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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
sPARROws ATTACK A MOUSE.
An Odd Battle Witnessed on the Street
Escape of the Mouse.

There was a battle royal on Michigan
st. yesterday afternoon. A man was
seen to come out of fiat building with
a mouse trap i'm his hand. A yellow dog
was Looping along on the other side Of
the street. The man with the trap whis-
tied to him and shouted "sic 'em" two or
three times. The fool dog didn't catch
on. but continued his lazy trot until
he came to an alley, into which he ran,
probably to dig up a bone hidden when
his stomach had no aching void. The
man looked disguised and said some
thing to himself that sounded harsh.
Then he unlocked the top of the trap
and out jumped tiny mouse. The ami
NAL hoped off toward the stone curb
ing at a higher rate of speed than a
toad would take, but much after
the same style Of jump. The man had
nade up his mind to let the poor little
mouse have its freedom when an English
sparrow which had been watching opera
tons from a neighbring gable darted
into the street. He flew at the mouse
viciously, spreading it's wings widely as
a spring chicken does when a dispute
arises with a mate over a kernel Of corn.
The mouse continued to bound along
the pavement when heavy express
wagon rolled by and the sparrow retired
temporarily from the attack. When the
danger was past, he was again after the
strange enemy, but was reinforced by
two more SparrOWS. Then there was
some sport rarely witnessed. The mouse
ran hither and thither in search of a
crack in the curbstone, while his tan
TALKING enemies were striking wicked
blows at him with their bills and flap
ping him about the head with their
wings The mouse was bewildered. but
held its own in wonderful manner
against the great odds and when about
to surrender along came an electric car
with a loud whir that scattered the spar
rows and gave the mouse another chance.
Before they had time to return to the
chase he had reached the end of the
curbing, where he had squeezed into a
small crack and escaped under the side
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down, and afore that comes I hope
Girty and the varmints will be glad to
leave"
At the distance separating Kenton and
Girty it was impossible for them to ar
rive at any understanding. If it was
the renegade who fired the shot. at the
moment the scout dropped to the
ground, it is hardly likely he would have
been pierced had he kept his feet, but
the incident served to make Gtrty
solid" with his companions, who knew
Of the former friendship between the
AS for. young Ashbridge and the other
pioneers none of them suspected the
truth.
The incident was fair notice to both
sides that the armistice was at an end;
henceforth it was bitter war to the end.
''Younker," remarked Kenton after a
few minutes spent in close scrutiny of
the front of the cabin, II don't think
there's much show for either of us get
ting shot from this side"
why not?'
They know I'm here and will keep
closer watch than anywhere else, or
rather will keep more out of sight"
How would it do for you to make a
circuit of the clearing?"
IN do that purity soon if some of the
folks don't drop varmint. We amt
both needed here; the women are lonely
over and talk to your mother and sis
ter and Mrs. Altman and" added the
scout significantly, Ito Agnes; she's a
powerful nice gal and they'll be glad
to have YOU"
II thank you for the suggestion; I'll
go; when you need me give me
WHISTLE
The youth cautiously stole along the
foot of the slope, under the slight bank,
until he reached his friends.
1t was at that juncture that the re-
port OF a rifle was heard by all. 1t came
from the woods at the rear of the clear
ing and cabin.
'I'll be hangedr' muttered the aston
ished Kenton, IF that shot wasn't from
the rifle of that black younker!'
Such was the fact, and strange it was
that the most striking experience of any
member of the company, after landing
from the 1atboat, should come to
Jetho Juggens.
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CHAPTER XVII.
Besieged and BesteEers.

Simon Kenton had set out to play
what might be termed a daring game Of
bluff
With far more quicIness than would
be supposed he stationed his men in the
best possible position. 1t will be remem-
bered that the cabin faced the Ohio,
which just there followed course al
most due east and west. Mr.. Altman
was placed among the trees to the west
of the clearing or down stream; Mr..
Ashbridge on the eastern tide, or up
stream; the scout and young Ashbridge
on the northern side or real front of the
building, where the space was open,
while Jethro Juggens was located among
the trees at the rear, or to the south Of
the cabin.
Now" said the scout to each party
in turn, 1.-THE minute you catch sight
of one of the varmints send bullet
through him TO a dead certainty. There
are only four, without counting the
white man, that amount TO anything.
If we can pick off one or two Wen make
a rush and take the house in spite of
'em."
These instructions were impressed
upon all so plainly that there was no
room for misunderstanding. Even Jeth-
TO Juggens eomprehended them and Sc
cretIy resolved that from his position he
himself would slay the whole four Shaw
anoes and then stride through the door.
In making the disposition of the forces
as described KentOn had a clearly de-
fined object in view.
Since the frolt was commanded by
him and young Ashbridge the most inn
pOrtant duty devOlved upon the two.
The scout placed great confidence in the
youth. In fact. the others were not like
" to have anything To do but watch
for a shot at the Indians who had taken
possession Of the cabin. Whatever de-
cisive action resulted must be on the
northern side, in front Of the entrance,
which. as explained, was commanded by
KentOr and young Ashbridge.
To reach a point Of observation the
two had TO steal along the bottom Of
the slope upon their hands and knees.
Having succeeded in this, they halted
for brief consultation.
For the first time the scout explained
the meaning Of what had taken place.
so The Panther showed the white
feather, did he?" was the opening re-
mark of the youth. as they lay fiat on
the ground. where, by raising their
heads a few inches. they could observe
the whole front of the cabin.
1T looks that way but, yunker. l
want you to understand one thing; that
infarnaI Shawanoe amt afeared of any
has got to meet yet and have II out"
Why did he not do so when he was
given the chance?"
Cause he made up his mind he could
do a powerful sight better. Spose, now.
him and me had had a fout; he was
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
The Use of Chopsticks.

We are very apt to think that the
use of chopsticks is a heather custom
and should be left TO. the Chinese. But
if we only knew it the despised little
sticks are of great service in everyday
work and play, and the boys and girls
cannot do better than to learn to handle
them.
The first thing in the use of chop
sticks is to hold one of them very firmly
in the right hand, just as an awkward
boy holds his pen, and to get the trick
Of holding it it will not slip. The
other stick is held in the left hand and
is placed in the fingers as if it were a
pen held properly, so it will slide and
move with the motions of the fingers.
A little practice with two pointed sticks
will soon give the necessary experience,
so that any boy or girl can use the
chopsticks nicely.
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CHAPTER xxvI-Continue

All Saw the ranger standing on the
edge of the river. just below the clear
ing where the underground hid him
from the sight of the Shawanoes in the
cabin.
Thank Cod he has wont! was the
fervent exclamation of Mr.. Altman.
He is making motions to usp' said
the younger Ashbridge; ''hark! he is
saying something"
The ranger placed his hand beside his
mouth to guide his voice, and called in
a guarded undertone:
Hist the anchor quick, and drop
down opposite me-"
without pausing to ask for any ex-
PLANTATION, Jethro Juggens dropped his
gun and seized the rope fastened to the
large stone at the bottom of the river.
The flatboat began slowly drifting down
stream and quickly arrived opposite the
scout.
Now anchor aginr' he added; don't
lose any time: things are getting warn"
The stone splashed into the water and
the bulky craft came to a standstil by
the time 1t was fairly under way.
Come ashore. all of you, in the ca
noe
The fatboat, it must be borne in mind,
was out of the field Of vision of the
Shawanoes, but there was no saying how
long it would remain so.
who shall come first?' asked young
Ashbridge.
1.-THE men; leave the women folks
last
The canoe sank to it's gunwales with
the weight of the four men, but the dis
lance was short and the surface of the
Ohio as calm as that of a mill pond.
Now go back and bring the women .
added Kenton to young Ashbridge, who
without a word did as he was told.
Let me congratulate you" remarked
Mr.. Altman, extending his hand
ION what?" demanded Kenton.
ION eonquering the Shawanoe chief
tain, The Panther"
"Faughl he ran away; l haven't seed
hide or hair of him.
Its just as we'll. for he's out of the
question
There's where you're mistook; that's
just the trouble and that's why I'm
fetching you ashore"
ITO do what?'
ITO capture the varmints in the cab
in. There's only five of 'em and one of
EN- is hit hard, as 1 happened to see"
Il 'spose you Obsarved who it war
dat plugged him. Mr.. Kenton. If you
didn't"
'.Silencer' interrupted Mr.. Altman,
don't speak till you are asked a ques-
ton
you done well. younker," remarked
the scout of Jethro, who grinned with
delight and chuckled at the next re-
mark; IF you'd wanted to kill him
you'd done it. too. What 1 set out 10
say was that we're stronger than them
varmints in there and we must drive
'em out Here are the women
The mothers and two daughters
stepped upon land. This completed the
party. No one was left on the fiatboat
Now explained Kenton. the wom-
en- will stay right here where they be-
if danger takes shape that they're to
go back on the fiatbOat, I'll see that they
get there in time. We've got to leave
you to yourselves for awhile"
And what do you and the rest In
tend TO dor" asked Mrs Altman, all
listening eagerly for the reply of Ken
ton.
Were going TO surround the cabin
and drive out the varmints; it's got 10
be done purity quick or it won't be done
at all Come on, boys"
Kenton led the way and all the men
followed
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indianapolis,
Her Very own Description.

Stranger (at the door)-'I am trying
to find a lady whose married name !
have forgotten, but l know she lives in
this neighborhood. She is a woman
easily described. and perhaps you know
her-a singularly beautiful creature,
with pink and white complexion, seashen
ears, lovely eyes and hair such as a
goddess might envy" SCIENTIFICALLY,
sir, / don't know" Voice (froa head
of stairs)-"Jane, tell the gentleman Ill
he down in a minute House
keeping.
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The school Boys Plea.

les bein' with natur' is bout the best
And mostest comfortin kind o. rest;
Jes' layin' out there in the shade O. the
trees
An a watctin' the birds an the humble
bees.
/ s'pose it does edicate us-some.
To go to school-an' yit we're dumb
Purt' nigh, l guess, when we git done
AS on the day at we begun.
Now some folks think it's lazy way
An grumble an gas about maxim hay"
And they git me riled, a talHin' sech stuff.
An kind o. on eend n purt' nigh in
huff.
Why, the hull things so clear even L kin
we'll see,
An, I ask, where the dickens would all
that stuff be.
All your sinse an larnin' an philosophy
Eff some person-fust hadn't gone out to
see.
STEAD O. guessin' at things-an missin'
maybe?"
It's the spirit O. natur'-that us fellows
want
But we could jest open our books up-and
hunt,
And study-and search till our hair gifts
gray,
But we'd never find natur' out-not that
away.
An so when we tire of city an school.
An want to git out where it's open an
cool,
Then we cut for the country, an jest soak
our eyes
In the fields. an the forests, in the creeks
an the skies.
HOWARD FBRIDE.
indianapolis Nov. 80.
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A Perfect Brute.

Henry, dear. have you had hard
day? You look tired. There are your
slippers right by the fire"
"Maria, please don't let this go any
further / can't afford so much deyotion
this year Collections are slow, and you
simply can't have that"
"Bruter'
That's better. 1 thinks I can live up
to that title without going bankrupt"
New York Recorder.
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CONQUEROR OF PAIN

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PAIN IN THE CHEST OR SIDES,
HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE OR ANY
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cations rubbed by the hs nd act like
magic, ceusing the pain TO instantly stop.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
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The application OF the READY RELIEF
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ALL INTERNAL PAINS. PAINS IN
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DIARRHOEA. collie. FLATULENCY.
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and quickly cured by taking internally
half TO a teaspoonful of Ready Relief In
half tumbler of water.
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SHOD WITH SILENCE.
A Tale of the Frontier.
By EDWARD s. ELLIS,

THRqTu TO
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-12-06
Radway's is a Compound Pill.
RAILWAYS PILLS

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YOU Of the truth.
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and they are perfectly safe TO take. To
those who are looking for
Health RESTORE
we cannot too strongly recommend a
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as is presented in Railways Pills-
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and when there is a prickling. burning.
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in the small OF the back and along the
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DADWAY'S
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The most certain and safe Pain Remedy
In the world that instantly stops the mos
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1 s'pose it does edicate us-some.
To go to school-an' yit we're dumb
Purt' nigh, guess, when we git done
AS on the day at we begun.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

THE house Of representatives have
passed a bill admitting Utah aud Ari-
ION and will pass one admitting n ew
Mexico and Oklahoma.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

THE eighth annual meeting of the
Educational Association of New Mex
leo will be held at Albuquerque on the
9th, 2Sth and Goth OF this month.
There will be a reception by the Com
mercial club and papers, readings,
recitations and music. The LIBERAL
has received q copy Of the program,
from which 1t finds the following
Grant county teachers will take a part:
New Mexico's Educational System"
George w. Miles; Arithmetic as
Taught in Primary Grades" Nettie
Munson; 1.-THE Trend of Modern Edu-
cation" Prof. Geo. Selby of Deming:
Piano Solo, Mrs. Geo. Selby; Recita-
tion, May B. Gaddis; "Teaching Pa
trlotism," Mrs. w. L. jackson, Silver
City; 1.-THE Qualifications of a Success
full School Teacher" w. H. Decker,
Central. Miss May b. Gaddls of Sill
yer City is treasurer. Any lady wish
Ing to join the association can do so
by sending Miss Gaddis her name and
fifty cents; any gentleman can join by
depositiug a dollar with the same
treasurer. The Santa Fe road will
sell tickets for one fare for the round
trip. All teachers and all people in
terested in education are invited to
attend the meeting.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

MONDAY President Cleveland sent a
message TO Congress on the Hawaiian
question. His message consisted PRIV
cipally Of an argument In favor OF his
side Of the question and claiming It is
the proper thing to have the Queen
restored to the throne. The line OF
argument is that Minister Stevens had
for over a year been anxious TO have
Hawaii annexed to the United States;
that he had favored and aided the rev.
olution that put the provisional gov
eminent in possession Of the islands;
that but for his aid and the landing
Of the marines from the United States
war vessel the provisional government
would never have succeeded; that as
the Queens power had been ended
really by the action OF the officers Of
the United States, not by the uprising
IN the islands, It was the duty Of the
United States to put her back IN the
enjoyment Of the power she had on
the 18th OF last January; that as the
provisional government had relied on
the officers of the United States, and
had been promised protection by these
onicers, it was only right that IL the
Queen was restored to power for her
to amnesty and forgive them for what
they had done; that the Queen had
not consented to this. This is the
state Of affairs at the writing Of the
message, which concludes as follows;
"In commencing this subject to the
extended powers and wise discretion
Of congress, ! desire to add the assur-
ancc that / shall be much gratiaed to
cooperate in any legislative plan
which may be devised for the solution
OF the problem before us which is con-
s%istent with American honor, integ-
rity and morality"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

THE LIBERAL interviewed a cattle
man the other day who has been doing
some work down on the Mexican bor-
der. AS he will again have occasion
to work there he does not care to have
his name mentioned in connection
with the interview. II the LIBERAL
was at liberty to mention his name it
would be recognized as that of a man
OF acknowledged reliability and stand
ing all yer New Mexico. He said the
actual lighting being done in Mexico
was by the Tomochic Indians. The
Mexican government had treated this
tribe with great cruelty. Some time
ago the troops had attacked their vii
lagc and killed a large number Of its
people, sparing neither women nor
children. This was done because of a
dispute ever taxes. The men thathad
escaped recognized there was a price
set on their heads and that 1t was use
less for them to try and live the life of
peace they had formerly lived. So
they had taken to the mountains and
were waging a ceaseless warfare
against tn Mexican government.
They would occasionally come down
from the mountains and attack the
troops, but always had the advantage
on their side. They would 20 about
among the people living in that coun-
try and never melest them. They had
the sympathy Of the people and secur
ed help and supplies from them when.
ever they could be given with safety.
There were many government spies In
the neighborhOod and the citizens had
70 be careful about giving help. As
20 the number OF these men, the Mex.
lean officials claim there were but
twenty-eight Of them, while one OF
the T%omOchians told him there were
at least two hundred. The probable
ity Is the correct number is between
these two figures. There are occa.
siOnally additions to the band. They
say they cannot give up, as they would
be promptly shot, and SO they have
got 10 fight till they are all killed. The
government viii probably XIII them
OF in time, but it will take n long
time, for the Indians are well &c
nnlfntcd with the mountains.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

Ex-SheriG Lockhart went up to Sill
YER City last Friday with a roll conceal
ed about his person. On his arrival
he turned over to Treasurer Fleming
the sum of S22, TAT. SO, the amount Of
the illegal taxes collected by hin dur
ing the years 1912 and not heretofore
paid over to the treasurer. or tais
sum s1,135.6S goes to ex-Distrlct At.
torney Ancneta as his percentage for
collecting the amount. The balance
will be divided among the various tax
payers who were on the lucky list Of
those who paid Col. Lockhart their
taxes after he discovered the levy was
an Illegal one. A schedule is now be-
ing prepared, and a. soon as tits com
pleted checks will be issued for the
various amounts due the taxpayers.
Col. Lockhart paid over the amount
of money he collected and paid moth
ing for interest on the same, although
1t is a notorious fact that he has been
using this money for months in his
private business, and had the money
invested in cattle. A calculation has
been made which shows that the inter-
est on the money, at the moderate
rate Of six per cent. would have
amounted to nearly $4,000. In speak
ing Of this matter the Sentinel says:
"Since Mr.. Lockhart has discharged
his obligations to the people it is but
just to exhoneratc him from even the
appearance Of dishonesty in the mat
ter" AS Mr.. Lockhart held out sew
eral thousand dollars that the courts
decided ne should have turned over to
the county; as he held it for "A time
varying from eleven and one-half
months to two years and two months;
as he used the money in his private
business, supposedly to his great per-
sonal prodt, and paid no interest; as
the statutes declare such %rentention
and use to be ENLIGHTENMENT; as it took
a lawsuit and a decree of the court to
compel Col. Lockhart to turn this
money over to the proper authorities,
the Sentinel should certainly pardon
a person who differs from it in his
opinion of Col Lockhart's honesty.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1893-12-22

DR.. II. J. Woodville of Silver City,
the county physician, died at his home
last week Thursday at 1l:45 p. M.
The doctor had apparently been in
his usual health until a few moments
before his death, when he was attack
ed with a nausea. His wife imme-
diately sent for DR.. Wood, but before
he arrived DR.. Woodville was dead.
He leaves a wife and four children. he
has been a resident of Grant county
since 1878, and has long held the posi-
ton Of county physician. He has
always been a fayorlte in Silver City
and his death will be sincerely mourn
ed by his many friends.