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VOL. I. NO. 73.

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MELANCHOLIA. ANt CONSUMPTION Stf |n Oliio Man Kills Himself in a Sensational

Manner in Denver.

DENVER, Feb. 18.—Melancholia and consumption impelled George H. Wilkinson to kill himself in a pathetic and sensational manner yesterday afternoon while calling upon the young lady to whom he was engaged, Miss Olive Potter. He drew a revolver and, after saying that he was convinced that recovery was impossible, attempted to kill himself.

The young lady, by force, prevented his carrying out his design, and, thinking to allay his excited condition, suggested that they go for a walk, to which Wilkinson agreed. Passing the house, where the young nian boarded he excused himself to run in and get an overcoat, leaving Miss Potter at the gate. Reaching his room he sent a bullet crashing through his brain. His sweetheart, hearing the report of the pistol, reached him just as he was dying.

Wilkinson came to Denver for his health from Cleveland, where his mother and brother reside, about five years ago. He was 27 years of age, and was soon to have been married. Both Wilkinson and Miss Potter stood well in social circles.

Towed in a Disabled Steamer.

HALIFAX, Feb. 18.—The steamer St. Jerome, Captain Pngh, from Galveston for Liverpool, which has just arrived here, has in tow the steamer Salisbury, Captain Holdorf, from Mediterranean ports, 39 days out, bound for New York fruit laden. The Salisbury was picked up Feb. 12, when about 358 miles southwest of this port, flying signals of distress. Her coal was all gone, and she had consumed all available woodwork, including the main top mast. The crew were completely exhausted when the St. Jerome came to the rescue and took the Salisbury in tow. The tow lines parted the second day, and the disabled steamer was secured again with great difficulty.

Tw« Youths Suffocated by Oui

BROOKLYN, Feb. 18.—Henry Enoke and Henry Semis of Hoboken, both youths about 20 years of age, were found dead in a room in Miller's hotel at 15 Broadway yesterday. The young men engaged tneir room Saturday night, and failed to make any response when ealled yesterday morning. The door was broken down and it was found that they had been asphyxiated by gas, the burner in the room being discovered open. It is believed that it had been accidentally turned on. Semis was employed as a clerk in the coalyard of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad at Koboken.

Death of un Ex-Mayor.

JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind., Feb. 18.—Oswell Clinton Wolley, ex-mayor of this city, is dead at the age of 88. Mr. Wolley served thrice as the city's chief executive and several terms as councilman. He was born in New York, was quite a factor in politics and was one of the first me\nbers ot the Tammany society. He joined the organization in 1829, and remained a member until 1841. While a member of Tammany he participated in the memorable and historical fights which resulted in the founding of the branch of the Democratic party known as the "Loco-focos."

Governor Matthews Denies a Keport.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18.—In referring to dispatches sent out that he hud been offered the Mexican mission, Governor Matthews said: "The story is without foundation. I am not, have not been, and will not be an applicant for the appointment. No messages have passed between the president and myself concerning the matter. I was elected to serve as governor, and if life be spared me, I hope to lill the office to the end of my term. I believe that Mr. Gray's successor should be conceded to Indiana, and I hope, that the president may appoint some good man."

Would-lie Murderers Arrested.

WHEATLAND, Ind., Feb. 18.—Alfred and Nicholas Slaughterback, who were suspected of the shooting of John N. Niblack of this place Friday night, were caught at Lawrenceville, Ills., Sunday and brought back here and were identified as tlits parties who did the shooting. They were taken to Yiucennes for safekeeping. Young Niblack will recover.

Three Firemen Injured.

AKRON, (., Feb. 18.—During the progress of a small fire yesterday, Firemen George Button, Frank Nieswander and Harry Towr. end, wore caught by a falling chimney. The two first named were so badly hurt that they will probably die. Townsend was badly bruised, but will recover.

French Protectionists Object to Our Meat.

PAKIS, Feb. 18. The Republiquo Francaise, the organ of M. Meline, leader of the French protectionists, referring to the efforts to facilitate the entry of American meats into -France, urges that immediate steps be taken to prevent the importation of American dead cattle.

Tho Kentucky moonshiner is a myth, Kays tlui Louisville Courier Journal. Tho myth, however, lias been well preserved in nlcohol of the best corn make as far as tho revenue officers last heard.—Philadelphia Press.

An English correspondent writes to ask If "any bounty is given persons who enlist in tho race war." After awhilo somo one will ask if raco war veterans are entitled to pensions. Somo of these Englishmen havo a remarkably intelligent idea of American affairs.—Atlanta Constitution.

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Two-act Burlesque Operetta,

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February 22 and 23.

To the Public.

Scientific inventions brought "to perfection in these days has made it possible to so perfect the operation of

Louqdering

That the Troy Steam Laundry, now running at 17 S, Penn. St., is receiving soiled linen which it absolutely guarantees to return perfectly laundried. Give us atrial.

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Ben Strickland, Solicitor.

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Down go the priccs to suit the times.

Hair Cut 15c, Shave 10c, Seafoam 5c. Cor. Main and Penn. Sts., Up Stairs.

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"Pocahontas."

Fresh lettuce to day 30 cents a pound. UlilAll GARRIS. Jesse Hughes was at Indianapolis today.

Mrs. Frank Bennett and her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Shultz, were at Indianapolis to-day. if

Miss Edith Stabler will go to Richmond to-morrow for a few days visit with her brother Will Stabler.

Those going to Indianapolis to-day were Mrs. W. R. King, Mrs. W. S. Gant and Mrs. Jack Halsall.

Mrs. J. G. Thomas and little daughter Pauline, of Fortville, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Barnett.®

Charles Wills, a student at Butler University, was here yesterday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Wills.

Misses Allie Phares and Nora Alexander, students at Butler University, weie here yesterday visiting Elder and Mrs. Dailey.

Mrs. Sophia Mitchell and little daughter, of Palestine, were here yesterday to attend the wedding of Win. Mitchell jr., and Lula Tague.

Miss Anna Wilson, a homeopathic phyj sician from Wabash, who recently located here, has decided to move back to that city, and will probably go to-morrow.

The petit jury was dismissed this morning until Wednesday morning. The trial of Lnrkin Cox vs. the Big Four railroad was set for tc-day, but as au important witness was absent, the case was postponed, consequently they bad nothing to do.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found the names of the lady editors who will have charge of the REPUBLICAN next FriFriday,'

Mrs. Cora Pickering, of Mechanicsburg and Mrs. Omer Tucker, of Warrington are visiting their uncle, John Duddiag and family.

R. E. Zinn, of Indianapolis, will be here Monday night to muster in the order of Sons of Veterans. About thirty membpre will be initiated.

Mr. S. R. Wells, of the S. R. Wells Window Glass Works, will attend a meeting of glass manufacturers which will be held at Columbus, Ohio, Thursday.

Mr. Jerry Hendren has received a card from G. Jordan, the secretary, stating that a meeting of the Mexican veterans will be held at the Indiana State House on February 27.

Mrs. E. Howard was at Indianapolis to-day looking after some newspaper cuts to be used in the DAILY REPUBLICAN next Friday, that being the day on which the ladies will have charge of the paper. js

The Lilliputian Theatrical Co., will give their play Prince Roland's Bride at the "Colonial Tea" Friday night. This is a charming little play and will add much to the pleasure of the evening.

Eddie, son of J. Q. Johnson, gave a party to his friends at his home on Osage street, Saturday evening. About 20 boys and girls were present and enjoyed themselves with taffy, popcorn and game

Will H. Glascock, wife and son Leon, were here over Sunday visiting her mother, Mrs. Creyiston. They like their new position at the Blind Asylum where Mr. Glascock is superintendent, very much.

Lady Aberdeen tried a novel solution of the ever vexing servant-girl problem in her homes in Scotland and Canada, and in the April number of The Ladies' Home Journal she will, in an article, explain the method she adopted.

Len Brown shipped a pen of fine black Minorca chickens to A. J. Brown at Otterbein, Benton co. today. Mr. Brown has a finely equipped poultry yard in the northwest part of this city and is a very extensive breeder of all kinds of poultry.

Judge Elliott, formerly of the Supreme Court, was here to-day. He was here to represent the Big Four railroad in the case of Larkin Cox vs. the above named road, for damages. On account of the absence of one of the important witnesses, the case was postponed and will not be tried until March 11th.

At the Ministerial meeting this morning the following action was taken: Resolved, That the Ministerial Association of Greenfield commends the W. C. T. U. in its efforts to relieve the poor in this community and that as pastors of the various churches we second this effort in every way possible.

Ezra Collingwood, of the firm of Collingwood Bros, saw mill at Milner Corner, had a narrow escape from death last Friday. He was adjusting a belt on a pulley and his right hand was caught between the pulley and belt and tore the flesh from his forearm. By pulling his arm out he saved himself from being pulled under a wheel.

Upon the completion of our present excellent story, "The Study in Scarlet," by that prince of detective story writers, A. Conau Doyle, we will begin another by the same author. The new story is the "Sign of the Four," and is one of absorbing interest.* All of our readers should read this new story. It will please you.

The musicale given by the Cosmopolitan Club at Mrs. E. T. Swope's Saturday night was a very pleasant affair. It more than fulfilled all expectations. The program was carried out as published in Saturday's REPUBLICAN. It was highly appreciated by all prebent. Misses Graham and Stabler responded to encores. The dainty refreshments also added to the pleasure of the company. The Cosmopolitan Club are to be praised for their open meetings whereby their friends may receive some of the joys, pleasures and benefits of their club work.

The Woinann Edition of the Evening Kepublican, Friday, February 23.

There have been so many inquiries as to who will have charge of the Woman's edition of the EVENING REPUBLICAN that the ladies have sent in the names of the editorial staff which we publish below. We can promise all quite an interesting paper.

EDITORIAL STAFF.

Editor in Chief—Mrs Elbert Tjner. City Editor—Mrs. S. R. Wells. Society Reporters—Mrs I. P. Poulsou, Misses Ora Bragg, Tillie New, Laura Moulden.

Business Manager—Mrs. E. B. Howard. Proof Reader—Mrs. G. W. Duncan. Musical & Dramatic Department—Misses Ruby Martin and Edith Stabler.

Among the Books—Miss Alma Mai tin. Clubland—Mrs. L. W. Gooding. W. C. T. U.—Mrs. Ada New. W. F. M. S.—Mrs. J. II. Bin ford. Church Interests—Mrs. (J. B. Ramsey, Mrs. Mel lie Winsiow.

Contributors—Miss Mary E. Woodard, Mrs. Dr. Mary L. Bruner, Mrs, Kate Price, Mrs. S, M. Kraeer, Miss Alma Martin.

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GREENFIELD, INDIANA, MONDAY EVENING,"FEBRUARY 18, 1895. PRICE, TWO CENTS

Rev. Thomas Stabler and wife will go to Indianapolis to-morrow to visit their daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Hunt.

IT HAY SAVE HIS LIFE

United States Appealed to in Behalf of Seward.

MR. GRESHAM ACTS FAVORABLY.

A Dispatch Sent to President Hole of Ha

waii Asking For a Stay of Execution of

the DeatL Sentence Imposed Until the

Case Can Be More Fully Investigated,

His lirotlier-in-Law's Story.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—A special to The Inter Ocean from Pittsburg says: According to Judge Jacob E. Slagle of the Allegheny county bench, the United States government has taken a hand in the intended execution of W. T. Seward, the American implicated in the Hawaiian revolution. Slagle and Seward are brothers-in-law. The former ha.» just returned from Washington, where lie went to interest Secretary Gresham in the ease.

After hearing Slagle, the secretary telegraphed a message to Vancouver tc catch the steamer leaving that place for Honolulu. He then informed Judge Slagle that if Seward is not executed before the steamer arrives. President Dole will order a stay of execution until the case can lie more fully investigated. Judge Slagle said: "In addition to calling on Secretary Gresham and Minister Thurston I saw Senators Hawley, Allison, Piatt of Connecticut. Perkins and Butter. Hawl vas Major Seward's cliief-of-staff, and was glad to aid Uiim. An address

President Dole w.Wprepared and signed by the United States senators. I am satisfied it will have considerable weight, as the Hawaiian government wants the good will of the United States people.

RUN DOWN 3Y A TRAIN

One* of Chicago's Pioneer Physicians Meets an Instant Death.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.—Dr. William Godfrey Dyas, one of Chicago's pioneer physicians, was killed by a Lake Shore passenger train at the Sixty-ninth street crossing last night. It is supposed that the old gentleman did not see the approaching train because of the heavy snow, whioh was falling at the time.

Dr. Dyaa was born in Dublin in 1807 and graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1830. He came to Chicago early in the '50's and was for some time editor of the Chicago Medical Journal. He afterward resumed active practice and retired but a short time ago. He was one of the founders of the Women's Medical college and was for some time its president. He was also consulting physician for the Women's and Children's and the Cook county hospital.

FIRE IN ROCHESTER.

Two Firemen Fall a Distance of 100 Feet and 1 Jotli Badly Injured.

ROCHESTER, Feb. 18.—The two upper stories of the 6-story stone building owned by W. W. Mack, and occupied by the R. T. French company, spice manufacturers, was gutted by fire Sr"urday evening. The stock and fixtures were damaged to the extent of $20,000 and the building $10,000. Both losses are covered by insurance.

While two firemen were standing on the extension ladder holding a line of hose, the truck which supports the ladder upset, throwing the men to tho ground, a distance of 100 feet. One of them, Patrick Conway, received injuries which will result fatally. The other, William Nolan, was quite seriously injured.

Liquor Dealers Will Retaliate.'

DETROIT, Fab. 18.—Owing chiefly to the efforts of the Civic Federation recently organized in this city all the saloons in the city were absolutely closed last Sunday and yesterday. At a large meeting of the Liquor Dealers' association yesterday it was decided to undertake some retaliatory action. Another meeting is called for Tuesday, at which a definite plan of campaign will be decided upon. It is believed that the saloonkeepers will attempt to have the "blue laws" enforced.

Ilow to Smooth It Over.

LONDON, Feb. 18.—A dispatch to The Standard from Constantinople says that Turkish officiids will present to the Armenian commission a declaration that the stories of the recent outrages are exaggerated. The dispatch adds that tho declaration was signed by ignorant Armenian refugees who were informed that it was a petition to the sultan enforcing the quarantine regulations against cholera.

Boats Frozen Up.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 18.—The tug Jupiter is frozen up in Cottrell's Point, Great Wieomic river. She lias four barges loaded with coal. The Enterprise frozen in at Turkep Point. The iceboat Latrobe started to cut out the tug, but the ice was too heavy and she gavo up the attempt,

Nothing New From Mexico.

CITY OK MEXICO, Feb. 18.—There is absolutely nothing to report in regard to the Mexico-Guatemalan negotiations, General Antonio Ezeta is coming to

Acapulco to meet his family, which is coming from Salvador. Reports that ho is coming to serve in the Mexican army are untrue.

Sank With Uis Ship. I

BICRLIN, Feb. 18.—A Bremerhaven I pilot writes to The Weser Zeitung that Captain Von Goessel of the North German Lloyd steamer Elbe, declined Pi- I lot Hardes' offer to get him a life belt, He remained alone at his post and sank with the ship.

Fearful Snowstorms Abroad.

LONDON, Feb. 18.—A dispatch to The Standard from Odessa says that fearful snowstorms are prevailing along tli Russo-Austrian frontier. The railroads are interrupted and many deaths havo been caused by the extreme cold.

COLLISION ON THE SANTA FE.

An Express and Cattle Train Itun Into Each Other.

GUTHRIE, O. T., Feb. 18.—The Texas--express and a through cattle train on the Santa Fe collided in Deadman's Cut, five miles south of here, at midnight Saturday night. The freight was coming around a short curve, so neither headlights could be seen until within 30feet of each other. The passenger engineer jumped and saved his life, as did the freight fireman. Freight Engineer Charles Upleby jumped, but liis head, struck the rocky side of the cut and he was killed. Passenger Fireman Patrick Coldron was caught in the cab and scalded so badly ho died in a few hours. JJBotli engines, baggage and niailcars and half a dozen freightcars were demolished. Seventy head of stock were killed. The passenger coaches did not leave the track and but few of the passengers were badly injured.

The injured are: James Moorman, freight conductor, left arm broken Edward Kitchen, passenger conductor, hand smashed and body badly bruised: Messenger R. Deagle, body badly bruised Baggageman George Neville, scalded Mail Clerk Hutchins, head cut Roadmaster McKinney, bruised E. Bridgeman, John J. English and H. A. Sprow. bodies lacerated Harry Trower, Kansas City stockyards, cut in the neck and face A. Halm, fireman of freight, leg mashed A. J. Graves, freight brakeman, sprained arm, and L. B. Weidenheim, cuts on face and body.

The wreck was caused by a misinterpretation of orders by the freight engineer who thought he was to pass the passenger at Guthrie instead of atbewarcl, two miles south of tho wreck

TROLLEY CAR DEMOLISHED.

Struck by a Passenger Engine While Goiiipv at a Terrific Speed.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 18.—A wreck occurred last night at 10 o'clock at the Rankin crossing between the eastern express, on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and a trolley car on the Braddock. and Rankin branch of the Second avenue electric line, which resulted in thedeath of Miss Anna Kusac and the severe injury of William. Jonas, both passengers on the electric car.

The Baltimore and Ohio train was an hour late and was coming along at a high rate of speed just as the trolley car approached the crossing. When the motorman and conductor saw that a collision was inevitable, they told the passengers to jump for their lives. There were 12 passengers, all of whom, succeeded in getting off except Miss Kusac. She sat still because she could not understand English and did not know the dajiger she was in.

She arrived in New York on Saturday and was on her way to Rankin to join her father, whom she had not seen since she was four years old. The car was,, struck fairly in the center and was reduced to kindlingwood. Miss Kusac's head was cut entirely off and her body horribly mutilated. William Jones had. his arm crushed and head badly cut. All the othei passengers were bruised or slightly cut by flying pieces of thewrecked car. •i SHOT IN HIS CELL.

A Negro Murderer Meets Death at the Hands of a Mob. KINGSTON, MO., Feb. 18.—About 2* o'clock Sunday morning a mob of masked men supposed to be negroes* from Hamilton, surrounded the sheriff's house and jail here, caught and bound Sheriff Goldsworthy, whose deputy was. away, took the keys from him and gained entrance to the jail corridor with the avowed purpose of taking out and hanging George Tracy, a negro who shot and killed his wife at Hamilton, in. this county, on the morning of Jan. 80..

On the inside the mob was unable tc get into the. steel cell in which ho wasconfined with two other negro prisoners. Tracy crawled under his bed and. the mob began shooting through the bars of the cell door and succeeded in putting six builats into his body, killing him instantly. The sheriff made all theresistance lie could, but was overpowered. The two prisoners in the cell with Tracy escaped unhurt. Tracy was a bad character, and had lately served a jail sentence for shooting a negro man,. He had some years ago lost bolli his legs just below the knees, being run over by a train which he was trying to board escape some Kansas officers.

BROOKLYN STRIKE OFF.

It Cost the Enormous Amount of Threcr Million Dollars.

BROOKLYN, Feb. IS.—District Assembly No. To, Knights of Labor, at a meet-r-ing held yesterday called off the striko on the Brooklyn Heights and the Brooklyn, Queens' County and Suburban railroads. This action will permit the strikers of 3J5 roads to return to work or at least apply to be taken back. Hi,The strike, whioh lias lasted 34 days,, has cost an enormous amount of money. Three million dollars is considered by those directly involved a moderate estimate. When the strike started it wasstated that District Assembly No. 75' had from $(i0,000 to $80,000 in its treasury. About $05,000 was subscribed by" sympathizers. All this has been spent, and the $350,000 wages the men would have earned has been lost. The Brooklyn Heights Railroad company was theheaviest loser among the roads. It is estimated to have lost directly .$(!()().000. The other systems have lost close to$300,000. "The cost to the city and the state for the troops is expected to exceed $250,--000. The damage done by cars made by inexperienced motornien is placed at $100,000, and the loss in earning capacity by the militia during their stay in Brooklyn, is conservatively estimated at $250,000. Special officers and deputies cost Kings' and Queens' counties $00,000, and the loss to the business men of Brooklyn is considered light wheu placed at $700,000. There were many other losses to swell the amount in addition to the ineouvenienue and tho suffering caused by the big strike.

Fair weatner slightly warmer iu east^ trn and north western portion soutl Winds.