Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 19 December 1895 — Page 1

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We have some beautiful things for Christmas. Tablecloths and napkins and napkin sets. Doylies, towels, tray cloths, lunch cloths, center pieces, dresser scarfs, pillow shams and side board covers.

J. WARD WALKER & CO.

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|l. We do not claim to have the largest, the finest, nor the cheapest

Stock of Holiday goods in the country, but merely ask you to call and gee what we have, the amount we have, the quality of our go( ds and .qpr prices Our line consists of Books, Albums, Toilet Cases, Glove, Handkerchief, Fan, Jewel, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Perfumes, Gold Pens, Toilet.Goods,

Pocket Knives, Cigars, etc. Call early, and in case you something in our line which we do not have in stock, we will

KISS

Yours Respectfully,

OEESOENT: PHARMACY:

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"When you save money purchase it is just like finding it. We are saving you money, on all Christmas goods. This week and

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Bedroom Suits

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LEE C. THAYER.

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INTOLERABLE STATE OF AFFAIRS

No Netrs From Zeitoun and It Is Feared

That Another Bloody Massacre Has Occurred There—The Weakness of the Sultan's Rule Becoming Apparent No Serious Rioting in Constantinople. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 19.—The em

bassies of the powers are still receiving detailed reports from different parts of Anatolia, and it appears to be recognized on all sides here, that, in view of the intolerable state of affairs prevailing in certainfparts of Asiatic Turkey, the powers can not much longer remain inactive. This view is based upon the theory that although the disorders may be suppressed, the powers will be compelled to intervene in order to secure the punishment of those who have been guilty of massacreing the Christians and to bring about the restitution of stolen property to its rightful owners.

It is believed that no effective measures for the alleviation of prevailing distress, or calculated to quell the growing discontent of the Turkish subjects of the sultan will be taken untii the powers intervene actively in the administration of the empire. This feeling of discontent, alluded to in these dispatches, is undoubtedly growing in intensity, and spreading to all parts of the sultan's dominions. The events of the past year or so seem to have opened the eyes of even the old Turks to the weakness of the sal run's rule, ami to the abuses credited to the palace people who advise him. If this is the case with the old Turks it can readily be imagined that the matter is much more seriously regarded by the young Turks,

who may be said to be nearly ripe, for revolt. These latter, however, lack a leader and organization.

As day after day passes and there is no news of any importance direct from Zeitoun, the feeling of anxiety as to the fate of the Armenians who are holding that town against the Turks increases, and the darkest forebodings are heard on all sides among the Armenians. It now seems to be generally admitted that the Turks have surrounded Zeitoun, and nobody here would be astonished at the news of a terrible massacre of the Armenians of that city and vicinity. The strongest representations possible have been made to the porte on this subject, and the usual assurances that the insurgents will be treated with humanity have been given, but for all that the worst is feared for the unfortunate rebels of Zeitoun, whether they surrender or fight it out to the last.

Alarming rumors as to the attitude of the populace here are still in circulation, and the ambassadors have it is understood, laid plans for concerted action upon the part of the guardships and their crews in the event of fresh disturbances here, and it is reported that any serious rioting may lead to the presence here of further reinforcements of guardships, for the representatives of the powers will not leave anything to chance or caprice in the matter of protecting the lives and property of the foreigners in this city and vicinity.

WILL MAKE NO MORE QUEER.

Nelson Drigsjs, the Famous Counterfeiter, Is Dead. DAYTON, O., Dec. 19.—Nelson Driggs,

the most famous counterfeiter of his time, is dead. He was at one time said to be worth nearly .$1,000,000, made by exchanging counterfeit for good. He has spent many years in the penitentiary, his longest sentence being for 15 years in JoLiet, Ills, For the past five or more years he has lived a retired life here, attending to his property and managing a roadhouse. The last escape in which Driggs and his young wife, Gertie, figured was when Chief United States Detective Bell, Detective Donnella and others came here in 1888 to capture Jim Guyon, the noted counterfeiter, who had $25,000 planted at the Driggs' mansion.

The plans of the detectives were well, but Guyon was in the woods back of the house when the attempt was made. Detective Donnella pursued Guyon, who was flying for his life. All of a sudden Guyon jumped behind a tree, and when Donnella came up, Guyon fired a bullet into his face. Donnella fell and Guyon, thinking he was dead, fled.

Donnella was stunned, and rising, obtained a fanner's horse and pluckily pursued Guyon, who escaped and is now in Mexico. Chief Bell wrote a novel founded on this celebrated case. The detective secured $29,000 in counterfeit bills which was buried on the Driggs premises.

The Driggs received a jail sentence because no proof was string enough to convict them. A volume of sensations could be written about the Driggs family. Driggs was 86 years of age.

THREE HATTERS LOST.

They Went Fishing in the Hudson River

Lut Sunday.

YONKERS, N. Y., Dec. 19.—Tlie mystery of the disappearance of Alexander Houston, Louis Bechtold and Frederick Fisher, the three hat finishers of this city, who, Sunday, went on a fishing trip to the Jersey shore, under the Palisades, has been solved. Their bodies were found at the bottom of the Hudson river, at the foot of Park street, by employes of the Waring hat shop.

An upturned boat, a broken oar and a hat were picked up in the morning a short distance .from Ludlow by Policemen Robinson and Welch. The hat was identified as that of Fisher. Joseph Wood, with a crew of men, grappled for the bodies, and soon succeeded in bringing Bechtold's body to the surface, and shortly afterward the other two bodies were recovered. It is supposed that while attempting to make a landing the boat y/as capsized.

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GREENFIELD INDIANA THURSDAY EVENING DECEMBER 19, 1895

ACT AT ONCE

Powers Called on to Stop the Turkish Massacres.

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CAREER ENDED.

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Death of Captain Isaac IJassett, "Father of the Senate." WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Captain Isaac

Bassett, the veteran assistant doorkeeper of the senate, died yesterday afternoon.

Captain Isaac Bassett, the "Father of the Senate," spent his entire life as a senate employe. He enjoyed the distinction of being the second page appointed in the chamber and the last officer elected by ballot, all subsequent offices being filled by appointment.

Captain Bassett was born in this city 76 years ago. His father was Simeon Bassett, who came here from Milford, Conn., and his mother was of Irish birth. He was a protege of Daniel "Websters, who secured the appointment of the boy, then 11 years of age, as a page. During the subsequent (34 years of service, he became messenger and finally assistant doorkeeper, or assistant sergeant-at-arms, the latter two offices being identical. His duties practically embraced the overseeing of the housekeeping of the senate, the seating of members and in cases of emergency the actual police work of the sergeant-at-arms.

Early in his career as assistant doorkeeper he calmly faced a drawn revolver held by the eider Saulsbury, senator from Delaware, who had been ordered arrested for disturbing the senate. Senator Saulsbury, however, was coaxed out by his colleagues and avoided being taken into custody. He usually introduced those who bore messages from the president or the house of representatives, and participated in other like formalities. it was also his custom to sign all caucus calls for the parly in power.

MO-EL STORY DENIED.

Secret.! evfoert's Oiraiulson Not a Comiiiodore. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—It is learned

at the navy department that an article which is going the rounds of the press is causing the secretary some aunoyaiico by its statements, though probably the article was not so intended. It speaks about Secretary Herbert's Christinas presents and of models of battleships being sent to his house as playthings for his grandson.

The publication also states that a model is being made of every ship in the navy. The only foundation for the article is that models of the different classes of battleships are made and have been for some time past, about one every year. These are deposited in the navy department and none of them have ever been in the secretary's house. Miss Herbert has not been in Washington for six months and no grandchild of Secretary Herbert's ever saw one of the models. The publication is wholly imaginative.

DISASTERS AT SEA. Newfoundland

Many "Lives I.ost Off the Coast. ST. JOHNS, N. F., Dec. 19.—The mail

steamer from the northern coast has just arrived here and reports frightful ravages by recent gales.

The schooner Victory and her crew of 22 have been lost. The schooner Gold Finch has been lost with 14 souls.

Four other vessels are missing. The coast steamer Virginia Lake, which arrived yesterday afternoon reports immense destruction all along the coast. A boat named Peri Pampai was picked up on the Grand Banks. It is believed to have belonged to a foundered French vessel.

An Absconder Hcn-d From. TERRE HAIITE, Iiu. —The

absconding Adams ex agent, George W. McCammon, has been traced to Jackson, Miss., and the police have received a telegram that he has left there for Natchez. He is undoubtedly trying to reach New Orleans, so as to get to Mexico. It is said his stealings will amount to fully $5,000. The safe could not be opened here and was shipped to the manufacturer at Cincinnati. Until it is opened the exact amount can not be given.

Founder of the Big Four System Dead. CLEVELAND, Dec. 19.—Leander M.

Hubby, one of the most widely knowu of Cleveland's earlier business men, died at his home on Euclid avenue last night, aged 81 years. In 1855 Mr. Hubby was made the president of the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati railroad, wrhich office he filled for several years, and during his administration laid the foundation for the present Big Four system.

Martinez Campos Will Resign. 3HR MADRID, Dec. 19.—The Heraldo re

peats the statement that Martinez Campos will resign the governor generalship of Cuba.

Banks to Show Up.

WASHINGTON, Deo. 19.—The comptroller has issued a call on national banks for a report of their condition at the close of business on Friday, Dec. 13.

Indications.

Threatening weather and showers warm southerly winds in southern portion slightly cooler in northern portion

THE MARKETS.

Review of the Grain and Livestock Markets »For December 19. *.

Pittsburg.

Cattle—Prime, $4 15(^4 30 good, $3 80@ 4 00 good butchers', 18 6J@J 8J bulls, stags and cows, $1 oU(£i)i 00 rough itio, $2 50@$3 50 fresh cowu and springers, tl5@40. Hogs—Prime light, 13 70®3 75 best Yorkers, $3 65@3 70 common to fair Yorkers, $3 50@3 65 roughs, |&J)0@3 75. Sheep—Extra, (3 00(88 20 good, $2 60(g) 2 80 fair, $2 00(S2 (iO common, 50o$ $1 25 spring lambs, $2 30(g4 40 veal calves, 16 o0@7 00.

Cincinnati.

Wheat—63@66^c. Corn—27@80o. Cattle—Selcctecl butchers, $3 60@4 00 fair to medium, $2 (30@3 40 common, $2 00(sH 2 90. Hogs—Selected and prime butchers, $8 50@3 55 packing, $8 35@3 45 common to rough, |3 00@3 35. Sheep—$1 00 @3 60. Lambs—13 75Q4

We will offer extra' purchasers of

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H. B. THAYER,

Greenfield, Ind.

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PRICE, TWO CENTS

Fifteen Fire Fur Cepes from John Shellito Compaxsy at Cincinnati, on consignment, which will fee sold at,wholesale prices. All that are left will be returned to the house on Friday. Think of it, elegant fur capes from

S8.50 TO $20.00

We can 'save you from $5.00 $10.00 on eyery cape. Come^ once and see them.

inducements this week to

China and Queensware.

We never had as fine an assortment and we never sold them as low as now. We take great pleasure in showing the goods and? quoting prices^^^-

.STRICKLAND

Masonic Hall Grrocer,

v. ii cl'iif fifty of the clocks. I (1 -I it i-o I coulcl bu\ them cheap. »in ix t" II them chcap. 'Ilii'v hiv- no c1h\M| mad' clocK, but made by a standard! mi mi !:t" ii el* :nd arc fully warranted for one year. ft .i. cbo Kn' C'AOfl ?. -y

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