Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 33, Number 4, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 February 1887 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL' WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23 18&7.

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JACK HOWARD TALKS,

Sat Does Kot Make the Fall Explmition Wüich th.9 People Daminl Hö Thiiki the Shortage, If Such There Be, Will Ee Smaller Thtn Exported, And Ee Denies That tie Convicts Hue Been Treitcd in is Inhimia Hwiier. The Ex-Wirdes Proposes t3 Tike Peraaail Chirge cf the Jeffersonville Times, And Ee Says Ee Eu No Intention of Leivisg the Country Just Not. f arther Facts Obtained From Members of tli Investigating Committee An Estimate of the Deficiency. Things Wf re rather quiet at JeSersonville yesterday, although the interest in the reining seDsation has not yat waned. A representative of the Sentinel who returned to Indianapolis last Light visited the office of the State's Prison during the afternoon and found ex-Warden Howard In solitary occupancy thereof for the time being. He said that he had just came there on business. "I have resigned you know," said the Warden, "and Mr. Baiter is now In charge." After some conversation, Mr. Howard was asked to give his side of the case for the benefit o the Sentinel's readers, but declined to do so, eavmg that he had refused to make any formal statement pending the investigation. He said that the committee waa not yet through with its labors, and that it would not be in good taste for him to say anything while they were still at work. He went into a general conversation about the case, but evidently did not kuow the temper of the people of the State or he wonld not have hesitated to give them his explanation In talking over the matter Warden How ard said that the committee had come into the Drison and carried off his books by the wagon load and then, after looking up a statement, bad asked him to show the moneys on band. This he had refused to do, 83 he had not been pres ent when they had been at work on the books. He knew that many credits were due him which he had not been given the benefit of. His side of the case would be presented in due time. Mr. Howard was looking extremely well, and said he nad lept twelve hours oa the Erevious night. The reports that e had been guarded by his frieac? to prevent his committing suicide or that hu wife was prostrated by the shock were pure fictions, he said. He believed in facing the world, and be was not going to whimper or piay the baby because of what had befallen him. He had met two of tbe Directors at breakfast on tlia morn ing the investigation began, and had told them that he was going to present his re signation to them, whicü he nad done in the afternoon. He said that he was going into other business. ne was going to publish the Jeffersonville Times, but he did not wish to say so because it might be construed to mean that he would afterward settle with his enemies. Those who said he was going West made a mistake. He was going to stay right there in Jefiersonville, where he had lived all his life, and face the world. Though Mr. Howard was averse to having a statement published, it is thought that it is but just to him that his injunction as to secresy should be waived. Talking about tbe shortage alleged to have been discovered, Mr. Howard eaid that the books might show a shortage, but that he claimed that there were credits due him, and that he would be there to settle the business. He spoke of the action of Dr. Fletcher, of the Insane Hospital, and said it was hardly right in him in going back on the trustees. As to the stories of cruelties in the prison, his advisers had often said that he was too easy in the treatment of convicts. Of course, as certain discipline had to be maintained, and, as many of the convicts were men of ungovernable wills, it was a great deal of tiouble to control them. Still, he had pursue! a com partively mild sort of discipline. Nothing severer than the whip had been used iu the prison during his administration. Colonel George Howard was quite positive that his brother was guiltless of any criminal wrong-doing. He was not talking for publication, but would say that if there was any such shortage, as was claimed, where was the money? He knew that his brother did not have a dollar. He knew the reporters wre nothing if not sensational and that Mr. Coons had not given out that the alleged shortage was anything like the amount which it was stated to be. He had admitted that there were several credits due Mr. Howard which would bring it down considerable. "Mind you," he remarked, "Captain Jack does not admit that there is a shortage, but he admits that the books may show that there is. There are other men connected with the prison who are prosperous, but my brother had to borrow $3 of me this afternoon with which to pay a bill." The Board of Directors Dr. Norvell, Dr. Wilson and Mr. Home will be in this city to-day, and will meet with the Governor, and also with the Investigating Committes. Tbe committee has not yet agreed on a report, nor has it been decided whether or not to return to Jefiersonville. A meeting will be held this morning to determine this matter. The gentlemen say the matter has only been opened as yet and that the principal work, in the way of preparing defiaite tables hs jet to be done. Representative Pattoa nas been the leader in the investigation, and the examination of witnesses has been chiefly conductei by him. Four years ago Mr. Tatton urged the necessity of makiDer a thorough exumi nation of the prison, and two years ago, also. It was due to his persistency in the matter that he was placed on the committee. Before the Houm committee Captain Allen, the steward, testified that he gave his owi Bote to procure money enough to make a showing. Howard did not furnish a dollar of it. Deputy Warden Baxter helped raise the money. Between $0,000 and $10,000 were placed in bank to the credit of the institution. While the Senate Committee regained on the around the money was kept in bant, but after the departure of the gentlemen all the money was withdrawn but 12 cents. These statements were made by the assistant cashier of the Citizens' National Bank of Jeßersonville. When taken before the House Committee Howard was asked how much money he had on hand. He refused to respond, saying that the committee had no right to make the inquiry. He asked time to consult his attorneys and finally appeared with, the directors, submitting a written report and with it his resignation. His statement waa merely to the effect that there was a great deal of money doe the State, but claiming set oils. He spoke of the unreliability of the book-keeper. He saying he believed the books had not been properly kept. Clerk Hewitt was summoned and said that the accounts were kept in accordance with Howard's instructions, protesting that he was not responsible. He, with others of the office men. admitted that ther were familiar with the Ud condition of things. At first

they were afraid to make any disclosures.

bot on cornice to an undemanding ot toe matter they testified freeiy. Tbe shortage, as appears on the books, is 20,000, and outside this sum $15,0"0 is due the State on account of unpaid bins, lue brick account appears to be $V.000 short, and Howard confesses that $2 .00 has been misapplied. It is estimated that on account of brick made by convict labor, $10,000 will not be accounted for on the books. Tbe system of book-keeping was peculiar, and but little can be made from the prison records. The cash-book shows $3 000 due convicts, and a record ot the money due them on account oi wont penormea atier hours has not been kept, and it is impossible to say how much remains owing. Steward Allen seems to hae male a good thing off beeves and hominy. The clerk received $1,000 a year. He sold clothing to convict, although such dealings are strictly prohibited. His profits were something like $25 per month. The sale of tickets was another source of revenue which was not strictly legitimate and the fund is not accounted for. One of the guards testified that on one day during the Louisville Exposition 1.000 people passed through the gate. The money so realized was to be expended on the library, but the showing of books is very meager. Chaplain McCain, it is alleged, constituted himself pardon broker. He inquired of new comers the amount of property owned by them and guaged his fee accordingly. He charged a certain sum for writing letters and made trips to Indianapolis to consult the Governor about different cases. Deputy Warden Craig boarded fifteen or twenty guards and gardners, charging $.'0 per month. His supplies were largely fur nished through the prison, and for eleven jears on an average of two barrels of fiour each month have been consumed by the deputy's boarders, the bread being baked in the prison bakery. Representative Tatton, in beginning his share of the work, went among the citizens of Jeßersonville, but found them reticsnt and unwilling to talk. However, when they learned that the matter was to be probed carefully they were anxious to be of all possible assistance. "'LOWED NO ONE TO 'SULT HIM." Amusing Testimony la a Contested Election Cane in Sooth Carolina. Coli mbia. S. C, Feb. 20. The attorneys for Kobtrt Smalls, the colored Congressman from the Seventh District, who is contesting the election of Colonel William Klliott in the Fiftieth Cot-ess, are taking a voluminous mass of testimony throughout the district. Over 100 witnesses were examined at Green Pond, Colleton County, yesterday. The majority of them willingly and eagerly testifv. The following amusing testimony - f CufTy Staffers will show the materUl of the voters who have been called on t) give evidence: 'Where do you live?" "Blake County and State of Collington." 'Where were you on the 2i day of November last?" "Green Pon sab." "Did you vote .' ' "Yas, 9ah.M "For whom did vou vote? "Gnbner Small." "How many tickets did you vote?" "I vote one, sah." "How old are you?" "I is twenty-one years old, sah." Cross-examined by Colonel Eliiott's counsel : "How do you know that you voted for Smalls?' "April Singleton tole me so, sah." "Then yon do not know of your own knowledge that you voted tor bmauar "No, sah." "If you were to tell a lie would you stick toit?" "Yas, jab, 'cause I done tole 'um." "You say that you are only twenty-one years old . "YeP, sah." "To whom did jou belong before the war?" "To Mr. Lown. I dun ben grown man den." "When were you born?" 'Jnnn' of de wah." "Can you tell me the color of Uncle Toby's black dog?" "No, san. less he been a speckle dorg." "If a man should walk up here in the crowd and recognize you, what would you do?' "I tink I struck 'um. I ain't 'low no one to "suit me tornuiTin." A Remarkable Case. Shoals, Feb. 20. At the last term of the Grand Jury of this county (Martin) Nicholas S. Walton, a man aged eighty-two years, was indicted lor incest with his granddaughter, Amanda Barker (of unsound mind). By some means he suspected that he would be arrested and gave himself up to the Sheriff, furnishing bond for his appearance for trial. About two weeks ago his granddaughter Sled a suit before "'Squire Catterson chargirg 1 he old man with being the lather of her child, and yesterday was the day set for the trial. The court-room was well-tilled, as the defendant is a wealthy. much-respected citizen, having served as deacon in the Baptist Church for twenty-five years. The parties were promptly on hand at the hour fixed, and announced their read iness to proceed, Messrs. Moser A: Hougaton, counsel for the defendant, secured a senara tion of the witnesses, claiming that the whole thing was a conspiracy to extort money from the old man, and for that reason each witness should testify without any knowledge as to the evidence given by those who preceeded him. But to the surprise of man v the counsel for the relatrix objected. The defendant's counsel claimed that the objection alone was suffic cient to put the court on its guard and pre vent the conspirators from succeeding. The court ordered the witnesses to separate, where uron the counsel for the relatrix arose and dismissed the case. This served to convince the people that it was indeed a con spiracy against the old man. Another in dictment will come op next week brought by this relatrix against Walton for $,) damages lor betrayai. For Inter-State Co - Commissioners IUshville, Feb. Lo. Jiuca has been said recently throngh the press as to who would be proper to recommend as proper persons to nave appointed as commissioners on the inter-State commerce bill. The people of .Lastern Indiana and Ohio have a name to present as one of the Republican members. who is competent in every respect. He is a man who has had twenty years' experience in railroad tramc; was elected as a Ilepub hcan Senator to the Ohio Legislature from the Twelfth District, and served in 1832 and 183 much to the credit of his constituents. His district was at the time of his election Democratic by about l.SUO. He is a man of Herrulean physique, of middle age, and his name is Jenison Hall. No man that could be suggested as one of the Republican mem ters of tbe commission would give better general satisfaction to the business interests of Indiana and Ohio than the gentlemen named. Her Appetite He tarns After 105 Days' Fasttoe. Lafayette, Feb. 20. Marv Baker, o White County, whose remarkable fast of over 100 days has made her famous, is im proving rapidly. After the 105th day of her last she called lor water, and drank heartily. Chicken broth was then administered, aad retained by her stomach. She is growiflg stronger cany, ana will recover. Don't IleaU This If you have a sufficiency of this world's goods, but if you have not, write to Hallett & Co., Portland, Me., and receive, free, full Earticulars about work that you can do and ve at home, wherever you are located, at a pront of from $j to$2o per day and upward. All succeed ; both sexes, all aged.l All is new. Capital not required ; Hallett & Co. will start yon. Don't delay; investigate at once, and grand success will attend you.

TWO VETO MESSAGES.

The President Disapproves Aci3 Granting Pen sions to Charlotte O'Neil mi John Reed. Means Employed sud tbe Boldnes With Which Plaue Are Sometimes Concocted to Cheat the Government. Washington, Feb. 19 The President sent two mess-ages to the Senate to-day vetoing an act granting a pension to Charlotte O'Neal and an act granting a pension to John Heed, Sr. The hrst named bill proposed to grant a pension to the widow of Richard ONeal, late Colonel of the Twenty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. In his message In this case tbe President says: "ihe records ot tne war department fail to show that there was a colonel of the Twenty-sixth Indiana- Regiment named Richard O Xseal, but it does appear that Richard Neal was lieutenant Colonel of said regiment; that he was mustered in August 31, 1SC1. and resigned June 30. 1302. If this is the omcer whose widow is named in the bill, the proposition is to pension a widow of a soldier who, alter ten months' service, resigned, and who seven months after his resignation died of disease which was in no manner related to his military service. There is, beside, such a discrepancy between the name given in the bill and the name of the officer who served as L'eutenant-Colonel in the regiment mentioned, that if the merits were with the widow, the bill would need further Congressional consideration. In his message, returning the act granting a pension to John Reed, Sr., the President says: "The records show that tbe beneficiary named in this bill filed application for a pen sion In 1877, alleging that he was the lather of John Reed, who died in the service, and that bis wife, the mother ot deceased soldier, died May 10, 1372, and that he, the father, was mainly dependent upon ms son lor support. He filed evidence of the mother's death, and one witness alleged that he was present at her death and attended her funeral. In 1S&1, Martha Reed, the mother of tbe soiaier, first claimed to be the widow of John Reed, she afterward alleged that her husbtnd, John Reed, abandoned his family in lv,, and had not thereafter contributed to their support, and that the soldier was her main sunport after such abandonment. She was allowed a i ension as dependent mother, which com menced in 1MJ2. tne date or her son s death, and seems to have terminated July 22, 1331, when she died. The claim of the father was rejected in 13 for the reason that the mother, who had - a prior right, was still living; and when his claim was agtin pressed in 130, he was informed that his abandonment of his family precluded the idea that he was entitled to a pension a3 being dependent upon the soldier for support. Of course, the?e decisi ns were correct in law, in equity and In morals. This case demonstrates the means employed in attempts to cheat the Government In applications for pensions too often successful. Tha allegation of 1S77 of the man who now poses as th aged and dependent father of a dead soldier, that the mother died in 1372, when at that time her claim was pendine for a pension largely based upon his abandonment; the arti davit of the man who testified that he saw her die, in 1872; the efirontery of this unworthy father renewing his claim after the detection of his fraud, and the actual death of the mother, and the allegation that she was a widow, when, in fact, she wns an abandoned wife, show the processes which enter into these claims for pensions and the boldness with which plans are sometimes concocted to rob the Government by actually trafficking in death, and imposing upon the sacred sentlmeats of patriotism and national gratitide. THE WEEK'S NEWS. Congressional Summary The Legislature -Miscellaneous News Items. la the Senate Monday. Mr. Butlar. of South Carolina, introduced the bill for a Grant memorial bridge over the 1'otomic to Arlington. A resolu tion was adopted calling for all correspondence with Mexico concerning the Cutting ailair. The Cameron bill for new naval vessels was taken up. but laid on the table at J o'clock by a formal vote of -i to J 1 lor the Fads Ship Railway bill, which latter was discussed till adjournment. In the House Discussion of a rale which would fix a day lor the consideration oi the Logan pension Dill occupied considerable time and went over. A motion to fix a day lor the consideration of the B'air Educational bin went over. In the Senate Tuesday the trade-dollar bill was reported back from committee, and the Huse amendments non-concurred in. conferees were appointed. The House bill dividing Missouri into two Judicial Distric ts was passed with amtmdrr.ei.t8. Mr. iioar oaered a resolution extending me inquiry ior me lexas outrage investigation A resolution wa9 introduced calling upon the At torney-General for information whether proceed ii ks have been instituted against the subsidized fat iCc roads for failing to observe the provisions oi the Thurman act. fa the House conferees were appointed on the Indian appropriation bill. The moiution making the Lo:--an peuslon bill a special order for the day was called up. Against this the point of order was pending that it did not present a privileged question, aud was not entitled to immediate consideration. The Speaker decided that me point ot oraer was wen taken, ana the resolution went to the Committee on Rules. The Consular and Diplomatic appropriation bill was taten up, but laid aside without action. A bill was passed appropriating SlöO.Otü for the erection of a public building at Binghampton, N. V. Conferees were appointed on Northern Paciiic laudcraut forfeiture bill. In the Benatc Wednesday, the credentials of David 1 urpie, from ludiana, were presented and referred. The river and harbor bill was reo jrted. with amendments. The printing of the Texas investigating testimony was ordered, and the scope of the imiuiry bi Aliened to include the acts of the Marshal of the Western District. The bill to increase the naval establishment by building ten new cruisers waa pawed. The bill to provide for heavily armored vessels was considered. Eulogies on the late Senator Pike, of New Hampshire, were delivered. In the House, the amendmeuts to the trade dollar were insisted upon, and a conference agreed to. The retaliatory fisheries b'il was reported back, with a substi'ute. Resolution? were adopted calling for correspondence on file in the State Department regarding the Venezuclaclalms, and inquiring what action had been taken to protect the luteiests of Americans whose property was destroyed at Asplnwall. A bill was reported for the organization of the Territory of Alaska. A further disagreement was reported on the Northern lacitic land grant forieiture. Eulogies on General Logan consumed the balauce of the day. In the Senate Thursday bills were reported aud placed on the calendar, including one to extirpate pleuro-pneumonia and footTind mount? disease, and to laciliute the exportation of cattle: Memorials were presented lrom Grand Army posts in Kansas for the passage of the dependents' pension bill over the veto of the President. The Hale bill to Increase the naval est blishmen. appropriating ei.M00.000, was passed. The Rads ship railway bill' was taken up and passed. In the House the President's veto ol the Texas seed bill, appropriating SiO.OOO, was read, and the House refused to pass the bill. The conference report on the anti-Mormon bill was agreed to yeas, 202: nays, 40. The consular and diplomatic appropriation bill was parsed. In the Senate Friday the credentials of Semtor Hiscock, of New York, were presented. A conference report was presented and adopted on the n-ti-polygainy bills, embodying a substitute for the Senate and House bills. In the House a conference report was adopted, providing for holding terms of court at Bay City, Mich. Senate amendments to the invalid pension appropriation bill were non-concurred in, and a conference ordered. A bill was reported appropriating 1 1,6&,10 1 for the payment ot Mexican and other pensions. The House refnsel to pass a bill granting a pension to Simmons W. Bart, over the President'a veto; yeas, 142; nays, 98 not two thirds. The sundry civil bill was taken up, and 1 out of 2f0 amendments were disposed of. At 5 o'clock the House took a Tecess until 7:U), the night session being for pension bills. In the Senate, Saturday, petitions were presented from Ohio Grand Army posts for the pa-sage of the dependent pension bill over the President's veto. Mr. Beck presented a memorial, signed by himself, for the repeal of the navigation laws to permit the purchase of ships abroad. The military academy appropriation bill was reported back. A resolution changing the time of meeting oi the Astcmbly of Washington Territory was discussed until 2 p. m., when the Xlearagutn Canal bi'.l was taken up. but laid aside for the river and bat bor appropriation bill, which was then consideied. I'eudlug tne discussion of the river and harbor bill, the conference report on the trade dollar as presented and adopted. Ia the House. tbe dependents' pension bill, with the President's veto, was reported back from the Invalid Pensions Committee. A request that the report be printed and the subject postponed until Thursday brought forth a decision liom the Chair that toe report would first have to be read. Tbe report was read acd frequently applauded for its criticism of the resident's veto. Consideration was then post

poned nntil Thursday. The conference report on me trade dollar waa agreed to. Till LEGtSfcATCilj This is proving to be one of the busiest Legislatures that we have ever had. Business in pushed with a rush and the end of the session will show good results. The sensation of the week has been the expose of the management ol the Southern Prison. The investigation will show that this mismanagement has extended back for fifteen years, involving both Republican and Democratic Wardens. The farming and labor interests of the State have been well looked after by the Legislature. In other parts of this paper arc given details of the legislation and ouier matters of interest. MISCEIXAYEOl'S KKTS ITEM H. Evansville has struck oil. A Socialist printing office has been- seized at Geneva. Fanny Mason. Evansville, Ind., hascoalessed to infanticide. Geoige M. Bed5ord, Paris, Ky., noted short-hom breeder, is dead. The antl free-fjass bill has passed both hou?ei of the Arkansas Legislaiure. Enoch Cistillsn. Winchester, Ohio,, was killed by a falling tres Thursday. Catholic chv:eh piogresa In Bulgara creates uneasiness at Conötantinopla.

Paul C. Russell, a St IvjuIs editor, was klüed by a train at Chioego Saturday. The Emery Opera-hous, Tit usvilie, Pa., was to tally destroyed by fire Saturday. A half Interest in the trotting stallion, Harry Wilkes, has been sold far S 10,000. The cattle on the raises In Montana are dying by the thousands from the hard winter At Woosmer, Ohio, an aged ccuple named Baughman were burned to üeath in their home. An Elec tion Board at Scraaton, Pa., has been sent to jail for tampering wiin the returns. The Federal strand jury at St. Lonis rturnjl twenty-two indictments for election frauds. Mrs. Cleveland gave her last reception for the season Friday, and shook about 5, (XX) hands. 1 he s x Filendly Island natives who attempted to kill Missionary Baker have been executed. Themas Hobbj. Evansi 1 le, Ind., has been given a lite euteuce for the iturdtr ol Daul Weiler. It Is sa'd the President has asked Smith M. Weed, of New York, to accept the Treasury port iouo. Ben Butler won the S100.COO damage suit brought against him by Lester, theex-Coniederatc gunmaker. Lida Reading. Muncie. Ind., a widow, tried to suicide by shooting herself because she was jüted by her lover. It Is aiven out positively that the President has not yet decided upon a selection lor Secre'-ary of the ireasury. The President and Mrs. Cleveland cave, a state dinner Thursday night In honor of the Supreme Court Judges. KIne hundred thousand dollars worth- of cott3n was destroyed by lire at Tompkinsvdle, Staten Island, Saturday. Tbe postal teleerai.h and cable linas have b:ea completed and opened to the 1'aciSc coast Including British Columbia. Jim Connors, of Philadelphia, knocked out Dan Delany, of Stratford, Ontario, iu seven rou ids, near Peoria, IU., Friday. Matthew Benitz, a broker oi Pitubura, borrowed SIO.OOO of his friends andsippal. lie was doing a prosperous business. Tbe Etruria hag just humped across the Atlantic in six days, five hours and fifty-two minutes tastest winter time on recoid. At New Albany. lad . Thursday night, Thomas Hanlon. ex-revenue collector, shot aud wounded Louis Slser, a railroad engineer. A little four-year-old girl, Annie Sprague. is making the trio alone lrom Chicago to Colorado Spring, Colo .where her parents are. Morris Hatfield, Bethany, Ind.. shot his wife and then himself. They were well to-do, but had quarreled. He has died. She will recover. In a big rat hunt at Millersburg. Ohio, 3,000 tails were reported captured in two weeks. Captain James I hi s crowd won the day and a big supper At Fork Church. Tex , B. Flynn killed a youth named Reath Williams, who was one of a charivari party who went to have some fun with Flyna. A sensation has been created at Halifax. Nova Scotia, by the charge that Sir John A. Macdonald has been bribed by the Canadian Pacific Kailroid. At Bangor, Wis., the mangled remains ot Otto Bodmcr's oldest daughter were found near the railroad tracs Saturday morning. exp.ana tion. The redemption of the trade dollars, about 7,0C0,0OO of them, will be commenced as soon as the President puts his signature to the bill, which will be within a few days. Captain Crjger, who killed August Bohle in New York a few weeks ag", packed him in a trunk aca tent it to Baltimore, wag sentenced to twenty years' hard labor at Sing Sing. Mr. Gladstone is out in another letter reminding Irish Protestants of the ancient attitude of their denomination indorsing Irish nationality, and suggesting present inconsistency. Laliouchere failed to get a motion through the House ol Commons censuring the British (overnment for its Bulgarian policy. He talked pretty hard against the Government, however. Michael Kelly, St. Paul, Minn .sentenced twelve years ago to life imprisonment for killing Barney Lamb, has just confessed that his wife, whom he loved and who Is now dead, did the deed. Vienna dispatches state that Russia will remain neutral in the event of war between France aud (ier"ny. provided she is allowed to settle tbe Du i:nr mi question to her own satisfaction, A Mrs. ()?den. ol Peoria. Uli, was found lying dead in ih gutter in front of her house Satnrlav, while her s n a; inside oil the Moor drunk. He i supposed to have murdered her in a row. A special correspondent, who has gone over the Gerinau-Freuch frontier, states that he saw no indications of special war preparations. Italy has assured France of her continued friendship. John W. Gillespie, of Mt. Airy, Ohio, eighty-five years old when he died, was buried Saturday by his five brothers and nephew, aged seventy-eigftt, seventy-one, sixty-nine, 6txtv-feven and fifty-lour, rescctivcly. Chicago railroad conferences Friday determined to have rate-cutters disciplined, and to abolish free passes, theatrical rates and other courtesies, in conformity with the spirit of the inter state commerce law. A large cave, as dark and gloomy as midnight, with two human skeletons, a big sum of gold, and an inexhaustible amount of unwritten murder history, has just been discovered in Marshall County, Kentucky. The National Consumers' Meat Company have opened five stören in New York and propose to control, more or less, every butcher shop in the Metropolis, ana supply them with carcasses direct lrom the Western ranches. The company will try to drive out the local slaughterer) and the Chicago dressed beef men. At the close of the week the provision interest was quiet, but a strong tone prevailtd. Wheat opened firmer, but closed easier; Hour remained easy and was without animation. Corn ruled stronger, oats steady, rye and barley quiet Cotton remained steady. Groceries were a.aln dull and weak, dairy products quiet and general merchandise moderately active. In banking there was no special activity. Miss ACa Kissinger and her sister. Mrs. I. Cook, both of Anderson, were acquitted of the chire ot infantcide in the Logausport Court Thürs lay. It will be remembered the women were arrested and taken to Logansport and lodged in the county jail in November last, charged with the murder of Miss Kissinger s infant, which was found murdered in a water eloet. with its hands severed and throat cut, a week previous to the arrest. The outcome of this-case has excited much interest. It is seml-oiT.tially Rtated from St Petersburg that the relations ot Austria and Russia are so improved that the occupation ot Bulgaria by the latter will not be considered a casus belli. The Pope believes his Influence has averted a European war. Jacobin 1, evidently elated at his success, Is SAid to bethinking of continuing as Secretary of State. The Italians at Massowah have been reinforced. Thirty Socialists have been expelled from Stettin. Scotch miners are threatening the "greatest revolution that country has ever known." In the Commons the Government continued to squelch the Irish and Liberal memlers, finally ending the debate by adopting the address In reply to the (Jneen by the vote of 2'J to 74. Wonderful Results or the Woodworth Meetings. Kokomo, Feb. 20. Kokomo is just now engaged in a stupendous effort to prove to the world that she can at the same time serve both God and Mamaion; for while we are in the midst of a gas and manufacturing boom, we are also enjoying a religious awakening of no small proportions. All the churches of this city have either held meetings during the winter or are now engaged in storming the citadel of Satan. Five weeks ago the pastor of the M. E. Church, Rev. C. H. Hrown, began a meetiDg which is still in progress, with fortyfive conversions. The Union Mission Church, St. Vaul's Church and the Daniel's Band are all direct outgrowths of the wonderful Woodworth meetings, held here two years agr. 6t. Paul's has a membership of seventy, with Rev. Winegardener for regular pastor and a small church on Clay street. Daniel's Band and tbe Union Mission have each been keeping ot-en bouse day and night tor many weeks. A few persons have been in the trance state and manv claim conversion. Nine weeks sgo Rev. William Hill, pastor of the Union Mission, began a series of meetings with, tbe assistance ot Key. John Hardin, of Illinois,

who did all the preaching for the first four weeks, since which the meeting has been runnirg under tbe ministrations of the pastor. Sixty conversions are recorded up to this time and more almost persuaded. The membership of this organization is 20O, ineluding many of the best men and women im the city. A Pardon Joyfully Received. Plymouth, Feb. 20. After nearly twomonths' wearying, waiting in jail, the mail from the South yesterday brought Governor Gray's pardon for Charles Taylor, the A ndalia conductor convicted for manslaughter. He W88 immediately released, and accomJanied by the Deputy Sherift called upouis numerous sympathizing friends in this city. The streets were crowded by farmers and citizens from all parts of the county, and such a universal sentiment of condemnation of his unjust sentence prevailed in the county, where all the facts of the caseare well known, that Mr. Taylor received a perfect ovation wherever he went Groups of men grasped his hands and in several in

stances his pardon was read aloud on the corners to commending crowds. it is safe to say that no executive pardon in this part of the State was ever more cor dially and generally approved by the people than tms one. Aside lrom the attorneys for the prosecution the sentiment of approval is well nigh unanimous. .Notwithstanding the oelsy the pardon comes very opportunely as a birthday present ior jur. laylcr, he being nfty-hve years old to-morrow. An entertainment for his bene.t had also been arranged at Terre Haute for the 22d of February, and his presence at it as a free man will undoubtedly bring joy to his many friends there. Tbe poor old man was overjoyed at the opportune but richly deserved favor, and the hearty, universe expression of good feeling, and the Governor can rest assured that his action will not be discredited by the future conduct of Mr. Taylor. The conductor left on the afternoon train for honje. A Great Revival at Washington. Washington,' Feb. 20. Now, for five wecis. a revival at the Methodist Church of this city has been in progress. Intense interest prevails. It is possibly ths greatest religious demonstration that has- ever struck WashirgtoD. The series of meetings are conducted by Rev. M. S. Heavenndgo, the pastor, who is ably assisted by Rev. Thomas A. Ix)ng. a man full of magnetism and enthusiasm, which, with his earnest sincerity and untiring patience, makes him an unmatched revivalist. The number of accessions to the church has reachad VXS, and the prospect for many more is encouraging. The rate of accessions per day is about five. Some of the most prominent citizens of the city have joined, and the members of other churches are heartily co-operatin;. Kev. Mr. Heavenridge overcame many obstacles to roeke the revival a success, and deserves much credit. An elegant church house will be built this summer. "When old Judge Jowler was tucked ia his little bed by Mrs Mouser he couldn'i sleep a wink until the excellent woman had brought a bottle ot Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, Then he crossed his little hands and sunk in sweet repose. To the Public. The agency of Dorman N. Davidson for the Continental Insurance Company of New York has been cancelled for cause, and the public will please take notice that said Davidson is not authorized to collect money or transact any business whatever for said Continental Insurance Company. By order of the company. h. s. lesfey. State Agent. Save the pieces! u10c ROYAL glnesctmn. Advice to Mothers. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup ßhould always be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little sufferer at once; It produces natu ral, quiet Bleep by relieving the child from paia and the little cherub awakes as "bright as a button.' It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, 60f tens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and Is the best known remedy lor diarrhea, whether arising from teeth ing or Other causes, iwenty-nve cents a uoiue. i WW Absolutely Pure. "This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomeness. 5'ore economical than the ordinary kin is, and can not be sold in competition with tie multitude of low test, short wtipht, alum or phosphate powder. Sold only in ci-lb. Koyai Powder Co., 190 Wall stictt. New York. 9m 6,0 00,0 OO EI0LIUS FERRY'S SEEDS r. ferry & CO. are admitted to be the LARGEST SEEDSMEN im tht uorld. P. M. FERRY ACQ'S 2SS 31 rr jm IllB.tr t. vm. -o ucrrn inmiiii For 1887 will be mailed FREE to all rpphcanta, and to last sbmod a customers Witoout orderinc it. ;.rntaluatltto l . very per. tu. i uting fror, dm; Field or Flover BL.'DS thoulA ifor: Address M.FEIPT&CO. Derolt( i llch. THE D TNG EE &CONARD COS JIEAL'TIFL'It EVEIUBIiOOJIW For 1 8 Venrs onr Great Specialty has boea randdiHtnlmting l.ufr.."". aave an ioa I -.. Knvrll ioanTlf nrt iantiarr1 in dinar. ent sir.eaand prices to suitalLWeaend si KOKU.VluoK 018 l'LAS 1 safely by mad or express to all poinla, 3 TO 12 PIANTS Q . Our Nr Ciuitle.se p..deecribe8nearlj500fliient varieties of l(oMe,the boat Hardy Mirubs A C limbing Vine, and New and ltore I lower rerd, and tell how to irrow them HIKE Addrera TIIK DINtiKK As 'ONAll CO., lUjtta Cirovera, West laravea Cheater Co, Vau NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice la hereby given that the undersigned ha9 duly qualified as administrator of the estate of Charit H. Wiaelofttl. late of Marlon County, In diana. deceased. bid estate ia supposed, to be solvent. Frederick o. WISEIOGEL, Administrator.

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