, white and colored, choice
patterns, 121c.
Embroidered, white and colored, almost
endless variety, 25c.
All linen, hand embroidery, initial,
great bargain, 25c.
Useless to attempt description of the
immense variety of fine Embroidered
Handkerchiefs from 25c to $3.50.
Job lot fine Embroidered Silk Hand
kerchiefs at about half price.
Large assortment of Embroidered Silk
Null and Crepe Handkerchief, very
dainty, one of the chief attractions.
Men's plain, hemstitched, all linen, 123c.
Mems hemstitched, initial, extra value,
123c./
Mems hemstitched, colored borders,
choice patterns, 121.
Mems fine initial, special values, 25c to
SOC.
Mems fine hens he'd, all linen. 25c
to SOC.
Mems plain Silk, hemstitched, SEC to
$1.50.
Mems Silk, initial, fine assortment, e2c,
75c, 81.
Mems Silk Mufflers, elaborate assort-
ment
Our display of Handkerchiefs was
never SO large or attractive. Please make
your Selections before the rush comes,
that you may have time to look through
the immense stock and make a satisfac-
tory choice.
The Portland daily press., 1892-11-23
A Thoughtful Landlord.

There is big hotel in San Francisco,
says the Colorado Sun, that pays deli
cate attention to its guests, and also
gets some valuable advertising for ITSELF
by It's liberal use Of flowers among the
guests. There, when a man and wife
arrive and are ushered into that most
cherries Of human habitations, hotel
bedroom, the desolation is soon relieved
by bellboy coming with basket of
flowers which he says: 'Mr. -, the
manager of the house, sends to Mrs
with his compliments. This
little attention has made the hotel IA
nous.