Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 112, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 April 1899 — Page 3

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1899. 3

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EataMUIied 1S53. Sole Acend for Ilntterlelc Patterns. Hadn't You Better Qet Your Wheel ToDay? Lenox Wheels 25 Barnes White Flyers . . . S35 Keatings $35 Are all thoroughbreds, and are worth New T'.asetnent. Pettis Dry Goods Co The Best Things In this world are the products of hard work. Princess PATENT flour is one of the few "best things" among the many food products offered the housewife. Unexcelled, and every package guaranteed. BLANTON MILLING CO. Drugs First Quality. POPULAR PRICES Huder'sDrugStore WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA STS. Open all night. DENTIST Dr. A. E. BUCHANAN U-li When Building. AMUSEMENTS. Nat C. Goodwin and his company of actors, who are soon to sail for London for a treason by this typical American comedian In the English metropolis, will arrive this morning from Dayton for the two performances of "Nathan Hale" at English's. The American public seems ready to back Mr. Goodwin in whatever he appears, and both matinee and night audiences will attest his popularity In Indianapolis, Nothing except Funding room Is likely to be left for the night performance, and the seats for the matinee had nearly all disappeared from Ilnglish's box office rack yesterday. In the part of the young: revolutionary hero it is claimed Mr. Goodwin has done the best work of his career. The most serious and pathetic side of the character will certainly receive thoroughly artistic expression, while the comedy element, which predominates in the earlier scenes, also gives him effective opportunity. The meritorious qualities asserted of "Nathan Hale" are further augmented by beautiful scenery and novel light effects, while the picturesque colonial costumes and the military sections of the play have been looked after. The play Is in four acts, the first showing Hale's New Ixmdon grammar school, the second within the lirltish lines, the third the farewell of Hale and his sweetheart and the last the appleorchard, where he awaits h!s death at punrise. Mr. Goodwin plays the title role. Miss Maxine Elliott that of Alico Adams, his sweetheart, and one of his pupils, and other characters are assumed by MIh e;ertruie Ktliott, Meters. William Ingersoll, TMomns Oberle, Clarence Handyside, Nell O'Rrlen and the Misses Estelle Mortimer and Hattie RusselL The stock company's week In "Led Astray" will close with performances this afternoon and evening. Next week will Finish the Grand's season, and the stock company's Appearance in two plays, "The Ixst Paradise" and "The Idler," will serve to attract large audiences during Its farewell week. Two more performances of "Pousse Cafe" at the Park this afternoon and evening will conclude its return engagement. Murray and Mack will follow Monday afternoon for a week's engagement In "Finnlgan's Ball." . Julia Arthur's production of "Mercedes," one of the plays in which she will appear at English's next week, revives interest in an unusual incident connected with that play. The morning' after Miss Arthur created this character Mr. Thomas Hailey Aldrich. tho author, presented her with the olo rights to produce it in the future as a. ribute of admiration to her acting the. heroine. In these days of author's haggling over percentages. Mr. Aldrich's action Hands perhaps without a parallel. Miss Arthur will open her engagement Wednesday night with "A Lady of Quality." and on Thursday night give "Pygmalion and Galatea' and "Mercedes" as a double bill. Mlsa Arthur s advance sale will open Monday morning. PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mrs. Theodore Kruse Is spending a fewdays with friends in Lafayette. Mrs. E. E. Hatch, of Detroit, will arrive to-day to visit Mifs Florence Coffin. Mr. and Mrs. "William Haerle have returned from their trip to California. Dr. J. E. Gilbert, of Washington. D. C. formerly of this city, is at the le nison. Mr. Lucius R Swift has gone to French Lick Springs to spend a week or ten days. Mrfjor and Mrs. W. J. Richards and son Hugh have returned from a trip to Mexico. Mrs. Charles F. Robblns has returned from Boston, where she has spent the last year. Mrs. E. J. Foster will return, this evening, from Texas, where she has been for several weeks. Miss Elva Haskell, of Frescott, Arizona, Is visiting her uncle. Mr. J. E. Haskell, No. 2014 Ash street. Mr. nnd Mrs. G. G. Tanner, who have been in Florida and later In Ashevllle, N. C. are expected home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lemrke nnd Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Feck are home from New Orleans and other Southern cities. IJeuteaant Waterman and family will remove to Lafayette soon, to which place Lieutenant Waterman has been transferred. At the Sunday-school .-octal, last evening, et the Second Presbyterian Church, there were stereoptlcon views, followed by a social hour. Mrs. Anna J. Comstock. who has been at the. Hotfl English, has gone to Woodruff Place and will spend the summer with Dr. Rachel Swain. Mr. and Airs. W. A. Van Buren and family have returned from Florida and will go to their country place northwest of the city for the summer. Mr. J. C. Perry and family and Mrs. K. P. Morris and daughter have taken the residence of Mrs. W. II. Griffith, on North Delaware street. Mr. and Mrs. Emll Wulschnr. wh are at Hot Springs. Ark., have remembered som cf their friends here with packages of rloomlng arbutus, by mail. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Tarklngton and Mr. nd Mrs. O. B. Jameson will be the reception committee for the Contemporary Club meeting. Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ogle left yesterday for Hot Springs. Va. Miss Florence Ogle, cf Washington Courthouse, O.. has arrived to retrain with the family during Mr. and "Mr. Ogle's absence. Mrs. Caroline Denny Nixon, who has been visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Denny, returned to her home in Woodbury, N. yesterday. Mrs. Denny and Miss Margaret Kldgeley will go to visit Mrs. Nixon next month. MlnUter and Mrs. Addison C. Harris are located ia Vienna- Recently they enter

tained at luncheon Mrs. Leonora Smith and dajghter, of this city, who are residing In Vienna. Miss Smith is taking a course in mufic with Loschetizky. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Foley observed thetr silver wedding anniversary yesterday. Mrs. Foley entertained a few friends at cards in the afternoon, and last evening there was a similar company for the members of the Coterie Club and members of the family. The meeting of the Katherine Merrill Club, this afternoon, will bo a guest day, when each member may Invite a friend. Mrs. May W. Donnan will read a paper on "Robert Browning," and there will be a general conversation on new books, under the subject. "Our Library Table." Mrs. A. R. Hoffman and Mrs. IT. E. Crosley will entertain at cards this afternoon at No. ISO Park avenue. They will be assisted by Mesdames Emerson Druley, C. C. Furgason. Charles Crosley, f. II. Church and the Misses Mary and Lillian Hoffman and Miss Van Sickle, of Fenton. Mr. Maurice Thompson will deliver the address before the Contemporary Club Wednesday evening. Hi subject will he "The Literature of the Old South." The reception committee is Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tarklngton, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Butkr Jameson. Mr. J. J. Appel and daughter Elsie entertained a number of young people, last evening, with cards and dancing, in honor of their visiter. Miss Laura Binns, of Bryan, O. Mrs. Appel was assisted by Mrs. A. W. Coflln in entertaining. Thursday evening. Miss Binns was the guest of honor at a dance given by Mrs. J. Q. Barcus and daughter. Miss Binns will return home this evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hart Ia!rd entertained a few- friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meharry last evening, with an' informal muslcale. Mrs. Meharry was formerly Miss Ballentyne. of Lafayette, whose marriage to Mr. Meharry took place last week. Mrs. Meharry is a pianist of ability and played last evening. Th guests included Miss Igelmann. Miss Edith Conner, Mr. Karl Schneider anJ Mr. Mason, who contributed to the evening's pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Meharry are at home at No. 8 West Pratt street. Mrs. Marvin Rice Maxwell entertained Informally yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock for Mrs. William Garrard Comly and Mrs. George T. Porter. The dainty drawing room was fragrant with Easter lilies, and the table In the dining room was adorned with a large vase of marguerites and lighted by candles with green and white shades. The Ices were in rose forms. The guests were thirty young married ladles. Mrs. Maxwell was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Clifton Comly, her aunt. Miss Iouise Garrard, Mrs. George D. Kahlo. Miss Stella Walcott, Miss Newcomer. Miss Julia Fletcher and Miss Katherine Walllck. SEEK A NEW GRAVEL ROAD.

Appraiser Appointed Yesterday for Lawrence Township. A petition has been filed with the County Commissioners by Lawrence township peo ple asking for a new gravel road through the township. Tho board Is asked to proceed ur der the act of 177 providing for the construction of gravel roads. The commis sioners yesterday appointed appraisers, who will assess benefits and damages along the proposed road and ascertain how many peo ple want It. If It is decided to build the road It will be done at the expense or those whv cwn land within two miles of the high way on each side. The appraisers appointed are Hiram Howlnnd, Elbert Duzan and Wil liam Schleicher. The appraisers will be assisted by the county surveyor. I'upllM of Mr. uml Mm. Lrrkner, The pupils (of the primary grade) of Mr. and Mrs. Max Leckner gave a recital last evening at D. H. Baldwin's, assisted by Mr. Andrew Smith, tenor. The following was the programme: "Short Study." Czerny. Master Bert Metcaii; "uuet, Loow, Miss Jessie and Mrs. Metcalf; "Broken Ring" (Transcr) Krug, Master Pennock Mortality; (a) "Cheerful ness. " Lange, lb) "11 Penscroso." Heller, Master Carl O. Adam: "Studies." Op. w. Nos. 1 attd 2, Ljeschhorn, Miss Blanche Fisher: (a) "Martha" (Transcr). Krug. (b) "Diavolina," Lange, Miss Nellie Hearsey; tenor solo, selected. Mr. Andrew Smith: "Heather Rose." Lange, Miss Josephine Stout; (a) "Studies." Burns, (b) "Hunting Song,? and "Dolly's Cradle." Gurlltt, Miss Jennie Rubens: "Dancing Sprites. Bohm, Miss Theresa Qulnn; "Sonatina." Miss Ma rie Leckner: "song and "Iattle Wander er," Gurlltt. Master Raymond Klscr; "Stirrup Cup" (Transcr). Krug. Miss lrma Kantrowitz; "La Cnatelalne," Leduc. Miss Nellie M. Hovey. Thirteenth HeKular I'liMitin Through Under the command of Captain Pershine, Companies M and K.. of tho Thirteenth In fantry. U. S, A., passed through the city yesteiday on their way from Fcrt Niagara, N. Y.. to Manila. There were men in the detachment, and they left Fort Niagara yesterday noon. Tnese companies are traveling in a special train of seven sleeping cars and three baggage cars. Late in the afternoon anotrer section of the same regi ment, consisting of Companies E and L passed through. The regiment Is traveling to San Franclsoo in six sections. Three of the sections will be united at Ogcen. Ijtah. Transports are now awaiting the men at S:m I ranciaco, and it Is expeeted the complete regiment will arrive next Wednesday and sail at once for Manila. The OuMNTmrn Cinnien. The whist games at Ncblesville and Sheri dan Thursday night resulted as follows: At NTnhlesville TTushvine 'X' Vohlewllle. 5. At Shrid:in IniHannnnlls lit- Sh.-rir!nn 11 The standing of the clubs to date Is as fol lows : Played. Woa Lost. American i' 2 0 Indiananolis 2 2 0 Lebanon Z 2 0 Rushville 2 2 0 Marlon 2 1 1 Noblesville 2 0 Sheridan 2 0 Knnltlch T?lla A Hwfordsvillc7.l"!!!!!!l 0 I Woman's l u 1 (ienrral Ilnwklnn In the City. General John I. Hawkins, formerly com missary general of the United States army. Is spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. Nicholas McCarty. General lfn.-lr1n ! a native nf Inrilsitii u-o graduated at the United States Military Academy In 1ST.2. He paw much active service during the civil war and was successively given the brevets of lieutenant colonel, colonel, brigadier general and major general in the United States army, and also major general of volunteers. He is now on the retired list and resides in Washington. Harness Stolen at Mtlllenn. Amos Wilding, a young man claiming to be a farmer living near Columbus, was arrested yesterday by Patrolmen Mackessey and Todd. He went to the livery stable of Pray A: Petrie and tried to sell them a s?t cf carriage harness, a set of wagon harness and a single harness. Their suspicions were aroused and the police were called in. He was taken to the station where he confessed the stuff had been stolen at MUligan, Ind.. and that he brought them to this place on the rear end of a passenger trainw Death of Child In estimated. An infant son of August Busas, 2002 Hillside avenue, died yesterday and the circumstances surrounding Its death were such that the coroner Investigated the case. The child, which i was ill. was taken in the afternoon to the office of Dr. Wagner, who told the parents to take it home as soon as possible, which was done, the child dying a few moments afterwards. The immediate cause of death was convulsions, caused by Inflammation of the bowels. Incorporations. The Western Gas Engine Company, of Mlshawaka. was yesterday Incorporated with a capital stock of y,0i0. Other Incorporations were the Richmond Safety Gate Company, capital stock J4,V; the Eureka Fei ce Manufacturing Company of Richmond, capital stock $1mvn)- Clark Wysong Ar Vorls, of Indianapolis.' capitai stock tt.O"). Profcutor for Thirtieth District. Governor Mount yesterday appointed Charles E. Mills prosecuting attorney of the Thirtieth Judicial circuit, composed of JasFer and Newton counties, to succeed Albert J. Chlzum. resigm-d. It Is understood that the separation of Benton county trcm the circuit so reduced the fees of th office as to render it nearly a nonpaylng office. Ill Skull Laid Bare. John Ward, of 410 Blake trtet, was calling on a young woman on Yaiulrs street last night. He left about lo::) o'clotk. and after he hal proceeded a btock or two he was -et ujon by some unknown man. who seriously damaged Ward's head with a bowlder. The scalp was laid bare to the kull. Dr. ElsenLelai attended to Ward's injuries.

ASKS FOR R RECEIVER

ACTION OF ELLSWORTH "WILLIAMS AGAINST AX I.NSIRAXCE COMPANY. WanlR the Asaet Distributed Declalou In Favor of E. C. Atkins JL Co. Court tvs. A rather novel suit for receiver was brought in the Superior Court yesterday by Attorneys Carson and Moores. They repre sent Ellsworth Wlllfams, who wants a receiver for an organization that really does not exist. In January, 1S97. the Meridian Life and Trust Company, of Indiana, was organized In this city for the purpose-of carrying on a life insurance business on the assessment plan. In June, 1S3S, the com pany issued a policy for $3,000 to Ellsworth Williams. He was to pay a premium of 5179 a year on the policy for ten years, and after tlvat was to have his Insurance for life. It was also agreed that he should share in the dividends of the company. It Is claimed that in June. 1S0S, certain members of the company organized a new Insurance concern, taking the name of the Meridian Life and Trust Company, and electing the same officers. The plaintiff avers that the new company is run by fif teen persons who gave their notes aggre gating $50,000. The plaintiff avers that he is not one of this "fifteen" and is not per mitted under the law which made this kind of a company possible, to share in the profits. He says the new company has tak en charge of all the assets of the old company, thereby making the old organization insolvent. He does not desire to be insured by the new company and asks that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the assets of the old company in the hands of the new and distribute them. The head office of the new company is In the Stevenson building. Its officers are M. V. McCilllard. president; E. W. Spicer. vice president; C. C. lierce, Jr., secretary, and C. H. Pierce, treasurer The otllcers of the new comiany declare that Williams has no right of action because he assented to the reorganization. Williams admits that he agreed to the proposal to form a new com pany, but says he was not familiar with the plan on which its business was to be conducted. Hunter Stone Compnny Taxes. The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Monroe county in the case involving the property of the Morton C. Hunter Stone Company. In 1897 the property of the company was not assessed by the County Board of Review. owing to the failure or certain oilicers to present the schedule. On learning of tho omission the county assessor assessed the company's property at $17.1X). The com pany brought an action to enjoin the collec tion cf the taxe that year, on the ground that the property had not been assessed by the proper authorities, and. therefore, was illegal. The circuit Court retused to issue the injunction. Verdict for E. C. Atklnw & Co. The suit of William Ralya against E, C. Atkins & Co., which had been on trial for ieveral days In Room 2, Superior Court, closed yesterday, when Judge Leathers In structed the jury to nnd a verdict for the defendants. The court held that the evi dence had not sustained the allegations of the complaint. The suit was to recover a large sum of money on a contract William Ralya alleged his father had made with Atkins & Co. In reference to a patent. Ralya's attorneys say they will take the case to the Supremo Court at once. llnhenn Corpus for Vnnlin. Habeas corpus proceedings were brought In the Superior Court yesterday by Calvin C. Vaughn against Cyrus J. Clark, sheriff of Marlon county. Vaughn claims he is bf ing Illegally detained at the Jail. He was arrested on a warrant i.uvorn out before Justice of the Peace Hay, charging him with stealing his child from Its mother. who is not living with him. Justice Hay cound Vaughn over to the Criminal Court and he was sent to Jail on Thursday. In II. T. Condc'a Favor. The Jury in Room 1, Superior Court, which heard tho evidence in the suit of Carlos Dickson against Henry T. Conde yesterday brought in a verdict for the de fendant. The suit grew out of a contract which Dickson and Conde made several years ago. Conde fought Dickson's interest in a wholesale business in this city. A contract was drawn up and Dickson claimed that Conde did not carry out all Its terms. Iloy In Criminal Court. . Edward Evas, William Schafer and Robert Elliott, none of whom is over fourteen years of pcr urrfl arralnneH In tho Prlmlndl rmtrt yesterday on the charge of larceny. They were accused of breaking into the store of ticorge Jllllman. at IMS Dawson street. Kvans and Kllinft nlpadMl cnilrv ani n-uro released' on their good behavior. Sehafer pieanea "not guilty and was tried by the . - . . . . i lUUll clUU ui-iunifi. Jefferson SknggH Released. Some time ago Jefferson Skaggs was ar rested and tried in Justice NIckcrson's court on the charge of wife desertion. He was fined by Nlckerson and appealed to the Criminal Court. Yesterday, on motion of the State's attorney, tho case was nollled. Pros ecuting Attorney Fugh said he had investi gated the case against Skaggs and "found there was nothing in it. ' Sarah lllnhop'n Complaint. 'Sarah Bishop is suing her husband, Edward Bishop, for support. She says he de serted her In March last, leaving his family destitute and without means of support. Bishop is employed by the firm of Fisher & Myers and they arc made parties nerenuant to tne suit. Prohnte Affairs. The will of Isabel Dillman was probated yesterday In the Circuit Court. She left her property In trust for her two children, to be Klptcher M Mitrholl annnlntori art. mlnlstrator of the estate of Elizabeth R. &neeiy. uona, jioo. nioyclo Scorcher! Fined. Manuel Kennedy, "Bud" Moore, Noble Chllds and Marcus Hooker were fined in Polico Court yesterday morning for fast bi cycle riding. Fred Augusta, a colored man, in the employ of Dr. John Oliver, was also charged with fast riding, but judgment was v.itnneid in his case. Till: COl'HT HF.CORD. Supreme Court. ism. Weaver vs. State ex rel. Sims. Elk hart C. C. Alllrmpd. Monks, C. J. 1. Un der the act of 1X7 (Acts K7, p. regulating the term of office of county treasur ers the term of office which comrr.encFd Jan. i. 1Vj7. expired Jan. 1. 1. 2. In said act the words "the term of the present incum bent mean the term of the treasurers elect ed at the general election of 1S91, who.e terms had not expired when said act took effect, and the commencement of the terms of the treasurers elected in KtJ, who were not In office when said act took effect, were postponed until the first day of January fol lowing the expiration of the trims of "the present incumbents," being the terms of those elected in and whose terms ;ad not expired when the act took effect. 112. Hunter Stone Company vs. Woodard. Monroe C. C. Affirmed. Baker. J. 1. Nothing will discharge the State's claim for taxes upon property but actual payment. 2. The general law must be liberally con strued In aid of the taxing powers of the State. 3. The mere fact that the County Board of Review rails to make an assess ment on property for taxes, as required bv Section Ml.2, R. S. 14, will not Invalidate an assessment made by the county assessor. 1S470. Burr vs. Smith. Henry C. C. Af firmed. Jordan, J. 1. When a person and his grantors have held continued notorious. exclusive and adverse occupancy of real es tate for a period of over twenty years he may enjoin another from builolng a fence on such land. 2. V hen the title to real estate is Involved it Is competent to prove a declaration of a former owner showing that there had never been any question as to the titl while he was In possession. lvr,v. layman vs. Hughes. Putnam C. C. Petition for rehearing overruled. K.Vi. LllUrd vs. Mather. Blackford C. C. Publication ordered and Issued. Appellnte Conrt. 2771. Murphy vs. Buslck. Pulaski C. C. Reversed. Comstock, J. 1. An executor c an be required to answer in proceedings supplementary to execution as to funds In his charge belonging to a legatee, ami when the executor Is appointed In one Circuit Cf-urt of the State he may be required to answer such

proceedings in another county tfcan the one In which he was appointed. 2?y. Llndley vs. Hofman. Clay C. C. Reversed. Wiley, J. 1. In order for the maker

of a promissory note to be relieved on the ground of fraud from payment when it Is in the hands of an innocent purchaser for value the execution of the note must have been procured by fraud, deceit and misrepresentation, and the maker must have been free from negligence in affixing his signature to it. A party who is about to execute an agreement has no right to rely upon the adverse party to read It to hlm.; State of Indiana vs. Bogard. Sullivan C. C. Certiorari ordered and issued. Superior Court. Room 1 J. L McMaster, Judge. Carlos Dlekson vs. Henry T. Conde. Jury returned verdict for defendant. Sarah Elshon vs. Edward BlshOD. Plaintiff appears In person and dismisses; Judgment against plaintiff lor costs. Anna Sowders vs. jonn ciune: damages. Plaintiff dismisses; Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Room 2 James M. Leathers, Judge. Jefferson II. Montgomery et el. vs. Wil liam J. Roach: commission. Finding for defendant; Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Andrew J. McClure vs. Indianapolis Paint and Color Company; breach of contract. Finding for defendant; Judgment against plaintiff for costs. William S. Ralya, administrator, vs. k. c. Atkins & Co.: contract and damages. Court instructed Jury to find for defendant. John M. Kmery vs. 1'erry j. Apple; trustee of James McConnell for benefit of all his creditors: foreclosure. Finding and Judg ment against defendant for H.L3.C3 without relief, and costs; foreclosure and sale or dered. Room 2 Vinson Carter, Judge. William IL Nichols vs. Annie Moore et al.: foreclosure. Dismissed and costs paid. Vesanna White vs. The Elmer Nichols Company; damages. On trial by Jury. Circuit Court. Henry Clay Allen. Judge. c-v.n n Tcrnv vs. Rdward IT. Ferrv: di vorce. Dismissed by plaintiff; Judgment against plaintiff lor costs. John T. Bryan, administrator, vs. iary tu. Sander et al.: accounting. Jury returns ver dict for defendants. Sadie J. Ryman vs. William H. L,onman; slander. Dismissed by plaintiff; Judgment against plaintiff for costs. Criminal Court. Fremont Alford. Judge. Ctata i-a lMtcarrt Rvflni!. William Shafpr and Robert Elliott; burglary and grand lar- . I A a- Mi A. A ceny. Mvans pieaas guuiy io nrsi coum and sentence is suspended; Elliott pleads fidltv tA oonnrt count nnd sentence suspend ed during good behavior: Shafer pleads not a. a . . A. . . A. 1 1 4. 1 -3. guilty to ootn counts; inai oy couri anu uefendant discharged, statft vs Jefferson Skacgs: wife desertion. Appeal from Nlckerson; nollled. Xew Suits Filed. win CmltK t- Minn! n. Ttnvrt pt al breach of contract. Superior Court. Room 1. Ellsworth Williams vs. xne aieriaian xue nnd Trust Company of Indiana; receiver. Superior court. Room s. fflivin n Vannhn vs. Ovrus J. Clark: habeas corpus proceedings. Superior Court, Room Z. a T-T"rnc fomnanv vs. James W. Armstrong: note. Superior Court. Room 2. William I Rtcnarus vs. targarei iv.. menards; divorce. Circuit Court. r"itinn' Vatfnnnl Bnnk of Franklin. Ind.. vs. Franklin Landers et al.; suit on note. Superior court. Boom j. Sarah Blsnop vs. iviwara uisnop ei ni.; suit for support. Superior Court, Room 2. CRANE EXONERATED. Board of Surety Has Xo Donht of Hla Innocence. The trial of Sergeant Crane took place yes. terday before tho Board of Public Safety, and tho defendant was fully exonerated cf the charges which were preferred against him. There is a suit pending in the Circuit Court against the sergeant in which a girl named Maggie Otto claims that the officer was unduly familiar with her, and Superintendent Qulgley felt that Crane should be brought before the board In order to have an opportunity to clear himself of the charges. Neither the police force nor tho board has ever believed for a moment that the sergeant was guilty. His reputation I? of the best and he Is considered one of the best officers on the force. The girl, Maggie Otto, &r.d Henry Spaan, the lawyer, were the only witnesses called to testily. Mr. Spaan said on the stand that tne girl, in two different conversations with him. naa admitted that the charges were false. The girl denied that she had ever made such admissions. It was a case of Mr. Spaan'? word against Miss Maggie's. The decision of the board shows what it thought. Petitions for Cnr Line. The members of the Board of Works read two petitions yesterday that were notable for their length, one being six feet from "top to toe," and the other coming in a good second with four good feet and an inch or two to its credit. One petition came from people living on and near lias t Tenth street, and asked that the street-cor line on that street be extended as far east of Kiiral street as practicable. The other peti tion was signed by many people living in the northwestern part of town, and request ed the construction of a street car line from Indiana avenue and Ixcke street to Mont calm street: on Montcalm street to Eigh teenth street, and on out L-Ighteentn street to Riverside Park. The board decided not to take any action for tho present on tho petitions, but to al low the matter to rest until the new street car company has been consulted. Dr. Oliver FHcm 111m Complaint. Dr. John H. Oliver has filed a complaint with the Board of lublic Safety on account of thp arrest of his colored office boy for ".scorching" on a bicycle The doctor declares that Bicycle Patrolmen Lancaster and Streit handled the boy In a rough manner. As the doctor has left the city for a tew days, the noard win take no action in the matter until his re turn. Why Park Ilonrd Didn't Meet. The scheduled meeting of the Park Board did not take place yesterday, owing to the absence from the city of throe or the mem hers. W. E. English. George Merrltt and Charles E. Coffin are all out of town, ind the fourth member of the board felt that the weather was too warm to tackle the business on hand all by himself. cw Pntrol "Wncon Contract. The Board of Public Safety decided yes terday to let the contract for tV5 new patrol wagon to C. II. Black, who offered to furnish a handsome "hurry-up" conveyance for 3PH. The new wacon will bo lighter than the one now In use. It will weigh i.,70 pounds. BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE. Petitions Filed. TVf V vTiilnn nf 1h scrnml allpv north of lYospect street, from Villa avenue to Harlan street. i-.r n:ivinf with cement the east sidewalk of Capitol avenue, from' Thirty-fifth street to Thirtv-etgntn sireei. ana ior graveling the avenue from Thirty-sixth street to Thir ty-seventh street, for ti.-ivin? with cement the cast sidewalk of Church street, from McCarty street to ltay street. Petition Denied. n-i Anonln? of the first nllpv east of Illinois strett, from Thirtieth street to a point 20S feet norm, ior me reason mac me board does not desire to open a "blind alley." CITY NEWS NOTES, The County Commissioners have granted the New Long Distance Telephone Company permission to erect poles along the highways of the county. Henry Stone, aged sixty-one, a man who has troubled the police much, was sent to tho station yesterday by Bicycle Police Holtz a?l Bray and slated aa insane. Rev. Dr. D. H. Moore, of Cincinnati, editor of the Western Christian Advocate, will preach in tho Central-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church to-morrow morning and evening. Last evening a lad of about eight years came to the station and said he lived at Cotnersvllle and had come to the city with his uncle. Thomas McFarren. from whom he had become separated and could not rind him. Fine Shoes Found nt AVllhclnr. A box containing thirty-six pairs of fine ladies tan shoes were found yesterday by Detectives Welble and Kinney and Morgan and Gerber, at the home of John Wtlhelm. Haughville. Wilhelm claimed that he had found the jhoes on the railroad track and had taken them home. State Rendlnsr Circle. The annual meeting of the State Reading Circle Board will be held in the rooms of the state superintendent of public instruction to-day. Changes in the reading circle work for the ensuing year will be considered.

R BAD-HOUSE MYSTERY

SHOCKING DEATH OF TERRE HAUTE MERCHANT AND $1,K0 GONE. Jinny Cities Making; Arrangements to Celebrate Itetnrn of Volunteer Enrlhnm Win Debute. Special to the Indianardis Journal. TERRE HAUTE. Ind.. April 21.The sudden death of Charles E. Williams, of the firm of Wood, Williams & Co., furniture dealers, last night, in a disorderly house, has caused a sensation, because of the peculiar cause assigned for his death and the fact that during yesterday he had drawn $1,000 from bank in an irregular way, and of which there Is no trace. He had only a dollar when Coroner Willis examined the body. Since the firm became Insolvent several months ago Williams had been dissipating. When some of the creditors Instituted Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings he started at a faster gait- Yesterday ho drew $1,000 from the First National Bank on a check which was indorsed with the name of his mother. Neither she nor his wife knew anything of this transaction. A man who was with Williams Just before his death says he was not drunk and that a fhort time before going to the disorderly house he went into his store and th.it he (the companion) thought Williams had taken a dose of chloral. Williams is said to have used it a great deal lately. Belle Storey, who was with Williams at the time of his death, rays he tried to Jump over the foot of the bed, and that he fell on the bed on hia head and hands. Ho turned to one side and gasping once cr twice was dead. His wife would not at first believe that he was dead, but after recovering from the shock, gave orders to have, the body brought home at once. Mrs Travis, the aged mother of Williams, is prostrated. Williams had one child, an infant. Coroner Willis found that Williams's neck was dislocated. The police did not begin work on the case until this evening. The $1,000 check which Williams cashed was on funds deposited to his mother's credit. hen he first presented the check it did not have her name on it. He was told that he must secure her indorsement. When he re turned the check was Indorsed with her name, but she said to-day that she knew nothing about the transaction. The bank officials say that the signature Is Identical with the one they keep for reference. The bookkeeper at Williams's store says he does not think Williams patd out any large sums of money yesterday, but that on the con trary he twice drew small amounts from his account at the store. The man who was with him for several hours before he went to the Wysong House says he did not show any large amount of money in paying small amounts, such as for street-car fare. The stcry to-night is that his money was lost gambling. HOW THE HOYS Alt 11 COMING HOME. The IHb: Four to Hrlnjr Companies from Seven Towns Next Week. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WABASH, Ind., April 21. Official notice was received here to-day by Superintendent Blizard. of the Michigan division of the Big Four, that seven companies of the One-hundred-and-sixtieth Regiment, which will be mustered out at Savannah, Ga., next Tuesday, will leave that city on a special train over the Georgia & Alabama and come North via the Southern and Queen & Crescent. The special will carry the companies from this city, Huntington, Marlon, Anderson. Warsaw, Columbia City, and part of lifayette, and departs from Savannah at 3 p. m.. arriving at Cincinnati at 4 p. m. Wednesday. The soldiers have expressed a desire not to reach home after nignt. and the railway officials have consented to lay over Wednesday night at Cincinnati. The companies will be permitted to lay over at Cincinnati until 4 o'clock Thursday morning and will then leave on two special trains, coming up the Big Four via Greei sburg. The Blufiton company will connect with the Clover Leaf train cast at 10:30 Thursday morning, at Marion; the Wabash company will reach here at 11 o'clock, where a great reception will be tendered, and the Huntington company will be transferred to the Wabash at this point. The Wabash company will go on through with the Columbia City company, the latter being transferred to the Wabash at North Manchester. The Big Four will carry eighteen tourist sleepers in the two special trains and will take the coldiers through on a fast schedule. The New Cnntlc Reception. Special to the Indianaiolls Journal. NEW CASTILE. Ind., April 21. The various secret orders of the city recently appointed committees to arrange for the reception of Company G, One-hundred-and-slxty-lirst Regiment, on its return, and they held a mass meeting last night and made arrangements for one of the greatest celebrations New Castle has ever attempted. The programme has not been fully arranged, but will include a grand parade of the various orders, music, speeches and a great banquet to the returning soldiers. Captain Ogborn writes that they will likely be at home May 1 or May 2. Company C to Have v Reception. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LAFAYETTE. Ind., April 21 Seventyfive members of the returning Company C are now certain to have a reception on their arrival next week. These, are the antiMarks members, and the honorably discharged members row at home are sparing no effort to make the event even more enthusiastic than had there been no dispute. Partisans of these boys are. in a large majority, and they .are determined that one dash of cold water on the programme shall not interfere with its success. EARLIIAM'S DEBATERS WIN. Decision Over Indiana L'nlvernity on Municipal Ownership Question. Special to the Indianajolis Journal. RICHMOND. Ind., April 21. The Earl-ham-Indiana University debate tcok place to-night at Undley Hall. Earl ham was represented by Earl B. Barnes, Earl E. Widup and George R, Ford, while tho visiting team was composed of W. C. Welbourne, R, C. Ixckrldge and A. W. Hanson. The question was: "Resolved. That it is desirable for the municipalities of the United States to own and operate the plants lor supplying light, gas. water and street-car transportation." The visiting team had the affirmative. The judges were John C. Ochiltree, editor of tho Dayton. O., Press; the Rev. Frederick E. Dewhurst. of Indianapolis, and Prof. Miller, of the University of Indianapolis. Both teams were exceptionally strong. ' Earlham's team won the contest easily, securing a unanimous decision frcm the judges, and is now engaged In an enthusiastic celebration of the victory. This will be continued tomorrow. Earlham won the state championship last year from De Pauw and stands ready to defend It against all comers. large 3IortKsre Exemption. Special to the Indiana olis Journal. VALPARAISO. Ind., April 21. The newmortgage exemption law will make quite a difference In the total valuation of tho taxable property in Porter county. Up to this week mortgage affidavits had been filed with Auditor Stlnehlield for deduction to the amount of $23S,o.T, of which $l)t743 are nontaxable. beinjT held by nonresidents. The Porter county school fund of about fi.oOO must be deducted, besides several schoolfund mortgages held by Laporte county. The people are just beginning to learn of the new law and are coming in from fifteen to twenty-five a day to file their affidavits. A large amount of Chicago money is loaned out in this county, and within the past mcnth a number of loans have been made by parties in Ixmdon. England. It Is estimated that the deductions will umount to several hundred thousand dollars. Mother nnd Children Badly Burned. Sjwclal to the IndIanaolU Journal. ELKHART, Ind., April 21. Mrs. M. J. Schoemann, her six-year-old daughter Bernlce and three-year-o'.d son Edward were badly burned by a gasoline explosion and it Is feared the mother will not Burvive. Mrs, Schoemann was applying gasoline to upholstered furniture kill moths, when Edward struck a match. The explosion tore a door -off its hinges and hurled It ix feet into the adjoining room and tore out one tide of a Btorm shed. Four hundred dollars' worth of frunlture was destroyed, though the bousa wad not greatly Uanu0td. Mx.

Schoemann retained her presence of mind, carried the boy to a sink, set him under the faucet and turned on the water, then rushcti through a bank of flames to rescue the girl, after which she mn to the yard rnd rolled over and over to extinguish the flames of her clothing. Must "Wear the Cap nnd Conn, social to the InJlajiapolis Journal. GREENCASTLE, Ind., April 21. The faculty of De Pauw University has issued an order forbidding any member of the senior class occupying a position on the stage in Meharry Hall on commencement day unless weatfng the Oxford cap and gown. The custom has been in vogue here for a number of years, but students were not compelled to wear the costume. This year a number had expressed a determination not to wear them, which action brought forth the faculty edict. As a general proposition the decision is a iopular one as the majority of the senior class prefer the cap ami gown. Members of the faculty have under consideration the plan of wearing the caps and g-iwns themselves on commencement day. Rev. Edmund M. Mills, D. D.. of Elmlra, N. Y., will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at De Pauw this year. Ex-Senator Graham Golutf Went. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 21. Ex-State Senator Robert Graham has sold his residence here and will move to Cripple Creek. This announcement was a great surprise to the reople of this city. The principal reason for his removal to the West is the health of his wife and son. He has also received a business proposition from Cripple Creek. By the death of Judge Stephenson and the removal of Senator Graham Hamilton county loses two of her most prominent politicians. There has not been a state or Ninth district ccnventlon for years that these men did not attend. Mr. Graham had teen mentioned frequently in connection with the race for Congress in this district next year.

Contest Hetwren Rival Trolley Lines. Social to the Indlanaiclis Journal. BRAZIL, Ind., April 21. A great crowd met at the courthouse to-day to watch the bitter contest between the Brazil Rapidtransit Street-car Company and a newly organized company Incorporated as the Terre Haute & Prazll Electric Street-car Comiany, of Boston, for a franchise over the old National road west to the county line for an electric railway from this tlty to Terre Haute, a distance of sixteen miles. The County Commissioners listened to ietltlons from both companies and arguments from remonstr.itors, which, at times, was very lively. They withheld their decision until to-morrow. The Noblesville Game. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April 21. Messrs. Spritz and Maxwell and W. P. Smith and son, representing the Rushville Whist Club, played the local team, consisting of Roy and George Caylor, Fred Alexander and David Anderson, at the rtsidence of the latter, in this city, last night. The game was forty-eight boards duplicate whist and the visitors won by a net gain of eighteen points, the score being 2.1 to 5. The local club has an engagement to contest for honors with the Indianapolis Whist Club, next Thursday night. Butcher Flnlc Hit hum Hluinelf. Sped"! to the Indianapolis Journal. LAFAYETTE, Ind., April 21. This morning, at 9 o'clock, the wife of John Fink, a butcher of this city, found the body of her husband hanging from a rafter In the barn. Fink had arisen early, went to his meatshop and gave orders to an assistant, and then returned home. Telling his wife he was going to drive down town, he went to the stable. His failure to drive .away prompted bis wife to call him and resulted in the discovery. He was forty years old and had been in good spirits. Business dlllicultles are assigned a3 the cause. Tried to Murder Hi Daughter. Special to the Indiaiiaxoli Journal. ELWOOD. Ind., April 21.-Gcorge Safford. who was recently adjudged insane, and has been at his home in this city under the constant fare of his wife, took ona of his spells this morning and attempted to kill his twelve-year old stepdaughter. He struck the little girl three or four times on the head and said he would murder her, and had not his wife, who is much stronger than he, interfered, he would have carried out his threat. Mr. Safford Is In a critical condition and unless he be plac ed in confinement soon may commit a horrible crime. AdjuntlnKT the Linton Mrlke. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. LINTON,. Ind., April 21. National President Mitchell, State President Van Horn and Labor Commissioner McCormack arrived here to-day and attended the mass meeting of the miners, after which they met in secret session with the committee of the different locals to adjust the strike. The operators refused to confer with them on the grounds that the men violated the Terre Haute agreement by quitting work without arbitration, and will have nothing to do with them until they return to work. Ills EycslKht Restored. Special to the lnlia.naiolis Journal. NEW ALBANY. Ind., April 21. John W. Hammond, a well-known young man of this city, was stricken blind last Saturday by paralysis. This morning, while eating breakfast, he felt a severe Itching In the eyeballs and rubbed them vigorously. Suddenly the itching stopped and lie was surprised to find that he could see as well as ever. He had given up hope of ever regaining his eyesight. Hammond was a member of Company C, One-hundred-and-lifty-iiintli Indiana Volunteers. Two Men In n Mine Explosion, Special to the InJlanaj-olis Journal. BRAZIU Ind., April 21. William Walbcrg and James Sneddon were badly Injured in tho Diamond mine, belonging to the Kier Coal Company, this morning. They were employed In the same room and had prepared a shot, which did not go off when they thought It should. They returned Just as it exploded. Sneddon received bad cuts in the head and left shoulcer and Walberg's f.ico was so badly Immod and cut that it Is thought he will loose his eyesight. Will Take Cnrc of Abbott. Special to the Indiana))! Journal. MADISON, Ind., April 21.-Georgo and J. D. Craig were here to-day on their way from Bedford, Trimble county, Kentucky, to their home at Greenwood, Ind. They attended the preliminary examination ut Samuel Abbott for murdering their brother. Thomas Craig. at Wise's Landing. Ky.. after the latter bad marric-d Abbott s sister, whom h had betrayed. Abbott was h'!d without bail for trial, and the. brothers say uiiless Iw Is sen tenet d to death he. will not be allowed to leave the courtroom alive. Suicide of Mr. Evlnsr Wrlcht. Special to the Iniianaj-'Iis Journal. BLOOM INGTON. Ind., April 21. Word has been received here of the suicide of Mrr.. Ewlng Wright, southwest of town. For some time her mind has been affected and this morning, while the attendants were absent, she got a shotgun jmd, placing the muzzle at her side, pulled the trlgirer with her toes. Her side was literally torn to pieces. She lingered several hours lK-fore death. She was fifty years o!d and leaves a husband. 3Iurderer Adnius Sentenced. Special to th Indianapolis Journal. SULLIVAN, Ind., April 21. Yestc rda: afternoon Judge Moffett, of the Sulllvai Circuit Court, ruled that William Adams who was found guilty of the murder o Wllllum V'ji'cii 1 lift rntlll.d t( net w trial. An appeui w as aske d to the Supr m Court and granted. Adams was then ben tenced for life. Conductor Cm foot Killed. Fperlal to the In.i!:ina;'!U Journal. TERRE HAUTE. Ind., April 21. Arvlli Crafoot. a Vandalla yard conductor, lost his life this morning by his foot being caught in the rail while a switch engine was approaching. He could not release himself in bad been with the VundalU a number of ytars and leaves a wne ana tnree ciuiurtu. Conductor .Miller Killed. Eppctal to thJ Indianapull Journal. SOUTH BEND, Ind,, April 21. Conductor A. Miller, on the I., I. & I train, was. killed jit Walkerton. Ind., last right at 8:"0 o'clock Tho train was switching and Miller, In step ping over the tracks caught his foot between tae iuue ana me insuo rail, lie was tony

The White Room Oilers some unusual specials for to-day's selling these for example: Ladies Gown of good muslin, cut full and lor.fr. new short yoke. 2 row?' embroidery inserting an 1 4 clusters if 8 tucks 4 each, two to a customer, CV; gown..t'u Our regular Tic gown of best muslin, new short square yoke, trimmed with fine embroidery inserting and tine tucks. Saturday O-JC Ccrset Cover of lst cambric, "V shaped yoke. trimnW with 2 rows torchon lace Inserting anil edge. 4 rows hemstitching.

pearl buttons; regular made 35c OC value AOL H. P.Wasson&Co. Dental College Department of Dentistry, University of Indianapolis, S. V. Corner Delaware and Ohio Streets. Receives patients from 9 a. m. to 5 p. ra for all kinds of Dental vork. The fees arc to cover the cost only. IIOf ra-&l WIRR FENCE For Law u. Tarni and Cemetery. ELLIS & HHLFLISBE RGKR F.& F. CO. 30H S. Senate Ave Indiana poll, Ind. SAFE DEPOSITS. S. A. FLETCHKU fir CO.'S SAFE DEPOSIT VAULT, CO Ennt WnnlilnKton Street. Absolute safety against Are nd burrlar. Tollccn.an day and rds;ht on guard. Deflgned for pafe keeping cf Money, Bonds. Wills. DeeJ. Abstracts. Silver riate. Jewels and valuabl Trunks, Packages, etc. Contains 2,100 boxes. Itent to Ier year. JOHN M. THK1M;T) .Manager. five years old and leaves a wife and family. The remalna were taken to Dwight, 111. , Hoop l'aclory Ilurned. Special to th Indianaolia Journal. NEW CASTLD, Ind., April S1.H. H. Jennings's large hoop factory in this city burned at an early hour this morning. Ioss, $..: Insurance. Ji.uw. The hoop factory will likely be rebuilt. Indiana Obltunry. LAFAYETTE. Ind.. April Zl.-Rev. William WUIson. aged seventy-seven, an Episcopal minister, who retired from active service in l&l, and who had bcr n a resident hero for several years, died last night of laryngitis. He was a prime mcver in tho erection of Graco Church, now occupied by the German Lutherans. He was a native of Pennsylvania, where he graduated In law, and after takln&r up church work his first charge was in Tamaqua, that State. Part of his life was spent on the ractric coast, nnd in ls3-M he was postmaster at Cor-, vallls. Ore. RICHMOND. Ind., April 21. Mrs. Thomas Kelly, formerly Miss Howlett. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hewlett, of this city, died this morning of typhoid fever at her home, in Columbus, O. Her husrwirnl is a conductor on the Indianapolis division of the Pennsylvania. The itraains will b brought here for burial. Mrs. Fophia tlrabeman, formerly of this city, wife of Rev. William Graleman, died to-day at her home, near Ccllna, O. Th remains will be brought here. GREENFIELD, Ind.. April 21,-John R. Harrctt, one of the oldest residents of Hancock county, died at his home six miles taet of this city to-day of Hright's disease. He was born in Cab.-lle county, Virginia, in September. 1S1. In IVil tie came to this county, the family locating on the farm where he refided all his life. He leaves widow and three children le S. IJarrett, chief clerk at the Hnglish Hotel, Indianapolis; John T. Harntt and Mrs. James Trees, both of near Cleveland. Indiana otfm Augustus Schnltzer has been elected commissioner of Allf-n county to succeed the late Sylvanus Haker. Tluda I.rfpirl. aged two. a daughter of a Mnrion township farmer in Allen county, playing1 in tho barnyard, fell Into & water trough and was drowned. A lodge of i:!ks will be organized In Valparaiso alout the 1st of Mav with a charter membership of thirty-five. l"he list ha been sent to the Grand Ixxlge oilicers for approval. Hy Invitation. Lieutenant Garber, with fompany I- Ono-hundred-mi-Mf ty-nlnt h Indiana, and the Madison mllllla company, will partlHp.-ite in tiie sham battle at Tcrro Haute May 23. Tho High S: hool commencement was held at HnRerstown last nif;t, with only three graduates. Ulam-hc Coffman. Mabel Inntz and Fr:nk M try were In the class. Judge Forkiur, of New Castl. delivered the address. Charles Ienbk wa. fatally Injured at Wanatah. Laporte county, Thuclay night by t he falling of u railroad signal iost which workmen were removing. His skull was criifhd and one of his legs Iwokert. Henry Hill, a workman, waj pulnfully Injured. The district meeting of Chrl.n Ian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church convened at Connersville Thursday, with alnjut one hundred delegates. Stat" President IS. I Allen nnd President ISurrU A. Jenkln. of the Indianapolis University, wre present. On of two stallions owr.ed by Samurl Croble, a, Cor.nt T.-:vi!l. liveryman, got loose Thursday evening and broke the ham.-ti lug. several ribs and crushed the skull of tho other stallion, a fine Wilkes, valued at $'. Th accident was not discovered until th next morning. The line:8 of the C ntral Union Company are now Wing extended into Sullivan county. lrp are lx lug put In at Iim nto, I'armer.-hurg, Shdburn. Cirlicle and Oaktown. The Central Union will endeavor to purchase the Independent -ysiern in Sullivan, but If not successful it will put in a new system tl.tre, as it hr:s a franchise. lliilldlncr Penult. Matt Jol.am f, aJJiti'n, 3 Minnesota street, fT(0. lUttara Honch, frame dwelling. Madlnon sver.ue, ll,. John J. Mlnthnrn. Ul Oer.tral avenue. tl.:A). T. II. Lvrk. hrt k ImlMinjr. Wen Tenth ttrret, near car.il. !-.;. .'.a Tracy, Iiatne kitchen. 1TA Notth 'it Mrfft. ?'0. W. HuU-nrd. fran.e cOtUpr, llli Nuith IIMr'U fctrett, ij. C. I. Turner, rrali. !! to 1.-) i'ouxh Ivlawars street. It.. !:. T. Itjre k. a-lditl -n. I'.att-i tret. Ntftn line and Ijeota frtin. J."V. J. W. Junta, turtimtr kiuh-n. Zll Kft s-t. Clair street. $.". 4 i "WW ONITOA or THE. NATION'S 5TRCNCTH

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