davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The indicator., 1894-12-08

New York. Capt. IIume's ancestors
were llighlanders on the one side and
Lowlanders on the other. Young
Hume received good schooling at
jefferson academy IL Schoharrie
county, New York, and uftcrwurd
taught school. He then went to New
York city, and after clerlling in dry
goods store for Il year or more, he came
to Illinois. Leaving the Hudson river
he staged it. to Galena. In the fall
of 1887 he settled in Hire township,
McDonough county, where he rur-
| chased II farm. Blandinsville was yet
to be born. Capt. Hume resided in
| Hire township until the fall of 1910 or
| Al, when he built the first house in the
present site of Blandinsville. 1t was
not the residence he row occupies, and
which Mr.. Lincoln occupied as guest,
but one of less pretcnsions
1t was in 1899, however, that the
most important event in Capt. Hume's
| life took place. 1t was his marriage to
Miss Harriet l.. Blandin, for whose
was called Blandinsvillc. lie was un-
doubtedly the first settler of that re-
gion. This remarkable couple have
been married fifty-tive years, and both
nre alive and in fair health. Several
children survive to bless their old age,
and although some are scattered far,
- loving ties are not broken.
| A story had been sent on its rounds
to the effect that the room in Capt.
lIumc's house which had been occupied
by Mr.. Lincoln in 1858 had been closed
coin had left it that morning, and that
it had never been opened since. This
story proved untrue, as Capt. Hume
took the writer into the room, rather
pleasant one fronting the north and
west in the first story of the old home.
The room contained much old fash
toned and substantial furniture, but no
bed or sleeping appurtenances. 1t ap-
peared evidently to be the parlor
This, however, was the room occupied
| by Mr.. Lincoln from Saturday evening
until Monday morning of Oct. "a, 1858.
Capt. Hume says that he became ac-
quainted with Mr.. Lincoln in 1,55. lie
went to Springfield to nsk Mr.. Lincoln's IS
auVlcc oh INV point. ~ secuhS tiltt
a farmer of the neighborhood had
| rented his farm and the agreement was
that the owner was to stock the farm
and share the profits with the renter
Both the owner and renter of the farm
attended a sale of cattle, and the renter
bought stock to large amount in
| value. He gave no note and paid no
money, but the owner of the farm said
that he wculd stand good for the renter.
The renter, however, ran away with
out paying for the cattle and the auc-
tioneer employed Capt. Hume to assist
in getting this money from the owner
of the farm. Cnpt. Hume thought the
case was clear, yet he decided to con-
suit Mr.. Lincoln. whom he Ind
never met At Springfield he found
! Homo. H. Browning, whom he knew,
The indicator., 1894-12-08

only the penalty Of greatness Capt.
Hume said proudly that Mr.. Lincoln,
while ut Macomb on the following
Monday. stated to a friend that Capt.
Hume had paid him one of the greatest
compliments he had ever received.
81 saw Mr.. Lincoln again after his
visit with me, and heard him speak
again. 1t was at Galcsburg during
that canvass. l did not tell Mr. Lin
coin that l was to be in Galesburg.
In fact he did not know that | was in
the city. But L was standing
on the street as his carriage
passed by en- route to the speaking
stand. Mr.. Lincoln saw me and halt
ing the carriage bcclloned me. l went
to the carriage and Mr.. Lincoln opened
the door and extended his hand. Get
in, he said, and ride with
me-. l want to talk with you
about what am going to say to-day.
The people will judge of what l say,
and you are one of the people, Mr..
Lincoln then gave me good synopsis
of what he intended to say. After all
these years can not tell you, young
man, what was the subject of that
matchless speech. 1t was all on the
lines OF thought he so ably defended in
regard to slavery. 1t was that this
government can not remain half slave
and half free. / remember that Mr..
The indicator., 1894-12-08

missioners-Charles Newcomb, Jerry
Lyons and Major Johnson-requeste
Major Walker to present designs for IL
court house to cost about SO, 900.
This Major Walker did, and so much
pleased We're the commissioners with
the drawings that they asked Walker
if he would build the structure The
latter said he would undertake the job,
and he was given liberty to draw On
the county clerk o. treasurer for funds
as he needed them. The work began
in the spring of 1897 and in 1899 the
first session of court was held in the
new building, Judge Ralston prcsid-
ing. The cost and entire furnishing of
this structure was $4,000 What Il
monument of honor to Major Newton
Walker! The pine lumber was freighted
all the way from Cincinnati, and was
the most expensive. material used
in the construction of the build
ing. The brick was burned near
the city by Lewis Freeman, whose
children still reside here, honorsd by
his name. Those four pillars of stone,
between two of which ~ Lincoln stood
in delivering his famous Lewistown
speech, We're hcwn from peculiar
sandstone taken from Spoon river bot
toms, and were the work OF Johnny
Tompkins, of blessed memory. He re-
ceived $50 column. Major Walker
says these columns will stand for ages.
1t was Il magnificent piece of work.
In 1898 Major Walker was elected as
an old line whig to the state lcgisla-
ture, and attended the last session of
that body at Nanlalia. Il knew Mr..
Lincoln intimately, and had many n
bout with him. | used to give him
hail Columbia" chucklcd the old vet
eran, 'but we were th /, best of friends. :"
Major Walker bitterly opposed the
formation of II commission on state i'm
provements, which run the state al
most hopelcssly into debt upon the
prctext of building railroads, when
not II mile was constructed by
that act. This commission was
composed of Charles Oakley, of Bloom
ington; Gen. Rawlins of Cairo and
Judge Jesse b. Thomas, of Springfield.
The history of that commissions worl,
is part of Illinois history.
Major Walker well remembers the
Lincoln-Douglass speeches in Lewiston
in August, 1873. Mr.. Lincoln followed
Douglass on Aug. II, 1858. Mr.. Lin
coin stood on the old court house steps,
facing east, and delivered that Won
derful speech carefully and with his
toric emphasis and solemnity. He was
dressed in Il suit of faultless white
linen. Major Walker says that after
that address he drove Mr.. Lincoln to
Canton, where Lincoln had another
appointment to speak. 81 can not just
remember the chief topic of our con
vcrsation on that drive, said Major
Walker, but it was mainly concerning
politics. l remember that Mr.. Lincoln
then told me he regarded Gov. Seward
of New York as the ablcst man in the
country.
The photograph of Mr.. Lincoln here
with shown is thought to be II very
good likeness of him as he appeared in
1858. 1t is from an old photograph in
the possession of friend.
GAY DAVIDSON.
The indicator., 1894-12-08
A FIGHTING TORTOISE.
whipped Every Rat That Tackled 1t
and Sometimes Two ut Once.


After an absence of three years
Thanhauser'r tortoise, or terrapin, has
again turned up. 1t was found up
town day or two ago, and was iden-
titled by :umber of dates carved
into its shell. the latest of which was
1891. says the New York World. This
tortoise has history, and is the most
successful and remarkable rat fighter
on record. it was presented to Than
hauser four or five years ago by Il
countryman who picked it up in the
forest, and was kept in the yard in the
rear of his downtown store.
The first time anyone had any idea
Of its fighting qualities was one after
noon Wien a store clerk heard q live
ly squealing il the yNd. Looking
out of the window, he was astonishcd
to sec big rat attacking the terrapin.
The rat was picture of savage rage.
as it charged upon the tortoise again
and again, and bit at it with all its
force It failed Of course to make
even an indcntion in the turtles hem
isphcrical armor. The rat climbed all
over the tortoise, gnawed, scratched
and suuealed. but tortoise, with feet
| tightly embracing the earth, its head
drawn within its she'll. lay apparently
aslecp At last the rat stood with its
hind legs in front of the place where
the tortoise's head ought to have been,
ard in second out shot the head and
! neck and the horny mandibles closed
with snap OH the rats leg. When
the rodent felt the grip it turned and
tried to reach the head OF its enemy,
but the shlwed tortoise had with
drawn its head, together with the rat 5
leg, under the shell and out OF reach.
Finding its efforts in vain, Tie rat
made frantic attempts to pull itsei'
loose, but the tortoise's jaws could not
be moved, and it remained in one pO,
sition as firm as rock. This lasted q
minute or two, when suddenly the rat
pulled itself away, but its leg was am.
putated as cleanly as if done with a
knife. The rat bled to death.
The battle came off in view of as
many spectators as could look through
the windows OF the store, and every
one admitted that it was the most re-
markable one they had ever seen.
After that battles were fought almost
daily between the tortoise and the rats
which infested the store, and which
seemed to have u deadly antipathy
towards tho former. They all ended
in victories for the hardshell glad
iator. Sometimes the rats attacked
him two at time, but the result was
the same. A leg was amputated, a
disk of hide or flesh was clipped out
or a tail was abbreviated, but the
tortoise invariably escaped damage.
1t soon acquired a reputation as rat
fighter, and it had admirers by the
score. AT last the rats deserted that
neighborhood entirely, and it is prob
able that the tortoise. finding life too
dull for its lively and entertaining dis
position, started out for new fields to
conquer, as it suddenly disappeared,
1t will be returned to its old quarters,
and the local sports anticipate :
good deal OF fun in watching Its futur,
| contests with its SDeciul foes
The indicator., 1894-12-08
lsprui AsbpstOs,

Asbestos balong3 to that class of
materials that are year by year finding
their way into new uses. 1t is already
used in paints, roofing and building
materials us nonconductor of heat,
for steam packing. for iireproof &C.
merts, for tubing. for shovels, fork
tines, cloth, rugs. cord and sowing
thread. Asbestos in the household is
just beginning a career OF usefulness.
1t now made into hearth blowers, stove
rolishers, mats. flat:ron rests, and for
baking paper. 1t will come in time.
no doubt, To furnish iireproof handles
aprons, carpets and a dozen other
things,
The indicator., 1894-12-08
TO AID EMPLOYEES:
= NEW SCHEME OF THE W. L.
DOUGLAS SHOE co.
Wni Furnish Their Help with Asdlsa,
Attendance.

william l. Douglas. the president Of the
World-fAmed W. l.. Douglas Shoe Co., has
always had . great personal interest In the
army Of mon and women who inhabit the great
factory NJ Aontello during the working hours
of the day. and who make tho greatly adver-
4, He 4 great believer in the idea that manu-
facturers should have this personal interest in
tho condition of their employees, and feels that
II the Idea Is carried out TO the extent that Is
posstble. that IL will result ultimately In the
breaking down Of the barriers which have been
built up between employers and those whom
they employ. rs 1t would convince the work.
inGmen that their employers werc not their
enemies, As some OF them seem to think now,
but their friends, with desire to do all for
thom that was In their power
Having strong feelings upon this point. 1t Is
only natural that Mr. Douglas should give the
matter some study and acquaint himself with
the result OF the trials of similar plans In other
places. Ho is satisfied that the scheme he has
originated 10 good one, and he has now put II
70 pr1ctical test.
He has handed to every person in his employ
land they form small nrny-a card which
kncc.
This Is practical Illustration of Mr.. Douglas
Idea, and will surely be appreciated by tho
hundreds who receive the cards.
The plan Is q good one.
Speaking Of the w. l.. Douglas Shoe Co. II
may be said that their factory Is the only ono
In Brockton where the principle Of arbitration
IL . arm believer In the principle and has been
since tho establishment Of the state board OF
arbitration. He claims that labor troubles
would not be as frequent as they are II manu-
facturers and help would recognize this great
principle and adopt It.
The indicator., 1894-12-08
a rrnn-fnrm NlA l,cnl:s.

The books we love best have usually
the most worn covers Constant use
has G.lnmcd their brightness and yet
these are the books which are always
on our tlblc or in Il book case near at
hand. Now that Christmas is coming.
let them have Il new cover. There are
any number of new ideas for book
covers and any of them make delight
full Christmas presents.
Something effective. and inexpensive
as well. is made of gray canvas, hand
painted, with red poppics. and bound
with gay red taffeta ribbon. This cover
need cost only Il few cents. Covers OF
pongcc silk. bound with brown rib
bon, and having some suitable quota
ton embroidered in brown floss and
gold threads. are very pretty.
A sentimental young woman has
slipped over the binding of her favor
lite book a gay little silk cover made
from Il scrap of her first ball gown.
The silk is light blue in color and is
bordcrcd with the monograms of the
different men she danced with SUEDE
book covers are convenient for mag
aZincs as are covers made of thick
water-color paper. The latter have
two sheets joined together ut the bacl;
by ribbons braided i'll and out through
little holes. which are pierced alon.
the edge of both sheets of the paper
The from: sheet of the cover is hand
painted.
The indicator., 1894-12-08

|
Fulton, McDonough and Hancock,
in search of "reminiscences of
Mr. Lincoln, will have little
difficulty in meeting silver haired
patriarchs who can give ample proof
that they were honored in the friend
ship of the cmancipator. In these
homes one will hardly miss the face of
Lincoln gazing from its old fashioned
frame hanging upon the walls. 1t may
be the more modern farm home, or the
log cabin that has stood the storm and
sunshine of nearly three quarters of II
century, wherein this gentle face is
shown. But in every one of these
homes dwclls some pioneer who can
truly say: II knew Mr.. Lincoln; he
was guest at orr board"
What is more convincing, in the light
of these facts than that Mr.. Lincoln
was truly a man of the people? With
Douglas he was the idol of the hearts
of all classes in this part of Illinois.
Hlandinsville, on the Toledo, Peoria
& Western railroad, in McDonough
county, is one of those little towns
that have grown up to some importance
ny virtue Oh Ine great improvements Us
in this middle west in the past half
century, or less time. 1t is to Il cer-
tain extent cue Of the historic small
towns of central and western Illinois.
Its honored patriarch is c. Il. Ilume,
who for almost half century has
acted MS n justice of the peace in the
place. Did he know Abraham Lin
coin? 1t is hardly question worth
the asking, unless one is an utter
stranger to the local history of Me-
Donough county, for Father Hume $
ancient home is pet relic in Blandins-
vile, and in it Mr.. Lincoln was II
guest in his famous senatorial canvass
in 1858.
The life of C. Il. Hume will differ
little from that of many an Illinois
pioneer who helped blaze the
mighty way to great achiev, III ents
in this state. He WAS born in
Delaware county, New York, Jan. l.,
1sli. Robert Hume, the sire, was born
in Scotland, and came to America when
0 years old. Robert married Catherine
kose, fair lass of Delaware county,
The indicator., 1894-12-08
day orntory. He was we'll acquainted
with Douglas and thought great deal

day oratory. He was well acquainted
with Douglas and thought u great deal
of him.
Capt. Hume was captain Of Company
C, Seventy-eighth Illinois, and was
mustered in Sept. 1, 1862, was disabled
at Savannah, Ga, and received an hon
orable discharge Dec. ls, 1864. His
record was that of IA brave and efficient
soldier. He went to California in 1852,
remaining until 1855. AT the ripe age
of so years ie holds in pleasant mem
ory his acquaintanceship and deep
friendship with Abraham Lincoln, in
which honor Is shared in simple gra-
ciousness that of the aged and loving
helpmeet.
Lewistown Is another historic lllt
nois town. Here have Lincoln and
Douglas been honored with great
regard from the fact that Fulton
county is and ever has been the strong
hold of old time democracy. Much of
Mr.. Lincolns Lewistown history has
been given heretofore, but that which
is to be related by one who knew him
intimately, and who is living here at
the ripe age of 81 years, has never been
given to the public.
Major Newton Walker built Lewis
towns historic court houses front view
of which is given in this article.
| Major Walker was born in 'ole Var
| ginny," Dec. 1S, 1903. The ina jor
settled in Lewistown in 1895. A little
old frame shanty served as II court
house. In 1896 the three county com
The indicator., 1894-12-08
A SPANISH LOVE SONG.

No words of mine cnn tell you
4. How / love you this mora,
Ths.s Il no charm or spell you
Can nntnr since love was born
That holds such loye ms mine is
Since love went first forlorus
How can . lenv" you, only
II It be Tor to-nn.i
What cheer can speed my lonely,
Sud heart upon Its wayf
And how can !. returning,
Cheat longing with delayf
ALI. you may know the reasons
That bid the trar-drons start
And you may time lovs's seasons
And bid old love depart,
But how bring back that moment
We first stood heart to hearth
How swift the brief night passes,
That Iuickens your carcasses
With every fond embrace
Here through the pain, feel the rain
or kisses on my face.
The indicator., 1894-12-08
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
tho value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efEectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without werf-
ening them and 1t il perfectly free FROM
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs Is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but It is mar
ufactured by the California Fig 6yrui'
Co. only, whose name il printed on every
package, also tho name, Syrup Of Fig.
and being we'll informed, you will nos
Npept aay saasaitats Il odbrsd
The indicator., 1894-12-08
Amcr,cnn Womrn,s Dictionary.

Air-castle-An aerial structure built
upon foundation of wedding cake.
Baby-A young child of either sex
possessing hundreds of joints, all of
which are set in motion upon being
lifted or otherwise disturbed.
Crank-Thc woman who agitatcd
something which docs not interest us.
Don't-A term implying assent to the
rising generation.
GeniuS-Gur child.
1iusbani-A verb signifyng TO man
age with frugality. Also Il noun sirni-
flying one who manages with frugality.
Icc-crcam saloon An unlicensed
bank where funds are deposited
Journal-A newspaper announcing
bargains.
KiSs-A renewal of hostilitics.
Lady-A gentleman of the new
school.
Moncy-Said to be stamped coin used
as n medium of commerce Seldom
found.
Nicc-EvcrythiuG that is not awful"
Onion-A vegetable that is much
eaten by those who sit next to us in
strectcars.
Politics-A narcotic administered by
men.
Quivcr-A receptacle for Cupid's
darts. n saratoga trunk.
The indicator., 1894-12-08
TIE HAWK KNEW HIM.
A Trained bird That HAD Deserted e
Shin l. Kecovernd.

81 don't know that the ancient sport
of falconry has ever been in vogue in
this country said Captain L. f. Met
calf of Montreal. ..lt is rather odd,
considering how fond MANY Ameri-
cans are OF copying everything that is
done on the other side Of the water.
.HWhen was in England several
years ago obtained possession OF
perogriuc hawk, which ] brought
with me on my return home. During
the voyage across the Atlantic it was
nv custom 10 allow the bird the use
Of its wings every day, taking care to
give it hearty meal beforehand, that
it might not be tempted to dart OF
after some passing seagull and lose
sight OF the ship, In spite of the
precaution, the bird was miss
ing one day. Night came on,
and still tho hawk did not
appear, and made up my mind that
| would never see my pet again. Soon
after ms arrival home. in glancing
over u Halifax paper, noticed par
agraph stating that the captain Of Il
fishing schooner who resided at that
point had brought fine hawk into
port. which he said had suddenly come
aboard his vessel during his late voy-
age. at once jumped to the con-
clusion that it must be my falcon, and
lost no time in setting ont for Halifax
to investigate. On finding the captain
who had the bird | learned that he
had no intention of giving up his prize,
saving that it was easy for anyone to
claim property. but it was another
thing to prove the ownership of it.
My object was TO recover the hawk
rather than to pick quarrel with tho
puruacious sailor. so | curbed my
anger and proposed TO settle the ques-
tion by expcrHlcnt To this the cap
tain NJ last consented. Tho test was
this: / gas TO be admitted to an inter-
view with fae bird in the presence OF
witnesses. Since in the possession oi
the captain the haw..s had stood on its
dignity and repclled any attempts at
familiarity. if now it should show any
signs Of recognition toward me ind at
tachmcnt, especially if it should play
with the buttons on my coat; the cap
tain was to give up his claim.
The bird was accordingly brought
in. In an instant She dashed AT my
shoulder, showing every sign of recog-
milton and delight. She rubbed her
head against nv cheek and playfully
champed the buttons on my coat with
her bcak. The witnesses rendered L
verdict in my favor. and, to do him
Justice, the captain willingly gave vi
his claim and bore my pet home il
triumph
The indicator., 1894-12-08
Chops on One of Iii. Arms.

Stephen Enzor, well-known young
man of Angola. Ind, attempted suicide
the other morning by chopping off an
arm with an ax. He entirely severed
it from the body and then tried to cut
off n leg in n like manner, but did not
succeed. He had been in poor health
and became discouraged. He is in a
pitiable condition at the home of his
fnthnr
The indicator., 1894-12-08
lIreakers Ahendt

Prudence foresight, that might have saved
many n good ship that has gone to pieces
among the breakers is n quality conspicuous
by Its absence" and among mono more notably
than persons troubled with inactivity Of the kid
neys and bladder. c When these organs fall OF
in duty erevous trouble is to be appre-
hended Brishts disease, diabetes, catarrh,
and stone in tho bladder, are among the dis
eases which disregard of early symptoms
confirm and render fatal Tint signally
enectual diuretic, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, willard let no one so troubled forget
this-remcdy tho symptoms of approaching
renal disense md check its further progress.
Equally efficacious is the B itters for constipa.
tion, liver complaint, mnlarial and rheumatic
trouble and debility.
The indicator., 1894-12-08
Deafness Can Not bc Cured

by local applications, rs they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear, There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
caused by nm inflamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustnchian Tube.
When this tube is infamed you have n
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever: nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh which is nothing but nn in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces,
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
f J. CHENEY, Toledo, o.
-" Sold by Druggists, 15c.