Daily Greencastle Banner and Times, Greencastle, Putnam County, 9 January 1897 — Page 1
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(>1 [y price three cents GREENCASI LE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1897. ten cents per week. NO.
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SENSATION CREATED
JACKSON DAY.
11 Miry Wattei mui AJdr «je < l the Gold
DomocraU at Ctiicago*
Chicaoo, Jan. !).—Representatives of the ^old Democracy of Illinois and other | states of the middle west, northwest and south met at the Auditorium last night for the purpose of celebrating
GLASSBL0WER3 AND POTTERS. Jackson day. Fully .->0d men were pres-
ent, and the banquet was in many re-
Let-
ROPE AND BULLETS
Johnson of California Scores editor
Hearst.
Simon Cooper, the Negro Outlaw, Lynched by a Mob.
GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. DOWN TO BUSINESS ”i>>
Affairs of the State Reviewed by Mr. Matthews.
Indiana Lawmakers in Both Houses
Pass Bills.
HIS CABIN A PERFECT ARSENAL.
NVnrkluain.n ,\p:>.‘nr Htf.irf the Way* unit Means Committee—1’aciltc Kallroad Itlll Consumes Another Day in the House—Notice tJiven of a Substitute Hill—Hardy of Indiana Creates a Lani;!i.
Jan. 9.—The second
Washington,
speeds a notable' affair of its kind, tors were received from President Cleveland, Secretary Mortou and Senator John M. Palmer, and a largo number of Democrats throughout the country sent regrets over the wire or by letter at the inability of the sender to be present in
§lnr«* N«w Year* Day lit) ita* KUlcil Five Men—Murdered a Whole Family at
Indianapolis, Jan. 9.—Governor Mat-
thews sent his last message to the gen- ,
TWO COUNTY ENABLING ACTS.
pointed to grave responsibilities resting
upon the members. The business depression demanded a wise and just
; economy in the conduct of public afOne Time-Taken From Uie Sheri ft, J w Strung C t > and Ul* l«<*dy Filled With , ^ ilirs -
let9 I The goyernor points with pride to the
i condition of Indiana’s finances, and j
Sumtbu, S. 0., Jan. SimonCooper, j buys thu 8tate debt ii. is been reduced in 1
day’s debate on the Pacific railroad I person, and all sent words indicative of the negro outlaw who murdered three tho past four years ^3,100,000, effecting , of importauoo besides listening to the funding bill developed by far the most ! the utmost confidence in the future of members of the Wilson family and a a ga viiig in the annual interest charges message of Governor Matthews was -»nc.tim...l’ incident of this si s.-iT,u of ! that branch of the Democratic party colored servant, was lynchott near here I of A moderate reduction in ; transacted by the general assembly yes-
yesterday. Cooper was captured by the ; general tax levy, he thinks, might j terday. The house adopted its new rules
lliiiDIhiR ami I.oan Aisoolaiion Bill anti Foe am! '•alary Law Amend men tn Inftro> dncetl — II >u*e Pastten Its New IIuD ^ and a Bill Apnroprlating Le^irtlntive
Kxpense.s.
InWaS'aPotjs, Jan. 9.—Some business
sensational incident of this ses.-fcu of . whioh hag deciared it8elf free
congress. Tdr. Johnson (Rep., t al.,> | gd Y*er.
thij only member of tlio California del- | Henry Watterson was the principal egation who favors the bill, in the course j speaker of the evening. He was greeted of his remarks took occasion to make a | with ringing cheers when ho arose to
begin his address on the “Future of
to the capttoi. The governor's part} proceed to the senate chamber, where Lieutenant Governor Haggard will be inaugurated at noon in the presence of tlie general assembly, state officers and judges of the higher courts Immediately following Governor Mount will be inaugurated from u platform in the main oorridor. Governor Matthews will driver a farewell sentence, and Chief Justice Jordan will administer the oath of office to Governor Mount. An informal reception will be held in the gov ruor's parlor's in the evening.
.FACKSOX DAY. D« .iocraey Culebrate* the Day at th« l’. , Grand Oralioli-e. ^ Indianapous, Jan. 9.—The Grand Operahonse was filled h.st ni oy the Democracy in celebrating .be .-on day. Governor Matthews presided. The speeches were made by Governor Matthews, A G. Smith, ex-aitorney gen-
sheriff’s posse and was being taken to Sumter when tho mob decided to hang him. The deputy sheriff, aided by two men, resisted the lynchers, but were
be made without impairing tho public and the senate passed two bills, enabling end, and J. G. Shanklin. 1 heir re
Democracy.” After eulogizing Domoc- i overpowered. A rope was thrown over , tinguishnr ut, which is:
remarkable vituperative personal attack on Editor Hearst of the San Francisoo Examiner. He described Mr. Hearst and Mayor Sutro as men who
w ere terrori/.ing the Pacific coast mom- | the Chicago •< invention as being op-
bers, and made statements concerning P”* 0 '! to “organized anarchy” and "or- 1 rope and the corpse fell to the ground, the former which lei Mr. Cooper tllep., ' tfanized capital,” which he defined as j wher the coroner found it some hours
service. The state debt sinking land should bo maintained at the present 3 cent levy for its sure and gr. dual cx-
Foreigu debt,
racy for its stand against protection, S tho limb of a tree and as the man swung trusts and other combines, and con- ^ upward the body was pierced by more
gratnlatiug that portion of it which left
than 150 bullets. One bullet ent th<-
$(i,3:i9,ttl5.1'J, domestic, ^l'S-4,000, total,
$0,7‘J0,6ir«.ia.
Of the state tax law he says it has been cheerfully accepted and submitted to by individual taxpayers, but constantly fought by corporations. The
Wis.,) to characterize it later as the “most disgraceful attack in the legislative annals of the United States.” Tho members who hail boon listening attentively to Mr. Johnson’s remarks, us he is always one of tho most entertaining speakers in tho house, wore thunderstruck ut the lengths to which he went. Once at the last session Mr. Johnson denounced Mr. Hearst, but on that occasion he was called to order by Mr. Maguire of California. Yesterday he completed his Phillipic without interrup-
tion.
Tho speech created a profound sensation, which was increased by Mr. Cooper’s denunciation of it as a cow. rdly attempt to blacken Mie repute, on of a man of “positive genius.” Mr kisipor also took occasion to score the gentleman from California roundly for his attitude tow ard tho bill. Mr. Johnson made no attempt to reply to Mr. Cooper. This incident completely overshadowed the interest in the debate on the funding bill and thereafter it proceeded quietly to the hour when the general debate closed. Today the bill will be taken up for amendment under the 5-minute rule. Mr. Harrison gave notice of u substitute he should offer to provide for a commission to consist of the secretary of tho treasury, secretary of the interior and attorney general to negotiate the settlement of the debt. levelling Session. Washington, Jan. 9.—Last evening's session of the house was spent in a vain effort to procure a quopom, which was undertaken at the instance of Mr. Erdman (Dem., Pa.) A call of the house was made and afterward the sergeant-at-arms was directed to arrest and bring in absentees. Pending this proceeding there were repeated motions to adjourn, to suspend further proceedings under the call, etc. Mr. Hardy (Hep., Ind.) raised a laugh by asking if it would be in order to “submit a few remarks upon the perversity and cusseduess of mankind in general and of the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Erdmun) in particular.” The house adjourned. TARIFF HEARINGS. Glasrihlower* and Potters Ilofore the Ways and Means Committee. Washington, Jan. 9.—The workingmen played the principal parts in the tariff hearing yesterday by the ways and means committee. Delegations of operatives from the organizations of glassblowers, flint and lime glass workers, the bottle and window glass blowers of Illinois and Pennsylvania and the potters of Trenton, N. J., and East Liverpool, O., spoke. All told tho same story of decreased wages, mills running on short time and general distress under tho operation of the Wilson law. F. L. Bndine of Philadelphia spoke for the manufacturers of cylinder window-glass and Congressman Taylor of Ohio, for the potters, gave interesting illustration of ruinous competition from Japan. F. C. Partridge of Rutland, Vt., presented a schedule agreed upon by all the marble interests unit minor interests were also represented. TO HL.OCKADK CHARLESTON. R. , erel,*rv Herbert Hiu< Decided to Give the Navy l.e*Hon*, Washington, Jan. 9.—Secretary Herbert, after consultation with Admiral Bunce, commanding the North Ameri-
which he defined as
those who stood by the Ohicag > plat- j i a t,. ri when he went to hold an inquest, i law has 1. i sus ained by tin iq.r me 5sa!wSi8rs , ‘ir«.«r c-,. * This I. St. J-oltwm’a dfty, .ndT with re.-1 roil®, fmm this pte. Jails Own... !•»" *» " M >" *»*«' «
emit hearts, we are here to celebrate it. colored, went to the hon-" of W. S. He was a Democrat. VYe are Ik moeratH. Burkett, a white neighbor, and said He was for honest money. We are for I that Cooper was at his house asleep.
honest money. He stood by the integrity of > lie nnt ion. We stand by the integrity ! of the n.'.t on. He believed in the people ' anil trusied to th- fidelity of his convic tion. We believe in the people and trust to the fidelity of our convictions. When
Burkett rode to Sumpter with the news and a deputy sheriff with a posse of nine men immediately left. Aina:', and a woman were in tho house with OoopiT. Ho sent the woman otft and
the commissioners of Allen and Jasper counties to issue bonds for their new courthouses. A rollcall for bills was had m tho senate and were introduced, the most important of them being a building and loan bill by Senator Newby, upon the lines of the famous bill that was defeat si two years ago, and bills to amend the fee an l salary law . The house adopted new rales calculated to hold down the large minority and isis-i l a bill appropriating .-ilvJO.OiH) for the expenses of th n. Both houses adjourned until in \t Monday, and as that is innu. uiv.tum ilay it i- not likely that much basin' will be transacted then. The new lieutenant governor and the sn. ikerwil announee their
treason reared its head in the form of mil- later sent the man to buy him aminnni-
lificalion, he struck it. a withering blow. When treason, in the form of anarchy, reared its head, we struck it a withering blow. And so again and again shall we strike it, whenever and wherever it an pears, until we have wiped del mgogues and drill i-O .'isni from the face of the earth and brought our government bat k to its original functions, the just protection of property and life,and the equalization of all men and all classes in the pur-
suit of prosperity and happiness. CABINET PiiLDIC T ION S.
tion in Camden, giving him a sample shell. The man rode over to the posse
and gave them tho shell,
wellarmed with Winchesters and kept up a continuous tire. The house is small and on a hill in tho open, so that the posse could not at first come within range with any degree of safety. Once Cooper came out of the house with a gun ami was taking aim, when a Mr. McOowu fired at him. Cooper immediately dropped his gun and seemed to be hit. He did not shoot but returned
J staudin
! the senate
fin&ni e
the judiiT
it is pro 1 1 jhead th
and John I judiciary.
committees on j-’acsday. In ) Senator Mull will head the 'inmittoo and Senator Newby ary committee. In the hou. o bio that B. Wilson Smith will ways and means committee L. Linck the commit too on
change it as "it is a just law aud h;is
worked well ”
Concerning tho state institutions he says there i;' nothing of special importance to be. reported. All are under nonpartisan control except the two state penitentiaries, lie recommends tin* ostabhsment. of a third pen d in dilution, stead of spending large amounts in en-
larging the present ones.
On the subject of compulsory education tho governor writes at length Tho number of children in tho state of
Cooper^was | gcbotd age is 734,040. and the nnmber j
enrolled in the public schools is 543,005, I
Showing as not enrolled 190,0*5. He os- Important Bill* Inlrodnco.l in th« Seatimed c.s the number attending the var- ! ate—Content* Filed 111 tlie House, ions private schooU at 3 ),0 K), thus leav- ' The senate met promptly at 10 o’clock ing 100,075 as not attending either pub- and transacted a good deal of business lie or private schools. He thinks a wise during the hour that intervened before compulsory educational law would r«-| the joint scsMon to listen to the goverTho governor thinks the annual up- ,lor ' s message. The two bills passed
propriations to the state agricoltura
marks were well received, particularly Mr. Shankliu’s, who said: “We lnv<*d Grover Olevclami once for the enemies he made, but we don’t love him now
fur tire frien - he ha
.11 Y ST ERIOFS LY .HISSING.
Yount? Man IMfiappointotl In Love Is Be-
lieved to Have ICnded His Life.
Angola, Ind.. Jan. 9.—Archie E Jenkins has mysteriously disapn ar sd,
aud it is feared ended his life
suit of disuppointmei: kins was engag. d to B. Day. Last Wednr to the residence of I license and minister,
to marry him, despite the fuott m thoir wedding hud been ami >unrod, since which time Jenkins has not been seen. Steps tak'n by the authorities to solve the mystery surrounding Ids whereabouts have been unavailing.
the re-
t in love. Jonuarry Miss Dora alay he repaired is affianced with Miss Dav refused
■ it;
1« FIFES BURST.
DAYS* FKOCEEDINGS.
Major McKinley ItanliiM; at Colonel Her-
rick’n in Cleveland.
Cleveland, Jan. 9.—McKinley is > Li*Hiper agreed
to the house. Cooper s steady fire kept ; |H,ai- d should be continued, as he bethe crowd under cover for some time. lu , vos iu tiim , it w in bl . a ble to place Finally an advance was made and | the state fair on a substantial basis,
the jsisse closed iu. Alter a parley
resting quietly at the home of Col. Herrick, protected as fur as possible from callers who have no legitimate claim upon him. He is not now at work upon his message, but is receiving visitors and resting. Last night Senator Allison was discussed for the state portfolio by the president-elect and several of his Cleveland friends. It is understood that Allison desires to finish his form in the senate. It is stated that when McKinley returns to Canton Senator Sherman will visit him there. Among tin* callers at the Herrick home were two sons of ex-presidents, Hou. James U. Garfield aud Webb C.
Hayes.
In the afternoon McKinley took a drive with Colonel Herrick and lunched with him at the Union rlub. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley and Colonel and Mrs. Herrick took dinner and spent the ovenwith Mrs. Sarah Duncan, the president’s
sister.
Mr. Hanna was in conference with Hon. S. M. Taylor, secretary of state of Ohio, whose term of office is about to expire, and Colonel John Donaldson of Columbus. Major Dick denied that ho had been agreed upon as the president’s private secretary. The cabinet predicted by one who has been a friend and stunnch supporter of McKinley during ins later career is as follows: Secretary of State—Senator Sherman. Secretary of tne Treasury—Mr. Dingle.y of Maine, if his health permits. Secretary of War—General Alger. Secretary of the Navy—Cornelius N.
Bliss
Attorney General-Judge Goff of West Virginia. Secretary of the Interior—Judge McKenna of California. Postmaster General—Mr. Hanna, provided Senator Sherman is not secretary of
statu.
Secretary of Agriculture—A farmer from the central west. SENATOR ALDRICH. Report That He Will lie Secretary of the Treasury, Washington. Jan. 9.—Senator Aidrich refused to discuss a report in circulation yesterday to the effect that he had been tendered the ofllce of secretary of tho treasury. When seen by an
to come out. Several
cun squadron, has decided to allow the Associated Press reporter ho said: “Any-
thing I would say would be misconstrued and I think my best plan is to
say nothing.”
“You can,” it was suggested to him,” “say whether there is any foundation for the story. Whether it is true or
admiral to undertake the blockade of Charleston. Heretofore the squadron mauuevers have not gone beyond target practice, fleet evolution, signalling and landing partios. Gradually the exercises have been enlarged in scope not.
as the officers and men gained in pro- i ‘ No I cannot say that. I can say
ficiency and became better acquainted nothing about it at all.
with the qualities of their respective The s f“' 4to 1 r was 1,1 cl °™ conference ships and now Secretary Herbert has during the day and remained late at „ a. « ^ # au J the capitol in conference with Ins become sattsfled of the practicability of friends. He called on Mr. Diugley
tmdertakmg a regular blockade during the day.
Ymurloiton was selected as the objective
point because of the fine winter climate •»
and the availability of Hampton Roads and Port Royal, 8. C., as bases for tho
blockading fleet.
Vest Nomintit<‘<!.
Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 9.—The
men posted themselves at the door, and as the outlaw stopped out he was seized by the arms. As he stood facing the crowd a shot was tired, and Cooper dropped with a rifle ball through his cheeks. He was not badly wounded, however, and as he rolled over made an attempt to get his hand to his trousers. In his shirt a razor was found, while beneath his trousers band was a loaded revolver. Cooper was drunk, and after the shot became almost unmanageable. A search of the cabin revealed a Winchester rifle, two revolvers, a valise filled with cartridges and a number of flasks, some empty and others filled witli whisky. On a page torn from a blank book was written, "Remember that I killed myself; there never was a man that could take mu. Simon
Cooper. ”
Since Jan. 1 Simon Cooper has killed five men ami one woman and wounded five men. Cooper first killed Hgnry Davis, colored. Jan. 1, and when a posse of negroes with a warrant attempted to take him he shot down six. One of
them has died.
Since ho murdered West Wilson, bis wife aud father and Preston Smith, i .vo miles from Lynchburg. All were white. Ben Wilson was found lying on his back in tho hall. He was nearly 7t>. a quiet, inoffensive old gentleman. West Wilson, 47, was lying on the floor on his face in a pool of his own blood. Mrs. Wilson was found lying in her mother-in-law’s room, with her face on the hearth She had evidently been aroused out of bed, for she was in her nightrobe. All had had their heads split
open with an ax.
ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Rt. K«>v. Frederick TV in pie I minuted
Into Ottiee Today.
Canterbury, Jan. 9.—The Rt. Hon. and Most Rev. Frederick Temple, D. D.. was enthroned yesterday at tho cathedral lure as archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England. The approaches to tho cathedral 'were thronged and the old edifice was tilled with spectators soon after the doors were opened, The mandate for the enthronement was presented by the vicargeneral to the Chapter of Canterbury
in the treasury.
To Be Put I nder the Ban. Montreal, (^ue., Jan. 9 —It is understood that the bishop will issue a collective mandate today which will not only put the newspaper La Patrie under the ban, but also condemn all those who support the Manitoba school settlement TcLEGRAPH BRfcVI fits. Judge John W. Daniel was frozen to death near his home st Gilliam, Mo. The population of Bombay, India, ha.been reduced one-half owing to the exoduson account of the plague. Five men were injured by an explosion of dyniniite at Florence, Ala. I he acci dent was caused by the premature ignition
iu blasting rock.
Ensign N. T. Coleman, who has Ikkh de tailed for steel inspection duty at Harrisburg. Pa., will lie court mart mled, on charges of neglect of duty. William K. Jones, a veteran and iiunare
I'i’hc public schools arc referred to as a source of pride imd the legislators arc asked to guard them jealously. The total revenue for the schools from all sources iu 1896, was 14,301,413.04, and the fund now amounts to$10,31S,43”.19. He recommends the abolishment of the state sanitary commission and iu lieu thereof the appointment of a competent veterinary surgeon by the governor. He also recommends the abolishment of the state geologists office. Hi* says ho is unable to commend the recommendations of the state board of health and believes that practical labor and investigation is of more value than theoretical farces. The governor says he appointed the centennial commission authorized by the last legislature and no attempt should he made to celebrate Indiana’s 100 years of wonderful growth, except on a broad and generous scale. He ask careful consideration of the subject in connection with the condition of busi-
ness.
He says it would bo a valuable service to the public to adopt a vigorous law, preventing the formation of trusts and prohibiting their doing business within the state, with severe penalties of fine aud imprisonment or both fur it> violation. Attention is called by the governor to the Yaudulia railroad, aud he says steps should be taken to ascertain whether the road owes the state, aud if so, to enforce the collection of the claim. Building associations are declared a bouefit to the community, and should be protected by wise and beneficial laws. Attention is called to tin report of the commission authorized by tho last legislature, aud the governor bespeaks for it careful consideration. The governor reviews the Cuban situation. and says it is proper for the representatives to voice the sentiment of the state aud to ask our senators and representatives in congress to use every effort that ut least belligeraut rights be accorded the government of Cuban patriots. Among other things considered is tho salary of the governor, which the present incumbent thinks is not commensurate with the duties of the office. Pure food is touched upon, as are the state fish laws The revision of the laws relating to municipal corporations, township trustees, insurance, etc., is recommended. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Prevailing Price* f or Grain, Cattle ami FroviHiuiiH on 'Jim. S, IndlanaiiollN. WHEAT— Weak; No. 9 red. sSc. GoiiN-sQuiet; No. '' mixed. 90c. Oats Dull: No. 9 mixed, F.lc. C’A I TLK Steady at iW l.'.ie. Hogs—Lower at Ci.SCutB tj ■.. SHE El*—Lower at *1 5il(i/.T.35; lambs, lower, *3.U0(<r 5.7.1. Chicago Grain ami Provision. WHEAT—Mav opened NFy, closed '•o',.-. July opened Di'.c, closed ni'V-.. Cohn—Ma> opened closed J.'* July opened '.‘I'V - , closed '-'tic. Oats—May opened Ul'v, closed is ; ,r. PoKK—May opened IT *7, closed *7.'.15. L.\Rl>—May opened is.00, closed #4 05. Kins—May opened #4.00, closed #4.07. Closing cash markets: Wheat”! *1', corn aa%e, oats 15’k,c. pork #7.7o, lard #3. S7, ribs #3.1*7.
were to enable the completion of the courthouses of Jasper and Allen coun-
ties.
The most important measure among the hills introduced was n building and loan measure by Senator Newby, which goes on the calendar us senate bill No. 92. The bill has all the essential features of the measure over which there was such a long and hard tight at the last session and which was finally beaten
iu the senate.
Lloyd and Kalpli Martin Fatally Scalded ut Mancie’* Llectrlc Plant. Muncte, Ind., Jan. 9.—Yesterday a steam pipe at the Heat. Light and Power company’s electric plant burst, and Lloyd aud Ralph Martin, two Iwiys, were badly scalded, perhaps fatally. The flesh peeled off iu chunks from their lower limbs.
Opposed to a New Circuit. Franklin, Ind , Jan. 9.—Judge William A. Johnson of this city is opposing the proposition to change the judicial circuits in the counties of Shelby, Johnson, Brown and Bartholomew. Judge Johnson left the bench two years ago,
be
and he says all the business can transacted and that it would be a use-
It also has one or two less expense to create more districts.
new features, designed to prevent the
transfer of funds under guise of loans Frayer Wn* »f No Avail, from one series to another or from a < Middlesburg, lud., Jan. 9.—David “No. 1" to a "No. 8.” Glide, living near here, is dead El W. There were three bills introduced for Mrs G i i( . k is believer in Christian the rearrangement of judicial circuits, llIld during her husband’s illand two bills were introduced for the nes6 forbid giving him medicine., purpose of straightening out the fault pmyers wi re recited for his recovery in the fee and salary law requiring an- j but he continued to grow worse and
died after mireh suffering. Fourth Dividend Declared.
Wabash, Ind , Jan. 9.—The receiver of the Citizens’ bunk of Converse, which failed in 1893, will next week begin the payment of the fourth dividend to creditors, making a total of 72 per. cent of claims. All indebtedness will
he paid in full eventually. Appointed by Matthew*.
Indianapolis. Jan. 9.—Governor
ditors and treasurers to make up their
salaries from their fees.
Senator O'Brien introduced a bill placing the appointment of the custodian and engineer of the state house in tho hands of tlie governor, secretary ami
auditor of state.
Senator Costlin introduced a bill providing that when road indebtedness of a township exceeds the road fund and the estimated receipts from road tax for one year the trustee may levy an additional road tax not exceeding one per
cent after presenting to the county com- Matt ," WB h:l8 appointed Robert Kirkmissumers a detailed statement ot tho : . , • , * matter lia,u Uorydou, judge of the circuit Senator Shively at the afternoon scs- court of Harrison county to AU thevasion introduced an anti trust law which caused by the election of \\ lilmm is very complete in such provisions as r. Zenor to Congress. define trust, tix penalties for violation Smoke d Her fi p . m i.rd. of the act and provide methods of pros- . . , in ecution, but the bill after defining Munch . Ind., Jan. ».-••<.randmu trusts neglects to declare them unlawful Mary Moore. SO years old, thought she anywhere except iu the title. would smoke her pipe in bed. The bed Senator Sclienck introduced a com- clothes caught tire, aud she was fatally
pulsory education bill which is practic- burned,
ally the same measure he had before the senate two years ago, and is modeled |
after the law of Illinois.
The senate adjourned until Monday, j
Till’ 11 Oil's#*.
The house transacted no business nn- j til after the joint session. It then re-j imbued at work for nearly an hour before adjourning until Monday. Mr. ' Nicholson, chairman of the committee on rules, presented his report. The | rules of the last session are revised in a ; few points and are designed to hold in check the large minority and strengthen tlie hands of the speaker. The most iiiqiortaut change is, instead of a mere majority it requires a two-thirds majority to overthrow the decision of the
chair.
Speaker Pettit anuonneed that he had received the papers in three contests |
Weather,
For Indiana—Fair, warmer.
TRI-STATE NOTES.
Fire at Montpelier, O., destroyed the
Martin block. Loss, #20,(KW.
Joseph Blette was held up by footpad* I near bis home in West Belleville, Ills., aud
I relieved of 05 cents—all he had.
Joseph Henry and Mrs. Rmily Jacobson ! were married at Bluford, Ills. The groom
j is 70 years old and the bride 00.
Measles are epidemic near Chesterfield, Ind. The disease is of a malignant type, anil the schools have been closed iu conse-
quence.
The dwelling and barn of Thomas Paint er, near Honey Bend. Ills., together with contents, was destroyed by lire. lams,
#4,000.
. _ The temperance people of Lebanon, Ind., and had turned them oyer to the clerk. wi ii bold a massiueeting looking to the Tho cases are those of Poindexter against formulating of more strict temperance
Graham in Clark county, Adamsagamst legislation
*• attacnes or tlie governor s omce at
Democratic caucus last night nominated ! of the Kansas soldier*’ home, was instant-
Columbus, o that Governor koine in Sprin not he at his most favorable
•re informed yesterday leli was too ill at tin
Senator George G. Vest as a candidate fur United States senator to succeed I
Sit nr. ur,fi I himself. The legislature will vote for ! we.-it’ under the pohed States senator on Jan. 19. when •res. | it is confidently expetod Vost will bo!
re-elected. i
ly killed by being struck by a Mupleleal passenger train at Leavenworth, Kan. Henry Sabin, arrested in San Francisco and who claims to he a son of ex-l nited States Senator Sabin of Minnesota Is an imposter. The •wiator b is no sou.
Ciiicintiali Grain and Stork. Wheat—Dull: No. 2 red. 93c. Cohn Steady, No. 9 mixed, 99j%c.
. ui... •, ..... - — . DATs—Dull; So. 9 mixed. FJ' a c. CATTLE—Lower at #9 95(g4.50. Hous—Active at #2.75m|B.40
SHEEP — Slow at #2.25(43.50; lambs, |
lower at #3.500*5.00.
Miller in Parke aud Oockran against | Hart in Gibson county. The Clark comity coat -st is bused upon various charges of fraud and intimidation of voters. The contest in Parke aud Gibson counties, however, bring up the direct issue ul the legality of fusions ar-
ranged by committees.
Representative Thomas introduced a bill appropriating money for the expenses of the session. It was passed without objection under suspension of i tlie rules. The amount appropriated was $100,1*00, after which the house ad-
journed until Monday. I nnagnrat Ion Cereinonle*.
The inaugural committee, conqiosed | of citizens of both parties, completed the arrangements last night for the inaugurutiou. The committee will meet 1 at the Denison House Monday morning at 11 o'clock, and carriages will b.* se.nt fur Governor and Mrs Matthews ai d Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Ny<
The M. K. Church at Brownsburg. Did., which has been dormant lor hi years, is now experiencing the greatest revival in
its history.
William P. Harry, the man of 71 who was accused by his son of murder, has been released by the grand jury at Wil-
mington, * >.
R. J. Wilson, one of the most prominent horsebreeders iu Rush county, Ind., has made an assignment. Liabilities and assets about the same. A meeting of the Baptist state hoard of education has been called, to he held at Franklin, Did., on Jan. 11*. Matters of more than ordinary interest will come be-
fore the meeting.
Joseph Winslow, for 15 years worshipful master of Hagerstown lodge of F. and A. M., declined a re-election, and was made the recipient of a handsome overcoat and
tendered a banquet.
John K. Holman, the Kokomo tlnd.) attorney who disappeared under a cloud two years ago. ca n now return home free from
^., rT liability. N< indictment has ever lieeu Gove* tier Matthews will cull on Govern- 1 brought against him, and tire t.itute of or Mount, and the latter will be escorted 1 ^ W.osu iition.