Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 18 September 1896 — Page 4

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FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER IS. 1890.

THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

National.

l'or President,

WILLIAM M'KINLEV, Of Ohio. For Vice President. GARRETT A. HOBART. ..... Of New Jersey.

State.

For Governor,

JAMES A. MOCNT. For Lieutenant Governor, W. S. HAGGARD.

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For Secretary of State, W. D. OWEN. For Auditor of State,

A. C. DAILY.

For Treasurer of State, F. J. SCHOLZ.

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For Attorney-General, \V. A. IvETCHAM. For Reporter Supreme Court,

CHARLES F. REMY.

For Superintendent Public Instruction. D. M. GEETING. For Statistician.

S. J. THOMPSON.

For Appellate Judge, First District, WOODFIN D. ROBINSON. For Judge Appellate Courts Second District,

WILLIAM J. HENLEY.

For Judge Appellate Court, Third District, JAMES B. BLACK. For Judge Appellate Court, Fourth District,

D. W. COM STOCK.

For Judge Appellate Court, Sixth District, L*. Z. WILEY.

District.

For Congress.

CHARLES B. LANDIS. For Senators. ROBERT CAR RICK. SAMDEL R. ARTMAN. For Joint Representative.

JOHN M. KELLAR.

County.

For Judge of the Circuit Court, MELVILLE W. BRUNER. For Prosecuting Attorney,

DC MONT KENNEDY. For Representative, EDWARD T. McCREA.

For Clerk,

RANKIN C. WALKUP. For Treasurer, WILLIAM JOHNSON.

For Recorder,

WILLIAM H. WEBSTER. For Sheriff, U, C. HARPER.

For Coroner,

PAUL J. BARCUS. For Surveyor, HAKVEY B. WYNEKOOP.

For Assessor,

HENRY M. BILLINGSLEY. For Commissioner, 2d District, HENRY W. HARDING. For Commissioner, 3d District,

ALBERT T. HORNBAKEIi.

TUB ARGUS-NEWS VS. JliFFERSON. 1MB. HANLEY said Thomas Jefferson suspended the coinage of silver. Mr. Jefferson suspended the coinage of the silver dollar to restore a parity But he did not suspend the coinage of subsidiary coins, the money that the business of the country is largely done with.—Argus-News.

And so Jefferson suspended the coin' age of the silver dollar to restore the parity. The parity with what? From 1792 to 1806 there had been but $1,439,•517 silver dollars coined, but as silver was worth more than gold Jefferson himsolf gives a better reason than that given by the Argus-News. In that celebrated order President Jeffer son, through his Secretary of State,

James Madison, said: "In consequence of a representation from a director of the Bank of the United States, that considerable purchases have been made of dollars coined at the mints for the purpose of exporting them,and it is possible that further purchases and exportations will be made, the President directs that all the silver to be coined at the mints shall be of small denominations, so that the largest piece shall not exceed a half dollar." It will be observed that he absolutely prohibited the coinage of the silver dollars, and gives as a reason that they were being exported and shipped out of the country. This controverts the statement of the free silverites that the mints had always been open to the free coinage of silver dollars up to 1S73, and also controverts the statement of the Argus-Neivs as to the reason of the stoppage of the coinage of the silver dollars. More than this the mint remained closed to the coinage of silver dollars until 1840, a period of 34 years, except that in 1830 SI,000 were coined and in 1839 §300. During Jefferson's eight years there were only 127.005 silver dollars coined: during Madison's eight years there were none 'during Monroe's eight years there were none during J. Adams' four years there

were none and during Jackson's eight years there were just one thousand. "But he did not suspend the subsidiary coins," says the Argus-News. No, he did not, but from 1793 until 1853 the subsidiary silver coinage all told amounted to S70,734,!)G1 2 a period of 00 years. What a wonderful sum with which to do sixty years of business! And then in 1S53 a Democratic Congress passed a bill and the bill was signed by a Democratic President reducing the a.uount of standard silver in the half dollar from 206J-.f grains to 192 grains, and the quarters, dimes and half dimes proportionately. This same law of 18r3 further provided that these fractional silver coins should be "legal tender in payment of debts for all sums not exceeding Jive dollars." Of this debased coinage there was coined from 1853 t.o 1S73 but 859,017,396 20. So that durirg a period of over sixty-one years there was but §135,782,300 70 of subsidiary silver coined, and more than a third limited in its legal tender qualities to sums of 85. And this insignificant sum the Argus-News says the business of the country was largely done with If this largely represents the business of the country for SO years it is a won derfully weak argument in favor of the free coinage of silver and of returning to the conditions prior to 1S73.

SILVER DOLLAR COINAGE. The number of silver dollars coined under the various administrations from 1792 to June 30, 1S95, is as follows: Washington, 8 years 285,487 Adams, 4 years 1,026,425 Jefferson, 8 years 127,605 Madison, 6 years None Monroe, 8 years None J. Q. Adams, 4 years None Jackson, 8 years 1.000 VanBuren, 4 years il,305 Harrison and Tyler. 4 years 542,71 8 Polk, 4 years 349,850 Taylor and Filmore, 4 years 112,500 Pierce, 4 years 168,7.")0 Buchanan, 4 years 1,464,430 Lincoln, 4 years 149,420 Johnson, 4 years.— 339'620 Grant, years 3,402.008 Hays, 4 years 77,453,005 Garfield and Arthur, 4 years 112,108,989 Cleveland, 4 years lt!5,72-f,196 Harrison, 4 years 102,590.795 Cleveland, to June 90, 1S95 5,412,234

From Washington to Grant, inclusive 8,031,238 From Hays to Cleveland. June 30. 1895 423,289.219

Total 431,320,457 Since June 30, 1S95, there has been coined about 11,000,000 additional, more than was coined during the first SO years of the country's existence.

DAY after day the JOURNAL says free coinage means a 50 cent dollar. And then says free coinage of silver means cents profit on the dollar to the mine owner. Could anything be more contradictory? If it becomes a 1 0cent dollar how can it become a 50-cent dollar?—Argus-News.

The Argus-Neicsi? apparently unable to see when the JOURNAL refers to 47 cents profit on the dollar to the mine owner it is speaking of Bryan's contention that free coinage will raise the price of silver from 66 cents an ounce to SI.29 an ounce. If it will do this a child can figure it out that the profit will be 47 cents to the mine owner and not to any other person. Again Bryan contends that our money is too dear, that we must have a cheaper dollar, a dollar for the poor. This, of course, means that the dollar will be worth its bullion value. The JOURNAL believes that his first contention is nothing but rot. As to his second contention it will surely result in giving the "United States a financial system of its own" which will be a 50-cent dollar. Let the Argus-News answer its own question. If free coinage will raise the price of silver to SI.29 an ounce, how are we at the same time to have a cheaper dollar? Could anything be more contradictory?

THE Argus News has thrown Grover Cleveland overboard and suggests that Republicans take McKinley off their ticket and put Cleveland on. Grover Cleveland stands" where he stood three months ago when the Argus News with all the force of its powerful intellect was giving him its support. Then the A. N. was a sound money paper. Then in its eyes Grover was the greatest man who had ever occupied the Presidential chair.

Union Township Schools.

The schools of Union township will begin next Monday, September 21, ex cept at Nos. 8, 20, 26 and 37 which will be a week or two later. High school branches will be taught at Longview. Fiskville, Whitesville, New Market and "Flannigan's" No. 11. The trustee withes that parents will see that their children attend school regularly as only by so doing can the full benefit of school can be obtained.

Election of School Directors. The law sets the first Saturday in October each year as the time for the election of school directors. It is to be always held at the school house that day and usually at 7 p. m. If there is a failure to elect on that day, the trustee appoints.

Will Go To North Carolina,

Rev. Frank M. Fox has accepted a call to the work at Swannanoa, N. C., and yesterday sent word to that effect. Swannanoa is quite near Ashville, and Mr. Fox's work will be of an educational as well as a pastoral character.

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AT THE COURT HOUSE.

9Iarruge

Licenses.

Wm. Beck and Mary A. Northcutt. Fred T. Maxwell and Lula Munns. Mark D. Lewis and Maud Mariett. 15ert C. Stewart and Miss Lota Cox. John Finney and Adaline Younkin. Arthur O. Shears and Annie E. Walton.

Wm. W. Albertson and Nellie E. Dale. Nathaniel Burden and Elizabeth White.

CIRCUIT COURT.

Jonas S. Miller vs. Edward Colem&u. Complaint. Finding for plaintiff. M. D. White allowed 35 for acting as Judge pro tem.

Simeon Tague vs. Mary P. Tague. Divorce granted to plaintiff. John Button vs. Joseph Button. Complaint. Receiver's report apDroved by court.

Chris Walkup et al. vs. Jane Walkup et al. Partition. Answer filed. Harvey M. Coulter vs. C. «fc S. E. R. R. Co. Finding for plaintiff in the sum of S100 and costs.

Charles Pickett vs. estate of James Pickett. Claim. Plaintiff awarded 801.35. i'

In the matter "of C. Schenclc et al. Petition for a ditch. Commissioners' report approved.

M. F. Kerr vs. Mary J. Kerr. Plaintiff granted a divorce. Henry Howell vs. Helen Howell.

Will Preach.

Rev. Claude Travis will preach next Sunday morning at the First M. S. church and Dr. Leech at night.

Married.

Mr. William Beck and Miss Mary A. Northcutt were married at the First Methodist parsonage yesterday.

Tlie Tax Levy.

The County Commissioners have not yet completed the tax levy. The finishing touches, however, will be made in a few days.

A Way net own Winner.

Wm. Doss, the artistic blacksmith of Waynetown exhibited a case of horseshoes that carried off the ribbon at the fair defeating all competing cases.

A Deal in Property.

Simeon Rice has sold his east Market street property to William Gilliland for 82,500 and has purchased the Hall farm for S8.000 and will move to the same in a few days.

Married.

Yesterday at the home of the bride's father, George Munns, of Ripley township, occurred the marriage of Fred Maxwell and Miss Lula Munns. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. W. Grimes.

Failed to Get Money.

D. M. B. and Lady Jubilant, the Crawfordsville horses which went in the State Fair races Wednesday, failed to get money. Lady Jubilant took sixth place in her race and D. M. B. took tenth place in his.

Loyal Order of Moose.''

The Supreme Lodge of the L. O. O. M. just closed a two days' session at th« spacious lodge rooms of the local lodge. There was a fairly good representation of the different lodges within this jurisdiction and much importance business was transacted. Those members of the Supreme Body remaining in the city Wednesday witnessed the sublime work in the degree of Moose, as conferred by the degree team of the local lodge, who warmly commended the manner of the work performed. The order is growing rapidly in point of membership and interest. The Supreme Lodge officers for the ensuing year are as follows:

Supreme Dictator—Judge Joseph C. Suit, Frankfort. Supreme Vice-Dictator—John B. Stoots, Clinton.

Supreme Prelate—Edwin S. Simpson, city. Supreme Treasurer—Charles F. Galey, city.

Supreme Sergeant at Arms—Lee Cannado, Clinton. Supreme Inner Guard—George Bird, Frankfort.

Supreme Outer Guard—William Reeves, city. Supreme Lodge Trustee—Asa Boulden, Frankfort.

Supreme Secretary Walter Jones, city.

Motion Koute Excursions

Have been announced for the following points and dates. For rartes apply to the undersigned:

Sept. 19—Chattanooga. •...*• Sept. 21—Chicago. Sept. 21—Denver. Sept. 23—Ladoga Sept 24—Louisville. Oct. 0—Toledo. Oct. 12—Colorado Springs. Oct 28—Chicago.

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Application for divorce dismissed. James A. Morgan vs. Anna Morgan. Divorce. Dismissed.

Jesse F. Davidson vs. Clinton Sny der. On account. Plaintiff awarded S100 00.

Dora S. Cope vs. George Cope, livorce. Dismissed. Hattie Allen vs. Stephen Allen. Divorce. Answer filed.

Laura E. Lewis vs. Big Four R. R. Co. Damages. Motion for new trial overruled.

New Suits.

Wabash College vs. Stephen E. et al. Foreclosure. City of Crawfordsvllle vs. W Houk. Appeal.

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C. Hall vs. Eli Horner and Richard Graham. On note." James Surber vs. George Nagley. Appeal.

I. N. Meharry vs. James R. Raisor. Petition to be released on bond. C. 11. Snodgrass, Jere West and J. R. Bonnell vs. Eunice A. Britts and James H. Britts. Foreclosure.

Capital National Bank vs. Randolph Baxter. On notes. Clyde V. Halstead vs. Scott Ford. Complaint.

R. S. Thompson vs. Commissioners of Montgomery county. Appeal.

Probate Uouit.

The will of Lemuel Williams has been admitted to probate and Eliza Williams has been appointed administratrix of the will annexed.

Ktectrical and Ruin Storm. VALPARAISO, Ind., Sept. 16-—A heavy rain and electrical storm swept over this vicinity doing much damage iu several localities. Two houses and barns were struck and burned near Wheelr The loss was $2,000. In this cicv nearly a half hundred trees were blown down. 'Warran Elam, soil of ex-audi-tor Elam, was khocked bown by a bolt of lightning which struck his barn and burned him *rom head to foot. He may lose the sight of one eye.

Fears That a Dozen Lives Perished. HOOPESTOX, Ills., Sept. 16. The charred remains of four bodies were found in the wreckage of the burning train at WeUiiigton. It is known that 10 or 12 tramps were on the train, and as 23 cars -were enveloped in flamn simultaneously it is thought none of them escaped. One corps found was indentified by a railroad card in -'s pocket as A. L. Hentonof Salina Lodge, ISo. 5, Slater, Mo.

Would Cheapen Telephone Rates. 1 LAPORTE, Ind., Sept. 16.—Capitalists are said to be interesting themselves in a company for the building of along distance telephone line in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, in opposition to the Bell company, that will cheapen rates and also give' better service. Sufficient capital is said to be behind this project to make the company a formidable rival.

lliK Jump.

CIIILLICOTHE, O., Sept. 16.—Several hundred people watched Smith Elliott and his 10-year-old son jump from the top of the high iron bridge across the Scioto river. The jump was a big one, but both die", it cleverly. Elliott lives here, and made the jump after taking up a collection from the crowd.

Cliurch Robbed at Fostoria, O. FOSTORIA, o., Sept. 16.— St. "Wendilius' Catholic church was robbed of chalices and valuable books, while tho vestments "'ere scattered over rooms and yard. i. monstrance was taken ti the yard, where a golden cross was broken from it and the remainder left under some bushes.

Publication Suspended.

GOSHEN, Ind., Sept. 16.—The Sunday Post has suspended after an existence of several months. Postmaster J. A. Beane, proprietor of The Democrat, and W. C. B. Harrison, state representative and city editor of The Times, wen the proprietors. Nonsupport is assigned as the cause.

One H.imdred Havre is a Day. PORTLAND, Ind., Sept. 10.—An oil well oil the Downing farm, near Redkey, has been drilled iu ancl is said to be easily good for. 100 barrels daily. The well is in entirely new territory, and was put down as a test. Others will be drilled as soon as possible.

Steel Works to Resume

JOLIET, Ills., Sept. 16. The conveter and billet departments of the Illinois Steel company have resumed opera tions after being idle two months. This will called 2,000 men to work.

Darn Struck by Lightning. CENTER VTLLE, Ind., Sept. 16.—The barn of John Lashlev was struck by lightning and tlio structure, togethei with contents, was consumed by fire Loss, $1,000.

Diphtheria.

POMEROY, O., Sept. 16.—An epidemic of diphtheria is now raging in this county. .Soveral deaths have already occurred.

Old Soldiers'at Ladoga.

The Monon route will sell tickets to Ladoga and return Sept. 23 and 24 at 40 cents.

THE VOICE OF PATRIOTISM.

A Vivid Presentation of the Dangers Involved Iu Bryan's Success. At a meeting of the Union Soldiers' and Sailors' Mutual league of Indianapolis the following address was adopted, having been reported by a committee composed of John Coburn, Thomas Hauna, D. R. Lucas, George C. Webster and O. H. Woodwortli: "The Union Soldiers' and Sailors' Mutual league call the attention of their comrades to the startling attitude of the party which recently held its convention at Chicago. The spirit that animated the convention and the platform adopted are calculated to arouse aud alarm every man who can recall the memorable events at the beginning of the war of the rebellion. The attack upon the honor and good faith of the nation, the liostilitity to the national courts of justice, the open and flagrant attempts to arouse popular passions against the laws and established institutions of the country, call for a prompt and emphatic rebuke. The spirit of anarchy ruled the deliberations of tho Chicago convention, aud may, unless stamped out, instill a sullen ferocity into r'xe hearts of many of our people. We deprecate this movement. We call upon ever old union soldier and sailor to oppose and denounce it as dishonorable ".nd as dangerous to the existence of the nation. Wo are proud of the grand position of this nation—of her power and progress, of her character for intelligence, enterprise and integrity, aud of tho justice and the benignity of her institutions. "We deprecate an overthrow of our present system of government aud a reorganization on the plane of Mexico. We believe in an honest aud prompt compliance with all of our promises as a peoplo, whether they are to pay our debts to national creditors or pensions to the soldiers or to tho widows or orphans. We are tired of quibbles and hairsplitting on this latter subject. We are not driven to go into a court of national bankruptcy, to settle at tho rate of 50 cents, any other discount on the dollar. We have largely paid, and intend to pay honestly, every remaining cent of these public debts. Honesty is the best policy honesty is the bedrock of national power and prosperity. Let every dollar of our debts be paid in honest money. The proposition of thatparty is to pay the public debts in cheap money, in silver coin worth a small fraction over half its face. We cannot afford to ask a compromise for our debj as a nation. We will never repudiate $1 of the sums pledged in times of danger and distress, pledged by congress to save the Union, pledged by the immortal Lincoln to pay pensions. We stand by these contracts as we stood by the life of the republic, both alike inviolable. "We dread the open and bold proposal to increase the number of the supreme court judges aud to shorten their term of service to obtain political decisions upon a party platform. Wo are amazed at the barefaced and flagrant efforts looking toward repudiation, mob law aud anarchy. They shock the public conscience they are blows at civilization they are aimed at the nation's life. "W hen a candidate for president obtains his nomination upon the basis of a speech made in advance, declaring war on the existing order of things, well established, it is time for man of mature years and long experience in peace ana war to say firmly that he has gone too far. It is time to say to all the friends of order that thesef men are in league against their country that they grasp at any scheme to catch the votes of the unwary that their direct tendency is to revolution that they stand ready to wreck the business of tho nation upon a wild theory ready to indorse anarchy at the beck of irresponsible schemers ready to overthrow the decisions of the highest court ready to reorganize the court itself led on by petty and malicious party leaders, all for the purpose of gaining political power at the pending presidential election. Listen to the words of Chief Justice Marshall, who said: 'The greatest scourge an angry heaven ever inflicted upon an ungrateful and a sinning people is an ignorant, or corrupt, or a dependent judiciary.' The courts must be independent they must be respected they must be above and free from party subserviency, or bias, or prejudice, or popular terror. But the men of the Chicago convention, by their violent speeches, by their alliance with sectional fanatics and ultra demagogues, aud by their astonishing platform have alarmed the thinking men of all parties. Every patriot should hesitate before he makes the fatal blunder of uniting with these men. "Our candidate is a Union soldier. He stands for every guarantee of liberty and good government written in the constitution. His experience in public life warrants a safe administration. He preaches no new doctrine. As he has manfully stood in the grand past, he now stands for the mighty future of his native land. Look at his heroic life, look at his scars, look at his public record. We hail his approach to the presidential chair. "We call upon you, our comrades and our fellow citizens, to examine carefully the present alarming condition of public affairs, and as you love your country, to discourage by all honorable and reasonable means the dangerous tendencies of this new and startling political movement. We know that with a faithful Union soldier in the presidential chair the interests of the country and our own interests in a stable government are secure but with an untried man there is uncertainty at the best. Let us, then, before we .ill go hence, do what we can to put one more comrade in this great office, for it will doubtless be our last opportunity."

Vermont went right ahead and voted according to the dictates of her own patriotism, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation.

PROBABLE MURDER.

Uody of an Vnkoown 3tnn Found In a Deserted House* CRYSTAL LAKE, Ills., Sept. 17.—Tho badly decomposed body of a well dressed young mau was discovered in an unused house south of Gary, suspended by a strap from the ceiling, with knees resting oil the floor. Suicide in such a position is not believed possible. The man bore evidenco of being well-to-do, aud murder is suspected. The coroner's jury found nothing to establish his identity.

Wiiuts Ilia Miirriatr© Dissolved. ANDERSON*, Ind.. Sept. 17.— N. Edward Wiketizt, a Russian Jew, asks for legal separation from his wife. He was forced to marry her under the Russian Jew customs in Russia, and he never saw her before the day he married her. He never lived with lier, but immediately started for America. He claims laws of the United States cannot hold him to a marriago such as is enforced by the customs of his peoplo.

Porkers Dj ingf From Cholera. RED BUD, Ills., Sept. 17.—Hundreds of hogs are dying as a result of the hog cholera which has been raging during the past few weeks in this vicinity. Ouo stock dealer at Prairie du liocher lost 30 in three days, while othors have lost two-thirds of their number in a short space of time. August Wilholms lost 13 in two (lays, and similar reports' aro coming in from farmers generally.

Changes at Monmouth Collego. MONMOUTH, Ills., Sept. 17.—The trustees of Monmouth college have elected Dr. J. B. Herbert of this city to the chair of music, vico E. O. Zartman, resigned. Mr. Herbert is widely known in musical circles as an author and contributor. He is tho present associate editor o^ The Musical Messenger.

Governor Goes to New York. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 17.—Governor Matthews, staff and party will leave over tho Big Four tomorrow for New York to attend the presentation of silver service to the battleship Indiana. The party will stop at Nigara Falls reach ing New York Sunday evening

New K. of P. Armory.

LEBANON, Ind., Sept. 17.—Tiie new Knights of Pythias iirmory will be dedicated Oct. 1. Tho building will be known as I-ochinvar hall, the first floor beiug used for general assembly and drill purposes, while the second floor is leased by the I. O. O. F. lodge. The cost will be 015,000.

Red Ribbon Corn.

WALKERTON, Ind., Sent. 17.—John Bell, living near this place, has 18 acres of corn whii'h averages 12 feet in hight. Some of the stocks are over 13 feet. The ears are over six feet above Ground aud average afoot long. The crop will run 75 bushels tc the acre.

Mrs. Wllhelinena Trail (man Dead. GREENCASTLE, Iud., Sept. 17.—Mrs. Wilhelmina Trautinan died yesterday at, her home iu this city of rheumatism. She was the mother of John Cook, one of tho best known merchants of the county. Her age was 07 years.

Battleship Ran Aground.

NEWPORT, R. I.. Sept. 17. The battleship Texas while coming into the harbor yesterday ran aground opposite the torpedo station. She rests on a big rock amidship and is considered in a dangerous position.

Canning: Factory Destroyed. TIPTON, Ind., Sept. 17.—The N. S. Martz canning factory at this place was destroyed by fire yesterday together with canned goods to the amount of $10,000. The loss is $25,000, partly insured.

Army of West Virginia Reunion. COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 17.—Governor Bushnell, Adjutunt General Axline and Assistant Adjutant General Kin^sley are at Gallipolis, O., attending a reunion of tho Army of West Virginia.

Ten Tinning Stacks Started. ELWOOD, Ind., Sept. 17. Ten tinning stacks started at the tinplate faotory yesterday. Orders are short, however, and unless business gets better the factory will close in two weeks.

Toledo Man Suicides.

TOLEDO, O., Sept. 17.—William, Paling of this city, an engineer in the employ of the Panama Railway company, has committed suicide at Colon, Colombia.

Accused of Betraying His Trust. COLUMBUS. O., Sept. 17.—Charles A: Link has been arrested charged with squandering the $7,0()0-estate of Louis Huber, of which he was administrator.

TRI-STATE BREVITIES.

The Dunkirk, ~Ind., schools have been closed on account of diphtheria. Teachers of Starke county, Tnd., are in session at Judsou. The institute will continue a week.

Bob Curry, the suspected murderer of Officer Baker at North Baltimore, O., has been taken to Tiflin for trial.

Mayor Carpenter of Delaware, O., has issued an order closing the saloons during the three dnys of the county fair.

William H.'Parker, dealer iu farm imf plements at Maroa, Ills., assigned to John Crocker. Liabilities, $30,338 assets, $50,,930.

The 8-year-qld son of Richard Puckett, near Call'ey, Ind., was killed by a fall from a peach tree. He received iuternal in-! juries.

Alfred Heatherstone, a wealthy bicycle maker of Chicago, has been sued for $100,000 for breach of promise by Miss Maud Stevens.

The 19th anniversary of the Aurora Baptist association is being held at Joliet. Ills. The attendance is large and great interest is being taken.

Miss Mattie Burke, a teacher in the public schools at Charleston, Ills., is dead.Morphine was administered for congestion and she t^id not recover.

Harry M. Handy, under arrest at Columbus, O., as a forger and swindler, has been identified as B. J. Graham a noted bank swindler wanted at Pittsburg.

Harry Solomon, 14-year-old boy, has been mysteriously missing if om his home in Cincinnati since Sunday, when he left te go to New Richmond on a bicycle.