Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 20 February 1895 — Page 1
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OVERCOATS
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TEMPERANCE TALK.
An Interesting Day in the State Legislature.
CROWD OF VISITORS PRESENT.
The Nicholson Bill Discussed Nearly .411
Dav ami Advanced to Third Heading.
The Senate Kills the New by Building
and I.oan Association Hill Other Indi-
ana State Dispatches.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20. Yesterday was the greatest clay in the histoiy of the legislature.
The Nicholson bill was announced as a special order in the house, and temperance and religious societies in all parts of the state, which have been fighting for the bill, sent delegations. Galleries wen crowded, and every available seat oil the main floor outside the railing was taken.
First the house passed two Republican measures agreed upon in caucus. One abolished the board of state monument commissioners, and the other adopts Wishard's legislative app irtionment, making the legislature surely Republican.
The Nicholson Sin was then read. Nicholson making a short statement. Spectators and representatives paid the strictest attention. The bill was advanced to third reading.
The senate after talking nearly all day on the building and loan subject finally killed the Newby bill to abolish the expense fund and tax prepaid stock. It is thought the bill now pending in the house on the same subject will meet a similar fate should it reach the senate.
BOY SUICIDES.
Arsenic Taken Because He Had Been
Punished For a Small Offense.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20.—Monday night the guardian of little Willy Miller, aged 13, living on North Meridian street, punished the boy for a trivial offense. The lad declared that he would kill himself and, going to a closet, secured a package of arsenic that had been used to poison rats.
He left the house and went to a neighbor's, where he was soon taken sick. An investigation showed that lie had taken enough of the drug to kill several persons. The boy died yesterday morning, after a night of terrible agony. When conscious, he urged the doctors to leave him alone, saying that he wanted to die. Miller was an orphan, and was worth considerable money in his own right.
Safe Cracked.
LEAVENWORTH, Ind., Feb. 20.—The safe of William H. Ott, a prominent merchant, of Eekert.y, in this county, on the. air line, was cracked last night- l.v robbers. A large amount of mono checks and pension vouchers were taken. Officers are at work on the case, but the mau who did the work was probably an old hand, as no clew was left. The exact amount is not known, but will amount to several hundred dollars.
A Claim Compromised.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Alfred WT. St. John, who was suing the Big Four Railway company and the city of Indianapolis, claiming $10,000 damages for personal injuries, compromised his claim for $1,W0, the defendants paying costs. The suit was brought here on a change of venue.
Accidental Death.
LOGANSPOKT, Ind., Feb. 20.—The coroner of Cass county finds that Berna I Haemel, whose dead body was found an unused vat, came to his death by accident white intoxicated. Haemel's money has not been located, and many believe that foul play cut
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The Result of Jealousy.
RUSHVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Cyrus H. Rilligoss, a farmer of Walker township, struck John Lawson, a neighbor, with a mop handle, fracturing his skull. Jealousy inspire, the attack. Hilligoss is a son of Sylvester Hilligoss, a prominent farmer, and a leading Democrat of the township.
Winter Wheat Outlook.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Feb. 20.—Reports from farmers from various loca, ties show that winter wheat has been badly damaged during the last cold spell. The snow was loose, and afforded but poor protection, the frost killing the wheat in many places clean to the roots.
Burglars Anticipate a Telegram
ELWOOD, Ind., Feb. 20.—The Western Union telegraph office was broken into Monday night, the messages were ransacked and some money was taken. It is presumed that the burglars were on the lookout for an important telegram.
©as Explosion.
ELWOOD, Ind., Feb. 20.—The residence of Grant Evans was shattered by a gas explosion yesterday morning, and was afterward consumed by fire. All the household goods were burned.
Brick Work* Burned.
SHERIDAN. Ind., Feb 20.—Last night the Sheridan brick works, owned by J. C. Adams, speaker of the house of representatives, burned Loss, $25,000.
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Two-act Burlesque Operetta.
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Monday and Tuesday,
February 25 and 26.
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He if, and he passes your house
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GREENFIELD, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 20, 1895.
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The Indian Princes."
FOR SALE:—Handsome cheap. Inquire at No. street.
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Down go the prices to suit tlie times.
Hair Cut 15c, Shave 10c% Seafoam 5c. Cor. Main and Penn. Sts., Up Stairs.
Milt Walton.
"Pocahontas."
Miss Rozie Davis is sick with measles. Fresh lettuce to day 30 cents a pound. URIAH GARRIS. Next Friday is Washington's birthday. Honor it by donating to the poor.
Frank Lineback, of the Masonic Hall grocery, has a bad case of measles. Miss Nellie Willett, of Indianapolis, is visiting her grandma, Mrs. Eliza Addison.
Mrs. Dr. W. B. Cox, of Charlottesville, is visiting her son, Bert Cox, for a few days.
Ted Middlehurst, of the glass works has been sick a couple of weeks with fever.
Mrs. Minnie Forbes, of Knightstown is a guest of Mrs. Wood L. Walker and Mrs. J. E. Hatfield.
Andrew Ludi, of the glass works was called to Zanesville, O., yesterday by the death of his father.
On next Saturday the donations will be given out by a careful committee from 10 a. m. until 9 p. m.
Miss Lizzie Bell, of Knightstown, who was here visiting Mrs. Homer Bragg, returned home to-day.
Be sure to see the "Lilliputians" at the Colonial Tea Friday evening at Gant's Hall. Admission 10c.
Mrs. B. E. Hayes, of Crawfordsville, arrived yesterday for a visit with her grandfather, Hugh B. Wilson.
Everybody who will enjoy coming to the Colonial Tea in "ye old time" costume will meet with a warm welcome.
Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Sr., Mrs. John Barr Mrs. George Justus, Mrs. L. Young, Mrs. John Bohm, Jr., W. P. Bidgood, Clint Parker and C. M. Kirkpatrlck were among the Indianapolis visitors to-day.
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Gant's Hall Friday evening. Program will appear in to-morrows issue. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock.
Levi Thomas, one of Vernon townships oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home there last night. His funeral will occur to-morrow
The Greenfield High School will give an (entertainment at room No. 6, West Building, Friday, Feb. 22, at 1 30. Admission free. All are invited.
Next Friday let every body who wants to assist in lifting the'load of want from our people, take their contributions, whatever it is, to Mrs. Bragg's millinery store.
Misses Nell and Merle Hatfield were at Cleveland last night attending the 15th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hatfield. About forty guests were present, refreshments were served and all had a delightful time.
A crowd of young people were highly entertained last Wednesday night by Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Binford, who live oue and a half miles east ot' this city. Refreshments were served and all departed at a late hour, complimenting the skill of their hostess.
O. C. Irwin and Mr. Hyatt have their electrical shop in the brick building known as the Last Chance saloon, near the depot,. The sign is still out and Mr. Irwin says that men walk in their every day with an air of expectancy, but after looking around walk out with a dejected and crest-fallen air.
Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Earley entertained a large company of friends in their spac cjous home on W. Main street last evening at a progressive euchre party. At the close of the games elegant refreshments were served of turkey, escalloped oysters, olives, pickles, buscuits, lemon ice and coffee, followed by fruit and nut ice cream, with cake and candy. Mr. Early furnished the gentlemen with some choice Havannas. The first prizes were won by Mr. E. T. Swope and Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Jr., who each had 18 games. The prizes were a fine deck of cards for Mr. S. and to Mrs. T. an elegant copy of Trilby. Will Hough won as many games as Mr, Swope, but lost in cutting. For winning the least number of games, Dr. C. A. Bell and Miss Jessie Hamilton each rec»'ve3 a box of choice bonbons.
Accidentally Hit With An Ax.
Jerry Lynam's little five year old son was accidentally hit with an ax yesterday afternoon and his head severely but not seriously cut, while he was romping in the yard with some little playmates.
Bursted a Blood Vessel.
The four-yeur-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Melton has a serious case of the measles, and last night while asleep took a violent coughiug spell which cansed a blood vessel to burst in her nose. Before Mr. Melton was aroused she had nearly bled to death. She is much better to-day, except being very weak from the loss of blood. v„- -r~
Boiler Explosion at McCordsville.
Yesterday near noon the boiler in the elevator of J. P. and J. G. McCord, at McCordsville, blew up, completely demolishing the boiler, engine and engineroom. The loss is £-100 or §500, but tlie gentlemen are not regretting that, but are deeply and truly thankful th it no one was hurt. Both the gentlemen had been in the room just a few moments before, but fortunately had gone into the main elevator building in time to escape the disaster. The explosion was probably caused by the water getting too low in the boiler.
5,^ Church Reception.
'Mrs. John Mitchell, assisted by Mrs. V. L. Early and Mrs. E. T. Swope, will give a reception to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at the residence of the former on West Main street. These dime receptions are growing in popularity, and under the management of the ladies aforesaid we bespeak for this one abundant success. The gentlemen who attended the last reception had such a pleasant time that the ladies include gentlemen as well as ladies in their invitations and will make all welcome without any personal invitation. Hours 2 till 5
Knights of .Pythias Celebration.
A large number of Pythian Knights met at their Castle Hall Tuesday night and celebrated the 31st anniversary of the order. Elmer J. Binford was master of ceremonies and in a neat speech introduced Hon. James E. Watson, who delivered a fine address on Pythianism. A number of elegant sengs were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. H. A.-.Bragg, Mrs. Nellie Barnett and Mr. A. M. New. The doughnut race was won by Will Marsh who received a big frog, and the potato race by Grace Ponti whose prize was an owl. Games were indulged in and elegant refreshments served. All had a royal good time.
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is retailing at 8 cts. per lb. at E. Thayer & Co.'s market. Try one pound as a sample and see if it is not of the very best quality, it will be higher later on. tf
WERE WAITING INSIDE
The Burglar Came Back Once Too Often.
SHOT AT BY THE BANK CASHIER.
A Constable and His Deputy Take Part
In the Battle and the Cashier Js Shot
by the Deputy—The Robber Captured
and Landed In Jail—Azusa, California,
Excited.
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ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Details have been received from the attempted bank robbery at Azusa, Cal., early yesterday morning. The bank was entered a week ago, and an attempt made to open the safe. Failing in this, the robber took from the counter a satchel which contained money put up to pay the Azusa Valley Fruit association.
At the time of the first entrance Bookkeeper Anderson, who was sleeping in a rear room, heard the robber, but having no revolver, did not-go out. Yesterday morning Cashier Daniels and Bookkeeper Anderson, who were sleeping in the rear room, heard the burglars enter. They jumped out into the bank, Daniels with a shotgun and Anderson with a revolver. The robber jumped through a window and ran. Daniels tired at him. At the time Daniels fired a deputy constable, Tom Stevens, was passing tne bank, and supposing that the robber had fired from the window, opened fire in the direction of the window. His first shot struck Cashier Daniels in the left shoulder.
Constable Crawford ran up at this time and gave chase to the robber, capturing him. His name is Ellsworth Myers. He came to Azusa last December from Colorado and has been hanging around here ever since. He claims he did not fire a shot. Excitement runs very high on account- of the attempted robbery and the careless shooting by Deputy Constable Stevens. Daniels is reported to be in a precarious condition. Myers says he had no confederate, but this is not believed.
DEFRAUDED THE BANKS.
Money Loaned on a Warehouse Receipt Not Always Safe.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 20.—The system in vogue here of banks lending money to packers on receipts for goods in warehouse has received a shock, and the Second Nationel bank, the Bank of Baltimore and the Canton National bank are said to be out several thousand dollars.
William W. Crozier of the firm of H. S. Lanfair & Company killed himself some weeks ago. For 25 years he had been known as an upright business man. An inquiry by the firm into its condition showed 50,000 oases of canned goods in warehouse by Crozier, the receipts for which he had hypothecated with the banks. The banks started an investigation and the result is that among the 50,000 cases, 5,400 cases supposed to contain cove oysters were found to contain tomatoes, string beans and I'orn. All these cases were stenciled ?ove oysters and the piles were faced with cases actually containing oysters.
An Old lan .'Murdered by His Aged Wif«.
WEST PLAINS, MO., Feb. 20.—Tlie story Of a peculiar murder conies from Marion county, Ark. Samuel Cowles, an old man from Illinois, was found dead nearly a mile from home. It is alleged that his wit'e had chased him from the house with a harrow tooth witii which it is alleged that she inflicted several wounds which caused his death. The bloody instrument and other signs of muiv er were found in the house. Other evidence was adduced in criminating his wife, who was arrested and lodged in the Yellville jail. Cowles was 77 years old and his wife is 73.
Failure iu Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 20.—The Pettibone Manufacturing company, manufacturers of uniforms, regalia and lodge goods 268, 270, 272 and 274 Main street, made an assignment Tuesday afternoon to R. N. Archer. The assets are $50,000 liabilities unknown. Slow collections is given as the cause of the assignment The firm filed two cliattle preferences— one in favor of the City Hall bank, for $4,423.53, the other in favor of rha Fourth National bank for $2,150.
Boldly Robbed a Pawnshop.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.—A man entered Franklin's pawnshop, on Dupont street between Pot and Sutter, right in the heart of* the business section of the city, last night, and pointing a pistol at the proprietor, grabbed a tray of diamonds and fled. The proprietor tried to stop him, and the robber fired a shot at the pawnbroker, narrowly missing him. The thief had a horse waiting, and escaped.
An Alleged Bomb.
NEW \ORK, Feb. 20.—Tho alleged bomb found Monday night in the basement of the tenement, 29 Broome street, was examined by Che police Tuesday. It consisted of a piece of gaspipe filled with whitelead, and what looked like a fuse was simply a piece of twine.
Prominent Southern Man De»d.
CHATTANOOGA, Feb 20.—Matthew V. O'Brien, widely known in the south, died at his home here last night, after a lingering illness. He was a brother of M. J. O'Brien, general manager of the Southern Express company.
Thirty Students Drowned.
Moscow, Feb. 20.—While a number of students were skating on the Moskva river yesterday the ice gave way and 30 of them plunged into the river and drowned. None of the bodies have yet been recovered.
S'1' Only a Slight Change.
SALEM, Or., Feb. 20.—In yesterday's senatorial ballot the anti-Dolph Republicans changed from Williams to Lowell. The vote stood Dolph, 40 Hare, 10, Raley, 6, Cogswell, 1 Lowell, 29 absent, 4.
Japan Wants More War Funds. TOKIO, Feb. '20.—A bill will be submitted to tli* Junnnete narliam«nt to*
PRICE, TWO CENTS
morrow by the government arcing~*lov the appropriation of *50.000,000 for the Expenses of carrying oil the war against? China.
Gold Reserve Increasing.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—Yesterday's statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $157,543,610 gold reserve, $57,970,944.
fwURDERER GENTRY ARRESTED.
He Acknowledges His Guilt, but Simulates Insanity.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 20.—James B. Gentry, the murderer of Madge Yorke, the actress, was found unconscious on a doorstep at Thirty-third street and Columbia avenue, shortly before 1 o'clock this morning. A patrol wagon was summoned and he was taken to the German hospital, where he soon afterward regained consciousness, disclosed hi.s identity and acknowledged himself the murderer.
An examination by physicians revealed two incised wounds, penetrating the lungs. Gentry explained these by saying that he had attempted to commit suicide by stabbing himself with a penknife, but the knife broke, or he would have persisted in his attempt. He had. $9 on his person, but said lie had had nothing to eat for two days except snow, because he was afraid of being arrested. He was wandering about the park since Sunday night, and had fallen in the corner where lie was found from sheei exhaustion.
Gentry is also suffering from a compound fracture of the skull, and is se verely braised and wounded. These injuries, he says, he received in jumping", from the fire escape in the rear of Zeiss' hotel after the commission of the crime... The physicians at the hospital say that he is in a very dangerous condition. He freely gave his name as James B. Gen try, aged 3S years, of Richmond, Va.
In one of hi.s pockets was found two telegrams, signed "Madge." One of these said: "Will meet you in New York unable to come today on account of rehearsal. The other told him tliatshe would be in Chester, Pa., on the 14th inst. and in. Philadelphia on the Kith. Both were signed: "With love,. Madge."
After his admission to the hospital Gentry started to tell the physicians a rambling story and it is their opinion that he is simulating insanity. .•
CRYING TO BE SHOD..
Latest Intelligence From the Destitute.Miners in Ohio.
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 20.—A letter was received by Governor McKinley from Chairman Coultrap of the Hocking val ley relief committee giving a general view of the present situation. He say that Colgate will need no further supplies, the list of destitute being reduced by about 50 families.
Consol and Murray City will, after this week, be able to cut their list in two, owing to the fact that some of the miners are getting work. All the supplies now on hand will be exhausted by Saturday night. There is great need for more shoes. Nothing more about the desperation of the men at Bucking ham, who were said to be about beyoti"'i control, is said in Mr. Coul trap's com munication.
Death of Colonel William Miliar.
TEXARKANA, Tex., Feb. 20.—Colonel: William Millar, a central figure in the: late war, is dead, aged 71 years. It wasColonel Millar's command that opened the battle of Shiloli and did most of the, severe lighting in that memorable contest. Colonel Millar was a civil engineer and at the time of death wa: surveying for a new branch of tlie Kan sas City and Gulf railway. He con tracted pneumonia and was ill but a few days. He was at one time city engineer of Kansas Citv
I An Kngiiicrr Horribly Minified.
WOOSTKR, ).. Feb. 20.—William Nixon, engineer of the Imperial flourmills'at Fredericksburg, was found in the engine pit with nearly every bone in hi? body broken or crushed. Charles Hurst-, the miller, noticing the steam was get' ting low, went below to learn the cause, Nixon was caught in tlie large flywheel, while oiling, thrown on the engine, audi then in the pit. He is still alive.
Minister Gray's Remains in Chicago,
CHICAGO, Feb. 20.—The remains of Isaac P. Gray, late United States minister to Mexico, are expected to arrive in* Chicago at 10 o'clock tonight over the* Atchison road. The Chicago Society o£ Sons of Indiana has arranged to have all: its members meet the funeral party onarrival and act as escort and guard ot honor during the passage of the remainthrough this city.
Another Great Gusher.
TOLEDO, Feb. 20.—Near Gibsonburg,. in Sandusky county, yesterday, Kirkbride Brothers of this city, who havehad phenomenal luck lately with their..... oil operations, drilled in a well good for 20,000 barrels a day. With the exception of the Kirkbrides-Jones well, which* came in good for 30,000 barrels, their latest producer is the biggest well knownv to Ohio oil men.
John McBride in Bad Health.
MASSILLON, O., Feb. 20.—John MEBride's physicians are unable to eradicate the traces of nicotine poisoning: from his system by tho present treat ment, and have said to him that he* must go to Hot Springs or some other similar resort, or ho will die withiiv three months. He came home yesterday.
Fish Killed by the Cold.
GALVESTON, Feb. 20.—Incoming fishermen and ovster men report immense quantities ot dead fish on the reefs and" shores of West Bay, killed by the receufcf cold. They were washed ashore by theton, where they still lie unspoiled by the: sun. The enow has about disappeared.. •.
Another Steamer Overdue.
NEWPORT NHWS. Va., Feb 20.—TheChesapeake and Ohio steamer Is train,, which sailed from Liverpool Jan 15 for* this port, is nine days overdue Sheleft Liverpool with 700 tons of ocal, a.' supply sufficient to last only 22 dayeunder fall stream.
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