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The herald., 1893-10-15
Exneriepce with E.ightning.


Ernst Tobel, whose little girl Lizzi.
was killed by lightning recently, is re-
covering, and. to reporter told how he
felt when the bolt struck him: owe
were hurrying along the road and watch
ing the clouds that were coming up rap
idly. It hadn't begun to rain, although
few drops had fallen. All of sudden
there was terrible glare of light in my
eyes, which blinded me so l could not
see anything. The crash of thunder
must have been very loud, though l can
hardly remember hearing it. AT the
tame time that l saw the light / felt as
though something had hit me terrible
blow on the back of my legs. The shock
was hard one, and went over on my
face. 1t seemed as if my legs had been
knocked right out from q Ter me. l
must have been unconscious for time.
When l came to myself, saw the others
on the ground, all except Mr.. Meyer.
"I tried to get up, but somehow I
couldn't stand on my legs. fell down
again and managed to crawl over to
where my ittle girl was lying. Mr..
Meyer ran for help, and l lay on the
ground there until the ambulance came,
when I was lifted in and taken home.
felt no pain then and haven't since, ex-
cept kind of numb pricking in my legs
as if they were asleep. 1t makes me
very nervous and restless, but do not
suffer. have no control over my legs
below the knee, but the doctors think
they will bring me round all right.
think my legs are not as stiff as they
were. They have been rubbed good
deal, and the doctor has put something
on them, and guess will be all right
again soon. gz-Rgeoklyn Eagle.
The herald., 1893-10-15
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

Sleeves, Overskirts, tho Coat Bodice,
Added Basques, etc.
1t would certainly seem as If sleeves
had reached their utmost limit, measur-
ing 56 inches in width, where silk, vel
vet, cloth or any substantial material is
employed; dor such fabrics, however, as
chiffon or gauze, this size is simply a
beginning. Three or four frills falling
to the elbow, with close sleeve below;
huge puffs, the ''leg-o'-mutton" shape,
and one long in vogue. where the full
ness falls entirely loose, dropping over
the shoulder, with q deep cuff, are at
present leading styles. The revival oil
oyerskirts was by no means unexpected,
and their adoption is not a necessity,
as the skirts of many new cos
tunes are plain or very fully
trimmed; still overskirts bring about
an additional variety; some being drap'
ed to point at back and front, others
having two points at the back, sloping
upwards to the waist, but not meeting
and cut off square. An apron front is
also in vogue, then again an overskirt is
bnt narrower, shorter skirt, worn
above the other. Sham skirts OF silk
are the usual foundation. and plain
colored velvet or cloth underskirt often
has hop-sacking or fancy cheviot over
skirt combining several colors.
w PLAIN OR FANCY
black braid is very much used for skirt
trimmings, put on in rows about half
the width of the braid apart, or in rui-
fles so scant as merely to give wavy
appearance. At recent opening, q
brown cloth skirt had 81 rows of black
braid, the added basque having four
rows, which appeared to be continua-
ton of the skirt. The sleeves had three
frills trimmed with braid, round yoke
made up OF braid ruffies, and q
shoulder cape similarly ornamented
fell over the sleeves. Crimson cloth
costumes, trimmed in this style are
very effective. A tinsel or colored edge,
Stimulating heading, ia often woven in
fancy braids. Flat bands are special
festurs as regards trimmings, often at
tached to the principal material at one
or both sides, by delicate embroidery in
undulating patterns, galloon, steel cord
ings or steel sparks. Contrasting bands
are very stylish in cashmere robe pat
terms and also on broad brimmed hats.
THE COAT BODICE
has resppeared, both as an indoor and
outdoor garment, with a middle seam at
the back, and although generally tight
fitting, sometimes has loose fronts with
vest for street wear. Velvet girdles are
quite an addition to these garments, re-
lieving the long, stiff appearance which
they are apt to have; but, like hip
seams, are an optional matter. Added
basques are very fashionable, with either
plain or full salsts, and occasionally
three skirts, one over the other (each
about two inches deep) is aeen as for
example, in a green costume trimmed
with black, the upper and lower skirts
are green and the second black. Short
basoues about three inches deep are
quite in favor, and round waists are
still eeen on evening dresses. Shoulder
trimmings are universal. both plain or
very full, and revers are so large in some
cases that the corner is attached to the
sleeve cap.
The herald., 1893-10-15
RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION.

A Large Amount Of Track Laid During
the Year.
Railway Age: In spite of bank fail
ures, commercial insolvencies, the clos
ing OF manufactures and unparalleled
distrust and stringency in the money
markets of the world and notwithstand-
ing the added troubles in various sec
tions OF the country from floods, pesti-
lence, partial crop failures and financial
troubles peculiar to the localities, rail-
way construction in the United States
has continued to 90 on, and still the de-
mand for steam transportation facilities
is far from being satisfied. OF course
the monetary panic from which the
country is vet suffering has been felt
very severely by railway builders, and
many enterprises that would have been
developed under ordinary conditions OF
the market have been postponed, while
in not few cases work actually under
wsv has been stopped because money
was not to be had on securities involv-
ing any possible risk. The wonder
is that construction did not al
together cease, for the time, and yet We
find that since July let, when tn" nap'r
was at its height, over 1000 miles rs: ne,
track have been laid down, and tnat IL
the nine months OF 1898 that have
passed 2040 miles have been added 70
the railway system of the country.
Compared with the seven preceding
years this ia small figure, and yet
under the existing conditions it indi-
Gates greater activity than might have
been expected. The following table
compiled from our detailed records
based on official information shows the
number OF lines extended and the miles
of track laid upon them in each OF the
states and territories represented:
The herald., 1893-10-15

pay in tobacco. When not at work he
sleeps or smokes cigarettes. i alec found
a Chinaman who has been here 16 years.
The highbinders of Los Angeles were
after him-a sentence of death had been
passed upon him."
s'He would not tell the secret OF his
forced exile. He has left Pala but one
day since his arrival 10 years ago. He
seems ever in dread of assassination,
and thinks that some day they will
surely kill him. At night he would, in
silence, watch the pigeons that homed
amid the mission mines, and with the
CLEAN of his lantern we wandered amid
the ruins searching for what he thought
were highbinders, seemingly anxious to
meet those he feared. 1t was wierd
ind ghostly rsmble amid sepulchral
ruins with crazy Chinsmsn, yet anus
ing after it was over"
The herald., 1893-10-15

him will you please give this to some
authorities whose business it ie to an
swer such inquiries. The kind wishes
of mother will be yours II he could be
found, and he could come home now.
Respectfully,
MRS. RACHEL MoRRow,
Lynn Terrace,
Liverpool, England.
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tories. es......................lSU Z,O4U,So
1t will be seen that in AZ of the 4S
states and territories come tracklaying
has been done during the past nine
months on total of 1872 lines, the only
exceptions being the states OF Vermont,
Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland
Nevada and the Indian Territory. 1t ia
true, however, that several other states
escaped exclusion from the list only by
single short line; while on the other
hand most of the states have had sew
eral roads in progress. Pennsylvania
has added 365 miles on the surprising
number of 43 lines, North Dakota 1875
miles on lines, Texas 14l miles on 6
lines, Missouri 140 miles on lines, Ohio
135 miles on lines, Florida 103 miles
on lines; and other states, though
adding less than 100 miles each, have
done it on numerous short lines. In
fact, the average length of all the lines
in the list ia only about IL miles.
A large amount of grading has been
done in this and the previous year on
which track has not been laid, and in
ordinary times it would be safe to as
sume that about 80 per cent more track
would 60 down in the remaining three
months of the year. We have in sight
sufficient unfinished work to make the
total length of new track for 1898 at
5000 miles; but 30 many enterprises
have been temporarily postponed by the
financial collapse that it wiz not now
be surprising if the total for the year
scarcely exceeds 2500 miles.
The herald., 1893-10-15

Total AZ states and terri
toriae 1SO
The herald., 1893-10-15
CoLoRED AND BLACK

beaver jackets for winter wear are heavy
reproductions of the coat bodice,
trimmed with steel or jet beading, fur
or braid, and buttoned down the froit
with single or double row of extremely
large buttons. Enormous revers render
a Jacket very conspicuous, particularly
when covered with steel beading; there
fore, persons of refined tastes prefer
those with firat-claas fur, or a moderate
quantity of braid. A simulated girde
formed by rows OF braid is very gener-
ally popular. Medium length black
plush or velvet capes are very de-
sirsble, harmonizlng with all col
ors, usually trimmed with jet
passementerie, fur or moire, and not
unirequently all three are combined.
Triple capes are very handsome when
each border has jet passementerie
band edged by fur.
The herald., 1893-10-15
RECENT MILLINERY OPENING

RECENT MILLINERY OPENINGS
Have decided the fact thai every body
who can wear round hat wilt certainly
do 30. Trimmings are both high and
low, with reminder of Alsatian
styles. Quite good deal of black
or white lace is used on brims,
as, for example, broad brm-
med tan felt has wide black lace
gathered on the brim, with cluster of
brown tips and pink velvet bows at the
front, thrust through by very large steel
pins. Three cornered hats are very gay
and dashing for young girls. also the
Napoleon" hat, an illustration OF
which ls pale green felt with the brim
cut in squares at the back and sides,
with deep white lace laid under the
brim. The front is turned back and
fastened to the crown by a green and
pink satin rosette over the lace lining,
with a green aigrette next the lace.
A broad twist OF pink satin
passes around the crown with pink
and green satin rosettes and eteel pins
at the side. While velvet is very much
used SIS bows or rosettes, velvet hat is
quite an exception. ToQues formed OF
fancy cut Jet crowns, with colored velvet
twisted in any graceful way around the
crown and jet Mercury wings. or bats
wings haring at the front, are particu-
larly stylish, and will be worn in the
evening by young or middle-aged ladies.
FANNY FIELD.
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soap. Then sponge the bet all over with
a weak solution OF borax, using tea
spoonful 10 a basnful of water Bleach
IN the sun for-two or three days sponging
the hat frequently with the borax water.
Ii the hat Is very yellow. lite lemon
juice, or dilusd oxallc acid, is good to
sponge with while bleaching
To Remove Grease Spots from silk
Place some coarse, brown paper (the soft
kind on both sides of the spots. then
press cereiully with hot iron. Change
the paper often, as it absorbs the grease.
IL the goods are 80 rich or delicate that
the iron Is likely to inlure them, try fric-
ton by using raw cotton rub the spots off.
changing the cotton often. IL the material
IL soied or stained in many places. rip
the article and wash it in tepid water
soltened with pulyerized borax. 1t can
be made TO look as good as new.
To Clean Brussels Carpet-First,
have the carpet we'll shaken, then tack
1t down in room where il is to remain.
ami sweep il as thoroughly as possible
Take pail of hot water, put in two table
spoonfuls of powdered borax: wash the
Garnet all over the surface, using a flannel
cloth. For grease spots or very dirty
PAGES, use a scTubblng brush freely, and
a very little soap, taking care to rinse he
soaD oil well alter scrubbiug. Change the
water quite often. Rub the carpet vol
alter washing. with dry cloth. and open
the doors and Windows 50 0s to dry it ns
quickly rs possible.
For Use in Washing-FIrst. have plenty
oil boiling water. To every hoi eriui add
from two to thrse tablespoOnfuls OF pow
dered bOrax; use some OF the borax water
from the boiler for every iuoful Of clothes
adding only enough cod water to make il
comfortable for the hands: use soap on
the most soiled. and rub on a board or
through a washing machine: do not boil
the clothes liave Tub partly iull Of
BOZ m hot bOrax water in which 10 put
the clothes that have been rubbed: let
them remain in the borax water until
ready TO rinse. from a quarter 20 hall hour
will do; rinse in one clear water without
boraK.
To Clean White Lace To a pailful of
hot water add one tablespoonful OF pow
rel bOray; p ace the lace IA and ct il
remain for a few moments then wash in
the same water gently with the hands,
using very lit 6 soap. When quito DRY,
rinse in one clear hot water; squeeze or
pTsRs rha water out-do no: wiring il.
Piece the ace, if y small niece, inside OF
SlS@h ioA10A NOMci Al q lhIkH piece. ArG =
sheet and with tae clo,h veil wrapped
around the lace, gently ring as much OF
The moisture out as possible. Place
clean towel or sheet on n table, and with
verv clean hands sfraighten or stretch the
lace to its original shape. pick out al the
edges. points etc: il will become per-
fectiy dry while doing so. II the lace is
very large or hard to dry, pin il down on
{ can board, sticking pins into every
point or loop; use no starch; DO not iron
1t or hang it up TO dry.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15
THE STATE SCHOOL TAX.
It's Apportionment by Countes-What 1t Would
Be Under the Proposed Change.

the remainder coming from interest and
other sources.
The table also shows, though the figures
are not carried out, how much each coun-
w would continue to pay, more or less,
than it receives If the per cent. Teduc-
ton were made. Thus, the heaviest loser
is Marion county, which pays S7a,94f.51
more state school tax than ia apportioned
back TO her 4 reduction of cents
would save her S2l,SS3.G0, but she would
still continue 10 pay S54,9 3.91 more than
is returned 10 her. On thu other hand.
for example, Perry county receives Sll,
7S6.0S more than she pays in and the >
cent reduction would be loss TO her OF
S3.6S3.15. But she would still receive
IS. l02 03 moro than she paws ~, and prior
To the new tax law she was accustomed 10
support her schools by the money eppoT-
toned by the state without anv local
tuition tax. Members OF the legislature
will do well to preserve this table as Il
will be found very useful in the discussion
OF the school tax question:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15
MRS. WHlTEEY'S FUNERAL.
A Distinguished Gathering Present
Many Floral Offerings.

New YoRK. Feb. The funeral OF Mrs.
Wiiliara c. Whitney, VITO of the ex-sec-
rstary OF the navy, was held today At St.
Bsrtho omsw's church. Mira. Whitnsy's
body was removed from the room where
she diei at an early hour and placed in
one OF the lower parlors. where ID lay I'M
Ill 10 O'Clock. A number OF the immsdi-
ate friends Of the family, together with
the pail bearers. gathered at the residence
and proceeded from there to the church.
The ehancel OF the church and the space
around the altar were banked deep
with palms and lilies OF the
valley. The reading desk and pulpit were
NUNS and lilies, inteTspersed with
spIashes of roses and yiolets The pulpit
itself Was festooned with white and Grim
son roses. The Rev. Dr.. Greer and his
assistant went up the central aisle to
meet the funeral party and preceded
them back to the chancel, repeating the
familiar opening lines of the episcopal
burial service. Mr.. w. G. Whitney with
his sister-in-lsw, Mrs. Bingham of Clsve-
land. leaning on his arm, came first. fol-
lowed BIZ Col Oliver Payne, Mrs Whit
ney's sisters, Mrs. Henry i. Dimock and
Mrs. Charles Z. Barney, her eldest
daughter Pauline. and the sons, Henry
PAYNE and William Payne Whitney
Next came Mrs Cleveland, who was lean
ing on the arm OF Mr.. Don NJ. Dickinson.
In she party, too. were Col. and Mrs.
Daniel Lamont. The coffin followed, 6
plain cedar casket and trimmed and inter
laced with flowers and bearing an immense
purple spray across it's face. The pail
bearers accompanying it were Grover
Cleveland, Cornslius Vanderbilt, George
Peabody Wstmors. Hamilton Mex.
Twonblsy, f. Randolph Robinson, George
G.. Haven, George II. Bend. Edward A.
Wicks, Thomas L. Gushing and Buchanan
Winthrop.
A more distinguished gathering never
attended a funeral service IN this city.
Among those present were ex-MsyOrs
Huga J. Grant, Abram S. Hewitt, William
r. Grace and Edward Cooper; Chauncey
d. Depew. J. PierpOnt Morgan, Elbridge
L. Gerry, +. d. Sloane aud fanily, COrne-
lius Vanderbilt and family, Mrs. Elliott
i. Shepard and Mrs. w. II. Schiefelin,
Col. Van Rensselaer, Cruger, Calvin S.
Brice, Charles PeGss and Mir. Cutler OF
Cleveland. Not glimpse OF earth vss
allowed to remain in sight by the time the
funeral party reached the cemetery. Tho
flowers that were used at the funeral W. ere,
by order OF Mr. Whitney, distributed
among the various hospitals of this city.
There were three wagon loads OF them.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15

The table below presents carefully
compiled statement Of the amount OF state
school tax paid by each county. tie
amount apportioned TO it out of the total
tax, the amount it gains or loses by our
apportionment system, and the amount it
would gain or lose by reduction of }
cents in the levy. The figures used in its
preparation are taken from the apportion-
ment sheets OF the superintendent OF pub
lie instruction for May, 1892, and January
1893 The tax is what was paid in 1892
and the money apportioned il used in the
school year of 1929. The figures given
include only the tax paid and ap-
porlioned. The superntendenfs ap-
portionment sheets include also the
interest on the common school funds, un-
claimed fees and other sources OF school
revenue. The total apportionment for
the current year was s. Il per capita, but
OF this only sos WAS from the state tax
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15
Lac EIectric Llght in 20.

Comment was recently made in this
column on the creditRbls and striking
showing made by the electric light in the
streets of London during the exception
allv heavy December fogs of last year.
Further and critical observation has con-
firmsd the belief that the popular idea
which has heretofore obtained, probably
because it was carefully fostered by inter
ested persons, that the penetrating power
OF the electric light in fogs il deficient.
is erroneous The London daily papers
are almost unanimous IN commanding tho
illuminating power OF the electric light in
heavy fog weather, IN which they insist
il has z far greater penetrating power
than gas.
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4 Rare Old J1cksonian Democrat.
IMash n rtnn Trnrirr : ~

"SDeGking about instances Of longevity
where the physical powers and the mem
tai faculties are still vigorous" said J. W.
Gaines of Nashville. a Cleveland presi-
Dental elector, this morning, recalls to
me an old resident OF ny section OF whom
we ara all very proud. lie is George
Hinson OF iztna Furnsce, Tenn. He is
eighty-seven years of age, but hearty and
sprightlY.
He would have marched in the recent
jollficatiOn parade il we hadn't shut MIN
up in = hotel where he could view the
show, fearing that be would take cold
He is q JacksOniRn democrat. and we want
him for the nsyt presidential election. lie
Was personal friend of Jackson and used
TO 20 hunting with him. The old gentle
man is s gunsmith by trade, still works
his farm. chops wood. goss TO the mill,
and, though he is nearly four score and
ten, is "a youihfui in spirit as lad
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-15

must grow with the rest of the world. We
are blest with as much natural power as
other men, and we are cursed with the
reputation for ignorance OF many things
that help 10 win in this world, especial v
In public affairs, and the reputation must
be cast OIL
UnderdraiRage.
Drainage is a science and there are few
farmers who are able to lay out the best
system for their land unaided 1t is bet
ter TO pay an expert to locate the drains,
determine the TALL aud calculate the size
OF tile needed. 1t is easy TO waste money
in drainage. There is a best way, and it
costs less than a poor one. Get a good
treatise on drainage and learn ali about
the work that can he learned by reading
Get the right kind vi tiles the hard
burned ones are best. and get tools 10 lay
them with. Fix up Tor the business right.
ss i; lie discouraginQ Job to undertake to
lay tiles without proper implements.
Clover.
Clover is a great forager. 1t peuetrates
the subsoil and draws To the surface ell
available plant food that has reached be-
low the reach OF Young plants of corn and
potatoes. Glover covers the ground
densey and shades it. We have learned
that ground grows richer bY being
mulched, and tits supposed that nitrale5
are found under such covering Clover
not only stores up avail able q ant food
for future crops, and gathers from the air
and subsoil. but it improves the mechani.
cal condition of the soil. The air can
enter the spaces lett by the decaying
roots and the soil is maize loomy. In
this way clover is e great friend to the
farmer.
Sentinel Pointers.
Don't work in the rain.
Uss a jointsr on the plOw when turning
sod
/; does no: pay to quarrel with neigh
Dor. life is too short.
Don't let dacaved vegetables lie ia tho
cellar thid spring. Disease germs are in
them.
Ground grain should always be fed
with cut hay or fodder. Otherwise you
gain little by grinding
Does the miller not get more than his
share of 65-cent wheat Tor the grading?
Have YOU remedy, NY brothsr fartnor?
Did your seed poiat0e, get touched bv
frost during the extreme cold weather.
If so. take THE SENTISEI'S word for it
that YOU can not plant any of that lot Of
seed with any safety. Many tubers are
chi led and damaged. even ii they do not
show it.
Kerosene and lard oil, mixed half md
halt. when used in moderation, n AXE
good solution to NE on lousy stock. Ap-
ply with a rag or sponge. using care not 10
soak tue SKIN. Ii You have q remedy YOU
think better, send II up to the department
and thus help others.
To observer: DO you advise those
of US who have fne-wonled sheep to
change to mutton breeds? Ia other words.
can we expect any lower prices when the
duty - removed? What do you adviser"
a. 7.
We refer this question to our readers.
What would YOU advise 4. = 10 do with
his sheen? Do YOU expect lower prices
Don't discuss tho tariff in this depart
ment, but give US the answer your best
juszment dictates. Many Ars in the game
position as 4. Z.
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Mice That subsi.t on Scorpions.

Among the qussr forms Of animal life
that inhabit DeEth valley is mouse that
has acquired such c taste tor scorpions
that they form It's entire bill OF fare. The
scorpion carries its formidable armamons
in the end of its slender, elongated sbdo-
men in the shape Of an exceedingly ven
omous. hooked sting. When disturbed
it elevRies this in tbs air and goes in
search of It's disturber But It Is COM
psratively slow in lie motions, while mice
are proverbial for their quicknsss the
world over The mouse learned ESny
generations ago where the scorpion carries
his weapon. aud when he mssts it ne leaps
at tue uplifted abdomen. takes off the
sting st a single bite, and proceeds to
mako = meal of its helpless prey. 1t is
supposed 10 be the only animal that rel
ishee scorpions.