Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 3 April 1896 — Page 4
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FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1896.
JOIST REPRESENTATIVE CONVENTION.
To Be Held at Groetirnstle on Thursday, April 2'.i, 189(!.
The delegates chosen by the Republicans of Clay, Montgomery and l'utnam counties to nominate a candidate for Joint Representative. are hereby called to meet In delegate convention.at the Mayor's office, In tho city of Grcencastle, on Thursday, April 23, 1890, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of selecting such candidate.
Clay Is entitled to seventeen (17) votes Putnam twelve (12) votes and Montgomery twenty (20) votes in said convention.
JOHN It. BONN ELL,
Chairman MontKomery County. CHARLES B. CASE, Chairman Putnam County.
D. W. BRATT1N, Chairman Clay County.
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM
MCKINLEY,
Of the United States.
THERE are signs of improvement in the horse market.
UP to date there is a good prospect for a big fruit crop.
THE only way to defeat McKinley is to have him withdraw before the St.Louis convention meets.
THE Ways and Means committe is deluged with requests for reciprocity legislation from all over the country. The people at last understand what reciprocity means.
THE most important wood industry in the State is that of furniture. There are 116 factories which make the various kinds used by the people. They employ 6,503 hands, and pay $3,033,300 ia wages.
"MCKINLEY, the advance agent of prosperity," is a catch-phrase which is sweeping the country, and is so popular that it is more potent than argument. It is an exhaustive argument boiled down.
RHODE ISLAND tired the lirst political gun of the year Wednesday. She rolled up a Republican plurality of over 10,000, together with nearly a clean sweep of the Legislature. The Democrats will have only three members of the Assembly and one Senator.
CONGRESS has apparently followed up to the present the policy outlined early in the winter by Speaker Reed of giving the country a period of rest instead of exercise, or, in other words, of passing as little substantive legislation as possible. Some members of Congress feel that it would be as well to terminate the session early, particularly in view of the fact that a presidential campaign is approaching. A resolution has already been introduced by Senator Piatt, of Connecticut, proposing a final adjournment on May 3.
THE long and bitter light between Henry U. Johnson and James E. Watson endedWednesday in Henry county. Johnson carried the county by probably a hundred majority. Uy the terms of the agreement entered into before the primary was held Johnson will therefore have the county to his credit, which will give him the nomination.
Watson went into Henry county with ninety-five votes and Johnson with eighty-nine. Henry's vote added to Johnson's will give him the nomination.^
CONGRESS is being Hooded with peti tions from farmers for an increased duty on hay. The reasonof this is the enormous increase in the importations, mo&tly from Canada, since the repeal of the McKinley law. The duty on hay under that law was $1 per ton. The Wilson law repealed this rate, and in its place put a duty of 20 per cent, ad valorem, which amounts to 81.00 per ton. The amount of hay brought into the country since the enactment of the Wilson law has been more than double what it was in the corresponding length of time under the McKinley law. Nearly S3,000,000, 'vhich would otherwise have gone to the farmers ot the United States, has gone out of the country by reason of the increased purchases from abroad.
SPEAKING of Democracy at the present day Major Handy from his "Point ot View," says: "Never was a party in worse pilght. It is hard to realize that it is in actual possession of the government and is the same party which four years ago marched on to Washington with blazing trumpets, Hying banners and in full confidence that it was to be custodian of the public interests for many a year to come. For the first time in^ nearly a quarter
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Marring*) Lircnie.
John W. Bryant and Reulah Cretors. Joshua Davis and Harriet E. Stipes. Hansen T. Kendel and Lou. Emma Miles.
George W. Clawson and Sindev Catherine Ragsdale.
Three Courts.
There were three courts grinding in the court house yesterday. Over one Judge illarney presided while Judge Snyder and Judge Seller were hearing cases in other rooms.
Wants a New School House.
New Market wants a new school house and application was made to the county commissioners for Union township to borrow $6,000 and erect the building, levying tribute on all pupils who come in from other townships to attend school there. The commissioners have as yet, taken no action in the case.
D. Yount and Son vs. estate of S. A. R. Beach. Dismissed at plaintiffs' cost.
James M. Warren vs. Charles Hays and Emma Hays. Defendants demand judgment in their favor on jury's verdict.
Thomas B. Grimes vs. Appleton Elmore et al. Complaint. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
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Thomas B. Grimes vs. Applelon Elmore et al. Complaint. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
J. C. Wampler vs. Equitable Life Assurance Co. and estate of Wm. H. Durham. Complaint. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Marv C. Harp vs. G. W. Britton. Partition. Commissioners file report of appraisement.
George Connard vs. Lemuel Gibson. E. C. Snyder appointed judge pro tem. David Coyner et al vs. Delila Blacker et al. Partition. Silas Peterson appointed commissioner to sell real estate.
Edna Campbell vs.' Mary Irwin. Complaint. Motion to continue c.se overruled.
of a century we had a Democratic President, a Democratic vicePresident, a Democratic Congress and a Democratic chief justice of the Supreme Court' Republican governors were as scarce as hens' teeth. The triumphant Democracy was, in its own estimation, firmly in the saddle, with no possible chance of being unseated for many a day to come. A President out of touch with his party, and a party out of touch with the country, have brought Democracy to its present straits. It is the old story of pride going before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall."
ENDING March 31 the Wilson-Gor-man tariff bill has been in operation just nineteen months. During that period it produced in revenue S4S1,423,509. The current expenditures of the government for the same time were 5557,531,385, leaving a deficit of S76,1(50,876. The revenue for the first nineteen months of the McKinley law was$500,010,004, aboutS85,000,000 more than during the corresponding period under the present Democratic tariff. The revenue for the last nineteen months of the McKinley tariff was S521.S10.575. If the McKinley tariff had been permitted to stand there would have been ample reserve for the needs of the government, the industries of the country would have been saved from destruction. The working people would have been employed at good wages, there would have been no panic, and the necessity for the issue of $202,000,000 in bonds would have been everted. Democracy has been a blight to the Republic, but as the peop'Ji wanted a taste, it was altogether proper that they should have it. A taste has been sufficient to produce a satiety.
ALAMO.
Gilbert Titus isi erecting his new store house. Stanley Heath was up from Veedersburg Monday.
The Odd Fellows have put a new roof on their hall. P. M. Lee is improving his residence with a new veranda.
Bige Bayless, of Crawfordsville, is visiting his son, John. E. A. McSpadden was down from the city the first of the week.
Guy Spinnings, of Wallace, attended church here Sunday night. The I. O O. F. contemplates organizing a Rebecca Lodge at this place.
Mrs. Rose Titus spent part of last week visiting relatives in New Market.
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Benj P. Billings et al vs. Phcjete Vanarman et al. Partition. Defendants ruled to answer.
John S. Brown vs. Wm. V. Ssveetser et al. Title to real estate quieted. In the matter of James W. Spencer. Petition for a ditch. Dismissed.
Emma E. Ross vs. Philip W. Ross. Divorce granted. James M. Warren et al. vs. Charles and Emma Hays. Appeal. Finding for defendants.
Sophia Goslin et al. vs. Marcus T. D. Long and Valvardi V. Dill. Highway appeal. Mortion to dismiss petition filed.
J. M. Warren et al. vs. gCharles and Emma Hays. Appeal. Plaintiffs file motion for new trial.
John N. Hays et al. vs. Wm. H. Brown et al. To quiet title. Dismissed on plaintiff's motion.
Myra Vyse va. John Vyse Divorce. Defendant makes default Laura E. Lewis vs. Big Four R. R. Co. Special finding of facts
City
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jury.
Real .Estate Transfers.
List of deeds recorded in Montgomery county, Ind., and ready for delivery. Furnished by T. T. Munhall, Recorder and abstracter: Averella Dill to Louise E Barton, 160 acres Union tp. $8,000.00
Milligan et alto .J McMullen, pt 2 lots in city» 300.00 Joe Pyles to W Pyles and wife, 40 acres MadiHon tp 1,600.00 Jas Henderson to Wilson, 84 30-100 acres Coal Greek tp 4,215.00 Catharine Thompson et alto and
E llittenger, 2 lots Whitesville 250.00 Sarah E LaFollette to Thos E Evans, tract Walnut tp 2,150.00
WiLawson to Geo Fox, lot in City 3,275.00 Kelsey to and Brenton, 13.24 acres Franklin tp 1,000.00
Kelsey to Thornburj?. 8 50-100 acres Franklin tp 510.00 Clodfelterto EClodfelter, lot in city 750.00
Wilson to Jas Henderson, 44 acres Coal Creek tp 2,750.00 E S Simpson to Hand N A Craig, lot in city 1,350.00 Rebecca Osburn to ThosPeilley etu.1 pt lot in Ladoga 125.00 Sarah Harney toW and E A Pefiley, lot in Ladoga 250.00 Francis E Wert to N A Myers 120 acres Ripli tp 200.00 Zack Williams tojLucy Gibson, lot in city 700.00 JH Birchfield to S Kelly, lot in
50.00
Sheriff Mont Co to Htandlford, 60 acres Clark tp and 5-7 of 40 acres Clark tp 3.065.95
18 transfers,consideration $30,540.95
There will be an egg supper at the Union church Saturday evening, April 4th.
Mrs. Wm. Lamb, of Crawfordsville, is visiting among relatives here this ween.
Miss Gunkle, of Yountsville, is the guest of Miss Hattie Opperman this week.
John Truax and Lon Trout attended the show at Waveland last Tuesday night.
Dr. Brown will go to Kokomo next Friday to transact some business affairs.
Mrs. Edna Stimson and caughter, of Terre Haute, are visiting at Dr. J. L. Brown's.
Wiley Wirt and Guy Grimes tried the teachers' examination atCrawfords ville Saturday.
Quite a number from here attended the Sunday school convention at Yountsville last Thursday.
Wilfred Ammermau and Arthur Wilier went to Valparaiso Monday, where they will attend school thi6 summer.
Again the Dramatic Company will deliver "Tony, the Convict," at Talbot's hall after the egg supper next Saturday night. Admission 10 cents.
Those that succeeded in passing the graduation examination are Lizzie Hopping, Chas. Hughes, Walter Lewellen, Chas. Wray, Stella Lewellen, Earl Watson, Arlie Titus, Charles Gilkey, George Walters, Ruth Gilkey, Mary McJunkins, Deward Myers, Merrit Fruits and Edith Gilkey. There will be an examination held the third Saturday in April for those that failed.
WESLEY.
Stebbin Quick is improving. Miss Gertrude Petro is on the sick list.
Vint Edwards was in Wesley Sunday evening. 'VMiss Ethel Edwards spent last week with Mr. Simpson and family.
Miss Gertie Miller and Roscoe Fuller, of Elmdale, attended literary at Sand Bank last Friday night.
Literary at Sand Bank was well attended last Friday night. The society decided to continue the meetings another month. The following officers were elected:
President—George Moore. Vice President—Willie Merrel. Secretary—Gertie Petro. Treasurer—C. Cowan. The following officers were elected for Sand Bank Sunday school:
Supt —C. W. Cowan. Asst. Supt —Laura Smith. Sec.—Gertrude Petro. Treas.—R. C. Cline. Chorister—Bertha Petro. Teachers—Alice Baldwin, Mertie Petro, Laura Smith, C. W. Cowan.
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RHODE ISLAND VOTE
The Little State Is Carried by tho Republicans.
'TWAS AN IDEAL ELECTION DAY.
Coute^tH Were Entirely on Local Issues. Governor Lippitt Ke-Elcctud by Plurality of Over 10,000 lem»cruts Will
Have Three Members In the Assembly. License Question Was VotedO a.
PROVIDENCE, It. I., April 2.—Election day in this state proved an ideal one for the voter, and throughout the state the indications are tlnso of a heavy vote. A strange feature has been the disappearance of a contest over the state ticket and fights have been entirely on local issues. Contests over the assemblymenj were closely fought in Johnston, Cumberland, Westerly, Cranston and Central Falls.
With only five districts in the state to hear from at an early hour this morning Governor Lippitt is re-elected by a plurality of over 10,000. The total vote, with five missing districts is as follows:
For Governor Lippitt (Rep.), 25,115 Littlefield (Dem.), 15,038. Lippitt's plurality, 9,477. Last year Governor Lippitt carried the state by 10,721, and his plurality this year will be about the sajie figures. The Democrats acknowledge that the election is a clean sweep for the Bepublicans, as they have lost Cumberland in the assembly fight, and the Republicans carry Providence. License won in this city, Pawtncket, Central Falls and Wonsocket. The Democrats will have three members in the assembly, a loss of five over last year.
WILL BE BROUGHT TO INDIANA.
Alleged Embezzler of Riclnnoud Captured In Pcunsylvauiii. LANCASTER, Pa., April 2.—Adam K.
Dietz, a former, prominent citizen of Richmond, Ind., who is wanted for embezzling the funds of an Odd Fellows lodge of which he was secretary and treasurer, was arrested here yesterday and will be held until the arrival of officers from Richmond.
Dietz was a native of this connty, but went to Richmond 17 years ago. He acknowledges that he embezzled from the lodge, but claims the amount is not as large as charged. Early in March concealment of liis crime became no longer possible, and on tho 17th of that month he fled from Richmond. It was supposed he would come in this direction and the police were notified. He was located and arrested at the home of his mother, who resides in Martie township.
V: MEXICAN LABORERS.
Have Been Crossing: tlie Line and Working on Railroad. EL PASO, Tex., April 2.—Every Sun
day and Wednesday Norton, Drake & Co., who supply laborers for the Southern Pacific road, have been in the habit of shipping 40 or 50 Mexicans from this place west over the Southern Pacific. The American laborers have protested and charge that the railroad is contracting for foreign labor.
Yesterday the government immigration agent made a raid on a carload of these laborers just as the train was leaving for the west and captured a half dozen Mexicans who acknowledged that they had just come from Mexico. There was nothing to implicate the railroad company or Norton, Drake & Co., as they claim the men came to them and asked for work. The government agent, howjever, took the men across to Mexico and warned them not to return.
Arrival of lJooth-Tueker.
NEW YORK, April 2.—Frederick St. Georgo Booth-Tucker, receuuly appointed by General Booth, as co*nmardor of the Salvation Army in the Tfciited States. To succeed Ballington Booth, arrived last night on the steamship Majestic. He was met at the dock by a group of Salvation Army officers and informed that his baby boy Brainwell was dead and that his wife was ill. The new cornnmudor proceeded at once to the bedside of Mrs. Booth-Tucker.
Lives Lost by tho i'resliet.
MiDDLESBORO, Ky., April 2.—Easter and Allie Anderson and their three children, together with two horses, were drowned by the freshet in Powells river last night. They lived on its banks ia Leo county, Va., 30 wiles from here and the water came down witfi such force that they were overtal^n and drowuud before they could escape. The JtatestVows from that secticj^indioatos groat loss of property and
To Diwoovor What They Own. NBW YORK, ^pril 2.—At a meeting of
the directors of tho United States Rubber company held yesterday, H. B. Hollins tothrew his resignation as a directoB. It was decided to take an inventory stook of aH the different companies belonging to the United States Rubber company preparatory to a complojb. statement being made at tho anmfal meelirfg to be held May 11........
Naval Cadetsliip.
GREENVILLE, Ills., April 2.—Congressman Hadley conducted competitive examination here of applicants for appointment to the naval academy. There were 14 contestants, every county in the distriot being represented. Rolla Defrees of this place made the highest grade and will receive the appointment George Davis of this city was second and will bo his alternate.
George Jackson's Record.
NEWPORT, Ky., April 2.—The prosecution filed a petition in the Campbell county circuit %court
yesterday afternoon
giving the questions which will be asked the witnesses regarding the story of Georgo Jackson. They refer to his former record at Springfield, O., and Jincinnati.
Weatlier.
Indiana and Illinois—Fair.
MUST LEAVE CINCINNATI.
Divine Healer Schrader Ordered to Qnlt the Queen City at Onoe. CINCINNATI, April 2.—A man named
Schrader, calling himself a divino healer, has been in Cincinnati since Saturday last freely healing the sick, as he styles his work. He wears a peculiar robe and on his head rests a crown of thorns made harmless by out-
ting off the points. He claims that his power is transmitted from iiis hands or even from his clothing.
Yesterday he was brought before the mayor, chief of police and the health officers for examination. The health officer told him pointedly that he was not only a nuisance, by blocking the Btreets, but he was a menace to the health of the community by passing his unwashed hands over the faces of hundreds of people, many of whom are diseased. The health officer ordered him to leave the city at once. Schrader promised to go.
COURSE IN NOVELS STOPPED.
It Was One of tlie Most Popular of Yale's JEIectives. NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 2.-—All
Yale is discussing the withdrawal of Dr. William Phelps' course in popular novels from the university electives for next year. The list was published yesterday, but Dr. Phelps' novels, were not among them. Undue prominence is given the matter because this course, which is the first in current novels to bo given in any American university, is the most popular one at Yale, and thero are not seats enough in the big lecture rooms to accommodate the students who elect it. Dr. Ph sips said that the reason he gave up the course was because he was overworked.
DYGERT INVESTIGATION.
Captain General Tells Consul Williams That Ho Will lie Held. NEW YORK, April 2.—A special to
The World from Havana says: Complete investigation of the case of Walter Grant Dygert, the American, of Greenwood, Ills., confined in the prison at Guines, leads the captain general to hold him and he officially informed Consul General Williams of his decision last night. High authority is quoted as 6tating that ample evidence exists to justify this determination. Consul Williams immediately cabled the result to tho state department at Washington.
Steamer Commodore Seized. CHARLESTON, 8. C.. April 2.—The col
lector of tho port yesterday seized the steamer Commodore, which recently arrived hero after having, it is alleged, discharged a number of men and a cargo of arms and ammunition on the coast of Cuba. A few days ago several of the crew became dissatisfied with the wi'ges paid them for the trip and made a report to the collector. Their charges wer» investigated by that official and the district attorney, and yestt y's seizure is the result of the investigation.
Attempt to Cremate a Family. "WHITING, Ind., April 2.—Mike Chi-
besk1', a Pole, and his family had a narrow escape yesterday from cremation. Their house had been set on fire, ana but for the timely arrival of neighbors, who took the unconsoious members of tho family out by means of ladders, all would hare perished. The fire is SUJJposedtobethe result of a feud, which has already led to the death and injury ot several persons here.
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Prevailing Fricen For Grain, CutLle and Provisions ou April 1.
Indiikuapoli*.
WHKA.T—Steads Mo. a red, CDc. CofiX—Steady: JO. mixed. 28?c. OA¥S—Easiar No. 'i m«Kod. M%c. CATTLE—Heavy ury fed steers, JG.85§ 4.00 ahiJipiiAj and export steer?, 8.80: coilunon to lair sjjeurt, t3.00®,3.w feeding ^steera, [email protected] medium to choice heiters, &.00tgi4.0f medium to choice cows. 40(§3.25: veal calves. $S.5Q(tt 4.00. Maritet lower.
HoGS—Wood to choice aud packing, $3.80 3.06 lightweights, pigs and rougus, [email protected]. Market lower.
SHEEP—Common to choice lambs, $3.00® 4.25 export ewes aud wetlierts, $3.U8«?!8.50 common to choice sheen, $1.00(^3.15: bucke, per head, $2.0#@4.00. Market weak.
Chicago Grain and Provisions. WHEAT—May opened 6*%e, closed C3^e.
ulv opened cloiied B4£c. O&tK—May opened ao^c, closed 2yj£e. July OPENA^ 30$'G, closed 30%c.
OATS—Afiy opened lUj^C, closed 19%o. July opened 19Jic, closed
'iOo.
Pouii—May opened #8.45, closed $8.57. July opened -iS.Oa, closed $8.77. LAUD—May opened $5.07, closed $5.13. July oneneci S5.22, closed $5lM7.
Rllifc%Aiay opened $4.0p, closed $4.07. July opoueel $4-70, closed $4.77. Closing cash mafekets: Wheat 63c, corn c, oats lSJ^c, pork $8.50, lard $5.07, ribs $4.b&
Cincinnati Grain and Stock. WHEAT—Lower No. 2 red,
72%c.
CORN—Strong: No. 2 mixed, 31c. OATS—l'irni No. 2 mixed, 21c. CATTLE—Quiet at $3.50@4. lo. HOGS—Slow at $3.50@3.'J0. SHEEP Sower at *2.50®3.85: lambs, lower at [email protected].
Toledo Grain.
WHEAT—Firm No. 2 cash, 70c. CORN—Steady No. 2 mixed, 2il^c. OATS—Quiet No. 2 mixed, 21$c.
Buffalo Live Stock.
CATTLE—Slow at $2.of0,4.15 HOGS—Firm at $3,406*4.20. SUEEF—Slow at A),5I)ffi4.00: lambs lluvv at $3.75(24.80. i'
GYPSY QUEEN BURIED
Many of the Wanderers Attend the Ceremony at Evansville,
FOUGHT FOR A GIRL'S SMILES.
Remarkable Recovery of a Young Woman Through Her Faitli In Prayer—Seiners to He Looked After—Crops Only Sliglitly
Damaged—Strike of Miners—Notes of tlie State.
EvANsvTLiiE, Ind., April 2.—Tho remains of Elizabeth Harrison were given burial yesterday afternoon in Oak Hill cemetery. She was a Gypsy queen, or, at least, a person of great consequence among that peculiar people. Her death occurred in September last, at Corinth, Miss., her body being brought here and placed in a vault, preparatory to final interment. The lather of tho dead woman, Mr. Stanley, is a Gypsy, and ho is still living in retirement near this city. Great preparations were mado for the burial, and for several days the Gypsies liavo been centering here., in anticipation of the funeral, aud are camping in a grove near by. Many residents of this city were present, being attracted by the unusual spectacle. Mrs. Harrison was 62 years old at tha time of her death.
FOl'GUT FOB FAIR SMILES.
Rival Lovers, Urged on ly Joaloosy, Fight to a Finish. COLFAX, Ind., April 2. Edward
Dykes, aged 17, and Joseph Rico, aged 22, were rival claimants for tho hand of a fair young daughter of a farmer in the Center schoolhouse neighborhood, near here. They were furiously jealous of each other, and a physical contest resulted. The two lovers chose seconds and repaired to the schoolhouse yard, where a ring was formed and a bloody battle, lasting several rounds, ensued. Dykes, though tho younger, came out victorious, to the great, joy of the young lady, whose sympathies were with him. A wedding will follow in due time.
CUKKO BY 1»I{ AVER.
Remarkable Recovery of a Young Woman Through Her Faith,
SusmiTvn.LE, Ind., April 2.—Faith and prayer have again wrought a miraculous cure. Consumption in its last stages had placed its destroying mark on Miss Bessie Dean, a young woman well known in this neighborhood. Suddenly she refused all medical attention, declared that she would be cured through her faith and through prayer. She began to grow better at once, and on yesterday was able to do light housekeeping. Her cure has created intense excitement.
Gas Franchises Granted.
HAMMOND, April 2.—The Hammond city council hits granted to the Literstate Fuel, Light and Power company of Illinois an ordinance for a period of 25 years to furnish gas to this city. Itgrants the privilege to lay one or more lines in each street. The rates are as follows: For illuminating purposes, $1.25 per 1,000 cubic feet for fuel, 75 cents per 1,000 cubic feet. A reduction of 15 cents per 1,000 cubic feet is given if bill is paid within 10 days of the expiration of each month, reduction being the same on illuminating and fuel gas.
Crops Slightly Damaged.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 2.—United States Forecast Officer Wappenlians reports the drought and freezing caused sonio damage to winter crops, but wheat and barloy in Indiana are in fair condition, while rye looks excellent everywhere. Timothy and clover are in fair condition in southern Indiana, but in northern Indiana they are still frozen in. The fruit germs sire safe, with the exception of peaches in certain localities.
Seiners Must He Careful.
LAPOHTE, Ind., April 2.—William Koepkc of this city has been appointed deputy fish commissioner for northern Indiana, and will at once qualify. He announces his determination to vigorously enforce Hie laws against seining in northern Indiana.
•Strike of Coal Miners.
GENEVA, Ind., April 2.—The miners in the Clinton field have gone on a strike because several men had been discharged without cause being assigned. The men believe the discharges "were due to the fact that recently they joined the United Mine Workers.
INDIANA HAPPENINGS.
Anew eity building will be erected at Mimcie to cost §85,000. James Merritt. 88 years old, a pioneer of Hamilton connty, is dead.
The Republicans of Fort Wayne have renominated Mayor Oakley. John Kreag, proprietor of ihe Kreae House at Cicero, died yesterday.
Seventeen cases of meaSles are reported from the Cliildrens' home at Greensburg. Daiiiel Baugh of Ohio Falls yesterday celebrated his birthday, he being 10ii years old.
The postofllce, at Boundary, Jay county, and Oakville. Delaware county, will be made money order oflices April 6.
Thomas Keirn, a farmer near Columbia City, worried over m-ospects of financial reverses, hanged himself to a tree.
Ii. irfinier Edwards, night mailing clerk at Columbus, has been arrested for rifling letters. He made a complete confession.
Delegates to the Northern Indiana Teachers' association are gathering at Marion. The opening session will he held tonight.
Following Indiana postmasters were appointed yesterday: J. S. Meecham, Hillisburg, Clinton county: A. Picard, Pickard, Clinton county G. F. Shafer, Royertou, Delaware county.
Captain Elias H. Pierce, who opened up the territory now known as Idaho and Washington, is living at Camden. He is engaged in writing a history of that part of the Pacific slope.
While a number of children were playing on the common at Rochester, three small boys ate wild parsnip root and were soisoned. Tho 6-year-old son of Martin Swisher died from the effects.