Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 17 December 1897 — Page 7

A CLEW BY WIRE

Or, An Interrupted Current.

BY HOWARD M. YOST

5 Copyright,

1896,

by J. B. Lipplncott Co.

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"Have these mysteries any relation 10, or any connection with, the sealed cellar?" he finally asked. "The woman said nothing about the strange events being located in any paricular place, and I did not think to ask her," I replied. The old lawyer's question opened up a new train of thought. Could it be possible that the strange voice I had heard proceeded from the sealed cellar? "Ah! I suppose the women are superstitious and think the place is liaunted. Such ideas generally get :i broad about old, long vacated houses. But you do not mind their talk? You are not afraid of ghosts, are you?" The old fellow's eyes twinkled merrily. "Well I have never come across any 'of those shadowy beings. I could tell better after I met one. I hardly think talk alone could frighten me," I replied, somewhat shamefacedly, remembering liotv nearly I had been unnerved the night before by my own reflection. "I will be over some time to-morrow, and will see if anything can be done regarding the mysterious cellar," Mr. Sonntag said, as I rose to leave. "And —pardon me for referring to theunfor1 unate affair—have you heard of any new developments in the robbery case?" "What!" I exclaimed, "you know of it too?" "Certainly. Hived near Philadelphia

at the time and I read the papers," he icplied, smilingly. "It seems I cannot escape hearing of that terrible affair," I said, bitterly. "And 1 acted the part of a fool, too, in the matter. Instead of jjutting forth every effort to lind the perpetrators I let the thing go let others, who could not possibly have had the interest in the case that I had, undertake investigations. I am rightly served for my supineness, for I have heard nothing about it at all. I know what I knew tlie morning of its occurrence, not a bit more. Others have failed I intend to see now what I can do." "You intend going into the affair, then?" he said, dryly. "I do, wicli all the energy and re' source I am possessed of." "Do you know how near you came to being arrested for the crime?" Sonntag asked. "Why, yes. 1 know, of cpurse, Hi at "would have happened could anything have been found against me." "Well, there was enough to hold you,' on suspicion at least.'' "Then why did you not arrest me?

I am sure 1 was willing. I courted a trial." "It was very seriously talked oi among the trustees. But the president opposed it, for one," Sonntag said. "Yes, I know he really believed me innocent." "But his objection was not the strongest influence which arose in your behalf," continued my agent. "The strongest, most powerful opposition tc your arrest came from one whose influence outweighs even the president's." "One of the trustees?" I asked, eager Jy. "VOK." "\ou cannot mean—" "Sylvester Morley," interrupted the lawyer. "Mr. Morley!" I exclaimed, joyfully. Tor I knew, great as Sylvester Morley's iutluence was, there was one who wielded a greater, since she could influence her father. Was it her sweet self that had come to my aid through her father? It would be happiness to know this but then—why had she passed me without a greeting?

My face must have told a whole-story to the shrewd old lawyer. WhiJn 1 turned toward him again there was a very grave expression on his face, and a contemplative look about his sharp eyes as he regarded me. "You seem highly elated by this," he said. "Oh, I am. What young man would not feel highly honored in knowing that a man of Mr. Morley's standing had defended him?" I exclaimed.

The old fellow saw the blush which spread over my face, however, and he smiled as he replied: "I do not court your confidence, but it is plain there is some power behind Mr. Morley which led that gentleman to defend you. Now, believe nie, Mr. Conway, 1 do not ask for curiosity there is a grave purpose in the question 1 am about to ask you," he went on, as the smile died from his face and what seemed to me to be deep concern appeared instead. "The question is this: Are you an especial friend of Miss Morley's? Are you engaged to marry her?" "No. But, had the suspicion of the robbery not fallen upon me, I probably would have asked her to be my wife long before now," I replied, rather wondering at myself for telling this to the old fellow on so short an acquaintance. "Ah, she loves j'ou, then?" "That I cannot say. I believe she did think very highly of me at one time but I promised not to hold any communication with her until my innocence was known. It is a year since then. Whether her feeling for me has changed or not I do not know." "You have stuck to your promise, then "Why, certainly!" I answered, with some indignation at the implied doubt 'of me. "Now about the investigation you desire to" engage in," Sonntag said, changing the subject rather abruptly. "What do you propose to do? How

go

about it?" "Oh, hire some smart detective," I replied. "I suppose that will be the only way. What else can I do "Do you think the bank officials have done nothing? Do you think 3'ou cotild

nna any snrewaer detective's than have

to succeed when your limited means

would make your search merely a superficial one?" "But, heavens, man! what am I to do? Carry this load to the grave? Why, Mr. Sonntag, this suspicion of me, you cannot imagine what a horrible thing it is, how it darkens my life!" I exclaimed, in bitterness of spirit, as I realized how hopeless my case seemed. "You have been patient so long under your trouble, a little more endurance will not hurt you," Sonntag said, in answer to my despairing words.1 "You'll come out of it all with flying colors some t!ay. Now it may not

•'Ah! She loves yon then."

look so to you, but to me it appears S1™

that you have done a great den I your-

"IIow can that !JC? ing."

I

m^' e^e'

undoubtedly been working on the case? *n ^er horse to a walk, If the bank with all its tremendous re- then I turned my head and glanced pources has not succeeded in running ^er* heart was in my throat the robbers down, how can you expect

w^en

m®

I have done noth-

"And that is exactly what I mean.

That verv course seems to me to be a

great feature in the search, though

a

was much impressed bv the old fel-

low

"•You ought to have been a detective," I remarked, at which he turned his sharp glance toward me and answered:

"Yes, I might have done something 's absurd to subject us to the in that line. But I prefer a quiet life." raisel7

Sonntag followed me out to the bug- I ^at? May I spealc for both of gy. I took up the lines, but a thoupht

occurred to me, and I delayed niy departure to voice it. "Do you know Mr. Morley?" I asked, "No, I do not," was Sonntag's answer. I "Then where did you get your information about that gentleman's defense of me?" "Oh, such news gets out sometimes Still, I don't mind telling you. It was from Horace Jackson I received the information." 'From Jackson!" 1 exclaimed, in surprise. "You know .Jackson, then?" "Yes merely a speaking acquaintance, though. He comes here quite frequently." "How can he get away from the bank?" I asked. "He is not employed there now. Jackson has become^uite wealthy, at least so he himself says. He has made some big strikes speculating in coal lands, lie said he could not afford to devote his time to the bank for a paltry salary when his interests outside had grown so important. So he left about live or six months ago." "Then he did finally fulfill his threat of leaving," I remarked. "lie was always talking about leaving," 1 continued, in explanation. "As he still held on to his position notwithstanding, it got to be a standing joke in the ofiice about Jackson quitting the job." "Ah, indeed? He seemed, then, to desire that every one of his associates might expect his leaving at any time?" remarked the lawyer, with a significance I could not then account for. "I suppose so, or he would not have reiterated his intention so frequently.

And he's become rich? No wonder. He told me once he was interested with Mr. Morley in a few business ventures. Well, he's lucky. You'll (be over, then, to-morrow "Yes. Good-day."

CHAPTER V1JLI.

When I again passed the depot at Sidington on my way lioipe, there was a lady on horseback talking to the agent.

It needed no second glance to tell me it was Florence Morley. Her face was turned toward the fellow, and so she did not see me. I drove along slowly, keeping my eyes upon her, and debating in my mind whether I should stop and address her or not.

It was a strong temptation, and onljfear held me back, a cowardlj' fear too. I doubted how my overtures might be received. I had chosen my course of my own accord and I would follow it. If it was contrary to her wish she would find a way to tell me.

After passing the station I allowed my horse to continue at a walk, so that Florence must catch up with me if she intended to ride to her home from Sidington.

The resolve to stick to my promise was growing weaker since Sarah's comment upon it. A word from Florence, 1 knew, would cause me to break it, and I really was impatient for that word.

Soon the sound of approaching hoofs beating the hard road reached me. Nearer it came and nearer, until finally I caurrlit a cb'mnsr. out of the corner

us

swaying petticoat,

looked, but the smile that greet-

dispelled my fears^like mist be-

fore the morning sun. But the smile was not all that tola me of her emotion at again meeting me. The deep brown eyes were suffused with tears. With my own heart leaping for joy, I reined my horse to a standstill. In an instant I was at her side.

She extended her hand, and with my assistance sprang lightly to the ground. I took her horse's bridle over my arm and, with the disengaged hand, helped her climb into the buggy. "Tie the horse to the back axle, then come here beside me," were the first words she said. I lost no time in obeying.

Imagine, if you please, the overwhelming joy to be seated once more beside her who held my whole heart in her keeping.

I could not trust myself to speak, and it was she who Ibegan. "Are you not pleased to see me once more, Mr. Conway? Because if you are not, I certainly will not tell you how happy I am. in again meeting an old fiiend."

The soft, sweet tones of her voice, which I loved so to hear,- had. now a tremble to tliem. I glanced at her, and —well. Florence was still my true heart, as she had been throughout, notwitlictanding my doubt and fear. "The past year has been an eternity to me," I finally said. "And who is to blame for that, I wonder? And, too, when was the mystery cleared up, since you are now speaking to me?" she said, with a joyous laugh, which told me as plainly as words could how she had missed me. "It is not cleared up sometimes I think it never will be. I could not have found fault with you had you forgotten me. Will you forgive me when I confess I was fearful you had?" "No. I do not think I can quite for-

tbfl*-

1

What reason had you for

,n'strusting

self, in the investigations vhitU no "You passed me this morning, you doubt are still in progress."

me? she earnestly asked,

know, without bowing." "I was so startled, and we had gone by before I realized that it was you who were standing there. That was

slight cause for mistrusting me, sir."

was an(11 am

you cannot see it in that light." Sonn- have been a fool right through the tag smiled in a knowing- way. "In what respect has my supineness aided the case?" I asked, curiously. "By allowing the real perpetrators of the crime to feel secure in- their position, knowing as they probably do that you are still the only suspected party,'"

ve,T

sorry. Indeed,

whole affair. I see it now. I had no right to make such a promise." "Well, I do not think you were a fool. But, forgive me, that promise was a foolish one, and—and just a trifle unkind." The tears again started.in her

ejss, and her voie? took the tremble

which

,''s words. I "Never again will I be so foolish!" 1 „Do

went So £ippealingly to Eiy heart, outburst with ail amused smile

exclaimed. I will see your father and

tell him I have broken my promise, that

as

imPossible to keep it, and that it

of a

lon,ffer

seParati°n-

May I

She hung her head, while the red

flush spread over her face. Then she murmured: "Yes, speak for (both of us. Why not, since it is true? Perhaps I you'll find father has changed his views a trifle." "Not in his opinion of my innocence,

I hope," I said. "I have been told he Etrontrly objected to my arrest. And .know whose influence caused him to do so." "Not mine, really," Florence earnestly replied. "Father believed you were innocent, and took the stand he did for that reason. I did not know about the robbery until after the first meeting of the trustees. It was at that meeting that he opposed your arrest.

1 remember he felt quite triumphant

afterward, for, most of the trustees in

sisted upon your immediate arrest, and

it was only after father said that he

would never consent to !t that they gave

up the pomt."

"Now that is pleasant to hear," 1 cried, joyfuHy. "What reason have you

to think he has changed his views re-|Jackson

you, I said: 'That looked like Nelson' Conway.* Father laughed at me, and

answered that it must have been an hallucination nroduced bv constantlv keeping my thoughts upon you."

It is impossible to describe the fascination of Florence's manner when she told me this—how maidenly bashfulness blended with love's boldness, how the blushes dyed her smooth cheek-, while her eyes shone with a confident, happy light. "Then at lunch this noon father asked me if I—I liked you as much as ever. 'Liked' was not the word he used, but never mind, we'll use it now." "And what did you answer?" I asked, eagerly and expectantly. "That not a day went by that 1 did not 1hink of you. A nil oh. Nelson," she continued, her voice deep and full in its earnestness, "that was not half the truth. Why should I hesitate to conless it to you, my dear friend?"

Here 1 made use of my disengaged arm. I could not help it. I drew lier closely to me and kissed her blooming cheek. "I certainly shall not go on if I am interrupted," Florence said, in gentle remonstrance. "What did your father say in answer?" I finally asked. "He said he thought perhaps it was unjust to both of us to insist on your keeping the promise." "Did he say that?" I exclaimed. "Then Florence—" but really it is enough to say that the dear girl promised to be my wife, even though the suspicion should not be removed from me,-providing Mr. Morley's consent could be gained and she moreover promised to do all she could to help me gain his consent.

When we arrived at the cross roads, Florence insisted on riding her horse the rest of the way to her home.

A thought occurred to me after I had assisted her to remount. I laid my hand on the bridle to restrain her going. "Do j'ou mind if I ask you a question?" I inouired.

"Assuredly not." "Then tell me, do you see much of A A A N N Horace Jackson? Has he asked you to UML-linL. I VJrVM I UM marry him?" "Yes, he has asked me to marry him.'1 she replied, drooping her head. "In-' Mother McKillicy Laid to Rest In deed, there is a compact between us about it." "Oh!" S "Yes. Now, please do not be foolish and feel badly over it. But I have promised Mr. Jackson that I will marry him if the robbery eau be traced to you, and the stolen property, or a portion of it, be found in your possession." "Good heavens! Why did you give him that promise?"

1

"Well, he bothered me so, lately, that I gave him the promise to get rid of him. His part of the compact is not to mention the subject again until you are shown to be the robber. So you see how absolutely safe I am in this." "Does Jackson believe I am guilty?" I asked. "No, he does not. In his inmost heart he does not. And he used to allirm his belief in your innocence until—" She hesitated here, and seemed reluctant to proceed. I waited in anxiety, and she finally went on—"until lately he, for some reason, has changed liis opinion. At least so he says. And it made mo angry when he told me that he had. Then it was I gave him the promise." 'How long is it since you discovered that he had changed "About six weeks ago. I have not seen him since. He anil his father had a terrible quarrel that- day, and he has I not been here since then." "What reason did he give for now believing I was the guilty party?" I

asked. "Oh, he mumbled something about discoveries recently made which would I throw new light on the case." I Florence gazed earnestly into my face, and she must have noticed the troubled expression upon it. For she leaned toward me and .with great earnestness exclaimed: "Nelson, oh, tell 1 me, you had nothing to do with it, did you?" "Florence!" "Forgive me 1 know you are lionest and true." She laid her hand upon mine. "I will not wrong you by the least doubt. But Jackson seemed so confident. There is no way by which a seeming proof of the robbery could be shown against you, is there?" "Good heavens, how could there be?"

I exclaimed. "Oh, I see it all," I went on bitterly. "Jackson has become wealthy, and is trying to ingratiato himself with your father and undermine my reputation with you and so

fmall

-n

hand

lic:f t„

Florence listened to mv incoherent

vou ]ike Jackson at a]1

f)gTeea'bie

1

all? Is he

to vou?" I asked, in jealousy,

The smile died from her face and her eyes flashed with an angry fire. "Like him? No, indeed I detest the man. I hate him." This outburst made me happy, and 1 laughed merrily. "It is not kind of you to compel me to show temper," she said. "But remember, sir, you provoked me to it. It is not only for myself alone that I dislike him, but. it seems to me that he is the cause of rlie change that has come over my father lately. liver since that quarrel father has been so different." 'In what respect?" 1 asked, syirip t» thetieally. "He seems terribly worried and anxious." "It is probably business eare. There are very few men directing great enterprises who have not times of worry and anxiety, who have not financial storms and the fear of wreck to face," I added, consolingly. "And as for the quarrel with .lackson. that was prob-

a ILLI u.:iv»uu, viuiL ^viifc JIUU'

c'blv 110 luorc lhail a differcut.c ofopin

ion rogardinij business methods. .Jack-

Bon t(^d mc

°onee

promise I Florence said, witli a decided shake of Ihis morning, after we had passed

1jer

j1C(uj

]ie had b(lsinc s* re)a

tions with your father, and that is what

akes me ilmost foarflll lhat ]le wiu

gain.yon after all

"But 1 have promised you what more

you ask? would not

_Mr.

even jf ha(, nevcr JI]et

you,.

Unless it was proved I robbed the

banl.» sufts.t..sted.

"Ao, not even then. I'd ratherdie." "Oh, my darling love!" 1 burst out, "I must be fh-st in your heart or nothing—first- or nothing!" "What a foolish fellow you are! You make me feel quite hurt at your implied doubt of mc."

She urged her horse forward a few steps, thfcn turned her face toward me. "l!est easv about thai," with the true

"And what did you answer?"

light in her eyes. "You are first, dear one—first now, first always." I made a spring for the bridle, but, with a merry laugh, she gave her horse the whip and eluded me.

I watched the dear form rising and falling like a bird along the road, then climbed into the buggy and slowly drove home.

TO IJE CONTINUED.

Beautiful West Lawn:

CORTEGE OVER A MILE LONG.

rioiuincnt I'rosrnt I'roni all Ov«»r tfi«* Country—All llusiix'ss In Canton Wiih Pi\u?l loally Suspondod In Honor of th«* Noble Di'iul Flag* at Halt' Maul

In Washington.

CANTON*, O., DOC. 1!.—The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Allison McKinlev, mother of the president of the United States, who died Sunday morning, held at I o'clock today, was t.lio largest, ever seen in Canton. Business was practically suspended and Hags were at lialf-ma-t over all public otlices. Prominent men from all over the country were in attendance anil all Canton sought to do honor to the noble woman. The cortege from the church to the grave at West Lawn ceniefory was over a mile long, livery church in the city was represented at the services. Mrs. McKinloy's casket was literally buried in flowers sent by 1 riemls from this and other cities.

The services at the church began with the chant: "Still, Still, with Thee," by the Aeolian quartet which rendered all of the music. This was followed by prayer by Rev. E. P, Her brack. Two hymns especial favorites of Mother McKinlev were then rendered by the quartet. llev. Dr. Million of the Presbyterian church announced, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and Rev. Roper of tlio Baptist church, "Nearer My God to Thee." The quartet also rendered "Lead, Kindly Light." A scriptural lesson was read by Rev. Dr. Johv Hall of Trinity Lutheran church and a brief address delivered by Rov. Dr. Manchester. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Dr. McAfeo of the the Broad Street Methodist church of Columbus, .who was the president's pastor while ho was governor of Ohio. After the services an opportunity was given the congregation to view the remains.

All day yesterday and this morning telegrams of condoleneo poured in upon the grief-stricken family. Nearly ail the foreign governments sent sympathetic dispatches.

President McKinlev and those members of the cabinet and heads of departments who were able to attend the. funeral will return to Washington this evening,

Honors at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—In honor of Mother McKinley the white house was closed to visitors today and Hags on all public buildings were at half-mast, but the departments wore not closed.

SNOW LOCOMOTIVES.

Secretary Aljj«r TIIOIU

For

UHO

In Altittkiw

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1-1.—The plan of using steam snow locomotives to open and maintain communication between the outside world and the Klondike country has not been abandoned by any means. Secretary Alger was in consultation yesterday with several representatives of a company which has already made 10 of these unique locomotives, and the secretary, who is intensely solieitious to extend aid to the miners who arc supposed to be sulleving from lack of food, authorized them to proceed to ship the machines to Alaska and make the effort to get through to the interior. The plan is to use either the Chilkoot pass and the Dal ton trail or White pass, with preference to the former route. The men who were at the war department yesterday assured Secretary Alger that they could take, the lieoinotives up either of these, passes, with the uossibility of requiring the assistance of cablu power in one place about half a mila long. Once over that place, near thu head of Chilkoot pass, there would be no difficulty, they said, in making good time across country over the snow to

Fort Selkirk, and thence to Dawsou.

Fnirluiil«s Kin.

WASHINGTON, Dec. J4.—Senator Fairbanks has introduced a bill to facilitate the enforcement ol' the immigration and contract labor laws. It provides that collectors of customs on tile Canadian and Mexican frontiers, and at all puts where commissioners of imiuigruiMon are not employed, are charged with enforcing in their respective districts the laws pertaining to immigration and to the importation of laborers under contract.

WIRE WHISPERS.

Colonel ".'I. McKee, surgeon in tho U. S. A., is dead at Butler, Pa. The chamber of deputies of IVru luis passed a bill sanctioning 11011-Calholio marriages.

Over $l,."!00,00U in gold has recently bei-n received at tho San Francisco subtroasurv from Australia.

The eloakmakers of Now York will organize a national union for uic purpose of abolishing the sweating system.

The Virginia senate committee having charge of the aut'footbail bill has decided to report favorably by a vote of 5 to 4.

Judge Allen of Denver, Col., refuses to allow .1. J. lteithman, indicted for fraudulent banking, to conduct Ills own delensc,

A hosereel at St. Louis dashed into a streetcar, fatally iujuring a fireman and seriously hurting two female passengers.

The agricultural bill pending before congress carries a provision for establishing an agricultural experiment station in Alaska.

Holldny Kxcuralona via Vnnilalls I.lur. For the holidays tho Vandalia Line will sell excursion tickets at reduced fares from all stations, to local points on its own line, and also to points on connecting lines For full particulars call on nearest Vandalia Line ticket agent, or address E A. Fom. •vs ivG. 1J. A St. Louis, Mo.

rs.

HIS MARRIED LIFE.

Bigamist Drinkwalter, Wanted at:

Madison. Has Many Wives.

FAILED TO INDICT PORTER

Two IVisoiMM'H Attack tlio Mar.shal of Hoonwillo and iianli Ills Throat—KxDeputy Treasurer Fair'n Trial potted Vour Times Afraid of Holng*

ITURIIML Alivo,

MADISON, Ind., Dec. M.—The investigation set on foot here as to the marriage relations of C. A. Drinkwalter, instigated by his Omaha wife, has resulted in the finding of livo women t» whom he is married, and it is believed there is yet one each in Kansas, Illinois* and Florida. The following have been located: Mrs. C. A. Drinkwalter, Madison, Ind. Mrs. C. A. Drinkwalter, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. C. A. Drinkwaltor,. Colburn, Can. Mrs. C. A. Drinkwalter,. Kingston, Can., Mrs. C. A Drinkwalter, Milbrook. Can.

There are other startling disclosures in Dnnkwalter's career. He Uelrauded his. niothor-in-law in this city out of $-100,. stolo a horse and buggy to escapo fronc his Nebraska wife, carried away tlm Milbrook (Can.) wife's watch, revolver-i. and other valuables and has served! terms in Canadian prisons for forgorynud bigamy. His Nebraska and Oauadian wives say they will oomo hero prosecute him, but his wife in this oitj? refuses to take any action in the matters Officers are on the lookout lor him, as ho is expected here shortly and will bo arrested immediately.

WAI.K Kit TON ISA NIC.

Alleged Singular Ai-llom ot tlm OIH'ori of I ho lllftt ll lllloila WAI.KKKTON, Ind., Doe. 14.—So manv banks have failed here from one cause or another that the citizens have begun to look with suspicion on banks in general. The latest bank to begin business hero is backed by Chicago parties. It is alleged that it has rofused to cash a $4,000 time certificate on the Elkhart county-

bank although (i per cent, discount was offered, but the cashier alleged that the money would be on hand when this and other like certificates wore due. For a number of days the bank lias refused to payout funds, but insist it will be all right in time. Depositors are anxious.

WILL 11A KDI.iV liKT IT.

rovri-oNHD roru TIMICS.

lklii'vcil That «»\-l)«.»j»u!y TrouMtiriT Pair Will Not to Hi*

IU'TI.KU,

1

Spy

Widow of mi Allogotl Confoitcrnru Applh'M Vor a roiiMion, Cnuwx POINT, Ind., Dec. 14.—A special pension agent has been seeking information here of W. DeCoursey alias B. W. O'Grady, who is alleged to havo been a confederate spy. He was employed at one of the departments at Washington during the war and is said to havo furnished information to theconfederates. It is said it was through information furnished by him that tlib confederate raid on Washington was made. His widow is in Canada and applying for a pension.

Tried.

Ind., Dec.. 1-1.—Four differ­

ent times ex-Deputy Treasurer Perry Fair has been brought up for trial, charged with forging county 'orders, each time the trial being postponed. At tho last trial, the jury had been selected and sworn, when Mrs. Smith, the most prominent witness for the prosecution, to whom it- is alleged Fair sold the orders, was taken suddenly ill and tho case was postponed. Fair's health is poor and many think he will not live tobo tried.

lUS TIIIKI/lT CUT.

.'Marshall ltoivl«'s ol linoti»vim Altn'k«'V by Two PriHoinTH. BOONVILLI- Ind., Dec. 14. Two prisoners confined in jail here attacked Marshall Bowles and cut a deep gash across his throat with a pocketknifc. Bowles came near bleeding to death 1)6l'ore assistance could reach him. One: of the prisoners, William McCocI, was, struck over the head by the marshal! and rendered uni-ouscious. Bowies' condition is serious.

Was .Stopped at Muron,

(J-AKHHTT, Ind., Dec. 14. Miss Usui HaChow, of this place, who left home to meet Charles C. Ericksou at, Albany, Ga., where they would be married, wiis headed off by a telegram at Macon. Ga.. and detained by a detective, until tho arrival of her brother. Tho family of Miss Chow, among other objections to Erickson, claims that- he has a wife already living, 'l'iiis is denied.

Afraid of lining: Buriod AIlvi*. EVANSVIIJ.I-:, Ind., Dec. 1-1. Caroline' Rittcr, aged SO years, has just been buried liere. Shi died 10 days ago, but made her children promise to keep her body until mortification set in. Mrs. Rittcr always feared she would be buried alive, and lier children kept their promise. Fully 1,000 people attended tho funeral.

Hook oil Trial.

AUKUKN, Iiul., Dec. 14.—The trial of ex-Surveyor J. M. Hook began at Colunibia City yesterday. Hook was indicted with ox-Auditor Borst, Treasurer Sawvel and D. W. Fair, of DoKalb county, for embezzlement of county funds.

Valuable King Stolen.

MARION, Ind., Dec. 14.—Mrs. George Campbell loft her home to go to tlior house of a neighbor. On her return-she found that a valuablo ring, with a.diamond and opal setting, had been stolen. The ring was valued at $185.

I.ocatcd With Kay*.

CO.NNKKSVILI.K, Ind., Dec. 14.—Bymeans of rays Dr. D. D. McDougal has located a bullet which has been iu the leg of Charles Newland 25 years.