Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 February 1895 — Page 1

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plicanta for consular appointments might get some consolation out of a fact, stated at the Consular Bureau, that not more Ahan <5ne new consul in ten Qndb that hts post cofnes up to expectations.

NNhe KeoHoaa For It—Yooo* Herod’s Promotion—Carltale’s IntrntionsIndlann Pensions — Other News From \Vnnhln«ton To-Day,

Washington, D. C., February 22 —Membsrs of the House who are supposed to know something of the purpose of President Cleveland do not credit the reports that he has any definite Intention to call an extra session of Congress. They do not claim to know what the Intentions of the President may be, but they argue from circumstances that an extra session Is improbable. The outflow of gold from the Treasury has ceased, for the time being; and these members believe, reflecting pertiaps the current opinion In administration circles, that the recent bond Issue will tide the Government over for several months, and perhaps put the Treasury on its feet, so to speak, If the prediction of Secretary Carlisle that the receipts are to meet expenditures, should be fulfilled. Much capital has been made of a remark which the President made yesterday to a party of members-elect who called upon him, asking how they would like to be called to Washington on the 15 of March. The general opinion Is that Mr. Cleveland was merely joking, or that. If he had any design in the question, it was a diplomatic one. They surmise that President Cleveland does not desire a special session of the Fifty-fourth Congress, and that he might have Intended to spur Congress to finish all its necessary work, by hinllng that he would not hesitate to call the next Congress together If there was need, YOUNG HEROD’S PROMOTION. He Ha» Fairly Earned It. As His Record Is a Good One. Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington, D. C., February 22.—Joseph P. Herod, who has been promoted from the second to first secretary of the American legation at Toklo, Is a son of Wm. Wirt Herod, attorney, and one time Republican mayoralty candidate at Indianapolis. He was appointed to the diplomatic service by President Harrison, and his retention and promotion by a Democratic administration need occasion no surprise, as his official record Is a good, one,, and it 1c the policy of President Cleveland to retain efficient men in diplomatic and consular positions, regardless of their polities. The President really favors an act of Congreas extending the civil service to include consular appoint-

ments.

The Herods belong to one of the oldline Whig and Republican families of 3-tartholomew county, Indiana. William Wirt Herod w%nt to Indianapolis from Columbus with Ferd Winter to form a law partnership. He was born in Columbus, and so was his father, William Herod, who represented the district in the House as a Whig in the Fourteenth Congress. Judge Holman was once a candidate for Congress against him. MU. BYNUM’S SPEECH. He Defends the Appropriation To Pny Deputy Marshals. Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington, D. C.. February 22.—Congressman Bynum, in a speech, strongly defended the item in the deficiency bill to-day, appropriating $140,000 to pay deputy marshals employed during the late strike. Opposition was manifested to It by the Populist members and Mr. UvingStone of Georgia moved to strike out the appropriation and to call on the Attorney■» General to furnish a statement to Congress of the kind and amount of services performed by the marshals. .Mr. Bynum characterized this demand as demagogical. He said he represented many laboring men, and that nearly all the marshals appointed in the State of Indiana came from the ranks of the labor unions, and these organizations would favor the payment of these claims. Incurred while preserving thi public peace. His speech was applauded. The appropriation passed. Pensions For Indtanlans. Special to Tpe Indianapolis News. Washington, D. C.. February 22,-The following Indiana pensions were granted to-day; . , Original—Michael Good. National Military Home; William G. Barthel, Charlestown; William Harty, Hammond; Henry Croaby, New Albany. Renewal—William H. Johnson. Indianapolis. Increase-William Battorff. alias William Putorft, Mooney; Alexander Sludder, Georgetown. Reissue-Ellas Jackson, . New Haven; Joseph Williams. Indianapolis; Peter Mummy, Plymouth; Abraham Huggins, Muncle; Lawson H. Smith. West l.*?banon; Milton D. Poulter, Richmond; Chas. P. Wright. Rensselaer; Andrew C. Crandall, Orland: Alfred Brothers. South Bend; Samuel 8. Stillwell. Wheeler; Frank C. McGrath, Muncle; Samuel Hawkins, South Bend. Original Widows. Etc.—Mary A. Staples. Columbia City; minor of Henry R. Mitchell, Indianapolis. The New Pnelfle Hnllrond BUI. Washington, D. C., February 22.—The House committee on Pacific railroads met to-day and decided to report a new bill, which Is based on the Reilly bill, but which has certain changes recommended by Chairman Reilly at the last meeting. The amended bill will provide that the principal of the Government debt shall be paid at once, and that the first mortgage bonds and the Interest paid upon the bonds by the Government and due to the Government at the date the bill takes effect be extended and paid in installments through a period of fifty years. The extended first mortgage bonds will bear interest at 4 per cent. The extended Interest will be secured by practically a third Hen on the property, subsidiary to the claims of the parties who advance the funds to pay the principal of the Government bonds and who will be entitled under the bill to 5 per cent, interest on their advances.* Secretary CnrlUlc’* Intentions. Special to The Indianapolis News. Washington. D. C., February 22.—O. O. Stealy, correspondent of the Louisville Courier-Journal, who enjoys as close personal relations with Secretary Carlisle as any man in Washington, is inclined to doubt the rumors about the Secretary's contemplated resignation: • “Mr. Carlisle has had a strong desire to locate In New York and practice law, because he likes the profession and has always commanded big fees as a lawyer. For a while he was not entirely satisfied with his portfolio because of the labor and •worry It imposed. His relations with the President have always been extremely pleasant. I do not think he intends to resign. The President wants him to remain. and he certainly a-Hl not go out under Are, If he does choose to retire voluntarily.” Mr. Short Dlsnppuintrd. Spec 1*1 to The Indian,*poll* News. . Washington, D. C„ February 22.—Luther Short, of Franklin, Ind„ Is not entirely satisfied with his consulate-general at Constantinople. His income is about 13,600, which is much less than he expected. while expense of living is high. He has no Intention of quitting the post, as his official relations are exceedingly pleasant, and his work highly satisfactory to the State Department. The numerous disappointed Indiana ap-

y.

William Shakespeare’* Pension. Washington, D. C„ February 22.-W111-lam Shakespeare, of Kalamazoo, Mich., has applied to the District Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus against Commissioner of Pensions Lochren, to compel the restoration of his pension from IS) to $72. Shakespeare was paralyzed in both legs, with necrosis of the left leg, as <! ^y<«iilt of the battle before Jackson, MifiXt, and Secretary Noble granted him a pension of $72. a rating reduced to $30 last autumn. The petitioner claims that the commissioner s action was Illegal and

unconstitutional.

HAYWARD A POOR WITNESS

HIS MANNER ON THE STAND IS VERY MUCH AGAINST HIM.

He Tells a Rambling and Somewhat Incoherent Story—Details of It—A Doable Tragedy In Indlana~VuriouB Other Crimes.

A Memorial From Philadelphia. Washington. D. C„ February 22. In the Senate to-day Mr. Quay ; (Republican) of Pennsylvania. pre- i sented a memorial from the Manufactur- | ers’ Club of Philadelphia, strongly urging that the cause of financial distress was the assault on the Americann protective system, and Indignantly protesting against the course of the President in borrowing money from a foreign syndicate. The memorial closes with an earnest appeal to Senators to so adjust tariff duties as to overcome the distress of the Treasury.

Mr. Holman’s Temperance Uectore.

Special to The Indianapolis News,

Washington, D. C., February 22.—Congressman Holmon delivered a short and pointed temperance lecture in the House restaurant a few days ago. A colleague was Insisting that he take a drink of whisky: "Why, Judge,” he said, ’whisky is the only thing that will kill

these Washington microbes.”

“What kills a microbe might also kill a Congressman," was the sententious re-

ply.

What Colonel Breckinridge Wants. .Special to The Indianapolis News." Washington, D. C. February 22.—Colonel W. C. P. Breckinridge, the ‘‘silverplated” orator, is much in evidence about the White House these days, and there is a strong, straight t(p out that he would like to be appointed internal revenue collector, or to fill a vacancy in the Lexington (Ky.) district. His son, Desha, was recently appointed a deputy. No Verdict In the Howgate Case. Washington, D. C., February 22.—At 11:2(1 o’clock this morning the Jury in the Howgate case, being Interrogated by the Judge, sent word out thpt they had not yet agreed. They did not, however, desire further instructions, and the judge said they would be allowed time to agree.

The Interstate Commerce I.uvv. Washington, D. C., February 22/—Representative Haughen, of Wisconsin, has introduced a bill In the House to extend the provisions of the Interstate commerce act. to include express companies

acting as common .carriers. THE EDWARDS HEIRS.

They Claim Millions of Dollars’ Worth of New York Property.

New York. February 22.—Mrs. W. T. Leachman, of Louisville, Ky., who Is In the city, comes here to press her claims as one of the heirs to the Robert Edwardn estate, which. It Is claimed, is worth from $500,000,000 to $1,000,000,000. There are twen-ty-fOur heirs, of whom Chief Justice Fuller, of the United States Supreme Court, ,1s one. The claims rest on the fact that Robert Edwards, by grants from King George I, acquired eighty-six acres of land fronting on the battery and extending upon what is now Broadway. The heirs say that the town of Aberdeen, O., also belongs to the estate, and that over one thousand acres of land along the Hudson river, and a great part of the cities of Jersey City and of Troy, N. Y.. belong to 1L In 1770 Robert Edwards leased this land to the English government, and soon aftei died, his nephew and namesake succeeding to the estate. This second Robert Edwards, during the Revolutionary war, made a second lease of the New York property to the English government for ninety-nine years. The heirs claim that the property should revert to them, as tne leases have expired. A LITTLE KITTEN’S TRIP.

It Is Being Sent Around the World As a “Deadhead.”

Boston, February 22.—A little Maltese kitten Is being sent around the world without the expenditure of a cent. A tafc attached to a cord around her neck tells the story thus: “Came on board at Minneapolis on my trip around the world. Please take the best of care of your passenger, via Boston, thence to New York; steamer V. P. KITTIE.” From Minneapolis the kitten came over -the “Soo” line to Montreal, via the Concord & Montreal and Boston & Maine to Boston. Last night she left Boston lor New York in care of the baggageman, who will see that she gets to New York. Via the Fall River line. When she arrives In New York she will be transferred to some ocean steamer. A Passion For Forjfery. Chicago, February 22.—Isaac Rains, alias Fox, said to be'the son of wealthy parents living in Philadelphia, was arrested yesterday, charged with forgery. He admitted the particular crime on which the warrant was Issued, and furnished the police a long list of other persons whose names he had forged. He promised to think up others over night, and said the number of his forgeries in Chicago alone would amount to full one hundred. He also admitted having committed a number of forgeries In Boston, New York, Philadelphia and other cities. Rains declared to-night that he had a passion for forgery and that, although his parents had spent mch money In covering up his crimes and trying to reform him, he was unable to resist the fascination of committing forgery. To Replevin Ills Family. Little Rock, Ark., February 22.—An extraordinary proceeding In law is being enacted in Justice Robbins’ court. Louis Parker, a farmer, employed on the Cates plantation, has sworn out a replevin for his wife and children and household oods, held by James Webber, agent of the plantation. He claims he started to leave :he plantation, and’was followed by Webber, who caught them and held them by force for alleged Indebtedness. The Lindcll Hotel. St. Louis, February 22.—The lease of the Llndell Hotel, the oldest and most historic hotel west of the Mississippi river, has been advertised for sale at public auction on March 26 for the nonpayment of rent, taxes and interest on bonds, etc. This may result In the old hotel passing to other uses. At the time it was built It was the largest hotel in the world. No St. Patrick’s Day Parade. New York, February 22.—The New York county representatives of the Ancient Order of Hibernians decided last night that on account of so many members of tht* order being out of employment it will be inadvisable to celebrate St. Patrick's birthday this year by a parade. Instead they will have a carnival and games In Sulzer'a Harlem river park. They Wanted Money Only. San Francisco, February 22.—Two masked men entered the Golden Gate villa, on the ocean beach, south of the Cliff House, about midnight, held up the proprietor and three j>aIrons and escaped with all the money. The robbers declined the proffered watches of their victims, declaring they only wanted coin. They escaped with their plunder. A Horrible Death. Auburn, N. Y., February 22.—Josephine ^erner, an Inmate of the Women’s prison, met a horrible death In that Institution last night. Her clothing was caught tn a horizontal shaft and before the machinery could be stopped she was twirled around and her head was torn from her body and both arms from their sockets.

Minneapolis, Minn., February 22.—Nervous, contradictory, uncertain, garrulous, rambling and explanatory. These words explain the aspect of Harry Hayward on the stand yesterday afternoon. In the morning when he was answering preliminary questions In regard to his life, his gambling habits, etc., he was concise, perfectly at ease, quick to answer, and mada an ideal -witness. In the afternoon, when his attorneys began to lead him Into the details of the circumstances attending tha tragedy, he went “up in the air” as a horseman would say, and made a bad impression. In fact, Hayward made such a poor Job of telling his own story that the Court suggested that it would be better to get on with the evidence and not explain motives and beliefs so much. In regard to the insanity theory regarding, Adry, so far as appearances on the stand were concerned. Harry would be the sufferer. He was nervous, and did not know what to do with his hands. At one time they would be adjusting his collar, at another caressing his knees, at another helping himself to move about In his chair. At times in his rambling evidence, his voice would sink away until It was hardly audible, and once he had to be cautioned to speak so that the jury could hear him. Hardly a person in that vast crowd hearing him believed what he said, jydging by his manner of telling the story. As a whole, he did not make any points for himself, and his appearance told against him. The most Interesting part of his evidence to the audience was when he came to that which brought him to the day of the murder. He was more halting more uncertain than ever at this point. He led bp to it by describing the scene of the signing of the seven-thousand-dollar note In the Oneida Block, and after he was ail through his evidence was a mixture of the testimony of the elevator man and of BUxt. He only impeached Blixt In saying that it was not prearranged that Blixt should come there at that time and his not telling Blixt to say that he saw many large bills. The elevator man had said Harry had the bills In an envelope. Blixt said they were ip a roll and Harry' said they were on the table out of the envelope, and that Blixt must have seen that they were large bills. Harry caused a laugh by stating that he made a speccl&lty of one-hundred-dollar bills. He swore that the night of the murder he arrived at the Ozark at 6:45 o’clock. Then he told of doing an incredible number of things before 7:22. the time he came out (from supper and went to his flat. In that time he washed in his bath-room, changed his clothes throughout, want to the basement, went up to see Miss Ireland, went down stairs again and had his supper. He left the flats after going to see his mother twice, calling on Miss Ireland, talking twice with Mr. and Mrs. BUxt on the first floor, going into the basement and fondling the dog and-washing his hands. Then he went down Hennepin avenue a short distance, intending to go to the rooms of Mi^ Ging in the Syndicate Block, retraced hie steps and went to the corner of Hennex>in and Laurel avenues, and there he looked at his watch and it was thirteen minutes to 8. He stated that he went up to Laurel avenue, intending to call on a young lady, and then remembered that he had an engagement with Miss Bartelson. He looked at his watch to see if he had time to go there, and thought he would take her to the theater. He followed this up by recounting his trip to Mr. Bartelson’s residence and giving the time as Mr. Bartelson had sworn to it. In speaking of the testimony of Edward Murphy, who swore that Harry bowed very low to him, he said that he did not bow to Mr. Murphy, but to a gentleman behind him. He thought Mr. Murphy beneath his notice, as he was a man who hangs about the entrance to pose for people. In regard to the bottle of whisky, he stated that he often bought the liquor for Miss Ging, and he purchased that bottle Saturday and carried It around in his pocket all day, taking it to his bath-room. He thought that if the attorneys would look there they would find it on a shelf. The prisoner's evidence was hardly begun when the court adjourned, and it will be continued Monday, adjourniuent having been taken to that time.

been caught in the act of abstracting a Afty-dollar treasury note from a bundle of notes in the bank. He was discharged and then shot himself. Stillwell belonged to a prominent family here. HOT SPRINGS FATAL FIRE.

Three People Horned To DeathDestrnctlon of Properly.

The Funeral of Madge York. New York. February 22,-Funeral services over the remains of Madge Yorke, the actress, who was killed by her lover, James B. Gentry, in Philadelphia, on Sunday last, were held yesterday in the Universalist Church of the .Eternal Hope. The Rev. Edwin C. Holies, pastor of the church, officiated. The church was crowded to the doors with curious persons, who wished to see the body of the dead girl. Dr. Bolles preached a touching sermon, and did not allude to the girl’s slayer. He did, however, make an appeal to young men to lead upright, Christian lives. A quartet rendered “Abide With Me” and “One Sweetly Solemn Thought.” After the regular service, all the people in the church were given the opportunity to view the face of the dead girl. While they were passing, a young woman, said to be a friend, fainted and had to be carried out. There were but few members of the theatrical profession present, but the members of ‘The Girl I Left Behind Me” company sent a large floral piece. There were many floral gifts. His Wife Drove Him To Snfclde. Kansas City, Mo., February 22.—M. J. Mlllhouse, a stockman living near St. Joseph, Mo., committed suicide on the street to-day by taking a dose of carbolic" acid, because his bigamous wife refused to return to him. Four years ago Mrs. Millhouse left her husband, and, coming to Kansas City, she married again. Recently, Mr. Millhouse located her in this city, and yesterday came here to try and induce her to return to him, but without success. He then had tha woman arrested for bigamy. To-day, Millhouse, becoming despondent, purchased carbolic acid, and, while walk"ng along St. Louis avenue, took such a big dose of the poison that he died in a few minutes. He left a note saying he wanted to free Mrs. Mlllhouse from further trouble.

Killed His Wife and Himself. Decatur, Ind., February 22.—As a result of a quarrel between-Samuel Y'oung and his wife, the latter left the hquse and started for her sister’s residence, one-half mile away. Young followed In pursuit, and, when she slipped and fell, he plunged* a knife into her side three times. Supposing her to be dead, he returned to his own home. Mrs. Young rallied, however, and managed to reach her sister’s house, where she fell dead on the floor. The alarm was given, and the neighbors made a rush for her murderer, only to find thaV he had anticipated their coming, and had committed suicide by hanging himself to a Joist in his kitchen. Young was seventy! years old, and his wife was nearly fifty years his junior. Jealousy was the Inciting cause. They had been married but a little over a year. John Matthews’s Crime. ^ Omaha, Neb., February 22.—Last evening John Matthews, a discharged private of Company B, Second United States Infantry. shot his wife and afterward himself. He died In forty-five minutes. His wife will live. Matthews and his wife were quarreling, and when Mrs. Matthew s started to leave he pulled a revolver and fired two shots at her. The first ball passed through her right hand and the second struck her just above the right eye. He then attempted to eseapt. but finding the house surrounded by officers and citizens, turned his revolver on himeelf.

A Dlsixraerd Man’s Salclde. San Francisco, February 22.—Harry Stillwell, a young clerk In the employ of the Bank of California, shot himself through the heart yesterday. He had

Hot Springs, Ark., February 22.—Three lives were lost and $75,000 worth of property destroyed in a fire which broke out here at 4 o'clock this morning. Nearly all the property destroyed was boardinghouses. The dead are: MRS. SAMMON. i MRS. M'LEOD. 1 " i An unknown lady. A Mr. Wing, of Glens Falls, N. Y.; Mrs, Hecok, boarding-house keeper, and Mr. and Mrs. Bronson, of Macon, Mo„ were slightly injured in Jumping from burning buildings. The fire originated in a bakery# in Ouachita avenue, ower which were furnished rooms. Here Mrs. Sammon, who kept the rooms, was burned to death, The other buildings burned were the La Clede, loss $6,000; the Ouachita, loss $5,000; the Illinois. $4,000; the Missouri, $3,000; Oak Lawn, $5,000; the Bloomington, $6,000; H. M. Hudson, residence, $12,000; R. L. Williams, three-story brick, $12,000; Joplin's grocery, $8,000; E. Randolph's residence, $6,000; Ledgerwood’s bakery, the Tennessee stables, the West House and fifteen cottages of a total value of $15,000. There is very little Insurance, the loss being practically total. The fire was at the south end of the gulch. In which HoD Springs is located, and the wind was from the north. As a result, none of the large hotels were at any time In direct danger. The fire burned both sides of Ouachita avenue to Hawthorne, one side of Hawthorne to Woodbine, and both Sides of Orange to Quapaw street. MR. MENAGE’S PROPOSITION.

The Fugitive President From Minne> apolls Tells Why He Fled.

Minneapolis, February 22,-The Journal prints to-day a letter from Louis F. Menage, the fugitive president of the defunct Northwestern Guaranty Loan Company, explaining his series of large transactions which ultimately led to thq company’s failure. The letter Is not dated, and It is explained that it was written to a personal friend In Minneapolis. Menage goes into the history of the company's real-estate transactions in Minneapolis, Henena, Seattle, EUensburg, Washington, North Galveston, Texas, Great Falls, Montana and Chicago, at great length, and explains how they would—most of them—have been very profitable, If the times had continued prosperous. He contends that his Intentions were perfectly honorable, and that no one has suffered more from the failure than he has himself. In explaining his flight he declares that to stay meant either death or the insane aaylum, according to ' the advice of his physician. He was a physical and mental wreck, and unequal to the task of straightening out the affairs of the company. The purpose of the letter becomes evident when Mr. Menage declares his belief that, if allowed to assist In settling up the affairs of the company, he could save I much more for the creditors than any one' j else and could In the end pay all claims j not only against his company, but against ; himself. He is willing to undertake this work on a salary; simply sufficient to support his family. To accomplish this, he says *hat the criminal suits against him should be continued until the work is done. He is confident of his ability to prove his entire innocence, but believes that a trial of the cases would Interfere with the profitable settlement of the company's affairs. Consequently, he asks that the cases be continued until after this work is done—a period which, he estimates, would cover five years—and then tried. It is not yet known what action the county law officers will take in the premises, but it is already assured that the creditors of the company will fare far better than was supposed possible when the crash first came.

TO ENCOURAGE PATRIOTISM

THE METHODS ADVOCATED BY THE COUNCIL OF WOMEN.

Intere»tlng Addresses Appropriate To Washington’s Birthday — The Celebration of the Day at Various Places.

WANTS HIS MONEY BACK.

He Was Drank When He Bought $400,000 Worth of Diamonds.

London, February 22,-The case of J., S. Tasker against Streeter & Co., diamond and gem merchants, of . London, began here to-day. Tasker, who, a few years ago, Inherited a fortune of £700,000, claims £17,300 damages from Streeter & Co., who, he alleges, Induced him to buy articles, which they represented to be worth more than they actually were. The purchases included the famous Hope diamonds, belonging to the collection of Lord Francis Hope, for £32,000; a collection of gems for £10,000; a Jasper model of the Holy City for £1.200; a silver model of the yacht Zinga for £300. and the celebrated Ag.-a diamond for £13,000. It Is alleged that Tasker was drunk when he made his purchases. which, altogether, reached a total of £87,000. MRS. MARTIN’S JEWELS.

A Search For Them In the Rains of the Delevan House.

Albany, N. Y., February 22. — A contractor with four men started to dig In the ruins of the Delevan House last night, and In reply to inquiries, said that he had been engaged by the Bradley-Martin family to search for an iron box containing a quantity of valuable jewels and family heirlooms, left in the room at the hotel when Mr. Martin’s wife and brother escaped so hastily the night of the great fire. The contractor and his men had hardly dug away the first layer of bricks, when a frightful stench arose, almost overpowering them. A few moments later a human skull was unearthed, and later a whole skeleton, which, from a piece of clothing, was identified as that of Fernando Teleafouri, a dishwasher. FROZEN TO DEATH.

Four Hunters Found In the Woods In a Kneeling Position.

New Orleans, La., February 22.—Among the casualties of the snow-storm is the death of a hunting party in the woods of the Alliance plantation, about nineteen miles below New Orleans. Four men set out for a day's hunt in the woods. No fears were entertained when the party remained out all night, but when they did not return next day a searching party went out, and, after much difficulty In struggling through the snow drifts, the four unfortunate men were found frozen to death, in a kneeling position. Bella’s Alleged Shortage. Durango, Colo., February 22.—A committee appointed to examine the books of John F. Bella, the county treasurer, has reported a shortage of over $12,000. Mr. Bella says he has not taken a dollar of the county’s funds, but his former deputy, Ed J. Steans, acknowledged a shortage of several thousand dollars, and promised, when appointed postmaster in June, 1893, to reimburse the treasurer, which,* however, he failed to do. Steans Is now under Indictment for alleged embezzlement committed in the postofflee. The Steamship Arrival*. Glasgow, February 21.—Arrived: Assyrian, from Philadelphia; Peruvian, from Boston. Gibraltar, February 22.—Arrived: Kron Prlpz Friedrich Wilhelm, from New York. Liverpool, February 22.—Arrived: Cufic, from New York; Roman, from Boston. Southampton,' February' 22.—Arrived: New York, from New York.

Laying; Claim To $10,000. Special ta The Indianapolis News. Brazil, Ind., February 22.—Mrs. Eugene Carpenter, widow of William Carpenter, who was killed some time ago by stepping off a Vandalia train and falling through a bridge at Cloveriand, this county, has filed a suit for $10,000 damages against tha Vandalia Railway Company.

Washington, D, C., February 22.—This being Washington's birthday, the National Congress of Women, now In session here, chose patriotic subjects for consideration at both Its morning and evening "sessions. The morning session was divided Into two parts, assigned to patriotim as an element in government, and patriotism as an element in school government. Kate Brownlee Sherman, of Ohio, read the report of the committee on patriotic teaching. She then discussed the Influence of patriotism In founding and preserving free Institutions. She said, In part; "Patriotism does not reach Its highest form on the battlefield, when the trumpets blare, and the cannons roar, and the general cries, ‘Forward.’ Splendid is the patriotism that leads a man to die for his country' In the forefront! of battle, but splendid beyond human speech to depict Is the patriotism that leads to the nftxtyr’s stake, toi the death of humiliation, defeat and the reproach of men. She whd leads a temperance crusade Is nobler than he who wrenched Jerusalem from the Saracens. He who founds a school Is greater than he who builds an armory. A free kindergarten that'teaches the use of hand and eye and fertile brain is better than a mission that distributes alms. A national training school of industrial arts would do more for popular advancement In a decade than West Point has done in all the years of Its existence.” Miss Frances E. Willard spoke on patriotism as a factor in the advancement of women, and Ellen S. Mussey, of Washington, spoke on what the flag had cost women. Louise Barnum Robbins, of Michigan, discussed the part played by patriotism through the schools in forming the character of American citizens. She jUt'u"The people have established free schools and free education. If need be let them assume control of the text books and I t a few Jeffersons, and Webster*, and Claji, and men of Wendell Phillips s kind be found for the noble task of compiling your school books, so that the thoughts of man on God, liberty and patriotism may be absorbed by the outreaching hearts of children. \N 1th the rifeht text-book, place in the schools teachers wUh lX ideas of Integrity honor, country and patriotism; place In he schooD the starry flag, that the children shall learn to do homage to R as well as to grand Ideas; teach the inspiring i Star SpanW 0 "* 101- ’ and ‘Rally Round the Flag, folds‘"protect ‘'them.' Teach youth .he snlendor of great Ideas by recounting the unnumbered camples which enrich our hi "pItr’iotlsm in New; York Kindergartens” was discussed by Isabella Charles ^Tfc O kSJ n 0r FLg in .he Sclu»lRoom as an Aid to Disc-inline was the lubiect taken by Eliza Keith, of San Frariclsoo She said: "The American flag should be in the school-room, and esneclallv In every public school-room in thdkUnRed States. Children should be taught that the flag stands for all that Is great and glorious in our history, for all fhat makes us all. even every boy and girl proud to be Americans. Make the children feel that its presence In the class-room is both a privilege . and a benediction. Make that flag the cornerstone of all ceremonial. Let the h £ h ef l honor M the power of the teacher to bestow or of a scholar to earn, be the portion of custodian of the fla . g - 1 followed# this plan for several years in the public schools of San Francisco and the recent adoption of the P atr ‘® t i c R f?*?: lutloml in my city making the a regular part of our course. was Uie outgrowth of this work in one class-room and I have yet to see the first evidence of weariness or indifference of the pres ent class.”

annual public celebration of Washington'* birthday, under the auspices of the Union League Club. The exercises will take place in the Auditorium this evening, and this afternoon an army of workmen Is engaged in decorating the vast hall with flags and flowers. Many speakers of national prominence will deliver addresses, prominent among them being Archbishop Ireland, who will deliver an address commemorating the fife and character of the first President of the Republic. Observed at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pa.. February 22. — The students and friends of the University of Pennsylvania celebrated Washington’s birthday on an elaborate scale at ibe Academy of Music this morning. The auditorium was profusely decorated with flags and other patriotic emblems, and the large audience Included many of Philadelphia’s most prominent citizens. Governor Hastings presided, and the list of speakers was headed by Judge Russell H. Thayer.

THE HORRISSON WILL CASE

EXPERT TESTIMONY THAT TESTATOR WAS INSANE.

THE

Manchers of Hard Tack at Hueh▼Ule — Caused By the Wlad— Awaiting Action of Coart Destructive Fires.

Down In Dixie. Atlanta, Ga., February 22.—The public offices In this city are closed to commemorate Washington’s birthday. The Daughters of the Revolution held appro- j priate exercises this afternoon In the auditorium of the Young Men’s Christian Association, and Mrs. Fulton Colville, an attorney of this city, delivered an oration.

FRANCIS P, PHELPS DEAD.

of Martinsville’* Best Men— Other Deaths In Indiana.

Spangled Banner' and ’Rally ’Round the Flag ’ and there will be a rally an( l ne »re„ .111 to SSf2?“Jfe 1 * k a:

Special to The Indianapolis News. Martinsville, Ind., February 22.—Francis P. Phelps dropped dead this morning of heart failure, age seventy-three. Mr. Phelps has been a member of the Morgan county bar since 1857, and was county at-* torney at the time of his death, which position he has held many years. He has filled tho offices of sheriff and prosecuting attorney, and has been Identified with the Interests of Morgan county all his life. During the civil war he did good service as a recruiting officer. He was a highly-respected citizen. Ft. Wayne, ind., February 22.—Celestlne Trenkley, a pioneer jeweler of Indiana, and a charter member of the National Jewelers’ League, died here this morning, suddenly, of hemorrhage of the bowels. Richmond, Ind., February 22.—Robert Parry, age eighty-one years, one of the old and well-known citizens of the city, died yesterday at his home, of pneumonia. ^ Ellis C. Malsby died Wednesday night. He was a well-known citizen and a traveling man. Crawfordsvllle. Ind., February 22.— Fountain B. Guthrie, an old resident of Crawfordsville, died yesterday from paralysis. He was sixty years old. Jeffersonville, February 22.—Sylvester Morgan, age eighty-three, died this morning. He was one of the first guards at the prison south and the owner of the stage line between here and New Albany, before the suburban railway was built.

Chaplain Mllburn’* Prayer.

Washington. D. C.. February 22.-The Rev. Dr. Milburn, the blind chaplain of the Senate, opened the session to-day with a fervid and eloquent prayer, extolling the public and private virtues of George Washington, who, he said, at home and with his neighbors, and on the broad stage of national life, showed steadfast devotion to the interests of his country, subordinating his private wish and will to the good of the people. Such a noble example might well enter Cnto the character of every American boy, and exalt our patriotism, making our national Institutions the safeguard of all social, religious and prliate InstLutions.

HONOR!NG WASHINGTON.

Wabash Colleae and Indiana Uni-

versity In Joint Dobnte* Special to The Indianapolis News.

Greencastle, February 22. The 22d of February is always a gala day at DePauw University, and was observed this year with more than usual spirit. A large delegation of Indiana University students came up from Bloomington by special train to join in the celebration, and attend the annual debate between

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Deaths Elsewhere.

Philadelphia, February 22.—William C. Murphy, the last of Gen. Sam Houston's army in the war for Independence for Texas, died at his home In this city at the age of eighty-five years. He was one of the cighty-two who held the Mexican fort at Alamo, against 250 Mexicans, afte* a three days’ fight. From this engagement only eight of his party escaped alive.

The rest were butchered.

Boston, February 22.—Moses Kimball, the founder of the Boston Museum, an active business man, died yesterday, age eighty-six years. He served In the Council and Board of Aldermen and both branches of the legislature. He was three times a candidate for mayor. The bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln in Park Square

was his gift to the city.

Teheran, Persia, February 22.—Hassan Shlrazl, the head of the Shia clergy, who at the end of the year 1891, issued an edict: against the use of tobacco, which resulted in the withdrawal of the Imperial tobacco monopoly. Is dead. He was age eightyfour years. As a mark of respect to the dead priest, the bazars In all the cities of Persia will be closed for five days and

there will be general mourning. Denver, C61o., February 22.—Mi Clifford, who, for two years,

playing the part of«Martha In Morrison’s "Faust,” died in,this city yesterday of heart failure. She was taken 111 with grip last week at Beatrice. She was sixtyfour years old, and was widely known In

theatrical circles.

Rlverhead, L. I., February 22.—Lionel Bland, an English actor, died at Wadir.g River last night, of pneumonia. His real name was Birch. His father Is said to be a director of the Bank of England. The body will be sent to London for burial. Eping, N. H.. February 22.—fSx-Gover-nor Benjamin F. Prescott died yesterday after a long Illness, at the age of slxtytwo years. GENERAL WALLACE HISSED.

rs. Edwin has been

Armenian* at Cblcasro Not Pleaaed With HI* Statements.

Chicago, February 22.—Gen. Lew Wallace was openly hissed several times in Central Music Hall last night during his lecture on "Turkey and the Turks.” A large number of Armenians were In the audience, expecting that General Wallace would allude to the Armenian atrocities. He did so, but his remarks did not suit the Armenian portion of his audience, and they expressed their feelings without restraint. General- Wallace praised the personal peculiarities of the Turks as a people and asked the people of America to suspend Judgment in the stories of

representatives

of the two institutions. ! massacre by the Turks and Kurds until

The visitors were met at the station by the DePauw boys and escorted to the city. In The afternoon a large crowd assembled on the east campus witnessed the erection of a beautiful i-taff, designed for the national ensign, presented to the university by the class of '95. The new field pieces sent forth their volleys in honor of the day and the memory of the man of men who made it Immortal. The pole is over one hundred feet in hight, and was substituted for the college tower for the reason that it was not deemed strong enough to support the banner. Exercises of 4 varied character, both literary and musical, were held on the ground and greatly

enjoyed by those in attendance.

To-night’s debate is not the least Interesting feature of the day’s exercises. It will be held in Meharry Hall. The Hon. S. E. Nicholson, of ^Nicholson bill” fame, Is expected to preside. The question for discussion is "Resolved. That the general Government should own and operate the interstate railroads of the United States.” DePauw’s representatives will affirm and the I. U.’s will combat the proposition. The judges will be Prof. David Kinley, of the University of Illinois; Prof. C. A. Tuttle, of Wabash College, and Prof. Howard Sandlson, of the Indiana State Normal School. The disputants are H. L. Murray, James M. House and Watson L. Lewis, of DePauw, and Everett W. Trook, O. P. Foreman and Robert C. Brook, of the State University. Mr. Murray will close with a rebuttal. While the judges are deliberating a formal presentation of the starry banner by the class of '95 will be made. Miss Daisy Simmons appearing for her classmates and President John In behalf of the university. The exercises will be interspersed with music by the DePauw and I. U. quartets. Misses Birch, Rowley and Jennings and Messrs. Gilbert and Paris.

Exercise* at Omaha, Neb.

Omaha, Neb., February 22.—All public offices and banks were closed to-day in honor of Washington’s birthday. Nearly all of the public school held their special exercises yesterday, but at the High School to-day the Sons of the American Revolution presented a magnificent portrait of Washington to the pupils. Thla evening the Junior order of United American Mechanics will hold special exercises and the Ladles of the A. P. A. will give a Washington ball. The Y. M. C. A. will also celebrate “American Night” with appropriate exercises, and the Red Men will

Indulge in festivities.

The Celebration at Chicago. Chicago, 111., February 22.—Elaborate arrangements have been made for the

the report of the International commission Is received. He said it was only a new phase of an old story of a religious feud. He also praised the Armenians as

a brave and peaceful pople.

As he finished that portion of his address in which he praised the Turks several men In the audience rose to their feet and hissed violently. General Wallace paid no attention to the Interruption and contlnued^nls address as though nothing had happened. Later In the evening he spoke several times In praise of the Turks, and every time hisses came

from the audience.

]THEi WEATHER BULLETIN. J United States Weather Bureau, Indianapolis, Ind., February ta, 1896. Thermometer.

February 22, 1894. 7 a. m. 12 m. 2 p. m. 14 25

February 22, 1896. 7 a. m. 12 m. 2 p. m. 20 29 -

Barometer. 7 a.m.—30.22 | 12 ni.—30.21

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LjOcni Condi tioua. Forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity for the thirty-six hour* ending 8 p. m., February 23, 1896: Warmer; fair weather on Satur-

day.

The Weather In Other Cities. Observations taken by the United States Weather Bureau at 7 a. m., 90th merldlan time. Bar. Ther. Weth. Boston, Mass 30.20 16 Clear Kansas City, Mo 30.26 34 Clear Omaha, Neb 30.24 32 Cloudy St. Louis, Mo 30.26 28 Clear

C. F. R. WAPPENHANS. Local Forecast Official. Editorial Partnership Dissolved. Franklin, Ind.. February 22.—The partnership existing between W. T. Stott, Jr., and JamA E. Batchelor, editors and proprietors of the Franklin Daily News, has been dissolved, Mr. Stott retiring. Mr. Batchelor will continue the publication. Escaped the Gallow*. Sherman, Tex.. February 22.—The wife murderer, E. W. Hunt, has escaped the gallows. Th* Governor has commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. Today was the day set for the execution, and everything was In readiness. W. Parker Headricks Badly Hart. Madison, Ind., February' 22.—W. Parker Hendricks, an old citizen, was struck by a rapidly driven team and knocked down. His left hip was broken and there ore other hurt*.

Special to The Indianapolis News Richmond, Ind., February 22.—Dr. Orpheus Evarts, of the College Hill Sanitarium, Cincinnati, was upon the.witness stand In the Morrisson will case yesterday, and his testimony was by long odds the most Important yet Introduced by the plaintiffs. A long cross-examination by the defense failed to shake his evidence In the least. Attorney Winter occupied about three hours In reading to the witness the hypothetical question, which embraced every portion of the evidence In the case which related to acts and Incidents In the last two years of James L. Morrlsson’s life. At the conclusion. Dr. Evarts said that, assuming that the statements in the question to be true, and relying entirely upon these statements, it was hls opinion that the testator must have been of unsound mind at the time of the last will was made (June. 1898). From the statementes made In the question. Dr. Evarts considered Mr. Morrisson suffering from senile dementia. His theory as to the causes of this mental trouble and Its symptoms coincided almost In an identical manner with ths testimony of Dr. J. R. Welst. MUNCHERS OP HARD TACK. A Unique Secret Order With Its Home at Rushvllle. Special to The Indianapolis News. Rushvllle, Ind., February 22.—This city Is the home of a unique secret order, which is known as the “Munchers of Hard Tack.” In the "munchers” there is neither dues, assessments nor benefits, the primary object being the furnishing of ; an evening's amusement for the members. The peculiar sounds issuing from the lodge-room during meeting hours would chill the blood of a gladiator. The “Munchers of Hard Tack” originated in this city about two years ago. The local lodge has had a wonderful growth, and its fame has spread over a great part of Eastern Indiana. A lodge was recently organized at New Castle, and another is talked of for Connersvllle. CAUSED BY THE WIND. One Parmer Killed and Another Injured By Palling Beam*. Special to The Indianapolis News. Muncle, Ind., February 22.—The frame work of a barn on the farm of J. N. Lambert, near Dalevllle, was blown down yesterday by the high wind. David Getz, a farmer, was struck by a falling beam and instantly killed, and Adam Funkhouser, a neighbor, was severely Injured. “Cookey” Riley Attempt* Suicide. Terre Haute, Ind., February 22.—Edward, alias "Cockey” Riley, together with hls brother Will, have been indicted for attempting to murder William Wilmington, in a quarrel over a woman. Last December Wilmington and Patrick Lane made a tour of the disreputable resorts, and, while at Mattie O’Neill’s place. Lane wantonly struck the woman, who was a friend of “Cockey” Riley. The Riley brothers then hunted up Lane and Wilmington, and Wilmington was frightfully beaten. During the trial yesterday forenoon, it cropped out that the O’Neill woman had said that she Intended to send Riley to prison, and her evidence was much In point toward conviction. After hls return to jail last evening, “Cockey” Riley mada a desperate effort to commit suicide, slashing hls throat in several places. Despondency over the woman’s testimony is supposed to have been the inciting cause. The probability of hls recovery la not encouraging. Two Rare Bird* of the Dock Species. Special to The Indianapolis News. Delphi, Ind., February 22.—Mr. Joseph , Clark, of Bine Village, Warren county, Is the possessor of two rare birds of the duck species, that fell Into hls hands ten days ago while visiting at Burnetts creek, north of this place. During a snow storm the birds evidently became demoralized, and one of them, striking the telegraph wire, was crlppeld and captured alive, but died soon after. The other was found frozen in the snow a week later. Both are being prepared by a taxidermist. They weigh about two pounds each, have white heads with Jet-black rings around their necks, black backs and white breasts. The male bird has two black feathers in its tall, at least twelve inches in length, while In the female bird these feathers are not so long. Mr. Clark has exhibited the birds, and he states that no one has ever seen anything like them. Emigrattnir To North DakotaSpecial to The Indianapolis News. Delphi, Ind., February 22.—The reports of starvation and suffering that come from North Dakota do not deter scores of people living In prosperous Indiana from making arrangements to seek other localities. During the past two months agents from the Northwest have been working assiduously in this section, and from one township alone in this county a colony of thirty-five families will leave in a few days for North Dakota. The colony is mostly composed of Dunkards. A number of people who went to North Dakota a year ago have returned and tell other than flattering stories of their experience in that State. The fever is on, however, and hundreds of families will leave within the next six weeks. Awaiting tUe«Action of Coart. Special to The Indianapolis News Wabash, Ind., February 22.—The application of Henry Harmes, the Chicago millionaire, for a receiver for the Cincinnati, Union A Chicago road, which is partially constructed between Union City and Huntington, has been taken under advisement by the Judge of the Weill# Circuit Court. Mr. Harmes advanced $14,000 to the contractors who built part of the grade, and also put up a considerable sum for ties, which were sold by the Lake Erie & Western road to satisfy a freight claim. Harmes la# anxlpus to bid in the road, and pledges'that if he secures the property at receiver’s sale he will at once complete and operate it The road is ninety miles long, as projected, and about thirty miles of it is graded. Candidates For G. A. R. Honor*. Special to The Indianapolis News Wabash, Ind., February 22,-The contest for commander of the G. A. R., for the department of Indiana, Is waxing warm and exciting. There are four candidates for the office, which will be filled at the State encampment, which meets at Muncle March 27-28, as follows: Judge H. B. Shively, Wabash; Henry Caylor, Noblesvllle; J. W. Ftke, of New Albany, and G. W. Elam, of Valparaiso. Judge Shively has already received the indorsement of twenty posts in this part of Indiana, and Is In receipt of letters from prominent G. A. R. men all over the State, pledging votes. Foliating the Flowing Waters. Muncle, Ind., February 22.—The suit against the Paragon Paper Company, of Eaten, of whom the farmers complain because the waters of tlie Misslsslnewa river are polluted, Is being pushed this week. Similar suits are pending against the Consumers’ Paper Company, of Muncle, and the straw-board factories at Albany and Yorktown. ~ « Sophomore* Win the Conteat. Crawfcrdsvllle, Ind., February 22.—The sophomores and freshmen of Wabash College, In honor of Washington’s birthday, agreed to contest for athletic honors, and tha affair cam* off lost night. Th*

contest was tn charge of th* Wabash Collage Athletic Association, None of the Judge* was students. There wo* great rivalry between th* classes, and when th* contest closed the score stood: Sophomores 62, freshmen 44, with th* greased pole and the tug war in disput* owing to a disagreement over the rule* governing such tests.

B. F. Ham’* Residence Harned. 8pedal to Th# ( Indianapolis News Wilkinson, Ind., February 22.—At an early hour last night the residence of the Hon. Benjamin F. Ham, four miles north of Wilkinson, waa destroyed by fire, caused by a defective flue and an over-heated stove. The loss is several thousand dollars, with partial insurance. Mr. Ham has been very strongly identified with the "Patrons of Husbandry,” F. M. B. A., and allied organizations for many years, having, been State organiser of the same. He is a brother of the Hon. George W. Ham, treasurer of Hancock county. Printed la the Fifteenth Century. Special to The Indianapolis News. - Delphi, February 22.—Mrs. Sarah Bassinger. of Flora, la the possessor of one of the oldest Bibles In existence. It is printed in German, work on It being begun In 1522 and finished In 1534. It is well preserved, but gives every evidence of extreme age. The lids are of wood threefourths of an Inch thick, covered with hog hide and protected with brass corners. The book has been in th© UaMlnger family for over two centuries. Realising On Bequests. Special to The Indianapolis News Wabash, Ind., February 22.—Capt. David Marks, administrator of the estat* of Leonard Hyman, a wealthy Hebrew resident of this city, who died three yearti ago, to-day paid $400 to the Wabash county orphans’ home; $5,000 to the Jewish Horn© for the Aged and Infirm, at Clevelend, O.; 1500 to the Hebrew Orphans* Horn© at Cleveland, and $600 to the Hebrew Union College, at Cincinnati. Thesa were all bequests, made by Mr. Hyman, to th© various Institutions. Fires In Clay County. Special to The Indianapolis New*. Brazil, Ind., February 22,-The general merchandise store of Ed Arnick, at Stearlyvllle, was consumed by fir© last night. The building and contents were totally destroyed. Loss about $4,000, partly covered by insurance. T Th* magnificent frame residence of John Huffman, in the south part of th© county, and all hls household effects were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss not known.

A Snceeaslon of Twin*. • Special to The Indianapolis News. Delphi, Ind., February 22,-The arrival of a pair of twins at the home of Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Wilbur, of this city, calls attention to quite an unusual record. Mrs. Wilbur was the daughter of Pleasant Guinn, recently of Wayne county, Ind. He had three daughters, to each one of whom the second Installment of children came In the shape of twins It is a remarkable fact that In the entln# family history, twins were never befor* known.

The Minister Declined. Rockport, Ind./ February 22.—A short time ago Mrs. Sfrhoenfeld secured a divorce from her husband. Bona Schoenfeld. Yesterday Mr. Schoenfeld and Miss Katie Stuteville, daughter of Trustee Stutevllle, went to New Albany to b* united in marriage by the Rev. H. C. CUppenger, formerly of this city. Mr. Clippenger, however, declined to officiate* and the service* of a peace Justice wer* secured.

Mr. Dillon Goes To Ohio. Special to Tha Indianapolis News.

Greencastle, Ind., February 22.—Th* R*v. R. M. Dillon, recently pastor of th* Presbyterian church here, has been called to a surburban church ueaxjk)k|» O. It will be remembered thofMc,

do,

Dillon resigned his charge In this city because hls congregation persisted in holding a church festival in an opera hous*. Damage* For a Drunken Husband. New Castle, Ind., February 22.-Mrsu Ad&llne E. Broaius, of Knlghtstown, ha* brought suit against Welcome R. Holland, a saloon-keeper, and the suretie* on hls bond, demanding $2,000 damage* because Holland persisted in selling Intoxicants to her husband after he had been warned to the contrary. Disagreement of the Jury. Lebanon, Ipd., February 22,-The Jury* in the case of Charles Patterson, Indicted for burglary, stood ten to two In favor of conviction, and were dacharged. Patter*on has been indicted for complicity In the murder of Hiram McDonald, of Thomtown, for which crime John Season has been sentenced to prison for twenty-

one years.

Crushed By Falling Timber. Speclsl to The Indianapolis News. Helton, Ind., February 22.—While William Matthews and William Lemon were felling timber near Haney’* Corner, a tree bounced back, and Matthew*, being slow in getting away, it rolled on him, breaking both legs below the knee. Mr. Matthews is tn a critical condition. A Miner Suing Fur Damage*. Special to Th* Indianapolis New*. Carbon, Ind., February 22.—Stanley Barten, of this place, has brought suit against the Eureka Block Coal Company, claiming $10,000 damages for Injuries sustained while being lowered In one of tb* company's shafts some weeks ago.

Wedding at Spencer.

Special to The Indianapolis News.

Spencer, Ind., February 22.—Mr. Clayton B. Allison, a leading merchant pf this city, and Miss Pearle Coble#, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Coble, wer married last evening at the home of the bride's parents, the Rev. W. S. Haded

officiating.

Sold at Receiver’s Sale. Bloomington, Ind., February 22.—Robert C. Greeves, representing creditors, has purchased at receiver’s sale the Big creek stone quarries, which will be operated In the future by the Indiana Steam Stone-works Company. The quarries originally cost $26;000, and wer* sold by the receiver for $6,900.

• Found Dead In n Field. Laurel, Ind., February 22.—Adam Fey. a German farmer, living three miles from this place, was found dead In a field, with a portion df his head blown away and a shotgun lying near by. He had been despondent for some months over the hard times, still It is not clear that hls death was one of suicide.

A Banquet Hudely Interrupted. Farmland, Ind., February 22.—During a banquet given last night by Pocahontaa Council, in honor of visiting members from Muncle and other points, a portion of the. plastering fell, utterly ruining one table, covered with eatables, and seriously injuring Samuel McGuire’s son. A Wrestler Coming To the Front. Marlon, Ind., February 22.—In the wrestling match last night between-Eddle Ross, of this city, and Sheldon Farrah, of Union City. Ross won In two straight falls; time, 15, 10, 8, 20. Rosa offers to meet any man at his weight, 146 pounds, catch-as-catch-

Aceidentally Shot. Martinsville, Ind., February 22.—Mrs. A. J. Flake, of Green township, was accidentally and dangerously shot in the head and shoulders by her son. who, while examining a shotgun, let it drop upon the floor, it being dischargtd by tha fall.

Fifteen Years’ Penal tervltade. Princeton, Ind., February _ Helms, colored, who shot and Samuel Johnson, a whit* dance one night last Nova sentenced to fifteen yean’

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