The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-10
ALONG THE BYWAKS.

Last week one of the West India steam
ers brought to New York and carried
away again on her return voyage a quite
notable man.
He is a native of Jamaica, born Of At
rlcan parents who We're slaves. although
he himself is of free birth. He is a man
Of considerable education and wide ex-
perience of its kind. His name is Subel.
Twenty-Five years ago and more he was
owner and commander Of a vessel trad
ing along the Spanish Main. He became
interested in the gold discoveries in the
Caratal district of Venezuela. which are
now in dispute between that republic and
the British colony Of Guiana. and secured
a large interest in the richest mine in the
district. known by the title of the Cal-ao
He also became manager, developed the
mine successfully, and dispensed regal
hospitality TO traveers at his big RANDI
ling ranche-like house, near the mine
works.
Finally. when the time was ripe, he
succeeded in launching the mine on the
London market at a capitalization OF
about $4,000, 900, of which, it is believed,
over a million dollars fell to his share.
Soon after he retired from the manage
ment and settled in or near Kingston,
Jamaica, where he is looked upon as
prODaDiy the TlCneSt man Oh the lS4dLlu.
He Is a man Of large stature, very pow
erfully built. and. although Of deep
mahogany complexion, has the c,ean-cut
features of the higher African races. His
face is full Of character, and he has an
excellent taste in pictures and fondness
for books Of the old classical style.
This has been his first visit TO the
United States. as he has an unconquer-
able aversion to the country on account
of the traditional indignities put upon
people of his color and blood. Probably
only the most urgent business brought
him here upon this fiylng trip.-N. y
Recorder.
"Thare could scarcely be a better illus
tration OF what certain legal man calls
colossal nefIiciency' than this story of a
verdict given by jury some years ago
in Coahoma county, Mississippi" said an
attorney of that state. The case under
trial was that of a man who-accidental-
", as almost every one Extraordinarily
shot a friend while the two were of with
a hunting party.
The accused person was a prominent
citizen Of the place and had the respect
\ and love of the whole community, ana as
the trial proceeded the faces of the jury
men were filled with anxiety. When they
at last retired il became evident u them
that the prisoner could not be acquitted
of all blame in such a serious matter ac-
cording To the evidence, but they decided
that if he must be considered guilty OF
something they would make that some
thing as light rs possible. Accordingly
the foreman gravely announced on their
return to the court room that they had
found the prisoner guilty of drunkenness.
Despite the gravity Of the case, rip
pie of amusement ran over the court
room at this verdict. The judge imme-
diately again charged the jury, this time
with considerable severity and great
clelrness, and again they retired.
a long interval elapsed. but at last
they came struggling in. once more the
foreman confronted his honor, and thus
announced their final decision: We find
the prisoner guilty of manslaughter' he
said. 'but'-and this in tone of def
ance-'we don't none Of US believe he
done it, st. Louis Republic.
There are two things which all cigar
smokers might observe with profit to
| themselves said Mr.. T. c. Brown!ee. at
the Ebbitt. Mr.. Brownlee travels for a
| large cigar mandatory and knows a
| thing or two about the ethics Of smok-
ing Before lighting a cigar bite off the
end. and. placing the end to be lighted
| between your lips, bow through ii. In
| this way you get rid of a fine dust that
accumulates in the cigar when 1t is dry,
which is apt to inflame your vocal chords
| and injure your voice. 1t is valuable
hint for singers. and I know Of quite a
number of professional opera singers who
never light a cigar until they have blown
! out the dust. To the failure to do this
may be attributed in great part the
! throat diseases with which steady smOk-
| ers are afflicted.
! Another valuable suggestion from an
| economic standpoint is to thrust your
| cigar into your vest pocket with the
! pointed end up. Many vest pockets are
| so shallow as TO cause the end of a cigar
/ to stick out over the edge. The constant
i rubbing Of the coat against the large end
/ which is very much more sensitive than
| the other, causes IL to fray and break
| necessitating the wetting Of the wrapper
! IN order 10 make the cigar available al
/ all. Any one who will act on these tive
! hints will live longer and save money
| Washington Post.
The brakeman on train out of Chi
cago had been grievously hurt in an ac-
cident and as he lay on the grass by the
| side of the track a group of passenger
! gathered about him while the doctor in
vestigated the extent of his injuries.
IF he mad stimulant of some kind ht
might last for some time" said the ply.
stefan after his examination. Have any
| of YOU a flask of whisky?'
81 have" responded a st. Louis drum
| mer. and he handed out a pint of liquor
Take this" said the doctor kindly as
| he raised the injured mans head.
what is it, doctor?" he asked feebly
| whisky This gentleman from ST
| Louis has brought it to you," said tn,
doctor as coaxingly as If he were taking
to a child.
rs it St Louis whisky?" Whispered
the brakeman.
The doctor looked up inquiringly at tn
drummer.
II got it there last night" said tn
drummer.
The brakeman, with a last effort
waved the flask aside.
Thank you, DOCTOR" he said yer,
slowly and in scarcely audible tones
I'm hurt bad enough already" and h
| closed his eyes to open them no more oil
| earth.-DetrOit Free Press.
| Ladies fair. the end Is near:
| Soon will lie upon its bier
Every lovely blossom here.
| Posies cen with which the year
| Strives to hide her swift decay,