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JAPANESE FORCES ATTACKED. |F

The Chinese Troops Driven Back With a Loss of Thirty Killed.

YOKOHAMA, Feb. 21.—An official dispatch states that the Chinese attacked the Japanese forces at Kumo-Cheng, Manchuria, on Sunday last, hut were repulsed with a loss of 30 killed. The Japanese sustained no loss.

Prisoners, who were taken by the Japanese, state that a force of 3.000 foot soldiers, with eight guns, and 100 horsemen, under General Sheung, were sent from Liau-Yang to attack Kumo-Cheng. The assailants were the vanguard of this force. They numbered, 1.000 foot soldiers and 30 horsennn.

Penalty For Losing il Battle.

TIICN-TSIN, Feb. 21.—An imperial do- I eree was issued Tuesday r- ug that Ivung, ex-taotoi of Port air, and General Yeh Chi Cao. who were trie by the board of punishment, be condeniued to prison until autumn, when tlley are to be executed for losing Port Arthur to the Japanese.

AN EXPECTED UPRISING.

Governor Atkinson Appealed to From Citizens of Harris County.

ATLANTA, Feb. 21.—Governor Atkinson has been called on by the citizens ol Harris county, which is near the Alabama line, for aid to protect them from the depredations of negroes, who, it is believed, are on the verge of an uprising.

A few days ago the negroes fired the house of Captain Clark, commander of the Gordon troops, and much of the equipment of the company was destroyed. The negroes are banded together in secret societies and have been doing all sorts of depredations. There lias been White Capping, stealing of all kinds and many threateningletters have been sent to white people. The negroes are largely in the majority in that section.

Arrested Twice on No Charge.

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Miss Huldah Farmer of Sandusky, ()., was arrested in this city Monday on advices from Sandusky, O., which said she was wanted in that city, no mention being made of the charge against, her. When the case was called Tuesday morning no one was present in court to testify against her, and she was discharged. An officer from Sandusky arrived later and the woman was rearrested on a charge of stealing $1,000 worth of jewelry from E. E. Peek of Sandusky. Yesterday there was practically no evidence against the woman and a nolle prosse was entered.

French Consul Assaulted in Cliica o.

CmcAUO, Feb. 21.—Andre Mondehare. French consul in this city, is suffering from a severe wound produced by a blow on the head which lie received from a club wielded by a colored man. M. Mondehare and his wife were walking on Wabash avenue, near Jackson street, when they observed two dogs worrying a small eat. Tin? consul interfered to save the kitten, when the colored man, who owns the dogs, rushed upon him with a club. The police have failed to anv-st the consul's assailant.

3!ore Salt in tike Ocean.

P.\I,TIMOKI:. Feb. 2.1.—The brig .Tan Adeline, which sailed from this port to Turk Island and there loaded a cargo of salt, for Boston, is believed to have been lost with all on board. Shu put into Kew York, owing to stress of weather, Feb. 2, and sailed Feb. 5. Since then nothing has been seen or heard of her. She w:is commanded by Captain Sanborn.

Furious Storm ill iW ichigau.

DKTHOIT, Feb. 21.—Specials to The Free Press from all parts of the state report a, furious snowstorm accompanied by a tierce gale. The steamer Wisconsin is fast in the ice off Lake City and drifting north with the flue. All trains on the Chicago and West Michigan have been abandoned, as have also trains on the Big Four, north of Elkhart, Ind.

A Sick Russian's Suicide.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Mr. P. Bogdanoff, first secretary of the Russian legation, killed himself yesterday by shooting himself in the head at liin boardinghouse, 1725 street, in the fashionable part of the city. He had been sick for two or three weeks, and his suicide is supposed to be attributable to the suffering he had undergone.

Postmaster General to liesigu.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Although Postmaster General Bissell refuses either to affirm or deny the rumor that lie has decided to resign, it is nevertheless true that uuless he changes his present determination he will retire from the cabinet some time in April. What his reasons are for taking this step can not be stated.

New Clearinghouse.

NNW YORK, Feb. 21.—The proposed new building of the New York Clearhouse association will be an ornament to the architecture of New York. It will be located on a plot of ground on Cedar street, between Broadway and Nassau street, which the association recently purchased for $800,000.

Infants Cremated.

LAKE CITY, Mich., Feb. 21.—The home of Jacob Gaukel of Star City was destroyed by fire, and his two children, aged 2 and 4 years, were cremated. Tho parents were away from home at the time the fire occurred, and its origin in unknown.

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THE EVENING REPUB

MASONIC ..

OPERA HOUSE

WILL E. HUSTON, Manager.

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Will present vVilbml Ilomiricks' two-act burlesque Operetta

The Indian Princess."

TWO NIGHTS,

Monday and Tuesday,

February 25 and 26.

POPULAR PRICES, 15,25135 CTS.

KESEKVICD HEATS ON SALE AT

HARRY STRICKLAND'S WHITE HOUSE GROCERY.

There Are Others!

But no Laundry in this part of the country is turning out prettier and cleaner work than that done by the Troy Steam Laundry. If you have not tried their work it is about time you were stopping Ben Strickland and giving him your work. Patronize home industry.

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Milt Walton.

"Pocahontas." Jacob Wolf, of Carthage, was in the city to-day.

Agnes Moulden and Clyde Herron have the measles. F. G. Banker lost a fine large gray horse this morning from distemper.

R. A. Black has been at Indianapolis a couple of days on business with the legislature.

Mrs. Steinsberger, of Cannelton, Ind., and Miss Minnie Noctrieb, of Palestine, are visiting Mrs. Henry Gates.

Dr. I. MeGuire, the veterinarian, was called to near Julietta last night by a Mr. Reasener who had a very sick horse

W. W. Wolf, who travels for the Burnap & Burnap Creamery Co., of Toledo, O., is visiting his mother,Mrs. Wm. Wolf.

J. Ward Walker. Montgomery Marsh, J. E. Hart, M. T. Smith, William Peters and Charles Sopher went to .Indianapolis to-day.

Washington's birthday to-morrow, next day is Saturday, then comes a day of worship, followed by ''Pocahontas, the Indian Princess."

Eld. R. W. Thompson was called to Franklin to-day t© preach a funeral. He will also attend church at Salem Saturday and Sunday.

There will be a Union Township Sunday School Institute held in the Friends' church in this city on Sunday next, beginning at 2 p. m. A cordial invitation is extendeJ to all, especially those interested in Sunday School work:

MELLIE WINSLOW, Pres.

GREENFIELD, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21, 1895. PRICE, TWO CENTS

Be sure to see the "Lilliputians" at the Colonial Tea Friday evening at Gant's Hall. Admission 10c. -1

Do not forget the Colonial Tea at Gant's Hall Friday evening. Program will appear in to-morrows issue. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock. "Pocahontas, the Indian Princess." Opera House, two nights, Monday and Tuesday. Feb. 25 and 26. Popular prices 15, 25, 35 cents. Harry Strickland sells reserved seats.

Mrs, Lucy Binford, of Carthage, wife of Nathan Binford, is very sick with the grippe. Her sister-in-law, Dr. Mary L. Bruner, and Dr. C. K. Bruner were sent for yesterday./

Mr. L. P. Riley, who formerly lived here and was engaged in the sewing machine business, was in the city to-day. He is now operating a Crayon portrait studio at Indianapolis and doing well

Ham L. Strickland has employed Claud Hauck as a clerk in the Masonic Hall Grocery. Claud is a bright, active, handsome, intelligent and courteous boy, and will no doubt prove quite popular as a clerk.»*

At a stockholder's meeting of the Greeuflcld Cieaniery Co. held at the court-house to-day, the old board of directors were continued, aud directed to convey the plant and real estate to a trustee for the benefit of creditors.

The Epworth League of the First M. E. church held a social at the home of Joseph Boots on N. State street, last night. They had a jolly time playing cjokonole, towel, objccts, ete., after which they were served with elegant refreshments. All enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Representee John Q. White is at home for to-day and tomorrow, because of the adjournment of the Legislature for the funeral of Ex Governor, I P. Gray today and Washington's birthday tomorrow. He says the Nicholson bill will pass the House by a big majority and that it will also pas3 the Senate. Mr. White will vote for the bill. "Care to our coffin, adds a nail, no doubt

But every grin, so merry, draws one out," True, the average person takes too much of the seriousness in this life. "Care to our coffin adds a nail" is fully realized by all, but the fact that "a merry grin draws one out" is not taken advantage of as often as it should be by the human family. \Thy not pull a nail out? Take a day off, get a grin on you. You can do it by attending "Pocahontas" by the Home Comedy Company, at Masonic Hall, Monday and Tuesday evenings. Nothing to offend the most fastidious preachers, deacons, old maids aud young girls can all attend and be benefitted. Go and see your American ancestors in till their primeval glory.

COCNCII, jVIKKTIXi.

Considerable Husiness Was Transacted,

All the Councilmeu were present last evening and important business was transacted,

J. V. Coyner and Mr. Hawecotty of Indianapolis, civil engineers, presented an estimate for preparing plans for a sewer system, and it was referred to Street and Alley committee.

The report of City Treasurer was received from the Finance committee and adopted.

A general telephone ordinance was passed under which any company giving the proper bond and complying with the rules can come in.

Four precepts on sidewalk contracts were ordered. •f

The Treasurer made a report concerning streets built under the Barrett law, which showed splendid success in collecting.

The ordinance compelling the City Marshal to trim shade trees when they interferred with the wires of telephone, telegraph or Electric Light Co's was repealed.

Only six claims were presented and they were all allowed as follows: J. H. Felt, $40 W. R. White, 153.25 Barr & Morford, $12 Joe Palmer, $1.50 W. \Vr. Butts, $3.90 and Herald Publishing Co., $6.00.

W. W. Butts presented the additional plat for the cemetery which was received and adopted.

A resolution was passed putting the cemetery lots which have been contx*acted but never paid for, on the market again. Lots unpaid for where persons are buried will also have to be resold and the bodies removed unless lots are paid for vyithin ninety days.

NEW CITY BUILDING.'

The plans and specifications for the New City building by Architect, J. H. Felt, were received and adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to construct the same. The building will be according to the plans given in the Republican Tuesday. It will be erected on the city's lot on North Street and will cost about $3,000. In regard to the City building the Council no doubt pursued the only course possible under the circumstances. When one can not do exactly what they want to, they should do the best they possibly can.

GOVERNOR'S POWERS

Robinson's Bill For Temporary Sheriffs Passed.

AN ASL ENDMENT TO TIIE TAX LAW.

The Conflict Hetween Legal Holidays and

Commercial I'aper Defined— Purchase ol

Toll Roads Nicholson Hill Further Dis

cussed— The Soldiers* Home Hill l'asscd

in the Senate Other State News. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21.—The house

passed a bill giving the governor power to suspend sheriffs who fail to do their duty in times of riot or wherever lawbreaking is discovered. The governor may appoint temporary sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys.

The house also passed the bill amending the tax laws, which has been recommended by the state board of tax mmissioners. Two freeholders are added to the county officers on every lot al board of review. They are to be appointed by the circuit court.

Representative Memtt's bill, relating to commercial paper, was passed. Notes which fall due on le^al holidays are to be paid on the preceding (lay. When the holiday comes on Monday the paper is to be met the following day.

The. uncertain law ostitis state on the division of estates v.^ passed afresh, and the language was made plainer.

Representative Bobilyea's bill, allowing counties purchasing toll roads to take one-third the price from vhe general county fund, was passed. At present all the money must be raised by special tax.

After the passage of tin's bill the house went into committee of the whole for further consideration of the Nicholson bill. The enemies of the bill are well organized, but it is apparent that they are in the minority. The bill was taken up by sections, Representative Nicholson defending it.

In the senate only a few members were present. The order of the day was bills on third reading, but before they came up Senator Ellison discussed his drainage bill, which was under argument when the senate adjourned the day before. It was decided to postpone further discussion on the bill and refer it to a special committee. The committee appointed is Senators Ellison, Phares and LaFollette.

The entire morning was taken up with reports on bills. No bills ot importance were passed.

Scarcely a score of senators wTere present at the opening of the session in the afternoon. The order of business—bills on third reading—was suspended long enough for Senator Seller to have a bill read the second time. It concerns legalizing of deeds issued on invalid tax sales.

Senator Cranor's bill to provide penalties for men who jump board bills was read a second time.

The military committee recommended that $50,000 be appropriated for the Chiekaniagua commission—for 31 monuments to the Indiana infantry and eight monuments to the Indiana battery who took part in tin* battle.

Representative Cardwill's resolution to allow voting by machinery was favor-, ably reported.

Senate, bill No. 180, comprlliim- township trustees to keep a record of orders issued, was passed.

Senator McDonald called up tl le bill relating to the establishment of a soldiers' home at Lafayette. It passed the house Tuesday with some amendments. These were, concurred in by the senate and the bill passed. It is now ready for tho signal lire of the governor.

Think It's a Ghost.

WINAMAV, Ind., Feb. 21.—Morris Stagnieyer, a wealthy farmer and landowner living near Pulaski, six miles soulii of this city, died very suddenly a few weeks age, aud his widow went to live with a marri»^l daughter. A few nights ago a mysterious light was seen moving froom room to room of tho vac-ant house by people passing. Those who have seen the light assort that it is the old man's ghost.

OIK Million Dollars at Stake. JEFFKKSONVIIXK, Ind., Feb. 21.—This winter is breaking records. Never the memory of man has the Ohio river been so low at this time of tho year. There is only 20 inches of water on the falls and in the basin above the gorged ice is 10 feet, thick, consequently it can not float down. This fact will aid in saving the marine fleet, which has nearly $1,000,000 at stake here.

Money Lost, at Gambling Kecovered.

MUNCIK, Ind., Feb. 21.—Mrs. W. A. Waley brought suit against John R. Erviu for $(5,000, claimed to have been lost by her husband while gambling in Ervin's gambling rooms. After a sensational trial, lasting over a week, in which many prominent business men and church members were witnesses, a verdict was rendered yesterday for $5,400.

New Oil Field Opened Up.

PAIIKEU CITY, Ind., Feb. 21.—There is great excitement here on account of the discovery of oil, found at a depth of 1,000 feet in paying quantities. This opens up a new field in Indiana. Oilmen and speculators are coming in on every train. The oil is a fine quality of petroleum, and is the first to bo found this far south in the gas belt.

ISurglars Made a ItieU Haul.

BOSTON, Ind., Feb. 21.—The general store owned by William H. Ott was plundered by burglars, who also robbed the safe. Nearly $1,400 in pension checks and $1,500 in cash were taken The postoffice, which is in the same building, was also plundered.

A Serious Charge.

..CRAWFORDHVU-LE, Ind., Feb. 21.— John Lindenhooker of Ladoga is under arrest for attempting to kill Carey Snider, the town marshal, who went to his home to serve a writ of replevin. Lindenhooker, it is said, chased Snider away with a hatchet.

Horses and Cows Cremated. ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 21.—Fire destroyed the barn owned bv Frank Ta.l-

eioy. xiiree cows and a large amouni of grain

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utensils were consumed. There is no insurance. The origin of tJiu lire is unknown.

Gold Reserve Climbing Up

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Yesterday's statement ol the condition of the treas-

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cash

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flb0,4U/,101, gold reserve, $01,263,121.

DE3FRVES A MEDAL.

A Bridegroom Fires Into a Gang Who Brutally llcat His Bride.

HAMMOND, Ind., Feb. 21.—Driven to desperation by a brutal assault upon his young wife by ruffians in his presence, John Pitrowski shot and killed John Kovajak and sent a bullet into the leg of Kymne Kovkoski, both members of the gang. Pitrowski was married Tuesday night, and while the festivities were in progress a gang of ruffians stoned the house, finally demanding admittance.

The couple were at the home of Wadslaw Ptaszynski, and the lady of the house blocked the door, but it was for only a moment, as the ruffians, after forcing an entrance, knocked her down and kicked her repeatedly. They all rushed up the narrow stairway, at the head of which they met tho terrorstricken wife. With oaths they seized lier, threw her to the fioor and kicked her brutally. The husband witnes.-ed this and opened lire on the assailants, killing Kovajak and wounding Kovkoski. The other members of the gang made their escape. Pitrowski surrendered.

HALF BURNED WRECKAGE FOUND.

It Is Believed to Bci-jng to a Vessel LostOver Two Years Ago.

CLF.VKI,\ND, Feb. 21.—A letter lias been received in this city from Captain O'Brien, a Lake Michigan fisherman, saying that he has found some wreckage, half burned, which probably belonged to the lost steamer Gilclier.

The Gilcher, with a crew of 18, left Buffalo in October, 1802, with 3,000 tons of hard coal for Chicago, and after passing through the straits of Mackinaw was never heard from again. It has always been supposed that she broke in two in a terrific storm, and suffered the fate of her sistership, the Western Reserve, on Lake Superior. The finding of the charred wreckage is taken as proof by lako men here that the Gilcher caught fire during the storm and was destroyed in that manner.

Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—A statement prepared at the treasury department shows internal revenue receipts during the seven months ended Jan. 31, 1895, as follows: Spirits $53,578,314, an increase over the same period in 1894 of $5,716,661 tobacco $17,648,947, increase $1,216,798 fermented liquors $18,938,i84, decrease $180,383: oleomargarine $1,016,870, decrease $189,041 miscellaneous $-101,993. increase $318,033: total receipts (cents omitted), $91,031,3.11 net increase, §6.882.06*. The receipts for January were $2,031,957 less than for January, 1894.

jten by Burglars.

SiM iN riKi.i. O., Feb. 21.—William Thomas, formerly an raiglish banker, who lives alone live miles east of town, and

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is supposed, to have considera-i

ble money, was visited by two burglars last ni-rht. A. brutal attack wa.- aiado.,, on him, one eye. gouged out his uoso-%: broken, lace bruised ami. internal, injuries sustained, lie can not re: ver. Tht» burglars left without finding tlio supposed hidden money.

u,t Do Scare.

\LUPOUS. ().. Feb. 21.—The farmers of Cheshire township are considerably worked up over a mad dog scare. About a year ago sevei«U dogs and one child in that neighborhood were bitten by rabid dogs, and the child was St nt away for treatment. Ail of tho dogs bitten wero killed but one, and the other day it became rabid, and before being killed had. bitten a cow and several dogs which aio at large. 4:

Attempt, 'o Murder a .Minister.

WUWKONM'A. ()., Feb. 21 .—A 1 oM attempt at morder was made upon liev. E. D. Cook a Methodist preacher, here, as he was returning from a revival meeting near New Hampshire. He was shot at twice, one of the siiots taking eti'ectv and passing through Ills hat, grazing'., his hair.

Two Children Burned to Ooat.h.

CL.VRKSVILLI*', Tenu.. Feb. 21.—News comes from Benton county of the loss by J. M. liamer and Thomas Miller, eacli of a child, aged 3 years each, by fire. One was burned to a crisp, dying immediately, while the other lingered several hours in much pain.

Scarlet Fever Closes Schools.

ORRVILLE, O., Feb. 21.—The board of. health ordered the schools closed for one week as a precau tionary measure against the spread of scarlet fever.

All Gon«.

Loo AN, O.. Feb. 21.—The old George Smith residence, near Smith's Chapel, was burned, not a thing being saved.

Car Works to Start Up.

HUNTINGTON, VV. Va., Feb. 21.—Tlnr Ensign Car Manufacturing company.the largest plant in this section, hieli has been idlofor over a year, will resume operations in full force about. March 1. The plant will employ about 1,000 men.

Through Her Heart.

Los ANGELKS, Feb. 21.—Marie Ilell-. man, relative of 1. W. Hellman, president of the Nevada bank of San Francisco, shot herself through the heart in a gun shop, because of financial difficul ties.

Fire in a Steamer's Hold.

HAVRE, Feb. 21.—A fire broke out in the hold of the steamer Cape Corrientes at this port, from Galveston, after pare, of the cargo had been discharged. Ihe extent of the damage is not yet known.

Unconstitutional.

CIIEYHNNK, Wy., Feb. 21.—Governor Richards has vetoed the bill providing for a board of arbitration to settle laboi disputes in this city. He says it is unconstitutional.