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Weather Report.

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healing and softening to the skin takes the place of smarting bay rum- and toilet wateis. MCCAI.II' & ARMSTRONG.

Furniture, .Spring stock just arrived. Call and It.ok through. ZACK MAHORNEY & SONS.

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Fresh Cooking and Eating Appli's,

Dates, Raisins.-':. 1'runes, Apricots, -"Nectalines.

CASH FRY, the Grocer.

The Best Groceries Will Be Put In-

Call at Second Door South of First National Bank.

Sam Scott is in our employ.

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Great Realistic. Comedy Drama,

THE PAY TRAIN

See the Wonderful Incline Wreck Scone—nothing like it ever before attempted. The Marvellous Railway Scene—a train of cars uncoupled while running at full speed. 'J he Startling Boiler Explosion—the effect is indescribable.

Picturesque Coal Mine Scene.

Prices of Admission, 35

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Bread Knives

Only 75 cis U. per set this week.

One Night Only,

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EAGER TO KILL

John W. Mackay, the Bonanza King-, Shot in tho Back.

HIS ASSAILANT A DERANGED OLD MAN

Driven r.ir li.iHy Insane by tho l.oA* ol Ills Fortune lip Tries to Hill the Millionaire, and Then Shoots Himseir

Slnry of. tho Altlilr.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION. SAH FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.— John W.

Muekay, the famous Bonanza millionaire and president of the Postal Telegraph com puny, lies in bed at the Palace- hritel with a bullet hole in his back just In*low the shoulder blade. W. C. Kippey, the man who shot him, is at the receiving hospital with a bullet wound in his chest, self-inflicted and probably mortal. It was a case oi attempted assassination. The intended victim will surely recover and the shooter will almost as surely die.

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There is only one conclusion as to the motive, and that is that Rippoy was practically insane through losses in mines and mining: stocks, and that his mania, assuming- the homicidal form, was directed against John Mackay as the author of his misfortunes. As far as can now be learned Mackay did not know Rippey, and, in fact, the two men had never met. It was simply a bit of marvelous luck that saved the millionaire from death or injury that would have made him a cripple for life.

Shot in tlio IJuck.

The shooting occurred in the paved court buck of the Lick house, which runs from Sutter to Post, street, be-, tween Montgomery and Kearney. A •white-haired man was noticed walking1 around Sutter street acting- very nervously during the early portion of the morning-, throwing his hand back toward his hip pocket. It is the custom of John \Y.

Mackay to come about noon time every day to the jewelry store, at the. corner of Sutter street and Lick alley to compare the time of day, and lie is always very prompt. As Mackay reached the end of, the alley ncarqst Sutter street and was a few feet away from where the. old man was standing the latter pulled out his revolver and fired one shot. The bullet struck Mackay in the middle of the bacfc

Shot Himself.

After firing the shot the would-be murderer then .supplemented his crime by turning the pistol on himself and firing a shot, into his own body. The self-inflicted wound was serious, but as long as he could walk he followed Maekey trying- to fire at him again, but he was so weak that he could not pull the trigger of the pistol. He then threw up his hands, exclaiming "My God! 1 am satisfied.*

Mackay put his hand behind his back and some one raised his coat. As he tirew his hand out it was covered with blood, and he exclaimed to one of his friends that the shot had taken effect in the middle of his back. Mackay was placd in "a buggy and taken to the Palace hotel, where medical attendance was rendered him. Mackay's assailant was taken to the city receiving hospital. John Bonner, who is connected with a florist store on Lick alley, was an eye witness to the shooting1. He assisted Mr. Mackay to his buggy and drove him to the Palace hotel. nonner'M Story.

Mr. Bonner said to a reporter when asked regarding the affair: •'I had just got out of my buggy, and was about to go flilo my olBce when I heard a loud report. Looking down the alley toward Sutler street I saw a man with a white slouch hat and fray, close-cropped but rather straggling beard, holding a smoking revolver in hla right hand. He was roughly dressed. A short distance from him -was Mr" Mackay, whom I immediately recognized. He liud his right hand to his back a little abovo tUo kidneys. He was perfectly cool, and ho walked toward where I was standing as It oblivious to the fact that his would-be murderer was standing close behind him with his pistol leveled at him. "It all happened like a flash. The roughlooking man did not lire at his Intended victim again, but turning the weanou about pointed it at his breast and llred. He whirled about in the street and roll to the pavement. Probably tho only thing that saved Mr. Mackay's lite was tlic fact that a wagon was In the street, and in crossing over Mackay got the vehicle between himself and the shooter. "AS Mackay approached me I went forward and asked him to get into the buggy. Ho complied, and iumpiug tn after him, I asked htm If he was hurt. He drew his hand from behind Ilia back and it was covered with blood. He looked cheerful and said that he was not much hurt, but said that perhaps I had better drive to Dr. Keeney's offleo. We went there, but there was uo one in, so I drove to tho Palace hotel and assisted the millionaire up to his room on the ilrst lloor. At his request then went for his secretary, Richard Dey. The latter and I then again went to the doctor's olllce, but Keeuey was still absent, lteturninv to the palace wo found Mr. Mackay standing to his room, having been examined by the surgeon. In response to a question from Mr. Dey Mackay said that he was all right and that he Lad not been severely hurt

JCxtractcd the Bullet,

Soon after 2 o'clock the physicians extracted the bullet. Dr John I\ Morse, who performed the operation in conjunction with Dr. Keeney, said that the bullet entered below the right shoulder blade, and, ranging slightly to the light, struck tho vertebra! and lodged in one of the spinous processes. Dr. Morse said that the wound was not necessarily fatal, but that the patient was by no means out of danger. lie added that in cases of gunshot wounds there was always danger of blood poisoning or lockjaw. When closely questioned l)r. Morse said that it was too soon after the extraction to foretell the termination of the wound, but that Mr. I Mackay was restingquietlyr.

Richard V. Dey telegraphed to Mrs. Mackay in London and to young Mackay in New York that Mr. Mackay had been shot, but that the wound was not considered dangerous. After the extraction of the bullet he wired again, giving the statement of the patient's condition.

Don't Know Hid Assailant.

Mackay was about the coolest man lu San Francisco. After being ex­

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amined by the surgeon he walked about his apartments talking with friends. He said he did not know the man who shot him or why he did it. lie supposed he was eoine crank. Macl.ay said he was going- into the jewelry store to compare his watch with a chronometer when he heard the report aud felt the sting of the bullet in his back. He turned and saw the old white-haired man, whom he failed to recognize, with a revolver pointed at him. He walked out into the street and the man turned the weapon to his own breast, fired, aud fell to the ground.

Hlppey Taken to a Hospltpl.

The old man who did the shooting was taken to tho receiving hospital in a patrol wagon. Tho man was conscious, but could not articulate. The patient was placed on an operating table when blood was seen to ooze through his clothing about the upper portion of his body, Further examination revealed that the bullet having entered his loft breast had passed through the trunk, coming out just below the left shoulder blade. The bullet was found just under the c'.in. The patient, was apparently about 70 years of age, wit white hair and close-cut white beard. In his pantaloons left-hand pocket was found a forty-eight-caliber revolver of the bulldog pattern and all the cartridges intact also in his pocket was a purse containing twenty cents, aud an envelope containing a paper, on which was written: "Dr. I. B. Linton, Palace hotel—End not yet."

A letter addressed to the Examiner read as follows: "Food for reflection: Paid 51SO.UOO for a sapphire to place on the jaded person of his wire. A sufficient amount to have saved MO of his paupers from a suicidal grave. Just think of it. Inscribe it on his tomb."

Caused Intense Ki rite me tit.

Not since the shooting of Judge Terry at Lathrop by United States Deputy Marshal Nagle four years ago has there been such iutense excitement in San Francisco. It was the noon hour, and thousands of people were on the streets in the business quarter where the shooting occurred. Thev crowded to the scene of the tragedy, and the narrow alleyway was soon black with the curious. Mackay is so well known in 'Sail Francisco that those who saw the shooting immediately recognized him, and the news that tho Bonanza king had been shot spread with incredible rapidity. Crowds gathered about the bulletin boards and newspaper offices, and when extra edition papers came out they were eagerly purchased.

Rippey Had I,o«t Fortune*

William C. Rippev was well known to old-timers in San Francisco and was a familiar figure around 1220 Powell street, where he made his home. Everybody knew him and considered him a harmless old man. For the last two years he roomed at the above address, and the landlady asserts that he was the Easiest to please of all her boarders. About 8 o'clock Friday morning he left his room and went down town. lie returned an hour later in a very despondent mood, and neighbors say that as he passed down Powell street he was tearing at his handkerchief with his teeth and appeared to be very much worked up over something. He remained in his room about two hours and then started off down town. The chances are that the intervening time was spent in putting his effects in order and getting ready for the deed he committed. From people in the house it was learned that the old man had been very despondent of late, and that nearly all his means had been swallowed tip in stock speculations.

He was born in Cincinnati, 0., and leaves a wife and family there. At one time he was worth over 3100,000 and made about $50,000 on Comstock. He came to San Francisco and began gambling in stocks. His money soon began to go, and then he opened a cash grocery store on Fourth street. The venture failed and about four years ago he was running a bar aud dining-room on the steamer Mary Garrett, which plies between San Francisco and Stockton. At one time he lived in Denver and owned quite a lot of property, but it also went in his stock speculations. Latterly tho old man was almost without means and was in a very despondent frame of mind. He knew almost all the old-timers in California. When no one else could identify a person old man Rippey was called upon and lie generally succeeded.

Itlppey's Victim.

Mackay is the richest man on the coast. His fortune is variously estimated at S30,000,000 to S50,000,000. rs. ackay, his wife, is famous all over Europe in a social way and on account of the royal manner in which she entertains.

HIS PRIVATE SECRETARY.

Fresll*nt-Elect Cleveland Selects a Partner of Hon M. Dlekinfton for the I'laoe. DETROIT. Mich., Feb. 25.—Henry T.

Thurber, of the law firm of Dickinson, Thurber & Stevenson, has been notified that he lias been appointed private secretary by Mr. Cleveland. He is 39 ears of age, a graduate of Michigan university, and a classmate of Hon. lien. T. Cable, of Illinois. lie has been a law student and partner in the office of Don M. Dickinson for eighteen years and is in receipt of a professional income of from 510,000 to 815,000.

Mr. Ilanchctt Will Accept.' SAGINAW, Mich., Feb. 25.—An Asso­

ciated Press representative called upon Benton ilanchett, tho prominent lawyer of this city who was nominated by President Harrison to succeed Judge Jackson on the Sixth circuit federal bench. In reply to a question whether he would accept the appointment, Mr. Ilanchett said he would if he was confirmed. He has telegraphed the president to that effect.

Fell Dead on the Ktund.

NAsnvn.i.E, Tenn., Feb. 25.—Friday, in the criminal court, Harvey Weakly, on trial for murder, fell dead on the witness stand. When asked if he had killed tho victim Weakly said he hoped God would strike liim dead if he had. Hardly had he spoken when he fell dead to the floor.

DAILY JOURNAL.

TO SUPPLY GOLD

Secretary Foster Said to Have Contracted with Eastern Bankers.

THEY ARE TO ADVANCE $25,000,000.

'I'llIn tho rinn Should lU'Comc •ftry to S HOIMU—At titutle ol Coining Noor«'tury of .» the Treasury.

11AKOAINED For (i'Jl.D.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.—Secretary of the Treasury Foster is said to have placed his signature to a contract with the banking house of Drexel, Morgan & Co. of New York by which the bankrs agree to advance gold to the amount of $25,000,000 in exchange for new issue of 4 per cent, bonds if the treasury gold supply touches the zero point. This comes from an authority very noar to President Harrison. Mr. Foster will say nothing further than to repeat the hope that the emergency may not arrise to oompel him to issue bonds. It. is known positively, however, that the bonds are printed and every arhas been made to is on short notice if UPA arises. It is understood will bo placed in bulk with Drexel, Morgan & Co., and that this firm will in turn distribute tliem to other buyers. The bankers will not act as agents of the government, however, but will at once advance the full $25,000,000 in gold to meet the needs of the treasury if it is pushed beyond the danger point,

rangement sue them emergency that they

Mr. Carlisle'* Altitude.

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One of the peculiar features of the arrangement is that the contract made by Mr Foster is said to ba of such a nature that it will be binding on the new secretary of the treasury, Mr. Carlisle. Messrs. Foster and Carlisle have consulted together much of late and it is probable that the former would not take a step committing the latter (o a line of action without Mr. Carlisle's assent. Mr. Carlisle litis recently been reported as favorable to an issue of bonds as soon as the new administration begins. This report was on the authority of a leading anti-silver democrat of the house, to whom Mr. Carlisle had confided his plans. But the senator secretary gave the correspondent the following brief authorized statement of the exact position he wished to occupy at the present time: "J have said that in my opinion it was tho duty of the secretary of the treasury under

law und iu accordance with the policy

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FOUR SWEPT~OVERBOARD,

Two Seamen Drowned find Two Washed llnt-k on Deck During Storm.

PlTOVlDENCE. R. I., Feb. 25.—The schooner Isaac T. Campbell, of Boston, with coal for this port from Baltimore, arrived here Thursday afternoon. The captain reports that on Monday morning, while off Hocg island, a squall struck the vessel with terrific force, and it was found necessary to shorten sail and lay to. While occupied In furling the jib Mate Charles Olson, aged 29, of Boston, and George Lawrence, a native of Bangor, Me., and two other seamen were swept overboard, and Olson and Lawrence drowned, the other seamen be^K thrown hack on the vessel by a heavy sea.

Killed by nil Elsctrlc Cur at Jollet. .JULIET, 111., Feb. 25. —Allister Sheets,

the (1-year-old son of Rev. F. H. Sheets, of tho Richard Street Methodist church, of this city, was run over by an electric street car Friday and instantly killed. The little fellow was hanging on the hind end of a wagon which w-as crossing the track and jumped oft' in front of the car.

Woman Frightened to Death at Sea. NEW YORK, Feb. 25. —Four trans­

atlantic steamers arrived Friday. All had experienced terrible weather. Last Monday the steerage passengers on the Bolivia from Glasgow thought the ship would go down and Miss Klij-.a-beth Wright was so frightened that she became insane and died next day.

(illck Tor the Land OflU'c.

TOPBKA, Kan Feb. 25.—Democratia politicians who have just returned from Washington are authority for the statement that ex-Uov. George W. Glick, of Kansas, will receive the appointment of commissioner of the. general land office.

It Killed Iltm.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Feb. 25.—vTo'seph Zetzoch undertook to drink two quarts of alcohol for a wager of $2. He drank one quart and was eatingsome sausage when he fell dead.

Five Children Hurned to Deuth. CHAW.KSTON, S. C., Feb. 25. At

Barnesville, this state, Thursday night, while a colored woman was at a dance her five children at home were burned to death.

Nine UtttflneaM House* Hurned. COUNCIL BLUFFS, la., Feb. 35.— At an

early hour Friday morning nine business houses at Oakland, this county, were destroyed by fire. Loss, f25,000.

Idaho Mormons Can 'ow Vote. BOISE, la., Feb. 25.—The governor

has signed the bill enfranchising Mormons. The measure adds about 3,000 to the voting population of the state.

Seven Drowned In an Ocean Colliilon. PARIS, Feb. 25.—The French steamer

Donnai was sunk in a collision near Saigon Wednesday. Seven persons were drowned.

I'Hllurc In Cleveland.

Ci.EVKi.ANn, a, Feb. 25.— H^C:- Burt & Son, seed merchants, have assigned, with liabilities of 840,000 and assets of 825,000.

Terry Klecteri I'renldenl.

PARIS, Feb. 25.—M. Jules Ferry lias been elected president of the senate by a majority of 148 votes.

Highest of all in Leavening Power. ^-Latest U. S. Gov't Report

3-ov. Lowolling, of Kansas, Will Soon Have an Army.

REORGAXIZIXG THE STATE MILITIA.

Ilia I'virro V.'IH Coimlut of Ahout 40,000 Men, Kvory One of Whom, He Declares, Will Ohey the -ntiun:iuft» of Ihe (ioveniur,

A NEW NATIONAL OVARII. OPKKA, Kan., Feb. 25.—Gov. Lewelhn:( is fully decided to reorganize the militia, of Kansas, which numbers JO.UUO men. or thirty companies. Orders have been issued to remove all disloyal line aud staff officers and replace them with men who will obey the governor's orders. The military board is being reorganized for this special purpose. As there are more, than 100 republican officers, Adjt. Gen. Ariz thinks it may take a few weeks to replace all of them. In addition to the national guard, the number of which is fixed by law. Gov. Lewelling is causing to be organized the industrial legion, an inner circle of the alliance having a military character.

ABSOLUTE!* PURE

Drilling All Over the State.

Adjt. Gen. Artz says: "Men are drilling all over Kansas to-day. Not with guns—they haven't got them yel--l)Ut they are being drilled in the facings and marching, and they will lni drilled with the stias when they are ready for them. The law does not prevent the organization of an uulitnited number of military companies who can arm themselves Independent of the state, anil this Is being done to-day. People ore in earnest. Tho entire national guard of Kansas is to be reorganized. What Is the use of having a military force if it is composed of men who won't obey orders? Ex-Gov. Humphrey's talk about our not having the power to reorganize the military Is a'.l bosh. The law gives the state military board the power to do as it pleases with tho militia. This military board is appointed by the governor, and when ex-Gov. Humphrey said Gov. Lewelling had no power to remove brigadier generals ho was mistaken. -Anyone who will take the trouble to look up the law on this subject will see that we have all the power necessary to reorganize the whole state militia."

Will Have 40,000 Men.

The legion is the organization providod for at the last-national alliance, John F. Willits being named as general and organizer for KansaB, Missouri and Nebraska. Gov. Lewelling estimates'that these auxiliary companies will con to in *0,000 men, all of whom will obey his orders when issued. The surplus of arms and ammunition supplied by the general government for the use of state troops will be used to arm the more advanced of these companies on the report made by Geti. Willits, their commander, who is also a member of the governor's advisory board of pardons.

Keur Future I'lilus.

The fact that the militia refused to obey Gov. LewelJiug's order to drive from the representative hall the republican house has angered the executive, and he declares he will have an army every man of which will obey .the commands of the governor. The mutinous privates in the guard will be given their discharges if they do not ask for them, and populists recommended by unown leaders will be enlisted. There is consternation among republicans at this movement. It indicates a future plan not yet revealed but which all

FEA

SILVER COINAGE.

I'rovltiioitM of a Bill dust Introduced tn the Houiie. WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.—Mr. Harter

(0.) has introduced in the house a bill to provide for the free coinage of silver and gold at tho present ratio and upon equal terms. It provides that after Its passage tho purchases of silver bullion by the government shall cease and that the mints shall be opened to the coinage of both metals upon the same terms as existed prior to 1873, provided, however, that all silver and g-old coined hereafter for the account of owners shall not have any leg-al tender function and instead of being: stamped "Ono dollar," "Five dollars," etc., shall be stamped "Ten dimes," "Fifty dimes," eta Nothing iD this act. tho bill says, shall be construed as affectjng the legal lender function of the gold and silver already coined or which may hereafter be coined upon the account o.f the United States, and all laws in conflict with this act are repealed.

Cheap Co»l at St. Louts.

ST. Louis, Feb. 25.—What promises to bo one of the most disastrous ooal wars ever inaugurated in St. JJOUis began Friday .between the Consolidated, Western Tow and Crown coal companies, which supply coal to the river trade. The Crown company started it, it is alleged, by reducing prices two and one-half cents a bushel, to four and one-half cents. The other companies have fallen into line and say they will fight to the end.

A.xwortliy Wants to ray Cp. CT.F.VKI.ANH, O., Feb. 25.—To-day,

after four years of litigation, the bondsmen of Thomas Axworthy, the defaulting city treasurer of Cleveland, will brobably make a proposition to settle which will be accepted. It will be to pay the remaining shortage of £279,413 and liquidate the court costs. Axworthy Is in Hamilton, Ont, trying to roconp his fallen fortunes.

May Not Be Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.—Senators I Stock bridge and McMillan, of Michigan, conccde that the nomination of

Benton Ilanchett for judge of the Sixth federal circuit court, will not be confirmed by the senate. President Harrison is said to shat'9

Interesting In formation from a Number of Towns.

The State I.esrUlHt ttre.

INIUANAPOLIH, Ind., Feb. 25. A bill was introduced Friday by Senator lloyd to repeal the Meilnjrii bill passed this week anil signed by the governor, giving railroad corporations permission to convert, common stock into preferred on a vote of the holders of a majority of the stock. In support of his repeal bill Senator Boyd said: The Mellngh bill was designed to completely destroy and render valueless all the stock of railroad companies that a .minority of the holders may own.

The house passed what is known as the "Pullman tax'' bill. The bill provides for the taxation of sleepinii' car, telegraph, telephone, express and merchant dispatch companies on their capital stock. The. authors of the bill sav it will if it becomes a law put on the tax books of Indiana S25.00Q.000 that has been escaping taxation. Another bill passed amends the present tax law chiefly by providing a method of rehearing cases by tho state tax commissioner, and by excepting bank deposits from the assessment.schedules.

It appears that the omnibus metropolitan police bill which passed lliu legislature Friday takes in all cities in Indiana of over 10,000 inhabitants, excepting Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Kvnnsville already having the provisions. When the Fort Wayne men discovered that they were shut out there was a great protest and an

will be made to alter the case.

effort

Released Young Gibbons.

BIIAXIL, Ind., Feb. 25.—Albert Gibbons was arrested at his father's house, south of this city, Thursday night, on a charge of deserting from the regular army. Hois a sou of John Gibbons, one of the wealthiest fanners of the. county. The father asked the custody of his son, as lie is not yet of age, and enlisted against his will. Tho case was fried before Commissioner Blair Friday and the. prisoner was released. Many claim the decision illegal, and Marshal Louderbock wired the news to the officials at Indianapolis. It is reported that the United Stales marshal will rearrest young Gibbons.

Klee Will t-outeat Settled.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 25.—The contest over tho will of the late James H. Itice, the well-known democratic politician, was ended Friday by a compromise which resulted from the finding of a will made in 18S8 aud which differed in every particular from that which he made on his deathbed. By the last instrument, which his heirs were seeking to set aside, he left^all his property to his sister. Mrs. James Kvan. Tho will afterward found and now probated divided his estate a mum? all his sisters, niakimr them practically a

Paupers as olers.

IN I A N A O IS ]N.I.. Feb. "5. .lnd^A Baker, of the Unite.I Slates court, gave an important decision Friday. One Charles Ra.yster was before him. charged with false swearing upon 1111 -.'liidavil challenging the voles of certain paupers from the county poor farm. Judge Baker dismissed Raystor with the decla at ion from the bench that the grand jury had indicted the wrong man, as the paupers had no domicile and no right to vote in the poor farm precincts und the persons to be indicted were the ineu who brought them to the polls and induced them to vote.

Indiana Cniverslry.

BI.OOMINGTON, Ind., Fell. 25.—The legislature has not yet voted upon the. appropriation for Indiana university. The ways and means committee, reiluced all the bills. The 5150,000 forth, State university was reduced to 1 $50,000. but friends of the school have succeeded in getting it to promise to recommend 875,000. There is a rumor that President Coulter lias conditioned his remaining here jn the manner of the appropriation.

Serlou» Cutting A (Tray.

WABASH, Ind., Feb. 25.—Luther Calvin, a young man employed in the Pioneer hat works, came near taking the life of Nathan Meyer, one of the own-. ors, Friday evening. In an altercation Calvin out Meyer twice in tho thigh, making two gashes six inches long, Meyer is lying at his home in a critical condition from loss of blood and Calvin is in jail.

Republican Editor*.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Feb. 25.—The Republican Editorial association of Indiana held its annual meeting hero Friday with members in attendance from all parts of tho state. The otlicers elected are: President, It. A. Brown, of Frankfort: vice president, I. A. Hossler, of Warsaw secretary, J. A. Kemp, of Washington.

Died from Faralysls.

WABASH, Ind., Feb. 25.—Mrs. Rachel 13dward, who has lived in Wabash county since 1833, died at the home of her daughter in Jagro Friday morning, the result of a stroke of paralysis.

Death of a Pioneer.

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 25' David Bowman, one of the pioneers of northern Indiana, died Friday from paralysis.

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ATBKNS, Feb. 25.—A serious commercial crisis is threatening in Patras in consequence of the slack,less of the current trade and rash speculation iu bullion. Several of the old houses are bankrnntand more are expected to fail.