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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1914.

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Hamilton Oil and Gas Company Lands Shaft Which Will Produce 250,000 Cubic Feet.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1—A gas weli with a capacity of 250,000 cubic feet was driled into on the Jamison farm, west of the city, by the Hamilton Oil & Gas company, and as this Is the largest gas well in the field, an effort will be made by the company to locate other similar wells. As soon as pipes can be laid the gas will be piped into Sullivan. This city already is using gas from two wells in the Jamison farm, but the additional supply, it is thought, will be sufficient to supply the entire city.

One of the deepest test wells in the county is on the George Alkire lease and is owned by Riggs & Oliphant. The well is down to a depth of 1,150 feet and will be drilled to a depth of 1,400 feet. Location No. 17 on the W. T. Dlx lease in the Pinkston pool, owned by the W. C. Kennedy company, is pumping fifty barrels a day.

ASSESSMENT APPROVED.

County Auditor and Assessor Take Report Before Board. Special Cot respoii'lo

SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Sullivan county's assessment for the year 1914 has been approved by the state board of tax commissioners following a visit to Indianapolis by County Auditor Win S. Bicknell and County Assessor Frank Hiatt, who appeared before the board. The assessment for 1914 is $18,343,355, and is a gain of $41,000 over last year. This sum does not include the assessment on railroads, pipeline, telegraph, telephone and rolling stock, which will be fixed by the state board.

Carlisle Doctor Married.

Bv Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Word has been received in this city of the marriage of Dr. Lyda K. Stewart, of Carlisle, to Charles E. Jones, of Dallas City, 111., the marriage taking place at Minneapolis, Minn., on July 14. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Jones went to Dallas City, where they will make their home. Dr. Stewart has been in Carlisle for several years, having enjoyed a large practice in osteopathy.

Wheat Going Up.

By Special Corresp' ndent SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1—The European war scare is having a decided effect on the price of wheat in this city, and today local millers and grain dealers were paying eighty-two cents, an advance of fifteen cents over the price the first of the week. It is predicted here that the price will go much higher. Wheat opened this seajfc- son at seventy-two cents.

Cass Township Goes Dry.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Cass township went dry last night following an option election which voted the saloons out two months ago, and aside from one street fight, all was peace and quietude. No arrests were made. The only disturbance was in Dugger. Six saloons in the township closed their doors at ten o'clock.

Bound to Circuit Court.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Henry Lawler, who was arrested in a beer camp on the Wabash river two miles north of Merom last Sunday, today was given a preliminary hearing before Justice John T. Watson and was bound over to the circuit court under bond of $200, which he failed to give.

May Raise Milk Price.

By Special Correspondent SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Local dairymen are threatening to raise the price, of milk to forty cents a gallon on account of the fact that pasture is scarce and water wells have gone dry. Farmers are buying hay for feed and are hauling water.

Sues Saloonist on Account. By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Aug. 1.—Benjamin J. Epstein has brought suit in the circuit court against Isaac Cooper, a saloonist, for $155.15 on account. He alleges Cooper owes him for two barrels of whiskey, and interest amounting to $19.25.

WEAPON T0TER FINED.

John Lawrence, a negro giving Evansville, Ind., as his home, was fined $25 and costs in city Court Friday afternoon for carrying concealed weapons. He said he had the knife because of the tales of robberies he had heard about Terre Haute. He said the knife was "jest fer purtection."

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DEMOCRATS IN FIELD

Candidates for the Most Part Are Placed on Ticket Without Much Opposition.

By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 1.—The Vermillion county democratic convention met here and the meeting was called to order by County Chairman Forrest Kauffman at 10 o'clock. Ex-Judge W. C. Wait, of Newport, was chosen temporary chairman. A. C. Hutchinson, of Cayuga was chosen secretary. The temporary chairman made a short address after which Rev. Kuhn, of Richmond, Ind., one of the democratic speakers with a state-wide reputation, was introduced and he held the floor until near the noon hour. The convention then adjourned until 1:30. The only contests were Dr. F. H. Beeler, of this city, against Dr. Hixon, of Universal, for coroner, the latter winning out. O. B. Price, of this city, was a candidate for county recorder against Frank R. Johnson, the incumbent, but he was eliminated after the first ballot. Milton Beauchamp, of Highland township was a candidate for treasurer against J. B. Groves, of Newport, but he did not furnish much opposition. J. H. Jordan, of Dana aspired for the office of county clerk against D. B. Gibbons, of Fairview park, but received only 27% votes to Gibbons' 40%. James G. Boyd, of Gessie, was named as candidate for commissioner, third district, against James Cossey, who holds the office, but the ballot showed Cossey 47% and Boyd 20%. The following is the complete ticket as nominated:

Treasurer, J. B. Groves, Newport recorder, Frank R. Johnson, Cayuga clerk, D. B. Gibbons, Fairview Park sheriff, Roscoe Russell, CliAon surveyor, Richard Flaugher, yuga assessor, John Cole, Highland coroner, Dr. W. H. Hixon, Universal commissioner, Second District, Tom Catlin, Newport commissioner, Third district, James Cossey, Gessie.

CHILD BLAMES FATHER.

14-Year-Old Girl Says He Is Author of Her Ruin. By Special Correspondent.

CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 1.—One of the most revolting cases of child debauchery that has ever been known in Clinton came to light Thursday night when Chief of Police W. D. Vannese arrested 14-year-old Pearl Vestal, in company with .several men in a mussel tent on the river bank, under the wagon bridge. The girl charges her father with being the author of her ruin and he was arrested on a warrant sworn to by the daughter. Vestal, at present is on parole on the charge of wife and child neglect. When the girl was told there was no chance for her to escape she made a full confession of her affairs for the past few weeks- After the testimony of the girl had been given and several M-arrants issued for various men the child was taken to the county poor farm where she will be held until court convenes. When arrested Vestal denied the charge and said the girl was such a liar that no one could believe her.

Foreigners Become Anxious. By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 1—The farewell party given Mr. and Mrs. Btrt Raynes, at their home on South Fifth

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Give Farewell Party.

By Special Correspondent. CLINTON, Ind., Aug. 1—The conflict on between Servia and AustriaHungary is causing a good deal of excitement among the foreigners In this city. Almost every nationality on the globe is represented in Clinton. Out on the Heights, the foreign settlement of the city, one can see groups of men standing about reading the papers and discussing the matter in loud tones. There are hundreds of people in Clinton who have relatives in Europe who are involved in the European conflict.

WANT CANNON TO SPEAK.

Putnam County Republicans Plan for Convention Aug. 29. By Special Correspondent.

GREENCASTLE, Ind., Aug. 1.—An invitation probably will be sent to Hon. J. G. Cannon, of Danville, 111., asking him to be one of the speakers at the county convention of the republicans of Putnam county on August 29. The name of Mr. Cannon has been suggested and a committee probably will visit him in an effort to get him to come here and make the speech on the day of the convention. It is thought the meeting this year will be the largest and most enthusiastic ever held by the republicans in the county. Tho exact date of the meeting will be named at a meeting of the central committee. The speaker will also be considered at that time.

Send Girl to Sullivan.

By Srtcial Correspondent. GREENCASTLE, Aug. 1. Eva Bond, 12 years, who was taken off a Vandalia train here last Saturday and who since 'ias been in charge of the board of children's guardians, was sent to Sulivan county this morning by W. J. King, probation officer. The girl told many startling stories of how she had been mistreated by different people and it Is thought they will be taken In charge by the Sullivan county authorities upon the arrival of the girl there.

Make Speedway of Hill.

By Special Correspondent. GRENCASTLE, Ind., Aug. 1.—Brazil parties are making the famous Reelsville hill, south of here, a regular speedway in testing out their new cars to see how fast they can go up the hill on high speed. Louis Chevrolet, the famous race driver, has been demonstrating his cars on the hill and a number of bets were made as to whether or not the cars could go up the hill on high gear.

MACHINE GOES INTO DITCH.

By Special Correspondent. WORTHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 1—As XJ. F. Voorhees was returning from Jasonville Friday afternoon, accompanied by Misses Nona and Ella Barton, Vi and Corinne Becker, in his automobile the machine went into a ditch. All escaped with only slight injuries. Mr. "Voorhees and Miss Ella Barton, who occupied the front seat were thrown through the wind shield and slightly cut by shattered glass. The three other girls were very slightly bruised. The auto was completely wrecked.

THIEVES TAKE HARDWARE.

By Special Correspondnnt. DANA, Ind., Aug. 1.—Robbers entered the hardware store of J- C. Hardy late Thursday night and stole much silverware. some revolvers, pocket knives and other articles of lesser value. Entrance was gained by cutting the screen wire in one of the transoms. Mr. Hardy sent for two blood hounds from Danville, 111. The dogs followed the trail to the railroad, turned west tc West Dana and then north to the elevator, where they lost it. This was the second raid Hardy's store in -tlx months. their on^

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MARTINSVILLE PLANS FOR S.S. CONVENTION

Auburn Township Schools Will Meet at Auburn for Session Tomorrow.

By Special Correspondent. MARTINSVILLE. 111.. Aug. 1.—The Auburn township Sunday school convention will be „held at the Auburn M. E. church Sunday, August 2. The following program will be given: 9:30—Sunday school session. 10:00—Devotional, Miss riertie JohnEon.

Words of welcome, Ray Burkeybile. Response, Jerry Ishler. "Studies in the Life of Christ," L. B. Anderson. "How the Blackboard Talks," John Sweet. "The Adult Class Movement," Roy Cook. 1:80 Devotional, Isaac Lamb. "Teacher Training Lefson." S. M. Kelley. "The Mission of the Sunday School," Jerry Ishler. "Why Grace the School," C. C. Perrin "Linking the Sunday School with the Home," Rev. E. G. Sandmeyer. "How Study the Bible," Rev. Isaac Lamb. "No Saloons in 1920," S. S. Smith.

Several songs and recitations will also be on the program.

HAS NARROW ESCAPE,

Marshall Woman Loses Control of Her Automobile. By Special Correspondent.

MARTINSVILLE, 111., Aug. 1.—Mrs. Gus Ritter, of Marshall, had a narrow escape Friday evening just east of this place when she lost control of her automobile while going down hill. The machine went off a tenfoot embankment but luckily it did not upset and no one was injured. The machine was badly damaged.

News Shocks Residents.

By Special Correspondent. MARTINSVILLE, 111., Aug. 1.—Word was received here a few days ago that the Rev. P. C. Carlin, a resident of this place for a number of years, who disappeared about two years ago, was found in St. Louis selling newspapers on the streets. Mr. Carlin has been a minister for the past twenty years he held one of the greatest revival meetings ever held in this place about eight years a«go, and the news was a shock to the people who knew him.

CANDIDATES FELE PETITIONS. By Special Correspondent. MT. CARMEL, 111., Aug. 1.—The tiii.o for filing petitions for county office closed last night. The following filed in Wabash county:

For sheriff—Lewis A. Kemp, James A. Carlton, L. T. Phillips, Ben F. Freeman, democrats O. A. Unbehauen, A. C. Weaver, republican.

For county judge—I. N Farnsworth and W. S. Willhite, democrats Dr. J. C. Kauffman, pastor of the Lutheran church, republican.

For county superintendent of schools —W. H. Wetzel and J. E. Ramsey, democrats.

For county treasurer—Ben Groff, Sebastian Weigand, J. N. Loudln and Harry BeDell, democrats W. A. Milburn and C. W. Russell, republican.

For county clerk—J. H. McClain, democrat. For county commissioner Peter Seller, William Stoltz, democrats William Schrodt, republican.

CASEY MAIL CLERK KILLED. By Special Correspondent. CASEY, 111., Aug. 1.—Henry Rimmerman, aged about 40 years, residing one mile west of here, was killed today while digging a well. A heavy charge of dynamite had just been exploded and Mr. Rimmerman, descending into the well too soon after the charge, was overcome with gas. Mr. Rimmerman was a mail clerk on the Vandalia railroad. He is survived by a wife and seven children.

STUDENT TO PREACH.

Carmle E. Roll, a Normal student, will preach at the morning services of the Second Christian church Sunday, taking for his subject, "The Princess Among You." In the evening the pastor ,Rev. George W. Bullock, will preach on "The Chariot of God." Special musical programs will be rendered at both services. Sunday will be observed as young people's day in the Sunday school and a treat will be given every one attending a piiov. »j£ 1

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CAYUGA NOW BOASTS OF ONE PAVED STREET

Foulkes Contracting Company Completees Work on Division Street— Work on Sidewalks.

By Special Correspondent. CAYUGA, Ind., Aug. 1.—Division street was finished being paved Friday and Cayuga now boasts of her first paved street This str' is the principal thoroughfare

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this improvement has long been needed. The Foulkes Contracting com pany, of Terre Haute, did the paving and the same company is now busily engaged in putting in cement sidewalks. A large amount of this work is being done here this summer.

THIMBLE CLUB PICNICS.

Women Entertain Husbands on Banks of Big Vermillion River. By Special Correspondent

CAYUGA, Ind., Aug. 1.—The Thimble club held its annual picnic Thursday evening, the ladies entertaining their husband and families on the banks of the Big Vermillion river at a point near Cayuga. A large crowd was present and bathing was the principal form of amusement. A good supper was served and the party had a merry time until late in the evening.

Dismantle Brick Plant.

By Special Correspondent. CAYUGA, Ind., Aug. 1.—The plant of the Cayuga Brick and Coal company is being dismantled and the engines and other brick-making machinery is being sold to other brick concerns. This plant has long been idle and several attempts to revive the industry have proved futile. This is one of the oldest and largest plants in this part of the state. Attorney A. T. Livengood and A. A. Forden, of Detroit Mich., have charge of the selling of the plant.

Strike Not Settled Yet.

By Special Correspondent. CAYUGA, Ind., Aug. 1.—The miners' strike at the plant of the Silver Island Clay and Coal company, near here, is still on. The miners and operators having failed to adjust the wage scale as yet. This company operates a strip coal mine and employes about seventyfive men. It is thought, however, that a plan now on foot will result In adjusting the matter satisfactorily.

SEINERS ARE HELD.

Deputy Game Warden Causes Arrest of Alleged Law Violators. By Special Correspondent

PARIS, 111., Aug. 1.—Jerry Shuckrow, deputy state game warden, came to Paris yesterday and caused the arrest of the men recently caught seining at the lake.

The men were taken before Esquire Dawis and held in bond of $100 each. Their net was confiscated and taken to Danville. The same magistrate heard Chauncey Mullen, the young man arrested charged with attempted burglary. He was held to the grand jury in the sum of $500, which he was unable to give.

Fraternity Is Active.

By Special Correspondent. PARIS, 111., Aug| 1.—The members of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity gave an enjoyable entertainment at the fraternity house last evening. Refreshment tables were placed on the lawn which was illuminated with Japanese lanterns.

The rooms were cleared of furniture and dancing was carried on until a late hour.

One Candidate Files.

By Special Correspondent PARIS, 111., Aug. 1.—The time for filing petitions for a place on the primary ballot expired at 12 o'clock last night. Only one was brought in. Clertie Athon, a well known young man of this city, will make the race for county treasurer on the republican ticket.

Has Broken Arm.

PARIS, 111., Aug. 1.—Devilla Landswaw, who is said to have been slugged in a Terre Haute saloon, is carrying his broken arm in a sling. It is understood that his assailants, who are known, will be vigorously prosecuted.

FALLS OVER WAGON TONGUE.

By Special Correspondent BOWLING GREEN, Ind., Aug. 1.— John Campbell, who makes his home with his cousin, James M. Campbell on the farm two miles northwest of here, fell over a wagon tongue while working about farm Thursday evening, the fall brc-aking his collar bone. He was brought here and given medical attention and it is thought will soon, recover

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From Terre Haute to Shades of Death

The shortest route to the Shades— Lafayette road to North Terre Haute east to the old Markle mill turn north across iron bridge, keep on main road into Rosedale" turn east for one-half mile to good road going north, continue on this road through Jessup and Catlin Into Rockville, 26 miles. Turn north on east side of court house, go north to Shades sign board. There are seven Shades' sign boards showing tho way into Marshall. Efo not cross the railroad In Marshall. Turn east to Mie second Shades sign board, turn north, you will find sign boards the rest of the way into the Shades, 46 miles.

BRAZIL POLICE COURT DOES BIG BUSINESS

Sixty-Six Arrests Were Made With Intoxication Leading List As Usual.

By Special Correspondent. BRAZIL, Ind., Aug. 1.—Police court business for the month of July was the largest for many years showing a substantial increase over the past few months. A total of 66 arreste were made and Intoxication as usual headed the list, there being 23 arrests for this offense. Violating city ordinances was next and assault and battery, with S arrests for each charge, and gambling third with 7 arrests. The causes of arrests were as follows:

Intoxication, 23 assault and battery,. 8 violating city ordinances, 8 gambling, 7 loitering, 6 vagrancy, 2 petit larceny, 2 violating speed law, 2 surety of the peace, 1 carrying concealed weapons, 1 wife and child desertion, 1 runaway boy, 1 indecency, 1 making false representation, 1 beating board bill, 1 disorderly conduct, 1.

The police department also killed four horses and eight dogs during the month.

FINED FOR BEATING WIFE.

Man Was at First Thought to be Insane and Was Locked Up. By Special Correspondent.

BRAZIL, ind., Aug. 1— Corwin Moudy was fined $13.60 in police court last evening for assault and battery on his wife. He went to jail. The police were called to Moudy's home yesterday by the complaint that he was beating his wife. When he was placed under arrest he appeared to be insane and was locked up with the intention of having an insanity commission decide his mental condition but later it was found that he was suffering from a mad spell believed to have been caused by a sun stroke.

Loses Sight of Eye.

By Special Correspond-jnt. BRAZIL, Ind., Aug. 1.—Frank Glldenraucher, an employe of the C. & E. I. railroad, on the repair gang, lost the sight of his right eye in an accident yesterday. He was assisting another employe in cutting off a bolt when a fragment of the metal struck him in the right eye, cutting through the eye lid and tearing the eye open. Dr. Boyer, "who examined the injured eye, found that the eye ball was so badly torn that the sight had been destroyed.

Republicans Will Meet.

By Special Correspondent BRAZIL, Ind., Aug. 1—The republicans of Washington township will hold a township convention at Bowling Green on August 8, to nominate a township ticket. Edward Jackson, the republican candidate for secretary of state, will address the meeting.

WILL OVERRULE OBJECTIONS.

Judge Cox Indicates That Condemnation Proceedings Will Stand. In the Superior Court Saturday morning Judge Cox indicated that he would overrule the objections made by James M. Bolton, former county treasurer, and Wirt Shepherd, to the condemnation proceedings filed by the C. & I. railroad in order to construct a switch across their lands to the MIiami Coal Co. mines in Fayette town ship from its Clinton branch. He gave the petitioners an objection, and announced 'hat the ruling would not be put out ecord until next Tuesday in order to fc.ve the parties a hance to get together on the app: al. The court announced that in the rent the parties could not agree by that time he would name three more appraisers to fix the value of the l£Qd sought to be approprlatejfafor rigbj«. ^^ay. TliXu iv. W

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Brief Mention of Indiana Happenings

ELKHART—Fully 10,000\ persons lined the streets here Friday evening to pay respects to Governor Ralston on his first visit to this city. He delivered the opening address of the Chautauqua.

GREENSBURG—An endowment fund of $100,000 for the erection of a Y. M. C. A. building in this city has been given by Nelson Mowrey, Greenburg's wealthiest citisen.

COLUMBUS—Officers here Friday night dragged Flatrock river in the outskirts of the city in search of the body of an unknown woman which thoy think was thrown in the river to conceal a crime. The search was unsuccessful.

MARTINSVILLE—After a search, covering a period of several months, Roy Anadell, the 6-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Anadell, was returned to ii'j? mother Friday evening. He has beeir-^-living with the family of Frank H. MeFarland, of Brownsville, Ore.

LAFAYETTE—Sixty men, part Austrian and part Servian, are working daily side by side here on the Monon railroad, ignorant of any trouble in their native countries.. The railroad company is doing all in its power to keep the foreigners from learning of the trouble. tj

iPETERSBURG—A pinching bug killed a half-grown chicken here Fri^'ie flew into the pen and the chicken made a grab for it. The bug was too quick, however, and caught the chicken by the throat and choked it to death. V?,

LAFAYETTE—Residents of 'iLaftbKr ette were worked up to a high pitch**', when it was learned that the MillerCostello band of gypsies had pitched their tents near town and Intended to spend the night there. One/ hundred persons were in the party. Local officers and the sheriff guarded the camp.

BLOOMINGTON Thomas Hardin, charged with the murder of his wife and mother-in-law, Mrs. Richardson, several months ago. has been taken to jail at Spencer, where he will be tried.

LAFAYETTE—After Are. which was destroving his home, reached his bed, Jesse Smith, a farmer, was awakened. He aroused his wife and children and the family escaped with slight bttriM.

WARSAW—The will of Daniel Snell leaves almost his entire estate of several thousands of dollars to the defferent departments of the United Brethren church, providing for a life estate for his widow.

SOUTH BEND—A pigeon belonging to Adolph Claeys, of Misbawaka, has reached home after making a 1,000-mile journey from New Orleans. La. Storms prolonged the time six days.

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small coins when he cleaned out his well. It is believed the can was placed there more than twenty years ago by a woman who was known to have been afraid of banks.

LIVERY BARN BURNS.

Four Horses Are Killed and Automobile is Destroyed. By Special Correspondent.

KANSAS, 111., Aug. 1.—Fire burned to the ground the livery barn conducted by Arville Moody here Thursday night about 1 o'clock. Four horses were burned to death. An' automobile belonging to Dr. Saxton also was burned. The fire is thought to have been caused by an electric light wire in the barn. It had made such headway that nothing could be done only protect the buildings surrounding it. Tho building was owned by W- C. Pinnell and the loss was partly covered by insurance.

Gives Farewell Reception. KANSAS, 111.. Aug. 1.—The members of the Christian church gave a farewell supper for Rev. and Mrs. Reed in the basement of the church Friday evening. Each member went with a well filled basket and at six o'clock supper was spread on* the tables In the large dining room- Rev. and Mrs. Reed are soon to leave for their new home in Pontiac, III., where he has accepted the pastorate of the Christian church.

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KANSAS, 111.. Aug. 1.—The members of the C. W. B. M., of the Christian church entertained with a farewell reception at the church Thursday aft ernoon for Mrs- Reed. A musical Etoy* gram was rendered after w. mm freshments of punch and served, j, ..