Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 2 August 1894 — Page 1

VOL. VII-NO. 31

And

•hits:

The Latest Fad

Beautiful Novelties

WEATHIP REPORT—Fair, warmer

Only $5.75 Round Trip.

Put-in-Bay and Return..4.75 Chautauqua and Return 5.25 Toronto and Return 0.70 Thousand Islands and Return... 10.75

This will be the grandest excursion of the season, running through to Niagara Falls via Lake Shore & Michigan Southern liy., and New York Central R. R., with solid trains of elegant coaches, reclining chair and Wagner sleeping cars. No change of ears at any point and no delays enroute going or coming. Big Four Excursionists will not be compelled to lay over at lunction points for connections. Tickets good returning on all regular trains within five days from date of sale. Thousand Island tickets good ten days from date of sale.

Don't miss it. Call at ticket oflice of Big Four Route early and secure space. This will be the first, last and best evcursion. G. E. ROBINSON,

?rom

Agent Crawfordsville, Ind.

E. O. MCCOHMICK, D. B. MAIITIN, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Gen. Pass. Agt. CINCINNATI, OHIO.

GRAHAM & MORTON

1RANSF0RTATI0N CO.

Lake and Rail Route to Chicago via St. Joseph. The favorite passenger steamers "City of Chicago" and "Cliicora" make ul)le dully trip* between Benton Harbor, S JoBoph ami Chicago, connecting at Bt, Joseph wlih tinVandal!* Hy. Equipment and sei vice the lies!, and time less than by any other lake route. The following schedule will be observed on and after June 10:

Between tt.. Joseph and Chicago:—Leave St. Joseph (Vandalla Dock) at 3 p. m., dt Uy oxoept Sunday iSunday leave at p. ro., dally Inoluding Sunday.

oept Sunday iBunday leave at 6 p. m.) unci at

ro., dally Inoluding Sunday. LeaveC'lilcturo dock foot of Wabash uvenue at 0:30 a. m. and 11:30 p.m., dally Sunday Inoludcd: also leave Chicago at 2 p. JI., Baturday only.

Milwaukee Division:—The Steamer Held will maketrl-weekl trips between St. Joseph and Milwaukee, leavlne St.

Joseph (Vandalla Dock)

at 8 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Leave Milwaukee from Vandalla Dock, foot Broadway, Tuesday. 1'hursday and Saturday it 7 p. m.

For Information as to through rates of fret»ht or passage vlu these routes, apply to

w„tfVandallaI^.GKAHAM

Benton Harbor, Mlub,

MONON ROUTE

tail—WM.—«uwif «OIHMO mf.co.((?

DXmXWT To all points

North and South—Chicago and Louisville Through Route to Western Points. SOLID PULL HAS VESTIBULE TRAIN 6

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-Louisville. Chicago-CinclnnaV. Crawfordsville Time-Table. SOUTH— 1:60 am

I25 pm 0:16 am

are those

Turquoise Initial Souvenir Rings at

Kline's, and only

35 Cents.

M. C. KLINE.

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And a Drink of Cold Water at the

Y. M. C. A. Barber Shop

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Niagara Falls Excursion

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BIG FOUR ROUTE Tuesday, August 7th

"A HAND SAW IS A GOOD THING, BUT NOT TO SHAVE WITH."

Ross Bros.,

-Refrigerators

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Will Pay For Itself In a Vear.

TjFrsr OlSTES.

IS THE PROPER THtN'G FOR HOUSE-CLEANING.

LELAND

ITS A HUMMER

AT COST

I do not often sell goods

at cost but for the next few

days will sell all of my

Low Shoes

At cost as I wish to close

them all out before my fall

goods come in.

John McClamrock.

The comparative value ofthetetwocarda I known to moat persons. They Illustrate that greater quantity to

Not always most to be desired.

These cards express the beneficial quslity of

Ripans»Tabules

As compared with any previously known

DYSPEPSIA CURB.

Rlpans Tabules: Price, so cents a bora Of druggists, or by mall.

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RIPANS CHEMICAL CO., 10 Mmcs St., NX

BIG FOUR ROUTE

Cleveland, Cincinnati,

Chicago ct-1, Louis, R. R.

Wagner Sleepers on night trains. Best mo' ern day ooaobeaon all trains. Connecting with solid Vestibule trains Bloomlngton and Peoria to and from Ml uouf river. Denver and the Paolflo oosst.

At Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Springfield anf Columhus to and from the Kastern and nt board oltlss,

TRAINS AT CRA WFORDS VILLE GOING BAST. No. 2—8:14 a. m.. dally except Sunday. No. 8—5:02d. m., dally except Sunday. No. 10—1:50 a. m„ dally. No. 18—l:16p. m., dally except Sunday, oonra WKST. Wo. 9—9:20 a. m.. dally exoept Sunday So. 17—1:15 p. m„ dally exoept Sundai Nd. 7—12:45 a. m., dally. Np. 3—6:60p. m. dally, except Sunday.

FIERCE FLAMES.

They Cause LOBBBB In Chicago Estimated at Over $1,600,000.

THE LUMBER DISTRICT IS VISITED.

Immense Yards and Extensive WoodWorking Establishments An Destroyed—'Threa Lira Lost-

Several Persons Hurt.

ACRES 07 VIBB.

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.—Fire swept through sixty acres of the lumber dlstrlot between Blue Island avenue and the river and Roby street and Ashland avenue Wednesday night, destroying over 90,000,000 feet of lumber, the new plant of the Slemans-Halske company, two foundries of the Wells-French company, the new foundry of the Chloago stove works, the plant of the Barber Asphalt company and the Farnum foundry.

Three Lives Lost.

The following lives were lost during the fire: 'William Wollenfell, 688 Union avenue, struok by a cap blown off engine No. 86 at the toot of Paulina street, knooked Into the river and drowned! Lieut. John McGinn, of lire boat Qeyser, burned about faoe. body and hands, died at the county hospital unknown boy, drownod In slip A, pushed Into the water by the crowd.

Four firemen and four other persons were severely injured. The Louses.

The estimated losses of the firms which suffered by the fire is as follows: S. K. Martin Lumber company $500,000 Siemens & Halske oompany 600,000 Parley, Lowe & Co 146,000 Wolls & French oompany 180,000 Barber Asphalt company 60,000 Shoemaker & Hljfbee 86,000 R. F. Conway & Co 60,000 J. B. MoAdams Cedar Post oompany... 16,000 W. C. B. Palmer 8,000 John Spry Lumber company 10,000 lilnes Lumber company 1,800 Columbia grain elevator 1,000 Sarrell & Loi ke 1,000 Barnum & Klchiirdson 800 Loss to shipping, railroads and docks (estimated) 800,000

Totul »1,#46,100 Start of the Fire, The fire began in a pile of shavings in sited which stood on the northeast corner of the slip which extends north into S. K. Martin's yards. A watchman saw the little blaze, which sprung into a bonfire while ho was looking at it. At the time a brisk wind was blowing from the weBt, and the watchman turned In an alarm. Hefore he had returned the little bonfire had grown to a dangerous blaze, the wind had Increased to a gale which came ahead of the storm, and an hour later lumber was blazing east of Ashland avenue almost half a mile away from the starting point. The slips whloh come out of the river were spanned by the bridges of fire, and when the general alarm was turned in the conflagration was acres in area. Its light illuminated the high buildings In the business center miles to the northeast.

Au Army of Firemen.

The first alarm was followed almost Immediately by second and third calls, and when the fire still lnoreasod In velocity in Its progress through the dry lumber and resisted all the efforts of the twenty engines which had then been called out, the firemen sent In call after oall for additional apparatus until there were fortyeight engines and two fireboats playing their streams upon the fire, attacking it from every point of vantage. These engines were supplemented by five truoks and five ohemloal engines. Chief Swenle was early on the soeae and took charge of the battle against the flames. He was assisted by the first and third assistant marshals and four battalion chiefs. The flre attracted the usual orowd of spectators. The streets in the vloinlty were orowded.

Flames Sweep Over Lumber. The immense yard of S. K. Martin & Co., extending half a block on eaoh side of Lincoln street from Blue Island to the river, was soon a roaring furnace of flame and the flre was eating Its way through the yards of Perley, Lowe & Co., adjoining S. K. Martin on the east. Each of these yards were estimated to contain from 38,000,000 to 50,000,000 feet of lumber, besides many thousand shingles and oedar posts.

The plant of the Wells & French Car company, employing 2,000 men and extending from Blue Island to the river, between Wood and Paulina streets, was next attacked by the flames. The firemen by hard work were able to save a portion of the plant, but the foundry, the main building of the works, was destroyed.

Near the river, in a corner of the blook occupied by the Wells & French Car company, was situated the fourstory brick plant of the SlemensHelske company, manufacturers of dynamos and electric appliances. The company furnished the electricity to operate the Twenty-second street electric oars, and the destruction of the plant will cripple that line until other arrangements can be made for obtaining the necessary current.

Adjoining the property of the Welle & French Car company were the yards of Shoemaker, Uigbee fe Co., timber dealers. The wind had veered and seemed to be blowing when the flames attacked this yard more to the south toward the river. The greater part of the yard, however, was burned, as was also that of Conway «fe Co., dealers In cedar posts.

It was probably the hardest flre which the firemen have had to fight in Chicago for some time. Chief Swenle said It was the largest fire of Its kind that he had ever fought. He gave great praise to the work done by hie men and said they could not have distinguished themselves better.

Engines Abandoned.

There were many thrilling escapes and fire engines Nos. 2 and 28 were abandoned because of the rapid advance of the flre, which drove the men from their posts before they could take their engines with them. The two engines were at work between slips and when a sudden gust of wind seemed to bear an avalanohe of flame down upon them and the men had to fly for their lives. 411, however, reached a plaoe of safety. The flre boats Yosemlte and Geyser had many narrow escapes while working in the slips between the burning piles of lumber.

While the flreboat Geyser was making a sudden move to avoid a toppling pile of lumber whloh threatened to fall on it three firemen were caught bv a sweep of a line of hose and were thrown Into a burning pile of lumber. Their names were Lieut. James Mo* Glnn, J. P. Phelan, No. SM7 Arch street, and Flaoerty.

lioy Drowns In the Kiver.

Will Wellendorf was drowned at Ashland avenue and the river. He was standing close to the edge of the water and was tripped up by a line of hose. A hundred men saw him fall In the water, but no assistance was offered him. He sank beneath the surface and never rose again. In the exoltement no one seemed to think of assisting him.

A Bartons Lous.

At 11 o'clock, after burning for four hours, the flre waa gotten under oontrol. The Siemens-Halske company's plant was considered one of the most important eleotrloal manufactories In the country. It was built two years ago and everything In It was of the latest style and construction. It was the American works of the big German oloctrio company whloh has large faotorles at St. Petersburg, Russia, Berlin, Charlottenburg and Wein on the Rhine. The effeots of the destruction of this plant will be widespread, for on the floor, almost ready to be shipped, were two 980,000 dynamos for the Toronto (Can.) street railway, four 1,000 horse generators for the Metropolitan elevBted road of Chicago and some dynamos for the Dayton (0.) street rail way. Five 1 arge stationary engines used for power and two traveling eleotrlo cranes valued at 929,000 were destroyed.

Freight Can Burned on the Tracks. Besides the tremendous destruction of property in the yards the railroad companies suffered severely on their sidings along the slips. It is believed that nearly 100 freight oars of all kinds were destroyed during the conflagration. The damage to the docks will also reach many thousands of dollars.

DEBS ON THE STRIKE.

He Praotleally Admits That It Failed. CHICAGO, Aug. 2.—Eugene V. Debs returned to this city from Terre Haute Wednesday. A large crowd was at the depot and escorted him to the Revere house. President Debs has returned to Chicago .to preside at a convention of the order whioh will be held Thursday at Uhlloh's hall to decide whether the rail way strike should be officially declared at an end, or if it be continued to formulate a new plan of operations. Mr. Debs would not venture an opinion as to the probable action that would be taken at the convention. It was noticeable however, that he talked about the strike more as if he considered it a lost cause than ever before since the boycott was declared. It seems probable from remarks made by some of the labor men that the convention may decide to declare the Btrike off. When asked if It were true that lie had said he did not expect to participate in any more strikes, Mr. Debs said: "I do not expect to be officially connected with another strike. There seems to be a sentiment In organized socloty against strikes, and It seems to be useless to organize them. 1 think now that the laboring people must make a stand for their rights at the ballot box. The government offlcluls seem to be against us. We had the general manager* whipped at one time, but the government sent troops here and helped out the railroads. It other strikes should be Inaugurated the same rule would doubtless apply to them. It would probably apply should we vote to extend the strike at the convention. We |oan undoubtedly do something with our votes toward helping ourselves, and It Is the duty of worklngmen to stand together and see that they have laws and offlolala that will protect them and look .out for their Interests. 1 think our organizations now should be for the purpose of securing rights by other means than strikes."

SENATORS CONFER.

It Is Thought They Have Agreed I'pon a Compromise Schedule. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—It Is stated by one of the democratic senate conferrees that there Is a possibility of reaching an agreement on the tariff bill about the end of the week, with a probability that the bill as finally agreed on will be reported on Monday. The agreement when It oomes will be a compromise, as both house and senate feel that concessions will have to be made.

On the great questions of difference —coal, Iron ore and sugar—there has been no agreement, although It is understood that different propositions were made and rejected. It is believed, however, that if the sugar schedule were disposed of the other differences would not long be allowed to stand In the way. The senate conferrees still take the position that they have nothing to compromise on sugar. In this connection a significant and private conference was held Wednesday night attended as near as can be learned by Senators lirice, Smith, Murphy, Jones and Vest. It could not be learned whether Senator Gorman was present It Is understood that the sugar schedule was the subject under discussion and the amount of concession whloh would be yielded by the senators who have the bill in charge was finally decided upon.

Deed of a Jealous Hun.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.—In a fit of Jealous rage, Harry R. Hintscon, of 8828 Vernon avenue, emptied a revolver into his wife, Grace, Wednesday forenoon and then seizing another weapon attempted to take his own life. She, although dangerously wounded, may live, but he lies at the Meroy hospital fatally wounded. The cause of the tragedy, the man himself admits, waa jealousy.

Mtlltla Recalled.

DKNVKB, Col., Aug. 8.—Gov. Walte has finally Issued an order reoalllng the militia from Cripple Creek. He says he thinks the trouble in tihe great Sfold camp Is ended.

Of latercat to Mothers.

The success of Mrs. Annie M. Beam, of McKeesport, Penn., in the treatment ment of diarrhoea in her children, will undoubtedly be of interest to many mothers. She says: "I spent several weeks in Johnstown, Pa., after the great flood, on account of my husband beinjr employed there. We had several children with us, twoof whom took diarrhoea very bad. I got some of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Rev. Mr. Chapman. It cured both of them. I knew of several otlier cases where it was equally successful I think it cannot be excelled and cheerfully recommend it.-' 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by Nye «fc Booe, 111 N. Washington st., opposite the courthouse

A lloasehold Treasure.

D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. says that he always keeps Dr. King's New Discovery in the house and his family has always found the very best results follow its use that he would not do without it, if procurable. G. A. Dykeman, Druggist, Catskill, N. Y., says that Dr. King's New Discovery is undoubtedly the

THE ORAWiORDSYILLE JOURNAL.

ORAWFOKDSVILLE, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, i894

'St

cough remedy

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FORMAL NOTICE.

Japan AnnounoeB Offloially That War Is Deolared.

An Apology Ottered to England for Sink' Ing the Sow Shlng While Flying the British Flan—The Chen

Yuen Safe.

ARRAYED AG A15ST CHINA. LONDON, Aug. 8 —War was formally deolared between China and Japan at noon. This news was first reoelved by the Exchange Telegraph oompany, and was confirmed at 2 o'olock p. m. when the Japanese minister here informed the earl of Kimberly, the secretary of state for foreign affairs, that a state of war existed between the two countries. Further confirmation is contained in a press dispatch from Toklo saying that the Japanese government has informed the representatives of the foreign powers liere that a state of war exists between Japan and China.

The earl of Kimberly, upon receiving the official notification, declared that Great Britain remained neutral in the matter, although the British government would Immediately take steps to safeguard British interests in the far east. So far as the sinking of the transport Kow Shung, flying the British flag, was concerned, the euvoy was informed that Great Britain awaited the statement of the English captain of that steamer before making any reply to the apology offered by Japan.

Offers au Apology.

TOKIO, Japan, Aug. 2.—The Japanese government lias instructed its minister in London to apologize to Great Britain for firing upon and sinking the Kow Shing while she was flying the British flag. The Japanese minister lias been instructed to inform Greut Britain that the commander of the Japanese cruiser did not know that the Kow Shing was a British vessel until after the fight.

American Cruti^ra Heard From. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—A brief cablegram announcing the arrival of the United States

Bhip

Monocacy at Naga­

saki, Japan, received by Secretary Herbert Wednesday, is the only official news from tlis seat of war that has come to the government here from its representatives in China and Japan, and the surmise that official dispatches are being obstructed purposely now amounts to conviction.

It is thought here that the action of Japan in oflloially notifying the British government of the existence of a state of war between Japan and China was precipitated by the ICow Shung inoident. Had such a notice preceded the sinking of the ship Japan would not have Incurred liability to Great Britain and been obliged to apologize. In effect that notice is equivalent to a declaration of war, or at least it imposes the same obligation upon neutral nations. The United States, for instance, can sell to either China or Japan linns and munitions of war and supplies, but they must be delivered at the risk of the purchaser, and any vessel carrying them is liable to seizure. So by this stroke Japan doubtless has seriously embarrassed China in her efforts to supply herself with warlike equipment in other countries.

Shows the Chen Yuen Safe.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 2.—At 11 o'clock in the morning of July 27, the day after the attack on the Chinese transports whloh resulted in the sinking of the Kow Shung, the Japanese warships Takachlho and Hiyei made an attack upon the Chinese ironclad Chen Yuen. After a long and desperate fight the Japanese vessels were beaten off, the Iliyei being disabled and rendered helpless. The Chen Yuen, though badly damaged, succeeded In reaching port in safetj', in company with two gunboats which also took part in the engagement, and Immediately went into drj' dock for repairs after her two daj-s' fighting.

PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

An Apparent Increase of il,AR'j,004 During the Month of July. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—The regular monthly statement of the public debt. Issued by the treasury department, shows that the aggregate of the public debt on July 81, 1804, was 81,088,806,240, as against 81,632,258,030 on June 80, 1804. This apparant increase of 81,562,004 is owing to the increase In the Issue of certificates and treasury notes, which, however, are offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury. Aside from tliiB item, the statement shows a net decrease in the public debt of 888,905. On July 31, 1894, the inter-est-bearing debt amounted to 8035,042,590, an increase for the month of 8700. The debt on which interest has ceased since maturity amounted to 81,840,800, a decrease of 810,890. The debt bearing no Interest was 8879,950,470, a decrease of 854,215. The amount of certificates and treasury notes, offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury, was increased from 8015,855,820 on June 80, 1894, to 8616,972,897 on July 81, 18U4.

Strike of the Omaha Butchers. OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2.—Several hun dred more butchers quit the packing houses Wednesday afternoon, making the number involved 1,800, and indirectly affecting double that number. The situation Is serious as all the plants must soon close and cut off Omaha's meat supply. At the Cudahy plant there are about 700 men out. The place is practically deserted, although there was a small force at work in the beef and hog killing departments.

Tobacco Damaged bj llall*

LANCABTRH, Pa., Aug. 2.—A heavy thunderstorm accompanied by a great fall of hall swept the eastern part of Lancaster county Tuesday evening, causing terrible destruction of tobacoo crop. The loss to the farmers will be many thousands of dollars.

FROM H00SIERD0 M.

Telegraphic News of Interest to Indlanians.

Ga« Is on the %Vane.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 2. Gas State Inspector Jordan Wednesday presented his annual report. He finds that over 8800,000,000 has been invested In thla state in manufactories, and others are now being erected throughout the gas belt. Gas lines have been built to Chicago and other cities, and every effort has been mode to absorb the ou tatrllntr. Uttlj of thS^tru IwU

remains to lie developed. In time nil of the field will linve been developed, and then, he says, the gas snpplv will diminish. Indeed, the failure lias nlready begun. Wells have been abandoned, and the rock pressure is rapidly diminishing. The field pressure

GREAT BRITAIN IS SO NOTIFIED. ™ginaiij?s an'1 IlZ™ pounds. The waste of gas during the first four years after its discovery in

Indiana amounted to 820,000,000. One of the wastes that still prevails is in domestic consumption. The inspector believes there will never be a return the use of solid fuel, but that in

to

time the slack and waste of coal mines will be converted into fuel gas.

Killed by a Fall from a Italloon. ANDKBSON, Ind., Aug. 2.—Tillie Serbern was instantly killed at In wood park Wednesday evening by dropping from a parachnte bur while descending from a a balloon. Miss Serbern was 10 years old pud her home was in Richmond, Ind. 1 his was her first ascension In a balloon. She came here in response to a telegram from William Martin, a professional aeronaut, who has a wife living at Springfield, 111. Prof. Love, of Indianapolis, was manager of the affair, lie and Martin will both be arrested upon a charge of manslaughter.

Insomnia Causes a Fatal Accident. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 2.—Frank Malode, a bartender, went to sleep Tuesday night while sitting in the window of his room in a block on East Washington street, and is now at the city hospital in a dying condition. He had been suffering from a felon on his thnmb and had risen because he could not sleep, and sat In the window to keep cool. He lost his balance and fell, but the accident was not discovered until he was found groaning on the sidewalk 40 feet below.

Typhoid Fever l'atlent Wrda. KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 2.—Dr. William Birch, presiding elder of the Kokomo district M. E. conference, while confined to his bed with typhoid fever was married Wednesday evening to Miss Angeline Cherry, of Elkhart, whocame here Wednesnay afternoon to become his wife. The bride is a prominent church worker of Elkhart, while Dr. Birch is well known throughout the state, having been in the ministry forty years.

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Convention of lleri Men.

ANDKK80N, Ind.,. Aug. 2.—The Eastern Indiana Red Men held their seventh annual meeting in this city Wednesday and 3,000 braves from different sections of the state were in attendance. At the annual business meeting Marion was selected upon the sixth ballot for the plase of the next meeting. Albert G. Mickle was elected president and R. B. Buchanan secretary. Both are from Marion.

To Unravel a Mystery.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 2.—The police began a series of arrests Wednesday for the mysterious murder of Policeman Watterson last winter. William Cole, a half-breed Indian who has been living here some time, was first taken in, and Detective Thornton left for Chicago to get two companions of the half-breed who are believed to have been implicated in the killing.

Kctltors Knjoyiug Themselves. Sot'TH BK.\I, Ind., Aug. 2.—The members of the Indiana Republican Editorial association who arrived here Tuesday evening left Wednesday evening for St. Joseph, Mich. A dinner wat given on their arrival at the residence of the late Alfred B. Miller, founder of the Tribune. Wednesday there was a street-car ride to Mishawauka and a visit to the factories and the Notre Dame university.

Sloped to Chicago.

ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 2.—Considerable excitement waa caused here Wednesday afternoon by the elopement to Chicago of Miss Hattie Schuler, an attractive and prominent younjr lady, with Edward Bennett, a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railway employe. The girl's family are prostrated by her action.

Mad Dog Bites Five Hoys.

ROCHESTER, Ind., Aug. 2.—Hydrophobia developed here Wednesday In a small dog owned by William Harding, and before it could be killed it bit five boys and nine dogs. The boys were taken to Terre Haute to have a madstone applied, while the officers are killing unmuzzled dogs to prevent further trouble.

Black Spiders Invade Indiana. C'OI.IJMHI'S, Ind., Aug. 2.—From Eckerty comes the report that there is a plague of black spiders in Crawford county and parts of Perry. Several persons have been bitten. Only one death has resulted the victim swallowed a spider while drinking from a jug. Many of these spiders are ol enormous size.

Hotel Closed.

PERU, Ind., Aug. 2.—TheElgin house, one of the leading and largest hoteli In the city, was closed Wednesday and the landlord, E. W. Donovan, left town without leaving an address or directions. Peru creditors now have charge of the place.

Herlonsly Injured.

EI.KHART, Ind., Aug. 2.—By the explosion of the boiler In the St. Joseph Valley Paper company's mill here Wednesday afternoon James lflatt, the fireman, was seriously Injured and the building considerably damaged.

Sneelmea'Caser.^ HK

S. II. Clifford, New Cassel.o Wis., was troubled with Neuralgia and Rheumatism, his stomach was disordered, his liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him.

Edward Shepherd, llarrisburg, 111., had a running sore on his leg of eight years' standing. Used three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound and well. John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five large fever sores on his leg, doctors taid he was incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured -him entirely. Sold by Cotton & Rife Progress Plirrmacy.

"Kojral Kabj" Itye Whisky

is "a Kye as is a Rye," naturally ripened and free from all foreign flavor and adulterants, guaranteed pure and over eleven years of age. recommended to the connoisseur as a meritorious article worthy of the confidence of invalids, convalescents and the aged. 81.25 per quart bottle. Sold by Nye & Booe, druggists.

BISCIIOF'S great July Dry Goods sale grows bigger and bigger every day To-day the crowd is immense. The people are advertising our bargains.

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LN THE FIELD.

Iowa Demoorats Hold Their Convention at Des Moines.

A FDLL STATE TICKET IS NOMINATED.

Headed by If. F. Dale for Secretary of State —Principal Point* In the Flatform— Free Silver Resolution Defeated by Votes.

BOIES WAS CHAIRMAN.

DKS MOINES, la., Aug. 2.—The democratic state convention assembled in Calvary tabernacle Wednesday morning at 10:80 o'clook. About 400 delegates were In attendance. Ex-Gov. Boies was made permanent chairman. He addressed the delegates and reviewed at great length the tariff issue.

Candidate* Put In Nomination. The nominations were made in the afternoon, without any opposition, by acclamation, candidates for the offloes In some Instances being 'difficult to find. The following Is the ticket as completed) Seoretary of state, H. F. Dole, Polki auditor, John Whitefield, Guthrlei treasurer, L. W. White, Wayne)

The resolutions also demand the election of United States senators by dlreot vote favor liberal pensions condemn the mulot liquor law as deceptive republican legislation.

When the resolutions were read there was a strong fight over tho silver plank. A ballot was taken and the free coinage of silver was defeated by a vote of 697 to 889.

BASEBALL.

Scores Made by Professional Clubs In Recent Games. National league games on Wednesday resulted as follows: At Chicago— Chioago, 20 St. Louis, 8. At New York—New York, 5 Boston, 4 (eleven innings). At Washington (two games) —Baltimore, fl Washington, 5 Baltimore, 11) Washington, i. At Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh, 16 Cincinnati, 8. At Philadelphia Philadelphia, 0 Brooklyn, 8.

Western league: At MinneapolisMinneapolis, 16 Grand Rapids, 8. At Kansas City—Kansas City, 0 Detroit, 1. At Sioux City—Sioux City, 27 Toledo, 10.

Western association: At Jacksonville—Des Moines, 10 Jacksonville, 4. At Quincy—Lincoln, 2 Quiney, 1 (protested by Qulnoy). At Rook Island— St. Joseph, 9) Rock Island, 8. At Peoria—Omaha, 7) Peoria, 2.

Found tbe Empty Cask.

PABIS, Aug. 2.—What is supposed to be the missing oask which contained the 850,000 gold consigned to Lazard Freres et Cle by the steamship La Touyaine. from New York, was found empty in the car In which all tho casks of gold traveled under seal. It Is believed that the^gold was stolen during Its transfer from the steamship or at the railroad station In this city.

Convicted of BU Son's Marder. GEOHGETOWN, O., Aug. 2.—Edward Howard Jones, on trial for the fourth time for the murderof his son, was for the fourth time convicted of murder in the first degree. The Jury spent sixteen hours in consultation.

Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov Report.

ABSOUSTEUT PURE

Bupreme

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long term, John Cleggett, Cerro Gordo supreme Judge, short term, Edward W. Mitchell, Fremont attorney general. J. D. F. Smith, Cherokee) railroad commissioner, W. L. Parker, Osceola clerk of supreme court, T. R. North, Dallasi supreme court reporter, J. J. Shea, Council Bluffs.

The Resolution! Adopted.

The committee on resolutions met during recess and prepared the following platform, whioh was adopted after some debate over a minority report: "The democratic) party of the state of Iowa la state oonvontlon assembled deolare the following platform of prlnofples: We reaffirm the platform of the national demooratlo oonventlon of IMS and demand of our representatives In oongress that they oarry out the samo In good faith by giving us a tariff law that will lay tho duties on Imports for revenue alone and thereby destroy trusts, oomblnes and organisations that have been robbing the people and depleting tho treasury of the natfon, that has destroyed our oommerce with the world at large, driven our ships from the high seas, that has filled our oountry to overflowing with the pauper labor of Europe, that has bred anarchy, Oonfuslon, unrest and disloyalty throughout the laud, made war between ospltal and labor, that has sowed the seed of war and rebellion among the people, that has brought ruin to the business Interests of the ooantry and want to millions of our peopls who seek to earn an honest living by industry again we say to our oongress, redeem tae pledges made to ths people and for all time make an end of paternal and class leglslstlon. "We recommend the administration of President Cleveland for his ability, wisdom and patriotism shown In dealing with matters of public Interest. In the treatment of great publlo Questions it baB been marked by a comprehensive understanding of the necessities of the people and a slnoere desire to, as far as practicable, meet every ]ust and proper demand. We especially approve of the present administration In Its efforts to rcduoe the expenditures of the government, for the lopping oft of many useless ofBoe-holders, for Its firm and wise policy toward the other nations and countries of the world. And especially do we commend President Cleveland In his efforts for tariff reform. Bis letter to Representative Wilson Is a manly, outspoken dooument and meets our most hearty approval, and we condemn any and all efforts made to Impede the passage of real tariff reform. "The present unfortunate financial stringency and Its disastrous effect upon labor Is the dlreot legaoy of a republican administration. It Is the result of the Mcl'lnloy tariff, of the Sherman silver law. of the fostering of trusts, ot legislation for the avowed benefit of the olssses against the masses, of the preferences of the rloh over the poor in legislation and of oorrupt combinations and trusts. It Is these things which have combined to shake oredlt, to paralyze business and create panlo. The attempt to sbltt the responsibility upon the demooratlo administration Is futile and absurd. Five years ago a domocratlc administration left to Its sucoessor a prosperous condition and a surplus of $400,000,000. The republican administration loft as a legacy a panic and an empty treusury. "With the national demooratlo convention of 1898 wo hold to the use of both gold and silver as the standard money of the country and the coinage of both gold and sliver without discriminating against either metal or oharge for mintage, but the dollar unite of coinage of both metals must be of equal lntrlslc and exchangeable value, and we demand that all paper currenoy shall be kept at par with and redeemable In suoh coin and we favor suoh legislation as will faithfully carry out these pledges to the people."

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CURRENT EVENTS.

The'supervisors at Chippewa l'alls, W'is., decided to build liuvv nsvhii'i for insane to cost 885,000.

Cobwebs defeated J. M. I), nnd Ilex Ainericus in the 2:25 trot at RulTiilo for 85,000, oovering a mile in 2:185^.

The gold purchased nt the mint in Denver during .luly amounted to 87)W,-: 605.01, against 8210,057.19 for July, 189!).:

Democrats in congressional eouvontion at Watertown, Wis., have taken 152 ballots without breaking the deadlock.

In a speech at San Antonio Gov. Hogg, of Texas, criticised President Cleveland for sending troops into Chicago.

After a spirited debate the senate passed the bill compelling the Rock: Island road to build depots in Oklahoma.

Violent rainstorms are reported from several western states. Great dnmage: was done to railway tracks iu Colorado.

Improvement in the condition of national banks is taken as an evidence of better business and returning prosperity.

Stephen Courtney, an insane man, stabbed W. R. Jarvls, a prominent attorney, to death in the streets of Wapello, la.

Benjamin F. Tufts, an old and trusted postal clerk, was arrested at1 Chicago for robbing the mails and confessed his crime.

More than a thousand men were taken back at the old scale upon the, reopening of Chicago & Alton shops in Bloomington, 111.

Champion James Corbetl has returned from England and nniionnecs his anxiety for Peter Jackson to fix a date for their fight.

Tho people of Laveta, Col., are excited over a rich strike that hus been made on Silver mountain. The ore ussays over 8T00 in gold to the ton.

Supplemental information has been filed at Chicago In the Debs contempt case charging five directors of the A. R. U. with violating court orders.

The Baker City (Ore.) national bank has suspended, owing depositors S7.V 000, and with assets of 8100,000. KuBumptlon Is expected within a month.'

Edward O'Kelly, who Is serving a life sentence In tho penitentiary at Denver for the murder of Hob Ford,'. slayer of Jesse James, at Creede, has applied for a pardon.

Abrain Fardon, ex-paying teller of the First national bank at Trenton, N. J., was sentenced to five years imprisonment In the Essex county peitentiary for abstracting 810,000 from tho bank.

Four hundred A. R. U. employes of the Santa Feat Argentine, Kun., who had been summoned to appear for eontempt before the United Status court-' at Topeka, have decided to disobey tliu summons.

Celebrated Emancipation l)uy. CHICAGO, Aug. 2.—Dispatches from Kalamazoo, Mich., Racine, Wis., Oskaloosa, la., Burlington, la., and Monmouth, 111., tell of the,, observance of Emancipation day by the colored people on Wednesday.

Man and Two Girls Drowned. WAHREN, Ark., Aug. 2.—While rowing on the Saline river, 8 miles east of this place, their skiff overturned and John B. Bradley, and Misses Fannie '. Koonce and Helen Ritchie were drowned.

Blew Out H!B Dralnn.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2.—City Clerk Will Wakely climbed on top of a bathing resort pavilion and blew out his brains before the crowd. No eauso for the deed is known

They Must l'ay.

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 2.—Judgmentshave been rendered against former treasurers of Wisconsin for state funds aggregating 181,015.

He Can't Come. ...

LONDON, Aug. 2.—Ex-Premier Gladstone has declinod the Invitation to visit America, assigning as reasons his age and Infirmities.

THE MARKETS.

Grain, Provisions, Etc* CHICAGO, ALLFF. 1.

FLOUR—-In light demand, but steady, QUOTA* ble: Winter—Patents, S2.R0a2.ii0 fctraljfhts, 92.40Q2.60 dears, I2.103W.40 sejnnda, $1.*0@ 1.00 low grades, ll.60Sl.70. Spring—Patents, *[email protected] straights. [email protected] Bakery'. *1.70 @2.00: low grades, [email protected] Ked Dog. *i 30 @1.40 Ryo, 12.40^2.60.

WHEAT—Fairly active and prices unsettled. Cash No. 2 Ked, 61H(&&2Mo Scptmulxjr, {3^ 6S^c, and December, 60&56?(o.

CORN—Active and higher. No. 2. 47FTC No. 2 Yellow, 48*o No. 3. 47*e No. 3 Yellow, 18OJ September, 40Ji@47Ho October, 40&4Qfcc. Maw 44*i2p4

OATS—Aotlve and unsettled. No. 2 cash @20o September, 28* May, 38@33M, Samples steady. No. 8. 204®aio No. 8 White, 81@36Ko{ No. 2.2954^31'/»o No. White, 3s4ka 36^c.

RYE—Demand better, market llrmer. No. 3 oash on the regular market, 40o4, and by sample 4)@42o for No. 2 to 36@36o for No. 8. September, 4JJC.

BAHLRT—Very quiet. Common to good quality by sample, 36@60e, and Screenings, [email protected] per ton.

MKB9 PORK Trading moderate. Prices higher. Quotations ranged at |1'2.70(&12.V0 fcit cash regularj $1»[email protected] for August, aud [email protected] for September.

LARD—Very qtilte and steady. Quotation* ranged at $6.00$6.02H for oaah $d.9O£,6.02'i for August, and [email protected] for Septouiber.

LXV» POULTRY—Per pouud: Turkeys, O't&So

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Chickens, 7Ho Duoks, 7@7tfo Jeese, per doz., [email protected]. BUTTER —Creamery, 14@23C Dairy, LLTF/WO Packing Stock, 10ft@UHo

OiL8—Headlight, 176 teat. 8ttot Gasoline. 87 deg's, 10ot 74 deg'S, 00 Naphtha, 63 deg's. 6^0. LJQUOBS—Whisky quoted flrui at 81.22 per gal. for finished goods.

Live Stock. CHIOAGO, Aug. 1.

noos—Market dull and demoraliied, owing to the large supply, attributed to dry weather. Paokera and shippers buying slowly. Prices 26c lower. Sales ranged at [email protected] for pig* [email protected] (or light f&[email protected] for rough paokltig [email protected] for mixed, and [email protected] for heavy packing and shipping lots.

OATTLB—Feeling weak and price* !0&20o lower. Buyers baokward about purchasing. Quotations ranged at |4 [email protected] for choice to extra shipping Steers [email protected] for good to ohoioe do. 98.86@&75 for fair to good 9S.90$a.40 for common to modlum do. [email protected] for butchers' Steers 22- 1&QS.60 for Stookers [email protected] for Feeders Jl.OOgS.OO

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rOows *.802486 for Heifers |[email protected] for (S.003a 10 for Texas Stoors, und tZM& 4. tor Vaal Calves.