Indiana State Sentinel, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 April 1891 — Page 8

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THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 15. 1891-TWELYE PAGES.

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A TEST CASE OF A LARGE NUMBER. Oth.r State w Mysterious ClMfji.tr.dc Fatuity Hurned A rnliontnn Kmiloyrarnt Coming Usees Sever Storm Minor Slat Item. IELmi, April 10. Special. An important suit, brought by Stewart, administratcr of Abner II. Lowen, occupying thrco days, before Judge Lyman Walker of rem, who was called by Judge Reynolds to try the case, terminated last night in a verdict for the heira of the estate. The controversy was on a charge of one cf the heirs intermeddling with personal property alleged to belong to the estate and appropriating the same to his own use, valued at about $10,000. The heirs claimed tho property by Rift from the decedent, having been given to them by Mr. Bowen a few days before his death. The evidence of tho gift was very 6trong, and the case wa9 hotly contested by able attorneys on both sides. The verdict of the jury meets with almost unanimous approval of the people. The tamo question involved in this case is pending in porno forty or more cases, and it eeemi evident tho heirs will sustain their claim to the notes and mortgages now sought to be recovered by tho administrator. The examination before the county auditor in relation to placing on the duplicate over live millions oi personal property, claimed to have been omitted during tte last eiht or nine years by Mr. Bowen and the bank firm, has been in progress for two weeks, and tho matter taken under advisement by the auditor. If this ollicer should decide not to enter the vast sum on the duplicate, on account of insufficient proofs or legal right to do so, the end of litigation is near at hand. The decedent left real estate valued at 100,0u0, and debts not to exceed $3,000. No doubt but Eoino of cases will be appealed to the supreme court, duringwhich a feeling of suspense must bo awaited. The interest manifested in the developments is on tha increase, as the court docket is monopolized by these cases. LOVE IN COLLEGE WALLS. An' Elopement From College Hill that Caused Julte a herniation. Milan, April 12. Special. The classic and usually quiet littlo village of Moore's Hill, Ind., was treated to an extraordinary innovation last night that will long be rerae:nbered by the students and many of the citizens. Moore's Hill is tho seat of Moore's Hill college, ono of the leading institutions of learning in Indiana. It is a methodist institution of the strictest order, and is noted for being one of the most quiet and orderly echoola in the state. The discipline is very rigid, and the closest Burveillance over the students is observed by the faculty. Consequently the elopement and marriaee of a couple of the youthful Etudents caused quite an excitement in college circles, a3 well as surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. The high eocial standing of the young couple makes the case all the more interesting. The groom, whoso namo is ricott Hyde, is the son of an eminent methodist divine in Indianapolis and is himself preparing for the ministry. The brida is the. daughter of the Hon. George XJrum'ey, a prominent politician now holding a federal appointment at Washington. They are aed respectively seventeen and nineteen. P.y prearrangement they met at Aurora last Tuesday and went together to Covington, Ky., where they were quietly married and come by steamboat back to Aurora where the bride remained a few days visiting friends and the groom came on home. It wai their intention to keep the marriage a secret and continue their studies in college, but somehow the secret was discovered . and last night their fellow students gave them a rousing charivari that could be heard for miles around. The bride is a beau'.iful girl and much loved and respected by all who know her. The groom like his father, is a man of striking appearance, an unusually bridiant scholar and an accomplished elocutionist. They claim that they knew their pareDts would object to eo early a union which was their object in going away to be married. The faculty has talc en no action in the matter. and Mr. Hyde will probably continue his studies in college. STATE PRIMARIES. dominating Primaries at Several Points for tlife Mnj Elections. Brazil, April 11. The republican party , of the city of l'.razil in convention last riight, nominated the following ticket for the May election: Mayor, W. D. McCullough; treasurer, Thomas Henderson; clerk, John McDonald; marshal, Levi Lowderback ; councilmen first ward, "William Spears; second ward, W. W. Moore; third ward, George Oswalt. The democratic party makes no nomination against McDonald for clerk, who is cripple for life, wholly unable for manual latar, a poor man with a family to support, lie is given a clear field out of sympathy. Bluffton, April 11. Special. The democratic primary passed oil quietly to3ay. The principal fight was for mayor and marshal. Tor mayor, L. W. Waibert, J resent mayor, was nominated over J. It, lale by seventy-six majority; city treasurer, 11. D. Cook over W. A. Marsh by iehty-seven; city clerl, John Miller by 434; city marshal, Foster Harbaugh by twenty-three, over four others; councilman Third ward, A. Cook over Brown, forty-four; Second ward, Harpst over Evans, twelve; First ward, Deam over Hundred, eight. FonT Wayne, April 11. Special. The democratic primary election was held this afternoon, the Auntra ian system of voting being used. C. A. Zollinger w as nominated for mayor, Henry I'ranke for marshal, Charles McCullcch for water works trustee and a strong candidate for councilman in each of the ten wards. The ticket will go through with a rush. Laporte, April 12. Special. The democrats held a mass convention last night and nominated the following city ticket: Mayor, E. II. Scott; treasurer, George Arnold; clerk, William Voght; marshal, James I'urcell; water works trustee, John H. Ball. ANDREW W. THOMAS. Ilia Laterality to Church Soelety Bis Iteeest I)th mid Oor.al. Warsaw, April 6. Special. Andrew W. Thomas, an old and widely known citizen of this town, was buried yesterday. Mr. Thomas was for many years a prominent business man and manufacturer and was greatly respected for his upright, manly way of dealing. About six years ago he found himself with a large amount of unavailable assets on hand in the shape r f real cstato and a large indebtedness hanging over him. He made a contract Children Cry for

with the Methodist foreisn missionary ; pociety by which he deeded his real estate to the society, and the society assumed all j of the indf btedneaa and agreod to pay Mr,

i nomas ii.iMj ana nis w ue per annum during their natural lives and to allow them to retain aslontTas either of them livi-d a (rood house and lot free of all expensu to them. The society saves the SI ,0C) per annum by Mr. Thomas' death. The real estate was valued at $S0,000. Mr. Tbomis was a soldier who 6crved over three years during the rebellion with credit to hirasc.f and his state. DEATH OF JUDGE BICKNELL. Stricken While Attending Flowers at fit Home it Mew Albany Other iJ-atlis New Albany, April 11. Special. Tho Hon. G. A. Eicknell. judge of the circuit court, fell dead of heart disease at Iih residence in this city at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. At the time of his death be was engaged in attending some flowers in his garden. His age was 77 years. He was one of the most eminent jurists in Indiana, and known throughout the entire state as an able judge. He had been a judge of the circuit court of this county for thirty years. He served four years as a commissioner of the supreme court of the state, and was onco defeated for judge of the supreme court. He had served with his party for two terms in congress from the Third Indiana district, and was on the committee that revised the laws of tho United states, being occupied two years in this work. During fivo years of his circuit juJgeship he was professor of law at tho Indiana state university at Bloomington. Ilo was the father of Lieut.-Com. G. A. Birknell, U. S. navy, in command of the Galena at the time of her recent wreck. The Bev. J. A. Bickuell, rector of St. Stephen's episcopal church, Jacksonville, Fla., is also his son, Columbus, April 10. Special. Leonard Hackney died at the Bissell hotel in this city at3:o0 o'clock this eveninp of lung fever, aged fdxty-four years. Deceased was the father of Judge Leonard Hackney of Mie.byville, and was well known to traveling men in southern Indiana as he has been connected with the management of the Bissell hotel in this city for a number of years. He was also well known a9 the trainer and driver of trotting horses and took great interest in fine stock. Martinsville, April 11. Special. Dallas Hunter, the Greene county fat boy, is dead. Although only fourteen years old and of average hight, he weighed 249 pounds at the time of his death. When 6ix years old be began to accumulate flesh. He worked on tho farm, dieted and halfstarved himself, vet he kept on increasing in wciirht. His lather found him dead in bed this morning. Investigation shows that he was smothered from abnormal formation of the adipose tissue. Maktinsville, April 10. Special. Jesne Johnson, aged ninety three, died at his home five miles east of Bedford last night. He was born in Kentucky. In ISIS he came to Indiana snd settled upon the farm where he lived the rest of his life. He was the father of eleven children, 6ix of whom are living and reside in this state. Mr. Johnson was a life long democrat. His first vote at ajjpresidental election was cast for Jackson and his last for Cleveland. Looaxsport, April 6. Special. James L. West, an old citizen, died today, aged seventy-eight. He voted for Andrew Jacks-jn for president and for every democratic candidate since. The deceased was president of the bill posters' association of the United states. Joseph Duglass, aged eighty-three, and Eastor Cotner, aged seventy, two of the first settlers of Cuss county and wealthy farmers, died today. Nobi.esville, April 8. Special. William Klincesmith, a widely known farmer of this county, who resided near Gray, a small town a few miles southwest of here, died last night of lung fever. He was a member of the I O. O. F., G. A. K., K. of II. and masons, and was an earnest worker ;n each. He leaves a family and a host of friends to mourn his death. Brazil, April 6. Special. Mrs. J. A. Downing, wiie of Daniel Downing, a prominent young man of this city, died yesterdayand will bo buried today; age, twentythree. The couple had been married but four month. In connection with her death it is stated that she is the third sister to die within a few months after marriage. Plaixfield, April 8. Special. Mrs. Susanna Watson, the estimable wife of Allen Watson, died today of consumption, after a lingering illness, aged fifty-four. he was a life-long and prominent member of the baptist church. he leaves a husband, sou and two daughters, together with a wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. Columbus, April 6. Special. Henry Harms, aged eighty-two years, died at his home in Harrison township today. He came to Bartholomew county when a young man and has been prominent in developing the resources of this section. IIuxtisc.tox. April 9. Special. Daniel I ("lark, aged seventy-three, prominent in railroad circles and in the masonic, order in this state and Ohio, died last night at his home here. Mitchell, April 10. Special. Mrs. Frankie Finger, a wealthy and aged lady of this place, died last night. She recently donated a parsonage to the Baptist and Methodist churches here. Shoals, April 9. Special. Hiram Morris, deputy auditor and the brother of Countv Superintendent J. T. Morns, died of typhoid pneumonia. Newcastle, April 9, Special. Frank W. Fitzhugh, a lawyer and well known character about town, dropped dead in D. W. Smith's place tonight. Seymour, April 9. Special Mrs. Nancy Campbell, aged seventy-one, fell unconscious to the floor Monday and died last night. Mitchell, April 9. (Special J. B. Faulkner a prominent citizen of this place died last night. INDIANA MAIL CONTRACTS Awarded for the Fnnr Year Kndloff Job 30, 18 93. . The postmaster general has awarded contracts for carrying the TJ. S. mail in Indiana during the period from July, 1801, to June 30, 1895, on the following named mail routes : From Corydon to Laconia, daily, J. P. Stewart of Washington, D. C, $317 per annum ; from Soeet to G, R. & I. railroad station, twice a week, O. L. Yaden, $32 ; Frendship to Bcnhain, daily, O. L. Yaden, $210; Waymansville to Freetown, daily, O. L. Yaden, 5192; Camnbellsburjrh to Hook, twice a week, O. L. Yaden, $102; Story to Maumee, daily, O. I Yaden, $239; Monticello to Wayback, tri-weekly, J. L. Jones, $128: Logansport to Fulton, tri-weekly, O. L. Yaden, $1!3; Fulton to Rochester, daily, O. L. Yaden, $218; Shelby ville to Noah, O. L. Yaden. $7 ; Bristol to Troy, daily, J. S. Adair of Hainesville, Ky., f !2."; Maria Hill to Dale, daily. O. L. Yaden. South Bethany to New Bealcsville and return, tri-weekly, J. 8. Adair, $220; Collinswood to New Kra. dai y, Milton Myers of Collinsville, $100.20; Webster to Richmond, daily, 0. L. Yaden, $143; Central to Nw Amsterdam, daily, $151 ; Luray to Springport, J. A. Fultz, $50; Muucie to New CorPitcher's Cactorla.1

rter, daily, F. G. IVestrial, J320; Maumee to Freetown, daily, R. M. Ows ey, $253; Columbus to Waymaniville, daily, Henry Bloom" of Waymansville. 5:50s ; i ianevs to Versailles, tri-weekly, O. L. Yaden. $lWi; Bovine to Petersburg, tri-weeklyj O. I Yaden, $177; Ashton to Sunman, triweekly, C. S. Saville $52; Baldwin to Dixon, O., daily, O. L. aden, $112; Blue to Pate, tri-weekly, J. W. Fultz, $oS; Roberts to W-tpoint, tri-weekly, O. L. Yaden, $it; Chcadle to Kusherville, twice a week, Samuel Keever of Chcadle, $50; Clear Lake to Ray, daily, O. L. Yaden. SX; Wanamaker to "Ualladuet. daily, J. S. Adair, $72; Harrison to Wet Baden, twice a week. O. L. Yaden. $54 ; Haven to Klrod, tri-weekly, W. R. Real of Haven, $48; llutton to Prairieton, twice a week, 0. I Yailen, $54 Guv to Greentown, triweekly, O. L. Yaden, $03; Delta to West Union, tri-weekly, J. L. Jones, $;2; Noble to Knvin, daily, O. L. Ynden. $91 ; Howard to Waterman, tri-weekly, W. Ifc Argue of "Washington. D. C, $'2; Wea to Stockwell, daily, 0. L. Yaden, $107. was he murdered;

A Soldier's Myklerlou ? Uappearanee at Noblrtrille Probably joounted For. Noblesville, April 7. Special. New facts have developed sorrounding the finding of the large skeleton in the eastern part of this city a few dayp ago, an account of which appeared in The Sentinel, at the time. Howe Davidson, an old pioneer of this city, in a conversation with a fcEXTiXEL reporter this morning made the following statement concerning the recent discovery: "In lSOG cr 1SG7 a soldier of the lato war came to this city and stopped at the house that was then situated on tho exact e:ot where the human skeleton was found. He had large sums of money on Li i person, as he exhibited them to all. Shorfly afterward he disappeared suddenly and has never been heard from since to my knowledge. In 1SOS I purchased the land and noticed a newly made grave a few feet from the house and thought a number of times that I would investigate the matter by digging into the mound, but being pushed with other business matters I neglected it. Now, the recent exhuming of this skeleton is clear in my mind that this traveler was murdered for hi3 money." Northern Indiana Teachera, Huntington', April 10. Special. Three hundred teachers and superintendents are attending tho Northern Indiana teachers' association meeting here. This morning W. H. Hershran, superintendent of the Delhi schools, read a paper on "The High School Its Relation to the Common School and University," which was followed byja discussion by the association. Miss Anna Frederickaon of the Laporte schools read the "First Year of School Life." Mis Anna Larose, superintendent of the Logansport school, read a paper on "Public Opinion and tho Public Schools." Miss Nellie Parham of the Elkhart schools delivered an address on the ''Dearth of Good Teachers." Papers were read by A. E. Damson of the Camden schools, Walter Irwin, superintendent of the North Manchester schools, W. O. Bailey, euperintendent of tho Angola schools, and T. J. Sanders, superintendent of tho Warsaw schools. This afternoon an excursion was run over the Chicago & Erie railway to the lime kilns and an exhibition blast was given. The next session will be held in Goshen. The session closes Saturday with addresses and discussion by the educators of the state. The State Unlveislty. Bloomixgtox, April 8. John M. Coulter, professor of natural eciencea in Wa bash college at Crawfordsville, waselected president tonight of the Indiana state university by the board of trustees now in session, at a salary of $4,000. Bloomixoton, April 9. Special. Professors Swain and Campbell will probably go with President Jordan to Behind Stanford university or to Cornell, just as he prefers. The board of trustees of Indiana university this morning elected Edward Ross of Iowa professor of political economy. It e'ected R. O. Alev of Yincennea professor of mathematics. These selections were occasioned by tho resignations of Profs. J. W. Jencks and Joseph Swain, heretofore occupying those chairs respectively. A Datard!y Attemi to Mnrderand Rob. Shelby ville, April 8. Special. Jan. 25 two bandits went to the residence of Charley Sc hoe flier at night, called him out on the porch, shot him in the forehead, beat his wife and attempted to rob them of their money and valuables, but were scared off by neighbors who heard the cries of Mrs. Schoefiler. They were met by olheers on the highway, but when ordered under arrest gave fight. The two assassins escaped. Later in the nicht one of them. Walton, was captured, lie was tried and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Tonight the other, Steve Winton, who bears the reputation of being a desperate man, was arrested and identified as one of the bandits and lodued in jail. He had removed his heavy mustache and greatly changed his personal appearance. Knight of Pjtlnaa tMimmer Raeee. Danville, April 10. Special. Tho Knights of Pythias of this city have completed arrangements tor their second annual summer races, with guarantee purees as follows: WEDNESDAY, JCLY 29. First race, tnree-year-oM trof, $150. Second race, 2:45 pace, $75. Third race, trer-for-all taoe, $200. Fouth race, 2:45 trot, $75. Fifth race, running half-mile and repeat, $75. TnCBSDAY, JCLY 30. Sixth race, four-year-old trot, $150. Seventh raee, three-year-old pace, $150. F-ighth race, 2:35 trot, $200. Ninth race, running novelty race, one and one-half mile. $159. Heavy Mortgagee Reeorded Noblesville, April 8. Special. The largest mortgage ever given in Hamilton county, and perhaps the state, is now in the hands of Recorder L. P. Fodera. It is given by the American strawboard works to the International trust company of New York for 51,500,000. The mortgage is upon all the company's factories in the United States, and the object in view is to negotiate for an extensive loan. Also another mortgage was placed in the recorder's hand today on the Midland railroad company to obtain money to enable it to extend the road farther west, Forgave Hint Ue'ore lie Died. Brazil, April 8. Special. Charles Alvis, the man assaulted with a knife, by John Brasher, at Newburg last Wednesday evening, died last night. Before he died he sent for Brusher to whom he extended the hand of forgiveness. The family and friends of the dead man regard it as an outright murder. Mrs. Alvis who was at one time an inmate of the. asylum, it is feared will lose her mind over the severe nflliction. Brusher is at large on a $.'00 bond, which tho publio insists should have been mado bo high that he could not execute it f Senator Torple for l'realdent. Noam Manchester, April 8.SpeciaL The democrats In this vicinity will hold a large mass meeting at the opera house some time thia month to indorse the hon-

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Charming. Plain and Printed China Silks every conceivable shade and figure. New Dress Goods, in colors and black ' every known weave, shade and quality, irorh the cheapest to the finest made. A like display has never been attempted by us. L. S. AYRES & CO. orablo Pavid Turpi e as the most favorable statesman for democratic presidential honors. Burial at n, Pioneer. Seymovr, April 12. Special. The funeral of Mrs. Tannic McCollum, consort of the late Rev. Thomas McCollum, took place today, and it was one of the larccnt and most impressive occasions of the kind here in years. She was born in Nelson county, Kentucky, Sep. 15, 1S10, and came here with her husband in 1853, the year Seymour was laid out, and she had resided here eioce. She was an esteemed Christian lady and a pioneer member of the Christian church. She had been a lady of remarkable constitution and of untiring industry. Her death was the result of pneumonia. Three sons and one daughter, Mrs. L. I Shields, survive her. Hamilton County Farmer. Nobles ville, April 6.Special.The farmers' alliance of this county met with one of the largest attendances that ever assembled here. Although tho meeting was secret a member of the organization informs The Sentinel correspondent that an unueual interesting time was had, and much business was transacted. Several committees on resolutions reported and the move ient for the erection of an elevator in this city was finally settled. A committee was appointed to select suitable grounds for the structure, which is expected to be built some time duriDg the coming summer. A Salt for rimf ee." Wabash, April 12. Special. Thirty of the citizens of Wabash have placed, 5100 each in the hands of the board of trade to begin suit for damages against the Indiana steel company because of their violation of their contract to erect their plant here. The Indiana steel company was organized by Pittsburg parties, and signed a written agreement to erect an immense mill here last fall, when the scheme fell through. The company declined to pay reasonable damnges, and for this the action is begun. The demand will be for 10,000. The Aldrldge Murder Cat. Jefferson ville, April 7. Special. The jury found John Aldridge guilty with a two years' sentence of imprisonment. Aldridge in a quarrel with William Gleason 6truck him with a piece of iron. Both were boys about sixteen years old. The Aldridge family seems unfortunate. Six years ago Ben, the oldest son, was drowned in the Ohio river. Four years ago Bettie, the daughter, was shot and killed while alone in the parlor with her lover, George nkel, who said she committed suicide. Clark's Abieuee Accounted For. Mcxcie, April 12. Special. It has now developed that Lewis B. Clark, tho missiiig stock dealer of this county, was not foully dealt with, but absconded, "leaving creditors to the extent of nearly $10,000. Before departing he transferred his$.000 property to William 11. Hiatt, who in turn transferred it to Mrs. Ciark. Mark Topp of this city, for $1,200, and Amos Foreman of Kato, this county, for $2,500, are two of the losers from whom C.ark borrowed money. Clark always bore a fine reputation. A Minting Man Cornel Elome. I Windfall, April 7. Special. In March, 1809, Hue Westevelt, of thia township, then a young man of sixteen, took his gun for a hunt in the Tipton marshes. He never returned, and after a search it was concluded that he had killed himself and that his body was lying in the marsh. Yesterday "Rue surprised his people by reappearing among them. He is now a successful railroad man, and prosperous, lie makes no explanation why he never wrote. A Dangerous Fle.ce to Work. Anderson, April 10. Special. Loathe Shimer, a deaf and dumb girl employed at the Columbia encaustic tile works at this place, died very suddenly last night. She expired in convulsions and exhibited BymDtoms which indicated that she died of poison inhaled or absorbed while nhe was working at the factory. Other girls working at the eame place have been taken ill and compelled to quit work and Borne have been partially paralyzed. Looks Urn A fer Outs. Noblesvillk, April 11. Special It is now almost the middle of April, and from the best information that a Sentinel reporter can glean from the farmers throughout the country, there are not five acres of oats , sown in this section of the state, the caue being the wet weather that has prevailed for the last month or more. It looks as if the oats crop would be a total failure. , Fruit buds are nearly all destroyed. Male ot the Arelloe TToute. Fort Wayne, April 11. Special. The Aveline house, one of the largest and best known hotels in Indiana, was sold today by Miller & Moritz to Thomas B. Shoaf of New York City for $100,000. The sale includes furniture aud fixtures. Possession is to be given on or before Juno 1 at the option of the purchaser. Mr. Shoaf is a wealthy carpet broker who has invested many thousands of dollars in Fort Wayne realty. Increase Under the New Tx X.w. Akpbrsox, April 11. Special. The assessors have fairly begun the work of assessing real and personal property under

the new tax law. The work done so far indicates that the tax duplicate r.f this city alone will bo increased from $2,000,000 to ?,0x000. There will also be a largo increase in the price of values throughout tho county, but not in the same proportion. A Suicide lr Hnnglox. Martintville, April P. Special. Mrs. John Oliver of Jefferson township committed suicide last night by hangirjg. Her husband went to the smoke house and found her hanging to a beam. Her body was yet warm. She had tied a large handkerchief about her neck, climbed

upon a chair and tied thia to a ropo suspended from above. She then kicked the chair away. She had told some of her family that she would kill ht-rself because of her Bixtcen-year-old grand-daughter's downfall. " Indian i'mtniMlfn. BIoomingda!e, Parke county, W. McCoy, vice J. S. Woody, died. Eugene, Vermillion county, D. Conaway, vice W. N. Hosford, resigned. Kingsland, Wells county, L. Bickley, vice F. Hutching resigned. Messena, Hendricks county, L. S. Elmore, vice T. B. Alexander, resigned. Piano, Morgan county, M. U. Lit tell, vice J. H. Donaldson, resigned. Met h Horrible Death. Fout Wayne, April 8. Special. Fireman Charles Astmann of this city, employed on tho Nickel-Plate roalroad, met with a horriblo death at noon today at Burr Oak, half way between Fort Wayne and Chicago. He was etandinc on the 6tr ps of the locomotive, leaning outward, when he was knocked off by a cat'lo ehute, doubled up and frightfully mangled under tho boxes oi the tender wheels. He leaves a family. Honorably Acquitted. I'ociiEsTEit, April 8. Special. The preliminary examination of James Onetott, w ho was arrcsled at the instance of Chicago detectives charged with the murder of Michael Overmyer, ended today in the discharge of the defendant after a full hearing of all the evidence. The defense introduced no evidence. The finding is quito in harmony with public sentiment, as lie was generally believed to be innocent. Snyder K'lied by the Rats. GosnEx, April 7. Later developments in the supposed fiendish murder of Alexander Snyder, an old citizen here, Sunday morning, ehow that his death was caused by rats. The old man fell on tho floor in a stupor and the rats at acked him, tearing oil' the flesh and mutilating the face shockingly. From this originated the theory that tramps had clubhed the old man to death. A Yoanr Man Confesses forgery. FonT Wayne, April 8. Special. Charles Parent, a young man of respectable family connection, is in jail awaiting trial on the charge of forgery, and admits the truth of the "accusation. Young Parent gold to William Kallugh, ex-postmaster, a note purporting to be signed by DegrolT Herrick and Horace Herrick. His father resides at Independence, Kas. Killed by Ills Train. Noblesville, April 10. Special. Mr, Ga'lager, an extra conductor recently put on the Midland road, was instantly killed under tho wheels of his train at Itoachville, a small station forty-eight miles west of here, at an early hour this morning. His body was shipped to Louisville this afternoon, where his wife resides. Gets Tiro Year. Colcmrvs, April 10. Special. Alice Knapp, alias Moore, who robbed Mrs. Ed Bobbins yesterday morning, was on a plea of guilty sentenced to two yean in the Woman's prison at Indianapolis today by Judgo Keges. Bertha Knapp, the girls 6ister, will probably be sent to the reform school for girls. Harry rrtncls Buys tils O'd Taper. MicniGAN Citv, April 12. Special. Mayor Kruger, who yesterday purchased tho Michigan City Ditpalch, today sold the same to Senator Harry Francis. The latter founded the Dizpatch in 1S79 and is now editor of the Michigan City Appeal, and one of tho best known newspaper men in the state. Decatur County Fair. Geeensburo, April 12. Special. The Decatur county agricultural society was yesterday reorganized and officers for the year elected as follows: John Childs, president; Ed Besting, secretary; with a new board of directory. Tne fair will be held in thia city Aug. 23 to 28. One Ilnndred Thousand Dollars In rot red. Mcxcie, April 7. Special. Judge St. John of Marion rendered a decision in the famous March-James case, finding for the complainant, March, for quietiug title to real estate. The case indirectly involved over J100.000 of other property. Twin Brookville, April 6. Special. Samuel Walton has a hen which has laid two eggs of the soft-shelled var.ety, each large and fully developed and connected by a band, like an old-fashioned pair of caddie bags. One had two yelks. Roy Fattlly Horned. Leraxok, April 10. Special. Charles Null, aged twelve, of Whitentown, tried to burst the head of an emptv gasolinft barrel with an ax. It struck fire and an explosion followed, fatally burning the boy. Died of Her Injuries. Columbus, April 10. Special. Bessie Vanarsdel, aged four years, who was eo badly burned yesterday, died this morning a'iter suffering terrible agony. minor State Hems. Judire Green lost a fino barn by fire at Tipton Tuesday night. Mrs. McCormick's residence at Spencer was burned ednesday. Mrs. Jacob Wells, a pioneer of Tipton county, died Tuesday, aged seventy-three. Tho rl,linni of Charles Whiteeoll of Huntington was robbed of money and w jewelry iuonaay nigni. Mm. Ph.trlotte Tvre. widow of Cant Thomas Tyrce of tho war of 1812. died Wednesday at urecncastie, aged ninety. The full name of a little two-year old Hiin-liter of Ttnhert G. Storm of Coatesville is Opal Edna Cleo Loretta Candosa Eva Storm. , T)r. 1. A. Tlelner ol Advancft went to California in March. During his absence Ids residence and all the outbuildings were aestroyeu Dy nre. ijosb, j,iaa. The town council of Sullivan has. re solved to pave one street with brick as an experiment. Tho brick will be home made, as the clay is excellent in that county. TV Tt. Johnson of Tvoknmo. and C F. Crowder of Peru have purchased the Bichmond Daily Itttn and will publish it under the firm name of Johnson 5t Crowder. The 1km is an evening penny paper in us luuncemu vuar. The TTnrhester and TTtic.t land eomnanr of Bochester, N. Y., has just closed one of the largest land deals ever made in Dela

ware county, purchasing the Thomas fruit farm ot 140 acres adjoining Muncie; consideration, $;3,5O0. The farm will be laid olf ia factory and residence sites. rt Philip Renting, nearBrownstown, Jackson county, who had never made a profeivion of religion, Sunday, called for a bible, selected a text and preached a sermon, the eflcct of which wss to bring several worldly persons to a realizing sense of a einful life. Five hours'later Renting suddenly died. County Treasurer Scott, Wednesday, sold the $40,003 cf Floyd county bonds recently

authorized by the county commissioners for the funding of the entire floating and boniled debt of the county. The entire $40,000 was purchased by Mr. John B. Stout of the Paoll bank, at $4'J,0o0, the best bid offered. The famous white sulphur well near English is likely to get into court by means of a mistake in the present owner 'buying a warrantee right froai a widow, who "had but a lifetime right. The litigation will involve $50,000. John Bo)'d, the present owner, has proposed a compromise by paying the heirs $15,000, but they refuse to accept. George Gillespie, who has been confined in the Clark county jail at Jetlereouvi.le for several weeks, on suspicion of having murdered Charles Anderson, near Jew Providence, eight yearo ago, w as released Wednesday, the grand jury failing to in dict him. Anderson mysteriously disap peared one night eight years ago and no trace of him has been secured. John Miener.livinz in Dearborn countv. was bitten recently by a colt that after ward died oi ruble, it having been bit'.en by a mad dog. Ho visited the madstone and it adhered for eight hours, and the next day it was again applied and ad hered lor five hours. Iho neighborhood is greatly excited over th affnir, and allstock exhihiting the least symptoms of hydrophobia are being killed to prevent the suread of the fearful disease. Mr. Francis Murphy, the famous temperance revivalist, commenced a series of meetings in this place on Sunday evening, and they will be continued every evening during the entire week. Lartre crowds nil the hall to its utmost capacity. Many Eersons are signing the pledge. Everyudy for miles around are desirous of hearing Mr. Murphy, and the prospects are that the crowds will continue to come until the close of tho meetings, which will be on Sunday night. KnighUiorcn Sun. The indications are that tho eighth annual convention of the Indiana division of the T. P. A., to be held in this city the first Satuaday in May, will be well attended and an enjoyable afiair. Arrangements nre under way for a reception to the visiting delegates and their wives in the evening, to which all the jobbers, manufacturers and commercial travelers of tho city will be invited. Posts E and F of Lafav-tte and Logansport have signified their intention of attending in a body. Fort Vane tsutinel. The local Y. P. C. E. society was organized at Plamfield Tuesday nitfht, with the Christian, Friends and Union societies as members. Officers elected: Mrs. J. Q. Allen, president ; Miss Clara Hadley, vicepresident; Miss Bolessa Morris, secretary, and Edgar Ballard, treasurer. A program committee wsa also appointed. Mr. Kenneth Rrid, president of the Indianapolis local union, and Mr. C. C. Newlin entertained the lare audience with interesting addresses on the work. The retail clerks of Kokomo have per fected an organization. The national organizer, A. B. Loebenberg of Indianapolis, and national secretary, W. S. Pittmau of Logansport, assisted in the organiza tion, but owing to the absence of a num ber no president was elected but will be chosen at the next cession. The officers elected were: First vice-president, I. H. Kellar; second vice-president, W O. Brouse; corresponding secretary, Fred George; financial secretary, Charles Trueblood; treasurer, W. J. Webb; guide, Henry Albright, and guard, Charles Ileintz. The following patents have been granted to Indianians; George W. Abel!, Indianapolis, composition, matter ; Henry B. Babbitt, Paxton, pea' huller; Hiram C. Chandler, Peru, fence; Walter II. Eastman, Indianapolis, eales rack for wall paper; Humphrey G. Griffith. Indianapoiis, signal lan'ern; William P. Hardine, Cambridge, printers' chase; John W. Mullon, Lafayette, veterinary surgical instrument; James Owens, Kusselville, fence; George W. Tinslcy, Columbus, hose coupler for street washers; William C. Young, Fort Wavne, combination lock ; Nathan L. Garrett, Beese's Mill, incubator; Henry B. Hackett, Monon, hammer. A very sad death, full of awful suffering, occurred in Logan settlement, Dearbon county, recently. About three weeks ago a Btrange dog made ita appearance there snarling and snapping at everything it Jaesed. The litt'e five-year-oid ton of ohn Lecroix was standing in the road, and as tlw dog passed it sank its poison fangs into the little fedow's check, and Cassed on, bitine numerous cattle and ogs as it went. The alarmed parents took the child to a madstone and it adhered to his cheek for fifteen hours. The wound healed nicely, but last week he was taken with spasms, and the terrified parents began to realize that the madstone bad not done its work, and that the little one had hydrophobia. He frothed at the mouth and bit and tore the bed clothes, and during the fierce paroxisms attempted to fasten his teeth in his own flesh. His terrible agony la3ted for two days, when death ended it. Ripley Jvurluil. Indian t ensions. ORIGINAL. Joseph Edft-trJ', Keas D. Laugbman, Ferdinand KtiitiKer, Hi rem Choate, WiliUm If. Black, Frederick J. Bsrih, Ambrose Hartley, Joseph L, Etnire, Benjamin F. Fell, Joel . Hunter, John Metirer, Jonathan May. Kiiyai Hart, Ambrose Durbin, Thomas Warden Joues, James Johnson, Ueor W. Golden, Samuel Conklin. Matthia Barr, Joseph William. John L Del as, Loyd llarner, William II. Edwards, Emanurl Iinot, Jimti llentr, Francis M. Hatton, (Jecrjre W. Ilancbett, Cyras llixembsuich, deceased. )tXZA Tbomas ilolt, lssao P. Lawrence (special act), A'Mander Moore, William F. Shelly, Harvey Uuehanao, Christian Ehriich, William F. Po.k, William H. llbodes, Jonathan Johnton, George. W. White, George A. Boiler, Wiley O. black, Verger Bedford, James Eialey, William W. Fotraw. Abram Bart, W illiam 11. Isbcll, David Dn kion, Jacob Ge ger, Daniel Daemer, Orrtlle Tarver, Carvil A. AJ orris, John lleynolda, John G. Heckmao, El ward McLaiu, John Barber, Amos C Williams, Kobert A. Davis, William Cox, At Daley, P.icbard C Kweazey. Albert Akers, Michael Frickle, lieuben rollard, John Anderson, Hark A. Newman, llenry buoeniaker, John 11. Whi'sforJ, Abraham baktr, Joe llisrr, Patrick Callahan, Andrew J. Lara o ore, Clemens Join KJiue, James Murphy Benton Long, John Heston, Allen Atkins, Charles U. Brown, Thomas Foster. Matthew Henley. John Evans, Jacob Elliott, William O. Cat lison, Thomas 11. Hulslt, .William K Gilmore Joti&a Farrar, John A. Gallagher, JonnL. Daily, James & Davidson, William Farra Henry Ilnnmao, Sampson Casiady. KicliardN. W. l'opet. George II. Kelley, Acil Taylor Kewooiab, John D. Hclleynolds, llenry MeCracken. Joshua Haver, Andrew Keller, George W. Jnstice, Jason H. Kitchell, George W. Lykins, Thomas W. Lad son, An ly KolL Fountsin D. Plummer, Jamts S. Linn, John U. Kreider, James 11. Lee, Jaoob Platte. BKST0RATI0X ASO BEISSUK. John A. Sinclair, deceased. INCREASE. Daniel Q. Orerholser, Daniel F. OU J"hn 1L Nslion. Adolnhns U. Bmlth. John K. til ery. Benjamin F. llensley, Philemon Millington, ii ear n vu,u iur(f . i nuurn, i rcurick Fender, James N. Boyd, 8 mm. 1 Wesley, Bernard G. Smith. Alfre1 D. Mrari. James A. HcOn'kle, Joshua Hon b rs, Joseph A. Colemau. Cnarlt Keller. Joua laylor, w hi lam A. Pate, Jaoob fcoyder, Jnatus Gonksl, tiamuel Kale, JohnC. Wright, Joha W.Evett, A. Air

exaoder, Martin A. Lewis, Fobn W. Boiling, William Buchanan, John C. Hf ss, Francis F. Kunde, Ajax Campbell. W nhara Bsrle, Marion F. W illis. John W. Mele, Frauk FeiijeDjerd, Isaao Jooes. Ezra Wstts, John George Weiler, Pannel P. Crawford, Iewis G. Northern, John W.Brown, laao M. Nichols, Henry D. Mc!-ain, Adsra Moil", Frank Moll, Jatptr N. Heath, Jan.es P. Cillery, Oeorge W. Beatiftt, John iV. Bracken, John D. Kid J, Sylvester Tiippen, Elm P. Fisk, Of rire C. Barrick. James A. Fox. Andrew J. Driskill, Alexander Keid, ylvanus White, William G. De Hart (decreed), lVt?r Confer. William 11. Montgomery, William Krlly. Osmis F. Devault. George W. Harmon, Daniel Abernathey, W i 1 am Taker, Jesse R. Williams, John ZrnsiDi, Edward Price, John Wir.termote, (iorce W. Level!". Georjre 1L Black, CaItiu L. Luces, (ieori;e Kctuan, Jacob W, Couchman, Louis Bid os, l'ame Bates, Fredfrc Bartholomew, Ju&n Trimble, William Given, James Hatfield Enosh M. Lee, John 1L Barmn, Joseph MrDatiiel, Frank bherlanl, W'ilLarn W. MrClintock, Iaao Joster, George W. Gibcon, (.harles D. Gray, George Vankirk, Joiah Colvin, George W. Thomas, Haolen Ja kton, Georce Dick. Luciaa Hathawa.T, JoLn Mitchell, Taylor O'Bannon, Josephus Blystone. (ieorge W. Land, Green B. YaKer, Christopher C. l'oey. REissrn. Heiry G. Ji e Wit ium P.o. William 8 a'ey (de ate !), J cm pa Yo. n.-, Thomas P. Ihomp, sor. Wesley Hunt, Alfred C. Pearfey, Newton A. Logan, George Brickler, Virgil ii. Piukerton, Henry Be&chman. Jacob Brandmeirr, George M. Pine. REISSUE AXD LN CREASE. Ea nutl D le. Henry v. Speer. Nathan ilorgan, jr. ' ADDITIONAL. Zachsriah Ilerron, Peter Wilsan. I.NCRE4ST, 0L3 WAR. Frederick Eckstein. J-hn M. He'ras. Edward P. Chase, Witlisin X. AdJison, Jaoirs M. Tuttle. William It. Cgden, Dav.d Bartiey, Itaao B, Ford, Jacc'o Cook, Jeremiah Lraos, Robert T. Day, Archibald Kt ill. John K. Wool rid ire. Clinrlea Coleman, J ott Kunion, David Bee be, John A. Tlioojflrt, r.olert (jerking, Henry C Kirby, llenry Mullen. Irving W. tpetrs, E-enzar Cole, John C Porter, John L. Merriwtther, Willi-ira IL O. Goldsmith. Allen P. Jackson, Levi M. CofiGn, William C Cory, Henrv II. Harvy, James Gaile, Williaai D. Welman. Ph Tip T. Ileodnrk. John W. H else r. Tno'iias hlugn, James I iizpatrick, Levi P. Ires'er, Thomas A. Owen, Jatues Erton, Christian C. Bradmeier, Zepbania LioyJ, William. Dicksrson, Alexander Marcus, William L. Simpson. ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC. Amanda J.. wid3w of David .c. IT oart; An ffeline I .. widow of Diui I .Van; R.cral J. tVooden. former w.dow I lrri I 1 i.; (jracia Duller, lormer widow of Green B ekuetl; m nol of John 11. VcC uin; Jane, widow of W il.iaia Staler ; minor of Green Bcknrll; minors of Frei o i Li k; utan A., widow ol Ui liamA, Owens; minors of Jame Sinclair: Sfarali, widow of Thomas Glover; Mi erva J., widow of (ieorve d. Craig; JubMiiua, widow of John Henry l'tsteiuer; Mary, widow of Cjrui Uixenbaigi. Minors oi Henderoon Sanders; Jane, widow of William G. De Hart; miners of Georcw Itowdcn; Naney, widow of John A. Gilbert; Mary II., widow of John W. Webster; Susannah, widow of Thomas Earner; Margaretha, widow of Joseph Con rath; ariih G., mother of Delos H. Aldrich; Francis, widow of Conrad Beck; Lucinda, mother of James II. Reed; Sarah, widow of Clark Davenport; N. Jane, widow of Joseph Cum tilings; Hannah, widow of Amos Sutton; Mary E., widow of Wiliiam llrrtou; Catharine, mother of William Bauto. Mary R., widow of William J. Evans; Lydia A., widow of George A. Black; Sarah E..widow of Simon Bolinor; minor of Benjamin F. Elder; Mary, widow of Jacob Culiison; Amanda, mother of John R, Daniels; Clarissa, widow of Leonard Bowns. A BLOODY AFFRAY.

Two Men Killed and Iw. Fatally Hurt Over a Jug ot Whiskey. IEwroRT, Ark., April 11. News of a hloody affray near the junction of Black and Current rivers has just reached here. Eight men indulged in a free fight, two being kiiled and two more probablf fatally wounded. Tho fight took place in a stave camp belonging to the Oxley Btava company. A jug was the bone of contention. Steve lioss, tho foreman, and a man named Anderson had some words about the division of the whisky. Anderson pulled a long knife and cut Kofs in the lt-f t arm and right fhoulder. Kcss seized hii pan, bat before he could use it Anderson had buried his knife several times in the bodies of four other men, one of these being K. J. Moore, who was stabbed through the heart and died instantly. Finally lioss eucceeded in getting hia gun to work and sent a ball into Anderson's body, which passed through his heart and out on the left side. He made an attempt to reach Koss with his knife but fell dead in the attempt. Two other men are very low and not expected to recover. Anderson, who, it is said, came from Kentucky, ha 1 the reputation of being a desperado. It is thought that he is wanted m that state for a couple of murders. DEPOSED FROM THE MINISTRY. The Split In the, Erancelieal Cbnrch Still Making Trouble. DrBUQre, la., April 11. Three ministers have been deposed from the ministry ot the evangelical church ot North America by the Iowa conference, which is holding its annual meeting here. The charges against them all are allegiance to the socalled rebel faction of the church, which is headed by Bishop Dubs of Chicago. Seven other ministers were allowed to leave the conference under charges. They will be forced to go outside of Iowa to get pastorates, tor the churches in this state arc loyal to the faction headed by Bishops Thomas, Bowman and Ksher. Bishop Bowman is presiding over the present conference. The conference adoptod resolutions condemning Dubs as an arch traitor and pledging their allegiance to Bishop Bowman. The resolutions provoked a stormy debate, but were adopted by a large majority. The conference will bein session for several days. The Mills of the Gods Grind Slowly. City op Mexico, April 11. Col Miguel Lopez, who it is said betrayed Maximilian to the Juarez forces at Queerettaro, was bitten by a mad dog yesterday, and is nowundergoing the Pasteur treatment. A Drain and Nerve Food. horsford's acid pnosrnATK. Dr. O. Worthy, Lancaster, N. II., eays: "I have used it in requiring brain and nerve food as a result of overwork attended with exhaustion and less ol strength, with impaired digestion, with good results." ticura VERY KKINAXn SCALP DISEASE. WHETH- ... .via... k.mili.tl... Ikl... VI vi Hi I I Ul.ugui urg, uuuaiiiimk, lulling, urnlns. blerd nr. scaly, crusted, pimply or blotch v. wltb oss of bsir, from pimples to tlis iuo distressing eczemas, and ererr bum or of the blood, whether lnile, nerofulout, or hereditary, ispdily, perrosvliTiUyan.l eooaomloxl y cured by tbeCutlcurs Iteme.li, contstiDg ot Cuticura, the grrstSkln 'urs, C'uticuraSoap. so exquisite i-kln Puritler end Beaatlfler, and Cutlcura Knsolrent, the nrw B'ood and kin Purifier and greauwt ol Humor hemetles, whro. the het hytlean and all other remedies fail. This Is strong- lanfftiarn. but trne. Thousand ol grateful testimonials from infancy to are aitt ths.r wonderful, unfailing and loconipsrsble ttScsry. Sold erer? whore, rrlce, Cutlcura. 5Jc; ffosn. Me; Besolrent, SI. Prepared by Potter lrug sad Cfeemleal Corporation, Hotlon, M. be.nd for -How to Curs Skia snd Blood Diseases. " If Baby's skla and scalp purified sad beautified! by Cuiloura 8oap. V sin, Ivldney Pains, snd Musculst rskness relieTed in one minute br t CuUeura AaU-Psla Plaster,