Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 10 November 1899 — Page 1
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A PAPER WITH CONVICTIONS AND THE COURAGE TO EXPRESS THEM.
Established in 1835.
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, NOVEMBER xo, 1899.
Printed Friday Evening.
UAALkl Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
ROYAL BAKINQ POWDER CO., HEW YORK.
PERRY'S BONDS SOLD.
FIERCE FIGHT.
Work Will Now Begin on the New Roads in that Township. The Perry township bonds have been sold to Ramsey & Co. of Crawfordsville. The amount was $12,000 and they were sold at par. There has been some trouble in disposing of the bonds owing to the fact that the validity of the election held in that township being questioned. Their are some $28,000 worth of new roads voted and a number of taxpayers threatened to fight the matter in court, and took an appeal from the commissioners when the contract was first let. Campbell & Dobson the contracters will commence aptive operations on their construction at once. Ramsey & Co. also purchase the bonds in Bloomington and Washington townships.
General Wheaton's Men Have a Terrific Scrap.
Manila, Nov. 9. (S.-M. T.) Gen. Wheaton's men had a fierce fight soon after landing at port in the Gulf of Lingayuu. The Filipinos lar in trenches and met the Americans advance with - heavy firing. The infantry charged gallantly and routed the rebels, driving them away after a brief, but desperate, fight in which two Americans were wounded. The Filipinos casualties not yet reported when the dispatch boat left. Wheaton's men already had begun to advance eastward.
Paris, Nov. 9. (S.-M. T.) The Senate is sitting as high court of justice to-day to try the conspirators against the state, who were broght before that body to hear the indictment against them read
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Our November Sale Begins With a Rush and We Handle FULL PRICES mIll ENDS.
While Prices are Cheap The Goods are Mot. . . AND EVERYTHING IS AS REPRESENTED.
THE MILLER CASE.
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THE STAR. Cheaper Than the Cheapest. Better Than the Best.
The Impeachment Proceedings Being Heard by Judge Martin Today, The impeachment proceedings brought by the advisory Board of Bean Blossom township against Peter E. Miller the township trustee are being heard by Judge Martin today. The case was called at 9 o'clock with an able array of counsel on both sides. For the Board, Duncan & Batman are appearing, while Miers & Miers & Corr and Hon. J. B. Wilson and Frank Driskell represent Miller. In making his opening statement for the prosecuting, Mr. Duncan said that the evidence would show Miller to be incompetent to fill the position. That it would disclose he has purchased a large amount of sewer pipe and disposed of it and failed to account for the same. Also that he had recently paid warrants that were paid twelve years ago, ancj that he refused to submit to the advisory board his books for inspection or jarticipate in any of their proceedings as is required by law. The charge as made by the Board was a general one. Mr. Corr for the defense replied to Judge Duncan's charge concerning the payment of the 12 year old warrant, and showed that it had been done by mistake, as it was formerly paid as a judgment to the clerk of
the court in 1886' and no record
made of the same by Mr. Miller's
predecessor. Thus it was readily
seen how the warrant happened to
be paid a second time, but not
until it was submitted to the county commissioners who approv
ed it. At this point attorneys
Duncan and Corr had a wordy war that caused Judge Martin to ad
dress the sheriff and requested him to bring in a couple buckets
of ice water as he thought he would need in early in the case. This statement brought Judge Miers to his feet to inform the court if any ice was to be used the prosecution and not the defendant needed it. The prosecution opened by introducing W. J. Wampler,a farmer, who testified that he was given some old sewer pipe about 3 years ago by Mr. Miller, and that he was not asked to pay for it, probably because it was in bad condition. Paris Wampler and William Layton both testified to the same statement. Charles Headdy
said he purchased some of Mr. Miller but had never received a bill for it. William Brown had used sonic onhis farm probably 15 feet but had got it from his son who was a road supervisor, and Miller knew nothing about the transaction. Mr. Layton stated
that he paid for his pipe in wood furnished the township. Wm. Liford stated he had hauled coal to Frank Driskell for Mr. Miller about 2 tons in all, same to the Knights of Pythias hall and Fred Phillips the druggist and to the school house where Driskll taught. C. C. McHenry was next called and stated he had bought $15 worth of sewer pipe from Miller 3 years ago and had only made two payments of $5 each on he bill. Mr. Miller had never asktul
him for the remainder. None of those witnesses were cross examined by the counsel for the defendants and nothing of much importance ias gleaned from their t'.timony. The defense will attempt to prove that all these transactions occurred before the law was passed compelling the Trustee to make and publish yearly reports of the township's business and indebtedness. The prosecution in the afternoon session introduced three notes of 383.33 each that were in the hands of a Bloomington law firm for collection, Miller had given in payment i'or a stone crusher he purchased for the township. The uotes have not been paid and the defense will prove the property passed into the hands of Blevins & Steele. It is the opinion of those who are following the trial that the evidence is very weak against Miller, no questionable aciions having yet been shown on h's part. Another day will be required to conclude the ca,e that is attracting a large crowd.
What Would You Do ? If you were in our place, and had Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for sale and knew it to be a certain cine for all Stomach Derangement, Constipation or Sick Headache Why you would keep talking1 about it and swear by it and sell lots of it just as we do. At J. W." O'Harrow's.
ARE NOW RESTING ON THEIR ARMS.
The British are Awaiting the Coming of
Builer and Reinforcements.
Queknstown, Nov. 9. (S.-M
T.) A Cape Colony message says
that Colesburg on Port Elizabeth railroad, just south of the Orange
river, has not been occupied by the Boers as was first reported. The Orange Free State troops evi
dently intend to act entirely on
the defensive.
Dou't Hesitate
or fool away your tnotiev. If vou are sick vou
can't afford it. Get Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin ror constipation, sick ueauacne or any Rum of stomach trouble and vou will be cured! for it
is truaranteed by John W. O'Harrow, the lead
ing ilrujfg'ist ot the town.
WILD RUMORS
Slart Concerning Hobart's Condition
Last Night.
Pateuson, N. J., Nov. 9.-
(S.-M. T.) A rumor started last night that Vice-President Hobart had suffered sinking spells during
the night. The report was denied
at Hobart's home, where, this
morning, it was
passed a fairlv good night.
given
out he
Called Him a Liar. Barnev Plumb of Kansas savs he called every
doctor a liar till he tried Dr. Caldwell's Svrup
Pepsin. He says it saved him hundreds of dol
lars doctor bill, tor one )c. bottle cured him of
stomach ttouble. Sold by John W. O'Harrow.
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INDIANAPOLIS.
Established 1853.
Plaid Dress Goods Plaids are the most popular Di ess Fabrics this season, our line of them is the handsomest in the State. We would like to send you Samples if you can't come. Three extra specials for the week. 46:iuch Cheviot Plaids in 16 different patterns, in all fhe new colorinps lht, med- CI A A mm and dark, worth $1.25 a yd, for vl.vU inch Heavy Cloth Suiting Plaids in CI BA m visible coloring-s, at a yd 1 .vU 48-inch Camel's Hair Plaids in different colors They come in solid colored grounds overlaid with a line of Black Camel's Hair. The most beautiful plaids made the sea- O AA son. Price a j d A.UU
PETTIS DRY GOODS CO.
Cape Town, Nov. 9. (S.-M. T.) Pretoria advices are to the
effect that President Kruger is not disturbed by war news of any character and is usualy found sit
ting on his stoop p acidly smoking his pipe. Some wounded Gordon Highlanders from the battle of Elandslaagte arrived here from D.:rban and say they were shot by the Boers after tho latter had shown four flags of truce and the British bugle had sounded cease tiring. Mrs. M. P. O'Brien. Ivesdale, 111., writes: "I have used Dr. Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a family medicine with the best of results. For derangements of the stomach and a genera! laxative, I like it better than anything I have. used. It is so pleasant to i iste, inv i litldreu are alwavs anxious to take it " At J. V. O'Harrow's.
Eureka Harness Oil is the best preservative of new leather and the best renovator of old leather. It oils, softens, blackens and protects. Use EureliQ Harness Oil on your best harness, yonr old harness, and your carriage top, and they will not only look better but wear longer. Sold everywhere in cans all sizes from half pints to five gallons. Made by STANDARD oil CO.
SHORTHAND ! AT HOME - - - 50 CENTS TIEIZE ROBERT F. ROSE SCHOOL FOR SHORTHAND. will teach the best known system of Shorthand in twenty-eight weekly lessons at FIFTY - CENTS - A - WEEK.
WHY GO TO A BUSINESS COLLEGE when yor i iut be instructed at your home by a .1
Practical Shorthand Reporter.
Robert V. Rose, who snpervises the teaching of shorthand at this school, is o:ie of the best known shorthand wi iters in America, We also have a personal school in Clv'cago in which students receive personal attention
Do Not Miss This Opportunity.
Write lor Particulars. UNITY BUILDING , Chicago,
John Kerr.is transacting husi
m$ at Indianapolis this week.
HAREODSBUKG ITEMS Bart Armstrong and family left Si
day for Montana.
A. D. Carmichael and wife were vis
iting their daughter, Mrs. Haverly, at
Bedford this week.
Ben. Smith of Bloomington is put
ting the tin roofing on the new Hotel
veranda,
Church street is being graded pre
paratory to piking and laying the new
stone walk.
Mrs, Ed. Colliugs of Lebanon and
Mrs. Mary E. Lowe spent Sunday with
lis parents and best girl at Pekin, Ind.
Mike Deckard of Smithville has rent
ed the room formerly occupied by
John Bell and will move here and put
iu a stock of groceries and drugs (?).
This will make three drug stores and one saloon here. This is not a "dry"
town. J. C. C.