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to secure this position nowadays as it would to obtain an assistant secretaryship, and Mr. Rtehman is very proud of his success. • • • Representative Overstreet left for Indianapolis this evening to take part in the sound-money convention. He will not be accompanied by Mr. Hull, of lowa, that gentleman finding It impossible to leave at this time. * • • George \V. Cock ley, cf Peru. Ind., has been appointed railway mail clerk. • * • A. C. Woodruff, of Oakland City, has been debarred from practice before the Interior Department for unprofessional conduct in tho pension claim of Eliza Skelton. * • * William T. Smith was to-day appointed postmaster at White Hall, Owen county, Indiana, vice Schuyler C. Coffey, resigned. James H. Cox will be appointed postmaster at Letts, Decatur county. * • • George If. Robinson has been reinstated as gauger in the Sixth internal revenue district of Indiana. * • Senator Cullom has introduced a bill which provides for the filing of schedules of rates for interstate transportation between any two points, and it is specifically stated that this shall apply “although one point is situated in a foreign country.” All common carriers are required to file with the Interstate-commerce Commission “copies of all contracts or agreements with other common carriers in relation to any traffic affected by the provisions of this act to which it may be a party." There is ■peeltie provision against a change of schedule rates as there is also against rebates and remittances or special privileges to shippers, penalty in each case being $5,000, each day to count as a separate offense so long as the practice is continued. It is made a misdemeanor to aid in any unjust discrimination under the act or in any fraudulent representation by w’hieh transportation is obtained at leas than the lawful rates, and the offense is made punishable by a tine of $5,000 and one year’s imprisonment. A fine of $5.0)0 is also imposed for a change of rates by any unauthorized device. The carriers themselves, as well as their agents, are made liable for all offenses. Persons testifying falsely under the act are to be deemed guilty of perjury. * * * The Senate committee on appropriations to-day concluded its consideration of the legislative, executive and judical appropriation bill, and Senator Cullom reported it to the Senate. As reported the bill carries an aggregate appropriation of $21,629,300, a net increase over the amount appropriated In the House bill of $153,055. * * * A telegram has been received from Senator Turley, of Tennessee, stating that he has decided to allow his pair, with Senator Spooner, in opposition to Mr. Corbett, of Oregon, to stand. This decision leaves the report of the committee adverse to Mr. Corbett.

IVES WftS UNFORTUNATE i AM) “WIZARD” SCHAEFER WON BA' A SCORE OF ion TO it's. ■ ■■ The Two Crack Billiard Players Tied for First and Second Alonev in the Chicago Tournament. CHICAGO, Jan. 22.—The schedule of the 13-Inch balk line tournament was completed to-day, and Ives and Schaefer are tied for first and second money. The “Wizard” was too much for the “young Napoleon,” and won to-night's game by a score of 400 to 378. The finish was a heart-breaker, and but for an unfortunate kiss that paused the balls to line up for Ives, the result would probably have been reversed, as he w r as in good stroke and had the balls In good position. The cheering when “Jake” made his final shot was deafening and was long continued. It has not been yet decided whether the tie will be played off or the two moneys divided. Score: Schaefer—l3B. 1. 38, 36, 4 , 0,2, 5,0, 35, 12, 24. 11, 26, 48, 0,8, 12—400. Average. 22 2-9; high runs, 138, 48. Ives-6, 19. 100, 16, 39, 31. 0,7, 6, 12, 6, 39, 0, 18, 15. 13. 51-278. Average, 16 6-17; high runs. 100, 51. Refeiee—John Matthews. Marker —Charles Matthews. George Sutton made sure of third money In the billiard tournament by defeating Cattor, this afternoon, 260 to 95. Catton coulft not play a "little bit” and in his first ten Innings only gathered 25 points. Had Sutton teen playing up to his mark this would have put the Rock Islander hopelessly out of the game, but the Canadian had only scored 73 points and Catton, with a run of 43 in the eleventh, made matters more even. The latter’s revival was temporary and Sutton began to run away from him. During the next eight innings the Canadian made runs of 49. 28, 24 and 45, eventually running the game out in the nineteenth inning, with 23. Catton did not have an easy leave during the game and this cut down his play almost to nothing. Score: Sutton—l. 0, 11. 19. 3, 17. 4. 0. 7, 11, 8,4, 49. 5. 28, 1, 24 . 45, 23. Total. 260. Average. 13 13-19: high runs. 49, 45. Catton—2, 2. 18. 0, 2. 0,1, 0,0, 0, 43, 4,3, 9,5, 0. 0, 6. Total. 95. Average, 5 5-18: high runs, 43. 18. Referee—John W. Matthews. Marker— Charles Matthews. The prize money in the tournament was made up of $1,750, put up by the Brunswick Balke-Collender Company; SIOO entrance money from each of the five contestants and the net gate receipts. This was to be divided into four prizes, of 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent., respectively. Return of Jockey Sloan. NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—Jockey Tod Sloan, the American who has been in England since last fall riding English horses, arrived home to-day on the Campania. Sloan wants to go back to England this year, but Mr. Fleischmann. one of his American emplovers, said to-day that they could not agree to this, as their plans for the coming season w ere to a great extent based on their high opinion of the jockey's ability. The American Runner Won. LONDON. Jan. 22.—Charles Kilpatrick, th American runner, beat George Ti nckler, the Irish runner, in the first of their two races to-day for $250 a side. Ev erlmrdt Whips Donnelly. HOT SPRINGS. Ark.. Jan. 22.—Jack E\crhardt knocked Eddie Donnelly out in the sixth round to-night. Story of a Small Hoy. Washington Post. Miss Louise Closser. w hom doubtless you remember as an especially cle\er member of Mr. Crane's company, tells a s'ory of something which happened during Mr. Mansfield's recent ngagement here, much to the amusement of stage-folk. One of Mr. Mansfield's players leaving the theater very late one evening, came upon a small boy waiting patiently near the stage door. "Are you Mr. Mansfield?” asked the boy eagerly.' "No. said the actor. The boy’s face fell. “When is Mr. Mansfield coring out?” he asked. The actor looked out to the street. Mr. Mansfield’s carriage was I'.ot there. “I think he has already gone,” hasaid. “Gone;” echoed the boy. with a freak in his voice. "Oh, have I missed him? I’ve waited here since 9 o’clock and now I’ve missed him. 1 did want to see him awful had, too. They told me he’d come out this door, and I’ve stood here all evening. 1 don’t see how I’ve missed him.” ’ What did you,want to see Mr. Mansfield about?” asked the actor. "Why, you see.” explained the boy. with a pitiful iittle quaver in his voice, “they’re having a fair out at our church and there’s a piano lamp to be won by the most popular voting lady. My sister, she wants it awful bad, and I walked all the way in this evening to see Mr. Mansfield to ask him i wistfully)—to ask him if he wouldn’t please buy a vote. 1 did want my sister to have that iamp so bad. but now I’ve missed him. I’m afraid she won’t get it.” The Celestial Surgeon. If I have faltered more or less In my great task of happiness: If I have moved among my race And shown no glorious morning face; If beams from happy human eyes Wave moved me not; if morning skies. Books and my food and summer rain Knocked or. my sullen heart in vain—-1-ord. thy most pointed pleasure take And stab my spirit broad awake; Or, Lord, if too obdurate I, , Choose Thou, before that spirit die, A piercing pain, a killing sin, Aud to my dead heart run them In! —Robert Louis Stevenson.

ECHO OF A MURDER CASE 1 WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING CLARA SHANKS WANTS *30,000. Claim* of Indiana Heir* to a Share in Clarke Million* May Me Sustained —Other State New*. * Special to the Indianapolis Journal. COVINGTON. Ind., Jan. 22.—The celebrated Shanks case Is being revived, with an Interest that bids fair to rival the old murder case. There has been filed in the office of the county clerk a new' complaint for $50,000 damages by Miss Maggie Keller, of Jackson township, who was one of the defendants in the Clara Shanks murder case, tried in Terre Haute about two years ago. The case was taken to Vigo county on change of venue from Parke. The defendants in this big damage suit are all well-known citizens of this county and of Parke. They are George V. Thomas, Joseph Thomas, John 11. Newlin, Miles Ratcliff, H. W. McKey, Luthfer Delp, Henry Clare, Henry A. Meyers, Arri3on Weaver, "William Alward and Timothy Alward. The attorneys for the plaintiff are Lamb & Beasley, of Terre and C. M. McCabe, of this city. Nebeker & Simms have entered their appearance to the action for the defense. The cause will be tried at the February term of the Fountain Circuit Court. The case is causing much comment, almost as much interest being shown as when Miss Keller was acquitted of the murder. The complaint sets forth that by reason of false and malicious prosecution sensational accounts concerning the plaintiff as defendant were published in newspapers all over the country, and that she was thereby made the object of morbid curiosity and suffered great humiliation and disgrace; that she was compelled to spend a large sum of money in her defense, and was for a long time deprived of her liberty and made to forego the amenities of her home; that her fair name and reputation were destroyed; that her health is permanently Impaired and broken down; that her life and prospects are blighted and ruined, and that, therefore, she demands judgment for $50,090.

INDIANA OBITUARY. Father Koenig Pause* Away After Three Day*’ Illness. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. • 22.—Rev. Father Koenig, pastor of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, died to-day after a three days’ illness of paralysis superinduced by Bright’s disease. He was the oldest Catholic clergyman in point of service in northern Indiana. Father Koenig was born in Westphalia, Germany, eighty-two years ago. His body will lie in state in his church until Tuesday, when the funeral will he conducted by Bishop Rademacher. Father 11. J. Selbertz. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, Ind., Jan. 22.—Rev. 11. J. Seibertz, who a few days ago was taken to a Cincinnati hospital for treatment, died there this morning as the result of a stroke of paralysis. For the past twenty-two years he had been pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. He was born in Rhine province, Germany, and was fifty-seven years old. Before coming to this city he w’as stationed at Dover and Madeline, Ind. The remains will be brought to this city for interment. Mrs. Susan Githens, aged eighty-four, died to-day at her home here after a long illness. She was born in Highland county, Ohio, in 1314, and had resided here since 1833. She was the mother of J. A. G. Githens, of Peru, and A. H. Githens, of, Chicago. Ellen Moore, aged about eighty, died this afternoon. She had been a resident of the city for many years. JUSTICE MISCARRIES. Decatur Jury Disagree* In Notorious "White Cap t'n*e. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. DECATUR, Ind., Jan. 22.—The White Capping case against Ed and Buck Rohr, which has occupied the Adams Circuit Court the past week, resulted in a disagreement of the jury, after being out twenty hours. Their disagreement was a great surprise, as it seemed to be the general opinion that the boys were guilty. Young Ashbaucher, son of Sheriff Ashbaucher, who pleaded guilty some time ago, related the Whole story of how they whipped Olflcer Patrick last September, and also implicated a widow here as being one of the plotters of the outrage. She may be arrested later. There is considerable excitement and indignation here, and some of the jurymen who were for conviction are very loud in their condemnation of those who voted for acquittal. Through instructions of Governor Mount. Judge Heller had appointed the best legal talent in northern Indiana to assist Prosecutor Dave E. Smith, and the result is a disappointment. The case will be tried again at the next term of court. WELCOMED WITH CANNON. How De Pauw Boy* Greeted the Champion Orator. Special to the Indianapoli3 Journal. GREENCASTLB, Ind., Jan. 22.—The students of De Fauw’ this afternoon gave Thomas W. Nadal, the oratorical winner, a hearty greeting on his return from Indianapolis. The artillery squad of the military department met the train and fired a saiute in a drenching rain, after which Mr. Nadal was driven in a cab to the university, where a large crowd had gathered in Meharry Hall. He and his mother w'ere given a cordial reception. Speeches were made by Charles Beard, Dr. Gobin, Mayor Birch, Professor Priest. Rev. Wise and others, after which Mr. Nadal in a feeling talk expressed his thanks to the students and citizens for their loyal support. The meeting was full of enthusiasm and a grand send-off was given De Pauw’s representative for the interstate in May. * MRS. COFFMAN’S CRIME. Gave Her llaliy Lamia mini ami Then Committed Suicide. Associated Press Dispatch. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 22.—Mrs. Seth Coffman, who lived in Greenville township, Clark county, Indiana, near New Albany, committed suicide this morning by cutting her throat with a kitchen knife. Before committing the deed she attempted to end the life of her infant child, who slept in its cradle in an adjoining room. She poured a large dose of laudanum down its throat and left it to its fate. The child will die. No eausa is assigned for the suicide, as the Coffmans were in fairly good circumstances and no domestic troubles existed. The husband of Mrs. Coffman was in Louisville at the time of the suicide. MRS. HEATH ACQUITTED. Jnry Out Only Thirty Minute* in the Murder Trial. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SULLIVAN. Ind.. Jan. 22.—The jury in the Heath murder case returned a verdict to-night of “not guilty," after being out just thirty minutes. There was great excitement in the courtroom when the verdict was read. People threw their hats and shouted to the tops of their voices in approval of the verdict. Women embraced Mrs. Heath, and. with her child at her side and tears filling her eyes, she thanked each one of the jurors. Hoonier Heir* to Clarke** Million*. PARACHUTE, Col., Jan. 22,-Edwin Hillaker was seen to-day at his ranch in regard to the lmblay Clarke millions, and papers were exhibited and correspondence read that corroborate all facts. In the winter of 1895-6, wdiile John Clarke, father-in-law of HUlaker. was stopping at the latter's ranch, he told lltllaker of his early days, saying he was born In New York city, moved to New Jersey and from there with his father to Indiana. He told Hillaker that his uncle. Imblu.t- Clarke, had gone to California in 1849. Hi 11 Aker thought nothing in particular of the story until last November, when he saw' an article in the New York World about one lmblay Clarke, who left New' Jersey in 1849 for California, where he accumulated some’King hk> UW/,-

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000. He wrote two letters from -there, hut was lost track of, and it was learned that he had gone to Peru in 1860. In 1870 he was heard from in Peru. He was Married and still acquiring wealth. ll is New Jersey relatives heard indirectly soon after he had gone to Australia. Nothing more was heard from him. Last year his nephew saw an advertisement in New York and London papers seeking information of heirs to lmblay Clarke, who died in Australia in 1875, leaving $25,000,009. John Clarke left his relatives in Indiana in 1860. and has not seen them since. His father, Thomas Clarke, was a brother to lmblay Clarke, who also had another brother and sister. Thomas Clarke’s share would be one-third of the estate. Le**n for Policemen Who Shoot. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 22.—After two days’ deliberation the jury to-night returned a verdict allowing Marion Collins S9B damages in the $5,000 suit against Policeman George Benadum. The costs in the case w'ill amount to nearly S4OO more. There wras a family quarrel and the policeman shot Collins in the arm while the man was running away from the Benadums’ house. It was claimed by the policeman that the shot was fired in the air and that the bullet glanced from a telegraph wire and struck the man. In his instructions Judge Koons read the law to Muncie officers, instructing them that there was no defense for arresting a man without a warrent, except on the charge of larceny or murder. The court al3o said the man should be fined for shooting in the corporate limits if the shot was only for the purpose of frightening the man wanted. One of the jurors stated that nearly the whole amount would have been allowed had the case been tried in a court out of Muncie, where the principals were not known. Marion After Armor-Plate Work*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION, Ind., Jan. 22.—A communication from Congressman Steele to President McClure, of the Commercial Club, received to-day, announces that there is a possibility of Marion securing the armor plate plant which the government is expected to establish in the gas belt. The plant is to consist of ten one-story steel buildings. The buildings would be filled with the latest style of heavy hydraulic presses, lathes, forges and machines for curving the plate. The site requires 140 to 160 acres Offers of sites have already been made, and a meeting will he held Monday morning to prepare definite propositions to be made to the government. More of Murphy’s Daring; Work. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FARMLAND, Ind., Jan. 22.—John Murphy, one of the men suspected of counterfeiting at Richmond, and taken to Indianapolis, came to his home, at Unionsport, this county, after his release a few days ago, and held up Henry Truscott, a harness nuiker, relieving him of his shot sack, containing $35. Truscott had SIOO more that Murphy would have got had it not been for a couple of Truscott’s friends coming to his relief. Murphy left quickly and the officers have no trace of him. Murphy has served three different terms in the penitentiary. High School Inspect* Zinc Works. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. INGALLS, Ind., Jan. 22.—Professor George W. Benton, of the Indianapolis High School, accompanied by forty-two pupils of the chemistry class, visited this city and Pendleton to-day. The party inspected the workings of the zinc works and bottle works here and the window glass factories at Pendleton. This is Professor Benton’s second trip to Ingalls with his classes. Fnneral of Willis G. Neff To-Day. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. GREENCASTLE, Ind., Jan. 22.—The funeral of the late Willis G. Neff, postmaster of this city, whose tragic death w r as told in to-day’s Journal, will take place Sunday. Brief services will be held at the family residence at noon, after which the funeral party will take the 1:37 o’clock train for Sullivan, where other services will be held at 10 o’clock Monday morning, with burial in that city.

Graduate of Reform School. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Jan. 22.—John Tinsley, a graduate of the Plainfield Reform School, and W. Cunningham were arrested last night on the charge of robbing the saloon of John Geinger, on the night of Jan. 14. They were held over to the Circuit Court in SSOO. At least fifty business houses have been burglarized during the past four weeks. Mr*. Grigsby Want* Alimony. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MORRISTOWN, Ind., Jan. 22.—The wife of Leslie Grigsby has filed suit for divorce, SI,OOO alimony and S3OO for court costs. She alleges cruelty. She is the daughter of A. A. Lindsey, a prominent lumber dealer of this place. Her husband's father, who was a wealthy farmer, died a few weeks ago, and Leslie will receive one-fourth of his father's estate, less the widow’s share. Parties for Mi** Dunlap. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. FRANKLIN, Ind., Jan. 22.—E. O. Collins and Miss Edna Dunlap, prominent young society people of this city, will be married next Wednesday evening. Several social affairs were given this week in honor of Miss Dunlap. Thursday a china shower was given by Miss Mayme Payne and this afternoon a kitchen shower by Miss Bertha Fletcher. More Morton Resolution*. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND, Ind., Jan. 22.—50 l Meredith Post, G. A. R., has adopted a report from a special committee, asking that if it be possible the statue of Oliver P. Morton be restored to its former position on Monument place, at Indianapolis, and that Mrs. Morton be given a hearing by the board of regents. Frnncesville OH Field. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CROWN POINT, Ind., Jan. 22.—The Local Oil and Gas Company of Francesville held a meeting last night and made arrangements to lease five thousand acres of land near that city for the purpose of prospecting for oil or gas. Oil in paying quantities has been found there. Johnson** Permanent Job. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MARION, Ind., Jan. 22.—Judge Kirkpatrick overruled the motion for anew trial in the Noah Johnson case to-day and then gave him a life sentence in accordance with the verdict. Sheriff Alexander took the prisoner to Michigan City this afternoon. Indiana Note*. The jury in the suit of Mrs. John Mclntyre against the City of Lebanon for SB,OOO damages for injuries received by a fall on a defective sidewalk returned a verdict for the city. The Wabash Lodge. Knights of Pythias, has had plans made for a splendid new castle hall and opera house, which it is proposed to erect on the vacant lot owned by the lodge in Wabash. Harve Brewer, a prominent merchant of Greenwood, a few days ago gave the Presbyterian Church of that place SI,OOO, on condition that $5,000 more be raised for a new church. Yesterday enough had been pledged to secure Mr. Brewer's gift. Frank Shueraft was arrested at New Castle Saturday on information from Winchester. when l he is wunted for stealing a gold watch. Shueraft has served on term in Jeffersom die, one in Plainfield and one in Columbus, O. His father is now doing time in Michigan City, and a brother is in the sumo business in Jeffersonville. How Do Mice See in the Dark! Correspondence New York Post. I have been much annoyed by mice lately, and “oft in the stilly night, when slumber’s chains have bound me,” I have waked to hear them gnawing and running about in the walls of the house in which I live. This has led me to wonder how mice and rats and other nocturnal creatures find their way about within the walls of houses in the dead of night, where, to human eyes, there must be absolute darkness. Have scientific men any theory regarding this matter, or have they made any investigation into the structure of the eyes of nocturnal creatures which would explain the ability of these creatures to move about in perfect darkness. A few years ago a scientific man in Europe stumbled unexpectedly (I fancy that it is fair to use that phrase) upon a fact, never. I believe, until then suspected by man, namely, that many substances believed to be opaque are more or less translucent under certain conditions. Has it ever occurred to anybody that the creatures w'hieh move about in what is to our eyes total darkness may possess a visual power, by which substances entirely opaque to humun eyes are transparent to them?

RELIEF WILL BE NEEDED — DENIAL OF PREVIOUS REPORTS CONCERNING THE KLONDIKE. ♦ Food I* Scarce aud Gold Seeker* May Starve Before Spring if Succor Doe* Not Reach Them. * WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.—The reports that have been coming to*the War Department recently indicate that there is no scarcity of food in the Klondike country have taken another turn, and the last report goes to show' there is already great scarcity there, with prospects of worse to come. Assistant Secretary Mikeljohn has received a report from General Merrlam, at Vaucouver barracks, which makes the fact appear, and, w’hile incidentally explaining the erroneous report from Portland, Ore., to the effect that the government relief expedition had been abandoned. General Merriam says, after referring to the report of Major Rucker, dated Dyea, Jan. 4: “I have deemed it best to postpone the shipment of relief expedition for which transportation has been secured on the steamship Oregon, to sail from Portland on the 23d inst., and to secure like space on the Elder, expected to sail about Feb. 1. This will land the expedition at the head of Lynn canal at least a week before the date now fixed by the agent of the Snow and Ice Transportation Company for receiving freights there for shipment to Daw'son. Unless later reports from Major Rucker shall change the situation, it is my intention to divide the expedition so as to send a portion of the supplies forward by the contractors’ trains and the rest by our tandem sleds to the first depot at Bennett and a second depot at the foot of Lake Labarge, prepared to build boats at that point should the river below be found still open, with no practicable portage, as is now reported by officers of the Northwest police. “By this process the river expedition should at least fioat down to Dawson with the ice, expected to move by or before May 1, and should the situation at the mines be then desperate, men and dogs with sledges could take forward some supplies on the ice, which is reported to be in good condition below the mouth of the Hootalinqua. The remaining distance to Dawson is about four hundred miles. I have not yet been able to determine whether reindeer are most available on cither of these routes, or any route in Alaska. “The following from a private letter written by the Rev. S. S. Young, Presbyterian missionary, dated at Dawson Dec. 1, has been furnished me and differs from the opinions generally expressed by persons recently arriving on the coast, both as to food supply and good order: ‘The strife for something to eat is already distressing. Thieving is frequent and no man’s cache is safe when he is away from it. The suffering for want of food is likely to be very great before spring.’ ” The exact condition of affairs at Dawson at the close of navigation is revealed in the following extract from a report under date of Dawson, Sept. 24, to the commissioner of labor, by S. C. Dunham, the expert of the Labor Department, sent there for the purpose of making an investigation: “The present population of Dawson is about 1,000, constantly changing. On account of bad drainage, typhoid fever rages, and the Sisters’ Hospital is lull of patients. The reports in regard to the mortality here, however, is greatly overstated. The Alaska Commercial Company has thousands of tons of provisions in its warehouse, but they are sold. The only article in the way of food that can’ be bought to-day is canned corn. Flour is quoted at sl2 a hundred, but none can be had at any price. If steamers arrive the situation will be somewhat relieved; if they do not reach here, there will be wholesale starvation, as the visible supply of food will not last till March. To aggravate the situation, most of those coming down the river ard coining in with scanty supplies. (The steamers referred to never arrived.) The condition will be relieved somewhat by the arrival soon from up river of 200 head of cattle and 1.600 head of sheep, which are being brought down on rafts after having been driven in over the Dalton and Dyea trails. ’

Mob at Fort Yukon. SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 22.—Arrivals here from Dawson City Dec. 16 report an attack by a mob of 150 men on the warehouses of the Alas-ka Commercial Company and the North American Trading Company, at Fort l'ukon. The men composing the mob demanded a year’s supply of food on credit, saying they would work in the mines next season and pay. Then Captain Ray, in charge of the warehouse, called on Lieutenant Richardson for protection. The United States flag was run up over the buildings, twenty-five men were sworn in, and Lieutenant Richardson, after proclaiming martial law, succeeded in protecting the property. Too Rough Weather for Reindeer. NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—The British tramp steamer Glanton arrived to-day from Hamburg after a stormy voyage. The Glanton left Hamburg with thirty-two head of reindeer, which were to be transferred to the Klondike region, but owing to very stormy weather, seventeen died during the passage and were thrown into the sea. The remainder of the animals were in a very weak condition. JULES VERNE IN HIS HOME. Author of Many Hook* of Adventure Hu* Seen Little of the World. Paris Letter to the London Telegraph. M. Jules Verne, the popular novelist, the magician-like evoker of strange scenes by sea, sky and land, has been seen in his retreat at Amiens, where he. has lived tor years, disdaining the bustle and turmoil of Paris. The author of “Michael Strogoff” lives in a fine house in the Rue Charles Dubois and is highly respected in Amiens. The author of so many thrilling narratives will soon be seventy, but is full of health and spirits, living chiefly on eggs and herbs. He is a municipal councilor and he and his wife occupy themselves a good deal with works of charity, amusing their leisure by going to the theater. They have not the least desire to revis’it Paris, and prefer the more salubrious air of Amiens. The no\ elist does not resemble any of his heroes, and looks like a government financial official of rank. After lucheon the novelist related how, when a student in Brittany, he wrote half a dozen tragedies, and then started for Paris, where he was befriended by the elder Dumas. He wrote a play with Dumas, Fils, composed ”Un Drame dans le Airs” (A Drama in the Air), which was remarked, but burst into ft. me with his “Cinq Semaines en Balloon” (Five Weeks in a Balloon.) He was intoxicated by success, and wanted to bloom forth as anew Balzac, but the elder Hetzel, his publisher, advised him paternally to work the mysterious and adventurous vein. Then followed the volumes which have obtained a world-wide reputation for their author. The last is the seven-ty-sixth in number and is entitled ”Le Sphinx des Glaces” (The Sphinx of the North.) Jules Verne’s habits are most regular. He rises at dawn, and w'rites until 11 o’clock. After luncheon lie goes to a reading room and peruses all the newspapers, except on the days when he has to attend the municipal council. In the evening he rests like a real provincial, or goes to the theater. He works carefully and fastidiously. An advertisement of Cook's agency suggested the “Tour du Monde en Quatre-vingt Jours” (Around the Wcrld in Eighty Days), just as incidents related in the papers also give him ideas, plots and incidents. His hardest w'ork is in reading up about the countries which he describes. It was George Sand who induced him to write “Vingt Mi lie Lleues sous les Mers” (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea), and expressed herself as fascinated and enthralled by his narratives. Many of his books have been translated into Arabic and Japanese, and he shows the translations with some pride. Strangely enough, the author has traveled little. He once had .u yacht and sailed the channel of the Mediterranean, but never saw, as he said, the cannibals nor the Chinese. nor has he made the tour of the globe. He neither huotr, shoots nor fishes, although he once tried to bring down a few birds, but, having lodged some duckshot in a gendarme’s cocked hat, he became disgusted with the sport. In conclusion, it may be added that Jults Verne hopes to write many a thrilling volume before hi* time comes to enter tho land of real and awful mystery.

M SANDER & RECKER’S There’s urgent reasons for your presence here “This Week.” W'e are determined to make this the most daring, the paramount FURNITURE SALE of the times. We say Compare Price with Price—Compare Quality with Quality—Compare our new, up-to-date, practically con = structed Furniture with others before buying. We state in bold print—No lower prices on Furniture of the same grade. jr or Example— This elegant 50-inch Sideboard, heavily carved, piano ; -Afoy S finish, etc., made to sell for S4O, sale price •• • • $27.50 > ! 25 others (a lot of manufacturer’s samples, no two alike), cut in like pro- ) 'IKv / portion—amongst them a quartered oak 4-ioot Sideboard, swell fronL ? C made to sell for S2O, this sale f ) 6 Quartered Oak Buffets, regular sl4, sale price $8.50 ) ) Same Buffet, with mirror top, worth sl6 $9.50 S " 1 > Dining Table to match —See our $8.50 Table cut to > ppfSR? J ft! See our $15.00 Table cut to !tt y il U Big Cut oil All of Our Bedroom Furniture ) ) For Example—Every fine solid Mahogany Suit sold for Ji2oo, this 5a1e.,..5150 > \ 6 fiue Q uartered ° ak Sets, always sold for $45, sale price $29.50 $ ~ c a' S Odd Dressers to match, in all the finishes—A solid Oak or imitation > j 1 s Mahogany Dresser, French Bevel Mirror, 24x30, worth sl4, etc., > < A large lot of Rockers and Odd Chairs at prices to defy competition. < ' .*’•* Jvi s Our regular $4 and $4.50 Leather Seat Rockers $2.95 S yi: C y'Z- * o S Our regular $3 and $3.50 Leather Seat Rockers $1.95 < U. jii 25 Solid Mahogany Fancy Inlaid Tables, worth $5, sale price. .$1.98, etc., etc. < * 'J ( It means a deep Cut in Prices throughout our vast stock, sparkling ) r s w ith bright new designs, from the cheapest to the finest. j > ah Prices in Plain Figures. S ) A personal investigation and comparison will convince you that we mean business. C ANDEH Sa RBCKBn THE OIJ) RELIABLE J| 'm 219, 221 and 223 East Washington Street. Opposite Courthouse. X

A CIRCULATING LIBRARY. EVERY SHALL TOWN CAN NOW HAVE ONE. An Enterjrif*tnjr Firm of Ureennbnrer, IncL, Hun Solved tiie Problem—Hooks. and Mnßiuineit Can Now Be Read by the Masses—Stoek Company Forming. Circulating Libraries are no more a luxury for large cities only, as small towns are now also afforded the opportunity of having one for the asking. While passing through Greensburg, in this State, last week, the writer was confronted in a drug store in which he was making a purchase with a completely equipped circulating library, representing almost every author of note in the world. Upon inquiry he was told that the books embraced fifteen hundred volumes, such as Reference, Fiction, Essays, History, Science, Art, Poetry, Philosophy and Magazines. One of the firm. Mr. Alexander, of Alexander & Cos., stated that this is a feature inaugurated by them Aug. 1, 1897, and that their subscribers already number 175, with a continual increasing patronage. Immediately after the inception the innovation was found to take so well that they began to branch out, i. e., supply other towns by selecting the leading druggist in each place and stocking them with books of every description, especially those of such character best fitted to the community's use. Every member is given a catalogue to select his or her book or magazine and, placing a check mark opposite the author’s name, hands it to the librarian in charge, w r ho gives the book or magazine desired. The charge of becoming a member is only two dollars and a half ($2.50) a year, which includes the privilege of reading all the magazines; without the latter the fee is only one dollar and a half ($1.50.) If a member should wish to purchase a book or books a wholesale price is made; magazines at publishers’ rates, i. e., 25 per cent, discount. A member is permitted to keep a borrowed book from one to two weeks; the length of time depending upon the nature of the book. Copyrighted are loaned for seven days; standard works, fourteen days; magazines, three (3) days. Quite a number of German authors are also represented. All the books are cloth-bound, with gilt tops. Up to the present time this, the International Library Association, as it is termed, and doing business under this name, has branches aside of Greensburg, in Elwood, Bedford, Washington and Knightstown. Being desirous of furnishing a library to every town in the State of formidable size, this association will be glad to hear from any one wishing to establish a library in their town. Books most suitable to the wants of the community will be sent. In fact, they will send one of their many traveling agents to look after the needs of the intending librarian. One-third of the books are exchanged semi-yearly; the members, of course, are instructed to take good care of them while in their possession, being part of the rules and regulations, which are herewith given in part: Only one book at a time can be had and exchanged as often as desired. A fine of 2 cents is charged for each and every day a book is out exceeding seven days on seven-day books, and all others 2 cents per day for each day exceeding two w r eeks. All books lost or damaged must be paid for. If out sixty days, not returnable and must be paid for, all fines to be paid before another book is loaned. To have a library of this kind in a store greatly enhances the trade, as the needs of members are simultaneously attended to in other lines, which increases 33 1-3 per cent. The inaugurators, Messrs. Alexander & Cos., have also the largest drug house in Decatur county; Greensburg. the seat of location, is inhabited by them with a three-story brick building, which is filled with merchandise from cellar to garret. Aside of doing the largest retail business, they also do an extensive wholesale trade, covering a territory of forty (40) counties in this State, which their emissaries visit weekly. Physicians are also supplied in all their needs, such as instruments, comi>ounds, etc., etc. They have just about completed the renovation of their store, which covers a large area of space and makes an admirable impression. The flooring space occupies ten thousand square feet and from appearances is rather scant than too much. The proprietors (being father and son), are very energttic business men and are forging to the front with a rapidity bordering on .phenomenal sagacity. The intention of these gentlemen at the present time is to form a stock company and capitalize it, w’hereby they will be enabled to cover the territory completely, i. e.. enter adjoining States and equip every town of respectable size with a library embracing two to three hundred volumes. Their mode is to stock a place and then send out agents to solicit the membership, which usually takes a very short time, as the majority take to the new departure with an avidity. Whenever a circulating library is established in a town prominent citizens make themselves felt by extending their gratitude for the opportunity granted their people in acquiring reading matter with convenience and cheapness. Messrs. Alexander & Cos. will cheerfully impart complete information to all who wljh to interest themselves in the stock company by addressing them at Greensburg, Ind. S. A. FLETCHER & CO.’S SAFE DEPOSIT VAULT, 36 East Washington St. Absolute safety against fire and burglar. Policeman day and night on guard. Designed tor safe keeping of Money, Bonds, Wilis, Deeds. Abstracts. Silver Plate. Jewels and valuable Trunks, Packages, etc. Contains 2.100 boxes. Rent $5 to |45 per year. JOHN S. TARRINGTON Manager. MNTWF Dr - A * E - BUCHANAN JL/Im 1101 -2 •ii When Euildint

To the Ladles That Paint China Wc will say that there never was offered such an opportunity to buy, for all previous discounts and prices are canceled. Attend the closing sale at Schrader’s China Store feioth j j Talks*—- I • We are determined to reduce our stock of high-priced • cloths. We need the space for spring goods, and to close them 9 out we cut the price 9 : #*§ 1 mr : :WI | • • This is an opportunity seldom offered, to get a high- • • priced Suit at the price you pay for cheap clothes. Come and • ™ see* ® : It Will Pay You : • To walk a block out of your v ay, and save from five to fifteen • T dollars on every Suit or Overcoat made by j OA&cM I • MIIIII • : TAILOR : ; 39 and 41 South Illinois Street. • | BICYCLES only S6O j j B. KOEHRING & SON i 9 25 South Pennsylvania Street and 880-882 Virginia Avenue S The Sunday Journal, by Mail, $2 Per Annul