Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 2 February 1900 — Page 1

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BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 2 1900

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A Former Bloomington Boy Will 60 to Chlni on an Important Mission The many friends of Norman McGee, in the city will he pleased to learn that he has received high honors at the hands of the Chinese government, having been appointed last week to the position of Professor in civil engineering in the Imperial Univeisity at lien Tsin, China. Mr. MeGee is the eldest son of Dr. B. A. MeGee, until five years ago a resident oi Bloomington. His parents moved to Denver, Col., where Dr. Mc Gee has often been honored at the hands of the citizens of that state. A dispatch to the Progress from Denver yesterday says: "Van Norman McGree, son cf Dr. B. A. McGee of this city, has been notified of his appointment to a position of considerable honor, that of professor of civil engineering in the Imperial university at Tien Tsin, China. The young man is but twenty-five years old and he .has apparently a bright future before him. At the time of his acceptance of the professorship in the Chinese university, Mr. McGee was division engineer of the Southern Pacific railway, with headquarters at Sacramento, Cal. Mr. McGee graduated in civil engineering at Leland Stanford university in 1898. He was born in Bloomington, Ind., and graduated from the high school in that city and attended one term at the state university. After leaving the university he was employed in the engineering department cf the Pennsylvania railway at Inr dianapolis, leaving there ..o go to Leland Stanford university in California, where he graduated after two years' attendance. His parents have resided in Denver for five years. The young man has been in the city but twice on visits to his parents. He was here last in 1898. The work at the Imperial university is all carried on by English speaking instructors, and Mr. McGee was chosen to fill the chair of civil engineering form a field of highly recommended applicants.

COUNTY BOARDERS.

APRIL 25 AND 26.

Chairman Hernley Announces Dates for the Convention.

Chairman Hernly of the Republican State committe last night announced that as a result of his telegraphic correspondents with the members of the Republican state committee the state convention would be held here April 25 and 26. The committee had selected other dates, but they conflicted with the G. A, R. state encampment, which had the hall engaged. The prohibition 3tate convention is on the same date.

Wlure Want Has Driven Many "Oyer the Hills to the Poorhouse," Superintendent May of the county asylum was in the city today and stated that this institution is crowded. At present there are thirty-three inmates, twenty-four males and nine fe males. Want has driven many "over the hills to the poorhouse," where they seek relief or to spend their declining days, a charge on the county. 'Tis true many are compelled by reason of advanced age and inability to care for themselves to seek an abode there where they are comfortably clothed and fed, and looked after by Mr, May and his estimable wife. Cold weather with its terrors drive many to the county asylum for a temporary period only, and it can be truthfully said that many of the inmates at present are of an industrious disposition, and during favorable weather work on the farm doing various odd chores or jobs. NEW COUNTY OFFICE.

Suggested That One Be Created Solely to Collect Fees-

The creation of a new count v office has been suggested to the state fee and salary commission. The suggestion is that all county officers be prohibited from collecting any fees, and that a new office be created that shall be for the sole purpose of collecting fees and turning them into the county treasury. The county officer making the suggestion says the new officer could be paid by taking from each count j officer a proportionate amount oi the salary now paid him according as his duties would be relieved in not having to collect fees and keep books. The officer believes all county officers should be paid thair salaries quarterly, directly from the county treasury, and that the adoption of his suggestion would give countv officers more time to attend to the duties of their office, and would not cost any more that the present system. Officers of counties in the gas belt complain of the increase of their work without an increase in their pay, and one auditor reports that he and his deputies work every day from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. in order to keep up with current business.

Office of C. K. Slonneg-er. IiBERiY, Ind., Jan. 10, 18')8 Pepsin Syrup Co.,Monticello, 111. Gentlemen:-For about 10 years I was affected with Constipation, Indigestion and Stomach and Bowel trouble. I tried Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and soon found relief, Aftter using- one fifty cent bottle I am now well and can eat everything that comes on the table without suffering pain and distress in my stomach and I can cheerfully recommend it to anyone that has any bowel or stomach trouble. If you are afflicted try it and yon will be convinced. Yery Truly Yours, C.K.Slonnegek Sold by J. W. O'Harrow.

AFTER "BOBERT,"

Anyone to Beat Miers is the Present Slogan. Second District Damooracy Not Harmonizing Worth a Cent.

A dispatch from Washington, Ind., says: ''The Congressional situation in the Second District from a Democratic standpoint, is one of growing interest. The reelection of Parks Martin over exSenator Tbarp, of this city, has engendered an opposition to Representative Miers which has spread to almost every county in Ihe district. Five candidates are said to be against him, three of whom are announced. The three in the field are Aiken, of Sullivan; Davis, of Greene; ex-Mayor Ogdon, of Daviess. The latter is one of the strongest members of the bar in Southern Indiana and is a Democrat among Democrats. He is popular and wealthy, and if nominated would make a strong canvass. It is believed by the local Democratic leaders that Ogdon will be able to crystalize the antiMiers forces and draw them to himself. The majority of the Knox county Democrats are opposed to Miers and they will support the Daviess county man, or any other man, who can beat Miers. This faction is led by Mason J. Niblack. Miers' best friend in Knox is W. A. Cullop, but ho has been beaten in every contest up to date. In Greene county about everything seems to be anti Miers. William Moss, with his two newspapers, is making an onslaught on the Monroe county man, who he says was nominated the first time by fraud. Martin county has no candidate, but will stand with Daviess. There is any amount of bad blood in the contest and to a man up a tree it appears that the Second district will be represented in the nex: congress by a new man likely a Republican."

JAIL IS EMPTY

PJETTIGKEW IN EARN JEST.

For the First Time in Many Months.

The Monroe county jail is without a prisoner. For the first time under the administration of Sheriff Kinser the bastiie is without an occupant. James Chandler, the last prisoner to occupy quarters there, was taken to the reformatory last night to serve a term of from one to 14 years for grand larceny. Chandler during his incarceration did more devilment in the way of sawing bars than any ten prisoner ever confined in the jail It was a mystery how Chandler gained possession of his files and saws, but he did nevertheless and the damage done to the interior of the jail will foot up quite a sum. Sheriff Kinser was only too glad to get rid of his un welcome guest, and in less than five hours after being sentenced he was on the road to prison with Chandler. Could Not Fix 'Em Bald heads, hard work, love, warts on the nose, bicycle face, war craze, swell head, deirium tremens, unhappy marriages, insanity and punctured tires, have never been cured by Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to our knowledge, but for a sure and pleasant remedy for indigestion,constipation,sick headache and all stomach troubles, Syrup Pepsin is the surest, safest and no nfairi ,T1 tl V It id 1 ti 1(1. tribal

size) 50c nd $1 bottlea by J. W.O'Harrow.

Wants All the Facts About the Philippines Printed.

Washington, D. C, Feb. l.(S. M. T.) In the Senate today Mr. Pettigrew, of Dakota, offered a resolution that the statements of the Philippines situation prepared by Aguinaldo, which the Senator endeavored to get in the record yesterday, be printed. He requested that his resolution lie on the table and he would call it up tomorrow.

FIGHTING AGAIN. Gen. Buller Recrosses the Tugela to do Battle.

The Boers and British now in the M ids t of Terrible Engagement

London, Feb. l.(S.-M. T.) The St. James Gazette reports in. formation that Buller's forces have crossed the Tugela river in three places and have engaged the enemy again. The fighting now continues.

London, Fob. 1. (S.-M.-T.) The feeling in London is turning from disappointment over the results in the field to exasperation at the course of the government. Latter gives no sign of any efforts to raise more troops or adopt a broad scheme of campaign in South Africa. The Manchester Guardian today prints an interview obtained with a boldier who was at Spion Kop. He says the Boers were invisible while the British position was perfectly plain and adds the Boer's doct ;rs expressed amazement at British losses.

Ladysmitb, Jan. 30. (S.-M. T) Gen, Joubert left the Boers head Laager yesterday and proceeded to upper Tugela.

Kimberly, Jan. 30.(S.-M. T.) The report that the Boers' big gun, "Suzannah" is burst, is incorrect. Kaffirs attempting to leave Kimberly, were driven back by Boers only a few being permitted to pass. The Kaffirs require a great deal of food. The Boers have notified the British that the Busatos are their friends.

Cape Town, Jan. 31. (S.-M. T.) delayed The British occupied Prieska, Cape Colony on the bor der of Geiqualand ninety miles west of Hopetown. Australian Infantry at Euslin north of Belmont is being converted into cavalry to further strengthen the branch of the western campaign.

Frankfort, Ky. Feb. 1. 2:38 P. M (S.-M. T.) It is reported here this morning, that a train of eleven coaches has been sent to the mountains to bring down the mountaineers who came here 1200 strong last week and terrorized the city.

WATCH FOB HIM. The Ground Hog Due to Make His Appearance.

Today is groundhog day, and the appearance of the varmint will have a great deal of bearing on the weather during the balance of the winter season. We are told that the bear, the badger and the woodchuck will then hold thrones in the animal kingdom. If any or ail of the denizens of the hole come therefrom on the 2nd of February and see their shadow or shadows at noon, they immediately bid the wide, wide world adieu and seek the before mentioned hole for six more weeks. In the shadow he reads, as the spirit medium reads from signs and signals, that their will be a month and a half more of cold weather. February 2d is known all over Indiana as groundhog day, and should the little animal observe his shadow he will straightway flee to his hole in the ground and we will enjoy six more weeks of good, cold, winter weather. Hon. P. L. D. Mitchell when he represented Monroe county in the Legislature introduced a bill making and setting apart Feb. 2d as m-nn n-IVirrr Ton- TK Kill -tncovrt

with a whoop, though some contended that Feb- 14th was the date, but it was never signed by the governor. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 1. (S.M. T.) At nine o'clock this morning Goebel's condition showed considerable improvement. He asked for ice and apollinaris and this appeared to relieve him. HARRODSBURGk George Sharp of near Ellettsville spent Sunday at J. W. Rays. Mrs. Wm. Winter who has been sick for some time is not improving1. Harvey Paddock of near Blooming ton was on our streets Saturday. Monroe Miller, ex-commissioner, passed through here last week with several good horses. Mrs. Kitty Storm went to Green county last week to attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Duncan, wife of the section boss, has been on the sick list. Miss Lota Ray, one of the teachers in our schools, is able for duty again after a weeks serious illness. Indian Creek township is making another effort for pike roads. The extension of the pike running west from Harrodsburg to the Rockport road near John Stevenson's and the road' from South Union to near center of township. Doctor and Mr. Baker were in Bloomington Monday buying furniture, etc. John Cole, of Jamestown, and a brother of Mrs. Wm. Payne, has been visiting here. Miss. Lou Bennett went to Bloomington Tuesday to visit the dentist. Jake Hazel filled her place as teacher in room three during her absence. Andy Axom has moved into D. J. Kinsers house. He occupies part of the house and will board Mr. Kinser and

on. Pink Zike has moved to Smithvill to work in the quarries. The large number of logs that had accumulated here during the summer are nearly all shipped. The President should appoint one of our Philippine citizens as Military Governor of the State of Kentucky until the citizens show some evidence of their capacity for self-government. J. C. C

Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 1. (S. M. T.) Goebel's eondition is much worse at eleven o'clock and it is stated that he is slowly losiug consciousness.

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