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SHOES
Did you see that handsome line of men's Shoes?
OF STYLE
In Patent Leather and Russia Calf. Lace and Congress in Razor and Needle toe. We have a shoe of the low-cut style
AND FASHION
In the Vici Jvitl, and it is just (lie thing for Spring, and "\ve have the Kangaroo in all fancy toes
ATTHE
We have 15 pairs of
Chenille
Curtains.
Left that we are going to close out at a Sacrifice, ranging in price from .$4.00 to $12.00. AYe have cut the price in two. This is away below cost on these goods, but you can buy them that way, at 50c on the dollar. We have some
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And if you can use some Chenille Curtains this is your chance to buy them at less than wholesale prices. Anew line of
In Swiss, Lace, Silk, and Heavy Curtains, and all kinds of Draperies just in. "YVe invite your in
spection, at
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THE
STORE.
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WILL ROT BE INDICTED
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An Echo of the Riot in the State House.
THE GRAND JURY INVESTIGATING
Governor Matthews Testifies and Other
Witnesses Examined—Insurance Corn-
panic's Cancelling Risks on Saloon Prop
erty on Account of the Nicholson Law.
Other Happoninffs in the State.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 4.—Tlie belief is expressed here that the present grand jury, which is engaged in investigating the recent legislative riot in which Myron D. King, private secretary to Governor Matthews, was seriously injured while trying to make his way to the speaker with a veto just before the legislature adjourned sine die, will return 110 indictments because of the short time the jury will hold.
A number of witnesses testified yesterday. Governor Matthews was the principal witness. He gave the history of the custodian bill from the time it was received by him to the time he sent it to the house by his private secretary. Mr. Matthews did not see the riot, and could testify to nothing relating to the I actual light. He gave the jury the time of the departure of the bill from his office.
It is understood that Governor Matthews was ready to state, and perhaps lie did so state, that the reason lie held the custodian bili back was for the purpose and with the hope that it would bo defeated. Among the witnesses who have been called to testify are Will Hughets, deputy county auditor, M. D. Youtz, William Hatch, Representatives Adams, Allen, Boardman and others.
It is reported about the courthouse that there may be indictments for interfering with the governor's secretary, but this information does not come from the grand jury room.
V! STRANGE PHENOMENA.
Water Well Suddenly Changes to a Flow of Oil.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind., April 4.—A constant stream of people with vessels varying in size from an oyster can to a wash kettle, carrying away genuine oil from a well, was a scene witnessed yesterday at the well at the southeast corner of the public square. About 9 o'clock James Mobley took some water from the pump, and noticing the appearance of oil, applied a match. It burned freely, and lie filled a lamp, which made a good light. Large quantities of the water was pumped out 011 the ground, and when lighted the blaze rose to a height of 12 feet.
The well is an old one, having been used by the people for years as a watering place. For several years signs of oil have been detected, but this is by far the largest yield. Various theories are advanced as to its sudden appearance, the most reasonable being that it comes from an artesian well, which was bored a few years ago to a depth of 2,000 feet just a few yards away. When it was uncapped and a lighted taper dropped in a blue smoke arose. Excitement is very intense as other signs have been discovered.
SALOON INSURANCE.
Bisks
Being Cancelled on Account
of
the
Nicholson Law.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 4.—Many insurance companies are cancelling the risks which they have taken upon apart of the saloons in this state. Agents in many cities have received instructions to cancel these policies, although heretofore there has been 110 discrimination against saloon men who desired insurance.
The reason assigned for the new ruling is that companies can not afford to insure saloon property since the enactment of the Nicholson bill. Insurance men say that the character of the law is such as to force a class of saloonkeepers to retire from business and the dishonest ones may seek to make a sale of their effects to the insurance companies. Although the companies have not formed any agreement concerning the cancelling of risks on saloons, it is said that the matter will be brought before the insurance compact. Meantime the companies are acting individually.
METAL MANIPULATORS.
Tin, Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers' International Union Meeting:.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 4.—The tin, sheet iron and cornice workers' international union met yesterday in the state house. An address of welcome was delivered by President Prescott of the International Typographical union and James Duncan, vice president of the American Federation of Labor.
The committee on credentials, composed of Hughes of Pittsburg, Gilmoro of Toledo, Hanuegan of Omaha, Hockett of Indianapolis and MoGinnis of Detroit was appointed by President Pouchet of Chicago. The credentials of 30 delegates were presented to the committee in the afternoon. The reports of the officers of the organization will next be submitted, and after they are disposed of constitutional amendments will be discussed. The secretary is L. R. Sale of Lafayette and the treasurer G. II. Horan of Louisville.
Strikers' Figlit.
MUNCIE, Ind., April 4. Tuesday morning a dozen boltmakers employed at the Indiana iron works struck for higher wages. A majority of the men refused to join in the strike, and when they left the mill that night they were attacked by the strikers, and a general fight followed. Wednesday the men refused to return to work and made a more dangerous assault than the first. Foreman Charles Parker, of tlie works, was dangerously injured. John Soules and Edward Frank are also disabled. Of the strikers several were badly bruised. The most severely injured are: Thomas and Peter Miilveyhill, Fritz Kidisck, Daniel Ryan and Thomas Nolan. Several kinds of weapons were used but there waa no shooting.
MASONIC
OPERA HOUSE
WILL E. HUSTON, Manager.
COMING!
ONE SOLID WEEK.
ComipGing.Apiilt CLARKE
and
PARKINSON
Company
In a Repertoire of
New and Popular Plays.
"Under the direction of Robert B. Clarke.
Plays to Plea.se tbe People. Prices to Suit the Times.
10,20 30 CT3.
Ladies Free Monday JSight.
RESERVED SEATs ON SALE AT
HARRY STRICKLAND'S
WHITE HOUSE GROCERY.
Shirt Waists
Are very pretty and will be worn more than ever this season by the ladies, and our merchants haye all laid in a good supply of these popular garments, but a Shirt Waist never looks just as it should unless it is properly lauDdried, and we are now in shape to do this work with a guarantee that it will give perfect satisfaction. Ladies are invited to call in and see that their garments are properly attended to by competent lady assistants.
HERRING BROS..
Ben Strickland, Solicitor.
Local and Personal.
For The Finest Photographs Go to W. B. Cuyler's mar5d&vv Guaranteed Hat. The Rex Hat. 102t21 Buy only the best Hats. The Rex and Annex. 103t21
Rev. E. W. Souders little son Floyd, has the measles. Approved styles and good quality. The Rex Hat. 103t21
It. A. Black is at Knightstown today on legal business.
Mrs. Dr. R. B. Ramsey is visiting relatives at Now Castle. Buy elegant, new spring shapes in Rex and Annex stiff hats. 103t21
Mrs. Rella Wright, of Knightstown, was visiting lier cousin, D. H. Goble and famila, lastnight.
Mrs. Frankie Barrett left today for a month's visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bennett, at Crawfordsville.
See Andy List's samples of clothing. He has some fine ones. Prices reasonable, Odd Fellows building. 89tf
Miss Mattie Forgey went to near Wilkinson today to visit her cousin, Miss Rosa Simmons, until Saturday. ,.v
J. N. Orr left today for a two weeks' trip in making fruit tree deliveries for J. K._Henhy of the Panhandle Nurseries.
Miss Anna Ferrell who, on account of her illness has been with her home folks at Dublin, returned to Greenfield to-day.
Miss Minnie Hughes will entertain the C. C. C. club this evening at her home in honor of Miss Grace Berryman, of Crawfordsville.
Will O'Donnell and family, of Indianapolis, will arrive in Greenfield this evening for a few days's visit with his parents and old friends. 1
Rushville ia to hare a "Country Circus" April 26 and 27. "The Society Circus" has been having quite a rage this winter over the country.
Mr. Parkinson is exceedingly versatile in the varied roles he assumes, and is ably supported by a thoroughly efficient company.—Decatur (111.) Journal.
Andy List, agent for the Wanamaker & Brown Clothing Co., has opened an office in the Odd Fellows building and will be pleased to show yon his samples. Suits from $16 up. Pants from $4 up, 89tf 5
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GREENFIELD, INDIANA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1895. PRICE, TWO CENTS
WEATHER FORECAST.
For 36 hours ending 8 p. m. April 5, 1895. For Indiana—Fair and warmer tonight. Friday, increasing cloudiness and warmer.
MOORE.
THE CITY BONDS SOLD
AT FINK FIGURES—GRKENF1ELD TO BK CONGRATULATED.
Councilman MouIlvn a Great Auctioneer— Council Meet Agalu To-uiglit.
As advertised, $3,000 of water works bonds, and $30,000 of school corporation twenty-year bonds at 5 per cent, interest, were sold by Councilmen J. H. Moulden and J. F. Eagan and City Treasurer Smith, the committee, last night. The bidding was quite slow. Charles Downing. representing the Indiana Trust Co., bid par for the water works bonds, and 94 per cent, for the school bonds. This stood as the best bid for an hour or so, when Mr. Cope, representing Seasongood & Mayer, of Cincinnati, offered $1.00 premium for the water works bonds, and Mr. Bruce, of W. J. Hays & Son, Cleveland, O., offered 94 per cent, for the school bonds. As Mr. Downing, made no higher bid for the water works bonds, they were sold to Season good & Mayer. Then a spirited contest began for the school bonds. Mr. Downing's oiler of $28,200 was increased alternately by Mr. Bruce and Mr. Downing until Mr. Bruce secured the bonds for Hays & Son by his bid of §28,830. Mr. Downing made tho city big money by his management and good bidding. Mr. Mouiden's talks were very valuable, and as he grew eloquent over the needs of a new school house and our boys and girls, each little speech would add $100 to the price of the bonds.
The Council in its meeting unanimously confirmed the sale of the bonds, and contracts were made. Each firm put up a $500 forfeit that they would complete the contract in 20 days. The sale was a fine one—the water works bonds are 5 per cent., with the small premium of $1.00 deducted, and the school house bonds will draw only 5.19 per cent, interest. The people are to be congratulated on this spleudid sale. The children can now throw up their hats and rejoice, as they are to have a new school house.
As-it was late the Council had acted no other inporjant business but ajourned until to- night.
Tin 'Philosophy ot True Culture.
Was the subject of Rev. E. W. Souders address before the Cosmopolitan Club and its friends at the elegant residence of Dr. C. K. Bruner, on West Main street last night. The address was interesting, entertaining and instructive throughout, and pleased the large audience in attendance. Rev. Souders showed that True Culture consisted in the thorough and complete devolopement of the threefold nature of mankind, viz the physical, the mental, and the moral. We are glad to see such an excellent lecture, so thoroughly appreciated by so many of our people. It shows progress and development in the right direction. Refreshments were served by Dr. and Mrs. Bruner and the delightful social time that followed the address, was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
DFATHS.
As reported by Max Herrlich, funeral director, New Palestine, Ind. Died March 24 of Peritonitis, Eurilia Maria wife of Benjamin Scliildmeier of New Palestine. Funeral March 26. Age 28 years, 2 months, 3 days. Services at the German Ev. Zion church. Rev. Rettelhut and Rev. Troyer officiating. Interment Scliildmeiers cemetery.
March 28 of Prostatitis, Henry Ruster, 3 miles north of New Palestine. Funeral March 31. Age 67 years, 3 months and 1 day. Services at the German Ev. Zion church. Rev. Rettelhut and Rev. Troyer officiating, Interment Crown Point cemetery.
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County at tlie Front.
Rush county has a splendid and deserved reputation, not only over Indiana, but over the United States. Only recently Admiral Brown, a native of Rush county, was promoted and made the ranking officer of the United States Navy, and last week Col, Thaddeus H. Stanton, a native of Walker township, Rush county, was, by President Cleveland, appointed Paymaster-General of the U. S. Army, with rank as Brigadier General. He is 58 years old and entered the army over Iowa.
l)r. S. M. Miii'tiu
Insane.
On Tuesday a sanity commission consisting^ Justices Spencer and Geary and Drs. Boots and Black, found Dr. Martin to be of unsound mind. To-day he was taken to the Central Insane Hospital at Indianapolis by Sheriff Pauley, accompanied by Drs. Boots and Black. We regret the doctors condition very much as until a few years ago he was one of Greenfields leading physicians and most popular citizens. The authorities at the Hospital have great hopes in Dr. Martins case.
Lard
Of the very best quality retailing at 8c per pound smoked shoulders at 7c bacon at 9c and hams 11c, home product, at Thayer & Co. 'g market. 10t2
W. C. Dudding, W. H. Moore and H. G. Beeknerare at Tippecanoe City,O.,and H. P. Gough at Dunrieth this week packing nursery stock for spring delivery.
AB a Comedian Robert F. Parkinson is far ahead of any one yet seen on our stage. His specialties were applauded to the echo.—Anderson (Ind.) Daily Herald.
Geo. W. Morehead has been awarded by the Richmond Natural Gas Co. a contract for drilling twenty wells for them in 'the Madison and Delaware county fields.
An icicle would be compelled to laugh at the acting of Robert Parkinson, as a delineator of the ludicrous, he has few equals and no superiors.—Fort Wayne Gazette. J.
Mrs. J. F. Mitchell and son John, Mrs. H. S. Hume and Miss Florence Thayer, were at Indianapolis yesterday at the matinee to see Marie.......-Wainwright, the great actress.
Born to Ostwyn Wood and wife of Brandy wine Tp., Wednesday, a baby girl. John Q. White is prouder over being grand father than he w:ii over being elected Representative.
Mrs. G. W. bonders went to Tadm-iap-olis today and was accompanied home by her husband, G. W. Souders, who has been at the Central Insane Hospital there for some time. He is much better.
W. E. Scott, court reporter under Judge Martin for six years, will start on the road in a few days »s traveling salesman for the Manufacturers Oil of Cleveland, O. Ed will make a success.
The Baptists hold their regular meetings at the Christian church next Saturday and Sunday at 2 p. m. each day. Elder W. R. Noles of Rensselaer, Ind., will preach. All are cordially invited to attend.
John Evans, who has been at the Central Insane Hospital for eight years, was brought back by Sheriff Pauley to-day, as he was pronounced an incurable. He will probably be placed in the county house.
Prof. George S. Wilson, Superintendant of the city schools, and Epliraim Marsh, President of the School Board, left for Indianapolis to-day and will inspect the public schools of Noblesville tomorrow.
"A Woman's Peril" is evidently one of those plays created for laughing purposes only, and in that respect is more than a success, Bobby Parkinson, in his role, kept the audience screaming with delight.—Grand Rapids (Mich.) Democrat.
Alva Reeves, of this city, who is a substitute clerk in the Railway Mail Service, now has regular work. He has been for a month in the transfer clerk's office at Terre Haute and this week began a month's job of weighing the mail on the I. D. & S. R. R. between Indiandianapolis and Decatur 111.
At the Pan]jHandle~Nurseries we "have a] full assortment of fruit, ornamental and^street trees at prices to suit the purchaser. Also my stock of small fruit is complete. If you want to save money, call and see me before placing your order. J. K. HENBV, South of glass works, Greenfield, Ind. 13t4
There was a very large Indianapolis delegation today, including Judge Offutt, John McNew, Webb Felt, W. F. McBane, Elmer E. Stoner, Dr. Selman and son Frank, Quitman Jackson, Mesdames Kph Marsh, Elmer Swope, John Barr, M. F. Wills, W. R. King, Winfield Gant, Mart Hlnchman, J. H. Smith, B. D. Biuford, James Foster, Miss Marsh and Miss Lydia Oakerson.
Parties driving into Greenfield from the northeast part of the county claim that the road leading from East Greenfield down to Brnndywine creek at the north corporation line has a yery offensive odor. Some parties who have been hauling away night soil and other filth in boxes and barrels have dumped it out on the road east of the creek, and it is not only offensive to the smell and sight, but dangerous in other particulars. Horses have scared at the unsightly and evil-smelling filth and several runaways have been narrowly averted. The city and county officials should arreot these violaters of the law and see that they are properly punished.
Watch For the tiri'eui.ehl l»:e Co.'a Wagon.
Monday, April 1, George Morehead, proprietor of the Greenfield Ice Factory, started his wagon for the season. Cards will be given to all families who desire them, so that when they want ice they can hang out their cards. If a card is not left with you and you want one, notify Mr. Morehead. 108t7
Suit For #5,000 Damages,
Henry C. Rumrill, as administrator of the estate of G. G. Tague, deceased, has brought suit against the P. C. C. & St. L. railroad company for $5,000 damages on account of the killing of Mr. Tague by a freight train recently. The attorneys are R. A. Black and Ponlson & McBane.
The Board of Directors of the Greenfield Building and Loan Association have made an order reducing the premium on all loans to 12c per share per week. This practically makes the rate 8 per cent.
V. L. EARLY, Pres.
JOHK CORCORAN, Sec'y. »lldwtf
It's Hard
Carpets,
1 it
We have been granted a patent on low prices.
011
•'Credit Houses
But its maoiiificent to the
CP BUIEljS:
Straw Matting,
Linoleum,
Oil Clotia?
Lace Curtains,
Portierse,
Window Shades.,
Carpet Felt,
Are reduced to tlie Minimum,
Our prices on Carpets be
gin at one dime. Our prices on Straw flat
ting begin at one dime. Our prices on half-woolLn-
ions are the lowest. Our prices on all.wools'arc
the lowest. We will surprise you iis you come and look. We will be delighted to show yoir.-.
We are in the swim to sell goods and we propose to'do it by underselling all credit houses. Come and ^ee us.
H. B. THAYER
Greenfield, Ind.
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