Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 August 1889 — Page 1

Weekly Established in 1823,

MS WITH GREAT SUCCESS.

The Week ol the Vigo Fair Is Far Beyond all Previous Ones.

'HTRTY THOUSAND PERSONS ON THE GROUNDS.

.ast Day's Events no Less Interesting Than TiLose of "Big Ttiursday"—Balloon Accident.

Vigo'a greatest fair closed yesterday, he attendance seemed small in comirison with Thursday's immense turnit, and yet there was a goodly number people on the grounds. Business luees were not so generally closed as mal, 11 number of factories having shut iwn Thursday to enable employes to the wedding. The financial success the fair is fur beyond the expectation the directors, who wisely spent more oney this year in premiums and adverting. Their good judgment is vindit.ed in the following exhibit of receipts, elusive of privileges and entries, as mpiired with 1888:

Total receipts at 1B89 igon gate .*3,034 2i eet car gate Mti'J 25 rtli gate 748 IK) ipltheater 421 75 arter stretch u"

$2,918 75 1.314 35 354 90 338 30 5'J 35

Total *0,33!) 70 $4,985 05 The award of premiums went on tively, and it was 0 o'clock before sevil departments were completed. Soon ,er dinner the ampitheater was well ed and the race track lined with peoto see the linal awards in stock, the lloon race and the races. Ttie balloons irted near together, and after ascendto a heighth of about three thousand it, Dennis cut looae from his*balloon made an easy landing with the par:iute just west of the grounds. Gomes a not so fortunate, the knife which ts the guys having been injured just "ore the ascension. The balloon went high that the aeronaut looked like a

Id in size. The parachute could not detached from the balloon, and dies' only hope of safety lay in his lity to keep the Bteadily collapsing loon from fouling the parachute. is was done, and after a long ride mes landed safely at some distance it of the grounds. Vhile the award of stock premiums continued in the half-mile ring, the es were on at the mile track. And a afternoon's sport it was. Two pretcontests than the two-yearB-old and trots are rarely witnessed on a raceck. the two-years-old race there were two entries—McCullough and War-

Park. To a perfect start, the young's trotted steadily to the quarter, 'ire McCullough went o(T his feet, but settled down, crowding the bay colt •he finish. The second heat was a ae light from 6tart to finish, and on quarter stretch the colt.s were neck neck. Around the turn McCullough {ed ahesd, and trotted as steady as an campaigner to the wire. In the third the chestnut colt made but one j, while Warren Park was up several es, and was three lengths in the rear he finish.

SUSIMAKT—TWO-VKAUS I1.1) TltOT. ullogli. c. c. Edgewood Stock Farm.. 2 1 1 ren Park, b. c„ Warren I'ark Kami.. 12 2 me 2.5II, 2:51. rjCullo^h, by Ribert McGregor, dam Toe locker, is a handsome chestnut of large frame and is owned by ewood stock farm. He is a half jlier to Bonnie McGregor who broke stallion record at Lexington, Ky., irsday. Time—2:l3y». Iternating in heats with the two's old contest was the 2:10 trot and a ler fought race was never seen on track. There were three entries, 'mart, Constantine and Pedro. The }r drew the the pole and that was ie did draw, boing nowhere in the from the start. The three heats alike a see-saw,first the mare ahead, the Btallion. In the second heat race from the half mile post was ely fought and a blanket would have red the trotters. At the wire Waypoked his nose out and won by much.

SUM.1IAKV, 2:40 THOT.

^nart, l) S. I'. Puett. Kockvllle... 1 1 1 tantlne, lm. I). Deming 22 2 j, bg. Atherton dls.. lie 2:27-4, 2:27IA, 2:2714aymart is by Happy Medium, dam lunibrino I'atchen, and is owned by

S. D. l'uett, of Rockville. ie crowd gathered about the quarter ,ch to see the novelty race, thinking is to be the half-mile track. But track wasn't big euough and the es with riders were started at the "mile post. The first half-mile was ed, the second half-mile was trotpaced and the third was run. It ,. un for the crowd to see one horse 1 ogling for a place three-quarters of !e in the rear.

SI'MMAKY, NOYKI.TY RACK.

.. be, (i. A. Harding Horace. Ill 1 (ilii, lis. A. Haynes, Paris. Ill 2 in, B. Dickson. Mortimer, 111 3 i. lik in, Ackltn, Paris. Ill 4 *ike, the winner, has won five races -.is kind, and at Homer, 111., last he made the race in 7:17. rva K„ the beautiful gray mare ,d by Mr Johu Beggs, was driven to her record of She showed in all three heats, "and considering :ict the trBck has been slow all week t'ort iB very creditable. She trotted irst mile in 2:30, second in 2:27'J hird in 2:2l. ere were three starters in the halfand repeat run. and in the second

Ed Kaufman ran away, breaking the fence when steered into it and •ing his driver. I'MMAKY OK HAl.K-MlI.K AND RKl'KAT. lennessy, I), g.. Henry Corson, Danlifman. b. ii". Kd Alklre. Sullivan 2 2 r. in.. Charles Wilson, Sullivan.... 3 t*—54 sec., 55 sec, *OT F~S.

B. Dickson, of Mortimer, 111., got jus with fourteen horses. jonel Thompson bought a line imld Shropshire buck at the fair. |igresstuan Brookshire was an inferspectator of Thursday's races, •ee Vigo county horses, Laurabel, .antine and Merrilies, are now in the lass. ^«»r' laf or Voorhees, Colonel T. H. Xelad Mr. John E. Lamb ware together «\i tnrringe at the fair.

Jersey Duroc swine exhibited by ugh Roquet were monsters. A old weiged 750 pounds. A. R. Randall, representing the

Western Sportsman of Indianapolis, thought our fair a huge succese. Colonel Thompson, Dr. Davis of Evansville, and Judge McGregor of Brazil, occupied seats in the quarter-stretch.

The wedding bouquets given by Mrs. C. M. Thompson were made of flowers purchased by Mr. Graham, the florist.

Mr. Robert Leak, of Riley, had on exhibition a handsome stallion which is a fine saddle horse and roadster, showing seven gaits.

Mr. Lyman Durham was the proudest man on the grounds yesterday. With seven Grimalkin colts he got twenty-two premiums.

Mrs. Hunt, of Rockville, was an expert and very efficient assistant judge in the needle art work, having served frequently on that committee at the Rockville fairs.

The display of art needle work wonld be worthy of a city exposition. Bernhardt's premium of diamond earrings for the best embroidery called out the mostequisite work.

Prank LeitheiBter is the 12 years old boy who raised those wonderful beets, tomatoeB and cabbage shown at the fair, lie farms five acres of ground a quarter of a mile south of town.

Among the many visitors at the fair were Mr. Claude Matthews, of Clinton Mr. S. D. Puett of Rockville, Mr. II. P. Dunlap of Paris, Tenn., formerly revenue agent for this division.

No better evidence of the interest taken by the members of the fair association could be found than to see Director McKeen hard at work on the pump handle to satisfy the thirsty people on the grounds.

Misses Miller and Willis, of Quincy, and Mrs. Calvert, of South Bend, were the judges of the doll display. Secretary Oakey selected these ladies 60 that there could not possibly be any partiality shown in awarding premiums.

The following wedding presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. Hall:_ White sewing machine from J. N. Hickman black silk dress pattern from Hoberg, Root &. Co. parlor stove from, Geo. S. Zimmerman suit of clothes for groom from Myers Bros. decorated table set, Ho pieces, from Theo. Stab) Saturday Evening Mail one year from Mr. WeBt'j fall 820 gold piece from the agricultural society pair of blankets from Carpenter's Boston store rocker from A. C. Bryce^t Co. rocker from Frederick Heyer family bible from Mr. B. F. Flesher and gold wedding ring from Mayor Danaldson.

There were 4,000 entries for the fair. One can get some idea of the immense amount of work done by the clerks in less than a week when it is known that these required 4,000 tags with the exhibitor's number, the class number, class letter and name of article upon them, and then about three thousand were made out in duplicate and then each tag was entered in two sets of books. Then, again, the clerks gave several thousand sets of answers and explanations to as many questions. In all this rapid work there was very few mistakes, less, the secretary says, than in previous years. This is a good reference for Messrs. S. J. Shepherd, A. B. Salsich, Ennis Shirley, Fred Paige and C. A. Palmer. Mr. Paige was cashier, and made out the 500 exhibitors' tickets, and here was also more exactness than usual.

The display of dolls for A. Herz' premium attracts much attention. The secretary has selected a committee for this important department consisting of a lady from Quincy, one from Lebanon and another from South Bend—each has her return ticket for home.

THE CBONIN CASE.

Tlie Ditllcult Task of Securing a Jury Proceeded With YoHterday. CHICAGO,August30.—When the Cronin case was called this morning in the criminal court before Judge McConnel^ the state's attorney announced the readiness of the prosecution to proceed with the trial of the case without further delay. A special venire for fifty jurors was ordered to be at once issued, returnable at 2 o'clock.

There was a confidence on the part of the attorneys for the defense that the state would make a confession of weakness in a fight for delay, but in this they were sadly disappointed by the promptness with which State's Attorney Longenecker announced his readiness to proceed with the prosecution.

When the afternoon session was resumed, it was stated that only half of the fifty talesmen provided for in the special venire had been secured. The defense waived any technical objection which might arise on that ground, then Lawyer Donahoe, on behalf of his clients, O'Sullivan and Kunze, objected to the appearance of Attorneys Hynes, Miller and Ingram as assistants to the state's attorney in the prosecution, on the ground that they had been employed by private persons, and on the further ground that Mr. Hynes had a personal animosity against O'Sullivan. Lawyer Forrest, on behalf of Coughlin, and Senator Kennedy, on behalf of Burke, made similar objections. The motion was overruled and the questioning of the talesmen as to their competency to serve as jurors was begun. The first man questioned was Mr. A. G. Barger. The drift of the questioning was to ascertain whether Mr. Barger had ever belonged to any secret organization, notably the Clan-na-Gael, whether he knew any of the defendants, or had any prejudice for or against them, and whether he had formed an opinion on the case or not. Mr. Barger's answers were all in the negative, and he was accepted by tlie state.

The Lurid Pacific Const.

The Pacific coast may well claim the distinction of being the lurid section of the United States in 1SS9. The entire losses by large conflagrations in this country, since the 1st of January last, amounted to $01,305,000, and of this large sum California and Washington territory alone contributed 830,200,C00, or nearly one-half. The items in California are as follows: February 21st, Guerneville, $1100,000 June 25th, Benicia, $225,000 July 2d, Durango, $300,000 July 7th, Bakersfield, $1,250,000 July 12th, Fresno. $200,000 August 20th, Truckee. $75,000 August 26sh, Port Costa, $000,000. Washington has four large fires to its credit, footing up $27,250,000, as follows: April 19, Cheney, $250,000 June Cth, Seattle, $15,000,000 July 5th, Ellen burg, $2,000,000 August 5th, Spokane Falls, $10,000,000. In these fires the business interests of each of the eleven towns were substantially wiped out.—[Chicage Tribune.

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DON, & CP'S WEEKLY REVIEW.

The General Condition of Industry and Trade Shows Steady Improvement.

THE FINANCIAL STRESS IN THE EAST IS RELAXED.

Despite the Large Production the Demand For Iron Holds Unusually Good.

NEW YORK, August 31.—R. G. Dun & Co's weekly review of trade Bays: Laat week's suggestions in regard to the monetary situation have been entirely sustained by the events of the past week. Those who held large amounts of government bonds were induced to sell freely at prices formerly paid by the treasury, which has thus been enabled to pay out about twenty million dollars for bonds. But these heavy disbursements have scarcely changed at all the market for commercial paper here, at Boston or~»t Philadelphia, though speculation has been rendered more active and sharp advances in stocks and wheat have resulted. The secretary's belief that bonds to a large amount could be obtained at the prices offered has been justified, and he has done what he could under the law to prevent monetary pressure. But the money disbursed seems likely to relieve speculative rather than commercial needs, at least until other operations besides the one in government bonds have been liquidated. Stocks have advanced just $2 50 per share in a week, and 1,200,000 shares have been told already at the rising prices. As yet the money for bonds has not actually gone out of the treasury, and its cash holdings are a little larger than a week ago, but its deposits in bank are $500,000 less.

Business in all parts of thW country continue to improve with the stimulus of large crops. Chicago reports immense increase in receipts of grain and provisions, with considerable gain in sales of dry goods and clothing. Milwaukee finds trade improving at Detroit and St. Paul previous improvement is maintained at Omaha business is very good and though trade at Kansas City is rather quiet, the demand for money is enlarged. At Cleveland and Pittsburg the iron business ie expanding, and at Philadelphia improvement in wool, groceries, iron and steel, and their products, and in coal, with good trade in drugs and chemicals and tobacco. At Boston sales of wool are larger, reaching 2,100,000 pounds for the week, and the goods trade is large with prices well maintained. A heavy demand for export iB

obEerved

in leather, and large

building operations make the lumber trade more active. The situation in the iron industry is surprisingly encouraging, for a weekly production hardly ever surpassed appears to be met by a wonderful demand, although deliveries of rails continue below last years The Tennessee coal and iron company gives notice of an advance of twenty-five cents in its prices for pigiron, and the rise in the price of coke at Pittsburg ensures some advance in pig-iron there, while bar, plate and structural iron are in strong demand and the works better employed than they have been before for several years. Wool is not yet freely taken by manufacturers at current prices. The high price and inferior quality

of

cotton embarrasses

manufacturers, but a large new supply is now at hand. The interior money markets are so well supplied that the lack of supply for commercial purposes at the chief Eastern cities is the more noticeable. The movement of money through the treasury to the interior continues, and would doubtleBs have caused some pressure here, but for the liberal sales of bonds. While the Bank of England has raised its rate of discount, thus evincing a disposition to prevent any outflow of gold to this country, the large sales of commercial bills against cotton and other crops, have been large and the exports from New York for four weeks exceeds last year's by nearly 22 per cent., the increase on imports being a little larger.

In the speculative markets the general tendency has been toward lower prices though wheat advanced on extravagant reports of shortness in European crops. But the average of prices for all commodities is about one per cent, lower than a week ago, and even in wheat the latter sales indicate a declining tendency, as in other grain and provisions.

The business failures number 211, as compared with 20G last week, and 213 the week previous. For the corresponding week of last year the figures were 220.

An Advance in Pork.

CHICAGO, August 30.—On the board of trade this morning there was a sensational advance in the price of pork, but it was attended with comparatively little excitement, and the property which changed hands was also light. September pork bulged from $10.05 to $10.80, and October from $10.20 to $10.90. Before the 10:30 call October pork had sagged back to $10 25 and September to $10.12

A Big Cave Discovered

ROME, Ga., August 30.—While a well was being dug three miles in the country yesterday, and when the men had dug to a depth of twenty-five feet, to their consternation the bottom of the well suddenly fell out, dropping them ten feet and lodging them in a cave. An exploration was the next thing in order, and it was found that the cave was miles in length with chambers of various Bizes, here and there. Finally the cave parted, the several apartments leading in various directions. An exploring party will thoroughly explore all parts of the cave to-morrow.

Col, Lamout's Purchase.

NEW YORK, August 30.—At noon to-day the franchises, tracks, etc., of the Broadway surface railroad were sold at auction at the real estate exchange for $25,000. Colonel Daniel Lamont, who was President Cleveland's private secretary, was the purchaser. There was no other bid. It is believed that *Tol. Lamont bought the road for a synuicate for which exTSecretary of the Navy, Witney, is at the head.

TERRE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 31, 1889.

.. THE ENCAMPMENT.

The Closing Seaalon of the G. A. K. at Milwaukee .Yesterday. MILWAUKEE, August 30.—The closing session of the {national encampment was held to-day. The call to order was made at 9 o'clock so that the business might be all disposed of before noon and enable the delegates to leave the city after dinner. Unusual pains were taken to make it as difficult as possible for the reporters to get their reports of proceedings. The doors and transoms were closed, the password for the upper gallery changed, and a padlock put upon the mouths of everybody who had a right to enter. Although the encampment had given the official stenographer instructions to give the press such information as the encampment would not be ashamed to see in print, that functionary ignored the instruction entirely. The encampment was in session four hours, and cleared the decks of some important business. There was a prolonged discussion over the resolution favoring the allowance of a pension of $12 per month to all Boldiers who prefer to live at home, and will relinquish their right to enter the national military asylums. It met with so much opposition that by a vote of the encampment it was ordered to lie on the table. The encampment then took up the subject of general pension legislation, and adopted the following, with discussion:

Besolved. That the action of the twenty-second national encampment upon the subject of necessary pension legislation by congress, is hereby realllrmed, and the pension committee Is hereby Instructed to pursue all proper means to secure legislation in accordance with «uch policy.

The above resolution embraces the disability bill and also calls for the passage of a per diem service pension bill. The resolution amending the rules so that five members might constitute a quorum in posts having less than fifty members was also adopted. The principal debate of the day was had over the resolution to deprive past department commanders of the right to vote at the national encampment. The committee on resolutions handed up two reports, the majority recommending adverse action, and the minority recommending that the resolution be adopted. Alter a noisy discussion the majority report was adopted by a vote of 187 and 37, and the ^'House of Lords" will be continued. It fs thought the matter is now finally disposed of and what has been a bone of con' tention for years will not come up again. The proposition to admit to qualifyed membership the eldest sons of the veterans, without, however, the right to vote or to wear the badge, was rejected. A letter from Mrs. .Sheridan was read, returning thanks for the memorial page and portrait of General Sheridan wnich had been given the report of the last year's proceedings.

The business of the encampment having been concluded, Commander Warner delivered a closing address on retiring from the chair. The adjutant general then called the oflioers-elect to the platform and the ceremony of installation was performed. When thiB was accomplished the encampment adjourned sine die.

THE QUKKN'rf ADDRESS.

What Her Premier Said oil the Proroguing of Parliament. LONDON, August 30.—Parliament was prorogued to-day until November 1G. The queen, in her speech of prorogation, said:

MY LOIIDS—It Is with satisfaction I release you from the labors of a protracted session. Our relations with other powers continue most cordial. Since the beginning of the session nothing {has happened to diminish our confident expectations of unbroken European peace. The conference on the affairs of Samoa, Uennany and America, which assembled in Berlin In the spring, agreed upon a regulation of the government of those islands. This Instrument has been accepted by me and by the emperor of Germany and now awaits the assent of the American senate.

At my suggestion the king of the Belgians has consented to summou, In the autumn, a conference of the European powers to be held at Brussels to consider the nresent condition of the slave trade by land and sea. and to deliberate on measures for the arrest and mitigation of the evils which this trafllc still inflict upon mankind.

It has afforded me much pleasure to accept the loyal offers of several native princes and chiefs who have come forward to share the military burdens Imposed upon my supjects In British India. I welcome their co-operation in the comm defense of the empire.

Gentlemen of the house of commons-I gladly acknowledge the care and liberality with which you have provided for the wants of the .public aervice

My Lords and Gentlemen—The measures you have taken with no grudging hand to strengthen the naval defenses enable my subjects to pursue Industry and enterprise In more complete security of peace.

I much regret that pressure upon your time prevented your passing a bill conferring a responsible government upon my subjects In Western Austrmla. and trust this very desirable object will be effected |at an early date. I note with satisfaction the Improvement Introduced Into the constitution of the universities of Scotland, and the steps you have taken toward the establishment of technical education In England and Wales.

The Immediate education act for Wales will supply a deficiency In the educational system which has been acutely felt for many years. I have assented with much pleasure to the bill for bringing the less prosperous portions of Ireland Into rapid communication with the principal markets of the united kingdom by means of a systematic extension of railways.

This provision will conlirm the Increasing agricultural and commercial well-being which has accompanied the gradual suppression of disorder in Ireland. I sincerely hope the new board of agriculture will be the means of still further developing the oldest of our national Industries. lam thankful to be able to recognize signs of growing prosperity, the fruit of returning confidence everywhere dlscernable. In the hope that under the operation of your wise oounsel It may b9 strengthened by the hearty concord of all my subjects, commend you reverently to the merciful care of Almighty God.

The London Strike,

LONDON, August 30.—The strikers arei" boasting that Monday next will witness a gigantic amalgamated strike of workers in every industry unless the ultimatum of the dockmen be accepted by noon to-morrow. In an interview to-day with Mr. Burns, the leader of the strikers, he said he felt depressed, although he hoped for the best. A notice has been posted at the strikers' committee rooms suspending relief measures, owing to the fact that the tradesmen upon whom orders had been issued were demanding that the committee's coupons be exchanged for cash. The outlook for the strikers is decidedly gloomy.

Mrs. Maybrlck In the Infirmary. LONDON, August 3 ,Upon reaching Woking prison, Mral iaybrick was examined by the prisoir physician, and, on hiB orders, she was placed in the infirmary.

The Smart Kansas Lass.

When it is remembered that the girl who cares for her looks takes a bath every night before going to bed, waehee her teeth, brushes her hair for fifteen minutes, braids it in a long braid, puts up a dozen front and back frizzes, puts cold cream on her face, glycerine and old gloves on her hands, ammonia on her chigger bitee, and says her prayers, the wonder grows that girla ever go to bed at all.—[Atchison Globe.

WELL-KNOWN CITIZENS DEAD.

Colonel Robert N. Hudson Dies at His Home After a Month's Illness. 'il

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Dr. Joseph Richardson's Death, Long Expected, Comes Yesterday—Biographical.

A month ago Dr. Swafford was called to see Colonel R. N. Hudson, who was not bedridden but yet needed the attention of his physician. A year or more ago the well-known citizen needed the attention of a physician at a time when many feared that the end was coming, but he rallied, recovered, apparently, and his familiar face was soon seen on the streets again. For three weeks the report from the sick-room had been generally discouraging in this instance. The age, nearly 70 years, and the ailment of the stomach, gave the impression that Colonel Hudson would not Bgain be Been on the streets of Terre Haute. There were reports of improvement, and he himself at times relished food and felt better, olny to give evidence that the stomach would not assimilate and tLat death was the sure reBUlt.

Colonel Hudson was born in Brookville, Indiana, in 1819,"and had he lived out this year would have been 70 years of age. He came to terre Haute in 1840, and soon afterward entered Asbury university, now known as DePauw university, where he graduated in 1844. On his return to this city he began the study of "law with Colonel R. W. Thompson. In 1847 he was elected to the legislature, and again in 1853. He was an aggressive partisan and took un active part in all public affairs. In 185G he purchased THE EXPRESS, which he conducted ably and successfully until the end of Lincoln's campaign. He advocated Lincoln's candidacy, was a delegate to the convention which nominated him, and worked laboriously for his election. In 18G0 he was made the financial agent of the state in New York. Oa the breaking out of the war he entered the service, and was assigned as a colonel on the staff of General Fremont, in Missouri. Afterward he was in the "Mountain Department" with General Hunter, and later returned to Indiana, where he organized the One Hundred and Thirty-third Indiana infantry, of which he waa colonel during its service. After the war he was actively engaged in newspaper work in this city, at the head of the Journal for a time, and also the Gazette.

Colonel Hudson's wife, who was Miss Mary Shaw, of Vincennes, daughter of an eminent divine, survives him with five children, all of whom except Miss Elise were at home at the time of his death, she being in Buffalo visiting, and was not notified in time to reach here.

The arrangements for the funeral are in charge of the Masonic order. The services will be held at the residence, corner of Sixth and Walnut streets, on Sunday at, 2 p. m., the Rev. J. D. Stanley officiating. The in erment will be at the new cemetery. The pall bearers have been named as follows: Frank Crawford, George E. Fiirrington, John G. Williams, W. C. Ball, Max Wood and Lewis Martin. The four honorary pall bearers are: D. W. Voorhees, R. W. Thompson, John T. Scott and T. C. Buntin. The following order has been issued by Morton post ft.

A. H.

To the OjNcern ami Manlier* of Morion lJo.i No. 1, O. A. 11.: You are hereby commanded to assemble at the post hall, corner of Sixth and Ohio, Sunday. September 1st, at 130 p. in., t" attend the funeral of our late comrade, Colonel R. N. Hudson.

C. L. FEI.TUS, Adjutant.

JOBN K. O'RKILLT, Commander. It is also especially requested that all members of the One Hundred and Thirty-third regiment who are not members of Morton post, take part in the funeral ceremonies.

Dr. Joseph Richardson.

The announcement of the death of the well-known dentist and citizen does not come suddenly on the people of Terre Haute, who, for a year or more had come to realize that it was only a question of a short time when the final summons would end all. This breaking down and subsequent illness a year or more ago not only gave warning to the public but to his friends and family. He held out against the attack longer than many expected he would. Dr. Richardson was a moat estimable man and a good citizen. An a member of the city school board he was in the right place, and there was much hope for good results in his official capacity had his health and life permitted. From the history of Vigo county, published Beveral years ago, the following facts about his life are taken:

Joseph Richardson was born In Columbiana county, Ohio, In 1824. His people settled In that country as early as 1800. He received a classical education during his early life, and chose the medical as his profession. He took a course at the Ohio medical college In 1847-8. after which he practiced for live or six years, and than he began the study of dentistry. In 1853 he graduated at th* Ohio dental college, of Cincinnati, In which college he was appointed to fill the chair of mechanical dentistry, a position that be held about six years, though during this time' he also prosecuted nis study of medicine, and In 1854 became a graduate of the Miami medical college. In 1859 he went back and graduated at the uhlo medical college. During the time that he was occupying the chair of mechanical dentistry In the Ohio college of dental surgery he wrote Richardson's "PracUcal Treatise on Mechanical Dentistry," a work that Is now used as a text book In most of the (Tnlted Ststes and European dental colleges. It has also been translated Into the German language. In 1869 It was the only text book on the subject to be found In our dental colleges. The doctor waa a member of tlie American dental association, and In 1859 hs was one of the committee or three to draft a constitution for that society. He was a member of the Mississippi valley dental assoelatlon, of Cincinnati, and also of the Indiana dental association. At the organization of the Indiana dental college he was appointed to fill the chair on mechanical dentistry. The doctor began practicing his profession In Terre Haute in 1852

Death of John Wlnemlller. Mr. John Winemiller, of St. Joseph, Mo., formerly of this city, died August 11th. He was proprietor of the National road house while here, and moved from this place to St Joseph, Mo. lie leaves a widow, daughter and Bon.

After the Fair Is Over.

The police gave their attention to suspicious characters, last night, and arrested Eld Walters, Jamee Webster, Wm. J. NeleoD, Chae. Butchina and Dan Fitzjoha, on suspicion.

THK GRAVKL FIT.

Ex-Mayor Kolsem Ofl'ers to Sell Seven Acres of It to a Gazette Man. The question of a gravel pit for the city or a gravel pit for Kolsem is rapidly reeolving itself into a fight between the Gazett« and the ex-mayor. Although Mr. Kolsem says that he has no organ to advocate his side of the case yet be plays even with the representative of the Gazette when an opportunity presents itself, and especially if there are others near. Recently Mr. Kolsem and the city editor of the Gazette were discussing the sale, the value of the property, etc., and the latter insisted that the property was worth $100 per acreeven the "hole" part of it. Mr. Kolsem and the city editor seemed to agree on the value of the land. Finally Mr. Kolsem said: "If you had an opportunity to double your money by a good investment, you would do so, I suppose?" "Certainly I would," said the city editor. "Anyone would do so if he could honestly." "Then," said Mr. Kolsem, "since you Bay that the gravel pit is worth §100 per acre, easily, I will make you a deed for five acres of it at $25 per acre, and close the bargain right now." This proposition being refused, Mr. Kolsem continued, "Then if you want a good bargain, and in accordance with your own statements, I will make you a deed right now for seven acres of the gravel pit, at $25 per acre." But the city editor alBo refused this offer, and Mr. Kolsem has since withdrawn the property from the market. Another reason for not selling now is that he iB waiting the result of the suit by the city. It iB probable, however, that this is not the only consideration that prompted him to refuse to sell seven acres of the pit to the real estate man who accepted his offer and presented the money within three hours, as related in yesterday's EXPKESS To the Editor of The Express:

Silt: It Is not a good sign to see a correspondent put questions to another Involving matters as important to the public as the "Gravel ,Plt" subject Is, under an assumed name. If "S. I. Teuin" Is a real personage he is from some other part of the country, not a resident of Vigo county, and must have been brought here to aid ills honor, the mayor, and common council, of this city. Whoever he may be, he lias left my communication to THK EXPKKSS or yesterday, severely alone. And 1 here say that I will not deal with public matters with a sneak knowingly, but should some member or attache of the city council, or a clUzen of the city of Terre Haute, propound questions that lead to any enlightenment on the appraisement referred to, with his signature thereto, 1 will be pleased to render him a proper answer to all proper questions. If done In a proper spirit, without comment. If not In a proper spirit, I will reserve the right to add suggestions and comments thereon. Respectfully submitted,

M. HOI.I.IN'IKH,

JUSTICE FELSENTIUL'S COURT.

The Troubles of Men and Women In a Squire's Court. Suit was filed by the state against Mrs. Julia White for using obscene language in the presence of a lady, Mrs Carpenter. Both parties live on south Eleventh Btreet. Trial set for 2 p. next Monday.

John Emery was fined $10 and costs for assault and battery upon CharleB Po6ey, and the fine was stayed and ten days allowed the plaintiff for appeal, of which opportunity he says he will take advantage. The two men are engaged at the Centennial oil well. On Wednesday night they quarreled about the furnace door of the engine having been left open, and both parties established the fact, by their testimony, that they had used expressive terms freely. The assault and battery consisted in Emery striking Posey on the arm with a shovel, breaking the arm. The defendant claimed to have acted in self defense, as he expected the plaintiff to strike him at any time.

A lady came from liosedale and insti tuted capias proceedings against a showman who had his tent at the fair grounds. She had loaned him §10 recently at Rosedale with which to pay board, and caused the warrant to be issued to recover the money. After commencing the proceedings the plaintiff met the defendant's wife on the street. The latter pawned her jewelry, secured the money, paid the debt, and the suit was stopped^

FUNERALS ANI) FEASTS.

A Custom Peculiar to Keinote In tlie Keystone State. A funeral in the rural districts of 'Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, means a feast. It is a practice antedating the present century, and to-day it is aamuch in vogue as a hundred years ago. It is not an uncommon thing to see from one fo three hundred people at a funeral. Farmers frequently leave the harvest field to do homage to the departed. People go in vehicles of every description, on foot, and others on the steam card. It is an almost unnatural custom, but a house of mourning is often turned into a house of feasting.

With the coming of death comes a season of preparations of the edibles to feed the relatives and friends. The latter includes every one in the vicinity. The family bereft of one of its members must of necessity begin to prepare bread, piee, rolls, etc., entailing a great deal of labor and time which in cities and towns is devoted to private contemplation. Sometimes a neighbor's wife will lend a helping hand, but nearly always the members of the bereaved family must do the work themselver

Yesterday's Real Estate Sales. Mr. David Pugh deeded to Mr. George E. Pugh, yesterday, three acres of ground on east Poplar street, adjoining the city limits, for §6,000. There is a two-story frame house and the property is known as the William Paddock property, the latter having transfered it to Mr. David Pugh's father.

The deed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Button, et al, to Mr. and Mrs.*C. H. Goodwin is for the property on the west side of south Third street, known as the Wright property, and is located just north of Mr. Button's residence. The residence on the property is a frame building consideration, $2,000.

An Illinois Connty Cl*rk Killed. DF.NVEK, Col., August 30.—The Leadville express on the South Park railroad was derailed near Estabrook, last night, by the spreading of the rails. Several cars were thrown down an embankment. Josiah Gale, of Galesburg, 111., circuit court clerk, waB instantly killed. A number of other passengers were injured but not seriously.

.. A Lynching, CHARLESTON, W. Va., August 30.—John Turner, a negro who shot and killed Charles Walker, at Bush Run, Fayette county, July last, was taken from Fayetteville jail last night and lynched by a mob of about three hundred

Daily Established in 1851.

TERRE SAUTE WAS DEFEATED.

Danville Wins a Game From isClub at Danville Yesterday.

Roy Wilkes (iosslp, .1 Jewett Lady Wilkin Wilcox

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AMD IT WAS DONE TN ONE INNING.

Nelson In the Box Was Not Sup ported—The Grand Circuit Races.

Special to the Express. DANVILLE, 111., August 30.—The game here to-day was won by the Danvilles in the fourth inning on safe hits and a misjudged tiy by Etteljorg. Nelson pitched for the Terre Ilautes and pitched a good game, but was not supported well in the field, as the grounds here are very poor. Conley again got a home run, lining a hot one to the fence, the ball going through it. The double umpire system was again used and gave satisfaction. Shughrue of Danville, and Smith of

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Total DANVIM.K. Itout, 3b Kelly, lb

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A.B. it. IB. S.B. P.O. A. K. ... 1 2 1 II f) II ... 0 1 1 1 10 0 ll .. 4 0 II 1) 2 ... -1 1 1 II 1 II II 2 1 II II 3 1 1 ." 4 0 II II li f) 1 .. 4 2 •j 0 0 7 0 .. 4 0 1 1 II 1 1 .. 3 2 (1 II II II ..34 i) 2 27 a

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Terre Haute (13 1 1 0 (I 0 tl U-fi Danville. 2 1 0 o-s Karned runs—Terre llaute I, Danville 3.

Two-base blts-Gi'itlllon, Klteljorg. ltoat, '1 nllj. Three-base lilts Donovan, heiley. ., Home run -Conley. Stolen base- -Nelson. '^Double plays- Nelson to l,oi/..

Klrst base on balls -Nelson -4, Sliuipk -. Struck out -Nelson 4, Mauck 3. Passed lialls— Donovan. Prescott Wild Pitch- Mauck. Time—1 hour, GO minutes. Umpires -Smith and Sliughrue.

THE (iKANU CIRCUIT.

The Last Day of the Itaces at. Hartford. Yesterday—Tlie Winners. HAKTFOKD, Conn., August 'W.—The grand circuit races closed here to-day with all the conditions favorable. The day was warmer and the track better. The feature of the day was Roy Wilkes' fast mile, lie paced the third heat of the open-to-all pacing CIBBS in within half a second of the record for stallion pacers. The third quarter was paced in 31,'-a. He took the race. He and Gossip, Jr., were the favorites. Harry Wilkes, in some way known only to himself, cut a vein in his nigh hind foot. His driver says that he did it by striking the foot against the tire of his wheel. It is not thought that the injury will prove Berious. Summaries—Open-to-all (pacert): ............. '23111 3 13 5 4 -i a -i 3 0 -l 4 3 6 4 6 4 2

Tliue—2:1GU. 55:1-1!^. 2:1% 2:17, -11 Open-to-all (trotters). (Jean Smith 4 2 111 Harry Wilkes 112 4 2 Ullver 2 3 4 2 3 Mauibrlno Sparkle 3 1 :i 3 4

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Time- 2:11)'.,, 2:211. 2=224, 2:W|, 2:25.

A Valuable Trotter Injured.

•NKW YOKK, August ,30.—The Sun's Ansonia (Conn special says: Much anxiety is felt here aboutthe horse llendrix, which won the 810,000 stake at Detroit some weeks ago, which is owned here. On Sunday lleridric.v was loaded into a palace stock car at Poughkeepsie to be taken to Hartford. The stall waa rather narrow for him, and the train rounding the many sharp curves on the N. \. A. N. E. road threw him against the sidee, bruising them. He became frightened, and began stamping around in his stall. The sides of his stall were quickly removed by his attendants, but not before he was so badly lamed that his entrance money in the $10,000 purse at Charter Oak had to be forfeited. His hips are badly bruised, and one foreleg is injured so that he will probably be unable to trot again this season.

TURK NOTES.

Ax tell, at Cadar Rapids, on Wednesday, finished a mile in 2:'^'. The Poughkeepsie average wf speed for forty-four heats was about -Mil 's-

The Harry Wilkes-Belle Hamlin fake is to be repeated at Fleetwood park, New York.

John White & Sons, of Adamstown, Md., Lave a full brother to Axiell, which they have named Axteloid.

Mme. Marantette and her gifted horse Woodlawn will form a special feature of Barnum A. Bailey's great show on its European trip.

The fastest pacer of the year, Urown Hal, 2:123^, will pace no more this season. His lame leg "filled," and he has been shipped back to Tennessee.

Matt Dwyer, the old grand circuit driver, now in California, predicts ^that Sunon will beat Axtell's 3-years-old record of 2:14, going a second slower.

At Nottingham, England, a couple of weeks ago, a trotting horse called Jug gler trotted live miles in 11:25, for $250 a side. Juggler is 13 years old, and went to saddle.

Belle Hamlin, at Rochester Wednesday, was sent to beat her record of 2:13. The great mare went the mile without_a stop in the following time: 0:34,it, 1:07, 1:393^, 2:12?4.

A trotter that cannot'go three heata in or about 2:20 is of no account on the grand circuit line thiB season. And it costs about two hundred and fifty dollars a week to campaign one.

The dam of Maggie K., the good pacing mare which didn't beat Fred Arthur when Fred Arthur was going straight, is Topay, by Sethel, a son of Ethan Allen. Topsy is also the dam of Pullback, 2:28.