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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
TELLS OF HAUNTED HOUSES.
Mrs. Helen III. Richings Addresses the
Society OF Spiritualists.

Haunted Houses was the rather I'M
canny theme presented to the Indianapolis
Society OF Spirttualists at Lorraine Hall
last night. Helen Stuart Richings, a resi-
dent or Minneapolis, and an exponent of
spirituallsm and theoSophy of some note,
had charge of the meeting. Mrs. Richings
wore an elaborate gown of cream-colored
satin, decorated with a profusion of GRIM
son roses. The lady was both eloquent and
bitter; eloquent in behalf of her doctrine
and bitterly sarcastic at each reference to
those who sheer at it's so-called fallacies.
She declared religious bigotry to be at the
head of all opposition to the beliefs Of
spiritualists. Mrs. Richings stanchly
avowed her belief in haunted houses"
AS an illustration of the visitation to
earth of the subjects of the invisible realm
she referred her audience to the Rev.
Father Hugon, of Tallahassee, Fla Two
years ago the lady had occasion to visit
the reverend father in his haunted house."
and heard the wonderful story from his
own lips. 1t is a ~well-known fact, she con-
tended, that the Roman Catholic Church
includes in its doctrines the belief that the
dead live again, and the confession from
this famous priest of the manifestations he
had seen, she thought, was the strongest
argument that could be brought to bear
in defense of Spirttualism. The house in
which the good priest resided was we'll
nigh rent assunder by the violent rap
pings of invisible visitors, and so prac-
teal did the demonstrations finally grow,
that the priest was able TO solve great
scientific problems through the medium of
the planchette board, an ingenious con-
trivance very popular with the adherents
Of modern spiritualism.
Another manifestation to which she
pinned much faith was the recent discovery
of an old we'll in Virginia. This well con-
tanned a depth of mystic water. People
looked over the curbing into the water and
the faces of many. No matter who peered
into the we'll those mysterious faces were
there. The strange incident created intense
excitement all over the country and the
press, as usual, was incredulous. Finally,
a New York paper detailed a reporter 10
visit the we'll and expose the fraud. The re-
porter set out for the place and carried out
into the we'll and returned TO his employers
the following day with the statement that
there was no fraud. On the contrary, he
had seen the supernatural demonstration,
and il was true. The relator believed that
when a reporter conceded the declaration
of others 10 be true ii ought to be accepted
by the public.
The lecturer held hat behind this phe-
nomenon there must be intelligence, and
she believes that this intelligence is util-
lied by the departed spirits as a means
of communication with their living friends.
Mrs. RichingS gave a series of psychometric
readings, a method by which the character
at the photograph of the subject or the
mention of the name. She claims that in
ninety-nine cases in a hundred she is sue
ceSSful.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
SAW A MAN AND SCREAMED.
A Central-Avenue Domestic Finds a
Thief Behind a Bookcase.

The domestic at the home of James
Healy, No. 439 Central avenue, received a
fright about 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
AS the story came to police headquarters
the girl saw a man under a bed. Police
Sergeant Laporte went to the house and
found that the statement had been some
what exaggerated The man was not
found under the bed, but had coolly taken
a position behind a bookcase. The family
were away from home yesterday afternoon,
and did not return until late. With the ex-
ception of the domestic the house was APP
parently deserted until after 6 o'clock. AT
that hour, the young woman having dis
posed of her household duties, betook her
self to the family sitting room, and, set
tling herself in a comfortable rocker, pre-
pared to enjoy a few moments repose.
Her nap was violently disturbed by an I'M
usual noise, which she was unable to To-
cate. The peculiar sounds were repeated,
and the girl grew alarmed. 1t was with
considerable nervousness that she investi-
g..ted. She peered around one corner or
the bookcase and noted the presence OF a
rocking chair. This was unusual, and she
tiptoed to the other corner. AS she eau
tiously peeped behind the case there came
the sound of uneasy shufiling or feet. and
an instant later the frightened domestic
found herself looking into the face of a
man.
The latter chuckled good naturally and
remarked: Don't get Scared but the adj
monition was lost on the girl. With a
scream of terror she ran from the house
through a rear door and set out down the
alley at a reckless pace. Her flight was
accompanied by a series of screams: and
the neighborhood was soon wrought up.
One of the neighbors caught the frightened
girl and learned a few particulars. He hur-
ried over to the Healy home and entered
the house as the unwelcome visitor was
leaving. The neighbor concluded that an
attempt to stop the man would be unwise.
An Investigation showed nothing disturbed
in the house. 1t is presumed that the man
entered the place with the intention of rob-
berry, and had taken a comfortable seat in
the rear of the bookcase TO wait until the
domestic left the premises. The latter
showing no sign of leaving, the visitor de-
cided to escape. and in making the at
tempt aroused the sleeping girl.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Mayer Slapped "a Boy.

Louis Mayer, living at No. 234 East Wash
ington street. was arrested by patrolman
Scheigert yesterday for assault on Charles
Golf. a ten-year-old boy, residing with his
parents at No. III East Liberty street. The
boy. with two companions, was making a
slight disturbance in front OF the house oc-
cupied by Mayer. The latter grew incensed
at the noise and struck the Con- lad a Sc
we're blow i'm the face. The little fellow was
crying bitterly when officer Scheigert met
him. and Mayer's arrest followed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
To My Valentine.

The summer winds may sing a song,
y song of life and love;
The skylark's trill, so sweet and strong,
May echo it above:
The western sky is golden haze
Reflects the setting sun,
And bright and fair the moons still rays
Shine where clear waters run.
Thus youth and beauty live again
Within the poets heart,
And loves sweet echo shall remain,
Though love and he may part.
The sunset sky, the brook may yield
Reflections bright and true,
But not more fair than that concealed
Within my heart-of you.
m Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
CITY NEWS NOTES..

John T. Brush is quite i'll at his home on
Morrison street.
H.. L.. Stanford, jr., of Palo Alto, Cal,
was in the city for a few hours yesterday
en- route East.
Susan A. Carrier, the wife Of Rev. A. II.
Carrier, formerly of the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church, OF this city, died at Santa
Barbara, Cal, on Feb. s, of congestion of
the lungs. She was sixty-eight years of
age. Her circle of friends in this city was
large.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
What Crapks Like.
loo W r1

1t is very bad policy for rich men who
are bothered by cranks to rush their trou-
bles into print. Cranks are like accidents
they follow one another. Like breeds like.
Cranks are fond of notoriety. and the fellow
who defaced the doorsteps Of our esteemed
friend MIR. Depew, seeing that by than de-
vice he made trouble and secured the no.
toriety he desired. will continue TO play his
little game and others will follow his ex-
annie
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
SHE'D tones Through His window

Max Koeckert. a boot and shoe dealer, at
No. 329 South Delaware street, complains of
serious annoyances on the part of vandals.
Two or three times each week a stone is
SHE'D through his shop window and he is
unable to detect the culprit. He is kept
busy replacing the glass in the window, and
wants the assistance Of the police in abat-
inc the nuisance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Thieves ON North East treet

The residence of II. F. Sprangle, No. pa
North East street, was broken into by
thieves yesterday evening. The family were
out in the afternoon and returned about .
o'clock. Every drawer and box in the house
had been ransacked. the bod clothing was
in a disordered condition and the entire in
terror presented a most untidy appearance.
A gold ring. and pair OF cuff buttons were
the only articles missing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12

VANCOUVER, b. c., Feb. IL-Governor
Moresby and Indian Agent Devlin nave
been instructed by the government to in
men, with Instructions to summarily put a
stop TO the traffic. A local paper has
traced seventeen cases in which SiwaSh
girls have been sold during the past twelve
months at prices ranging from S. per month
TO $50 cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12

net after a particularly copious repast, was
induced to purchase a young and vicious
lion. of which transaction. however. he
failed subsequently to retain any remem-
brance. The arrival of the lion first alarmed
and then Infatuated the bankers wife to
such a degree that a dispute ensued, which
has now resulted in a suit for divorce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Hack Owners at Peace Again.

The local hack owners. VINO for some
months have been making war on each 9TH
or and cutting rates. making the rate for
funerals to Crown Hill at $3.50, have formed
a combination, and on the 18th will advance
the prices TO the old standard on all hack
service. The trip for each hack to Crown
Hill on week days Will be 81 and on Sun
day e
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Divorce Caused by n Lion.

New York Tribune.
For the first time on record a lion is figur-
ing In the Swiss courts of law as the cause
of the destruction of the matrimonial felic-
ity of a couple who lived together on good
terms until the king OF the forest appeared
upon the scene. One OF the leading bankers
OF Basic. when visiting the menagerie Pa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Make the Statement Complete.

zone of the mills which have resumed
work since the Wilson bill passed" re-
marks the e~xultant New York Evening
Post DEM, us the wooden mill of Con-
gresham Stevens at North Andover,
Mass But our ardent "tariff-reform'' con-
temporary neglects To add that IL was at
a Democratic cut of 10 per cent. in wages.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
The Pyramid Pile Cure

Is a new discovery for the prompt, perm,
nent cure of piles in every form Ever
druggist has it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
SOCIETY NOTICES.
LOST.
wANTED-AGEyTS.

MANIFESTATIONS or agents. Good pay
selling pants to order, 50: suits. SIS. HUN
TER CO.. Cincinnati o.
AGENTS WANTED-Four best selling
specialties ever introduced. MARBLE
MFG CO.. AZ Massachusetts avenue, city.
WANTED-Flrst-class man TO take State
Agency. Must he intelligent and active.
pleasant work, good wages. NATIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CO., Detroit, Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Womb Troubles.

The whole Story, however, is told in
an illustrated book entitled "Guide to
Health" by Mrs. Pinkham. Ii con
talns over 90 pages of most important
information, which every woman, mar
ried or single, should know about her.
Sell. Send z twO-cent STAMPS for il. For
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
Dizziness, F%aintness,

Extreme Lassitudc, "don't care" and
want to be left alone" feeling, excl
liability irritability, nervousness, Sleep
l%essness, tlatulency. melancholy, or tho
"blues," and backache. These are
sure indications of Female Weakness,
some derangement of the Uterus or
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
INANCIA

MONEY TO LOAN-On farms at the low
est market rate; privileges for payment
before due. We also buy municipal bonds.
THOS. c.. DAY & CO. u East Market
street. Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-12
kidneV ComnIaints

1Uu can auufess III 5trICttst CUIIIucHCei
LYDIA y. PINKHAM NED. CO., Lynn, hass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
MT. VERNON, wAsHINGToN's HOME.

of his duties as commander in chief
displayed the heroism, fortitude and
courage that won for him the undying
love and veneration of every true
American.
Why should We. then, bother about
the minor blemishes, if there were any,
of such man?
1t has been said of Washington that
at rare intervals he lost control of his
temper and was especially irritable
when tortured by the pangs of hunger.
What of it?
He was still the great general, the
patient, accomplishing patriog shar-
ing the sufferings and hardships of his
faithful soldiers, and never, for one in
slant, swerving in his splendid devo-
tion to his country and the great
cause of human liberty.
Yes, Washington was hero. He was
also a patriot and statesman. And
let us rather be guilty, in his case, OF
little hero worship than forget what
he did for his country and humanity.
Better that American boys and girls
should be taught along these lines than
that they should grow up with no love
for his memory in their hearts and with
little or no knowledge of the man and
his noble achievements. For TO study
Washington and his life means the in
culcation of the principles of honesty,
morality and patriotism, veneratioR
for God and native land, together with
that sublime courage which mikes men
willing to do and dare anything in the
course of justice and the right.
So on this 22d of Febr 1zary, 1894, let
us turn our hearts and thoughts
towards our own Washington. ana in
study of his virtues learn lessons tbat
viii make us better and more useful
citizens; make US prouder Of the price.
less heritage for which the war Of '7e
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

Let us see what they were: In the
first place, he was of thoughtful, de-
Lucrative nature. He was possessed
of tremendous will force. and this
faculty, turned as it was in his case
into the right channels, enabled him
to carry forward that work of self
training which he began in his early
youth and continued, so far as we
know, to the close of his long and
eventful career. He was studious in
ms habits, loved truth, honesty and
sobriety; and these virtues, with the
constant use of his reflective powers,
soon gave to him a Judgment ripened
by thoughtful obser vation, far SUI
perior to that possessed by most men
of twice his age and experience.
His innate modesty, too, is well
known. In about the only letter to
his wife that has been preserved he as
sures her that he did not seek the high
place which the continental congress
had given him as commander in chief
of the American army. He also tells
her in the same epistle that he could
not shirk the grave responsibilities
thus thrust upon him and that he could
not, without bringing reproach and
disgrace to his good name, decline the
proffered honor. At the same time he
expresses his fears as to his ability to
handle the great interests intrusted to
him, but adds, with modest confidence,
that he will do the best he can and
leave the rest to that Providence who
had all along guided and protected him
in every important undertaking.
This, then, is enough for us to know,
that he did succeed in his new and re-
sponsible position, and in the discharge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

When in the grasp Of Tyranny
Our country PROSTATE bowed,
When Wrong held sway on land and sea,
And Right by force was cowed,
TIE latent drps - pa q hearts
To mighty flame burst forth,
And loud the call for freemen all
no rise and prove their worth
Scarce had the echoes died away.
Ere legions sought the fields OF fray.
In that great hour OF need, the Lord.
In mighty wisdom, raised
man to WELD the leaders sword.
Where fires Of battle blazed.
A man OF valor, in whose breast
Was throned loyal heart,
A man whose hand was nerved to rend
The CALLING chains apart.
And hurl the hosts of royalty
Back in defeat across the sea.
Our stricken land Ger hill and plain
Was wounded with the graves
In which through all these years have LATIN
The fallen hero braves.
The tangled grass on prairie wide,
The leaves in shaded wood,
The timid flowers in Natures bowers,
Were stained with patriot blood
Ali Great the sacrifice that we
Might taste the fruits of Liberty
BY hand OF Peace the storm was stayed.
Smoothed was the wrinkled brow
OF scowling War. Subdued, dismayed,
Shattered their boastful vow,
Our foemen in their ships again
Sped DER the trackless sea,
While gladstone notes from myriad throats
Praised God for Liberty,
And Ger the land by valor saved,
Our war-rent flag in triumph waved
Then ring the bells, and young and old
With shouts the music swell
Let the glad tale again be told
By tongue and changing bell
The honored day again is here
On which 70 US was given
That hero grand by whose strong hand,
Oppression's chains were riven.
Till hand OF Time blot out the sun
Wen hail the name OF Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
AN HISTORIC HOUSE.

George Washington's Headquarters at
Newburgh, n. Y.
One OF the historical places in the
city of Newburgh is Washington's
headquarters. 1t is very pretty little
building, overlooking the Hudson river.
On the west side is 2 low porch, which
IS the entrance to the historical room
having seven doors and one window.
1t originally was the dining-room. 1t
contains one Of the high old-fashioned
fireplaces. Hanging to its black sides
are a kettle once used by LAFAYETTE
and a few cannon balls. Near by is an
almost life-size portrait of Gen. Wash
ington. embroidered in silk.
TO the right is Washington's bed
room. In this room are some chairs
and table brought from Holland in
the year 1882, also portraits Of Gen.
and Mrs. Washington, and two very
much worn flags. Ia the next room
are Mrs. Washington's spinet and
Washington's chair. The housekeep-
er's room is where the old ammunition
and guns are kept. The walls are lit
orally covered with gums and muskets.
In here are several links of the chain
which was placed across the Hudson to
pr ent the passage of British ships
d, ing the war. Several other rooms
are filed with minor curiosities.
The next floor can hardly be called
story, for it is only small attic. Here
repose ancient spinning wheels and
knspsacks. Amidst the dust of ages
on the floor lie several pairs of slip
pers. The stairway and hall are deco
rated with Id oil portraits.
The grounds around the building are
laid ont as park. Cannons and balls
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

he was, at the same time, and despite
these facts, great and noble charac-
ter.
If it be true, as Shakespeare says:
There is destiny which shapes our ends
Rough bew them bow we WILL"
1t would almost seem that even in
his boyhood days Washington began
the formation of character that in after
years enabled him to win the proud
place he viii ever hold among the great
men of the earth. Laying aside as i'm
probable and foolish many of the
stories that have been told about him
before he attained manhood's estate,
it is still clear that he was no ordinary
boy. He was scarcely in his THIRTEEN
year before he had copied and complied
40 rules of conduct, and these he
studied diligently and applied them
during his whole life both in social and
business relations with others.
A study Of the man, as shown in his
career from a surveyor TO president of
the United States, diseloses, we think,
The leadjr= traits Of his character.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
SIX MORE Die al a..

Death List OF Brandenbnre Expiosion Vie
tius Is Increased.
KEEL, Feb. 49, Six of the men who
were injured ny the explosion on the
cruiser Brandenburg died Saturday
morning at the military hospital This
makes forty-fve deaths from the acct
dent. 1t is learned that the main pipe
Of the starboard engine burst while the
indicators were showing that the en-
gines were developing only 1900 horse
power. 1t is said much higher pres
sure had previously been used.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
ItIa Different NJ

Father-Remember. my son, George
Washington became the greatest and
most beloved man our country ever
produced; and yet he never told lie.
Son-Yes, father; but he didn't have
SO much competition as us boys have.-
Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
TELL THE GLAD TALE AGAIN
By CAPT. JACK CRAWFORD.

ING out, glad bells
and young and
old
With shouts the
music swell,
And let the tale
again be told
By tongue and
changing bell
The honored natal
day is here
On which TO us
was given
The hero grand by
W b e strong
hand
Oppr ssio MS
chains were
riven.
Mid all the hero
names, not one
Lives in our hearts
like Washing
ton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

are arranged around. Near BY Ea
monuments of Washington.
From here there is splendid view of
the river and Storm King. and all the
mountains stand forth in their glory.
Altogether this is very pretty, pleas
ant and interesting place to visit
Beatrice Weaver, in Harper's Young
People.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
Death Fornd Her II Pr.v~

MOBILE, Ala, Feb 1a.-Miss Augusta
Parker, daughter of ex-Mayor 8. NJ
Parker, was burned to death Friday
night While kneeling in prayer by
her bedside kerosene lamp near her
upset, exploded and burned hsr to u
criAp
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
NatLnnh M a. W.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 2O.--The Ma
tional Assembly League of American
Wheelmen- met at the Gait house at
1885 a. m. Monday. There were ninety
FIVE representatives present and eighty
three proxies, making total of 17s out
of 1874 in the assembly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
hin car FACTORY purna.I.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20. The imman1e tin
can and japanned ware factory Of Eor-
ton Bros. was burned last night. the
loss being 100000 Sir hundred EN-
ployes were thrown out Of work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

was fought, and more determined that
thu land whiah Washingten loved 30
well shall ever be tho best and freest
on earth. Ed. r. PRIECaARD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

toteI-PARK HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
grietor, Platteville. Wis. The house has been
Aely reftted and refurnished throughout and
VI 'ains win be spar ed to accommodate guests.
std stabling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
STAGE ROUTES.

i
LANCASTER 8 PLATTEVILLE STAGE.
(Daily.)
leaves Lancaster at p. N. and Arrives at
Platteville at p. m.
LEAVES Platteville at a. m. and Arrives at Ian
caster at 1920 .. m.
GREEN, & ABRAMS Props.
LANCASTER 8 sPECHT'S FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
caves Lancaster at a. m. and Arrives at
Pctosi at II m.
LEAVES Potosi at p. m and Arrives at
A'17'S : BUD DUNCAN, Propr.
LANCASTER. BEEToWN s. BLOOMINGTON
STAGE
(Daily.)
LEAVES Lancaster at m and Arrives at Bloom
ington at IL m.
LEAVES Bloomington at 80 p. m. and Arrives
at Lancaster at 6 80 p. m.
JOE. SMITH. Prop.
LANCASTER u BURTON STAGE.
rgAvEs Burton at s a. m. and Arrives at Lancae
n ter at IL m.
TX Lancaster at 100 and Arrives at Burton
49, - = = JNo. POTTER, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22
BoscOBEL.

rney-JoHN ID. WILSON. Boscobel,
Attorney and Gounsetor ~ Law VII,
tice IN al Wis o t=ir Courts and il the
I'd States TrrFt makes Collections ard
lsacts busine promptly os7ee over Rlsa
& hardware are
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-02-22

LANCASTER. WISCONSIN, THURSDAY FEBRUARY "a 1894